Meanderings of a Film Lover

I thought it was very funny. For all the movies that claim to be the best comedy of the year, this one is certainly winning.

It has happened to all of us.  That tragic, tragic day when your favorite show gets canceled, it is never an easy loss, but sometimes it is far before its time and never really given a chance at all which makes it that much harder to say good bye.  So here are my Top 5 shows given the boot far too soon.  It was a hard one to narrow down, as pretty much any show I like is guaranteed to be canceled.

5. Arrested Development-

This show only had one problem.  It was ahead of its time.

4. Samantha Who?



I loved this show.  I am still baffled by how shows like "Desperate Housewives" and "Two and 1/2 Men" stay on, and this very funny and endearing comedy gets canceled.

I find it baffling that the powers that be in the movie and televsion biz don't understand the concept "too much of a good thing". We all know that the best characters in a movie is usually the zany wacky off the wall character.  That doesn't mean we want to see more of them though, the reason that they are so good is that they don't over stay their welcome.  With "Get Him to the Greek" recent release based off of the Aldous Snow character from "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" to the newly announced plans for a Less Grossman movie based on the character from "Tropic Thunder".  While both of the original films were very funny and the characters are funny in their own right.  Neither of them has the depth to carry a movie in my opinion.  Trust me, I saw "Get Him to the Greek"  and between the occasional laugh, was mostly boredom.  TV is no exception.  I love Sue Sylvester on "Glee", really the only thing I like about the show, but put her in more than 25% of the episode and it has gone into overkill mode with her. Kenneth on 30 Rock, also has gone into too much of a good thing category. Can I be the only one who doesn't need a character shoved down my throat in order to enjoy them?  Why can't the entertainment industry grasp the "Leave them wanting more" concept?    

Probably the most impressive movie I have ever seen considering the non existent budget.

The rumor mill has started again on the casting of the next Batman movie. With a array of great villains to cast, it looks like the Riddler is going to be our next villain. Like the Joker, he has a bad rep. Most people remember his portrayal from the campy Batman series of the 60's, or the laughable Jim Carrey. We all know if there's anyone that can give back Edward Nigma's balls, it's Chris Nolan.

Best known for his question mark bowler hats, and 1st grade riddles, Edward Nigma is far more than a laugh. A detective in his own right, with an intelligence that rivaled even Batmans, he recently switched sides to help the caped crusader solve some of the murders plaguing Gotham.

With the news that Joseph Gordon-Levitt is on this short list to play the Riddler, lets take a look at why he would be a great choice.

Brick   One of the best films of 2005, Brick, a noir set in high school revolving around, what else, a murder. If you've never seen it, i suggest renting it this weekend. I must warn you, it's not for the average viewer. The language is thick in 50's crime book lingo, and sometimes leaves you saying, "What did that whole conversation mean?". But I promise you, it's well worth the watch.

The Lookout  The trailer may show your typical memory loss/bank robbery story. But I promise you, the performances from the whole cast makes this a must see Joseph Gordon Levitt film.

In a time when it seems we have no good young actors to replace the last generation, Mr. Levitt separates himself from the herd, and establishes his force on the silver screen. It's not just that he is perfect for the Riddler, he's in a class all his own. He's an actor that makes you feel good knowing that the best actors aren't behind us, they're standing right there on the screen, we just need to look harder.