Having noticed the last few drops of summer trickling away, my inner slacker prepares for the imminent doom that is the new school term. It compels me to start a blog. Why? If i'm at all acquainted with my procrastinating ways, I'm guessing this will serve as an effective distraction come september.
Since this blog is to be the lovechild of my A.D.D inflicted attention span and my love of all things media, why not devote the debut entry to my good friend, the boob tube. When it comes to just plain good programming, these titles make the emmy angels sing.
1. Mad Men (AMC, 2007-present)
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| Oh the Goddess that is Christina Hendricks |
currently riding the airways today, Mad Men is absolutely without peer in writing, production, and of course, wardrobe. Matthew Weiner (you genius bastard, you) privileges us a look at the mythical 60s through the smoke filled, booze drenched, and Armani clad office personalities of the successful ad agency, Stirling Cooper. Two things I have learned about from Mad Men; the art that is advertising and the glamour and time-less class of 1960s fashion. Being the most near-and-dear to my heart and debatably the most intelligent and substantial programs out there today, it is sure to be in the spotlight of many posts to come!
2. The Office US (NBC, 2005-present)
all things North American, the unabashedly off coloured humour of The Office was more than refreshing. Over the span of six season shot in its signature 'mockumentary' composition, I have fallen in love with each and every character; from the neurotic and often reality deprived Michael Scott, to the hilariously critical and scathing office-party-pooper, Angela Martin. Though the age-old debate of The Office UK vs The Office US gave rise to the argument that The Office US characters are overly caricaturized, I find them to be some of the most well-developed and charming characters born of prime-time comedy. At the top of the list among Hogwarts and Narnia, the offices of Dunder-Mifflin is just one of those fictional places I wish existed. Water cooler gossip with Kelly and Pam? Yes, please!
3. Dexter (Showcase 2006-present)
came as a much needed dose of fresh perspective to revive my flatlined interest in crime shows. Michael C. Hall’s portrayal of the awkward bumbling everyman moonlighting as a serial killer with a jarring thirst for justice is pristine. His troubling dexterity with choke wires and butcher blades is grabbing enough to keep us on the edge of our seats while Hall is aware of turning on just the right amount of charm and personable attributes to make us love him. I love the way each plot line and mystery is masterfully detailed and flawlessly spread out over each season and even more, the breath-taking way the puzzle pieces always begin to fall together by the finale. So, season 5 (out sept 26th), please do not disappoint.
4. Weeds (Showcase 2005-present)
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two of their shows based on unexpected perspectives became viral. Weeds takes us far away from the traditional trappings of drug and crime themed television series. Replace the usual bling clad suspects with a mini dress wearing and mini van driving suburban soccer mom and place her in a white-picket fence riddled gated community booming with weed business, and you've got yourself a witty and darkly humorous show. Though I'v been disappointed with the past 2 seasons now that the show seems to have started taking itself more seriously and thus becoming way too complicated for self-containment, it is still one of those shows you simply cannot find a duplicate of or just had an unbelievable premier season. I can only hope it sings its swan song soon and maybe manage to end on a good note.
Now where would I be without these gems? Probably a whole lot of more productive, that's where.
Harro! Your blog is still named On Being Literate, you have to change it in your settings!
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