Wonderfalls is cancelled. I'm going to need a couple of weeks to recover. This is more heart wrenching than Angel's cancellation. Only four episodes have aired. Four! And Fox is canceling it. I now realized that there's a strong possibility that my depression is linked to TV cancellations. Tim Goodman wrote an eloquent article on the charms of Wonderfalls. I'm posting it here as a reminder of why I enjoyed the show, and why I think it deserved more life than Fox gave it. Here's an interview with Tim Minear about everything Wonderfalls, including premise, cast, and production--pre-cancellation, of course.Now, here's the not so diplomatic version of my reaction to Wonderfall's cancellation: It only aired 4 episodes! Is that a record for a cancellation? Frankly, I loved this show. Some people may or may not have gotten it, but there's no doubt about its potential. It was a great show, and surprise: it gets cancelled. Bring it on Fox. Bring it on. Bring the crappy, sucky reality TV crap that you're known for to replace this show. Stupid jerks. And curse the viewers for not watching.
And here I go again with this petition business. I have another one for you to sign: Wonderfalls Petition. I don't know what good this does besides venting with people who agree with you, but I'm hoping that it will show people and Fox that there's an audience out there who appreciates this show and do watch it, despite what the numbers suggest. ETA: Tim Minear says there's no hope for Fox to pick it up again, but we should invest in DVDs instead. He also explains his rationale for supporting this show despite his knowledge of Fox's shaky support record for his past work.
I remember someone posting a petition for Wonderfalls early on, and another person rebuked him or her for doing that because it was way too early. Well, surprise! It was a good idea, however jump the gun it was. I'm putting the petition first on my links bar because I don't think it'll get as much attention as Angel. I mean, Angel had 5 years, including this one (it's last), to establish a fiercely loyal fan base, many of those who crossed over from Buffy. But, Wonderfalls had 4. That's right, 4. One, two, three, and four. Episodes.
I don't want to be mourning this too early, but I'm too jaded about TV cancellations to have much hope for a show like this.
Conan's Late Start. He's my favorite by far. He's got it all. No one, and I mean no one could resist the hair. He's so self-deprecating. He's goofy. And I'm in love.
Lost in Translation. I finally got to see this film, and I'm going to have to say it was all right. The humor was subtle and so was the cultural pluralism, which I like. It's the little things that matter to be, especially in a movie. So, what exactly are the themes? I've realized that I'm analyzing movies and TV shows like I do literature. I don't think there's anything wrong with that. I guess it's one of those charming little movies? It was all right. I don't hate it. There were funny moments, like I said, very subtle. And I got to see the ending that people have alluded to: the whisper. We'll never know what he said, so why should we care? Ok...my guess...something like: I'll call you. Wait for me. It's not over. Or we had a great time. You're so beautiful. Don't you forget it. Be happy. You're a great person etc.
SNL Recap: The Donald hosted this week. I liked the chicken place skit. And Omorosa's (sp?) appearance is the highlight. One thing that bothered me was Horatio Sanz. He seems to be laughing out of character more and more often. He couldn't control himself in the father and son skit. I know it's bound to happen, but when it does, it seems unprofessional. I had no problem with the Donald. He did all right. B+ for effort for the D. B- for SNL overall.
High School High. I'm glad geeky Lenny got a make over, but I didn't get to see the last half hour, so I don't know who his hall pass girl was or what they did together. Looking at the montage they did of his time at the house, I'm wondering if that will be my future too. You know, the lonely and isolated part. I don't think I'll ever go on something like HSR, but I'd like to think I'll go back to my reunion. I want to. It'll be closing a chapter in my book. I'll come full circle in terms of letting go of the romanticized version of high school, and facing the harsh reality that really was my life in high school. I don't want to be melodramatic, but I want to see where I'll be at 28.
