Monday, October 29, 2012
Note
I'm dealing with some personal stuff, so blogging will be light to nonexistent for the time being. I'm not ready to talk about it yet but I didn't want to disappear and worry anyone. Thanks for understanding.
Friday, October 26, 2012
What I Watched: The Vampire Diaries, Scandal, Guys With Kids
The Vampire Diaries, "The Rager (EP403)" - This episode had a lot of clever lines and fun/cute moments - not to mention some music I really love - but it wasn't my favorite overall - it felt scattered, and for an episode with so much happening, it felt oddly slow. I'm used to glancing at the clock and suddenly realizing the hour is almost over when I feel like it's just started, and that didn't happen here. But it was all worth it for Damon's exploding kitten line, really.
Scandal, "Beltway Unbuckled (EP304)" - As soapy as this show is, I think the acting really sells it. Here's my weekly statement that I don't want to like Olivia and Fitz together, but I do. Of all the various political shows, Fitz is probably the most compelling version of the "brilliant, flawed powerful man" I can think of. And that thing at the end - wow. WOW. I literally squealed aloud when I saw who was walking into that room. I am INTRIGUED.
Guys With Kids, "Apartment Halloween (EP106)" - This is still mostly cute. It was a pretty organic-feeling Halloween episode, which was nice. I've seen people saying they think the show makes Sheila a completely one-sided villain, but it doesn't really come across that way to me. Seen from the viewpoint of her ex's friends, pretty much anyone would come across badly.
Scandal, "Beltway Unbuckled (EP304)" - As soapy as this show is, I think the acting really sells it. Here's my weekly statement that I don't want to like Olivia and Fitz together, but I do. Of all the various political shows, Fitz is probably the most compelling version of the "brilliant, flawed powerful man" I can think of. And that thing at the end - wow. WOW. I literally squealed aloud when I saw who was walking into that room. I am INTRIGUED.
Guys With Kids, "Apartment Halloween (EP106)" - This is still mostly cute. It was a pretty organic-feeling Halloween episode, which was nice. I've seen people saying they think the show makes Sheila a completely one-sided villain, but it doesn't really come across that way to me. Seen from the viewpoint of her ex's friends, pretty much anyone would come across badly.
Morning Coffee (10/26/12)
Vacation day! So of course I have a list of 27 things I really need to get done. SIGH.
I basically want to make out with this new promo for The Following.
Tumblr of the day: Life in Publishing
I don't actually find the Nashville guys hard to tell apart, but this is hilarious.
This may save your Friday: Emergency Compliment Generator
I basically want to make out with this new promo for The Following.
Tumblr of the day: Life in Publishing
I don't actually find the Nashville guys hard to tell apart, but this is hilarious.
This may save your Friday: Emergency Compliment Generator
Thursday, October 25, 2012
What I Watched: Arrow, Nashville, The New Normal
Arrow, "Lone Gunmen (EP103)" - Wheee, someone found out about Oliver! Delightful. I also loved that someone finally articulated the Hamlet parallels. I love the Oliver/Thea relationship - "you're barely my brother" killed me. And Oliver did seem awfully calm about Tommy and Laurel. Is he possibly just being rational about the whole "They DID think I was dead" thing? I guess that's doubtful. Hm.
Nashville, "Someday You'll Call My Name (EP103)" - THIS SHOW. ALL THE FEELINGS. I love it so much. I see a lot of people saying that the hate one or both of the main characters, which honestly I just don't get - I love that they are both very flawed but sympathetic, and the supporting characters have all sorts of interesting, complex dynamics without making the whole thing seem scattered, which is hard to pull off. And the music! The music is so good. I want to buy it all.
The New Normal, "The Godparent Trap (EP107)" - This episode actually a) made me cry and b) made me want to go to Mass, which is NOT really what I expected from this show. I thought this episode was really well done and did a shockingly good job with the religion issues.
Nashville, "Someday You'll Call My Name (EP103)" - THIS SHOW. ALL THE FEELINGS. I love it so much. I see a lot of people saying that the hate one or both of the main characters, which honestly I just don't get - I love that they are both very flawed but sympathetic, and the supporting characters have all sorts of interesting, complex dynamics without making the whole thing seem scattered, which is hard to pull off. And the music! The music is so good. I want to buy it all.
The New Normal, "The Godparent Trap (EP107)" - This episode actually a) made me cry and b) made me want to go to Mass, which is NOT really what I expected from this show. I thought this episode was really well done and did a shockingly good job with the religion issues.
Morning Coffee (10/25/12)
Snor'eastercane? Really?
Ooh, shiny posters for The Following. (Which premieres January 21, by the way.)
If DVRs were a network, they'd be first in the ratings.
Is the next big thing in YA Fringe readalikes? Because I'd be okay with that.
The Body on Somerton Beach
Michael Chabon on Thanksgiving
What's in Taylor Swift's fridge?
Ooh, shiny posters for The Following. (Which premieres January 21, by the way.)
If DVRs were a network, they'd be first in the ratings.
Is the next big thing in YA Fringe readalikes? Because I'd be okay with that.
The Body on Somerton Beach
Michael Chabon on Thanksgiving
What's in Taylor Swift's fridge?
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
What I Watched: Apt 23, Ben & Kate, The Mentalist
Don't Trust the B---- in Apt 23, "A Reunion . . . (EP201)" - I'm SO happy this show is back, and this reunion episode was really cute, even if I haven't seen enough of Dawson's Creek to get all the jokes.
Ben and Kate, "Emergency Kit (EP105)" - THIS SHOW IS SO CUTE. Um. I know I say that every week. But it's true, and I don't necessarily have a whole lot else to say on an episode-by-episode basis. But Maddie remains one of the very few young kids on TV who have never annoyed me, so that says a lot.
The Mentalist, "Blood Feud (EP504)" - This was a nice spotlight on Rigsby, and geez, the poor guy. He and Raylan Givens should hang out and commiserate. I was also very happy to see that Ben's mom (Sarah?) seems to be out of the picture for good, because I couldn't remember exactly how that was resolved last season.
Ben and Kate, "Emergency Kit (EP105)" - THIS SHOW IS SO CUTE. Um. I know I say that every week. But it's true, and I don't necessarily have a whole lot else to say on an episode-by-episode basis. But Maddie remains one of the very few young kids on TV who have never annoyed me, so that says a lot.
The Mentalist, "Blood Feud (EP504)" - This was a nice spotlight on Rigsby, and geez, the poor guy. He and Raylan Givens should hang out and commiserate. I was also very happy to see that Ben's mom (Sarah?) seems to be out of the picture for good, because I couldn't remember exactly how that was resolved last season.
Morning Coffee (10/24/12)
Due to the sick cat (who seems to be on the mend, thanks for all the concern), my routine has been completely disrupted this week, so I don't have my usual stream of links for you. But here are two trailers I kept meaning to post.
First, Syfy's Defiance:
And Kathryn Bigelow's Osama bin Laden movie, Zero Dark Thirty:
First, Syfy's Defiance:
And Kathryn Bigelow's Osama bin Laden movie, Zero Dark Thirty:
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
What I Watched: Gossip Girl
Almost everything was off because of the debate last night!
Gossip Girl, "Dirty Rotten Scandals (EP603)" - Oh, this show. I don't even know what to say anymore. It continues to have its moments, but both Rufus's plot and the Serena/Nate plot are just so icky. Blair's fashion thing at least got slightly more interesting this week, but really? After everything, what we're supposed to care about in regards to Blair in the last few episodes is her mother's business? I'm just not quite buying it. At this point, my favorite character might be Nate, who, aside from the weirdness of dating his ex's boyfriend's daughter (and he's the one for whom this situation is least weird, I think), has turned out to be actually the most rational and decent among the group, I think.
Gossip Girl, "Dirty Rotten Scandals (EP603)" - Oh, this show. I don't even know what to say anymore. It continues to have its moments, but both Rufus's plot and the Serena/Nate plot are just so icky. Blair's fashion thing at least got slightly more interesting this week, but really? After everything, what we're supposed to care about in regards to Blair in the last few episodes is her mother's business? I'm just not quite buying it. At this point, my favorite character might be Nate, who, aside from the weirdness of dating his ex's boyfriend's daughter (and he's the one for whom this situation is least weird, I think), has turned out to be actually the most rational and decent among the group, I think.
Morning Coffee (10/23/12)
Romney is apparently not so big on that "not stealing intellectual property" thing, because he's now selling bracelets with the Friday Night Lights catchphrase.
Oh hey, Dagger award winners.
I would work somewhere for free house-cleaning.
Oh no, not President Bartlet: Martin Sheen and Woody Harrelson Sign Up For 9/11 Truther Movie ‘September Morn’
Ice Cream Moon Cakes!
Oh hey, Dagger award winners.
I would work somewhere for free house-cleaning.
Oh no, not President Bartlet: Martin Sheen and Woody Harrelson Sign Up For 9/11 Truther Movie ‘September Morn’
Ice Cream Moon Cakes!
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