I must proselytize about a certain kids’ show – Phineas & Ferb. As a parent of a pre-schooler and a toddler and as an owner of a television (and avid enthusiast), I find myself spending a decent amount of time watching shows with my children. Of course I try to limit the quantity and so we aim for quality of entertainment in what we watch. As a conscientious parent, I have to be aware of what they watch – I wouldn’t want my kids getting the wrong ideas or messages from television (like that sponges are really dish sponge-shaped and live in pineapples). The downside of this process is the mind-numbing effect that some of these shows have on adults (I won’t name names, but one such show rhymes with Bora the Bexplorer). So when a show comes along that is entertaining for all ages without crossing any questionable lines, it is like panning for gold and finding a full bar. Read more “That’s It! I Know What We’re Going to Do Today!”
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The Shadow Has Passed
So Heroes … I’m still not happy about this eclipse mini-arc. It doesn’t really make sense that their powers turned off during the eclipse. It doesn’t really make sense that the eclipse lasted as long as it did. It doesn’t really make sense that some things could happen as quickly as they did in the context of this timeframe. It was not a bad conclusion to the arc – there were some scenes that I really enjoyed – but I hope in the long run this mini-arc will end up glossed over for a return to better drama. Read more “The Shadow Has Passed”
Total Eclipse of the Heart
I’ve been forsaken by my Heroes. I saw it coming – all the signs were there. I just hoped it wasn’t true. I hoped that the tide was shifting to avert this disaster. But alas, they failed me. Read more “Total Eclipse of the Heart”
You Didn’t See Anything
The title would be a quote from Madagascar, specifically from the penguins which made the movie worth watching. Today we went on a family outing to see the sequel at a matinee showing. It had to be done since my daughter had been asking about it and/or had the opportunity to see it held over her head since Friday (she’s been in a funk recently – not listening, snapping and throwing things when she doesn’t get her way – picture teenage angst mixed with ADHD in a 5-year-old body). So with the kids eager to go, we head to the theater. By the time we get there my daughter changes her mind about seeing it as she started mixing up Madagascar and The Wild in her mind (if I thought it was a sequel to The Wild, I wouldn’t want to go either). But we straightened her out and again we are good to go. Read more “You Didn’t See Anything”
I Need a Hero
Two years ago Heroes was my new favorite show even before I saw it air. Once it did, I was not disappointed. The first season rocked! The second season was only lacking in length due to the writers’ strike (which I totally supported, but also ruined my year of entertainment). This season started on an interesting note, but has felt a little sour at times and doesn’t measure up to what I expect from it. Read more “I Need a Hero”