There were a few things I liked about season 3 of True Blood: the yummy Alcide, the wonderfully campy Russell Edginton and the always fantastic Alfre Woodard as Lafayette's mom. I also think there wasn't nearly enough Baby Vamp Jessica.
There were a lot more that I despised: Tara being continually made into a victim, Franklin, turning Sam into a bad guy (the whole storyline with his family, actually), Hot Shot and its denizens, the fairies; or that I was on the fence about: I started off liking Lafayette and his love interest, but really didn't care for that whole drug dream thing and the subsequent story lines.
My friend Brittany is a real fan of the show; she thinks I'm nuts for not enjoying this season. She records it on her dvr and fast-forwards through the parts she's not interested in. I watch it online and do the same thing but when I find myself watching a 45 minute show in 10 to 15 minutes because I've fast-forwarded through the parts I don't care about, isn't that a bad sign?
I may wind up watching season 4 if I'm unable to resist the temptation of all that eye candy but it won't be appointment t.v. for me any longer.
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Thursday, September 16, 2010
Monday, August 23, 2010
True Blood S.3 Ep.10
I gotta disagree with my friend Candace's comments about this episode... I spent more time wanting to be somewhere else than I did enjoying the show.
They spent WAY too much time on the Sam and the Lafayette/Jesus stuff. Normally I like Lafayette, I think he's fabulous, I'm just not liking the direction they're taking this particular plot line. I mean, he's already spent a lot of time nursing one v-addict through their addiction; does he really have to do that again? And the African sorcerer bit? So predictable...
Did we really need to know how Sam got the money for the bar? Maybe, but it didn't really feel like it fit with the rest of this particular episode.
Like I said last week, I get the feeling that Alan Ball is determined to keep Bill & Sookie together no matter what, so therefore Eric & Sookie must always have issues.
Russell using a male hooker to replace Talbot? Kind of pathetic really and after last week's spectacular ending I was kind of expecting something more dramatic from him.
Lastly, this episode and last week's were sorely missing Alcide.
On the plus side, I also *heart* Terry Bellefleur - Arlene really doesn't deserve him. I enjoyed watching Bill get uninvited and liked being reminded that Jason is a good guy who is trying to do the right thing, even if he is a moron. It just wasn't enough to redeem the episode for me.
They spent WAY too much time on the Sam and the Lafayette/Jesus stuff. Normally I like Lafayette, I think he's fabulous, I'm just not liking the direction they're taking this particular plot line. I mean, he's already spent a lot of time nursing one v-addict through their addiction; does he really have to do that again? And the African sorcerer bit? So predictable...
Did we really need to know how Sam got the money for the bar? Maybe, but it didn't really feel like it fit with the rest of this particular episode.
Like I said last week, I get the feeling that Alan Ball is determined to keep Bill & Sookie together no matter what, so therefore Eric & Sookie must always have issues.
Russell using a male hooker to replace Talbot? Kind of pathetic really and after last week's spectacular ending I was kind of expecting something more dramatic from him.
Lastly, this episode and last week's were sorely missing Alcide.
On the plus side, I also *heart* Terry Bellefleur - Arlene really doesn't deserve him. I enjoyed watching Bill get uninvited and liked being reminded that Jason is a good guy who is trying to do the right thing, even if he is a moron. It just wasn't enough to redeem the episode for me.
Friday, August 20, 2010
Wait - What was that!?!
Let's just say that my feelings about True Blood so far this season were not changed any by this episode. That is, until the last three minutes, which may have saved the season. "And now to you, Tiffany..."
In the immortal words of Forrest Gump, "That's all I have to say about that."
In the immortal words of Forrest Gump, "That's all I have to say about that."
Monday, June 28, 2010
True Blood Season 3 so far
My thoughts on True Blood season 3 so far:
As I've said many times before, I'd be much happier if it was The Eric and Pam Show or The Eric, Pam and Lafayette Show featuring Jessica. Eric is interesting and Pam and Lafayette are fabulous in the best sense of the word.
The kindest thing I have to say about Sookie and Bill is that they are reasonably attractive. Anna Paquin's and Steven Moyer's acting in TB has not been stellar. (I'd be ecstatic if they'd give up on the accents. I'd rather them have generic American accents than their atrocious Southern-esque accents.) I think I'm most disappointed in Anna's performance. I mean, we're talking about a girl who has talent - she won an Oscar as a nine-year-old for Heaven's sake - and held her own in a movie with Holly Hunter and Harvey Keitel.
I know True Blood is supposed to be over the top, but I'd be much (MUCH!) happier if there were no repeats of that final sex scene with Bill and Lorena. There aren't enough negative adjectives for me to use to describe it. It's almost like the show is becoming a caricature of itself, and more so with every episode.
In addition to the eight-million story lines already happening (many of which I haven't even mentioned), Sam's family... completely unnecessary, and the acting and script are so broad that you can spot what's coming from a mile off.
On the bright side, Alcide. YUM. They appear to have cast him perfectly... Also, I'm interested to see how the always fantastic Alfre Woodard fits in as Lafayette's mother.
My friend Candace has some interesting thoughts about True Blood here.
Finally, if you haven't already seen it, be sure to check out Snoop Dogg's "Oh, Sookie" video.
As I've said many times before, I'd be much happier if it was The Eric and Pam Show or The Eric, Pam and Lafayette Show featuring Jessica. Eric is interesting and Pam and Lafayette are fabulous in the best sense of the word.
The kindest thing I have to say about Sookie and Bill is that they are reasonably attractive. Anna Paquin's and Steven Moyer's acting in TB has not been stellar. (I'd be ecstatic if they'd give up on the accents. I'd rather them have generic American accents than their atrocious Southern-esque accents.) I think I'm most disappointed in Anna's performance. I mean, we're talking about a girl who has talent - she won an Oscar as a nine-year-old for Heaven's sake - and held her own in a movie with Holly Hunter and Harvey Keitel.
I know True Blood is supposed to be over the top, but I'd be much (MUCH!) happier if there were no repeats of that final sex scene with Bill and Lorena. There aren't enough negative adjectives for me to use to describe it. It's almost like the show is becoming a caricature of itself, and more so with every episode.
In addition to the eight-million story lines already happening (many of which I haven't even mentioned), Sam's family... completely unnecessary, and the acting and script are so broad that you can spot what's coming from a mile off.
On the bright side, Alcide. YUM. They appear to have cast him perfectly... Also, I'm interested to see how the always fantastic Alfre Woodard fits in as Lafayette's mother.
My friend Candace has some interesting thoughts about True Blood here.
Finally, if you haven't already seen it, be sure to check out Snoop Dogg's "Oh, Sookie" video.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Summer TV 2010
I'm somewhat ashamed to admit what my favorite new show this summer is. Can you guess what it is?
I was so hoping that Fox's The Good Guys would be it - and I do enjoy that show. TGG has grown funnier as it has found its footing. I'd even go so far as to say that Bradley Whitford's mustache should have its own billing in the credits, lol. In short, Bradley Whitford's throwback to the 80s cop and Colin Hanks' straight man cop are an amusing, if light, duo. Definitely summer fare - little to no thought involved and several chuckles an episode.
I tried ABC's The Gates and Scoundrels. Both had oddly low production values for network television. The Gates was slightly better than Scoundrels but I don't plan on revisiting either. Let's just say that The Gates fares poorly in comparison to its same night competition, True Blood. Scoundrels was already done better by FX - The Riches. If you like the idea of Scoundrels but not the actual execution, check out The Riches with Eddie Izzard and Minnie Driver. It's available on dvd.
Believe it or not, ABC Family's Pretty Little Liars is my favorite new show of the summer. It's an interesting teen drama and is filling the hole left by Gossip Girl quite nicely. I'd even go so far as to say that it's better than this last season of GG. (I do miss me some Chuck Bass though.)
Of the various returning summer shows I've seen so far, USA's Burn Notice is still entertaining, Royal Pains less so. HBO's True Blood is off to a quick start. I've found the episodes so far quite entertaining but I do wonder if they're introducing to many new characters and plotlines too quickly. Still, I'll watch TB as long as Alexander Skarsgård is on it as Eric Northman. As I've said on facebook and twitter, I really wish they'd just go ahead and make it the Eric & Pam Show (as long as they gave Lafayette a show too, lol.). I'm also looking forward to the return of ABCF's Make It or Break It.
How's your summer tv watching going? Seen anything entertaining or interesting?
I was so hoping that Fox's The Good Guys would be it - and I do enjoy that show. TGG has grown funnier as it has found its footing. I'd even go so far as to say that Bradley Whitford's mustache should have its own billing in the credits, lol. In short, Bradley Whitford's throwback to the 80s cop and Colin Hanks' straight man cop are an amusing, if light, duo. Definitely summer fare - little to no thought involved and several chuckles an episode.
I tried ABC's The Gates and Scoundrels. Both had oddly low production values for network television. The Gates was slightly better than Scoundrels but I don't plan on revisiting either. Let's just say that The Gates fares poorly in comparison to its same night competition, True Blood. Scoundrels was already done better by FX - The Riches. If you like the idea of Scoundrels but not the actual execution, check out The Riches with Eddie Izzard and Minnie Driver. It's available on dvd.
Believe it or not, ABC Family's Pretty Little Liars is my favorite new show of the summer. It's an interesting teen drama and is filling the hole left by Gossip Girl quite nicely. I'd even go so far as to say that it's better than this last season of GG. (I do miss me some Chuck Bass though.)
Of the various returning summer shows I've seen so far, USA's Burn Notice is still entertaining, Royal Pains less so. HBO's True Blood is off to a quick start. I've found the episodes so far quite entertaining but I do wonder if they're introducing to many new characters and plotlines too quickly. Still, I'll watch TB as long as Alexander Skarsgård is on it as Eric Northman. As I've said on facebook and twitter, I really wish they'd just go ahead and make it the Eric & Pam Show (as long as they gave Lafayette a show too, lol.). I'm also looking forward to the return of ABCF's Make It or Break It.
How's your summer tv watching going? Seen anything entertaining or interesting?
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
summer t.v.
Summer t.v. is both wonderful and terrible. It's filled with entertaining, frothy confections such as Burn Notice, Leverage, Royal Pains and other cable network shows of that nature. Yay!
It's also the time when the main networks overload the airwaves with "reality" programming. Argh...
This summer, I plan on catching the remainder of Glee, Justified and Friday Night Lights, and new seasons of True Blood, Burn Notice, Leverage, Royal Pains, Pretty Little Liars (I know, you don't have to say anything), Make It or Break It and anything else interesting I may come across.
Jen, the Pop Culture Curmudgeon, talks about her summer choices here.
Alan Sepinwall of Hitfix.com (and formerly of the Star-Ledger) talks about his summer plans here.
What are you planning to watch this summer? Have any recommendations?
It's also the time when the main networks overload the airwaves with "reality" programming. Argh...
This summer, I plan on catching the remainder of Glee, Justified and Friday Night Lights, and new seasons of True Blood, Burn Notice, Leverage, Royal Pains, Pretty Little Liars (I know, you don't have to say anything), Make It or Break It and anything else interesting I may come across.
Jen, the Pop Culture Curmudgeon, talks about her summer choices here.
Alan Sepinwall of Hitfix.com (and formerly of the Star-Ledger) talks about his summer plans here.
What are you planning to watch this summer? Have any recommendations?
Friday, May 7, 2010
Good-bye, Sookie
Sookie Stackhouse, I'm breaking up with you. In print, anyway. I've long been a fan of the novels about you, but after the tenth in the series, I think I've had enough. And, I can't believe I'm about to say this, but I like the t.v. show better.
Actually, that's two vampire book series this year where I prefer the t.v. show to the books they're based on. I couldn't stand the Vampire Diaries series but love, LOVE the show. I tried to read the books three different times and couldn't get past the first 100 pages. This is very unusual for me. When I start a book, I finish it - no matter how good or bad it may be.
Much to the bewilderment of my parents, I've always been a fan of vampire stories. I can trace it as far back as Bunnicula in elementary school. Does anyone else remember the story about the vampire bunny that drained veggies?
And then, in middle school, I discovered Anne Rice. I was a pretty innocent 12-year-old and much of what she was writing about went completely over my head but I had older friends that were reading her novels and I wanted so badly to appear cool that I started reading them. Needless to say, it was an eye-opening experience. To this day, I can't believe my parents let me read those books.
When I think about it though, Mom and Dad were always pretty good about letting me read what I wanted. Whether it was Anne Rice, Ken Kesey, Kurt Vonnegut, Harper Lee or anyone of a hundred other authors, it was always my decision.
Boy, this sure didn't end up where I thought it was going to...
Actually, that's two vampire book series this year where I prefer the t.v. show to the books they're based on. I couldn't stand the Vampire Diaries series but love, LOVE the show. I tried to read the books three different times and couldn't get past the first 100 pages. This is very unusual for me. When I start a book, I finish it - no matter how good or bad it may be.
Much to the bewilderment of my parents, I've always been a fan of vampire stories. I can trace it as far back as Bunnicula in elementary school. Does anyone else remember the story about the vampire bunny that drained veggies?
And then, in middle school, I discovered Anne Rice. I was a pretty innocent 12-year-old and much of what she was writing about went completely over my head but I had older friends that were reading her novels and I wanted so badly to appear cool that I started reading them. Needless to say, it was an eye-opening experience. To this day, I can't believe my parents let me read those books.
When I think about it though, Mom and Dad were always pretty good about letting me read what I wanted. Whether it was Anne Rice, Ken Kesey, Kurt Vonnegut, Harper Lee or anyone of a hundred other authors, it was always my decision.
Boy, this sure didn't end up where I thought it was going to...
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