Saturday, October 01, 2005

Serenity

As planned, I used a free pass (Christmas gift from a fellow Browncoat) to watch Serenity. Without spoilers, I'll say it's everything a Firefly fan could hope for.

The characters are so distinct and memorable they've stayed with me since the show was cancelled in 2002. Perhaps because the show was short-lived, I feel like one of a lucky few to have recognized something special from the beginning. Serenity is Firefly come full circle.

Being a Fan

The Yankees' season hinges on this weekend series with the Red Sox, and I find myself only casually interested in the outcome. Last year I stayed up to watch most of the Red Sox historic comeback, but before that, in 2001 to be exact, I realized I would be a Yankee fan whether they won or lost.

I'm grateful to have seen four championship teams at a time when I could best enjoy them (college). The team doesn't have to dominate to hold my interest. I take what I can get. These crucial last games will end the way they do, regardless whether I watch. So I wish them well and work on projects I can control.

Night Stalker

Thursday night at 9 I watched ABC's update of Kolchak: The Night Stalker starring Stuart Townsend as Kolchak and Gabrielle Union as his competitive partner. I liked the feel of the show and the chemistry between the two leads. My only concern is that the show may fly to low under the radar against the other networks' solid hits.