The Killing, second chance

AF to Mike "You're too old for our brand."

Is this article real? Abercrombie and Fitch have paid Mike The Situation to stop wearing their clothing as it could "damage their image?" Which image is that? The teen molestation image? Basically what A&F doesn't want is a 30 year old man wearing their products that are advertised in an overly sexual way because these products are designed to be worn by teens.

I would think that A&F would love to have The Sitch all over their products. They both love Abs.

This is a typical ad for A&F. 

This is a typical picture of Mike. 

See, you can't even read his shirt. What is A&F so worried about? 

However, Mike isn't the only Jersey Shore cast member known to possibly damage a product's reputation. This reminds me of the another story written about Snooki and her love for "high fashion designers." 

"Allegedly, the anxious folks at these various luxury houses [i.e. Gucci and the like] are all aggressively gifting our gal Snookums with free bags. No surprise, right? But here’s the shocker: They are not sending her their own bags. They are sending her each other’s bags!Competitors‘ bags!" (pulled from this article.) 

The AntiHero

Showtime really knows how to serve up a hot dish of AntiHero. These AntiHeroes can be as comforting as a mug of hot chocolate on a cold day, or a big chilled beer on a hot one. With Showtime's Dexter and Weeds, we, the audience, get a peak into the lives of a serial killer and a drug dealer. Now, you may stop yourself and think, I don't like serial killers or drug dealers. Why would I ever watch a show like this? Because, my friend, the AntiHero is so damn refreshing.

Take Dexter for example. He is a serial killer who kills serial killers, meaning, he only tracks down and kills other monsters. He does the world a service, but mostly this "good deed" is a by-product of his own selfish desire. Dexter calls himself a monster. He doesn't know why he likes to kill. He has enjoyed it since he was young, and the constant struggle to keep in check is what drives the show. Adopted at a young age by a police detective (who found baby Dexter in a cargo container, sitting in the blood of his recently murdered (by chainsaw) mother) he grows up having a father and mother. Under the guidance of his watchful father, Dexter develops his own code of conduct which he follows to a T. (Never hurt an innocent and always make sure your kill deserves it.) With his desire to kill and his necessity to fit in and appear normal, this is one show that delivers. You won't be disappointed.

And if Dexter is Showtime's Adam, then Nancy Botwin is certainly its Eve. In the first episode of Weeds we meet Nancy Botwin, a recent widow who sells weed to upper class white suburban dwellers and local community college students, all to make enough cash to keep the roof over her kids heads and the housekeeper employed. You see, Nancy has become accustomed to a certain lifestyle. One that involves the finer things (gated community and a range rover), and she certainly doesn't want her husbands untimely death to affect that. Now, before you get all "she's a heartless bitch, why doesn't she just move and get a job?" on me, you have to hear about the cast of characters that she is surrounded by in her picturesque private community of Agrestic. They folks make up 75% of the show. You have the PTA mom, Celia Hodes who wants her fat daughter to be skinny and her rebellious daughter to go away. You have Doug Wilson, City Council member and one of Nancy's most devote buyers. You have Heylia James and her crew of suppliers. But most importantly you have Nancy's family: her overly sexual son Silas, who can't keep it in his pants. Her super smart son Shane who no one listens too and her bumbling brother in law Andy, who brings his own charm to every situation. This show does lots of things well, but it really excels at keeping you engaged and routing for Nancy. (Full disclosure: Season 5 and 6 get weird.)  

MTV's Teen Wolf

So, here we go again. MTV is giving us yet, another teen drama revolving around the mystical and dangerous changes of ones body that they can't control. Enough with this teen angst allegory. We get it. Teens feel alone. Teen Wolves feel more alone because no one is like them, aside the other teen wolves in the town. Just like teen vampires, these supernatural characters feel alone and scared because they can't control their urges and body's desires. That's every fucking teenager, not just vampire and wolves. Granted, when normal teens get out of control it usually ends with a hangover and a case of syphilis, not with anyone dead (in the case of Vs and Ws), but still, Teen Wolf not the only one with control issues. (Insert Premature ejection here.)

I have here a link to MTV's trailer for Teen Wolf. http://www.mtv.com/shows/teen_wolf/series.jhtml
I'm not sure this trailer does the show any justice. It completely takes away the mystery about the show. (Way to tip your hand, MTV.) I watched it and it was like watching the Season 1 recap. You learn who all of the players are, where their relationships go and most likely how their relationships will end. I guess only time will tell how this show plays out, but my guess is that it will be cancelled mid-season. If MTV treats this show like they did Skins, I can just watch Michael J Fox's Teen Wolf movie while listening to a Miley Cyrus album and it will basically be the same show that MTV will show.

Falling Skies- Trailer

I just watched this trailer for TNT's new show Falling Skies. It looks pretty epic as far as television series go. It was produced by Steven Spielberg and his DreamWorks Company, however, this does not a great show make. Must I remind everyone about the final Indiana Jones film or the 2nd Transformers movie? Talk about over the top shit storms. However, with this enlightening trailer, it seems that Steven and his team have found their mojo again. Take a look and let me know what you think. Is this something you might be watching? I certainly will tune in for the Pilot but I am a little skeptic as far as content and story are concerned. Don't screw us over again Steven.

AMC's The Killing

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So this past Sunday night, AMC premiered their latest television show "The Killing." This drama revolves around a dead Rosie Larsen (who was last seen at her school Halloween dance). She is this pretty 17 year old girl living in Seattle who wants to go to college, hang out with her friends and take her little brothers bike riding. A real Doll. (Or is she...?)

 The show follows three story lines: the detectives working the case, the grieving Larsen Family, and a politician running for Mayor. Why the politician is important? We don't really know...yet. He is tied to the case because the vehicle that Rosie was found in, is registered to him and this makes him a suspect. (Also, his behavior is very suspicious. And everyone knows you can't trust a politician.) And speaking of suspects, do we have a list: the rich ex-boyfriend, Rosie's best friend, the politician, one of his campaign goons. Basically, I think the whole city of Seattle and the surrounding area are suspects at this point in time.

The show is a little slow in the beginning but what Pilot isn't besides 24? Just go with it, alright people. Turn in and follow the story every Sunday at 9 PM (I think. Check your local listings). This is AMC. Must I remind you about MadMen and The Walking Dead? They don't let us down. AMC produces shows rich in characters and stories. Great writing and great acting make this enjoyable viewing.  

Ok, Theory Time:
My money's on Rosie's teacher. And here is why: He seems a little too into the whole investigation (and what I learned from watching Criminal Minds is that a killer always wants to insert themselves into the investigation.) My guess is that him and Rosie had this thing on the side. They sneak away from the dance to fool around. Rosie says no, he goes crazy and hits her. She fights back, he kidnaps her (we know that she dies in the woods) and then he kills her. He had some old friends steal a car from the politician's car lot and stuffs her into the truck and sinks the car in the lake. Case closed. You're welcome Detectives.

Will someone slap Max Evans?

So I have recently started watching Roswell on Netflix. Can't really tell you why? I think I started watching it because it seemed very Joss Whedon-esque (and because this is what put Katherine Heigl

and Sherri Applewood

on the map) so I decided to give it four episodes. And sure, the story line is interesting for the most part, the acting is bad (but its a teen drama, what do you expect). I am currently at the end of season 2 (two episodes remaining) and I keep thinking to myself, "will someone please slap Max Evans?" He is the leader of the alien clan and is taking his job why too seriously. He commands his sister to not do something and grabs his ex-girlfriend's arm when she tries to walk away from him. I keep thinking that a good slap across the face would put that little tyrant back in his place.

I will most likely do a show review once I have finished the third season. Till then, "live long and prosper." (not's that right, is it?)