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Day 03 – Your favorite new show (aired this TV season)

What a perfect day to talk about how much I love White Collar! For those who don’t follow my Twitter, I visited the set of White Collar today (filming on my walk route to the F train) to try to nab new participants for Project Teddybear. Willie Garson (Mozzie) was the only big name on set at the time, but as I belatedly realized I only had one signature tag in my camera bag, this way I didn’t have to embarrass myself. :D I’m so grateful to the crew for allowing me to wait around, then facilitating our brief meeting. The photo turned out ridiculously cute!

So yes. Good grief on a stick, I adore White Collar. Everyone on the show is awesome, and above all, competent. This isn’t one of those shows where you have some characters carrying the Idiot Ball to make another character look cleverer–everyone is pulling their intellectual weight. There are so many characters who could easily have been played for laughs or as goofy caricatures–Peter and June particularly–but the show refuses to walk that road. Competence! We likes it.

And THANK THE GODS, it has a strong, functional marriage! And strong women! Elizabeth is brilliant, funny, has a life beyond keeping her husband’s dinner warm, and has a trusting relationship with her husband. She’ll get upset with him when it’s warranted, but she’s more likely to laugh at him than argue. And the OT3 writes itself. I considered using strikethrough for comedic emphasis there, but no, I am not ashamed. It’s true. I see you googling for fic.

Another awesome point, which I technically made earlier in this post: It’s filmed in New York. It’s not like Castle, which is supposed to take place in New York, only to make me fall over laughing when they try to depict any major landmark. Oh, honey, that’s not what Grand Central Station looks like. *pets* But New York is all New York on White Collar! I get a little thrill of delight when I recognize some building in the background. And when I get a fan favourite actor to participate in a breast cancer fundraiser… well, that’s just gravy. :D

In conclusion, Matt Bomer needs to play Thomas Raith in The Dresden Files: The Movie. And Natalie Morales I adored from The Middleman, so it’s always good to see her on my TV. I feel no shame in referring to White Collar as “The Thomas Raith and Wendy Watson Show.” Except how Natalie’s character was woefully underused to the point that she was eventually completely phased out, though I’m glad to see the return of the aide from the pilot episode, as TV needs more awesome lesbians. And as “The Thomas Raith Show” is kind of unfair to all the other fabulous characters on the show, I may have to retire the nickname.

But yes. White Collar. It’s good, fun TV, and my favourite new show this season. Can I have season 2 yet?

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From Twitter 05-16-2010

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TV Meme, Day 02 – A show that you wish more people were watching

This is the first season in a while that I haven’t had a proper bubble show in my viewing list. I’ve almost always had a “MORE PEOPLE NEED TO WATCH THIS SHOW OR ELSE IT WILL DIE” show in my lineup, be it Veronica Mars, Pushing Daisies, Middleman, or any of the other shows I sent packs of M&Ms or Mars Bars or NYC postcards or whatever to.

Castle seemed to be on precarious footing after season 1, but for now, it’s safely renewed for a third, thanks to solid ratings and an ABC exec’s wife’s crush on Nathan Fillion. And Dollhouse was pretty bubbly, but Joss seemed to do his best work when he was operating under the belief he would be canceled, so I wasn’t too broken up to see it axed. Except for how I wouldn’t get to see Dichen Lachman and Enver Gjokaj on my teevee every week anymore, and that’s tragic.

(I am so gay for Dichen Lachman. Maybe because she needs to play Kitai. The number of photos I took of her versus Joss, Eliza, and Fran at the SDCC Dollhouse panel last year verges on creepsterdom.)

Anyway, to answer the question, I’m going to surprise myself and say I wish more people were watching Community. It no bubble show; it doesn’t need higher ratings to stay afloat. It was just renewed, in fact. But as Jane Espenson raves, “it’s a master class on new and fresh ways to tell jokes. And on how to actually be about something at the same time.” (How much do I love that Jane is blogging again? A lot, I can tell you.)

It’s consistently hilarious, and it’s a love letter to film and television culture. Also, Abed is a god. It’s very episodic, so you don’t need to watch every episode to understand or fully appreciate it. Just tune in and be entertained!

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From Twitter 05-15-2010

  • 09:08:00: @gypsyjr Predictive text input? Hrm?
  • 09:40:18: @Dark_Puck I get that sometimes. Eat some protein to stabilize blood sugar. Might want to visit a doc and check iron and thyroid levels.
  • 09:42:45: @jimmyaquino What a joyous occasion! Give Chloe my love!
  • 10:54:49: Q:If you were an animal, which animal would … A:Humans are already animals! But okay, fin… http://formspring.me/priscellie/q/548753084
  • 11:34:59: Noooo! The Secret of Kells has already left New York! I was only aware of it playing for a week and a half! Guess I’ll have to wait for DVD.
  • 11:39:30: @SheckyX *delicately sniffs her armpit*
  • 11:40:50: @boymonster You might want to get on that. :D
  • 17:24:50: @DerekRuiz I had Cuban yesterday for TWO meals, and you’re making me want it again.
  • 17:28:32: @mkcho73 Where are you and why I am I not there also?
  • 17:32:39: Moar shopping! Shoes of astronomical cuteness, a couple necklaces (including a quietly steampunkish one), and a hat!
  • 17:33:20: There is also an absolutely stunning dress that is fun and fits me perfectly, but I’m having second thoughts about the price. May return.
  • 17:35:51: @jeffeastin “Expelliarmus!”
  • 17:38:11: RT @eddieizzard: Just so you know what I’m doing next http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/05/13/eddie-izzard-joining-cast-of-race/
  • 17:40:55: RT @todayspolitics: Republicans forgot that Susan B. Anthony was a socialist #politics http://bit.ly/acwhSE
  • 17:41:46: @ShannonKButcher No one is born a ninja! You will attain ninjahood in time.
  • 17:44:11: RT @ksmccarthy24: Best idea I’ve seen in a while. http://tinyurl.com/26y88k3 // As long as they don’t sell Tyra Banks’ “Modelland”!
  • 17:49:47: @ksmccarthy24 omg, how did I not know about this?
  • 17:58:56: Guys, CoyoteCon is the coolest freaking thing ever. An entire convention run ONLINE!
  • 19:25:08: @ksmccarthy24 I completely believe you.
  • 19:26:29: @fourteenacross Jarvis/Pepper? #iwouldreadit
  • 20:21:36: @Dark_Puck So (s)he lays down all these rigid rules, dissing his/her friends’ practices, then says cosplaying should be fun? Fail.
  • 20:22:01: RT @AnnLarimer: #reading Feed by Mira Grant
  • 20:22:15: RT @AnnLarimer: #reading Feed by Mira Grant // Yeah you are!
  • 20:23:03: D’oh, didn’t mean to retweet without commentary, and apparently you can’t un-RT. :D
  • 20:24:12: @Dark_Puck God, what is that lunatic spewing now?
  • 20:28:20: @Dark_Puck *HEADDESK* *HEADDESK* *HEADDESK* Palin is like a giant balloon that keeps getting punctured, but somehow retains its shape!
  • 20:28:56: @Dark_Puck Why can’t her sycophants register the fact that she is a BLAZING HYPOCRITE?
  • 20:34:34: I want pizza. Someone tell me I can’t have it, because I’m eating gloriously unhealthy food with @SheckyX, @Uilos, and @Sue_Sue4 tomorrow.
  • 20:36:13: And not just any pizza–I want pizza from Artichoke, which has enough calories per slice to give an entire village heart attacks.
  • 20:39:23: Maybe if I walk there and back (a mile each way), and only eat half a slice? Perhaps it’ll only kill a quarter of a village?
  • 20:40:47: Man, I need to stop thinking about pizza. And tweeting about it.
  • 22:02:47: FYI: I’m in the process of re-jiggering my site and blog. For the moment, my blog posts are being sent to http://cultoflincoln.blogspot.com/
  • 22:44:53: @rekjackson I would watch that show SO HARD.

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Side note:

“What’s up with the blogspot address?” you may ask. Good question! Assuming you asked it, I mean.

This is just a temporary measure while I set up a new blog with WordPress. Blogger decided to end FTP publishing, which is super lame, and I haven’t been able to muster the time, energy, and braincycles to get the old blog converted and the new one set up yet. Before I could even start, Step Zero was moving my site to priscellie.com, which I did today. Step 0.5 comes tomorrow, once all the DNS info has percolated across the globe. Then I can begin!

Curious as to what I’ve been up to in the past eleventy billion years I haven’t been blogging, because you have no patience for Twitter? I attempt to catch my dear readers up to speed here!

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Katness is doing a 30-day TV meme! Because nothing short of an Act of God gets me to blog nowadays, I shall ape her.

Day 01 – A show that should never have been canceled
Kat said Middleman, which would’ve been my answer, too. It’s gleefully absurd, stuffed to the gills with geektastic sci-fi references, and infused with genuine heart. Plus, it soars triumphantly over the Bechdel Test, whooping and hollering with awesome lady character joy. Natalie Morales in a catsuit as a plot point should also not be underestimated. ART CRAWL!

But because Kat got there first, I’ll pick a different one. I think a “Veronica Mars at the FBI” would have been awesome, but as seasons 2 and 3 couldn’t quite capture the brilliance of Season 1, I’m not going to suggest it shouldn’t have been canceled. Except how everything else on the CW sucks, and I’d have rather seen something else get the axe. But yes! Something else!

Wonderfalls was pretty freaking brilliant, and canceling it after FOUR EPISODES WERE AIRED is stupid beyond measure. Fox’s sole purpose seems to be to create awesome shows, then squash them flat as soon as I fall in love with them. I can easily imagine its formula growing tired and stale if it continued much longer, but it was still fresh and thriving when the end came, and if the DVD commentary from the creative team was any indicator, there was more greatness to come. Stupid Fox.

I’m still sore about Pushing Daisies, so I’m going to go with that. This show is guaranteed to perk up the foulest mood, except when you emerge from the high and realize that no new episodes will be produced, and you delve back into depression. This show was part star-crossed fairy tale, part Hitchcockian homage, and a feast for the eyes and the heart.

What shows do you miss most?

The rest of the days, if you want to participate:

Day 02 – A show that you wish more people were watching
Day 03 – Your favorite new show (aired this TV season)
Day 04 – Your favorite show ever
Day 05 – A show you hate
Day 06 – Favorite episode of your favorite TV show:
Day 07 – Least favorite episode of your favorite TV show:
Day 08 – A show everyone should watch
Day 09 – Best scene ever
Day 10 – A show you thought you wouldn’t like but ended up loving
Day 11 – A show that disappointed you
Day 12 – An episode you’ve watched more than 5 times
Day 13 – Favorite childhood show
Day 14 – Favorite male character
Day 15 – Favorite female character
Day 16 – Your guilty pleasure show
Day 17 – Favorite mini series
Day 18 – Favorite title sequence
Day 19 – Best TV show cast
Day 20 – Favorite kiss
Day 21 – Favorite ship
Day 22 – Favorite series finale
Day 23 – Most annoying character
Day 24 – Best quote
Day 25 – A show you plan on watching (old or new)
Day 26 – OMG WTF? Season finale
Day 27 – Best pilot episode
Day 28 – First TV show obsession
Day 29 – Current TV show obsession
Day 30 – Saddest character death

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From Twitter 05-14-2010

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From Twitter 05-11-2010

  • 08:03:39: RT @BrandonSandrson: What dads are for: http://bit.ly/6rzgYX (Comic)
  • 08:07:30: @gypsyjr What if you were debriefed for an undercover investigation? #istwelvealso
  • 09:19:59: @CUnderkoffler I think that’s called “synesthesia.”
  • 09:21:28: RT @pulsejfk Nordstrom has just opened its first store in NYC. An awesome Rack w/tons of discounts http://pulsejfk.com/_j6Y // *grooves*
  • 09:28:12: RT @qikipedia: In sanskrit, the most ancient indo-European language, the word “love” literally means “stickiness”
  • 11:00:14: RT @simonpegg: 86000 words and counting. Figure it will be more like 100-110K. Jacob and Edward have only just kissed and there’s so muc …
  • 11:45:41: RT @maureenjohnson: It’s HAPPENING! A ZOMBIE SATELLITE is in SPACE eating the BRAINS of other satellites! *looks skyward happily* http: …
  • 11:47:25: RT @GeekyClean: @dresdenfiles I’m holding your Bob hostage, he demands romance novels! http://ht.ly/1JC1h
  • 12:18:39: @AnneSowards Oh. My. God. @SheckyX, @Sue_Sue4, and @Uilos, we are going there this weekend. You in, Anne?
  • 12:42:11: @AnneSowards It’s what, a two-minute walk from Penguin’s Hudson Street office? Surely you can slip out for a 15-minute break! Or 20. :D
  • 12:50:34: @ShannonKButcher Always a plus! I don’t cotton to these newfangled acid-coated sand contacts.
  • 13:28:07: Woo, @Sue_Sue4 and I got tickets for “Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson” this Friday at @PublicTheaterNY! Can’t wait!
  • 14:09:14: “Doctor Hoo” — the eleven Doctors as owls. Just look! http://fav.me/d2pdzcc #deviantart
  • 14:32:33: RT @lisawalkscom: RT link to Betty White/SNL glove to enter to win 4×6 print of fave Project Teddy Bear pic. 1 winner daily ’til EOD 5/1 …
  • 14:33:22: RT @lisawalkscom: Knock Out Breast Cancer w/ a bid on a pink boxing glove signed by Betty White and the women of SNL! http://bit.ly/kobc …
  • 14:34:20: @AnneSowards Ah, gotcha! We’ll have to pick another time that’s more convenient us all. We’re not letting you off the hook that easy! :D
  • 18:15:47: RT @thinkgeek: Uchronia: a hypothetical time period of our world (eg steampunk), rather than fictional lands or worlds. #themoreyouknow
  • 20:36:04: Descended upon Union Square Nordstrom Rack like a lioness upon a wounded gazelle. Emerged with cutest dress ever! http://twitpic.com/1n1gdd
  • 22:28:30: I freaking love Kurt, you guys. #glee
  • 22:31:02: *dies laughing* Fox news opened with “It’s 10pm. Do you know where your children are?” I didn’t realize anyone used that line seriously.
  • 22:31:58: Also, NPH NEXT WEEK. WITH A MULLET. Directed by JOSS. #glee
  • 22:53:01: @ShannonKButcher City of… Xenon?
  • 23:14:50: @AnneSowards I once saw Jillian (s4) at the Bryant Park subway stop! And I met Laura Bennett (s1) at Chris March’s (s4) signing at Borders.
  • 23:15:30: @AnneSowards I want to know if this was one big coincidence or if they named the character after the song. :D
  • 23:17:05: @mkcho73 I have never seen the Big Gay Ice Cream Truck! This is a source of great sorrow in my heart.
  • 23:21:06: RT @Lifehacker: Use an Extra Drive As a Scratch Disk for Increased Speed and Space http://lifehacker.com/5536640/
  • 23:23:58: @holajupiter Yay, welcome to douche level one! I have an iPhone and live in the East Village, so I’m a level two.
  • 23:24:07: RT @Datamancer: Sci-Fi Writers, Clarion and I want your dead keyboards for a fundraiser! http://www.boingboing.net/2010/05/11/writers-cl …
  • 23:57:26: @MickeydotFinn News on Fox is different from the Fox News channel, right? Oh, well. TV news tends to be pretty idiotic regardless.

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