Again, all of the shows and films below will be spoiled for you if you have not watched them yet. Some new, some old. The summer TV drought is setting in now so expect reviews of old shows I either never watched or haven’t watched in so long that they are due a second viewing.

TV:

Breaking Bad 2×13: Wow, what a season finale. That last scene was truly gripping. The change of emotions in Walters face was so realistic, the actor that plays him, Bryan Cranston, must get some form of award for it. Breaking Bad has skyrocketed in my books over the last few weeks. Previously it was playing second fiddle to LOST, but now it’s my #1 show.

This episode really solidified that opinion. Walters character has truly evolved this season, changing from the worried husband, trying to leave his family secure if he died from cancer to a man selfishly and pridefully only concerned with amassing money for himself, at all costs, regardless of who will get hurt or dies in the process. This episode starts with confirmation of this, as Walter chooses to sell his drugs over going to see his daughter born. The money and success are his priority. The episode also ends with another indicator of Walts transformation, he let’s Jesse’s new, blackmailing girlfriend die when he could of helped her, how this will all pan out hopefully will be revealed in the seasons finale next week.

Star Trek: The Next Generation S1x03, 04: My better half has never watched this show. Being somewhat of a Trekkie I set out to fix this. Now, I have to admit, I watched this show growing up, but as it was aired on numerous channels I’ve never been completely sure if I’ve seen every episode. Well it turns out I have no memory of either of these 2 episodes (if I did I’m sure I made my brain forget them)

The Naked Now (Ep 03) was a joke… what was that, it was cringe worthy. I actually have no memory of watching that episode on TV as a kid and rightly so, it would of killed ratings. I’ve seen clips from it on YouTube and always thought it was some joke filmed for Roddenberry’s birthday or something and Code of Honor (Ep 04), talk about your stereotypes. It was like someone watched a “Safari in Africa” video from the 1930′s then turned it into a planet of people for an episode of Star Trek.

Film:

Ôdishon: On recommendations online, I decided to watch this film. Its pegged as a thriller/horror/romance, and I guess it is. Overall it was good, if a little slow for the first 60% of it. The last scenes of it, while pegged as disturbing when this movie was released, I fear have lost their impact from gore-fanatics raising the bar in the last 10 years. However I do think the way Asami said “deeper, deeper” in Japanese will ring in my ears for years to come. Definitely an Iconic movie.

Falling Down: I have to say I’ve never watched this movie fully before. I’ve seen bits and pieces of it here and there but never from start to finish. It is a very good movie, following one mans complete mental breakdown and disconnection with society. This is offset by the rise again of a washed up cop about to retire with a muddied name. Overall definitely a film you should watch, if you have already, well it’s now been released in HD so a second viewing should be in order.