2009-07-13
2009-07-08
Infinite Summer
A couple weeks late, I’ve joined in the daunting project being chronicled at Infinite Summer. More to come.
Jackie, Take Five
Jackie, Take Five
[Spoilers for this episode only]
This episode of Jackie was another strong one; again, it contained nothing particularly surprising or nuanced. Rather, one sensed some of the joy this profession offers when one can use it, as Jackie does here, to really help someone in need and to forge a personal connection with her in the process. In fact, part of what makes Jackie so effective—in contrast to the doctors around her, who are obviously also very knowledgeable and competent—is precisely that she communicates so well with patients—listening to them, showing interest in them, providing emotional support, and, when necessary, being tough with their family members, or even giving out her cell phone number. They trust her and one senses they will try to do as she asks. One sees this with the stroke patient and with Stephanie, the girl caring for her sick mother.
I do not think Akalitus is being developed well. She isn’t formidable enough and is too easily ridiculed. Also? Coop is not very interesting yet, although he’s had his moments. Momo and Thor are pretty engaging. Eddie, the lover and drug provider, is pretty good in his wacky, clueless warmth. O’Hara is wonderfully crazy in her overdone imperiousness.
[Spoilers for this episode only]
This episode of Jackie was another strong one; again, it contained nothing particularly surprising or nuanced. Rather, one sensed some of the joy this profession offers when one can use it, as Jackie does here, to really help someone in need and to forge a personal connection with her in the process. In fact, part of what makes Jackie so effective—in contrast to the doctors around her, who are obviously also very knowledgeable and competent—is precisely that she communicates so well with patients—listening to them, showing interest in them, providing emotional support, and, when necessary, being tough with their family members, or even giving out her cell phone number. They trust her and one senses they will try to do as she asks. One sees this with the stroke patient and with Stephanie, the girl caring for her sick mother.
I do not think Akalitus is being developed well. She isn’t formidable enough and is too easily ridiculed. Also? Coop is not very interesting yet, although he’s had his moments. Momo and Thor are pretty engaging. Eddie, the lover and drug provider, is pretty good in his wacky, clueless warmth. O’Hara is wonderfully crazy in her overdone imperiousness.
2009-07-05
Recommended: Writers’ Block
Ive started listening to KQED’s Writers’ Block podcast (also available on iTunes). It features authors reading stories, book excerpts, and other short works. The selections are quite good from what I’ve heard; a particularly refreshing aspect of this podcast is that unlike most similar programs, there is no host and no interview—just authors briefly discussing and then reading their work. This direct approach is very absorbing, I’ve found.
2009-07-02
It’s That Time of Year
Ravi Somaiya talks with movie industry insiders about why so many big movies are rotten. “It’s a business.”
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