Greg Recommends . . .

Last night as I was watching an episode of the X-Files in bed, I realized just how much fun I've had watching the show. I've had the goal of watching every episode for some time. I started when KT was studying for the bar and then picked it up again when we started our subscription to Netflix in Chicago. It was pretty slow going (what with all KT's Meryl Streep movies), but now that the Murray library has a fully stocked (and surprisingly available) cache of X-Files DVDs, I am rolling along. I'm currently into season five and I'm amazed at how good the stories are and the quality of the writing. These - especially these last two seasons have been the best. The more episodes I watch, the better it gets. I don't know if they can keep up this pace, but I'm certainly happy about the journey. I heartily recommend watching X-Files, even better if you can start from the beginning.

Also, I did see the recent movie and I really enjoyed it. Keep in mind I'm a fan, but it was really fun to see where Mulder and Scully were a few years down the road. I, for one, hope they make more movies.

Election Coverage

Is it just me or is the interactive board thing that CNN is using to cover the elections the coolest device ever? It's like monority report, but for election geeks. I tried to find a picture of it, but was the best I could do. They can just touch a state or county on the screen and bring up graphs instantly, or even draw on the board with their fingers. It is the coolest thing ever. Where was that thing when I was in school? Maybe they will have a version of it on their website soon that we can play with. A big shout out to CNN for bringing their A game to the election coverage. Now just figure out a way that I can play with it too.

DWTS - Why do you suck me in?

I don't know why, but last night I was actually excited to watch part two of the season opener for Dancing with the Stars. I even made sure I got my workout in early so that I could be back in my hotel room in time to watch (still in Atlanta for work). For some reason I'm a sucker for these dance shows. KT and I took a ballroom dance class during her last semester at BYU. We weren't what you would call awesome. When I saw Penn or Adam Carolla dance the other night I know that's what I must of looked like - and out grade reflected that. Maybe that's why I like the show - I can relate on some level. No matter the reason, I'm looking forward to next week and not ashamed.

Why do I like what America doesn't?

We have found a new TV series that I like quite a bit. That's the good news. Of course it was cancelled a couple of years ago by FOX. I can add it to my list of shows FOX has screwed up for me (Arrested Development and Firefly come immediately to mind). So what is this show? Wonderfalls. Yeah, I hadn't heard of it either, but KT got it on the down-low that it was good. It's been sitting there on our Netflix queue for quite a while because I kept thinking - what is this? We didn't know what to expect at all and have been pleasantly surprised by it. Check it out - we've only watched the first disc, but are looking forward to the rest of the 13 total episodes.

Back to my real question though: what is it about my taste in TV that runs contrary to what everyone else (the collective "they") likes? I guess a good indication would be that I have no interest whatsoever in American Idol or Survivor. Not that reality TV is out for me, I do like Project Runway and Rob & Big. I don't watch Grey's Boringness or Really Desperate Housewives - because they don't interest me. The problem is that there are several good series that have been cancelled before they should have been. At least I will always have The Office, right? Right? I know it could be upsetting to some, but I never liked Seinfeld. To me, it was too easy and too boring. You can keep liking it, I just like some intelligence with my TV, not just idiots doing stupid stuff (According to Jim or Raymond anyone? - pretty much anything that has ever run on TGIF). I guess I'll have to keep pondering what is going on with my TV taste. In the mean time, at least I have 9 more episodes to keep me company.