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McArmy is friggin hot. OMG so hot. so, so, so, so hot

that is all.

oh and thank you Shonda. God bless you.

I would say I’m a typical Grey’s viewer. I tire of the MerDer  ups and downs. I’ve felt like each of the women at one point.  I’ve crushed on most of the men in the cast.  I got really annoyed with the Isaiah Thomas crap.  I watch the reruns even in the summer. When it comes down to it I am a true fan therefore my opinion is more important than anyone else’s opinion.   I feel it comes down to a few questions so lets answer them and move on.  I know it seems like there’s more ground to cover here but nope I am the last opinion that needs weighing in.

1 ) Do you think Heigl should say the things she said?

Well I can get behind an outspoken actress who tries to save her show if the skewed storylines are causing the shows creative death but Grey’s isn’t hurting numbers wise.  It doesn’t seem she’s speaking out on behalf of the show rather based on her own personal tastes for the storyline of a character that she portrays.  She wanted different material. Its that simple.  So when it comes to that…yeah where does she get off? She is an actress and not a writer or creator.  She embodies the character they created and that’s it.

2 ) Does it matter to the show if she says these things?

I think we can all agree that it does. After all I’m talking about it.  This is the second time in many years where the behind the scenes stories are overshadowing the program itself. I should be wondering if MerDer are going to be okay for a while or if Callie has totally gone lesbian. Instead the fans are wondering if Izzie is going to be killed off due to the shit talking the actress has done. So that brings us to another question.

3 ) Should she be killed off?

Well Shonda Rhimes recently kiboshed that idea saying there were new storylines for Izzie so she wouldn’t be killed off any time soon. Of course that can always change. In order to answer whether or not Izzie should be killed off we have to look at the storyline that caused Heigl to bite the hand that fed her.

4 ) What happened last year on Grey’s Anatomy…Specifically what is she bitching about?

Well the season starts with George and Izzie having fallen in love.  Its been said a few times that their pairing was an answer to the desires of many fans. Fans wanted Gizzie and so the writers gave it to them. I assume its a possibility but  it doesn’t seems that is entirely what happened. After all if writers took our feelings into account then Ross and Rachel would’ve gotten together and stayed together the first time. The storyline continued with  hiding George and Izzie’s affair form George’s wife Callie.  Eventually he reveals the affair and things get more interesting. George and Izzie work to  recreate their first night of good sex but run into troubles.  Eventually they both realize somehow they’re not meant to be together and they don’t truly love each other.  In the mix of this Alex finds out about Gizzie and is upset.  After all he waited for her after she was getting over Denny,her patient turned fiance who died.  Also there’s a near girl fight with Callie which never happened.  There is Izzie and Alex almost having comfort sex after his patient turned faux possible baby moma tried to kill herself.

or as wikipedia says it

In season four, Izzie and George start an illicit relationship, only to be found out by Callie and the whole hospital. They then decide that even though they love each other, they should break up because the timing is not right and they discover that they have very little chemistry. They continue to remain good friends. Izzie then decides to try cardiothoracics, much to the dismay of Cristina Yang, who is also vying for the specialty. She gives up on it, finding that it is not her niche. She undergoes a crisis of sorts, one she gets over by asserting her authority as a doctor to a difficult patient and to her interns. She later faces conflict with Alex Karev after Rebecca Pope returns claiming pregnancy; however, test results come back stating that Rebecca is not in fact pregnant. Izzie eventually convinces Alex to leave Rebecca in the care of a psychiatric facility. A heartbroken Alex seeks comfort in Izzie and the two kiss intensely before Izzie stops him and simply holds him, much like he did with her in season two. During the same time frame, she is given the keys to the Duquette Clinic as Miranda defers her duties as the clinic’s primary physician to Izzie.

5 ) So was it a bad storyline?

No, it really wasn’t. I was amazed when I was told than the fans wanted Gizzie because I hadn’t really thought of the idea until it happened. I know as soon as TV allows two characters in the same scene the internet starts a buzzing with slasher fan fic (see: Claire/Peter fan fic before the niece reveal).  So Its always a possibility that everyone can sleep with everyone but this one didnt seem likely. I was more looking forward to  Alex and Izzie. The alternate didn’t let me down and gave some interesting moments. The storyline was one of many this year so I don’t really know what she’s talking about. After all at the end of the day its a good drama but its also a soap opera. To pretend its more is ridiculous. Its better acted, better scripted, and more interesting than General Hospital but its still a soap opera with its changing partners, its over the top surgeries, and impossible circumstances. After all Meredith had a near death experience which found her in a supernaturalesque after-life waiting room where she crossed paths with her dying mother.  I’m not sure if Heigl is wanting them to write her a Meryl Streep role in which she has to chose which of her children to take to the new world  but the storylines are always going to be a little crazy. That’s what happens in the soap opera world of TV. It’s an enjoyable watch. Is it not possible to realize that although George and Izzies relationship was comical at times that the show needed that comical look at a failed relationship? Looking at the others we saw that season was more painful. Meredith’s abandonment issues which were very well founded caused a break up. Christina’s loss of love and realization of the pain all too late was realistic and sad. Callie’s heartbreak after going head first into a relationship then realizing she shouldn’t was typical and sad. So why can’t we have a comical relationship that helps lighten the heavy emotional load Grey’s was throwing at us?  As a viewer you needed George and Izzie to exist in the middle of all that pain.   At the end of the day it really sounds as if Heigl is just a disgruntled fan. She doesn’t like where the story is going but instead of writing about it on a blog or a forum she gets to tell it to magazines and newspapers.

6 ) Should she be answered?

No. Although she emotes the character, she is not the character.  Does Heigl want to write for the show? I’d love to see a script from her where she could tell us the ideas she has for Izzie.   Perhaps the only person who can truly say how a character evolves is the character’s creator.  Katherine Heigl isn’t that person.  Viewers and actors get to know these characters but their say should only go so far.   Also many feel that Katherine Heigl isn’t the only person who could play Izzie.  She was chose to play the role but I can easily think of four actresses who could take on the role.   Which brings us to another question.

7 ) Should they Darrin Stevens the role?

Yup, Yuppers.  I totally believe they could. Its a role that many cute, quirky blondes could play.  The first Darrin replacement changed the game and Sarah Chalke (2nd Becky on Roseanne) proved it could be done even now .  How about Aunt Viv from the Fresh Prince of Belair? it has been done before and it will be done again.

8 ) Is this the best time to consider this?

Ya, I think so.  Now better than later.  Its time for Grey’s Anatomy to have a year in which drama doesn’t supersede the shows greatness. Besides its definitely best to Let Heigl go chase her dreams of great movies. I mean if  Prince Valiant, Bug Buster, Bride of Chucky, Valentine, Zyzzyx Road and The Ringer are a sign of what to look for then it’s definitely a smart move on her part.  So this brings us to the best question

9 ) When does the new season start and what do we have to look forward to?

I am not fan of spoilers but I can tell you the new season starts September 25th.   I’m excited to see what happens with Meredith and Derek and wonder if they’re really on solid ground now. I want to know whats next for George? After repeating then finally retaking his test means next year will be big.  I’m excited for Lexie too.  I’ve warmed up to her character after all she’s done for George.  Christina had a really hard year but now I think she’s starting to bounce back. A full on Christina is going to be awesome.  Callie is gay and McSteamy is growing up. This show has ample ground to build on. So here’s my question to you

10 ) Does the Heigl crap affect your desire to watch the show?

Not me but I’m looking forward to a year without behind the scenes drama.

I’m going to come out of the closet and admit my secret shame — I don’t own a DVR yet. Many people do (elitist bastards who’ll be the first against the wall when the revolution comes) but there’s still quite a few of us out there that have to deal with VCR program settings, trying to avoid leaving the house during prime time, and fighting the desire to procure television by all means necessary. The major networks have provided online players as an alternative for the dvr-less.  I’ve been using the major networks ABC, NBC, CBS and FOX for some time now. I recently used a few cable networks as well. Here I’ll list the top network players from best to worse.

Pluses (+)

(+)You can view most of their television shows online.

(+)They utilize lesser commercials breaks than the aired television shows.

(+)You can chose clearly marked episode chapters. Just missed the last few minutes of an episode? You don’t have to sit through the full airing to get to the good stuff.

(+)The full screen is decently sized.

(+) There is continuous episode play.

(+) The streaming player doesn’t require a pop up so that’s always nice  when you’re wanting to use less memory.

(+) The website updates episodes the day after it airs on TV.

Minuses(-)

(-) They typically only offer the past 4 shows.

(-) They do not offer their full lineup online rather two minute replays for a few.

Pluses (+)

(+) ABC offers pretty much all its shows online. They even offer every season of Lost just in case you’re wanting to catch up.

(+) In the past they’ve also offer a few online exclusives such as Voicemail.

(+) They stream unaired television shows online as well.  Remember when October Road was pretty much cancelled before the writers strike? Well you could’ve viewed the unaired eps here.

(+) They offer an expansive HD showcase which looks quite nice on the larger/high quality monitors.

(+) They have online sections for speciality items such as interviews between intermingled ABC actors and music videos of the most viral ABCesque videos

(+) ABC.com typically offers the full current season for viewing.

Minuses (-)

(-) In order to continue viewing the show after the commercial breaks, you must consistently press ‘continue’

(-) Depending on the show they may insert more commercials than the typically aired amount

(-) It is a pop up the player.

(-)  ABC.com experiences more downage than the competitors.

Pluses (+)

(+) Very memorable link. It’s the only I can remember by heart.

(+) Fox online offers most of their shows sans some reality TV offerings

(+) Tech wise I’ve yet to find a computer that will not play their streaming media.

(+)  I’ve yet to see a commercial played so its pretty much commercial free. They keep threatening commercials but I’ve yet to see one.

(+)  They seem to utilize the surround sound better than any other show as well. Shows come through crystal clear in sound as well.

Minuses (-)

(-) They can take up to 2 days to upload an episode. The others typically have next day availability.

(-) FOX only offers 3 previously aired episodes.

(-) The images get stuck playing ever so often.

Pluses (+)

(+) CBS offers full episodes of past great shows such as Macguyver, Beverly Hills 90210,  Twin Peaks & Dynasty

(+) CBS has recently started offering a HD showcase which features clips and a few episodes of its prime-time programming.

(+) They offer full episodes and clips of their daytime  programming which is a rarity among online players

Minuses (-)

(-) Incredibly disorganized. It takes a few moments to try to find what  you’re looking to see

(-) The commercial breaks are poorly timed

(-) CBS does not offer all or much of their prime-time programming via full episodes rather offering small clips of popular shows like The New Adventures of Old Christine and Criminal Minds

(-) The player often gets stuck and replays a section unless you intervene and try to fast forward to the next section.

(-) No true full screen abilities and the larger the image the poorer the quality.

Other networks and online entities make viewing offerings as well. Here are a few links you might want to bookmark.

http://www.tnt.tv/dramavision/

http://www.cwtv.com/cw-video

http://www.usanetwork.com/fullepisodes/

http://www.tbs.com/video/index/

http://www.adultswim.com/video

http://www.comedycentral.com/funny_videos/index.jhtml

http://www.hulu.com/tv

7 things to watch on television this week

7 Shows for 7 days.

7 listings that are truly worth your time.

Monday

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Relive the first time you saw live action turtles being funny, having random inexplicable accents, fighting crime, and overall being really awesome. Can you think of another cartoon to live action movie that comes close? Yeah that’s right. I didn’t think so. TMNT will be on ABC Family at 8/7C

Tuesday

Tuesday’s option was a Tossup between From G’s to Gents and Hurl.  One show seeks to help people change their outlook on life and the other wants you to be disgusted yet entertained for 30 minutes.  Sad but true the winner has to be Hurl.  Hurl will feature game show contestants eating insane amounts of food and then trying to keep it in the stomachs. Mmm yummy.  One could only imagine what the horror is like inside their bodies and luckily before the end of the show we’ll get to see it come out. Yes,  many will say its another sign of the apocalypse.  We’ve heard the same about Fear Factor, Celebrity Big Brother, and Tila Tequila’s Shot at Love but it may actually prove true here. Regardless you should at least see the first show and judge if this show makes you ready for the end.  G4 9/8C

Wednesday

Dog the Bounty Hunter. Gosh I love when a racist gets a second chance. No seriously I do. Proving that he’s apparently more buoyant than  Michael Richards.  The other recently infamous N-word guy comes back to television. Way to stick to your guns A & E. That hiatus really made me think your principles were more important than ad dollars. Actually it’ll be interesting to see who pays for advertising time during this show. That will be more interesting than anything on the show. Well unless Dog decides to go to South Compton to hunt someone down and then IT’S ON! A & E 9/8C

Thursday

Reality Bites Back is a reality spoof with comedians and it really is worth your time to watch. Its funny and it makes you realize that Comedy Central gives us a laugh or two even when The Daily Show/Colbert report take vacations away from their TV family to spend with their families who don’t create LJ Icons proclaiming their love. Michael Ian Black hosts and his mocking is among the best. You won’t regret tuning in for just 5 minutes of this show so go for it. Comedy Central 10:30/9:30C

Friday

Hell to the Yeah! Psych is finally coming back. Shawn and Gus are incredibly funny together and I’m sure this season will be just as great.  Despite the fact that apparently Gus is leaving the Psych business, I feel that somehow (as if by TV magic)  the rift will be resolved and we will continue to have fun watching them solve  mysteries together. Cybil Shepard will be adding her  insanity to the mix.  I’m sure it wont be as amusing as her appearance on a certain British television talk show but hopefully close enough. USA 10/9C

Saturday

Eli Stone. In this episode that finally brings George Michael and Eli Stone together , we find George helping a young fan. This is another of a line of really funny, charming, and entertaining shows that Eli Stone offered during its short but enjoyable season.  Since many of you probably didn’t see this episode the first time around then you might as well watch it now and realize you were pretty stupid not to watch it the first time ABC 10/9C

Sunday

The 2008 Espy’s are being hosted by JT. It’ll be a night full of sports related sports stuff with ya know sporty things happening and okay I will only be watching it for JT but that’s really enough to make it worth a viewing. He will either fall on his face with his hosting duties going all awry or he’ll be funny and interesting along with the slew of Sports and Entertainment Industry celebrities cavalcading through to honor all that ESPN has deemed award winning. ESPN 9/8C

Okay I know everyone is thinking about it and so I had to write about it here on our pretty much defunct website that will prolly only be kept going by random tv moments that spark one of us has to say something. Okay blah blah writers strike. Yar blah blah prolly going to ABC. blah blah blah. I’m sorry but COME ON! Surely you could’ve had a better season ender than an episode that was probably meant for the very start of the season. Fuck I would’ve rather you let the episode in which Dr. Kelso left be the end. It was far more appropriate of a season (and possibly series) ender than THAT! I started the episode by tuning in and seeing Dr. Kelso. I watched it with a friend and we both turned to each other with a look of “How did we get put in this crazy pre Kelso leaving world?” We quickly accused each other of making us miss an episode that would explain this and just as we were about to come to blows then frikkin Dudemeister shows up and we knew that this was an episode shown entirely out of order and entirely going to be a let down. Boy was it! Now ,of course, I can admit that as a random one off episode then its quite nice. It would’ve made a good second episode of the season. It was a cute way to wrap up the near kiss and start out the season. I SAID START WHICH IS THE OPPOSITE OF END! IF YOU ARE CONFUSED THEN PLEASE SEE AN EPISODE OF SESAME STREET FOR GROVER TO EXPLAIN THE DEFINITIONS TO YOU! Yes scrubs has made me hit the caps lock to explain my rage. Hey I know the show is probably going to ABC. It will probably be explained why the episode aired like this. Of course the internet is abuzz with a few reasons such as that the cold hearted NBC company forced them to air this out of order episode in order to kill any possible viewers who’d be willing to watch the show when it goes to ABC. If they did then its not a bad plan. Since they are the company that screwed Letterman and gave us Fear Factor then I could see them doing something like that but I think it can all be explained by blaming that pesky writers strike and timing. I think if anything it’ll drive viewers to the possible ABC showing because everyone wants to know what the hell happened and what the hell is going on. My hope–That much like CSI and 2 1/2 men that Grey’s and Scrubs trade writers. Oh what fun that would be! Scrubs on NBC is done. Lets see what 2008/2009 brings us. It could be the best season yet….if the deal ever happens.

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Jimmy Kimmel responding to the previously seen “Im f@cking Matt Damon” video. If you missed it last night then watch now. You won’t regret it. continue reading »

This will be an ongoing, constantly updated blog about the Academy Awards (the oscars) currently airing on ABC

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Each week we’ll watch one show and offer up three opinions. As always sometimes we’ll agree and sometimes we’ll violently disagree enough to put out a mob hit on each other. Fortunately we’ll come to our senses and cancel the hit. You won’t get to see any of that Sopranos action but whats left is One Show, Three Opinions. This week is the new show Eli Stone.

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