Must See January 2012 TV

One of the cool things about January (besides making new resolutions) is getting to see the return of some really great TV shows and also the mid-season premiere of new shows hoping to last longer than the Playboy Club did. As for myself, I can't wait for the following:

Returning
Jan. 17 (FX) : Justified - Season 3 promos haven't shown much of what to expect but if it's anything like Season 2 was, we're in for good time.
Jan. 17 (TNT) : SouthLAnd - Seems so long ago that TNT saved this gritty cop show which is one of my personal faves and with the addition of Lucy Liu, I can't wait to see what these guys will come up with next.

New
Jan. 16 (FOX) : Alcatraz - I gotta admit I am intrigued by the premise and with a cast that features Sam Neill and Jorge Garcia, this looks like another possible winner from J.J. Abrams.
Jan. 12 (CBS) : ROB! - It's been awhile since Rob Schneider has been on the scene but this new sitcom also starring Cheech Marin could have potential. Having a lead-in like Big Bang Theory should help establishing an audience.
Jan. 12 (FOX) : The Finder - Bones Spin-off with Michael Clarke Duncan. Let's hope it finds an audience. Yeah, I went there.
Jan. 29 (HBO) : Luck - Having already seen the preview episode of the Michael Mann produced drama starring Dustin Hoffman, I can't wait for this show to make its debut at the end of the month.

I know there are a bunch of other shows premiering this month, but my DVR can't handle all of them. I still have to catch up on my Hawaii Five-O and Person of Interest.

Regards,

The Projectionist

Top 5 Movies of 2011

For this inaugural post of 2012, I thought it would be cool to post my Top 5 Films of 2011. These are in no particular order as to not offend anyone:

1 - Girl With the Dragon Tattoo: I know there is debate over which version is superior but one thing for sure, you can't beat the opening credits and Trent Reznor's update of The Immigrant Song.

2 - 50/50: One of the best written films of the year and overlooked ones as well. 

3 - Moneyball: I may be biased because I love baseball, but this movie really was well done and you can't go wrong with Aaron Sorkin as the screenwriter. 

4 - Hugo: While I'm not a huge fan of 3D, Scorsese really knocked this one out of the park and made me tell my friends that if you're get a chance to see it, do yourself a favor and spend the extra money. 

5 - Bridesmaids: Not only did this film mark the triumphant return of Wilson Phillips but it made huge stars of Kristen Wiig and Melissa McCarthy. P.S. its a really funny movie too!

So that's my Top 5, did any of mine make your list?

Regards,

The Projectionist