KT Update-Strike=Boooo!

Hello boys & girls. My, it has been quite a while since I’ve had an update. Well, the truth of it is, there isn’t too much going on out there in tv world. The strike has crippled the tv schedule & although I still find things to watch (that’s why I’m a couch potato) I’m starting to get sick of Caesar Milan & his doggy Jedi Mind Trick. This week, new episodes of Friday Night Lights & Desperate Housewives aired and it was after I watched these new episodes that I realized how much I missed my tv season. I’m starting to get a little depressed. I mean this is starting to get a little out of hand. No 24! I was ready for Jack Bauer to make a big comeback. And only 8 new Lost episodes. Great so I can be confused for a whole year & ½ after these 8 episodes air! Now the strike is affecting award season! No Golden Globes & if the strike continues maybe no Oscars!!!!

Anyhoo, thankfully I do have Netflix & I’m going to start watching Battlestar Galatica. Maybe I’ll even add Buffy into my weekly schedule. Oooh I just had another thought. Hey Jodi, you know how we are supposed to have Thursday dinner & tv dates? Maybe I will make you watch Arrested Development and Freaks & Geeks since there is no Grey’s, 30 Rock, Scrubs or Office. Oh Scrubs! The strike might hurt Scrubs most of all since this is the final season & they won’t get to end the show the way they want if there are no more episodes! Wahhh! I’m depressing myself again.

Here is a list of how many episodes are left:

Show Returns Eps Left
BROTHERS & SISTERS 1/13/08 (Su.) at 10:00 PM 3
GREY'S ANATOMY 1/10/08 (Th.) at 9:00 PM 1
MEN IN TREES 2/27/08 (We.) at 10:00 PM 11
SAMANTHA WHO? 2/4/08 (Mo.) at 9:00 PM 3
UGLY BETTY 1/10/08 (Th.) at 8:00 PM 3
COLD CASE CBS 1/20/08 (Su.) at 9:00 PM 1
CRIMINAL MINDS 1/9/08 (We.) at 9:00 PM 2
CSI 1/10/08 (Th.) at 9:00 PM 1
CSI: MIAMI 1/14/08 (Mo.) at 10:00 PM 1
CSI: NEW YORK 1/9/08 (We.) at 10:00 PM 3
MOONLIGHT 1/11/08 (Fr.) at 9:00 PM 2
NCIS 1/15/08 (Tu.) at 8:00 PM 1
GOSSIP GIRL 1/9/08 (We.) at 9:00 PM 1
LIFE IS WILD 1/13/08 (Su.) at 8:00 PM 3
ONE TREE HILL 1/8/08 (Tu.) at 8:00 PM 12
REAPER 2/28/08 (Th.) at 9:00 PM 3
BONES 4/28/08 (Mo.) at 8:00 PM 4
HOUSE 1/29/08 (Tu.) at 9:00 PM 3
PRISON BREAK 1/14/08 (Mo.) at 8:00 PM 5
30 ROCK 1/10/08 (Th.) at 8:30 PM 1
CHUCK none scheduled 2
ER 1/10/08 (Th.) at 10:01 PM 2
FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS 1/11/08 (Fr.) at 9:00 PM 5
LAW & ORDER: SVU 1/8/08 (Tu.) at 10:00 PM 3
MY NAME IS EARL 1/10/08 (Th.) at 8:00 PM 1
SCRUBS 1/24/08 (Th.) at 8:30 PM 4

So there you have it. And what the crap is up with Chuck having 2 episodes complete but not scheduled? Maybe that is a type-o.

In other tv news. The midseason shows are starting up & I have to say that I’m not quite as excited as I normally am for midseason. Maybe the strike is taking its toll on me? I kinda want to check out Lipstick Jungle & Cashmere Mafia, but really, I can’t be bothered to set that thing under my tv that is a poor excuse for a dvr. I will, however, investigate Eli Stone since it is starring Johnny Lee Miller & I’ve loved him since hackers. So, for loyalty’s sake, I’ll check it out.

One new show Jay & I have been enjoying is American Gladiators. I’m glad it is a quick season because I think it could get old fast. I’m already bored by all the trash talking & really the only gladiator I like is Crush.

With TV dying a slow death I’ve turned my attention to dvd’s and movies. See below for some reviews.

National Treasure 2: The gang is all back to prove that Nicholas Cage’s great grand-daddy wasn’t involved in the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. I thought this was pretty enjoyable, but I liked the first one better (maybe because I’ve seen it like 6 times). Although I enjoyed it, I wouldn’t pay $9.50 to see it. Matinee it or wait for the dvd.

Kt side note. Do you realize I pay $15 for Netflix? So if I go to 2 movies in a month it is more expensive than unlimited movies (3 at home at a time) from Netflix? Maybe Jay is right. I mean, for the love of God, we have a 52 inch tv and surround sound. Why go to the theater? Although you bet your ass I’m going to see the Dark Knight this summer. Have you seen the preview? All I can say is EEEEEEE!

P.S. I love you: So this is about a young woman whose husband dies & he leaves her all these notes helping her to get out & live life again. I thought is was decent. The happiest thing for me was all the familiar faces. I nearly jumped out of my seat squealing when the opening credits revealed James Masters (a.k.a. Spike) was in it. Although, sadly, he doesn’t look quite as good with dark hair and no accent. Other familiar faces include Lisa Kudrow & Denny from Grey’s Anatomy. Anyhoo, it is your typical sapfest & I’d say wait for dvd.

Transformers: I liked this better than I thought I would. I finally understand what all the hub-bub is about Shia LeBeouf. He’s pretty likable. I mean, he actually made me sad his little bumblebee car got captured. The special effects were spectacular but a few minutes into a transformer brawl my eyes would start to glaze over. I’m sure this was good in the theater, but like I said, with our tv & sound system I really wasn’t too upset to be watching it at home.

Fantastic 4 Rise of the Silver Surfer: Ehhh. I liked the first one better. It was mildly enjoyable. I really wasn’t too impressed with the effects & the story was just so-so.

Next up from Netflix:
Battlestar Galatica
The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe
A Mighty Heart

Before I go, I guess I should comment on all this Britney insanity. First off, I can’t believe her little sister is expecting. That’s just craziness. And as far as Britney. It is just sad. Sad that she has deteriorated into this mess that no one can help. Sad that she doesn’t want help, that she needs the media attention even when she is falling apart. Sad that her kids are not enough for her to get herself together. I just hope they get the girl some kind help before it is too late because I would not be surprised if she didn’t make it through this year.

I’m working on a 2007 wrap up. Hopefully I’ll get it to you guys this week!