Speedy

I love the TV show, Smallville. I'll admit it. A lot of people have given up on it, and I completely understand why, but as a huge comic book fan, I can't stop watching.

I wish I could quit you...

One of my fave things the show has been doing quite a bit in recent years in the introduction of several characters from DC Comics. In the last 3 seasons alone, we've seen the introductions of Bizarro, Supergirl, Black Canary, Plastique, Maxima, Doomsday, the Legion of Superheroes, Toyman, Zatanna, General Zod, Metallo, and the latest addition, Roulette.

However, tonight's episode gives up our latest introduction, Speedy. For those unfamiliar with the character, here's a little bio on her:

Once a teenage runaway involved with child prostitution, Mia Dearden was rescued by Oliver Queen, aka Green Arrow, and became his sidekick, Speedy; an accomplished archer and hand-to-hand combatant.

I'm particularly excited about this character's introduction because a) it has the potential to be a recurring character, and b) a sidekick on Smallville would be awesome. Sidekicks have always been a staple in DC Comics. It would be nice if if there was one on one of its TV shows.

2009 World Series: Game Count Update #2

Damn Yankees....

Rendezvous

She comes to me, Prime,
Asking for my presence.
Soft words in my ear...
Soft kisses on my lips...
She exits stage right.

Another follows closely behind,
Offering grander rewards.
An exchange between hands,
A service of the flesh.
Act over. Lower curtain.

2009 World Series: Game Count Update #1

Cliff Lee is the man.

SYTYCD

I love this show. As a former dancer - back during what I call my "glory years" - this shows reminds me just why I loved, and still love, dancing. Season after season, I see performances that leave a lasting impression; whether it's for their humor, choreography, emotion, etc.

So, when it was announced that SYTYCD would be having a bonus season during the fall season, on top of its regular summer season, you can imagine how excited I was. As Wrigley and Chris Brown would say, "double the pleasure, double the fun."

Sadly, I am coming to realize that SYTYCD should've been left as a summer show. Having it compete with some of my regular fall shows has had me make some tough decisions. More importantly, it is having to take the backseat to baseball, which is forcing broadcast scheduling conflicts and the show's format to change. It's no longer the show I've come to love. Hell, I didn't even know who the Top 20 were until this week. If I don't know who they are, how am I supposed to care about them? How, I ask?!

I'll continue watching and I continue looking forward to more memorable routines, but I hope it goes back to just being a summer show after this season. Back to where it can have the attention it deserves. Back to where I can look forward to Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Batman Vanishing

Here's a little something to tie you all over until the next Batman film.

Shark Tank Tuesdays

Tomorrow is Tuesday, and Tuesdays are quickly becoming one of my favorite days

It's the day I have Effective Speaking, one of my required classes this quarter. What I first thought would be a boring class dealing with public speaking, has actually turned into an interesting class that focuses on pitching, and selling yourself and your ideas. A large part of why I look forward to this class is because the instructor shows segments of the show, Shark Tank.

For those of you who are not aware of Shark Tank, don't worry; I'll break it down for you. It's a reality show about five "Sharks" — multi-millionaire business tycoons — who hear investment proposals from entrepreneurs and consider whether to invest in the businesses. The show itself isn't what's so entertaining; I was familiar with the British version, Dragon's Den. What I look forward to is the "Sharks". These are some characters. They bicker, they argue, they attack each other and the entrepreneurs. It's entertaining. Especially when it comes to Kevin. Man, this guy deserves to be a villain in a cartoon. Correction: I WILL make him a villain in one of my cartoons.

Check them out for yourself.