Check this out. This is either interesting, or the guy writing it is nutso...
http://www.timelooptheory.com/
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Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Friday, March 6, 2009
LOST!!!!!!!
Wow, this show is getting good, and I feel like I can't post anything here without being spoilers. But one note, I really like the direction they have taken Sawyer's character, and if they ruin this, I'm going to Hollywood to beat down some doors.
One funny thing to check out:
http://lostpedia.wikia.com/wiki/Jackface
It's all about "Jackface." Just read the link, you'll laugh, because you know how much I just LOVE Jack...
One funny thing to check out:
http://lostpedia.wikia.com/wiki/Jackface
It's all about "Jackface." Just read the link, you'll laugh, because you know how much I just LOVE Jack...
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Heroes Ranting is Back...
Okay, it's time again for another rant about how crappy Heroes has become. You know you want it. You've been waiting for it.
Anyway, apparently this week's episode was stealing from Star Wars, and Splash. That's right, Splash.
I'm already annoyed that Peter Petrelli's powers are weak and pathetic now. Come on, he didn't even need to touch people in the past, and he could collect powers, that was awesome! Now, he has to touch someone, and collect their power, but that seems to be totally random. Can he control that? We don't know, because in the plane, he was accidentally collecting them, now he seems to be able to touch people with or without taking powers. Lame, and lazy writing because the show couldn't figure out what to do with the super powerful Peter, the same thing they did with Hiro. Take it away, because we can't write around it.
Hey, wasn't Mohinder's formula supposed to perfect powers? How come it made PP's powers pathetic?
And back to the Star Wars bit. What was with Peter and Parkman with their little raid on that building pulling Jedi mind tricks on everyone? They might as well have been dressed in Jedi robes carrying lightsabers. WTF? We all want to do Jedi mind tricks, but come on.
What about Splash, you ask? Here is the conversation at home while watching:
Husband: "How is Claire breathing under water?"
Wife: "Maybe it's like Splash."
Husband: "Oh, so it's Splash rules... i see."
Yeah, how was this new guy's underwater breathing ability transfering to Claire via kissing? There was no extra oxygen as far as I could see. Not like in that hot James Bond Tomorrow Never Dies scene. Hmm...
Too many plot holes. All the time.
Oh, and the whole Sylar thing. Yikes.
At least maybe it will be interesting when we find his dad, who seems to be as evil a bastard as he is.
Anyway, apparently this week's episode was stealing from Star Wars, and Splash. That's right, Splash.
I'm already annoyed that Peter Petrelli's powers are weak and pathetic now. Come on, he didn't even need to touch people in the past, and he could collect powers, that was awesome! Now, he has to touch someone, and collect their power, but that seems to be totally random. Can he control that? We don't know, because in the plane, he was accidentally collecting them, now he seems to be able to touch people with or without taking powers. Lame, and lazy writing because the show couldn't figure out what to do with the super powerful Peter, the same thing they did with Hiro. Take it away, because we can't write around it.
Hey, wasn't Mohinder's formula supposed to perfect powers? How come it made PP's powers pathetic?
And back to the Star Wars bit. What was with Peter and Parkman with their little raid on that building pulling Jedi mind tricks on everyone? They might as well have been dressed in Jedi robes carrying lightsabers. WTF? We all want to do Jedi mind tricks, but come on.
What about Splash, you ask? Here is the conversation at home while watching:
Husband: "How is Claire breathing under water?"
Wife: "Maybe it's like Splash."
Husband: "Oh, so it's Splash rules... i see."
Yeah, how was this new guy's underwater breathing ability transfering to Claire via kissing? There was no extra oxygen as far as I could see. Not like in that hot James Bond Tomorrow Never Dies scene. Hmm...
Too many plot holes. All the time.
Oh, and the whole Sylar thing. Yikes.
At least maybe it will be interesting when we find his dad, who seems to be as evil a bastard as he is.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Space Time...
Whoa, is it just me, or has there been an inordinate amount of time travel, implied time travel, teleportation, and space time continuum rule breaking going on lately on the small screen?
LOST - the island is jumping around in time. In the span of five minutes, we're told you can't change what's happened, and Faraday turns around and changes Desmond's memories. When the hell is Ben? I really liked the new episode (maybe partially because it was more about characters who were not Jack or Kate). Hurley continues to be one of my favorite characters, and I just love the way they handle his relationship with his parents. That being said, I still don't know what on earth is going on... I can't wait for next week.
Fringe - yet again, I don't know what on earth is going on. But there has been some weird science, and teleportation happening on this show in the last two episodes. It really seems to be picking up some steam.
Battlestar Galactica - one more time, don't know what the frak is going on. Was earth full of Cylons, are we all Cylons, who are the 12 colonies? Arrgh. Was Starbuck time travelling, was she resurrected?? So many questions, but to be honest, I can't figure out a way that Starbuck time traveling makes any sense, it has got to be something else. I think I'm also one of the few people not surprised by the 5th final Cylon reveal. I feel like that made sense since it was hinted at an awful lot. But, the question does keep coming up... why are they aging? Someone explain... maybe more answers tomorrow. Woo hoo!
Anyway, it's nice to have these shows back this week. I'm revelling in my geek TV quantity right now.
LOST - the island is jumping around in time. In the span of five minutes, we're told you can't change what's happened, and Faraday turns around and changes Desmond's memories. When the hell is Ben? I really liked the new episode (maybe partially because it was more about characters who were not Jack or Kate). Hurley continues to be one of my favorite characters, and I just love the way they handle his relationship with his parents. That being said, I still don't know what on earth is going on... I can't wait for next week.
Fringe - yet again, I don't know what on earth is going on. But there has been some weird science, and teleportation happening on this show in the last two episodes. It really seems to be picking up some steam.
Battlestar Galactica - one more time, don't know what the frak is going on. Was earth full of Cylons, are we all Cylons, who are the 12 colonies? Arrgh. Was Starbuck time travelling, was she resurrected?? So many questions, but to be honest, I can't figure out a way that Starbuck time traveling makes any sense, it has got to be something else. I think I'm also one of the few people not surprised by the 5th final Cylon reveal. I feel like that made sense since it was hinted at an awful lot. But, the question does keep coming up... why are they aging? Someone explain... maybe more answers tomorrow. Woo hoo!
Anyway, it's nice to have these shows back this week. I'm revelling in my geek TV quantity right now.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Weekly Heroes Rant...
Okay, I don't even have the energy for it today. Really.
The whole thing is so circuitous that now all of the characters are turning back into their old selves. So you could have wiped out half of the episodes we've had to endure this season, and the bad ones from last season. Arrgh...
What makes me the most upset is the way they are just finding no direction with Hiro. This episode would have been great for him. He gets to be a hero, and it seems like things are finally going to go somewhere interesting, and then they screw it up! Why?
I'm just glad that The Sarah Connor Chronicles is good. That's been a geeky ray of light for me on Monday nights.
The whole thing is so circuitous that now all of the characters are turning back into their old selves. So you could have wiped out half of the episodes we've had to endure this season, and the bad ones from last season. Arrgh...
What makes me the most upset is the way they are just finding no direction with Hiro. This episode would have been great for him. He gets to be a hero, and it seems like things are finally going to go somewhere interesting, and then they screw it up! Why?
I'm just glad that The Sarah Connor Chronicles is good. That's been a geeky ray of light for me on Monday nights.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Heroes... and the Sun...
Okay, here's today's factoid: "The longest duration for a total solar eclipse is 7.5 minutes. "
This comes from www.space.com under Cool Eclipse Facts.
What does this have to do with anything you ask?
Well, the last two episodes of Heroes have surrounded the total eclipse of the sun, and its effects on the powers of our Heroes. And in the span of episodes that go on for two hours, what happens to each character can NOT have fit into the 7.5 minutes. NOT!
...spoiler alert...
Mohinder's trip just to go find Maya, not even including the conversations and ass kicking scenes probably would have taken longer than 7 minutes!
Claire - injury, ambulance, trip to hospital, stabilization, infection, then death... longer than 7 minutes.
Okay, they are using a little creative license, I'll give them that. Fine. But come on, did they really think none of the geeks who watch this show would notice?
...end spoilers...
Anyway, I will have to admit that I am liking the direction they are taking Hiro again, he's funnier, and I always like his adorable nature. They seem to be heading back in the right direction with some of the characters. But the overall story still seems to be going nowhere. The eclipse episodes still seem to have no real reason behind them other than as some kind of funky plot device. Oh, and the Daphne/Parkman relationship is so absurd I don't know what to say. Suddenly... Love. Ack...
Anyway, I will keep watching... like it or not.
This comes from www.space.com under Cool Eclipse Facts.
What does this have to do with anything you ask?
Well, the last two episodes of Heroes have surrounded the total eclipse of the sun, and its effects on the powers of our Heroes. And in the span of episodes that go on for two hours, what happens to each character can NOT have fit into the 7.5 minutes. NOT!
...spoiler alert...
Mohinder's trip just to go find Maya, not even including the conversations and ass kicking scenes probably would have taken longer than 7 minutes!
Claire - injury, ambulance, trip to hospital, stabilization, infection, then death... longer than 7 minutes.
Okay, they are using a little creative license, I'll give them that. Fine. But come on, did they really think none of the geeks who watch this show would notice?
...end spoilers...
Anyway, I will have to admit that I am liking the direction they are taking Hiro again, he's funnier, and I always like his adorable nature. They seem to be heading back in the right direction with some of the characters. But the overall story still seems to be going nowhere. The eclipse episodes still seem to have no real reason behind them other than as some kind of funky plot device. Oh, and the Daphne/Parkman relationship is so absurd I don't know what to say. Suddenly... Love. Ack...
Anyway, I will keep watching... like it or not.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Weekly Rant
Okay, so I love DVR, and I love love love my Tivo (which I have not yet gotten rid of since the dawn of my Time Warner Cable DVR because it's so much better), but both of the machines cut off the end of Heroes last night. (DVR also forgot to record Sarah Connor/Terminator, arrgh, iTunes here I come.)
Anyway, the episode of Heroes was a little more action packed this week, but it did shine a rather amusing light on what a bunch of idiots these characters are sometimes. Running around like badasses with their powers, and then when they lose them being a bunch of just-asses. The whole thing with Parkman when he was turning his head, and the guy at the door in Daphne's house kept asking why was actually pretty hilarious.
The whole bit with Hiro, I have to admit was kind of cute this time around, and the joke about the comic store being where great minds gathered made me chuckle.
But, I still don't know why I needed an eclipse cliffhanger. Where is this going?
Actually, that's the question I find myself asking every week?
Where is this going?
Where is this going?
When will Mohinder get killed off already?
Where is this going?
I mean even the little spat between the Petrelli brothers didn't go anywhere!!!
Please... find some direction.
Is Sylar a bad guy again? Was Elle just testing him? Arrgh?
Anyway, the episode of Heroes was a little more action packed this week, but it did shine a rather amusing light on what a bunch of idiots these characters are sometimes. Running around like badasses with their powers, and then when they lose them being a bunch of just-asses. The whole thing with Parkman when he was turning his head, and the guy at the door in Daphne's house kept asking why was actually pretty hilarious.
The whole bit with Hiro, I have to admit was kind of cute this time around, and the joke about the comic store being where great minds gathered made me chuckle.
But, I still don't know why I needed an eclipse cliffhanger. Where is this going?
Actually, that's the question I find myself asking every week?
Where is this going?
Where is this going?
When will Mohinder get killed off already?
Where is this going?
I mean even the little spat between the Petrelli brothers didn't go anywhere!!!
Please... find some direction.
Is Sylar a bad guy again? Was Elle just testing him? Arrgh?
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Fringe...
Is anyone watching Fringe?
I am still enjoying it, it's not a show yet that I would be devastated, and writing in to Fox about if they cancelled, but it's a fun hour of entertainment on Tuesdays. There's a lack of good Tuesday television.
Anyway, the character development on the show is getting better every week, they're developing a really nice storyline between the doctor and his son. I don't think that they're taking the storyline of the FBI agent far enough away from the pilot. There's been some throwaway references to her past, and so on, but I think they're going to need to give us more.
It definitely has potential, so if you're not watching, I suggest you get online and start. It's worth a shot, and it takes a couple episodes to get into, but after that I think you'll enjoy. The subtle jokes at the expense of one character named Astrid are almost enough to keep me watching.
I am still enjoying it, it's not a show yet that I would be devastated, and writing in to Fox about if they cancelled, but it's a fun hour of entertainment on Tuesdays. There's a lack of good Tuesday television.
Anyway, the character development on the show is getting better every week, they're developing a really nice storyline between the doctor and his son. I don't think that they're taking the storyline of the FBI agent far enough away from the pilot. There's been some throwaway references to her past, and so on, but I think they're going to need to give us more.
It definitely has potential, so if you're not watching, I suggest you get online and start. It's worth a shot, and it takes a couple episodes to get into, but after that I think you'll enjoy. The subtle jokes at the expense of one character named Astrid are almost enough to keep me watching.
Heroes... slight improvement...
Okay, I'm still not happy with the overall messiness of this season of Heroes, but last night's episode was a tad better than the last few. It actually felt like it was going somewhere.
I'm not sure how I feel yet about the psychopath love story between Sylar and Elle, that feels a little weird to me. But they're both off their nuts, so that could work. It could also go very bad, if they actually take Sylar back to where he should be. Evil.
This week's biggest plus, none of Claire's flame throwing mama. Woo hoo!
I'm glad the writers got the hint that we need more whimsy from Hiro, but I'm not sure that making him think he's age 10 was the way to go. I did enjoy the little bit of comic relief in the bowling alley though.
I still have no idea where things are going, but they at least have taken groupings of characters and pitted them against each other in a couple factions now. Whew, it was about time. Anyway, fingers crossed that they stay on track, and this whole "catalyst" storyline doesn't get annoying.
I'm not sure how I feel yet about the psychopath love story between Sylar and Elle, that feels a little weird to me. But they're both off their nuts, so that could work. It could also go very bad, if they actually take Sylar back to where he should be. Evil.
This week's biggest plus, none of Claire's flame throwing mama. Woo hoo!
I'm glad the writers got the hint that we need more whimsy from Hiro, but I'm not sure that making him think he's age 10 was the way to go. I did enjoy the little bit of comic relief in the bowling alley though.
I still have no idea where things are going, but they at least have taken groupings of characters and pitted them against each other in a couple factions now. Whew, it was about time. Anyway, fingers crossed that they stay on track, and this whole "catalyst" storyline doesn't get annoying.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Heroes Rewinding Again
Yeah, I know you've all been waiting for my rant about Heroes this week. So here goes.
What was this episode? A platform for one funny Jiffy Pop joke, and some extra Robert Forster time. Oh, and to bring back Eric Roberts.
Yep, pretty much a treading water for no good reason episode.
What's that you say? "Stacey, you're being too harsh." "Stacey, stop trashing the flashback episode, I like to know the past."
Nope, not gonna happen.
Look, some of it was interesting, I liked to see the dynamic between the Petrelli family a little more in depth. I also thought they did do a nice job tying everything together neatly, the train bit was a nice touch. For once the show didn't leave a lot of holes.
But, for the most part, this episode didn't move anything forward. How lovely to see that Sylar, and Claire's real mom could have had very different lives. How nice to see what might have been if Linderman didn't suddenly find a little bit of a heart (or not, because he may have just been trying to screw with Papa Petrelli).
But all of these things happened in the past, and don't point us toward any direction that the show is going to take. We have these multiple future histories that are being pushed in our faces most weeks, and I don't know about you, but I really just want to know where those are going.
The fact that Sylar and Elle met previously did nothing for me. I know I sound like a jerk right now, but please. I know heads are already rolling over at the production company, hopefully the next round of people will right this ship, and give us what we want. Which is resolution, our favorites using/keeping their powers, and less of Claire's lame flame throwing mother...
Take a look at what The Sarah Connor Chronicles, and Fringe are doing. Good, and improving writing!
Okay, done...
What was this episode? A platform for one funny Jiffy Pop joke, and some extra Robert Forster time. Oh, and to bring back Eric Roberts.
Yep, pretty much a treading water for no good reason episode.
What's that you say? "Stacey, you're being too harsh." "Stacey, stop trashing the flashback episode, I like to know the past."
Nope, not gonna happen.
Look, some of it was interesting, I liked to see the dynamic between the Petrelli family a little more in depth. I also thought they did do a nice job tying everything together neatly, the train bit was a nice touch. For once the show didn't leave a lot of holes.
But, for the most part, this episode didn't move anything forward. How lovely to see that Sylar, and Claire's real mom could have had very different lives. How nice to see what might have been if Linderman didn't suddenly find a little bit of a heart (or not, because he may have just been trying to screw with Papa Petrelli).
But all of these things happened in the past, and don't point us toward any direction that the show is going to take. We have these multiple future histories that are being pushed in our faces most weeks, and I don't know about you, but I really just want to know where those are going.
The fact that Sylar and Elle met previously did nothing for me. I know I sound like a jerk right now, but please. I know heads are already rolling over at the production company, hopefully the next round of people will right this ship, and give us what we want. Which is resolution, our favorites using/keeping their powers, and less of Claire's lame flame throwing mother...
Take a look at what The Sarah Connor Chronicles, and Fringe are doing. Good, and improving writing!
Okay, done...
Friday, November 7, 2008
Heroes... Why?
Okay, I know they do one every season. It's their little, check-out-so-and-so's backstory episode that the producers, writers and so on think we're so interested in.
You know what! I have no desire to watch another Heroe's backstory flashback episode. Yes, I said it. I keep seeing the previews for Monday, and it's getting me more and more riled up.
I want clarity on the things that are happening now. I don't want to have to worry about the 10 different apocalyptic future scenarios we've got going on, plus whatever happened in the past.
I realize that I'm just venting frustration here, especially given that I have to wait extra time for this flashback episode. But I really find the whole thing unnecessary. I really hope that they've got a clear direction on this series mapped out, or it's going to go nowhere. My Mom, who enjoyed the first two seasons has actually given up on this season already. She said she can't deal with another year of going nowhere.
Do you hear me producers of Heroes? Sort this thing out. I want to keep this interesting show in my viewing lineup.
You know what! I have no desire to watch another Heroe's backstory flashback episode. Yes, I said it. I keep seeing the previews for Monday, and it's getting me more and more riled up.
I want clarity on the things that are happening now. I don't want to have to worry about the 10 different apocalyptic future scenarios we've got going on, plus whatever happened in the past.
I realize that I'm just venting frustration here, especially given that I have to wait extra time for this flashback episode. But I really find the whole thing unnecessary. I really hope that they've got a clear direction on this series mapped out, or it's going to go nowhere. My Mom, who enjoyed the first two seasons has actually given up on this season already. She said she can't deal with another year of going nowhere.
Do you hear me producers of Heroes? Sort this thing out. I want to keep this interesting show in my viewing lineup.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Overuse!!!
Hello people, I'm as obsessed now with all of the cool map applications, and flash elements about the election as anyone, but wow.
Personal fave of the day: http://elections.nytimes.com/2008/results/president/map.html
Zooming in on the counties is super fun! Yes, I said "super fun" and if you have a problem with that... well... (nevermind).
Could the tv networks have gone any more nuts last night with overuse of graphic gadgetry? I couldn't even watch the HD broadcast of Fox News. I settled on the slightly more subdued CNN. If you were watching on a non-widescreen broadcast, you missed the absurd number of extra elements along the sides of the image. Fox had every piece of text glistening with visual effects, and a slew of constantly changing graphics that I never knew what to look at.
On top of that, every time they went to one of their people to show another chart, things were swirling around in the background and foreground. It was headache inducing.
I miss Tim Russert and his whiteboard. It was though, nice to see his son on the NBC broadcast last night.
Regardless, I enjoyed watching history unfold for me on television, and will remember this election forever. Congratulations to Mr. Obama.
Personal fave of the day: http://elections.nytimes.com/2008/results/president/map.html
Zooming in on the counties is super fun! Yes, I said "super fun" and if you have a problem with that... well... (nevermind).
Could the tv networks have gone any more nuts last night with overuse of graphic gadgetry? I couldn't even watch the HD broadcast of Fox News. I settled on the slightly more subdued CNN. If you were watching on a non-widescreen broadcast, you missed the absurd number of extra elements along the sides of the image. Fox had every piece of text glistening with visual effects, and a slew of constantly changing graphics that I never knew what to look at.
On top of that, every time they went to one of their people to show another chart, things were swirling around in the background and foreground. It was headache inducing.
I miss Tim Russert and his whiteboard. It was though, nice to see his son on the NBC broadcast last night.
Regardless, I enjoyed watching history unfold for me on television, and will remember this election forever. Congratulations to Mr. Obama.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Heroes!! Telepathy...
Okay people, come on.
I'm okay with the rampant idiocy of some of our Heroes lately, but this week went a step too far for me.
...SPOILER ALERT...
Here's my problem, if Parkman can make the fear guy think that he just killed him and Daphne (I'm almost disappointed that he didn't, but that's another complaint), then how the hell does Parkman not overhear Daphne down the hall with Papa Petrelli telling him that she's got him believing that she's on his side? This deserves a great big, WTF?
I know he's playing the big lovable goof sometimes, but come on. He was a cop at one point. He's not supposed to be a total idiot. Or do I have this wrong?
I was impressed with the hints at carnage last night. Parkman's dad, ouch. I was hoping to see more. Oh well.
Oh, and who's with me. How lame is Claire's biological mother? I'm so sick of the "look how badass I am because I can make fire" bit. It's not that menacing really. Or am I wrong again?
All I can say is, I hope they start really tying some of this stuff together. And kill off some of these extraneous characters. Of course, I don't think a "flashback" episode is going to do it. That's what we're getting next week from the looks of the preview.
I'm okay with the rampant idiocy of some of our Heroes lately, but this week went a step too far for me.
...SPOILER ALERT...
Here's my problem, if Parkman can make the fear guy think that he just killed him and Daphne (I'm almost disappointed that he didn't, but that's another complaint), then how the hell does Parkman not overhear Daphne down the hall with Papa Petrelli telling him that she's got him believing that she's on his side? This deserves a great big, WTF?
I know he's playing the big lovable goof sometimes, but come on. He was a cop at one point. He's not supposed to be a total idiot. Or do I have this wrong?
I was impressed with the hints at carnage last night. Parkman's dad, ouch. I was hoping to see more. Oh well.
Oh, and who's with me. How lame is Claire's biological mother? I'm so sick of the "look how badass I am because I can make fire" bit. It's not that menacing really. Or am I wrong again?
All I can say is, I hope they start really tying some of this stuff together. And kill off some of these extraneous characters. Of course, I don't think a "flashback" episode is going to do it. That's what we're getting next week from the looks of the preview.
Friday, October 24, 2008
Another BSG Reference
The deleted scenes from last night's episode of "The Office" had another "Battlestar Galactica" reference.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Finally!! Fringe!!
Okay, so I found the end of this past week's episode of Fringe a tad anti-climactic, but something happened that made me happy. Yes folks, finally an episode where Doctor Bishop didn't conveniently have the person in trouble as a former patient in a wacky theoretical science experiment.
Don't get me wrong, it's been really interesting, but I was waiting for there to be an episode where the doc didn't already have an edge. It was totally worth it too, because you really can't beat an exploding papaya. And apparently, the papaya is the friendliest of fruits.
Good episode, it will definitely keep me watching.
Now to catch up on my Terminator viewing. But, Pushing Daisies first methinks.
Don't get me wrong, it's been really interesting, but I was waiting for there to be an episode where the doc didn't already have an edge. It was totally worth it too, because you really can't beat an exploding papaya. And apparently, the papaya is the friendliest of fruits.
Good episode, it will definitely keep me watching.
Now to catch up on my Terminator viewing. But, Pushing Daisies first methinks.
Monday, October 13, 2008
True Blood??
Has anyone else started watching "True Blood" on HBO? It's on Sunday nights, at the same time as "Dexter" on Showtime, but it replays at 11:30, so anyone with a DVR can rest easy.
I have to say, this show is no "Buffy" so please don't look for it to be a replacement to that classic. I am really starting to like it though. It's got an interesting take on the Vampire saga, and I feel like there may be a little bit of a Werewolf storyline brewing.
The characters are developing quite a bit by this point, I was a little worried at the outset that they'd be somewhat one-dimensional, but showly it's getting it's hooks into me. I really don't want to say too much for those of you who may watch it, but check it out, and stick through the first few episodes, it is getting better and better.
I have to say, this show is no "Buffy" so please don't look for it to be a replacement to that classic. I am really starting to like it though. It's got an interesting take on the Vampire saga, and I feel like there may be a little bit of a Werewolf storyline brewing.
The characters are developing quite a bit by this point, I was a little worried at the outset that they'd be somewhat one-dimensional, but showly it's getting it's hooks into me. I really don't want to say too much for those of you who may watch it, but check it out, and stick through the first few episodes, it is getting better and better.
Friday, October 10, 2008
Fraking Hilarious...
Yes, I did just use the term Frak. But it's okay here, because it's a geek related blog, about a hilarious bit on The Office last night. The whole thing is an effort to piss Dwight off about one of his favorite shows (and mine) Battlestar Galactica. I almost fell out of my chair when Jim said the name Dumbledore Calrissian. Even if you don't watch either show, this is hilarious. It's full of fun sci-fi references that are all wrong.
If you missed this week's episode, check it out here: http://www.nbc.com/The_Office/video/episodes/?vid=741021
If you missed this week's episode, check it out here: http://www.nbc.com/The_Office/video/episodes/?vid=741021
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Time Travel on TV
Okay so last night on TV we had some serious time travel paradox stuff happening. I'm not sure about you guys, but I'm a little concerned about the space-time continuum.
(SEMI SPOILERS AHEAD)
Can anyone tell me what exactly is going on on Heroes? I mean, Peter Petrelli has met himself now. Future-Peter has traveled through time with Present-Day-Peter. What the hell? It's bad enough that this could be tearing a hole in the universe, but don't mind that when everyone in the future that was good, now appears to be evil. Everyone in the past that was evil, or stupid, seems to be well adjusted with babies. Mohinder is still a freak, and alive I might add... aaaaaaah!!!
Okay, and then there's The Sarah Connor Chronicles, which incidentally, if you don't watch, and you like the Terminator movies (except the 3rd, which the show seems to ignore as well), you should watch. How's that for a run-on sentence?
Now, if you can change the future from the past, then I'm totally confused on this one. Why does everyone, and everything still remain the same. Are there multiple futures, and we're just not seeing one? Is the future that newly minted badass Brian Austin Green (yeah, I said it) flashing back to actually the Past-Future?
Really, I'm more and less confused than I'm letting on here, but I wanted to seed this post with these nuggets and hopefully spur some conversation... ha ha ha.
(SEMI SPOILERS AHEAD)
Can anyone tell me what exactly is going on on Heroes? I mean, Peter Petrelli has met himself now. Future-Peter has traveled through time with Present-Day-Peter. What the hell? It's bad enough that this could be tearing a hole in the universe, but don't mind that when everyone in the future that was good, now appears to be evil. Everyone in the past that was evil, or stupid, seems to be well adjusted with babies. Mohinder is still a freak, and alive I might add... aaaaaaah!!!
Okay, and then there's The Sarah Connor Chronicles, which incidentally, if you don't watch, and you like the Terminator movies (except the 3rd, which the show seems to ignore as well), you should watch. How's that for a run-on sentence?
Now, if you can change the future from the past, then I'm totally confused on this one. Why does everyone, and everything still remain the same. Are there multiple futures, and we're just not seeing one? Is the future that newly minted badass Brian Austin Green (yeah, I said it) flashing back to actually the Past-Future?
Really, I'm more and less confused than I'm letting on here, but I wanted to seed this post with these nuggets and hopefully spur some conversation... ha ha ha.
Thursday, October 2, 2008
The Geek-Down
Okay, so I'm going to sit here and stew in my jealousy for Stacey's Blu-Ray as I give you the Geek-Down - the rundown of all current things geek happening in my little universe.
While I do not have a Blu-Ray, we did get the special edition DVD with Iron Man head case. (As opposed to headcase, which would accurately describe Robert Downey Jr.'s last respite from Hollywood before Iron Man.) I haven't watched it yet - waiting for the weekend to enjoy that with the kiddos and Hubs - but I cannot wait. I loved it in the movies and am thrilled to have it in my hot little hands. The kids will not be keeping this one in their room - they're lucky I let them keep my Star Wars box set, and that's only because it's the remastered ass that Lucas re-released, where Greedo shoots first. I call shenanigans on you, George Lucas!
Okay - Fringe - have not watched yet, because Will and I had to catch up on two episodes of Supernatural and he demanded that we watch Chuck "live" the other night. Oh, and Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles was on. Jeez, there's a lot of good TV these days. But anyway, no Fringe yet, so hang in there.
While I do not have a Blu-Ray, we did get the special edition DVD with Iron Man head case. (As opposed to headcase, which would accurately describe Robert Downey Jr.'s last respite from Hollywood before Iron Man.) I haven't watched it yet - waiting for the weekend to enjoy that with the kiddos and Hubs - but I cannot wait. I loved it in the movies and am thrilled to have it in my hot little hands. The kids will not be keeping this one in their room - they're lucky I let them keep my Star Wars box set, and that's only because it's the remastered ass that Lucas re-released, where Greedo shoots first. I call shenanigans on you, George Lucas!
Okay - Fringe - have not watched yet, because Will and I had to catch up on two episodes of Supernatural and he demanded that we watch Chuck "live" the other night. Oh, and Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles was on. Jeez, there's a lot of good TV these days. But anyway, no Fringe yet, so hang in there.
- I think we need these Star Wars sweatshirts. I love the Boba Fett and Stormtrooper sweats in particular.
- Speaking of Fringe, Fox has ordered more. Whoo hoo!!
- More to come, but thanks to USA Today's blog, Pop Candy, for keeping me up to date on geeky fabulousness.
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