December 28, 2007
I could talk until my face turns blue
-- Matt Wertz
I couldn't let 2007 slip away without posting an Awesome in 2007 list. Here are a few of my favorite things in music, TV, film, etc. over the past year. I'm sure I'll leave some stuff out, but I'll add to it later as needed. Please hit me in the comments with your own personal Awesome in 2007 lists, too. I'd love to know what y'all loved this year. (Oh, and I make no excuses for anything on here, we all like what we like and I'm sure you'll laugh at some, but what else is new, right?)
In no particular order...
Television:
1) RIP Gilmore Girls and Veronica Mars. Both ended their runs in 2007 and I miss them a ton.
2) How I Met Your Mother. This is hands down the funniest and best show that you aren't watching. If you think the sitcom is dead, you ain't watching HIMYM. Put it at the top of your Netflix queue right now. Thank me later (after you've watched "Slapbet").
3) Chuck. Chuck is such a fun little mix of comedy, drama and spies.
4) Gossip Girl. XOXO, Kristen Bell rocks even in voice over narraration. And this is the new OC. A guilty pleasure at its finest.
5) Desperate Housewives is really good again. Who would have thought?
6) Grey's Anatomy will always be a favorite.
7) Dirty, Sexy, Money. Bad title, great show.
8) Pushing Daises. To think, I almost resisted this charmer. What a shame it would have been to miss out on such a fun confection.
9) Ugly Betty. Amanda singing "Milkshake" backed by an organ at Wilhemenia's wedding? And the Emmy goes to...
Live Music:
1) Keith Urban. Hands down, Keith is probably the best performer I've ever seen.
2) The Bangles. Seeing them was an awesome trip back to the 80s and guess what? They were freaking awesome.
3) Matt Wertz and Dave Barnes. Killed it, they just killed it.
4) Colbie Caillat. She's such a newbie and I loved that she just did her thing with no frills. She sounds exactly like the record and with Pro Tools, that's nearly impossible these days.
5) The Bridges. Coming soon to a CD player near you.
Newly Discovered Music:
1) The Bridges. They opened for the Bangles and I am hooked. Tight harmonies, interesting lyrics and a unique sound have me anxiously awaiting their first record.
2) Matt Wertz. This kid is awesome. I love his voice and he's just fun. Plain and simple.
3) Josh Kelley. So I wasn't on the "Amazing" bandwagon, but wow am I a fan now.
4) Amy Winehouse. There's no denying the power of her voice and her ability to write catchy, bluesy, 1960s era tunes.
Favorite CDs:
1) Introducing Joss Stone, Joss Stone. Love it.
2) My December, Kelly Clarkson. The girl went out on a limb and this particular fan loved every note of it.
3) It Won't Be Soon Before Long, Maroon 5. No need to wait so long between records next time guys.
4) Coco, Colbie Caillat. If you think you know all about Colbie just by "Bubbly" you so don't. The girl is amazing.
5) Everything In Between, Matt Wertz. Ain't nothing wrong with some feel good music.
Movies:
1) The Bourne Ultimatium. Matt Damon = awesome.
2) Enchanted. Patrick Dempsey as a modern day prince? Sign me up. And Amy Adams is awesome. For any of you girls that grew up loving Disney musicals/cartoons, see this one - you'll love it.
3) Becoming Jane. A tearjerker, but a great movie.
4) Transformers. Yes, I'm a chick and I really liked it.
I'm sure I've left out a ton of stuff. And I'll post again as I think about it. Now it is your turn. Comment away!
I couldn't let 2007 slip away without posting an Awesome in 2007 list. Here are a few of my favorite things in music, TV, film, etc. over the past year. I'm sure I'll leave some stuff out, but I'll add to it later as needed. Please hit me in the comments with your own personal Awesome in 2007 lists, too. I'd love to know what y'all loved this year. (Oh, and I make no excuses for anything on here, we all like what we like and I'm sure you'll laugh at some, but what else is new, right?)
In no particular order...
Television:
1) RIP Gilmore Girls and Veronica Mars. Both ended their runs in 2007 and I miss them a ton.
2) How I Met Your Mother. This is hands down the funniest and best show that you aren't watching. If you think the sitcom is dead, you ain't watching HIMYM. Put it at the top of your Netflix queue right now. Thank me later (after you've watched "Slapbet").
3) Chuck. Chuck is such a fun little mix of comedy, drama and spies.
4) Gossip Girl. XOXO, Kristen Bell rocks even in voice over narraration. And this is the new OC. A guilty pleasure at its finest.
5) Desperate Housewives is really good again. Who would have thought?
6) Grey's Anatomy will always be a favorite.
7) Dirty, Sexy, Money. Bad title, great show.
8) Pushing Daises. To think, I almost resisted this charmer. What a shame it would have been to miss out on such a fun confection.
9) Ugly Betty. Amanda singing "Milkshake" backed by an organ at Wilhemenia's wedding? And the Emmy goes to...
Live Music:
1) Keith Urban. Hands down, Keith is probably the best performer I've ever seen.
2) The Bangles. Seeing them was an awesome trip back to the 80s and guess what? They were freaking awesome.
3) Matt Wertz and Dave Barnes. Killed it, they just killed it.
4) Colbie Caillat. She's such a newbie and I loved that she just did her thing with no frills. She sounds exactly like the record and with Pro Tools, that's nearly impossible these days.
5) The Bridges. Coming soon to a CD player near you.
Newly Discovered Music:
1) The Bridges. They opened for the Bangles and I am hooked. Tight harmonies, interesting lyrics and a unique sound have me anxiously awaiting their first record.
2) Matt Wertz. This kid is awesome. I love his voice and he's just fun. Plain and simple.
3) Josh Kelley. So I wasn't on the "Amazing" bandwagon, but wow am I a fan now.
4) Amy Winehouse. There's no denying the power of her voice and her ability to write catchy, bluesy, 1960s era tunes.
Favorite CDs:
1) Introducing Joss Stone, Joss Stone. Love it.
2) My December, Kelly Clarkson. The girl went out on a limb and this particular fan loved every note of it.
3) It Won't Be Soon Before Long, Maroon 5. No need to wait so long between records next time guys.
4) Coco, Colbie Caillat. If you think you know all about Colbie just by "Bubbly" you so don't. The girl is amazing.
5) Everything In Between, Matt Wertz. Ain't nothing wrong with some feel good music.
Movies:
1) The Bourne Ultimatium. Matt Damon = awesome.
2) Enchanted. Patrick Dempsey as a modern day prince? Sign me up. And Amy Adams is awesome. For any of you girls that grew up loving Disney musicals/cartoons, see this one - you'll love it.
3) Becoming Jane. A tearjerker, but a great movie.
4) Transformers. Yes, I'm a chick and I really liked it.
I'm sure I've left out a ton of stuff. And I'll post again as I think about it. Now it is your turn. Comment away!
Posted by Amy at 16:00:17 |
Holli wrote:
Two movies I loved this year were Knocked Up and Dan in Real Life. Dan in Real Life also introduced me to some new music--Sondre Lerche. Particularly "My Hands are Shaking." I just really like it.
Steve Carell was great in everything I saw him in this year...The Office, Dan in Real Life, and Evan Almighty.
That's all I can think of at the moment!