Irony

So apparently George Lucas gave a green light to a Star Wars sitcom.

Didn't anyone see The Phantom Menace?

Seriously, watching Hayden Christiansen have mommy-dreams in Attack of the Clow... um... Clones didn't offer enough comedy for the series?

At least it's the "Robot Chicken" guys doing the proposed sitcom. These guys are pure gold.

Who's on Eleventh

I've watched the "Doctor Who" opener for the new series' season five, called "The Eleventh Hour" a good four times now.

It's written by the executive producer for this season, Steven Moffatt (the writer of the brilliant episodes "Blink", "The Empty Child/The Doctor Dances", and "Silence in the Library").

After four times, I'm still in awe of Moffatt's writing.

He's quickly established a "fairy-tale" feel to the series that I think is a brilliant addition. I was initially dubious of the casting of Matt Smith as the Eleventh Doctor, but his premiere dispelled every doubt I might have had.

And his companion, Amy Pond (played by the beautiful Karen Gilan) seems a good match for Smith's Doctor. A nice mix of wide-eyed surprise (necessary in the Doctor's companions) and competence (also necessary in the Doctor's companions).

The writing in this first episode is a bit more magical and clever than the more heavy-handed premieres of the previous four seasons. I hope they can keep this up in this season 'cause David Tennant's time as the Doctor is a tough act to follow.

I love this show so very, very much...

Whodunnit

I didn't stick around WonderCon long enough to see the premiere of "Doctor Who". I went to pizza and Forbidden Island instead.

I regret nothing.

The Internet allowed me to view the episode later (I just finished watching it).

I'm sold on Matt Smith.

I'm sold on Karen Gilan (and I may be a little bit in love now... and I'm not all that partial to redheads, so this is kind of big news for me).

I'm in awe of Steven Moffatt. Okay, that bit isn't news.

Great, great, GREAT premiere!

It's gonna be a loooong wait for the DVD set to come out here in the States. As soon as it's out, it's mine.

Fringing to the Max

"Fringe" is back.

The '80's intro was brilliant. Simply brilliant.

The '80's mop on Walter? Also brilliant.

And then it started to give answers.

Peter's illness.

Nina's arm.

Why the Observer helped Walter.

Just... wow.

Why can't "Lost" give answers like this?

Lessons

Some days seem to have some kind of karmic "theme" running through them.

The other day I narrowly avoided a speeding ticket and swore to myself that I needed to slow the hell down. Later that day I consciously took my time going home. I'm convinced I avoided a very ugly potential-collision.

Today's theme seems to be: Don't ask questions unless you're prepared for the answers.

It's gone both ways for me today. Fortunately, I've been ready for all the answers ("It's in the mail" is an annoying answer, btw) I've gotten. I don't think the same has been true of others ("No, I really can't speak Klingon. Sorry to disappoint.").

Oh, and today's xkcd is brilliant beyond nerdy words.

I PITY THE FOOL!

As a general rule, I hate remakes.

I really, really do.

That said...



I want to see this.

I really, really want to see this.

Maybe there is a market for remaking crappy '80's TV shows.

Though I shudder to think what would happen if Hollywood remade "The Master".

Just sayin'

FOOLS! BWAHAHAHAHA!

The problem with being something of a practiced liar is that it's nearly impossible to deliver good April Fool's pranks on April 1.

Alas.