Crash Into Me

Recently

What have I been watching and listening to lately? Well, I'm glad you asked.

TV
24 is the best TV show of all time. Now, I'm not talking sitcoms, because we all know that Seinfeld reigns supreme. I'm talking 1-hour television shows. Yes, it's only been on 4 seasons. But sheesh, how can one show continually, week after week, year after year, suprise the hell out of you? Kiefer is the man.
I'm with Josh Gibbs...I love the OC. Is it cheesy at times? Of course! Risque? You bet! Prime time soap opera? Heck yeah! But it's so fun to watch, I can't even believe it.
Reality TV is going down the tubes, but I have to admit, I absolutely am addicted to Survivor (still!) and The Apprentice. Jeff Probst is the best reality host bar none, and Trump, while consistently the most egotistical man on the planet, is a blast to watch! The guy is an animal! If you're in any kind of a business setting similar to that, you can really appreciate Trump's tireless tenacity.
Last but not least, Smallville. I love anything to do with Superman, so this is obviously one of my favorite shows. I think it's great that they're giving Clark such an extensive background. And Lex Luthor is the best fictional villain in the history of fictional villains. I love it!
How do I have time to watch all these shows with my crazy work schedule? One word: TIVO. Actually, we have generic tivo that came with our satellite dish. It's cheap (5 bucks a month) and it's the best thing ever. I suggest you look into it.

Movies
Jamie Foxx is the reincarnation of Ray Charles. He should and will win the Oscar, and not just because the critics say so. Because it's a fact. Leo was awesome, and so was the Aviator. But Jamie's the man.
It's hard to pick the best movie I've seen this year, or even lately. They all seem so bland these days. Nothing seems to stand out! If I had to pick, I'd probably say Collateral. It was moving, and very well made. Ray was also a tear-jerker, and the Aviator was excellent. Cate Blanchett was unbelieveable as Hepburn. Actually, if I had to pick one, it would be Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. That movie was unique, funny, heart-felt, sad, and brilliant, all at the same time. We also saw In Good Company (rent it, but good message and good performances) and Phantom of the Opera (worth seeing on the big screen -- Lacey loved it for obvious reasons). The biggest surprise has been Cellular. I expected to hate it, but it really built suspense well, and it was a fun ride and a good excercise in willing suspension of disbelief.

Music
Album of the year is FOR SURE Green Day, American Idiot. That disc is freakin' amazing!! I listen to it over and over and over. My next best has to be U2's new one, even though everyone has it, it's overplayed, and I lost it. After that, it's a toss-up. I'm in limbo. I'm married, so I can't spend a lot of money on CD's any more, but I get enough so I don't go mad. But that doesn't allow me to spout off about music and feel like an expert any more. I find myself more buying CD's that Lacey will like than anything, so I'll just blab about what I got and leave it at that. MY significant find was the soundtrack to Garden State, also a very good movie, that I forgot to mention above. The songs on the album are most excellent. I don't know how to explain it, they're just...groovy. I've discovered some new bands that I didn't have to buy new albums for. Next, I got Bonnie Raitt's greatest hits. Lacey loves her, and "I can't make you love me" is a fabulous song, so it was worth it. After that was the highlights of the original cast of Phantom of the Opera. Again, Lacey loves it, but the music is actually quite addicting! And Sarah Brightman...wow. And finally, I broke down and bought an album out of sentiment for my junior high days...Boyz II Men greatest hits. I know what you're thinking, Josh has finally cracked up, he's insane! But their harmonies are fantastic, and I just have so many memories wrapped up in those songs, I had to have it. GOSH, this is a long post, which reminds me of another movie I loved, Napoleon Dynamite. Hilarious.