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I love Monk and it is clean. I love Alias, it is too intense for kids. I'm hooked on X-Files reruns on TNT. I also watch Dead Zone on USA regularly. The season was much too short however. I catch on occasion Wild Card on Lifetime.
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I saw most of the repeat of Veronica Mars tonight. I liked it. The timing on some of the flashbacks seemed a little off, but altogether, I was pretty satisfied.
I plan on watching the next episode. Or, at least, I plan on watching a repeat of the next episode. Posts: 2292 | Registered: Aug 2003
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This is why I consider myself a "Geek Missionary". Spreading the love and knowledge of Good Entertainment!
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I've never enjoyed ER. Of course, that might, in part, be due to the fact that hospitals creep me out.
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Went to watch my recorded Veronica Mars this evening, and somewhere between when I looked at the TV schedule (around when I posted -- Thursday night, I guess) and 12:30 Saturday morning, they switched the time of the show, and played it from 1:30 to 2:30 instead. Thus, I still haven't seen the pilot.
It's on again tomorrow (Sunday) afternoon at (check me here, please) 5:00 PM PST on UPN channel 13, KCOP Los Angeles. At least, it had better be. I'm considering recording from about 2:00 to 8:00, but instead I'll just look at the station to make sure it's playing. Heck, it's possible we could actually watch the show while it's on (though recording is always good, since children have this habit of interrupting, and not always during commercials. By the way, does this show have language I wouldn't want Mooselet hearing? He remembers and repeats words I'd rather he didn't sometimes, so we're trying to be more cautious about what we watch with him in the room.
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I really don't remember much if any. There are definitely intense themes discussed, but I don't remember if there were any individual words. If there were, they were comparatively 'light', and few and scattered.
I've come to the point where unless language is overused, or extremely important to character development, It doesn't really register with me anymore, unless I'm in the room with someone I know would be made uncomfortable with such language. Then each word is like a bullet soaring past my ear.
quote:I've never enjoyed ER. Of course, that might, in part, be due to the fact that hospitals creep me out.
That's exactly my problem with it, too.
Pop: It did have a bit of swearing. Nothing worse than "bitch" (also occasionally in Monk, for anybody wondering about that show), though, and I don't recall any that were used in a very explicit way.
'Course, I just looked at my clock and realized you're probably watching it right now. Posts: 2292 | Registered: Aug 2003
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Time to update my list to include Clubhouse. Wow. A new season where the two new shows I've watched have actually been really good. And of course the shows both have to be on at the exact same time.
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New show tonight at 9pm on ABC: Life as We Know It
Here's the review from Variety. I'll be checking it out:
quote:A sly, sweet look at high school, "Life as We Know It" is so good that you immediately make room on your shelf for the cult-fave DVD because you know this is the kind of show that gets canceled after five episodes. Pity poor Gabe SachsGabe Sachs and Jeff JudahJeff Judah, who also created "Freaks and Geeks," and again offer up a show that's stuck in the wrong timeslot and too smart for the demo the network markets it to.
Earnest, well-spoken teenagers have never met with success from a mass audience. Moreover, "Life" is too racy for the typical ABC audaud but too subtle for those looking for "American Pie""American Pie"-style antics. It will struggle to find an audience against a killer 9 p.m. Thursday lineup, where it faces the "CSI" juggernaut on CBS and NBC's "The Apprentice."
Based on BlightyBlighty writer Melvin Burgess' novel "Doing It," show takes a realistically lewd look at three high school boys. Dino (Sean Faris) is a hockey star lusting after g.f. Jackie (Missy Peregrym), whom he really might actually totally be in love with. Ben (Jon Foster) is under the spell of his hottie teacher (Marguerite Moreau) -- the tritest storyline, but one still played with sufficient warmth and humor. Jonathan (Chris Lowell, in a clever homage to Jason SchwartzmanJason Schwartzman's character in "Rushmore""Rushmore") sees his friendship with Deborah (Kelly Osbourne) taking on a new importance.
Each major character gets a turn in close-up to speak to the camera and explain their actions, a gimmick that would seem cutesy if the writing wasn't so on the mark. Each confessional gives depth to actions that take place later in the show. After Jonathan worries about what his friends would think if he's schmoopy in public with zaftig Deborah, the payoff is sweet when all they do is smile knowingly, with approval.
Sex -- and the almost sex -- is presented realistically, and it's refreshing to see smart teenage girls who have thought through the consequences and proceed without becoming pregnant, or homewreckers, or pregnant homewreckers. (Yes, the WBthe WB, I'm looking at you.)
Actors are above parpar, and even though they play high school students, most actually don't look a day over 20, which is refreshing. Even Kelly Osbourne -- yes, that Kelly Osbourne -- brings tenderness to a character that could otherwise have descended into a cute, chubby alternachick stereotype. Despite an off-and-on British accent, she shows much more potential as an actress than she ever did as a singer.
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I just wanted to thank Taalcon for recommending Veronica Mars. I've only seen two episodes and I'm hooked.
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Oh, I'll spread the word for purely selfish reasons. I've seen too many good shows canned for lack of network promotion. I don't care if you tape it, TiVo it, or Torrent it, watch Veronica Mars! Posts: 1592 | Registered: May 2000
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Of the shows I've listed in this thread, the following have since been cancelled:
CARNIVALE, JOAN OF ARCADIA, CLUBHOUSE, DEAD LIKE ME, LIFE AS WE KNOW IT
Six Feet Under is about to begin it's final season, and then it will be over. Same with The Sopranos' coming end.
But I won't spend time bitching. I've already created a Super Long Thread concerning Carnivale.
Now let's dwell on the positive:
Funny enough, the network that seems to have the most balls this season has been UPN - VERONICA MARS came out with flying colors, and was renewed for another season.
The other Frosh skeins that were renewed include Entourage, Lost, and Joey.
And, of course, we still have 24 to look forward to, and Arrested Development it looks like was actually renewed after being on the bubble.
I also have it on very good authority that BATTLESTAR GALACTICA is great television - I've aquired the first season, and will be watching quite soon.
--and now for the news shows that are coming that look intriguing--
CBS: MONDAY, 9:00 "Criminal Minds.” Hourlong, written by somebody named Jeff Davis, focusing on FBI profilers. It stars Mandy Patinkin (“Dead Like Me”), Lola Glaudini (“The Sopranos,” “The Handler”), Thomas Gibson (“Dharma & Greg”), Matthew Gubler (“The Life Aquatic”) and Shemar Moore (“Birds of Prey”).
Alright, to be honest, the only reason I'm interested in this is becasue it stars the amazing Mandy Patinkin. The premise is a snooze for me, but we'll see if Patinkin can sell it to me.
MONDAY, 8:30 "How I Met Your Mother."Sitcom, from writers Carer Bays & Craig Thomas (“Late Show With David Letterman,” “American Dad”), about a man who recounts to his kids the story of their parents’ courtship. It stars Alyson Hannigan (“Buffy the Vampire Slayer”), Neil Patrick Harris (“Doogie Howser, M.D.”), Jason Segal (“Freaks & Geeks”) and Josh Radnor (“The Court”).
Look at the cast! Alyson Hannigan! Neil Patrick Harris! Jason Segal! I am so so so so so there.
One more for CBS, coming MIDSEASON: "The Unit." Hourlong, from writers David Mamet (“State & Main,” “Heist,” “Spartan”) and Shawn Ryan ("The Shield"), about the lives of Delta Force agents. It stars Dennis Haysbert (“24”), Amy Acker (“Angel”), Robert Patrick (“The X-Files”), Scott Foley (“Felicity”), Michael Irby (“Line of Fire”), Regina King (“Miss Congeniality 2”) and Max Martini (“Taken”).
David Mamet and Shawn Ryan? Holy freaking crap. Add in Dennis Haysbert and Robert Patrick, and you better believe I won't miss the pilot.
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And now, coming even SOONER, as in, NEXT MONTH (June 8! 9pm!)comes a show that has a pedigree that could potentially Rock The World.
Tim "Angel, Wonderfalls, Firefly" Minear's THE INSIDE!
It has Adam "Firefly's Jayne" Baldwin! It has Katie "Wondefalls' Lesbian Sister" Finneran!
I'm going to miss the 2 hour Quinton Tarantino season finale of CSI because I'll be Sithing out tonight. (gotta record it)
BTW, I belive June 8th, Tim Minear's (Firefly, Wonderfalls, Angel) new series "The Inside" will be starting. He snagged some of the better Buffy writers too (meaning Not Marti Noxin). Should be cool. Sides, it's got Jayne Cobb in it.
Sometimes I watch the Stargate series, but frankly, Atlantis doesn't get me excited and I need to see SG-1 seasons 7&8 in order. Maybe I can borrow them from the same person who loaned me 1-6.
Other than that I watch Survivor and Deadwood. I keep meaning to buy Alias on DVD. I WAS watching Lost till my hubby and I missed two episodes in a row. I have the DVD on pre-order. Hopefully we can tie up the season before season 2 starts. I'd like to get The L Word (I hear it has 24's "Naked Mandy" in it.) and Veronica Mars when it comes out. I also need to see Dead Like Me since it had Wonderfalls creative talent behind it.
quote:In the morning he told reporters that yanking old-skewing series like "Judging Amy" and "Joan of Arcadia" will ensure the network finishes even stronger in the demographic next season.
Replacing "Joan" on Fridays at 8 is "Ghost Whisperer," in which Hewitt plays a woman who can talk to dead people and help them find peace or something like that. One reporter asked Moonves why he thought a show about a 25-year-old who talks to dead people would skew younger than a show about a teenager who talks to God. Moonves responded that dead people skew younger than God. Made sense.
OSC's not going to be happy, either.
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quote:BTW, I belive June 8th, Tim Minear's (Firefly, Wonderfalls, Angel) new series "The Inside" will be starting.
I mentioned that quite extensively too
quote:I'd like to get The L Word (I hear it has 24's "Naked Mandy" in it.)
And from what I understand, she's very naked in pretty much every episode. Out of curiosity, I watched the first couple episodes of it when it first began to air. Seemed to be good drama, but it just wasn't my, well, thing.
quote: I also need to see Dead Like Me since it had Wonderfalls creative talent behind it.
Bryan Fuller was the creator, yes. I actually just watched the final episodes of the second season of that today, and am still hoping with fervor that the Fan Campaigns work their magic - it's such a wonderful show, and so much is still left unresolved. *sigh* But, Mandy Patinkin, as noted above, has already signed for a new show. Kuso.
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Mandy Patinkin is amazing. Anyone who can play Quasimodo, sing on Broadway, and deliver the greatest revenge line of all time has proven everything he needs to. He could spend the rest of his life making squirrel jokes on a sitcom and I'd still be impressed.
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Here's the new list of Shows I think will be worth checking out this coming season. Some are returners, others are new. Some of the 'returners' are shows I haven't personally seen, but have heard enough recommendations to feel that they'll probably be worth at least checking out. ------------------------ SUNDAY 8 p.m. The West Wing (NBC)
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So, LOST is moving an hour later. It looks like getting hooked on Veronica Mars would be a bad idea.
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There's a short (and seemingly truncated) preview for REUNION here: check it out!
By the way - THE INSIDE premiered last Wednesday, and really impressed me. I've said before that I'm not usually a big fan of crime shows, but with Tim Minear heading it up, I trusted him enough to give it a shot - and it was well worth it. Some fascinating characterizations, and the potential for some great storytelling. Definitely not a L&O/CSI clone!
If you missed it, tune in tonight (Wednesday) at 9pm on Fox!
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I like the premise of that new Morgan Spurlock show. A show where you are forced to live a month in someone else's shoes. I thought Supersize Me was way over the top, but it's basic message was still on target.
I think this will be a good way to educate some people on regular problems in the country.
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Both THE INSIDE and 30 DAYS are absolutely wonderful, and both are on again tonight, and I exhort all of you to watch!
THE INSIDE is on at 9pm on Fox, 30 DAYS is on 10pm on F/X.
Let's not let another Tim Minear show get cancelled before it gains its audience! Watch! Spread the word!
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It's the Tim Minear Fox Less Than A Season Trilogy:
Firefly Wonderfalls The Inside
If you'll excuse me, I'll be in mourning.
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Also, you NEED to be watching the 30 DAYS documentary series on F/X. Some of the best television you will every see, with actual redeeming important SOCIAL VALUE!
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Aw darn. That show wasn't so bad... It was only on for a few weeks too. I don't know why they are so quick to yank perfectly good shows while still showing re-runs of Stacked -_-.
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Wednesday night's 30 Days episode takes place at Dancing Rabbit Ecovillage in northern Missouri. I've never visited there myself, but I've met a couple nice folks from there and heard a lot of good things about them.
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But, isn't something thrilling and scary supposed to happen in The Inside tomorrow? Shows about serial killers freak me out, but it's interesting.
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Ok, I have never seen the Inside. I will concede, provisionally, that until I watch it, there is something besides Mythbusters on Wednesday night at 9:00.
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