I hate The Sopranos.

I decided to watch the final episode of this "iconic" HBO series, having been brainswashed into the medial hype that said something exciting would happen this time.

I've been waiting for the promise of something exciting to happen on this show since I started following it. I watched the first season in a marathon DVD viewing (twice, actually), but literally nothing has happened on the show since then. I've been drawn into watching the show a few times on HBO, but every time I've given the show a chance, I've been bored to tears.

I'm supposed to believe that these characters are "complex," but they're not. Tony Soprano is just an evil man. In Season 1, there was some conflict between his "families," but the truth is, he's just an evil, psychotic killer. His wife is just a gold-digging bitch. The kids are spoiled. The only complex character is Paulie, who I believe wants to have gay sexual love with Tony (I mean... come on).

And at the end of the show... nothing happened. No just for Soprano, who deserved to either die or go to jail. Instead, we are just supposed to be satisifed that life goes on for the Sopranos.

I justed wanted every one of them shot in the face so I wouldn't have to worry about a Sopranos reunion.

Anyway, good riddance to a horrible show. Hopefully, this means more money for Big Love and Entourage.

Current Mood: aggravated

The best thing ever is, without a doubt, this new iTunes extension I recenlty downloaded, GimmeSomeTunes, which does a lot of cool things (fetch missing cover art work, for instance). What I love love LOVE it for, however, is it's ability to find and display the song lyrics of the song that's playing. It works about 90% of the time (it won't find, for instance, lyrics of songs that are part of a live recording of a concert... if you're like me, you have a lot of live DMB). But most of the time, it works very well. If you are wondering what the Decemberists are singing in The Mariner's Revenge Song, this is the program to have.

I believe it's MAC-ONLY, which means if you're using a PC it won't help you. But if you're using a PC, I probably don't WANT to help you, ha-ha.

I am watching the horribly stupid "Are You Smarter than a Fifth Grader." The question was, "How many adjectives are in the following sentence: 'After playing in the hot sun, I drank two glasses of cold water."

The correct answer on the show was three.

The correct answer is four: the, hot, two, and cold.

Fox is stupid, this show is insipid, and whatever idiot factory these "contestants" came from needs to be set on fire with everyone locked inside.

Current Mood: annoyed

Gilmore Girls had the best episode of the season thus far. Lorelai and Emily getting drunk together was awesome. Richard eschewing Friday Night Dinner for a 20 year old golf match, Kirk screaming and Ms. Patty and Babet over whether or not an ostrich and a rooster could mate, and Luke's crazy inlaws moving... it was all pretty awesome.

So, I say... 1) Gilmores wins the week with a strong ep, then 2) Heroes, then 3) 24.

By the way, My Name is Earl is pretty good, and 30 Rock may be working its way up the list.

Current Mood: amused

You know, I think that might have been one of my favorite episodes ever. It's still third on my great TV list for the week. I'm taking in Veronica Mars... well, because it's there.

Current Mood: amused

With no House, and there is no way for Gilores to win the week (unless it ends with Lorelia and Luke in bed together... FINALLY), I'm going to recap TV early.

For starters, 24... oh man, I don't know what I love better. Phillip, the grandfather that threatens to kill his own grandson, or the continued tearing down of Morris' character. I thought Milo was a goner, but man was he awesome. And Jack goes from saving the girl to grabbing her by the throat to find out whtat she knows. Great stuff, as they delivered the love at a consistent level. Count me on board as thosewho beleive Josh is Jack's love child.

But Heroes.. OH MY GOD, while 24 gave me the steady love, Heroes gave us some great moments. Skylar's still swiping powers, but now he's having more trouble dealing with them. Hrio sending Ando away (with the awesome stunt-casting of Stan Lee) and him getting his power back was also great. But, Peter's girlfriend get's shot by the painter was amazing, and the cheerleader's home being taken over by three renegade Heroes... oh man! I just need to thank God and Jesus and the Japanese for inventing DVR so I don't have to miss one of these awesome shows. I will never forgive myself for skipping the first half of the season, but you can't blame me for not thinking NBC would have faith in the show.

Heroes wins this week, followed by 24 closely. Maybe I'll give Gilmores some love later. I'm sure I'll like it, but there's no way it can compare to 24 and Heroes.

Thank god for TV.

Current Mood: amused

* 24 -- Well, usually the 2 hour shows totally kick ass. This was OK, not exceptional. Morris holds out until the drill to the shoulder, followed by the girl getting shot in the face. At first, I really couldn't blame him, but Jack was already working on flushing him out (and Morris should have KNOWN, since the terrorist said as much), so Morris really should have held out. His being a mopey bitch for the rest of the next hour didn't help, although Chloe slapping him around was pretty awesome. Jack's dad is bad-ass, kidnapping his own grandson to manipulate his mom, and I'd start lighting prayer candles for Milo if you're a Milo fan.

* Heroes -- The previews suggested Skylar was going to turn good, but instead he killed a Gilmores alum and stole his power, then convinced the Indian doctor (I'm still learning names) he could help him track other Heroes down. Speaking of Gilmores alums, where was Jess? And the highly-touted first ever battle between the Heroes, and the death of Linderman's old assistant... well, they're trying to be 24, suggesting they're killing major characters, but they're not. And I don't think an NBC-bred show is brave enough to do that. Although Nikki/Jessica going after Nathan Petrelli should be awesome. And the cop swiping the diamonds... good for him.

* Gilmore Girls -- I gotta say, this was a disappointment. I was all ready for Lorelai to dump Christopher wth a cinderblock to the groin, but instead she's all "I want you to want to love you," when she should be "get the fuck out and take your lousy TV with you." The dog funeral was fun, but there wasn't enough Luke for my tastes. Oh well, at least Christopher gone's... yea for that, I guess.

* House -- Another interesting case, a girl who feels no pain. I'm starting to think House really does like Cuddy. They *SHOULD* get vertical, it would be good for both of them. Speaking of vertical, Cameron wanting to throw down with Chase is an interesting twist (especially since the real-life actor and actress are engaged). House's ulterior motive to wanting to treat the girl, and Wilson's subsequent exposing of that motive, made for a nice twist there. Defintiely my favorite show of the week. And what was finally making the girl sick? A 25 foot tapeworm!!!! Ick. Remind me to overcook my pork from now on.

I skipped Dirt, although the dude throwing up works was due to SUSHI???? Damn.

So: House, 24, Heroes, Gilmores.

Back to the snow, or the unit plan.

Current Mood: amused

Here's my *Top 5* TV Wrap-up.

If you TiVo'd these shows and havent' watched them yet, look away. LOOK AWAY!!!!

Heroes -- Heroes was awesome. I thought the cheerleader's fake father was going to turn out to be her real father. But instead it's a Petrelli brother, and that explains a lot. I really need to pay more attention during the show... I was constantly missing what was going on with the Japanese guys when they were speaking in Japaese, since I wasn't reading the subtitles.

24 -- The biggest problem with 24 is Jack hardly ever gets to kill the bad guys. Jack should have totally shot his brother in the face (Departed style), but he took the high road and daddy off'd him to keep the family/company secrets. This is a great storyline they've hit on, though, as who would be better to challenge Jack than his crafty father? The President smacking down the dude from Numbers/Ally McBeal was expected, and I'm sure David Palmer was smiling down on him. I totally called Morris getting snagged, too. And I'm ready to start lighting prayer candles for Chloe; as the character (besides Jack) with the longest tenure, it's not looking good for her.

Gilmore Girls -- Fabulous show for 56 minutes, but when Christopher showed up in the end... total buzzkill. It's surely over for Loreli and Chirstopher, and thank GOD for that. I'm really hoping Loreli tears into Christopher next week for being such a jerk. To wit, those parents have treated Christopher like their own son his entire life, and he wasn't there; but Luke, who they've always treated like crap, WAS. While teasers reveal the big Loreli/Chirstopher break-up, they also hinted at marriage for Rory and Logan.

House -- House went back to being the biggest jerk in the hospital, debating that it's easier for someone in a wheelchair to get around than someone with a cane. House: "Have you ever hit black ice with a cane?" Doctor: "No, maybe on account of the fact I can't WALK?" Priceless stuff. The case wasn't that exciting, but who cares? House being House is good enough for me.

Dirt -- Dirt's not in my top five, The Shield is. But since The Shield isn't on, and Dirt is, and Dirt is pretty awesome, so let's talk about that. Courtney Cox is the most amazing actress on the show, tearing up the screen. I don't what the deal is with that due vomiting up worms, but that should be something. I thought he had the HIV, but that ain't it, espeically if he just boned Courtney in the back of the limo. The cheerleared deal was hilarious, with the boyfriend "only putting it in her butt," and the "shock" of who the real killer is at the end. I thought they were going to drop the story, but the previews suggest there is more to come this week. I'm totally enamored with this show right now.

and the last two guys in this year's Royal Rumber are Shawn Michaels and The Undertaker.

That was the hottest feud in 1997.

1997 was 10 years ago.

Vince has serious problems.

Current Mood: cranky

How can Courtney Cox be in something as good as Dirt, while her husband is in something as shitty as In Case of Emergency?