Category Archives: Entertainment
Longmire = gone
Frankly, Longmire was a great series on A&E.
Though it acquired the best ratings of any show on A&E, the network abandoned the series because it attracted the demographic it didn’t want: older persons. A&E wants more “reality-based” programs that don’t require certain production values and can be assembled within minutes. That would not include production teams involving actual stories.
Despite the fact that it was the most highly watched series on A&E.
And despite the fact that it made the most money on A&E.
From WSJ.com:
Why TV Hit ‘Longmire’ Got Canceled: Fans Too Old
by Joe Flint
When a television show is consistently popular, its reward usually isn’t getting canceled.
But that is what happened to “Longmire” on the A&E cable channel, which was unceremoniously dumped after three seasons late last month. Now the show’s producer, Warner Bros. Television, is scrambling to find a new home for the crime drama.
Why did this occur?
Because A&E is looking for a cheaper, younger demographic. A&E wants a younger audience, and it wants to produce “reality-oriented” shows which, it turns out, are becoming more and more staged.
A&E, I thought you were better than this.
BZ
Kevin Spacey’s impressions
No matter his political predilections, I completely admire the acting skills of Mr Spacey.
BZ
P.S.
If you’re not watching “House of Cards,” you’re missing some incredible acting from Spacey as House Majority Whip Frank Underwood.
What grand language!
I’m sorry, I couldn’t pass this video up:
I cannot say that I’ve ever arrested anyone who utilized anything closely resembling the grand language of that gentleman.
BZ
The Amazing Spider Man 2: save your money
Let me just cut to the chase and make this plain and simple.
Save your money. This movie is too long, too boring, too simple, too inconsistent, too stupid and too self-indulgent.
There. I just saved you anywhere from $8 to $24 depending on the theater you attend, and how much popcorn you purchase. Per person.
You’re welcome.
BZ