Sorry for the delay in posting. Here's the tidbits that are crossing my mind today: -- I'm still lamenting the loss of "The Wire." After watching season five and blogging about it for the paper, I can't believe it's over. What a spectacularly written saga about the lives of those who call Baltimore home. I said it before the season started and I stand by it now. A case can be made for it to be called the the best show in the history of television.
-- Just about finished watching the entire season of HBO's current psychiatrist in residence series "In Treatment," and I like it a lot. No question Gabriel Byrne will be, and should be, talked about when Emmy nominations are discussed. Byrne wouldn't be the first person to come to mind if I was casting the series, but he's certainly done an outstanding job.
As have the rest of the cast, they're all solid. Each episode feels like a mini play, with, for the most part, only two or three actors in the entire episode. Melissa George plays his Monday client, Laura, who has developed a serious crush on her good doctor. Blair Underwood, a Navy pilot, his Tuesday patient and Wednesday is teen girl Mia Wasikowska, who I've never seen before but is annoying real as a teen girl who attempted suicide.
"Sports Night" fans will recall Josh Charles, with on-screen wife Embeth Davidtz, as a couple who do nothing but fight. And Friday, Byrne and Michelle Forbes ("Homicide") bring their relationship up for exploration to Diane Wiest. It's all good stuff. HBO replays a few billion times a week so make sure to check it out.
-- Last but not least on the HBO viewing schedule, I watched the part of the network's Emmy sure thing "John Adams" tonight. It's a bit tough to get into the first 20 minutes or so but, after that, it feels like a textbook about the Revolutionary War coming to life -- and that's meant as a compliment.
-- On vacation from work this week and then off to Vegas with my good friend Dave on Wednesday through 
Friday. Should be a blast. Gonna play some poker, maybe shoot some craps and watch and bet on the NCAA basketball tourney. Wish me luck!
Friday. Should be a blast. Gonna play some poker, maybe shoot some craps and watch and bet on the NCAA basketball tourney. Wish me luck!-- Only three more weeks til Springsteen plays a couple of nights in Anaheim. The tour is really rounding into form now and we should be in store for some fun shows. I plan on going both nights (April 7-8) but only have tickets for the second, so if you have a single you can't use or know someone with an extra, lemme know.
-- How good was "Lost" last week!!! Can't belive Sun has a baby and Jin is dead. And that she's one of the Oceanic 6. Great stuff, Damon! Keep it up...
-- Until next time, Go Bruins!
1 comment:
Good to see you blogging again. I think Katie and I were at the Cheesecake factory that afternoon you were there.
Going to buy the first three seasons of The Wire after March Madness is over. It is the greatest. A lot was made of Michael becoming the new "Omar". But Dukie was becoming the new "Bubbles", Randy perhaps following in his father's footsteps (ironic how Cheese ratted on Joe, like father like son?). And Namon becoming the new Clay Davis? Just thoughts about how life goes in cycles.
Lost was truly amazing. You called it about Michael.
Did you watch "Breaking Bad"? Clearly my favorite new show. Talk about Emmy nominations for Bryan Cranston and the show.
Really enjoyed "John Adams" but it's not for everyone. Still teachers can use this series to show classes and talk about the American Revolution. Great stuff.
Re: March Madness, I hope you're picking UCLA all the way. JK.
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