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Saturday, September 21, 2013

Sleepy Hollow Character: Ichabod Crane


Ichabod Crane is the protagonist of the story. In the 2013 TV series adaptation, Ichabod was in Hudson Valley in 1781 when he first saw a mysterious soldier with a mark of a bow in his hand. He was assigned to kill that person by George Washington stating that the lives of not only Americans but the whole humans depend on it.

He died but woke up in a modern day Sleepy Hallow. Being gone for more than 200 years, he is ignorant with new Technology and certain social advancement. He is one of the witness described in the book of revelation. He is tasked to prevent for the headless horseman from retrieving his head.

He was married Katrina Crane, a witch who cast a spell on him for his protections.

Ichabod is played by Tom Mison 

Sleepy Hollow TV series Pilot episode review



Sleepy hollow TV series is a modern day adaptation of short story Legend of Sleepy Hollow written by Washington Irving. The first adaption was a movie starring Johnny Depp and Christina Ricci released in 1999.

The story begins in Hudson Valley in 1781. Ichabod Crane was tasked by George Washington to find and kill a mysterious mercenary recognizable by a bow shape mark on his hand. They crossed path and Ichabod was able to kill the mercenary but was fatally wounded in the process.


He woke in cave to a modern day Sleepy Hollow. Little did he know that the man that he killed woke up with him now roaming Sleepy hollow as headless horseman. He  has killed three people including a priest and the town's sheriff.

Lt. Abbie Mills  just saw his partner and town sheriff, August Corbin, got his head chopped off. Ichabod Crane just got arrested and was being detained by the Police. Mills wanted to question Crane for possible leads to his partners killer. Reluctantly they visited the cave where Ichabod woke up in. He found a bible buried with him. In the Bible are clues to the Headless horseman's identity.Ichabod learned that he is hunting down one of four horsemen written in the bible. 

Through his dream, Ichabod's wife Katrina appeared and warned him about the headless horseman. He will bring forth the apocalypse if he retrieves his head. She admitted that she is a witch and part of a coven. She cast a spell at Ichabod to keep him safe. She also cast a spell at the headless horseman's body and threw in a middle of a lake. Ichabod's and horseman's bloodline merged during their last encounter. When the horseman was awaken, Ichabod was awaken with him. Katrina told him that he is the first witness and he must find the second witness to save the world.



Ichabod went to the church to look for the head hidden by Catherine and her coven. He and Abbie found the head but the horseman was there as well. A gun fight started between Abbie and the Horseman. Her Andy Dunn Arrived but instead of helping her, she knocked her down and was about to handcuff her to the car. Abbie fought back and was able to handcuff Andy instead. 2 other cops arrived and saw the horseman. 

The horseman was shooting the police officers but stop when the sun was about to rise. Katrina also said that the only weakness of the horseman is sunlight. Back in the police station, Abbie and Ichabod was about to interrogate Andy but a mysterious beast appeared before they got the chance to talk to her. 

Before the end of the episode, they saw an image in the mirror of a creature walking towards the woods. The beast stop and looked at the two. The mirror broke shortly after and the episode ended. 




My thoughts about the new show? At first I was skeptical when I heard of the news about a TV adaptation of Sleepy Hollow. When I heard that it is a modern day Sleepy Hollow I got more skeptical. And when I was searching google for images of the Pilot episode, I saw the headless horseman carrying a semi automatic rifle and it got me really thinking if it is worth to watch. I am glad I did. It is something different. They made alterations but I think it made the pilot episode great. 

One of the issues about adaptation is main characters being played by someone different. Ichabod Crane was played Johnny Depp in 1999 Movie adaptation. Tom Mison is now playing the role of Crane and we can't stop but compare the two. They are totally different but as a whole I think Mison's portrayal is great. However he reminds me of Colin Cunningham , the actor playing John Pope in the TV series Falling skies. 

Casting is a big issue. In the TV series adaptation of the Movie Zombieland, the actor playing Tallahassee, did not live up to the role. Sorry some may disagree with me but it is just my opinion. I think that is one of the reasons why loyal fans of Zombieland did not appreciate the Pilot episode. It is not the same case with Sleepy hollow. Mison is doing a great job as Crane based on the first episode. 

There are new plots added to TV series. Witches Coven, The headless horseman being one of four horseman (Death) and Demons. I think those are the reasons why I found the pilot episode interesting. I just can't wait for the story to unfold. So despite the show being a modern day version of sleepy hollow I found the pilot well written and directed. The pilot was written by Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci (Fringe and Star Trek Into Darkness) and directed by Len Wiseman (Underworld films)

I'll give it a try for now. I hope this show last.  What are your thoughts? 

Monday, September 16, 2013

Graceland Character: Mike Warren


Mike Warren graduated first from Quantico and is expected to be posted in Washington. However he was assigned to South California in  a house called Graceland. Later it was revealed that he is tasked to investigate one of their own and an FBI legend Paul Briggs. 

At first he had a hard time adapting to his new situation especially separating the cover with his real identity. Aside from keeping  his cover outside the house he still has to lie to his housemate in order to investigate Briggs. 

There are signs that Mike is compulsive. He put himself in danger several times because of he is impatient. He is indebted to Briggs for saving his life. Although he asked his supervisor Juan Badillo to stop the investigation of Briggs he does not completely trust him. He is smart but most of the time is outwitted by Briggs. 

Mike Warren is played by Aaron Tveit. He played Enjolras in the 2010 film adaptation of Les Miserable. He also had different guesting with shows like Gossip Girl, Ugly Betty and Body of Proof

Graceland Character: Paul Briggs


Paul Briggs is a Senior FBI agent assigned in Graceland. He is agent assigned to train FBI rookie Mike Warren. Mike Warren is assigned to investigate Briggs that involves discrepancies in the Drugs surrendered during Drug Raids that Briggs is involved.

Prior to Graceland, Briggs was assigned to a similar house called the Estate. The house burned down and all his fellow agents were burned alive including his girlfriend named Lisa. Briggs is also Odin Rossi, drug dealer that has eluded the FBI.

Briggs accidentally killed Juan Badillo, an FBI agent who has a grudged against Briggs and who poses as elusive assassin  named Jangles. Briggs is obsessed with Jangles and blames him for the death of his former house mates.

In the first season, it is revealed that he was caught by the Caza Cartel and was injected dosage of Heroine until he became hooked. He was released when he revealed the location of the Estate leading to the death of his housmates.

In the end of season 1, he was able to clear all charges by framing Jangles with the death of Juan Badillo. A recording implicating Briggs was taken by two teenagers. Next season the recording may resurface. We all know that he is capable of a lot of things but he has not crossed the line by killing anyone who considered as his colleagues.

Paul Briggs is played by Daniel Sunjata. He had TV guestings with 30 rock, Grey's anatomy, Smash and Lie to me

Sunday, September 15, 2013

New 2013 TV shows that you should see

Graceland

Graceland is an Police drama series created by Jeff Eastin for the USA Network. Eastin is also the creator of the TV hit white collar.

A group of undercover agents from FBI, DEA and ICE are living together in a confiscated beach house in Southern California known as "Graceland". A FBI rookie  Mike Warren who graduated from Quantico with top honors was assigned to Graceland to investigate one of FBI's finest agent Paul Briggs.





Under The Dome



This new show is based on a novel of the same name written by Stephen King. It is about a place called Chester's Mill in Maine. The place was pretty ordinary at first but that change when a mysterious dome appeared out of nowhere and dropped from the sky isolating people inside the dome from the outside world.

Read more of Under the Dome . . . 

New TV series review: Graceland

Graceland is an Police drama series created by Jeff Eastin for the USA Network. Eastin is also the creator of the TV hit white collar.

A group of undercover agents from FBI, DEA and ICE are living together in a confiscated beach house in Southern California known as "Graceland". A FBI rookie  Mike Warren who graduated from Quantico with top honors was assigned to Graceland to investigate one of FBI's finest agent Paul Briggs.

Paul Briggs managed to save Warren's life on his first day of the Job. Later on Mike learns of his real purpose on being assigned to Graceland. Mike is having a hard time distinguishing the  Lies from the truth. Right from wrong.

As of September 2013, Graceland has been renewed for a 13 episode second season.

Graceland is different from other TV series. I got hooked after watching the first Episode. It is interesting to see how the story unfolds. How Mike would weigh his Loyalties with his housemates or his Loyalty to the agency

Under The dome Character: Sheriff Howard "Duke" Perkins



Howard Perkins is the Chief of Chester's Mill Police department. More known to others as Duke. He is part of drug  syndicate in Chester's Mill that involves Councilman James Rennie and Rev. Lester Coggins. He died when his pace maker blew up when he got to close to the dome. He also died before telling his Deputy Linda Esquivel about the secrets of Chester's Mill.

Duke Perkins is played by Jeff Fahey. He has been cast in several Movies and TV series. He had TV guesting with Hawaii-Five O, Revolution, CSI and Lost

Under the Dome Pilot Episode review

In The woods in Chester’s Mill, Army Veteran Dale “Barbie” Barbara buries an unidentified man. On his way out of Chester’s Mill, a mysterious barrier appears out of nowhere blocking his escape. Shortly after he saves a boy named Joe McAllister from the falling debris of Plane that Crash into the invisible Barrier.  Later Barbie met the town’s reporter Julia Shumway.

When the Dome appeared, all modes of communications became useless except for radios which are still working inside the dome. At the local radio station, DJ Phil and the radio engineer Dodee discovered a radio frequency from outside the dome. However they are still unable to send messages outside but they could only listen in to the conversations.



Joe McAllister’s sister, Angie just ended her fling with the town’s councilman’s son Junior Rennie. He didn’t take it well and imprisons Angie in the family’s underground Shelter. Junior also saw Angie talking to Barbie. Junior confronts Barbie and they got into a fight. 




On a different part of town, Caroline and Alice and their daughter Norrie were about to leave Chester’s Mill when they saw a truck crash into the invisible barrier. Soon after their daughter Norrie experienced an epileptic episode. Joe McAllister also experienced the same epileptic episode similar to what Norrie had.

The Town Sheriff Duke Perkins was about to tell his deputy Linda about excess supply of propane when his pacemaker burst killing him without telling Linda anything.



Julia invited Barbie to stay with her since he saved Joe Mcallister’s life. Barbie recognized the picture in the house. The person that he buried was Julia’s Husband Peter Shumway.

Under the dome is something different. Since Stephen King himself is part of the TV series, it would be interesting how he would interpret his novel to TV screens. There are still a lot of questions left unanswered. Definitely this is a show to watch. What are your thoughts?

Zombieland TV Series Pilot Review


I was pretty excited when I heard the news that Amazon has ordered a pilot episode for the TV adaptation of the hit zombie apocalypse movie Zombieland. The pilot was written by Zombieland creators Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick.



The episode starts with a backstory of Talhasee (originally played by Woody Harrelson) during the beginning of Zombie apocalypse. Ainsley and his office mate Shiela were talking about his First world problems. First he damage his new Iphone and was told that he could get a replacement if he told them that it was damaged when it was shipped. Ainsley had to visit a Starbucks since his coffee
maker is broken. Since most people mispronounced his name a lot he used a different one. The problem is someone mistakenly took his order causing him problem because he is Lactose intolerant. He then visited a pharmacy but the meds that he bought was not working. Talhasee comes in and started serving food to two office workers. Everything outside their office was going to hell. Eventually a Zombie saw them and jump through the window. Ainsley got bitten and Shiela ran away. Talahasee took one legs from the cart and use it to smash the zombie's head. He then heads outside of the office and sees the chaos.



Fast forward two months later, Talhasee has met Columbus, Wichita and Little Rock and is running away from a fireworks factory that he rigged for their own private fireworks displayed. Little rock has pointed out that something is missing. People. They miss the company of other humans and seek the help of ex-on star operator named Detroit to find other survivors. Detroit informed that a zombie free community has been established on the other side of the country. Instead of travelling miles to . They decided to look for other survivors in Los Angeles and try to established their own community.

First stop is a window washer in. As he was descending, a zombie jumps through a window bringing him falling from the building instantly killing him. Next they were routed to Regina (pronounced like vagina with an r). Columbus and Wichita instantly made a game counting how many times Talahasee would mention Vagina.




Regina offered them a baked blueberry cheese cake. But little soon after, Regina was immediately thrown off a bridge by a zombie instantly killing her. Next they visited Eugene. They agreed to protect him like they were secret service agents. But luck was not on their side.Eugene fell through the several floors instantly killing him.




Last stop is an elderly couple named.  They were already late and the couple has already turned to zombies. Columbus would have been bitten fortunately she was wearing false teeth wasn't able to bite through. Talahasee used d a fire place poker to smash their heads.With the last remaining survivors gone, they decided to travel to.


Also in the episode, Wichita and Columbus were kinda dating until Columbus freaked Wichita by asking about kids, raising little rock, and her dream honeymoon spot. Wichita also revealed that her real name is Krista but immediately revoked Columbus' privilege to call her by her real name.

Too Bad the series did not push through. I think most fans could not get past the Idea of actors playing the iconic roles of Talahasee, Wichita, Little Rock and Columbus. Personally, the new actors playing Wichita, Little Rock and Columbus did a good job with their roles. But for Talahasee, it somehow feels that the actor is overacting. what do you think?

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