Something of a dull week. The November chills and rotten weather conditions certainly are being felt and in my neck of the woods, there's been some flooding and rising rivers. Not pleasant. Still have to do Christmas shopping. I never do that stuff early.
I've been reading some interesting spoilers for True Blood's third season, which starts filming next month. Apparently there's talk of roping in Michael Emerson for a role once Lost's sixth season finishes airing. We're also suposed to be getting Russell Edgington/Talbot, Alcide and by the sounds of it, Claudine and maybe Claude. I'm currently just getting into the second season now.
Speaking of Lost, the last season is due for February 9th on ABC with a double bill. Here's hoping we're in for one hell of an ender.
I don't need to remind US viewers but Dollhouse is back next Friday (Sci-Fi UK viewers get it in January 2010) and not only is Summer Glau making her appearing as Bennett but Alan Tudyk will be returning as Alpha during the seventh episode.
Glee is also a few weeks off here as well for UK viewers. Soon I'll see what the hype is about and as part of their November sweeps, Desperate Housewives are doing a plane crash. Resisting the urge to make 815/316 reference. Just about.
I also read to my misfortune that Holly may be getting a sister on Brothers And Sisters, who ends up dating Tommy. Come on, writers - viewers want less Harper screen time not more. Just give us Kevin/Scotty action instead and oh and dirtch Ryan seeing as this season is doing nothing to integrate him into things organically.
Fanfiction Stuff
I've been more of the stuff lately and varying it up a little.
Brothers And Sisters - Tied Up Too Tight
Kevin/Justin, office hostage situation. Didn't think I'd ever do fic for this show. Maybe I'll do a Kevin/Scotty slash thing next ... http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5477579/1/Tied_Up_Too_Tight
Buffy The Vampire Slayer - The Queen's Speech
It's festive themed. Will have allusions/spoilers for the Season 8 comics ... http://sword.borderline-angel.com/viewstory.php?sid=2598
True Blood - Out Of My Head
Sookie/Eric, hours after their first meeting. Not a romantic story but it's my first for that verse ... http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5525304/1/Out_Of_My_Head
Whoverse - Amy/Mistaken Identity/Blackout
The first is a spec piece on 11th Doctor/Amy Pond, the second is a 4th Doctor/Harry Sullivan story and the third a work in progress in a 10th Doctor/Torchwood one ... http://www.whofic.com/viewuser.php?uid=7893
Doctor Who - 4x16: The Waters Of Mars
One of the best, darkest episodes of the new series.
- Top marks to David Tennant and Lindsay Duncan. Adelaide was a wonderful second character for this one.
- We've done fixed points in time before but now the Doctor's arrogance got the better of him. I even kind of hated him by the end.
- Ood Sigma at the end. Harbinger of death much?
- The Dalek appearance was neat but expected. Gadget amused and the Mars shots were great as well as the score.
- That trailer. Wilf, Donna, the Master, Lucy, more Ood. Can it be Christmas Day now?
Review for this episode is up here and on Blogspot. Dreamland airs December 5th on BBC2 from 10am. The End Of Time Part 1 airs on Christmas Day.
Merlin - 2x08/209: The Sins Of The Father/The Lady Of The Lake
One was revealing, the other gave Merlin a girlfriend.
- Good casting with Emilia Fox as Morgause. She's got to come back, yes?
- Uther should've told Arthur the truth about Igraine. That's been apparent for some time now.
- Merlin and Freya were sweet. Pity she had to die.
- Arthur's fitness jokes made for an amusing subplot.
Sweet Dreams airs tomorrow at 6.05pm on BBC1.
The Sarah Jane Adventures - 3x09-3x12: Mona Lisa's Revenge/The Gift
Good but this show can deliver better.
- Mona Lisa was done rather comically in places. Worked most of the time I guess.
- Luke actually acted like a teenage boy and nearly died.
- Next time no finale featuring Slitheen or Blathereen. I want the Trickster.
- Picnic scene at the end was really cute.
Review for these episodes are up here and on Blogspot. Season 3 is available on DVD in 2010.
True Blood - 2x02: Keep This Party Going
Um, this was brilliant. Objectivity's going out the window here.
- Maryann can start orgies and turn Sam into a dog. Danger ahead.
- Although there's chemistry, Tara should tread carefully with Eggs. Or run the opposite direction.
- Sookie/Bill/Jessica. Interesting dynamic. Of course Jessica was gonna turn on her dad.
- Eric/Lafayette - also interesting. Pam's also at her sarcastic best.
- Jason needs to get away from those Fellowship freaks and fast.
Review for this episode is up here and on Blogspot. I'll get round to Scratches and Shake And Fingerpop soon.
V - 1x02-1x04: There Is No Normal Anymore/A Brand New Day/It's Only The Beginning
Not as good as the opening episode but it's still watchable.
- At least Erica, Jack, Ryan and George are trying to be smart with dealing with the V's.
- I like Lisa but Tyler is still a bland idiot.
- Anna's gameplaying is good. Chad is so getting reeled in by her right hand man.
- Trailer for 2010 was terrible. And Dale was wasted.
The show debuts on Sci-Fi UK in 2010.
The Week In Who (Spoiler Warning, Seriously!)
- Above is the picture for The Writer's Tale: The Final Chapter, due for a January 2010 release.
- David Tennant has filmed his role in Catherine Tate's A Christmas Carol (Nan as Scrooge, people) and is also filming a pilot for NBC called Rex Is Not Your Lawyer. He's also reading CBBC stories on Christmas Eve.
- Analysis of the trailer for The End Of Time Part 1 here ... http://shawnlunn2002.blogspot.com/2009/11/darkness-only-heralds-one-thing-doctor.html
- Spoilers for Season 5 and the Children In Need trailer here ...http://shawnlunn2002.blogspot.com/2009/11/that-man-is-dead-doctor-who-christmas.html
- Karen Gillan's cousin, Caithlin Blackwood has been cast in an episode for Season 5. Richard Curtis has announced that Tony Curran will play Van Gogh in his episode.
- Expect idents as part of Project 3 during the Christmas period.
- Season 3 of Secret Diary Of A Call Girl will air on Showtime from January 25th, so ITV2 will be airing it earlier than that.
- Christopher Eccleston and Carey Mulligan have been cast in a film together.
Song Of The Blog
Shakira - Did It Again
It's not bad and it's been on the radio frequently enough.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_kHUpkfaAs
No reason to blog...at all...I would over load you guys with tons of Adam news, music, etc. but I'm almost positive no one really cares though if there's anything Adam related you want to hear see or know feel free to ask I'm positive I can be of service.
Anyway I did have one question. This place is a tomb, I'm really bored with the internet as of late (except maybe youtube) and this place used to be so much fun so I was just wondering if you guys have left for greener pastures? Is everyone going some place else? Do not say myspace, livejournal, facebook, or twitter or I'll kill myself. But seriously is it just the site has gone cold (yes I know I'm guilty of the same but there it is) or did everyone go some place else? I really want to know....
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The title of this is of course an Adam Lambert lyric but originally I was going to use this. The square root of four is rainbows, I lost it when Kurt said that line!
Now for the real reason I came here...I'm thinking this will probably be my last blog. I'll still pop by on occassion when I feel like it but I can't bring myself to work through the endless contacts I have especially considering I know some of you still don't show up on my list or if you're even still here or keep up with blogs, even though they are few and far between from all of us. The forums don't even interest me. I'm not leaving in fact I'll still probably come here plenty out of habit but I don't think I"ll be posting much of anything any more. Except I would say maybe the occassional review but honestly that will be out of boredom if ever. I swear I need a new site or something. Any suggestions? If you say twitter I will hunt you down like a dog and tear you apart, the same goes for myspace and all the other I have no life sites....no offense. 
Ashley
Hello, tv.com.
It has been too long, hasn't it?
What is everyone up to? I have been sick for a week, but slowly getting better.
Anyway, I wanted to do another blog, it has been forever.
I'll do another list, which is what I love doing most.
My 35 favorite shows on tv.(as in, shows that haven't ended yet)
How many of these are you watching?
35. Damages 
I have never liked this show as much as the average critic.
But it is a great show that I still need to catch up on. Eventually, but it isn't a show that I NEED to see.
34. Being Human
One of the few British shows that I have ever truly liked.
What is taking Season 2 so long?
33. Hung
Still need to catch up on this show, but is it good? Absolutely.
Humor is very awkward, which doesn't appeal to everyone, but it does to me.
32. Family Guy
Haven't watched this one in a while, but it is a great show for when you are bored.
31. Medium
Haven't bothered watching the new Season yet.
Quite frankly, it is a great show but it is time to end it already.
30. The Tudors
Pretty much the guilty-pleasure version of 'Rome'.
Is it worth watching? For sure, if not just for it's sexiness and great outfits.
29. Man Vs. Wild
Gotten a little tired of this one, but Bear Grylls never gets boring.
28. 30 Rock
A little too American, but I certainly understand the hype.
Best comedic cast on tv, for sure.
27. The Simpsons
This show never gets old. 21 Seasons old? Damn.
26. Nurse Jackie
One of the best new shows of the year, Edie Falco blows me away with her great performance.
25. Weeds
The humor on this show is getting worse, whilst the drama is only getting better.
It is being dragged on longer than it should have, but it is still worth watching.
24. Rescue Me
This show is like a roller coaster ride, it has big highs and big lows and little in-betweens.
But the occasional great performances and unique story makes it unforgettable.
23. Nip/Tuck
Pretty much the exact same thing as Rescue Me.
But season six, which will be the series' last, is proving to be as dark and as memorable as the first three seasons so far.
22. South Park
A show that has gotten a bit too old, but is it still entertaining? You betcha.
21. Skins
Too high on the list? Pretty much.
But when the show is good, it is pretty heartbreaking.
20. Survivor
In it's 19th Season, and still going on strong.
The only reality show that I would recommend to anyone.
19. Epitafios 
I am probably the only person here that will ever watch this show.
It airs on Latin HBO, which means that it is all in Spanish. Pretty awesome.
18. The Office
Behind on this one, mainly because I do not like it as much as during it's first three seasons.
But it is still one of the best comedies on tv.
17. Entourage
I am not yet caught up with this one, but I have been watching episodes here and there and loving it more the more I watch it.
16. In Treatment
I am still not finished with it's first Season.
Why? I do not know. Honestly, I loved what I saw of it. Excellent show.
15. Lost
The show has changed so much, and I don't think that it's as smart or nearly as touching as it used to be.
It actually feels like just another action-y show instead of a powerful, supernatural drama.
Hopefully Season 6 gives it the right send off.
14. Robot Chicken
One of the best ways to kill time.
It can be hit-or-miss-y, but for the most part, it is pure unconditional entertainment.
13. True Blood
What is not fun about this show? It has sex, gore, supernatural people, and decent writing and performances.
The best guilty pleasure on tv. period.
12. Party Down
Probably overrating this show that almost nobody has ever even heard of.
But I love it. I love the characters, the cast, the GUEST STARS(!!!), the humor. It is one of those shows you just simply love.
11. Bored To Death
If I would ever write a comedy, it would be something like this.
Just extremely dry, and probably lame. It's hilarious and akward, I love it.
10. Friday Night Lights
Season 4 is starting all over again, half the cast is gone and the show is just better than ever.
09. It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia
Currently going through it's worst Season yet, but it could still recover.
The people on this show are horrible low-lives, what's not to love?
08. Modern Family
Still very fresh and new, but already loving this one.
The cast is superb, with the likes of Ed O'Neill and Ty Burrell.
It has two Colombian characters and the dialog is sharp and histerical. One of the best comedies in a long time.
07. The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency
My favorite new show that aired this year.
So far, still has not been renewed or cancelled. Hopefully it does get a second season, because it was a true African gem.
06. Big Love
This show has only been getting better and better.
It has gotten better than I ever though it could get. Gut-wrecking and occasionally hilarious.
05. Flight Of The Choncords
The world needs more Folk, I demand it!
As of now, whether Season 3 will happen is still unsure. HBO wants them back, but the Conchords are not convinced yet.
Here's hoping they do at least one more season.
04. The Venture Bros.
Best. Animated show. Ever. Period.
I love everything about this show. It is epic, freaking histerical, has one of the best voice-acting, excellent set of characters, and a better written and less confusing mythology than Lost.
03. Breaking Bad
Bryan Cranston really carries this show, his performance reminds me of the Deadwood cast, it is that good.
The show is very thrilling without being cheap, you never know what will happen next.
02. Dexter
Season 4 is doing what I didn't think was going to be possible.
It is making me love and fear this show even more. This Season's villain, The Trinity Killer, is almost as freaky as Twin Peak's Bob.
What a great ride this show has been.
01. Mad Men
What can I say about the show that hasn't been said already?
It is a work of art, every single frame is. I can just pause any episode and still be amazed by what I see.
I love that about this show. There is a group of people that will never get what I mean, but if you are into art, you should be able to understand.
As much as I love me 360 I got a PS3 and I'm glad I did. While the two systems get many of the same games there is a few exclusives that make it worth it to me. MLB the Show, Uncharted, God of War, etc are all great games that you can only get here. I do still stand by my feeling that 360 is the best console of all time and that XBL is the best online service, but the more the merrier lol. Also I love that the PS3 is so quiet. The 360 sounds like a plane about to take off. I still will be getting online multi-platform games on 360 because live still rocks on PSN. However, single player games I will lean toward the PS3 as it is the much quieter system for late night playing when the girlfriend is sleeping. Still haven't rebought the Wii yet, and probally woun't. Now to get a gaming PC .......
This weekend I went to the mills mall in northern area of St Louis. Its about 5 min from where I live in Florissant, and they have a store in there that sells a lot of anime and DnD stuff that I love. I was browsing through their action figure collection and I stumbled across a Cloud figurine from Kingdom Hearts that is just awesome. Here is a picture of it:
Needless to say it was one of the best 20 dollars i have spent, along with the 8.50 I spent for a new Dice set.
So I make my way home and I feel like playing some FF7 so I break out my PSP and get it loaded, and now I am hooked on the game again. My goal is to play 7 through 12, althought to play 10 and 12 I would need to at least get a new PS2 since my old one broke on me, and I currently cannot afford a PS3, but oh well. I have time since it will probably be at least a couple of months to get through those games.
I have discovered Two and a Half Men for the first time, and I'm actually loving it. My DVD's are everywhere in my house, and I feel like I'm missing a ton of my old TV Seasons and individual DVD's. I prey I find them. I can't find a bunch of my disc's for Simpsons, one disc from the Dilbert TV Series, King of the Hill, and Simpsons discs. I also am trying to find 1st season of Chappele show dvd plus the missing disc from season 2, and 1st seaon of Robot Chicken, and I probably lost more. I have a feeling after my house was painted my DVD's were moved around all over the place, and I will find a pile of my missing DVD's somewhere in the house with some of my missing tv seasons. I'm really mad I didn't make a list I feel like I'm missing a lot more than I have lol.
If anyone is wondering what's going on with me. I have been playing a lot of Tennis lately, Varsity for my School, and I just came back from my camp. Even though I joined this site ages ago I'm right now only 16, 16.5 July 22 :p. I'm going into 11th grade, big year, tough classes. I hope I have time for TV my schedule is nuts. 4 AP Classes and 3 Honors. I hope I actually have some free time at all. I got all A's all year last year, and I plan to keep this up, so yeah... school comes first always.
Ha I bet all the people I used to be friends with on here are probably all gone.
Thanks to the new local blood, this year just might manage to beat any love for Street Fighter out of me after all.
well, it has officially been too long since i blogged. i've really been trying to make time to come back, but iv'e been totally wrapped up in school. so a bunch of things have gone down since the last time i was here;
-i turned sixteen =]. and my first real birthday party went great.
-i'm still to scared to drive.
-school started, obviously. first trimester is actually almost over and exams are this coming wednesday/thursday. but anyway, my clas.ses are Economics (nap time), Aerobics (chinese water torture), Modern Political and Economic Issues (actually really interesting, and the teacher is, well i'll just say it, astronomically hot), Digital Image Design (snore, but i have learned some stuff), and Spanish III (muy bueno, even though i can barely speak a lick even after three years).
-one word; OBAMA!
and there are some things to come.
-new clas.ses are English III (my favorite subject, even though i still haven't started my summer reading), Spanish III (we talked about this before), Chemistry (excuse me while i take a vomit break), Comet Savings & Loan (that's the school bank. hopefully i'll get into the marketing department), and Pre-Calculus (i already forget how to factor. epic fail).
-my amazingly stupendous Grandma Von is turning the big 7-0 and we are having her a surprise birthday this weekend! some family members are coming in to town and staying with us. and i really should be cleaning right now, but it's not like the dust is going anywhere.
-i've been working really hard on My Top 100 Movies. i'm not sure if anybody will pay attention or anything, but i've had a lot of fun making it. i've still got a few movies to watch. and even though i think he'll return before i finish, i'll definitely wait until Joey returns before i start the list. how could i ever do a movie list without him around? he is totally the king.
well, that's pretty much it. i've really missed being at tvDOTcom and i hope that i'll have some free time to hang out here, at the forum, and on MSN. junior year has proven to be as tough as everyone said it would be. i'm already completely burned out, and it's only november. but nevermind that, hope to see you guys soon!
Song of the Blog: Don't Stop - Innerpartysystem
You've seen the link. You know you're interested. Now fall victim to peer pressure and come to where all the good Lost conversations are being held. Oh and there are plenty of funnies to go around too. Even if you don't like Lost, there is a huge contigent of Off-Topic threads that will keep you occupied through the summer and then some. So stop fooling yourself and sign up today.
I just saw the first two episodes of this show and they were absolutely hilarious. I always wanted to see this show, and now I am upset I haven't been watching it. One thing that is really great is the instant cast chemistry. Unfortunately it's late and I am getting sleepy. I just have to say how much I love this show.
Thanks for reading!
Well i went out and finally bought a psp slim and it rocks!
sooooooo much faster loading times and its so light! I love the color too and even the internet loads faster on this one.
the only issue i have with it is that the hold button could be somewere else, it annoys me when im listening to music and i want to turn the volume up a little and i end up turning the whole freaking thing off because i pushed the slider too far.
Other than that it freaking rocks!
man this game is awesome.this game has great weapons and a great
story line.
Anyway the studying paid off, I passed my 7 interviews and it looks like I'll be getting the job offer next week! Of course that assume I don't have some unknown warrant out on me from something stupid I might have done in my twenties or something that will kill the background check. SO, even thought its not been a great father's day by any standard, kind of down and gloomy but no big deal, the Lord has been more than kind to me and my family. My hopes that He has bless you and yours.
EVERWOOD
he series begins with the arrival of Dr. Andrew Brown, a widower who leaves his successful job as a top Manhattan
neurosurgeon to live in a small Colorado town, bringing his 9-year-old
daughter Delia and 15-year-old son Ephram with him. He chooses the town
of Everwood because his late wife had told him of her emotional
attachment to it. Many of the story lines deal with the conflicts of
adjusting to a new setting, as well as getting along with new people.
Dr. Brown, simply called Andy most of the time, at first finds some
animosity towards Dr. Harold Abbott, with whom his professional
opinions differ. However, Dr. Abbott's cranky demeanor and Andy's
passive, cheerful attitude prove to mesh well, and the two begin a
friendly rivalry. Ephram continually struggles with his emerging adolescence,, his studies as a and his new-found love interest in Amy Abbott, Dr. Abbott's daughter.
(wikipedia)
CAST
- Dr. Andrew "Andy" Brown, played by Treat Williams
- Ephram Brown, played by Gregory Smith
- Amy Nicole Abbott, played by Emily VanCamp
- Nurse Edna Abbott Harper, played by Debra Mooney
- Irving "Irv" Harper, played by John Beasley
- Delia Brown, played by Vivien Cardone
- Harold Brighton "Bright" Abbott, III, played by Chris Pratt
- Nina Feeney, played by Stephanie Niznik (seasons 2-4, recurring season 1)
- Mayor Rose Abbott, played by Merrilyn Gann (seasons 3-4, recurring previously)
- Dr. Harold Brighton Abbott, Jr., played by Tom Amandes
- Dr. Linda Abbott, played by Marcia Cross (season 2)
- Madison Kellner, played by Sarah Lancaster (season 2)
- Amanda Hayes, played by Anne Heche (season 3)
- Dr. Jake Hartman, played by Scott Wolf (seasons 3-4)
- Hannah Katherine Rogers, played by Sarah Drew (seasons 3-4)
- Reid Bardem, played by Justin Baldoni (season 4)
Everwood received two Emmy nominations: Main Title Theme (2003) written by Blake Neely, and Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy (2004) for James Earl Jones's turn as Will Cleveland.
Treat Williams has also received two Screen Actors Guild award nominations (2003 and 2004) for his role as Dr. Andy Brown.
