The Go-To Guy
So I've only been here a week and something is already established that took years to happen in high school: I, apparently, am the go-to guy when it comes to movies or music. Before I graduated, I did the movies portion of the video news and people I didn't even know would stop me in the hall and ask what they should go see that weekend. It's nice to know that it's already spread here.
So, yes, it's ok to come by my desk or e-mail me or call (x8463) with an entertainment question that's been bugging you. I always get the "Who does this song" or "What was this movie called...so-and-so was in it," so don't be afraid. Now, if you'll excuse me, I've got a stack of events to enter for the Web site, which I'm hoping I'll have done in time for me to leave early enough to catch the 6:58 train back home. It's movie night with the ladyfriend, and I've got to have her witness the greatness that is "Moulin Rouge".
Comments
Have you seen "Once" yet?
Posted by: Josh Davis | June 11, 2007 2:25 PM
Hey, go-to-guy. Down on the third floor, Mike, Josh and I are discussing the greatest TV show finales. Any thoughts? Seinfeld? Friends?
Posted by: Matthew Haag | June 11, 2007 2:48 PM
Sorry! Or rather, Go-to-Guy, have you seen "Once" yet?
Posted by: Josh Davis | June 11, 2007 2:52 PM
Josh--I have seen "Once" and it is spectacular. It's a very simple love story (the lead characters are referred to simply as "The Guy" and "The Girl"), but the music is breathtaking. It's absolutely beautiful.
And Matt--I think the best TV endings are "Seinfeld" (all the characters are put on trial and end up in jail--this was my history teacher's favorite show and he thinks it's so great because it reminds you that even though you were so attached to these characters, they're horrible people and pretty much deserve to be in jail. I'd probably agree. Also, people complain about this finale, but to them I ask, "How do YOU end a show about nothing?").
Also great is "Arrested Development" (Alia Shawkat pitches the family's story to Ron Howard--this show always seemed to always know it was going to end soon), and "Newhart" (the entire series was a dream of his previous character--this finale may never be equalled for comedic brilliance). I'd also give props to "Everybody Loves Raymond" which ended on a good note, gently satiring the "someone dies in the series finale" stereotype. "Friends", however, was riddled with clichés.
Posted by: Kip | June 11, 2007 3:15 PM