So while I am so excited that Rob Lowe has joined twitter (@RobLoweProfile), he tweets a lot about things related to The West Wing, in addition to Brothers and Sisters. Now this is both great, and really annoying at the same time....because the more he talks about it, the more I want to watch it.
Now there is nothing wrong with me wanting to watch TWW, but the problem is once I start, I want to watch more and more....
A while ago, Rob mentioned something about Sam and the census...so that has been stuck in my head and today -feeling uninspired of what to watch, I gave in and decided to watch the ep with Sam, CJ and the census. Took me a little while to find it...I knew it was either ep 4, 5 or 6 of season 1. (its 6. Mr Willis of Ohio for future reference) The funniest thing was that for the first time in awhile, I was watching an episode based completely on characters other than Josh and Donna...and didn't even know what they were doing in that ep. So I am proud of myself...and at the same time dissapointed in myself that I didn't remember that its the "I want my money back" ep.
At least I was able to watch that 1 ep, and go away feeling satisfied, without having to watch anymore. Maybe I'm growing. :)
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-Carlie
Friday, 26 March 2010
Wednesday, 24 March 2010
Parenthood
Ok so I officially LOVE this show! I just gets better and better every week!
So I am a lifelong fan of the movie with Steve Martin, Rick Moranis, Dianne Wiest, and Mary Steenburgen...and a bunch of other big name starts (or ones that grew into big stars). I used to watch it everytime it was on tv, and then I bought the dvd. So when I heard they were going to make a new tv show out of it....I was interested. When I heard my ER gal Maura Tierney was gonna star I was definately gonna check it out. Plus Peter Krause was also a big drawing card.
Then Maura had to drop out, and Lauren Graham stepped in. So that was it there was no choice in the matter, I HAD to see it.
So I watched the pilot episode, trying to keep my expectations low....and they were completely exceeded. I really liked all the characters...and now at episode 4...I think I've finally learned all their names...'cept for the mum...I have no idea!
I always had concerns that Lauren wasn't going to get to have much 'Lauren' in her character...that she was going to be straighter than usual....thank goodness that didn't happen! She's a fun character. And I really like her and Mae Whitman as mother and daughter. I love that I don't feel like she's being Lorelai Gilmore, Sarah feels like a whole new character - exactly as she should. And the more I watch, the less I even think about it.
-Although I make a rule not to watch any Gilmore Girls on days when I'm going to watch Parenthood...for my own sanity!
I must say I love that even though they are the lead stars, it doesn't feel like the Peter and Lauren show...I love Erika's character, and I even love Dax's character and I was never keen on him. -But he's great in this show! I love that every character feels just as important as the other -'cept for the mum...I dunno where she went. lol It feels like a family ensemble, which is great. Plus its great writing and actoring from every single person, right down to the tiny kids! Here's hoping it sticks around for a while...or I might be truely heartbroken all over again!
Plus you have no idea how happy it makes me to have a great drama back on NBC!!! Keep up the good work NBC!
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Carlie
So I am a lifelong fan of the movie with Steve Martin, Rick Moranis, Dianne Wiest, and Mary Steenburgen...and a bunch of other big name starts (or ones that grew into big stars). I used to watch it everytime it was on tv, and then I bought the dvd. So when I heard they were going to make a new tv show out of it....I was interested. When I heard my ER gal Maura Tierney was gonna star I was definately gonna check it out. Plus Peter Krause was also a big drawing card.
Then Maura had to drop out, and Lauren Graham stepped in. So that was it there was no choice in the matter, I HAD to see it.
So I watched the pilot episode, trying to keep my expectations low....and they were completely exceeded. I really liked all the characters...and now at episode 4...I think I've finally learned all their names...'cept for the mum...I have no idea!
I always had concerns that Lauren wasn't going to get to have much 'Lauren' in her character...that she was going to be straighter than usual....thank goodness that didn't happen! She's a fun character. And I really like her and Mae Whitman as mother and daughter. I love that I don't feel like she's being Lorelai Gilmore, Sarah feels like a whole new character - exactly as she should. And the more I watch, the less I even think about it.
-Although I make a rule not to watch any Gilmore Girls on days when I'm going to watch Parenthood...for my own sanity!
I must say I love that even though they are the lead stars, it doesn't feel like the Peter and Lauren show...I love Erika's character, and I even love Dax's character and I was never keen on him. -But he's great in this show! I love that every character feels just as important as the other -'cept for the mum...I dunno where she went. lol It feels like a family ensemble, which is great. Plus its great writing and actoring from every single person, right down to the tiny kids! Here's hoping it sticks around for a while...or I might be truely heartbroken all over again!
Plus you have no idea how happy it makes me to have a great drama back on NBC!!! Keep up the good work NBC!
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Carlie
Sunday, 21 March 2010
Grey's Anatomy
So while Grey's Anatomy has been probably my third fave of the 3 ABC dramas that I watch, Private Practice, and Brothers & Sisters taking the first 2 slots, I've decided after watching episode 17 of season 6 that I am feeling the need to have little discussion about Grey's here on the TV blog.
Firstly.....There are WAY too many blondes now. Its really all Lexi/Chyler's fault - she was their token brunette. Teddy and Arizona were blondes coming into it...although they kinda had too many back then too....cause there was also Izzie. -Ah the days of when Izzie was the only blonde. Meredith has always been inbetween, not brunette, not blonde...but even she's looking extra blonde these days.
But now I'm starting to confuse Lexi and Arizona on first glance. Lexi needs to go back to her normal color, sooner rather than later.
Also...I'm not sure if its just that I'm in the middle of watching season 4 on dvd, but this weeks episode felt very Meredith light. Now I remember back at the beginning I was not the biggest Mere fan...but times have changed and now I enjoy her. But I guess she can't be all over every single ep.
Although I must say, I now have grave fears for the future of Callie and Arizona...which sucks cause I really like them as a couple. I could care less about Christina and Owen...but thats mostly cause I've never really cared for Christina as a character.
I like the idea of Mark and Teddy - that one little bit was a bit cute...however I am anticipating that nothing will come of it. I can't believe how much she used to bug me at first, but I'm starting to really like her character now. Its odd, and scaring me a little...
I'm fairly indifferent to Alex and Lexi....probably cause I'm watching s4 and they're together then.
Another issue I'm having with Greys now is that they seem to have fallen into a time/space continum plot hole. The first 3 seasons were 1 year, intern year. Season 4 started off as the next year, but now in season 6 I am not sure where we are....I can't figure out if Lexi is still an intern or not. Is it still 1 year later? Cause thats a lot of crap to fit into 1 year, Izzie's cancer, Sloane's kid and her baby, and everything else. I don't get it. -At least the stories are getting better.
We're coming towards the end of season 6 now, so something big has to happen either way with someone. I wish Meredith and Derek would just do something, they're being boring at the moment.
I also kinda hope that next season is one of the last, because it doesn't seem like the kind of show that should go for years and years....I hope they wrap it up properly and don't let it get too stale.....however, having said that....I am really starting to like this show again, so I don't want to let it go yet....maybe 2 more seasons...
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Carlie
Firstly.....There are WAY too many blondes now. Its really all Lexi/Chyler's fault - she was their token brunette. Teddy and Arizona were blondes coming into it...although they kinda had too many back then too....cause there was also Izzie. -Ah the days of when Izzie was the only blonde. Meredith has always been inbetween, not brunette, not blonde...but even she's looking extra blonde these days.
But now I'm starting to confuse Lexi and Arizona on first glance. Lexi needs to go back to her normal color, sooner rather than later.
Also...I'm not sure if its just that I'm in the middle of watching season 4 on dvd, but this weeks episode felt very Meredith light. Now I remember back at the beginning I was not the biggest Mere fan...but times have changed and now I enjoy her. But I guess she can't be all over every single ep.
Although I must say, I now have grave fears for the future of Callie and Arizona...which sucks cause I really like them as a couple. I could care less about Christina and Owen...but thats mostly cause I've never really cared for Christina as a character.
I like the idea of Mark and Teddy - that one little bit was a bit cute...however I am anticipating that nothing will come of it. I can't believe how much she used to bug me at first, but I'm starting to really like her character now. Its odd, and scaring me a little...
I'm fairly indifferent to Alex and Lexi....probably cause I'm watching s4 and they're together then.
Another issue I'm having with Greys now is that they seem to have fallen into a time/space continum plot hole. The first 3 seasons were 1 year, intern year. Season 4 started off as the next year, but now in season 6 I am not sure where we are....I can't figure out if Lexi is still an intern or not. Is it still 1 year later? Cause thats a lot of crap to fit into 1 year, Izzie's cancer, Sloane's kid and her baby, and everything else. I don't get it. -At least the stories are getting better.
We're coming towards the end of season 6 now, so something big has to happen either way with someone. I wish Meredith and Derek would just do something, they're being boring at the moment.
I also kinda hope that next season is one of the last, because it doesn't seem like the kind of show that should go for years and years....I hope they wrap it up properly and don't let it get too stale.....however, having said that....I am really starting to like this show again, so I don't want to let it go yet....maybe 2 more seasons...
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Carlie
Wednesday, 3 March 2010
MIA
I'm just coming off almost 2 days without internet access, and I'm a little crazy....but I just came across this pic of Janel Moloney, and I'm not sure if its just me, that I've been watching too much Grey's (plus Night at the Museum, or truth, but in this pic of Janel Moloney, she looks like Kim Raver!
It's odd, and annoying....and possibly a sign that I need to stop watching tv!
In other news, I found this really adorable site listing reasons why seasons 5-7 of The West Wing are awesome!
http://community.livejournal.com/hymnformysoul/3765.html
But I must say I am slightly dissapointed in their choices for The Cold...cause as much as I love Kate and Will, we all know that ep is really ALL about Josh and Donna!....ok I spoke too soon...
-Definate points for Freedonia...and including Annabeth!
Sooo good. I really need to watch some more soon....
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Carlie
It's odd, and annoying....and possibly a sign that I need to stop watching tv!
In other news, I found this really adorable site listing reasons why seasons 5-7 of The West Wing are awesome!
http://community.livejournal.com/hymnformysoul/3765.html
But I must say I am slightly dissapointed in their choices for The Cold...cause as much as I love Kate and Will, we all know that ep is really ALL about Josh and Donna!....ok I spoke too soon...
-Definate points for Freedonia...and including Annabeth!
Sooo good. I really need to watch some more soon....
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Carlie
Saturday, 27 February 2010
The Challenge
So I've been saying I'm going to get around to doing a fave episode list for 10 of my top shows. I've finally decided to try and do it week by week, or however long it takes me to decide show by show.
I'm going to start with Friends, or Dawson's Creek...maybe I will be able to do both over the weekend.
The criteria for the select episode will be as follows:
Watch this space to see which ep of Friends I love the most...this week :P
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Carlie
I'm going to start with Friends, or Dawson's Creek...maybe I will be able to do both over the weekend.
The criteria for the select episode will be as follows:
- The episode cannot be a big special event episode, eg. muscial, series finale, Christmas/Holiday episode (or similar style), part of a 2 or more part arch, season finale. (however exceptions may apply to some shows)
- The episode must be likeable overall, and not just for select scenes. -However I do not have to like every minute of the ep.
- The episodes will be chosen for MY own personal love of the ep, not for critic/fan popularity.
- The chosen episode must have a good rewatchable quality, not just a really awesome ep artistically, but one that I can't get enough of.
Watch this space to see which ep of Friends I love the most...this week :P
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Carlie
Sunday, 21 February 2010
Not As Bad As I Seem!
Eveyday, or at least everytime I go to look up something or someone relating to my numerous obsessions...I find comfort in that for everything I'm looking up, there is someone else out there who has looked up, AND commented about it.
For any lengths that I go to find out what I want to know, there is someone MUCH worse out there. And by worse I don't mean crazy as all looneytoons....but someone who is perhaps slightly more dedicated, or involved than I....however that said....there are plenty of looneytoons out there.
I think I'd consider myself a moderately obsessive fan overall...because while I consider the idea of going to places I know certain people have gone to, in hopes that I just happen to run into them....It's relatively harmless. Additionally, while I feel the need to find out about personal lives of people, and stuff....it really just comes down to a simple google search, and all I really want to know is if something is true or not.
I'd definately say I was obsessive about certain people, following on twitter, googleing, youtubing any interview I can get my hand on, reading any article I can get my hands (well eyes really) on.
But I'm not out there writing fanfic, where the line between reality and fiction (actors/characters) seems to be blurred...I also don't include myself in these senarios....its kinda weird. I also don't publish my comments on the things I look up/find out about the people I like...
So there is delusional, extremely obsessive,...and then there is me. :P
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Carlie
For any lengths that I go to find out what I want to know, there is someone MUCH worse out there. And by worse I don't mean crazy as all looneytoons....but someone who is perhaps slightly more dedicated, or involved than I....however that said....there are plenty of looneytoons out there.
I think I'd consider myself a moderately obsessive fan overall...because while I consider the idea of going to places I know certain people have gone to, in hopes that I just happen to run into them....It's relatively harmless. Additionally, while I feel the need to find out about personal lives of people, and stuff....it really just comes down to a simple google search, and all I really want to know is if something is true or not.
I'd definately say I was obsessive about certain people, following on twitter, googleing, youtubing any interview I can get my hand on, reading any article I can get my hands (well eyes really) on.
But I'm not out there writing fanfic, where the line between reality and fiction (actors/characters) seems to be blurred...I also don't include myself in these senarios....its kinda weird. I also don't publish my comments on the things I look up/find out about the people I like...
So there is delusional, extremely obsessive,...and then there is me. :P
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Carlie
Thursday, 18 February 2010
LOST...and others
So I told you it would happen, and it finally did, I'm hooked again. Ep 4 definately had me going OOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! And like other's said would happen, I am starting to get sad at the beginning and the end of each ep, cause it's getting closer to the end.
-Wow I just thought about it and its been a long time since an long-running show (more than 2 seasons) of mine has ended. Not counting DVD shows ofcourse. The last one was ER last year...which has similarities to LOST in that it feels like time to end it, and it has been coming, however, unlike ER, LOST has planed out the storyline for year now! So excited to see how it all ends, but yet dredding it like hell!
In other news, I finished season 11 of ER. Which marks the turning point in ER, with Carter being the last original (never leaving) character to leave. I imagine I would have been really sad and emotional the first time I watched his last ep...and I was pretty emotional this time too. I miss Carter already!
However season 11 really lost some big characters, and never really replaced them. They kicked off Corday...then they lost Chen, and then Carter....huh funny, I never noticed they were the 'C' characters! They never really replaced the lost women on that show, and after Carter left there weren't many REALLY GOOD characters anyways...sad.
The problem now is that I don't have season 12 on dvd, and I'm fighting myself from going back and watching season 15 all over again! I'm weak!
Episode 14 of The Good Wife is my fave so far...mainly because Cary got high! But it made for great scenes...and the rest of the story was actually really interesting. I'm so bummed that I have to wait till March for new eps. Damm Olympics are really messing up the TV schedule!
Also this is problematic because a lot of new shows are starting in March, or are coming back in March, so there will be more shows to fit into my download schedule/limit. But it'll all work out.
I'm caught up on Cougar Town. I don't care what people think, I still like it a lot.
I'm slowly catching up on Parks and Recreation. I just watched Megan Mullally's ep...which was odd seeing as I'm watching a lot of Will & Grace these days. I also can't believe I keep forgetting she was even in that show. It keeps happening to me. Oh well. I've seen it now...I had to redownload it cause the first one was a dud file :( Boo. So that's 8 eps of s2 down, so not too bad.
I think that's all for now....I don't have the energy to get into Brothers & Sisters or Greys or PP right now...Maybe I'll save that for the weekend.
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Carlie
-Wow I just thought about it and its been a long time since an long-running show (more than 2 seasons) of mine has ended. Not counting DVD shows ofcourse. The last one was ER last year...which has similarities to LOST in that it feels like time to end it, and it has been coming, however, unlike ER, LOST has planed out the storyline for year now! So excited to see how it all ends, but yet dredding it like hell!
In other news, I finished season 11 of ER. Which marks the turning point in ER, with Carter being the last original (never leaving) character to leave. I imagine I would have been really sad and emotional the first time I watched his last ep...and I was pretty emotional this time too. I miss Carter already!
However season 11 really lost some big characters, and never really replaced them. They kicked off Corday...then they lost Chen, and then Carter....huh funny, I never noticed they were the 'C' characters! They never really replaced the lost women on that show, and after Carter left there weren't many REALLY GOOD characters anyways...sad.
The problem now is that I don't have season 12 on dvd, and I'm fighting myself from going back and watching season 15 all over again! I'm weak!
Episode 14 of The Good Wife is my fave so far...mainly because Cary got high! But it made for great scenes...and the rest of the story was actually really interesting. I'm so bummed that I have to wait till March for new eps. Damm Olympics are really messing up the TV schedule!
Also this is problematic because a lot of new shows are starting in March, or are coming back in March, so there will be more shows to fit into my download schedule/limit. But it'll all work out.
I'm caught up on Cougar Town. I don't care what people think, I still like it a lot.
I'm slowly catching up on Parks and Recreation. I just watched Megan Mullally's ep...which was odd seeing as I'm watching a lot of Will & Grace these days. I also can't believe I keep forgetting she was even in that show. It keeps happening to me. Oh well. I've seen it now...I had to redownload it cause the first one was a dud file :( Boo. So that's 8 eps of s2 down, so not too bad.
I think that's all for now....I don't have the energy to get into Brothers & Sisters or Greys or PP right now...Maybe I'll save that for the weekend.
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Carlie
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