The Must List

"Recon"

9:05 - Yumm! Sawyer sweaty and shirtless in bed. Is he back to con man ways? Oh wait, I'm sorry he works for the police. The man who never followed rules, broke the law and was a criminal is now a detective. Definitely never saw that coming. Damn Sawyer or should I say La Fleur looks de-lic-ious, shirtless with his police badge around his neck.

9:08- Love that Sawyer or should I say Detective James Ford and Miles work together. Their back and forth banter is hilarious. I also love that Miles is setting him up on a blind date. Will it be Juliet?

9:10 - Really Sawyer? You knew Flocke EL isn't actually Locke. So why were you all shocked when he said he was the black smoke thing and that he killed all the people in the temple. No one can do an angry stare like

9:15 - Ooh Detective Sawyer is setup with none other than Charlotte. This should be interesting. Oh Detective Sawyer only you could say "Do you have a whip" and have a woman find it cute, coy and charming. I'm sorry Charlotte since when did a purple folder look like a t-shirt. Come on now, if a hot guy like Sawyer and I got it on, didn't pull the "I have to get up early in the morning so ...." routine, cuddled and then asked you for a glass of water I wouldn't start rifling looking through a binder you found in his drawyer.

9:20 - Ahh a trip down memory lane, Sawyer and Kate's hot bear cage sex that Jack saw. Okay Sayid is really beginning to creep me out. In fact this BFTDS (Back From The Dead Sayid) is worse than the one who tortured people for a living. Now, is it just me or would Claire look a little less crazy if her hair didn't look like a bird's nest. Is it wrong that I cracked up at BFTDS's blank stare when Claire went all UFC on Kate and put a knife to her throat. Oooh Locke smacked Claire like a 1970s pimp smacks one of his women who talked back to him and owes him money.

9:25 - Every time I see Sheila Kelly I just remember her from Cameron Crowe's "Single" movie. You're the only who survived? Funny, how I don't remember seeing you on the plane.

9:30 - Burn! Miles threw out the "I'm not your partner anymore." I could totally start analyzing how the shattered mirror is a symbolization of Sawyer's childhood, heart, etc but I'm not going to.

9:35 - Did the con artist get a taste of their own medicine? Who is "Zoe?" Are they another set of "Others?" Are they new version of our infamous Ocean 815 plane crash survivors? Did they kill all those other people? Its the chubby, fat kid from "Kate and Allie."

9:39 - They work for Charles Widmore!

9:43 - Love it that Sawyer is drinking a beer, eating crappy frozen food and watching "Little House on the Prairie." Never would have pictured him as fan. Sunflower and a six pack, doesn't he know a way to a woman's heart?

9:53 - You don't know why you did that CC (Crazy Claire)? Because you've been living on the island for 3 years pretending a coconut was Aaron like you were Tom Hanks in Cast Away talking to Wilson (a vollyeball).

9:55 - Does Detective Miles still have his "I can speak to dead people" gift? Will this link Detective Sawyer to Locke? Since Locke's dad was the one who killed his parents.

9:57 - I knew it was going to be Kate! What is it with the two of them and fences or cages?

9:59 - Ahh there goes that con man we love to see and would love to go to bed with. Or is that just me? TMI? My bad.

Next week: Yes! Finally we learn why Richard is 500 years old but never ages, how he makes great eyeliner on the island and his connection to Jacob, the others, etc. This is going to be good.

Labels: feelings, hot, iPod, music, spirtual

Off the success of his first two singles ("Sexyback" & "My Love") from his highly reviewed and liked sophomore album FutureSex/LoveSounds Mr. Timberlake drops another hit, "What Goes Around...Comes Around." Here is a clip from the eagerly anticipated and much talked about music video starring Justin Timberlake, Scarlett Johanasson, Shawn Hastoy, written by Nick Cassavetes & directed by Sam Bayer.



I don't know about anyone else but do I see VMA Nominations in the future?

Either way,we hear you loud and clear Justin - you're no longer that little boy from NSYNC.

Tempted and intrigued to see the entire music video? (Cough out $1.99 and buy it on itunes till Sunday or wait for the online premiere Monday at MTV.com) I don't know about you but I'd paid more than $2.00 to see the hottie JT wet.

Labels: FutureSexLoveSounds, hottie., Justin, My Love, Sexyback, Timberlake, VMA

R.I.P. Haywire.

Just when you didn't seem so bad and crazy. I mean yea, you wanted to go to Holland for some reason and thought building a raft would get you there. But hey everyone has a dream. Sadly another one bites the dust. Let's have a brief moment....okay onto the rest of the episode.

Before I get to the whole Sarah attempted to kill Kellerman -- (which by the way I NEVER saw coming nor did I know she had it in her. Big ups to you Sarah. Cue foreigner "Cold as Ice.") I must address something. Did all of the fugitives (Michael, Lincoln, C-Note, T-Bag) suddenly cross networks to NBC's HEROES and gain possession of the power to be um...INVISIBLE!!! I mean seriously guys, a baseball cap, knit cap, shades or new hair color - is that all it takes to be unrecognizable? Oh and I'm sorry did we suddenly transport into a new world where TV, Newspapers, Magazines, Cops, etc no longer exist? You're going to tell me that if 8 FUGITIVES were on the run, we wouldn't have a million WANTED Posters hung up everywhere. Dare I remind anyone of a show called "America's Most Wanted" ! But I digress - back to the show.

T-Bag
Robert Knepper as T-Bag deserves an Emmy nod, a Razzie - something. He takes creepy and weasel to another level. (If I wanted to see a face-off between the baddest, slimiest villains it should be T-Bag in one corner and Hannibal Lector in the other. Now that's a fight I'd pay the big $ to see. They don't even have to touch each other - just talk.) Not only were you spooning your lady but you cooked and charmed the panties off her friend. How do you do it? I applaud the writers because they always keep us on our toes with T-Bag. Next week sure looks like its going to be axciting (Do you get it? Cause when we saw T-Bag he's looking at an ax. God that was sad... I need help).

C-Note
Did you ever get that medicine for your kid? Maybe that's why she's sick just a thought. I thought his storyline was weak and not necessarily needed. He almost got caught the police but then the nice waitress helped him out. I guess the bigger question is what's next for C-Note?

Bellick & Mahone
Ouch Bellick you became Mahone's bitch. How funny was it watching Bellick practice holding the badge and what to say. Mahone you sunk low again egging Haywire to go and kill himself. It was as if you pushed him yourself. Next time attempt to talk the jumper off the ledge or at least look shocked and upset when he dies. At least pretend like you care.

The Full House AKA Kellerman, Michael, Lincoln, Sara
Boy talk about ...awkward. Sara meet Kellerman. Kellerman meet Sara. Uh actually we've already met. Really when? When he tortured me and then tried to kill me. It wasn't personal Sara. Don't you know Kellerman you never try and kill a man's girl just like you never put her in your Fave 5. I would not underestimate Kellerman he's smart, well trained machine! The aviator shades and guns help keep that cold, heartless persona.

Did Sara attempt to kill Kellerman with the string from her hoodie? If so wouldn't that have taken a long time to kill him? By the way definitely did not see that coming. Two extra points for Sara using Kellerman's line back on him "It wasn't personal." Ooh that had to sting. And finally we got to see a little makeout session between Michael and Sara. I was looking forward to some clothes shedding but hey at least we got some tonsil action.

All in all tonight was a decent episode. A little too many un-realistic elements (getting to Chicago undetected, the car, the train car all to themselves, etc). Step it up writers, make things difficult that what was so great about Season 1. Not a whole lot revealed just that Sara's key is to a secret cigar club. Wonder what she'll find in there. Next week looks good with T-Bag taking crazy up a notch, I think I saw a furnace and an ax. More I want to give my brother his life back. Hmm haven't we heard that before?

So my membership with the Museum of Television and Radio finally kicked in their free perks. I get to attend early screenings of new pilots from the major networks. How sweet is that!

Well tonight I got my first taste of what ABC has to offer ...and I must say that this might their year again. Here's my take on the good, the bad and the ugly.


High intensity and suspenseful drama grabbed us in- The Nine.

• Four words: Edge of your seat.
• Premise: Think Lost meets 24. Bank Robbery, 52 hours, 9 hostages whose lives are now altered and intermixed. What's next for them?
• Gut Reaction: Within the first 15 minutes I was hooked. The pilot leaves with you A LOT of questions unanswered. What happened in those 52 hours to these nine hostages? What now after the robbery? Who are these nine people?
• Watch out: The final scene is a definite cliffhanger.
• Bonus: Nice looking cast (Tim Daly, Scott Wolf, Kim Raver) doesn't hurt the show either. The awesome website: The Nine

~ Premieres: Oct 4th (Wed) @ 10pm.

Comedy followed with The Knights of Prosperity

• Four words: This is no Ocean 11.
• Premise: A group of Manhattanites with too much free time decide to pull a Robin Hood on a celebrity. Here's the catch - the celebrity is Mick Jagger.
• Gut Reaction: There were some funny scenes and the subtle commentary on celebrity culture through the E! News flashes of Mick Jagger's house was refreshing. But how far can the writers take this? The Knights better be careful not to cross that thin line between funny and stupid.
• Watch out: Mick Jagger's cameos.
• Bonus: Word is the show was originally pitched as Let's Rob Jeff Goldblum but he was unavailable. Really, Jeff Goldbum? Besides Earth Girls Are Easy, The Fly and Jurassic Park what else is Jeff remembered for?

~ Premieres: Oct 17 (Tuesday) @ 9pm.

Dramedy interrupted with Ugly Betty.

• Four words: My TiVo's already programmed.
• Premise: Meet Betty - she's awkward, nerdy, brainy, determined, adorable and in desperate need of the crew from What Not to Wear. As assistant to the young and cute editor-in-chief of Mode (AKA- Vogue) magazine Betty is trying to survive in a world that is all about looks.
• Gut Reaction: While I cringed for Betty in some scenes I also rooted for her! Its about time we see a show about a real young Latina woman. Whoo hoo for the adorable, socially awkward, smart square pegs! We can see past Betty's looks and her fashion faux pas but will everyone else?
• Watch Out: Bits of Salma Hayek's cameos.
• Bonus: Salma Hayek executive produces. Show is based on the hit Colombian telenovela, Yo Soy Betty, la Fea.

~ Premieres: Sept 28th (Thurs) @ 8pm

Then it was the revival of Ted Danson in Help Me Help You.

• Four words: It sure beats Becker.
• Premise: What do you do when the therapist leading group therapy is just as crazy as his patients? You play it cool like Dr. Bill Hoffman and never let them know. Coming back to TV again Ted Danson stars as a therapist who is trying to fix his patients lives as well as his own.
• Gut Reaction: Limit the patients backstories and drama. Focus on Danson, his mid-life crisis, r-ship with his ex-wife and his daughter (who just happens to be dating a man twice her age). Oh and 9:30 on a Tuesday? ABC come on, its gonna be slaughtered against House, The Unit, VMars, and L&O CI. Help it by changing the time slot.
• Watch Out: Actor Jim Rash who plays Jonathan. He's hilarious as a gay man who doesn't know he's gay. Think a more subdued and smarter Tobias from Arrested Development.
• Bonus: Jane Kaczmarek plays Danson's wife.

~ Premieres: Sept 26th (Tues) @ 9:30pm

Last but not least J.J Abrams new series: 6 Degrees

• Four words: What can't JJ do?
• Premise: 6 New strangers lives get turned upside down become intertwined and intercrossed. Who are they? What are their stories? Will their lives change due to these people? What connects them all to each other?
• Gut Reaction: Call me weak but I liked the show. Its a simple show with a somewhat realistic concept. Think about it. How often have we heard the phrase six degrees of separation? How often has it happened to you? As a New Yorker I'll admit it seems a bit far fetched that that millions of us could be connected. You know what though? I'm willing to see how these six New Yorkers are.
• Watch Out: For the littlest things - a bump, a photo, a glance. They could be the first connection between these people.
• Bonus: Nice well rounded cast (Hope Davis, Erika Christensen, Jay Hernandez and yes that is Campbell Scott from Singles). The cool website: 6 Degrees.

~ Premieres: Sept 21 (Thurs) @ 10pm.

So that's it from me...for now. Stay tuned for my take on CBS, NBC and CW new shows.

Although I know no one out there in cosmic universe really reads my blog I still owe it to myself an avid TV fan and critic to give my 2 cents. So here goes nothing.

Emmy nods are coming up and with that usually comes the same ole people nominated (Desperate Housewives Cast~ ack) and the same ole people forgotten about (Lauren Graham~ Gilmore Girls). I'm still hoping for the Academy to realize what idiots they were for not nominating Sarah Michelle Gellar (yes AKA Buffy Summers from "Buffy the Vampire Slayer", the TV show inspired by the movie which yes, had Luke Perry from Beverly Hills 90210) and giving her an Emmy. She deserved it for superb acting in the amazing episode The Body, where Buffy comes home to find her mother dead on the couch. Netflix it Season 5, Episode 16, you'll thank me later. Or if the head honchos missed that one they could also check out The Gift, (Season 5, Episode 22) where Buffy has to save the world...again (its a long story). You might as well just Netflix Season 1, 2 & 5. If not because of my recommendations than at least to see the British guy from those continuing Folgers Coffee commercials playing Buffy's watcher Giles.

Moving on...quickly I promise.

So here's my take on who the Academy should finally recognize with a damn nomination!

Drama Series

• Lost (ABC) - Do you even need to ask?
• Grey's Anatomy (ABC)- I've got 7 words for you: Post Super Bowl Episode & Season Finale
• 24 (FOX) - It all happens in ONE day, one day. Makes your bad days seem a lot better don't they?
• Rescue Me (FX) - The best new show on basic cable. Not only does it combine humor, drama and action it showed us the new reality firefighters had to survive and work in post 9-11 in NYC.
• Prison Break (FOX) - Intense, character driven, suspense, dark and it keeps you guessing. You can't help but wonder where they're gonna go next.

Hold the comments until the end about how I didn't put The Sopranos up there.

Comedy Series

• Arrested Development (Fox) - I gotta give them one last shot...to throw it back in Fox's face on how stupid they were for canceling a great show.
• Scrubs (NBC) - They've had a long time coming. Despite being a mid-season for next year, this show has always been witty, odd, fresh and hilarious.
• The Office (NBC) - If not for the priceless holiday party episode or the booze cruise episode alone, it deserves a nod. Hilarious and painful to watch The Office mocks every aspect of the workplace all while teasing us with the Pam/Jim (are they or aren't they) storyline.
• Entourage (HBO)- Giving us a glimpse into the Hollywood life, this series captures and comments everything we wanted and didn't want to know about the celeb world.
• How I've Met Your Mother (CBS) - If not for Neil Patrick Harris alone than at least for the original concept and the continuous guessing each week on who is Ted's wife going to be.

Lead Actor, Drama

• Hugh Laurie -House (Fox) ~ Do I even need to explain why? He's remarkable as the doctor you love to hate but would want on your side if anything out of this world were to happen to you.
• Keifer Sutherland - 24 (Fox) ~ Would you be able to look as cool, calm and collected if you had to save the world, stay hidden from the police, get out of a hostage situation, find a missile all in the first couple hours of your work day?
• James Gandolfini - The Sopranos (HBO) ~ Not only did he get shot by his Uncle and had to lay in a coma, but those dream sequences? Finally we got to see the softer side of Tony the mobster.
• Denis Leary - Rescue Me (FX) ~ Leary in this role makes you forget his stand up comedian days. He's sexy, funny, dangerous and dark. And despite all the drama he's caused, you can't help but feel bad for the guy. He's been through a lot.
• Chris Meloni - Law & Order: SVU (NBC) ~ In this last season we saw Det. Stabler at his best and worst. "Demons" (Season 7, Episode 1) When he went undercover as a rapist and attended group therapy sessions in order to keep an eye on a recently released rapist, Meloni was so convincing it gave me chills.

Lead Actress, Drama

• Kristen Bell - Veronica Mars (UPN) ~ Bell is a terrific actress as the 21st version of Nancy Drew. She delivers comebacks with just the right of sting but also tears without having to cue the violins. If you don't believe me check it out for yourself, I recommend I Am God (Season 2, Episode 18) or Not Pictured (Season 2, Episode 22). And if that doesn't work, go all out and do a Season 1 marathon.
• Edie Falco - The Sopranos (HBO) ~ This was Falco's season. You could see the agony, pain and guilt on her face as she stayed by Tony's side and tried to keep her family together.
• Ellen Pompeo - Grey's Anatomy (ABC) ~ It was a rough year for Meredith and despite my annoyance with her at times, Pompeo shined this season. Torn between independence and McDreamy, Pompeo gave us glimpse of what was beneath Meredith's hard wall exterior - a broken heart.
• Geena Davis - Commander in Chief (ABC) ~ This might be the closest we get to a Female President.
• Krya Sedgwick - The Closer (TNT) ~ She's tough, southern...and when nervous she eats. Its refreshing to see a female actually eat on primetime.

Lead Actor, Comedy

• Steve Carell ~ The Office (NBC) ~Dare I need to say more? He's fantastic as the boss who tries way to hard.
• Donald Faison ~ Scrubs (NBC) ~ JD's not the only one who gets the laughs.
• Jason Bateman ~ Arrested Development (Fox) ~ He's the only sane one of this chaotic dysfunctional family. Plus it'll make you forget about his Teen Wolf Two days.
• John C. McGinley~ Scrubs (NBC) ~ The only doctor I know who could battle House and possibly win.
• Kevin James ~ King of Queens (CBS) ~ If not for the stripper pole episode alone he deserves a nod.

Lead Actress, Comedy

• Lauren Graham ~ Gilmore Girls (WB or CW) - The expression on her face in the last 2 minutes of Partings Season 6's season finale said it ALL.
• Julia Louis-Dreyfus ~ The New Adventures of Old Christine (CBS) - In your face Seinfeld curse!
• Jessica Walter ~ Arrested Development (Fox)
• Kelly Bishop ~ Gilmore Girls (WB or CW) ~ Its the battle of the Grannies.
• Sarah Chalke ~ Scrubs (NBC) - Watching her you forget that she played Becky on Roseanne.

Supporting Actor, Drama

• T.R Knight ~ Grey's Anatomy (ABC) - George went from a shy, timid boy into an outspoken, confident man right before our eyes.
• Isaiah Washington ~ Grey's Anatomy (ABC) - He gives us women hope that its not always us who want to take the relationship to the next level.
• Gregory Itzin ~ 24 (Fox) - He took anxiety and indecisiveness to a whole other level.
• Josh Holloway ~ Lost (ABC) ~ He plays bad sooo good. Its those dimples and southern charm.
• Daniel Sujanta ~ Rescue Me (FX) ~ Frankie became lost when he got injured in a fire, thanks to his best friend Tommy. Addiction to pain killers, suddenly raising a daughter Frankie was in a dark black hole and Sujanta played him perfectly.

Supporting Actress, Drama

• Jean Smart ~ 24 (Fox) ~ No one will remember her for her role in Designing Women anymore, but rather for her role as the tough ass First Lady.
• Kate Walsh ~ Grey's Anatomy (ABC) ~ She went from the woman we all hated to the woman we felt bad for hating by the end.
• Chandra Wilson ~ Grey's Anatomy (ABC) ~ We saw the vulnerable side of the tough cookie while she struggled to deliver her baby as her husband's life laid in the hands of McDreamy.
• Sandra Oh ~ Grey's Anatomy (ABC) ~ After Season 1 she only got better.
• Andrea Roth ~ Rescue Me (FX) ~ Fleeing away with her children, addiction to depressants and then the death of her baby boy. Roth is phenomenal as Tommy's ex-wife and she's only getting better in Season 3.

Supporting Actor, Comedy

• Rainn Wilson~ The Office (NBC) ~ You all knew someone like this at work.
• Will Arnett ~ Arrested Development (Fox)~ Takes the term black sheep to another level.
• Jeremy Piven ~ Entourage (HBO) ~ 4 words: Hug it out bitch!
• Kevin Dillon ~ Entourage (HBO) ~ If not because he really is the brother to Matt Dillion
• Neil Patrick Harris ~ How I Met Your Mother ( CBS) ~ Because suddenly you're saying Doogie Who?

Supporting Actress, Comedy

• Alyson Hannigan ~ How I Met Your Mother (CBS) ~ Makes you almost wish they got rid of dark Willow a lot earlier on Buffy.
• Jenna Fischer ~ The Office (NBC) ~ Without her there would be no Pam & Jim storyline.
• Jaime Pressely ~ My Name is Early (NBC) ~ She makes you forget that she started out as a model.
• Portia De Rossi ~ Arrested Development (Fox) ~ I want someone, anyone to win from AD. It could be the actor who plays George Michael and I'd be happy.
• Melissa McCarthy ~ Gilmore Girls (WB or CW) ~ Because who would Lorelai be without Sookie?

Wooh and that's it. I had to cut down on my reasoning. If you're really curious just ask. If you have any picks post yours in the comments. Hopefully someone from the Academy or some magazine will accidentally come across my blog and see the light.

I have a mini secret...

Sometimes I wish I could record an album. Now I don't need to be a Whitney, Christina or even a Mariah. Just better than Ashlee, Britney and Ashanti. I would definitely be a mix of Kelly Clarkson and Beyonce. Some tracks would have some hot guitar riffs, drum solos. Crazy rock out sessions. Full out air guitar. I'm thinking

• Linda Perry
• Chris Martin,
• Rick Rubin,
• Bono,
• Lenny Kravitz as possible producers.

Hot right? And that would just be for the rock tracks. Now for the Hip Hop/ R&B tracks, there'd have to be some crazy beats. I'm talking original, the shit you've never heard before. Even bringing in some of that international stuff. Mix a little reggaee, bhangra, maybe even some Spanish flava. That would be hot right? Now onto the producers.

• Hands down I have to get Timberland.

Simply because his beats are crazy and original. Everytime I hear a new song he produced its hot and doesn't sound the same.

Case in point ~ check out out Nelly Furtado's latest video of her new track "Promiscuous Girl" produced by Timbs. It is hot.

Is that not crazy? I heard this track way back too, around Februrary and I was jammin to it then. But now since its released to the radio I know its gonna be the summer song.

But back to my "MADE" moment. Producers:

• Timberland
• The Neptunes
• Babyface
• Justin Timberlake~ Yes I said it. Don't hate. You all were feelin "Cry Me River." He's got talent.
• Jill Scott or Beyonce (Any suggestions?)
• Jay Z
• Mike Shinoda & DJ Hahn
• Missy Ellliot

That would be a sweet album. Ooh some possible titles (Wow, I've really reached an all time low).

- Full Circle, BiPolar (its not as weird as it sounds and no I'm not BiPolar but it would represent the two sides of me the Rock & Hip Hop), Free, Reflection, BreakOut, Dear Diary, Invitation Only, Autobiography, Risk it All.

Okay I'm gonna stop now because this is reaching the brink of utter Loser-ville.