Life, camera, action
See what I did? That's a pun.
But there was action.
See what I did? That's a pun.
But there was action.
I actually watched this before Mad Men, but I thought that needed a post for itself. Then I realized how little I actually had to say that was original or interesting, and probably could have been part of this post. (deep, long sigh). I liked them breaking up the Mystery of the Week structure with lots and lots and lots of action-y parts, and the police trying to do policework while the city burned. Probably the least realistic Life they've ever done, though (the LAPD, of all people, were this unprepared for an earthquake?).
Friday Night Lights, "Hello, Goodbye":
I liked this episode and everything about it. That's the whole review (My review are to criticism what ground beef is to prime rib).
Chuck, "Chuck Vs. Tom Sawyer":
About halfway through this one I was getting worried. The Tony Hale stuff wasn't well-integrated, and the spy plot had completely stalled. Then Chuck saved the world (the WORLD, people) by playing VIDEO GAMES, and I realized this is the best show ever, and nothing else compared. No, seriously, that idea could have been really terrible, and it's a testament to how well this show pulls off its bizarre high-wire genre switching doodad, that I actually cared.
Also, was the use of Tom Sawyer a reference to this? (Sorry, I couldn't find video)
Heroes, "Eris Quod Sum":
Since I don't think my standards can get any lower, Heroes must have been better this week. Maybe I've just figured out how to watch it.
First, pretend every episode is the first time you've seen it, and you can forgive how everyone explains what happened in earlier episodes (the best? Traci trying to figure out the Petrelli/Bennet family tree).
Second, look at the pretty pictures. This week had some of the best, with some cool red/blue composition at Evil, Inc. and the cool scary-movie lighting at the Bennet house. The lightning effect is the only special effect they do that looks realistic, so I'm glad they went overboard this week.
Third, try to enjoy (or just ignore) the homages/ ripoffs. I count four really obvious ones, but I forgot what one was. Two (and the one I forgot) were to Lost (aka LOST): there was the obvious with the airplane (and kudos to Heroes for having someone actually take a plane, instead of just magically showing up on the other side of the country), and Peter surviving his window fall was total John Locke (or Omar, if you prefer (that was the one I forgot about)). And I couldn't help but think of Willow and Tara with the airplane hand-holding. But at least it was derivative and fun.
Fourth, take a shot (of milk, kids) every time someone says "abilities" instead of the much-more-obvious "powers." Take two every time Hiro says something about being heroic.
On a completely unrelated note, I just watched The Colbert Report, and the cello is a seriously underrated instrument.
Morel Orel, "Trigger":
Morel Orel's continuing effort to be the most depressing show to ever air on television continues unabated.
Young Person's Guide To History, Part I:
Man, I don't even have an opinion. I'll watch part two, but I'm not sure why.
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