April 2009
This is a list of posts published in April 2009.
Lost – ‘The Variable’ – 5.14
A few weeks back, I confessed to my on again, off again relationship with Fringe – JJ Abrams other cool little sci-fi enterprise airing over on Fox. At the time I mentioned that I have been picking it up and dropping it several times over the season as everything about its pedigree hits me right where I tick, yet the execution leaves me cold.
Based on that true confession, one of our faithful readers, Carlos, implored me to give it another shot. That, coupled with the news that Old Spock is due to join the cast at the end of this season, compelled me to go for that 3rd time charm.
And guess what – I’m kinda’ digging it. At least, I’ve dug the last three episodes and am looking forward to next week’s preamble to the big finale airing on Tuesday May 12th. So Carlos, my hats off to y... Continue reading »
Netflix Notes – ‘Nordic Nightmare Edition’
I’m back with another run of Netflix Notes – having spent the last few weeks catching up on some more flicks from my queue. I seem to be averaging 2 – 3 flicks a week, and yet my backlog always seems to hover in the 90’s. Either I’ve got to stop adding films to the queue or Hollywood has to stop making them.
Anyway, this week’s installment hits all over the place. I have Stifler, B-Movie horror, feel-good family fantasy and Norwegian vampires represented. You can’t get this kind of courage anywhere else – only in Ed’s Head.
Enough jabbering. Roll film.
1. Let the Right One In
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Lost – ‘Some Like it Hoth’ – 5.13
Sorry for the late-ish post. My handy dandy screen cap site decided to sleep in again this morning – meaning I had to put this on the backburner. Sure, I had the words crafted, but without the pretty pics, the piece just doesn’t feel whole. I have to keep this site nice and visual for you, my adoring ADD-addled masses.
Assuming you took your meds and paid attention to next week’s teaser, you know that we have another mini-hiatus staring us down. Lost is taking an April Vacation siesta and won’t be back with a new episode until Wednesday April 29th. And then, over the course of 3 short weeks, we’ll have our race to the finish. That’s right – only 4 more episodes left this season and 2 of them are smashed together on one night – the May 13th Season Finale.
And then I can get started on my Re... Continue reading »
Lost – ‘Dead is Dead’ – 5.12
Earlier this season, I gave Lost co-creator JJ Abrams’ new show, Fringe, a two episode try-out. I was a huge X-Files fan and, of course, really dig Abrams’ myth-building skills (as evidenced by my devotion to this property) – so this show seemed right in my wheel house. Well, two episodes in and I couldn’t hack it. It felt like someone jammed my chocolate X-Files into their CSI peant butter and instead of it being a fresh, delectable treat it was one of those moldy movie theater snacks that a dollar theater will keep in the concessions case for 5 years past its Born On Date.
How’s that for an image? Well, I speak from experience, having the extreme misfortune of biting into a Reeses that had turned white during some midday matinee of Backdraft back at that old Cameo ... Continue reading »
Netflix Notes – “The Life of Reilly” Edition
With this piece, I’m all caught up. Although in the time it took me to write and publish the last 4 posts, I’ve got enough of a back log to get right back on the horse again. A Blogger’s work is never done.
If there’s a theme in this last batch of flicks, it has to be the crowning of John C. Reilly as an unlikely comic genius. Two of the 4 flicks on this list feature trusted character actor Reilly in a decidedly lighter tone and the suit fits. It’s a great find when you see a dramatic actor flash his comedic chops – akin to the great comedic performer Alec Baldwin has become over the last few years.
First up…
1. The Rundown
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The Smorgasbord Showdown – Round 3 – Results Edition
Updated – Answers and Leaderboard are below.
Last day of the Showdown and only now do I think – “Man, I should have named it The Smorgasbord Smackdown!!!” – keeping it in line with my other previous pugilistic endeavors. And with that, all of my ten-cent words are spent. Me talk normal now.
Y’all know the rules but I’ll reprint again in case you still have Ashley Madison on the brain and are fixin’ to stray. You have until 7:00 a.m. EST Saturday April 4th to send me your answers. Send those to theedzone@gmail.com or via Facebook private message.
As always, no cheating. Meaning no Yahoo. No Google. No wiki. No Ashley Madison. Nothing.
Round 3 – FIGHT!
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Lost – ‘What Happened, Happened’ – 5.11
Oh how I wish my Lost recap had landed on April 1st. I would have treated you all to an in-depth dissertation of Sin City – that made for Skinemax soft-core smut that I’ve stumbled upon once or twice or repeatedly. So many mysteries to ponder in that one. Alas, we had to settle for me pimping the site out for one day only and judging by the hits, it appears some of my long-time readers are looking to spice up their lives. Shhhh, I won’t tell if you don’t.
Anyway, that’s over now as we turn the page into April, knowing we are a scant 6 weeks away from the end of this show. And then I can rest my weary fingers for another year. Hopefully in the 9 months that elapse between the end of Season 5 and the beginning of Season 6, you’ll forget all about the fact that I seem to posit one theory ... Continue reading »
The Smorgasbord Showdown – Round 2 – April Fools Results Edition
Editor’s Note (UPDATED) - April Fools!!! So, come one. Fess up. How many of you did I nail with those fake adult-oriented ads? I’ve received a few notes from people who bought it, including Dan M. who thought I had gone insane advertising Ashley Madison on my site. “The Ed Zone – Get your lovers here!!!” So, let us know in the Comments below if you bought it and what you thought when you saw them.
I’ll have you know that I started planning this a couple of months ago – laying the foundation with those strategically timed updates that ads were coming. Then Sean launched the redesign with the Google ads and it just made it seem so legit.
I showed a co-worker the ads and wh... Continue reading »
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