Hung: Fight the Honey (Episode 10)
The climactic scene (where Ray gets hired to service his ex-wife) was telegraphed weeks ago, but instead of going for French bedroom farce, the Hung crew went for something unexpected and more profound in this season finale. Ending with a spiritual and emotional bond (rather than a physical one), the writers have hit the mood of the country perfectly. Everything is not OK, but people still have dreams and hope for a better future. The visuals were very strong (symbolic umbrellas, magic hour lighting) this episode. The fly and honey metaphors might seem pretentious for some, but I like Tanya’s and Ray’s houses falling apart (like their aging bodies – or lives). And Lenore has become my favorite villainess on TV – sexy, hilarious, profane, and brutally honest – just like the show. B+
Entourage: Security Briefs
Season 6, Episode 9
Ari finally pushes Lloyd too far. Ashley has to be the most possessive person in L.A. And Vince’s stalker story comes to a sudden, dull conclusion. Though putting Drama in a sex shop (where he buys 3 bags of stuff!) and watching him yell at someone is infinitely entertaining. Zac Efron and Frank Darabont make rather uninspired, predictable cameos. Besides Drama, only Ari has any real spark as he steals Efron from a rival. B-
Programming Note: Curb Your Enthusiasm starts next Sunday. The entire Seinfeld cast is back for a few episodes. Can't wait to see LD get yelled at again (and again).
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
HBO Sunday Night - 9/13/09
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This was the first Hung I have watched, and I liked it (although much of it was lost on me because I lacked the history).
I liked this Entourage - Efron was good, Darabont was weird. I feel like he owes everyone a Mist explanation before he shows up on Entourage.
Per your dead-on comment regarding the emerging genius of the 'anonymous' comments to the blog - I won't delete the ones that contain Conchord-y brilliance like the one just above - as I always say: "achievements are achievements that the people themselves."
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