TK reviews 'Up'

TK reviews the latest Pixar hit 'Up'

Now I know what you're thinking, what is an almost 23 year old going to see the latest Pixar child movie? Well all I can say to that is, shut up leave me alone. Just kidding of course. But in all seriousness, Pixar has done it again. With hits including Finding Nemo, Cars, Wall-E and Toy Story 1-2, and now Up, the films just keep getting better and better.

Up is a terrific movie and is generally suited for any age group. The movie is visually stunning and the story is one full of laughs, heart break and adventure. Our directors- Pete Docter and Bob Peterson grab us from the movie starts rolling and doesn't let go. They introduce us to a young boy in the beginning of the film who anyone can relate to. A young kid who is an explorer and wants to go on extraordinary adventures. His name is Carl Fredrickson. A very shy and quiet young boy likes to keep to himself and has an obsession with the world's greatest explorer- Charles Muntz. Charles has been all over the world and has captured and brought back some of the world's most hidden gems so that all of the public could see.

Although, things go terribly wrong upon Charles return as scientists prove that his latest find is fabricated. Of course this is a devastating blow to Charles career and it impacts Carl very much but it doesn't steer him off of his dream to become just like his mentor. So one day as he is walking outside pretending he is in an adventure of his own, he hears a young girl inside this house and she is on a wild crazy adventure. He of course sneaks inside to get a peak and discovers she is just like him, an adventurer and an explorer who dreams of going to South America, her name is Ellie. The two immediately connect and fall madly in love.

They both dream big and that one day they both will go to South America to explore the wild and unknown. But as the years go by their dream is unreached and they get older and older until one day Carl is left all alone. Forced to either move into a retirement home or stay at home and figure out how to make his dream become a reality.

So one day, Carl gets an unexpected knock at his door by a young wilderness explorer by the name of Russell. This kid is a younger version of Carl and is in need of obtaining one more patch- helping the elderly patch. So Carl who of course doesn't want to be bothered sends him on a wild goose hunt for this imaginary animal which distracts him. All of a sudden it's like an energy is put into this old man as he sets off on his journey as his house is taken away by thousands of balloons and a frightened young boy on his porch step.

The movie just flows seamlessly as their adventure unfolds. The story about how Carl tries to keep a life long promise that he and his sweetheart Ellie made is truly moving and exciting to watch. I haven't in a long time routed for a character so much in a movie to achieve his goal. The adventure that Carl and Russell go on and the bond they form is quite moving as well. The friends they meet along the way including the laugh out loud Dug the dog, is amazing. The comedy in this movie is one that all can laugh at and it makes you feel like a kid again. The comedy drives the movie and has you laughing all the time.

Their journey takes us all back to when we were just like that. Young at heart and wanting to go on crazy wild adventures of our own. Up is a terrific movie and is one of the most sound fundamental movies to come out in a long time. By this I mean the story and plot stay so focused and doesn't stray away from what the directors are trying to tell. Pixar just know how to make the hits and in this movie fan's opinion- Up is their best one to date.

TK's rating- 5/5 stars, a terrific movie. A must see film!

TK

A TK must see trailer: TOY STORY 3!

These movies are legendary and even iconic, and the simple fact that they are making a third one is awesome. I don't care that I'm almost 23 years old, who cares. These movies are full of adult style humor and are just good fashion fun to watch no matter how old you are, because let's face it, we're all young at heart. So without further a due, here is a sneak peek at the upcoming Toy Story 3!!!!




WHOSE EXCITED?

TK

TK coming this weekend!

Hello blog followers,

Hope everyone's summer vacation is off to a good start. If only it would start to get into the 80's for a couple of weeks so the pool would get ready.. sorry am getting off track. Just wanted to give a shout out to all of those who check my blog daily, I truly appreciate it. I've been promising a new Top 10 Countdown for a while and am working on a few of them, so that I can put some out quicker and more together, so don't worry their coming.

Just a heads up that I'll be putting up some new postings this week including my review of the 3D film 'Up' which I'm very excited to see and that on June 1st, I'll be posting my annual June Movie Preview, so keep an eye out for that, because you won't want to miss it.

Good night,
TK.

Guitar Hero 5: Oh yeah it's going to rock!

As I touched here a couple of months ago on this very blog, Guitar Hero 5 was in development and today some light was shined on just what is going to separate this game from it's predecessors. And after hearing what Activision has in store for us loyal GH fans, people are not going to be disapointed. The game will be released September 1st.

New features:
-Players will be able to jump in and out of songs and change the difficulty at will. (Great because no longer will you have to restart a song just because it may be too easy or difficult.)

-More then one person can play lead guitar, bass and drums. So hell if everyone wants to slap da bass, feel free to do so, I still call lead shredder of course.

-A new game on GH5 will allow friends to battle it out and as the song progresses the weaker player will be eliminated until the best is still standing. (Let's get it on.)

AND NOW FOR SOME OF THE EARLY BANDS/TUNES MAKING THEIR WAY TO GH5
-The setlist is going to contain 85 master tracks, which means no covers, which equals awesome!

-Bon Jovi
-Queen
-David Bowie
-Rolling Stones (Sympathy for the Devil)
-Bob Dylan
-Johnny Cash
-White Stripes
-Blur
-Blink 182
-Kiss
-Iron Maiden
-Kings of Leon
-Santana
-Sonic Youth
-A Perfect Circle
-Weezer
-Billy Idol
-Queens of the Stone Age
-Band of Horses
-Arctic Monkeys
-Vampire Weekend
-Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers (Runnin Down a Dream) CAN'T FREAKING WAIT!!!
-John Mellencamp
-Elton John

Oh yeah it's going to be epic.

TK

Concert news...Rock and Roll All Night with a Crazy Bitch?

Yeah folks, this just in. The biggest band in the world- KISS are gearing up for a massive 2009 tour and scheduled to open all shows for them is the hard rocking guys in Buckcherry. Should be a good show and let's hope that it doesn't cost an arm and a leg for a ticket. Fans are determining all stops on the KISS tour and dates should be announced shortly, this according to their website.

TK

Some awesome TV and movie news...

First off friends, what a day. There has been some amazing news so let's get right into it:

-TV-
-Dexter scoop: John Lithgow has been cast for all 12 episodes and will be playing a famous serial killer, who Dexter grows fond of and wonders how he has managed to stay at large.

-'24' scoop: Freddie Prinze Jr., has apparently been cast in the upcoming season of '24.' So that's interesting and intriguing to say the least..

-True Blood Season 2 is going to be awesome, reviews are coming in and say the first four episodes will blow fans out of the water and give us something to sink our teeth into, no pun intended.

-MOVIE-
-Anchorman 2? Oh hell yeah, Anchorman 2 is moving forward. Will Ferrell and Adam McKay the masterminds behind the first film are apparently in talks to reprise the Channel 5 news team, and the plan is to meet with Paul Rudd and Steve Carell about them returning as well, if all goes well, things are a go, I can't wait!!!

-Megan Fox might be coming soon to the big screen as Lara Croft. Yes let that image soak in for a minute... well I'm sold.

Well if that doesn't make you randy, I don't know what will my friends.

TK

The Sandwich radio show takes off...

Well friends, to say this show is doing awesome is kind of an understatement. We were informed today that we had like a ratings record for our first episode last week for hits on www.lewisu.edu/wlra

Thanks to all of you guys for listening to not just last week's but today's episode as well. We couldn't do it without you. So what were asking now is listen next week and every Tuesday from here on out because our ratings are up and we want to keep them up. We are having so much fun doing this show and Brendan and I couldn't do it without you.

So thanks to all who listen online or on the actual radio signal permitted of course. Thanks for making our show one of the most listened to shows on WLRA, we greatly appreciate it, and only promise that it's going to get bigger and better each week.

TK

Some earth shattering, ground breaking concert news:

Now that I have your attention, are we all paying attention. I wouldn't title this little posting if it wasn't important now would I?

For those who like music please raise your hand? Ok, now for those who like rock music please keep your hand raised.

Ok enough teasing you: I am pleased to announce that the greatest rock and roll band on the planet are coming to Chicago yet again.

The date- August 14th, 2009- Friday.
The Venue- United Center
The band- AC/DC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

YES, AC/DC! The hard rock icons are coming back again and after seeing them this past October you can bet your ass I'll be there again for this show. The guys are simply rock gods and the show was out of this world. They play all the classics and it's something you just have to experience for yourself!!!

So there is only question I have left- Whose going with me?

For those about to rock, I salute you.

TK

The Sandwich episode 2 tomorrow!

Hello boys and girls,

Just a reminder that our radio show is on tomorrow on 88.1FM WLRA THE START from 12pm-2pm. Listen online at www.lewisu.edu/wlra and feel free to get in contact with us by emailing us at thesandwichradio@gmail.com

We'll be talking Terminator Salvation, Night at the Museum 2, along with this weekend's movies.
We are talking tv news including Idol recap along with the glee premiere and many other things as well...

We got a bunch of other things including our Best/Worst segment along with the debut of Reminiscin Old School which is going to talk about all old school tv shows, and oh yeah it's amazing.

And to cap off the show our top 13 list of our most overrated movies of all time.

So tune in tomorrow.

TK

TK reviews Night at the Museum: Battle for the Smithsonian

Well I'm sitting here in St. Joe's Michigan on vacation for about a three day duration and I decided I had to just post my review of 'Night at the Museum: Battle for the Smithsonian.' Now is that dedication or what? But all joking aside, I just wanted to review this movie before I forget all the classic highlights of this movie.

'Night at the Museum 2' as I'll call it, was a bit slow at first I must say compared to the last flick, but after explaining the premise of the movie, things picked up a bit. Larry Daley has become the inventor he has always desired to be. He is the CEO and founder of Daley Devices and he has the world at his disposal. He apparently is doing very well for himself but right away you can tell that a piece of him is missing. He has the fame, money and title, but you can tell something is bothering this man. 

After his latest invention is received well by the media, the glow in the dark flashlight, Larry makes an unexpected stop on his way home from work one night He goes back to the museum where he and the rest of us discover that the exhibits are being moved to the national archives for permanent storage- The Smithsonian at Washington D.C. Apparently kids of today's age want to experience and learn exhibits in a whole new way so the museum must adapt to the growing change in today's youth. 

Larry has a final talk with Teddy Roosevelt (Robin Williams) and finds out that none of the other exhibits are aware of their impending fate. So fast forward a bit and Larry is at home with his son and gets an unexpected phone call from Jedediah (Owen Wilson). The New York displays are being attacked by a new enemy- Kahmunrah, (Hank Azaria). We discover he is the older brother and more vicious brother of Ahkmenrah. He 'has come back to life' to finish what he started, complete and utter world domination. Larry meets him and Kahmunrah is determined to get the table to finish his quest. 

He enlists the help of some of the world's most evil villains- Al Capone, Ivan the Terrible and Napoleon. He promises them the world in return for the tablet and the death of Larry and all who oppose them including the NY exhibits. Larry gets help from Amelia Earhart and company in order to prevent Kahmunrah from taking over the museum. 

The movie mixes a lot of back and forth arguing between Stiller and Azaria that does get a bit old after a while but other then that this sequel is actually pretty good. They have a lot of classic things come to life and offer a lot of surprises to fans as well. Three little cupids played by one of the most popular music bands in the world right now, but I won't tell you who it is. The movie does have some action but nothing out of this world but that's not what this movie is about. 

The good guys against the bad guys is what makes the film and new cast members including the funny Bill Hader just add to the movie. Their quest that they all must go on in order to learn how to defeat the bad guys is quite funny actually. 

It does contain a lot of good humor and adult type humor also. Stiller again delivers as the lead character and Amy Adams offers a lot to us viewers as Amelia. All the original players are featured in this movie minus Robin Williams, who doesn't have a big enough role in this for me. I could of used more of Robin Williams, but what are you going to do? The sequel flows very nicely and is most definitely worth checking out. Aside from the slow start the movie works very nicely. 

'Night at the Museum Battle of the Smithsonian' is a great family movie and movie for kids my age, so go see it especially if you saw the first one, because you won't be disappointed. 

'Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian' gets 3.5/5 stars.

TK

TK's review of 'Terminator Salvation'

The TK-800 takes on 'Terminator Salvation'

I've been looking to this day for a long time. This movie not only tops my summer movie list, but it was the movie I was looking forward to most for the entire year. And after giving it some time to let the movie sink it, I only have one thing to say about this movie- it was incredible. It was visually stunning and hands down the loudest movie I've ever seen in theaters. It was so loud but it only added to the experience that was Judgment day 2018.

I'm glad to see that the directors and actors took this franchise very seriously because their hard work is clearly portrayed on the screen and it is wonderful. McG, the films director tells a wonderful story about the last humans on earth, the resistance, as they try to stay alive no matter what against Skynet and their army of Terminators. The cast led by Christian Bale and Sam Worthington provide great examples of acting and the action in this movie literally doesn't stop. From second one to the start of the credits, it's action around every turn.

The attention to details that McG and his team paid towards the new machines is spot on as all the new machines and weapons look so awesome. The machines have become so advance and are wiping out humans left and right, all seems so lost for the human cause, but thanks to Connor he keeps the resistance's pulse alive.

John Connor (Bale), is deep underground and as viewed by some as the war's savior but some see him as nothing more then a crazy prophet. Connor early on in the film is on a mission to retrieve some piece of data and in the midst of doing that his entire team is wiped out by the T-600's who are pretty bad ass. This film highlights a lot of fights and interaction between the machines and humans which wasn't really seen in the previous three installments so that was refreshing to see. The fights that Bale and company have with the terminators are sharp and well played and seem so realistic.

Another interesting plot in the movie was how Connor would listen to old tapes his mother left him that offered him all the advice she had in order to take down Skynet, so that was cool to see how that was mixed in the movie. It shows the influence that Sarah Connor really haves in the movie's franchise and it was nice to see the new film makers not ignore that fact.

The film does a great job of telling a story about how the last bit of humanity that is left in the world is banding together to try and stay alive no matter what. In enters a man named Marcus Wright (Worthington) who in the beginning of the film is seen on death row as apparently he was responsible for three murders. A woman who works with the government offers him what she calls a second chance and tells him that his body will be used for science. He signs the paper and last we see of him he is being injected with something.

Flash forward to the future, we see him emerge as his normal self not knowing what truly lies underneath his flesh, he is the newest T-800 model. He wonders around where he is attacked in what used to be Los Angeles by a terminator unit and is saved by a mysterious teenager who we discover is Kyle Reese played by Anton Yelchin. The two work together to take the unit out and form a relationship. He manages to fix a radio that didn't work before and it is then where the two of them hear Connor talking over telling everyone that they are the resistance.

Together they set out to try and find Connor and the rest of the resistance but encounter a lot along the way. Kyle is captured by a skynet prisoner machine and Marcus meets a resistance pilot who sees the good in him. Marcus becomes injured and when the medical team examines his injuries they discover that he is a machine. In what is one of the most powerful lines of the movie, Connor says, “You tried to kill my mother Sarah Connor, you tried to kill my father Kyle Reese but you will not kill me.” The two look into each other eye's and Connor is so unsure because Marcus sees himself as a human not the other way around.

Connor can't decide how to handle this situation because of fear that this machine could kill everyone here at his base in a second. Marcus informs Connor that Kyle is alive but is being held by Skynet. The two inevitably work together to infiltrate one of Skynet's headquarters to spring Kyle before he is ultimately terminated. Fights break out and we finally get a cameo by none other then Arnold as a kick ass terminator. Him and Connor engage in a fight before ultimately Marcus stops him but not before tragedy strikes, but I won't spoil it for you.

'Terminator Salvation' has one hell of a story and it's played out so well and the action is so intense it will have you jumping out of your seat on more then one occasion. The support cast including Bryce Dallas Howard and Common add complex and emotional characters in addition to Bale and Worthington. Yelchin plays a very emotional and strong willed Kyle Reese and adds a new dimension to this character.

McG tells a very good story and leaves the viewers wanting more. The movie mixes great action scenes with heart breaking moments and compelling characters going through their own personal fights to stay alive. Just when you think all hope is lost, there is always one thing that comes along that will keep the human spirit alive. You are the resistance!

I'll be back, TK-800.

TK's take: 4.5/5 stars

An inside preview of what is to come..

Hi boys and girls, havent had much time to post a lot of new things lately because I've been at work a lot lately, which can't complain cause I'm making money. So now that the shows are on their summer breaks, what is to come?

Well for starters I'm workin on a brand new top 10 countdown, so that will be coming soon.

Have some other topics I'm working on as well, but can't dive into all that now.

Check back later this evening, as yes, I'll have my Terminator Salvation review, and I can't wait to see this movie! So check back here later for the best TS review around.

Enjoy the weather today, I'll be inside till four but what are you gonna do right?

TK

TK finishes off the 2009 Idol season..

Is there another show on the planet that could pull in the likes of Cyndi Lauper, Keith Urban, Black Eyed Peas, KISS and freaking Queen? My God what an amazing show but it was all insignificant because tonight was all about the results!!!

100 million votes poured in last night and that's just freaking nuts when you put it in perspective.

So the winner of the season if you haven't heard by now is Kris Allen! Yes not Adam, but Kris.

I predicted Adam last night but thought to myself while watching the show it was playing out just like last year. Adam was this year's David Archuleta. He dominated week by week but in the end America went with the underdog- David Cook and then of course Kris Allen. I'm happy for Kris I really am, but am not his biggest fan. That's not saying I won't give his album a shot or anything but I just enjoyed watching Adam more this year. The bottom line is that they are going to have good, not great careers. I don't see either of them becoming giant superstars like Carrie Underwood or Daughtry, but hell I've been wrong lately when it comes to Idol, so who knows...

So this is the last Idol blog for quite some time. So you know that when next January comes around, TK will be on top of Idol season 9 and I'll be better then ever!

To quote Seacrest- TK OUT!!!

TK takes on NBC's Fall 2009 Schedule

Oh my most watched network has made a mistake this fall. That mistake you ask? Yes it is giving Jay Leno a prime time slot from 9-10pm every night of the week, taking away 5 hours of prime programming from a network that is in desperate need of a hit or two. But Heroes and The Office are back so I'm good, anyways here is the fall 2009 lineup for our beloved NBC.

Shows that are gone- ER, Kath and Kim, Kings, Knight Rider, Last Comic Standing, Life, Lipstick Jungle, Medium and My Name is Earl.

Fall 2009

Monday's: Heroes (New time slot), Trauma (New) and The Jay Leno Show

Tuesday's: The Biggest Loser and The Jay Leno Show

Wednesday's: Parenthood (New), Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

Thursday's: SNL Weekend Update Thursday's (few episodes), Parks and Recreation, The Office and Community (which will shift times once 30 Rock debuts in the Winter) and of course The Jay Leno Show which screws this night up big time.

Friday's: Law & Order, Southland and The Jay Leno Show

2010 WINTER OLYMPIC GAMES TAKE UP FEB 12-28)

AFTER WINTER GAMES ARE OVER NBC SCHEDULE WILL LOOK LIKE:

Monday's: Chuck (New time slot), Day One (New) and The Jay Leno Show

Tuesday's: The Biggest Loser, 100 Questions (New) and The Jay Leno Show

Wednesday's: Mercy (New), Law & Order: SVU and The Jay Leno Show

Thursday's: Community, Parks and Recreation, The Office and 30 Rock, oh yeah The Jay Leno Show.

Friday's: Law & Order, Southland and The Jay Leno Show.

The Jay Leno Show is going to be a major down fall for this network. There isn't a whole lot of buzz heading into their fall season and the network is banking on it's veteran shows to lead the way to establishing ratings for some of it's newer shows. Community has promise with a funny cast headlined by Chevy Chase, but other then that, it's dramas don't look promising except for Day One which I'll be watching as it deals with the world suffering a tragedy beyond repair. So NBC better hope the Leno show pays off big time, but I'll be skipping him and waiting for Conan!!!!

TK

'The Sandwich' takes off

Thank you to all of those who listened to our radio show today and it's only been a day and just look at what we've accomplished. Our blog has been updated thanks to my co host with the most- Brendan so please check out our radio show's blog:

http://thesandwichradio.blogspot.com

It will be updated constantly and I can't wait for you guys to hear what we have in store next week, but I don't want you to fill up on too much Sandwich just yet...

TK

American Idol Top 2 sing for our votes..

American Idol Final Two

Adam Lambert vs. Kris Allen

Ok, so last week I didn't predict Danny going home so that was kind of depressing as I think he is still a better singer and performer then Kris, but whatever, what do I know? So were down to our final two and with the heavy favorite Adam looking to presumably capture the crown, Kris is putting up a fight over the last couple of weeks. So let's get on with the show shall we?

Each guy gets to sing three songs- Favorite performance of season, creator's choice, and a song co written by judge Kara.

-Adam Lambert, sings Mad World. (Personal pick)
Recap: One of his most praised, if not his most praised performance of the season, so expectations are high. Awesome beginning, including the fog and him in the background of the light. His voice sounds amazing and it's like he is the original artist of this track. He sounds on top of his game as the song progresses and he has the look like he is out to win it all tonight, and it starts with the first performance.
Judges: Randy says an A for Adam, Kara calls him an incredible artist, Paula tells him how proud he is, and Simon calls it a bit over theatrical, but a good performance.
TK's take: Absolutely sensational, just as good as the first time he sung it, if not better.

-Kris Allen, sings Ain't No Sunshine (Personal Pick)
Recap: It's a pretty solid performance but for me it just doesn't have the wow factor. I'm not taking away anything from his singing talent, because yes Kris can sing, but the performance part of it lacks for me so it's a bit of a head scratcher. Vocally wise, he sounds good on the song and it isn't a bad song for his style.
Judges: Randy can tell what kind of artist he can be, calls it one of his best, Kara agrees with Randy, says it's very moving and calls it intimate, Paula praises it, and Simon says that America made the right choice having Kris in the final.
TK's take: Well after one song, I have to give the edge to Adam but Kris does sing the song quite well, so it's a close battle after one round.

Simon calls round one in Kris's favor, um disagree.

-Adam Lambert, sings Chance is Gonna Come.
Recap: Honestly don't know the song. It's a good edgy song, and again I think he sounds very sharp on it. The scream in the middle just adds to the song's overall premise. He does over sing it a bit in the middle but he does wrap it up quite nicely and again I just think that he is on the top of his game right now and is setting himself apart. Closing note is great. Another solid performance.
Judges: Randy says you can sing your face off and it was unbelievable, Kara calls it his best performance of the season along with the interpretation, Paula says that was the best she has ever heard him sing, Simon says you are 100% back in the game, dumb comment.
TK's take: Great performance, that's all you got to say.

-Kris Allen, sings What's Going On.
Recap: Not a fan of the original so this should be great. I'm not a big fan of the arrangement, I don't think this song is meant to have an acoustic sound to it. The thing that Adam does and that Kris can't is put his own spin on a song and make it work. I don't think Kris does this song justice. Vocally yes he sounds good but it's not one of those performances that makes him stand out as the potential winner of this show!
Judges: Randy calls it a little bit light at this point, Kara calls it true to himself and it's a good job, Paula says he tore that song up and Simon says it's like three friends singing in their bedroom, strumming along.
TK's take: Solid vocals, but just an average performance. Simon says exactly what I says, thank you Simon.

Round Two: Goes to Adam without a doubt.

-Adam Lambert, sings No Boundaries.
Recap: It's a Kara song, so I'm interested to hear it. It's got some great lyrics in the song and I think it's a great song actually and again I'm repeating myself, Adam sings it quite well. I can see this being a smash single for him. It's got meaning in the lyrics and that is the kind of song I like. His performance is simple but the power can be heard in his voice and it hits you. It's a solid way to end his Idol journey for sure. Could of used some power screaming but it's not the type of song for that now is it.
Judges: Randy calls it just alright and says it's a bit pitchy, Kara says she is moved by the performance, Paula is in awe of what he has done all season long and Simon calls him one of the best and one of the most original the show has ever had and Simon think he is going to be a world wide star.
TK's take: It's a great performance, not one his best but it is still very good.

-Kris Allen, sings No Boundaries.
Recap: I think it's quite clear to see that Kris struggles with this song and his voice doesn't sound very good in a couple of parts. He is clearly having difficulty singing the song and it shows in his performance. At the slow parts it is just alright at best. I think this might be the final nail in his coffin because he just falls really flat after this performance the clear worst of the night.Judges: Randy says he should be very proud of himself, Kara calls him a compelling artist and has come into his own, Paula says he has done an amazing job and Simon says he deserves everything at this point.
TK's take: Not good, struggles and you can hear it in his voice.

Best of the Night- Adam Lambert- Mad World
Worst of the Night- Kris Allen- No Boundaries.

Well if you paid attention to the judges comments, they pretty much are handing the crown to Adam Lambert and I hope they are right. He has been one of the most original singers ever on this show and every week he separated himself from the competition and deserves to win the crown. I hope that Adam wins but with the roll Kris is on I won't be shocked with how it ends.

TK'S AMERICAN IDOL SEASON 8 CHAMPION: ADAM LAMBERT!

I've said it all year and I think he will win. I think not as many people like Adam as I do, but he is a better singer and performer and is going to have a bigger career in the long run then Kris will and that's the facts. He has been the best all season and I hope America crowns him such tomorrow night!!!

An Idol recap tonight..

Hey everyone,

Just got back from doing my first radio show with Brendan and of course we killed it. Thanks to all who listened and texted me during the show, were just getting started. I am working till about 9:30 tonight, so the Idol recap will be late tonight but have no fear I'll have it up as soon as I can.

Happy Viewing!

TK

TK takes on ABC's Fall 2009 Schedule

This is the one network where if I stop and think I don't think I watch a single show. But after seeing their fall lineup, things might change. With around 10 new shows debuting later on this year ABC is hoping to get back to basics. Family comedies and some new dramas are intermixed and they have recruited some big names as well. Kelsey Grammar, Patricia Heaton, Courntey Cox and Ed O'Neill highlight four new shows that will surprisingly all debut on the same night.

Gone- Samantha Who? According to Jim, Life on Mars, Surviving Suburbia, Boston Legal and The Unusuals.

Monday's: Dancing with the Stars and Castle

Tuesday's: Shark Tank (New), Dancing with the Stars Results show and The Forgotten (New).

Wednesday's: Hank (New- Grammar,) The Middle (New- Heaton,) Modern Family (New- O'Neill,) Cougar Town (New- Cox,) and Eastwick (New.)

Thursday's: Flash Forward (New,) Grey's Anatomy and Private Practice.

Friday's: Supernanny, Ugly Betty and 20/20.

Sunday's: America's Funniest Home Videos, Extreme Makeover Home Edition, Desperate Housewives and Brothers and Sisters.

Other programming note:

The Bachelor will air Monday nights from 8:00-10:00 p.m. following the run of Dancing With the Stars, and Scrubs and Better Off Ted will air at 9:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., respectively, following the run of Dancing with the Stars The Results Show.

TK's take: Well two networks have announced their shows so far and my God Thursday night is going to be a dog fight for the ratings. It's practically how Monday night was this year. FOX has Bones and Fringe, ABC has Grey's and Private, while NBC will still have their comedy shows and CBS most likely will stick with CSI so holy ratings BATMAN!

The new shows on Wed. night are also a bit of a risky move for the network but they do look funny, most notably Modern Family starring Ed O'Neill. Cougar Town has gotten a lot of buzz and I've always been a fan of Courtney Cox so I'll probably tune in to see what it's all about.

Ugly Betty be moved to Friday night is the ultimate kiss of death, so Betty fans enjoy the show while you can because it's not going to be around past this season.

TK

TK takes on FOX'S 2009 Fall Schedule...

Alright boys and girls, FOX is the first of the major networks to announce their fall schedules and I must say it's kind of an interesting one. There is a 'Family Guy' spinoff and some of it's newer hit shows from this past season have wound up on different nights shaking up the schedule a little bit also.

Gone from FOX- Do Not Disturb, Hole in the Wall, Sit Down Shut Up, Terminator: Sarah Connor Chronicles, King of the Hill MadTV and Prison Break.

Fall 2009:

Mondays: House and Lie to Me. (Interesting note- It is going to be interesting to see how Lie to Me holds the House audience lead in. Usually this spot is held by 24 or another big time show but Lie to Me which I watch is a very good show and FOX is putting a lot of faith in it by moving it to Monday nights, which is one of the most popular nights of the week.)


Tuesdays: So You Think You Can Dance. (Yeah, don't watch!)


Wednesday's: So You Think You Can Dance Results Show and Glee. (Again, don't watch either and I give Glee a couple of weeks before it becomes a fall tv casuality.)


Thursday's: Bones and Fringe. (The night of weird and freaky gets a bit stranger. I love Fringe and it has quickly become one of my favorite shows on television. It had a killer first season and moving from Tuesday's to Thursday nights should help the show out because this is a good lineup of shows and each should benefit from the switch.)


Friday's: Brothers, Til Death, Dollhouse. (Don't care because Terminator was on this night and was canned, so screw you FOX.)


Saturday's: Who cares!


Sunday's: Animation Domination: The Simpsons, The Cleveland Show, Family Guy and American Dad. (I'm going to give The Cleveland Show a chance but I don't know the previews aren't doing much for me. If you ask me, Quagmire should of gotten his own show. I think this might be a bad move for both Family Guy quality and Cleveland Show, but we shall see.)


Now onto Spring 2010:


Monday's: House and '24'. (Can't wait for 24!)


Tuesday's: American Idol and Past Life


Wednesday's: American Idol results show and Human Target/Glee


Thursday's: Same as Fall- Bones and Fringe


Friday's: Same as Fall- Brothers, Til Death and Dollhouse.


Sunday's: Animation Domination but in a different order: American Dad, The Simpsons, Sons of Tuscon, Family Guy and The Cleveland Show.


TK's take: Well I don't know how to really feel about this programming. Aside from 24, Lie to Me, Fringe and Family Guy nothing new on the fall schedule looks too appealing. The regular shows should do just fine and new nights for new shoes including Lie to Me and Fringe should help the show gain even more followers. I'll be watching them, will you?


What shows are you guys looking forward to? Let me know your thoughts?


TK


Coming soon- NBC, ABC, and CBS.

24 Season Finale Recap 6:00-8:00a.m.

24 Season Finale Recap 6:00-8:00a.m.

Wow, I can't believe the last two hours and how the writers left us hanging at the end of the finale, but we will touch on that later. Emotions were all over the place tonight as 24 wrapped up it's seventh season and in my opinion one of it's best. There were a couple of story lines that mostly wrapped up tonight with a few new ones still hanging in the balance, that you just know will wreak havoc heading into next season which doesn't debut until January 2010. Yeah 2010!

Kim is slowly becoming aware that something at the airport is going wrong and after noticing a small trail of blood on the man's neck she starts to wonder. Her plane finally beings to board and her name is called and at the desk she gets a phone call and it's Renee explaining to her that she is in danger and then she realizes it's the couple she has been sitting next to all along. The couple suspect that Kim is catching on to them and she grabs a knife and pulls it out and a gun fight ensues. The man escapes but the woman is killed thanks to some quick thinking by Kim.
Kim chases after the man and follows him to the lower level of a parking garage. Police officers shoot at him in his car and he flips his car and it is set on fire and Kim manages to rescue the computer he was carrying and thinks that with Chloe's help they will be able to pin point where Tony and Jack are.

Agent Pierce has called in Ethan to get the digital recording that Olivia had in her office dealing with Jonas Hodges. The two manage to obtain the memory card but Olivia arrives back in her office and after noticing a painting hanging on the wall she sees the voice recording system and has security immediately secure Ethan. She goes to confront him where he is forced to hand over the memory card. He does but gives her a warning and says she has no idea what she is getting into. She destroys the card but however isn't resting easy knowing that Ethan will stop at nothing to bring her down. Flash forward to Ethan being escorted to his car by Pierce where he has a USB port in his car so that he can play the card.

He hears her conversation with the guy about planning on taking Hodges out and goes to confront her. He offers her an ultimatum and tells her to go tell her mother about what she has done. But we'll return to this later.

Meanwhile Jack manages to spring Tony from FBI custody and Tony handcuffs Jack and takes him with them. We find out that they want to use Jack's blood and organs to restart the pathogen and to make another bio weapon. They test Jack's spinal fluid and knock him out. We learn that the pathogen level is high and they would need to use his organs to make it work properly. Tony lets us know that he wants to become more involved in the company and a meeting is arranged with Alan Wilson, the man who is at the head of all this planning.

Forward to Jack and Tony. Tony is hooking up C4 explosives to Jack as we learn that he is playing both sides in order to get back at Alan for murdering his wife. He tells Jack that this is all part of his plan but Jack just lets him know that he is disgracing Michelle's name and that innocent of people have died and Tony counters him with saying that he was the real hero today not him and if it weren't for his actions, thousands more would of died. He tapes Jack's mouth shut and lets him know that Alan is going to pay for what he did to him.

Outisde Alan and his own personal army arrive to meet Tony and Cara. Alan is informed that Tony wants to become a major player in the company and Jack is brought outside to ultimately seal the deal but before Tony can press the button, Renee and company show up and a gun fight ensues. Everyone goes off in their own direction and Renee is able to find Jack and she disarms the bomb on his chest. (Apparently she has worked with explosives before.) Cara and Alan are wondering the basement alone and they run into Tony and just as Cara goes to tony asking how it is they are going to escape, Tony pulls the trigger and kills Cara, leaving him to confront the man who has taken everything from him.

I've said this before, but in what might have been one of the most emotional scenes in 24 series history, Tony goes off on Alan and we learn that when Michelle died, she was pregnant with Tony's son. He screams it repeatedly and I would be lying if I didn't shed a small tear, because that was such an emotional moment and you really felt for Tony, minus all the bad stuff he did prior to this. Just before Tony can pull the trigger Jack and Renee arrive and they manage to de arm Tony and then Tony and Alan are both taken into custody.

Renee confronts Alan about the conspiracy but Alan tells him that they won't find a shed of evidence connecting him to this and that they can talk to his attorneys. Renee goes to Jack for advice where Jack just says he can't tell her what to do but to follow the decisions that her heart tell her to do and to make sure that it is what she wants to do.

Olivia confronts her family and tells them what she did concering Jonas Hodges. It is met with a state of shock and horror. President Taylor can't believe it while Mr. Taylor isn't so outraged because this man was responsible for their son's death. President Taylor has to do some serious thinking and in the end she has to be the President of the United States and uphold the oath she took. She orders that Agent Pierce take Olivia into custody and as much as it hurts the President to do so she has no other choice. Olivia and her father are in shock and you know that this is not going to sit well with the Taylor family. In the end, Ethan gets his old job back as Chief of Staff but at what cost, as President Taylor has no one left around her, but Ethan says she still has him.

We are also left with Renee ordering Janis to handcuff herself in the holding container room and she apparently is going to end it all by taking Alan out but we don't ever get to see what she does so we are left guessing, but my guess is she can't throw her career away and Alan is going to walk away because of no paper work connecting him to this operation.

Jack is now at the hospital and is met by the holy man at the hospital where the two embrace in a prayer and ask for forgiveness for their past sins. Jack looks at him and thanks him for coming and he seems at peace and has accepted what is coming next. Kim has arrived at the hospital and wants to know if it is too late to do the stem cell research. The doctor informs her yes and she makes a call and asks that a room be immediately be prepared for surgery. Kim goes into her father's room and explains to him her decisions and tells him, she isn't ready to let him go yet...

TK's take on the 24 season finale:

It was a very good one. I was angry at first with how it ended because we don't know what happened to Jack, well we do because it's Jack and he can't die. The show left a lot of options open heading into next season, because Alan is still alive along with Tony, who I hope is brought back next season. Overall it was one of the most solid seasons 24 has ever had. I am sad now that I have to wait a half a year for another season but I can wait. God speed 24 and Jack Bauer, God speed!

TK

The Sandwich debuts tomorrow!!!

Hey everyone,

Just a reminder that our radio show starts tomorrow only on 88.1FM WLRA, The Start from my old stomping ground of Lewis University.

You can listen online, which if you live in the Tinley & Orland Park area, it's the only way so the website is: www.lewisu.edu/wlra

We are on from 12pm-2pm, and I promise you it's going to be a great show. My partner in crime is none other then Brendan and we will be covering all aspects of the world of entertainment.

You can email us also during our show at thesandwichradio@gmail.com and check out our new blog http://thesandwichradio.blogspot.com/

So listen tomorrow to our first show!

Thanks, TK.

Some TK TV Breaking news..

Well folks, it was a long weekend for me and I'm practically running on empty right now but I could not go to bed before having to vent my anger out at FOX. Unfortunately, Terminator: Sarah Connor Chronicles has been cancelled and will not be coming back for a third season. First of all this is crap. The show was a very good show and had so much potential heading into the future. Here's a freaking tip FOX keep it on it's regular night and don't move it to Friday's where shows go to die. But wait, you renewed that piece of shit, Dollhouse for 13 more episodes, but canned TSCC. Give me a break. If it wasn't for 24 I wouldn't watch your network, you guys suck, way to go.

In other news, Chuck has officially been renewed for a third season with a 13 episode order coming in today from NBC. I personally don't watch the show but I know there are like 4-5 people out there who do, so congrats to you guys.

Why is TSCC getting cancelled, oh man, I hate FOX right now.

Happy viewing, or for me sad viewing this fall minus one of my favorite shows....

TK

TK's first ever concert review: KEITH URBAN!!!

KEITH URBAN: ESCAPE TOGETHER WORLD TOUR REVIEW: CHICAGO-ALL STATE ARENA, MAY 15, 2009

Ok, now that the rock and country power has left my bones it's time to take a breather and relax and describe to all of you people out there just how amazing this concert was tonight. It was only one of the first dates on Keith Urban's 2009 world tour and man it feels like we were in the middle of it.

The show's opener tonight was the Zac Brown Band, and sorry these guys do nothing for me. Too many slow songs except for a very good rendition of the Devil Went Down to Georgia, but other then Chicken Fried, the set list was slow and almost put me to sleep. And then the lights went out and it was time for some good ol fashioned rock and roll country music.

Keith opened up the show with one of his newer songs off of Defying Gravity called Hit the Ground Runnin, and that would be the theme for the night friends, as he and his band who are honestly one of the best live bands I've ever heard just rocked the All State Arena tonight for 2 plus hours. He went straight into some of his biggest hits including Days Go By, a killer rendition of my favorite Urban song- Stupid Boy. Urban energized the crowd and even did a walk around lap through the arena onto a smaller stage pretty close to where we were sitting and delivered some amazing renditions of Making Memories of Us, and Once in a Lifetime before heading back on stage and blasting into his most recent number one hit- Sweet Thing.

Urban mixed old hits with newer singles and the show had a very consistent flow to it. It never got too slow which is a good thing and the band just jammed especially on songs like You Look Good In My Shirt, which was introduced with Urban playing some of rock and roll's most well known riffs including AC/DC, so that was freaking sweet. Other songs included Where the Blacktop Ends, Kiss A Girl, You're My Better Half and Standing Right in Front of You. Urban and the boys played two encore songs including an acoustic version of Tonight I Wanna Cry and closed the show with Better Life which was a jam and then the up and close fans were treated to a shower of confetti.

What I along with millions of other Urban fans love about his style of play is that he adds rock and guitar to country. His songs hit home and the messages and meaning behind each song he releases are so clear and prominent and that's what I love about music. Songs that have meaning are so great and to hear them performed live by one of music's greatest entertainers- Keith Urban is a real treat for any fan.

If you haven't seen an Urban concert I highly recommend you do. His energy and the way he commands a stage will have you hooked from the first second to the closing note. He is a true entertainer and an excellent singer and he has the hits and fans to prove it.

Concert rating- 5/5 stars, truly awesome.

TK

The Office Company Picnic finale recap

The Office Season Finale Recap: Company Picnic

Sorry for the delay folks but I promise it will all be worth it. Anyone up for some Slunder Mifflin games? I promise not to give away all of corporates secrets.

Tonight's episode opener may have topped last week's opener, one in which I thought was one of the best the show has ever had. The whole thing with trying to get out of work early and the elaborate ways in which the entire staff pitches in to accomplish this is great. From setting Michael's clock in his car forward to them sneaking into his office to change his watch and computer time, it's all priceless.

Anyways, the gang along with the other branches set out for a company picnic and wouldn't you know Michael and Holly cross paths there and of course she has a boyfriend, A.J. What gives Office buffs? Why can't these two be together, they are perfect for one another? They are soup, or was it soul mates? Michael you can tell is very upset about it and of course makes thing very awkward whenever AJ is around, and of course it's great. Michael and and Holly are put in charge of coming up with a routine to tell the story of how Dunder Mifflin came to be and settle on spoofing Slumdog Millionaire and to their surprise they don't get very many laughs and also reveal that corporate is closing the Buffalo branch, the companies leading branch by the way. Buffalo people are shocked as they had no idea and it was Michael who spilled the beans because he had a personal chat with David Wallace who informed him what was going to happen.

Dwight and his new best friend set up the Dunder Mifflin volleyball team and the altercation they have with Angela is priceless. Calling her a whore and a cheater, the guy really is a copy of Dwight and I love it. We learn that Pam has played volleyball in junior high, high school, college and some camps as well, God I love her. Of course she is their best player and carries the team on their backs and sets them up in a classic showdown against the corporate team. No thanks to Jim who had a terrifying spider in the mit accident last picnic. During play, Pam hurts herself and because it happened in a corporate event, Charles and David suggest that she sit out and go have it checked. So insisting she could play, Jim decides to carry her off the field and they go to a near by hospital that Dwight so easily spotted on the way here.

Dwight uses his mind to try and stall the game so that Jim and Pam could both return or else they would have to put in the subs. One is the eager half shirt Meredith and well Angela would just not be let into the game because of the fact she ripped apart Dwight's heart. So Pam is at the hospital with Jim giving Dwight constant updates and just before the two are getting ready to go, the doctor calls in Jim and of course we have no audio. What happens next, is a great moment and is brilliantly, brilliantly acted out by Jim and Pam. The two embrace in a huge and kiss and are all smiles which ultimately leads us to the conclusion that our favorite couple are PREGNANT!!! Of course none of this has been confirmed but one can only assume that this is indeed what the news is.

We also leave tonight with Michael being unable to find the right moment to tell Holly how he really feels and it's saddening, because I think Michael deserves to be happy with someone, and the show is just not letting him fulfill that, and I think it's about time those two are together. The interest is still there and is very evident throughout the entire time the two were together and alone, but we shall see what lies ahead for both Michael and Holly.

Random tidbits from tonight's episode:

-Charles, I just dislike his characters

-Meredith's outfit tonight for volleyball, cut off shirt with the boots

-Dwight's best friend was very well casted and extremely funny, so well done.

-Angela sitting on the sidelines trying to play

-Jim's stability with Pam's boobs, priceless.

-Andy trying to have Erin in his line during the game, and Dwight misinterpreting it all, great stuff.

TK's thoughts on 'The Office Season Five':

I thought this season was the best yet of the show. After a shortened season four, the writers and actors rebounded with a vengeance and put the show back to where it was before. The story lines were great, and the interaction that some minor characters got this season was great. It only sucks now that we have to wait four long months for a brand new episode of this show, but time flies and it'll be sooner then later that all of our questions about Michael/Holly and Jim/Pam will be answered. But until then, season five will be on DVD sometime soon, so I'll have that to enjoy this summer, as like I always do, it'll be time for an Office viewing marathon party, so whose with me?

TK

Thursday night finale plan..

Hello friends,

Ok so don't hate me but my Office recap which a lot of you like (thank you) will be delayed tonight. I have to pick up a friend from work at 8:30 which means wont be able to watch it live but that's ok. I also have a birthday party to stop at for a little bit which means I won't start watching the Office until 10 or so. But have no fear my Office recap and the last until September will be up tonight in all of it's glory and I'll cover all of tonight's top secret season finale. I can't wait to see what happens.

Happy viewing tonight Scranton fanatics!

TK

American Idol sets it's final two: are you kidding me?

Ok America, give me a break. Kris getting into the finals over Danny, it's a joke. Danny can sing way better then Kris can and for him not to be in the finals is an utter joke. Danny has proven to be the most consistent singer week in and week out never being in the bottom three while Kris was. I think it's a joke, thank God Adam made it but at this rate Kris is going to win just because probably the young girls are voting for him based on looks. And remember people it's a singing competition. I think America screwed this one up and I hope Danny gets signed to a record deal because the guy can flat out sing.

Maybe I'm a little too passionate about it, but whatever, I just don't think Kris is that good of a singer, Danny has that unique sound while Kris sounds like a dozen other singers out there.

Here's to Adam winning next week because if he doesn't, then well I don't know..

TK

A rock god whose just nine, yeah nine!

So I came across this video and I love coming across videos that showcase people who are talented, and my lord did I come across one now. The kid's name is Yuto Miyazawa and is 9 years old, repeat 9 years old. Just watch this video of him tearing it up on the guitar and then gets to meet his favorite idol- the Prince of Darkness, Ozzy! Enjoy the video, it's amazing.




TOLD YA IT WAS AMAZING, VIVA ROCK AND ROLL!!! AND KEEP ROCKING KID, YOUR AMAZING!!!

TK

American Idol Top 3: Boys Club takes center stage

American Idol Top 3 Rewind: 300th episode!

Well I did mention last week that I wouldn't be surprised if Allison went home last week and she did. So it's down to the boys club- Kris, Danny and Adam. This week the kids went home and we get to hear two songs from each.

Theme- Judges pick and personal pick.

So without further a due, let's get on with the show.

-Danny Gokey, sings Dance Little Sister chosen by Paula Abdul.
Recap: Um what song is this? Anyways, out of all the songs they could of chosen, what in hell made them choose to land on this one? It's got a catchy beat but I don't think his voice sounds stellar on the song. They should of gone with something a bit more current and I think he would of nailed it. He does an alright job on the song this week but I just think the thing that hurts him hear is the terrible song he is forced to sing. He does close the song out well though and has very good energy throughout.
Judges: Randy says let the games begin, and calls it dope. Kara calls the dancing a bit too gyrating, um this is a singing competition bitch, Paula says he does really good and Simon says dancing was bad, but vocally it was good.
TK's take: Judges give him mixed reviews as do I but all will be announced at the end.

-Kris Allen, sings Apologize chosen by Randy and Kara.
Recap: Before it starts, I think it's an excellent choice. It starts off as a bit of a sound a like for me but the melody is changed up a bit but after a while you start to hear Kris come through. I personally think he could of done more with the song but he keeps it very close to the original and I don't know I guess I was expecting a bit more. It's kind of a slow, boring performance and sorry Kris it doesn't earn many points with me.
Judges: Randy says it's the type of artists he can be, Kara calls it a very confident performance but it falls a bit flat, Paula says she is proud of him but doesn't really critique the performance, and Simon calls out Kara but it wasn't as good as the original. Judges are getting angry with each other.
TK's take: Well that was interesting, so far Danny and Kris have both fallen a bit flat.

-Adam Lambert, sings One by U2, chosen by Simon.
Recap: I'm excited, it's a huge vocal song and just a great song. Where Adam has exceeded all season long is his ability to make songs his own and of course he does it again tonight. He rearranges the song into something no one has heard before. He once again sings the song quite well and separates himself from the other two by a mile so far tonight. He knows how to capture the moment with each performance and like I've said he'll be in the finals.
Judges: Randy calls him in the zone, Kara calls him a strategist, and says what I just said in my recap, Paula calls it one brilliant song and one superb performance, and Simon calls it a brilliant song choice and says it was brilliant.
TK's take: Easily the best of the night so far, easily! Did I mention easily?

ROUND ONE WINNER: EASILY ADAM LAMBERT!

On with round two:
-Danny Gokey, sings You Are So Beautiful.
Recap: Again another interesting song choice and while he tones it down a lot to begin with, I'm not sure I'm completely a fan of it. He sounds very good but it's just way too slow for me. I like him on the more up tempo songs and this one is the polar opposite. He does a great job vocally which is what it's all about but performance wise, he could of done something more energetic, cause in my opinion that's when he is at his best. Great closing on the song and nails it.
Judges: Randy says he can really really sing, Kara calls it stunning, Paula says it left us breathless, and Simon calls it a vocal masterclass.
TK's take: There's the Danny I've liked all season long. Great vocals.

-Kris Allen, sings Heartless.
Recap: Well I hate this song and it's original artist, so chances are this performance will be awful. Sorry folks but his voice doesn't work on a song like this, at least to me. I think this could be the final time we see Kris perform on the Idol stage. I don't think he does anything to set himself ahead of Danny. It's a good vocal performance but overall I don't think it works.
Judges: Randy says he likes that version better then the original, Kara calls it bold and fearless, Paula says this is what keeps him relevant, and Simon calls it a very good performance.
TK's take: He redeems himself to the judges, but for me it was just whatever.

-Adam Lambert, sings Cryin.
Recap: First off, hell yeah, one of my favorite ballads, and yes Steven Tyler is the man. He is meant to be a rock and roll lead singer. He sounds absolutely amazing on this track except for the backup singer in the background, her voice was annoying. He however just rocks the song and the arrangement is killer. And the high note is fantastic. He sets himself apart from the other guys by another mile as he like I said earlier makes the song his own and I've never heard Cryin sound like that.
Judges: Randy says he is one of the best ever on the stage and should be a rock star, Kara wonders how he hits the notes that he does, Paula loves it and says we'll see you in the finals, and Simon says he deserves to be in the finals based on his talent.
TK's take: Easily the best two songs of the night, no questions asked.

Best of the night: Adam Lambert times two.

Worst of the night: Kris Allen's heartless, sorry not a good song choice.

So as far as whose going home, it's not going to be Adam and if it is I'm done watching the show, because he is clearly the most talented person on the entire show.

GOING HOME- KRIS ALLEN

FINAL TWO- ADAM LAMBERT VS. DANNY GOKEY

TK out!

An Idol recap delay tonight..

Yes I won't have my weekly Idol recap up on time tonight as I'm working till 9 and probably wont start watching it till around 10 or so. But have no fear fellow and loyal readers I will have my recap as well as my predictions on whose going home tonight some time. So enjoy!

TK

Congratulations to the Blackhawks

Blackhawks enter the Western Conference Championship!

For those who know me, they know I'm not a huge hockey fan, but I will admit that I've watched quite a few of their postseason games including the amazing game tonight. I will also admit since Toews and Kane have come to this organization I've been paying more attention because when two kids who are younger then me come to a team, how can you not turn your head and pay attention.

But anyways, congrats to the Blackhawks and here's to them winning the Western Conference Finals, and of course Lord Stanley's Cup. Go Hawks, I figure I can be a bandwagon jumper just like everyone else, well except for die hard fans. So go Hawks!

TK

24 Recap: 5:00-6:00 A.M.

Well boys and girls, can this show get any more intense, answer yes. My only complaint is that the hour goes by so damn fast and it just leaves me wanting so much more. Jack and co. are hot on the heels of Tony and his gang of misfits as they are in full swing of carrying out their plan.
Jack interrogates/tortures the man who was left behind to watch Jibraan's younger brother. He was injured in the last hour but paramedics stabilized him and cue Jack who applies pressure to the man's wounds and is able to get a phone number that would connect them to Tony. He comes up with a lie in order to stall them so that Chloe and Janis can establish a trace on the line. They do so and find out that Tony hasn't gotten that far and is actually on the move. So Jack and his team roll out and thanks to our tech ladies- Janis and Chloe, they are able to intercept Tony as they crash their car into his.

They safely secure Tony and the others and just as they capture Tony he is seen smashing a portable device used to monitor where Jibraan is and they are unable to save any data from it, or so we think. Chloe says the damage is not fixable but in steps Janis who was just out shined a couple of minutes before that and steps in and one ups Chloe and is able to pull some data off of the device that shows Jibraan is on the red line train headed to Washington Central. Then in one of the best scenes all year Jack asks the two guards surrounding Tony to leave so that he can 'talk' to him. Jack then just does what Jack knows best and pummels him over and over again until he tells him where the cannister is. Of course this doesn't work on the seasoned veteran and Jack vows to shoot him because the two of them have nothing left to lose.

Jack is able to get in touch with Jibraan through the ear piece and asks Jibraan to locate the package. He waits until all the passengers get off the train and locates a handbag with the cannister inside of it. He informs Jack that there is a countdown on the bomb and is at 1:18 to go. Jack tells him he must take it off the train and use the escalator to get it outside where he will meet him. Jibraan does so but is stopped by two security guards. He goes all terrorist on them and says I have a bomb and then a mass panic breaks out but Jibraan is able to run outside where Jack pulls up. He hands the bomb to Jack who rushes it into the safety chamber and seals the door just seconds before the cannister does explode and releases the pathogen but doesn't get into the atmosphere. Crisis averted I'd say.

WRONG! This is 24 people, you always have to have another play!

Kim is back tonight and thank God. She is at the airport getting ready to board her plane when she sees a mysterious man looking at her from a distance. She of course gets all paranoid and takes a seat next to a married couple who you know are not going to be nice people. Well it turns out that the mysterious man is an agent that Jack requested keep an eye on Kim and when he goes to the bathroom he is attacked by the man Kim is sitting next to. Of course he is disposed of and we find out that the people Kim is sitting with are people working with Tony and this mystery company.

The ever changing mysterious lady calls Jack and shows him a picture of his daughter on his phone and tells him that he is too spring Tony from custody or else his daughter will die. And one more thing, any agent that gets in his way he is ordered to eliminate. Tony sees that something is wrong and looks at Jack like we'll see who'll get the last laugh... the hour ends!

Other tidbits from tonight's 24:

-I didn't go into the Olivia storyline tonight but a small recap of it: Olivia meets with the man who says she has to act normal now and can't let this whole Jonas Hodges thing affect her because people will notice. Well they have because there is an ongoing investigation already, not to mention Agent Pierce can't seem to trust a word she says.

-Agent Pierce gets in touch with the former Chief of Staff and we learn that there is a digital voice recorder in his/Olivia's office and Pierce wants to listen to those tapes, because he suspects something is up, you are correct sir. (How convenient huh?)

Next week 24 airs it 2, yes 2 HOUR SEASON FINALE, and from what the previews showed, all hell is going to break loose. Will Tony die? Will Jack live? Will Kim be saved... I don't know about you but I do believe those questions will all be answered next week. Happy viewing 24 fanatics.

TK

So I promised an announcement...

So I could keep on stalling this news by just rambling on about oh I don't know the current state of the economy, which person in Hollywood should jump off a cliff... well anyway.

So it became official over the weekend, that starting Tuesday May 19th, 2009, I will be returning to host my own radio show every Tuesday from 12pm-2pm on WLRA 88.1FM The Start with my original partner in crime Brendan and oh yeah it's going to run the entire summer, minus a break here and there.

We got a bunch of things planned for the show and my ultimate goal is to have a different guest come on with us all the time, so if you want to talk about something please let me know and you can be on the radio with us.

Of course the draw back for people in the Tinley/Orland area is that the signal doesn't come in here but it does just perfectly fine online at www.lewisu.edu/wlra

So just a reminder that all of you should tune in online every Tuesday, starting the 19th from 12-2 to listen to the original power duo of radio- Brendan and I.

Thank you and good day.

TK

TK's review of Star Trek

TK'S TAKE ON 'STAR TREK'

Well boys and girls I must admit that I have never seen an episode of Star Trek on television or one of the vast movies that have come before this one. So clearing my mind and getting ready to accept the culture known too the vast nerds out there, just kidding, I was ready for anything.

'Star Trek' kicks things off with a bang and it really never looks back. The director J.J. Abrams tells the story of our beloved Captain Kirk and just what he went through to become the Captain of the Enterprise. The movie dives into the present and the future but never loses it's main way during the story telling process. The movie unfolds very nicely and I think is quite easy to follow and most importantly it keeps you entertained.

These characters which were all casted perfectly make you feel connected to the characters they are portraying and the emotions they encounter and feel throughout the movie, most notably Spock played excellently by one of my favorite actors, Zachary Quinto. You really start to route for these characters and all the things they must face as the movie unfolds. From Spock's struggle to being a Vulcan follower or does he go toward what he feels thanks to his human mother (Winona Ryder). Captain Kirk (Chris Pine) struggles to fulfill his inevitable destiny as he is a brilliant young man but early in the film we find him on the path to self destruction as he doesn't have a care for anything in the world, other then himself.

The rest of the Enterprise crew also take center stage including Sulu and Chekov played by John Cho and Anton Yelchin respectively. Where Star Trek succeeds is that it knows how to stay on point through the movie. The main premise of the movie is that the villain, Captain Nero played by Eric Bana has mysteriously time traveled into the future (unaware) and is set out for retribution after his home planet was destroyed thanks to Spock. Nero is hell bent on finding Spock and bringing him to justice and goes from Federation planet to planet destroying all forms of life there, no matter what.

It is then where the U.S.S. Enterprise steps in and must find a way to stop Nero before he reaches the next target- Earth. Spock and Kirk engage in a very heated battle because the two are both quite bright and neither one wants to be up shown by the other because of what I call their strive for power. Spock's leadership skills are called into question after he is forced to watch his home planet destroyed by Nero and it is then when Kirk and Spock team up to unite against their common enemy.

The movie really does exceeds your expectations and as I mentioned earlier the character development that is shown with almost all of our main players is quite astonishing. Each person is introduced to us and we learn what their purpose aboard the vessel is and just how they all tie together. I have to give the movie major credit for staying on point and not trying to wow the audience with out of this world special effects and other computer imagery that would essentially take away from the masterful storytelling of the movie.

'Star Trek' exemplifies just how good a movie can be when you mix the right cast with the right story and a director who seemingly doesn't know how to make anything bad. With the movie already raking in some early big box office receipts, the talks have already begun to come in on the future of this franchise.

And if I can quote our dear friend Spock, I think it's safe to say this franchise is ready to live long and prosper for many years to come!

TK's rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

An announcement coming this Monday..

Can't tell you guys what it is but I'll be announcing something this Monday, so stay tuned!

TK

Guitar Hero Van Halen Confirmed!

Yes Activision has confirmed the long rumored next installment in it's band focused style of games- Guitar Hero: Van Halen, and I can't wait. Now while it's unclear which characters will be in the game, (seeing that this band went through 3 singers) I am hoping for a lot of early Van Halen with the one and only Diamond David Lee Roth. If you want to talk about guitar, then look no further. Oh singing and drums are also included and they rock also. Here are 5 songs that Guitar Hero: Van Halen have to include...

1. ERUPTION
TK's take- This is a no brainer. It's only one of the single handed greatest guitar solos of all time and it deserves a spot in this game just because it rocks so much. Imagine playing this song on hard or expert, good lord I'm salivating over it, give me a second to dry my keyboard please. If you don't believe me or are living under a rock and have never heard the pure power of Edward Van Halen, then click the video below.



2. AIN'T TALKIN' 'BOUT LOVE
TK's take- Ok I'm being a tad selfish here because this is my favorite VH song but it is a good band song to play. The opening riff will surely service all our inner rock needs when we play it and it's just a fun rock driven song. Great guitar, good vocals, and of course killer bass and drums, what more can a rock fan ask for?



3. UNCHAINED
TK's take- The guitar just kick ass on this song and that's all I got to say about that.



4. EVERYBODY WANTS SOME
TK's take- I just want this song to be on there for the opening drum segment and the shrieking guitar that slowly enters your brain as the song progresses. It's a classic song and playing it on the game would only add to it for me anyways.



5. RUNNIN WITH THE DEVIL
TK's take- Bass anyone? Who doesn't like this song or who wouldn't want to play it on GH? Find me that person who doesn't and I will fight them, that is my promise to you. The song just rocks!



Ok so it's pretty hard to find the real studio versions of all these songs, but I found them and their all just rocking, so enjoy. GH: Van Halen is scheduled to come out in fall 2009.

TK

Could the Joker be recasted?

No friends I'm not joking when it comes to Batman and all of it's glory but I just read an article online saying that since the Joker did not die in 'The Dark Knight' could he possibly be re casted due to Heath Ledger's passing last year? The report states it's not out of the question and I for one would consider it an ultimate slap in the face to fans of Heath and the movies if they were too recast this role. Ledger cemented his persona into this character and left his mark on cinematic history with this performance that I think is one of the greatest single character portrayals in movie history, and I will argue that point with anyone.


Joseph Gordon-Levitt is the name that is being tossed around and for a good reason, as he does look a lot like Heath. See below...


I do not have a problem with seeing a brief passing of him or something in a jail cell or something along those lines but to make him a featured bad guy in another movie would suck. I don't care how good of an actor they may or may not cast but no one on this planet can touch Heath and his portrayal of Gotham's most sadistic villain.

What do you guys think? Would you support the franchise if Batman and the brains behind it all re casted the Joker? Let me know what you guys think..

The Office Cafe Disco Rewind

Whose ready to boogie?

Oh my God, the opening was one of the best ever. Erin- “Oh my God I won an art contest.” Dwight's face and laugh is unreal friends and as he walks over to hand her the money for paying her to say it, priceless. One of the all time best openings.

We find out that Michael still owns the lease to his old office form his old venture and occasionally likes to sneak down there for a small small cup o' joe and of course what else but disco dancing. At Dunder Mifflin things are fun but only if your name is Michael Scott. Michael also finds out that there is a supposed no lunch with the boss policy and he misses his lunch mates. So of course he goes around the office trying to find someone to go out with for lunch. Phyllis tries explaining they have to work to do and Michael asks her work, what work, and she says, work!

Erin comes to Dwight about a mysterious fax that has a map to Ohio. And um SHOCKER... we cut to Pam and Jim saying they are going to get married??? What the hell is going on? And this supposed proposal happens over a bowl of cereal and it's sad because Pam wasn't looking her best when it happened which isn't good.

Michael- “Charles really did a number on these guys. All they focus on now is work.” But don't worry friends, cause Daddy has arrived, so Andy there is no need to be afraid. Michael is just bummed because work isn't fun anymore and wants the office to change their attitude. Oscar- “is this our punishment for not going to lunch with you.” And Michael has a line which would have been perfect for a that's what she said but it doesn't come (I know say it.) “I can't entice you to go down there but I'll be down there.” The three way battle between Kevin, Angela and Michael is classic office bickering moment. There is no cookie though.

Can I just say how awesome the songs were on tonight's episode. And loved it with Michael holding the speaker to the vent with the song 'Everybody dance now.' Andy is so awesome I must say. Um do I sense trouble with Phyllis and Bob Vance, as we see another hefty woman leave his office? God I hope not, cause Phyllis is so sweet. She joins Michael downstairs for some dancing and apparently says some bad work and hurts her back. I can't stop laughing still. In comes the rushing Dwight where we get a nice history lesson about back injuries in relation to knee injuries. Is there anything this man doesn't know? And who is Phillip and why did he hurt Phyllis?

Michael and Dwight wheel Phyllis into the office on a rolling chair. And I just love how Dwight closes the blinds in the background. And when Dwight comes out of the office without his shirt on, dear lord it's hilarious. Dwight cutting Phyllis's shirt off, is still a bit mind scratching but he asks her if she grinds her teeth. The screaming from Dwight and Phyllis in the conference room is so awkward and funny. Michael says you all took a life today and proceeds to throw the keys to Erin telling her to shut the cafe disco down. So Erin and Kelly engage in a dance off downstairs where a wear house worker spots them and the party is on.

So all of a sudden the office members start making their way downstairs and Andy all of a sudden finds himself in a dance off. Michael can still hear the music in his head and catches wind that the music is still going on. So he makes his way downstairs and is quite happy to see everyone down there. Dwight engages Phyllis in an ancient Schrute back massage and when he feeds her a carrot I almost pee myself. Downstairs the party is booming as a broom stick is now hanging in the door way serving as a limbo pole. And Angela the grouch comes downstairs and walks right underneath it cause she is so small. Michael tries his best to convince her to dance but with no luck.

Dwight has started to rub oil on Phyllis's back and starts treating and talking to her like a horse. Andy pulls out his awesome dance moves that involves a chair in an almost sort of male stripper routine. The routine is flawless and especially when he walks over the chair. Now it's Kelly's turn as she busts out her best ass shaking moves. Phyllis blabs out loud she thinks Bob Vance is going to cheat on her with his secretary. And Dwight and Phyllis kind of engage in a look, uh oh.

Jim and Pam leave with Pam dressed in a pink gown and Jim gives her flowers as we cut to Stanley at his desk fast asleep. They decide to go to the party and it is there where Dwight and Phyllis rejoin the party. Bob Vance's line- “are those staples?' And finally my boy Kevin is getting some loving in the corner as he is making out with that girl. Cafe Disco has become a huge hit and everyone is getting into it. Pam admits how she loves cheesy and tells Jim that she wants a wedding wedding and Jim does also. Michael still determined to get Angela to dance asks her again but she is just sulking in the corner but is moving her feet, so that's something from our Angela.

The episode concludes with Kelly trying to pierce Andy's ear and wants to make sure it's not the gay ear and Kelly asks him what is he 12? He is so afraid and yells 'son of a bitch' and Kelly has only pressed the ice against him.

OTHER THOUGHTS:
-New receptionist getting some screen time and lines, she is funny and hot.

-Dwight: All work and no play make Michael a dull boy.

-Folks, I think we've gone a couple months without a That's What She Said, and I'm in need of one and soon.

-Andy Bernard just shines tonight. He doesn't say much but his lines are go aerrsome (trying to say it how he would) and he just is amazing.

-Stanley sleeping in the office as everyone is downstairs is priceless.

-Kevin macking out in the corner, awesome and good for him.

Tonight's episode just continues to reaffirm why this is my favorite show. I loved everything about it. I loved how the writers teased us for the first time in a long time about the inevitable wedding of our Jim and Pam which is ....... (won't spoil it for you.) It was a very solid episode and had great lines and great moments from all of our favorite office workers. With next week's episode being the season finale it's bitter sweet because there is just more then one old character coming back and it means that no more office till September... booooo!

TK

American Idol sets it's all boys club

Well folks if you couldn't guess it by the title, Allison has left the show tonight. I personally predicted Kris going home but what would you know, he was the first one called to safety tonight. (But I also said wouldn't be surprised if Allison went home.) I think America got it wrong tonight as I think Allison has a much more dynamic range to her voice and can just flat our belt songs. Like tonight when she closed out the show, it was three times better then last night but too little too late I suppose.

Next week, we learn that the boys club- Adam, Danny and Kris will sing 2 songs each. One judges choice and the other their personal choice. So that will be interesting to see how this all plays out.

I hope Allison has a successful career because the girl whose 17 mind you, can flat out sing. So good luck to her.

TK

So far today has rocked...

Well kids it's been a good day for me so far. Woke up this morning and travelled with Katie and Craig downtown to watch Leslie perform in the Special Olympics where she totally dominated and won the gold medal in her 100m relay race so that was fantastic. It's really uplifting and great to see those kids out there just having fun and competing, you can't help but smile and feel good inside. The kids were awesome and very friendly too as I got to see some of their gold medals up close. GO LESLIE!!!

Then went to Denny's for a kick ass lunch which was 'divine.' (Word of the day) Then we went to what Craig calls heaven Bass Pro Shop where yes I finally bought a fishing pole and got set up by the Craig man himself so I'm ready to go fishing and I can't freaking wait. It's been a good day so far and the day is young, so check back tonight for further postings including my Idol recap of tonight's elimination show.

TK

Movie news anyone?

Leave it to me to go digging for some awesome news on upcoming and pre-development projects.

Have been reading a lot today about yes a sequel to the smash hit- X-Men Origins: Wolverine.
Script is currently being toyed around with but sounds like things are going to revolve around the samurai storyline that was featured in the comics. Don't know too much about that so I guess it's time to read up about that.

Also yes, I'm giddy right now as I just read a link saying a Deadpool movie is in the works and the character will be played by Ryan Reynolds. I think that this is huge news and the movie has some serious potential.

Also were travelling to another universe for a sequel as well, as Star Trek is already talking sequel and the first one hasn't hit theatres yet. I can almost guarantee there will be a sequel as this movie will probably dominate the box office and make some huge cash and leave fans craving more Trek. (Cast and writers are signed for a sequel and J.J. Abrams will most likely be back to helm the picture)

The comic books are going to dominate the forseeable summers for years to come and I'm not complaining. With another Wolverine, Deadpool and the highly rumored Magneto in the works, long live X-Men and all it's glory.

TK

American Idol Top 4 Cranks up the rock

Well friends, what the hell happened last week? Adam Lambert in the bottom two, are you guys watching the same show as me? The dude rocks and I think he is going to shine through on what else, 'Rock Week' with my favorite rock icon- Slash. I've been looking forward to this week since it was announced so lets hope it's good. At least Matt went home because let's face it, he couldn't of won anyways. So now were down to our final four- Adam, Danny, Kris and Allison. So as Queen says, 'The show must go on.' So crank up the drums, bass and oh yeah the guitars for our Idol final four!

This week's theme- Rock Week, hell yeah!

Mentor- The one and only SLASH!!! (VERY JEALOUS)

We learn that the songs will be sung in duets so it all sounds good.

-Adam Lambert, sings Whole Lotta Love. (Before he performs, hell yeah)
Recap: Yes one of my all time favorite songs, so let's hope he nails it. Well I don't like it, I love it. He sounds like he is made to cover this song and it flat out rocks. His voice adds an extra edge to this already classic edgy rock classic. I'd pay to see him sing all rock tunes, and I love how he incorporated some of the rock guitar solo into it also. But his vocals were spot on and I'm still wondering why he was in the bottom two last week? And the ending was absolutely dynamite.
Judges: Randy the dog says this is the Adam that I love, and he's a rock star, Kara calls him a rock god, Paula loves the band and calls him a whole lot of perfect, and Simon says it was one of his favorite performances he has ever done and says no one can top that.
TK's take: Well we'll wait to the end but I thought it was a classic performance of a classic song.

-Allison Iraheta, sings Cry Baby.
Recap: I thought she did quite the good job. She has the vocals like Slash said to be a good rock singer and I think it shows on this song. I do think there are other songs she could of done but oh well.
Judges: Randy doesn't love the song choice and says it wasn't that great, Kara doesn't like it that much either, Paula says she is downright fearless and says she did a great job, and Simon says she had complete confidence and it was a terrific vocal.
TK's take: Shaky right now not looking too good for the lone girl.

-Kris Allen and Danny Gokey, sing Renegade.
Recap: I was hoping for Danny and Adam but oh well. A great rock song and these two smash it, Kris looks more confident out there but that's just my opinion. Danny sounds really sharp on the performance and definitely has the rockier voice to him compared to Kris who isn't cut out for a rock type song like this. Cool to see a duet on Idol and especially on rock week, so yeah it was a cool performance.
Judges: Randy says they compliment each other well, Kara calls it pitchy, Paula calls it powerful and Simon says Danny you were better then Kris.
TK's take: Doesn't really get voted on but people will obviously judge the two guys from it.

-Kris Allen, sings Come Together.
Recap: One of the most recognizable rock songs of all time and Kris does put his own spin on it but I'm not sure if it works for me. I think he sounds a bit off this week and I just don't think rock is his genre. He delivers a pretty good performance but compared to recent weeks in which he's been thriving I think he kind of falls a bit flat this week.
Judges: Randy says what I said, he isn't the rock guy but does call the song his type of song, Kara says it's a bit softer but doesn't like the performance, says he tries too hard, Paula rambles again about imprints and signatures, and Simon says it was like eating ice for lunch, hmmmm.
TK's take: Not one of his better performances but his fate will be decided at the end.

-Danny Gokey, sings Dream On. (Show is at commercial currently, and I'm going crazy in anticipation.)
Recap: The number 2 song on my all time list, anyways. This is one of the toughest rock songs to sing ever and he starts off by just putting his tone into it. He other then Adam has a really distinctive sound to his voice and it comes through during all of his performances. I love the arrangement of the song as it makes it different and fresh. He belts out the chorus and why I don't love the screeching Dream On to close the song he still delivers one of his better performances ever!
Judges: Randy says it was just alright for him but does commend him for the effort, Kara says he took it a bit too far tonight and makes another stupid comment, (listen bitch, crying and crazy are later Aerosmith songs not early songs, dream on is 73, get your facts right) Paula questions the song choice, and Simon hated the ending note compared it to a horror movie and calls it over the top.
TK's take: Judges don't like it but I did.

-Adam Lambert and Allison Iraheta, sing Slow Ride.
Recap: These two kill the song and easily beat Kris and Danny. These two just looked much more comfortable on stage and performing with someone else next to them. So it was a great job by the two of them.
Judges: Randy calls it the bomb, Kara calls them the rock god and goddess, Paula calls it perfect and Simon says they win the battle of the duets.
TK's take: It rocked!

So as for this week's bottom three:

-After hearing the judge's comments I think the only safe bet is Adam but who knows after last week.

So as for my bottom three predictions I gotta go with:
-Kris Allen
-Allison Iraheta
-Danny Gokey

Danny will be sent back first as he is safe and it comes down to Kris vs Allison and I gotta go with my gut feeling on this one and say that it's going to be the end of the line for Kris Allen. He was solid for the last couple of weeks but rock week ultimately does him in. (Won't be shocked if Allison goes home due to bad song choices)

TK's Best of the Night: Adam Lambert solo and his duet with Allison.

TK's Worst of the Night: Kris Allen's Come Together.

TK side note: I've been reading a lot of hate toward the new judge Kara and after tonight I think it's best for the show to get rid of her. She contributes nothing to the show and always says something that is inaccurate. Tonight during Danny's critiquing. Cryin and Crazy were both later songs in Aerosmith's catalog not before Dream On, seeing that that song is one of their very first songs. So enough of Kara, it's time to let go of her, thanks!

TK out!