Few predicted Entourage would outlive Deadwood when the two premiered in 2004. It just proves the old adage: never write off Kevin Connelly (I've been assured that's an adage in Hollywood).
Who knows what would have happened if Deadwood had gone with a snappier theme. And Kevin Connelly instead of Ian McShane.
One can only imagine...
Friday, October 22, 2010
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
THE MASHNESS CONTINUES
The biggest problem with HBO's Rome? Not enough New Orleans jazz bands.
Problem solved.
Problem solved.
Friday, October 15, 2010
MORE MONSTER MASH
In the 90's, HBO defined the life of the single woman living in Manhattan. This narrative captivated every girl I went to high school with, which in turn gave further aid to making high school terrible.
Today, HBO is defining the life of the single man living in Brooklyn, assuming every single man in Brooklyn is a struggling writer-turned-detective (which we are, at least in our own minds). If nothing else, this narrative is captivating the mid-twenties floaters, and making unemployment that much more enjoyable.
It's only fitting these two would be merged, like some stunning supernova adorned in a trench coat and manolo blahniks.
Today, HBO is defining the life of the single man living in Brooklyn, assuming every single man in Brooklyn is a struggling writer-turned-detective (which we are, at least in our own minds). If nothing else, this narrative is captivating the mid-twenties floaters, and making unemployment that much more enjoyable.
It's only fitting these two would be merged, like some stunning supernova adorned in a trench coat and manolo blahniks.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
MONSTER MASH
For years, HBO has been putting out highly acclaimed original programming, setting the standard for inspired, quality content. Pivotal in setting the tone for these iconic shows have been their respective openings. Combining crisp imagery with sharp scores, these intros are tailored to reflect each show's unique style and substance.
But what would happen if were to transpose their context? Would they still hold up? Would they falter? Would they give us new insight into our own souls, an understanding and awareness we never would have otherwise considered, allowing us to access levels of our collective consciousness that have remained completely dormant until now?
Probably not. But it might be fun.
Freshly chopped and submitted for your approval, I present the first in the sure-to-be-on-the-internet series: HBO INTROS MASHED UP WITH OTHER HBO INTROS.
But what would happen if were to transpose their context? Would they still hold up? Would they falter? Would they give us new insight into our own souls, an understanding and awareness we never would have otherwise considered, allowing us to access levels of our collective consciousness that have remained completely dormant until now?
Probably not. But it might be fun.
Freshly chopped and submitted for your approval, I present the first in the sure-to-be-on-the-internet series: HBO INTROS MASHED UP WITH OTHER HBO INTROS.
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