A "failed pilot" doesnot denote quality necessarily but demographic- and business- decisions.
I am not always a fano he style, but I often am, and just wish her style was a little less ntentionally offensive. Some folks like that, but I do not especially.
But, I have not seen this show, so I cannot say.
On Comedy Central's channel's 'Sarah Silverman Program' her character was abnoxious and self-centered to the point she was a very effective anti-hero, I thought.
http://www.cinemablend.com/television/Watch-Sarah-Silverman-Failed-NBC-Pilot-Susan-313-60050.html
Showing posts with label humor. Show all posts
Showing posts with label humor. Show all posts
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Sunday, October 27, 2013
I stopped watching 'The Simpsons' about 2003
http://splitsider.com/2013/10/18-things-youd-be-surprised-happened-on-the-simpsons-if-you-stopped-watching-in-2003/
Nothing really seems that wildly unexpected really, although sometimes I had to shake my head at the sheer absurdity. Like the whole town moving to the "new" Springfeild. I was actually a bit disappointed nothing really wild happened. For instance, Marge and Homer being divorced for a bunch of seasons, but reading further it was only divorced as a matter of legal paperwork.
I wonder where the movie fits in with all this.
Nothing really seems that wildly unexpected really, although sometimes I had to shake my head at the sheer absurdity. Like the whole town moving to the "new" Springfeild. I was actually a bit disappointed nothing really wild happened. For instance, Marge and Homer being divorced for a bunch of seasons, but reading further it was only divorced as a matter of legal paperwork.
I wonder where the movie fits in with all this.
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Star Trek: The Star Trek (2009) movie review
It's not exactly my review, but I do have a few additional comments.
Besides the fact these reviews are wonderfully smart AND entertaining.
Warning: Adult language and themes.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRNHpX5_Ek8 (short and metaphorical)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dCJWr40raQ (full and lengthy)
Plinkett says wisely: "Now this is the most thing to remember when watching this movie. Star Trek is esentially a remake of the 1960s T.V. series. It's a film that specifically exploits the iconic images and phrases of the old T.V. show for mass audience appeal. It's really no different [in concept] than the 1998 remake of Lost in Space.... strictly for nostalgia exploitation. ... When you accept this fact, you can learn to enjoy the film more for what it is: a fun, action-packed nod to the old T.V. show...nothing more."
I was violently unhappy with Star Trek: The Star Trek until I realized I could pretend it said "inspired by Star Trek created by Gene Roddenberry"
Besides the fact these reviews are wonderfully smart AND entertaining.
Warning: Adult language and themes.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRNHpX5_Ek8 (short and metaphorical)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dCJWr40raQ (full and lengthy)
Plinkett says wisely: "Now this is the most thing to remember when watching this movie. Star Trek is esentially a remake of the 1960s T.V. series. It's a film that specifically exploits the iconic images and phrases of the old T.V. show for mass audience appeal. It's really no different [in concept] than the 1998 remake of Lost in Space.... strictly for nostalgia exploitation. ... When you accept this fact, you can learn to enjoy the film more for what it is: a fun, action-packed nod to the old T.V. show...nothing more."
I was violently unhappy with Star Trek: The Star Trek until I realized I could pretend it said "inspired by Star Trek created by Gene Roddenberry"
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Having Fun: watching great YouTube movie reviews
RedLetterMedia has put some excellent scifi movie reviews on YouTube. Last week, I went through most of their Star Trek movie reviews (spot on, even if I didn't always agree) and today watched one on Avatar and another of Star Wars 3: Revenge of the Sith.
I myself liked the Avatar movie, but even those loyal fans could see (and laugh at) the obvious story "borrows" from other films, like the animated Fern Gully or as RedLetter says, Dances with Wolves in Space.
His critisms are fair and many. The emotional components of the movie didn't bother me like they did him, but I loved his "disection" of the movie components. I just wish he had compared Jar Jar Binks's people with the Na'vi.
Generally, the worst things he could say is that the movie was light on story and character depth and heavy on digital effects and spoon-feeding (which I might call effective marketing, sadly enough).
It was really brilliant to compare the Avatar movie experience to a theme park ride.
The Sith criticisms were far less flattering, although just as fair. And many of them are unavoidably clear to all but the diehard fans. I personally mostly just had my own thoughts confirmed, although he did make quite a few points I had not considered. Like how a boy Han Solo was not in the movie, when every other Star Wars icon seems to have been sodomized for all it was worth. And RedLetter made comparions to the action in the Star Trek (new actors) movie which were very favorable...to Trek. I had not thought about what I took for granted in that movie.
His one omission that comes to mind: he failed to note that Jar Jar Binks (in the Senate) was instrument of the downfall of the whole Jedi society. Everyone seems to miss that fact, which I thought delicious irony.
Now, Star Wars is a "safe" subject for me, because it's not dear to my heart. His Star Trek: First Contact review was more challanging, personall, but not by much. In truth, his criticisms only pointed out things worth mentioning. It was fun to watch. So even when potentially insulting, RedLetter seems to deliver.
It reminds me of watching the Daily Show.
I myself liked the Avatar movie, but even those loyal fans could see (and laugh at) the obvious story "borrows" from other films, like the animated Fern Gully or as RedLetter says, Dances with Wolves in Space.
His critisms are fair and many. The emotional components of the movie didn't bother me like they did him, but I loved his "disection" of the movie components. I just wish he had compared Jar Jar Binks's people with the Na'vi.
Generally, the worst things he could say is that the movie was light on story and character depth and heavy on digital effects and spoon-feeding (which I might call effective marketing, sadly enough).
It was really brilliant to compare the Avatar movie experience to a theme park ride.
The Sith criticisms were far less flattering, although just as fair. And many of them are unavoidably clear to all but the diehard fans. I personally mostly just had my own thoughts confirmed, although he did make quite a few points I had not considered. Like how a boy Han Solo was not in the movie, when every other Star Wars icon seems to have been sodomized for all it was worth. And RedLetter made comparions to the action in the Star Trek (new actors) movie which were very favorable...to Trek. I had not thought about what I took for granted in that movie.
His one omission that comes to mind: he failed to note that Jar Jar Binks (in the Senate) was instrument of the downfall of the whole Jedi society. Everyone seems to miss that fact, which I thought delicious irony.
Now, Star Wars is a "safe" subject for me, because it's not dear to my heart. His Star Trek: First Contact review was more challanging, personall, but not by much. In truth, his criticisms only pointed out things worth mentioning. It was fun to watch. So even when potentially insulting, RedLetter seems to deliver.
It reminds me of watching the Daily Show.
Thursday, February 14, 2013
goodies from your friendly neighborhood uber-goober
I had not heard of 'Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal' comics until today. This one is about the revolution debate. http://www.smbc-comics.com/?id=2703 If you watch the Star Trek movies, the series by this author are really good. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CoWfTq8dYos&noredirect=1 Again, if you watch Star Trek. It seems I was wrong. http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=35860 Commercials sometimes are really catchy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmWWJ3OPCtI Who knew taxes could be such fun? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmynbxyfFjM
Monday, November 8, 2010
How many teamsters does it take to change a lightbulb?
How many teamsters does it take to change a lightbulb?
Six, you got a problem with that?
How many production managers does it take to change a light bulb?
Four, but you can only have three!
How many electricians does it take to change a light bulb?
Only one -- they're really good at that kind of thing
How many grips does it take to change a light bulb?
Grips don't change light bulbs. That's Electric.
How many script supervisors does it take to change a light bulb?
Wait, which hand was it in?
How many art directors does it take to change a light bulb?
Does it have to be a lightbulb? I have this really great piñata.
Six, you got a problem with that?
How many production managers does it take to change a light bulb?
Four, but you can only have three!
How many electricians does it take to change a light bulb?
Only one -- they're really good at that kind of thing
How many grips does it take to change a light bulb?
Grips don't change light bulbs. That's Electric.
How many script supervisors does it take to change a light bulb?
Wait, which hand was it in?
How many art directors does it take to change a light bulb?
Does it have to be a lightbulb? I have this really great piñata.
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