HUMAN TARGET "Taking Ames"

I'm not sure I like the new girl at all. I like Indira Varma as "Ilsa Pucci," although she can get in the way a bit. But I really don't like Janet Montgomery. I'm thinking they could have found someone not so over the top. And was the really hard NY accent needed?

I still love the show and will be heartbroken if it doesn't go another season, which I'm thinking it won't. But what do they expect when they start the season of early mid season. On a different night, and I think they are going to change it again. Who has time to search for shows.

I have few pleasures when it comes to television these days. I'm very close to not watching much of anything, but I am in this business and want to know what's in the market and what the market needs.

Oh well, crossing fingers and toes this show doesn't go away.


FOX
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
8:00 pm PST

Masterpiece Mystery! Sherlock: A Study in Pink

Can I just say how exciting and fun it was to watch this first episode of the new, modern Shelock Holmes? I wish I had been the one to think of it.

I love how the creators and the character describe him as a high functioning sociopath. The fact that he has no clue as to how to act around other people and how it's explained early on, I found refreshing. I was thrilled by how he compares how his brain works to others.

The subtle showing of the phone texting or how he knows the streets and routes that a car have to take, how they show it on screen, like his head is a computer. Just brilliant.

Benedict Cumberbatch was an inspired choice as Sherlock. He gives so much credibility to the character, it's hard to know that he's just acting.

I like Martin Freeman, HOT FUZZ and THE OFFICE (The British Version) is great as Dr. Watson. His emotional issues, along with is familial issues and dedication to being honorable are great.

Wonderful acting all around. So smart, so fun, so interesting. I can't wait for the next episode to air.

Masterpiece Mystery!

KACET/HD 412

Thursday, October 28

9:00 PM PST

FOX renews LIE TO ME and HUMAN TARGET

I haven't blogged in a while because I have a regular job that takes up too much of my time now. The need for money is strong. But I digress. I am writing because I'm so happy that fox has picked up LIE TO ME and HUMAN TARGET for another season. Even if they are only 13 episode orders, I'm thrilled. I love both shows for various reasons... I think LIE TO ME is smart and funny at the same time. I think the writing is impeccable and the acting is superb. I like HUMAN TARGET because it's like watching the best parts of DIE HARD for an hour, with generally a fun conclusion as well as a little mystery about Chance's origins. Can't wait to find out more about the character and if the mysterious woman is really dead or not.

Anyway, wanted to take a moment to comment and show the love for FOX picking up two of my new favorite shows.

HUMAN TARGET "Lockdown"

Okay, this is what I like about this show. The little tidbits of information that they parcel out to us each episode that keep someone like me very intrigued. Like this episode when Chance is talking out how the "Corporate Man" is sticking it to the little guy employee and he says to Winston, "Don't look at me like that. This isn't about me or what I went through." You just want to scream, WHAT?! But at the same time its so enticing. It slightly explains how Chance knows so much about everything. Was he some kind of kid genius who got caught up in doing something that was illegal, obviously changed his life in big ways. Just so curious to know more. I like that they are only giving me bits that will keep me interested. Hopefully it won't get old.

I still thing that Jackie Earl Haley lucked into the best role on the show.


FOX
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
8:00 PM PST

24 "Day 8: 11:00 PM-12:00 AM"

Okay... Did I say it last week or did I not say it? Dana actually thought Kevin, the low life loser, and his partner would stick to their agreement to leave her alone after giving them access to money so easily. She can't be that stupid. Someone with her intelligence, able to get that kind of job at CTU can't be that stupid. I mean, COME ON! Dana can't be so dumb as not to be able to set these nimrods up. I meant the two of them have the brain power of a frozen pea. She has to think better than just reacting to the situation.

And didn't Jack tell Hastings that Renee wasn't fit do be doing the job? But Hasting forced the issue and made her continue.

Then one of my biggest pet peeves with shows is continuity. The person who is in charge of watching to make sure cigarettes aren't at different length because of scene cuts or bowls on a table are the same if they cut and come back to it. But in this episode, Sergei is cooking while talking to his son and he takes a metal mixing bowl and pours it's contents into a pot. But at the bottom of the mixing bowl was a white label/barcode sticker. This is obviously a well worn kitchen and no one would have the barcode label on the bottom of the bowl. What is happening with this show. Someone's getting paid good money to watch stuff like this and make sure it doesn't happen and they are doing a piss poor job.


FOX
Monday, February 15, 2010
9:00 PM PST

HUMAN TARGET "Run"

Carmine's Back! Such a cute dog.

I started laughing so hard when Guerrero shocks the big guy with the ankle bracelet then he's interested in the idea of a microwave oven for the woman with a tracker in her belly. This is a great role for Jackie Earl Haley. He just gets better, funnier and crazier with each episode.

Chance knows a lot about everything. The why his character comes up with languages, legal or medical information, etc., just makes you more and more curious about his story.

Watching this show is like watching a mini action film every week and all I can say is I appreciate that. I'm liking it more and more. They had a slip in a moment with that embassy episode, but they've rebounded since then with two really fun episodes to watch.

I can't say more about Guerrero. I love that character.


FOX
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
8:00 PM PST

PAST LIFE "Pilot"

Concepts interesting, but I find the execution to be a little boring. I can't even imagine how Fox picked this show up.

The lead actress, Kelli Giddish is so one note. There are no levels of emotion in her acting at all. I know she's supposed to be a scientist, but Richard Schiff's character is much better. They would have done better combining those characters into one. Highly intelligent, yet emotional.

There was nothing compelling about the pilot. I can only give it a few more episodes and hope that it gets better.

Best thing about the show was the closing song by Coldpay. I really like that song.


FOX
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
9:00 PM PST