Ramblings, Writings and a TV addict report

[strangevisitor7]

Hey out there. Been a bit off the grid these days. The Muse has been cooperative but I think weaning her off the speed. It has been detrimental because my out put has been down. She wants to write but just hasn't had the energy lately.

Still, the good news is I finished my story for the hlh_shortcuts. Halfway through a new Chlean story and the Spawn Apocalypse is still underway though I haven't made any progress lately.


Heroes
I may be the only one out there who still enjoys Heroes. I realize it's been a bit of a mess lately but I like the characters well enough to wait it out. There are many things I do like. I like Ali Larter's new character and glad they dumped the Nikki version - never liked her. I like Matt and Daphne - they are adorable together - though everyone in my house predicted that Daphne would have some form of disability without her powers. Looking forward to Seth Green and Breckin Meyer's parts next week after their brief cameos. Not thrilled with the idea of Hiro being 10 mentally but I do love the idea of their powers being gone for the moment and how they react to their loss. And now we have two camps which is classic comic book setup for the eventual showdown.




Big Bang Theory
It took me a while to warm up to this show. The rest of the family loves it. This season has been hilarious. They gave Penny a bit more smarts and her snarky semi-feud with Sheldon is comedy gold - "No Shoes, No Shirt, No Sheldon". I love Leonard's line about Sheldon from a few weeks back that He's "one lab accident away from becoming a supervillian." I adore that the show knows Wednesday is comic book day and that Sheldon has cast all his friends as his our Star Trek away team. I am still annoyed by Howard and the way he dresses just drives me nuts but I adore Kuthrapali - he is the quiet guy who has some of the funniest lines.




Bones
I adore this show but I am still undecided about the turn of events with Angela and Hodgins. I'm starting to think he deserves better so, while getting them back together is still something I want to see, it no longer drives me crazy that the show broke them up. I am a little disheartened that Angela has taken up with Roxie - it seems very gimmicky to me to have her switch teams and a play to get more male viewers.
The interplay between Booth and Bones is as sharp as ever and reminds me of the great screwball comedy teams of the thirties. I also like Sweets a lot - I know others find him grating but i think he is hilarious. they way the team all seek his advice but never actually acknowledge that they want/need him around





Pushing Daisies and Eli Stone
ABC breaks my heart which is unusual because it's always been CBS or Fox in the past (Firefly - I miss you). ABC has canceled Eli Stone and Pushing Daisies. Really ABC - You're no longer interested in quality TV. ABC took some big chances last season with some quirky stuff and I wish the viewing public would have supported it. All this means is that fewer unique shows will be given the green light and more safe procedurals with be commissioned during pilot season. Don't get me wrong I adore NCIS, Bones and CSI:NY has become my favorite version of the CSI's but I can only handle so many procedurals in one week. I hope that the networks will continue to take chances but with the bleak new season - during which I've only added The Mentalist to my list of shows (I know another procedural) I fear that TV will now become the cultural wasteland that others already accuse it of being

Comments

[conjured-1.livejournal.com]

WIFEY!
Hurry back to the grid, you are much missed when you're not here. My day is incomplete if you're not in it. I don't know if I can survive without you. I don't like it when you're not around. You complete me! (I'm melodramatic when I'm sick - this should be a new experience for you...snort)

(And on a personal note, everything okay? I've been concerned about emailing you after the topic of our last conversation.)

[strangevisitor7.livejournal.com]

*hugs* Don't like letting my wifey down. I've been a little out of sorts (yes becasue of that). Trying to find a balance. WIll email later with more details.

I adore your melodrama - and hope you are feeling better. [g]

LAnded in Birmingham and have to head to the plant. will be abck on line later when i travel home - Yes I'm doing Cols to Bhm and back in one day - not fun but we leave for Vegas this week and I need to get home

[conjured-1.livejournal.com]

Aww wifey, you iz loved. *HUGS* Balance will be reached, I have faith in both of you.

That's right - VIVA LAS VEGAS!

[strangevisitor7.livejournal.com]

*hugs* thanks for understanding. Vegas is the break we both need!!

[tygermama.livejournal.com]

This whole "no more powers" thing is actually what's starting to make this season really compelling for me, but I don't expect it to last more than 2-3 episodes. It looks like Claire and Noah are reconnecting and that makes me happy, they have one of the best relationships on the show. I'm hoping this will be the big break for Matt and Daphne (unfortunate name for her, I always think Scooby Doo when I hear it), to really get them together based on something other than a vision.

What the writers of Bones did to Angela and Hodgins is pure "GRRRRR" to me. It sucks. I'm also thinking that this is just a pattern for Angela, she seems to sabotage every relationship she has; dumping Roxie the first time (they got back together when Angela was lonely and horny, not the best circumstances); the guy in the desert who loved her but she'd only let them be together 3 weeks a year; her husband that she completely forgot about and now Hodgins.

Still on the fence about Sweet. He bugs the hell out of me, but when he kissed his girlfriend in front of everybody I actually developed some respect for him.

I still miss Zach.

Bones and Booth remain one of TV's hottest couples and I like how their relationship is progressing. But I really miss that Chinese place they used to go to.

I'm looking forward to the change of power on CSI:Vegas as William Peterson bows out. NCIS is still the best of all procedurals, in characters and consistency of writing.

I'm really rambling and am going to cut myself off now.
*hugs*

[conjured-1.livejournal.com]

Re: CSI - to watch Laurence Fishburne in action as the head honcho is what's bringing me back to the show. I have big hopes (and little faith *sigh*).

[strangevisitor7.livejournal.com]

Ramble all you like - I really enjoy these discussions.

I still miss Zach! but I do enjoy the rotating interns - they add an element of surprise to the episodes.

Angela's short attention span is why I've become ambivalent about her getting back with Hodgins. He deserves someone who can commit to him.

CSI:Vegas has been so dreary this season but I have high hopes for Mr. Fishburne. CSI:NY has become my new must see - I adore Danny Messer and am really enjoying this crew more than the Vegas bunch - If they can get Nick to move to NY then that would be the perfect show. [g]

[ithildyn.livejournal.com]

Sent the HL story back to you on Sunday. Hopefully you received it.

[strangevisitor7.livejournal.com]

Yep and thank you muchly!! I know I've been out of touch but hopefully that will change after the holidays. Things are crazy at work in fact I'm back in Birmingham now!

[strainconductor.livejournal.com]

I know...I was super sad about the cancellation D; for BOTH shows *tear tear*

As for Heroes...I just miss Mr Monroe ;-; He was evil, yes, but he was such a good evil dude, annnd he was supposed to be immortal! *grumbles*

[strangevisitor7.livejournal.com]

I purposely avoided new shows this season hoping to avoid heartbreak but alas ABC blindsided me. So very Pissed (Icon for ABC)

I was upset they killed Adam - I really enjoyed his character but on the other hand I like that Heroes will kill anyone and that adds an element of the unexpected to the show.

[idontlikegravy.livejournal.com]

I love The Big Bang Theory, have done since episode one. Not since Red Dwarf has a series so consistently had me laughing my arse off every week. And Leonard...*sigh* he's so cute. And so's Sheldon in his own warped way *g*. Series 2 just started here last week and I'm a very happy bunny.

[strangevisitor7.livejournal.com]

Series 2 has been even more hilarious - I really think the show just keeps getting better. Sheldon is so clueless but in a way that is completely believable that there are people in the world just like him

[idontlikegravy.livejournal.com]

Oh there are. I've met some of them *grin*

[strangevisitor7.livejournal.com]

I've met a few social misfits but none as bad as Sheldon. lot's of Leonard types though. Ooh Big bang Icon - must go searching for some!

TV huh?

[tpena19.livejournal.com]

Hm...I mostly have no idea what you are talking about *laughs* I haven't had TV myself for over a year and have found that I really don't miss it, if there is anything I really must see I go to my grandparents or parents, or if I'm lucky I can find it online for free (happens more than I thought *happy squee*).

I love the idea of Heroes, but have never seen an episode, maybe I'll start them this next year.

Never heard of Big Bang Theory?

Seen a few Bones episodes, and they were ok, but David Boreanez isn't really my thing.

Never heard of Pushing Daisies or Eli Stone??

But I love CSI and NCIS - love, love, love

And I've seen The Mentalist (one episode) b/c my parents watch it and I found it ok, I'd watch it again. And the main guy, he is a hottie, so bonus.

Re: TV huh?

[strangevisitor7.livejournal.com]

lol. No TV - I think my body wouldn't be able to handle the withdrawal.

I guess that's what fanfic is for: a substitute for TV.

Big Bang Theory is a sitcom about a bunch of super smart socially retrded scientist and their very normal neighbor. It's hilarious

[egorstandish.livejournal.com]

I haven't watched any of the shows you've mentioned.

I live in a broken tv box :)

*snort*

[strangevisitor7.livejournal.com]

LOL - that's why I'm the TV addict. I'm not sure i could survive TV withdrawal.

[julorean.livejournal.com]

Heroes just makes me lol. I only watched part of a few ep for the awesomeness of Sylar and Bennett.

I've watching Bones more, I like it. I wish Angela and Hodgins would get back together, but eh, I'd be equally happy if he took up with the new intern. XP Come on, TV, where's my slash!? I like Sweets too, I thought it was hilarious when we find he was with..whatsername, Daisy, that talked too much. Also, I'm a psych major, so I'm all "YAY PSYCHOLOGY!"

[strangevisitor7.livejournal.com]

Nikki was the one story line I really disliked so I'm much happier she's gone and Sylar is awesome

Love the idea of Sweets and Daisy - hope they show them together more