damn the muse

Back then it was called Forever Knight, and it was practically a family affair. See, in my unit we love sci-fi and fantasy shows, but some of us really love vampire shows. FK, though at first slightly cheesy, ended up being really good. Then it got canceled. Oh, and that finale! Bloody hell. Can they pile on the angst or what?

Not really. I discovered the Whedon shortly there after. Now, he was downright painful.

Enter the new show that reminds of FK. It has vampires. I swear this is a curse. The vampire lead is hot. I can't tear myself away. It's called Blood Ties. Oh, cliche title to boot!

I realize that the title is taken from a novel, and the show isn't a copy of Forever Knight, but it invites comparison. Sexy vampire male crimefighter meets sexy female private eye who has an ex male cop partner. I smell triangle. Oh, and they fight demons and creepy crawlies. Maybe there is a Whedon connection?

The sad fact is I am so there for episode 1. But should it turn out to be bad, I will feel used and abused and manhandled. A woman wants decent supernatural romance with umph, not a crappy plot device.

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According to Pop Candy, the first season of Beauty and the Beast is now available to own, or rent if you're a Netflix hag like me. I don't know, but every time that show is mentioned, I just sigh. The music was gorgeous, and oh, it was that good! It was all about Vincent and Katherine. And there's the sigh again.

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Dude! DUDE! Just when I think the show can no longer surprise me, it does a double whammy and pulls that one.

Then there is Grey's Anatomy. ::sniff:: Every show makes me cry. Tonight was no exception.

Finally, it looks like another whedonverse actor was cast in Tim Minnear's new show, Drive. The lovely Amy Acker will be returning to tv, and she'll be playing Nathan Fillion's wife. Wait, Capt. Mal married to Fred/Illyria? Freaky, but I can see it.

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HBO just bought the television rights to George R.R. Martin's series "A Song of Ice and Fire." They intend to produce a season around each novel, and I'm sitting here thinking how in the hell are they going to find the actors to play these roles? Many of the characters are kids or teenagers, and there's sex! There's tons of it. They had better cast a damn good Jaime Lannister.

Oh my goodness. A Game of Thrones is coming to HBO! I think I can almost forgive them for canceling Deadwood.

Taken from Aintitcool.

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Soap actor, Drake Hogestyn, was attacked by a fan who thought he was possessed by the devil. Unfortunately for the fan, he was a few years too late. Besides, wasn't Marlena the one who was possessed, and John was the one who rescued her with a little help from Isabella, his deceased wife?

I so don't miss Days of our Lives.

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Cute movie. For a while though I almost started to tape it because there were more commercials and not enough movie. I timed it! It was at times five minutes of commercials and then maybe 5 minutes of yummy Stamos. I almost killed the tv out of frustration.

I'm kinda glad I taped part 1 of The Lost Room

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As of right now I do not know who is responsible for the rapes at Hearst college. I came home and caught up on last week's episode and had many laughs. There was much LoVe angst. I swear if Logan is murdered tonight it will be the end of the world! (not) I have my theories. If it's the sheriff, I'd be sad. His scene on the phone with the "reporter" had me cracking up. I would love to know more about him. Piz is cute, but that's it. I'm not buying the Piz. Weevil, Wallace, and Mac are untouchable. They're also MIA.

Hmm, now that House is over, I really should hit rewind, zoom through Gilmore, and settle down with Veronica Mars. Am I going to cry?

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This morning I was faced with a dilemma. Do I watch the Notre Dame v. Army game, or do I watch the Michigan v. Ohio State game? Home game versus alma mater's mortal enemies? Then again I was born in Michigan. Who am I kidding, I have to support Michigan.

As of right now Michigan just scored a touchdown, but they're still losing. In the meantime, it was a blowout at South Bend. Finally. Except, it was Army. 41-9 is nice.

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So much has happened in the last week, and I can't possibly make up for it. Just briefly. Where in the hell did the Irish pull that out from, and can they please start a game with a little bit of domination. I never expected a 40-37 upset over Michigan State, but I'm not complaining. At least my boys won. Now if only the Irish fans in the stadium could have planted an ND flag at their 50 yard line...

Now for my favorite part of the year: it's pilot season, and I can honestly say that I hated one, and I'm addicted to another one.

Six Degrees. I taped it, and as I sat there watching it all I could think about was, "Is it over yet?" It has some pretty good actors, and the storylines have potential, but I just don't care. After an amazing Grey's Anatomy (Mer, choose McVet!) this show just falls flat, which isn't really sad because even though JJ Abrahms supervises, it so doesn't have his touch. It can die.

Brothers and Sisters. This I can see as Everwood for adults. The pilot seemed rickety. It was a bit all over the place. Mother and daughter have conflict, they pretend to be nice, then they have uber fight with a teeny tiny bit of depth, the dad dies. Oh, and there are a bunch of siblings with their own issues, and half of the clan is made up of Republicans! I like the little mysteries. It's going to take a while for me to stop picturing Ron Rifkin as Sloane. The show gets my three episode try.

Jericho. End of the world. Skeet Ulrich. Bad guy from Deadwood. It's kinda dark and the pilot was way better than the critics described. It gets three episodes.

Studio 60. Two words: Matthew Perry. Every scene he was in had me laughing, and the best part was that he was nothing like Chandler. I've never watched an Aaron Sorkin show, but I loved the rant at the beginning, and I like the relationship between the writer and director. Every character is flawed, and that always makes for interesting storytelling.

Heroes. Addicted. It's this year's Lost. I'm irked it ended the way it did, and then again the previews spoiled what happens next, so now I know he lives! One episode packed in so many little mysteries, I forsee a cult. I liked how some characters embrace their powers, and some are terrified by them. It's also interesting to see how some of them are beginning to find each other without knowing it. How are they connected? Is it really genetics, or where they all part of some experiment? The madness begins...

Ugly Betty hasn't aired yet, but I'm definately looking foward to that show.

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... apart from the devastating loss Mexico lost at the hands of Argentina? Well, I keep hearing my name on tv.

Let me clarify. It's not exactly my name. Mine rhymes with 'mean,' which is why there's an accent mark and no dreaded 'e' at the end. I am of course used to hearing it said the other way because apparently people don't like to listen. They even like to add a 'j.' I'm used to it.

I'm named after a gorgeous smelling flower. It also runs in the family.

Now it's birth control. There are commercials on tv! All over the place. It's so bad. Why can't they call it Sara, or Nancy? I'm baby-proof!

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There's a Ghost Hunters marathon on right now, and I just can't peel myself away even though it is freaking me out!

Oh yeah, I'm alive. Yay for a May entry. Stay tuned for more.

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Listening to: Los Fabulosos Cadilacs - El Matador

I finally realized what it was about that new show Miracle Workers that made me grimace everytime a preview came on the set. It wasn't the music, though to be honest that much mushiness made me wonder if ABC was trying to make even the most bitter of people sniffle with such contrived melodies. No, it was the actual stories and the way they seemed to be portrayed.

I haven't seen the show. I'm probably being extremely unfair. The people chosen to be fixed probably deserved it. My question is did the show take the time to explore their hardships in society? Or were they just portrayed as freaks? Did they highlight what these people could do? It's not a death sentence, but shows like these love to portray a disABILITY as such a life-ending situation that society feeds into this ignorance. Why not report on how limited we are by business who still refuse to follow ADA guidelines? Or a government who keeps cutting back on benefits sorely needed?

It's so easy to say, "Voila! You're fixed," on television. I don't need to be fixed. I want an equal chance to enter a building as an able-bodied person without the pity stares or the misconceptions that I'm missing out.

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The best episode of the second season so far repeats tonight on the Sci-Fi Channel. I'm going to miss it, which is why I'm thankful I still have it on tape. Then again I'm a dork that way (that's a good thing). I do want to review the episode. It just merits a second viewing because most of the first ten minutes were spent recovering from the brilliant twist at the beginning.

It's official. I haven't worshipped a show like this since Firefly.

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Stand back Anne Rice! Looks like fan fiction is headed for legitimacy. The producers of "The L Word" have given their stamp of approval, and now they want to celebrate by holding a contest. Write tantalizing fan fiction involving those lovely lesbians? Well if the story is brilliant, then it may just be the next all new episode of the fouth season.

Now I wonder if they'd be amused by my tale of my lovesick vampire and the psychotic author who keeps stalking him and then finds religion. It's very good. Honest.

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January is almost gone, and yet it still doesn't want to end. I'm watching the news today, and I can already tell you that it's going to be one of those years that won't be forgotten. As for me, well I'm still trying to get over the after effects of the flu.

I caught the flu, and it baffles me. I never get sick, so something like a fever just traumatizes me. A 101 temp is freaky. Call mom on the phone and say I'm dying. Now I'm just coughing, and coughing. At least it's not bird-like in nature, right. I need to think positively, and maybe it will go away.

I will say this-- I did reach one goal this month. I am the proud owner of a 30 gig video iPod. I'm broke. She's a beauty though all black and sleak and purdy. I downloaded my first podcast this morning and listened to it while rewatching "Epiphanies." Ron Moore says some very interesting things about Battlestar Galactica. I also downloaded a free episode of Monk, and that tiny screen is amazing.

I'm so broke, but I have a 5G iPod. So worth it. I will be teaching Spanish forever. At least until I find a job that requires my J.D.

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Is it next Friday yet? No, really? I swear these cliffhangers are killing me, and even though I'm aware of some spoilers because 4 months is just too long, I am still not all knowing. I love Battlestar Galactica.

For instance I think what I enjoyed the most about this episode was the final act. Adama finds out something horrible about Cain and decides that she has to be dealt with after much prodding from Roslin. At the same time Cain decides she has to get rid of Adama, but this is an easy choice for her. He stands in her way. Both commanders make their orders at the same time to their trusted officers, and it's obvious that it won't be an easy assignment. Starbuck is completely loyal to Adama but Cain has started to rub off on her. Besides, she's unpredictable. And what about Cain's XO? He's charged with getting rid of Adama's whole command, yet he's seen what Cain can do. The time is ripe for double crossings. All of this in just 5 minutes of dialogue. It's brilliant.

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I can honestly say I'm busy, and September just seems to never end. It can continue to truck on just for me, thank you very much. Let's see, I'm teaching Spanish, which allows me to correct the balance a bit. If I hear another parkiar from a San Antonian I think I may have to hire my own lawyer after I run that person over with my scooter. ::cringe::

Anyway...

I still haven't finished watching all the tv shows I taped (downloaded) from this week. Some of the new shows are intriguing, and some are just there. I love "Threshold" and found myself having to tape it and watch it Saturday during the day. That show is just too freaky! Of course I still haven't seen episode #2, but I'm working on it. I was also intrigued with "Supernatural" because of the dynamic between the brothers, but seriously, did they have to name one of them Dean? Confusing! Especially since the younger one was named Dean previously on "Gilmore Girls." It's taking time to get used to, but I'm enjoying the show. I can't say the same about "Invasion." I might give it the 3 episode try, or I might not. Same with "How I Met Your Mother," which felt forced to me. Don't get me wrong, I love Aly! And she was wonderful in the pilot. I guess that comedies with laugh tracks aren't my thing, and I say laugh tracks because on the other side is "Kitchen Confidential" and I loved it! I'm also watching "Bones" and "House" and "Rome" and well with "Veronica Mars" starting this week along with "Boston Legal" and I want to check out "Close to Home," well, methinks the 3 episode rule is out the door!!

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Visiting some of the Battlestar Galactica forums can be an experience all to its own. I just have one thing to say: Starbuck and Lee 4Eva!!!!!

All girlie fantasies aside, last night's episode, which I saw today, made me jump out of my seat. And the music!!!! Stephen, if you are reading this you would be drooling over it like I was. They used a composition by Philip Glass, and now I have to go digging through my cd collection, and hope I can find The Truman Show. It's not confirmed, but rumor has it that it's from there.

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I'm a sci-fi geek. That's not news, really. So while taking a much needed break, I was positively heartbroken to find out that James Doohan had passed. Earth just won't be the same without him, but thank you for the lovely memories.

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I did 50 questions today, and I feel wiped out.

Detroit is leading by 5. Damnit! Stupid Spurs, get zee asses in gear. Come on Manu!!

And I actually got comment spam after like two months or more. Wow.

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