Television Archives
It's The Chronic-what?
December 19, 2005 | 
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-cals of Narnia!
The Cronicicals of Narnia Rap is one of the funniest things I’ve seen on TV in quite awhile. Lots of people are talking about how SNL is on a slide, and they may be right, but they’ve still got some funny stuff and good talent. Amy Poehler cracks me up.
Give this one a watch if you’ve not seen it. Really funny stuff.
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The Return of TV
October 02, 2005 | 48 Comments
I’ve always hated most “reality” television. I’m glad to report that it looks like the reality television is finally (finally!) starting to slowly disappear. It also looks like it’s being replaced by some good “real” television.
I don’t watch a ton of TV (thank goodness for Tivo) but there are some good shows I’ve been watching lately:
- Rome. Most HBO dramas are quality and Rome is no exception. It’s a great show. I love the character Titus Pullo, one of the best on TV.
- Battlestar Galactica. The season finale was fantastic! This show is nothing less than an absolute classic.
- Lost. I really like this show, even though I think they’re milking the plot a bit too much. Can we lose the flashbacks?
- Extras. Ricky Gervais is back in a very entertaining HBO comedy.
- Entourage. Speaking of HBO comedy. Great show.
- My Name Is Earl. I love Jason Lee. Enough said.
- Family Guy. Back and better than ever.
- Invasion. Looking pretty good so far.
- Deadwood. Best show on TV.
Am I the only one out there who’s glad good comedies and dramas are slowly coming back? Are there any good shows I’m missing out on?
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HBO's Rome
September 01, 2005 | 27 Comments
I finally got around to watching the premiere episode of HBO’s new dramatic series, Rome.
Much like HBO’s other series it started out pretty strong, or as strong as could be expected when you’ve got to set the scene and introduce characters in an hour. They were able to weave some pretty interesting plot threads in there and I found it very enjoyable and intriguing.
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Lost Promo
July 25, 2005 | 0 Comments
This promo for ABC’s Lost, directed by David Lachapelle and featuring the music of Portishead, is totally crazy. It features the members of the cast dancing on the beach in front of the burning wreckage of Flight 815.
It’s really pretty strange, but worth a look.
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Family Guy Reference Archives
July 21, 2005 | 0 Comments
Family Guy has some great inside jokes and obscure references. Tons of ‘em. Too many for most of us to keep up with.
Good thing there’s the Family Guy Reference Archives to help us get the most out of the show.
Here’s one from “- 8 Simple Rules for Buying My Teenage Daughter”:
Stewie recalls the time when Brian took him to see the on-stage production of LES MISERABLES (pronounced me-sa-ra-bleh), a book by VICTOR HUGO (1802-1885) who is most famous for writing THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME. The unabridged book itself is well over a thousand pages and is about human nature, lust, desires, follies, legacies, and truths making it most enjoyable to someone of high taste (Brian) and utter crap to everyone else. JEAN VALJEAN is the protagonist.
(Thanks to Bombast.org for the tip!)
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Family Guy Reference Archives
July 21, 2005 | 0 Comments
Family Guy has some great inside jokes and obscure references. Tons of ‘em. Too many for most of us to keep up with.
Good thing there’s the Family Guy Reference Archives to help us get the most out of the show.
Here’s one from “- 8 Simple Rules for Buying My Teenage Daughter”:
Stewie recalls the time when Brian took him to see the on-stage production of LES MISERABLES (pronounced me-sa-ra-bleh), a book by VICTOR HUGO (1802-1885) who is most famous for writing THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME. The unabridged book itself is well over a thousand pages and is about human nature, lust, desires, follies, legacies, and truths making it most enjoyable to someone of high taste (Brian) and utter crap to everyone else. JEAN VALJEAN is the protagonist.
(Thanks to Bombast.org for the tip!)
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Blade TV Show
July 21, 2005 | 2 Comments
I loved the Blade movies (well the first two, the third was so-so) and I loved Batman Begins. So I’m pretty excited to hear that David S. Goyer is producing a Blade Television Show.
Batman Begins screenwriter David S. Goyer told SCI FI Wire that he’s producing an hour-long television series based on his Blade movies for Spike TV, to begin airing next June. “We’re doing a Blade TV show,” Goyer said in an interview at CBS’ fall press preview in Beverly Hills, Calif., where he was promoting his upcoming SF series Threshold. “I’m co-writing the pilot with [comic writer] Geoff Johns, and it’s going to be Spike’s first dramatic show, and it’s going to air next June.”
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Blade TV Show
July 21, 2005 | 2 Comments
I loved the Blade movies (well the first two, the third was so-so) and I loved Batman Begins. So I’m pretty excited to hear that David S. Goyer is producing a Blade Television Show.
Batman Begins screenwriter David S. Goyer told SCI FI Wire that he’s producing an hour-long television series based on his Blade movies for Spike TV, to begin airing next June. “We’re doing a Blade TV show,” Goyer said in an interview at CBS’ fall press preview in Beverly Hills, Calif., where he was promoting his upcoming SF series Threshold. “I’m co-writing the pilot with [comic writer] Geoff Johns, and it’s going to be Spike’s first dramatic show, and it’s going to air next June.”
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Galactica Will Meet Pegasus
July 19, 2005 | 1 Comments
It’s fun to read speculation (and plans) for my favorite new show—Battlestar Galactica.
This time we’re learning about the introduction of one of my favorite plot-lines from the original—the introduction of Battlestar Pegasus.
From Sci Fi Wire:
“The storyline that we thought was interesting was the Battlestar Pegasus. And so, naturally, we put a pretty unexpected and, I think, pretty subversive spin on it. But it’s definitely going to be a fixture for a while.” The Pegasus appears beginning in the 10th episode of the second season.
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Carnivale: The Complete First Season
April 12, 2005 | 2 Comments
HBO’s magnificent series, Carnivale, is truly one for the ages. As Ben Hawkins and Brother Justin rush toward each other and the fate of the world hangs in the balance, we’re aquatinted with all sorts of interesting characters, all brought to life in amazing artistic style.
This is how televison should be. A great story, perfectly cast and acted out by a diverse, talented and passionate enseble crew and shot with an artistic style and vision that is rarely seen on the small screen.
The first season is a bit slow at first, but is a necessary prelude to what turns out to be a gripping and amazingly unique story that will keep you watching week in and week out.
The second season, just concluded, has been one of my favorite television arcs of all time.
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