No, unlike David Feige, Stephen Bochco did not leave a comment on my blog. What he did was make the second episode of Raising the Bar. This one was much more polished than the pilot: The actors are more believable, the dialogue dances and flows, and the cases are far more interesting. Even the lighting on the set is better. Also, they seem to have cranked up the realism a bit. … [Read more...] about Raising the Bar: Stephen Bochco Strikes Back
Searching For Freedom In Campaign ’08
On-again/off-again libertarian Steve Chapman is dead on in this devastating criticism of Barack Obama's campaign: The Founding Fathers set out to protect "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness," but Barack Obama has a different idea.The "essence of America's promise," he declared in Denver, is "individual responsibility and mutual responsibility"--rather than, say, … [Read more...] about Searching For Freedom In Campaign ’08
David Feige Strikes Back
It's not every day a Hollywood producer leaves a comment on one of my posts, so I thought I'd share. David Feige, one of the creators of Raising the Bar, commented on my review of the show. David was a blogger before he was a producer, and I guess he hasn't forgotten his roots. That's pretty cool. First of all, thanks for giving the show a chance. If you stick with it, I don't … [Read more...] about David Feige Strikes Back
The Future Is Not Set — Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles
Today brings the return of one of my favorite new television shows, as Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles begins it's second season.(Spoiler Alert: Spoilers ahead for the entire first season of Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles.)Producer Josh Friedman and his writing staff have made some interesting creative choices, and they follow the concept and style of … [Read more...] about The Future Is Not Set — Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles
McCain and a Certain Woman
I can't help it. This is just a little spooky. … [Read more...] about McCain and a Certain Woman