MENTAL Fox
Ugh... can't wait for 'Saving Grace' next week.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
GLEE (pilot) FOX, new in the fall
I sang in Mixed Chorus in high school, but all I really know of show choirs (which is very little), I learned when daughter Kate was in high school. Since she's now a professional opera singer/actor, it couldn't have hurt. But back to this show - WOW - it is sooo much fun! The best character is the cheerleading coach, who is jealous of the growing interest in the show choir. After all, the cheerleading squad has always been 'it' at this school. Her plotting and frustration at the growing talent of choir is hysterical. I'm sure Fox will re-run the pilot at some point. Watch it and laugh.
I sang in Mixed Chorus in high school, but all I really know of show choirs (which is very little), I learned when daughter Kate was in high school. Since she's now a professional opera singer/actor, it couldn't have hurt. But back to this show - WOW - it is sooo much fun! The best character is the cheerleading coach, who is jealous of the growing interest in the show choir. After all, the cheerleading squad has always been 'it' at this school. Her plotting and frustration at the growing talent of choir is hysterical. I'm sure Fox will re-run the pilot at some point. Watch it and laugh.
Monday, June 8, 2009
So I begin:
IN TREATMENT HBO, On Demand
This show is amazing. I watched the first season On Demand and finished the season within about 3 days. The only problem with the new season is that it was too short. The acting was spot on. I felt as if I was actually in therapy (altho that's probably as close as I'll get after a couple bad experiences in my 30s). Both April and Oliver will grab you no matter your age. They may remind people of their youth. Anyone who says they never felt abandoned or invisible probably requires therapy. I thought I'd be bored by Walter, but far from it. With this cruddy econcomy, there were always salient points made. But the best is Paul. I always enjoyed Gabriel Byrne's performances, but now I love him. And Dianne Weist is beautiful as his mentor/therapist. I hope she'll be back next year.
IN TREATMENT HBO, On Demand
This show is amazing. I watched the first season On Demand and finished the season within about 3 days. The only problem with the new season is that it was too short. The acting was spot on. I felt as if I was actually in therapy (altho that's probably as close as I'll get after a couple bad experiences in my 30s). Both April and Oliver will grab you no matter your age. They may remind people of their youth. Anyone who says they never felt abandoned or invisible probably requires therapy. I thought I'd be bored by Walter, but far from it. With this cruddy econcomy, there were always salient points made. But the best is Paul. I always enjoyed Gabriel Byrne's performances, but now I love him. And Dianne Weist is beautiful as his mentor/therapist. I hope she'll be back next year.
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Well, Cecily and Kate can claim credit for the nonsense that will appear here (not that anyone will read it). I am a television freak who is not ashamed to admit it. I've watched a little bit, or copious amounts, of most types of offerings, from soap operas to murder mysteries to science fiction to Masterpiece Theater to sports (admittedly not a favorite).
So these are just my musings. I need something to do, afterall.
So these are just my musings. I need something to do, afterall.
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