The Return
It's been a while and I don't have much going on right now except the musical which, at this point, I REALLY don't want to write about. So, a list!
The Top Ten Pop Culture-y Things I'm All About Right Now
10. 30 Rock - Tina Fey has found the perfect recipe for the perfect ending to the NBC comedy line-up: one part great cast, one part great guest stars, one part doesn't try too hard, and one part Tina Fey wit and humor. When I heard Tina Fey (among others) was not returning for the 32nd season of Saturday Night Live, I was heartbroken. But her great sense of timing and dialogue lives on in this show that doesn't miss a beat, and well, rocks.
9. Smallville - If you are not caught up on Smallville, just skip to number 8. This season is crazier than ever. With every episode comes a fresh batch of bum-kicking Clark, hilarious lines by Lois Lane, tragic romances coming together and falling apart, new dark plots intertwining and creating a knot of suspense in the stomachs of all viewers, and superheroes using their superpowers, not to mention bringing us one step closer to the truly evil Lex we all know (and love?) and with any luck the demise of Lana Lang, the weakest link in this amazing show. No wonder I can't wait for each week's fresh episode. Wait--was that the WB's slogan?
8. Radiohead - I have liked this band for a while, but I'm getting my second wind, so to speak. I first acquainted myself with the trippy OK Computer and loved every minute of it. Now, however, I am onto The Bends, the more pop rock of the two, and I can't stop listening to it. Each song brings forth a "I LOVE this song!" from me, but I can't help it, 'cause I do.
7. Gilmore Girls - DON'T SPOIL ANYTHING PAST SEASON FIVE FOR ME! I have, clearly, only seen the first five seasons (because that is all Sarah owns on DVD thus far) but let's put it this way: I watched five seasons in a month. That's 110 episodes in less than four weeks. Nothing has kept me that enthralled since I first discovered Buffy the Vampire Slayer (which is a high compliment for this show). I'll admit I was totally against the idea of GG for most of my life. I felt it was grouped in with shows like 7th Heaven, Everwood, One Tree Hill, and other trash. But, the rumor of incredible dialogue and Sarah's promise that it was good drew me in and now I'm dying, literally, DYING waiting for the cliffhanger of Season Five to be resolved when I can finally cradle Season Six in my arms. "Luke, will you marry me?"
6. Veronica Mars - Though the geniuses behind our favorite girl sleuth have been pressured to change things this season, the show remains as suspenseful, hilarious, intellectual, gripping, and surprising as it was in the past. New characters have been introduced for the better to create more drama and I'm still completely caught up in the epic love of Logan and Veronica (though where has Wallace been lately?). Keep it up, V. We all love you.
5. Rufus Wainwright - Let me just say that if he weren't gay, I would totally marry him. Listening to Rufus Wainwright is like swimming in a sea of chocolate. I feel physical pain in the fact that I only own two of his albums and am greatly anticipating May 15's Release the Stars, his latest masterpiece that is promised to be much more operatic. MORE operatic? Be still my heart!
4. Forever in Blue - I won't say much about this fourth (and I can only assume final) installment in the Travelling Pants series by Ann Brashares except, "Pants = Love."
3. Dreamgirls - Go see this movie. If you don't, you'll regret it. And I won't make fun of you sob during Jennifer Hudson's notorious, "And No Way I'm Telling You I'm Not Going." I mean, she got nominated for an oscar for a reason.
2. King Dork - This is the audiobook I'm currently listening to. I'm not even sure I could tell you the plot at this point except that it involves crazy people, ever-changing band names (such as Baby Batter), Catcher in the Rye, dead dads, Little Big Toms, and awesomeness. It's freakin' hilarious and I highly recommend you to take whatever you will from it.
1. The Office - When you look up bittersweet in the dictionary, Pam and Jim are what's listed. This show is seriously getting better every week. The Pam and Jim dynamic is still heartbreaking and uplifting at the same time. Michael Scott is still doing things that make you cringe and pee your pants your laughing so hard at the same time. Dwight's still a psycho. And every other character on the show is still amazing. I feel as if this show was made for me, especially since February 15's episode will be directed by none other than the amazing Joss Whedon.
Agree? Disagree? Comment!
The Top Ten Pop Culture-y Things I'm All About Right Now
10. 30 Rock - Tina Fey has found the perfect recipe for the perfect ending to the NBC comedy line-up: one part great cast, one part great guest stars, one part doesn't try too hard, and one part Tina Fey wit and humor. When I heard Tina Fey (among others) was not returning for the 32nd season of Saturday Night Live, I was heartbroken. But her great sense of timing and dialogue lives on in this show that doesn't miss a beat, and well, rocks.
9. Smallville - If you are not caught up on Smallville, just skip to number 8. This season is crazier than ever. With every episode comes a fresh batch of bum-kicking Clark, hilarious lines by Lois Lane, tragic romances coming together and falling apart, new dark plots intertwining and creating a knot of suspense in the stomachs of all viewers, and superheroes using their superpowers, not to mention bringing us one step closer to the truly evil Lex we all know (and love?) and with any luck the demise of Lana Lang, the weakest link in this amazing show. No wonder I can't wait for each week's fresh episode. Wait--was that the WB's slogan?
8. Radiohead - I have liked this band for a while, but I'm getting my second wind, so to speak. I first acquainted myself with the trippy OK Computer and loved every minute of it. Now, however, I am onto The Bends, the more pop rock of the two, and I can't stop listening to it. Each song brings forth a "I LOVE this song!" from me, but I can't help it, 'cause I do.
7. Gilmore Girls - DON'T SPOIL ANYTHING PAST SEASON FIVE FOR ME! I have, clearly, only seen the first five seasons (because that is all Sarah owns on DVD thus far) but let's put it this way: I watched five seasons in a month. That's 110 episodes in less than four weeks. Nothing has kept me that enthralled since I first discovered Buffy the Vampire Slayer (which is a high compliment for this show). I'll admit I was totally against the idea of GG for most of my life. I felt it was grouped in with shows like 7th Heaven, Everwood, One Tree Hill, and other trash. But, the rumor of incredible dialogue and Sarah's promise that it was good drew me in and now I'm dying, literally, DYING waiting for the cliffhanger of Season Five to be resolved when I can finally cradle Season Six in my arms. "Luke, will you marry me?"
6. Veronica Mars - Though the geniuses behind our favorite girl sleuth have been pressured to change things this season, the show remains as suspenseful, hilarious, intellectual, gripping, and surprising as it was in the past. New characters have been introduced for the better to create more drama and I'm still completely caught up in the epic love of Logan and Veronica (though where has Wallace been lately?). Keep it up, V. We all love you.
5. Rufus Wainwright - Let me just say that if he weren't gay, I would totally marry him. Listening to Rufus Wainwright is like swimming in a sea of chocolate. I feel physical pain in the fact that I only own two of his albums and am greatly anticipating May 15's Release the Stars, his latest masterpiece that is promised to be much more operatic. MORE operatic? Be still my heart!
4. Forever in Blue - I won't say much about this fourth (and I can only assume final) installment in the Travelling Pants series by Ann Brashares except, "Pants = Love."
3. Dreamgirls - Go see this movie. If you don't, you'll regret it. And I won't make fun of you sob during Jennifer Hudson's notorious, "And No Way I'm Telling You I'm Not Going." I mean, she got nominated for an oscar for a reason.
2. King Dork - This is the audiobook I'm currently listening to. I'm not even sure I could tell you the plot at this point except that it involves crazy people, ever-changing band names (such as Baby Batter), Catcher in the Rye, dead dads, Little Big Toms, and awesomeness. It's freakin' hilarious and I highly recommend you to take whatever you will from it.
1. The Office - When you look up bittersweet in the dictionary, Pam and Jim are what's listed. This show is seriously getting better every week. The Pam and Jim dynamic is still heartbreaking and uplifting at the same time. Michael Scott is still doing things that make you cringe and pee your pants your laughing so hard at the same time. Dwight's still a psycho. And every other character on the show is still amazing. I feel as if this show was made for me, especially since February 15's episode will be directed by none other than the amazing Joss Whedon.
Agree? Disagree? Comment!
posted by Molly at 5:52 PM
1 Comments:
I agree! Have you listened to Radiohead's "In Rainbows"? It only has ten songs, but it is most definitely one rad album.
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