Sunday, October 4, 2015

11 Signs You’re An Ambivert

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Monday Fall '15 Premiere Reviews Part Two

COMEDY CENTRAL
As I was sad to see Stew Beef go I was also very excited for Trevor Noah to take over.  Not only did Mr. Noah come in, some new correspondents came in as well, including Roy Wood, Jr. and Desi Lydic.  It is also great to see some veterans staying including Al Madrigal, Jordan Klepper and Hasan Minhaj.  Not sure what happened to Jessica Williams.  We shall see I guess.  Anyway, after the first week, Trevor has done a great job.  He does seem nervous, but it is good to see that he incorporates his stand up comedy into the show.  This should be a very great career for Trevor and if he leaves sooner than most of us think, this should really help slingshot his career.  Congratulations Trevor Noah.  You just kill that show and prove that Jon Stewart and Comedy Central made a great choice.
Status: Keep     Grade 8/10

Saturday, October 3, 2015

Sunday Fall '15 Premiere Reviews Part One

FOX
The search for a new captain is on.  While the Nine-Nine is preparing to meet their new captain, Captain Holt has moved on to his new assignment working very close to the deputy chief.  Public Affairs is his new domain and it turns out to be much more mundane that he thought.  He is now faced with the dicission of continuing this new assignment or just high tailing it out.  Bill Hader guest stars in a funny premiere that IMO, was not that much funnier that any other episode.  Still a keeper though.  BTW, Andy Samburg did a great job as host of the 2015 Emmy Awards.  Bravo!!!!
Status: Keep     Grade: 7/10



FOX
So Phil and Carol has escaped Tuscon, AZ and is kind of living it up around the nation, again, except this time together.  It looks like they are having a blast, but later they felt something was missing.  No guest stars on this premiere and the episode was pretty funny for the sophomore season.  We shall see what helps them find out what was missing and if they will meet any new people in this new world. 
Status: Keep     Grade 7/10







ABC
I know this show is known for it dark sides, but this season premiere is shown a one of the most darkest so far as Swan struggles with her new decision of becoming The New Dark One.  We also learn of a new twist that hopefully explain the origins of the blade that controls The Dark One.  Everyone runs to try to same Swan from her new role, but of course, something bad has to happen.  Hell it's the season premiere, something bad has to happen.  Geez!  Like every season, I am looking forward to seeing how this one turns out.  Everyone is back along with a few others.  Oh and Regina was able to out smart someone for a change.
Status: Keep     Grade: 9/10



FOX
The fam is back and a new adventure has started.  Quagmire and Peter take on a long lost dream of Glenn's that at first was a great idea, but of course Peter had to do something that made it go oh so wrong.  In the meantime, Stewie and Brian took on an extra special trip that turned out to not be a fun one.  The season starts off with a blast and was very entertaining.  I can't see any reason why this show would be ever cancelled, unless the public becomes intolerant again.
Status: Keep     Grade: 8/10



ABC
Talk about something new!  This show, IMO, comes out of left field and takes on a new scenario in a region of the United States that is usually not touched on a TV show.  A young ambitious couple takes a community investment and heads north to head up a huge business and promise a big return to them.  Things don't go a planned and they had to make small detours to make end meet.  Eventually a huge opportunity knocks and they go in head first.  Starring some acting legends including Delroy Lindo and Don Johnson.   This show seems like a reincarnation of the great hit show, Dallas.  Too bad it's reboot or continuation didn't do so well.
Status: Keep/Curious    Grade 7/10



ABC
Talk about very, very complex.  You would have thought that Shonda Rhimes had something to do with it, but nope she has not.  This show is brought to you by Joshua Safran who helped produced Smash and Gossip Girl.  A huge handful of new possible agents enter the FBI training camp at Quantico.   Things start out very well until a huge disaster happen in a major city and one of the leading agent students is placed with the task to find out who of her class could have committed this terrorist act.  Some insane parts and intense moments made this premiere very intriguing, IMO.  Check it out if you haven't already.
Status: Keep     Grade: 8/10

Friday, October 2, 2015

Movie Review: Scortch Trials

So yeah!  I am watching the new book to film franchises!  So what of it.  I did it before with:


So now I have moved on to franchises including:

 
 
 
I know you would say, "but Wil.  These are series for the teenagers.  There is no reason you should show any interest in them!".  True, but I do show interest.  I will admit that I was very resistant in checking them out, but later I did and I found them intriguing.  So, judge all you want!  This is where I am and that's that!  Yeah!!
 
And with that I have pick up a new franchise:
 
Like the previous trifecta of series, my wife was into the initial films especially after reading the books and then after seeing the trailers for their sequels, I became interested.  That happened again with The Maze Runner.  My whole deal with movies is that the trailer/preview must sell me.  It must show interesting to me, not give away too much and the casting must make sense.  With Maze Runner, it just didn't sell.  The premise was a bit too obvious and silly to me.  I know there is usually more, a lot more to this, but the job of the trailer is to sell the movie, right?  So, I said nay to the movie, but then after seeing the trailer for the sequel, The Scorch Trials, I was very interested.  So we rent the initial film and later checked out the sequel.
 
 

Now on to the review of the sequel.  This movie in some way showed some predictability, but not too much.  The kids move on from their rescue and brave the scorch on their way to try to find answers about the maze trail, WCKD and the virus.  They didn't exactly have a goal.  Like teenagers, they were completely impulsive.  They did learn a lot through their journey and reached a new destination.  Now something has happen that makes then need to return what they were running from.  Very Star Wars like.  I was happy to see Giancarlo Esposito and Lily Taylor in the movie.  I am looking to the next installment to see how this finishes out.
Owner: Maybe     Grade: 7/10

Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Friday Fall '15 Premiere Reviews Part One

CBS
The race is back with the least more annoying host, Phil Keoghan.  11 new teams come on to the fold to race around the world and try to achieve one million dollars.  There are some interesting teams on the show, but one really stood out with this guy, who created his own version of The Amazing Race and became a YouTube sensation, breaks down when he messes up on a not so critical part of the game.  Basically his team failed to get the express pass and started to fall towards the back of the pack.  He cries uncontrollably and looked like a baby.  They actually managed to make it to the next leg.  Anyway, the first episode was ok and I see the rest of the season to turn out even better.  Looking forward to it on my favorite reality competition show.
Status: Keep     Grade: 9/10



CBS
So I am happy to report that this show has made it to another season and has broken the Chi Curse (knock on wood).  This is not a common term because I made it up myself.  See, I actually love the actor Chi McBride ever since I saw him on David E. Kelley's Boston Public.  After this show, anything else I saw him in has suffered a fate of not making it to a new season.  The first was Pushing Daisies, an awesome show that should have never been cancelled even after winning awards, but I think no one could follow the concept and it probably was ahead of its time.  The next was Human Target with Mark Valley and Jackie Early Haley.  This show did start a second season, but only made it a couple episodes into the season.  Now, a couple of seasons ago, he joins one of my newest classic remakes, Hawaii Five-0.  It is now in it's sixth season and is (along with Chi) running strong.  I am actually very happy the show is doing well and he is still in it.  The show has so far overcame 2 curses (knock on wood, again).  This premiere episode was great and intense.  The season should prove exciting.
Status: Keep     Grade: 8/10


ABC
Mike, the big conservative business owner, who caters very strong to a stereotypical base.  I have never did a regular review about this show.  Now knowing or understanding the premise, I jumped into this show last season (Season 4) basically because I loved to see Tim Allen back on TV.  I watched Home Improvement religiously and loved every minute of it.  I also followed his early stand up career.  He may seemed like a pompous ass, but he was hilarious as hell.  After a few episode, I got a better understanding of the show and even though it may throw me, I have decided to stick with it.  The start of the season was just ok.  I don't know why they use so much CGI or bad effects and why in the hell do they do a lot of superimposing.  You think these would turn me off of the show, but I still enjoy the comedy.  It shows the serious battles of the extremes, politically, and shows how at times, people can work together.  You see that CONGRESS??!!!  So, I will stay with the show.  Looks like they will have to do a lot to lose me. 
Status: Keep     Grade 6.5/10

P.S. ABC!  That was crap you cancelled Cristela!  That show was great!  I know some cheese was present, but I know cheese is good for a sitcom.  I know you will say it's rating and I may have a thought on that, but I will not go there.  Think about it.  Alright, I will stop my rant there.