In less than a month, THE SOPRANOS starts its end run. I am so curious as to what they will do for the last run of eps. According to the promos, which just show Tony standing by the beach as images from seasons past race by us for a few minutes, my friend Tony suggested that the 7th season will just be a montage of all the previous seasons. In reality, I'm sure they're guarding the details as much as they can, though I have heard some things (not much.) Still, how often in life do you actually get excited to see the further journeys of tv characters? This was a one of a kind show - and I hope they have a creatively successful final chapter.
SURREAL LIFE GAMES (VH1)
First of all, last week was bullshit - Chyna Doll should not have left - it should've been Andrea. But Andrea cried so the judges took pity on her. Although - seeing Chyna Doll in any way at this point is somewhat disturbing. The game itself - where the celebs had to see how many famous people they could get on the phone. Andrea got just about nobody - but she cried. I tend to think there might've been something else to it and perhaps there was another reason why Chyna had to go. Ron Jeremy is frighteningly heavy - but Robin Leach might have been beat. Vanilla Ice is a complete hothead and his
tirades are becoming somewhat predictable. Tracy Bingham spent the night fondling Verne Troyer, than said in the morning "it doesn't count because he's under 3 feet." Andrea is completely pathetic. Hearing her talk about the job of "being a celebrity" - what? Who is she again? I think she was in Playboy twice in 10 years. Andrea was SUCH a bitter loser. What a bunch.
Grade: C
First of all, last week was bullshit - Chyna Doll should not have left - it should've been Andrea. But Andrea cried so the judges took pity on her. Although - seeing Chyna Doll in any way at this point is somewhat disturbing. The game itself - where the celebs had to see how many famous people they could get on the phone. Andrea got just about nobody - but she cried. I tend to think there might've been something else to it and perhaps there was another reason why Chyna had to go. Ron Jeremy is frighteningly heavy - but Robin Leach might have been beat. Vanilla Ice is a complete hothead and his
tirades are becoming somewhat predictable. Tracy Bingham spent the night fondling Verne Troyer, than said in the morning "it doesn't count because he's under 3 feet." Andrea is completely pathetic. Hearing her talk about the job of "being a celebrity" - what? Who is she again? I think she was in Playboy twice in 10 years. Andrea was SUCH a bitter loser. What a bunch.Grade: C
Was it just me or did last night's THE SIMPSONS and FAMILY GUY both kind of suck?
YOUR FRIENDS & NEIGHBORS (HBO)
Currently airing on cable these days - I accidentally caught the 2nd half of this Neil LaBute film and was reminded of it's frank greatness. Not for the squeamish, this film examines the sex lives of a trio of couples who are all highly dysfunctional beings. But Jason Patric - he performance and explaining his "best fuck" is one of the creepier moments in recent film history. With the sole exception of Ben Stiller, who somehow doesn't really come across well defined, the acting and writing on display are top notch. While I thought IN THE COMPANY OF MEN was a great small film, Labutes next one, this one, was his finest moment.
Grade: A
DICE: UNDISPUTED (VH1)
Dice is a little less appealing in the 3rd outing of this enjoyable show. He really does have a temper and flies off the handle a bit too much. Well - he's a weird guy - but he gets comeuppance at the end of the episode.
Still, there wasn't much to love in this ep.
Grade: C
One of my very favorite bands, THE EELS, do my favorite song from SOULJACKER BLUES (actually - the only song I like on that CD) - THIS FRESH FEELING in an acoustic, slow version.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=OH0hMpiVM3Y
For a great live rendition of Free Bird from Leonard Skynard, go here:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=2331361172433508243&q=Free+Bird
If you have ITUNES, type in BRIDGE SCHOOL - these are some fantastic live performances that are done for the annual Bridge School benefits. Supposedly there are about a hundred more songs coming - but there are some great ones already there.
YOUR FRIENDS & NEIGHBORS (HBO)
Currently airing on cable these days - I accidentally caught the 2nd half of this Neil LaBute film and was reminded of it's frank greatness. Not for the squeamish, this film examines the sex lives of a trio of couples who are all highly dysfunctional beings. But Jason Patric - he performance and explaining his "best fuck" is one of the creepier moments in recent film history. With the sole exception of Ben Stiller, who somehow doesn't really come across well defined, the acting and writing on display are top notch. While I thought IN THE COMPANY OF MEN was a great small film, Labutes next one, this one, was his finest moment.
Grade: A
DICE: UNDISPUTED (VH1)
Dice is a little less appealing in the 3rd outing of this enjoyable show. He really does have a temper and flies off the handle a bit too much. Well - he's a weird guy - but he gets comeuppance at the end of the episode.
Still, there wasn't much to love in this ep.
Grade: C
One of my very favorite bands, THE EELS, do my favorite song from SOULJACKER BLUES (actually - the only song I like on that CD) - THIS FRESH FEELING in an acoustic, slow version.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=OH0hMpiVM3Y
For a great live rendition of Free Bird from Leonard Skynard, go here:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=2331361172433508243&q=Free+Bird
If you have ITUNES, type in BRIDGE SCHOOL - these are some fantastic live performances that are done for the annual Bridge School benefits. Supposedly there are about a hundred more songs coming - but there are some great ones already there.
Also - I've been meaning to mention. About a year ago The Girl turned me onto Molten Brown. It's a pricey little bottle that'll last a good two/three months - but if you want to smell delicious all day - I highly recommend you go here:
That link points to my very favorite scent - I'm addicted and wear it everyday. I know Adam E., friend to this blog, prefers the Black Pepper, but I haven't tried it yet.
DENZEL WASHINGTON on OPRAH (SYND)
Perhaps the most self-congratulatory mutual ass kissing session I've ever witnessed in my life.
Perhaps the most self-congratulatory mutual ass kissing session I've ever witnessed in my life.
The lead singer of BOSTON died. While I was not really into them at the time of MORE THEN A FEELING, DON'T LOOK BACK or PEACE OF MIND - my age appropriate Boston CD was THIRD STAGE - where they took a really pop approach with their music. Anyway, in tribute, here's some dude lip synching AMANDA to his girlfriend - it's goofy but almost funny in the way the guy just goes for it.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=i4dZdXgHCIs
THE AGENCY (VH1)
Becky is HORRIBLE. I love her.
REAL WORLD: COLORADO (MTV)
Brooke comes on to Davis and his boyfriend, makes out with Tyrie, bad mouths everyone, and throws water in Davis' face when he calls her a bitch. That was pretty much the episode. I think Brooke might be insane.
I will pay ON DEMAND to stop running that ridiculous promo for EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH where Jessica Simpson says "You will pee your pants from this movie" and Dan Cook talks about the RPMS - the "laughs per minute, man." Dane Cook and Jessica Simpson, the Burns and Allen of this generation.
BAD GIRL'S CLUB (OXY)
The house was haunted! Ridiculous - by the way - whenever a "house" is "haunted" in a reality show - it means the producers had nothing better to do but throw bullshit at the viewer. Since this is the first bad ep in a long line of great ones, I forgive the Bad, Bad Girls.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=i4dZdXgHCIs
THE AGENCY (VH1)
Becky is HORRIBLE. I love her.
REAL WORLD: COLORADO (MTV)
Brooke comes on to Davis and his boyfriend, makes out with Tyrie, bad mouths everyone, and throws water in Davis' face when he calls her a bitch. That was pretty much the episode. I think Brooke might be insane.
I will pay ON DEMAND to stop running that ridiculous promo for EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH where Jessica Simpson says "You will pee your pants from this movie" and Dan Cook talks about the RPMS - the "laughs per minute, man." Dane Cook and Jessica Simpson, the Burns and Allen of this generation.
BAD GIRL'S CLUB (OXY)
The house was haunted! Ridiculous - by the way - whenever a "house" is "haunted" in a reality show - it means the producers had nothing better to do but throw bullshit at the viewer. Since this is the first bad ep in a long line of great ones, I forgive the Bad, Bad Girls.
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