The Slap Series

I am outrageously sad this amazing Australian series consists of just one season. I have started watching it for Melissa George, and fell in love with the story. Some characters were more likable than others but they were all a part of the story ecept Grandpa, oh that was the biggest mistake to make an entire episode about him. The decision of in which order should I put the episode is simple.

  1. 8
  2. 4
  3. 5
  4. 1
  5. 2
  6. 7
  7. 3
  8. 6

The entire series gets a strong 7.5/10

American Horror Story Season 1

Best new show this year. Constance is my favorite character. Trying to put the episodes in a particular order was extremely hard, as they were all equally good. I am a little disappointed that the second season will concern a whole different idea and a whole new characters. I am glad Jessica Lange stays, but I just fell in love with all the characters immediately, It is sad that I will never see them again.

  1. 11
  2. 10
  3. 12
  4. 1
  5. 8
  6. 9
  7. 6
  8. 3
  9. 5
  10. 7
  11. 4
  12. 2

I am giving it, 9/10.

Cold Creek Manor. Devil. Anonymous. The Human Stain.

Movies I’ve seen in January.

Cold Creek Manor

It was predictable and Sharon Stone’s character’s level of intelligence was very low, as I just could watch her standing so close to the open grave or her caring about her leg except of how to kill the guy and then again standing so close to the edge of the roof. I did not like that the guy did not try to kill the kids. I really enjoyed few scenes like the kid almost getting run over, the snakes idea, and the killing the horse scene, these were done in a very intriguing way. The final battle was way too short and easy. There was nothing special in dialogs. The thing I enjoyed the most was the whole climate of the movie.

7/10

Devil

Predictable? Not so much, as I had no idea the old lady was going to end up a villain. But now when I think about it, I never suspect old ladies. The suspence was not strong enough for me, and they should have show us the clear shot of the devil, and stop turning off the light, so I could actually see the killings, bbut other than that, I enjoyed it.

8/10

Anonymous

Can I say…overrated? The last 40 minutes, when the red guy is beheaded and the battles and all the killings were really nice to watch, the rest of the movie not so much. Acting, more or less satisfactory. Awards for costumes, for sure in reach. I have the same not so good feelings as I did with The Other Boleyn Girl, I have no idea, why I have just thought about this movie, but I was not satisfied with both. So, was Shakespeare a fraud?

5/10

The Human Stain

Good atmosphere, stories, acting. Was not shocked at any time while watching this, so not my favorite, but I cannot say anything bad about it.

6/10

Castle 04.13 Shameless 2.03 Desperate Housewives 8.11 Pretty Little Liars 2.17 Skins 6.01

Shameless 2.03

Fiona’s story was very good, her image of the perfect high school boyfriend was all ruined. I did not see that bitch coming on Fiona like that, they probably have a similar situation, older sister taking care of her siblings, at least Gallaghers have money now. Karen and that 37 years old dude getting married, just ridiculous. Frank genius as always, but for the first time watching this show I was disguised by his character, when he answered that pager and then called and said ‘She doesn’t need that heart anymore.’ How she paid him 2 000 $ and a flat screen so he fuck her to death, that was good. I was nicely surprised when he felt sad after seeing death’s face. Frank’s talk how people shouldn’t interfere with god’s plan, that was excellent. Last scene, of Frank stealing money from church, that was so obvious. Debbie and her death phase was good, don’t know why they had to end it.

7/10

Castle 4.13

The incredible interaction between Kate and Castle in the hand scene. When he was showing her how she should rub the dog, was touching her, when she is so in love with him, her face said everything. I am so intrigued by this scene. The rest of the episode was not good enough for season 4, which is in total a masterpiece. Too much Esposito and this reality TV star not enough investigating and Castle and Beckett. I knew the dog would not choose them, this scene was nice though. The running away from dogs scene was amazing, Esposito’s ‘Run’ and Kate’s  ‘Aaaaaa’. Hilarious.

6/10

Desperate Housewives 8.11

Gaby’s story, the scene when she tells that woman ‘At least you believed her, my mother never did.’ That was just well written. Also the previous ‘Then believe me.’ Bree is definitely my favorite character this season, when he walked through church, after she confirm she is a neighborhood slut, genius. I love how this show can handle alcoholism, the card very nicely played. Australian guy should be back on V, where he belongs. Renee is less annoying these days, maybe after her speech last episode I look at her differently. I am not saying that Lynette and Tom shouldn’t break up (they shouldn’t though) but this is not the storyline for the final season. It is hard to watch these two, and we all should fully enjoy this last season. Not well thought, Mark Cherry, not well thought.

5/10

Pretty Little Liars 2.17

Finally a not so bad episode, the previous one was so cheesy. Ezria all the way, I am glad they are staying together, but when the hell are they going to sleep together? This is ridiculous, in real life he wouldn’t wait for her. You should have told Caleb everything, I have a feeling he could protect you. Alli was harassed by A too? That is interesting. Spencer is acting all stupid again, and Emily is such a useless character.

3/10

Skins 6.01

This generation is super annoying and just disastrous, but what happened in the last 10 min of the episode was genius. This is the old Skins back! The most annoying character ever falling into coma, well played. I don’t like Minnie and Al together, when she got up I thought they were going to play the ‘Cassie waking up to drink water’ card, which could have been marvelous, but no, she woke up to take a shower and get into Al’s pants. They could have played the ED card so well here, and now I don’t like any of the characters. First season of a new generation is usually better as we get to know all the brand new characters and the second is all about partying, but this coma storyline may change it.

5/10

Castle 4.12 Revenge 1.11 The Secret Circle 1.11 Greys 8.12 Private Practice 5.12 Shameless 2.02 Desperate Housewives 8.10 Suburgatory 1.11 Pretty Little Liars 2.16

Castle 4.12

Tense episode, just excellent. You’re a writer, finish this sentence. Many good lines, of Castle wanting to protect Beckett. ‘Trust me when I say, it’s not your concern.’ ‘It is if it involves Beckett or her mother’s murder.’If Weldon had been run out of office…’ ‘…I’d be gone from the 12th precinct.’ ‘And then who’d keep Beckett from looking into things she shouldn’t? Who’d keep her out of harm’s way?’ ‘What am I supposed to do, Rick?’ when she calls him Rick. it’s even better than when he calls her Kate. ‘I can’t just stop being a cop, because it’s inconvenient.’ ‘When he’s gone, the first thing she’ll do is get rid of Castle.’ ‘I know.’

10/10

Revenge 1.11

An excellent Revenge episode. ‘How much collateral damage are you willing to accept? I may have Jack’s blood all over my jacket, but you’ve got it all over your hands.’ ‘The Graysons framed my father. They were responsible for that plane going down. They set him up to take the fall. While I was rotting away in juvie with you and my father was rotting away in federal prison, the Graysons were sitting in that house, living their lives spending their money, raising their kids, like nothing ever happened. So that’s why I’m here. I came back to avenge my father’s death. And to take everything away from them.’

10/10

The Secret Circle 1.11

Best episode of the entire series. This is one of the three shows, along with Suburgatory and Pretty Little Liars that I watch just in the background while doing something else, but today I was so in the story. Why do I think Adam’s father is Cassie’s father? Grave digging and dog’s skeleton, so good.

10/10

Greys 8.12

What the hell is Shonda doing to my favorite guy character of the show right now? Owen screaming ‘You killed our baby!’ in front of everyone, best scene this year so far.Owen’s ‘You’re drowning, Grey.’ and Mer’s ‘Drowning is a strong word.’ he may not know, but hell, she almost drowned in season three. Adele’s story was very good, Kepner acting all stupid. Everyone telling Mer she should continue her mother’s path, that was a good storyline, but chief’s speech was marvellous. ‘Meredith, look at everything you did today, this party for your daughter, what you did for me in that OR. You don’t have to ever worry about being anything like your mother. I knew her, and you’re nothing like your mother. You have a gift. Don’t waste it.’ I loved Sandra’s acting this episode and this line ‘You let me operate on her husband, and now he’s dead. She gets whatever she wants. Do you understand? Anything she wants from me, ever.’

9/10

Private Practice 5.12

Stop beating Violet up. She’s been through enough and she always ends up a victim anyway. loved the storyline and the new boyfriend of hers. Of course she believed that woman, who wouldn’t have? But how she bit Violet up, and the paramedic kid told her ‘I’m here for you, whatever it is.’ that was so good, and how she did not want Pete’s help and went to see the paramedic kid. Amelia is annoying again, but I loved how she told Erica not to do the surgery. Addie is done and drinking with Jake, I love that.

9/10

Shameless 2.02

They could get over the Liam masturbating all the time storyline, he’s just a kid. Veronica’s ‘If God loved me he would have made me white and rich.’ Grandpa died. Deb at the hospital. ‘Eat shit, Frank.’ ‘Well, I would, but I recently went vegan.’ this line. shameless at its best.

9/10

Desperate Housewives 8.10

Renees storyline and Bree’s ‘U’ll always b d person who saved my life. N now that I’ve had time to think about it, I realize that makes u d best friend I’ll ever have.’ Susan being the stupidest person on TV. Alejandro raped his other step daughter too, that was a good plot. Lynette screaming at kids, that now she has to do it all on her own, a very good speech. Bree sleeping around and drinking, ridiculous and good.

9/10

Suburgatory 1.11

Where did Lisa got all these condoms from? I thought she was the perfect kid till her ‘running around the neighborhood naked’ incident. George now thinks Tessa lied about what she was doing with her boyfriend.

6/10

Pretty Little Liars 2.16

Oh so ridiculous, Lucas’s storyline was so bad, no idea why they wrote it into the script. Ezra acting all I don’t know you kid is super annoying, but real at least.

4/10

2012 TV Scheldule

Unfortunately I will not have enough time to comment on every show I watch this year. I wanted to write separate notes on where are we right now with every show after mid season finales, but I did not find time needed for relaxing this Christmas/New Years break, I only analyzed Castle, which I will post in a free time. I need to focus on my studies, I already have problem with watching every episode the first day it comes out. This week I only saw Shameless and Castle and the rest I left for Friday, on which I only managed to watch Greys, Private Practice and Bones, as it was already 1am when I finished watching Bones, so I still have 4 shows left for today. I have absolutely no time to go to the movies, last film I saw at the cinema it was the beginning of November, I think it was Dream House or Contagion? Don’t remember now. Last year I found time to watch all the award winning movies and others, about 20 new per month, but this year it is like 3 new movies per month, so I will just note which ones I saw and analyze them in June. Till June I will not be posting much, maybe, I will just in  200 words which episodes I likes most, without many details. I will try to find an hour to do that. I will watch all my series, because without them I would be dead already.

TV 2012 Scheldule

Mondays: Shameless, ends March 25; Desperate Housewives

Tuesdays: Castle; Pretty Little Liars, ends March 26;

Wednesdays: Private Practice, April  last four episodes are moved to tuesdays.

Thursdays: Revenge, Suburgatory

Friday: Private Practice; Greys; The Secret Circle; Skins, ends March 29.

Shows on hiatus.

Back this year.

Cougar Town, back in March.

Bones, back in April.

The Big C, back in April.

Back in fall.

Dexter

American Horror Story

Till April I have: 10 shows

From April I have: 9 shows

I really hate how so many shows are on hiatus now, and I hate that The Big C will be back in April, not June, I liked when I had a good show to watch on holidays. Will try to make a note about favorite shows on 2011, like I did favorite characters, will see. I am not starting any new shows, but in June I will check The Finder and Hawaii 0. I hope all of my shows will get renewed  for next season, fingers crossed.

 

Feast of love. For Lovers Only. Stiletto. Bond of Silence. Angel’s Crest. Remember Alice Bell?

The list of the movies I wanted to see this year is very long. Unfortunately there is not enough time right now for me to handle everything, and I am trying to follow my 13 shows on time, with which sometimes I need to catch up with later, like I had to do with Dexter this year. Also I watched the whole The Big C and Shameless in September and October, and Castle through November and December. I am promising myself not to start any new shows till June, as I need to focus on my studies. This also means, the only movies I will be watching will be those at the cinema. Anyway in the last month I have seen:

Feast of Love

It was different. Stana Katic’s scenes.

6/10

For Lovers Only

Independent movies. Gorgeous shots. Loved the pigeon scene and all others.

10/10

Stiletto

Before the whole sister getting raped by 5 men, movie sucked. I liked the idea of a girl killing men with just a stiletto and the idea of revenge. This movie is a kind of rape and revenge genre, which is my most favorite.

6/10

Bond of silence

I was surprised to love it that much. The true story starring Kim Raver, very solid.

8/10

Angel’s Crest

I loved all of it. A touching story of a father and the consequences of being a what seems to be an irresponsible young father, good plot. Absolutely loved the ending. Kate Walsh in this movie, the best.

8/10

Remember Alice Bell?

A very good short movie.

Because you can’t be sad about something you don’t remember, can you?

9/10

Best TV characters of 2011

My top 10 this year.

1. Constance Langdon
American Horror Story
portrayed by Jessica Lange

This character lead the entire series. The perfect strong character. My definite favorite this year.

2. Moira O’Hara
American Horror Story
portrayed by Frances Conroy

Only the parts played by Frances Conroy. Second favorite character of the show. I am loving Frances performance even more than I did in the marvelous Six Feet Under.

3. Dexter Morgan
Dexter
portrayed by Micheal C Hall

I am a father. A son. A serial killer. My fascination with serial killers and the darkness overtaken me while watching this season. Michael C Hall, genius as always.

4. Debra Morgan
Dexter
portrayed by Jennifer Carpenter

I am nicely surprised by what a new side of Deb we have seen this season. Really enjoyed Jennifer’s performance this year.

5. Cathy Jamison
The Big C
portrayed by Laura Linney

I have to say the plot of season two was not as good as the first one and the  writing for Laura’s character was not as perfect as in season 1. But it has nothing to do with Laura’s amazing performance. Last episode, just watch last episode.

6.Vivien Harmon
American Horror Story
Connie Britton

I never saw Friday Night Lights, but I am definitely going to. I absolutely loved Connie’s character on AHS.

7. Kate Beckett
Castle
portrayed by Stana Katic

The first 10 episodes of season 4, with the amazing Kill Shot. What Castle did to Kate by dragging her through her mother’s murder again, made her character fall apart. Now she’s broken and this is the kind of character I love the most.

8. Frank Gallagher
Shameless
portrayed by William H Macy

Yes, I have seen UK’s version of Shameless and I did not like it as much as US’ version. Mostly because I absolutely love this Frank. William H Macy is genius in this role.

9. Charlotte King
Private Practice
portrayed by Kadee Strickland

The whole rape case. Damaged Charlotte was what I wanted to see. And it was good. The episodes when she was trying to get back on her feet. Very good.

10. Violet Harmon
American Horror Story
portrayed by Taissa Farmiga

Another interesting character on AHS. Taissa is this year’s finest discovering.