Television
Shameless Self-Promotion
Dec 3rd
Hi folks!
Just an update on my life. I graduated Ryerson University in June with my degree in journalism and have since been working as a freelance writer. I thought I would link to some of the recent blog posts I’ve written for Yahoo! Canada, so that you can take a looksy.
Cheers,
Leigh.
My blogging station during the Toronto International Film Festival
# This post is about how celebrities (like Kiefer Sutherland, Lisa Kudrow, Diablo Cody, and Joss Whedon, among others) are moving from film and television to the Internet. Check it out here: “Kiefer Sutherland stars in the online series ‘The Confession,’ but he’s not the first celeb to hit the web.”
# For a while, I’ve had this theory that Taylor Lautner’s mannerisms, voice, and facial expressions on chat shows are very similar to Matt Damon’s TV appearances. Visit: “Is Taylor Lautner taking interview cues from Matt Damon?”
# While watching an interview of Jann Arden on CBC’s “George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight,” I found it interesting that she talked about her brother’s poor treatment in prison. Apparently, readers did to, as it currently has 456 comments. Read “Jann Arden condemns poor treatment of her brother in prison” on “omg!”
# I was one of many who thought Ryan Gosling deserved People magazine’s “Sexiest Man Alive” title for 2011. I air my grievances in “People’s Sexiest Man Alive: Was Ryan Gosling robbed?“
My picks for Kelly Ripa’s co-host
Nov 25th
1. Anderson Cooper. Because he is hilarious, loves the “Real Housewives,” is addicted to crack pie, and always has wacky stories to tell. Unfortunately, his crazy busy schedule probably means he won’t be joining the show; but, a girl can dream, can’t she?
2.Tom Bergeron. He’s quick on his feet with awesome responses on “Dancing With The Stars.” My favourite was when he repeated judge Bruno’s bizarre comment in an incredulous tone, saying, “He has batteries in his pants?!” I feel like he would create excellent banter with Kelly Ripa and would be a great addition to the show.
3. Jerry O’Connell. Random choice, I know, but Jerry O’Connell’s silly appearances on “TMZ” always makes me laugh. Why? Because the paparazzi always catches him jogging, and, instead of being boring, he sings whatever’s playing on his iPod at the top of his lungs. Creative and goofy!
4. Matt Lauer. We already know he can dazzle fans on morning TV, so why doesn’t Matt try something new by leaving his post for “Live!”? He’d actually ask the tough questions, would know the ins-and-outs of news items, and has a fun side (those Halloween costumes are pretty wicked).
5. Seth Meyers. He’s young, talented, and certainly doesn’t have stage fright. I think Seth Meyers could handle the co-hosting post, and leaving “SNL” would make him an even brighter star. He hasn’t achieved film success, like co-star Kristen Wiig, nor has he become a household name, like Andy Samberg; so I think it’s time Seth Meyers has his due.
Who do you want to replace Regis?
Skins
Nov 1st
You seriously need to watch the UK series Skins. It is amazing.
I just completed the first two seasons of the drama, which is the first generation of characters (similar to how Emma and friends were the first group on Degrassi; The Next Generation.) It is so unique, brilliant and unlike anything I’ve ever seen on television.
The show follows Tony (Nicholas Hoult, a.k.a. the boy from the Hugh Grant flick, About A Boy), a gorgeous, popular, intellectual; and the friends he surrounds himself with. But this high school drama is not your typical fluff, it’s dark and twisted, and the characters in it all have obstacles to overcome.
Skins is everything Gossip Girl promised to be: sexy, risque, dramatic, messed-up and brimming with drama. I have never seen a television show centered around teens so filled with alcohol abuse, pill addiction, drugs, sex, power-trips, and manipulation. The writers of this show aren’t afraid to take risks and it paid off, as the writing team was nominated for a BAFTA TV Award in 2008.
Also, can you spot future Slumdog Millionaire star Dev Patel?
Tune in and tell me your thoughts @LAMcEachran.