Gunn: The final score can't be rigged. I don't care how many players you grease, that last shot always comes up a question mark. But here's the thing. You never know when you're taking it. It could be when you're duking it out with the Legion of Doom, or just crossing the street deciding where to have brunch. So you just treat it like it was up to you—the world in balance—'cause you never know when it is.

'Underneath'


Natter 63: Life after PuppyCam  

Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.


Nilly - Jan 08, 2009 10:16:41 pm PST #245 of 30000
Swouncing

Kristin, lots of vibes for a peaceful and as-easy-as-possible result for your grandmother, mother, and yourself, of course, as well.

Typo Boy, I think this friend missed the whole point of getting a present.

And now, for the reason I skipped: I need DVDs (both tv and movies) recommendations, for fun and light and yet interesting stuff.

It's for my friend B who is currently in the USA (with its wonderful library systems) who will undergo a medical procedure soon and will have to be in bed for a few days.

She really liked "Gilmore Girls", for example (well, the first seasons, anyway), and if I understood her correctly, she's looking for something of that sort - lots of fun dialogue, with fun characters, but not just the on-the-surface stuff. By the way, she's the friend I used to watch BtVS et al with, so these excellent options are moot. [Edit: it doesn't have to be new stuff, as long as it's out on DVD so the library may have it.]

So, oh, all knowing hivemind, any suggestions? And thanks in advance!


javachik - Jan 08, 2009 10:19:29 pm PST #246 of 30000
Our wings are not tired.

How about "Sports Night" or "Northern Exposure"?


Nilly - Jan 08, 2009 10:25:16 pm PST #247 of 30000
Swouncing

How about "Sports Night" or "Northern Exposure"?

She watched "Northern Exposure" at least once, but it's so delightful (I love it myself) that I will definitely remind her of it. Oh, and I don't think she's ever watched "Sports Night" (I've only watched several episodes myself, but enough to know what's the what) and it's just perfect - it seems just like what she's looking for.

Thanks, javachik!


javachik - Jan 08, 2009 10:37:05 pm PST #248 of 30000
Our wings are not tired.

Sure thing. I got out the dvds and re-watched with my boyfriend (who'd never seen it)over the holidays and it really holds up!


Calli - Jan 09, 2009 2:04:17 am PST #249 of 30000
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs

Maybe your friend would like News Radio, Nilly?


Jesse - Jan 09, 2009 2:49:16 am PST #250 of 30000
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

I don't actually believe anyone's good at being a grown-up. Everyone who seems to be is just good at pretending.

This. Either this, or the pretending is what it means to be good at being a grown-up.

Typo, your friend is a twit.

OMG, one of my friends was on the Rachel Maddow Show tonight.

That's so cool.


Sue - Jan 09, 2009 3:04:52 am PST #251 of 30000
hip deep in pie

For those who find Cute Overload too twee, there's Fuck you, Penguin;

[link]


Sue - Jan 09, 2009 4:05:25 am PST #252 of 30000
hip deep in pie

Where is everyone today?


Jesse - Jan 09, 2009 4:07:41 am PST #253 of 30000
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

An excellent question.


Jessica - Jan 09, 2009 4:09:09 am PST #254 of 30000
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset

Fuck you, Penguin

Oh that is awesome.

I overslept by about half an hour this morning. My son/alarm clock didn't wake me! But I was still here early enough to have first pick of the Friday bagels, so I count it a win.