Just a day, just an ordinary day.

[rogueslayer452]

++ Hello all from the Summer Friending Meme. *waves*

++ Over the last couple of years I've become a fan of Richard Armitage, all thanks to his amazing performance in The Hobbit films, and I've been following his career ever since. Right now he's playing John Proctor in The Crucible play at The Old Vic in London, which the performance has been getting positive rave reviews (it's been receiving five star reviews, which is apparently huge). I'm incredibly jealous of those who get to experience the play, which I hear is quite intense, not to mention being able to meet Richard afterwards. Judging from the fan encounters, it's unsurprising how utterly sweet, humble and gentlemenly he is with every single person he meets. It just adds to the attractiveness of him for me, tbh. Basically, with all he's accomplished so far in his career, with returning to the stage on top of everything else (this year alone, three upcoming films and an audiobook), he's really come into his element and I'm very proud of him. (◡‿◡✿)

++ With all the news about the new Sailor Moon, it makes me think about how while I never got into the anime or manga, I did get addicted to the live-action Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon and thus I'm reminiscing my introduction to it (and how I had to obtain fanmade burned DVDs via eBay because I wanted to watch the rest of the series), and how it was my window the Asian dramas in general. Ah, bless. ♥

++ Let's talk about new shows! Finding Carter is a new show on MTV, which is essentially a television series version of The Face On The Milk Carton. Like, the same plot and the same issues, possibly with more teen drama to keep the MTV audience "tuned in." I'm not sure how it'll hold up, but if it works out it could be rather good. Then there's Jane the Virgin which I've been seeing the trailers everywhere for, and unless it's entirely misleading into what the show is primarily about, I predict it will probably be canceled after its first season. Like, the entire premise sounds ridiculously fucked up and offensive, and borderline into some terrifying pro-life propaganda territory. Like, I don't understand how anyone thought this was a good idea to make?

And finally, I watched the pilot for Girl Meets World, and while it had its cute moments I was underwhelmed by it. I know that I'm not the target audience, that it's not for my generation who grew up with Boy Meets World, but I honestly don't think this is for "today's" generation either. It seems more for the Disney Channel Corp. generation, as it has that same formula all Disney Channel shows have these days, and that disappointed me the most. This is only the pilot though, and I hear that it gets a little better some episodes in, so I'm crossing my fingers.

Comments

[potentiality-26.livejournal.com]

Yep, I saw an ad for "Finding Carter" and thought, "Hmm, it's The Face on the Milk Carton. That takes me back." Not sure I'll watch it, but it is an interesting premise.

[rogueslayer452.livejournal.com]

I'm not sure I'll get into it myself (at least not until the whole season has aired so I can marathon it), but with such a premise I really hope they go further into the main character going through an identity crisis. Based off the trailer, she was firm in keeping the name she's had rather than the name she was born with.

This also brought back memories to The Face On The Milk Carton and my issues I had with what Janie went through where her biological parents forbade her from seeing her old friends, and how they tried to force her back into their family again without really thinking about her feelings or any consideration about her own identity. I remember be so frustrated with that. I know that I'm giving too much credit for an MTV show, but I'm hoping they at least further addressing these kinds of issues and conflicts.

[potentiality-26.livejournal.com]

It's been a very long time since I read that book, but- and I too may be giving too much credit for an MTV show- hopefully the fact that she's obviously a lot older than the protagonist from The Face On The Milk Carton will play a role in fixing those problems (the choices about what happens next should be more in her hands). The confusion someone like her would be facing on so many levels is the main thing that makes the story interesting, after all.