tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post1717483814946640706..comments2024-03-25T19:18:14.047-04:00Comments on What's Alan Watching?: An almanac of semi-complete world knowledgeAlan Sepinwallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03388147774725646742noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-57192278909743664942007-07-25T23:23:00.000-04:002007-07-25T23:23:00.000-04:00You know, Entourage wasn't so bad this week -- wha...You know, Entourage wasn't so bad this week -- what's really going to suck, I think, is if things do end up inexplicably working out for everyone. After all of this drama about Medellin, if it comes out looking beautiful at Cannes then E is just ruined, as a character/manager/etc. There seem to be little hints that Medellin will be a flop, but... I'm holding out hope that for once, they're going to let Vince fail at something, because <I>that</I> would be an interesting story, and make the rest of this season seem better so far.Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14880937290843026810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-64053076274824688702007-07-25T05:23:00.000-04:002007-07-25T05:23:00.000-04:00my highlight: murray confusing bands and gymnastsmy highlight: murray confusing bands and gymnastspar3182https://www.blogger.com/profile/03647653154201086767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-29964945591400449842007-07-24T03:14:00.000-04:002007-07-24T03:14:00.000-04:00I loved ''Weird Al'' Yankovic on the cover of Nove...I loved ''Weird Al'' Yankovic on the cover of Novelty Music Scene, the magazine Bret was reading.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15519249174168249347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-32057175098610732412007-07-24T01:20:00.000-04:002007-07-24T01:20:00.000-04:00Why, he's a Pixelation Sensation, Dez! I do love t...Why, he's a Pixelation Sensation, Dez! I do love the Conchords. Re: 'Entourage', who knew Lloyd was a ho and had "family money"? Much more interesting info than anything Drama & Turtle do.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-9938328566427143802007-07-23T19:13:00.000-04:002007-07-23T19:13:00.000-04:00but for the first time I understood why the ladies...<I>but for the first time I understood why the ladies dig him</I><BR/><BR/>That deep voice helps a lot. And his lips. And a few other things I'll keep to myself.<BR/><BR/>I may not always laugh out loud during FotC, but I am almost always smiling during it, which feels great. Murray is frellin' awesome, too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-25227041699078618122007-07-23T18:05:00.000-04:002007-07-23T18:05:00.000-04:00I interviewed the guys on my first day at press to...<I>I interviewed the guys on my first day at press tour, and while Bret looks exactly the same as he does on TV, Jemaine's kind of shockingly good-looking in person.</I><BR/><BR/>Did I miss this interview, or are you saving it for later? After last night's episode, I rewatched their HBO One Night Stand. Even though they're still in their performance personae, Bret's essentially the same while Jemaine's much more confident (and attractive). I recently saw a screening of him in <I>Eagle vs. Shark</I>, where he was even nerdier and weirder than TV Jemaine. It all made me wonder just how different the real guys are from the way they act on the show and in performance. They pull off the TV versions so well that I can hardly imagine them otherwise.<BR/><BR/>Funny, my blog post last night also started with "John Motherflippin' Hodgman". That was the jewel in the crown. Perhaps it was all just an excuse for the almost-over-the-top "Bowie" video, but these guys are so great that I can forgive them anything. And, unlike many other shows, the manage the cast quite well -- just enough screentime to make them click without detracting from the crux of Jemaine and Bret's (not gay at all, nuh-uh, not even with bewigged spooning) friendship.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-53606957943996105922007-07-23T16:20:00.000-04:002007-07-23T16:20:00.000-04:00Didn't watch "Conchords" yet, but Entourage was fu...Didn't watch "Conchords" yet, but Entourage was fucking booooring, with the usual exception for all of Ari's scenes, but even those are getting a little bit perfunctory. <BR/> Right now, I'm on a catch-up marathon for BSG.<BR/> BTW, Alan, I'm sure you could find ample volunteers on this forum to help you through that pile of DVD screeners. Just sayin'.Homertojeebushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14716825626940216299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-2203329161963832262007-07-23T16:05:00.000-04:002007-07-23T16:05:00.000-04:00I listened to the Bowie song all last week and I w...I listened to the Bowie song all last week and I was looking forward to seeing the "video" on the show, but I don't like what they did with the song -- it's pretty funny on its own, and they distorted some of the best parts. <BR/><BR/>Continuity error: the guys were complaining about not having an official photo, but what about the photos that Murray was showing Mel a couple of episodes ago? Those pictures were just fine. <BR/><BR/>Sidenote: Alan, have you seen the picture of yourself and Angela Kinsey?AChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12366537635054656441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-51393064758399760242007-07-23T15:13:00.000-04:002007-07-23T15:13:00.000-04:00I thought the Bowie stuff was really unfunny and t...I thought the Bowie stuff was really unfunny and took away from the funny things in the episode (Mel's bashing of Jemaine, anything Murray says, etc.) <BR/><BR/>By the way, Alan, why so modest?<BR/><BR/>http://www.variety.com/awardcentral_article/VR1117968870.html?nav=tcaawa<BR/><BR/>Goodman, Roush, Bianco, and you. My 4 favorite critics; it's like the Murderer's Row of TV critics.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-25105757581848556582007-07-23T13:55:00.000-04:002007-07-23T13:55:00.000-04:00The mental image of Jemaine spooning a sleeping, b...The mental image of Jemaine spooning a sleeping, bewigged Bret will haunt my nightmares for the forseeable future. <BR/><BR/>The Bowie stuff was funny at first, but got a little tired by the end. It's unlike this show to hammer a joke that blatantly until it dies. <BR/><BR/>But the reason I continue to love this show despite its inconsistency is the great throwaway moments. My favorite this episode was Murray's attempt to make an official band photo by sticking Bret's face over a picture of Jemaine's ex-girlfriend. The looks on both the guys' faces could hardly have been less appropriate, or more hilarious.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-9486989479200289622007-07-23T13:53:00.000-04:002007-07-23T13:53:00.000-04:00Kurt, Spike TV sent me the DVD, but I didn't get a...Kurt, Spike TV sent me the DVD, but I didn't get a chance to watch it in time for review, and now I'm being crushed by press tour obligations and having to watch things still to come, both for the column and for the blog. There's a giant pile of DVDs on my end table in the hotel room, all of it stuff I desperately want to see (the first four Weeds, the new Flash Gordon, not to mention more Freaks & Geeks), and there just ain't enough hours in the day right now.<BR/><BR/>The "Kill Point" session definitely made me want to watch it at some point, even if it's for a review of the eventual DVD release.Alan Sepinwallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03388147774725646742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-4517077868329651762007-07-23T13:50:00.000-04:002007-07-23T13:50:00.000-04:00I actually thought Conchords was just okay this we...I actually thought Conchords was just okay this week. I do appreciate the small details that you mentioned, but what I always look forward to are the songs and if they disappoint like this week, it kind of drags the whole episode down.<BR/><BR/>As for Entourage, you didn't miss anything because they basically repeated the same plot they've done before. E and Walsh bitch and moan about working with the other, they agree to work together, and then they go right back to bitching and moaning. And Turtle and Drama go off on their own stupid, unfunny adventure that doesn't go as planned. <BR/><BR/>The best TV for me last night was The Kill Point on Spike of all places. Alan, have you gotten a chance to see this yet? I found it surprisingly good. After watching it I was thinking, "This is what The Nine should have been." I also might have liked it because it was like a mini "The Wire" reunion with Bodie and Johnny playing two of the robbers and Omar being a sniper.Tom Servohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09453971764672528086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-30191688312069207032007-07-23T13:47:00.000-04:002007-07-23T13:47:00.000-04:00flight of the conchords is my new favourite show!i...flight of the conchords is my new favourite show!<BR/><BR/>i'm finding a lot of similarities to The Mighty Boosh (BBC show...2 guys that break into songs)...but, this is inching it's way in front.wonderbughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00383861408267331615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-68220241375353863712007-07-23T13:23:00.000-04:002007-07-23T13:23:00.000-04:00The Conchords meet John Hodgman. I don't know if ...<I>The Conchords meet John Hodgman.</I><BR/><BR/> I don't know if it was deliberate, but I thought it was great that they didn't reveal this guest appearance in the previews last week. <BR/> I also appreciated the new poster in Murray's office, which they framed in one shot: "New Zealand, why not?" and the Novelty Hit Makers' ad tagline: "Tenacious Dundee?" <BR/> So long as a B-plot involves Murray and/or Mel, I'm pretty happy.<BR/><BR/>AnonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-88074166062666408642007-07-23T13:10:00.000-04:002007-07-23T13:10:00.000-04:00I really enjoyed the "Bret You Got it Going on" so...I really enjoyed the "Bret You Got it Going on" song in Flight of the Conchords. The Bowie thing is funny if you know bowie stuff but wasn't all that great otherwise. Mel, Murray and Dave are slowly taking over this series for me with their subtle, hilarious comments.<BR/><BR/>As for Entourage, every time I watch it now I think "Didn't they do this same story with Queens Boulevard and Billy Walsh"? I still can watch it but I already know that things will inexplicably work out for Vince even though he has a bad manager, an agent that somehow can't argue better than his bad manager and seemingly very little talent.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-79785013992484053872007-07-23T12:49:00.000-04:002007-07-23T12:49:00.000-04:00Entourage wasn't as terrible as last week's, but i...Entourage wasn't as terrible as last week's, but it's a bad sign when the only thing that really entertained me was noticing that Kayla Ewell (aka Maureen Sampson from Freaks and Geeks) was playing a secretary.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com