I Will Enjoy the San Francisco Dating Scene From the Comfort of My Own Sofa

I've got another SFist post up, and it's a brief bit about a San Francisco-set dating show that premieres tonight.

I've also promised to provide a full recap of the show, which I hope to publish in time for next week's episode. Yikes! I hope I can actually get that done, as an honest-to-goodness recap isn't something I've really attempted as of yet...

There's Always Next Year

I know I shouldn't jump to conclusions before seeing it, but I also have to be honest: I'm just not excited about "Cars." I have yet to not at least really like a Pixar movie, but "Cars" just does not hold any interest for me. I feel like I should trust them--they haven't really disappointed me yet--and yet, I can't bring myself to actually go see "Cars." And I LIKE cars. Not NASCAR, no, but I appreciate cars. And the whole Route 66 thing? So up my alley. And yet...and yet. None of the trailers or clips have made me laugh, and aside from Bonnie Hunt, I don't have the highest confidence in the voice talent, (seriously, Larry the Cable Guy?) There just hasn't been the pull that I've felt with all the other Pixar movies.

Which is why the trailer for Ratatouille made me so happy. There's the Pixar I love. AND Patton Oswalt as the voice of the Rat? Awesome.

Meerkats on Hind Legs and Whiskers on Kittens

These are a few of my favorite things.

I've got another SFist post up, and if some your favorite things are the same as my favorite things, you might want to read it.

Ah, Hex

As I mentioned in yesterday's SFist post, "Hex" premiered on BBC America. I watched it. I liked it.

Comparisons to "Buffy" are inevitable: a pretty blonde with supernatural powers must fight the forces of evil. Sound familiar? And it is indeed familiar, but not familiar enough to be called a rip-off (at least not at this point) but familiar enough to tap into my love of the spooky and the spunky (as in spunky heroines. Gah!) I love the setting in a creepy English castle that has become a private school (although I can't tell what kind of school it's supposed to be. The students all look older than teenagers, so perhaps it's a college?) Christina Cole, the actress who plays Cassie, the apparent heroine, keeps reminding me of Cherie Currie. I hope she breaks into a rendition of "Cherry Bomb" before the end of the series.

I'm not entirely clear just what the hell is going on, but it seems to involve some witches in the 1800s who are related to Cassie, and a demon or fallen angel or something, named Azazeal, who wants to bring the return of the Nephilim. Or something. Whatever it involves, it's creepy enough to keep me interested.

My only problem so far is the heroine isn't spunky enough. The true spunk can be found in her lesbian roommate, Thelma, who (SPOILER ALERT!) dies at the end of the premiere, but apparently comes back as a ghost for the remainder of the show.

I will definitely continue watching "Hex" Thursdays at 7pm. Looks to be a good bit of summer TV.

Google, Get It Together! Gah!

I mean, I know Blogger is a free product and all, but seriously. You're a yoooge company. You should be able to do better than this.

Gah squared!

Anyway, who knows how long I'll be able to get into Blogger today. Better make this short. A new SFist post is up, and it talks a bit about "Hex," a British show making it's US debut on BBC America tonight. I really, really hope it's a good show, because it sounds like a nice drama to spend the summer with.

Blogger, I'm Not Angry...Just Disappointed

Blogger has been down most of the day, much to my chagrin. But here's a brief SFist post. Better than nothin' right?

Janice Wants You!

I've got a new SFist post up now!

Let the summer of crappy TV begin!

Every Awesome Thing, Ever

Old to some, but new to me, is Secret Fun Spot, which holds a wealth of awesome things.

"Is She Pregnant? Is She Pregnant By Some Guy?"

Anna Nicole discusses the rumors about her being pregnant in this video [QT] on her site.

All I can say is...hooo boy.

Finally, a Post-"News Radio" Joe Rogan Does Something Worthwhile

According to the New York Post he punched former "Amazing Race" constestant Jonathan--of Jonathan and Victoria infamy--twice!--while filming a reality star edition of "Fear Factor."

There's a clip on the "Fear Factor" site, but I can't get it to work. Also, wasn't that crap show cancelled?