So I have been wanting to post a year in review for movies of 2007. Now it is February 2008. I guess you can expect me to come up with something in the next year or so. Maybe I will manage to share some of my thoughts before the Oscars.
So with the writer's strike what have I been doing?
-more of my Masters course. This officially means that I have run out of multiple things to do, leaving only my school work. Sad sad sad.
-enjoying the few scraps of tasty TV morsels (Friday Night Lights [which had a great three week stretch, but has been awful of late because of some really, really cruddy volleyball scenes, almost comparable to that laughable scene in Top Gun where Tom Cruise plays beach volleyball in fricking blue jeans], House, and
OMIGOODNESS!!! LOST!
The season premiere was most excellent with a great structure that will define television narration. To think that the show will be telling what happened on the island, what is happening in the present to get back to the island, and what will happen once everyone is back together... brilliant. This is one of the best TV shows ever. And even more exciting for me, no Jack-centric episodes in the next seven. Can't wait. Someone end the writer's strike already, because I want to see the full season of LOST.
Oh yeah, the last couple episodes of Gossip Girl have been excellent as well. The writers were approaching some ridiculous regions with the possibility of father and son dating mother and daughter. I am so glad that they addressed this ickiness with semi-realism. Any show that can make you feel almost a bit sad for Chuck is doing a fine job.
The jury is out for me on the new show "Eli Stone". Johnny Lee Miller looks different and this show is pretty cheesy at times, but funny as well. Natasha Henstridge still looks beautiful (O Canada, where has she been all this time?). Did you know Johnny used to be Jonny (Hackers anyone?) and that he was briefly married to Angelina Jolie? I think people don't realize that he is actually British as well.
Super Bowl was spectacular and I think I laughed hardest at the Justin Timberlake commercial even though it really didn't make that much sense. What's up with the lowbrow humour of getting hit in the crotch? I am practically drooling over the Iron Man movie. I also get a chuckle out of hearing Nevada losing $2.6 million on the New York Giants upset.
Check out all the ads at www.myspace.com/superbowlads
I still can't believe the Pats got dominated in terms of defense.
Somebody please help our Vancouver Canucks on defense.
Lastly, this topic matter is quite crude. It is not for people who are sensitive to lots of swearing and tasteless humour. But it does show Matt Damon doing an effective job of comedy.
1st: Jimmy Kimmel's riff on Matt's last flick "The Bourne Ultimatum"
2nd: Matt Damon doing a great impression of Matthew McConaughey on David Letterman
3rd: TASTELESS ALERT. NOT FOR EVERYONE. I know this will offend many of you, so you have been forewarned. I bear no responsibility for this viewing. I am absolved of any possible outrage. Let me off the hook please. Jimmy Kimmel and Matt Damon have a long running joke where Kimmel magically bumps Damon from the show. This is a video made by Kimmel's girlfriend, the potty-mouthed Sarah Silverman, for their anniversary, aided by Matt Damon.
Also, if you are a fan of Stephen Colbert, Jon Stewart, or Conan O'Brien, check out this colossal meeting of the masters of nighttime linked on Entertainment Weekly. It is a fairly long clip, but it is worth it near the end to see Stephen Colbert execute a wonderful dance.
The best video game that I have been playing intermittently is "Rock Band". You play with four players--> involving a mic, drums, bass, and guitar. The gameplay is brilliant and surprisingly fun... you ALMOST, almost feel like you are rocking out in a band.
Finally, I love living in Canada, but seeing a musical lineup like this year's 2008 Bonaroo Festival makes me wish I lived in Europe simply to catch the multitude of amazing festivals that go on. Pearl Jam and Metallica? Kanye and Death Cab? I can only dream.
Peace out.
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3 comments:
i agree, Lost totally rocked. so nice to have something new on TV.
also been loving Gossip Girl. i have to watch it alone though as my husband refuses to partake in the juicy goodness.
i watched all that Matt Damon hilarity last week. when i don't see him in stuff for a while i always think i don't like him. and then i see him in The Bourne Identity and these videos and i remember, that yes i do like him. that sketch with Guillermo just cracks me up. Yason :)and i usually can't stand potty mouth Sarah Silverman, but that is a catchy little ditty she sings there.
Cara, you have to convert your husband to the goodness of Gossip Girl.
I am with as well when it comes to Matt Damon. I never was his biggest fan, but over the years you begin to realize how brilliant he is. These comedic sketches show his range. I didn't realize that Matt Damon also appeared in "Eurotrip" as a punk rocker who is in love with Kirsten Kreuk.
With you there with Miss Silverman as well. She annoys me at times, but the concept of the song is actually pretty funny.
Glad to hear from you Cara.
i have to say that i am an Eli Stone fan! i think it was the second episode when Victor Garber sang "Freedom" that sealed the deal for me.
and hallelujah, the strike is over!
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