Not sure why so many people are hating on this. I loved that it was different in so many ways from the usual throwaway Hallnark Christmas fare. I enjoyed the quirkiness of the town and its patrons without any real explanation for their quirkiness other than being the basis of the town's magical atmosphere. An atmosphere that was enhanced by a number of funny yet subtle visuals as well, also unexplained. While I enjoyed seeing Chris Polaha portray a more serious side, I was a bit disappointed in the leading lady, --she was a tad too morose for me, but Chris still managed to bring enough optimism for the both of them. All in all, I enjoyed this one for its offbeat and refreshing approach and will watch it again next year if they show it. That's something I almost never do (unless Tyler Hynes is involved lol), so high praise from me.
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Touching Evil
(2004)
I wish they could bring this show back from the dead
18 November 2014
wow...it's been ten years since this amazing show aired and exactly that long for me to discover it. How does something this mesmerizing get the axe while formulaic crime drama lives on...and spins off more of the same drivel?
The cast is outstanding. The chemistry is amazing. How could network execs not see that? Kind of a no-brainer ten minutes in. No surprise that Donovan goes on to a 7 year hit called "Burn Notice", and Bradley Cooper becomes a box office stud. But the people in charge with all their wisdom canceled it. Head scratching, for sure.
I binge watched yesterday, couldn't stop watching, then dreamed about the characters last night. Now that I've seen all the episodes, I feel like something's missing. I don't want to watch what's on t.v. now...I want more of THIS! I wish they'd bring it back from the dead, just like they brought back Creegan...with the same lead characters. It would be a huge hit today.
This one was truly special. Too bad the network didn't have the patience to see it through or, apparently, the skill to market it well enough to get it the notice it deserved.
The cast is outstanding. The chemistry is amazing. How could network execs not see that? Kind of a no-brainer ten minutes in. No surprise that Donovan goes on to a 7 year hit called "Burn Notice", and Bradley Cooper becomes a box office stud. But the people in charge with all their wisdom canceled it. Head scratching, for sure.
I binge watched yesterday, couldn't stop watching, then dreamed about the characters last night. Now that I've seen all the episodes, I feel like something's missing. I don't want to watch what's on t.v. now...I want more of THIS! I wish they'd bring it back from the dead, just like they brought back Creegan...with the same lead characters. It would be a huge hit today.
This one was truly special. Too bad the network didn't have the patience to see it through or, apparently, the skill to market it well enough to get it the notice it deserved.
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