Good TV

I don't know if I just haven't watched a lot of TV over the past couple of years or if TV really has sucked but recently I've found so many new shows that I like!

 

Bates Motel (A&E)

This show had its pilot season this Spring and it did very well. The writing and acting are superb and I feel like there are so many places that the storyline could go, I am very excited to see what they come up with in the next season. If you haven't had a chance to check it out you definitely should it was a short 10 episode season so it won't take too long to catch up before season 2!

 

Graceland (USA)

 

Yes, another cop drama...but it's not what you think. This show is funny, the writing is witty and they have a good storyline going and the actors are all very good. I know what you're thinking, "She just likes Aaron Tveit.". Yes, I do and that is what originally drew me to this show but the show itself really got me hooked. It is a refreshing new show to watch this summer while everything else is boring and underdeveloped. Watch it Thursdays at 10pm on USA. Only a few episodes have aired so you can still catch up!

 

 Under the Dome (CBS)

 

Now, I haven't read the novel but it seems like a lot of people who have are very upset about the changes between it and the series. I like the series, Stephen King had a hand in the changes that were made and that should be enough for the complainers. Anyhow, I really like this show so far (there have only been two episodes) I really like the concept and I feel like there are lot of places that the plot could go. This is the first non-reality show on CBS that has been pretty decent in a while. I am excited about it's potential. Check it out Mondays at 10pm on CBS.

 

 

 

These are the only new shows I've checked out so far. I've been told that Nashville was pretty good as well but I will have to wait until the first season is released on DVD to watch it. The only other new show that I checked out was Hannibal, I feel like the show had so much potential but was really lacking compared to it's competition. I stopped watching after a couple of episodes.

 

If anyone knows of any other new shows that are good let me know! I have been staying in a lot more to save money which means more time for TV!

That Guy...Who Was in That Thing

It's no secret that I want to be an actor. Why? Well, because it's what I love to do.

I've already kicked myself from shying away from it for so long. In high school I did theatre and was on the forensics team (competitive acting team) and it was my intended major in college but I had a horrible teacher in one of my first classes that scared me away from it, so I switched my major and ended up getting a degree in Broadcast and Cinematic Arts with a minor in Cinema Studies.

Since then, I have regretted my decision to stop acting and after a while in the "real" world I have realized that I will never be completely happy doing anything other than acting.

I know the odds of "making it" and while every actor's dream is to make it big and be a star, I know that if I could at least make a living as a working actor (which is really freaking hard to do) I will feel so fulfilled. So that's what I am going to attempt to do.

I have absolutely nothing to lose so, why not?

Anyway, there is this Showtime documentary called "That Guy... Who Was in That Thing." It is a must see for anyone who wants to be an actor. This documentary details the career ups and downs of sixteen working actors. These people are not leading actors but once you see them, you will recognize them as "Oh, it's that one guy!"

These men give it to you straight. How they started, the audition process, the pay scale, how often they are and aren't employed and everything they have gone through to get where they're at now. It is very informative and a little scary for someone like me who wants to do this and is on her way to try and make it happen. But I feel like it is very encouraging, these guys have been through it all and are still happy with their chosen career.

I know it's not going to be easy or glamorous but as I said before, I have nothing to lose and nothing to hold me back.

Even if you don't want to be an actor, I highly recommend this documentary. Here is a link to the IMDB page if you want to check out more info: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2402200/

I watched this for a second time today so it was still fresh in my mind and wanted to share! :)