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Supposed to maintain this thing. So, here goes: have two pieces of transcription to go. In a way, this scares me. Why? Because it reminds me that a door may be soon opened. Been staying on top of my Blogcritics series works. Two tv shows: Boston Legal and CSI:NY. put either into 'search' and ones by NancyGail are mine. Have new one just about ready. Next BL episode next week, look for Mark Valley to make a strong showing- soap work paying off. CD review posted soon, and new book for review en route.
Monday, November 28, 2005
Wednesday, November 16, 2005
A few Legal Briefs
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As a Blogcritics "reporter", I have taken on the task of reviewing Boston Legal and CSI:NY. Notes are carefully taken on each episode to aid in writing. Of course, I also do research by checking what the official website says and finding items from Amazon to fit. When someone makes comments on a reviews, a notifier shows what was written. On this, a commenter mentioned the tone of BL has changed. True. On Live with Regis and Kelly, James Spader made mention of new things being tried. One problem is: too many characters. Executive producers let three depart, and brought in four! Had they waited until the first season shows finished before bringing in Sara, Garrett, and Denise, confusion might have been avoided. And let me repeat myself on one CRUCIAL point: teasers are what make viewers decide if they want to watch the next week. Not only that, but those are scenes which viewers are waiting to see during ANY given episode. So why are teasers lately been so glaringly different from what gets shown on Tuesday night? I can't be the only one noticing.
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As a Blogcritics "reporter", I have taken on the task of reviewing Boston Legal and CSI:NY. Notes are carefully taken on each episode to aid in writing. Of course, I also do research by checking what the official website says and finding items from Amazon to fit. When someone makes comments on a reviews, a notifier shows what was written. On this, a commenter mentioned the tone of BL has changed. True. On Live with Regis and Kelly, James Spader made mention of new things being tried. One problem is: too many characters. Executive producers let three depart, and brought in four! Had they waited until the first season shows finished before bringing in Sara, Garrett, and Denise, confusion might have been avoided. And let me repeat myself on one CRUCIAL point: teasers are what make viewers decide if they want to watch the next week. Not only that, but those are scenes which viewers are waiting to see during ANY given episode. So why are teasers lately been so glaringly different from what gets shown on Tuesday night? I can't be the only one noticing.
Wednesday, November 02, 2005
BL news to report
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Michael J. Fox is coming to Boston Legal in December. He will have a three part arc involving his character in a court case with Denise Bauer as his attorney. Getting big name guest stars for this show is rather simple. Watch for tie ins to his real life.
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Michael J. Fox is coming to Boston Legal in December. He will have a three part arc involving his character in a court case with Denise Bauer as his attorney. Getting big name guest stars for this show is rather simple. Watch for tie ins to his real life.
Does this make sense?
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How long have topics from now made it into television shows? Law and Order stands out in my mind for this. Soap operas have brought various issues to the forefront, such as addictions and breast cancer, AIDS. Yet.. talk about something as important as the Iraq War-people up in arms. How short our memories, how sad a reflection. Boston Legal focused on this very thing last night. Personally, I thought it worked. Yes, David E. Kelley is known for his "out there" storylines. I know better than to think they are the absolute truth. The West Wing is even more topical, yet most know that the characters are fictional, as well as the backstories. Writers adjust for what is happening on their show. Talk about illegal immigration? Of course, but go from the standpoint of someone who employs one as a domestic servant. Add in one male employer who is all too willing to sleep with his maid. And have her readily agree, even though there is a wife and children. This took place on CSI:Miami. Now then, Boston Legal has an African American in its cast. So? Well, everyone else is white. Race relations is going to have to come up sometime. If just one other person was a minority, say Asian or Hispanic, the starkness of reality would be toned back a bit. btw, Brad and Sara work well on the show together.
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How long have topics from now made it into television shows? Law and Order stands out in my mind for this. Soap operas have brought various issues to the forefront, such as addictions and breast cancer, AIDS. Yet.. talk about something as important as the Iraq War-people up in arms. How short our memories, how sad a reflection. Boston Legal focused on this very thing last night. Personally, I thought it worked. Yes, David E. Kelley is known for his "out there" storylines. I know better than to think they are the absolute truth. The West Wing is even more topical, yet most know that the characters are fictional, as well as the backstories. Writers adjust for what is happening on their show. Talk about illegal immigration? Of course, but go from the standpoint of someone who employs one as a domestic servant. Add in one male employer who is all too willing to sleep with his maid. And have her readily agree, even though there is a wife and children. This took place on CSI:Miami. Now then, Boston Legal has an African American in its cast. So? Well, everyone else is white. Race relations is going to have to come up sometime. If just one other person was a minority, say Asian or Hispanic, the starkness of reality would be toned back a bit. btw, Brad and Sara work well on the show together.
Thursday, October 27, 2005
Many reviews, little time
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Got back from church retreat over weekend and found more than a few things to take care of. Books due at library tomorrow. Working on bio of Douglas Adams, who wrote Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Long and detailed. Had review for edit, and found two to post. Tried being a bit more snarky on Boston Legal review this week. This poor show getting darker and darker. Alan holds his own, but Garrett cares too much. Brad needs someone to care about. (Where do I go to volunteer? ;) ] Shirley needs to be knocked off her high horse. What has gotten neglected? My transcription. Compared to what I started with, pile is LOTS smaller.
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Got back from church retreat over weekend and found more than a few things to take care of. Books due at library tomorrow. Working on bio of Douglas Adams, who wrote Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Long and detailed. Had review for edit, and found two to post. Tried being a bit more snarky on Boston Legal review this week. This poor show getting darker and darker. Alan holds his own, but Garrett cares too much. Brad needs someone to care about. (Where do I go to volunteer? ;) ] Shirley needs to be knocked off her high horse. What has gotten neglected? My transcription. Compared to what I started with, pile is LOTS smaller.
Saturday, October 15, 2005
What have I gotten myself into?
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Series work for Blogcritics-pick couple of shows I watch regularly and write review afterwards. Not problem, right? Uh, it's a little more tricky than that. For one thing, CSI:NY technical; I go online and read recaps for clarity on details. Boston Legal does not have recaps, but they have one thing in common. Neither show does one storyline throughout an episode. That would be entirely too simple. Copious notes, help, though not all make it into written work. Speaking of, Boston Legal writers would have done well to re-examine previews before shooting. In "Finding Nimmo" Lori should have gone to the basement rather than Tara. Alan should have worn blue satin jammies to bed. Go to Blogcritics and lookup BL in search to find what I wrote.
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Series work for Blogcritics-pick couple of shows I watch regularly and write review afterwards. Not problem, right? Uh, it's a little more tricky than that. For one thing, CSI:NY technical; I go online and read recaps for clarity on details. Boston Legal does not have recaps, but they have one thing in common. Neither show does one storyline throughout an episode. That would be entirely too simple. Copious notes, help, though not all make it into written work. Speaking of, Boston Legal writers would have done well to re-examine previews before shooting. In "Finding Nimmo" Lori should have gone to the basement rather than Tara. Alan should have worn blue satin jammies to bed. Go to Blogcritics and lookup BL in search to find what I wrote.
Monday, October 10, 2005
It's been a while
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since I last posted. If you go to Blogcritics, you can find my 'series' of television shows I am reviewing by each episode. Plop Boston Legal into the search engine, and click the link for NancyGail. Also doing CSI:NY.
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since I last posted. If you go to Blogcritics, you can find my 'series' of television shows I am reviewing by each episode. Plop Boston Legal into the search engine, and click the link for NancyGail. Also doing CSI:NY.
Thursday, September 29, 2005
Thursday, September 22, 2005
Mistaken Identity
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Sadie has a post that caught my attention not that long ago. Since the picture included was James Spader, I was compelled to stick in a comment or two. Some poor person asked if he was the husband on Medium. Since I don't watch, I double checked. Nope-that's Jake Weber. But I think I know where the confusion came form. At this year's Emmy Awards, Spader handed the Bestr Actress Emmy to Patricia Arquette, the star of Medium.
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Sadie has a post that caught my attention not that long ago. Since the picture included was James Spader, I was compelled to stick in a comment or two. Some poor person asked if he was the husband on Medium. Since I don't watch, I double checked. Nope-that's Jake Weber. But I think I know where the confusion came form. At this year's Emmy Awards, Spader handed the Bestr Actress Emmy to Patricia Arquette, the star of Medium.
Friday, September 16, 2005
How Very Odd
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You know, I read people's blogs all the time. I have one gal, Kelley, whom I read often. Her sidebar blogroll tips me when others update. Have running list on this blog, no clue as to update notification. But this one, just blocked a comment for "questionable content". W/O of course, highlighting which part it objected to. The CNN? The legislator? NOLA? The suggestion that those who come back to that town should only be allowed to come by agreeing to help rebuild? I don't think it's entirely unreasonable.
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You know, I read people's blogs all the time. I have one gal, Kelley, whom I read often. Her sidebar blogroll tips me when others update. Have running list on this blog, no clue as to update notification. But this one, just blocked a comment for "questionable content". W/O of course, highlighting which part it objected to. The CNN? The legislator? NOLA? The suggestion that those who come back to that town should only be allowed to come by agreeing to help rebuild? I don't think it's entirely unreasonable.
The Boston Bombshell
Thursday, September 15, 2005
One Nation Under God (or Not)
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If I read Key's post correctly, she is referring to a federal judge's ruling to declare the Pledge of Allegiance unconstitutional. U.S. Supreme Court ruled otherwise. They threw the first case brought by Michael Nudow out, rightly so. He was protesting his daughter's saying the Pledge when he did not have custody to begin with.. But I digress. "Under God" was added to this historic rendering after the fact. This country is under God whether we openly acknowledge it or not. Try this: if you're not into it, just don't say it.
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If I read Key's post correctly, she is referring to a federal judge's ruling to declare the Pledge of Allegiance unconstitutional. U.S. Supreme Court ruled otherwise. They threw the first case brought by Michael Nudow out, rightly so. He was protesting his daughter's saying the Pledge when he did not have custody to begin with.. But I digress. "Under God" was added to this historic rendering after the fact. This country is under God whether we openly acknowledge it or not. Try this: if you're not into it, just don't say it.
Detecting 101
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Think I may have found CNN's correspondent Jason Bellini. Check out the Land Rover commercial with the orange SUV. That last breath out looks familiar..
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Think I may have found CNN's correspondent Jason Bellini. Check out the Land Rover commercial with the orange SUV. That last breath out looks familiar..
Friday, September 09, 2005
Well said
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Since this comes from a solider in Iraq, will not clean up language. Happen to agree with it. My take: if people had worked to clean up debris two benefits: 1) easier for aid vehicles to get through 2) much needed exercise. Airlifts were hindered in some cases due to too much weight. Basically, fat not hauled aboard. Here's a hint: 200+ lbs (or even close to 200) is a problem.
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Since this comes from a solider in Iraq, will not clean up language. Happen to agree with it. My take: if people had worked to clean up debris two benefits: 1) easier for aid vehicles to get through 2) much needed exercise. Airlifts were hindered in some cases due to too much weight. Basically, fat not hauled aboard. Here's a hint: 200+ lbs (or even close to 200) is a problem.
Thursday, September 08, 2005
Drunk woman dies in cemetery accident - Yahoo! News
Drunk woman dies in cemetery accident - Yahoo! News
Knew I should've taken a left turn at Albequerque...
Knew I should've taken a left turn at Albequerque...
Wednesday, September 07, 2005
Kathy, you have some explaining to do
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If what I have been reading online is correct, feds less to blame for Hurricane Katrina than originally thought. Way things work, local officials declare a "state of emergency declaration" then Pres. Whoever declares "state of emergency". Sounds convoluted to me. Anyway, mayor of NOLA was ready to, but Kathleen Blanco asked for 24 hrs. to think about it. Who was dingbat who said okay? Can only wonder how many lives were lost due to that. She also wants control over police rather than federalizing, so she retains firing power. Nagin goofed by not utilizing school buses for evacuation. "Late" response by feds had much to do with logistics. FEMA should remain under Homeland Security, but intact as agency. Before 9/11, weren't they set up to respond to natural disasters? This might have been high when it comes to strength, one level lower than top; but it seems to me four days without food and water is unprofessional. Bush agrees, and I cannot wait to see heads roll. Top of things to do NEEDS to be communication between agencies and central command that works if phones don't. One bright note is pumps sending water out, power coming back on, people still being rescued.
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If what I have been reading online is correct, feds less to blame for Hurricane Katrina than originally thought. Way things work, local officials declare a "state of emergency declaration" then Pres. Whoever declares "state of emergency". Sounds convoluted to me. Anyway, mayor of NOLA was ready to, but Kathleen Blanco asked for 24 hrs. to think about it. Who was dingbat who said okay? Can only wonder how many lives were lost due to that. She also wants control over police rather than federalizing, so she retains firing power. Nagin goofed by not utilizing school buses for evacuation. "Late" response by feds had much to do with logistics. FEMA should remain under Homeland Security, but intact as agency. Before 9/11, weren't they set up to respond to natural disasters? This might have been high when it comes to strength, one level lower than top; but it seems to me four days without food and water is unprofessional. Bush agrees, and I cannot wait to see heads roll. Top of things to do NEEDS to be communication between agencies and central command that works if phones don't. One bright note is pumps sending water out, power coming back on, people still being rescued.
Saturday, September 03, 2005
THE 25 Word Challenge
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You know the drill. 25 word responses ONLY, and no back to back comments from the same person. Feel free, though, to post as often as you like.
She sat at the keyboard, filled with a righterous fury. Not because she lacked her focus. Each word would be devastating. People would quickly take notice.
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You know the drill. 25 word responses ONLY, and no back to back comments from the same person. Feel free, though, to post as often as you like.
She sat at the keyboard, filled with a righterous fury. Not because she lacked her focus. Each word would be devastating. People would quickly take notice.
Wednesday, August 31, 2005
Thanks for the Memories (not)
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Katrina gone, left death and destruction in her wake. Problem being worked on, but water levels make things nearly impossible. Power still gone, so communciating not working. Even reporters stuck, unable to tell their families they're okay or have smooth sailing once on air. Help coming, albeit slowly. Troops now deployed from other states to help in recovery effort. Navy Cruisers started down to affected areas from Norfolk, Va. (shouldn't they have been first team to arrive? It's not impeded by water) Donations coming in to Red Cross. What confuses me is why in the world nobody figured out how to stop leaks from levees. Correct me if you must, but doesn't building those require you also know how to fix? Trucks which restore power have not come in due to water. On one good note, Slidell LA is seeing waters recede. Come to think of it, Ala. did not have too high levels. And I heard of at least one airport whose runways are closed to public, but emergency teams can come. And I think I also heard Ala. has a main road open. It's just day by day.
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Katrina gone, left death and destruction in her wake. Problem being worked on, but water levels make things nearly impossible. Power still gone, so communciating not working. Even reporters stuck, unable to tell their families they're okay or have smooth sailing once on air. Help coming, albeit slowly. Troops now deployed from other states to help in recovery effort. Navy Cruisers started down to affected areas from Norfolk, Va. (shouldn't they have been first team to arrive? It's not impeded by water) Donations coming in to Red Cross. What confuses me is why in the world nobody figured out how to stop leaks from levees. Correct me if you must, but doesn't building those require you also know how to fix? Trucks which restore power have not come in due to water. On one good note, Slidell LA is seeing waters recede. Come to think of it, Ala. did not have too high levels. And I heard of at least one airport whose runways are closed to public, but emergency teams can come. And I think I also heard Ala. has a main road open. It's just day by day.
Tuesday, August 23, 2005
Bogged down in Letters
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Picjed up my transcription for today and thought it VERY thick. One look and I realized: not one letter, but 3 or 4 in the same package. No wonder. Gotten through about 2/3, but still a decent bit left to go.
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Picjed up my transcription for today and thought it VERY thick. One look and I realized: not one letter, but 3 or 4 in the same package. No wonder. Gotten through about 2/3, but still a decent bit left to go.
Monday, August 22, 2005
Which Reservoir Dog are You?
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Saw this blog's latest post and had to take test myself. Trying to upload results onto here tends to cause problems. However, deleted code leads to seriously smaller post. Which makes getting rid of it MUCH easier.
Anyway: I am Mr. Pink. Steve Buscemi may be a very nice guy, but he makes a career out of playing some nasty characters. No wonder he was chosen for this movie. Face is familiar, even if name may not be. (Ask your kids: Buscemi lent voice to Randall in Monsters Inc.) If you watched last season's Sopranos, Buscemi was Tony Blondetto.
What got me started on this ? Red Eye, new airline psychological thriller. A litttle close to reality. But I digress. Cillian Murphy plays Jackson Ripner, an operative drawn into world of terrorism. Too intense for me to see. Did research. Last time audiences saw him, he portrayed Scarecrow in Batman Begins. Also a butcher in Girl With a Pearl Earring. Found Murphy in full Scarecrow costume. Got it stuck in brain most of weekend. Reservoir Dogs may be a bit graphic, but considering director is Quentin Tarantino....
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Saw this blog's latest post and had to take test myself. Trying to upload results onto here tends to cause problems. However, deleted code leads to seriously smaller post. Which makes getting rid of it MUCH easier.
Anyway: I am Mr. Pink. Steve Buscemi may be a very nice guy, but he makes a career out of playing some nasty characters. No wonder he was chosen for this movie. Face is familiar, even if name may not be. (Ask your kids: Buscemi lent voice to Randall in Monsters Inc.) If you watched last season's Sopranos, Buscemi was Tony Blondetto.
What got me started on this ? Red Eye, new airline psychological thriller. A litttle close to reality. But I digress. Cillian Murphy plays Jackson Ripner, an operative drawn into world of terrorism. Too intense for me to see. Did research. Last time audiences saw him, he portrayed Scarecrow in Batman Begins. Also a butcher in Girl With a Pearl Earring. Found Murphy in full Scarecrow costume. Got it stuck in brain most of weekend. Reservoir Dogs may be a bit graphic, but considering director is Quentin Tarantino....
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