Jacob's Foot: The Shock of the 18th

I saw the latest Woody Allen movie last night. It's called Whatever Works. It stars the man behind Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm (Larry David) as a pessimistic and nihilistic man who has a problem with everything. It's quite hilarious. I don't to step on Diddy's toes over at Tales from the Cineplax as this blog is basically a television blog. I will write a few sentences about the movie though. The highlight of the film is the gorgeous Evan Rachel Wood.

She's sweet and charming. She's fantastic.

I read some reviews from critics who criticized it for it being a typical Woody Allen movie. These are the same critics who praised Match Point when Match Point (a very good movie) is basically Crimes and Misdemeanors in London and with young people. Listen, Woody does what Woody does. I enjoy his movies so the same themes he returns to doesn't bother me. He continues to make consistently enjoyable films. Whatever Works is very enjoyable. That's the most important thing.

Moving on...

Since there was no new episode of True Blood last night, it feels like the right time to finally discuss the television series BONES. As you must know, the man himself David Boreanaz stars in the series as agent Seely Booth as does the dapper sister of one Zooey Deschanel. It's a very enjoyable show. I always try to catch it when it's on TNT. I've had my friend's season one dvd for quite awhile now. The thing is? This is a show you can't watch in order. It's impossible. I suppose it's not impossible. In fact, I imagine I am the only one who feels that it is impossible.

Entertainment Weekly recently described Bones as more of a romantic comedy procedure than a Law and Order procedure. I have no opinion on any of that. What I do know is that I watched the season four finale without having seen any of the prior episodes. It made no damn sense to me. I literally had no idea what was going on. The usual band of scientists and Booth were not in the Jeffersonian; rather Booth owned a bar and somehow booked Motley Crue to perform. I should also mention that I missed the teaser of the episode and a few minutes of the first act. Another thing: Zach was back. Yes. The man who assisted or was (never really clear on this) Gormogon (mind you i was never really clear on it because I again opted to watch the finale without seeing any of the prior episodes). Zach's presence did, for a moment, send me into thought: should I, indeed, watch older episodes to see where it came from? Or do I simply go to televisionwithoutpity.com's Bones forum and figure it out there?

I chose the latter.

I was surprised to discover, for the second year in the row, that the Bones fans were livid and insult by what Hart Hanson gave them for a finale: nonsensical plot twists and nonsensical episodes. It just doesn't seem worth it to watch the series in order now. Not when the creator successfully infuriates and insults a fanbase for two years in a row. It's an enjoyable show. I enjoy it much more out of order and in syndication though. Below is the season four finale from hulu.com

Hulu is a pain in the ass for some reason. Just click this.

LOST!

I am patiently awaiting the arrival of LOST episodes on hulu.com. I would like to include the embed jawn in this here blog for the LOST episodes of the day. It'd be extremely convenient for the readers. Until then, I will continue on with the LOST episode of the day. But not today. No LOST episode of the day today. Today, I have included my favorite LOST-related thing Jimmy Kimmel has ever done: LOST the musical. It is season one/season twoish. It is absolutely fantastic. Highlights include Hurley and Charlie and the construction of the raft. But before that...

THERE WILL BE AN 18TH HOUR OF LOST FOR THE FINAL SEASON!

Yes indeedy, folks! Michael Ausiello reports it from his Twitter. We get a 2 hour season premiere and a 2 hour series finale. And yes, this news alone gave me goosebumps. Anywho, I'll probably write more of my thoughts about this at a later day. Also worth mentioning: Comic-Con is at the end of the month. The official radio silence will end. Darlton will speak. And there will probably be another video that will serve as an official preview for the final season. It's exciting. Before we know it, the final season will be upon us.

LOST THE MUSICAL!



OASIS OFF

Finally, we come to Oasis Off. I got conned out of 22.99 when I bought an Oasis DVD at Best Buy. Should've gone with season two of Everwood or Incubus Alive at the Red Rocks. I've also decided to not include every song from Stop The Clocks. Anywho, it's time for the next song. You've heard it in that commercial. It's not "All Around The World." It is their latest single from their latest album. It's another song that can be played acoustically and get you laid. It is...

"The Shock of the Lightning"