Wondering what has ‘S’ and ‘B’ so freaked out? Or why our favorite Upper East Siders [plus Vanessa] are rushing to their cellphones?
Archives for May 2008
8 Reasons we’re excited for Thursday Night Television
In a very particular, well thought out and concise order, the following is what this TV Addict is excited for tonight and why. By all means, add your list in the comments below.
1. LOST, 10PM ABC
Because Kate and Juliet are forced to work together to save Jack’s life… can you say awkward?
2. GREY’S ANATOMY, 9PM ABC
Not only is Addison returning to set McDreamy and Meredith straight, Dr. Hahn and Callie are quickly becoming Seattle Grace’s most intriguing new couple. Exactly how awesome is Dr. Hahn, so awesome that she warrants her own ‘Mc’ and is from here on in, simply going to be referred to as McHahn [Remember you heard it here first!]
3. SMALLVILLE, 8PM CW
President Lex, this we have to see.
4. THE OFFICE, 9PM NBC
Because we’re dying to know where Toby ran off to after last week’s embarrassing office faux paux! WWHRD? — What Would Human Resources Do? — definitely not that.
5. SUPERNATURAL, 9PM CW
It’s nice to know that at least in the world of Winchester, Jeffrey Dean Morgan is still alive. Or in the case of tonight’s episode, on the phone.
6. 30 ROCK, 9PM NBC
Not only does Liz Lemon make me smile, I’m just going to say it, she makes me feel better about myself!
7. UGLY BETTY, 8PM ABC
If UGLY BETTY doesn’t want to soon find itself off this illustrious and important list, we’re hoping this week’s episode brings us one step closer to Wilihemina’s triumphant [and more importantly funny] return to Mode.
8. SCRUBS, 8:30PM NBC
It’s not new, it’s not exciting, but at least it’s not cancelled.
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The TV Addict’s Take: Are Video Games Hurting Movies and Television?
Astute readers of theTVaddict.com may have noticed that all of yesterday’s posts were not written by the TV addict. The reason. I was too busy running over innocent bystanders, picking up hookers and blowing stuff up.
But before you accuse me of reaching ‘Paula’ levels of dementia, let me assure you. All of the mindless mayhem took place within Liberty City and the fictional confines of GRAND THEFT AUTO IV.
And no, this isn’t going to be your standard headline-grabbing proclamation that Video Games have all but replaced the movie, or in my case television industry. Because I truly don’t believe that.
[Cue dramatic pause for TV and Movie Executives to catch their breath, or stop tying the noose.]
What I do believe is that video games, particularly ones as interactive, engrossing and fun as GTA IV, not to mention the just released MARIO KART for Wii are ‘game changers.’ Seismic shifts in popular culture that should force the television and movie industry to press pause, step back, and ask themselves, “Is ‘TIL DEATH the best we can do?”
Lex Luthor For President!
With tonight’s 150th episode SMALLVILLE extravaganza revolving around the classic television story-telling device: What if [insert lead character] never existed, the above photo has been haunting me all week long. What campaign slogan did President Lex Luthor cook up to get elected? Because the best we could come up with was “An Oval Head for an Oval Office!” Got something better? Post away.
Channel Surfing with C.T.
Normally, I ask y’all not to judge me. But today… yeah, feel free. Because I’m gonna admit that last night, I watched FARMER WANTS A WIFE. Not that I’ll be making that mistake again. Where the heck do they find these people? From the kinda creepy titular farmer, Matt, to the ladies competing to play hen to his rooster, this show was a mess. And not the kind that comes with the word “hot” before it. Of course, several of the women are virgins, because that’s the new thing on reality. (When even PARADISE HOTEL 2 landed one, virginity officially became a reality trend.) And what are we to make of Josie, the republican who declares that she wants to live on a farm so she can ride horses and attend polo matches, because “a farmer’s wife doesn’t work. She has people who work for her.” If there’s one thing the women — save Brooke, who actually, heaven help her, seems like a nice gal — have in common, it is that they believe “big city” guys are losers. Hello, pot? This is kettle. I will, however, give the show credit for having one of the most unusual elimination ceremonies in the history of reality television: Each girl had to pick up a live chicken to see if it was sitting on an egg, with the egg-free lass being sent back to the city. I couldn’t make this crap up if I tried. Given that the first episode ended with Farmer Matt sending Stephanie packing instead of the idiotic Josie, who is obviously there to create drama and wouldn’t accept if this guy proposed anyway, tells you everything you need to know. Obviously, producers had more to say about the outcome than the farmer, so having the entire thing come down to the laying of an egg is wildly appropriate.
Anybody else think BROTHERS & SISTERS moved way too fast with Kitty and Robert? Why the heck are they suddenly all about having a baby? Haven’t they been married for, like, three minutes? Meanwhile, the whole Rebecca/Justin thing is just playing kinda creepy. Yes, we suspected for a while — and now know — that she wasn’t a Walker. (First clue: She doesn’t drink nearly enough.) But Justin doesn’t know that, so he needs to stop leering at his supposed sister! And it was nice to have Scotty refuse to be patronized to by or settle for Kevin’s offer that they become domestic (or, as one of the Walker boys put it, “domesticated”) partners. More and more, I’m realizing that I watch this show more for the dialogue and acting than the storylines. In fact, I tend to watch it DESPITE the storylines. Am I alone in that?
SURVIVOR has been on fire this season, and in recent weeks, it’s been entirely about the hidden immunity idol. First, Ozzy found the real one, replaced it with a fake and used it to great advantage before being blindsided. Then Jason found the next hidden idol, failed to play it and was blindsided in exactly the same manner! It’s been a while since I’ve been this into SURVIVOR, and I can’t wait to see what happens next.