October 30th 2008
I said it once and I will say it again - none can top the British when it comes to comedy. I grew up on Blackadder and Only Fools and Horses and to this day any given British comedy show (no matter how old) will still tickle me pink.
October 29th 2008
I made it no secret that Supernatural is one of my favorite series this season. Not that I did not liked it before, after all I have been watching since the beginning, but it has to be said towards the middle of season it could get somewhat monotonous.
Be as it may, I am totally loving 4th season of Supernatural – it’s darker and grittier then before, some bits are just plain silly and funny (last week’s episode had me in stitches it has to be said) and the Winchester brothers and their story are evolving. Which you know a) makes for a good telly, b) makes it a pleasure to watch and c) is a good thing (because they will need the ratings when/if CW folds).
So I was surprised to read on TV Addict last week that Eric Kripke (Supernatural’s show runner) felt compelled to address the issue - Dean Winchester is not a dick. It goes back to last week’s episode and the fact Dean fell prone ghost sickness which made him susceptible to fear, dread and panic attacks (does not sound that way but it was hilarious).
And in the episode one of the ideas was that Dean (and all the characters that lost their lives to ghost sickness) was a bit of a dick.
Which caused some fans to be quite vocal about their disapproval of the theory, Eric Kripke and the show writers in general. So Kripke had to set the record straight – Dean is not a dick.
Dean’s alleged dickness (yes it is a word I just made it up) aside it does make me wonder – how beneficial it is for show runners, writers and producers to check out the fan boards and forums?
In case of Lost it did work wonders, because after crappy season we got a great one – and that had a lot to do with fans being quite vocal about the crappy bits, the never ending mysteries and questions (and lets not forget Niki and Fabio or whatever his name was).
But in the case of Supernatural, especially now when it is really (REALLY) good does it make sense to fiddle with the vision of the grand story? Because somehow I have a hunch we have not seen anything yet.
I am of an opinion Kripke should just stay away from the boards and do his thing. He can deal with the fan fall out later.
People Kripke knows what he is doing and he also has 42% ratings surge to show for it.
October 28th 2008
Oh good heavens, I had to read this twice before I could believe it.
October 27th 2008
Dear faithful readers – happy Stephen Fry Appreciation Monday!
I told you last week I got my copy of Stephen Fry in America when I was in Norwich at the beginning of the month. We did not get the chance to go for one of the book signings, however I was happy that I got my hands on the copy nonetheless (I went a bit mad at Waterstones and Borders and came back looking like a hunchback due to my backpack being a bit on the heavy side).
And unlike with all of my usual book purchases I have decided to fight every cell in my body and savor this one.
See what I usually do is I get a book and then gobble it down in less then 48 hours. And I have been known to buy books based on the number of pages (the longer the better, bless Stephen King and his prolific writing).
But as I was sitting in Norwich’s Starbucks at 7:30 in the morning, sipping my coffee slowly, nibbling on a bun and enjoying my P. G. Wodehouse I realized it is fine to savor once in a while.
(And before you go off on me for supporting large corporations – a) there was nothing open that early and b) I blame the pectin in the coffee, highly addictive 
Now I still have not finished the book (see savoring!) however I am enjoying it immensely. Snapshots of 50 American states, moments in time, events, people, places – I do not think anyone could have done it better then Stephen Fry. And I’m not saying that just because I’m fond of the man but because he has that rare quality of being insightful and witty at the same time.
Yes I wish fervently that it was a bit longer because I think it would make for an epic read, however since my mission is to savor I could have not picked a better read.
So if you have not got the book just yet, do – you will not be sorry.
Oh and the picture, for some reason my cat loves taking a nap on it. No matter where I leave it she will find it and take a cat nap on it.
October 23rd 2008
Even though the fifth season of Lost is not to start for a couple of months, the good folks at ABC have decided to treat us to a trailer.
And remember to wipe the drool of your face when it stops. Enjoy!
October 23rd 2008
Ah I know we still have a long wait before Lost returns, but here is the promo teaser trailer thingy…
Enjoy!
Amended - there used to be Lost promo trailer thingy but it has been swiftly removed from YouTube by Disney. Boo to Disney!
So here are a few links to some interesting reads.
EW gives their ideas on how to fix Heroes (and I quite agree Heroes need to be fixed like pronto).
EW also has a list of TV characters that just turn you off.
Give Me My Remote brings the happy news that Jason Dohring (of Veronica Mars fame) is hitting your TV screens soon.
TV Addict begs the question why more people do not watch Eli Stone - and I agree I quite like what I have seen so far.
TV Scoop has a trailer for BBC Spooks.
First photos of Heath Ledger from Terry Gilliam’s the Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus over at Slashfilm.
October 21st 2008
True Blood – it is getting better with every episode. Maybe those cliffhangers at the end simply force you to tune in – be as it may, True Blood makes for some addictive telly.
Supernatural – the Winchester brothers are coming up trumps this season it has to be said. Maybe it is because the whole angel aspect has been added just to spice things up a bit and boy did it spice them up – surely if recent numbers are anything to go by Supernatural should find a decent home when CW folds.
Dexter – just as I start to wonder how can Dexter possibly get better (he is a serial killer who has been scraping by the inch of his teeth for 2 seasons already), the writers mix it up and make it even better. And having Jimmy Smits as a guest star does help – fancied him like rotten ever since his LA Law days.
Fringe – many call it silly. And unbelievable. But I love it.
Still on the fence
House – is doing my head in this season. I love the fact Wilson has finally returned but it does beg the question – now what?
Ugly Betty – oh how I loved Ugly Betty during the first season, you know by the time it really got funny. Now it just falls flat whichever way you turn it.
Gave up
Heroes – I admit it, I’m a silly blond who simply cannot follow. I might give it a go again if I hear something spectacular happened, although call me a snarky cow I do not think that is probable.
Grey’s Anatomy – oh bloody hell what happened? From a show that was witty and funny and interesting and fast (sure there was plenty of slush, but it was watchable) it just ended up as a pile of messy slush.
Still haven’t seen but seriously considering
Eli Stone, Life on Mars (although I think I will stick to UK version) and Mad Men (I did see a few episodes of 1st season and it is a bit slow where I am at)
October 20th 2008
Dear faithful readers - happy Stephen Fry Appreciation Monday!
For our edition today you can check out snapshots of Kingdom country - for anyone who has never visited Norfolk I think you will get a good gist and for all of you who have visited already to refresh your memories.
I do apologize beforehand I have 2 left arms and a case of seasickness when it comes to photography And my camera was dropped on it’s head when it was little so it kind of has a mind of it’s own.
October 15th 2008
I do love me some good telly. I really do. And it goes without saying good TV can be engrossing, enthralling and exciting.
But sometimes just sometimes it can be plain gross. And I do apologize for resorting to teenage girl speak but there is not better word to describe it. Ok perhaps disgusting would do nicely.
So let’s take a look some of the most disgusting TV scenes ever. Each one of these made me squint my eyes in horror (I’m a wimp what can I say?), made my lunch rise back in my throat or just plain made me shudder in horror.
October 14th 2008
I am the first to admit I am a blond. Not the ditzy, span of a gold fish kind of blond but blond nonetheless.
However no matter how hard I tried to combat my blond ways and concentrate on the plot, Heroes have lost me good and proper.