Why True Blood is One of the Best Shows on TV

True Blood on HBO is one of the best shows on tv for a few reasons. It's not because of the blood and the gore.

It's not even really the fact that the show prominently features Vampires and those who love them. It's not even because Anna Paquin, who plays Sookie Stackhouse, has a rockin' bod. I mean, these are both reasons to watch the show, but they are really only part of the appeal of True Blood.



True Blood, created by Alan Ball of Six Feet Under fame, is one of the best shows on tv because you never know what's going to happen next. It is a show that has really interesting story lines and highly engaging characters. It is also a show where one man turns into a dog at inopportune times, where a young woman loves a vampire and consents to being bit by him, and where town locals get high by drinking vampire blood (V Juice or the manufactured True Blood).

You truly never know what is going to happen in the make believe Southern World of Sookie Stackhouse. It is always a thrilling ride and really, really fun.

True Blood Season 2 starts on Sunday, June 14. Watch the preview below for the much awaited sophomore season of this titillating series.






Anna Paquin as Sookie Stackhouse.

5 Reasons Land of the Lost Starring Will Ferrel will be Amazing

Why Land of the Lost will be the Most Epic Movie of all Time.

Well, that may be overstating things a little bit, but I really think this movie has the potential to be hilarious.

Without further ado, here are the reasons this movie will be kick-butt.

1) Danny McBride. Do I need to say more? In Eastbound and Down, Danny McBride stunned audiences the world over with his casual good looks and his incessant desire to be the best he can be--even if it's only as a small town P.E. instructor. As the completely socially inept and arrogant former MLB athlete, Kenny Powers was probably the funniest tv show character to appear in a few years. You may also remember Will Ferrel's appearances on Eastbound and Down and how well the two comedians work with each other.



2) Will Ferrel. This goes without saying. Will usually gives pretty inspired performances. You're guaranteed at least a couple lines you will hear repeated at parties ad nauseum. So maybe that's actually a bad thing.

3) Matt Lauer jokes. I don't know why, but the whole Matt Lauer joke thing in the previews for this movie cracks me up.

4) Ben Stiller is not in it but Anna Friel is. I'm just kidding--I'm a big Ben Stiller fan--but I know a lot of people who aren't. His second part to Night at the Museum looks very funny. Anna Friel of canceled but great tv show Pushing Daisies also stars in Land of the Lost.



5) Everybody loves a remake. You already sort of know what the movie is about--a guy going back in time and encountering dinosaurs, etc--and you know Will Ferrel and Danny McBride will have some great comedic set-ups.



Update 6/10/09. Looks like I backed the wrong horse here. Land of the Lost pretty much flopped in its opening weekend, pulling in somewhere around $18 million. It got trounced by The Hangover, a movie that Will probably should have starred in. It was directed by Todd Phillips, who directed Old School, which sent Ferrel's fame with young men into the stratosphere.

I heard that the movie (which is rated PG -13) was a little soft in terms of humor and never really asserted what kind of movie it was supposed to be. Darn. At this point, I don't even know if I'll be watching this one on DVD. Looking back, I'm not sure why I ever thought I would like this movie.

My Name is Earl Canceled

In a bold move, NBC has canceled My Name is Earl. Well, maybe it wasn't that bold of a move. The truth is the comedy had seen better days. NBC may be looking forward to the future and hoping to find a younger comedy that will be able to give it Office type ratings, to further back the comedy-strong line-up.

Still, this is somewhat of a surprise. Earl seemed to be doing quite well, but the network probably calculated that as a property, it won't be able to grow much more and had probably reached its saturation point.

Samantha Who has also been canceled as has Fox's Prison Break, which started off so strong and now pretty much just limps along like an old broken down prizefighter that was a champ for the briefest of moments. As soon as the guys broke out of prison for the third or fourth time, it got a little old. And in the latest season, it was looking a little too much like a 24 rip off--and that did not work at all.

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Watch Premiere of Glee - New Fox TV Show

The new Fox show, Glee, promises to be a mixture of 90210 and American Idol. I'm talking about the old 90210--not the new rendition of the show, which resembles the classic 90's tv show only in the fact that former stars Shannen Doherty and Jenny Garth pop up every once in a while.

Glee heavily features singing and dancing, an obvious attempt to garner the fans of live competition shows like Dancing with the Stars and American Idol. I don't mean to demean the show at all, it's just plain savvy to go after this audience. People want to see performances on TV. Supply and demand, baby. Marketing 101.

Glee centers on a newly re-established high school glee club, which is where the high school misfits go to express themselves. It doesn't look half bad--and watching the first 10 minutes of the show, complete with a narrator voice over, the writing and engageability (is that a word? probably not) absolutely destroys any of the writing or charm found on WB shows. The show is also conscious of the idiocy of celebrity culture and makes fun of the everybody-can-be-a-star-if-I-get-enough-youtube-views mentality that "new media" fosters. The always hilarious master improviser Karen Allen also stars as a principal or something in Glee.

Enjoy the first episode of Glee.

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Movie Info and Trailers

The most highly anticipated summer release of 2009 is the upcoming Michael Bay film Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.

Starring Shia Laboeuf, Megan Fox, and a few oversized robots, Transformers 2 will undoubtedly be a blockbuster hit. If the success of the first movie (domestically and overseas) is any indication, this movie will bring in close to a billion dollars and entertain millions of people the world over.

In Transformers 2, Sam Witwicki (Laboeuf) goes to college, still maintaining his relationship with the beautiful Mikaela (Fox), and soon gets pulled into a battle for the universe pitting Decepticon forces against his old buddy from the first movie, Optimus Prime, and his crew of metallic warriors.

It sounds a little overblown and unrealistic, but the special effects and overall action of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen make this movie so entertaining and enjoyable that any doubts you have going into the theater are swept away in the first few minutes.

Check out this Transformers 2 fan site, where you can find a ton of information about this upcoming movie.

Transformers is an in your face adrenaline-filled thrill ride, but there is also a great comedy element that comes from the relationship between Sam and Optimus Prime. One of the nice surprises of the first film was the funny scenes between Sam and his father--especially the scene where Sam has to hide Optimus from his father.

Another thing I like about the Transformers franchise is that you get your money's worth. This movie will definitely let you escape from your daily life for a couple hours and enjoy a larger than life story about a young man trying to deal with his first romantic relationship and his college career--not to mention an intergalactic battle involving enormous alien robots.

If you haven't seen any previews of this movie, check out the Transformers 2 trailers and see what all the fuss is about.

Megan Fox stars in Transformers 2 alongside Shia Laboeuf.

Rules of Engagement Episode - May Divorce by With You

Watch the latest Rules of Engagement episode. This is a really funny show.

This episode stuck out in my mind because it features the comedic talents of the guy who used to play Puddy on Seinfeld and the guy who placed Buster on Arrested Development.

How can this episode not be funny? Well, it tries hard not to.

Jon Stewart Biography Channel Special - The Most Trusted Man in Fake News

Learn a little bit about funny fake newsman Jon Stewart. Jon Stewart is the face of The Daily Show on Comedy Central.

He is known for speaking his mind in hilarious ways. Enjoy getting to know Mr. Stewart a little bit better in this informative and entertaining Biography Channel special online.



Watch it in this post or here at the link.

Watch more Biography episodes at Hulu. This is a cool series that you might consider "infotainment."

Another episode that looks good is one about Jesse James & The James Gang, also available Hulu.

House Episode Online - Season 5, Episode 22 - House Divided

Watch a House episode online. This one is season 5, episode 22 and it's called House Divided.

I wonder how long they have been wanting to use that title for a show?

House is one of the most popular dramas on the air right now. Not only is it a hospital drama, but it has the added bonus of having the colorful Hugh Laurie in the starring role of Dr. House. He is an intense character to say the least and is the main reason the show is so popular.

Enjoy this episode of the fox hit show House.



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Watch NCIS Legend Part 2

NCIS Episode - Legend, Part 2.

"With the appearance of Mossad agent Michael Rivkin, Tony is forced to question Ziva?s loyalty to NCIS." This episode features the LA section of NCIS, a special surveillance and undercover unit. LL Cool J and Chris O'Donell co-star.

NHL Highlights Online - Cinco de Mayo Week

The NHL playoffs are in full swing. As if you care. Just kidding. There are millions of Americans who are really into hockey.

Watch NHL highlights from this week online here. These hockey highlights are for the week of May 5, 2009. Enjoy. Go Ducks.



Watch game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals, the Penguins vs. Red Wings. This is a pretty good game. Enjoy.

Jitterbug Cell Phone for Seniors

This is a commercial for the popular Jitterbug Cell Phone, which is a handset and prepaid wireless service designed with the needs of the elderly in mind.

The Jitterbug phone is gaining more popularity and becoming one of the go-to handsets for the older population in the United States. Read a review of Jitterbug.

Kentucky Derby Videos

I know it's a little late considering the Kentucky Derby happened last weekend, but watch some Kentucky Derby videos online. These are quite entertaining.



Here's an interview with Ahmed Zayat.



Here's a Kentucky Derby preview of the race.



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Download New Ciara Ringtone - Love Sex Magic

Download the latest ringtone of Ciara's Love Sex Magic featuring Justin Timberlake.

This is a great song. These two performers have a lot of chemistry together. Download this today.



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Carrie Prejean Pictures are Mild to Say the Least

It's amazing that right when people stop talking about F-list celebrities, nude pictures surface on the internet. It's even more amazing when the images in a supposed "picture scandal" like the one featuring Carrie Prejean, Miss USA runner-up, are just photos of the young woman doing some modeling shirtless but with her back to the camera.

Ridiculous. Just more news for news sake. I guess I'm guilty for even mentioning this lunacy.

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Craig Sager and Kobe Bryant Interview

Craig Sager, the always colorfully dressed sideline commentator at the Lakers games, sits down and interviews Kobe Bryant.

They talk about the state of the NBA and the playoffs.



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How to Make a Pinata and Decorate it at Home

This is an instructional video on how to make and decorate a homemade pinata. Good luck and have a great Cinco de Mayo. Stay thirsty my friend.



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History of Cinco de Mayo on Rocketboom

This is a Rocketboom video with a brief but thorough recounting of Cinco de Mayo history.

Now you will be able to talk intelligently on Cinco de Mayo while getting hammered beyond belief.



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Jayde Nicole at the Palms Pool Party in Las Vegas

This is a video of PMOY Jayde Nicole at a pool party at the Palms hotel in Las Vegas. Jayde was recently spotted on The Hills tv show dating one of the main characters, Brody Jenner.



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Watch Legend of the Seeker Season 1 Episode - Cursed

Legend of the Seeker - Cursed.

Watch season 1, episode 19 of Legend of the Seeker online. Enjoy the show.



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Exclusive Clip from Pixar movie Up

Watch this exclusive clip from the upcoming Pixar movie, Up, which looks really good for the entire family.

I saw the trailer for this movie before the Wolverine/X-Men movie and needless to say it was better than the movie I came to see. That movie really sucked.

Enjoy this clip from Up. One thing that Pixar never loses sight of, no matter how technically skilled and cutting edge they are in creating their animations, they never forget that story is the most important part of a movie. They are some of the best storytellers in the business.



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Jack Canfield on How to Choose a Career

How do you choose a career? This is some pretty basic advice from self-help guru Jack Canfield, author of Chicken Soup for the Soul.

Hey, at this point we can use all the help we can get in this economy. This guy seems to have some good advice. His best point is that you should choose something that makes you feel good and no decision is forever.



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Jack Canfield Success Principles Video

Jack Canfield talks about his Chicken Soup for the Soul books and the principles he has used to achieve success in business, life, and not to mention his career as a self-help guru.



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Who Won I Love Money 2?

Who Won I Love Money 2?

Tailor Made, also known as George Weisgerber from was the runner-up in the "competition."

Myammee will take home $250,000 as the grand prize. Not a bad prize, eh?

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Watch Dollhouse - Season 1, Episode 11 - Briar Rose

Watch Dollhouse Season 1, Episode 11 Online. This one is called Briar Rose.

Alpha reveals his identity and Ballard makes an important discovery.

Enjoy the show.



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Watch Bones Episode The Beaver in the Otter

It's a great episode of Bones and you can find it on Hulu.

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