Tuesday, May 31, 2011

I Am Number Four review

"I Am Number Four" tells the story of an alien who is 1 of 9 aliens that survived an extermination of their race on their home planet.  Unfortunately, the remaining 9 that escaped to Earth, are being hunted down and killed in number order.  The movie chronicles #4's fight to stay alive, as well as the discovery of his powers, true friends, true love, other aliens, and what to do next.

The action is pretty good, but the acting is pretty bad.  An ex-boyfriend character of #4's love interest is introduced in an attempt to distract the viewer and attempt to trick us whether #4 is in imminent danger when he really not.  The major conflict in the movie is resolved, but unfortunately, is obviously they are setting up for a sequel.  (Note:  The sequel comes out via book form this August so I'd expect a sequel a year or two from now, which I'll probably rent.)

In the end, the dog was a good addition and I found myself caring more about him than the aliens.  I didn't hate the move, but I didn't love it either.  I give it 2 out of 5 stars.

Sunday, May 22, 2011

SNL Season 36 Finale review

Justin Timberlake episodes have a reputation of being great and this episode, which was also the season finale, did not disappoint.

Highlights:

JT's opening monologue was great.  Obviously the writer's write the opening monologues for the hosts each week, but with the singing incorporated one wonders if Justin was sitting in the writer's room with them or if  he wrote the melody and lyrics of his monologue himself.  Normally opening monologues with music fall flat, but not only was Justin's singing fantastic as always, it was funny and entertaining.

Liquorville sketch was very well done.  Following in the footsteps of "Omelette-ville" and others like it, Justin did not disappoint with his singing, dancing and plain old having fun in this sketch.  Lady Gaga is creepy as hell, but thankfully didn't ruin the sketch and actually added a little bit of humor to it.

Digital short - "3 way" Andy Samberg and Justin Timberlake team up once again and with the help of Lady Gaga created a song I assume is called "3 way" or at least that's what I'm referring to the short as since it features a song that points out the fact that if Andy and Justin have a 3-way with Lady Gaga it's not gay.  The song was catchy and very well done as one would suspect.

What's That Name? sketch  was very good.  Obviously this sketch has been done before but it was funny doing it with a celebrity's playing themselves.  I also didn't mind Lady Gaga's inclusion in this sketch and making her the opposite of Justin made for some humor.

Maryville Sketch was smile worthy but not as good as the Jim Carey version unfortunately.

Barry Gibb talk show sketch was great and I'm glad that Jimmy Fallon came on to make this sketch possible because I think it's great how he changes his voice from high to low.  Jimmy and Justin have great chemistry.  And Jimmy didn't break character!  Wonders never cease!

Really great end to really good season of SNL!  I look forward to Season 37!

Friday, May 20, 2011

CBS's Fall 2011-2012 schedule

Below is CBS's 2011-12 Fall Schedule.  Shows that I have been watching and will continue to watch are in orange.  Show(s) that I might watch are also in orange and in UPPER CASE.

CBS' Fall 2011-2012 schedule
(New programs in UPPER CASE and bold)

MONDAY
8-8:30 pm — How I Met Your Mother

8:30-9 pm — 2 BROKE GIRLS
9-9:30 pm — Two and a Half Men
9:30 - 10 pm — Mike & Molly
10-11 pm — Hawaii Five-0
TUESDAY
8-9 pm — NCIS
9-10 pm — NCIS: Los Angeles
10-11 pm — UNFORGETTABLE
WEDNESDAY
8-9 pm — Survivor
9-10 pm — Criminal Minds
10-11 pm — CSI
THURSDAY
8-8:30 pm — The Big Bang Theory
8:30-9 pm — HOW TO BE A GENTLEMAN
9-10 pm — PERSON OF INTEREST
10-11 pm — The Mentalist
FRIDAY
8-9 pm — A GIFTED MAN

9-10 pm — CSI:NY
10-11 pm — Blue Bloods
SATURDAY
8-8:30 pm — Rules of Engagement
8:30-9 pm — Comedy repeat
9-10 pm — Drama repeat
10-11 pm — 48 Hours Mystery
SUNDAY
8-9 pm — The Amazing Race
9-10 pm — The Good Wife
10-11 pm — CSI: Miami

ABC's Fall 2011-2012 schedule

Below is ABC's 2011-12 Fall Schedule.  Shows that I have been watching and will continue to watch are in orange.


ABC's Fall 2011-2012 schedule

(New programs in UPPER CASE)

MONDAY
8-10 pm — Dancing With the Stars (performance show)

10-11 pm — Castle
TUESDAY
8-8:30 pm — LAST MAN STANDING

8:30-9 pm — MAN UP
9-10 pm — Dancing With the Stars (results show)
10-11 pm — Body of Proof
WEDNESDAY
8-8:30 pm — The Middle

8:30-9 pm — SUBURGATORY
9-9:30 pm — Modern Family
9:30-10 pm — Happy Endings
10-11 pm — REVENGE
THURSDAY
8-9 pm — CHARLIE'S ANGELS
9-10 pm — Grey's Anatomy

10-11 pm — Private Practice

FRIDAY
8-9 pm — Extreme Makeover: Home Edition

9-10 pm — Shark Tank
10-11 pm — 20/20
SUNDAY
8-9 pm — ONCE UPON A TIME
9-10 pm — Desperate Housewives
10-11 pm — PAN AM

Source:  tv.com

Monday, May 16, 2011

FOX Fall 2011-12 schedule

Below is FOX's 2011-12 Fall Schedule.  Shows that I have been watching and will continue to watch are in orange.


Fox Fall 2011-2012 schedule

(New programs in UPPER CASE)

MONDAY
8-9 pm — TERRA NOVA

9-10 pm — House
TUESDAY
8-9 pm — Glee 

9-9:30 pm — NEW GIRL
9:30-10pm — Raising Hope
WEDNESDAY
8-9:30 pm — THE X FACTOR (performance show)

9:30-10 pm — I HATE MY TEENAGE DAUGHTER
THURSDAY
8-9 pm — THE X FACTOR (results show)
9-10 pm — Bones

FRIDAY
8-9 pm — Kitchen Nightmares

9-10 pm — Fringe
SUNDAY
7:30-8 pm — The Cleveland Show
8-8:30 pm — The Simpsons
8:30-9 pm — ALLEN GREGORY
9-9:30 pm — Family Guy
9:30-10 pm — American Dad


Fox Midseason 2011-2012 schedule
(New programs in UPPER CASE)

MONDAY
8-9 pm — House
9-10 pm — ALCATRAZ

TUESDAY
8-9 pm — Glee
9-9:30 pm — NEW GIRL
9:30-10pm — Raising Hope
WEDNESDAY
8-9:30 pm — THE X FACTOR (performance show)

9:30-10 pm — I HATE MY TEENAGE DAUGHTER
THURSDAY
8-9 pm — THE X FACTOR (results show)
9-10 pm — THE FINDER/Bones

FRIDAY
8-9 pm — Kitchen Nightmares

9-10 pm — Fringe
SUNDAY
7:30-8 pm — The Cleveland Show
8-8:30 pm – The Simpsons
8:30-9 pm — NAPOLEON DYNAMITE
9-9:30 pm — Family Guy
9:30-10 pm — Bob's Burgers

Source:  tv.com

Sunday, May 15, 2011

NBC Fall 2011-12 schedule

Below is NBC's 2011-12 Fall Schedule.  Looks like I'll only be watching 2 shows on this network and I couldn't be happier!  I do hope "The Office" survives without Steve Carell.

NBC Fall 2011-12 schedule

(New programs in UPPER CASE)


MONDAY


 8-10 pm – The Sing-Off


10-11 pm – THE PLAYBOY CLUB

TUESDAY


8-10 pm – The Biggest Loser


10-11 pm – Parenthood

WEDNESDAY


8-8:30 pm – UP ALL NIGHT


8:30-9 pm – FREE AGENTS


9-10 pm -- Harry’s Law


10-11 pm -- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

THURSDAY


8-8:30 pm – Community


8:30-9 pm -- Parks and Recreation


9-9:30 pm – The Office


9:30-10 pm – WHITNEY


10-11 pm – PRIME SUSPECT

FRIDAY


 8-9 pm – Chuck


9-10 pm – GRIMM


10-11 pm – Dateline NBC

SUNDAY


7- 8:15 pm -- Football Night in America


8:15-11:30 pm -- NBC Sunday Night Football


Source:  TV.com

Saturday, May 14, 2011

Season Finales 2011

MONDAY, MAY 16
Hawaii Five-O (10pm, CBS)

THURSDAY, MAY 19
The Office (One-hour finale! 9pm, NBC)

SATURDAY, MAY 21
Saturday Night Live (11:30pm, NBC)

SUNDAY, MAY 22
American Dad! (7:30pm, FOX)
Bob's Burgers (8:30pm, FOX)
Family Guy (One-hour finale! 9pm, FOX)
Celebrity Apprentice (9pm, NBC)

MONDAY, MAY 23
The Event (9pm, NBC)

TUESDAY, MAY 24
Glee (9pm, FOX)

WEDNESDAY, MAY 25
Modern Family (9pm, ABC)


Already aired at the time of this post
THURSDAY, MAY 5
Community (Part 1 of a two-parter, 8pm, NBC)
30 Rock (10:00pm, NBC)

THURSDAY, MAY 12
Community (Part 2 of a two-parter, 8pm, NBC)
Outsourced (10:30pm, NBC)

FRIDAY, MAY 13
Shark Tank (8pm, ABC)
Smallville (Series Finale, 8pm, CW)