Archive for the 'television' Category

Breaking Bad

Saturday, May 15th, 2010

One word: Yes.
Yes is what you should say when I ask you to watch this television show.
Okay, let me start at the beginning. I was on Hulu (the — currently — free video service only accessible from within the United States) a couple of weeks ago and I came across this TV show called “Breaking [...]

Streamys: Just another Award Show

Monday, April 12th, 2010

Ever since Adam Curry encouraged his listeners of the DSC to think for themselves I’ve certainly done so. In one episode he also mentioned how award shows are just self-gratifying events which focus more on what people are wearing and their speeches than the art they create.
Think what you want about Adam Curry, but he [...]

I want Good News Week online!

Monday, February 8th, 2010

Dear Channel 10,
I’ve pretty much always loved you (and Channel 7; CH9 sucks). Hence, I hope we can come to some agreement with my following proposal.
First, I’ll give you a brief back story.
I’ve watched Good News Week off and on over the years. I recall having a few chuckles, but I’ve never watched an entire [...]

Inconsistent Television Ratios

Sunday, January 24th, 2010

In early 2009 my family upgraded to an HDTV. Prior to that we had been through two or three fairly large (~60cm) CRT televisions.
For reference: our new TV is 42″, supports 1080p, and has a plethora of plugs at the back. Obviously it’s a 16:9 aspect ratio.
The 16:9 aspect ratio isn’t new. Television shows and [...]

Conan’s last episode delayed in Australia

Sunday, January 24th, 2010

As stated in my previous post, Australia gets a pretty raw deal in terms of content and technology. Yes, I understand there are higher lifestyle priorities such as food & water (many countries struggle to obtain these bare necessities), but hear me out.
Conan O’Brien’s final episode on The Tonight Show was broadcast less than 10 [...]

Foxtel isn’t a leader — It’s a follower

Sunday, December 20th, 2009

Foxtel is the leading cable television provider in Australia. The only other providers I know of are Optus TV and Austar — both of which broadcast almost the same exact content as Foxtel. From what I gather Optus TV is basically dead; leaving two providers for consumers to choose from.
While I was in high school [...]

Fueling the (MTV) Machine

Tuesday, September 15th, 2009

Ugh. I don’t even know why I’m writing this. I said I wouldn’t, but I looks like the machine is powerful enough to push an independent hippie like me over to the dark side (or maybe it’s the light side – depending on your point of view) a little bit.
Before reading my drivel, I recommend [...]