Stories from an ordinary life

Love Monkey

I just finished watching the premiere of "Love Monkey." It's awesome; right up my alley. It's kind of a cross between High Fidelity and "Sex and the City." The lead isn't as cute as John Cusack, but the music is good and it's pretty funny. Of course it's also based on a novel. The title comes from a convo he has from his best girl friend, who tells him if he keeps swinging from branch to branch looking for the perfect one, he's going to end up one lonely monkey. I almost want to run out and buy the book, but then it might ruin watching the show. Also I read a review that says the book is set in 2001 so 9/11 plays a big role in transforming the guy. I'm not sure I want to delve into that. Part of me would like to think that guys don't need some tragic event to get it together.

I'm glad I finally found another show to enjoy in place of "Nip/Tuck" on Tues., but watch it get canceled. I'm going to have a serious mental breakdown when "Alias" goes off the air for good in a few months. I've been watching season 3 reruns, and because it's the only season I haven't entirely seen, I get anxious to see each and every episode -- I need to see how the story gets to where it is in season 4. Of course "Alias" isn't the only show I'm losing/lost. I'm pissed at the fact that Fox isn't showing the last half of "Reunion." Will we never know who killed Sam or why? Stupid TV bastards.

Last night was the Golden Globes so my usual Monday programs, "Las Vegas" and "Medium," weren't on. I got smart though and DVRed the Globes. I didn't start watching until about an hour into the show. By fast-forwarding through all the commercials I was caught up to see the final hour live. I crammed a three-hour show into less than two hours; made the whole thing a lot less boring. I'm glad Walk the Line was so praised; I still think it's one of the best and most powerful movies I've ever seen. Now I just have to see Brokeback Mountain. I'm bored out of my mind having a three-day weekend (as I always am since I'm on vacation when all my friends are working) so maybe I'll go see it by myself tomorrow afternoon. I'll let you all know what I think.

posted by This one time . . . @ 11:01 PM