Life's a Witch

In celebration of Halloween and also the return of one of the best TV shows tonight, American Horror Story, I thought I would introduce you to my favourite TV witches. I strictly picked TV because I was flummoxed at the amount of movie witches I could have picked. I am extremely excited for the return of American Horror Story, especially as it is to be centred around witches! Jessica Lange, Emma Roberts, Gabourey Sidibe, Kathy Bates and Taissa Farmiga are all to star and I think it will be the best season yet. So lets go and get this magical (get it?) countdown on the go.

5. Bonnie (The Vampire Diaries)

Our poor Bonnie does not get an easy ride of it in Mystic Falls does she? She has basically seen everyone she loves either be killed or turned in to a vampire! She is often called upon to help with their issues and do some magic spell to save the day - only problem is is that she is young and she can't really control her powers. Proof of that at the end of the last season.

4. Alex (Wizards of Waverly Place)

Ok, technically not a witch - she is a wizard (I don't know the difference). This part introduced us to the talented Selena Gomez. She is a brilliant comic actress with amazing comic timing. Alex often gets in trouble with her magic abilities and can be quite careless. However she ends up winning the family wizard title thing so she can't be that bad.

3. Willow (Buffy The Vampire Slayer)

It is hard to consider her as one of the greatest witches after season 6 (you know what I am talking about). Trying to kill my love The Buffster is just a step to far, but I get it - the love of her life was shot, she had to get revenge at any cost and Buffy had to be all about saving the world, it would have pissed me off aswell. However for the bad she did she also did the world a tonne of good aswell, saving the world in season 7 can make you forget about scary black haired, vainy faced Willow.

2. Sabrina (Sabrina The Teenage Witch)

Probably my first foray into the witching world as a child. Sabrina finds out at 16 she is a witch and she must live with her aunties to learn the ways of the witching world. Hilarity ensues as she has to learn how to use her power and reveal the family secret at the same time (whilst also learning how to be a teenage girl with boy crushes, boobs and bullies). This show was hilarious and was the perfect antidote for a bad day at school.

1. Prue, Phoebe, Piper and Paige (Charmed)

I couldn't pick one sister from another, they were all great in their own way. I loved this show and even collected the Charmed Magazine where you could build your own Book Of Shadows (I had a lot of free time in my youth). I just enjoy a good kick ass show, with horror, comedy and drama. This show had it all in buckets. Was gutted when Prue died but was more than happy with the replacement. I would crave an extra sibling when I was younger just so we could chant 'The Power of three will set us free' - just to see what happened.

Friends Reunited

I have said it before and I will say it again; Friends is one of the best TV shows ever made, ever. I watch it almost every single day (I just finished season 10 so I am taking a Will & Grace break right now). The show ended on May 4th 2004, thats almost 10 years for those who are counting. I think we are due a mini reunion, a crazy kick-ass feature length reunion. These characters were big parts of people's lives and I think it would be nice for the writers to get together and tell us what the hell the gang are upto. 

The way we left it was that Rachel got off the plane and got back together with Ross, Chandler and Monica welcomed a set of twins into the Bing dynasty, Phoebe was married to Mike and wanting to start a family and Joey .... was there. (I know in the spin off he went off to Hollywood, but we don't talk about that). So, as I am sure many Friends fans have, I have fantasised what they could be upto - I even wrote a little synopsis for an episode/movie if you will. So lets go ...

Date - Thanksgiving 2013
Location - Monica and Chandler's House

Monica and Chandler
Still very happily married and Monica has thrived in her role as a mother. Her daughter Erica has blossomed into a mini-Monica and Jack has turned into a Joey replacement for Chandler. Through the stress of being a full time Mum, Monica has piled the weight on again and once again become my favourite type of Monica (fat Monica). Still very much in charge of cooking dinner for everyone and their families. Chandler is the 'cool Dad' and lets the kids get away with everything.

Rachel and Ross
Hurrah, they made it and they are together! Emma is now 11 years old and she has a little brother (Darwin). Rachel is still unfulfilled by her job and still wonders what would of happened if she took her big break in France. Ross is oblivious as he now has exactly what he wanted since he was 19. They still haven't got married, as they have both had had failed relationships before (potential heart warming moment as they decide to get married in Monica and Chandler's garden as all their friends and families are already there), plus Rachel can't find the perfect wedding dress, we all saw her previous effort.

Phoebe and Mike
Still together aswell. Mike is a successful musician and always on tour. Super fertile Phoebe now has a set of triplets all of her own (Phoebo, Mike Jr and Princess Consuela).Phoebe has become what she never thought she would be, a soccer mom. Picking out china patterns and painting her picket white fence are a joy. However it is Phoebe so she still has her freak inside of her and still regales in telling people about that time a pimp spat in her mouth. 'Smelly Cat' is now her kids lullaby much to their dismay.

Joey
Back from Hollywood with mixed results, he now lives in the room Monica and Chandler set aside for him while he decides what to do. Still an eligible bachelor, still never having found a woman to tame his wild single man ways. Now he wants to grow up so he is looking for Mrs Tribiani. Auditioning for roles in New York and teaching acting he is happy but knows something is missing from his life -  a family of his own.

Possible Storylines

• Janice did get that house next door. Many chances for Janice to 'accidentally' catch Chandler in uncompromising positions. 
• Ross' and Monica's parents bring a lonely Richard over for Thanksgiving dinner.
• Gunther has also moved to the suburbs - has a wife called Rachel.
• David has finally admitted defeat with his science career, he unfortunately delivers pizza to Phoebe's apartment.
• Monica goes to jail after her ex-landlord realises she was illegally sub-letting her apartment for so many years.
• Ross and Monica's routine saves the show at their kids talent show.

There are so many possibilities, don't be afraid to share any ideas - kind of running dry now I am trying to think. Every episode 'Friends' told us they would be there for us - hopefully they keep that promise.

New Addictions

So once again it is my favourite time in TV world. Not only are all my favourite shows returning, but they come with a whole bunch of new ones tagging along for the ride. Whilst my favourite shows like Modern Family, Parks and Recreation, Grey's Anatomy etc etc fill up most of my free time, I like to take the time to try new ones. Even though its almost guaranteed that most won't last more than a season I still like to watch them. So here are just a few of the new ones that I took a look at.

The Crazy Ones

Buffy may have ended 10 years ago but Sarah Michelle Gellar has stayed in my heart. I tried watching her show The Ringer, but I just didn't get attached (good job aswell as it got the can). She has returned in this 22 minute comedy along with the great Robin Williams. Its about a father and daughter who own an advertising company, not 100% sure where the crazy is, I mean Williams character is a bit eccentric but I don't want to judge him as crazy just yet. I really enjoyed it, and Kelly Clarkson acting like a diva is enough for anyone to tune in. 

Mom

Starring the beautiful alien-esque Anna Faris as a single mum/mom struggling with alcoholism. Its a comedy by the same creators of The Big Bang Theory so you know I was gonna tune in. My main issue is that Anna does not look old enough to be a mother to a teenager, but I got over that. Anna's unique acting skills that features a lot of gurning works perfectly, and her non-bond with her own mother (played by the amazing Allison Janney) is probably my favourite aspect. This kind of comedy is my favourite, plenty of laughs with heartfelt moments.

Sleepy Hollow

I saw the film years and years ago so I was worried I would need to watch it again to understand the TV show. Turns out I didn't need to as its completely detached. The story is basically that a man, Ichabod Crane, has been resurrected 250 years after he died, he died during some war (I should have payed more attention) after he beheaded someone. So of course the beheaded man has been resurrected aswell and is going around killing a load of folk. So Ichabod joins forces with the local police to help them, of course the police officer he joins forces with has a dark past and some connection to the demon stuff that is going on. I like the show, it does need a lot of attention - you blink and you miss something. I'm gonna stick with it and see where it goes.

Sean Saves The World

Starring Sean Hayes of Will & Grace fame as a gay, single dad struggling to balance work and raising his teenage daughter. My problem with this is that it is very similar to Jack from Will & Grace's storyline - a gay dad having to learn how to be father. It is a very funny show though and I will definitely watch it, it got a few giggles out of me. Some of the characters are a little too exaggerated and can be taken down a notch so we can actually relate to them. All in all a good start.

The Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D

A spin off from the film Avengers Assemble. Joss Whedon has brought his magic back to the TV screens with this very stylish, sleek, action-filled and funny TV show. It isn't a show you can come back and forth to as it has a running storyline to it which I am looking forward to seeing unravel. We haven't met any superheroes yet as it turns out S.H.I.E.L.D do a lot more than manage Superheroes and Gods. Loving the little cameos from the likes of Samuel L. Jackson and Cobie Smulders. Very funny show and a lot to like about it, looks expensive to make so I hope the studios don't lose confidence in it and cancel it.

Super Fun Night

If you know me then you know I have mad love for Rebel Wilson. So I was definitely going to tune in to a TV show she created and stars in. I wasn't disappointed at all. It was funny and heartfelt - with a little Ugly Betty about it. Rebel stars as a lawyer who is sick of not doing anything, so her and her two best friends decided to go out and have some fun, the first episodes see them enter a singing competition at a piano bar, Rebel kills it of course. If I could be a Debbie Downer for a second - I can't stand Rebel's american accent, it isn't necessary. It would not affect the story at all if she kept her aussie accent.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine

A half an hour cop show starring Andy Samberg. If I had to compare it to anything it would be like a police version of Scrubs (just without the the inner dialogue). It has its weird characters and far fetched storylines. It also has a heart and some very funny moments. It is also nice to see Terry Crews on TV, my only issue with that is that I get 'A Thousand Miles' stuck in my head after every episode. I can see this show possibly lasting a while and I would be happy to watch it.

Masterchef Junior

You know I will watch anything with Gordon Ramsey in it. God I love the man. However, if there is one thing that freaks me out it is overly confident children. I don't understand it, when I was a child I would run away from attention and hide under my duvet with my Scooby Doo plush toy. They are crazy talented and can say words that even I, a 25 year old man, struggle to say. This may come from a place of jealousy as I can't even cook a microwave meal with very clear and simple instructions (I have actually acquired a taste for burnt food).