So I'm looking forward to several flicks, tv shows, and books ... and I'm going to blog about it folks. Anyway, hopefully some (if not all) of you blog neighbors are looking forward to the same things and you'll happily comment your thoughts. Or drop a comment with upcoming things I've failed to mention that also look promising.
MIAMI VICE (2006) - I'm not sure if I forget or I just never knew, but director Michael Mann had a hand in creating the original "Miami Vice" tv series. I looked up the tv series on IMDb and found that Dick Wolf (producer/creator behind Law & Order) was a writer as was Daniel Sackheim (a veteran director of The X-Files and House, M.D.). Anyway, Mann is a very curious director for me because while he seems to always craft skilled, entertaining Hollywood thrillers, there's a realism and complexity to his films that most mainstream Hollywood movies lack. I'm not sure what to expect from MIAMI VICE the film, but I hope it's more than simple Hollywood fare.
"GREY'S ANATOMY" - I'm still on the fence with this show, lol. It's entertaining and enjoyable but sometimes I feel it isn't deep enough. Though maybe it doesn't want to be deep and simply enjoys its sporadic dives into middle waters. Whatever the case, the show is enjoyable and popular enough that it doesn't need my blessing, lol. I hope this fall it is able to hold viewership when it battles CSI (a show of which I have yet to see a literal minute of) on Thursdays. I have a feeling it won't work because the casual, non-core viewers will probably remain with CSI. But I hope I'm wrong and it does swimmingly (lol, what's with the water metaphors!??!?). Nevertheless, if it does flounder in the ratings I hope ABC quickly returns it to Sundays so that it can regain its momentum. If not, it could result in viewers abandoning the program, which would be a shame. Anyway, let's hope H-wood/ABC does the right thing.
"30 ROCK" - This seems to be NBC's gem of the fall, which had to be rescheduled from the Thursday slot when GA moved in. The more I hear about this (which isn't much), the more interested I get. It seems Tina Fey is a big creative force behind and in front of the camera and that's a plus in my book. Anyway, I'm looking forward to it ... I wonder if anyone else is or has heard much about it?
TALLADEGA NIGHTS (2006) - This looks high-larious. Has anyone been able to get a sneak peak viewing? This movie looks like the funniest thing in some time. "Whooooooooooooooo!"
I'm currently reading George Pelecanos's RIGHT AS RAIN which I should've finished some time ago. It's still great gritty, piercing crime/detective lit. If you're familiar with Pelecanos, you'll devour this book. And if you're not familiar, this is a great book to start getting familiar, heh.
Anyway, this should do it for now. I'll have a follow up post in a few days. Take care everyone.
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Ok, so Miami Vice is probably going to be on my Movies I Am Avoiding List. Not because I'm particularly against it, but I'm having a hard time looking at Colin Farrell since viewing his sex tape. That shit scarred me for life. If you see it and its HONESTLY good, lemme know. I can always be persuaded.
As for Grey's Anatomy, you know you love it. C'mon over to the dark side. I'm not loving the time/day change, but I loves it, so I'll revamp my schedules for it.
30 Rock. Haven't heard of it. Is this the show Tina Fey is leaving SNL to do?
Talladega Nights. Kinda want to see it, think I may wait for it to be a renter. Will have to wait to hear reviews.
Ok, now I must know... Do you have any plans to see Snakes on a Plane? I totally can't wait for it, but I can't get anyone to see it with me. Most people look at me with a strange mix of confusion and pity when I say I want to see it opening night.
I come here to catch up on popular culture--don't watch any of these. Is Tal. Nights about Stock Car racing?
Okay, so I've decided to skip MIAMI VICE after every single review was the same ... they all called the movie terrible, lol.
Mishster - Yeah, I want to see SoaP but I can wait for it ... even until DVD. But I can understand your enthusiasm. Be sure to stop by "The Pink Shoe" blog by Marcia (Mar-see-ah) ... she's also gearing up for SaoP. In fact, that's where I learned what "SaoP" stood for, lol.
Ffleur - I still watch GA so I guess I'm not that displeased with it. I think in the end it's just a difference in how men and women react to the show. I'm glad to see something created by a woman, written on many an occasion by women, that's (while not intentionally) geared towards women. I'm sure many women who watch other primetime shows they find enjoyable do still find male quirks in the shows that they don't agree with or find slightly annoying. Anyway, I'll be sure to post examples as new episodes debut.
Sage - If you are a NASCAR fan and a Will Ferrell fan ... you must go see Talladega Nights. You must! Heh, thanks for stopping by as always Sage.
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