I'm really looking forward to trying out a bunch of new shows this year. I thought I'd share with you! I'll start with an obvious one if you know me . . . or read the old blog part.
I would give this a try even without knowing anything about it other than that it has Jorge Garcia and J.J. Abrams in it. But, I do know more and it sounds cool. 50 years ago all the prisoners in Alcatraz disappear . . . now they are coming back . . . but why? Watch the Trailer.
This is a cop drama . . . mixed with Grimms fairy tales. I love fairy tales! Particularly the original dark Grimm ones. They say it is going to be dark. I'm excited. I don't really know any of the actors involved, but I'm all for high concept shows. Apparently it will show of Friday at 10 - which is a icky spot . . .
This one has a lot of hype lately, that makes me nervous. But, it also has Jason O'Mara in it . . . yay! It will supposedly be on Mondays at 8, which is a much more acceptable time. It is the story of the future where we killed the earth and so we . . . time travel back to prehistoric earth . . . that bit bothers me a bit . . . I'm actually more cool with alien planets . . . but I'm willing to try.
Awake
Another sci-fi cop show. With Jason Issacs. So, there is this fatal car accident . . . that results in split reality for or lead (either his wife or teenage son has died). I think it has similarities to Life on Mars . . . which got very sadly canceled. I hope they have better luck.
So, Darling Ben from LOST is a computer genius who invents a computer program that predicts future crimes . . . he picks up a partner and tries to stop the crimes.
Another fairy tale show! This one is a bit more . . . in your face fairy tale. The fairy tales are an alternative world and the characters are stuck over here having forgotten who they are . . . I don't have as much hope for this one . . . even if my beloved Robert Carlyle is in it.
A new comedy about a girl who is terrible with men and ends up living in a house full of men . . . who try to help her. Not my normal type of show, but I do love Zooey Deschanel. She is just too cute. I hope it is actually funny. The preview did make me laugh.
As you can see, I have a bit of a show type. It is really just that I'll fit in this stuff. I already have a medical show and a crime show etc. I'm pretty excited.
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Monday, January 3, 2011
Book Challenge Update (Crivens!): I Shall Wear Midnight
I've finished my first book for my 2011 challenges. I started with I Shall Wear Midnight by Terry Pratchett, which I was super excited for. I love the discworld books, particularly those involving Tiffany Aching. This book is for Series Challenge Season 5. So, on with the review!
Now this is one of my favorite series so I went into the book fairly certain I was going to like it. I was a bit surprised (in a good way) by how dark the book was. It dealt with difficult issues like spousal and child abuse, but even with these heavy issues the book kept the characteristic discworld humor. While this book really stands out with a different tone and a more grown up Tiffany the whole thing still really worked. The reason Pratchett is so popular is that while funny the point of the story is never just to get to the next joke. The plot and characters are fantastic. In fact, Pratchett has written some of my favorite characters in all of literature. And I love the main theme of his book that even though you aren't adequate for a task and life is scary you can still be the hero if you just stick with it. I guess what I'm saying is that Mr. Pratchett did not disappoint me and in fact I think the series is getting better. I would highly recommend reading the adventures of Tiffany Aching a good witch if there ever was one. I can't imagine anyone who was reading the series needing convincing to continue. The Nac Mac Feegles should be enough to keep anyone interested! But, if you did need one the evolution of Tiffany's character is worth it. If you've not read the series yet, start. But, start with Wee Free Men (Crivens! Who would start at the end?)
Now this is one of my favorite series so I went into the book fairly certain I was going to like it. I was a bit surprised (in a good way) by how dark the book was. It dealt with difficult issues like spousal and child abuse, but even with these heavy issues the book kept the characteristic discworld humor. While this book really stands out with a different tone and a more grown up Tiffany the whole thing still really worked. The reason Pratchett is so popular is that while funny the point of the story is never just to get to the next joke. The plot and characters are fantastic. In fact, Pratchett has written some of my favorite characters in all of literature. And I love the main theme of his book that even though you aren't adequate for a task and life is scary you can still be the hero if you just stick with it. I guess what I'm saying is that Mr. Pratchett did not disappoint me and in fact I think the series is getting better. I would highly recommend reading the adventures of Tiffany Aching a good witch if there ever was one. I can't imagine anyone who was reading the series needing convincing to continue. The Nac Mac Feegles should be enough to keep anyone interested! But, if you did need one the evolution of Tiffany's character is worth it. If you've not read the series yet, start. But, start with Wee Free Men (Crivens! Who would start at the end?)
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