Sometimes we are all in need of a little entertainment. And it is comforting when we can wear anything we want (pjs are my favorite) and be entertained in our own homes. 24 hours a day...
Here is what I am entertained with lately:
1) I LOVE this new sci-fi series:
It is about a modern-day vampire, werewolf and a ghost striving for some degree of "normalcy" as they share a townhouse in Boston:
The storylines are intriguing, sometimes humorous/sometimes horrifying, and I AM HOOKED!!! This week, Aiden's vampire clan is in a power struggle, Sally the ghost is in terrible shape due to a home exorcism and Josh found out his new girlfriend might be pregnant (with his werewolf baby???)... It is SO EXCITING!
2) Sadly, another of my favorite shows ended with a season finale:
That's right. "Top Chef All-Stars" was down to their two finalists-- Mike Isabella and Richard Blais. Mike, the New Jersey underdog, was on a gourmet hot streak after using his break from the show to advance his cooking skills. Richard, an all-star favorite, had won several competitions during the season and was known for his elaborate techniques (he uses liquid nitrogen a lot) and attention to the last detail. I liked them both (see earlier TV post) and .... Wooo Hooooo! I picked the winner, Richard Blais:
3) Then there is an old favorite of mine (I think I have watched every single season):
I keep saying I am going to give this show up. What could they do this season to make it worth watching??? Well, they brought back "Boston Rob" (this will be his fourth attempt to become the ultimate survivor) and Russell (in my book, !@#@$@#!#@# Russell) (this will be his third attempt to beat the game) to lead two separate tribes of new players in a tropical environment.
Several weeks ago, Russell was not only voted out of his tribe but he also failed at the Redemption Island challenge. I think I clapped my hands in glee when Jeff Probst told him he was out of the game! Thank you very much! The two tribes are now close to merging together and "Boston Rob" is safe (he also holds a hidden immunity idol).
4) Aughhhhh.... a Rodgers favorite:
I have speculated on earlier posts what is going to happen to Michael Scott at the end of this season. How can Michael leave Scranton? This was revealed last week when Michael proposed to Holly (OF COURSE, he set off the safety sprinkler system):
She said "Yes!". And Michael announced to the office that they are both headed to Colorado. End of that mystery. However, rumor has it that Will Farrell will be joining the office for a few episodes soon... I am secretly excited (I LOVE Will Farrell). He is going to play an interim office manager that will screw up things even more than Michael did. Now THAT makes sense. tee hee.
6) And then there is my all-time favorite guilty pleasure:
Last season was soooooo boring that I almost decided to skip it on Thursday nights and just go to bed early. However, the season finale re-energized this medical drama. Many of the main characters have had to work through post-tramatic stress after the mass shooting at Seattle Grace. Within the new season storylines, there is more attention to character development than to random hook-ups. There has been a lot of speculation on the "musical" episode that aired this week...
Within this episode, Callie (played by Sara Ramirez) has just been in a terrible car accident and cast members break out singing some of the classic Grey's Anatomy songs (ex. "Chasing Cars" by Snow Patrol, "How to Save a Life" by The Fray) in between trying to save her and her baby. They are not singing and dancing like "Glee", instead it is a peek at Callie's mental state as she wavers in between life and death. I thought it was brilliant. It showcased hidden talents within the cast without being self-indulgent. My only complaint was when Callie arrived at the hospital, EVERY single doctor/intern/surgeon was waiting for her (basically, every single main character).... come on, people! Was the hospital and the emergency room EMPTY???? Were there not any other patients in need of physicians??? This is where the soap opera storylines overlay the medical drama...
And I still love it.
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