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Twin/Dual Peaks/Spires

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For years, no, decades, I’ve kicked myself for missing Twin Peaks. The recent Psych episode, “Dual Spires”, finally pushed me over the edge. Shawn and Gus’ kooky interaction with the locals (some of which I knew had been on Twin Peaks) and the intriguing special opening credits (I think I have a thing for credits) convinced me to seek out Twin Peaks once and for all.

I’m halfway through the second season of Twin Peaks, and though I inadvertently spoiled myself years ago as to the identity of Laura Palmer’s killer, I assumed the reveal would signal the end of the series. Apparently, not the case. I can only hope to see more of Agent Coopers dreams, as they have been some of the most entertaining shots I’ve ever seen. I want my own giant. I really do.

[Edit: Annnnd minutes after posting, David Duchovny showed up. I had forgotten he had that role. Spectacular!]

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To A Town Down By The Sea

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This is one show that actually deserves the “Save Our Show” campaign. I tried to describe Terriers to a friend, and the best I could come up with was something like, “It’s just an hour of uncomfortable odd each week.” It has humorous moments, ironic moments, dangerous moments, and many, many quietly clever moments. Donal Logue could not be more believable as Hank, a disgraced cop turned P.I. with skeletons in his closet and tricks up his sleeve, and Michael Raymond-James is just as great as Britt, the perp turned P.I. with equal amounts of skeletons and tricks. I immediately recognized Michael as True Blood‘s Rene from Season One, but I would have NEVER guessed where I would have known Donal from. Look it up…but only after you’ve watched the show.

I think one of my favorite things about Terriers (aside from the outstanding lead actors), is the theme song. The song is actually broken up between the opening and closing credits, so the show always starts, and ends, with the same quirkiness that sets the mood perfectly.

If you didn’t catch the show first run, I would highly advise you to find a way to watch it, even if you have to use Netflix. It’s that good.

[Edit: 12/6/10 Now word comes that FX has cancelled Terriers. This nearly ruins my first snow day.]

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One Flu East

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I got my first flu shot today. I also had one of those EUREKA! moments that actually made me feel like the dumbest person ever.

 I’ve never been one to visit a doctor’s office unless I didn’t think I would make it through the night. However… I should have been able to make the distinction between a “shot” and an “IV”; something I was NOT able to do until this very day. Really.

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NOF

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The next new show that I’m watching is No Ordinary Family. I would have been moderately interested in the show on the premise alone, but when I found out that Dexter’s Julie Benz was onboard, I was super excited. NOF is surprisingly fresh in many ways. Sure you have a family with superpowers struggling to figure out how they work and how best to use them, but there’s also a killer twist at the end of the first episode that hints at MUCH more than a quirky family show. Also? Julie Benz’ hair always looks amazing, especially when she’s traveling at super-speed.

Again, this is a show that is available on Hulu, so watch it as soon as you get the chance, I think you’ll like it.

SPOILER QUESTION FOR EPISODE ONE (Stop reading if you haven’t watched yet!!)
Wouldn’t someone with teleportation abilities be able to just, you know, teleport into a bank vault without having to be a masked robber?? I always have this question of teleporters, possibly because it’s the power I most desire.