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This Happens When you Watch 24 (drunk)

ediddy — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 19:17:44 +0000

“Great Lady Hope of HBO” eh?

ediddy — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 02:24:25 +0000

Emily Nussbaum‘s latest NY Mag piece definitively declares the upcoming Fall TV slate to be the season of “The She-Runner”. A new ruling class of female Show runners, writers and actresses, spreading the big, bad female agenda on TV’s nation-wide. Rawr.

this seems appropriate here

Nussbaum writes that all of the Major Networks’ new comedy pilots are, mostly, helmed by females and star a fresh sort of female lead. They each, in one way or another, present a more “hard-edged” woman. Gone are the days of the dough-eyed dork (although the sole exception, and Nussbaum acknowledges it, is New Girls and happens to star just that in its’ lead Zooey Deschanel). What’s “exciting” is how this crop breaks free from former wimpy female leads of the past and instead depicts a grittier breed. Here we have the modern woman. More willing to declare her opinion. Move over Betty Draper, it’s Peggy-on-steroids time.

And my reaction? Meh.

It’s definitely refreshing to have more women on the screen and to have them in starring roles. But, have you watched the trailers for these shows? I mean, really? Uh-Oh. Yikes!

But, I’ll probably give them all a chance. I’m a fan of a lot of these female writers. Especially, New Girl scribe, Liz Meriwether. I also highly recommend Molly Mclear’s blog (she’s joined the writing room for 2 Broke Girls). I’m just really hoping these trailers are the worst of what’s to come and that we can expect more than these one-note, “unconventional” female leads.

Lena Dunham

However, I will say, I’m thrilled to hear Nussbaum enjoyed Girls. Lena Dunham‘s HBO series is something I’ve been looking forward to, anxiously, since renting Tiny Furniture months ago. But calling it the “Great Lady Hope of HBO” might be a tad pre-mature.

AMC: Home of Auteur-TV

ediddy — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 23:58:25 +0000

This is an old article on AMC and its’ generation of TV Auteurs. It’s another example of letting creativity and passion reign, and reeling in success. But at what cost? Time to get back to streaming Mad Men on Netflix…

A Day in the Life: Skins Writer

ediddy — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 02:20:48 +0000

This is a pretty fabulous video following Daniel Kaluuya, one of the early generation of Skins‘ young scribes. He’s hilarious and it gives a nice peak into the process while still keeping enough up to the imagination.

I was particularly impressed with Kaluuya’s devotion to character. In his interview, the level of respect he has for character development is rather moving. I also appreciated how he managed to create an episode that maintained a proper Skins-ish level of dramatic depth seamlessly intertwined with its’ reliable and unabashed silliness.

Follow him on twitter, here.

What Will You Watch?

ediddy — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 22:27:15 +0000

THIS

ediddy — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 07:06:04 +0000

Smart

ediddy — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 17:29:11 +0000

Ediddy: highlight lines from last nights PLL - Emily is trying to study and Hannah is singing (they’re sharing a room, long story) and Emily goes, “I’m going to the library” Hannah, “you don’t have to” Emily, “No i do.” Hannah, “is it a gay thing?” Emily, “No. It’s a brain thing”

Slamwich: HAHAHAHA

Ediddy: right

Slamwich: To Hannah’s credit, studying is super gay.

Age Aint Nothin But a Number… Or Is It?

ediddy — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 03:52:24 +0000

I recently read a witty review on the premiere episode of the American spin-off for the series, Skins. In the mostly spot-on review, it was made clear that one of the most charming, and more importantly, authentic characteristics of the high school set show is the use of age-appropriate actors and actresses. The show uses teens to play teens. Seems simple enough. Until the article lists, with no shame, the true ages of many actors and actresses playing teen-aged characters.

I’d be naive to presume adults weren’t hired for teenage roles. 20-somethings frequently play confused 16 year olds (see: every (!?) show on the CW). And sometimes that adult can really create something special with the character, regardless of their real-life familiarity with parachute pants.

But, it does say something, or at least surprises me to learn, when I watch a show on ABC Family about 16 year olds, I’m actually watching someone twice the age of her character. Am I duped by their skills or am I suspending my disbelief because it’s a silly television show? Do I prefer the glitz of someone pretty or the authenticity of someone true to their age?

It’s hard to say, but it’s definitely something to consider…

Heeyyyyyyy Duuuuuuude is coming to DVD!

cantydo — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 15:09:54 +0000

“It’s a little wild and a little strange…” that this show is just now coming out on DVD.

I was a huge fan of Hey Dude, a short-lived Nick show from early 1990s. The show centered on a handful of attractive teens working at a dude ranch. Horse-related shenanigans ensued. For how much I hate farm animals and dust, somehow this show managed to be one of my favorites, second only to Roundhouse.

And come July 19, I will be able to revert back to my childhood whenever I want to. I don’t think the show will hold up, but it will take me back to a place when all I needed was an Ecto-Cooler juicebox, a twinkie and 30 minutes with my friends at the Bar None Dude Ranch.

Better watch out for those man eatin’ jack rabbits, and that killer cacti!

You know skins are papers right?

ediddy — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 07:47:57 +0000

The other day I was chatting with a friend about her newly grown obsession with Parks & Rec. Now, my friend’s an entertainment-enthusiast, but she by no means gets… obsessed. I, on the other hand, do. In fact, I openly recognize, and admit to, my unhealthy and manic infatuation with the UK show, Skins.

Liv

Gen 3, Season 5 ended recently and since its’ absence and since I’m no longer scouring the internet to dl it illegally (shut up i’m going to buy it too…eventually), I’ve decided to take some time to reflect. well, reflect publicly. And, in the form of a list. because at least you like lists. I encourage you to add your lists in the comments. I’m talking to you mom! jk jk my mother doesnt do things for me. (or follow this blog, obvs).*

so here it goes (spoilers obvs):

1. all time favorite episode: Liv, s5

2. best character G1, G2, G3: Cassie, Thomas, Mini.

3. most interesting duo: Mini & Liv.

4. best lovahs: Naomi & Emily

5. best situation: I’m Katie Fucking Fitch. jk but that was awesome. really, probs Emily coming out to Thomo and him giving her his shoes when she was cold.

6. best scene, you know, artistically: Crazy Stalker Fell-In-Love-On-A-Train animation bit that almost made Emily kill herself.

7. most charged scene: murder rock sex aka the effy camping shroom-fueled rock bashing over head then sex scene.

8. best intro: Freddie skateboarding up to JJ & Cook.

9. most ridiculous scene: thomas vs gangster eating the hot peppers. really close 2nd when cassie RAN AWAY TO NYC (WHAT). followed more closely by the entire American version’s season.

10. best concept from the show: do a lot of drugs

11. best themed party: pajamas with pandora

12. best cast scene: chris’s funeral

& finally, Lucky 13. WHY DID FREDDIE HAVE TO DIE?

* to my mother, if you’re reading this you obviously do more than enough and it was a cheap laugh and i’m an unappreciative daughter and i love you. (e-mail me).