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| REVIEW | Perfect illustration of the great/awful polarity of this show
THE SARAH SILVERMAN PROGRAM is without any question one of the most wildly inconsistent shows in the history of TV. There are episodes that are so funny that I think I'll injure myself laughing. But there are other episodes -- usually episodes with a high "ick" factor -- where I not only don't crack a smile, but moan and groan. This was one of the latter. The show revolves around Sarah's violating taboos of one sort or another. The previous episode was incredibly funny, as Sarah joins the campaign against baby killing without realizing that that was what the others were calling abortion (when Sarah realizes her mistake she quickly pulls out, stating to the others that she had had a couple of abortions herself and couldn't oppose it now because at some point she might need another). But licking a part of a dog's anatomy isn't at all funny. It is just icky. And usually when Sarah Silverman gets into mere ickiness instead of human moral debates, she gets unfunny.
In the "Where do I know them from" category, the man in rehab for dropping cats out of windows was played by Ken Marino, who has been in a host of TV roles, most recently as a recurring character on VERONICA MARS as Detective Vinnie Van Lowe.
All in all, I would stronlgy recommend a skip on this episode. Rewatch the season premiere instead.
On the upside, with this episode the series continues with its tradition of doing shows that no other show in the history of TV either has or would dream of touching. As if that were necessarily a good thing. This remains the show on TV I'm most ambivalent about. It can be either one of the funniest or one of the worst shows on TV. On the upside, if you hated one episode, wait a week and you'll find something to love; on the downside, if you loved it this week, youmay feel differently about the next episode. |
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| REVIEW | Adrian and Marci - A Hilarious Duo!
I loved seeing Sarah Silverman again playing Marci Maven. She happens to find Monk again and this time she's in trouble! Monk agrees to handle her case which leads to a hilarious adventure. Marci's obsession with Monk makes this episode a must-see! |
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| REVIEW | International ghost hunting or international travelers?
Reading the rest of the reviews to date, I can see how it is the present International format has stayed on the air. T.A.P.S. ("Ghost Hunters" or "GH") has a well-established format and flavor that Ghost Hunters Int'nl ("GHI") is trying to replicate, but falls short. To date, there is no GHI episode worthy of purchase, in my opinion. The show seems to be about a bunch of young adults traveling in Europe, most of whom fight with each other over what each knows about things not really related to the show.
Robb is still getting his feet under him. That's good, but does anyone know where he came from? (To that question -- does Robb have feet to get under him? I suspect Robb is from the "extended T.A.P.S. family" -- quoting Jason) I am certain Grant & Jason picked Robb for many reasons -- even if only to protect their GH franchise! It seems to me that Robb has been very grateful for his appointment as leader of this GHI group, but he has yet to explain to his audience -- maybe even his crew -- where he ground his paranormal investigator chops. Certainly, he has demonstrated skills that watching GH would give the average viewer. His demonstrated courage however, shows he is an experienced ghost hunter. But, how experienced IS he?
As to the rest of the group -- Barry is the strongest of the investigators, having clearly run his own paranormal investigation operation. He also shows viewers that he is VERY bright -- by simply staying out of the petty complaint session(s) that arise during each show! The complainers from GH -- Donna, Shannon, Andy and Brian -- have evidently been sent to GHI to learn how to accept each other and to settle down. So far, these cast members remain weak interpersonally. Donna does not like the way Shannon talks to spirits; Shannon thinks Donna is petty; Andy cannot get along with Steve from the GH franchise, and so here he is. Also, Andy demonstrates he believeshe should be elevated to a management position, as he has become Robb's shadow during each GHI show. (BTW Andy, congratulations on your baby boy! He looks healthy and robust. I trust your wife has recovered from the ordeal of childbirth? Some advice from a Dad of 20+ years: be sure to take care of Momma and child. They are your greatest reason for being!) Lastly, there's Brian. Fired and rehired, and fired again from the GH franchise, he lives once more on GHI! Brian cannot tolerate Steve, and gets low marks from Grant and Jason -- as well as all fellow GH teammates -- for his story-telling.How long will it take Robb to become aware of Brian's past and present? THAT may end up being the best story-line of the GHI franchise! Keep watching for that reason, at least!
Hopefully, this show has more than a 'ghost' of a chance of surviving the personalities fighting with each other through the entire first season! As it is now, the show is based on a false premise that international ghost hunting is the subject. So long as a single minute of the program is wasted on petty personal conflict, this reality-based program of quarrelling international travelers --each one mad about something another of the cast has said or done to him or her -- has no chance of survival OR entertainment.
If we all keep watching, maybe the show will make-it through its first season. All it will take to terminate GHI is a single complaint from a site host about petty bickering she or he witnessed during a supposed paranormal investigation of a haunted location of some local repute. Sponsors and producers won't pay for cast/crew fights -- especially in a foreign country! Let's hope the travelers/cast do some self-examination before the show endsprematurely! |
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| REVIEW | Great sequel. Really.
For all those people who say that there's no plot - go back and watch the film properly. There is a good story which culminates in the very last scene. The gags weren't half as bad as I expected them to be and those little moments of comic relief were necessary, 'cause the rest of the film was pretty damn serious. It's a very good continuation of the Terminator story and it's a brilliant movie when you keep in mind that it's part 3! Yes, this film is a bit different. Not that much different. Did I miss Linda Hamilton? No. Did I miss Edward Furlong? Hell, no! Did I miss James Cameron? - Hm, there's a certain emotional factor that Cameron would have inserted during the whole film, instead of just the ending. Anyway, especially for a follow up of an all time classic, I will give it 10 / 10 stars. There's one major plot hole ... but you can ignore that easily. Go watch it. Btw. the chase scenes are better than the one in the Matrix. Here, things get crushed for real. A lot. :) My 2003 cents. |
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| REVIEW | Great sequel. Really.
For all those people who say that there's no plot - go back and watch the film properly. There is a good story which culminates in the very last scene. The gags weren't half as bad as I expected them to be and those little moments of comic relief werenecessary, 'cause the rest of the film was pretty damn serious. It's a very good continuation of the Terminator story and it's a brilliant movie when you keep in mind that it's part 3! Yes, this film is a bit different. Not that much different. Did I miss Linda Hamilton? No. Did I miss Edward Furlong? Hell, no! Did I miss James Cameron? - Hm, there's a certain emotional factor that Cameron would have inserted during the whole film, instead of just the ending. Anyway, especially for a follow up of an all time classic, I will give it 10 / 10 stars. There's one major plot hole ... but you can ignore that easily. Go watch it. Btw. the chase scenes are better than the one in the Matrix. Here, things get crushed for real. A lot. :) My 2003 cents. |
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