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clipsieI have quite the headache, and yet I have my headphones on in full force. Drowns out the other noises that bother my ears I suppose.
So, I work on quite the main street through my city (I consider it a town myself, but population wise it is a city). That doesn't sound quite right, so I shall say that in a different way. The building in which my work occupies is on a main street in my town, and yesterday was the day that the Olympic Torch was to be run through. Now, I was to be working when they were here, and completely didn't check the route at all, and so I thought I wouldn't see it at all. Totally passed infront of my work, so I watched outside my window. Pretty fire.
On a similar note, I wonder if David Tennant will run the torch at all in 2012 in London. It would cause some fan freakouts, which are always amusing.
I do believe I like Adam Lambert. Pretty voice...
So, I got on pondering television of the last decade that I have quite enjoyed, so I'm going to write a list, and some random paragraphs. Ah, I really just feel like doing this, so I shall!
So, these Series could be from any country in which I watch their stuff. Basically it will be stuff from Canada, the USofA, Japan, and Britian. On occasion I watch stuff from elsewhere, but they aren't on this list at all for some reason.
Blackpool (2004)
Staring David Morrissey and having David Tennant, I had to check it out, and at six episodes, it isn't something that takes a whole chunk of time at all. It is a murder mystery musical that uses popular songs from the ages with the actors voices on top of the recording of the song. It creates quite the interesting medley of voices to be honest, and there are dance numbers to go with some, while others set the mood for what is occuring in the scene before you. Sadly, it inspired the absolutly awful (it may have gotten better, but it started off way bad), and quickly cancelled, American version, Viva Laughlin. Sadly Viva Laughlin was most likely to burn to the ground before it even aired, but I do wonder how Glee has managed to work. I should check it out at least once I suppose.
Some scenes from Blackpool (I recommend watching if you haven't seen): These Boots Are Made For Walking, The Boy with the Thorn in his Side, The Gambler
Besides, Morrissey and Tennant are genius together anyways. Ah, Doctor Who.
Casanova (2005)
So, it's another thing with David Tennant in it, but it's so wonderful that I can't help it. It is based off of the biography of Casanova himself, and is three episodes in total, so another quick one. This also marks the first time, I think, that David Tennant and Russell T. Davies work together on something. The visuals are amazing, and Peter O'Toole as the elder Casanova, where as David Tennant is him in his youth is amazing. Both are excellent actors, and make this so wonderful. The costuming though is top notch, and that makes me happy.
The Promo for it. Doesn't quite get the spirit, but I do recommend.
jPod (2008)
The year everything that wasn't a half hour Canadian comedy on CBC got the plug pulled out from under it. In it was this gem. It could be because I enjoyed the book quite a lot, and the show kept in spirit with the book, while not exactly having the same story line, so it was pleasing. All thirteen episodes were gloriously witty and fun, so I'm still bitter about the cancellation of it. Seems it is spreading throughout the world now though. This was also the year they decided to not continue having a go at showing Torchwood (which I am so very happy about), and the year they decided to no longer get involved with Doctor Who after that series (which I am also so very happy about). Anyways, what this show is about is a video game programing company, turtles, drugs, chinese mafia, and love.
Some videos: A explanation video, And some karaoke (note the sex ed video)
Hana Yori Dango (2005/2007/2008)
I mean all of it. It's funny, and romantic, and quite addicting. The only episode I wasn't overly fond of was 2.1, and that was because it was late and it was long, so I got a little impatient. All the rest though was amazing. I wound up watching Returns in one whole day because of the captivating characters and plot. The fact that they continued it to begin with makes me very happy, and the movie (Final), ties it all up quite nicely. It's a nice star crossed lovers tale, and Jun Matsumoto and Mao Inoue make the characters of Domyoji and Makino amazingly believable. I have never seen the anime or read the manga, nor have I watched the other versions. I should do that sometime.
Opening credits for Returns
Nodame Cantabile (2006/2008/2009/2010)
While I am quite aware this bleeds into this year, and decade, that is only one movie of two movies. The first movie was released in December of last year. This follows the relationship between Nodame (played by Juri Ueno), and Chiaki-sempai (played by Hiroshi Tamaki), who doesn't actually need the sempai added to his name, but that's how he is refered through the whole thing, so it becomes automatic. Nodame and Chiaki-sempai go to a music college and randomly come across each other, despite the fact they have been neighbours for a while. It's quite the dynamic relationship, and is displayed quite well. I have yet to see the movies though, but I have much hope for them. This series is hillarious though, and quite the adorable story despite the abuse, and I would recommend it to anyone. It is also another case where I haven't read the manga or watched the anime.
Some clips of awesome: Rhapsody in Blue, Nodame's fart exercise
Hanazakari no Kimitachi e (2007-2008)
This show is hillarious, and it should be with the premise that a girl gets into an all guys school, disgused of course, to meet up with someone she idolizes and wants to help, and winds up being his roommate. That's all in the first episode of course, and it keeps being odd. Staring Maki Horikita, Shun Oguri, and Toma Ikuta, who make a perfect trio for the three main characters. It also has quite the number of actors who have been in tokusatsu shows (some prior to Hana-kimi, some after Hana-kimi), from Kamen Rider Kabuto, Kamen Rider Kiva, GoGo Sentai Boukenger (Boukenred for the win). Well, maybe the number isn't that big, but it is noticable, which is probably due to the fact they are either dorm leaders, or their emmediate henchmen. There are way too many hillarious moments, and it isn't episodic, which is nice. Ah, I like the manga too, so I could be biased. I do recommend this to everyone though.
Some clips of random: Girlfriend cheer, Maid cafe
Torchwood (2006-2009)
This show is far from over (we hope, haven't heard about a proper renewal yet), but who doesn't need a little John Barrowman in their lives. It is a spin off of Doctor Who, carrying the character of Captain Jack Harkness over, and is intended for an adult audience. It really is full of a lot of random, some sexual material, and some other stuff, but it is so good. The first series, which is probably the worst, was good for character establishment I must say. The second series though, that is just amazing. With it's amazing guest stars (one of them being James Marsters from Buffy fame), and super plotlines in comparasion to the first series. It just becomes spectacular. It is also apparent that Torchwood is a show that is slowly growing into something amazing, after it's five episode mini series/series three that is just too epic. Ah Torchwood, you are one of my favourite things that is just getting better. I seriously recommend this!
Ah, the clips: A DVD extra, Captain Jack can sing, Captain Jack Harkness and Captain John Hart, Children of Earth trailer, The phones, they be broke
Supernatural (2005-present)
I heard about this show from a co-worker, because until then I didn't have the channel for this, which makes me sad. They lent me the first series though, and I promptly watched it at 1 in the morning every night for a week or so until I was done. It's seen as being scary, and I can understand that with my habit of watching it in my room, in the dark, really late at night/early in the morning (depends on how you see it), and quite alone. Good thing I like scary stuff, and don't find it all that horrifying. My sister tends to watch it during the day... Atmosphere is important people! So, it has gone through four complete seasons so far, and it's the type of show that keeps getting better and better. There is also the fact that instead of a series being a single bit of plot, problem solved, and then it's a different story next series, this has a overriding plot that has lasted the entire show. There is also debate as to whether it will end after five or six. We shall see I suppose. It's premise though is two brothers (played by Jensen Ackles, and Jared Padalecki) who fight demons, and ghost, and other supernatural creatures. For a simple thing, it's quite complicated in the long run. It's entire soundtrack is pretty much classic rock as well, which is just awesome. I say to everyone, give it a go.
Clips of win: My teddy bear might be sick, Eye of the Tiger (inserted in the ending credits randomly), It's a Monster Movie, A promo for the episode that scared many people I know for some reason
Doctor Who (2005-present)
While this show may be ongoing, and I'm only talking about the new series here, at the end of this decade some major players left the game. Russell T. Davies, the show runner up until the end of 2009, decided to leave, thus there will be a fresh start in 2010. We will have a new Doctor (Matt Smith, the Eleventh Doctor) and a new show runner (Steven Moffat), so it should be fun. For the first series of four, the Doctor was played by Christopher Eccleston, who was the ninth, and a fantastic Doctor. He was then regenerated into David Tennant as the Tenth Doctor, who was quite brilliant. Doctor Who has quite the rich history though, and all of the old episodes are worth checking out, as well as the new. There have also been a run of three proper companions. Rose Tyler, played by Billie Piper, Martha Jones, played by Freema Agyeman, and Donna Noble, played by Catherine Tate. I shall leave my opinions about them at the door and not exactly voice them here. What I would like to do instead is have a top ten episodes of RTD's reign, because it is an end of a Doctor Who era.
First some clips: Partners in crime moment is awesome, Don't blink (makes more sense if you watch the episode), When the clock strikes Midnight, it gets creepy, I just snogged Madame de Pompadour
Clipsie's top ten Doctor Who episodes for the RTD era
10. 42
This episode is quite action packed, and keeps going, and going, and going. It's the second proper episode I saw of Doctor Who, and it's just amazing. The threat in it is very real, and the acting. It's also a Martha episode, and I love Martha.
9. The End of Time
This is the most recent episode of Doctor Who, and I'm including part one and two as one seeing as that is how I watched it, so I can't actually seperate moments from the two. It's an amazing ending to the era though.
8. The Girl in the Fireplace
This episode focuses on the most unusual kind of time travel involving a fireplace rather than the Tardis. It's main focus is Madame de Pompadour, who is played by Sophia Myles. It is also written by the new Showrunner, Steven Moffat. I also love the main villian/monster, which is pure clockwork.
7. Utopia
This is the beginning to the end of Martha's run, and the first of a technical three parter, which included The Sound of Drums, and Last of the Timelords. I actually like the three parter as a whole, but Utopia has to be my favourite of the three. It also welcomes back Captain Jack Harkness, who is always welcome.
6. The Next Doctor
I stated before that I love David Morrissey and David Tennant when they work together. This is one of the reasons. While the plot isn't the greatest, the acting in this Christmas special from 2008 is spectacular, which makes me love it so much.
5. Rose
This is actually the start of the new series, and quite the episode at the same time. It welcomes the Ninth Doctor and Rose as the main cast, and is strong in so many ways. Who knew mannequins were so scary? Well, they aren't, but I'm sure these ones scared some people.
4. Partners in Crime
A welcoming back episode for Donna Noble, who had previously been in the Christmas special for 2006. Ah, I love Donna and the Doctors best friend atmosphere. It isn't as crushing as some other atmospheres had been. So light hearted, like this episode.
3. The Empty Child
Actually a two parter with The Doctor Dances, it welcomes the first time Captain Jack Harkness has been on the scene. It is a Nine and Rose story after all, and is set in World War II. It is also written by Steven Moffat.
2. Midnight
This episode is pretty creepy, and is a Doctor solo episode in the middle of Donna's run. There is a clip above. It also aired on my birthday, so I'm quite pleased such a fantastic episode was aired that day. Essentially the Doctor takes a tour that turns out horribly wrong. Watching at 3 in the morning is recommended. It also proves that RTD can write, contrary to popular belief.
1. Blink
The most obvious number one it seems. Pretty much the standard on most lists, and for good reason. Written by Steven Moffat, and right before Utopia, it is creepy and fantastic. I also recommend watching this at three in the morning for proper effect. You'll never trust weeping angels again. Ah, so amazing.
And that's about all I have. This is a rather silly thing to type, but whatever.
My fingers hurt from typing...
Also, I really don't have a sports fan mentality at all. When I watch anything sports like, I could care less who wins, and just wants who ever does best too. My family on the other hand do, well, primarily my Mom and Sister, so I just don't understand the yelling at the TV. For curling too.
So, I work on quite the main street through my city (I consider it a town myself, but population wise it is a city). That doesn't sound quite right, so I shall say that in a different way. The building in which my work occupies is on a main street in my town, and yesterday was the day that the Olympic Torch was to be run through. Now, I was to be working when they were here, and completely didn't check the route at all, and so I thought I wouldn't see it at all. Totally passed infront of my work, so I watched outside my window. Pretty fire.
On a similar note, I wonder if David Tennant will run the torch at all in 2012 in London. It would cause some fan freakouts, which are always amusing.
I do believe I like Adam Lambert. Pretty voice...
So, I got on pondering television of the last decade that I have quite enjoyed, so I'm going to write a list, and some random paragraphs. Ah, I really just feel like doing this, so I shall!
So, these Series could be from any country in which I watch their stuff. Basically it will be stuff from Canada, the USofA, Japan, and Britian. On occasion I watch stuff from elsewhere, but they aren't on this list at all for some reason.
Blackpool (2004)
Staring David Morrissey and having David Tennant, I had to check it out, and at six episodes, it isn't something that takes a whole chunk of time at all. It is a murder mystery musical that uses popular songs from the ages with the actors voices on top of the recording of the song. It creates quite the interesting medley of voices to be honest, and there are dance numbers to go with some, while others set the mood for what is occuring in the scene before you. Sadly, it inspired the absolutly awful (it may have gotten better, but it started off way bad), and quickly cancelled, American version, Viva Laughlin. Sadly Viva Laughlin was most likely to burn to the ground before it even aired, but I do wonder how Glee has managed to work. I should check it out at least once I suppose.
Some scenes from Blackpool (I recommend watching if you haven't seen): These Boots Are Made For Walking, The Boy with the Thorn in his Side, The Gambler
Besides, Morrissey and Tennant are genius together anyways. Ah, Doctor Who.
Casanova (2005)
So, it's another thing with David Tennant in it, but it's so wonderful that I can't help it. It is based off of the biography of Casanova himself, and is three episodes in total, so another quick one. This also marks the first time, I think, that David Tennant and Russell T. Davies work together on something. The visuals are amazing, and Peter O'Toole as the elder Casanova, where as David Tennant is him in his youth is amazing. Both are excellent actors, and make this so wonderful. The costuming though is top notch, and that makes me happy.
The Promo for it. Doesn't quite get the spirit, but I do recommend.
jPod (2008)
The year everything that wasn't a half hour Canadian comedy on CBC got the plug pulled out from under it. In it was this gem. It could be because I enjoyed the book quite a lot, and the show kept in spirit with the book, while not exactly having the same story line, so it was pleasing. All thirteen episodes were gloriously witty and fun, so I'm still bitter about the cancellation of it. Seems it is spreading throughout the world now though. This was also the year they decided to not continue having a go at showing Torchwood (which I am so very happy about), and the year they decided to no longer get involved with Doctor Who after that series (which I am also so very happy about). Anyways, what this show is about is a video game programing company, turtles, drugs, chinese mafia, and love.
Some videos: A explanation video, And some karaoke (note the sex ed video)
Hana Yori Dango (2005/2007/2008)
I mean all of it. It's funny, and romantic, and quite addicting. The only episode I wasn't overly fond of was 2.1, and that was because it was late and it was long, so I got a little impatient. All the rest though was amazing. I wound up watching Returns in one whole day because of the captivating characters and plot. The fact that they continued it to begin with makes me very happy, and the movie (Final), ties it all up quite nicely. It's a nice star crossed lovers tale, and Jun Matsumoto and Mao Inoue make the characters of Domyoji and Makino amazingly believable. I have never seen the anime or read the manga, nor have I watched the other versions. I should do that sometime.
Opening credits for Returns
Nodame Cantabile (2006/2008/2009/2010)
While I am quite aware this bleeds into this year, and decade, that is only one movie of two movies. The first movie was released in December of last year. This follows the relationship between Nodame (played by Juri Ueno), and Chiaki-sempai (played by Hiroshi Tamaki), who doesn't actually need the sempai added to his name, but that's how he is refered through the whole thing, so it becomes automatic. Nodame and Chiaki-sempai go to a music college and randomly come across each other, despite the fact they have been neighbours for a while. It's quite the dynamic relationship, and is displayed quite well. I have yet to see the movies though, but I have much hope for them. This series is hillarious though, and quite the adorable story despite the abuse, and I would recommend it to anyone. It is also another case where I haven't read the manga or watched the anime.
Some clips of awesome: Rhapsody in Blue, Nodame's fart exercise
Hanazakari no Kimitachi e (2007-2008)
This show is hillarious, and it should be with the premise that a girl gets into an all guys school, disgused of course, to meet up with someone she idolizes and wants to help, and winds up being his roommate. That's all in the first episode of course, and it keeps being odd. Staring Maki Horikita, Shun Oguri, and Toma Ikuta, who make a perfect trio for the three main characters. It also has quite the number of actors who have been in tokusatsu shows (some prior to Hana-kimi, some after Hana-kimi), from Kamen Rider Kabuto, Kamen Rider Kiva, GoGo Sentai Boukenger (Boukenred for the win). Well, maybe the number isn't that big, but it is noticable, which is probably due to the fact they are either dorm leaders, or their emmediate henchmen. There are way too many hillarious moments, and it isn't episodic, which is nice. Ah, I like the manga too, so I could be biased. I do recommend this to everyone though.
Some clips of random: Girlfriend cheer, Maid cafe
Torchwood (2006-2009)
This show is far from over (we hope, haven't heard about a proper renewal yet), but who doesn't need a little John Barrowman in their lives. It is a spin off of Doctor Who, carrying the character of Captain Jack Harkness over, and is intended for an adult audience. It really is full of a lot of random, some sexual material, and some other stuff, but it is so good. The first series, which is probably the worst, was good for character establishment I must say. The second series though, that is just amazing. With it's amazing guest stars (one of them being James Marsters from Buffy fame), and super plotlines in comparasion to the first series. It just becomes spectacular. It is also apparent that Torchwood is a show that is slowly growing into something amazing, after it's five episode mini series/series three that is just too epic. Ah Torchwood, you are one of my favourite things that is just getting better. I seriously recommend this!
Ah, the clips: A DVD extra, Captain Jack can sing, Captain Jack Harkness and Captain John Hart, Children of Earth trailer, The phones, they be broke
Supernatural (2005-present)
I heard about this show from a co-worker, because until then I didn't have the channel for this, which makes me sad. They lent me the first series though, and I promptly watched it at 1 in the morning every night for a week or so until I was done. It's seen as being scary, and I can understand that with my habit of watching it in my room, in the dark, really late at night/early in the morning (depends on how you see it), and quite alone. Good thing I like scary stuff, and don't find it all that horrifying. My sister tends to watch it during the day... Atmosphere is important people! So, it has gone through four complete seasons so far, and it's the type of show that keeps getting better and better. There is also the fact that instead of a series being a single bit of plot, problem solved, and then it's a different story next series, this has a overriding plot that has lasted the entire show. There is also debate as to whether it will end after five or six. We shall see I suppose. It's premise though is two brothers (played by Jensen Ackles, and Jared Padalecki) who fight demons, and ghost, and other supernatural creatures. For a simple thing, it's quite complicated in the long run. It's entire soundtrack is pretty much classic rock as well, which is just awesome. I say to everyone, give it a go.
Clips of win: My teddy bear might be sick, Eye of the Tiger (inserted in the ending credits randomly), It's a Monster Movie, A promo for the episode that scared many people I know for some reason
Doctor Who (2005-present)
While this show may be ongoing, and I'm only talking about the new series here, at the end of this decade some major players left the game. Russell T. Davies, the show runner up until the end of 2009, decided to leave, thus there will be a fresh start in 2010. We will have a new Doctor (Matt Smith, the Eleventh Doctor) and a new show runner (Steven Moffat), so it should be fun. For the first series of four, the Doctor was played by Christopher Eccleston, who was the ninth, and a fantastic Doctor. He was then regenerated into David Tennant as the Tenth Doctor, who was quite brilliant. Doctor Who has quite the rich history though, and all of the old episodes are worth checking out, as well as the new. There have also been a run of three proper companions. Rose Tyler, played by Billie Piper, Martha Jones, played by Freema Agyeman, and Donna Noble, played by Catherine Tate. I shall leave my opinions about them at the door and not exactly voice them here. What I would like to do instead is have a top ten episodes of RTD's reign, because it is an end of a Doctor Who era.
First some clips: Partners in crime moment is awesome, Don't blink (makes more sense if you watch the episode), When the clock strikes Midnight, it gets creepy, I just snogged Madame de Pompadour
Clipsie's top ten Doctor Who episodes for the RTD era
10. 42
This episode is quite action packed, and keeps going, and going, and going. It's the second proper episode I saw of Doctor Who, and it's just amazing. The threat in it is very real, and the acting. It's also a Martha episode, and I love Martha.
9. The End of Time
This is the most recent episode of Doctor Who, and I'm including part one and two as one seeing as that is how I watched it, so I can't actually seperate moments from the two. It's an amazing ending to the era though.
8. The Girl in the Fireplace
This episode focuses on the most unusual kind of time travel involving a fireplace rather than the Tardis. It's main focus is Madame de Pompadour, who is played by Sophia Myles. It is also written by the new Showrunner, Steven Moffat. I also love the main villian/monster, which is pure clockwork.
7. Utopia
This is the beginning to the end of Martha's run, and the first of a technical three parter, which included The Sound of Drums, and Last of the Timelords. I actually like the three parter as a whole, but Utopia has to be my favourite of the three. It also welcomes back Captain Jack Harkness, who is always welcome.
6. The Next Doctor
I stated before that I love David Morrissey and David Tennant when they work together. This is one of the reasons. While the plot isn't the greatest, the acting in this Christmas special from 2008 is spectacular, which makes me love it so much.
5. Rose
This is actually the start of the new series, and quite the episode at the same time. It welcomes the Ninth Doctor and Rose as the main cast, and is strong in so many ways. Who knew mannequins were so scary? Well, they aren't, but I'm sure these ones scared some people.
4. Partners in Crime
A welcoming back episode for Donna Noble, who had previously been in the Christmas special for 2006. Ah, I love Donna and the Doctors best friend atmosphere. It isn't as crushing as some other atmospheres had been. So light hearted, like this episode.
3. The Empty Child
Actually a two parter with The Doctor Dances, it welcomes the first time Captain Jack Harkness has been on the scene. It is a Nine and Rose story after all, and is set in World War II. It is also written by Steven Moffat.
2. Midnight
This episode is pretty creepy, and is a Doctor solo episode in the middle of Donna's run. There is a clip above. It also aired on my birthday, so I'm quite pleased such a fantastic episode was aired that day. Essentially the Doctor takes a tour that turns out horribly wrong. Watching at 3 in the morning is recommended. It also proves that RTD can write, contrary to popular belief.
1. Blink
The most obvious number one it seems. Pretty much the standard on most lists, and for good reason. Written by Steven Moffat, and right before Utopia, it is creepy and fantastic. I also recommend watching this at three in the morning for proper effect. You'll never trust weeping angels again. Ah, so amazing.
And that's about all I have. This is a rather silly thing to type, but whatever.
My fingers hurt from typing...
Also, I really don't have a sports fan mentality at all. When I watch anything sports like, I could care less who wins, and just wants who ever does best too. My family on the other hand do, well, primarily my Mom and Sister, so I just don't understand the yelling at the TV. For curling too.