TV Shows and Movies
Those who know me say that I have little time for movies and television. Like, sorry, the truth is, I’d rather watch a live sports event. If it’s a summer day, give me my backyard and a book. Or, better, my laptop and the canal. There was a time that TV shows and movies were interesting.
When I do watch TV, what am I looking for? Content that pushes the envelope. Seems like in the late 80s television comedies adopted this formula. Show opens, character encounters problem, other characters show support, and everybody ends up all fuck-happy when the problem is solved. This formula killed the television comedy in the late eighties and nineties. Give me the TV comedies of the seventies and early eighties any day! Yes it pushed buttons with regards to sex, race, and gender. But buttons are meant to be pressed. Dramas are still good. I like police stories and law cases.
Similarly, I like movies with STORYLINES. Special effects are good. But these crazy 3-D guys should fulfill a goal, and not just look and sound good. Dancing turtles suck. Dancing turtles fighting over family history is what I am interested in. Here’s five of my favourite TV shows and movies. I’ll note interesting scenes in movies.
Movies:
- Planes, Trains & Automobiles: Neil Page’s “fuck attack” on the car saleslady. “Gobble, Gobble?” Please. She deserved it.
- Throw Momma from the Train: “A writer writes.” What I’m still trying to instill in people.
- Blazing Saddles: What was in the chilli or whatever they were eating around the campfire? Sing along: “I’m tired. Tired of a playing the game. Tired of love uninspired. I’m so tired.”
- Beverly Hills Cop: “Getting arrested for being thrown out of a fucking window.” This concept hit home in grade thirteen when my resource teacher supported my idea. Then she ran for her life when another teacher slammed me for it. Thanks for supporting me, toots!
- When Harry Met Sally: What was in her food anyway?
Television:
- The Jeffersons
- All in the Family
- Love Boat
- The Greatest American Hero: One year it aired at eight. The next year it aired at nine. My bedtime was at nine, but I wouldn’t go to sleep until I heard the theme song.
- The Incredible Hulk
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