Of the Hill, Family Guy

2015... a new year is some great motivation for the other 364 days...

Californication , TV Series

12 Episodes

Love Keeps Going

A melodrama of everlasting love and forgiveness.. 

13 Eps

Romance, melodrama

Family Guy midway

My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic

Take some time to sit outside and watch some good ol' cartoons...

because that's what I just did.

Liar Game

My life got its groove back...



It's that week before Semester finals , so, kiddos:

Today, it's a comparative posting of the Japanese and Korean remake of the manga, Liar Game (which I didn't get to read, so that's on the wait list).

Young & IT'S FRIDAY

Whoa, it's Friday, people!

Archer: Season 2

Finished watching earlier than expected..

13 Episodes, bitch! 

Thriller, Comedy 

Totally Spies

WOOHP WOOHP!

26 Episodes

Thriller, High School

Alex, Clover, and Sam are Beverly Hills High students and WOOHP spies. Fighting villains with dreams of conquering the world while falling for boy toys and catfights at high school. "Bond meets 90210." 

Split : an Israeli Production

At least the show includes significant events per episode. A high school drama that actually involves the activities partaken....................................

WordGirl S2

Really wanted to write something earlier, but there were papers everywhere!

Shirokuma Cafe: anime

Shirokuma Cafe / Polar Bear's Cafe
50 episodes -- 3 Openings; 12 Ending Songs
Genres: Comedy, Slice of Life, Romance, Food

The [most] Busiest Day of the Year

Grammar intended.. also, guess which show? Happy Saturday, everyone

Beavis and H-Town

It's not Houston. . .

Young & Hungry

This world has a long way to make its 'average' population be like Gabi's spontaneous self....

Feature Friday : Carmen Sandiego and 1997

It's Friday -- whoop, whoop!!

American Horror Story

More like "American Whorès' (yeah, we're gonna keep all the syllables) Story..." Sexist, pornographic, or what? Oh, how much is to be told...

2011 FX

Supernatural, Drama

12 Episodes 

The Harmons move into a 1922 Victorian house that has an intricate long history with all who've resided there. A horny psychiatrist, an unstable mum, and a misunderstood teenage daughter cope with the months to come. 

One of the most hyped shows of 2010s, AHS roots are not gruesome or horror-movie ready, but presents its horror through meddling with everybody's psyche. 

  No jumpscares, but many could be squeamish at dismemberment. After all, each episode starts out years before present day 2010, and I love looking back to the 60s and noting the societal and cultural differences. Abortions were illegal in America and boys will be boys. The show's need to flashback to say,1978, is a sign that the past is history. Through these episodes, it's easier to understand and infer everything about the house's history. Comprehension becomes fun as the viewer draws conclusions and discovers the reason of character behaviors toward Character B. Most of this was done in my head, but I love drawing web conclusions. So fun. 

 

   The present-day setting isn't spooky as teenagers smoke and gang up, doctors are sensitive about releasing confidentiality, and men fail to see what is reality (hence, wet dreams and fantasies at an earlier age than women perhaps). As for the past, witnessing an illegal operation for financial stability is something that an American civilian just doesn't see on a daily basis. The American family then vs now is quite a comparison as well. But the finale places everyone on the same side, so all's well. 

   

  The use of props for violence in AHS was one of the  most purposeful displays for props instead of just guns and knives. Even though the camera spun around constantly and was shaky for the first half, the whole soundtrack of the season is just out-of-context. The theme song is of a smaller genre of music composition, white noise/strange sounds. I found that the volume for the background pieces , orchestral or vocal, were a bit distracting during dialogue and silences. One of the couple elements that bothered me, but that's not enough to stop binging!

   

   I'm laughing at Dr. Harmon's manliness. He has great motivation for being a psychiatrist, he's eagerly sex-driven, and he refuses so may things. I love that the family members have contrasting mindsets and that there is an affair/ romantic tangle spawning from each member. 

  Each character is suffering from a sadness. That's one of the simple ideas that sprouts forth AHS. Unfortunately, this makes all of the characters so eerily similar under different masks of personality. 

  The pilot sets the setting (exposition) and the show has many "bullshit" and "shit" in its script. How dare you give a bullshitty explanation for Roanoke Island colony, Billie Dean? Don't you know that history speaks for itself??

Grade: 7.2 
Felt extremely like an indie production; well-casted, but they all seem indie-esque

Be committed. 

Happy Halloween and Egg Somebody's Place 

Tales From the Crypt : Halloween Loses Hope for Humanity

I've listened to countless horror movie scores, but haven't seen any films lately.
Making lists of mild horror movies by qualifications, but haven't started a single viewing.
Decided to feature numerous horror series for this special week -- I've been Poe'd all week, okay?

  Mantra: You need to suffer the first time because that pain must be felt by all.
    ( don't be a pushover about grammar here! )        |  
    (there's got to be at least one year where one is extremely laidback and satisfying their health/heart over the mind)


As for feeling "Poe'd" all week, consider Edgar Allen Poe. Known for his works of macabre and Gothic writings, the man himself was mad! An alcoholic, struggling to acquire an appropriate salary as a writer, and marriages. I've read only a penny's worth of his works, but I love his dark symbolism, a mix of unusual characters, and a couple titles ( I liked "The Fall of the House of Usher"). In short, I've been dazing and doodling more than studying and being adequately productive with music and schoolwork (music practice -- it makes way more sense to me; it's more practical).

1989 HBO
6 Episodes (22 mins each)
Horror and a bit of Humor

Who wants to hear a gruesome tale?

Gather round, boys and ghouls, as the Crypt Keeper will let you look into the horrific tales of submitted stories for a horror comic (apparently, they exist)

If you hate fairy tales, go to the Crypt.

If you like psychological journies, go to the Crypt.

If you have heard the name, John Kassir, go to the Crypt. 

Just note that the Crypt isn't for everyone.

**Rated __ for nudity, obscene language, terrifying deaths, and adult themes

Each episode seems to center around one Pandora sin: greed. Lust for beauty, money, or just sex, these episodes are the spokes of a wheel. One intersection, yet many roads diverge. Now, whether you take the road less traveled or not, not all of these episodes are on the same aesthetic level. 

The props, outfits (Pretty Woman , did you get your idea of Roberts-Gere from Sin Deep?), and the interactive script gives everything life. No jump scares, so it's great for newbies. On the other hand, 

I experienced (or simulated) a new emotion:

the death of a friend.

The Pilot is brilliant. Quite the premise which may have been a bit racist of minority groups and the debateable 'killing a criminal.' That's settled in other shows, but the unspeakable deed of 'killing a criminal' ends on an ironic, tearful moment for my newly-inducted pal, Mr. Niles Talbot. You better cry a river, otherwise, I'll be shocking your sorry ass ( it don't matter how you interpret that, sweets)

The opening season has shown no signs of bluntness of characters or the script, but a couple episodes 

(All Through the House, Sin Deep, Lover Come Hack to Me, Collection Completed) had minutes of extended silence, a scan of people walking down the street, or just the cameraman panning in a spiral. Little actions, but the kiddies just wanna hear the moral of the episode.

Speaking of morals, I would love to watch this with my family, but there's cursing and pilot featured a nude strippers' club (did not know that until I saw legit breasts; thank you, HBO).  Simplicity is marvelous, but a nicely tied present is... more meaningful and appreciated. That's why fairy tales are captivating, but there is the element of surprise/suspense that the Grimms, Anderson, and Perrault just didn't put on paper. Eliminate the "too good to be true" option and show the importance of being "careful what you wish for because you just may get it!" These tales involve the cost of death for one's own desires. Somewhat dark, but these mindless murderers (the wives, Santa, etc)- 

[most] of them planned these deaths and how to cover it. Such people provoke a second thought to preparedness and fearlessness (both known to set up oneself for success)

The show is mesmerizing almost every minute and the iconic ghoul shall exist forever in your mind!

A show that everybody should know, it is an anthology that is psychologically tense or maybe bloody terrifying. 

Grade: 7.8 

" Remember, kiddies, safety first!! [this Halloween] "

1 Litre of Tears

Based off an inspiring published diary, 1 Litre of Tears TV remake didn't seem to be as movingg...

10 Episodes + 2:40:00 Special ; Movie
2005 FujiTV

Ikeuchi Aya is a normal 15-year-old student. Optimistic and passionate about her life, she learns that she has spinocellubellar degeneration, a disease that will make her unable to walk, chew, talk, live like a normal being. And the disease has no known cure.

I read the diary of Aya Shioka before watching the adaptations. The diary is a great refresher about the top priority of life: to live it. I myself have written in a few diaries for several years, but I never wrote about my inner feelings; it was all about my dreams, desires, drawings, and my day. Aya writes about an array of topics: people in her life, her own observations about her environment, her desires, and most strikingly, her struggles.
  I hate fictitious diaries (I guess an exception to Dear America or of the sort). I enjoyed The Princess Diaries films, but not the Cabot books. I was captivated by Aya's uplifting spirit- her will to enjoy life more than she ever has. To hear a story from someone who has who-knows-how-many-years left, there sparks a bit of hope for humanity. I've been thinking about what is truly important in one's life- to leave a legacy, be a role model, fame, recognition, youth, beauty?

       The show may not shine a light on Aya, but the show appreciates loving families. Aya Ikeuchi's family came to terms and supported Aya until ******************. I have to say that I applaud and resonate with her younger sister, Ako. "I wish I was sick so that [the family] would pay more attention to me like Aya"- sometimes there are days where I want to have the flu again or something. Staying in bed and my parents, especially my mom, remedying me, telling me where to vomit. 

     Alongside the theme of family and devotion, the parents are realistic displays of parenting a handicapped child. They're not cynical at all, but their acceptance pushes the importance of appropriate rebuffs. Ever see those mums who turn down their daughter's fiance without even inviting him to dinner.

Tears shed vary from viewer to viewer. 1 Litre of Tears was a bit of an exaggeration for me. The characters are extremely likeable, but the pacing and like a movie, only a couple details from the original diary, 1 Litre of Tears is like crying itself - it takes too much time. 

Preferred Watching Sequence: Episode Special or Movie

Grade: 5.8 ; 7.2 (Movie)

La la LA la la : Daria

She's smart, yet cynical ... all in ambience

Aired: 1997 MtV
High School Satire

Daria Morgandorffer is a high school outcast who is monotonous about life, high school, and makes many sarcastic remarks each episode.

She's a name that I've heard since fifth grade and I never got to know her. Well, this week, I did. Daria's fiery remarks are the bomb. While these moments are mild compared to mindblowing amazement, Daria keeps her smarts tucked in a green parka jacket.