Month: May 2006

I saw The DaVinci Code with my parents and a bunch of their friends last night. I don’t know what the reviewers are smoking, because I enjoyed it. It was all ridiculously contrived, but still entertaining. I never got around to reading the book, so I don’t know what the original tone was like or what was changed, but I’m not sure what else could have been done to make the film more “exciting”, the aspect many of the reviewers complained it lacked. It was a little overlong, but not King Kong overlong. Also, it was such a breath of fresh air to have our duo NOT HOOK UP AT THE END. Though it did bug me that Sophie didn’t figure *anything* out, aside from that second anagram. Though she gets mad props for her rockin’ reverse driving skills.

Also: I want to attend Robert’s lecture at the beginning of the film! And Sir Ian, as always, is awesome.

An Inconvenient Truth comes out in Dallas on June 2nd. Find out here when and where it’s showing near you.

Doctor Who! Hee, Beth figured it out! I’d been under the impression that Lumic looked familiar, but the feeling wasn’t strong enough to trigger my Must-Remember-Where-I-Have-Seen-This-Man ‘dar. Not like seeing Ainsley Hayes on CSI last night. Anyway, it was enough to trigger Beth’s! Lumic was played by the guy that played Barty Crouch Sr. in Goblet of Fire, a perfect complement to David Tennant’s Barty Junior. Mmmm, it’s fandomcestuous!

Anyway, even though the entire fandom called the ending, I still loved this episode. I adored the Doctor’s “Ordinary, stupid, brilliant people” speech, and as Alanna pointed out, the color was beautiful.

And now, a meme! Ganked from Indy: Top three favorite film soundtracks. GO!

1. Lord of the Rings: RotK (if I had to choose one)
2. Mulan
3. Mirrormask

Then Yellow Submarine, Moulin Rouge, Pirates of the Caribbean, RENT (though I prefer the OBCR), Phantom of the Opera (again, I prefer the original)… the list goes on! What about you guys?

Some random person on LJ had mood “awaiting Snuffy brilliance.” What is “Snuffy?” Is that like Spike/Buffy/a ninja?

Excuse me while I giggle uncontrollably.

(Oh, and the above link goes to a couple new clips from Studio 60. Just FYI.)

Joined LibraryThing, after it was plugged by Renata.

From Jane Espenson’s blog, yet another brilliant trailer remix: 10 Things I Hate About Commandments

From Keith: An old man gets down with his bad self… and more!

Ramesh Ponnuru (pwned) on The Daily Show

ShaveEverywhere.com

From… Moony, was it? Male Blood Elf Napoleon Dynamite Dance

Reason 7 trillion, 455 million, 846 thousand, 7 hundred and 28 that Henry Selick is AWESOME.

Quote of the day, from Jane Espenson: “See, that’s the thing. There is an exception to every joke-writer’s “Thou Shalt Not.” If you find a really clever way to do it, feel free to break the rule! Just like a real commandment!”

AAARGH. Apparently, the article I was referencing last night was WRONG, and Veronica Mars and House are still opposite each other Tuesdays at 9/8C. I hope the VM viewing parties will be back next year at Gregory House (*snerks*), so I can watch both.

Oh well. At least VM will have Gilmore Girls as a lead in, rather than America’s Next Top Model, and VM will probably do better in the ratings against House than it would have against American Idol.

In the words of House, “Read less. More TV.”

YESSSSSSS. Tuesdays at 8, Veronica Mars! Tuesdays at 9, House!

EDIT: AAAARG. They’re putting VM up against American Idol? Do they have a deathwish?

Lost will be interesting, though. Quoth the Detroit Free Press:

No pesky, frustrating “Lost” repeats next season. After airing seven fall episodes, “Lost” takes a break while ABC tries out the new drama series “Day Break.” And then “Lost” returns in late January or early February to finish off an all first-run third season.

Also, Grey’s Anatomy is moving to Thursdays, so my friends and I are going to have to find a new Sunday night show to follow. Or maybe I’ll just record it and we can all watch it on Sundays regardless. If they don’t kill off my friend’s brother, maybe I’ll look into Desperate Housewives.

Does anyone know if Sci-Fi is ever going to catch up with the BBC, and if they’re going to start airing new episodes of Doctor Who in America, possibly within a few days of airing in the UK? Is that in the cards, or not so much?

Anyway, here’s hoping for The Dresden Files in 2007! (And speaking of fantasy protagonists that are much cooler than you or I could ever be, Aysha drew Vimes! And Moist! Hurrah!)

And unrelated to television but still in the realm of fandom, Neil mentioned in his blog that They Might Be Giants are writing songs for Coraline. SQUEE!!!

OH MY DEAR GRAVY, THE COLBERT REPORT. I need that screencap of House as Wonder Woman, and I need it now. Hey, maybe if Morgan Freeman turns down the part, Hugh Laurie might be willing to take on the role…

(And he mentioned the bear eating the monkey! This makes the second TV personality in two days who has read my recent blog postings, then travelled back in time to have the content influence their show!)

LotR Truth or Dare — linked from Peg

Shatner raps Shakespeare — also from Peg!

California endorses gay history in school texts. A national survey conducted last year by the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network reported that 75 percent of homosexual students frequently overheard derogatory remarks at school. Advocates of the bill say more positive role models could reduce high suicide rates among gay and lesbian students.

Serenity is IMDB’s Movie of the Day! A critical yet ultimately positive review.

24 episodes to be offered on MySpace, iTunes style.

Common-sense medical advice for obnoxious, insulting, and frankly offensive reasons. Whoever came up with the term “pre-pregant” can bite me.

Fox’s Fall Schedule: House is back on Tuesdays at 9 EST!

Lost. I watched it with my mom and aunt, neither of whom had seen a single episode. It was kind of hilarious, trying to explain two seasons’ worth of backstory during each commercial break. The following is RIDDLED WITH SPOILERS, so tread carefully.

Charlie/Claire! Aww, JJ Abrams must have read my blog post in which I griped about all my OTPs getting the boot to the head, then travelled back in time several weeks in order to add those adorable moments! YAY for Charlie making the right call re: the statues, YAY for him choosing a spot in which the statues are unlikely to end up washed up on the beach again, YAY for finding a constructive way to help Claire and Turniphead without making yourself look like a deranged stalker maniac!

Other Things:
AWW at Sawyer’s confession to Jack
YAY for Sayid being the only person on the island not foaming at the mouth with stupidity
WAH at Hurley’s eugooglogy
WTF for the Others’ demands not including the offing of A-L. If Michael came up with that on his own, rather than the situation being a desperate father doing whatever is asked of him to get his son back? I wash my hands of him.

Desmond coming soon!