no.152 Time Crimes
LOVED THIS! Granted, I graduated from Time Travel Paradoxes 401 via LOST last season, so once I was given Hector #2 in bandages, the dominos fell into place. Not that it's predictable, but I saw a large part of the picture quicker than I should have. The film's dialogue was fevered and fast paced; I found it difficult to watch and keep up with the subtitles!
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
too many, can't remember everything blog
no.151 Joint Security Area
Is this about politics or the men who are really on the ground with guns? People are people, no matter what side they're on. You could pull back and look at this film as we see children play - they have no eye for color, belief or money. Too bad we grow up and lose that ability, the world would be a much better place.
no.150 Hard Boiled
Need an example of how Hong Kong films go to extremes? I give you Hard Boiled with at least 45 min of dialogue-free gratuitous shoot em up. I made myself push through and watch the film, it's a different kind of action film, it's more of a semi-automatic opera. Little Tony gave a great performance, topping Chow Yun-Fat. You really can see how this was the transition film into Hollywood fare.
no.149 King of California
Loved Michael Douglas' conquistador look! He was Don Quixote. I believe he was called a deluded optimist. How that fuels his manic nature which pushes him toward his task, no matter how absurd or out of reach. Rachel Evan Wood really helped to sell the movie, she was the kid who took care of her parents, a role I understand too well.
no.148 Suicide Club
Another j-horror which really isn't scary, thank god. The Pleasure Room and Genesis was pulled directly from Rocky Horror. Everything from the way he sat on his throne, crossed his legs...
no.147 Swordfish
Again, another film that ran on cable forever...that I never saw from credits to credits. Hugh Jackman, again, what's with me and the hot? What was hot was Halle Berry nekked-ness. Seriously, can I just BUY her tits? Can I go to a doctor and say, "this is what I want!"?? It wasn't John Travolta's first turn and as the bad guy certainly not his best. At least they didn't make him dance.
no.146 Bedtime Stories
Sandler got a bad rap with this film, but it is a kids film, it's NOT the Sandler we've grown up with. I think it's the same reason why Zohan didn't do well, people want to see Happy Gillmore, not Sandler doing other funny things. I thought it was cute. Loved the gum balls.
no.145 Thomas Crown Affair
Again, that Steve McQueen. I wasn't sure what to expect considering I saw the remake a million times in the 90s (it was on USA, TBS, etc all the time.) I loved the 60s feel, especially Faye Dunaway's unbelievable outfits, so mod! The classic "what do you get for the man who has it all?" It's not always about having things, but how you obtain them. I know plenty of guys like that...
no.144 Color of Freedom/Goodbye Bafana
Honestly, I don't know how well this follows the true history of Nelson Mandela's time in prison. Although Mandela could be seen as the pivot for this film, it's really about the relationship between Dennis Haysbert and Joseph Fiennes, how both men are changed by being in one another's lives. Although it's kind of a sleeper, I enjoyed it.
no.143 Towelhead
Alan Ball does not disappoint to shock, never. This film wouldn't exist if we were Pre-American Beauty. It taps directly into the young girl next door, which isn't close to barely legal. I liked seeing Aaron Eckhart pile on the charm then turn into the peevo down the street. Again, characters who live on the fringe, just on the edge. Toni Collette, as always, makes an indelible mark as the woman who thinks she's doing everything for the right reason but shocked when faced with reality. The father/daughter chemistry seems overwhelming, but hits the mark. Do as I say, not who I fuck is a very interesting line to walk. I guess it goes with the idea that a man beats his wife everyday, even if there appears to be no reason.
no.142 RocknRolla
My mind must be on hotness. Gerard Butler, hello? Thandie Newton is SOOO hot, they really are steamy together. Tom Wilkinson never fails to impress me, he can do it all. I think this was probably a little more accessible than Guy Richie's other films (ie. my brother would be able to follow along because the accents are easy.) A good way to waste the time, a really hope he DOES do a follow up.
no.141 The Magnificent Seven
Another one of those "I can't believe it's taken me this long to watch it!" films. Although Yul Brenner didn't feel like a gun for hire (his walk is so regal!) I really enjoyed the film. Being a big Kurosawa film, I loved being able to draw the parallels and misfires. Steve McQueen is really hot, seriously.
Is this about politics or the men who are really on the ground with guns? People are people, no matter what side they're on. You could pull back and look at this film as we see children play - they have no eye for color, belief or money. Too bad we grow up and lose that ability, the world would be a much better place.
no.150 Hard Boiled
Need an example of how Hong Kong films go to extremes? I give you Hard Boiled with at least 45 min of dialogue-free gratuitous shoot em up. I made myself push through and watch the film, it's a different kind of action film, it's more of a semi-automatic opera. Little Tony gave a great performance, topping Chow Yun-Fat. You really can see how this was the transition film into Hollywood fare.
no.149 King of California
Loved Michael Douglas' conquistador look! He was Don Quixote. I believe he was called a deluded optimist. How that fuels his manic nature which pushes him toward his task, no matter how absurd or out of reach. Rachel Evan Wood really helped to sell the movie, she was the kid who took care of her parents, a role I understand too well.
no.148 Suicide Club
Another j-horror which really isn't scary, thank god. The Pleasure Room and Genesis was pulled directly from Rocky Horror. Everything from the way he sat on his throne, crossed his legs...
no.147 Swordfish
Again, another film that ran on cable forever...that I never saw from credits to credits. Hugh Jackman, again, what's with me and the hot? What was hot was Halle Berry nekked-ness. Seriously, can I just BUY her tits? Can I go to a doctor and say, "this is what I want!"?? It wasn't John Travolta's first turn and as the bad guy certainly not his best. At least they didn't make him dance.
no.146 Bedtime Stories
Sandler got a bad rap with this film, but it is a kids film, it's NOT the Sandler we've grown up with. I think it's the same reason why Zohan didn't do well, people want to see Happy Gillmore, not Sandler doing other funny things. I thought it was cute. Loved the gum balls.
no.145 Thomas Crown Affair
Again, that Steve McQueen. I wasn't sure what to expect considering I saw the remake a million times in the 90s (it was on USA, TBS, etc all the time.) I loved the 60s feel, especially Faye Dunaway's unbelievable outfits, so mod! The classic "what do you get for the man who has it all?" It's not always about having things, but how you obtain them. I know plenty of guys like that...
no.144 Color of Freedom/Goodbye Bafana
Honestly, I don't know how well this follows the true history of Nelson Mandela's time in prison. Although Mandela could be seen as the pivot for this film, it's really about the relationship between Dennis Haysbert and Joseph Fiennes, how both men are changed by being in one another's lives. Although it's kind of a sleeper, I enjoyed it.
no.143 Towelhead
Alan Ball does not disappoint to shock, never. This film wouldn't exist if we were Pre-American Beauty. It taps directly into the young girl next door, which isn't close to barely legal. I liked seeing Aaron Eckhart pile on the charm then turn into the peevo down the street. Again, characters who live on the fringe, just on the edge. Toni Collette, as always, makes an indelible mark as the woman who thinks she's doing everything for the right reason but shocked when faced with reality. The father/daughter chemistry seems overwhelming, but hits the mark. Do as I say, not who I fuck is a very interesting line to walk. I guess it goes with the idea that a man beats his wife everyday, even if there appears to be no reason.
no.142 RocknRolla
My mind must be on hotness. Gerard Butler, hello? Thandie Newton is SOOO hot, they really are steamy together. Tom Wilkinson never fails to impress me, he can do it all. I think this was probably a little more accessible than Guy Richie's other films (ie. my brother would be able to follow along because the accents are easy.) A good way to waste the time, a really hope he DOES do a follow up.
no.141 The Magnificent Seven
Another one of those "I can't believe it's taken me this long to watch it!" films. Although Yul Brenner didn't feel like a gun for hire (his walk is so regal!) I really enjoyed the film. Being a big Kurosawa film, I loved being able to draw the parallels and misfires. Steve McQueen is really hot, seriously.
Sunday, September 20, 2009
lions for lambs
no. 140 Lions for Lambs
We have the indulgence to ignore the world around us. We're so steeped in twitter feeds from Chris Brown's past domestic abuse issues, MJ's drug us that we don't have to pay attention to the work around us. In 1968, people had no choice. There were three tv channels, one main paper in town. War is what you heard about, it's what everyone talked about, it's what everyone knew. Now I have the luxury to ignore the pain and suffering. I can block out today's tally of death in a war we're not actually taking part in. It's almost not fair that we have that ability to choose to ignore and not participate. I can watch a French New Wave film rather than understand why our country is losing solider after soldier. I envelope myself in security via Vogue and ads for clothing I could never afford rather than accept the reality. It's not that I choose to deny it, I just don't want to be reminded every moment about the waste of precious life and the horrible decisions occurring in the great hall of our government.
Engagement - personal interest in the world around us.
Buy ins - whatever it takes.
Self Interest - almost feels like a propaganda film, not pursing self thought, banking on our ignorance.
How easy it is to not make a choice at all. just sit back and bitch without responsibility. Oh yeah, I was supposed to talk about the film, right?
We have the indulgence to ignore the world around us. We're so steeped in twitter feeds from Chris Brown's past domestic abuse issues, MJ's drug us that we don't have to pay attention to the work around us. In 1968, people had no choice. There were three tv channels, one main paper in town. War is what you heard about, it's what everyone talked about, it's what everyone knew. Now I have the luxury to ignore the pain and suffering. I can block out today's tally of death in a war we're not actually taking part in. It's almost not fair that we have that ability to choose to ignore and not participate. I can watch a French New Wave film rather than understand why our country is losing solider after soldier. I envelope myself in security via Vogue and ads for clothing I could never afford rather than accept the reality. It's not that I choose to deny it, I just don't want to be reminded every moment about the waste of precious life and the horrible decisions occurring in the great hall of our government.
Engagement - personal interest in the world around us.
Buy ins - whatever it takes.
Self Interest - almost feels like a propaganda film, not pursing self thought, banking on our ignorance.
How easy it is to not make a choice at all. just sit back and bitch without responsibility. Oh yeah, I was supposed to talk about the film, right?
sucked, sucked, sucked
no. 136 Toi et Moi
Cute little french ditty.
no. 137 Ghost Town
As usual, I don't like Tea Leoni. Ricky Gervais tried to make this movie funny, but he couldn't. I could do without seeing Greg Kinnear play another self absorbed asshole, has he gotten type casted or is that who he truly is, not acting at all?
no.138 The Mummy - Dragon Emperor
I can see why Rachel Weiss wouldn't sign on for this third Mummy movie. I hope Brendan Frasier made a pretty penny.
no. 139 Virgin Territory
As much as I love to look at Hayden Christensen, I can see why this went straight to video. Try reading the DeCameron, it's a much sexier read than this mockery. They totally tried to pull the Baz Luhrmann approach, but failed miserably with their musical choices. Can we please get Tim Roth some good scripts?
Cute little french ditty.
no. 137 Ghost Town
As usual, I don't like Tea Leoni. Ricky Gervais tried to make this movie funny, but he couldn't. I could do without seeing Greg Kinnear play another self absorbed asshole, has he gotten type casted or is that who he truly is, not acting at all?
no.138 The Mummy - Dragon Emperor
I can see why Rachel Weiss wouldn't sign on for this third Mummy movie. I hope Brendan Frasier made a pretty penny.
no. 139 Virgin Territory
As much as I love to look at Hayden Christensen, I can see why this went straight to video. Try reading the DeCameron, it's a much sexier read than this mockery. They totally tried to pull the Baz Luhrmann approach, but failed miserably with their musical choices. Can we please get Tim Roth some good scripts?
rabbit proof fence
no.135 Rabbit Proof Fence
I can't imagine having the will and drive as a child to walk 1500 miles alone, in the dark, with no food or shelter, to find my way back home. Knowing this is based on a true story is mind blowing. The three girls were amazing, this being their first acting experience. Kenneth Branagh is amazing as usual, but I wasn't impressed with Christopher Boyle. He has the most amazing eye and I love everything he does. I think he needs to go back to Hong Kong, really.
I can't imagine having the will and drive as a child to walk 1500 miles alone, in the dark, with no food or shelter, to find my way back home. Knowing this is based on a true story is mind blowing. The three girls were amazing, this being their first acting experience. Kenneth Branagh is amazing as usual, but I wasn't impressed with Christopher Boyle. He has the most amazing eye and I love everything he does. I think he needs to go back to Hong Kong, really.
lars and the real girl
no. 134 Lars and the Real Girl
It's amazing the lengths one's brain will go to cope with a difficult or horrific situation. What's even more amazing is when the people who surround that person support what appears to be an outlandish and possibly perverted coping mechanism in order to make sure s/he comes out the other side. Ryan Gosling really did well with a character that is very difficult to portray without seeming too sappy or possibly perverted. I think it's adorable that Bianca sleeps in the house and he is looking for a relationship, clearly not sex.
It's amazing the lengths one's brain will go to cope with a difficult or horrific situation. What's even more amazing is when the people who surround that person support what appears to be an outlandish and possibly perverted coping mechanism in order to make sure s/he comes out the other side. Ryan Gosling really did well with a character that is very difficult to portray without seeming too sappy or possibly perverted. I think it's adorable that Bianca sleeps in the house and he is looking for a relationship, clearly not sex.
children of heaven
no.133 Children of Heaven
This film made me feel so warm and fuzzy. I thought we were poor, but at least we owned more than one pair of shoes and didn't have to share. It's amazing how poverty can breed a level of un-selfishness that we, the middle class, cannot imagine. Although Zahra finds her shoes, she does not try to take them back. Although she needs her own shoes, she doesn't want to get her brother into trouble or push the family's rent back another month.
I know I'm not the only one who cried when Ali won the race, rather than coming in third. The pain on his face, feeling that he let his sister down, was so real.
This film made me feel so warm and fuzzy. I thought we were poor, but at least we owned more than one pair of shoes and didn't have to share. It's amazing how poverty can breed a level of un-selfishness that we, the middle class, cannot imagine. Although Zahra finds her shoes, she does not try to take them back. Although she needs her own shoes, she doesn't want to get her brother into trouble or push the family's rent back another month.
I know I'm not the only one who cried when Ali won the race, rather than coming in third. The pain on his face, feeling that he let his sister down, was so real.
rififi
no. 132 Rififi
Can you imagine a film with thirty minutes of silence, no soundtrack, nothing? It was challenging not to roll through at 8x but I'm better for it. Blacklisters heading to France getting paid pennies in order to make art. Sad, but he made a great film!
Can you imagine a film with thirty minutes of silence, no soundtrack, nothing? It was challenging not to roll through at 8x but I'm better for it. Blacklisters heading to France getting paid pennies in order to make art. Sad, but he made a great film!
RL sucks part deux
Yeah, it does, doesn't it? I feel lame that I haven't taken the time to catch up. This was supposed to be an exercise in writing, not just cataloguing. Sharing the fun stuff I was listening to, watching, reading. It still is, but when I have to just make a list to catch up, it takes all that away, ya know? At least this past week, new brain enhancing drugs (plus the extended release muscle relaxers and pain killers) have freed up my mind. It feels great not to have a 24/7 headache, even better that I can actually see the world as it is intended to be (well, that's questionable.) At least it's not blurry and hopefully I can drive at night a little better.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
special
no.131 Special
This movie hit home, I'm ashamed to not have written about it immediately after I saw it, where my nerves were raw and exposed. Michael Rappaport's character starts a psych med clinical trial - he shows signs of moderate depression. He's a guy who doesn't have much, is terribly normal, a meter maid who loves comic books. Then everything goes haywire. The sideeffects of the meds lead Les down a really interesting and silly path. Don't get me wrong, I might come down hard, but I would recommend this, just know, it's not all comic book geek jokes, it's really serious.
Although every trailer made this out to be a comedy about someone who thinks they are a superhero, it's really a socially irresponsible way to treat the film. As someone who lives with a serious mental illness, I totally understood this film. As serious as the side effects of reverse psychosis were real, they were funny. But were the filmmakers trying to make a statement about corporate Rx greed or the fact that we are all just such small specs on this planet, in the universe?
"I suppose this will be my final journal entry. I'm not looking forward to returning to my old life, the truth is, with so many billions of people on the planet most of us can't be unique or important in any meaningful way. We go to sleep, we wake up, we go to work, we eat, we spend time with friends, we watch tv, maybe we even fall in love. But we don't have any magical powers and we don't have any great fights to fight, no evil forces to defeat and no mysterious men in suits chasing after us. We just have reality, and believing anything else is just, well, believing anything else is crazy, isn't it?"
This movie hit home, I'm ashamed to not have written about it immediately after I saw it, where my nerves were raw and exposed. Michael Rappaport's character starts a psych med clinical trial - he shows signs of moderate depression. He's a guy who doesn't have much, is terribly normal, a meter maid who loves comic books. Then everything goes haywire. The sideeffects of the meds lead Les down a really interesting and silly path. Don't get me wrong, I might come down hard, but I would recommend this, just know, it's not all comic book geek jokes, it's really serious.
Although every trailer made this out to be a comedy about someone who thinks they are a superhero, it's really a socially irresponsible way to treat the film. As someone who lives with a serious mental illness, I totally understood this film. As serious as the side effects of reverse psychosis were real, they were funny. But were the filmmakers trying to make a statement about corporate Rx greed or the fact that we are all just such small specs on this planet, in the universe?
"I suppose this will be my final journal entry. I'm not looking forward to returning to my old life, the truth is, with so many billions of people on the planet most of us can't be unique or important in any meaningful way. We go to sleep, we wake up, we go to work, we eat, we spend time with friends, we watch tv, maybe we even fall in love. But we don't have any magical powers and we don't have any great fights to fight, no evil forces to defeat and no mysterious men in suits chasing after us. We just have reality, and believing anything else is just, well, believing anything else is crazy, isn't it?"
forbidden quest
no.130 Forbidden Quest
This movie was absolutely fabulous, and I don't mean that in a campy, English, fag hag way. This was a stunning take on what we consider the first amendment and how its non-existence affected lives in Korea. I can't help but think of the Marquis de Sade and smile ;) This is something you definitely want to watch with friends. I mean, it's not like Knocked Up's Flesh of the Stars, but think 18th century Korea. Yeah, it's a stretch, but if you watch it, you'll know exactly what I mean!
The story follows the preeminent writer/scholar and his adventure to find new passion in his writing. At first, he is shocked when he is given a piece of erotic pulp, even more so when he realizes the money that is made. This begins his exploration into thoughts and feelings on paper which elicit the "flavor of life." He starts to drop his pretensions and high rank by taking off his noble hat in front of the lower class, dons sunglasses like the other writers he feels are below him, but it's like he's shedding his skin, reminds me of what might have happened in the 60s when folks started dressing down, realising that the high maintenance of presentation wasn't warranted.
There's a high importance placed on cowardice. He's too subtle, he's one to put his head down and follow a path laid before him. His family feels he is a coward for not pursuing any sort of vengeance for his brother's death, when in fact, moving within the King's Court, he has the power to do so, but will ruffle feathers, totally against his nature. However, he has the balls to write and distribute illicit material with full illustrations based on his affair with the Queen.
Ultimately, this is a story about societal restraint - there is what is expected of us within the bounds of society and what it needs us to do, then there is our natural curiosity that leads us into darker corners, pulls us in. Treason and imprisonment are the end game but our man show not only lack of cowardice but the strength in his bonds of camaraderie.
I can't begin to touch on the great scenes, the collaboration of questionable men with a noblemen, the shenanigans involved. In order for the illustrator to understand what he is to draw, the old man is used to practice "tactical maneuvers", but at a point, he is dismissed because he's too old and not flexible enough to pose.
This movie was absolutely fabulous, and I don't mean that in a campy, English, fag hag way. This was a stunning take on what we consider the first amendment and how its non-existence affected lives in Korea. I can't help but think of the Marquis de Sade and smile ;) This is something you definitely want to watch with friends. I mean, it's not like Knocked Up's Flesh of the Stars, but think 18th century Korea. Yeah, it's a stretch, but if you watch it, you'll know exactly what I mean!
The story follows the preeminent writer/scholar and his adventure to find new passion in his writing. At first, he is shocked when he is given a piece of erotic pulp, even more so when he realizes the money that is made. This begins his exploration into thoughts and feelings on paper which elicit the "flavor of life." He starts to drop his pretensions and high rank by taking off his noble hat in front of the lower class, dons sunglasses like the other writers he feels are below him, but it's like he's shedding his skin, reminds me of what might have happened in the 60s when folks started dressing down, realising that the high maintenance of presentation wasn't warranted.
There's a high importance placed on cowardice. He's too subtle, he's one to put his head down and follow a path laid before him. His family feels he is a coward for not pursuing any sort of vengeance for his brother's death, when in fact, moving within the King's Court, he has the power to do so, but will ruffle feathers, totally against his nature. However, he has the balls to write and distribute illicit material with full illustrations based on his affair with the Queen.
Ultimately, this is a story about societal restraint - there is what is expected of us within the bounds of society and what it needs us to do, then there is our natural curiosity that leads us into darker corners, pulls us in. Treason and imprisonment are the end game but our man show not only lack of cowardice but the strength in his bonds of camaraderie.
I can't begin to touch on the great scenes, the collaboration of questionable men with a noblemen, the shenanigans involved. In order for the illustrator to understand what he is to draw, the old man is used to practice "tactical maneuvers", but at a point, he is dismissed because he's too old and not flexible enough to pose.
planet of the dead
no. 129 Planet of the Dead (Doctor Who)
I'm American, so Doctor Who doesn't hold a candle like it does to my British counterparts. I really did enjoy the camp of David Tennant, who for me is still Barty Crouch, Jr. I'm definitely going to make the time and go back and start watching the last five years of Doctor Who. Who knows, I might just enjoy giggling at the low end special effects (can you still call them special when they look like any twelve year old did them on home video?)
I'm American, so Doctor Who doesn't hold a candle like it does to my British counterparts. I really did enjoy the camp of David Tennant, who for me is still Barty Crouch, Jr. I'm definitely going to make the time and go back and start watching the last five years of Doctor Who. Who knows, I might just enjoy giggling at the low end special effects (can you still call them special when they look like any twelve year old did them on home video?)
heaven and earth
no.128 Heaven and Earth
Although the story line of rival lords is interesting, I really didn't like the medium - Japanese feudal war. The fighting did not have alot of specific shots, like what we would see in an Hollywood Civil War piece. Loads of wide angle, field battle. The worst part I couldn't make heads or tails out of the action - all I saw were horses and flags/banners. What few one on ones that were shot were lackluster at best.
Although the story line of rival lords is interesting, I really didn't like the medium - Japanese feudal war. The fighting did not have alot of specific shots, like what we would see in an Hollywood Civil War piece. Loads of wide angle, field battle. The worst part I couldn't make heads or tails out of the action - all I saw were horses and flags/banners. What few one on ones that were shot were lackluster at best.
torchwood
Torchwood Seasons One, Two and (Three) Children of the Earth
WOW, I went for the full on Torchwood review. I'd seen an episode here or there, but wasn't really interested because it was a spin off of Doctor Who and I'm not a Doctor girl. DR is the Doctor type, it's just so campy and goofy, although, I'm going back and watching it starting with Russell Davies run with Christopher Eccleston for posterity's sake...ha! I'm so glad that I decided to watch Children of the Earth on it's BBC America run because I loved it! It seems that I was horribly wrong to dismiss Torchwood so quickly because it's a world that I totally love.
Season One was good, but I concur with many that it was iffy. I made the Netflix commitment, so I went through with it and glad I did. Season Two was great, excellent. Aliens, supernatural, guns and sex. hmmmm, is that right up my alley?
I really enjoy the characters - to me, they are real people, I can see them sitting in my living room enjoying a pint and laughing about a blowfish, that is, if they had the time. The casting is excellent - granted, I don't know UK tv, so I'm not versed on their CVs and other actors that might have fit the bill. John Barrowman is overwhelmingly intense, over the top in his actions, I can't help but laugh out loud everytime he pulls out his antiquated pistol and starts waving it around. And the coat...I read that he was one of the three candidate for Will (and Grace) and he didn't get the part because they felt he wasn't gay enough. Did they know he WAS gay? I think the world might be a better place that he didn't get the part. Although, he would have been able to do Broadway rather than West End and Americans would have been wowed by him on stage.
WOW, I went for the full on Torchwood review. I'd seen an episode here or there, but wasn't really interested because it was a spin off of Doctor Who and I'm not a Doctor girl. DR is the Doctor type, it's just so campy and goofy, although, I'm going back and watching it starting with Russell Davies run with Christopher Eccleston for posterity's sake...ha! I'm so glad that I decided to watch Children of the Earth on it's BBC America run because I loved it! It seems that I was horribly wrong to dismiss Torchwood so quickly because it's a world that I totally love.
Season One was good, but I concur with many that it was iffy. I made the Netflix commitment, so I went through with it and glad I did. Season Two was great, excellent. Aliens, supernatural, guns and sex. hmmmm, is that right up my alley?
I really enjoy the characters - to me, they are real people, I can see them sitting in my living room enjoying a pint and laughing about a blowfish, that is, if they had the time. The casting is excellent - granted, I don't know UK tv, so I'm not versed on their CVs and other actors that might have fit the bill. John Barrowman is overwhelmingly intense, over the top in his actions, I can't help but laugh out loud everytime he pulls out his antiquated pistol and starts waving it around. And the coat...I read that he was one of the three candidate for Will (and Grace) and he didn't get the part because they felt he wasn't gay enough. Did they know he WAS gay? I think the world might be a better place that he didn't get the part. Although, he would have been able to do Broadway rather than West End and Americans would have been wowed by him on stage.
RL sucks.
WOW, it's been three weeks since I posted. Real life took a swing at me, but luckily, it struck out. Is that a proper metaphor? I'm still standing and so far, it appears I'm winning, but the shit isn't sticking, so yes, I guess it does work. I'm going to cheat and list off what I've watched. I only write something mildly interesting if it's fresh in my mind.
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