CBS Mondays
I gave this one a whirl against my better reasoning. This show was created by THE Chuck Lorre.
He created Dharma & Greg, which I do not like.
He created Two and a Half Men, which I do not understand why half of America watches.
This show was mildly amusing, but it is not the best comedy out there. I also have a tough time watching any show with a canned studio laugh track.
The other big mistake? The pretty girl in the show that woos a bunch of high IQ nerds (is the fall theme nerds?) could have been better utilized. The show's creators had a chance to show the lady scantily clad therefore ensuring the show's success (see my previous theory in my blurb about CHUCK), but they instead opted for the towel look. Boo-urns.
I really don't think I will watch this one again.
Tuesday's viewing? House and Reaper (really excited about this one)
For any diehard Star Wars fans out there, I hope you caught the one hour parody done by the Family Guy. Not a lot of laughs but it was still amusing for a Star Wars nerd like me.
Ciao!
Monday, September 24, 2007
Heroes Season 2 Premiere
NBC Mondays
For those of you who haven't seen this show, do yourself a favour and go get season 1. It was one of the best shows from last year. Heroes is based on people that discover superpowers and learn slowly about their links to each other. Highlights like the episode "Company Man" were some of the best crafted episodes of all time. Hiro, the Japanese time traveller is among my favourites and Sylar is one of the best villians to come along in awhile.
The negatives?
Unfortunately, a show of this scope and magnitude is bound to let you down because it is not working on a movie budget. The actual fight scenes and scenes showing characters using their powers is a bit disappointing at times. Also this show suffers from having too many characters. Storylines involving Ali Larter and her family were boring in comparison to others. I don't care about your stupid sister that we can see in mirrors! And Mohinder, the narrator is annoying as well. And the finale was really a major letdown.
So where does that leave us coming into season 2?
This premiere was uneven. I hope the show doesn't suffer from season 2 LOST-itis, where too many new characters that we don't ultimately care about are introduced. Two characters from the Honduras (the girl looks like J. Lo Lite) are introduced and I did not even find a ounce of suspense in their story. I just did not care JLoLite and Marc Anthony. Also enough of the "Nuuhuhhhuuh" chanting at the beginning with Mohinder's narration. I can't take it. Molly the cerebral finding mutant girl is boring. It seems weird that Parkman and Mohinder live together with Molly. It reminds me of that old sitcom with Paul Reiser called "My Two Dads". The blatant Nissan Forge product placement was despicable. But then, what do I know, because I have this sudden urge to go out and buy a Nissan.
The three things that I did like:
Claire the cheerleader's new storyline. Very Clark Kentish.
The actor, David Anders (he was Sark from Alias), is excellent as an Englishman trapped in feudal Japan. Hiro's storyline and interaction with "Sark" was great.
HRG (Horn rimmed glasses), Claire's dad's scenes in "Copy Kingdom" were deliciously funny.
One last thing that bothered me. There is a scene with Claire in her high school science class. I hate the stereotypical science class with the bright coloured Erlenmeyer flask and just about every single type of glassware on display. I teach science and I don't know if I have ever had a class where ever single chemical is out on the table. Go ahead kids, play with anything. And then the science teacher quotes Darwin, when the class specifically looks like a chemistry class. Puhleeze. Stupid school stereotypes. It almost bothers me as much as when the bell always rings halfway through a teacher's comments followed by: "We'll pick it up from here tomorrow." I only wish I could end my lessons whenever I fel...
We'll pick this up tomorrow.
For those of you who haven't seen this show, do yourself a favour and go get season 1. It was one of the best shows from last year. Heroes is based on people that discover superpowers and learn slowly about their links to each other. Highlights like the episode "Company Man" were some of the best crafted episodes of all time. Hiro, the Japanese time traveller is among my favourites and Sylar is one of the best villians to come along in awhile.
The negatives?
Unfortunately, a show of this scope and magnitude is bound to let you down because it is not working on a movie budget. The actual fight scenes and scenes showing characters using their powers is a bit disappointing at times. Also this show suffers from having too many characters. Storylines involving Ali Larter and her family were boring in comparison to others. I don't care about your stupid sister that we can see in mirrors! And Mohinder, the narrator is annoying as well. And the finale was really a major letdown.
So where does that leave us coming into season 2?
This premiere was uneven. I hope the show doesn't suffer from season 2 LOST-itis, where too many new characters that we don't ultimately care about are introduced. Two characters from the Honduras (the girl looks like J. Lo Lite) are introduced and I did not even find a ounce of suspense in their story. I just did not care JLoLite and Marc Anthony. Also enough of the "Nuuhuhhhuuh" chanting at the beginning with Mohinder's narration. I can't take it. Molly the cerebral finding mutant girl is boring. It seems weird that Parkman and Mohinder live together with Molly. It reminds me of that old sitcom with Paul Reiser called "My Two Dads". The blatant Nissan Forge product placement was despicable. But then, what do I know, because I have this sudden urge to go out and buy a Nissan.
The three things that I did like:
Claire the cheerleader's new storyline. Very Clark Kentish.
The actor, David Anders (he was Sark from Alias), is excellent as an Englishman trapped in feudal Japan. Hiro's storyline and interaction with "Sark" was great.
HRG (Horn rimmed glasses), Claire's dad's scenes in "Copy Kingdom" were deliciously funny.
One last thing that bothered me. There is a scene with Claire in her high school science class. I hate the stereotypical science class with the bright coloured Erlenmeyer flask and just about every single type of glassware on display. I teach science and I don't know if I have ever had a class where ever single chemical is out on the table. Go ahead kids, play with anything. And then the science teacher quotes Darwin, when the class specifically looks like a chemistry class. Puhleeze. Stupid school stereotypes. It almost bothers me as much as when the bell always rings halfway through a teacher's comments followed by: "We'll pick it up from here tomorrow." I only wish I could end my lessons whenever I fel...
We'll pick this up tomorrow.
How I Met Your Mother
CBS Mondays
A nice little comedy that dipped a bit in season two. This is the third season and I simply am starting to wonder, "It is season THREE and we still haven't met your mother!"
I wonder where this show is going to go seeing that it has really trapped itself in a weird story mode. The main character Ted, narrates to his son and daughter (from the future) about how he met their mother. Never mind that actually telling all the nitty gritty details about the women you have been and all the bad things that you did to your children probably is a little creepy and inappropriate, this show is still pretty funny. I do like that Robin is Canadian. And Neil Patrick Harris simply owns as Barney.
This episode sees Enrique and Mandy Moore drop by for cameos. I think at times this show is pretty funny, but last season it got a bit too sappy. We will see what this season holds for the show.
When we actually meet this "mother" it better not be a letdown. This meeting has been building for 2 seasons now.
Also, when did bangs come back in style. Allyson Hannigan (Willow from Buffy), you looked nicer without bangs. To those of you readers who have bangs, I did not mean to offend you. (Are there any guys out there that actually sport the bang look?)
Pop Junk Summary: Check out Season 1 and then you can decide. Or check out the Robin Sparkles episode from Season 2. Brilliant.
A nice little comedy that dipped a bit in season two. This is the third season and I simply am starting to wonder, "It is season THREE and we still haven't met your mother!"
I wonder where this show is going to go seeing that it has really trapped itself in a weird story mode. The main character Ted, narrates to his son and daughter (from the future) about how he met their mother. Never mind that actually telling all the nitty gritty details about the women you have been and all the bad things that you did to your children probably is a little creepy and inappropriate, this show is still pretty funny. I do like that Robin is Canadian. And Neil Patrick Harris simply owns as Barney.
This episode sees Enrique and Mandy Moore drop by for cameos. I think at times this show is pretty funny, but last season it got a bit too sappy. We will see what this season holds for the show.
When we actually meet this "mother" it better not be a letdown. This meeting has been building for 2 seasons now.
Also, when did bangs come back in style. Allyson Hannigan (Willow from Buffy), you looked nicer without bangs. To those of you readers who have bangs, I did not mean to offend you. (Are there any guys out there that actually sport the bang look?)
Pop Junk Summary: Check out Season 1 and then you can decide. Or check out the Robin Sparkles episode from Season 2. Brilliant.
CHUCK
Thanks for all who have read and cheers to those who even made some comments.
Monday night of the Fall premiere season was big. Here goes:
Chuck: NBC Mondays
Josh Schwartz, creator of the OC is at it again. This time he tries a blend of action/comedy/romance involving a nerd who accidently views all these fancy dancy government plans. Of course the CIA and NSA and NCAA and NHL all get involved and hijinks ensue.
If I were ever to make a TV show, I would ensure that my pilot episode had a gratitous shot of a lady scantily clad in underwear. This will pretty much clinch that the show will have a good following for awhile. It worked for LOST (the great Kate bathing in the water shot), it worked for "Alias" (the Super Bowl after episode that revived the show when Jen Garner appears in lingerie), it worked for "Heroes" (Ali Larter posing scantily clad in front of a video camera), and it almost works here for Chuck when the female CIA character is shown "suiting up". From the sounds of season 2 of Friday Night Lights, they will also be trying out this strategy, alas one season too late. When in doubt, show scantily clad females to discombobulate the male viewers until it is too late for them to figure out if the show is good or not. Sad but true.
Re-reading the last paragraph, I realize it almost makes me seem like a pervert. But then again, the fact that I can recall the scenes from LOST, Alias, and Heroes without having to look it up on the Internet, proves my point about making an impression with the male audience.
I also feel like I am part of an ugly society that cannot get past personal appearances. The female agent is pretty cute, but I could not help but look at her one tooth that was sticking out every time she talked. Actually in full HD glory, I was fixated by this one tooth that stuck out. I never knew I was so obsessive over teeth. I guess that is why I am marrying a dentist. So shallow. I apologize to the nice, Yvonne Strzechowski, who does a good job as the female CIA agent in Chuck.
**Random thought: Speaking of teeth, Adrianna on "The Hills" has teeth so white I almost envision her gargling a concoction of bleach and Colgate white strips to maintain the pearly sheen that she has, a lustre so bright that she could probably serve as a beacon of light for those lost 30 foot yachts that are attempting to dock at Laguna Beach. Just an observation. And also a shameful admission that I have been finally hooked in by "The Hills" season 3. I heart Lauren Conrad. Down with evil Speidi.
Other random thoughts:
The episode was directed by McG, of Charlie Angels and OC fame. What I want to know is when do you get single name status? Can I start calling myself McK?
I liked that Harry, the evil Asian manager at "Buy More" played by the wonderful actor, CS Lee, appeared in the pilot. CS Lee appears in a show called Dexter, which alas I cannot watch because I can't afford Movie Central. (Dexter is really messed up, but Michael C Hall simply owns in that show).
Adam Baldwin from Serenity/Firefly/Angel is great. I hope there is more of him in the future.
Pop Junk Summary: The pilot was overwhelming great as far as pilots go. I still like the title character Chuck and I think I will give it one more go, before I decide to chuck it or not.
That was a lame pun. But it had to be done.
Monday night of the Fall premiere season was big. Here goes:
Chuck: NBC Mondays
Josh Schwartz, creator of the OC is at it again. This time he tries a blend of action/comedy/romance involving a nerd who accidently views all these fancy dancy government plans. Of course the CIA and NSA and NCAA and NHL all get involved and hijinks ensue.
If I were ever to make a TV show, I would ensure that my pilot episode had a gratitous shot of a lady scantily clad in underwear. This will pretty much clinch that the show will have a good following for awhile. It worked for LOST (the great Kate bathing in the water shot), it worked for "Alias" (the Super Bowl after episode that revived the show when Jen Garner appears in lingerie), it worked for "Heroes" (Ali Larter posing scantily clad in front of a video camera), and it almost works here for Chuck when the female CIA character is shown "suiting up". From the sounds of season 2 of Friday Night Lights, they will also be trying out this strategy, alas one season too late. When in doubt, show scantily clad females to discombobulate the male viewers until it is too late for them to figure out if the show is good or not. Sad but true.
Re-reading the last paragraph, I realize it almost makes me seem like a pervert. But then again, the fact that I can recall the scenes from LOST, Alias, and Heroes without having to look it up on the Internet, proves my point about making an impression with the male audience.
I also feel like I am part of an ugly society that cannot get past personal appearances. The female agent is pretty cute, but I could not help but look at her one tooth that was sticking out every time she talked. Actually in full HD glory, I was fixated by this one tooth that stuck out. I never knew I was so obsessive over teeth. I guess that is why I am marrying a dentist. So shallow. I apologize to the nice, Yvonne Strzechowski, who does a good job as the female CIA agent in Chuck.
**Random thought: Speaking of teeth, Adrianna on "The Hills" has teeth so white I almost envision her gargling a concoction of bleach and Colgate white strips to maintain the pearly sheen that she has, a lustre so bright that she could probably serve as a beacon of light for those lost 30 foot yachts that are attempting to dock at Laguna Beach. Just an observation. And also a shameful admission that I have been finally hooked in by "The Hills" season 3. I heart Lauren Conrad. Down with evil Speidi.
Other random thoughts:
The episode was directed by McG, of Charlie Angels and OC fame. What I want to know is when do you get single name status? Can I start calling myself McK?
I liked that Harry, the evil Asian manager at "Buy More" played by the wonderful actor, CS Lee, appeared in the pilot. CS Lee appears in a show called Dexter, which alas I cannot watch because I can't afford Movie Central. (Dexter is really messed up, but Michael C Hall simply owns in that show).
Adam Baldwin from Serenity/Firefly/Angel is great. I hope there is more of him in the future.
Pop Junk Summary: The pilot was overwhelming great as far as pilots go. I still like the title character Chuck and I think I will give it one more go, before I decide to chuck it or not.
That was a lame pun. But it had to be done.
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