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Thursday, 28 September 2006
Remember how I said I was going to review Brothers & Sisters and Heroes. Well turns out only half of this will be true. Admittedly I missed Brothers & Sisters. I decided that rather than look all over the place for a summary or wait for a rerun, not to watch the series. Strange decision I know but I'm not in the mood for catching up for something that just started. Who knows how long this show will last? Anyway I am getting strong "Thirtysomething" vibes off this show anyway. Typing the title is starting to be a pain as well. Heroes: I like it but it has the makings of a cult show like Firefly. One of my dear friends hints a lot of X-Men influence. This is true, since on character shares a power with one of the comics main characters. (Wolverine, and no its not the nice finger-knives they share). I will update this part in about a month and let you know if any of the shows I'm watching is still on the air. Meanwhile I do plan on getting to the movies soon. Really I do. Saturday, 23 September 2006
There are far better stuff to read than "Those who Trespass" . Actually reading one of them pamphlets you see in the doctors office would be a lot better than reading any of Bill O'Reillys stuff. But I digress. Here is a small blog on what I think is better to read. You may not necessarily agree with me, thats ok.
** "Buy my book! Buy my book! Buy my..."* One suggestion: Keith Olbermanns "Worst Person in the World" book available just about everywhere! Another suggestion: Billboards. Not Bill O'Reilly boards, those signs on the freeway.
The backs of cereal boxes. Sometimes there are games, which is an added bonus! TV Guide is also a O'Reilly alternative. (Though I'm not going to read it any longer, reason why will be a future blog subject) Ok seriously, authors I've come to love are James Patterson, Patricia Cornwell, Jonathon Kellerman and more recently Michael Crichton. Any of their books is better than "Those Who Trespass" . Next blog you see will be about Calista Flockhearts show Brothers & Sisters and Heroes on Monday night.
** Picture supplied by the very cool Trekkerlass *catch the "Critic" referance?
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Updated: Sunday, 24 September 2006 12:25 AM EDT Thursday, 21 September 2006
I often try a new show or two when the new season starts. This year I am trying four. "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip" , "Shark", "Heroes" and "Brothers & Sisters" . All dramas, not a comedy among them. (I seriously got burned when I hitched my star to the Friends spin off "Joey" It never made it to season three.) I go by first impressions. They, I think, are critical to what the series is like. Its also slightly unfair cause I have seen the pilots to shows I love and found that they wouldnt have grabbed me at first so its an iffy practice. Last year I sampled only one new show "Criminal Minds". Depsite the appearance of Mandy Patinkin, Thomas Gibson and many others, this show never grabbed me. Its in its second season now. I have never watched beyond the first episode. So far I've seen two pilot episodes. One more is forthcoming on Monday. ( "Heroes" debuts before episode two of Studio 60).Brothers & Sisters is on Sunday night. A review of that will come in the same blog as "Heroes" I am posting my first impressions of the first two pilots I've seen now. Studio 60 On the Sunset Strip: In the first episode/pilot nothing much happened. Like in all first episodes the situaton was being set up. Next week I will be able to get more into it. Matthew Perry and Bradley Whitford are great in it. You'd think they were old friends, they have great chemistry. I am hearby calling for a Emmy nomination for Judd Hirsch next year, for his Howard Beale-like rant alone, even if hes never on the show again. I can't wait to see what this show does. Shark: James Woods is a defense attorney turned prosecutor. James Woods is one of my favorite actors, and I think he carries a strong screen presence. I am already looking forward to next week. And its after CSI: Original Flava. I am also realistic and know some of these shows might not survive (Past shows I liked, including "The Handler" , and "Mds" didn't last the season, and in one case not past Halloween.) So out of the four shows I am going to try, I predict that "Heroes" will be replaced by extra episodes of "Deal or no deal" with "Hair or no hair" Howie Mandel before sweeps.
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Updated: Thursday, 21 September 2006 11:10 PM EDT
Even though it happened almost a week ago, I finished the Bill O'Reilly book "Those Who Trespass" . It's an all right book, it was a great antidote to sleeplessness too. I know cause I happened to fall asleep during a chapter or so. That has happened when I read good books too, though, so its hard to take that into account. Anyway Bill-O apparently went to the "cliches for your book" store before writing, cause a lot of them are here. The pretty girl, the guy who may the be the killer, the rugged cop who is in love with pretty girl etc. I won't go on. Its very understandable why he never wrote another book, the first one is very unmemorable. Chances of this becoming a movie? 15%, not very. I've moved on to other books, all of which will be the antidote to this thing. Its been donated to the library. It occurs to me I haven't seen a movie in the theater since "Snakes on a plane" . This will be corrected soon. Saturday, 9 September 2006
Progress report: I've read halfway through the Bill O'Reilly book. Its not bad, but hes never written another fiction novel so I imagine when it first came out it didn't do well. I will admit to skipping four pages, which contained two love scenes. There is something about reading a love scene written by O'Reilly that turns you off food for a while. Will finish book soon, I have a lot of other books to read. O'Reillys book is destined to be donated to the library. Yes, I am sharing the "lurve". I am half tempted to dream up a "fantasy cast list" for the movie version of the book, but I doubt a movie version is forth coming. PS: No falafels or loofas were injured in the first half of "Those Who Trespass". Snakes on a plane:I forgot to post my review of this movie. It's good campy fun. If you want a fun night at the movies, see Snakes on a place. Its not going to win an oscar, but its a good way to spend an hour or so. Watch out for snakes! (A cookie to those who got that reference. )
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Updated: Saturday, 9 September 2006 10:11 PM EDT Monday, 28 August 2006
The Emmys were good. I think musical numbers should be ixnayed in the future, but overall Conan did a good job. A lot of the things he did were good, course half of them will be forgotten, along with who won Emmys, by next month. I can't wait to see who does it next year. The following is my predictions for who would win, and how accurate it was. Long story, short version: I didn't do so good. The first number is what I get right, the second what I get wrong. Keep in mind this is only the acting related awards. Drama Series: Nancy score: 0-1 Comedy Series: Nancy score: 0-2 Miniseries: Nancy score: 0-3 Made-for-TV Movie: Nancy score: 0-4 Variety, Music or Comedy Series: Nancy Score: 1-4 Actor, Drama Series: Nancy Score: 2-4 Actress, Drama Series: Nancy Score: 3-4
Nancy Score: 3-5
Nancy Score: 3-6
Nancy Score: 4-6
Nancy Score: 7-6
Nancy Score: 7-7....tie is back!
Nancy Score: 8-7 Supporting Actor, Miniseries or a Movie: Denis Lawson, "Bleak House (Masterpiece Theatre)," PBS; Hugh Dancy, "Elizabeth I," HBO; Jeremy Irons, "Elizabeth I," HBO; Robert Carlyle, "Human Trafficking," Lifetime; Clifton Collins Jr., "Thief," FX Network. Nancy Score: 8-8
Nancy Score: 8-9 In the end picture I got a little over half wrong. Not bad, since I haven't seen much of these movies or shows. When they do come to DVD I have no excuse to check them out. Next up, the Golden Globes!
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Updated: Monday, 28 August 2006 9:30 PM EDT Thursday, 24 August 2006
The Emmy Awards are on this weekend, Sunday actually, on NBC eight pm eastern. Conan O'Brien is your host. He did a wonderful job the last time he hosted, so I'm expecting good times this year. Like everyone cool will be doing this week, I am putting out who I think will win, and who I want to win. Caveat Emptor - A warning if you will. Most newspaper predictions will be done by people who've seen at least 99% of the nominees. Maybe more. I will admitt to not seeing many of the nominees and I have reasons, many valid reasons. Reason one: Some shows are on HBO. Except for The Sopranos, I've not see many of the HBO nominees. So why do a list at all? Its an easy blog, to tell you the truth. And eveyone else will be doing the same, except not in blog form. My track record stinks, so if I'm wrong, we'll do the sensible thing...and blame the Emmy voters. Just kidding.
"The Office," NBC; "Scrubs," NBC; "Two and a Half Men," CBS. Miniseries: "Bleak House (Masterpiece Theatre)," PBS; "Elizabeth I," HBO; "Into the West," TNT; "Sleeper Cell," Showtime. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Variety, Music or Comedy Series: "The Colbert Report," Comedy Central; "The Daily Show With Jon Stewart," Comedy Central; "Late Night With Conan O'Brien," NBC; "Late Show With David Letterman," CBS; "Real Time With Bill Maher," HBO. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Actor, Drama Series: Christopher Meloni, "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," NBC; Denis Leary, "Rescue Me," FX Network; Peter Krause, "Six Feet Under," HBO; Kiefer Sutherland, "24," Fox; Martin Sheen, "The West Wing," NBC. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Actress, Drama Series: Kyra Sedgwick, "The Closer," TNT; Geena Davis, "Commander in Chief," ABC; Mariska Hargitay, "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," NBC; Frances Conroy, "Six Feet Under," HBO; Allison Janney, "The West Wing," NBC. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Supporting Actor, Drama Series: William Shatner, "Boston Legal," ABC; Oliver Platt, "Huff," Showtime; Michael Imperioli, "The Sopranos," HBO; Gregory Itzin, "24," Fox; Alan Alda, "The West Wing," NBC. Will Win: William Shatner. Mr Shatner is fantastic in this role. Should win: Need I say it? Denny Crane! ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Supporting Actress, Drama Series: Candice Bergen, "Boston Legal," ABC; Sandra Oh, "Grey's Anatomy," ABC; Chandra Wilson, "Grey's Anatomy," ABC; Blythe Danner, "Huff," Showtime; Jean Smart, "24," Fox. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Actor, Comedy Series: Larry David, "Curb Your Enthusiasm," HBO; Kevin James, "The King of Queens," CBS; Tony Shalhoub, "Monk," USA; Steve Carell, "The Office," NBC; Charlie Sheen, "Two and a Half Men," CBS. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Actress, Comedy Series: Lisa Kudrow, "The Comeback," HBO; Jane Kaczmarek, "Malcolm in the Middle," Fox; Julia Louis-Dreyfus, "The New Adventures of Old Christine," CBS; Stockard Channing, "Out of Practice," CBS; Debra Messing, "Will & Grace," NBC. Supporting Actor, Comedy Series: Will Arnett, "Arrested Development," Fox;Jeremy Piven, "Entourage," HBO; Bryan Cranston, "Malcolm in the Middle," Fox; Jon Cryer, "Two and a Half Men," CBS; Sean Hayes, "Will & Grace," NBC. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Supporting Actress, Comedy Series: Cheryl Hines, "Curb Your Enthusiasm," HBO; Alfre Woodard, "Desperate Housewives," ABC; Jaime Pressly, "My Name Is Earl," ABC; Elizabeth Perkins, "Weeds," Showtime; Megan Mullally, "Will & Grace," NBC. -------------------------------------------------------------------------
------------------------------------------------------------------------- Actress, Miniseries or a Movie: Kathy Bates, "Ambulance Girl," Lifetime; Gillian Anderson, "Bleak House (Masterpiece Theatre)," PBS; Helen Mirren, "Elizabeth I," HBO; Judy Davis, "A Little Thing Called Murder," Lifetime; Annette Bening, "Mrs. Harris," HBO. Supporting Actor, Miniseries or a Movie: Denis Lawson, "Bleak House (Masterpiece Theatre)," PBS; Hugh Dancy, "Elizabeth I," HBO; Jeremy Irons, "Elizabeth I," HBO; Robert Carlyle, "Human Trafficking," Lifetime; Clifton Collins Jr., "Thief," FX Network. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Supporting Actress, Miniseries or a Movie: Kelly Macdonald, "The Girl in the Cafe," HBO; Shirley Jones, "Hidden Places," Hallmark; Ellen Burstyn, "Mrs. Harris," HBO; Cloris Leachman, "Mrs. Harris," HBO; Alfre Woodard, "The Water Is Wide (Hallmark Hall of Fame Presentation)," CBS. So there you have it, some shows/movies I've seen and some I havent but I think I can make about a fair a guess as anyone. Good night and I will see you after the awards!
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Updated: Thursday, 24 August 2006 11:11 PM EDT Tuesday, 22 August 2006
Today is my birthday and yup, that number in the title above is correct, I am of a certain age. They say you are as young as you feel, and I feel pretty darn good. I'm waiting for this "maturity" thing to kick in...any second now. In that meanwhile, here are some quotes about getting old. I promise a review of "Snakes on a plane" tomorrow.
Coco Chanel: Norman Vincent Peale: Elizabeth Barrett Browning Oscar Wilde: Dorothy Canfield Fisher Bob Hope Gracie Allen Friday, 18 August 2006
If you remember when Mel Gibson got busted for DWI (and other things) it was mentioned somewhere (too lazy to look) that Mel-o had plans to make a book into a movie. The book is called "Those who Trespass" by Bill O'Reilly.
Yup Bill O'Reilly. This guy.
I never knew such a book existed and I know about one other person who has read it. I had read BO'RS stuff before and somewhat agreed with him. Course I don't recall what it was that I agreed with and I gave away the books to the library so I'm not going to look it up. I never thought I would find this book, so I didn't even think I would ever read it. At this point, the book becoming a movie is kinda iffy. But then something happened, I found the book. I got it at a local yard sale for fifty cents. (so like Paris Hilton, Bill-o is cheap). I could not resist this purchase. In the coming weeks or months (however long it takes me) I've decided to read the book and post my thoughts on it when I'm done. I'm at chapter five now. (ok it took me a month to read two pages and a half hour to read four). A friend of mine advised its easier to read if you forget who the author is, and it is, Bill-os picture does not appear on the book. Thank god for small favors. When I finish the book I will review it. As Keith Olbermann might say, Mr O'Reilly is good at fiction. Lets see if this is true. I think this is the first and last fiction book (that is if you don't count the other books he wrote, ha!) he ever wrote.
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Updated: Friday, 18 August 2006 11:40 PM EDT Tuesday, 15 August 2006
The Ron Clark Story was a good movie. Matthew Perry did an wonderful job in it. I normally don't watch the TNT Johnson & Johnson movies, but I checked this one out. I was glad I did. My only complaint was that it was pretty much the same "good teacher gets students inspired to learn" story, but then again it wouldn't be a good story if it had a "they all failed" ending, would it? Anyway in a few weeks "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip" will be on I'll be watching it. Hopefully this and the Ron Clark movie will have the US seeing Mr Perry as something other than Chandler Bing.
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