All of a sudden I have a little extra spare time on my hands. I lost my job last week. Sad, I know, but after the initial shock wore off I realized I have a lot of time freed up to watch more TV... and write about it.
I will also still be posting at northstationsports.com about all things basketball.
First up on TV, I am getting revved up for the final season of Lost (starting February 2nd) by re-watching the first five seasons with my equally devoted wife. We re-watched the pilot episode tonight and the excitement and tension are still fresh. The opening shot, of Jack's eye being shot to life. His pupil dilates. He blinks. He realizes he is in a jungle, turns his head, and spots Vincent the dog. He staggers to his feet, wanders onto the beach, the camera pans to the left and the adventure begins. It is a beautiful thing, a well made piece of entertainment. This show is not perfect and I have my complaints too. Season two was poorly paced and the first half of season 3 dragged even worse. Then there was the Nikki and Pablo ordeal. But what Lost does so well is push the envelope. It tries things. It makes you think and that is such a rare and cool thing. Appreciate it while you can.
Side note:
And if you are buying or renting the show this Christmas season, do yourself a favor and get the Blu-Ray. This is the best and highest use of Blu-Ray I have encountered. The Hawaiian backdrop really pops.
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