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Wednesday, September 30, 2015
Sifl And Olly: Friday September Premiere Reviews Part One
Sifl And Olly: Friday September Premiere Reviews Part One: CBS The race is back with the least more annoying host, Phil Keoghan. 11 new teams come on to the fold to race around the world and try ...
Friday Fall '15 Premiere Reviews Part One
CBS
The race is back with the least more annoying host, Phil Keoghan. 11 new teams come on to the fold to race around the world and try to achieve one million dollars. There are some interesting teams on the show, but one really stood out with this guy, who created his own version of The Amazing Race and became a YouTube sensation, breaks down when he messes up on a not so critical part of the game. Basically his team failed to get the express pass and started to fall towards the back of the pack. He cries uncontrollably and looked like a baby. They actually managed to make it to the next leg. Anyway, the first episode was ok and I see the rest of the season to turn out even better. Looking forward to it on my favorite reality competition show.
Status: Keep Grade: 9/10
CBS
So I am happy to report that this show has made it to another season and has broken the Chi Curse (knock on wood). This is not a common term because I made it up myself. See, I actually love the actor Chi McBride ever since I saw him on David E. Kelley's Boston Public. After this show, anything else I saw him in has suffered a fate of not making it to a new season. The first was Pushing Daisies, an awesome show that should have never been cancelled even after winning awards, but I think no one could follow the concept and it probably was ahead of its time. The next was Human Target with Mark Valley and Jackie Early Haley. This show did start a second season, but only made it a couple episodes into the season. Now, a couple of seasons ago, he joins one of my newest classic remakes, Hawaii Five-0. It is now in it's sixth season and is (along with Chi) running strong. I am actually very happy the show is doing well and he is still in it. The show has so far overcame 2 curses (knock on wood, again). This premiere episode was great and intense. The season should prove exciting.
Status: Keep Grade: 8/10
ABC
Mike, the big conservative business owner, who caters very strong to a stereotypical base. I have never did a regular review about this show. Now knowing or understanding the premise, I jumped into this show last season (Season 4) basically because I loved to see Tim Allen back on TV. I watched Home Improvement religiously and loved every minute of it. I also followed his early stand up career. He may seemed like a pompous ass, but he was hilarious as hell. After a few episode, I got a better understanding of the show and even though it may throw me, I have decided to stick with it. The start of the season was just ok. I don't know why they use so much CGI or bad effects and why in the hell do they do a lot of superimposing. You think these would turn me off of the show, but I still enjoy the comedy. It shows the serious battles of the extremes, politically, and shows how at times, people can work together. You see that CONGRESS??!!! So, I will stay with the show. Looks like they will have to do a lot to lose me.
Status: Keep Grade 6.5/10
P.S. ABC! That was crap you cancelled Cristela! That show was great! I know some cheese was present, but I know cheese is good for a sitcom. I know you will say it's rating and I may have a thought on that, but I will not go there. Think about it. Alright, I will stop my rant there.
Status: Keep Grade: 9/10
CBS
Status: Keep Grade: 8/10
ABC
Status: Keep Grade 6.5/10
P.S. ABC! That was crap you cancelled Cristela! That show was great! I know some cheese was present, but I know cheese is good for a sitcom. I know you will say it's rating and I may have a thought on that, but I will not go there. Think about it. Alright, I will stop my rant there.
Monday, September 28, 2015
Boehner Out!
So, John Boehner has resigned. I will admit I did not see this one coming. I do feel it was a long time coming. Well that or they don't vote him back in as Speaker if they win the majority again or whatever. Was his leadership a failure? In my opinion, yes, but probably not in the way you may expect me to think.
The leadership failed because Boehner had an extremely difficult time controlling the entire House of Representatives. Now I know a lot of my conservatives or republican friends would say, "Well it's more so because of the democrats or liberals making it difficult". Well yes and no. No, because the democrats were not his only adversary. They other were the far right extremist, mainly your Tea Partiers. It looked like a lot of bills that Boehner would try to compromise and send through was met with major opposition by the far right. Some look at him as being too moderate. As being a centrist, I am bugged that that word or term is being used like a four letter word. The only way for government to work is for everyone in it to work together.
Anyway, I am actually happy for Boehner as he is removing a major monkey off his back. A lot of you on the right and left are saying good riddens and I am sure he is saying the same to all of you. That job, just like any other major leadership position, seems very difficult especially when you have very difficult people working or not working with you. Be well and take care, Mr. Boehner. You deserve the breather.
Here is his resignation speech.
The leadership failed because Boehner had an extremely difficult time controlling the entire House of Representatives. Now I know a lot of my conservatives or republican friends would say, "Well it's more so because of the democrats or liberals making it difficult". Well yes and no. No, because the democrats were not his only adversary. They other were the far right extremist, mainly your Tea Partiers. It looked like a lot of bills that Boehner would try to compromise and send through was met with major opposition by the far right. Some look at him as being too moderate. As being a centrist, I am bugged that that word or term is being used like a four letter word. The only way for government to work is for everyone in it to work together.
Anyway, I am actually happy for Boehner as he is removing a major monkey off his back. A lot of you on the right and left are saying good riddens and I am sure he is saying the same to all of you. That job, just like any other major leadership position, seems very difficult especially when you have very difficult people working or not working with you. Be well and take care, Mr. Boehner. You deserve the breather.
Here is his resignation speech.
Thursday Fall '15 Premieres Part One
NBC
I will admit I started this show with major reservations. The previews about the show weren't completely selling to me, even though one of my favorite celebrities, Wesley Snipes, is in it. Ok. A former FBI agent turn security consultant is placed on assignment to do his job when he realized there was way more going on than he first though including a new faction that new everything that was going on and when the next thing was going to happen. Now I know, "If they are so powerful and resourceful , why don't they just handle it themselves?". Well they needed one more factor that will help them achieve their goals, the player. So this faction, called The House, so far only has 2 people; The Pit Boss (Wesley Snipes) and the Dealer (Charity Wakefield). They only need one key person to handle the field called The Player. Alex Kane (Philip Winchester) is the former agent who ends up forcibly auditioning for the role by doing everything The House tells him. While he is doing that, bets are made by whales (Rich Gamblers) around the world bet on the outcome. The action ensues and things get very dicey. Not is he working hard to solve or prevent a crime, he has to deal with the local police. In my opinion, this show turned out to be very entertaining and keep me glued to the screen. I was worried it was going to turn out like Fastlane (Bill Bellamy, Peter Facinelli and Tiffany Thiessen), which turn into trying to be more sexy than interesting. No, it turn out to be interesting for sure. I am not sure how far it will go, but I will keep watching until then. Update on this by the end of fall season.
Status: Keep Grade: 6.5/10
NBC
So it is back. Like The Player, I have major reservations about this show, especially it's return. Before it was a major phenomenon, but like most phenomenon (Lost, Alias, X-Files, etc.) they tend to fade out quickly because they start to run out of story to keep it going or interesting. The premiere episode was good. Noah Bennett (Jack Coleman), of course, is the major force in the storyline, trying to find and figure out everything that is going on. More of what they call, evos are springing up everywhere and as usual, they are being hunted. Like the previous show, there are a few that are being showcased and we, for sure, will be following their stories. It is slow at times with some action here and there and the vagueness is still running strong. I am a little worried, but hopeful. I loved this series before and hope they do better to keep it running longer than before. If you have reservations, just check out the premiere and them make your decision there. Enjoy.
Status: Keep Grade 7/10
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Status: Keep Grade: 6.5/10
NBC
So it is back. Like The Player, I have major reservations about this show, especially it's return. Before it was a major phenomenon, but like most phenomenon (Lost, Alias, X-Files, etc.) they tend to fade out quickly because they start to run out of story to keep it going or interesting. The premiere episode was good. Noah Bennett (Jack Coleman), of course, is the major force in the storyline, trying to find and figure out everything that is going on. More of what they call, evos are springing up everywhere and as usual, they are being hunted. Like the previous show, there are a few that are being showcased and we, for sure, will be following their stories. It is slow at times with some action here and there and the vagueness is still running strong. I am a little worried, but hopeful. I loved this series before and hope they do better to keep it running longer than before. If you have reservations, just check out the premiere and them make your decision there. Enjoy.Status: Keep Grade 7/10
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