Battlestar Galactica Promotional Overdose
December 31st, 2008
I’ve been watching The Twilight Zone on SCI FI Channel since 8AM this morning (there are some episodes I’ve seen upwards of five or six times — wow) and it seems as if every commercial break has at least one promotional spot for the return of Battlestar Galactica on January 16th, 2009. Not to mention those annoying quarter-of-the-screen banners that run for a few seconds after a commercial ends. If only there were more than two or three spots SCI FI was rotating. I’ve seen each of them a dozen times and its getting annoying.
I’m going to go out on a limb here and say that this promotional push isn’t going to help Battlestar Galactica gain new viewers. There are only two types of viewers tuning in to this marathon: 1) regular SCI FI Channel viewers who are already highly anticipating the return of Battlestar Galactica, and 2) fans of The Twilight Zone who are only watching the channel because of the marathon. In other words, please, SCI FI, cut back on the Battlestar Galactica overdose!
Lost Season Four Rewatch – Ji Yeon, Meet Kevin Johnson
December 29th, 2008
The Lost Season Four Rewatch continues. There are only six episodes and three weeks left before Season Five premieres. Is your level of excitement rising as the premiere draws closer? If so, join in the discussion about “Ji Yeon” and “Meet Kevin Johnson” and relive the twists and turns of Season Four.
Thoughts on Jericho – “Federal Response”
December 28th, 2008
A friendly warning: “Thoughts On…” will be examining episode of television shows that have already aired to completion in the United States, be forewarned that these posts will contain spoilers. So, if you haven’t seen Jericho and don’t want to be spoiled, stop reading now.
Thoughts on Jericho – “Federal Response”
The fourth episode of Jericho was originally broadcast on October 18th, 2006. Power is suddenly restored to the town and a message from Homeland Security arrives through the telephone, on television and on the Internet telling everyone to stay put. Unfortunately, a power surge causes fires throughout town.
Lost Season Four Rewatch – The Constant, The Other Woman
December 24th, 2008
We apologize for the delay in posting this latest entry in the Lost Season Four rewatch, which is now up to date after rewatching the fifth and sixth episodes of the season. Enough good things cannot be said about “The Constant,” which may well be the single best episode of Lost to date.
How I Got These Scars No. 11
December 24th, 2008
The thing is, I got past all that, throughout the whole year. This will be my second annual QB 50 (the reason most of the titles will have a previous ranking number), the third time I’ve ranked my ten favorite comics of the year, and now more than ever it feels relevant, the achievements worth honoring, the creators worth lauding. It’s a tall order, calling my own awards, transporting them from one website to another, but one I feel is necessary. Sit back. This is going to be a long one. This is what 2008 was like for me.
(I was going to wait until Friday to post this, but being impatient and thinking of giving my readers this particular column as a Christmas gift, here we go.)
Lost Rewatch Delay
December 23rd, 2008
This past Sunday (December 21st) was supposed to be the day when our Lost Season Four rewatch covered episodes 4×05 and 4×06 (“The Constant” and “The Other Woman”). Unfortunately, we’ve had to delay rewatching those episodes and will try to catch up before this coming Sunday (December 28th) when “Ji Yeon” and “Meet Kevin Johnson” are on deck.
Ghost Whisperer – 4×10 – “Ball and Chain”
December 22nd, 2008
The following review contains spoilers for Ghost Whisperer through the current episode, “Ball and Chain,” originally broadcast December 19th, 2008.
After taking a week off, Ghost Whisperer returns with a superb episode. And not just because I’m a fan of Rena Sofer (the actress who played the Ghost of the Week in this episode) or because I felt the last new episode, “Pieces of You,” was disappointing. No, “Ball and Chain” was just an excellent episode. Unlike “Pieces of You,” Jim/Sam had only a minor role in this episode, appearing in only three scenes. Although I don’t abhor this latest twist Ghost Whisperer has taken, I think “Ball and Chain” was a stronger episode because it only touched upon the Jim/Sam storyline.
Thoughts on Jericho – “Walls of Jericho”
December 21st, 2008
A friendly warning: “Thoughts On…” will be examining episode of television shows that have already aired to completion in the United States, be forewarned that these posts will contain spoilers. So, if you haven’t seen Jericho and don’t want to be spoiled, stop reading now.
Thoughts on Jericho – “Walls of Jericho”
The fourth episode of Jericho was originally broadcast on October 11th, 2006. A man named Victor is found in town, sick from radiation poisoning and warning that “they” are coming. Meanwhile, gasoline for the generators keeping the clinic open and the bar’s satellite TV operating is running low.
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