15 posts tagged “television”
What do you think about Ryan Seacrest being chosen to host tonight's Primetime Emmy Awards?
It made much more sense once I realized they were airing on Fox. But I hope he doesn't try to be funny. It's annoying enough on American Idol when he attempts humor. Then again, I'm not really into the Emmy awards this year as they totally ignored Friday Night Lights AND didn't give a nomination to Michael C. Hall for his role on Dexter. And does anyone still care about Sopranos?
What shows are you looking forward to in the new fall TV season?
This is weird since I was just discussing in email with Jen and Lara the fall season of television and the pilots that I managed to watch already and those that I'm waiting to see. I watch far too much television and I don't see that stopping. I'm really looking forward to the return of Supernatural and Heroes. Aside from that, Chuck, Reaper, and Pushing Daisies were all really good pilots and I want to see if the creators/writers are able to build on that world or not.
I'm honestly not sure how I survived before Tivo and shows on dvd...probably watched a helluva lot less television.
What television show stands the test of time?
I'm not sure which shows from when I was young or even now will stand the test of time, but I love I Love Lucy reruns. It might have been set long before I was born, but it still cracks me up. And my little bit enjoys watching it with me too. So that's two different generations from when it aired that enjoy it...I'm gonna say it stands the test of time.
What was your favorite TV season finale this year?
Submitted by Kristine.
It was Supernatural. Heroes was also excellent, but if I could only choose one it would belong to my boys, Sam and Dean Winchester. They actually freaking HUGGED, my friends. And it wrapped up a whole lot of story, all the while creating new ones to advance the plot. It was just brilliant. And oh, those boys own me.
Seriously, I would love to sit down with this man and have a long conversation about so many different topics. And he truly respects women and doesn't pull out the "those feminists just can't take a joke" bullshit that so many others tend to go for.
2) My mother drives me crazy. I know. It's part of the mommy charms. But she wants to get a new really expensive cellphone and yet she NEVER TURNS HER CURRENT ONE ON. I've tried to call her ten times this evening because I needed to get in touch with her and nope. No access.
3) Heroes finale tomorrow. I love this show. Almost as much as I love Supernatural, which rocked. I think I'm a tad bit attached to my television shows.
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I just finished this book a few days ago and bought the next in the series today. If you like urban fantasy, I suggest checking it out. Yes, it's considered young adult, but it's by Rachel Caine who does the Weather Warden series and truly a worthwhile read.
5) Did not make it to the gym yesterday or today. So tomorrow morning must get up at dawn to get in a nice long workout before work. Woe is tommygirl!
I feel like I should do a real update here, but my life is pretty damn boring at the moment. My day consists of: get up, curse horny plants for allergy problems, go to the gym (where I curse trainers and whoever invented pull-ups), work all day, come home with many plans only to collapse on sofa, sleep.
I can't imagine why no one is banging down my door to right a tell-all novel about said life.
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While I don't discuss it a whole lot here, I feel it should be said every once-and-awhile that I'm a liberal, blue state Jersey girl. I'm Pro-Choice. I'm Anti-Bush. And I am one of those constituents who is constantly writing real letters to her congressmen and senators. I always try to be respectful of opposing opinions as long as people are respectful of me, but it's unlikely you'll change my mind on any topic. I'm stubborn like that.
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Oh, and I'm also overly attached to certain television shows. Buffy has been off the air for a few years now and it is still my all-time favorite show that I love to talk about and rewatch.
Heroes has become one of those shows over the course of this year. Man, it's just brilliant writing and acting. I love that while there are all these questions, we get answers for them...and then there are new questions. Lost could take a lesson from that. But what does it say about me that 1) one of my favorite characters on the show is the serial killer and 2) the people who have the most chemistry all play relatives?
I have a problem, my friends.
It's Blake and Chris from American Idol. I love their total BFF behavior and they are both so adorable. So what if they're younger than me?
Issues, people. I have many issues.
The surefire sign that I'm old - I found myself thinking, "how is it May already" on my drive to work today. These are not thoughts that I pondered when I was in my teens or younger. Back then it was more like, "When will it be summer? When will I be done with high school?"
It's funny how time works like that. It seems to move slower when we least appreciate it.
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I pretty much consider April to be a failure of a month for me. Between battling illness and ennui, I accomplished little to nothing on any of my goals, including writing.
In fact, in April, I only managed to write one short story and it wasn't even that great. I keep telling myself that I need to get back on a daily writing schedule, but I haven't been able to motivate myself.
To writers on my friends list - how do you deal with motivating yourself to write?
Here's to hoping May is a much better and much more productive month for me on all fronts.
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Heroes last night made my brain explode. So good. I know I love too much television, but seriously, this show is just...can I marry a television show?
Holidays are fast approaching. My holiday shopping is done, I've attended two of the three parties expected of me, and still I feel no real attachment to the holiday. The wonder and excitment of the holiday are currently lost to me and I'm not sure if they will return before Christmas arrives, or if it will simply feel like any other day to me.
It's just been one of those years I think.
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My sister and I have begun watching Red Dwarf on dvd from Netflix. It's hysterical and I find myself quite enjoying the characters and their antics. Definitely recommend renting it if you like funny things.
I'm also attempting to get caught up on Prison Break and Veronica Mars while they're on winter hiatus. Surely a sign that I watch too much television that I can't keep up with everything, but I'm an addict and that's not going to change any time soon.
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And now I have a shameful admission to make.
I really want to see the new Rocky movie.
Maybe it's the Philadelphia girl in me, or maybe it's just my ongoing love of crap movies (including ALL the previous Rocky movies - yes, even five...), but I want to see the movie. And no one wants to go with me. Instead, they point and laugh and question my sanity. I'm guessing this is one of those movies I'll be seeing alone.
I had this really weird dream where I was a part of the Brothers & Sisters family, but still part of my own. Even weirder my brothers, who haven't talked to each other since my father died, came home in the dream *together*. Even in the dream it was a bit weird, but the two of them were like, "It's time to let old grudges go."
It was just really bizarre. And I'm not sure what the point of it was. The only thing I remember is that everyone in the "family" was coming home for some shindig.
I'm blaming it on all the cold medicine I've been ingesting for the last forty-eight hours. It's messing with my mind.
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Heroes was okay last night. Not my favorite episode thus far, but still interesting and full of new information. I have a feeling this is a show that I'm going to have to go back and rewatch all together to pick some more stuff up.
Tonight is new Friday Night Lights. Woo-hoo. It's so weird that I love this show. I don't care about football (which is blasphemy here in Eagles territory) and I didn't like the movie, but this show just gets better and better each week. And I'm completely attached to the character of Matt. He's so adorable and tries so hard to do what's right for everyone and take care of everyone. I just want to hug him.
I'm a week behind on Veronica Mars so I can' t comment on that at the moment. Here's to hoping it remains good stuff and allows me to live in my happy Logan/Veronica place a bit longer. That would be lovely.
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Off to drink a gallon of orange juice before my 10am meeting this morning. Nothing says professional like sneezing all over everyone.
