I’m super excited about Mission: Impossible coming back. The first movie is in my list of top 10 movies and I’m a sucker for Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt (and I often quote, “you’ve never seen me ‘very upset.'”). In an amazing feat the limited release of the movie in IMAX (starting Dec 16th) made it the 3rd most popular movie this weekend in the box office. Check out showtimes in your area and “Like” IMAX on Facebook for some behind the scenes featurettes about MI:Ghost Protocol and more info about great IMAX movies: http://www.facebook.com/IMAX.
Author: Tabz
Tabz (aka Tabitha Grace Smith) is a omnivorous geek with a special love of television. She's a writer, social media strategist, and teacher. In her spare time she blogs over at Doctor Her (a Doctor Who blog) and runs Between the Lines Studios.
If Smallville continued…
As you all know, Smallville ended it’s ten year run earlier this year. If there were to have been more Smallville, I think it should’ve been in the form of a spin-off. I feel that Smallville ended the way it should. We got the build up to Clark becoming Superman for ten years, and that’s where Smallville should have and did end.
I do however love the actors portraying these characters, and if they would’ve been willing to go on playing them there are a lot of ways the show could’ve continued. There was a rumor for a while about a Metropolis movie after Smallville ended. This would’ve been a good way to do a spin-off. They could’ve had Smallville end, and made it into a Superman show called Metropolis. You could have Lex Luthor, Lois Lane, Perry White, Jimmy Olsen, and even more of the comic book villains show up, because Clark would be Superman. It could have been very much like the last few minutes of the finale.
I also would’ve been interested in a Justice League spin-off. If they couldn’t get Tom Welling, then Superman wouldn’t have to be in the show, since we can’t have Batman anyway. I would love to see Green Arrow, Black Canary, Aquaman, and Impulse in action more than we did on Smallville. Chloe could’ve been in this spin-off as well, keeping her Watchtower position.
What do you think? What would you have liked to see happen if Smallville continued?
Want to relive the whole series again? Or pick up your copy of Season 10?
Smallville 10th Season DVD: http://bit.ly/sB4sYu
Smallville The Complete Series: http://bit.ly/tGOjMX
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Pretty Little Liars Returns in January – Favorite Episode
Pretty Little Liars returns in January and it can’t come too soon. With all the twists and turns this show has taken, you’ll probably need a refresher course before the show comes back.
Reflecting on how far the show has come I really thought about The Season 2 opener, “It’s Alive.” It has to be one of my favorite episodes. Not only are our girls in trouble with the entire town (but being called liars may not be an entirely bad thing), but there’s enough dramatic moments in this episode to keep everyone on the edge of their seat. Where is Ian? What happened to the creeper’s dead body? What will Emily do about possibly moving to Texas?
Of course the biggest question is, can the girls tell their new friend and shrink the secret? The episode leaves you on a hopeless emotional rollercoaster that lasts through the whole season.
If you haven’t caught PLL, it’s time to start watching. Get all caught up before the return on January 2nd on ABC Family.
Can’t wait for the new season? Check out all of the cool content over at the show’s main page over at: http://abcfamily.go.com/shows/pretty-little-liars/
Missed some of the nail-biting suspense from last season? Make sure to get all caught up here: http://bit.ly/tupDF8
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One Tree Hill – It’s All About the Romance
In Tree Hill, NC, there is never a dull moment. Hope, heartbreak and a hurricane – all in one season! One Tree Hill’s Season 8 is packed with drama and ready for pre-order (http://bit.ly/w2DhRu)!”
One of my favorite relationships on the show is Haley and Nathan. They have such a sweet, realistic relationship (well as realistic as you can have on a nighttime soap). I especially love watching how their relationship has matured. For example, in Season 8’s episode Valentine’s Day is Over, Haley and Nathan worry that they are washed up because they don’t have any great Valentine’s Day plans. After (a lot) of crazy drama she winds up getting a diamond ring, a bed covered in rose petals and ho hos (and really, what girl doesn’t want that on Valentine’s Day?
Are you a fan of One Tree Hill? What was YOUR favorite relationship?
See for yourself by getting your own copy of Season 8!
Link to DVD: http://bit.ly/w2DhRu
Link to Ultra Violet: http://bit.ly/rHfjEo
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Smallville Season 10 – The Flying Moment
We all know that Smallville had it’s ups and downs through the ten years the show was on the air, but I feel that the writers made a really great series finale. Actually thoughout the last couple of seasons they managed to pull things in from previous seasons and give the viewers who had been there from the beginning some payoff for sticking with the show.
The final season had some episodes that felt a lot like filler, but I think they were saving money for their series finale, which was amazing. The series finale, for me, was everything I had hoped it would be. I had pictured certain elements differently, but they exceeded my expectations with this two hour event.
I was very nervous for Clark to fly. Would it look cheesy? Would it be a letdown after all this time? It was neither. Having Clark “see” everything that had led to him becoming a hero was the perfect way to finally have him accept his destiny and choose to be who he’s supposed to be. The flying was amazing, and even the suit was done well. All in all, I think that Smallville was an entirely enjoyable series that kept me watching for all ten years.
Want to relive all of Smallville or Season 10?
Smallville 10th Season DVD: http://bit.ly/sB4sYu
Smallville The Complete Series: http://bit.ly/tGOjMX
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People’s Choice Awards: 2 Broke Girls
2 Broke Girls is up for best new comedy in the Peoples Choice Awards. One of my favorite parts of the show has been that the two main girls are broke, but following their dreams. Max and Caroline’s dream is opening their own cupcake business and they’re working to make it happen. It often inspires me in a way because I’ve been working hard in school and now, deep in the process of applying for PhD programs. A lot of times it feels like too much work, but my dream is to teach at college level – so I need to work at it.
There’s a ton of great shows, movies, music to vote for so make sure you check it out. Click here to vote for your favorites in the People Choice Awards: http://bit.ly/arSy9z
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Smallville Season 10 on DVD/Blu – Favorite Moments
It’s hard to believe Smallville is over. The show started just while I was still in college and now it’s 10th Season is available!
Here’s some of our favorite moments from Season 10:
1. Clark Meets His Future Self – In the episode Homecoming, Brainiac 5 plays the part of the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. One of the things he does is take Clark to the future where he sees that Lois knows his secret and is ok with it. He also meets his future self and realizes that he doesn’t need to fear the future. (Homecoming)
2. Clark Tells Lois He’s the Blur – Of course she knew already, but was waiting for him to tell her. Clark decides, after almost losing Lois, that he wants to be with her. The great moment is when Clark realizes Lois already knew. (Isis)
3. Real Smallville Fans Talk About the Blur – The heroes are in a bad place. The government wants the vigilanteism to stop. Clark is questioning his destiny, so Lois and Chloe show him videos of people proclaiming their support of the Blur. The videos are actually Smallville fans that sent in the videos, reflecting about ten years of the show while sounding like they’re talking about the Blur. (Beacon)
4. Lex Luthor Returns – Of all the returning characters in the final season, Lex Luthor was the most anticipated. The build up was incredible, and we finally got to see Clark and Lex as the enemies we know from the comics. (Finale)
5. Seeing Clark in the Suit and Flying – We’ve waited ten years for this, and it was absolutely worth it. The moment that Clark makes the decision to fly is very powerful. He embraces his destiny while still keeping all of his previous adventures in Smallville a part of who he is. Then, he wears the suit and we see the people of Metropolis looking up at their new here. (Finale)
What were your favorite moments from Season 10?
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People’s Choice Awards!
The People’s Choice Awards are up for voting, the one award show where you have a part to play in who gets the win. This is a great chance for shows that never get the recognition we viewers feel they deserve. Head on over to: http://bit.ly/arSy9z and vote for your favorite stars, music and TV shows!
For my money, here’s some of my picks and why:
Favorite Movie
- Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides – Very rarely do I say this, but this movie was better than the originals. Very funny, lots of Johnny Depp, an interesting plot line and amazing visuals. “I had stirrings,” for this movie.
Favorite Book Adaptaion
- Soul Surfer – Had to go with the underdog on this one. Soul Surfer was a great showing by a small film company.
Favorite Network TV Drama
- Supernatural – Despite a lot of fan wank over this season, I think it’s been fantastic. Did you see the Fall finale? Had me on the edge of my seat at the end and screaming at the TV. Supernatural pulls off with a small cast what most TV series can only dream of – it has warmth, heart, and monsters. What more could we want? Jared and Jensen deserve massive amounts of praise for delivering stellar performances every week. The amount of emotion and angst the two can portray in a couple simple looks is amazing. So my votes for SPN all the way.
Favorite Cable TV Drama
- Pretty Little Liars – Over the past years the quality of Cable TV shows has gone up considerably, so this is a rough call for me, but while some of the other TV shows in this category have been dropping in quality and interest, Pretty Little Liars only gets better. Sure, it’s a bit teenagey drama, but that’s what people tune in to see. Great cast, creepy moments and great production makes this a win for this category.
Favorite Network TV Comedy
- The Big Bang Theory – Need I explain this one? Not only is it the geeky contender, but every episode is so tightly written that I am constantly fascinated by how true the episodes stay to the story. The creators once said they only wanted to tell stories that could only be told on the Big Bang Theory, and they’ve stayed true to that wish. The expanded cast these past two seasons have made the show more balanced, more fun and a must watch every week. Slam dunk win for TBBT.
Favorite TV Crime Drama
- Castle. Though I watch several of these shows, Castle is the only one that keeps getting better and better. The great story lines with the characters make it more than just your average procedural. And, they do all that without having to get the drama of whose sleeping with whom (*cough Bones cough*), whose in charge (*cough CSI cough*) or how can we outgross ourselves this week (cough Criminal Minds cough).
Favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy Show
- Fringe – Fringe is one of the shows that I often berate people for not watching. It’s smart, it’s sassy, and has one of the best actors on TV on it (John Noble who plays Walter). Fringe is a bit mind bending, but isn’t that what SciFi is all about?
Favorite Guest Star
- Michael J. Fox (The Good Wife) – I have to go with the nostalga vote here (and I don’t even watch the show), but seeing MJ back on TV was awesome. He was my first celebrity crush, so I have to give the vote to him.
Favorite New TV Drama
- Person of Interest – I was skeptical, I admit. The premise seemed a bit hard to believe, but Person of Interest is extremely interesting. And major kudos for the recent guest apperance of Enrico Colantoni. Now if they could only get Kristen Bell. Close runner up is Ringer, despite some of the cheeseballness. There’s a lot of great choices in this category so vote Chicago style, early and often!
Favorite New TV Comedy
- 2 Broke Girls – In today’s economy you need a laugh, and 2 Broke Girls is it. I was already a huge fan of Kat Dennings, and her role in Thor sold me entirely. If you haven’t yet caught this show, go watch, laugh and love.
Vote in the People’s Choice Awards, it’s one small way you can give back to the shows, movies and music you love. And it’s a lot of fun!
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Happy Birthday Say it with Skype & Some Musical Guests
Ever wanted to do something a little extra special for a friend’s birthday other than writing on their wall? How about get some help from Bowling for Soup, CSS, Parlotones, Imogen Heap, Ash, Charlie Simpson, Body Language, Scarlet Grey, and Kill the Young? You can now with “Say it with Skype.”
From Skype’s blog:
Here’s how it works, you can send your friends a customized group video greeting by visiting Skype’s Facebook page and clicking on the Say it with Skype app located on the left side of your screen. Next, choose the friend you want to send the group video greeting to and select from one of the ten participating bands. You can even join in on the fun, by singing along with the band’s pre-recorded performance through your video webcam. Not ready for your close up? Personalize your message by adding a profile picture and writing a personal message for the band to hold up.
Since today’s my birthday I thought it was a really fun little addition to Skype, which I already love. Check it out!! You can also get 1 week free trail of Skype’s new group video call feature.
Lisa and Tabz Get Lost in Los Angeles – Episode #004: Castle Fan Charity Convention
Join Lisa, Tabz and evil GPS as they get lost coming home from the very first Castle Fan Charity Convention. Recorded Nov 12th, 2011.
Links:
The Young Storytellers Foundation
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