I’ve been watching the rest of Arrested Development (the funniest show ever) on Hulu.com for the past few nights trying to finish up the third season. I borrowed the dvd’s for seasons one and two a long time ago from my friend Chris and found it to be hilarious. It’s like if you take the misunderstanding in Three’s Company, and multiply it by a factor of 50. There is so much going on, and so many cameos (all great) that you can’t help wonder why the show got cancelled after three seasons.
I am glad hulu.com has the entire show on their site. It’s really convenient and the quality is pretty good. You do have to watch some ads, but they are quick (usually only 10 seconds before the show, and a couple of 15-second commercials during) so they aren’t too bad, except the ones they are showing right now are mostly for the Cadillac Escalade, which are so offensive to me. They are supposed to show luxury and power, but in this time that we are living in, it just showcase excess, wastefulness, selfishness, and arrogance. It’s embarrassing to equate this SUV with the American lifestyle. But enough of that. The show itself is full of great acting, hilarious physical comedy, witty dialogue and a plot that just keeps twisting and contorting. If you have never seen Arrested Development, what are you waiting for?
After a few months of this dvd sitting on the enterainment center, I popped it in the player and watched it. I haven’t seen a Tarantino movie since Jackie Brown, and I really don’t know why I waited so long to see Kill Bill. I love this movie. I loved Pulp Fiction and Jackie Brown. Kill Bill is over-the-top violent, with amazing action sequences, lots of dismemberments, and even a bitchin’ anime sequence. Plus the soundtrack is super! Uma Thurman is perfect for the role, and I really loved the character Hattori Hanzo by Sonny Chiba. I was wondering why Tarantino chose that name for the character, but the dvd’s special feature explained it. (I used to watch that show about Hattori Hanzo on KSCI in Los Angeles just like Tarantino did)
My only complaint was the casting of Lucy Liu. I’m not sure why, but I really can’t stand her in any movie. She’s not great at all. Acting, charm, presence… totally lacking! The funny part is, I like her when I see her in real-life interviews and stuff, but in an acting role, I just don’t get her. Plus, she looks lame in kimono. I wish Tarantino would have cast Nakama Yukie of Gokusen fame in that role. Go Go Yubari was pretty great, though! The Japan scenes (most of this movie) were fantastic. My favorite scene was when The Bride and Hattori Hanzo were talking at the bar.
Hattori Hanzo: What do you want with Hattori Hanzo?
The Bride: I need Japanese steel.
Hattori Hanzo: Why do you need Japanese steel?
The Bride: I have vermin to kill.
Hattori Hanzo: You must have big rats if you need Hattori Hanzo’s steel.
The Bride: Huge.
I have Kill Bill Vol. 2 next up in my Netflix queue, and I can’t wait to finally see Bill himself.
