Harper's Island just passed the 9th episode mark, wiht 4 more to go. The big revelation is that Abby's mom had a baby with John Wakefield, the serial killer from 7 years ago. Of course the dimwits all think that Abby is the kid, guess it never occurred to any of them that this could be Abby's half sibling who is now killing everyone. This show must take place in a universe where nobody watched any slasher films. At least the Scream series acknowledged that information and used it in a clever and creative way.
Clever and creative, not two words I would used to describe Harper's Island.
The series finale of Pushing Daises was on last night. We did get some closure, the aunts find out that Chuck is still alive, Olive finds happiness with Randy and opens up her own restaurant which specializes in Mac and Cheese, and Emerson's book, Little Miss Gumshoe, reunites him with his daughter. A great series that the writer's strike killed the momentum for. A comic book series has been reported to be coming out to continue the story. Worked for Buffy, the Vampire Slayer and Angel.
Oh well.
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Thoughts: 13-June-2009
The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Detroit Red Wings in game 7 to win their third Stanley Cup. A major sports upset as the Red Wings were the heavy favorites. This makes my sister very happy as she is a Penguin and Steeler fan.
Boston beat the Phillies in the first game of their three game series. If the Red Sox continue to win in this series, I am convinced that if they had beaten Tampa Bay in game 7 of the AL Championship series, they would have beaten the Phillies.
The remake of The Taking of Pelham 123 starring John Travolta and Denzel Washington was pretty good. While the original was more suspenseful and less of an action thriller, this remake up the ante on action. And some changes in the characters help to update the story for modern times. I liked it.
Oh well.
Boston beat the Phillies in the first game of their three game series. If the Red Sox continue to win in this series, I am convinced that if they had beaten Tampa Bay in game 7 of the AL Championship series, they would have beaten the Phillies.
The remake of The Taking of Pelham 123 starring John Travolta and Denzel Washington was pretty good. While the original was more suspenseful and less of an action thriller, this remake up the ante on action. And some changes in the characters help to update the story for modern times. I liked it.
Oh well.
Friday, June 12, 2009
Thoughts: 12-June-2009
The Boston Red Sox sweeped the New York Yankees for the third time this season. I went to bed at the 7th inning when the Yankees were leading 3-1. I figured that they would win, but this morning as I listened to the news, I was happy to discover the Red Sox scored in the 8th inning to win it. Way to go Red Sox.
Burn Notice is still producing real good shows, USA has quite the winner there.
The remake of The Taking of Pelham One Two Three is playing in Groton this weekend. I loved the original with Walter Matthau and Robert Shaw and I like Denzil Washington, so I will check this out.
I have to go into work tomorrow, so that is all for now.
Oh well.
Burn Notice is still producing real good shows, USA has quite the winner there.
The remake of The Taking of Pelham One Two Three is playing in Groton this weekend. I loved the original with Walter Matthau and Robert Shaw and I like Denzil Washington, so I will check this out.
I have to go into work tomorrow, so that is all for now.
Oh well.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Thoughts: 11-June-2009
Red Sox won again, beating the hated Yankees 6-5. Can we go for 8-0 tonight and have our third sweep of the Yankees? Who knows, my gut tells me that the odds are against the Red Sox. But if they win, I will be very happy.
Watched Monsterquest last night about the Monkey Man of India. That show made the Bigfoot episodes look good. Instead of using a CGI effect to bring the monkey man alive in the reenactments, they went with some cheesy monkey costume. I have to wonder how this show stays on the air.
Showtime is already giving Nurse Jackie a second season. While I like the show, I am surprised that a renewal has already been done. Why couldn't Showtime do that for Dead Like Me?
American Chopper has a 90 minute episode with Jon and Kate + 8. I seem to be reading about Jon having an affair and Kate in a bikini keeps popping up in the National Enquirer and on the Superficial.com website. She looks good but somebody told me she is a real bitch to her husband on their show. Another TLC classic, I would never watch anything on TLC if it were not for American Chopper.
Oh well.
Watched Monsterquest last night about the Monkey Man of India. That show made the Bigfoot episodes look good. Instead of using a CGI effect to bring the monkey man alive in the reenactments, they went with some cheesy monkey costume. I have to wonder how this show stays on the air.
Showtime is already giving Nurse Jackie a second season. While I like the show, I am surprised that a renewal has already been done. Why couldn't Showtime do that for Dead Like Me?
American Chopper has a 90 minute episode with Jon and Kate + 8. I seem to be reading about Jon having an affair and Kate in a bikini keeps popping up in the National Enquirer and on the Superficial.com website. She looks good but somebody told me she is a real bitch to her husband on their show. Another TLC classic, I would never watch anything on TLC if it were not for American Chopper.
Oh well.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Thoughts: 10-June-2009
Good News.
Comedy Central is bringing Futurama back in 2010. All new episodes.
The Boston Red Sox defeated the hated Yankees last night to go 6-0 in this season's series, something that have not done since the Yankees were known as the Highlanders.
Nurse Jackie, the new series on Showtime, was very entertaining. Another hit for Showtime.
Oh well.
Comedy Central is bringing Futurama back in 2010. All new episodes.
The Boston Red Sox defeated the hated Yankees last night to go 6-0 in this season's series, something that have not done since the Yankees were known as the Highlanders.
Nurse Jackie, the new series on Showtime, was very entertaining. Another hit for Showtime.
Oh well.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Thoughts: 09-June-2009
I have to fast tonight in order to have some blood work done tomorrow. I hate fasting, it always gives me hunger dreams where I start craving bad junk food.
I watched the season premiere of The Closer last night, pretty good show and quite chilling when we discovered who killed the family. One of the best shows on TV.
TNT is going to have a pretty good summer line up, The Closer and Raising the Bar on Monday night, then on Tuesday the new Jada Pinkett Smith show Hawthorne followed by Saving Grace. USA on Sunday night has Law & Order: Criminal Intent and In Plain Sight, with Burn Notice and Royal Pains on Thursday.
Who needs the major networks, I have four nights with five great shows, I will check out Hawthorne next week. And I have Weeds and Nurse Jackie on Showtime (10-11 pm Mondays) and True Blood on HBO (Sunday at 9 pm).
I am happy.
Oh well.
I watched the season premiere of The Closer last night, pretty good show and quite chilling when we discovered who killed the family. One of the best shows on TV.
TNT is going to have a pretty good summer line up, The Closer and Raising the Bar on Monday night, then on Tuesday the new Jada Pinkett Smith show Hawthorne followed by Saving Grace. USA on Sunday night has Law & Order: Criminal Intent and In Plain Sight, with Burn Notice and Royal Pains on Thursday.
Who needs the major networks, I have four nights with five great shows, I will check out Hawthorne next week. And I have Weeds and Nurse Jackie on Showtime (10-11 pm Mondays) and True Blood on HBO (Sunday at 9 pm).
I am happy.
Oh well.
Monday, June 8, 2009
Thoughts: 08-June-2009
I watched a couple of good shows last night, both on USA network. Law& Order: Criminal Intent and In Plain Sight, better than what is on the major networks. This got me thinking about shows cancelled before their time.
The Adventures of Brisco County Jr. (Fox) This was a great show that featured Bruce Campbell as Western Hero out to avenge the death of his father. SF elements and a Wild Wild West like twist. Another great show that Fox did not give a chance to, its last episodes were scheduled on Sunday at 7 pm to go against 60 Minutes.
Dead Like Me (Showtime) This wonderful series that starred Ellen Muth focused on the day to day life of reapers, people who collected souls for the hereafter just before they died. Well done with a great cast. I was shocked that Showtime cancelled this show, at least they got a second chance with a direct to DVD movie.
Farscape (Sci Fi Channel) This was the most popular series on the Sci Fi Channel, hell it made the Sci Fi channel a contender and it gets cancelled with a cliffhanger. At least a miniseries was made, Farscape: The Peacekeeper Wars, to end the show. Currently the show leaves on in comic books.
Eleventh Hour (CBS) This show will be remembered as a great show that CBS cancelled for no good reason. I look for the DVD sales to be very good when it comes out.
Deadwood (HBO) I still do not understand how HBO could cancel this great show. Great cast with Timothy Oliphant and Ian McShane and so many others.
Until I hear that Reaper does not get a syndication deal, I will keep that show off this list. CW should have stuck with it, it too was cancelled before its time. Let's hope that it can live on in some form.
Oh well.
The Adventures of Brisco County Jr. (Fox) This was a great show that featured Bruce Campbell as Western Hero out to avenge the death of his father. SF elements and a Wild Wild West like twist. Another great show that Fox did not give a chance to, its last episodes were scheduled on Sunday at 7 pm to go against 60 Minutes.
Dead Like Me (Showtime) This wonderful series that starred Ellen Muth focused on the day to day life of reapers, people who collected souls for the hereafter just before they died. Well done with a great cast. I was shocked that Showtime cancelled this show, at least they got a second chance with a direct to DVD movie.
Farscape (Sci Fi Channel) This was the most popular series on the Sci Fi Channel, hell it made the Sci Fi channel a contender and it gets cancelled with a cliffhanger. At least a miniseries was made, Farscape: The Peacekeeper Wars, to end the show. Currently the show leaves on in comic books.
Eleventh Hour (CBS) This show will be remembered as a great show that CBS cancelled for no good reason. I look for the DVD sales to be very good when it comes out.
Deadwood (HBO) I still do not understand how HBO could cancel this great show. Great cast with Timothy Oliphant and Ian McShane and so many others.
Until I hear that Reaper does not get a syndication deal, I will keep that show off this list. CW should have stuck with it, it too was cancelled before its time. Let's hope that it can live on in some form.
Oh well.
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