I find myself not caring
I don't care anymore about the characters on Lost or how the show will end. I'm still watching though. One of the good things about the writer's strike is that it gave me time to catch up on some shows that I missed or normally wouldn't have time to watch. I caught up on Life on Mars, State of Play, Torchwood, Lexx, Friday Night Lights, Farscape, Robin Hood and Stargate SG-1. Yes, I've really been watching Stargate. Shameful, I know.
I discovered Life on Mars last year and was eagerly anticipating its spin-off Ashes to Ashes. I've seen the first two episodes of ATA and I'm happy to say that I love the show. If it keeps the level of the first two episodes or builds off of it, I am in for a treat. I hadn't realized how much I missed Gene Hunt until he stepped out of that candy-apple red Audi with his swagger in tact. They don't make men like that anymore. Thank goodness! But he's sure fun to watch. Keeley Hawes' Alex Drake is a fun character and I like the fact that she's not some whiny, infallible, domineering, man-hating female with a chip on her shoulder. She's smart and strong, yet vulnerable. She makes mistakes but redeems herself and remains likable throughout, even when she's babbling on about her cerebral cortex. Plus, she's got a great set of gams, which goes perfectly with 80's apparel.
I'm half-way through the second season of Torchwood and I have to say that aside from the premiere and a strong second episode, I'm a little underwhelmed. Then again, the first season was pretty spotty, so I should have lowered my expectations. I guess I just expected the show to hit its stride in the second season. I hope things pick up in the second half of the season.
I've added a really soapy ITV show to my list of guilty pleasures and discovered a new boyfriend of the moment (BotM). The Palace gives an account of the lives of a fictional royal family of England, as well as the lives of their staff and closest confidants. It's absolutely ridiculous and the plot-lines have clearly been ripped from the tabloid headlines. Still, I am addicted. Rupert Evans might have something to do with it.
I've also been able to watch the new and older versions of Jane Austen novels on Masterpiece Theater. While everyone else was watching the Super Bowl, I was watching the BBC version of Pride & Prejudice. It's probably the most popular Jane Austen adaptation but I have to say, as far as the books go, Persuasion is my new favourite after Emma, perhaps because I'm getting older. As far as the men of Jane Austen goes, I'll take Mr. Knightley over Mr. Darcy or Col. Brandon, any day!!!
So, who is your favourite Jane Austen leading man?
Poll The Men of Jane Austen
I discovered Life on Mars last year and was eagerly anticipating its spin-off Ashes to Ashes. I've seen the first two episodes of ATA and I'm happy to say that I love the show. If it keeps the level of the first two episodes or builds off of it, I am in for a treat. I hadn't realized how much I missed Gene Hunt until he stepped out of that candy-apple red Audi with his swagger in tact. They don't make men like that anymore. Thank goodness! But he's sure fun to watch. Keeley Hawes' Alex Drake is a fun character and I like the fact that she's not some whiny, infallible, domineering, man-hating female with a chip on her shoulder. She's smart and strong, yet vulnerable. She makes mistakes but redeems herself and remains likable throughout, even when she's babbling on about her cerebral cortex. Plus, she's got a great set of gams, which goes perfectly with 80's apparel.
I'm half-way through the second season of Torchwood and I have to say that aside from the premiere and a strong second episode, I'm a little underwhelmed. Then again, the first season was pretty spotty, so I should have lowered my expectations. I guess I just expected the show to hit its stride in the second season. I hope things pick up in the second half of the season.
I've added a really soapy ITV show to my list of guilty pleasures and discovered a new boyfriend of the moment (BotM). The Palace gives an account of the lives of a fictional royal family of England, as well as the lives of their staff and closest confidants. It's absolutely ridiculous and the plot-lines have clearly been ripped from the tabloid headlines. Still, I am addicted. Rupert Evans might have something to do with it.
I've also been able to watch the new and older versions of Jane Austen novels on Masterpiece Theater. While everyone else was watching the Super Bowl, I was watching the BBC version of Pride & Prejudice. It's probably the most popular Jane Austen adaptation but I have to say, as far as the books go, Persuasion is my new favourite after Emma, perhaps because I'm getting older. As far as the men of Jane Austen goes, I'll take Mr. Knightley over Mr. Darcy or Col. Brandon, any day!!!
So, who is your favourite Jane Austen leading man?
Poll The Men of Jane Austen