Sure, I’m counted in the Star Trek closet club. I watched the original, errr, not originally. I enjoyed Star Trek the Next Generation. Star Trek Voyager happens to be one of my favorite TV episodes of all time — what an ensemble class with some great plots. As for Star Trek movies, First Contact rates just behind The Wrath of Khan for top honors; however, this weekend I took in the new Star Trek movie (late show on Sunday night) and was pleasantly surprised. You won’t find any plot spoilers in this muse but I have some observations about the general tempo and fabric of the movie....

When I saw the tease trailer for The Happening I was interested. It looked like the classic, post-apocolyptic flick with a little horror mixed in for good measure. And, although Mark Wahlberg isn’t exactly a fabulous actor, I’ve enjoyed movies like, Three Kings, The Italian Job, and Invincible. Honestly, he makes a far better action star than his portrayal of a high school science teacher. So, this Tuesday I rented The Happening on the first day of release. Errrrr, mistake. Now, fair warning, this will contain a spoiler but the bottom line is The Happening isn’t. Get it? Yeah, the...

I’m a huge fan. In all honesty, Top Gear could be the number one TV show in recent history. I know I blather on about House, and Weeds (which lost its appeal in season 3), and a plethora of other shows, but Top Gear has taken over top spot. They have a unique formula which I cannot get enough of. As I mentioned before, The hosts (pictured left to right) Jeremy Clarkson, James May, and Richard Hammond create a wonderful combination of chemistry I seen few rival on US TV, let alone globally. They are down to earth, died in the wool, gear heads who genuinely laugh at each others jokes. What’s...

Top Gear is an excellent television show. Produced in England and broadcast on BBC America, I stumbled into it while on vacation in England this summer. What is it? A simple formula: take three hosts who range in personality from a ponsy Renasiance man, a high-strung hampster, and a deep-voiced, dry witted lead vocal. The three combine to evaluate the more exotic cars strewn about the world, taking them for test drives, and prattling on about the handling, the comfort, and the cost. Make no mistake, these three don’t hold back. When they test drive a new release, hammering it around their own...

One could easily describe me as someone who enjoys many activities, TV watching among them. Sure, I indulge in Survivor, though the Amazing Race is far more interesting. I’ve been know to watch the early season of American Idol, where the auditions are hilarious and sometimes scary. I enjoy House, Big Love, and have even found he new BBC America series, Top Gear to be all that and a big of chips. However, recently, I discovered a new series which has us captivated. Originally aired on Showtime, the series, “Weeds” has been met with critical acclaim. I stumbled into it on a dull,...