I've just been informed by a reliable source that Terminator: Sarah Connor Chronicles has been "Terminated."
My first reaction was to push back from my desk quickly, stand up and start screaming about how FOX is a bunch of morons, who wouldn't know a good series if it bit them in the ass. A lot of F bombs would have been dropped, and most likely I would have been fired. Instead, I swore in my head (I think I'm up to about 35 F bombs so far).
The utter stupidity of the FOX executives who state that the show had"run its course," baffles me. They had a fantastic series, with fantastic actors. Derek Reese was the man. Cameron was hot and the actress that played her, Summer Glau, was extremely talented. John was tormented yet resilient and just growing into his role as leader of the Resistance. We were leaving Sarah Connor behind as John teleported to the future, but she had her quality moments.
Now us fans are left wondering, what the hell happend to John Connor and the hot read headed Terminator? Derek Reese had died, but miraculously he was back when John went to the future, so his badassness could continue. We could see how John became the leader he is supposed to be. So many things left unanswered.
No doubt a petition will be started, but let me tell all you petitioners out there, it doesn't work. A bazillion people petitioned NBC to get the Black Donelly's back on the air, but that never happened. So don't get your hopes up about Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles.
I'm pissed. I want to say Fuck as loud as I can. I want to punch all Fox Executives in the face. Nex thing you know, they'll be cancelling 24, and the most badass man left on TV, Jack Bauer (fucking idiots, I hope Jack Bauer karate chops them all in the throat).
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
TV Thoughts
A few things I've been wondering about.
1. Will Tom Welling, who is now 32 years old and plays Clark Kent in the series Smallville, ever look his age? He was 28 at one point playing a 20 year old. Impressive.
2. Will Smallville ever end? Apparently Tom Welling is contracted for a 9th and 10th season according to a co-worker who reads the rumor mills.
3. Why does network TV continually get rid of good shows? NBC cancelled the Black Donellys, which was a fantastic show about the Irish and Italian Mobs, ABC cancelled Big Shots, which had Michael Vartan from the show Alias and Dylan McDermot, who was a badass, and finally, FOX in all its stupidity hasn't decided if they are bringing back Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles yet for the fall lineup. All I know is that the Terminator show is phenomenal. It made Brian Austin Green relevant for the first time since 90210 in the mid 90's and had incredible action, acting, and story lines.
4. Speaking of Brian Austin Green, how did he ever land himself Megan Fox? She is either a huge fan of 90210 re-runs, or she is dumb. I refuse to believe someone as hot as her (and not that Olivia Wilde (formally of the Black Donellys show mentioned previously) isn't hot, but Megan Fox should have been #1 in Maxim's Hot 100) is dumb, so she must really love 90210.
5. If you aren't a Transformers fan, but you are a fan of hot chicks, Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen is a must see, just to see Megan Fox curving herself ever so nicely on a motorcycle. I'm stating that it will be one of the most iconic scenes that no one will ever forget. And you don't want to be the guy (or girl I suppose) who has never seen it, but pretends they have, cause trust me, if you don't start drooling while talking about it, you haven't seen it.
6. I never watched 24 until this season (thanks go to my friend Jimmy Patterson for showing me the light.) Jack Bauer is a badass who will do anything, and I mean anything (including knowingly infecting himself with an incurable bioagent to stop mass casualties), to win. Prior to the two hour season finale, I predicted to my wife that Jack Bauer was going to kill a lot of people, most of them by either snapping their neck, slitting their throat, or karate chopping their trachea. Well, Jack didn't kill a lot of people, only 3 actually, but all 3 were neck deaths in the manner previously mentioned. I'm glad the writers were on the same page as me. I might have to buy the first 6 seasons just to see Jack be a badass and kill lots of people (and even the 7th season since it was released the day after the season finale. Genius)
7. There are a lot of quality TV Shows out there right now which I will now list.
1. Friday Night Lights (the best show I've ever seen. And I mean ever.)
2. Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (saved the Terminator franchise since T3 was atrocious.)
3. Lie To Me (I now profess to be a human lie detector)
4. Fringe (some crazy shit goes down and makes you wonder if it could actually happen in today's world)
5. Supernatural (A vastly underrated show. Dean, played by Jensen Ackles, is freakin' hysterical)
6. How I Met Your Mother (the only half hour tv show I watch, cause Neil Patrick Harris is the man, even though he's gay in real life)
7. Grey's Anatomy (hot lesbians now in the show with other hot chicks. Can't beat that)
8. Smallville (been around forever, but I think it's on its last leg.)
1. Will Tom Welling, who is now 32 years old and plays Clark Kent in the series Smallville, ever look his age? He was 28 at one point playing a 20 year old. Impressive.
2. Will Smallville ever end? Apparently Tom Welling is contracted for a 9th and 10th season according to a co-worker who reads the rumor mills.
3. Why does network TV continually get rid of good shows? NBC cancelled the Black Donellys, which was a fantastic show about the Irish and Italian Mobs, ABC cancelled Big Shots, which had Michael Vartan from the show Alias and Dylan McDermot, who was a badass, and finally, FOX in all its stupidity hasn't decided if they are bringing back Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles yet for the fall lineup. All I know is that the Terminator show is phenomenal. It made Brian Austin Green relevant for the first time since 90210 in the mid 90's and had incredible action, acting, and story lines.
4. Speaking of Brian Austin Green, how did he ever land himself Megan Fox? She is either a huge fan of 90210 re-runs, or she is dumb. I refuse to believe someone as hot as her (and not that Olivia Wilde (formally of the Black Donellys show mentioned previously) isn't hot, but Megan Fox should have been #1 in Maxim's Hot 100) is dumb, so she must really love 90210.
5. If you aren't a Transformers fan, but you are a fan of hot chicks, Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen is a must see, just to see Megan Fox curving herself ever so nicely on a motorcycle. I'm stating that it will be one of the most iconic scenes that no one will ever forget. And you don't want to be the guy (or girl I suppose) who has never seen it, but pretends they have, cause trust me, if you don't start drooling while talking about it, you haven't seen it.
6. I never watched 24 until this season (thanks go to my friend Jimmy Patterson for showing me the light.) Jack Bauer is a badass who will do anything, and I mean anything (including knowingly infecting himself with an incurable bioagent to stop mass casualties), to win. Prior to the two hour season finale, I predicted to my wife that Jack Bauer was going to kill a lot of people, most of them by either snapping their neck, slitting their throat, or karate chopping their trachea. Well, Jack didn't kill a lot of people, only 3 actually, but all 3 were neck deaths in the manner previously mentioned. I'm glad the writers were on the same page as me. I might have to buy the first 6 seasons just to see Jack be a badass and kill lots of people (and even the 7th season since it was released the day after the season finale. Genius)
7. There are a lot of quality TV Shows out there right now which I will now list.
1. Friday Night Lights (the best show I've ever seen. And I mean ever.)
2. Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (saved the Terminator franchise since T3 was atrocious.)
3. Lie To Me (I now profess to be a human lie detector)
4. Fringe (some crazy shit goes down and makes you wonder if it could actually happen in today's world)
5. Supernatural (A vastly underrated show. Dean, played by Jensen Ackles, is freakin' hysterical)
6. How I Met Your Mother (the only half hour tv show I watch, cause Neil Patrick Harris is the man, even though he's gay in real life)
7. Grey's Anatomy (hot lesbians now in the show with other hot chicks. Can't beat that)
8. Smallville (been around forever, but I think it's on its last leg.)
I will say that for a first post, I think that was terrible and I apologize to all those who eventually read (if that ever happens).
In sticking with the West Coast theme, I will now talk about the LA Lakers.
The Lakers are an enigma to me. Sometimes they come out and just dominate the other team (such as the 40 point win over Houston in this years playoffs as well as their win in Game 7 against that same Houston team). Othertimes they look as uninspired as one of my students during a lecture (I used to be a Spanish Teacher).
So you never know exactly which team is going to show up, and it scares the crap out of you. As shown by Game 1 of Lakers/Nuggets Conference Finals, the Nuggets are going to bring it every game, no matter whether they are playing on the road or at home. As a Laker fan, this gives me pause based upon the Houston Rockets series. If the Lakers take off 4 games against the Nuggets, they will get beat, and the dream matchup of Kobe v. LeBron will not happen. Instead it will be Melo v. LeBron. But based upon Melo's playoffs so far and game 1 against the Lakers (Melo going for 39 points thanks to Trevor Ariza's atrocious defense, although his steal with about 29 seconds to go sealed the deal), I don't think that would be too bad of a series.
But I digress, as I am here to talk about the Lakers. Bottomline, they worry me. They make me nervous. They have all the talent in the world, yet most times come with little to no intensity (except Kobe, as he is Mr. Intense in my book). Pau Gasol often looks like the state puff marshmallow man, being moved all around the block. He should get at least 20 and 15 every game, but most nights ends up with like 12 and 10. Not good enough to win the Finals. He needs to produce.
Then the three headed point guard monster that is Fisher, Farmar, and Brown. Combined I guess they get the job done, but it would sure be nice to have one of those 3 be a consistent performer night in and night out. I myself think Farmar can be that kind of guy. I've been down on Fisher lately, but he was clutch last night, so he gets a reprieve from me on his suckiness.
Lakers, you are an enigma, so please, figure it out so you can beat the Nuggets, otherwise the dream Finals of Kobe v. LeBron won't happen.
In sticking with the West Coast theme, I will now talk about the LA Lakers.
The Lakers are an enigma to me. Sometimes they come out and just dominate the other team (such as the 40 point win over Houston in this years playoffs as well as their win in Game 7 against that same Houston team). Othertimes they look as uninspired as one of my students during a lecture (I used to be a Spanish Teacher).
So you never know exactly which team is going to show up, and it scares the crap out of you. As shown by Game 1 of Lakers/Nuggets Conference Finals, the Nuggets are going to bring it every game, no matter whether they are playing on the road or at home. As a Laker fan, this gives me pause based upon the Houston Rockets series. If the Lakers take off 4 games against the Nuggets, they will get beat, and the dream matchup of Kobe v. LeBron will not happen. Instead it will be Melo v. LeBron. But based upon Melo's playoffs so far and game 1 against the Lakers (Melo going for 39 points thanks to Trevor Ariza's atrocious defense, although his steal with about 29 seconds to go sealed the deal), I don't think that would be too bad of a series.
But I digress, as I am here to talk about the Lakers. Bottomline, they worry me. They make me nervous. They have all the talent in the world, yet most times come with little to no intensity (except Kobe, as he is Mr. Intense in my book). Pau Gasol often looks like the state puff marshmallow man, being moved all around the block. He should get at least 20 and 15 every game, but most nights ends up with like 12 and 10. Not good enough to win the Finals. He needs to produce.
Then the three headed point guard monster that is Fisher, Farmar, and Brown. Combined I guess they get the job done, but it would sure be nice to have one of those 3 be a consistent performer night in and night out. I myself think Farmar can be that kind of guy. I've been down on Fisher lately, but he was clutch last night, so he gets a reprieve from me on his suckiness.
Lakers, you are an enigma, so please, figure it out so you can beat the Nuggets, otherwise the dream Finals of Kobe v. LeBron won't happen.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
For the first post on PEB I would like to talk about Manny Ramirez and the stupidity that is him.
I myself am a LA Dodgers fan, and have been for as long as I can remember. I was born during the Dodgers World Series victory in October of 1981, my parents were both from LA, so I basically had no choice for my rooting allegiance. I was 7 the next time the Dodgers won the World Series, in 1988, with the likes of Orel Hershiser, Fernando Valenzuela, Steve Sax, Mickey Hatcher, and of course the hero of them all, Kirk Gibson.
Since 1988, I have been praying year in and year out for another chance to go back to the World Series and have been let down every year since. My Nana and myself referred to them as those "Bums," who always seemed to have talent, but never could put it all together. Then Joe Torre showed up and finally the Dodgers had a manager who knew what he was doing, just like Tommy Lasorda (who my Papa looks exactly like. It's uncanny. If I had a picture, I would post it, but take my word for it, they could be twins). Being that I'm a Dodger Fan, and have read every single biography that I could about the Brooklyn Dodgers, I despise the Yankees. But even my hatred for the Evil Empire couldn't dampen my optimism about Torre.
As the season progressed I knew the Dodgers had a lot of young talent, and that Torre was coaching them up right, but we needed a piece to the puzzle. Needed that bat in the lineup that opposing pitchers feared. Enter Manny Ramirez.
I knew Manny was a clubhouse cancer so to speak. He forced himself out of Boston, alienating his former teammates and fans, but that didn't matter to me. I was starving for a winning team, and I knew that Manny was the perfect fit. He seemd like an LA kind of guy. Charismatic, laid back, and Hollywood talented. The addition of the Mannywood section in left field this season proves he was all that and more.
Manny went on a torrid pace, even through the National League Championship Series, galvenizing an entire fan base and team. Hope was restored to me and all Dodger Fans, who had been thirsting for a World Series caliber team since 1988, and we finally had one. Alas it was not to be had in 2008, as the Phillies managed to overcome Manny and the Dodgers (and if Brad Penny could have been healthy, or Clayton Kershaw a year older, things may have been different.)
Then came the offseason and the negotiations with Manny and his agent, Scott Boras, who I absoultely despise, but that's a whole other post. Everyone knew that Manny was going to be a Dodger, no matter what was being said by Boras. Sportscenter continually updated us on the situation, often calling in the expertise of hall of fame analyst Peter Gammons an Buster Olney, who in my opinion is a future hall of fame analyst himself. Each man always stating that no other teams had an interest in Manny, and that Boras was making that up. That Manny was going to be a Dodger, it was just a matter of when.
So in true Boras fashion, he drug out, Manny signed, everyone in LA (and Dodger fans around the world too) were happy. We got our difference maker back for another season, and optimism was through the roof, but always with hint of cynicism, as when you have talented teams, but nothing comes from them in about 20 years, you tend to temper your enthusiasm just a little. But nonetheless, things looked promising and our optimism was proven correct as they came out of the gate on fire, winning 13 games in a row at home.
But then game the Manny Mistake, getting caught for a woman's fertility drug used by many steroid users to restart their bodies natural production of testosterone. He gets suspened for 50 games as everyone knows.
Now most people would naturally think I would hate Manny for being stupid and selfish, and screwing up my team's chances to win it all. However that was not the case. I have never liked Manny, even in his days as a Cleveland Indian or for the Boston Red Sox. I always knew he was selfish and only played for himself. So when the Dodgers obtained him, I knew all that going in, but what I wanted from Manny wasn't his attitude, it was his talent. I could care less about all the rest of the baggage he bought, and feel like the fans of LA felt the same way. We just wanted a chance to feel good about our team.
So is Manny selfish as I have already stated? Him doing steroids (as I think we can all agree even without physical proof, that he did) was a selfish act, that selfishly landed him a 50 game suspension, and selfishly hurt his teammates and his perception of a savior for the franchise. So yes, Manny is absolutely the definition of selfish.
But here's the thing. I do care that Manny is out for 50 games. Not because the club will miss his personality, or his leadership. I care that we will miss his talent. He his the best hitter of this generation, let alone one of the best hitters ever to play the game. Roids doesn't give you better hand eye coordiantion. He's just that good at what he does. Manny Ramirez: Professional Hitter.
So Manny, I will miss your bat, maybe your dreads, and you're helmet flipping off your head as you round third base trying to score a run. What I won't miss is your selfishness. I will be patient and wait your return on July 3rd. The Dodgers will still be in first, but with the return of Manny, the Dodgers will win the World Series. You have to believe as a Dodgers fan don't you? Otherwise, you're not a true fan.
I myself am a LA Dodgers fan, and have been for as long as I can remember. I was born during the Dodgers World Series victory in October of 1981, my parents were both from LA, so I basically had no choice for my rooting allegiance. I was 7 the next time the Dodgers won the World Series, in 1988, with the likes of Orel Hershiser, Fernando Valenzuela, Steve Sax, Mickey Hatcher, and of course the hero of them all, Kirk Gibson.
Since 1988, I have been praying year in and year out for another chance to go back to the World Series and have been let down every year since. My Nana and myself referred to them as those "Bums," who always seemed to have talent, but never could put it all together. Then Joe Torre showed up and finally the Dodgers had a manager who knew what he was doing, just like Tommy Lasorda (who my Papa looks exactly like. It's uncanny. If I had a picture, I would post it, but take my word for it, they could be twins). Being that I'm a Dodger Fan, and have read every single biography that I could about the Brooklyn Dodgers, I despise the Yankees. But even my hatred for the Evil Empire couldn't dampen my optimism about Torre.
As the season progressed I knew the Dodgers had a lot of young talent, and that Torre was coaching them up right, but we needed a piece to the puzzle. Needed that bat in the lineup that opposing pitchers feared. Enter Manny Ramirez.
I knew Manny was a clubhouse cancer so to speak. He forced himself out of Boston, alienating his former teammates and fans, but that didn't matter to me. I was starving for a winning team, and I knew that Manny was the perfect fit. He seemd like an LA kind of guy. Charismatic, laid back, and Hollywood talented. The addition of the Mannywood section in left field this season proves he was all that and more.
Manny went on a torrid pace, even through the National League Championship Series, galvenizing an entire fan base and team. Hope was restored to me and all Dodger Fans, who had been thirsting for a World Series caliber team since 1988, and we finally had one. Alas it was not to be had in 2008, as the Phillies managed to overcome Manny and the Dodgers (and if Brad Penny could have been healthy, or Clayton Kershaw a year older, things may have been different.)
Then came the offseason and the negotiations with Manny and his agent, Scott Boras, who I absoultely despise, but that's a whole other post. Everyone knew that Manny was going to be a Dodger, no matter what was being said by Boras. Sportscenter continually updated us on the situation, often calling in the expertise of hall of fame analyst Peter Gammons an Buster Olney, who in my opinion is a future hall of fame analyst himself. Each man always stating that no other teams had an interest in Manny, and that Boras was making that up. That Manny was going to be a Dodger, it was just a matter of when.
So in true Boras fashion, he drug out, Manny signed, everyone in LA (and Dodger fans around the world too) were happy. We got our difference maker back for another season, and optimism was through the roof, but always with hint of cynicism, as when you have talented teams, but nothing comes from them in about 20 years, you tend to temper your enthusiasm just a little. But nonetheless, things looked promising and our optimism was proven correct as they came out of the gate on fire, winning 13 games in a row at home.
But then game the Manny Mistake, getting caught for a woman's fertility drug used by many steroid users to restart their bodies natural production of testosterone. He gets suspened for 50 games as everyone knows.
Now most people would naturally think I would hate Manny for being stupid and selfish, and screwing up my team's chances to win it all. However that was not the case. I have never liked Manny, even in his days as a Cleveland Indian or for the Boston Red Sox. I always knew he was selfish and only played for himself. So when the Dodgers obtained him, I knew all that going in, but what I wanted from Manny wasn't his attitude, it was his talent. I could care less about all the rest of the baggage he bought, and feel like the fans of LA felt the same way. We just wanted a chance to feel good about our team.
So is Manny selfish as I have already stated? Him doing steroids (as I think we can all agree even without physical proof, that he did) was a selfish act, that selfishly landed him a 50 game suspension, and selfishly hurt his teammates and his perception of a savior for the franchise. So yes, Manny is absolutely the definition of selfish.
But here's the thing. I do care that Manny is out for 50 games. Not because the club will miss his personality, or his leadership. I care that we will miss his talent. He his the best hitter of this generation, let alone one of the best hitters ever to play the game. Roids doesn't give you better hand eye coordiantion. He's just that good at what he does. Manny Ramirez: Professional Hitter.
So Manny, I will miss your bat, maybe your dreads, and you're helmet flipping off your head as you round third base trying to score a run. What I won't miss is your selfishness. I will be patient and wait your return on July 3rd. The Dodgers will still be in first, but with the return of Manny, the Dodgers will win the World Series. You have to believe as a Dodgers fan don't you? Otherwise, you're not a true fan.
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