More Love For Craig Ferguson

I just want to throw my own examples of why I make sure to never miss The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson. Mike Norton provided a few choice ones the other day, but I don't think we should stop until we convince everyone to watch this show. Craig is the true King of Late Night!! You cannot argue this point... He loves puppets and he's not afraid to use 'em.














By the way, he has the best damn opening theme of any late night show....ever.





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I managed to avoid getting fired long enough to get the transfer I had asked for. This coming Thursday will be my last day on the third shift and then I will take Fri-Sun off for O.C.'s birthday weekend before starting the new shift.

All I can say is... Mark Haris can bite my ass!

In the new issue of Entertainment Weekly, Mark Harris frets and moans over the preview for 2012 and the orgy of mass-destruction that I enjoyed so much.

He wept for the millions of people who are dying, because what are they, in the grand scheme of things, but extras. Yes, it is a disaster movie of epic proportions and lots of unseen people die... I believe that is the definition of a disaster. The underlying thrill of the disaster movie (and horror) is that you are not one of those unlucky victims. Is that somehow immoral? I think not.

He goes on to bemoan the scene of the escape plane zipping between two parallel high-rise towers just seconds before those towers collapse into each other, presumably killing thousands of CGI flyspeck humans. OMFG!!! We can't show such a thing!! After 911, it is horribly inhuman to show such a thing in frivolous entertainments!

Bite me, Mark Harris. This movie is nothing but a thrill-ride of escapist entertainment much like the campy disaster flicks of the 70's. It is not a moral failing to derive enjoyment from such films. Tragedy strikes all over the world on a daily basis, but I don't think that should dictate what can or can't be included in books and films in deference to those that suffered and lost loved ones to such events. Most likely, they won't choose to see such films. Is it somehow insensitive that many do choose to see such films? Life is insensitive and it isn't about them or me for that matter it just is.

End of rant.

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I will be in line on opening day...

This clip just about makes me wet my pants. I'm not sure I can make it through the whole movie...

I'm thinking maybe Depends are in order for this film.






This is like Irwin Allen on crack!!

Mental Meandering and Blithering

Work has been very stressful and tense for the last few months and I have been waiting for an opening on another shift. A spot has opened and I am supposed to be transferring... I got sent home tonight by the main reason for my current job dissatisfaction (for my bad attitude) and am not sure if I'm still employed or not. I will return to work tomorrow and see what my status is.

Enough of that stuff.

I want to apologize to Gordon for not telling him about the joy and wonder that is The Big Bang Theory. The reason for this lapse and the fact that it wasn't on my list of the best shows on TV, is that I don't watch it regularly. I came in late and had scheduling conflicts that kept me from recording it. Still, I loved the episodes that I did manage to see; so much that I have plans to buy the seasons on DVD.

Let me correct any oversights and slights to this fine show and tell everyone to WATCH IT!!! I also want to take time to tell everyone to check out How I Met Your Mother; it is another often missed but always loved sitcom from CBS.

Must go now and try not to think about my job insecurity.

The Best TV Out There

Since I've felt the need to share my opinion on the best comics out there, I might as well share my list of fave current TV fare. Without a doubt, Glee tops my list of the best stuff on TV. It doesn't hurt that this week's episode will feature Kristen Chenoweth and a Queen song!!! The show is well written and the cast does a fantastic job with the musical performances. Check it out.











I caught the first episode of Flash Forward and was intrigued by the premise and interested in the characters. I am on board for the season.







Fringe continues to please and, although I haven't seen it (and apparently no one else watched either), I have faith that Dollhouse will continue to improve... until it is axed.

Dexter and Mad Men are both continuing their greatness and The Mentalist, Castle and Criminal Mind also continue to entertain.

That is my list of the best... so far this season.

The Best Comics Out There

Inspired by Gordon's recent post, I thought I would give you my list of current faves on the comic rack.

Like Gordon, I too believe that Nova, Guardians Of The Galaxy and Blackest Night are not to be missed. Especially the Guardians; any book that features Rocket Raccoon is an automatic winner with me but most critics agree that both of Marvel's cosmic books are must reads. Blackest Night is turning out to be not just and epic event but another must read.

I also want to recommend the Incredible Hercules as a must-read. It is another well-reviewed but reader-impaired title.















My pick for the best comic currently on the racks has got to be The Unwritten from DC Comics/Vertigo. I was a big fan of Mike Carey's Lucifer, so I didn't hesitate to pick up his newest series (the $1 first issue didn't hurt either). After only a handful of issues, it shows the real promise of ranking up there with works like Sandman and Y: The Last Man. It is a book that exlores the blurry line between truth and fiction that surround the life of Tommy Taylor... Is he the son of the famous author of a fantasy series or his fictional creation? I urge you to rush out and get your hands on this book.

That's it for now.