Special Bulletin. I hadn't seen it since its first aired 25 years ago! It's a little dated, but still scary. With terrorism a problem now more than ever, the story is still relevant. The possibility of nuclear terrorism is just as real. And terrorism in a port town like Charleston, South Carolina, is something to worry about.
Like Countdown to Looking Glass, the fake news casts are effective. The acting is a little weak in spots, but in a way it adds to the "reality" of the plot. It's scary to watch the events unfold: The beginning of the threat, the reality of it, the evacuation of Charleston, and the bomb itself.
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
House and SVU, September 23
House- "Not Cancer"
Recipients of donated organs start dying, and House and his team race to save the only survivor. House "auditions" potential new best friends...and has a private investigator check up on Dr. Wilson.
Good episode! The case was interesting again, and the patient was another one of the "House sees something of himself in" types. I liked the somewhat goofy investigator, who seems to be a new version of Wilson. House seemed genuinely distressed at the idea that Wilson is talking to everyone from the hospital except him.
Law and Order: Special Victims Unit- "Trials"
So-so beginning to the new season. Decent enough story-starts out about a foster child who may have been abused...only to turn into a re-opening of several cold rape cases. The twist that the foster father was the rapist and was married to one of his victims was pretty obvious right away. Luke Perry's performance sort of gave it away. He was so creepy!
Several different subplots going on, too. Stabler worries about his stolen credit card (which turns out to have been used by his lying brat of a daughter and her boyfriend); Fin still has problems working with Stabler; new A.D.A. arrives to replace Novak; and Benson begins to deal with her near-rape last season.
The good- Munch was around for a change...and he even mentioned his life in Baltimore. I think a good drinking game for SVU is to take a drink any time there is a Munch on Homicide mention- a big drink if he mentions an ex-wife or former partner by name! Nice that they didn't drop Benson's attack, and that she's actually dealing with it instead of ignoring it.
The bad- the new A.D.A. is annoying, and the actress is wooden. She won't last. Stabler's family problems are getting old. His daughter has become so bitchy and hateful- I'm surprised Stabler hasn't smacked her into next year!
Still not sure I'm going to stick with the show. The new A.D.A. may make it impossible.
Recipients of donated organs start dying, and House and his team race to save the only survivor. House "auditions" potential new best friends...and has a private investigator check up on Dr. Wilson.
Good episode! The case was interesting again, and the patient was another one of the "House sees something of himself in" types. I liked the somewhat goofy investigator, who seems to be a new version of Wilson. House seemed genuinely distressed at the idea that Wilson is talking to everyone from the hospital except him.
Law and Order: Special Victims Unit- "Trials"
So-so beginning to the new season. Decent enough story-starts out about a foster child who may have been abused...only to turn into a re-opening of several cold rape cases. The twist that the foster father was the rapist and was married to one of his victims was pretty obvious right away. Luke Perry's performance sort of gave it away. He was so creepy!
Several different subplots going on, too. Stabler worries about his stolen credit card (which turns out to have been used by his lying brat of a daughter and her boyfriend); Fin still has problems working with Stabler; new A.D.A. arrives to replace Novak; and Benson begins to deal with her near-rape last season.
The good- Munch was around for a change...and he even mentioned his life in Baltimore. I think a good drinking game for SVU is to take a drink any time there is a Munch on Homicide mention- a big drink if he mentions an ex-wife or former partner by name! Nice that they didn't drop Benson's attack, and that she's actually dealing with it instead of ignoring it.
The bad- the new A.D.A. is annoying, and the actress is wooden. She won't last. Stabler's family problems are getting old. His daughter has become so bitchy and hateful- I'm surprised Stabler hasn't smacked her into next year!
Still not sure I'm going to stick with the show. The new A.D.A. may make it impossible.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
House: Dying Changes Everything 9/16/08
It's two months after the death of Amber, and Wilson is leaving the hospital. House tries to get him to change his mind.
Very sad episode. Wilson is still grieving, and House does seem to feel guilty. The kicker of the episode is that Wilson is not leaving because of Amber, it's to get away from House- saying that they aren't friends anymore, and maybe never were. OUCH. That was one hell of a way to start the season.
Nice character bits all around- especially with Cuddy forcing Wilson and House to sit and talk. The case of the episode was interesting, too, as the new "Doclings" try to wing it without House.
Very sad episode. Wilson is still grieving, and House does seem to feel guilty. The kicker of the episode is that Wilson is not leaving because of Amber, it's to get away from House- saying that they aren't friends anymore, and maybe never were. OUCH. That was one hell of a way to start the season.
Nice character bits all around- especially with Cuddy forcing Wilson and House to sit and talk. The case of the episode was interesting, too, as the new "Doclings" try to wing it without House.
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Fall T.V. on its way...
House has its season premiere on September 16. I can't wait!
ER returns September 25 for its final season. Do I even care anymore? Nope.
Law and Order: Special Victims Unit is back September 23. After the lame season finale, I'm not so sure I want to continue watching. We'll see.
Lost, Law and Order, and 24 return in January/February 2009. And it will be a long wait for the short season of Torchwood on BBC America...and an even longer one for Doctor Who. No idea what's happening with Law and Order: Criminal Intent. I'm looking forward to having Jeff Goldblum on the show.
Looks like I'll only be watching House this fall. That's okay, though, I need to read instead!
ER returns September 25 for its final season. Do I even care anymore? Nope.
Law and Order: Special Victims Unit is back September 23. After the lame season finale, I'm not so sure I want to continue watching. We'll see.
Lost, Law and Order, and 24 return in January/February 2009. And it will be a long wait for the short season of Torchwood on BBC America...and an even longer one for Doctor Who. No idea what's happening with Law and Order: Criminal Intent. I'm looking forward to having Jeff Goldblum on the show.
Looks like I'll only be watching House this fall. That's okay, though, I need to read instead!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
