Looking Forward to a Liitle "Deception" (Winter TV & Films)

I'm so immensely thrilled that the world didn't end last night, despite the
best efforts of Republicans, gun-owners, and religious nuts...Oh My!
(What's that? They're traditionally all the same ? Well, it still sounds good
as a bastardized movie quote. Anywho...)

The above trailer for NBC's new drama, "Deception" has me hooked and
looking forward to a mid-season replacement. Hopefully it's as good as it looks
and stays on the air, since there's a hole in my life where NBC's cancelled
"Awake" used to be! (Note to self; don't enjoy shows that are too well-done
or intelligent; they have a short shelf life.)

Also on my 'Must See' list is The Following on Fox with Kevin Bacon

For the Holiday movie season, I'm excited over Cirque Du Soleil and their
full length "Worlds Away" 3-D experience,

the best-cast movie of the year, it seems,  Hyde Park on Hudson, with the
powerhouses Laura Linney, Bill Murray, and Olivia Williams (yay!)...

I'm also anxious for what has to be the most perfect follow-up to a
movie of all time, This is 40...dove-tailing out of the scene-stealing
perfect-chemistry couple from 'Knocked Up,' Paul Rudd and Leslie
Mann! Also starring Melissa McCarthy, Jason Segal, Albert Brooks,
and more inspired casting. Looks like Judd is getting back to his
mainstay, great character pieces.

Of course there's the spectacle and dramatic musical offerings of
Les Miserables which will need to be prepared for with water and
tissues, but there's just something brutally effective about the power
of song to convey emotion... and this cast--Whew!

Of course, I can hardly stand to go to a theatre anymore with people
being so asinine, but if I can find an empty matinee, I'm all over it.

And I'm also happy to still be alive because I would like to actually
get laid once more before dying. But since there's a better likelihood
I'll see this films, I'll put my energies behind that dream!

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Recent TV Faves, Part Deux

Just in case you share my tastes and are

not familiar with any of these great shows,

do yourself a favor and check them out.

I love truly edgy comedy, fast-paced and witty,

and that has become the standard-bearer for

new comedies and commentary shows.

(Finally!)

Check out www.hulu.com for free

views on most all of these, of check

your satellite/cable provider for

air times.

Chelsea's Blog

Sassafrass Chelsea, Chuy, and a cadre of crazy,

outspoken comedians take on current events

and interview someone famous (or infamous.)

Get your news on with the crack team of

oddballs delivering a fresh spin--and plenty of deserved

Fox-bashing--on all the political and societal insanity.

Catch up on this quirky, dark show that gives 'Lost'

and 'Twin Peaks' a run for their money! It's in

reruns for the summer. Good suspense/action.

Cute, fun, low-maintenance but high-energy show

on the CW. Great banter and writing.

On PBS, watch incredible documentaries which

spotlight ever-changing points of view. A

tremendous insight.

More Info on Independent Lens

Hilarious new show with sad-sack cast of

zanies...and the hot guy below, too!

Stephen Schneider

A gut-busting laugh-fest with catty, over-the-top

zingers and commentary. No one is safe.

Get your Bitch on!

(Her Queen Latifah comment last night had me

on the floor...and I LOVE the Queen!)

"There's nothing sacred here!" indeed!

Possibly my favorite amazing ensemble; their comedic

timing is unbelievable. Funnier than you can

imagine, and a real envelope-pusher.

Happy Endings promo

LAW & ORDER: SVU is back in full swing

with their new cast members and status quo...

including the amazing Tamara Tunie (below)

still in the saddle!

Tamara Tunie IMDB Profile

Who knew MTV could do good TV?
IJWMPB is a fabulous NYC slice-of-life story

with a great mix of comedy, drama, romance.

RT (Russia Today) is second only to the BBC News

for clear global insights you will never get from

American TV 'choices.'

You can also check out their site at

Russia Today News: Question More

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And for more recommendations of great TV,

check out Part One:

Recent TV Faves, Part One

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