Dear Johnny

I am keeping track of way too many television series. But here is a new one from my favorite, CBS.

2 Broke Girls (2011-)
Created by Michael Patrick King and Whitney Cummings.

It's a comedy sitcom about two different girls who crossed paths, both broke, and trying to make it in New York City as waitresses and owners of a struggling cupcake business.

Kat Dennings stars as Max Black, along side with Beth Behrs who plays Caroline Channing. Though both have appeared in major motion pictures, I was only familiar with Dennings. And despite loving several of her films (Charlie Bartlett, The House Bunny, Nick& Norah's Infinite Playlist, Daydream Nation), I did not like her character the first time I've seen her. But it was only a first impression thing, because Dennings as Max is actually one of the most magnificent human beings on television these days. Behrs was also just as funny. 2 Broke Girls is definitely worth its half-hour running time with its hilarious one liners and lovable characters.

Speaking of more lovable characters, I have been crushing on Johnny for days now. Johnny, the love interest of Max, is played by Nick Zano — who surprisingly is not as appealing to me when he is his normal self.  Johnny's perfect ensemble of sexy beard and mustache, messy hair, and hipster glasses is just too dreamy.

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The Dead Are Back And Walking

I don't know what's it about zombies, but they always make a good pitch for a story. Even better, if the idea is turned into an actually great series.

Zombies were enough reason already to start watching this show, but the awesome teasers and positive feedback grew my excitement for this further.

The Walking Dead (2010-)

Developed by Frank Darabont

Based on the comic book series of the same name by Robert Kirkman, Tony Moore, and Charlie Adlard, The Walking Dead explores the post-apocalyptic world overrun by zombies. The story begins as Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln), a police officer, wakes from a coma in an abandoned hospital to look for help and find his family.

And that was an intense season one marathon. It was everything I've expected, and more. The first few minutes only would make you catch your breath. It definitely did not lack suspense and thrill with so many terrific scenes with the walkers/geeks. The narrative would get you hooked in an instant. It also had the right amount of moving back stories that would make you empathize, and identify even, with the characters. Likewise, the production design was too incredible. The cinematography, and the special effects would leave you in awe. The zombies were made disturbingly realistic, it would make you cringe every time they devour their preys or as they get gruesomely killed by the survivors. Indeed, it deserved every good review it received.

I cannot wait for the second season.

And oh, hi, Andrew Lincoln and Steven Yeun.

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Forrest

Forrest Gump is a name, probably, if one does not know would still ring a bell. But aside from its blockbuster reputation, there is so much more to this film than just being famous.

Forrest Gump (1994) 
Directed by Robert Zemeckis
Screenplay by Eric Roth

A comedy drama based on the novel of the same name by Winston Groom, tells the story of Forrest Gump—a man who may not be as intelligent as most, but is full of optimism—as he takes on challenges in life while inspiring people.

Forrest Gump, like any other individual, had many life hindrances. But unlike most people, he had a certain condition making him seemingly different. Yet, despite his everyday struggles to cope with people and normal life, he never once thought of giving up. Instead, he used his supposed disadvantage as an asset to believe in himself more. And that his incredible accomplishments never got into his head. He remained humble, appreciating the little things that people tend to neglect. And that made him a better human than most.

Life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get.

I love how this film is filled with life lessons. It's like all the advice we need to hear about life in a nut shell. Aside from its fruitful narrative, Tom Hanks shows one of his most notable performances in the big screen.

It's what I love most about films--they will teach you, and touch you in any way; and you carry it with you even after the credits roll, forever.

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