Worthwhile Watches

Dexter

2011-04-07T15:17:00.000-07:00

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0773262/
"A likable Miami police forensics expert moonlights as a serial killer of criminals whom he believes have escaped justice."

So, I know most if not all of have once thought, "If I can kill so and so, how far would it take me to not get caught". Not implying anyone here is a serial killer but just for shits and giggles. Dexter has the potential to take over that thirst for knowledge. Dexter has it all, the plot twist and an amazing acting with an incredible story to back up. The show has been running for 5 seasons and will be back with a 6th.

Heres a 9 min trailer to the first season. Enjoy

Something a Little Different

2011-03-23T13:26:00.000-07:00

Penn & Teller: Bullshit!

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0346369/

"Using a combination of set ups, descriptions, rants and film of practitioners, Penn & Teller show the bullshit that's everywhere."

Penn & Teller have been telling us who is full of shit (and who isn't) for eight seasons now. With their trademark Libertarian skepticism in tow, the comedy team takes it to beloved left-leaning movements like eating organic and going green, while being equally critical of religion, the War on Drugs, and the Boy Scouts of America. The two are at their best when boldly doling out controversial opinions like their support of Wal-Mart despite widely discussed ethical concerns about the company, or calling the Vatican out for the copious amounts of bullshit that it dishes out, but are at their worst when using the show as an opportunity to grandstand about things like taxes or simply pointing out the obvious. Astrology is bullshit? No shit, Bullshit!

Heres a controversial one, where P & T take on creationism and I love every bit of it.

Extras

2011-03-14T21:24:00.000-07:00

     http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0445114/

        Andy Millman is an actor with ambition and a script. Reduced to working as an extra with a useless agent, Andy's attempts to boost his career invariably in end in failure and embarrassment.

Since I wrote about The Office in my last post I might as well talk about Extras in my next. From the creators of The Office, Ricky and Stephen ( Ricky's agent in the show ) both starred in their next big hit. I enjoyed this way more than The Office U.K. to be honest. Of course coming from Ricky the show had very excellent writing and a brilliant cast. What did it for me is was all the celebrities who cameoed on the show, such as Kate Winslet, Daniel Radcliffe, Orlando Bloom. The show only ran for 3 seasons which is a shame since it was so good.

Patrick Stewart who also cameoed, one of my favorite scenes.

Ze Office

2011-03-08T10:23:00.000-08:00

The Office
A mockumentary on a group of typical office workers, where the workday consists of ego clashes, inappropriate behavior, and tedium. Based on the hit BBC series.

So yeah if you haven't seen or heard of the Office you must live in a cave or you're dead. To be honest I didnt start watching The Office till last year even though the it came out in 2005. The reason? I was too damn popular and if its too popular its probably shite. After much dismay from my friends I decided to give it a try and to my surprise, well not really I knew the show was good. And from there I was hooked. Theres one thing I dont like about the show and thats Michael Scott. Don't get me wrong I love Steve Carrell and he does a fantastic job playing his character. He does it too well. I cringe every time theres a scene acting like a complete a-hole. Alas he was made so.

Heres probably my favorite clip I've seen and always seems to get my to laugh.

LOSSSSSSST

2011-02-28T20:20:00.000-08:00

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0411008/

The survivors of a plane crash are forced to live with each other on a remote island, a dangerous new world that poses unique threats of its own.

At the end of the first episode I had these...goosebumps and from there on out I knew I was in for a ride. Lost is long and done but I sure wont ever forget it. From Hurly to Claire, Jack to Locke these characters..these people who I sat with and had the opportunity to share their lives with for 6 years.

Breaking Bad

2011-02-28T19:58:00.000-08:00

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0903747/

Informed he has terminal cancer, an underachieving chemistry genius turned high school chemistry teacher turns to using his expertise in chemistry to provide a legacy for his family... by producing the world's highest quality crystal meth.

I think I might have developed eye problems could my eyes where constantly glued to the screen when I would watch Breaking Bad. Walter White has too be one of the most badass characters on television ever. This too, winner of multiple awards including Emmy's is probably on my Top 5.

Arrested Development

2011-02-28T19:48:00.000-08:00

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0367279/

"Level-headed son Michael Bluth takes over family affairs after his father is imprisoned. But the rest of his spoiled, dysfunctional family are making his job unbearable."

It was a tough choice to figure out where I was going to start out with this blog. So it became obvious that since this is my blog and I might as well start out with my favorite. Arrested Development (2003-06) everyone. Quite possibly the best written show I've ever been graced to watch. Winner of numerous Emmy's sadly it was cut short because of the idiots who run Fox Network. Staring Jason Bateman, Will Arnett, David Cross, Portia de Rossi & Michael Cera.

Introduction

2011-02-28T19:38:00.000-08:00

I'd like to keep this nice and short. I've always been had a sense to differentiate televisions shows with substance. The ones where you finish an episode an say you're only going to sit through one more and the next thing you know you've sat through a whole season. These are the types of shows I'll be posting on my blog.