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A Supernatural Addiction

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009
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I haven’t done much reading over the last week because I’ve discovered a new addiction: Supernatural. The show is now in its fifth season, but I’ve just never gotten around to watching it. Since I’ve been hearing good things I borrowed Season 1 on DVD from my sister. Last week I finally got around to checking it out — and was immediately hooked. I think I probably stayed up late every night last week, and watched all 22 episodes of the first season in about 5 days. Yeah, it’s that good. I’m on the waiting lists for Seasons Two through Four at the library, but I don’t know if I can last that long without a Sam and Dean fix. Is anybody else watching this show? Anybody else addicted like I am? If you’re not addicted to this show, what show are you addicted to?

-Katie Mack

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Geraldine Meets Harry!

Saturday, October 10th, 2009
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A few weeks after I first posted about my recent discovery of The Vicar of Dibley, my local PBS station dropped the show. I couldn’t believe it. (more…)

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Must See TV?

Saturday, September 26th, 2009

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I guess the fall TV season is officially underway here in the U.S. It’s sort of hard to tell anymore, with new shows starting all year long (and I do enjoy that). (more…)

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It’s Hammertime

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009
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Whenever a cool new video makes the rounds on the Internet, I’m often one of the last to know. So there’s a good chance that most of you have already seen this video. But for all of you who’re latecomers like me, I’d like to share a Hump Day* pick-me-up.  This is a video of mob dancers invading a store in L.A. and getting their groove on to M.C. Hammer’s timeless “U Can’t Touch This.” It’s Hammertime, baby.

*Get your mind out of the gutter.  I’m referring to Wednesdays being the middle of the work week, like a hill you have to climb. You’re over the hump.

–Katie Mack

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Spun into Rhythm, Spit into Rhyme

Wednesday, September 16th, 2009

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My favorite audition from the first episode of So You Think You Can Dance Season 6 was tap dancer Ryan Kasprzak. Ryan was first introduced to viewers in Season 5, when he and his younger brother Evan both auditioned for the show. When it came time to fill the last slot in the Top 20, it was down to just Evan and Ryan. Evan was chosen, and went on to make it to the Top 4 in Season 5. (more…)

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True Blood: Season Two Out with a Whimper

Tuesday, September 15th, 2009

truebloodfinale_1_gallery_primaryOnce they wrapped up the Fellowship of the Sun storyline, the season meandered pretty dramatically for me.

Crazy ass psycho bitch Sarah Newlin (acted to perky perfection) and dim bulb Jason just clicked and I loved the wry tone of the storyline.

The maenad, not so much.  Generally speaking, nice people acting mean isn’t a favorite plot device of mine (I always hated the vampire Willow episodes of Buffy) and there was just too much of it.  And, let’s face it, not enough Eric in the final episodes of the season.

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The Vicar of Dibley

Saturday, August 29th, 2009

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I used to watch a lot of sitcoms, but haven’t been a regular viewer of any for years. Recently, however, I happened on The Vicar of Dibley, and am now completely hooked on this hilarious show. My PBS channel is currently showing episodes from 1999. Since the show didn’t end until 2007, I have lots of viewing left.

So far, my favorite episode was Vicky’s wedding (and I so wish I could have found a clip of that one). But I love Geraldine’s chocolate addiction, so this clip will have to do.

Is anyone else a fan of this show? If so, who is your favorite character.

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Reality TV Update

Saturday, August 22nd, 2009

rickbaylessIt was a big week for reality TV fans like me, with, for the most part, a lot of good things happening.

I was very happy that Rick Bayless won Top Chef Masters, but was disappointed that Hubert Keller finished in third place. The finale was enjoyable, with the finalists being challenged to create a meal representing their life with food. And their final meals? Oh my! I would love to have been at that table to taste some of their creations. (more…)

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Cooking Competition Shows

Saturday, August 1st, 2009

top chef mastersFollowing up on Sandy’s summer TV theme, this summer I’ve watched several different cooking competition shows, and have enjoyed them in varying amounts.

Top Chef Masters.This is an interesting variation on Bravo’s regular Top Chef. Instead of aspiring chefs, this features famous chefs squaring off against each other. Now we’re talking James Beard winners, owners of wildly famous restaurants. What makes it even more fun, is a number of these chefs have appeared as guest judges in the regular Top Chef. It’s fun to see them struggle with some of the challenges from the regular show. For now, I’m pulling for  Rick Bayless and Anita Lo. (more…)

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And It’s TV Time!

Friday, July 31st, 2009

14067855After the madness and nonstop action of RWA, it’s veg out time for me! Good thing a few of my favorite TV series (and guilty pleasures) are providing some excellent fodder for down time!

Could there have been a better time for Toddlers & Tiaras to make a reappearance?  Surely not, sister.  I love pursing my lips over those toxic moms. And my man Tony Bourdain?  Thanks, fella, for kicking it back in with terrific episodes – one of which takes place in none other than nearby Charm City.  I love his laconic charm.  His smart ass humor.  His smarts without the ass.  His ass without the smarts. And, gosh darn it, his all around magnificent Tony-ness!

And, of course, there are the myriad pleasures of True Blood which are pretty damn myriad at the moment.  You’ve got your pagan orgies!  And Sam with his shirt off!  And Eric – my god, Eric!  With tantalizing hints out there that there just may be a nude scene in his future, my cup (and his, I am certain – ha, ha) runneth over.  I am also currently enjoying a extra large side of crow because one of my favorite things about this season is dim bulb Jason and his adventures with the Fellowship of the Sun psycho bitch from hell Sarah Newlin.  It takes talent to portray a character with absolutely nothing going on his brain and Ryan Kwanten has totally won me over now that I don’t have to look at his ass every episode.  (Not that there’s anything wrong with that.) As for Sarah, the actress – and the character – are magnificently over the top.  Perky + Crazy Ass Psycho Tendencies = Big Time Winner!

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