October 2008
Ending the controversial six-episode arc of Season 3's Fall with a Kate flashback might not have been the sanest thing the producers of Lost ever did. People were already fed up by the slow pace, the complete dominance of the Others, and the surfeit of screen time for two bozos we'd never seen before. But now? This is just the episode after Eko dies and the one before Juliet's ex gets pancaked by a bus. As such, it goes down much smoother. DVD is like a spoonful of sugar that way, people. It helps both the btwrth and the Kate flashbacks goes down much easier.
It's a big day, people. Whether you're carving pumpkins on Halloween eve or protecting your home from the perils of Devil's Night -- sorry, that's a Detroit reference -- please don't forget to tune your TV to NBC at 9:30 p.m. because 30 Rock premieres this evening. It's on right after The Office and, you know, even if you've already peeped the episode online, just leave your set on while Liz Lemon and her merry band of misfits do their thing tonight. The Emmy-winning comedy needs your vote of confidence. Or rather, the network it airs on needs to see numbers, so support!
Previously on America's Next Top Model, the models were required to memorize lines and speak on camera, which is always a delightful trainwreck. We're down to Elina, Marjorie, Sheena, Analeigh, Samantha and McKey. I have to say, I generally like all the girls left except Sam, so I hope she goes home.
Say this for Dirty Sexy Money: It's topical. This week, we had an election (and a ton of people running around wearing the "I Voted" stickers -- not exactly Obama v. McCain, but a nice touch), a mention of energy alternatives, a corporate takeover scheme and a guy who's lost his job and whose house was foreclosed on. There was also legal malfeasance, spousal betrayal, celebrity worship, and a runaway kid caught between fighting parents. So it wasn't exactly ripped from the headlines, but it wasn't too far off.
Folks, I think it's time to put out an APB on Kelly Wearstler. Her absence is making Top Design 47% less enjoyable. Although...this episode's conclusion made the show 1000% more enjoyable, so I'm still excited for the finale, even if it's Wearstler-less.
Lipstick Jungle tackles Halloween and the tricky nature of being friends with an ex this week, with both storylines offering enough tricks and treats to keep our jones for soap satisfied until the next episode.
In addition to making me hungry for dim sum, this week's Pushing Daisies featured the return of one of last season's more memorable guest stars and a strong thematic tie-in between case and character, all of which added up to another tasty hour.
