– Dollhouse (S2) – after the crapfest that was the beginning of the show, season two was a welcomed change (with the noted exception of the first three episodes which were the same self-contained-story crap I hated the first time around) having an over-reaching theme and truly becoming serialized drama with good twists and turns. The story finally evolved and enriched the fantasy of dolls and their effects, the consequences we foresaw in Epitath One. The cast remained unchanged and their performances were so-and-so (although Dushku remained the weakest link) with the notable exception of the last episode, which, in typical Joss Whedon fashion, broke my heart in part because of the outstanding performances – Kranz, Penikett, Gjokaj, Tudyk & Williams - I’m thinking of you. The story wrapped itself in a nice little bow having had this opportunity by being cancelled in early December and Joss managed to endear Dollhouse into our hearts. While it remains the worst Whedon-esque show in history – with Angel and Firefly on your resume, you probably have to come to grips with the fact you’ve reached your peak – it’s still a pretty good show and worth a showing or two (although next time I’ll probably just start from 2×04).
– Exams be over. This post is scheduled to be published around the time I finish my last exam and head towards the airport – and instead of spending the night there with Tami Hoag (A Thin Dark Line), I’ll be crashing at Mishu’s, since my flight got delayed and there’ll be a stop-over at Lyon, thus leaving somewhat later. In about 24 hours I’ll be arriving at BigBro’s place in Paris so no posts in the meantime.
– DARPA: BSG was cool. Here’s $6 million, make it happen.
– Turkish Girl Buried Alive For Talking To Boys.