(no subject)

[ebonlock]

Kage continues to improve and tonight actually both ate dinner in the kitchen for the first time since her surgery and just curled up in her heated bed in front of her heater. You honestly don't understand how much you appreciate the little things in life until they're taken away. I felt like throwing a party, I kind of still do.

I don't know how much longer I'm going to have her with me, but I'm determined to enjoy every second she's with me.

In other news elo_sf has seen a preview of the new "Cupid" series and apparently it's entirely underwhelming. Color me shocked. Why don't those bastards at ABC just release the original? Why? WHY?!

BTW, the people who wrote the promos lauding it as the "most romantic NEW show of the season" need to be punched directly in the gonads. Repeatedly. If they had an iota of honesty they'd admit it's "the most romantic show this network ran years ago with a superior cast and then viciously raped to death and never deigned to release on DVD for absolutely no fucking reason."

I know that's not quite as catchy...

GAH!

Ok, two minutes in to the pilot episode and I'm burying my face in my hands. This is pathetic, just pathetic. That's it, I'm digging out my original series episodes, I need to get the bad taste out of my brain.

On the other hand the latest House episode is kicking ass. I love the way they're doing the diagnosis via yes and no questions, and Kutner proving he's the kinder, gentler heir apparent to House's diagnostic kingdom. The reveal on why House was in NY was quite interesting, though ultimately rather depressing (yeah, I know, shocker). And it looks like the next episode is a very special episode of House, M.D. That always makes me a little nervous. This season was a little wobbly, but has ultimately turned out strong, and I'm hoping they're not heading for another stumble.

To be honest, while I adore the show and could happily watch House sitting in an exam room for an hour enjoying his favorite soap (seriously, I could), I wonder how many more seasons they're going to attempt. I mean if you've got a character who you can't really allow to ever develop and change, one who's so delightfully damaged and brilliantly screwed up that you can't let him heal...well, there's only so far you can take his story.

Comments

[phillipalden.livejournal.com]

I'm so happy to hear that Kage is doing better! I sometimes think Max is nearing the end of his run, then he bounces all over the beach like a puppy or hikes with me and rarely seems tuckered out.

I guess it goes to show how little we actually control (or even read) the workings of the universe.

[ebonlock.livejournal.com]

It's also a great lesson in appreciating the moment, that's something I've always had a lot of trouble with myself.

Cupid DVD release

[(Anonymous)]

You know I'm starting to think that the reason ABC/Disney does not release Cupid on DVD is because Piven is a Star on HBO/Warner Bros, could it be that simple?
John

Re: Cupid DVD release

[ebonlock.livejournal.com]

You know I'm starting to think that the reason ABC/Disney does not release Cupid on DVD is because Piven is a Star on HBO/Warner Bros, could it be that simple?

I really hope not because if it is the case I'm going to be forced to drive down to LA and strangle an exec or two with my bare hands.

Re: Cupid DVD release

[jakejr.livejournal.com]

Last I saw, the dvd rights were held by Sony, not ABC.

Re: Cupid DVD release

[ebonlock.livejournal.com]

So Sony hates me?

Re: Cupid DVD release

[jakejr.livejournal.com]

Probably not. It's probably me.

Re: Cupid DVD release

[ebonlock.livejournal.com]

Sony hates us both then, the bastards!

[wyomingnot.livejournal.com]

Yay for Kage!

*hugs* for you.

Meanwhile, Cupid. Ugh. I couldn't make it through some little promo thing I saw some where. Seriously stabbity.

I haven't watched House at all this season. I keep getting distracted by other things. Perhaps I'll take a couple days and just consume the whole season in two big gulps.

[ebonlock.livejournal.com]

Meanwhile, Cupid. Ugh. I couldn't make it through some little promo thing I saw some where. Seriously stabbity.

Have you seen the original? If not you're lucky because you didn't make the mental/emotional comparison, if so I know you feel my pain. I've likened it to watching a loved one turned into a flesh eating zombie. You recognize the body but the mind and soul are long gone. What's left is an animated corpse flailing around and gnawing on the woodwork.

I haven't watched House at all this season. I keep getting distracted by other things. Perhaps I'll take a couple days and just consume the whole season in two big gulps.

There were a few episodes you might want to just skim through ("Joy" springs immediately to mind), but there are a few that were mind-blowingly good as well.

[wyomingnot.livejournal.com]

Oh, I saw the original. I really liked the original. The original *rocked*. I might need to schedule a rewatch.

I'll check hulu for availability of streaming eps. Not willing to devote download time and hard drive space right now. ;)

[ebonlock.livejournal.com]

Oh, I saw the original. I really liked the original. The original *rocked*. I might need to schedule a rewatch.

The original is tied for second place in all time favorite series for me with the new "Being Human" British series.

I'll check hulu for availability of streaming eps. Not willing to devote download time and hard drive space right now. ;)

You can also catch them on the Fox site if you can deal with the player they've got over there. :(

BTW, congrats on the attention you got for your Leverage/Friends vid over on Kung Fu Monkey! How cool is it that one of the series creators/writers dug your vid? :)

[wyomingnot.livejournal.com]

Oh, Being Human! I started on that and then got distracted by Leverage. I need to go back to it.

And thank you! I took a vidding ego hit early last month, and that whole thing really helped. :)