A. Lost is back on (granted, for only 8 episodes - thanks to the writer's strike). But it's a much needed jolt of fresh entertainment in this current lineup saturated with crappy C-list celebrity reality shows.
B. George Michael is making his comeback via the new show Eli Stone. Who knew Angelina Jolie's 1st husband, Jonny Lee Miller was so freaking adorable? I originally decided to watch the first episode of Eli Stone to support my friend Emerson Hart. He sent a myspace bulletin telling everyone that his new single 'Flyin' would be featured in the premiere episode. Then I started to see commercials for this show with George Michael! I'm glad the guy is getting some work. Ten bucks says his single Faith will spike in sales on iTunes this week. (Much like Journey broke the top ten after it was played in the credits of the series finale of The Sopranos.) I'm ten minutes into the first episode and I'm already loving it (and Emerson hasn't even been played in the episode yet!) I'm curious to see if George Michael appears in every episode. Ooh, wouldn't it be great if each episode featured another out-of-work 80's musician or group? How about some A-Ha? Wang Chung? Tears for Fears?
In other news, I saw the new U23D movie last week on opening night. I don't think I've ever been to an IMAX theatre outside of a theme park. The place was huge! As soon as the lights went down, the crowd started cheering. I was truly amazed by the technology in this movie. There were times where there would be a translucent 3D figure of a band member in front of you, and directly behind him the other three members were in 3D, along with the crowd below that I wanted to reach out and touch. I was expecting Bono to be completely hamming it up for the camera, but this movie focused on the entire band (even had this cool hovering shot above Larry Mullen Jr. and his drums.) I really felt like I was at a U2 show and when it ended, I didn't want to leave. At one point I saw a guy in the middle of the theatre stand up and start dancing as if he were really at a live show. (BTW, if you go, wait for all of the credits to roll - there's a little animated 3-D video in the end.) Even non-U2 fans will love this movie - my friend Shawndell 'dragged' her fiance' to the movie and he was dancing in his seat!
So, the same night I saw the U23D movie, I had about an hour before I was supposed to meet my friend Joy. I was somewhat close to Soho, so I felt like I should pay my respects to Heath Ledger (it was the day after his death). I went to the makeshift memorial set up outside his apartment building. There were cameras and reporters everywhere, and by this time someone had hung up an Australian flag. It's not really important if he committed suicide or accidentally overdosed. I just wish the press would stop trying to get a shot of Michelle Williams and Matilda. Though I never met Heath in Brooklyn (my ex saw him buying two flat screen tvs at the local Circuit City), it is widely known that they were active in their community. They loved Brooklyn, and tried to live a normal life. They were often spotted at the local coffee shops, Heath carrying Matilda on his shoulders, and they even hosted fundraisers for local charities at their Boerum Hill Brownstone. It's amazing how the death of a celebrity can affect a nation. I was surprised at how choked up I got when I walked by his apartment building. Maybe it's because I've been affected by a loved one who had an addiction? Maybe it's because he was such a talented actor? Maybe because it was not widely known that he had a drug problem and it was such a shock? Hopefully some good will come out of his death and it will serve as a wake up call to those struggling with addiction.
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