MovieTome: It's been so long I've almost forgotten how

Thursday, Mar 26, 2009

It's been so long, I've almost forgotten how

Haven't had much time to visit. Started a consulting job in November which turned into an company employee gig (yeah, don't have to pay for my insurance) and that's kept me really busy.

Recently saw "Watchmen" - boo hiss! I know women don't usually get a good deal in superhuman/hero movies, but I thought this one was extra hateful to women. The only good thing about the movie was that a preview of "Wolverine" played - Hugh Jackman on a big screen is always a good thing. I'm really hyped for this movie - trailers look awesome. Yes, I'm biased!

Jill Scott in "No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency" adaptation premieres on HBO this weekend. "Eastbound and Down" was uneven, but some parts were funny. "Flight of the Conchords" - don't know if it'll be back. Don't know if the 2 dudes are really New Zealanders, but they ripped on Australians alot this season. It was fun to see Lucy Lawless guest star. Lucy was also a guest host on Rupaul's "Drag Race". Now that show was informative, scary and more entertaining that "ANTP"! "Camerooooooooon"

Trivia: Lucy Lawless recorded a duet with RuPaul back in 2006.

"Big Love" season finale was last week. The season was good, alot happened, but it was too short. New to my TV line up are "Breaking Bad", "Reaper", and "United States of Tara". "Lost" has been good - Sawyer has come into his own (and is looking mighty fine). Glad "Medium" is back. Still hanging in with "Heroes". Stopped watching "Desperate Housewives" and "Brothers & Sisters" - just got bored with the squawking. "Supernatural" is on the upswing, but I hope the new cast rumors aren't true.

Books

Anxiously awaiting the next Sookie/Southern Vamp book by Charlaine Harris in May and Jim Butcher's next Dresden book in April - "Turn Coat". Even interested in the next Anita Blake/Laurell K. Hamilton book - I hope Anita is back to kicking ass in this one. Picked up 2 newer series that are decent: Mercedes Thompson by Patricia Briggs, Fever series by Karen Marie Moning. Some Moning fan did a cool mash-up/book trailer "starring" Kristin Bell http://www.karenmoning.com/videos/trailer.html

Music

Surprisingly, I actually like Kanye West's "808s and Heartbreak". Shawn Lee's Ping Pong Orchestra "Kiss the Sky" was featured in both "Nip/Tuck" and "Eastbound and Down" recently - great song.

April is fast approaching, stores are full of Easter candy. I hope Spring (or whatever season is coming to your part of the world) is full of promise, renewal...and chocolate!!

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Posted by harihudson, 8:51pm

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telvisnostic

I'm reading the novel right now and it sure seems that Alan Moore has some deep rooted issues with women. The way they are referenced to whores countless times pisses me off really.

I saw the trailer for the new Jill Scott show on HBO. It looked interesting. Hope it does well.

Posted Mar 26, 2009 9:39 pm PT

telvisnostic

I love Disturbed and that song. When played live we all literally go crazy!

Posted Mar 26, 2009 9:41 pm PT

danharr

The watchmen was ok for me but too much sex and violence I'm a one or the other type of guy. Can't speak from the woman perspective but I thought the negative elements with women were mostly to show how bad the comedian was and why Rosharack was so screwed up. Now set your face to stun no it's true Supernatural is picking up a third Winchester ahhhhhh the horror!

Posted Mar 26, 2009 9:46 pm PT

TheShazz

Hi hi hi!! ::: waving happily ::::: It has been FAR too long since you were here!!! But I'm glad to hear the job is working out, and yes, yay for health insurance. For not remembering how to blog, I'd say you did a damn fine job

It's just nice to see you around the ethers again. Best of luck and continued success in your job!!! *hug*

Posted Mar 26, 2009 10:37 pm PT

Parricida

Oh.. I know how it can be.. so busy..

Posted Mar 27, 2009 2:08 am PT

mafalada

Nice to see you blogging! Congrats on the new job. I hope you like it there. I watched United states of Tara as well and it is intriguing. I am not up to date but I think I'll stick with it. It really got horrible reviews. I don't really get why. Breaking Bad is great, I think, as is SN. Have a great weekend.

Posted Mar 27, 2009 3:05 am PT

PunkNerd5

Hey Hari! Long time no see! I hope you've been well. I actually enjoyed Watchmen...

Posted Mar 27, 2009 2:12 pm PT

harihudson

Shazzle Dazzle: *hugs* Thanks for the well wishes!

Parricida : Have you seen Tahmoh - Battlestar's "Helo" in "Dollhouse"? He's good - I again wish I had watched BSG.

Posted Mar 27, 2009 2:52 pm PT

twopratt

Hi there hari,I am off to see the watchmen tonight so i will let you know what I think in the next couple of days. Reaper is a fun series which I am really enjoying and I have to find time to watch no.1 ladies detective agency. Hope that you have a great easter. Take Care.

Posted Mar 27, 2009 8:00 pm PT

NJZ

Ugh, its so annoying how Superhero movies portray women. Its so ugh. Anyway, I'm on the brink of giving up with Desperate Housewives & B&S too, they suck this season.

Posted Mar 29, 2009 11:48 am PT

harihudson

telvisnostic: I saw the premiere of J. Scott's show - it was very sweet, like the books.

danharr: The Rorschach character in "Watchmen" was the only one I found interesting. Noooooooooooo, no changes to core "Supernatural" characters! Nothing better happen to Bobby!

Posted Mar 30, 2009 4:37 pm PT

harihudson

Hi, mafalada!: Thanks for stopping by. In real life, the situations portrayed in "US of Tara" would be reallly difficult, esp. if you were 1 of her kids. I've always liked Toni Collette and the guy who plays her husband.

To each...you know the saying, punknerd. I'm glad things are progressing well at uni.

Posted Mar 30, 2009 4:41 pm PT

harihudson

Happy Easter to you to twopratt. I hope the holiday brings ushers in some good tiding for you and your wife for rest of the year.

NJZYep, women superheroes are still lagging behind the super dudes.

Posted Mar 30, 2009 4:44 pm PT

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