The Oscar Nominations were released yesterday. I have only seen two of the best picture noms thus far. The Departed and Little Miss Sunshine. (The others are Letters From Iwo Jima, Babel, and The Queen)
Although I'll do my full and in depth Oscar preview and prediction post once it gets closer to the actual show (and after I've seen everything) I have to say I think that Babel and The Queen are the early favorites. Babel because it won a Golden Globe Best Picture (as did Dreamgirls which surprisingly didn't get nominated) and The Queen because of all the press and fervor behind this movie, (much like Crash last year).
I've got to say, I'm in the minority on Little Miss Sunshine, don't get me wrong, I liked it, but it won't even make my top ten this year (which owing to how many movies I am behind will also come in a later post). It wasn't even the best dark comedy of the year, Thank You For Smoking was. It just goes to show how much the timing of a movie's release matters.
I mentioned I was surprised to see that Dreamgirls didn't recieve a best picture nom (although I'm kind of glad, because I really had no desire to see it and I would have had to if it had gotten a best picture nod), but what I find a bigger shock is that United 93 wasn't nominated. This is another film I had no desire to see initially, but due to the power of Netflix, and the unending praise for this film by some people whose opinions I trust, I went ahead and got it. It is amazing. It is a very powerful film, and it is done extremely well. It is not at all preachy and not at all sappy. It is very realistic, filmed in documentary "you are there" style. It works. Interestingly enough, it did get nominated for Best Director despite it not getting the Best Picture nod.
Until Next Time, Once I see the rest of the Best Pic noms as well as a few other important films I will get my full Oscar Preview and Prediction Post up for your reading pleasure.
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Thursday, December 7, 2006
The Fountain
Wow. I just saw The Fountain. Wow. It is amazing. I can't even describe how incredible it is. Visually its stunning. It is far and away one of the most beautiful films I have ever seen. A lot of people have been saying that it's confusing, but I didn't feel that way at all. Sure, the film didn't spell out exactly what exactly what everything means, but that's part of the beauty of the film. You can look at it in a couple of different ways, either believing the events to be literal and actually taking place in the film or believing only the modern day story line, taking the five hundred years before as if they are just from Izzy's manuscript and the five hundred years after as Tommy's way of eventually coming to terms with his wife's cancer. Either way you choose to believe, (and I'm not sure which I even believe) the story is very powerful. Easily the years best film in my opinion, and one of the best movies I have ever seen.
Interestingly enough, this wasn't the movie that Aronofsky originally set out to make. After Requiem for a Dream when he could do anything he wanted, he wrote a hugely ambitious film about death set in three different time periods that would have a huge budget. The studio balked. But then Brad Pitt read the script, cried, and signed on. With such a big star attached, the studio agreed as well.
Nothing but trouble followed, and eventually Brad Pitt backed out. Then the studio backed out. It appeared the film would never get made, but Aronofsky refused to give up. He rewrote the script as a smaller budget film and defying all odds, the movie got made
Until Next Time, For a look at what the original vision for the film was, you can read the graphic novel recently published, but the film as made is still incredible. Just an amazing bit of film making.
Interestingly enough, this wasn't the movie that Aronofsky originally set out to make. After Requiem for a Dream when he could do anything he wanted, he wrote a hugely ambitious film about death set in three different time periods that would have a huge budget. The studio balked. But then Brad Pitt read the script, cried, and signed on. With such a big star attached, the studio agreed as well.
Nothing but trouble followed, and eventually Brad Pitt backed out. Then the studio backed out. It appeared the film would never get made, but Aronofsky refused to give up. He rewrote the script as a smaller budget film and defying all odds, the movie got made
Until Next Time, For a look at what the original vision for the film was, you can read the graphic novel recently published, but the film as made is still incredible. Just an amazing bit of film making.
Sunday, November 19, 2006
LOST I Do, first thoughts
I have to admit I am disappointed with the way this episode went and really saddened that I have to wait until Feb with this being the last new episode.
Here is my problem, Dr. Jack took control of the situation far too easily.
Remember Benry Gale and the Others have consistently been at least one step if not more ahead of the crash survivors the entire time, and yet Jack has single handily gained control of the situation?
I'm not buying it.
Why even take Sawyer and Kate if not to use them to make sure Dr. Jack does his best on Benry?
You expect me to believe they didn't foresee this possibility? Wouldn't it have been more prudent to already have Sawyer and Kate at knife or gunpoint in the room to make sure Dr. Jack was on his best behavior?
So, is there anyway to explain this (what I believe is a) inconsistency in the Others? Maybe.
It certainly could be the idea that the Others really are the "good guys" as Benry Gale put it earlier this season.
If that's the case, then, sure, they're smart, but they aren't really evil, so it becomes a little more understandable that they would be so trusting of Dr. Jack.
Add to it that Benry was pretty desperate to have the surgery, and maybe he might become a little less efficient.
While that all seems a little plausible, it doesn't help that just a couple episodes earlier we saw Benry (needing spinal surgery
Granted they didn't actually put an exploding pacemaker in either Sawyer or the bunny, but they had him convinced that they did and whatever their motives you can't call that "good".
And what's even worse, they took away Sawyer's hope.
I guess that what I have to figure is that they don't consider themselves evil and definitely aren't planning evil deeds which means, of course, that Ethan must have known way back in season one that Dr. Jack and Kate would be around in time to save Charlie from dying from being hanged.
If that is true, then perhaps they could be as smart as they are but still naive enough to not realize how desperate the survivors are when it comes to their plight.
Possible, I suppose but I still don't know that I buy it. After all, three of the Others have died proving how the survivors act when fearing for their safety. You'd think that the Others would have learned this lesson by now.
Until Next Time, I guess we'll get more of an idea in February when season 3 returns.
Here is my problem, Dr. Jack took control of the situation far too easily.
Remember Benry Gale and the Others have consistently been at least one step if not more ahead of the crash survivors the entire time, and yet Jack has single handily gained control of the situation?
I'm not buying it.
Why even take Sawyer and Kate if not to use them to make sure Dr. Jack does his best on Benry?
You expect me to believe they didn't foresee this possibility? Wouldn't it have been more prudent to already have Sawyer and Kate at knife or gunpoint in the room to make sure Dr. Jack was on his best behavior?
So, is there anyway to explain this (what I believe is a) inconsistency in the Others? Maybe.
It certainly could be the idea that the Others really are the "good guys" as Benry Gale put it earlier this season.
If that's the case, then, sure, they're smart, but they aren't really evil, so it becomes a little more understandable that they would be so trusting of Dr. Jack.
Add to it that Benry was pretty desperate to have the surgery, and maybe he might become a little less efficient.
While that all seems a little plausible, it doesn't help that just a couple episodes earlier we saw Benry (needing spinal surgery
Granted they didn't actually put an exploding pacemaker in either Sawyer or the bunny, but they had him convinced that they did and whatever their motives you can't call that "good".
And what's even worse, they took away Sawyer's hope.
I guess that what I have to figure is that they don't consider themselves evil and definitely aren't planning evil deeds which means, of course, that Ethan must have known way back in season one that Dr. Jack and Kate would be around in time to save Charlie from dying from being hanged.
If that is true, then perhaps they could be as smart as they are but still naive enough to not realize how desperate the survivors are when it comes to their plight.
Possible, I suppose but I still don't know that I buy it. After all, three of the Others have died proving how the survivors act when fearing for their safety. You'd think that the Others would have learned this lesson by now.
Until Next Time, I guess we'll get more of an idea in February when season 3 returns.
Friday, November 3, 2006
LOST The Cost of Living, first thoughts
Wow. So, I just finished watching last night's Lost episode and so many things are going through my head right now.
First off, I think that might be my favorite episode of television ever. I really love Eko as a character, so that helped. As any of you who have seen my camp labs know, I also really love when religion plays a significant role in pop culture, and clearly that is the case in this episode.
There are spoilers ahead, so if you aren't caught up, you probably shouldn't read on...
First off, I feel that this episode has answered more questions then any other. I think that much of what was confusing me is more clear. More on that later.
At the beginning of this episode, Eko sees his brother who tells him the time has come for him to face his sins and confess. This culminates in the tent in which Eko has been laid catching fire. Damnation awaits. Or so it would seem.
I have 30 minutes to finish this post. I hope that I can get all of my thoughts in during that time.
At the end of last season, John lost faith in the island. When he saw the tape at the Pearl Station, and saw Jack in the television screen, he felt that everything he had done and believed was in vain. Clearly, this station was the real deal, and the button was just a test. The people at Pearl Station were watching while people wrongly believed that they were doing something important. This is what John felt upon his and Eko's discovery.
We of course learned that the reports being filed from the Pearl Station were jettisoning out into an empty field, and the Pearl Station was the test site for psychological reasons. As John himself soon discovered, pushing the button was actually quite important.
My point is that Eko never lost faith in the island. In fact, when faced with evidence that should have lessened his faith (as it did John's) Eko became even more faithful, vowing to push the button even if John quit. John fought Eko on this and endangered Eko's life because of it. This horrendous event once again strengthened John's belief in the island. (As did his vision quest with Boone.)
So, the question becomes, why does Eko get tested when his faith was strong, while Locke does not?
Furthermore, why does the island have John go find and rescue Eko only to test him and ultimately kill him? It doesn't seem to make any sense at all.
Unless of course it makes perfect sense.
I won't get into to much detail here, but I see some comparisons with Job. Eko is the most faithful servant (as was Job) and is tested. He is told by his brother to confess his sins and is caused by the island to relive them. In the end, he rails out exclaiming that he will not admit to sins. He lived his life the only way that he could. He didn't ask for what befell him, but tried to survive it as best he could. He stops short of claiming to be a good man, but says that he did the things that he did in the interest of good.
It is at this point that the smoke monster, which if you will recall Eko has faced before, kills him.
At the end of Job, of course, Job regains all that was taken from him, twice as much as he had before, and lived a long and full life "being old and full of days" Job 42.17 (sorry for the bible lesson, but I want to point out that I think the episode was similar.)
I realize that Eko dies, but is that such a horrible thing? After all, he faced down his demons, and for the most part, I think, is at peace with them.
Benry Gale asks Dr. Jack if he believes there is a God. I'm pretty sure that Eko does. Eko's brother, or whoever that was, asks Eko if he's ready to meet God.
In order to do that, he must die. Boone got over his problems and was rewarded (I know it seems weird, but I think it fits) with death, as was his sister and Ana Lucia. All of them died after their main issues were resolved. We still aren't sure that it is possible to actually escape the island, so while this might not be a literal purgatory (as the show creators have assured us it is not) it could very well be a figurative one (which would explain why the book "Bad Twin" was written by Gary Troup, an anagram of purgatory).
Man made or somehow supernatural, you are tested on the island and set free through death. I believe that Eko passed his trials and tribulations, and left Locke and those with him with good news, "You will be next."
Until Next Time, I only have a couple minutes left, so I'll have to wait to another time to get into what's going on at the other island with Benry Gale and his tumor.
First off, I think that might be my favorite episode of television ever. I really love Eko as a character, so that helped. As any of you who have seen my camp labs know, I also really love when religion plays a significant role in pop culture, and clearly that is the case in this episode.
There are spoilers ahead, so if you aren't caught up, you probably shouldn't read on...
First off, I feel that this episode has answered more questions then any other. I think that much of what was confusing me is more clear. More on that later.
At the beginning of this episode, Eko sees his brother who tells him the time has come for him to face his sins and confess. This culminates in the tent in which Eko has been laid catching fire. Damnation awaits. Or so it would seem.
I have 30 minutes to finish this post. I hope that I can get all of my thoughts in during that time.
At the end of last season, John lost faith in the island. When he saw the tape at the Pearl Station, and saw Jack in the television screen, he felt that everything he had done and believed was in vain. Clearly, this station was the real deal, and the button was just a test. The people at Pearl Station were watching while people wrongly believed that they were doing something important. This is what John felt upon his and Eko's discovery.
We of course learned that the reports being filed from the Pearl Station were jettisoning out into an empty field, and the Pearl Station was the test site for psychological reasons. As John himself soon discovered, pushing the button was actually quite important.
My point is that Eko never lost faith in the island. In fact, when faced with evidence that should have lessened his faith (as it did John's) Eko became even more faithful, vowing to push the button even if John quit. John fought Eko on this and endangered Eko's life because of it. This horrendous event once again strengthened John's belief in the island. (As did his vision quest with Boone.)
So, the question becomes, why does Eko get tested when his faith was strong, while Locke does not?
Furthermore, why does the island have John go find and rescue Eko only to test him and ultimately kill him? It doesn't seem to make any sense at all.
Unless of course it makes perfect sense.
I won't get into to much detail here, but I see some comparisons with Job. Eko is the most faithful servant (as was Job) and is tested. He is told by his brother to confess his sins and is caused by the island to relive them. In the end, he rails out exclaiming that he will not admit to sins. He lived his life the only way that he could. He didn't ask for what befell him, but tried to survive it as best he could. He stops short of claiming to be a good man, but says that he did the things that he did in the interest of good.
It is at this point that the smoke monster, which if you will recall Eko has faced before, kills him.
At the end of Job, of course, Job regains all that was taken from him, twice as much as he had before, and lived a long and full life "being old and full of days" Job 42.17 (sorry for the bible lesson, but I want to point out that I think the episode was similar.)
I realize that Eko dies, but is that such a horrible thing? After all, he faced down his demons, and for the most part, I think, is at peace with them.
Benry Gale asks Dr. Jack if he believes there is a God. I'm pretty sure that Eko does. Eko's brother, or whoever that was, asks Eko if he's ready to meet God.
In order to do that, he must die. Boone got over his problems and was rewarded (I know it seems weird, but I think it fits) with death, as was his sister and Ana Lucia. All of them died after their main issues were resolved. We still aren't sure that it is possible to actually escape the island, so while this might not be a literal purgatory (as the show creators have assured us it is not) it could very well be a figurative one (which would explain why the book "Bad Twin" was written by Gary Troup, an anagram of purgatory).
Man made or somehow supernatural, you are tested on the island and set free through death. I believe that Eko passed his trials and tribulations, and left Locke and those with him with good news, "You will be next."
Until Next Time, I only have a couple minutes left, so I'll have to wait to another time to get into what's going on at the other island with Benry Gale and his tumor.
Sunday, October 29, 2006
LOST Every Man For Himself, first thoughts
I'm guessing it's Benry Gale who has the spinal tumor, but I almost expect it to be someone else, because that seems so obvious.
Other Big Questions after this ep...
What's up with the second island?
It's like something out of an Oliver Stone pic. Instead of a second shooter, there's a second island.
I wonder what it is they want from Sawyer.
We know what they want from Dr. Jack, and they probably took Kate in order to get the boys to stay in line, but what is it they want from Sawyer?
And finally, what is Desmond's new found power?
An ability to see the future of some sort obviously, but my guess is there's more to it.
Either way...
Until Next Time, can't wait to find out.
Other Big Questions after this ep...
What's up with the second island?
It's like something out of an Oliver Stone pic. Instead of a second shooter, there's a second island.
I wonder what it is they want from Sawyer.
We know what they want from Dr. Jack, and they probably took Kate in order to get the boys to stay in line, but what is it they want from Sawyer?
And finally, what is Desmond's new found power?
An ability to see the future of some sort obviously, but my guess is there's more to it.
Either way...
Until Next Time, can't wait to find out.
Sunday, October 22, 2006
LOST Further Instructions, first thoughts
Man it was awesome seeing Boone again. I really like Ian Somerholder, and enjoy the play between him and Terry O'Quinn (Locke).
So, Desmond can see the future now, huh? Weird. Wonder where that will take us.
Where you like me, did you think that the cop was going to shoot Locke, paralyzing him? I wonder when we'll finally find out how he becomes paralyzed.
Until Next Time, Lots of stuff going on this season, but sadly only three more episodes before we get a long hiatus.
So, Desmond can see the future now, huh? Weird. Wonder where that will take us.
Where you like me, did you think that the cop was going to shoot Locke, paralyzing him? I wonder when we'll finally find out how he becomes paralyzed.
Until Next Time, Lots of stuff going on this season, but sadly only three more episodes before we get a long hiatus.
Wednesday, October 18, 2006
LOST The Glass Ballerina, first thoughts
Highlights from Ep 2...
Benry Gale showing Dr. Jack the tape of Red Sox winning world series. Whole scene was brilliantly done, plus makes you wonder how the hell they are getting their info on the island.
Best LOST line ever?
Definitely in the running is Kate's response to Sawyer's statement "You taste like strawberries." Kate's reply had me laughing so hard I had to pause the show... "You taste like fish biscuit." I've been saying that to everyone. That line is great.
Until Next Time, only one more day til the third episode. Can't wait.
Benry Gale showing Dr. Jack the tape of Red Sox winning world series. Whole scene was brilliantly done, plus makes you wonder how the hell they are getting their info on the island.
Best LOST line ever?
Definitely in the running is Kate's response to Sawyer's statement "You taste like strawberries." Kate's reply had me laughing so hard I had to pause the show... "You taste like fish biscuit." I've been saying that to everyone. That line is great.
Until Next Time, only one more day til the third episode. Can't wait.
Sunday, October 8, 2006
LOST A Tale of Two Cities, first thoughts
Wow!!!!! Right off the bat you were sucked in. I was like, what in the world is going on here? Whose flashback is this? Then we find out that it is actually on the island!!!
I knew that the Others were not really all primitive, but I don't think I was expecting a "leave it to beaver" neighborhood.
I wonder who the guy that Jack's wife left him for is. I bet he fits into the island storyline somehow. Everything does.
How much of a connection do the Others have to the world outside the island? They somehow got all the info on Jack, including events just before the flight (the autopsy of Jack's dad). Could they have somehow made sure the people on this plane were on this particular flight?
It's looking more and more likely that someone did, if they are able to get such exact info on various passengers.
Why are they keeping them in a zoo? And who was it that tried to escape with Sawyer?
So much I want to know. Can't wait to find out more.
Until Next Time, Five more episodes before the long break until Feb. Good news is that in Feb, once it comes back, it is non-stop til the end of the season, 24 style.
I knew that the Others were not really all primitive, but I don't think I was expecting a "leave it to beaver" neighborhood.
I wonder who the guy that Jack's wife left him for is. I bet he fits into the island storyline somehow. Everything does.
How much of a connection do the Others have to the world outside the island? They somehow got all the info on Jack, including events just before the flight (the autopsy of Jack's dad). Could they have somehow made sure the people on this plane were on this particular flight?
It's looking more and more likely that someone did, if they are able to get such exact info on various passengers.
Why are they keeping them in a zoo? And who was it that tried to escape with Sawyer?
So much I want to know. Can't wait to find out more.
Until Next Time, Five more episodes before the long break until Feb. Good news is that in Feb, once it comes back, it is non-stop til the end of the season, 24 style.
Tuesday, October 3, 2006
LOST Season 3 preview
LOST starts Wednesday!!!
Big questions...
What will people say back at camp when they hear from Hurley about Sawyer, Kate, and Dr. Jack?
-Really don't know, can't wait to find out.
Are Sayid, Sun, and Jin going to save them quickly?
- I highly doubt it. I think they'll be with the Others for awhile.
Will Michael and Walt get away from the island?
-no chance in hell.
Follow up question, did Henry Gale lie about the route away or will it be for some other reason?
-you tell me.
What is going on in the world back home?
-we finally saw something off of the island in present day time, but what did it mean? Was Penny searching for Desmond or something else entirely? Does she know what the island is or was she looking for something else entirely? I got to tell you, I'm not sure, could be any of these or something else entirely.
What happened to Eko and Locke?
-I have to assume they are alive, but I'm sure the experience will have changed them. I assume they're alive, b/c we still have no idea how Locke lost use of his legs.
Who will die this season?
-the writers have shown a 24 like disregard for characters lives killing off three main characters last season, I'd look for the death toll to rise. The only real question is who? My bet would be anyone who wanders too close to the Sawyer/Kate/Dr. Jack triangle. (See Ana Lucia, who messed with both Jack and Sawyer and then was shot by Michael.) Other then that I don't feel comfortable guaranteeing anyone's safety.
Oh man, I can't wait.
Until Next Time, hopefully I will soon be more consistent with my blogging about LOST!
Big questions...
What will people say back at camp when they hear from Hurley about Sawyer, Kate, and Dr. Jack?
-Really don't know, can't wait to find out.
Are Sayid, Sun, and Jin going to save them quickly?
- I highly doubt it. I think they'll be with the Others for awhile.
Will Michael and Walt get away from the island?
-no chance in hell.
Follow up question, did Henry Gale lie about the route away or will it be for some other reason?
-you tell me.
What is going on in the world back home?
-we finally saw something off of the island in present day time, but what did it mean? Was Penny searching for Desmond or something else entirely? Does she know what the island is or was she looking for something else entirely? I got to tell you, I'm not sure, could be any of these or something else entirely.
What happened to Eko and Locke?
-I have to assume they are alive, but I'm sure the experience will have changed them. I assume they're alive, b/c we still have no idea how Locke lost use of his legs.
Who will die this season?
-the writers have shown a 24 like disregard for characters lives killing off three main characters last season, I'd look for the death toll to rise. The only real question is who? My bet would be anyone who wanders too close to the Sawyer/Kate/Dr. Jack triangle. (See Ana Lucia, who messed with both Jack and Sawyer and then was shot by Michael.) Other then that I don't feel comfortable guaranteeing anyone's safety.
Oh man, I can't wait.
Until Next Time, hopefully I will soon be more consistent with my blogging about LOST!
Wednesday, June 7, 2006
2nd Annual, Josh's Choice For Best New Show of the Season Award
Again, the rules are that only network shows are eligible...
This year we have a honorable mention...
Prison Break- FOX
Non-stop action and a brilliant premise. Not quite sure where this show will go next, but this was certainly a fun ride. It would have made the list, but there seemed to be quite a lot of place holding happening in the middle of the season that stretched credability a little bit and killed some of the momentum. Still, a very fun show and one I look forward to keeping up with in the future.
Now, on to the top 5!
5. The Loop
Would easily be the best sitcom in quite some time, if there weren't two other sitcoms that placed higher on this very list. Hilarious show, that is ridiculous, but at the same time has enough believability to make you completely identify with Sam's problems in the real world. Love it!
4. My Name is Earl
Jason Lee is one of my favorite actors in the world, and he gets to showcase his comedic genius weekly with this show. The premise is genius, and sets itself up for a long time of great storytelling. As much as I love Jason Lee (and he is beyond brilliant in the show), the supporting characters really make the show. Earl's brother Randy (played by Ethan Suplee, who like Jason Lee was also introduced to me by MallRats), Earl's ex-wife Joy (played to perfection by Jamie Presley), the Crab Man, and Catalina, all add so much character to the world and to the show as they attempt (mostly) to help Earl with his list.
3. How I Met Your Mother
This show was perfect from the very first moment. It usually takes shows, especially comedies, some time to find their footing, but HIMYM does so right off the bat. I identify so much with these characters, and know people just like each and every one of them. Plus, the mystery is fun. Who exactly is Ted's soul mate and how long until we meet her?
2. The Unit
The President is back, and he is kicking some butt as an elite soldier! The action is great, but the combination of the home lives of their families who sort of know what it is their husbands do is really what makes this show work. The cast is fantastic, and this show is certainly a keeper! It's a great mix of eposodic action tv with a season long story that builds slowly, allowing your investment to grow along with it and with the connection you feel for the characters.
and the winner of the 2nd annual, Josh's choice for the best new show of the season award goes to...
1. Invasion
I can't believe that it got canceled. Every week it just got better and better. It was a perfect complement to LOST and a great character driven mystery in its own right. I will own this on DVD, and always wonder what could have been for this fantastic show.
Until Next Time, I guess it will have to take solace in the fact that it won this highly coveted award.
This year we have a honorable mention...
Prison Break- FOX
Non-stop action and a brilliant premise. Not quite sure where this show will go next, but this was certainly a fun ride. It would have made the list, but there seemed to be quite a lot of place holding happening in the middle of the season that stretched credability a little bit and killed some of the momentum. Still, a very fun show and one I look forward to keeping up with in the future.
Now, on to the top 5!
5. The Loop
Would easily be the best sitcom in quite some time, if there weren't two other sitcoms that placed higher on this very list. Hilarious show, that is ridiculous, but at the same time has enough believability to make you completely identify with Sam's problems in the real world. Love it!
4. My Name is Earl
Jason Lee is one of my favorite actors in the world, and he gets to showcase his comedic genius weekly with this show. The premise is genius, and sets itself up for a long time of great storytelling. As much as I love Jason Lee (and he is beyond brilliant in the show), the supporting characters really make the show. Earl's brother Randy (played by Ethan Suplee, who like Jason Lee was also introduced to me by MallRats), Earl's ex-wife Joy (played to perfection by Jamie Presley), the Crab Man, and Catalina, all add so much character to the world and to the show as they attempt (mostly) to help Earl with his list.
3. How I Met Your Mother
This show was perfect from the very first moment. It usually takes shows, especially comedies, some time to find their footing, but HIMYM does so right off the bat. I identify so much with these characters, and know people just like each and every one of them. Plus, the mystery is fun. Who exactly is Ted's soul mate and how long until we meet her?
2. The Unit
The President is back, and he is kicking some butt as an elite soldier! The action is great, but the combination of the home lives of their families who sort of know what it is their husbands do is really what makes this show work. The cast is fantastic, and this show is certainly a keeper! It's a great mix of eposodic action tv with a season long story that builds slowly, allowing your investment to grow along with it and with the connection you feel for the characters.
and the winner of the 2nd annual, Josh's choice for the best new show of the season award goes to...
1. Invasion
I can't believe that it got canceled. Every week it just got better and better. It was a perfect complement to LOST and a great character driven mystery in its own right. I will own this on DVD, and always wonder what could have been for this fantastic show.
Until Next Time, I guess it will have to take solace in the fact that it won this highly coveted award.
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