So last week was a super slow TV week. Hardly anything was on, Parenthood was on, but hardly had any Lauren Graham, which made me sad.
This week most things are back, but some shows will not be returning till next year. Boo :(
I was excited to have Once Upon a Time back. I just LOVE that show, more for seeing what they do with the fairytales, than the actual characters, but its all good.
Parenthood was good this week. I found myself actually feeling bad for Haddie....which is odd, since I don't like her much, but she deserved sympathy in this week's ep. I don't know why, but I found the scenes with Sarah and baby Nora odd....not bad, just weird. Found myself not caring much about the Crosby storyline...so nothing different there....
Yay for Kristina going back to work, and getting something else to do.
Glee overall was good. The Puck and Shelby stuff still weirds me out....and Idina's song wasn't great this week...which was a pity, cause I actually liked all the other songs. Yay for The Beast! I liked her storyline...also cause it gave Emma a bit more to do....Emma really needs more going on.
Raising Hope was back on track this week. I enjoyed it muchly. The New Girl, however, is losing me more and more...yet I feel I can't quit it....and I don't know why.
Good stuff coming up later in the week. Can't wait for Katie Finneran's new show tomorrow!
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-Carlie
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Wednesday, 30 November 2011
Wednesday, 13 July 2011
New Internet = TV Galore!
So my new internet was activated Monday, meaning I was able to start downloading my shows straight away this week –which is awesome as the family internet has been slowed! It means I don't have to pick and choose my shows anymore too!
So this week we started with a rather so so ep of In Plain Sight. Overall it wasn’t the greatest ep, it was just lacking something...I’m not sure what exactly. Maybe it was that Josh Malina wasn’t in it this week. Who knows.
Then there was the season 2 premiere of Rizzoli and Isles yesterday, I gotta admit I got hooked on that show. Sasha Alexander is so entertaining in it! They have some crazy dialogue on that show.
I finally watched new Weeds and The Big C tonight. Firstly, I’m not loving Weeds...but its slowly getting better, as it does every season. Hunter Parish in a giant clear inflatable ball in his underwear was interesting....I’m also liking grown up Shane. But how does Nancy still manage to make those coffee drinks to carry around, like she has since the beginning?! Crazy.
The Big C is a fun show. But I’m not used to Cynthia Nixon as a blonde...I know that’s her natural hair color and all, but she just looks weird without the red...but at least she doesn’t have the old Miranda haircut. Haha.
That’s pretty much the tv for the week...I hate that its all at the start of the week over summer. I’ve been watching the last few eps of Cougar Town in the meantime. Still got a few left, the last few haven’t been as funny as the older ones were.
In other tv news, the nominations for this years Emmys come out Thursday night, so that’ll be interesting to see who gets one. I hope Martha Plimpton, Lauren Graham and KaDee Strickland get nods, but they are long shots, well at least Lauren and KaDee are. But they both had stellar seasons.
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Carlie
Wednesday, 25 May 2011
Distractions
So I do have a post about the tv I've been watching, including the season 2 finale of Glee. But I'll get that up tomorrow.
Since there is very little to fill in my time with now that almost everything is finished for the season...and I don't have a lot to read or feel like watching dvds before bed...I found myself wandering around the internet tonight.
Earlier I was catching up on some Parenthood stuff, watching interviews with Lauren Graham, Monica Potter, Peter Krause and co. The Monica Potter stuff was very cute - I liked her saying hi to Lauren from on stage at the Academy of Arts Television awards the other week.
Then while going through my favorites, including Kristin and Parenthood sites, I then came to the new KaDee Strickland site, and found they had posted a bunch of clips from her pre-Private Practice show The Wedding Bells - which co-starred Teri Polo of The West Wing. I had never seen any of this show, but found that it was by David E Kelley AND Jason Katims (of Parenthood). This was a terrible show and I can see why it only lasted 4 episodes on air. The camera work alone made me woozy!
But I'm so glad it didn't stick -cause then we wouldn't have had KaDee as Charlotte! But she's so weird in Wedding Bells - her hair is dark, which is just wrong...and makes her eyes look blue. Also she can't keep her accent straight, so one minute she sounds southern, the next its gone again. -Thank GOD Shonda made Charlotte King southern and let KaDee use her natural accent!
My fave bit though is her character Annie keeps mentioning someone called Ernesto, which instantly cracks me up because of the "ERNESTA" scene from the PPP which is one of my all time favorites.
There was a good quote or 2 too "A naked woman is shaking my hand." and "Security, bride on fire in the ballroom."
Anyways...I felt the need to share. Plus anything that keeps me from re-watching something on my hard drive is a good distraction. Its going to be a LONG hiatus!
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Carlie
Since there is very little to fill in my time with now that almost everything is finished for the season...and I don't have a lot to read or feel like watching dvds before bed...I found myself wandering around the internet tonight.
Earlier I was catching up on some Parenthood stuff, watching interviews with Lauren Graham, Monica Potter, Peter Krause and co. The Monica Potter stuff was very cute - I liked her saying hi to Lauren from on stage at the Academy of Arts Television awards the other week.
Then while going through my favorites, including Kristin and Parenthood sites, I then came to the new KaDee Strickland site, and found they had posted a bunch of clips from her pre-Private Practice show The Wedding Bells - which co-starred Teri Polo of The West Wing. I had never seen any of this show, but found that it was by David E Kelley AND Jason Katims (of Parenthood). This was a terrible show and I can see why it only lasted 4 episodes on air. The camera work alone made me woozy!
But I'm so glad it didn't stick -cause then we wouldn't have had KaDee as Charlotte! But she's so weird in Wedding Bells - her hair is dark, which is just wrong...and makes her eyes look blue. Also she can't keep her accent straight, so one minute she sounds southern, the next its gone again. -Thank GOD Shonda made Charlotte King southern and let KaDee use her natural accent!
My fave bit though is her character Annie keeps mentioning someone called Ernesto, which instantly cracks me up because of the "ERNESTA" scene from the PPP which is one of my all time favorites.
There was a good quote or 2 too "A naked woman is shaking my hand." and "Security, bride on fire in the ballroom."
Anyways...I felt the need to share. Plus anything that keeps me from re-watching something on my hard drive is a good distraction. Its going to be a LONG hiatus!
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Carlie
Thursday, 7 April 2011
Slow TV Week Again
So there isn't much on this week at all. But Parenthood was on! Yay! Its back, and I love it!
Firstly, Lauren Graham had her voice back…
Secondly, what did Erika do to her arm?! -It was like Stockard Channing in the wheelchair in TWW!
Okay now for the real stuff….
Didn’t ‘HATE’ the prom stuff…Haddie isn’t that annoying in small doses and when she’s happy. Sarah and Gilliam are entertaining. That guy reminds me of Rumplestiltskin though…sorry Richard Dreyfus…but you do…I think it’s the cane.
Poor Julia, I wonder which alternative they will take…maybe they’ll adopt a kid. Poor Sydney, being forced to do everything with her mum is never that fun, but just wait till she’s a teen! Hah!
One more ‘Poor…’ is necessary. Poor Amber…I’m a little worried about where she’s gonna end up…
Yay for Adam turning up at Crosby’s ‘house’…I love when the siblings get together.
Ok…Where IS Drew?! Two whole eps without him…I feel bad that they always go on about Sarah and Amber’s relationship….but completely forget about Drew altogether! They didn’t mention him or anything. Poor Miles. (sorry…needed another one). He hardly ever gets any screen time. Jabbar and Jasmine not being there makes sense, and they were there last week. If Drew is not even mentioned in the next ep I’m gonna be mad!
The finale of Mr Sunshine was fun. Okay, even though Lizzy Caplan is too young for Matthew Perry, their characters were adorable together!
A reference to Benjamin Bratt was entertaining and freaky since he’s going to join the cast of the PPP next season…
Overall it was a good ep, but what a crappy ending….I really don’t like Alonzo.
Last week's ep of the Good Wife was a great one. The stuff with Kalinda is getting tricky! Knew the friendship between Kalinda and Alicia couldn't last forever. I like that Cary has become a good guy.
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Carlie
Firstly, Lauren Graham had her voice back…
Secondly, what did Erika do to her arm?! -It was like Stockard Channing in the wheelchair in TWW!
Okay now for the real stuff….
Didn’t ‘HATE’ the prom stuff…Haddie isn’t that annoying in small doses and when she’s happy. Sarah and Gilliam are entertaining. That guy reminds me of Rumplestiltskin though…sorry Richard Dreyfus…but you do…I think it’s the cane.
Poor Julia, I wonder which alternative they will take…maybe they’ll adopt a kid. Poor Sydney, being forced to do everything with her mum is never that fun, but just wait till she’s a teen! Hah!
One more ‘Poor…’ is necessary. Poor Amber…I’m a little worried about where she’s gonna end up…
Yay for Adam turning up at Crosby’s ‘house’…I love when the siblings get together.
Ok…Where IS Drew?! Two whole eps without him…I feel bad that they always go on about Sarah and Amber’s relationship….but completely forget about Drew altogether! They didn’t mention him or anything. Poor Miles. (sorry…needed another one). He hardly ever gets any screen time. Jabbar and Jasmine not being there makes sense, and they were there last week. If Drew is not even mentioned in the next ep I’m gonna be mad!
The finale of Mr Sunshine was fun. Okay, even though Lizzy Caplan is too young for Matthew Perry, their characters were adorable together!
A reference to Benjamin Bratt was entertaining and freaky since he’s going to join the cast of the PPP next season…
Overall it was a good ep, but what a crappy ending….I really don’t like Alonzo.
Last week's ep of the Good Wife was a great one. The stuff with Kalinda is getting tricky! Knew the friendship between Kalinda and Alicia couldn't last forever. I like that Cary has become a good guy.
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Carlie
Sunday, 3 April 2011
Slim Pickings
So blame it on my sucky internet, but I had hardly anything to watch last week. I had Off The Map which I got off Ness on Monday, I totally love that show now! I got last weeks ep of her last night too. It sucks that they are getting rid of Ryan, she finally got interesting. I like Mina though, and I like Lily more too. Poor Mina....she didn't deserve to get fired.
Mr Sunshine this week wasn't that great, I watched it Friday night. It was okay, but not really GOOD. Overall that show really isn't great. Its a pity, it just makes me miss Studio 60 more and more.
Crystal's speech at the funeral was great though. Allison Janney rarely fails to make me laugh!
Parenthood was FINALLY back last week too! But I felt bad that I hadn't been missing it more, and couldn't remember when it was last on. But it was so good! Although I did spend the whole thing thinking how sick Lauren Graham sounded. Poor thing. Its cool that she's getting somewhere with her play. But poor Julia and Joel. I did find it funny how they handled talking about 'fish' around Sydney. Poor Amber...but she can go to community college and move up later...if she doesn't go off the rails...
I also had 2 eps of Harry's Law to watch. That show is not great at all...its watchable...but barely. The problem is the main characters - none of them are overly likable...not a single one is a GREAT character. I can't really relate to any of them...maybe that's the problem. The cases are not that interesting either. It finishes up this week, luckily.
I'll comment on the Grey's musical and PPP later...I'm still trying to decide what I think about the Grey's music event. It was....strange.
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Carlie
Mr Sunshine this week wasn't that great, I watched it Friday night. It was okay, but not really GOOD. Overall that show really isn't great. Its a pity, it just makes me miss Studio 60 more and more.
Crystal's speech at the funeral was great though. Allison Janney rarely fails to make me laugh!
Parenthood was FINALLY back last week too! But I felt bad that I hadn't been missing it more, and couldn't remember when it was last on. But it was so good! Although I did spend the whole thing thinking how sick Lauren Graham sounded. Poor thing. Its cool that she's getting somewhere with her play. But poor Julia and Joel. I did find it funny how they handled talking about 'fish' around Sydney. Poor Amber...but she can go to community college and move up later...if she doesn't go off the rails...
I also had 2 eps of Harry's Law to watch. That show is not great at all...its watchable...but barely. The problem is the main characters - none of them are overly likable...not a single one is a GREAT character. I can't really relate to any of them...maybe that's the problem. The cases are not that interesting either. It finishes up this week, luckily.
I'll comment on the Grey's musical and PPP later...I'm still trying to decide what I think about the Grey's music event. It was....strange.
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Carlie
Tuesday, 11 January 2011
TV is BACK!!!!!!
So the Christmas/New Years tv break is over and new episodes started back this week for many of my fave shows.
Brothers & Sisters - It was really weird to watch a new ep of season 5, after starting from season 1 since the break in December. Being currently watching season 3, it took me a few minutes to remember what the heck was going on. -Firstly, when did Justin become a paramedic for reals? Did I just block that part of previous eps, or have they again skipped ahead?
This is the only ABC show I watch that has not been renewed for next season yet. I'm not sure if they will, or should get one. I mean it was a great show in the early seasons, but last season made no sense. This season they seem to have gotten back on track, but I don't know if they have enough material for season 6. I just hope they get a chance to wrap it up, whenever it ends. I really do love the show and the characters, and would hate for it to not get a proper ending...like so many of my others shows have in the past.
Parenthood - I hate that I forget how much I love that show when its not on. I really love it, but its not the kind I obsess over for days...like some others.
I must say though, the scene with Sarah and the kids in the car made me stressed out. I think Lauren Graham needs to work on watching the road in driving scenes...I was worried they'd have an accident!
Sarah and Julia's girls night was hilariously bad....so much potential, nooooo payoff. Hopefully they will get better at it!
Modern Family - Quality as always. Great Luke stuff, which is always gold. The other stories were slightly annoying, James Marsden's character was kinda a pain.
Grey's Anatomy - Last weeks shooting episode was very well done. It was great to see the characters deal with it after their own trauma. As much as I'm not a Christina fan, I was really glad to see her back in the OR. I was also glad to see her and Meredith reunite, I do love their crazy friendship. I think they need to focus on Meredith's story a little more. These days she seems like a background character...
The Arizona and Callie stuff was great. I loved Arizona getting to come back...under Stark. I hope they can sort their crap out, but I'm starting to not care. They have broken up and got back together so many times, I don't even know if its worth it anymore.
Private Practice - Saving the best till last.
Sooooo excited to have the show back, and it didn't disappoint! Its so great to see Charlotte and Cooper dealing with things and moving on with their lives, in a very sweet way. But seriously could they be any cuter?! The whole chicken thing was adorable...the cheers with the chicken!...the choking on the chicken...
But why do Charlotte and Cooper walk into the downstairs offices like ...in Cooper's case, a superhero....they definitely make an entrance.
Violet was totally adorable with her book, telling Naomi! I loved the hiding outside the office while Naomi and Sheldon were reading, and Cooper wanting to be her Roadie/Nanny, and Sheldon wanting to hear Oprah say his name.
I kinda don't care about Addison and her mother...I did like the scene at the end with the girls talking about their mums though. I'd sorta forgotten that Amelia would know Busy...
Highlights/Points of Interest
-Loved Amelia's quote about herself being "kinda a whore..." You can always count on Amelia to make you laugh.
-2nd fave quote "aww you could kiss me right now couldn't you?" -totally awwww worthy.
-What is with everyone writing books? I'm watching old Brothers & Sisters with Kitty writing the book.
-Violet's jumping up and down and "yay"-ing was adorable!
-Naomi is back and is a lot more fun, and interesting now. Love it!
-I guess its a season of Weddings on the PPP.
-This ep was weird in that I don't think there was a ever a scene with more than 3 of the main characters together.
-Loved Charlotte talking to Naomi and Violet about her issues. I like that she's reaching out, and thanking Violet...good progress.
-Now I know I pick up on set things, and props more than most people....but what happened to Charlotte's engagement ring? She had it in the hospital, and now her finger is naked. I hope its a props/costume error, and I hope they fix it soon! -Its bugging me, and I can't seem to let it go.
Still got 1 ep to catch up on The Good Wife, new eps of that start this week. Other stuff starts up later this month. -Really looking forward to Off The Map, the new Shonda show with Caroline Dahavenas and Mamie Gummer.
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Carlie
Brothers & Sisters - It was really weird to watch a new ep of season 5, after starting from season 1 since the break in December. Being currently watching season 3, it took me a few minutes to remember what the heck was going on. -Firstly, when did Justin become a paramedic for reals? Did I just block that part of previous eps, or have they again skipped ahead?
This is the only ABC show I watch that has not been renewed for next season yet. I'm not sure if they will, or should get one. I mean it was a great show in the early seasons, but last season made no sense. This season they seem to have gotten back on track, but I don't know if they have enough material for season 6. I just hope they get a chance to wrap it up, whenever it ends. I really do love the show and the characters, and would hate for it to not get a proper ending...like so many of my others shows have in the past.
Parenthood - I hate that I forget how much I love that show when its not on. I really love it, but its not the kind I obsess over for days...like some others.
I must say though, the scene with Sarah and the kids in the car made me stressed out. I think Lauren Graham needs to work on watching the road in driving scenes...I was worried they'd have an accident!
Sarah and Julia's girls night was hilariously bad....so much potential, nooooo payoff. Hopefully they will get better at it!
Modern Family - Quality as always. Great Luke stuff, which is always gold. The other stories were slightly annoying, James Marsden's character was kinda a pain.
Grey's Anatomy - Last weeks shooting episode was very well done. It was great to see the characters deal with it after their own trauma. As much as I'm not a Christina fan, I was really glad to see her back in the OR. I was also glad to see her and Meredith reunite, I do love their crazy friendship. I think they need to focus on Meredith's story a little more. These days she seems like a background character...
The Arizona and Callie stuff was great. I loved Arizona getting to come back...under Stark. I hope they can sort their crap out, but I'm starting to not care. They have broken up and got back together so many times, I don't even know if its worth it anymore.
Private Practice - Saving the best till last.
Sooooo excited to have the show back, and it didn't disappoint! Its so great to see Charlotte and Cooper dealing with things and moving on with their lives, in a very sweet way. But seriously could they be any cuter?! The whole chicken thing was adorable...the cheers with the chicken!...the choking on the chicken...
But why do Charlotte and Cooper walk into the downstairs offices like ...in Cooper's case, a superhero....they definitely make an entrance.
Violet was totally adorable with her book, telling Naomi! I loved the hiding outside the office while Naomi and Sheldon were reading, and Cooper wanting to be her Roadie/Nanny, and Sheldon wanting to hear Oprah say his name.
I kinda don't care about Addison and her mother...I did like the scene at the end with the girls talking about their mums though. I'd sorta forgotten that Amelia would know Busy...
Highlights/Points of Interest
-Loved Amelia's quote about herself being "kinda a whore..." You can always count on Amelia to make you laugh.
-2nd fave quote "aww you could kiss me right now couldn't you?" -totally awwww worthy.
-What is with everyone writing books? I'm watching old Brothers & Sisters with Kitty writing the book.
-Violet's jumping up and down and "yay"-ing was adorable!
-Naomi is back and is a lot more fun, and interesting now. Love it!
-I guess its a season of Weddings on the PPP.
-This ep was weird in that I don't think there was a ever a scene with more than 3 of the main characters together.
-Loved Charlotte talking to Naomi and Violet about her issues. I like that she's reaching out, and thanking Violet...good progress.
-Now I know I pick up on set things, and props more than most people....but what happened to Charlotte's engagement ring? She had it in the hospital, and now her finger is naked. I hope its a props/costume error, and I hope they fix it soon! -Its bugging me, and I can't seem to let it go.
Still got 1 ep to catch up on The Good Wife, new eps of that start this week. Other stuff starts up later this month. -Really looking forward to Off The Map, the new Shonda show with Caroline Dahavenas and Mamie Gummer.
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Carlie
Thursday, 2 September 2010
The Emmys - Part 1
Ok so the Emmys were monday....I had to work so I couldn't watch them till later, and due to a technical mishap, I had to download the awards part. So I watched the abridged version on channel 10.....and am catching up on the bits I missed.
I'll comment on the red carpet and best/worst dressed later, but for now I've got comments on the awards part.
There were SO many people I liked up for the same awards it was hard not to be pretty happy with the result.
-I was happy for Jane Lynch. She ROCKS. But I would have loved for Kristen Wiig to get an emmy....but I have a feeling they are never gonna give out awards for SNL unless for hosting.
-Yay for Edie Falco! I mean....I would have loved Lea Michele or the others to win....but I love Nurse Jackie too.
-I really wanted Elisabeth Moss to win best supporting actress drama....But if someone else had to win, I'm glad I was Archie Panjabi from The Good Wife. -And how IS Rose Burne only a supporting actress for Damages?
-really thought Julianna Margulies would win for The Good Wife....I wasn't so fussed about the rest.
-yay for Mad Men and Modern Family winning! I had this feeling all day that Mad Men would win....I love Glee, but it kinda lost something in those last 9 eps...I hope it finds it again in season 2. (Not that those eps were not awesome).
Lauren Graham and Matthew Perry presenting award together was both SO cute....and also terrible. Bad jokes, bad jokes. But it was nice to see them together again, since they are friendly....
Loved the Modern Family with George Clooney thing! I just love him!
Julianna Margulies and Jimmy Fallon did a really bad fake-slap 1st go....2nd go was spot on.
Overall I thought Jimmy Fallon was a great host. Lots of musical stuff too!
I think its gonna be hard to get "The island it was mystical, but in the end they died....I didn't understand it, but I tried!" out of my head anytime soon!
Oh and it now feels sad to me, that after all the nominations the cast of The West Wing got over the years....that none of them are even anywhere near the emmys anymore....Matt Perry and Connie Britton representing....
Oh and one thing that really annoyed me...was the "coming up in...." warnings across the screen.....we don't need warnings all the time!
More to come.
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Carlie
I'll comment on the red carpet and best/worst dressed later, but for now I've got comments on the awards part.
There were SO many people I liked up for the same awards it was hard not to be pretty happy with the result.
-I was happy for Jane Lynch. She ROCKS. But I would have loved for Kristen Wiig to get an emmy....but I have a feeling they are never gonna give out awards for SNL unless for hosting.
-Yay for Edie Falco! I mean....I would have loved Lea Michele or the others to win....but I love Nurse Jackie too.
-I really wanted Elisabeth Moss to win best supporting actress drama....But if someone else had to win, I'm glad I was Archie Panjabi from The Good Wife. -And how IS Rose Burne only a supporting actress for Damages?
-really thought Julianna Margulies would win for The Good Wife....I wasn't so fussed about the rest.
-yay for Mad Men and Modern Family winning! I had this feeling all day that Mad Men would win....I love Glee, but it kinda lost something in those last 9 eps...I hope it finds it again in season 2. (Not that those eps were not awesome).
Lauren Graham and Matthew Perry presenting award together was both SO cute....and also terrible. Bad jokes, bad jokes. But it was nice to see them together again, since they are friendly....
Loved the Modern Family with George Clooney thing! I just love him!
Julianna Margulies and Jimmy Fallon did a really bad fake-slap 1st go....2nd go was spot on.
Overall I thought Jimmy Fallon was a great host. Lots of musical stuff too!
I think its gonna be hard to get "The island it was mystical, but in the end they died....I didn't understand it, but I tried!" out of my head anytime soon!
Oh and it now feels sad to me, that after all the nominations the cast of The West Wing got over the years....that none of them are even anywhere near the emmys anymore....Matt Perry and Connie Britton representing....
Oh and one thing that really annoyed me...was the "coming up in...." warnings across the screen.....we don't need warnings all the time!
More to come.
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Carlie
Monday, 2 August 2010
Elizabeth Mitchell and Shows I don't want to want to watch!
Ok....so you've all heard me go on about how I hated Juliet in LOST....yada yada yada....and how then I LOVED her....what can I say I'm not THAT set in my ways!
So she's become one of my 'people' that I have to watch interviews with, and will consider rewatching in old stuff, and new stuff.....that isn't LOST. -however her in ER still weirds me out....
Anyways stay with me here.....but she's kinda like a weird mix of Kellie Martin, Emily Procter and Jessica Capshaw.....or maybe they all just kinda look/sound similar. - She's very bubbly and nutty and hyper and talks REALLY fast which I can appreciate in a person! (Lauren, Emily P, etc)
Oh so now onto the shows I really don't want to watch....but have great people that I love in them.....it sucks...for example...I really don't want to ever watch V....especially now I know Charles Mesure is in it....
I also didn't want to watch CSI Miami or NY....
I mean there has to be a point where I stop watching things for 'my people'. Movies are okay, you watch it for an hour or 2, and then its done. But a tv show is much more of a commitment!
So from now on I'm making a pledge.....to only watch shows with multiple 'my people' in them, unless it genuinely interests me for other reasons than 1 member of the cast!
.....good luck to me :)
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-Carlie
So she's become one of my 'people' that I have to watch interviews with, and will consider rewatching in old stuff, and new stuff.....that isn't LOST. -however her in ER still weirds me out....
Anyways stay with me here.....but she's kinda like a weird mix of Kellie Martin, Emily Procter and Jessica Capshaw.....or maybe they all just kinda look/sound similar. - She's very bubbly and nutty and hyper and talks REALLY fast which I can appreciate in a person! (Lauren, Emily P, etc)
Oh so now onto the shows I really don't want to watch....but have great people that I love in them.....it sucks...for example...I really don't want to ever watch V....especially now I know Charles Mesure is in it....
I also didn't want to watch CSI Miami or NY....
I mean there has to be a point where I stop watching things for 'my people'. Movies are okay, you watch it for an hour or 2, and then its done. But a tv show is much more of a commitment!
So from now on I'm making a pledge.....to only watch shows with multiple 'my people' in them, unless it genuinely interests me for other reasons than 1 member of the cast!
.....good luck to me :)
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-Carlie
Monday, 10 May 2010
TV, TV, Everywhere....and Not a Drop to Drink!
Well I did it. I finished season 5 of Grey's Anatomy. The finale was really hard to watch, knowing that it was George the whole time....it was easier when you only had a little amount of time to get really upset....rather than it growing as the ep went on!
However, now that I've finished season 5, and am back to watching s6....I'm totally confused and lost. I might have to rewatch this seasons eps before the finale, cause Ellen Pompeo hinted that you will need to know what's been happening this season.....and with watching seasons 4 and 5 at the same time as 6....I'm a little jumbled.
Now lets talk Glee! - Well after a slow, slightly dissapointing first ep back, and then an interesting Madonna episode....which was both fun, yet not quite up to what I want from the show.....ep 3 came along with Kristin Chenoweth singing 3 great songs, and great songs for the others....however a whole ep without a Rachel number was both weird and refreshing. But I think I even liked this Kristin ep better than the first one!
However the 4th ep was not my fave either, I didn't care about Olivia Newton John or Physical one tiny bit. I did like You Can't Touch This....and Emma standing up for herself....but none of the songs really stood out as ones I NEED to download. I mean they finally let Puck sing, and make him share with Finn (and Jesse...who I like less each week sadly).
Brothers and Sisters- I think I can see where they are heading with Robert and Kitty.....I just really don't want him to leave....I think that show is slowly losing the plot. Sometimes it feels like they make up the show each week as they go...without really planning out the arcs. I mean whatever happened to Ryan...he was just a pointless boring character! And I really could care less about Luc....
Parenthood - Still LOVING this show. SO glad to have Lauren on tv every week! And I LOVE that its not just her on that show that keeps me coming back each week. The stories are great. The characters are all great - there is not realy anyone I hate...which is refreshing! The only thing they need to work on, is the editing of the credits. Every ep goes from Cold Open to credits without any proper 'crash' or transition. It feels really out of place. I LOVE that it has credits...I just worry that the editors have forgotton how to transition into them....go back and watch The West Wing, or Dawson's Creek, or Gilmore Girls....they all had it right. The credits should not feel out of place with the rest of the ep, it should blend, keep a tone. Anyways...that's my 2 cents on the credits.
The Good Wife - Well....after Peter stormed out of the apartment, setting off the alarm....I was kinda looking forward to him going to back to jail.....I didn't really care much about what was going on in this weeks ep. I did like Will playing Judge though, that was kinda fun.
P-Rex - SO glad to finally have this show back...1 month was way too long to be away. Although there is only a few eps left, and that mean not long with Mark....however we get Rob Lowe, so I guess that's worth it.
Modern Family - Everyweek I feel a little bad for this show, cause it gets pushed to the back by all my 1 hour dramas, but I really do enjoy this show.
In Plain Sight - Still really enjoying this show....the one problem is that they had Allison Janney on so early, and now no other ep can live up to that! Steve Weber's ep was fun, but last weeks was a token slow ep. I'm sure it will be more fun when Josh Malina comes back....and we figure out what's going on with Brandi.
Private Practice - So glad Violet is finally back!....AND she wants Lucas!
LOST - ok....OMG! I know I had been thinking over the last few eps that they should start killing off the main characters early, cause no one would expect it....and then there was this weeks ep! They SHOT Kate!...which I guess means she won't be around too much longer....she was shot in the chest. Sun and Jin had a very sad exit, and Saiyd had a 'hero' moment - taking the bomb away and being blown up as a result. They also got rid of Lapedis we asssume....but no one really cares about him do they?! So we're left with Jack, Sawyer, Hurley and an injured Kate....oh and Claire and Flocke (faux Locke)....and Desmond...
-I have no idea how this is all gonna turn out, and what it has to do with these alternate world scenes.....but its gonna be AWESOME....and I'm guessing really really sad :( Must remember tissues for the finale.
-Also ....can't wait for Allison Janney's ep. She's seriously going for TV domination this year!
Now...there was something Ness and I were trying to figure out the other day, recently we were watching a scene of something, where someone had a cup of coffee, emptied it out cause it was hot, filled it with water, and then threw it at someone.....and we haven't been able to place it. To me it sounds like it could have been, Gloria in Modern Family, Mary/Marshall in In Plain Sight, or Charlotte/Cooper in Private Practice. But then it could have also been from a movie....so maybe we'll never know.
Anyways...that's my TV-recap.
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-Carlie
However, now that I've finished season 5, and am back to watching s6....I'm totally confused and lost. I might have to rewatch this seasons eps before the finale, cause Ellen Pompeo hinted that you will need to know what's been happening this season.....and with watching seasons 4 and 5 at the same time as 6....I'm a little jumbled.
Now lets talk Glee! - Well after a slow, slightly dissapointing first ep back, and then an interesting Madonna episode....which was both fun, yet not quite up to what I want from the show.....ep 3 came along with Kristin Chenoweth singing 3 great songs, and great songs for the others....however a whole ep without a Rachel number was both weird and refreshing. But I think I even liked this Kristin ep better than the first one!
However the 4th ep was not my fave either, I didn't care about Olivia Newton John or Physical one tiny bit. I did like You Can't Touch This....and Emma standing up for herself....but none of the songs really stood out as ones I NEED to download. I mean they finally let Puck sing, and make him share with Finn (and Jesse...who I like less each week sadly).
Brothers and Sisters- I think I can see where they are heading with Robert and Kitty.....I just really don't want him to leave....I think that show is slowly losing the plot. Sometimes it feels like they make up the show each week as they go...without really planning out the arcs. I mean whatever happened to Ryan...he was just a pointless boring character! And I really could care less about Luc....
Parenthood - Still LOVING this show. SO glad to have Lauren on tv every week! And I LOVE that its not just her on that show that keeps me coming back each week. The stories are great. The characters are all great - there is not realy anyone I hate...which is refreshing! The only thing they need to work on, is the editing of the credits. Every ep goes from Cold Open to credits without any proper 'crash' or transition. It feels really out of place. I LOVE that it has credits...I just worry that the editors have forgotton how to transition into them....go back and watch The West Wing, or Dawson's Creek, or Gilmore Girls....they all had it right. The credits should not feel out of place with the rest of the ep, it should blend, keep a tone. Anyways...that's my 2 cents on the credits.
The Good Wife - Well....after Peter stormed out of the apartment, setting off the alarm....I was kinda looking forward to him going to back to jail.....I didn't really care much about what was going on in this weeks ep. I did like Will playing Judge though, that was kinda fun.
P-Rex - SO glad to finally have this show back...1 month was way too long to be away. Although there is only a few eps left, and that mean not long with Mark....however we get Rob Lowe, so I guess that's worth it.
Modern Family - Everyweek I feel a little bad for this show, cause it gets pushed to the back by all my 1 hour dramas, but I really do enjoy this show.
In Plain Sight - Still really enjoying this show....the one problem is that they had Allison Janney on so early, and now no other ep can live up to that! Steve Weber's ep was fun, but last weeks was a token slow ep. I'm sure it will be more fun when Josh Malina comes back....and we figure out what's going on with Brandi.
Private Practice - So glad Violet is finally back!....AND she wants Lucas!
LOST - ok....OMG! I know I had been thinking over the last few eps that they should start killing off the main characters early, cause no one would expect it....and then there was this weeks ep! They SHOT Kate!...which I guess means she won't be around too much longer....she was shot in the chest. Sun and Jin had a very sad exit, and Saiyd had a 'hero' moment - taking the bomb away and being blown up as a result. They also got rid of Lapedis we asssume....but no one really cares about him do they?! So we're left with Jack, Sawyer, Hurley and an injured Kate....oh and Claire and Flocke (faux Locke)....and Desmond...
-I have no idea how this is all gonna turn out, and what it has to do with these alternate world scenes.....but its gonna be AWESOME....and I'm guessing really really sad :( Must remember tissues for the finale.
-Also ....can't wait for Allison Janney's ep. She's seriously going for TV domination this year!
Now...there was something Ness and I were trying to figure out the other day, recently we were watching a scene of something, where someone had a cup of coffee, emptied it out cause it was hot, filled it with water, and then threw it at someone.....and we haven't been able to place it. To me it sounds like it could have been, Gloria in Modern Family, Mary/Marshall in In Plain Sight, or Charlotte/Cooper in Private Practice. But then it could have also been from a movie....so maybe we'll never know.
Anyways...that's my TV-recap.
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-Carlie
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
Tuesday, 18 September 2007
The Emmy's!
What would an obsessive tv blog be without an Emmy roundup review?!
So here are my thoughts. -There are TONES of people who should have one...there are even more people who really DESERVED to be nominated. -And from what I have read on various websites a lot of people argree with me. (on the particular people specifically)
These people include,
-There are probably a million more people who I will think of later...
anyways....
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okay onto the actual happenings at the Emmy's.
I was extremely disapointed with the Red Carpet interviews done by Lisa Rinna and Joey Fatone. Terrible commentary. -They also somehow managed to not talk to a single cast member from Grey's Anatomy! And the questions they asked were just horrible! ...plus Lisa Rinna did seem to be on crack..like Joey suggested. I really hope those two don't make it back next year. ick! I could do a WAY better job.
I watched the E! red carpet coverage later on, and they talked to almost all of my favourite people, and had actual conversations and did not turn 'wacky'.
As for the awards shows,
I was very happy that Katherine won. But I was disapointed that that was only emmy for Grey's! I am not a fan of the Sopranos...and have never actually seen an episode. So as far as I know it could be the best show in the whole world...but it could be a terrible show. It seemed a little Sopranos centered to me.
Now I somewhat expected Heroes to not win. Sure it would have been nice if they had. :)
The set was horrific! It's a TERRIBLE idea to put so many people behind the stage. They would have spent the whole show looking at peoples backs! It's not like they were even little known actors or fans or something...they were winning people! Stupid.
I liked the opening number, not as good as Conan's song about NBC, but still entertaining. Ryan Seacrest was okay. Not great, but not overly terrible. -But the whole stupid costume thing...was stupid. And a waste of time really. The Sing-off thing was entertaining..sort of. Steve Colbert and John Stewart were entertaining. I thought when Kira Sedgewick, Mary-Louise Parker and Glenn Close came out they looked like Charlie's Angels. And I was glad to see a varied group of presenters from all my favourite shows...that were invited.
Also..whoever is doing the announcements...learn to pronounce peoples names! Especially those who are NOMINATED!
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Best Dressed
I didn't think any of the dresses I saw were terrible. But maybe they weren't showing those. I loved all the ones that were brightly colored. -Except Minnie Driver's yellow one...but that might be bias, because I just don't like her.
I thought Katherine Heigl looked gorgeous! I liked Kate Walsh and Ali Larter in the red. -Ali Larter has this look like she's made to be there all glammed up. I didn't like Ellen Pompeo's hair..it was a bit odd. At first I thought she'd cut it really short.
I also was not a fan of Terry O'Quinn's bright metallic pink shirt...it just didn't work for me.
I sit on the fence regarding Vanessa Williams' feather dress. I liked the color, just not so sure about the feathers.
I might do a more extensive review of the fashions, when the magazines come out next week.
So here are my thoughts. -There are TONES of people who should have one...there are even more people who really DESERVED to be nominated. -And from what I have read on various websites a lot of people argree with me. (on the particular people specifically)
These people include,
- Lauren Graham - I mean come on already! Although I must admit season 7 was not the best season...Lauren did a great job as usual!
- Maura Tierney - I'd forgotten about her myself till I was reading other people's comments. She has been really great through the last few seasons of ER. -Everyone has forgotten ER even exists. Pitty.
- Matthew Perry - I don't even know what to say about Matty. He just rocks!
- Ellen Pompeo - okay she was in the top 10...but thats still not top 5. Thoughout season 3 I was able to not HATE Meredith anymore..infact now I like her a lot! Ellen was great in this season.
- Kate Walsh - okay I'm not saying she has to WIN, but maybe next year now that she has her own show she might stand a chance.
- Dave Annabele - He was great in the first season of B&S!
- I would say Jill Hennessy..but I don't know if season 6 was as good as the others.
-There are probably a million more people who I will think of later...
anyways....
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okay onto the actual happenings at the Emmy's.
I was extremely disapointed with the Red Carpet interviews done by Lisa Rinna and Joey Fatone. Terrible commentary. -They also somehow managed to not talk to a single cast member from Grey's Anatomy! And the questions they asked were just horrible! ...plus Lisa Rinna did seem to be on crack..like Joey suggested. I really hope those two don't make it back next year. ick! I could do a WAY better job.
I watched the E! red carpet coverage later on, and they talked to almost all of my favourite people, and had actual conversations and did not turn 'wacky'.
As for the awards shows,
I was very happy that Katherine won. But I was disapointed that that was only emmy for Grey's! I am not a fan of the Sopranos...and have never actually seen an episode. So as far as I know it could be the best show in the whole world...but it could be a terrible show. It seemed a little Sopranos centered to me.
Now I somewhat expected Heroes to not win. Sure it would have been nice if they had. :)
The set was horrific! It's a TERRIBLE idea to put so many people behind the stage. They would have spent the whole show looking at peoples backs! It's not like they were even little known actors or fans or something...they were winning people! Stupid.
I liked the opening number, not as good as Conan's song about NBC, but still entertaining. Ryan Seacrest was okay. Not great, but not overly terrible. -But the whole stupid costume thing...was stupid. And a waste of time really. The Sing-off thing was entertaining..sort of. Steve Colbert and John Stewart were entertaining. I thought when Kira Sedgewick, Mary-Louise Parker and Glenn Close came out they looked like Charlie's Angels. And I was glad to see a varied group of presenters from all my favourite shows...that were invited.
Also..whoever is doing the announcements...learn to pronounce peoples names! Especially those who are NOMINATED!
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Best Dressed
I didn't think any of the dresses I saw were terrible. But maybe they weren't showing those. I loved all the ones that were brightly colored. -Except Minnie Driver's yellow one...but that might be bias, because I just don't like her.
I thought Katherine Heigl looked gorgeous! I liked Kate Walsh and Ali Larter in the red. -Ali Larter has this look like she's made to be there all glammed up. I didn't like Ellen Pompeo's hair..it was a bit odd. At first I thought she'd cut it really short.
I also was not a fan of Terry O'Quinn's bright metallic pink shirt...it just didn't work for me.
I sit on the fence regarding Vanessa Williams' feather dress. I liked the color, just not so sure about the feathers.
I might do a more extensive review of the fashions, when the magazines come out next week.
Monday, 10 September 2007
Kate Walsh - The Sitcom...SERIOUSLY
So in the last month..and a bit, I've been obsessed with youtubeing interviews with the Grey's Anatomy cast, mainly Kate Walsh.
Now I though Lauren Graham's interviews were weird and bizzare....okay they still ARE...
But in every interview Kate Walsh ends up talking about some weird thing that she did or happened to her, rather than about the show. (Which personally I find a little more interesting) Each time I hear something else that she's done, it gets me thinking of a sitcom. I've made a list (I was bored in a lecture), and I will post the list later of all the things that I feel could play out in an actual sitcom. So perhaps something to include on the Fall 2008 lineup. The Kate Walsh Show.
Seriously!
Now I though Lauren Graham's interviews were weird and bizzare....okay they still ARE...
But in every interview Kate Walsh ends up talking about some weird thing that she did or happened to her, rather than about the show. (Which personally I find a little more interesting) Each time I hear something else that she's done, it gets me thinking of a sitcom. I've made a list (I was bored in a lecture), and I will post the list later of all the things that I feel could play out in an actual sitcom. So perhaps something to include on the Fall 2008 lineup. The Kate Walsh Show.
Seriously!
Saturday, 18 August 2007
The Perfect Cast
Since a lot of my fave shows have ended recently, and therefore many of my fave actors are no longer on tv, I have decided to create an imaginary series...no idea what the plot or anything would be, but this is my dream cast...so far.
Lauren Graham
Matthew Perry
Jill Hennessy
Joshua Jackson
and possibly Lisa Kudrow - though in retrospect, I'm not sure we could have both Matthew AND Lisa in the one series...maybe she could just be a sometimes character.
and more...we need a blonde perhaps.
-I'm sure there could be guest stars from maybe some still-running series.
...Ness and I were thinking we need to make sure to include the 3 or 4 'staples' of any tv series. -The character in a box ep, the hostage/kidnap situation, a wedding, and someone has a baby.
Lauren Graham
Matthew Perry
Jill Hennessy
Joshua Jackson
and possibly Lisa Kudrow - though in retrospect, I'm not sure we could have both Matthew AND Lisa in the one series...maybe she could just be a sometimes character.
and more...we need a blonde perhaps.
-I'm sure there could be guest stars from maybe some still-running series.
...Ness and I were thinking we need to make sure to include the 3 or 4 'staples' of any tv series. -The character in a box ep, the hostage/kidnap situation, a wedding, and someone has a baby.
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