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July 13, 2006
Stupid Mr. Bad Apologies
Mr. Bad Apologies openly mocked me tonight, saying something to the effect that opening up my blog and finding information about "all the books you read last week" wasn't exactly getting him hot and bothered. Perhaps if he opened a book once in a while he wouldn't feel so inadequate.
So rather than recite a list of the books I read last week (there are two, just so you know), I thought I would review some of my favorite TV shows. Now that cable is back, I'm more addicted than ever. Dear reader, behold the bounty that is non-network television!
In no particular order...
Psych - Last week was the series premiere, and I have to say that I'm completely enamoured. First of all, Dule Hill has turned into quite the buff young actor, and he plays a great straight man to...what's his name...James Roday. If you didn't manage to catch it, you can watch the whole episode (for free, no less) on the web.
Nip/Tuck - This is a show that I never made a point to watch on a weekly basis, but I was always delighted to find it. It's so dark and funny and sexy and trashy--it makes me want to move to Miami and wear huge sunglasses and date men much too young for me. (Again, Mr. Bad Apologies, any suggestions on how to get started?) I'd like to rent the first couple of seasons and get all caught up to date before the new season starts.
Rescue Me - I've only seen a couple episodes, but Denis Leary is SO funny that I keep meaning to make a mental note of the show's air time. I also love how they have a bunch of older women (Susan Sarandon, for example), playing romantic (or at least sexy) roles.
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - This show is brand new, but it has the makings of a new Seinfeld. Depite the MUCH sharper edge, it has the same "random plot that is eventually tied up brilliantly in the last 3 minutes" scenario that made Seinfeld such a joy to watch.
The Colbert Report - Despite a truly AWFUL website, the Colbert Report has topped the Daily Show on my list of best fake news shows. I only wish Stephen would bring back the "formidable opponent" bit--that one was my favorite.
Hustle - Holy crap--I saw this for the first time tonight and I can't believe I've missed it up until now! It's probably because I don't watch AMC that often (ever, really), but that will change from now on! I love the Oceans 11 grifter stuff (the witty Matt Damon-George Clooney banter, not the pouty, forlorn Julia Roberts schtick), the fun British accents, and the random interludes of old movie clips. If I had to watch only one show from now on, this might be it.
Gee, looking over this list, it's hard to believe that I'm not sitting in front of the TV 6 hours every day. But I assure you, dear reader, that I rarely watch more than an hour (or possible two) of TV a day. Otherwise, how would I have time to read all those books of which Mr. Bad Apologies despairs?
Comments
I think you hit the nail on the head. CLEARLY he was feeling a big defensive about his forbidden love and unaccountable use of MySpace. Let the superiority continue!
Posted by: La at July 13, 2006 07:02 AM
I know for a fact that he admires your book reviews! I remember him saying so months ago, and saying that although he doesn't read, he watches movies like you read (netflix), and that he had aspirations to review his film viewing on his blog, in the manner of your book reviews. Of course he didn't follow through on that, but the sentiment of admiration was there :)
Posted by: Red at July 13, 2006 07:39 AM
Oh, you KNOW how to get me to read your blog! Any title, or entry, with my name in it makes for a great one. :)
As for Red's comment, I must have been drunk.
Posted by: Mr. Bad Apologies at July 13, 2006 08:18 AM
I love Hustle! But I can never seem to remember to watch it.
Oh wait. It's on Saturday nights. I'm NEVER home on Saturday nights.
Posted by: KT at July 13, 2006 09:40 AM
But wait! Hustle was on last night (a Wednesday), and you might *occasionally* be taking a break from your lesbian social club obligations during the week...
Posted by: Ms. Write Again Soon at July 13, 2006 11:22 AM
"i'm never home on saturday nights"...my tivo and I feel bad for you and your retro "live TV only" watching
Posted by: Red at July 13, 2006 01:54 PM
Hmmm. I'm never home on Wednesday nights either.
Except last night.
Posted by: KT at July 13, 2006 04:03 PM
