Nifty Music Reviews

Mary's Bad Day

2012-01-28T05:40:00.000-08:00

I've been watching old episodes of the Mary Tyler Moore show. My favorite so far is Put on a Happy Face. Mary is determined to get to an awards show even though she is sick, has no date, and her dress gets ruined. She doesn't think she'll win a Teddy. She just thinks that it's ungracious of her to go. Her week unravels from three. I had hoped that Mary would maintain her sunny disposition proving that she wouldn't turn into Rhoda just because things go wrong. The show implies that she is only Mary just because things go so well for her and she can't seem to handle even having a bad day. However, it was probably the funniest show I've ever seen of hers; even topping the chuckle the clown episode.

Last American Cowboy

2012-01-27T05:40:00.000-08:00

Last American Cowboy is a different kind of reality show. It isn't just all about a competition or any kind of competition at all. Instead, it's just all about different families trying to survive on a ranch so they aren’t the last American cowboy. It’s not like they're trying to get rich instead it just shows them trying to survive. Mostly I just envision barns as being dusty or where you keep the two step stool or tools. It reminded me how hard some people have to work and that I shouldn't ever complain about my job. A lot of people work harder than me with less certainty and for about the same amount of money probably.

Thanks to Shipping Wars

2012-01-27T05:39:00.000-08:00

I've never really thought about how things get from place to place like pool supplies or large statues. Granted, this show doesn't have anything to do with a lot of the mail services I use or anything to do with the mail. It’s just given me a new perspective on how lucky I am to just not be in that industry at all. Whenever I see a big statue or art piece now I think about how difficult it must’ve been to get on and off a truck.

Sell This House Extreme Edition

2012-01-17T18:53:00.000-08:00

I was ecstatic to see the new Extreme addition of Sale This House. It's one of my favorite design shows out there which is saying a lot. I always found Sell This House to be a little lackluster but I liked Tanya and Roger. I'd tune in if there wasn't anything else on. They always used the same tricks by turning sheets into curtains and neutralizing the home. While this may have worked in the previous housing market now they’ve kicked it up a notch to remain competitive. They are using bigger budgets and sometimes even putting in an entirely new kitchen. The best part of Sell This House which was the hidden camera open house still remains. It used to be a show that I'd watch occasionally but now I won't be missing it.

$100 Makeover Home Show

2012-01-16T18:51:00.000-08:00

I saw this show when I was trying to track down a different show on the A&E site. I was skeptical at first that the makeover would be dramatic. I was expecting that they would mostly just clean up. This makes sense because in a virtual world where you can take guitar lessons online there really isn't the need for all the sheet music and books that most people have. I was impressed that they also had to work paint into that budget. It's weird though that so many people have unopened sheet sets or curtain panels just stored in their linen closets. Also, most people start off with pretty good furniture at least when it comes to the upholstered pieces. It was good to see the designer Leslie Segrete again she has one of the best personalities of any TV designer.

Who Do You Miss The Most?

2012-01-09T18:31:00.000-08:00

I was surprised to see new judges, hosts, and mentors for Project Runway: All Stars. Since we're using designers we've seen before why did we have to change a formula that was obviously working? I guess I shouldn't say "we" because if I had been a decison maker there would be an obviously different outcome.

I miss Tim Gunn the most. The work room just seems so cold and choatic without him. I did read this interview with Tim. I guess the two seasons were running at the same time with the thinking that people could just run back and forth between the sets but Tim said it would've been too looney. I guess there isn't that much downtime to kick back with an e reader. He said he doesn't even take his phone to the set. I'm also excited to see him on his new show The Revolution.

Radio Shock

2011-12-28T17:43:00.000-08:00

I live in a small town without a lot of radio stations; well without any radio stations that I'd want to listen to. So I buy a lot of CD's and listen to tons of internet radio. Pandora spoils me and gives me too much of what I want. When I was driving home for the holidays I was shocked at the state of the radio. Every station seems to be pop. Are there even any other genres anymore? We can't all go to the club all the time.

Oh Never Mind

2011-12-27T17:41:00.000-08:00

I was surprised that on Christmas day there just didn't seem to be very many things to watch at all. I was so excited to see Anne of Green Gables on PBS. Since my mom and I had already both seen everything else that was on it made sense to instead pick something that we had seen and already liked. Then I glanced closer at the screen and saw A New Beginning afterwards the title. I said "Oh, never mind" and turned the channel pretty disappointed. I always have to look at funny t shirts to lighten the mood after. Does anyone else feel this way about the Anne sequels?

It Was Nice While It Lasted

2011-12-27T17:39:00.000-08:00

I know that December 26 can be the start of the winter blues for a lot of people. I don’t mind the fact that it’s time to take down the decorations or the tree. However, I do hate it when it’s time to turn on the TV again. I tend to watch more TV in the month of December because it’s too cold outside. Also, I think the quality of the programming goes up. There’s just so much encouragement everywhere. There might be lawyers, or guys who deal with malpractice insurance, who suddenly help people believe in Santa. Even a lot of the movies based around romance are cute instead of disgusting or sad. Oh well, I guess I’ll have to wait until next year to watch a made for TV movie.

Snow Review

2011-12-16T16:39:00.000-08:00

No, I'm not talking about reviewing the weather. It would only get one star from me with the phrase "pretty but cold". I recently watched this Christmas movie and also Snow 2: Brain Freeze. The original is from 2004. Sure, I just watched it because it had Tom Cavanaugh in it. I do like the idea of belief. One of the reindeer can't fly anymore because he's stopped believing in himself. It's a heartwarming message and I wish that there were more of these zany, inspiring movies year round. Also, it wouldn't hurt if Tom Cavanaugh was in more of them.

You Can't Have a Christmas Movie

2011-12-15T16:40:00.000-08:00

It appears that you can't have a Christmas movie without Dean Cain. It makes me as happy as reward cards. I've watched two movies with him in it both on Lifetime and Hallmark already. This must be a busy time of year for him. I am obligated to watch every single movie he is in.

My favorite movie so far with him in it has been The Case for Christmas. This has in part to do with the fact that he's a leading character here so we can see him all the time. However, I love the plot line of Santa getting sued. There's also a graph based on belief and Santa is in danger if the graph dips down too far. Again, it's whimsical and unbelievable....but Dean Cain is in it. It also has the same idea of belief that Snow had in it. Who is vital for your favorite Christmas movies?

Winning Storage Wars

2011-12-15T16:36:00.000-08:00

There seems to be two ways to win Storage Wars. The first is to actually win lockers and make money. You have to know about everything from hypertherm products to antiques to know what is valuable and needs to be appraised and what isn't. This is hard work.

The second way is to establish yourself as such a character on the show that they can't live without you. This has been happening on the original. Every few episodes they claim to have a new guy in town but they never stick, like the guy who was bidding by making chicken noises.

One the new series Storage Wars Texas I found it hilarious how people were trying to capitalize on Dave Hester's Yeeeep catch phrase. They all had their catch phrases ready and were firing them back and forth but none of them will ever be as memorable as Dave's.

Letters to Juliet

2011-12-02T19:13:00.000-08:00

I thought that this would just be a basic romantic comedy. However, I ended up really loving the whole idea behind this. It made me want to move there and write letters from Juliet. The premise is that women come from all around and ask questions to Juliet's statute from Romeo and Juliet. Then a team of townspeople writes back an answer. This was such an interesting concept that I wished that the whole movie had followed more of the letters instead of just one person’s. Now I have to go research to see if that's actually a job because that would by far be the best job on the entire planet.

The Best of Instant Watch

2011-12-01T19:15:00.000-08:00

I think that the best thing that's been added to Instant Watch on Netflix lately has been How I Met Your Mother. I know some people who are looking to watch the show on the i pod touch. They have six seasons. This is especially ironic because I didn't cancel my DVD shipments because I didn't want to miss out on the sixth season. If only I could somehow get caught up on the current episodes so I could then watch them on TV. I just hope that they release the next season as close to the DVD release as they did this one. Bravo Netflix, bravo.

The End of Netflix

2011-12-01T19:13:00.000-08:00

I wasn't aware that Netflix had raised their prices until I had been charged double what I usually pay. I know it's been all over the news that they are now basically charging for their DVD and Instant Watch services separately. I spent a lot of time staring at the floor after that and wondered if I needed carpet cleaning raleigh services.

I decided to cancel my DVD service. At first I didn't think that I'd miss it so much. However, it's even been affecting my exercise because now I don't have to walk to the Post Office all the time. I feel a slight sense of panic when my favorite shows come out on DVD. It didn't used to matter because I could just get them through the mail. How are you handling the change?

The Nun's Story

2011-11-17T20:09:00.000-08:00

Audrey Hepburn was the only reason that I watched The Nun's story. It really had me breathless almost the whole time. It was in a role that I'd never seen Audrey before. She still looks beautiful even though she is a nun. Her character was so real that it made me hurt a little bit for her and it was difficult to remember that she wasn't a real person. If you haven't seen this movie I would definitely recommend it.

Gnomeo and Juliet

2011-11-16T20:06:00.000-08:00

I watched this movie simply because it was on Instant Watch. The name sounded cute. I should have spent the time looking up an eyelash growth products. I wanted a totally different take on Romeo and Juliet. I got it though it was more than just gnomes. However, I didn't laugh once. I was worried about how it would end just because I wanted it to be appropriate for kids. I had hoped it would be one of those movies that kids and adults would enjoy. I don't know about the kids but I didn't enjoy it. I didn't hate it, but the only redeeming thing on every single scene was just that it was a story with gnomes. Did anyone else like this?

My Christmas List

2011-11-09T15:47:00.000-08:00

All I want for Christmas is a relative or friend who goes to storage auctions. I know from the wide range of shows on this subject that I have absolutely no interest or ability in doing this myself. However, I just want a chance at all of the cool stuff. Parents if you're reading this, antiques make great daughter presents. Every gift would just have lots of character and a unique story with it.

Heartwarming Shows

2011-10-31T19:38:00.000-07:00

There are certain movies that I like not because they are good but because they are from my past. It reminds me of a time where you could watch movies only if you had them on VHS tapes. While You Were Sleeping was just on Lifetime and it totally reminded me of this. This was one of those shows for me. What are your feel good movies?

How Did You Feel About the Wedding?

2011-10-30T19:40:00.000-07:00

Of course the show Family Jewels always seemed like it needed to have a wedding on the show. However, at the same time both Gene and Shannon kept insisting that they are happily unmarried. It was like they kept copying their mantra, or kept trying to scan their lifestyles into people's brains like you would with document imaging software and a computer.

However, it also seems when everything fell apart that Shannon really needed to get some security. I felt bad for her when Gene proposed; she seemed genuinely surprised but also so angry and upset. I just feel like this example maybe will make women hang onto guys who won't give them what they want. They may have hopes that they turn around like Gene seemed to do. How did you feel about the wedding?

Dear ABC,

2011-10-30T19:36:00.000-07:00

You've got a good thing going here. It's called Once Upon a Time. Please make sure that it doesn't go the way of Better Off Ted or Pushing Daises as well as tons of shows with people wearing medical scrubs. It's just going to be heartbreaking if we don’t get to finish the story; although I have no long how long you can drag it out for. When you keep telling me it's the hottest new show of the season please stand behind it with some loyalty this time. It's a good show.

Sincerely,

Sarakastic

Moral Compass

2011-10-24T11:54:00.000-07:00

I remember when I was a kid and my mom wouldn't let me watch shows like Wings or Mad about You. So, now that I'm a grown up I went and saw them on the Netflix Instant Queue. I was stunned at how tame they are to even the most subdued things on TV now. I'm not even 30 yet, but I long for the "old days”. I think TV was actually funnier then when it wasn't full of so many crude jokes because you couldn't take the obvious way out. It looks like I'll just be watching my Roku a lot more now.

Hot In Cleveland Review

2011-10-23T11:48:00.000-07:00

So far I've only watched two episodes of this show but it does really present an interesting idea. I was glad that Roku finally had it. Basically the premise of the show is that three women get stranded in Cleveland on their way to Paris. They decide to stay because they are considered attractive there instead of just old like they are in L.A. It really shows how even things like housing prices are drastically different. Since I'm only a few episodes in I think the show will eventually find a downside; such as you know that season called winter.

It really got me thinking how every different area in the country probably has different ideas of beauty. So even if you are just into free dating online maybe widen your search parameters to other areas or even the entire country to see what else is out there.

Pan Am Review

2011-10-15T16:45:00.000-07:00

At first I wasn't going to watch Pan Am just because it seemed like it was going to be a cheap rip off of Mad Men. These shows have to be done carefully or else the women end up looking like perfect models who just run on batteries and are secretly robots.

However, I find myself falling more and more in love with this show every week and I like it just as much if not more so than Mad Men. However, my one big word of caution simply is that it's on ABC. ABC has canceled a lot of the best shows out there like Pushing Daises; so I'm trying to not let myself get too attached.

Yeah WGN!

2011-09-30T14:33:00.000-07:00

WGN has some really great new programs. This includes It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia on the late night programming and Mad About You in the afternoon. Sure, I have It's Always Sunny on DVD but it's so good I end up watching it on TV anyways though there is lots of editing of course.

The Great Thursday Conflict

2011-09-30T14:28:00.001-07:00

As far as I'm concerned there are only two really great shows on TV and I end up having to miss one of them. You see they are Project Runway and The Office and I don't stay up late to watch any of the airings. It's bad enough that I also have to miss Parks & Recreation every week. My Christmas photo cards will have a frowny face on them this year.

So I can either miss all of The Office or miss the elimination on Project Runway. It's like there isn't anything decent on TV all week long and then bam it's a perfect storm of too much good TV. How do you manage it?

House's New Season

2011-09-27T17:29:00.000-07:00

I'm so excited to see House come back. I practically want to send out Smilebox print invitations to the primiere. I know I have been very critical of this show the past few seasons and everything seems to just run together into one big long episode where it's not lupus; it's never lupus. However, the previews I saw of this season show House in jail. That's enough to get my attention again. I don't like the idea of him having to pay for the consequences of his actions. I know everyone does eventually but he's just so adorable in such a scruffy way can't we let him off?

Nick at Nite Has Friends

2011-09-13T20:20:00.000-07:00

Well I guess I’m officially old enough that some of my childhood TV staples are now on Nick at Nite. One of them is Friends. I was actually glad to see this there just because when Nick at Nite gets a show that they like; they tend to air it a lot...a whole lot. Sometimes it's the only thing that's on for days. However, I missed this when they did it with The Nanny. I'd like them to at least mix two of their best shows up; but it is nice to see so many one right after the other although they aren't always in order when they do their marathons.

That One Person

2011-09-13T20:18:00.000-07:00

One of my least favorite parts of almost any reality show is going to be after the person is eliminated. I hate how they always have to go and take them away from their teammates; like they do by making them go to the work room and clean up their stuff on Project Runway.

However, there seems to be at least one person on every single reality show; every single season. You know the person that makes me want to grab my iphone 3g cases and tell everybody they are finally gone. When it comes time for them to go clean up their stuff; everyone is absolutely elated. They are trying not to giggle and jump up and down. I certainly felt that way about one particular contestant on Design Star this season. However, I guess when you're really fighting for your dream the worst parts of who you are will probably come out.

What is TLC Thinking?

2011-09-05T18:55:00.001-07:00

This is what I kept asking myself when I heard of the new schedules...well more importantly what won't be on the schedule anymore. I just can't imagine that they have a show in the works that's popular enough to replace either Kate Plus 8 or L.A. Ink, let alone both of the shows. I doubt I will really be tuning in that much more at all. Sure, Buddy was fun at first on Cake Boss; but now that he's on every single show in existence I've lost interest a little bit, well more than a little bit.

Kate Plus 8: The End

2011-09-05T18:53:00.000-07:00

With the final two episodes airing in the last few weeks I'm a little bit shocked. I really thought that this show would go on well until the kids were in high school. I think Kate even said something once that they'd be on the air as long as people were watching. I think this is going to be a lot more difficult than if just you were on a sitcom and it got canceled. I think it's true of every reality show that gets canceled. If it's just a show then you can say "Ok, people lost interest in the show". However, if you're a reality star I wonder if it feels like "why don't they like me anymore?" or "Why isn't my life interesting enough?" However, if the people are interesting enough I'd watch them collect coins or find silver dollars for sale. I sure watch enough people on TLC go to the dentist.

They're Married?

2011-08-27T20:18:00.000-07:00

I was really surprised when I was looking up the show Picker Sisters. It turns out that Tracy Hutson from the show and Extreme Makeover Home Edition has a famous husband. I would've loved to have Caterer Jobs at that wedding. She's married to Barry Watson, from 7th Heaven. According to wikipedia they went to high school and dated when they were in their 20s. Which celebrities were you shocked to find out that they were married?

More Surprises

2011-08-27T20:17:00.001-07:00

Well the surprises just keep coming in a totally fascinating search string that just won't end. It started off with looking up Picker Sisters. Then I learned that Tracy Hutson is married to Barry Watson. This led me to finding out that Watson has lymphoma in 2002 and left the show for awhile for treatment. It’s incredible that all of a sudden I care a lot about people that otherwise wouldn’t occupy any space in my brain.

The Picker Sisters

2011-08-27T20:15:00.000-07:00

The Picker Sisters is a new show on Lifetime. It has Tracy Huston and Tanya McQueen. You probably know the two from Extreme Makeover Home Edition. The concept of the show is really unique. They basically travel across the country and just buy junk out of people's yards. This could be a silo or some rusty chain. I'm always wondering if they'll find use for tires. I would love a table made out of xd series wheels. They take it back to LA and turn it into something totally new that they can really sell in their store and they make really incredible stuff out of other people's junk that even ends up turning into something quite chic.

My Favorite Summer Shows

2011-08-16T10:14:00.001-07:00

At first I thought that the only summer show that I really cared about was Mad Men. Since the show is being delayed until next year, it seemed like maybe summer was ruined. I was going to spend all my time with my ipod. I was however thrilled to remember that there are a few summer shows I love. These are:

1. Project Runway
2. Design Star

Yep, that's it: just two shows. However, they are my favorite shows of any season so summer rocks once again. What are your favorite summer shows?

Dear Netflix Instant Watch People Part 2,

2011-08-04T16:56:00.000-07:00

In addition to the shows that I've already stated, please make sure that you also add M*A*S*H. Sure I've seen every episode. However, it seemed like there used to be 3 channels that aired it consistently and they've all stopped. It was just nice to know that it was there in case I ever wanted to watch it.

Remember When?

2011-08-03T16:57:00.000-07:00

I'm old enough that I remember when every house didn't have cable and cartoons were only on during Saturday mornings. There were even reruns in the summer. However, one of the recent trends that I've seen lately is the death of all crafting shows. I miss all of the complicated instructions. There were always tons of gift ideas that I never would've thought of. Now if you want to find wedding anniversary gifts for her you usually have to buy them, which let's face it is easier.

What I'm Not Watching Right Now

2011-07-27T10:52:00.000-07:00

It just doesn't feel like summer without Mad Men. When I think of summer I think of motorcycles, bell helmets, lemonade, and Mad Men. In fact it's one of the biggest reasons why I've kept my cable connection. Apparently due to negations it was delayed until 2012. I was initially pretty miffed at this. Then I read this article that explains it was because Matthew Weiner was really trying to maintain the integrity of the show. Now I feel like they should take all the time they want; just don't ruin my show.

Dear Netflix Instant Watch People,

2011-07-27T10:51:00.000-07:00

This feels a little bit like writing a letter to Santa. I'm not going to ask for enough current programs so that I could just get rid of cable altogether. However, I would like a few shows to supplement my cable programming. They include:

1. Anything decorating.
2. Anything from the Style Network like more episodes of "Dress My Nest" or "Who's Wedding is It Anyway?" It could even be an older show like "How Do I Look?"
3. Old game shows like The Match Game
4. Mad About You

What do you wish was available to watch instantly?

Business Lessons from Storage Wars

2011-07-10T20:07:00.001-07:00

I have never read the Art of War. I have never bought a storage unit. I probably never will. However, there are a lot of business lessons to be learned from Dave that could probably be applied to a grocery store or a drug detox center program. He really is great at intimidating people. I don't know if this works to his advantage because no one likes him. It's really every other bidder against Dave. I was noticing on some other storage auction type shows that at every auction there seems to be someone who thinks that it's "their house” and will throw a lot of money around to prove it. I don’t know if this really pays off for them monetarily but seems to be important for their egos.

The Shop Assistants are at it Again

2011-07-10T20:04:00.000-07:00

I knew from the first episode of Ny Ink that it really wasn’t going to be any different. It's kinda like playing the same game on the wii over and over. It's interesting especially if it's a game you love but sometimes you want a different version. I had feared the show was going to focus more on drama than tattoos. I was right.

However it seems like once again the shop assistants will be the scape goats and the focus of all the drama. On LA Ink it seems like every single season has a new shop assistant whose only purpose is to create drama and try to hold onto her job every single week. I really would’ve hoped that at least they could’ve made someone else the scape goat on this series.

Color Splash Review

2011-07-10T20:03:00.000-07:00

I’ve been watching some older season of Color Splash with David Bromstad. He really evolves throughout the show as a better host. However, I think the big problem with his rooms is his use of color. They are just way too oversaturated for my tastes. Even in small kitchens he has different tons of cabinets and walls and different drawer pulls on each cupboard. Any one of those ideas is cool. However, putting them altogether in just one small space is way too much. I think his ideas would shine through a lot better if he just used one or two per room. Sure the show is called Color Splash; but it doesn’t always have to be a color explosion.

Do You Really Hate Each Other That Much?

2011-07-10T20:02:00.000-07:00

This is something that I ask myself a lot while watching Storage Wars. Sure, I expect the competitors to hate it when someone else gets a really good find in their locker. However, who really confuses me are Jarrod and Brandi. They are a couple who run a thrift store together. However, they fight and compete constantly. When one of them finds something worth a lot of money in the locker they picked out; the other person complains about it. Hey, it's making you money too that you can spend on your kids or save in cd annuities. It's painful to watch, I'd much rather see them be excited and be on the same team.

Charmed Review

2011-07-05T16:40:00.000-07:00

I was excited to see that Charmed was available on Netflix Instant Watch. I realized that I had never seen the first episode where they get all of their powers. I just had always assumed that the sisters came with their powers. I don't know how I managed to watch so much of the later season without this information. I also can't remember if any of the sisters get married or send out bridal shower invitations. So basically, I remember very little about the show except it's something that I used to like. Time will tell if I'll fall in love with it all over again.

Matt & Kim Review

2011-06-30T14:18:00.000-07:00

This was also an unusual choice for me. I must have heard their song "Daylight' on Pandora anad it inspired me to break out from my normal music tastes. Wikipedia classifies it as 'Indie pop', but it's really unlike anything I've ever heard before. I've listened to both their Grand & Sidewalks albums and have really enjoyed both of them.

True Grit Review

2011-06-29T14:10:00.000-07:00

There are certain movies that I watch only because Matt Damon is in them, and True Grit was definitely one of these movies. I usually don't watch westerns. Plus I remember this as being a John Wayne classic that I also never watched. So I turned up the wall speakers and expected to be bored. It's really a fascinating film and I never saw the end coming. I may even watch the John Wayne version even though it probably doesn't have all of the special effects. Plus, that version doesn't even have Matt Damon in it but I'll still watch it. So, for someone who doesn't like westerns to endorse it is a pretty big deal.

Auction Hunters Review

2011-06-16T06:49:00.000-07:00

This was another show that I recently passed over just because it was on Spike and we all know that channel is just for guys. I found that it takes the typical auction show up a notch. Sure, Ton is your man's man with all of his tattoos; but Allen is just plain pretty to look at. It seems like every locker has at least one big prize in it. However, I'm sure that most of them are just full of tee shirts and jeans and aren't worth the thousands of dollars that they find in each one on the show.

My favorite part of this show is that it documents the great finds as well as how much they actually sell for. Most of the other auction and storage war shows just tell the perceived value that something has. I also like that most of the time they work together as a team. There really isn't a ton of fighting which is also different from the other shows of its type. Instead; it's just all about the storage lockers which is great.

Drop Dead Diva Review

2011-06-16T06:47:00.001-07:00

This was a Lifetime TV show that I had put off watching for awhile. I was intrigued at first by the reviews but I rarely watch a show when it’s in the first season. There’s just too much heartbreak there. However, my Instant Queue was lacking other great choices yesterday so I gave it a shot.

I have been missing out. Again, I missed out because of my prejudice against certain TV channels. I find a lot of the shows on Lifetime and especially the movies to be depressing and overly dramatic. This one is fun to watch and if you haven’t seen it yet you definitely should. If you have watched it then let me know what you think.

Repo Wars Review

2011-06-16T06:45:00.000-07:00

So I originally made fun of this Spike TV show. The premise is just too ridiculous not to make me giggle. Basically, the repo man comes to your house. You get a chance to totally pay off your car if you can answer three questions right. If you don't get it right then your car is taken as it would have been anyways.

When I sat down to watch the show I fell in love with it just because I couldn't believe how easy it is to answer these questions. One of them was something like "What fruit was a raisin before it was a raisin?" They are unbelievably easy. They mine as well ask "What do you keep inside a blackberry case?" At first I was disappointed because I had hoped that it would be a little bit more like the usual trivia game show where I learned something. However, after I started laughing it quickly became my favorite trivia show.

NY Ink Review

2011-06-14T14:04:00.000-07:00

I had hopes that NY Ink would be different. Sure, it has Ami James in it from Miami Ink. However, that was really the first Ink show on TLC. It didn’t dissolve completely into drama the way it's LA counterpart did. It showed actual tattoos, imagine that. I'd rather hear actual stories. I did like that one spinoff show I think it was on A&E. They'd travel around in a bus or an rv and do tattoos all across the country. I don't know if they were good at rv repair. In fact, I've noticed that the more drama there is in an episode, the fewer tattoos there are. So I gave this show a chance, and even in the first episode it wasn't about the tattoos as much as it was about the fighting. I really wanted this one to be different.

Even Though I Knew My Chances Were Low

2011-05-26T15:24:00.000-07:00

I've never really wanted to be on TV. However, I was kind of sad that the Oprah show was ending. I was hoping that every single person on the planet would get a chance to share their life philosophy. Of course it's not practical. For once I just wanted to have my life so figured out into just one sentence that I could be the source of one of those "aha moments". I guess my time will never come.

House vs. Spouse

2011-05-25T15:28:00.000-07:00

This is a new TLC show and probably one of the best ones since Trading Spaces in my opinion. The premise is that a couple signs up to renovate their house together for $25,000. Then they discover that one of them will be in charge to execute the plan while the other person is sequestered far away for 3 weeks.

The twist of the show is that the absent spouse designs a "dollhouse". They have an exact replica of their room to work with and can design it any way they want. Then the other spouse can see it when the renovation is close to being finished. They get an option of purchasing some of the items. I really think this is unfair because it gets up their expectations. Really they should instead have to address all 3 rooms, that way they can’t blow the budget on just one “dream” space and they have a better idea of the struggle that the other spouse is going through. I wish TLC would get away from reality shows and start teaching us again whether it's about liponox reviews or home improvement.

I Can't Believe That’s Really on TV

2011-05-25T15:25:00.000-07:00

I don't usually watch a lot of Spike TV. I'm more into beauty networks that might mention prevage reviews or decorating shows. However, sometimes they have lots of storage unit/auction type shows and I enjoy those. However, I've been noticing late at night a little show called "Repo Games". I've only been able to watch 3 minutes at a time because it's just too much for my brain to compute. Basically, the repo company comes to get your car. If you win a trivia game, then you can keep your car & you won't have to make any payments. Is it a creative show idea? Yes. Is it sad that this is what the world has come to? Yes.

Saving Grace Review

2011-05-16T15:54:00.000-07:00

This was a TV show that I had never bothered tuning into it because it's not really like TV needs another detective/crime show. However, the pickings were getting a little slim on my instant watch list. I thought I'd watch it for 10 minutes and turn it off. However, a rebellious detective who reluctantly sees an angel? Well, ok now I'm just hooked. It definitely isn't the average detective show.

How Do You Know?

2011-05-16T15:51:00.000-07:00

This was a movie that I almost skipped because usually romantic comedies are neither romantic nor comedic to me. Plus this one was about sports so I was like "Hmm a sports romance, how many people want to watch that?" However, I thought that at the very least I'd be able to see some cool urban clothing and possibly hear an awesome soundtrack. However, this had Reese Witherspoon in it, so I watched it. Sure, it was the same basic predictable formula. However, it also has one of the best scenes and points that I've seen in a long time. There's a point in the movie with an inspiring story and a quote that says something like "we are all just one minor adjustment away from making it work". That taught me more than all the other romantic comedies combined.

Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution

2011-04-23T16:42:00.000-07:00

This show was somewhat of a happy accident for me. I hadn’t planned on watching it but nothing was on. Well, there was a thing about the in styler on but I've already watched it twice. I can’t believe how people fight back against him. It seems like everyone from school districts to fast food owners have it out for them. A lot of the discussions were even more heated than if it had been about politics. I can understand school districts being weary or being exploited by reality shows. However, instead of trying to fix the problem they just seem to be trying to hide it.

The fast food owner was totally the same way. He kept saying that it wasn’t his fault that people don’t care about ingredients. While this is probably true of most fast food, that doesn’t mean that it still can’t be healthy. I really hope the food revolution actually works.

One of My Favorite TV Moments EVER

2011-04-23T16:41:00.000-07:00

I really fell in love with last week's episode of The Office. I almost started crying when the whole office started singing their musical number for Michael. Sure, he's zany and often his management style cuts into the workday. However, I never noticed before that I dislike how he's treated on The Office. He was finally shown a little bit of respect and gratitude and it was really nice to finally see it.

Secretariat Review

2011-04-23T16:38:00.000-07:00

I still watch Disney movies if they feature a strong story of an underdog achieving the impossible. Secretariat definitely fell into that category and it's one of my favorite Disney movies. It just goes to show that if it's about an impossible dream, I will always show up to watch it and be enthralled. This is true whether it's about horse racing, hockey, social security disability, boxing or anything else that wouldn't normally be applicable to my life. I love watching people win.

That's An Antiques Roadshow I'd Actually Watch

2011-04-05T14:54:00.000-07:00

Antiques Roadshow is a little bit dry for my tastes. However, I just love shows like Pawn Stars. I still learn about a lot of historical documents, but I love the eclectic mix and the bargaining of the deal. I would love to just browse their shops and pick up cool art or address plaques for my house. It's amazing to see all of the random knowledge these pawn shop owners have stored in their brains, just because they literally look at so many items every single day. All of those pawn shop shows are just like really cool versions of Antiques Roadshow.

Why Are We Clapping?

2011-03-25T17:22:00.000-07:00

That's something I always seem to ask myself when I watch The Nanny. Occasionally the audience will erupt into applause so I know it's someone famous because of the context clues. However, I can rarely place them, even though I originally watched The Nanny when it aired. I think some of the guest stars are just out of my realm because Maxwell is a Broadway producer. I'm glad that everyone else is so excited to see the guest star, but I can just never figure out why we are clapping.

My Favorite Part of the Money Class

2011-03-24T17:27:00.000-07:00

I was watching The Money Class special on PBS featuring Suze Orman. I really wasn’t expecting to learn anything that I didn’t know from watching her weekly show. However, I was amazed at her human interaction. I’m used to seeing her chat with people via web cam or on the phone. It was really a chance to see how amazing she is.

I’ve been looking for a clip or even an update, but because I couldn’t remember the guys name I can’t seem to pull it up online. A guy in the audience was desperately looking for help because he had a crazy amount of student loans and was only making $20,000 a year. I knew the answer before Suze Orman said it: you can’t discharge student loans in bankruptcy. I was hoping that somehow she’d be able to pull an answer out of the air for this guy. Instead, she had him join her on the stage and look at all of the people who thought he could turn this around, and that he thought he had worth. I really love how sometimes, it’s not about money. It just made me feel like people could do anything, turn the recession around, find an acne treatment, or get out of debt. It’s about your own power to change things around, and she is really an expert and combining these two elements together.

Suddenly, It's Funny Again

2011-03-24T17:23:00.000-07:00

When Nick and Nite originally started airing the Nanny continuously I was quiet elated. It used to be one of my favorite shows growing up. I think I had a crush on Maxwell. Although, since he's rich I always picture him with cigars. Sure, Nick and Nite tends to beat all dead horses by airing just one show over and over when they should be venturing more into classic television.

Then I watched it and thought "Really? I thought this was funny?" Then, since it was on all the time I had no choice but to watch it a few weeks later. Suddenly, I was watching 3 or 4 episodes in a row even though they were all the same. Then I couldn’t believe that people weren’t talking about this show the way they do “I Love Lucy”. It’s a zany cast that is oddly comforting.

Phew...

2011-03-10T13:26:00.001-08:00

I was worried that Extreme Makeover Home Edition wasn't on just because I hadn't been watching it lately, and yes I know that logic is skewed. It seems to be on in reruns quite a lot. However, according to wikipedia at least through the 2010-2011 season it was still around. I guess if I still care so much about it I better start actually watching it.

The Coolest Show Ever

2011-03-10T13:23:00.000-08:00

If you didn't watch Secret Millionaire on ABC last Sunday you certainly should. It was one of those shows that just made me cry and cry. It's so amazing to see all of the normal people who spend their time trying to help other people with whatever they have. They are using talents whether it's redecorating or cooking to change peoples lives, even when they don't have a lot themselves. It made me want to go get a Sun Hat and help in someone's yard. Sure, the fact that there's an undercover millionaire looking for people who are worthy of his or her money is pretty cool. However, the real story is in all of the people who have managed to help people without a secret millionaire to fund it.

Is TV Changing?

2011-03-04T15:56:00.000-08:00

Is TV going in a more positive light? I certainly hope so. I recently heard about a show called Undercover Boss where a boss goes to work for their own company. Who Do You Think You Are? focuses on finding out about ancestors. That show always makes me want to try Conference calling with all my family to tell them I love them. There's also going to be a new show called Secret Millionaire where people give away money to charity or people who deserve it. Finally, Extreme Makeover Home Edition isn't the only feel good show on TV. I hope the trend continues.

Pick Me Up

2011-03-04T15:55:00.000-08:00

When I have a bad day there are a few shows that will always makes me smile. These are:

1. Dick Van Dyke
2. Eddie Izzard: Any Comedy Special
3. Mary Tyler Moore

These shows will always make me smile no matter the mood I'm in. Which shows are your go to ones when you are feeling blue?

Movies I've Skipped

2011-02-25T17:53:00.000-08:00

There are certain movies that I never get around to watching unless they are about to expire on my Netflix Queue. I was online looking at food storage when I remembered it was time to sift through the movies. So, I had a hefty weekend with several movies I needed to get through and some of them were classics.

1. Rosemary’s Baby: I didn’t know that this was a horror movie. When the credits started I remembered that people refer to evil things as “Rosemary’s baby”. So, I did the grown up thing and turned the movie off and thanks to a lot of the reviews I’ve read calling it the scariest movie of all time I’m really glad that I did.

2. From Here to Eternity: I've tried to watch this on TCM several times before just because I kind of remember them talking about this show on Gilmore Girls. However, instead I kept getting bored before the movie got good. So this is one of those movies that I’ve failed at watching no matter how hard I’ve tried. I’ll be relieved when it’s off my queue so I don’t have to feel guilty anymore.

Unexpected Quotes

2011-02-25T17:49:00.000-08:00

I remember the first time I saw Casablanca. I was so surprised at all of the famous quotes that were in the movie. It was like "Ohh that's where it came from". I was just watching On the Waterfront and honestly I was bored. I was looking at any trees or shrubs and wondering "Are those cypress trees?" Then all of a sudden Brando said "I coulda been a contender". Suddenly, I was interested in the movie. I would have thought that it would have come from a total boxing movie like Rocky. What unexpected quotes have you come across lately?

Storage Wars

2011-02-23T17:59:00.001-08:00

Storage Wars was one of those shows that I watched because there was absolutely nothing else on. It follows people who make their livings bidding on repossessed storage lockers. It's amazing to see the things that people leave behind. Usually it's full of boxes and junk but when one of the buyers came up with a cooler full of shrunken heads it was such a random find that I was hooked. Also one locker was filled up with newspapers from when Elvis died that was valued at $30,000-$90,000 for old newspapers.

That Old Feeling

2011-02-23T17:57:00.000-08:00

It doesn't take a lot to make it onto my Netflix Instant Watch Queue. Basically, it either has to be a movie or an actress that I've heard of or have the slightest interest in. However, I went back on forth on the 1997 movie "That Old Feeling". I know who Bette Midler is and love her songs, but her movies can be hit or miss. So when Netflix kept recommending it to me I kept ignoring it. Every time I looked at this movie I thought "Eh it will be somewhere in the terrible to the ok category". It was pretty ok, better than I thought. It's the perfect movie to watch on a Saturday afternoon when you don't want too much violence or thought. It is also a "background" kind of movie if you are looking up acetyl l carnitine or working. It reminded me how tame PG-13 movies used to be and I miss that.

The Coolest Article in Awhile

2011-02-23T17:55:00.000-08:00

I really love this article by the Times of the best and worst Oscar dresses of all times. Surprisingly enough Audrey Hepburn was number one. I usually think of her in the iconic black sheath dress and couldn’t even recall what her Oscar dress was. Her skin always has me looking for how to get rid of pimples.

I also thought I had seen most of Elizabeth Taylor's dresses but this one took me by surprise. It also list gowns from Shirley Maclaine and Mia Farrow. I thought that the best Oscar dresses would be a lot more obvious but this list really pulls out some iconic stars with lesser known fashion that is still fantastic. They also moved Bjork’s infamous swan dress to the best dressed list which I couldn’t believe.

It's like Christmas with Music

2011-02-20T16:50:00.000-08:00

I have a feed in my rss reader that keeps track of all of my favorite artists’ new album alerts. So when All Eternals Deck by the Mountain Goats came up it was like Christmas. I'm so excited to have some more music by them.

An Education Review

2011-02-19T16:51:00.000-08:00

I added An Education to my instant queue just because I thought that it had Jude Law in it, even though I couldn't find Jude Law’s name on it. I’m just that impressionable when it comes to briefly glancing at a movie cover. It's the kind of movie I would have turned off when I found out that Jude Law wasn't in it. I couldn't decide whether I wanted to watch it or just use the laptop to look up the best diet pills for women. However, when the name Nick Hornby flashed across the screen I was sold. He adapted an autobiography from the 1960s about a schoolgirl in England. It's one of those movies that you can't quite figure out why it is captivating instead of boring, but it just is.

Coolest Show Ever: Eli Stone

2011-02-19T16:49:00.000-08:00

I didn't watch the show Eli Stone when it was on the air. However, it recently came onto the Netflix Instant queue. I thought that it would just be a show that I watched the pilot of and skipped. I planned on using my laptop the whole time to work and read about safe diet pills. It was a show I was just trying to get through. Maybe it's just because I love flash mob singing and dancing so much, but this is just a "feel good even when the situation isn't perfect shows". Now I wish that I would have watched it when it was on the air just so I could have protested when it went off. Plus, Tom Cavanagh has a bit part in it, and I've always had a little bit of a crush on him.

What Am I Doing Here?

2011-02-10T18:40:00.000-08:00

I really love The Nate Show. However, his guests always seem quite confused. One lady even asked why she was staying for a decorating segment when she knows nothing about it. I think it's kind of weird to have stars come on the show that have nothing to do with design, and ask them about their own aesthetic. It's either weird or awesome; I'm having a lot of trouble deciding that. I guess I’ll just have to just keep watching it until I figure that out.

Well, When You've Got a Good Thing Going...

2011-02-09T18:39:00.000-08:00

I can only assume that is what the great minds and thinkers at TLC thought of about the success of Cake Boss. The next Buddy Valastro show featured the "Next Great Baker". Today I turned it on, and Buddy was on in the daytime and I wished I had a Atrix 4G so I could look up what was going on. He has a new show called "Kitchen Boss".

I was doubtful for the need of a new Buddy show. However, it's one of those cooking shows that you can watch even if you can't cook. I'd even try some of the Italian cuisine. However, it's kinda like watching Paula Deen, of course all of the food is going to taste good; it’s full of butter, cream, or fat. Fried food is good; I don't need to watch a cooking show to learn that. However, Buddy really came to life when his family joined him and it became the entertaining family that I’m used to and would watch no matter how many shows they are on. That's the thing I love about Buddy the most, he always takes his family with him.

30 Days

2011-02-07T11:42:00.000-08:00

30 Days was a show based on the movie "Super Size Me" where people would be sent on "challenges" for 30 days, to just live a completely different life. I think this is something everyone should have to do to overcome fears and fight prejudices and just see what their life would have been like with totally different opportunities. I would love to be able to spend that time wearing a nurse uniform and just finding out what other careers are like. Most of the time the people don't seem to change their views that much but at least they had the opportunity to do so. It's one of the few TV shows that I think actually changes peoples lives or at least tries to.

Don't Bother to Knock

2011-02-02T17:58:00.000-08:00

This 1952 film was the first time I saw Marilyn Monroe in a serious film and she did fantastic. Usually her movies are very cliché but this one I got to really see her as an actress. Even though I watch a lot of old films I'd never heard of this one, but thanks to the Instant Queue for bringing it up for me. It will completely change your mind about hiring a baby sitter ever again.

The Best Part of a New Month

2011-02-01T17:56:00.000-08:00

Let’s face it; there is a lot of downsides to when a new month starts. It's rent time before I get paid. Plus, I usually have to keep telling myself what month we are now in when I write out that check. I try to treat myself with menu planning or a fruit delivery. However, my favorite part is all the new titles that go onto Instant Watch. This month they included "The Cosby Show", "Dances with Wolves", and "Ugly Betty". I can't remember when there have been so many seasons of TV shows added all at once. It makes that whole paying rent thing totally worth it.

Love Me or Leave Me Review

2011-01-18T18:32:00.000-08:00

I had no idea who Ruth Etting was before I watched this film. According to the wikipedia page it seems that her life pretty closely mirrored the movie. I was just tuning into it because of Doris Day. It was one of her more serious roles and she did a great job. Granted, there was still a lot of singing and dancing, but for Doris Day it was a pretty serious role. Her movies always make me wish I could sing and had more chances to wear prom dresses. I really fell in love with a lot of the songs and it's amazing that one person can experience so much heart ache in just one lifetime.

Are They From Utah?

2011-01-18T18:31:00.001-08:00

This was something that I kept asking myself during an episode of “How I Met Your Mother”. Marshall and Lily were visiting his family in Minnesota and Lily was entrusted with a family recipe for some sort of 7 layer salad. It was compromised of huge layers of mayo with Funyuns, gummy worms, and other things that definitely should not be in salad. It made me the laugh the whole time she was making it because although I love my state, people are very fond of putting things in salads that shouldn’t be in salads. Plus, it’s extremely rare for any salad to be heavy on lettuce or vegetables here.

Hitchcock Film Reviews

2011-01-18T18:27:00.000-08:00

I’ve always loved Hitchcock movies. So when my Netflix Instant Watch queue alerted me that several of them were expiring I was determined to watch all of them before that time came.

I Confess was the best movie of the marathon. It was by no means the best Hitchcock film I've seen. However, it's an interesting plot line where a priest witnesses a murder. The murderer confesses to the priest locking him under oath so that he can't tell the police.

Stage Fright
I don't really know what this movie was about because I only watched about 6 minutes of it and it didn't really catch my eye. Instead I started looking up ephedra diet pills and reading blogs.

Family Plot
I tuned into Family Plot simply because it was Hitchcock's last movie and I tried to really make it through this one but I was bored and distracted.

My New Years TV Resolutions

2011-01-14T17:17:00.000-08:00

I've made a New Years resolution that will hopefully free up a lot of time for me. I'm not going to watch shows that I don't truly enjoy anymore. When I first moved to a town with just a basic cable option I was horrified. Who would keep track of all of the "Real Wives" or see which brides were considering tattoo removal or coverup? So when I was at my parents’ home for Christmas I was busy trying to catch up on my favorite shows. I was watching Bridezillas and realized "I really don't enjoy this. It makes me tense and the lack of gratitude saddens me". I don't miss a lot of the reality TV shows that I just though I had to have. I sit down and watch a lot of TV still that is just "ok" because it’s on. Instead, I'm going to be more dedicated to finding the best and cutting out the rest.

The Set Wins

2011-01-14T17:16:00.001-08:00

There are some shows where the set is so good that it really upstages the actors. I think that this is something that regularly happens on the show Brothers and Sisters. The grasscloth wallpaper is just amazing as are all of the arched doorways. I would move in there if I could. It's probably one of the most beautiful sets I've ever seen and it's just in peoples everyday homes. Every house and apartment that they have is so stunning. Oftentimes I find myself just looking at the scenery instead of paying attention to the plot line. What set do you think is better than the actual show?

Can't Wait for It!

2011-01-14T17:15:00.000-08:00

I'm so excited to be able to see the second season of "Who Do You Think You Are". I love seeing celebrities learn more about who they are and where they come from. It's an interesting concept for anyone but when you see the generations of hardwork and dedication that it takes to just survive and have one of their descendants make it big is just so amazing. It makes me wonder if someday I'll be the great great great great grandma or aunt of someone who discovers the best adult acne treatment or does something truly wonderful. The season premiere is on February 4th and I haven't looked forward to a show like this in a very long time.

It Happened One Night Review

2011-01-09T11:33:00.000-08:00

I was anxious to watch this movie because it was referenced in the SATC2 movie. It has Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert in it. It's a great black and white movie but for some reason didn't hold my interest. I did noticed how much we've changed as a culture. The information about the socialite would've been around the world on an apple iphone in minutes now. I think it was kind of referenced just so that Carrie could make jokes about the title. However, if you want a fun black and white movie it might be the way to go. I guess I just wasn't in a zany watching mood when I watched it. (Almost every review and summary of this movie has used the word zany so I couldn't leave it out). Has anyone else seen this movie?

To Keep or Not to Keep

2011-01-07T18:54:00.000-08:00

This is something that I find myself asking a lot when I go through the list of my Netflix Instant Watch queue. It just brings up a lot of movies and TV shows that I’m like "Oh that would be ok to watch". Here are a few of my latest reviews.

1. The Secret Life of the American Teenager: I watched about half an hour of this. I think I would have liked it if I was younger. Things have really changed from the Saved by the Bell Days. It's off my life now.

2. Brothers and Sisters: I go back and forth on this one. I just can't decide. I've watched several episodes and change my mind several times per episode on whether or not I’ll keep watching. It's not the best or most compelling show around but it's one of the best that is on Instant Watch. I just don't want to invest time in going through all of these seasons but at the same time, I can't stop watching.

3. Grey's Anatomy: Eh, I watched 15 minutes then deleted it form the queue because again I can't invest seasons and seasons into a show that isn't really great and that seems to be more and more difficult to find.

SATC 2 Review

2011-01-07T18:52:00.000-08:00

When the ...And the City 2 movie came out I really questioned the need for a second movie. However, as a closet fan of the show I checked it out. I tend to think that I watch the show for ironies sake, but let's face it, I'm Miranda, and I know I am. However, if any of the characters were having a sale I'd show up at Carrie's. So, it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. I really liked the way it explored all of the many relationships. It had a lot of the fun over the top fashion that the show was known for. So doing another movie about a TV show seemed like a bad idea because who wants to watch a series of movies? That's what a TV series is made for. If you want to bring them back, give them a show again. However, it was good to see them together again.

Well Maybe It Isn't So Bad

2011-01-07T18:51:00.000-08:00

I almost had a crush on Bear Grylls once from Man vs. Wild until I saw all of the disgusting stuff that he eats. However, I just barely tuned into the show because he was in Alaska and looking so pretty. However, then I kept watching because he kept saying the word glacier really funny. I had no idea what he was talking about for the first 15 minutes. I thought he was talking about someone who made glass. Then he ate something gross and I really had to change the channel again and start thinking about how I need home theater seating to block out the gross thoughts. However, it was interesting to hear that pronunciation.

I Miss Holiday Movies

2011-01-01T13:45:00.000-08:00

I think I watch more TV at holiday time then I do during the rest of the year. I even watch the same Lifetime holiday movies over and over. I like the way everything ends well. I like it when things work out. The very next day everything is just back to mayhem and bedlam. I checked the TV guide the day after Christmas and almost every show was about murder/abuse/or broken relationships. I guess now I'm back to just staring at the wall sconces until the next holiday season. Why do we only get to feel good at holiday time?

As Hard as I Try

2010-12-15T19:34:00.000-08:00

I really find the show Lie to Me fascinating, especially the parts of the show where they show the same expression on celebrity or political figures that is being portrayed on the show. I've tried to watch for these expressions on people I know but then I usually get bored. I guess there really is science or at least a lot of detail behind it.

Well That's an Awkward Moment

2010-12-05T19:32:00.000-08:00

I've been watching a lot of the "Police Women of Such and Such County" shows lately. It's amazing to see how many people say they aren't driving drunk and then proceed to call the female officers "sir". Every once in awhile they will get a "baby". Then they can't decide whether or not to say the word "ma'am" but think better of it and go for "man". Not helping your case here guys.

Every Little Girls Dream

2010-11-28T19:29:00.001-08:00

I was watching "Sweet Home Alabama" and even though I'm sarcastic I still thought "Aww isn't that so sweet". It's at the beginning when the soon to be fiancee takes her to Tiffany's and says 'pick one' referring to an engagement ring. I don't even like white diamonds but I'm a princess so I guess that's my dream too.

Wow He's really Come a Long Ways

2010-11-19T12:43:00.000-08:00

I'm listening to the self titled album Josh Ritter from 1999. It was his first. It's amazing how far he's come since then. He has so much twang and it's almost country. I really love the song "Angels on Her Shoulders". He's really developed his sound into something totally different since then. I have to say though that I love both versions of Josh equally.

Gift Ideas from the TV

2010-11-18T12:46:00.001-08:00

This is a time of year when I really start watching a lot of TV shows about crafting and decorating. Lately there have been lots on tips on making or buying personalized gifts. This is perfect because you can pick one gift and have it made for lots of different people. I have a huge family so this could really come in handy. I've been seeing this a lot on platters and ceramics for personal creations christmas gifts. It gives a custom look without having to do a lot of the work yourself.

I'm Going to Need Another CD Book

2010-11-18T12:43:00.000-08:00

So with my Zune Pass I decided to download every CD on my "CD's I Need to Buy" list. I'll listen to them all. Then I'll decide which ones stay on the list. So, I downloaded over 4000 songs in over 10 hours. They will all be expiring in a month so I've really got a lot of listening to do. I don't even know if it's possible to listen to that many songs because I suck at math. It was eye opening. I wouldn't have room for all those discs in my house. I'm going to have to put my collection on exam tables. It's going to be survival of the fittest: music edition around here for awhile.

How to Make Friends on Reality TV

2010-11-16T17:00:00.000-08:00

When I watch shows like the Hills or anything reality based friends seem to fall into two groups. There are the life long friends that come with you on the show. Then there are the "friends" that the producers pick for you. This must be so awkward in real life, to have to fake friendship. I really do hope that some of these people actually get along. In a way it would be a lot easier than choosing and finding your own friends.

Betty Blowtorch and Her Amazing True Life Adventures

2010-11-15T17:04:00.000-08:00

I can't remember why I decided a few years ago that this was a movie that I just had to see. It didn't really cross my path again. It's not on TV ever, usually I just flip through the TV movies aimlessly while researching diet pills or reading blogs. It takes a lot to stop me in my tracks as far as movies go. When I got Instant Watch from Netflix I was thrilled to see that it was there. I have and love "I'm Ugly and I don't Know Why" by this band. I couldn’t really get into the rest of the music that this film showed. I only wish that I had known about this amazing band earlier when they were together. Even if you haven't heard of the band it's a pretty good documentary about how being in a band changes your friendships.

Paper Heart

2010-11-15T17:01:00.000-08:00

Ever since Arrested Development I've pretty much watched everything with Michael Cera in it even Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist. Sure, most of his appearances can't match up to Arrested Development. Well, none of them can honestly. Mostly, I just think about Arrested Development, wait for the movie to be over, and then use my laptop to find new movies or look at alli reviews.

Last night I watched Paper Heart with Charlyne Yi and Michael Cera. At times it's heartbreaking when Charlyne questions whether she's actually capable of love. I think even a scientist she was interviewing went "Aww" and wanted to hug her when she did this. I would classify it as an Indie movie. Usually this isn't my style but I've been trying to give the genre a chance lately and have been striking out accordingly. This was one of the better ones I've seen.

Jack and Bobby Review

2010-11-12T09:16:00.000-08:00

I just finished watching the one and only season of this show. The final episode was a little bit corny and I would have liked further explanation as to what happens to Grace. There was also a little bit of ambiguity as to how exactly Courtney ends up with Bobby and who Jack marries. All in all it's one of the better series I've ever watched and it's a shame that it didn't stick around so I could get more answers.