Supernatural (a fan review)

Okay, well, supernatural is a freakin' good show now appearing on the CW. I suggest checking it out because, well, it mixes comic book horror with Joss Whedon style banter and a conplex nerdy occult history lesson. Basically, everything I stand for...:) And it's not your average Chick Flick of the week that you usually find on the CW, so don't even think something like that.

Here's an example of the banter you find on Supernatural:
Dean Winchester: [Sam points to a word carved into a telephone pole] Croatoan?
Sam Winchester: Yeah.
[Dean stares blankly]
Sam Winchester: Roanoke... lost colony... ring a bell? Dean, did you pay any attention in history class?
Dean Winchester: Yeah. Shot heard 'round the world, how bills become laws...
Sam Winchester: That's not school; that's schoolhouse rock!

or my favorite sequences
Sam: Dean I....
Dean: Whoa. [holds up hand] No chick flick moments.

HAHA. Anyway, I wanted to write a good review for Supernatural, but well, I couldn't. However, I found that tons of people have written something about it. So this post goes out to you readers. Make your comments about the show if you've seen it. But here's what other people have said:

One word: Awesome, 17 September 2005
Author: downonthecorner2000 from United States

During the 90's I was a big fan of the X-Files to this day I still am. The X-Files had great stories and character development, which is needed for a great show. Supernatural has that from the very first episode. I admit that I missed the first 10 minutes of the show, but I knew exactly what happened and where the story was going. Most shows you tune into after the first few minutes your lost and you lose interest, unlike Supernatural. CBS's Threshold, may not live up to the X-Files, but Supernatural does.

One final note, as long as the WB doesn't do any tweaking of the show this series will last for quite a few seasons.

Author: Supernatural.tv
I’m really glad that the show was not based off a reporter investigating the paranormal because in a way, it would be like a rebirth of the X-Files. The Winchesters are different from other paranormal hunters because very few people know that they hunt demons and other spirits. The golden family rule, “We do what we do and we shut up about it.” Supernatural is geared toward teenagers and having the show be about an adult reporter just wouldn’t fit right.

The thing that appalled me the most is that Eric originally wanted to use a 65 Mustang in the show. It was Eric’s next door neighbor who gave him the idea for the 67 Chevy Impala. A Mustang is not a classic road trip car, but more of a sports car. The Impala’s essentially the third character to the show. I can’t even picture Dean driving a mini van in second episode of this upcoming season, let alone a Mustang.

When the casting for the show was being held, they originally wanted Jensen to play the role of Sam. That would’ve totally killed the show. Thank the Lord Jared came to the rescue. Jensen’s perfect for the role Dean because the older brother’s supposed to be a total smartass. LOL!

I’m really glad that the show was not based off a reporter investigating the paranormal because in a way, it would be like a rebirth of the X-Files. The Winchesters are different from other paranormal hunters because very few people know that they hunt demons and other spirits. The golden family rule, “We do what we do and we shut up about it.” Supernatural is geared toward teenagers and having the show be about an adult reporter just wouldn’t fit right.

The thing that appalled me the most is that Eric originally wanted to use a 65 Mustang in the show. It was Eric’s next door neighbor who gave him the idea for the 67 Chevy Impala. A Mustang is not a classic road trip car, but more of a sports car. The Impala’s essentially the third character to the show. I can’t even picture Dean driving a mini van in second episode of this upcoming season, let alone a Mustang.

When the casting for the show was being held, they originally wanted Jensen to play the role of Sam. That would’ve totally killed the show. Thank the Lord Jared came to the rescue. Jensen’s perfect for the role Dean because the older brother’s supposed to be a total smartass. LOL!

I’m really glad that the show was not based off a reporter investigating the paranormal because in a way, it would be like a rebirth of the X-Files. The Winchesters are different from other paranormal hunters because very few people know that they hunt demons and other spirits. The golden family rule, “We do what we do and we shut up about it.” Supernatural is geared toward teenagers and having the show be about an adult reporter just wouldn’t fit right.

The thing that appalled me the most is that Eric originally wanted to use a 65 Mustang in the show. It was Eric’s next door neighbor who gave him the idea for the 67 Chevy Impala. A Mustang is not a classic road trip car, but more of a sports car. The Impala’s essentially the third character to the show. I can’t even picture Dean driving a mini van in second episode of this upcoming season, let alone a Mustang.

When the casting for the show was being held, they originally wanted Jensen to play the role of Sam. That would’ve totally killed the show. Thank the Lord Jared came to the rescue. Jensen’s perfect for the role Dean because the older brother’s supposed to be a total smartass. LOL!

Common Sense Review
Reviewed By: Marjorie Kase

SUPERNATURAL follows the lives of Sam (Jared Padalecki, Gilmore Girls) and Dean Winchester, (Jensen Ackles Smallville, Days of our Lives) in this X-Files meets Hardy Boys paranormal thriller.

These two gorgeous brothers both come from extraordinary pasts. As children, their mother died from a horrific supernatural event. While Dean spends his life fighting the demons that may have killed their mother, Sam does everything in his power to escape his traumatic past. When their father goes missing on a "hunting" trip, Dean rips Sam from the law school track on a search for Dad and answers to their mother's untimely death.

Supernatural picks up where the X-Files, Angel, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer left off. Supposedly based on real folklore, the overall tone of the program is very eerie. At times, the dialogue drags on, especially when the brothers reminisce about their childhoods. One troubling issue is that all three female characters, including the homicidal specter, are portrayed as virginal prey, and men are treated no better (given that victims were chosen for their infidelity).

The show is entertaining, especially if you're into cute boys and sci-fi horror. But this isn't a show for kids, and not even for some adults.

Tweens and teens looking for a tamer sci-fi thrill should check out Strange Days at Blake Holsey High or Lost instead.

Okay, now I'm waiting to hear from all of you. Say what you think. If you haven't seen the show, go home and watch it. NOW!!

How to hold a Phantom Hourglass

When you get a Nintendo system, there is always one game that you should get. Now that the DS Lite has become the common device, it's time that we had a good review of yet another story in the Zelda Saga.

Okay, so this game is full of all the Zelda-like components that we've come to love: sword-swinging young guys, a damsel in distress, little munchkin like enemies hitting us and taking our hearts, puzzles and, of course, Pirates....wait what?

That's right, in this version, Link is a pirate, in fact, so is Zelda. Interesting twist eh? Not really, well fine Stinky McMood Spoiler, pick up the game and play it for yourself if you don't agree that ship sailing is a fine addition into the Zelda universe.



Okay, now mind you this is old, but when I first started this post in October (Yes, I got side-tracked) it was brand spankin' new. And well, it's still entertaining, so yes I decided to come back to it. But I can tell you that it is a fun game.

Now you may get lost in all the puzzles and find yourself running back and forth, trying over and over again to solve the darn things, but since all I had to do was move my little fairy person around the screen and Link followed, that was easy enough. Definitely easier than doing battle on the WII version of Zelda...*GASP*

Yes, I know, I just committed blasphemy, but come on, with the DS's built in microphone, you actually have to shout at some enemies in this version to break them into pieces. Yes, instead of just interacting with the game via controllers, that granted you have to stand up and wave around like you're going throw epilepic seizures or something, the gamer must actually do some work to defeat the enemies. You will not be able to finish this game casually sitting at your desk at work or in the back of the classroom, oh no, you'll actually have to yell.

But, once its over, its over, so you know, you'll probably want to invest in more games than just this one. I know *gasp* again, but hey, as much as I love Zelda, you should always have a back-up supply of something else to tide you over between games, because, well, it takes so darn long.

I give it a A- for piratey goodness.