Off the Beaten Path

I have been looking over my past blogs, and other than my little celebration of myself reaching my 37th year, i have been a one topic wonder. I have to admit that politics have dominated my thoughts of late, and rightfully so i would say. But, it can't be the only thing running through my head.

So I added, Knight Rider, and Fringe to my DVR que. I have to say both are entertaining but neither leave me as excited as their predecessor.(unfortunately, i compare fringe to the greatest TV show about unexplained phenomena, X-Files). These two shows are slowly reaching the point of being removed from prerecord status.

Now onto the shows from my must watch list.

Heroes, has been much more than anticipated. I am very excited with the direction the writers are taking the series. The only single issue I have and it is wierd to be saying this. the show is almost too unpredictable. With so much destruction of the time continuum, it is hard to believe someone just hasn't cause the entire universe to colapse.

Californication, has been a delight. David Duchonvy is a joy to watch(I can't wait to see the new X-Files movie). The only thing i miss, and the season is still young is more attention on Becca Moody, outstanding played by Madeline Martin. The young daughter of Hank and Karen, brought an often needed break to the story line in the first season. Oh, and more Madeline Zima, after all I am man.

Dexter, has been increasingly exciting. I was concerned where they were going to take the character for a third season. I have to apologize for my trepidations. The writers have been masterful. The sponteous twist at the beginning of the season has brought forth a series of uncontrollable events for a man that really isn't good at things when he doesn't have complete control.

True Blood, the only new shoe on my original must watch list, has been very good and extremely interesting. The characters have been extremely well played. Steven Moyer as the 'mainstreaming' vampire is incredible and Anna Paquin as Sookie Stackhouse is adorable. The recent twist from the last episode really surprised me and has gotten me running through the possible suspects, who are far from the usual.

Entourage, has been good, but seriously it has been the only downpoint of my original list. The guys are still well played and Jeremy Piven is masterful as the deranged agent Ari Gold. It isn't the acting or the characters, in this season, the downer has been the writing. The story has been unimaginative. The true highlight so far has been. Giovonni Ribisi and Luke Haas as the backwood writers, of what is sure to become the hit script in Hollywood.(with or without Vince). I am certainly not giving up on the show, It stills has enough laughs to keep me coming back.

In a month or so, i will be handing out my reviews of my must see movies.