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castalieOkay. So. On the question of Ugly Betty; ![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
rosengirl, you'll be happy to know that I think I could get into it. Once you focus on the crack and accept that the whole OTT and stereotypical thing is part of it, it get easier to go with the flow. It's crack and funny and it can be quite touching too.
Also, I really do like many of the characters: Betty is all kinds of awesome - though, boy, does she make me cringe sometimes! - the whole Suarez clan is very dear to my heart - I adore Justin! And I adore that his character is the way he is - and I really like Christina. Daniel has daddy issue and big brother issue and confidence issue and that's of the good. Oh and I'm happy because Christopher Gorham's character came in the picture and I can't wait to see more of him.
And speaking of shows that recently made it to France. I watched the first two episodes of Friday Night Lights on Sunday. I liked it. It wasn't Love at First Sight or anything but I watched both episodes from start to finish. Which surprises me a bit because I don't give a damn about American football. I tried to watch a match once - from the Superbowl - and it made me laugh. But apparently FNL caught my interest.
Though, wow, the religious theme is so heavy! No wonder so many things are screwed up in our world; God is apparently way too busy dealing with American football! QED.
Anyway, this is another show I'll try. See if I wanna follow it every week. Technically it's not my kind of show but you never know...
On the book front now. I'm halfway through Liquor by Poppy Z Brite and I'm having a blast. If you enjoy queer lit - which, dude, I didn't forget who I'm talking to, I'm just sayin', is all - and food? This book is for you. Food porn, guys, food porn. And friendship and love. With a serving of mystery - this is Brite, after all. What's not to love?
rosengirl, you'll be happy to know that I think I could get into it. Once you focus on the crack and accept that the whole OTT and stereotypical thing is part of it, it get easier to go with the flow. It's crack and funny and it can be quite touching too. Also, I really do like many of the characters: Betty is all kinds of awesome - though, boy, does she make me cringe sometimes! - the whole Suarez clan is very dear to my heart - I adore Justin! And I adore that his character is the way he is - and I really like Christina. Daniel has daddy issue and big brother issue and confidence issue and that's of the good. Oh and I'm happy because Christopher Gorham's character came in the picture and I can't wait to see more of him.
And speaking of shows that recently made it to France. I watched the first two episodes of Friday Night Lights on Sunday. I liked it. It wasn't Love at First Sight or anything but I watched both episodes from start to finish. Which surprises me a bit because I don't give a damn about American football. I tried to watch a match once - from the Superbowl - and it made me laugh. But apparently FNL caught my interest.
Though, wow, the religious theme is so heavy! No wonder so many things are screwed up in our world; God is apparently way too busy dealing with American football! QED.
Anyway, this is another show I'll try. See if I wanna follow it every week. Technically it's not my kind of show but you never know...
On the book front now. I'm halfway through Liquor by Poppy Z Brite and I'm having a blast. If you enjoy queer lit - which, dude, I didn't forget who I'm talking to, I'm just sayin', is all - and food? This book is for you. Food porn, guys, food porn. And friendship and love. With a serving of mystery - this is Brite, after all. What's not to love?
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FNL - just my 2ps worth
Date: 2008-01-15 11:28 am (UTC)Re: FNL - just my 2ps worth
Date: 2008-01-15 05:31 pm (UTC)I'd have thought at least Ugly Betty aired in the UK, actually. What about the German version, then, do you know?
Re: FNL - just my 2ps worth
Date: 2008-01-15 06:03 pm (UTC)I don't see FNL ever getting on to a mainstream station here, it's just too American. It'll no doubt go out on on eof the satellite stations eventually.
Re: FNL - just my 2ps worth
Date: 2008-01-15 06:30 pm (UTC)Ok.
I don't see FNL ever getting on to a mainstream station here, it's just too American.
Funny you should say that because it's not on a mainstream station here, which would have to be expected from a brand new show, admittedly.
Come to think of it, Canal+, TF1 and M6 are usually the networks that are pretty hot on the new show front so it's a sort of surprise to see FNL start somewhere else...