Alot’s happened in the last 24. And this badly done pun refers to more than just the television show. But since I have thought this up I may as well explain why. The sixth season of the drama is about to start and besides Mr. Keifer Sutherland (a great actor I think) there will be a new cast member. Mr. Peter MacNicol will be doing something that few actors get to do. He will appear as a regular on both Numbers and 24. Now I like Mr. MacNicol and his work.
Let me digress a bit. I saw 5 episodes of Ally McBeal. Can’t expect too much more than that when its up against Monday Night Football. But I did like the ‘biscuit’ and Fish characters. Lin was great too :) And why would anyone want Ally with Lisa Nicole Carson or the blondes on the show around? Enough of that.
As I was saying I like his work. I love his work as X on Harvey Birdman. [Cartoon Network Adult Swim, if you haven’t seen it you should] It makes me wonder though that all his work that I’ve seen contains a cheerful aspect to the characters. I think the man may be an innately joyful person. How his character on 24 will be done is an interesting question. Considering the tone of the show I really want to see what he will do. Plus 24 is well done anyway.
For another surprise, there’s news that Mr. Jackie Chan had quite the drunken episode. Considering how well mannered and even tempered he is known to be it is shocking to hear that he jumped up on a stage and took over a show of a singer. And that he hurled insults at the crowd that attempted to boo him off the stage. He’s not know for this kind of behavior. And at 52 it is shocking behavior. Of course I would want to be the guy that had to get him off the stage. I have no doubt that even with his age, If Mr. Jackie Chan wanted to kick 2 or 3 guys ass he easily could. Probably worse than he would intend if he was drunk. I mean the man has mastered EVERY martial art. What is stage security supposed to do? I feel for them on that decision.
What might you think Apocalypse Now, Malcolm X, Broadway and Tony awards all have in common? If you can get that you are better than me. What I’m referencing is the fact the Mr. Lawrence Fishburne and Mrs. Angela Basset will be appearing in a play together. The play is Fences, which has won a Tony award [so has Mr. Fishburne] and discusses the life of a former Negro League baseball player. Both entertainers have performed together, notably in What’s Love Got To Do With It and Boyz ‘N the Hood. Considering their talents I think this will be quite the play. The subject matter is also compelling, it’s a piece of Black African American history that doesn’t get discussed often [I’m shocked]. Keep an eye out for that, if it hits Broadway with them I’m going to go see it.
Some sad news too. Mr. Syd Barrett passed away recently. If you are unfamiliar with him, he was one of the forming members of Pink Floyd. He was responsible for some great albums, and artists such as Mr. David Bowie, Mr. Paul McCartney, Mr. Pete Townsend were all fans of his music. Bands like The Smashing Pumpkins, R.E.M., and Phish have all done covers of Mr. Barrett’s work. The album Wish You Were Here was a dedication to Mr. Barrett, as is the song Shine On You Crazy Diamond [a personal favorite]. Even the character Pink, from the movie The Wall, played by Sir Bob Geldof has scenes referring to Mr. Barrett. If you aren’t familiar I suggest checking out the music. There is a reason why he was such an inspiration.
Oh, as a side note, I may have a surprise soon. It deals with writer RM Johnson.
That’s what I think, what do you think?
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