I won't be on my way
Tonight for supper I had quesadillas with sauteed shrimp, crispy shallots, Spanish style chorizo, chives, old cheddar, monterrey jack on a flour and flax tortilla.
It was really nice and flavorful, the chorizo was mild so it wasn’t too spicy. I would definitely make this again, for myself or for company.
I know two posts in one day, but this is just too hilarious. In all seriousness, I would love to see Whedon pick this up.
An Open Letter to the Terminator Owners. From a Very Important Hollywood Mogul
Dear Sirs/Ma’ams,
I am Joss Whedon, the mastermind behind Titan A.E., Parenthood (not the movie) (or the new series) (or the one where ‘hood’ was capitalized ’cause it was a pun), and myriad other legendary tales. I have heard through the ‘grapevine’ that the Terminator franchise is for sale, and I am prepared to make a pre-emptive bid RIGHT NOW to wrap this dealio up. This is not a joke, this is not a scam, this is not available on TV. I will write a check TODAY for $10,000, and viola! Terminator off your hands.
No, you didn’t miscount. That’s four — FOUR! — zeroes after that one. That’s to show you I mean business. And I mean show business. Nikki Finke says the Terminator concept is played. Well, here’s what I have to say to Nikki Finke: you are a fine journalist and please don’t ever notice me. The Terminator story is as formative and important in our culture — and my pretend play — as any I can think of. It’s far from over. And before you Terminator-Owners (I have trouble remembering names) rush to cash that sweet cheque, let me give you a taste of what I could do with that franchise:
1) Terminator… of the Rings! Yeah, what if he time-travelled TOO far… back to when there was dragons and wizards? (I think it was the Dark Ages.) Hasta La Vista, Boramir! Cool, huh? “Now you gonna be Gandalf the Red!” RRRRIP! But then he totally helps, because he’s a cyborg and he doesn’t give a s#&% about the ring — it has no power over him! And he can carry it AND Frodo AND Sam AND f@%& up some orcs while he’s doing it. This stuff just comes to me. I mean it. (I will also offer $10,000 for the Lord of the Rings franchise).
2) More Glau. Hey. There’s a reason they’re called “Summer” movies.
3) Can you say… musical? Well don’t. Even I know that’s an awful idea.
4) Christian Bale’s John Connor will get a throat lozenge. This will also help his Batwork (ten grand for that franchise too, btw.)
5) More porn. John Connor never told Kyle Reese this, but his main objective in going to the past was to get some. What if there’s a lot of future-babies that have to be made? Cue wah-wah pedal guitar — and dollar signs!
6) The movies will stop getting less cool.
Okay. There’s more — this brain don’t quit! (though it has occasionally been fired) — but I think you get my drift. I really believe the Terminator franchise has only begun to plumb the depths of questioning the human condition during awesome stunts, and I’d like to shepherd it through the next phase. The money is there, but more importantly, the heart is there. But more importantly, money. Think about it. End this bloody bidding war before it begins, and put the Terminator in the hands of someone who watched the first one more than any other movie in college, including “Song of Norway” (no current franchise offer). Sincerely, Joss Whedon.
Stolen from http://whedonesque.com
The popular 80’s tv series remake is premiering tonight on ABC. I know we are super pumped to tune in. I am also excited to see both Elizabeth Mitchell and Joel Gretsch in something new, I am a big fan of hers since Lost and His from the 4400. Also as a watcher of Smallville, it will be interesting to see Laura Vandervoort (Kara Zor-El) as another visitor. Here’s a sneak peak at the first 8 minutes.
Here is what I perceive to be the best shows from each year in the 2000’s.
The Seinfeld writer and co-creator’s sitcom about being a Seinfeld writer and co-creator. It is basically about his day to day life and the dialogue is all improvised. He basically gets into regular, day to day situations and then does the exact opposite of what you would expect a normal person to do. For example, refusing to give Halloween candy to teenagers.
Runners up – Survivor began the reality craze, CSI began the CSI craze.
An amazing concept, having an entire season run as 24 real time hour long episodes. For a show about counter terrorism, they also never villainize one particular country and they always show citizens of that country or creed that do not agree with the terrorism.
Still need to watch – 6 Feet Under
A great space-western by Joss Wheadon. Short lived (only the one season) and highly praised as being an oddball genre combination.
Runner up – Idol, but there is no way I could choose this show as a winner.
It is a Comedy centered around the Bluths, a formerly wealthy family. It is presented as a pseudo-documentary format, including old family photos and videos, security camera footage, website screen shots and the most ridiculous cast ever. It is also shot with hand held cameras and uses no laugh track. Amazing Show.
Runner Up – Battlestar Galactica – A really close second for me, if it was an original story I would have chosen it as first.
Of Course. Probably the best show of the decade, even cynics of the way the show is running currently would agree that the first season is amazing. If you haven’t seen it.. well I’m not going to spoil anything.
Still need to watch – Deadwood – even Danny Devito twitters about how good this western is.
The gang from It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia are probably the most likable scumbags on television. They are really horrible people, to each other and others, but I just cannot stop watching.
Runners up – Iron Chef America, The Office US
Set in Miami, this show is about an everyday normal blood spatter analyst that has been trained to be a serial killer of serial killers by his deceased father. This show’s first season was so amazing that no one thought that they could keep it up, but they really have.
Runners up – Heroes, Top Chef
The show follows a two-man band from New Zealand, as they seek fame and success in New York City. They break out into many hilarious musical sequences every episode.
Guilty Pleasures – Greek, Gossip Girl, Kid Nation.
Still need to watch – Madmen
Co-Created by Lost co-creator JJ Abrams, Fringe follows an FBI Fringe Division team based in Boston, Massachusetts. The series has been referred to as the new X-Files.
Runner up – True Blood – Now an enjoyable show, the first season was rubbish.
Based of the novel by Canadian author Robert J. Sawyer, the basis of the show is that everyone on the planet simultaneously loses consciousness for 137 seconds, during which people see what appears to be visions of their lives approximately six months in the future. They then try to figure out what the visions mean as well as try to ensure that they either happen or do not happen.
Runner Up – Bored to Death
Guilty Pleasure – Glee, Admittedly far from a great show, this teenage musical dramady is still full of heart warming moments and well played villains.
There are still a few months left of this decade and there are still a few shows to premiere. The only one I can see possible taking the 2009 title from Flash Forward is V, we’ll have to wait and see.
