It's time for us to be saved from the boredom of the summer hiatus. After that snooze fest of a Real World Finale, followed by an equally subpar reunion special (who was that bootleg hostess and where was Greg?) I am looking forward to some fresh midsummer TV and there IS some promising programming on the horizon. Try to keep up with me...time to decide what's worth it and what might go down the road of "Making Menudo" and "Viva Hollywood"
Classics:
Project Runway-Bravo NEW TIME 9pm EST, Wednesdays
Obviously I don't need to sell you on this. Interesting characters, new challenges, fierce clothing. But, please be aware of the fake Christian this season. There can only be one sweetie.
New York Goes to Hollywood-VH1 Premiers August 4th 10pm EST
I'm on the fence about this one. New York was getting a little old with her "HBIC act". I got a little tired of her bra straps ALWAYS showing and shrill voice. I think she might even be sick of herself. The following press release worries me because I am thinking watching New York berrate Tailor Made might have been a tad bit funny. However, I cannot deny that VH1 has a knack for making something old new again, so I will give Ms. Pollard a chance.
Baldwin Hills Season 2-BET Tuesdays 10pm EST
As a long time anti-BET watcher, I am happy to say that they have fit one show into my VERY packed TV watching schedule. Baldwin Hills season one gave us a peak into the lives of upper class Black children of doctors, lawyers, athletes and actors in the the exclusive neighborhood of Baldwin Hills located in Los Angeles, California. I supported the first season simply to let BET know someone was out there watching. But I can admit the show was quite the sleeper 90% of the time.
Sadly, I need some cat fighting and hating to keep me entertained. And season two is delivering this on a silver platter. With the addition of Lorena (and please get the pronunciation right) to the cast we have the element of the "scheming on YOUR man 24/7", loud mouth, "not nearly as cute as she thinks she is" character. This parallels nicely with Gerren's character who also is always scheming but handles her business in a much more refined, dare I say slick way. This promises to make for an entertaining standoff in the near future.
Don't be the idiot at the water cooler:
Mad Men Season 2 AMC Premieres July 27th 10pm EST
Mad Men is destined to be a classic, up there in the ranks of the Sopranos and Lost. Please don't be that person who is trying to watch 6 seasons in one weekend when EVERYONE is talking about the season finale 10 years from now.
Because I am a professional TV watcher, I was up on this during season one. There are many different elements that make this show refreshing and entertaining. Set in the 1960s in a successful Manhattan advertising firm, the viewer is thrownback into a world where smoking during pregnancy, drinking on the job, and not using a seatbelt are far from taboo. The costuming and set design are characters of their own.
Full of scandal, subtle social commentary, and amazing acting this is a must see. Check your on-demand and get caught up and have something to say when the co-workers are dishing on TV.
And if you don't believe me check the 16 emmy award nominations.
Yea..No
Secret Diary of a Call Girl SHO 10:30pm EST
HBO is in it's "rebuilding years" and it seems like everything that Showtime throws out on the airwaves is gold. However I think they have made their first John from Cincinatti.
Diary of a Call girl opened up its first episode with the main character declaring "I am a whore". And folks, that pretty much all that the show is about. Kinky sex shows can only be so intriguing, there is absolutely no plot and really nothing else to say except "Where the hell is Californication?"
Classics:
Project Runway-Bravo NEW TIME 9pm EST, Wednesdays
Obviously I don't need to sell you on this. Interesting characters, new challenges, fierce clothing. But, please be aware of the fake Christian this season. There can only be one sweetie.
New York Goes to Hollywood-VH1 Premiers August 4th 10pm EST
I'm on the fence about this one. New York was getting a little old with her "HBIC act". I got a little tired of her bra straps ALWAYS showing and shrill voice. I think she might even be sick of herself. The following press release worries me because I am thinking watching New York berrate Tailor Made might have been a tad bit funny. However, I cannot deny that VH1 has a knack for making something old new again, so I will give Ms. Pollard a chance.
"New York is ready to tackle her other life dream: superstardom. Don’t get it wrong - New York is already a star but she wants to be on the A-list – as a legit actress.
In order to focus on her new mission, New York has to put her last conquest, Tailor Made, on the backburner as she tries to take on Tinsel Town. She’s moving out west to see if she can climb the Hollywood ladder. Question is, will she reach for the stars or fall flat on her face?"
Baldwin Hills Season 2-BET Tuesdays 10pm EST
As a long time anti-BET watcher, I am happy to say that they have fit one show into my VERY packed TV watching schedule. Baldwin Hills season one gave us a peak into the lives of upper class Black children of doctors, lawyers, athletes and actors in the the exclusive neighborhood of Baldwin Hills located in Los Angeles, California. I supported the first season simply to let BET know someone was out there watching. But I can admit the show was quite the sleeper 90% of the time.
Sadly, I need some cat fighting and hating to keep me entertained. And season two is delivering this on a silver platter. With the addition of Lorena (and please get the pronunciation right) to the cast we have the element of the "scheming on YOUR man 24/7", loud mouth, "not nearly as cute as she thinks she is" character. This parallels nicely with Gerren's character who also is always scheming but handles her business in a much more refined, dare I say slick way. This promises to make for an entertaining standoff in the near future.
Don't be the idiot at the water cooler:
Mad Men Season 2 AMC Premieres July 27th 10pm EST
Mad Men is destined to be a classic, up there in the ranks of the Sopranos and Lost. Please don't be that person who is trying to watch 6 seasons in one weekend when EVERYONE is talking about the season finale 10 years from now.
Because I am a professional TV watcher, I was up on this during season one. There are many different elements that make this show refreshing and entertaining. Set in the 1960s in a successful Manhattan advertising firm, the viewer is thrownback into a world where smoking during pregnancy, drinking on the job, and not using a seatbelt are far from taboo. The costuming and set design are characters of their own.
Full of scandal, subtle social commentary, and amazing acting this is a must see. Check your on-demand and get caught up and have something to say when the co-workers are dishing on TV.
And if you don't believe me check the 16 emmy award nominations.
Yea..No
Secret Diary of a Call Girl SHO 10:30pm EST
HBO is in it's "rebuilding years" and it seems like everything that Showtime throws out on the airwaves is gold. However I think they have made their first John from Cincinatti.
Diary of a Call girl opened up its first episode with the main character declaring "I am a whore". And folks, that pretty much all that the show is about. Kinky sex shows can only be so intriguing, there is absolutely no plot and really nothing else to say except "Where the hell is Californication?"
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