winter premiere dates

winter nights can be cold, especially when there is no new tv to keep you warm. i am happy to report that kristin (from e!) has released our winter premiere dates, and it couldn't have come at a better time. so grab a cup of hot cocoa, your remotes, and get comfy. it won't be much longer now 'til all our faves are back on the air...who's as excited as i am?!????

as always, a few stray comments here and there. but take it as you wish

after all, that's just this girl's opinion

Sun., Jan. 2
Brothers & Sisters (ABC), 10 p.m.
Desperate Housewives (ABC), 9 p.m. 


Mon., Jan. 3
The Bachelor (ABC), 8 p.m.
Castle (ABC), 10 p.m.
Greek (ABC Family), 9 p.m. (LAST EPISODES OF THE SERIES, SAD TO SEE IT GO)
Hawaii Five-0 (CBS), 10 p.m. (CHECK IT OUT, SO GOOD)
How I Met Your Mother (CBS), 8 p.m.
Mike & Molly (CBS), 9:30 p.m.
Pretty Little Liars (ABC Family), 8 p.m. (I LOVED HIGH SCHOOL...THIS IS MORE DRAMA FILLED THAN I REMEMBER THOUGH. WORTH CHECKING OUT)
Rules of Engagement (CBS), 8:30 p.m.
Two and a Half Men (CBS), 9 p.m.


Tue., Jan. 4
The Biggest Loser: Couples (NBC), 8 p.m.
Detroit 1-8-7 (ABC), 10 p.m.
Parenthood (NBC), 10 p.m. (WATCH IT!!! I SAY IT ALL THE TIME)
Paula Abdul's Live to Dance (CBS), 8 p.m. (SERIOUSLY?!??)
Southland (TNT), 10 p.m.V (ABC), 9 p.m.


Wed., Jan. 5
Better With You (ABC), 8:30 p.m.
Cougar Town (ABC), 9:30 p.m.
Friday Night Lights (DirecTV 101), 9 p.m. (NBC CAN'T START THIS SOON ENOUGH, IF YOU ASK ME)
Human Target (Fox), 8 p.m.
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (NBC), 9 p.m.
The Middle (ABC), 8 p.m.Modern Family (ABC), 9 p.m.


Thur., Jan. 6
$#*! My Dad Says (CBS), 8:30 p.m.
The Big Bang Theory (CBS), 8 p.m.
CSI (CBS), 9 p.m.
Grey's Anatomy (ABC), 9 p.m.
The Mentalist (CBS), 10 p.m.
Private Practice (ABC), 10 p.m.
Wipeout (ABC), 8 p.m.


Fri., Jan. 7
Blue Bloods (CBS), 10 p.m.
CSI: NY (CBS), 9 p.m.
Medium (CBS), 8 p.m.



Sun., Jan. 9
Bob's Burgers (Fox), 8:30 p.m.
Californication (Showtime), 9:30 p.m. (THREE CHEERS...HANK MOODY'S BACK, AND BOUND TO GET IN ALL SORTS OF TROUBLE. LOVE IT!)
The Cape (NBC), 9 p.m.
The Cleveland Show (Fox), 8:30 p.m.
Episodes (Showtime), 9 p.m.
Family Guy (Fox), 9 p.m.
Shameless (Showtime), 10 p.m. (LOOKS AWESOME, REVIEWS ARE GREAT)
The Simpsons (Fox), 8 p.m.


Mon., Jan. 10
Lie To Me (Fox), 9 p.m.


Tue., Jan. 11
The Good Wife (CBS), 10 p.m.
Lights Out (FX), 10 p.m.
NCIS (CBS), 8 p.m.
NCIS: Los Angeles (CBS), 9 p.m.
Teen Mom 2 (MTV), 10 p.m. 


Wed., Jan. 12
Chase (NBC), 9 p.m.
Criminal Minds (CBS), 9 p.m
.Off the Map (ABC), 10 p.m. (MATT SARACEN'S NEW SHOW...ENOUGH REASON FOR ME TO TUNE IN)


Sun., Jan. 16
Big Love (HBO), 9 p.m.


Mon., Jan. 17
Chuck (NBC), 8 p.m.
Harry's Law (NBC), 10 p.m.
House (Fox), 8 p.m.
Skins (MTV), 10 p.m. (MTV'S NEW TEEN DRAMA...NOT SURE I LIKE THE SOUND OF THAT)


Tue., Jan. 18
Life Unexpected (CW), 8 p.m. (series finale) (SAD FACE)
White Collar (USA), 10 p.m.


Wed., Jan. 19
American Idol (Fox), 8 p.m. (ANYONE ELSE BESIDES ME OVER THIS SHOW?)


Thur., Jan. 20
30 Rock (NBC), 8:30 p.m.
Bones (Fox), 8 p.m.
Community (NBC), 8 p.m
.Fairly Legal (USA), 10 p.m.
The Office (NBC), 9 p.m.
Outsourced (NBC), 9:30 p.m.
Parks & Recreation (NBC), 9:30 p.m.
Perfect Couples (NBC), 10 p.m.
Royal Pains (USA), 9 p.m.


Fri., Jan. 21
Fringe (Fox), 9 p.m.



Sun., Jan. 23
Kourtney and Kim Take New York (E!), 10 p.m. (I MISS KHLOE, SHE'S THE FUNNY ONE)


Mon., Jan. 24
90210 (CW), 8 p.m. (GREAT SEASON SO FAR, CAN'T WAIT)
Gossip Girl (CW), 9 p.m.


Tue., Jan. 25
Hellcats (CW), 9 p.m.
One Tree Hill (CW), 8 p.m. (HANGOVER-STYLE BACHELORETTE PARTY HERE WE COME)


Thur., Jan. 27
Archer (FX), 10 p.m.
Nikita (CW), 9 p.m.
The Vampire Diaries (CW), 8 p.m. (MOST TALKED ABOUT SHOW IN MY COMPANY'S BREAKROOM)


Fri., Jan. 28
Smallville (CW), 8 p.m.
Supernatural (CW), 9 p.m.


Sun., Feb. 6
Glee (Fox), following the Super Bowl (THRILLER!!!!!!)


Mon., Feb. 7
The Chicago Code (Fox), 10 p.m. (HMMM...)


Tue., Feb. 8
Law & Order: Los Angeles (NBC), 10 p.m.
Raising Hope (Fox), 9 p.m.


Wed., Feb. 9
Justified (FX), 10 p.m.
Mr. Sunshine (ABC), 9:30 p.m. (MATTHEW PERRY IS BACK, BITCHES)


Wed., Feb. 23
America's Next Top Model (CW), 8 p.m.
Shedding for the Wedding (CW), 9 p.m. (NOT ANOTHER WEIGHT LOSS SHOW)


Mon., Feb. 28
The Event (NBC), 9 p.m.


Sunday, March 6
Celebrity Apprentice (NBC), 9 p.m.


Wed., March 16
America's Next Great Restaurant (NBC), 9 p.m. (GETTING DESPERATE, ARE WE NBC?)
The Marriage Ref (NBC), 10 p.m.


Tue., March 29
Body of Proof (ABC), 10 p.m.


Wed., April 6
Breaking In (Fox), 9 p.m.


Wed., April 13
Happy Endings (ABC), 10 p.m.

They're baaaaaaaack...

yes, it's me. i know it's been a while, but the summer was slow with movie/tv watching, so no new updates to report. HOWEVER, i am happy to report, that it is finally Fall Premiere time and i have the premiere dates you are all looking for. thanks to Kristin at e!, here it is for you... i haven't made as many comments as i have in the past (sorry about that) but i haven't heard anything so great, it's worth repeating, about new shows. of course, as always, i will tell you what you need to be watching (GLEE, if you're not watching, you need to get to a store asap and purchase the first season, it's AMAZING)
enjoy kiddies. here's to another amazing year of television...


Tuesday, Sept. 7

Sons of Anarchy (FX), 10 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 8

America's Next Top Model (cycle 15) (CW), 8 p.m.
Hellcats (CW), 9 p.m. NEW
Terriers (FX), 10 p.m. NEW

Thursday, Sept. 9

The Vampire Diaries (CW), 8 p.m. IMPRESSED BY FIRST SEASON, LET'S SEE IF THEY CAN KEEP IT UP
Nikita (CW), 9 p.m. NEW (MIXED REVIEWS)

Monday, Sept. 13

90210 (CW), 8 p.m. (WAIT, THIS WASN'T CANCELLED?!??)
Gossip Girl (CW), 9 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 14

One Tree Hill (CW), 8 p.m.
Life Unexpected (CW), 9 p.m.
Parenthood (NBC), 10 p.m. GREAT WRITING, LOVING THE CAST, CHECK IT OUT

Wednesday, Sept. 15

Survivor: Nicaragua (CBS), 8 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 16

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (FX), 10 p.m.
The League (FX), 10:30 p.m..

Sunday, Sept. 19

Boardwalk Empire (HBO), Time TBA NEW-MARTIN SCORSESE, NEED I SAY MORE?

Monday, Sept. 20

Dancing With the Stars (ABC), 8 p.m.
How I Met Your Mother (CBS), 8 p.m.
Rules of Engagement (CBS), 8:30 p.m.
Chuck (NBC), 8 p.m.
House (Fox), 8 p.m.
Lone Star (Fox), 9 p.m. NEW
The Event (NBC), 9 p.m. NEW
Two and a Half Men (CBS), 9 p.m.
Mike & Molly (CBS), 9:30 p.m. NEW
Hawaii Five-0 (CBS), 10 p.m. NEW (MIXED REVIEWS) LOVE ALEX O'LAUGHLIN SO WILL MOST LIKELY CHECK OUT
Chase (NBC), 10 p.m. NEW
Castle (ABC), 10 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 21

Glee (Fox), 8 p.m. LOVE IT!!!!!!!!
NCIS (CBS), 8 p.m.
The Biggest Loser (NBC), 8 p.m.
NCIS: Los Angeles (CBS), 9 p.m.
Raising Hope (Fox), 9 p.m. NEW
Running Wilde (Fox), 9:30 p.m. NEW-FELICITY, I MEAN KERI RUSSEL, IS BACK!!
Dancing With the Stars (ABC), 8 p.m. (special performance show night and time)
Detroit 1-8-7 (ABC), 10 p.m. NEW

Wednesday, Sept. 22

Criminal Minds (CBS), 9 p.m.
The Defenders (CBS), 10 p.m. NEW
Undercovers (NBC), 8 p.m. NEW
Hell's Kitchen (Fox), 8 p.m.
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (NBC), 9 p.m.
The Middle (ABC), 8 p.m.
Better With You (formerly Better Together) (ABC), 8:30 p.m. NEW
Modern Family (ABC), 9 p.m.
Cougar Town (ABC), 9:30 p.m.
The Whole Truth (ABC), 10 p.m. NEW

Thursday, Sept. 23

The Big Bang Theory (CBS), 8 p.m.
$#*! My Dad Says (CBS), 8:30 p.m. NEW-NOT IMPRESSED WITH REVIEWS
Bones (Fox), 8 p.m.
Community (NBC), 8 p.m.
30 Rock (NBC), 8:30 p.m.
My Generation (ABC), 8 p.m. NEW-PREMISE SEEMS INTRIGUING
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (CBS), 9 p.m.
Fringe (Fox), 9 p.m.
Grey's Anatomy (ABC), 9 p.m.
The Office (NBC), 9 p.m. LAST SEASON OF MICHAEL SCOTT-BRING ON THE ANTICS
Outsourced (NBC), 9:30 p.m. NEW-EH, NOT IMPRESSED WITH PREVIEWS
The Mentalist (CBS), 10 p.m. SIMON BAKER, WILL YOU MARRY ME?
The Apprentice (NBC), 10 p.m.
Private Practice (ABC), 10 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 24

Medium (CBS), 8 p.m.
Smallville (CW), 8 p.m.
School Pride (NBC), 8 p.m. NEW
The Good Guys (Fox), 9 p.m.
Supernatural (CW), 9 p.m.
CSI: NY (CBS), 9 p.m.
Blue Bloods (CBS), 10 p.m. NEW
Outlaw (NBC), 10 p.m. NEW

Sunday, Sept. 26

The Simpsons (Fox), 8 p.m.
The Cleveland Show (Fox), 8:30 p.m.
Family Guy (one-hour season premiere) (Fox), 9 p.m.
The Amazing Race (CBS), 8:30 p.m.
Undercover Boss (CBS), 10 p.m.
Dexter (Showtime), 9 p.m.
Bored to Death (HBO), 10 p.m.
Eastbound & Down (HBO), 10:30 p.m. MIGHT BE THE FUNNIEST SHOW ON TV
Desperate Housewives (ABC), 9 p.m.
Brothers & Sisters (ABC), 10 p.m. TAKING BETS...LAST SEASON ON AIR

Tuesday, Sept. 28 

No Ordinary Family (ABC), 8 p.m. NEW
Dancing With the Stars (results show) (ABC), 9 p.m.
Stargate Universe (Syfy), 9 p.m.
Law & Order: Los Angeles (NBC), 10 p.m. NEW-REALLY? ANOTHER ONE??
The Good Wife (CBS), 10 p.m.
Sanctuary (Syfy), 10 p.m.

October TBA

The Walking Dead (AMC)

Friday, Oct. 1

Human Target (Fox), 8 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 3

The Amazing Race (CBS), 8 p.m. (time period premiere)
Undercover Boss (CBS), 9 p.m. (time period premiere)
American Dad (Fox), 9:30 p.m
CSI: Miami (CBS), 10 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 4

The Real Housewives of Atlanta (Bravo), 9 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 27

Friday Night Lights (DirecTV's 101), 9 p.m. NEVER WISHED I HAD A SATELLITE DISH MORE THAN I WILL ON THIS DAY...FINAL SEASON

Wednesday, Nov. 10

Lie to Me (Fox), 8 p.m.
Hell's Kitchen (time period premiere) (Fox), 9 p.m.

okay, that's all for now. you know i'll keep you up to date with new premieres and what i think (and i promise it won't be 6 months before my next post). although like i said, i am not impressed with much of the new options. until then, sleep tight tv land, it's going to be an interesting season


but hey, that's just this girl's opinion

BREAKING (AWESOME) NEWSSS

This just in...

PARENTHOOD HAS BEEN RENEWED!!!!!

Remember that amazing show i was telling you all to check out?? Well?!???? i told you it was worth it. And apparently the suits over at La Network de Peacock agree. Parenthood has been renewed for a second season...commence happy dance (i'll give you a minute)

i am so thrilled for the crew over at PH, and i think, as a gesture of love, you should all tune in tonight at 10 to see what i'm talking about. don't forget it is also available at Primetime OnDemand (time warner channel 1009). you all know you want to. after all, it's one of the best new shows of the season

But hey, that's just this girl's opinion

Season Finale dates/times

hey y’all, sorry for the lack of postings (haven't seen anything recently that really warrants a post). i think that this list (courtesy of Michael Ausiello of EW) will be very helpful in your May TV/DVR settings...there are definitely a few i know aren't to be missed!!!

as always, i have put in my own 2 cents next to some shows on the list...

ABC

Brothers & Sisters: Sunday, May 16 @ 10 pm (not to be missed, i hear a certain hottie isn't returning next season, and we all want to know how they will write him out, mr **** you will be missed)

Castle: Monday, May 17 @ 10 pm

Cougar Town: Wednesday, May 19 @ 9:30 pm

Dancing With the Stars: Tuesday, May 25 @ 9 pm

Desperate Housewives: Sunday, May 16 @ 9 pm (does anyone still even watch this??)

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition: Sunday, May 16 @ 8 pm

FlashForward: Thursday, May 27 @ 8 pm POSSIBLE SERIES FINALE (no renewal yet)

Grey’s Anatomy: Thursday, May 20 @ 9 pm (two hours) (i'm hearing very interesting things about this, it's a definite dvr necessity if you are a fan)

Lost: Sunday, May 23 @ 9 pm (two hours) SERIES FINALE (don't forget to watch Jimmy Kimmel afterwards, it's sure to be a real treat for you LOST-obsessed crazies)

The Middle: Wednesday, May 19 @ 8:30 pm

Modern Family: Wednesday, May 19 @ 9 pm (ummm, funniest half hour comedy on tv, sure to be wildly entertaining)

Private Practice: Thursday, May 13 @ 10 pm

V: Tuesday, May 18 @ 10 pm POSSIBLE SERIES FINALE (no renewal yet)

CBS

The Amazing Race: Sunday, May 9  @ 8 pm

The Big Bang Theory: Monday, May 24 @ 9:30 pm

Cold Case: Sunday, May 2 @ 9 pm (two hours) POSSIBLE SERIES FINALE (no renewal yet)

Criminal Minds: Wednesday, May 26 @ 9 pm

CSI: Thursday, May 20 @ 9 pm

CSI: Miami: Monday, May 24 @ 10 pm

CSI: NY: Wednesday, May 26 @ 10 pm

Ghost Whisperer: Friday, May 21 @ 8 pm

The Good Wife: Tuesday, May 25 @ 10 pm (hearing amazing things about this one...add to your netflix before next season starts)

How I Met Your Mother: Monday, May 24 @ 8 pm

Medium: Friday, May 21 @ 9 pm POSSIBLE SERIES FINALE (no renewal yet)

The Mentalist: Thursday, May 20 @ 10 pm

Miami Medical: Friday, May 21 @ 10 pm POSSIBLE SERIES FINALE (no renewal yet)

NCIS: Tuesday, May 25 @ 8 pm

NCIS: Los Angeles: Tuesday, May 25 @ 9 pm

The New Adventures of Old Christine: Wednesday, May 12 @ 8 pm POSSIBLE SERIES FINALE (no renewal yet)

Rules of Engagement: Monday, May 24 @ 8:30 pm POSSIBLE SERIES FINALE (no renewal yet)

Survivor: Heroes vs Villains: Sunday,  May 16 @ 8 pm (three hours)

Two and a Half Men: Monday, May 24 @ 9 pm

The CW

90210: Tuesday, May 18 @ 8 pm (again, does anyone still watch this? it should go the way of the new melrose place...off our televisions)

America’s Next Top Model: Wednesday, May 12 @ 8 pm (two hours)

Gossip Girl: Monday, May 17 @ 9 pm

One Tree Hill: Monday, May 17 @ 8 pm POSSIBLE SERIES FINALE (no renewal yet) (fingers crossed for season 8)

Smallville: Friday, May 14 @ 8 pm

Supernatural: Thursday, May 13 @ 9 pm

The Vampire Diaries: Thursday, May 13 @ 8 pm (oh my, what will the writers put us through this final hour...not to be missed!)

FOX

24: Monday, May 24 @ 8 pm (two hours) CANCELED-SERIES FINALE (thank goodness, i mean really, you ran out of good storyline 2 seasons ago)

American Dad: Sunday, May 16 @ 9:30 pm

American Idol: Wednesday, May 26 @ 8 pm (two hours) (crystal bowersox, put your money down now, it's a sure thing)

Bones: Thursday, May 20 @ 8 pm (bones and booth???? serious finger crossing)

The Cleveland Show: Sunday, May 23 @ 8:30 pm

Family Guy: Sunday, May 23 @ 9pm (one hour)
Fringe: Thursday, May 20 @ 9 pm

Glee: Tuesday, June 8 @ 9 pm (i miss you already, and you just came back)

House: Monday, May 17 @ 8 pm

The Simpsons: Sunday, May 23 @ 8 pm

NBC

30 Rock: Thursday, May 20 @ 9:30 pm

The Biggest Loser: Tuesday, May 25 @ 8 pm (two hours)

The Celebrity Apprentice: Sunday, May 23 @ 9 pm (two hours)

Chuck: Monday, May 24 @ 8 pm (two hours) POSSIBLE SERIES FINALE (no renewal yet)

Community: Thursday, May 20 @ 8 pm

Law & Order: Monday, May 24 @ 10 pm

Law & Order: SVU: Wednesday, May 19 @ 10 pm

The Marriage Ref: Thursday, May 20 @ 10 pm

Mercy: Wednesday, May 12 @ 8 pm POSSIBLE SERIES FINALE (no renewal yet)

The Office: Thursday, May 20 @ 9 pm

Parenthood: Tuesday, May 25 @ 10 pm POSSIBLE SERIES FINALE (no renewal yet) (WATCH THIS NOW, IT'S WORTH IT I SWEAR) BRING BACK PARENTHOOD!!!!!!!

Parks and Recreation: Thursday, May 20 @ 8:30 pm

Trauma: Monday, May 10 April 26 @ 9 pm POSSIBLE SERIES FINALE (no renewal yet)

...remember that not everything is set in stone (unless it already is) and is solely based on speculation. my apologies if your favorites aren’t continuing next season. i myself, agree with some of the cancels, but am panicking about others

But hey, that's just this girl's opinion

A Must See: Parenthood

As if the casting didn't have me tuning in, they have definitely delivered a show worthy of a DVR spot. 

Lauren Graham, well i have no words. Since Gilmore Girls ended almost 3 years ago, i have been in LG-withdrawal. She brings such character to all of her roles, and her tv absence has been felt by many. Lauren, i have never been a big fan of the indie movies you chose to do, but you got back into tv in an amazing way. Sarah Braverman (LG's role on parenthood) is a single mother dealing with a lot; drug addict ex-husband, crazy kids, and an even crazier family. Lauren, thank you for joining the show, and giving me a reason to turn on the tv on tuesday nights!

As for the rest of the cast, well nbc really knows how to pick 'em...

Peter Krause: it is also so good to see you back, but on a show i can actually stand to watch. (Dirty Sexy Money lost me after the first episode.) His portrayal of a man with a child recently diagnosed with Autism, is really great. He shows his ability to be both funny and dramatic, and is able to do it within the same scene. Kudos my friend

Craig T. Nelson: i mean it's Freddy Nefler, no further reason needed (if you don't know "Nefler the Muffler Man", i am disappointed)

Dax Shepard: I LOVE YOUUUUUU (tell kristin we miss her on tv also)

PLEASE, i am telling you, if you are going to watch one new show this spring, let it be PARENTHOOD. you will not be disappointed

But hey, that's just this girl's opinion

The Great Debate: A Tale of Two Judges

Ellen vs. Paula...let the games begin

I for one am ECSTATIC with the change American Idol has made. Ellen brings such a different vibe to show. I may be biased (I think she's the funniest female on Earth) but I am loving AI so far.

Ellen has gotten off to a somewhat rocky start, according to some recent polls. I am assuming this is due to people expecting more from her right out the gate. However, I think we are being broken in slowly and look forward to the coming weeks.

As a huge Ellen fan (Here and Now, rent her comedy hour on dvd...or borrow it from me) I am excited to see her in a different role than we are used to. Sure her talk show is great (thank god for DVR) and her comedy specials are amazing (ever walked into a plate glass window?), but this is new genre for her.

What makes Ellen qualified to judge a singing talent competition? Well, not much as far as I can tell. But she brings a new aspect to the show: humor. Yes, we had humor when Paula was around, in the form of Simon making fun of her. But Ellen is a refreshing new kind of humor. Gone are the days of ridiculous antics from the judges table, bring on the love and peace that embodies Ellen. As for the Ellen/Simon dynamic...I think Paula said it best "Things in common, Just ain't a one, But when we get together, We have nothin' but fun" (that's right, I quoted Opposites Attract)

I vote for Ellen, hands down

But hey, that's just this girl's opinion.

The Great Debate: A Tale of Two Brothers

So ladies (not sure if my gentlemen followers will be into this posting, but feedback is always nice), which will it be? Sultry Stefan Salvatore or his HOTT bad ass brother Damon? I know, decisions, decisions.
(JHR and AC, this blog is dedicated to you, your comments are kindly requested)

I think that one could definitely find faults on both sides. On one hand, Damon gives new meaning to sibling rivalry, however, he also gives new meaning to “what’s happening hot stuff” (yes, 16 candles, you know you love it). Damon, played by Ian Somerhalder, is the quintessential bad boy, and I love me some bad boy. He is so good at making you hate him, then he goes and saves Elena, and you can’t help but think he might have some good in him. His rugged good looks and take-no-prisoners attitude jump off the screen and you find yourself wanting to get to the bottom of his broken heart.

Then there’s Stefan, played by Paul Wesley, who is quite the boy next door (aside from the whole I’ll suck your blood Vampire thing). Yes, he is handsome. And yes, he draws you in with his big brown eyes, and calming voice. But really, who wants to be with the good guy? JHR, I know you feel that you would jump his bones should you get the chance, but I need more to go on than just his face (and eight-pack abs). Hmmmm, actually, maybe I don’t.

So, what do you think? I vote for Damon, like I said, I dig the bad boys.

But hey, that’s just this girl’s opinion.

BOOKS: Best of 2009

I know this posting is a little late for 2009, but it had to be posted. There’s only one book on my favorite list for 2009, and that is OF BEES AND MIST by ERICK SETIAWAN

As an avid historical fiction reader, I was hesitant to go out of my comfort zone with BEES, but I have never been happier I did. Setiawan did a phenomenal job capturing the complex and intertwined lives of three generations of women from two feuding families. The book has it all; love, loss, and even some magic. Well, like I said, I don’t want to give anything away. So here’s what the publisher has to say about it:

In book stores now you’ll find an incredibly beautiful and moving debut novel called OF BEES AND MIST by Erick Setiawan. A sentimental and complex fable of three generations of women from two rival families, it is a story of mothers and daughters and of sisters and friendships. Meridia is a lonely child, haunted by a mysterious incident at birth that tore her parents apart and left her living in a cold, loveless home. At age sixteen, she meets the charming and naive Daniel, eagerly marries him and promptly moves into his inviting home with his parents and sisters. It is not long before Meridia learns of her mother-in-law’s deceitful ways and her power—both natural and supernatural—that she uses to control those around her. When Meridia rebels, a lifelong battle begins and an engrossing, epic saga ensues that will both shock and thrill you.

I have spoken directly to editor Kerri Kolen, who is so proud of this new author, “Buy this book tomorrow. I guarantee you won’t be disappointed”. She was also kind enough to provide me with some industry praise:

“A beautifully crafted adult fairytale of love, loss and loyalty that is at once witty, magical, and moving. Of Bees and Mist is a stunningly accomplished first novel.”
--John Connolly, New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Lost Things and The Lovers

“Of Bees and Mist is sheer enchantment. Erick Setiawan has created a magical world just outside of our own, made all the more human and compelling by its rich and astonishing strangeness.”
--Keith Donohue, New York Times bestselling author of The Stolen Child and Angels of Destruction

"While filled with fortune-tellers, ghosts and unexplained phenomena, the relationships between the various characters are true to life so that fans of fantasy and fiction lovers alike are sure to enjoy this magical tale."
--Publishers Weekly

Trust me when I say that the book is really not to be missed, I couldn’t pull my nose out of it!

But hey, that’s just this girl’s opinion

**update** spider-man 4

well it seems like someone was thinking the same thing i was...

the studio has now released a statement saying that it will go in a different direction for the 4th installment in the comic book story. it will go the route of the prequel. again, still not paying movie theater prices to see this film

did the first movie start with peter parker in high school? didn't tobey maguire play peter parker in the first movie, which started in high school??? like i said, no tobey, no ticket

But hey, that's just this girl's opinion

2010 Premiere Dates

So, i know you are all wondering when your fave shows will be back on the tube, so here's my list (courtesy of Kristin at e!), with some comments, as always

JANUARY

Tuesday, Jan. 5
The Biggest Loser (NBC), 8 p.m.
The Good Wife returns (CBS), 10 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 6
Friday Night Lights returns (DirecTV 101), 9 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 8
Ghost Whisperer returns (CBS), 8 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 10
Big Love (HBO), 10 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 11
CSI: Miami returns (CBS), 10 p.m.
Heroes returns (NBC), 9 p.m.
How I Met Your Mother returns (CBS), 8 p.m.
Two and a Half Men returns (CBS), 9 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 12
American Idol (Fox), 8 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 14
Bones returns (Fox), 8 p.m.
Fringe returns (Fox), 9 p.m. (for four weeks, then off until April)
Grey's Anatomy returns (ABC), 9 p.m.
The Mentalist returns (CBS), 10 p.m.
Parks and Recreation returns (NBC), 8:30 p.m.
Private Practice returns (ABC), 10 p.m.
Project Runway (Lifetime), 10 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 17
24 (Fox), 9 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 18
Life Unexpected (CW), 9 p.m. I HEAR THIS WILL BE AMAZING SO SHOW SOME LOVE AND CHECK OUT THE PILOT
One Tree Hill returns (CW), 8 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 21
Supernatural returns (CW), 9 p.m.
The Vampire Diaries returns (CW), 8 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 22
Caprica (Syfy), 9 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 25
Greek returns (ABC Family), 10 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 31
Family Guy returns (Fox), 9 p.m.
The Simpsons returns (Fox), 8 p.m.

FEBRUARY

Tuesday, Feb. 2
Lost (ABC), 9 p.m. LAST SEASON

Thursday, Feb. 4
The Office returns (NBC), 9 p.m. HALPERT BABY IS COMING


MARCH

Monday, March 1
Parenthood (NBC), 9 p.m. LAUREN GRAHAM, I LOVE YOU

Monday, March 8
Gossip Girl returns (CW), 9 p.m.

Sunday, March 14
The Marriage Ref (NBC), 8 p.m. SEINFELD...enough said
The Pacific (HBO), 8 p.m. HBO MINISERIES, NOT TO BE MISSED

Thursday, March 18
FlashForward returns (ABC), 8 p.m.

Monday, March 22
Nurse Jackie (Showtime), 10 p.m.
United States of Tara (Showtime), 10:30 p.m.

Tuesday, March 30
V returns (ABC), 9 p.m.

APRIL

Thursday, April 1
Fringe returns (Fox), 9 p.m.

Sunday, April 11
The Tudors (Showtime), 9 p.m.

Tuesday, April 13
Glee returns (Fox), 9 p.m. FINALLY SAW IT, AND I'M OBSESSED!!! WATCH ITTTTTTT

(remember, i only pass along what i think you should check out)

But hey, that's just this girl's opinion

what are they thinking??

spider-man 4 without tobey or sam?

you work on commission (or movie tickets) right??...big mistake, big! HUGE! i have to go shopping now... (pretty woman, if you don't know that please go rent the movie)

i digress

i am a HUGE spidey fan, and as such i can say, with almost 100% certainty, that i will NOT be seeing the fourth installment. at least not in theaters. the studio is making a huge mistake by not making a deal with maguire and raimi. it was one thing to contemplate the idea of using jake gyllenhaal after only the first movie had been made. HOWEVER, to swap out the star AND (amazing) director after three movie, is simply ridiculous.

as a fan, and loyal viewer (as well as dvd purchaser) i have become accustomed to seeing tobey in that leotard, and i don't really want to see anyone else wear it (you know you agree ladies). the studio should pack it in before it throws millions into this production, and we do not get our monies worth

But hey, that's just this girl's opinion