Happy Birthday, David!/"Californication" Pilot Episode
Today is the 47th birthday of one David William Duchovny, one of the sexiest men on the planet. It's a shame its not a national holiday. We should be celebrating in the streets! Anyone agree with me? 
Also, I would also like to point out that David has finally decided to star in a series, his first since The X-Files, and it is excellent. It's called Californication, and its "official" premiere is next Monday night (August 13th), right after Weeds. I've seen it several times already (legal and not!), and currently, if you have Showtime as a Premium Channel, you can watch it as many times as you like with Showtime On Demand. WooHoo!!!
David plays Hank Moody, a novelist with a serious case of writer's block. He's still pining for his ex-girlfriend/almost wife, Karen, played by Natascha McElhone. They have a 12-year-old daughter, Becca, played by Madeleine Martin. Hank & Karen still seem to have that certain romantic "something", although she tells her ex that she's marrying another man.
I don't want to give away too much of the plot, but lets just say that Hank has a lot of sex with lots of different women, including Mia, played by Madeline Zima (yes, the youngest daughter on The Nanny is all grown up!), which could potentially get him into serious trouble. You'll know what I'm talking about if you've seen the episode or read other reviews.
His agent is Charlie, played by Evan Handler, who is concerned that his client is falling into a downward spiral, trying to boost his spirits by setting him up with a blind date that fails big-time. Also, Hank's scene in a movie theater should be a lesson to anyone who dares to answer their cellphone during the film. He did something I'm sure all of us annoyed by these people would love to do ourselves.
I can't say enough about Californication except to watch it, watch it, watch it! If you haven't been a fan of Mr. Duchovny in the past, give it a try; you might be pleasantly surprised. Anyone who says they still see Special Agent Fox Mulder is watching with blinders on. Shame on you!
David & Natascha at the Showtime premiere afterparty on August 1st
FYI: This series is not for the kiddies...sexual situations, nudity (even a David ass shot--very nice!) and bad language abound. Strictly for the adults.
Also, I would also like to point out that David has finally decided to star in a series, his first since The X-Files, and it is excellent. It's called Californication, and its "official" premiere is next Monday night (August 13th), right after Weeds. I've seen it several times already (legal and not!), and currently, if you have Showtime as a Premium Channel, you can watch it as many times as you like with Showtime On Demand. WooHoo!!!
David plays Hank Moody, a novelist with a serious case of writer's block. He's still pining for his ex-girlfriend/almost wife, Karen, played by Natascha McElhone. They have a 12-year-old daughter, Becca, played by Madeleine Martin. Hank & Karen still seem to have that certain romantic "something", although she tells her ex that she's marrying another man.
I don't want to give away too much of the plot, but lets just say that Hank has a lot of sex with lots of different women, including Mia, played by Madeline Zima (yes, the youngest daughter on The Nanny is all grown up!), which could potentially get him into serious trouble. You'll know what I'm talking about if you've seen the episode or read other reviews.
His agent is Charlie, played by Evan Handler, who is concerned that his client is falling into a downward spiral, trying to boost his spirits by setting him up with a blind date that fails big-time. Also, Hank's scene in a movie theater should be a lesson to anyone who dares to answer their cellphone during the film. He did something I'm sure all of us annoyed by these people would love to do ourselves.
I can't say enough about Californication except to watch it, watch it, watch it! If you haven't been a fan of Mr. Duchovny in the past, give it a try; you might be pleasantly surprised. Anyone who says they still see Special Agent Fox Mulder is watching with blinders on. Shame on you!
David & Natascha at the Showtime premiere afterparty on August 1st
FYI: This series is not for the kiddies...sexual situations, nudity (even a David ass shot--very nice!) and bad language abound. Strictly for the adults.