I'm still all excited about finally having a computer and internet at home that I stayed up late last night surfing the net. I'm loving that I can be relaxing in my comfy chair while I write in my livejournal.

Fortunately the novelty of my computer hasn't taken away from my television watching.

Entourage

The last 2 episodes of Entourage totally rocked and continually reminded me how much I love that show. The stakes were high (the future of Eric and Vince's friendship being the core issue) and it was an excellent roller coaster ride to the conclusion. I'm now sad that I'll have to wait till next year to see the boys again. The good news is that HBO also loves the boys of Entourage and has renewed it and requested more episodes!

I love that their friendship is the most important thing to the guys - it's what makes it more than just an insider Hollywood indulgent show with materialistic guys who try to score with girls. Entourage is actually a compelling portrayal of the complexities of friendship. So by having the business relationship between Eric and Vince test their friendship was an excellent way of examining how to maintain one's relationships as they evolve.

Jeremy Piven continues to kick ass as Ari. He's done an excellent job at making an unlikeable character likeable so that when he was fired I was really upset for him. I love that Lloyd is now driving him around in that tacky car (Ari's line about the car being from 2 Fast 2 Furious is very funny). I'm also pleased that Vince is remaining loyal to Ari.

The Amazing Race

I've now watched the very exciting conclusion to the Amazing Race 4 when Chip and Reichen win. Even though I knew that they'd win, I was still totally on the edge of my seat. I love that they spoke about their relationship, it's so nice to see a positive representation of gay guys and couples on television.

I saw a part of the 1st episode of the Amazing Race ever and was surprised by how amateurish the contestants and the show seemed - everything's much more polished now.

Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)

It's almost here (Thursday September 8 - Saturday September 17). I've done my volunteer training, picked up my t-shirt, canceled the shift that I accidentally signed up that conflicted with my work schedule and already have 3 pinks (ie. vouchers that can be traded for free movie tickets to the festival). I now need to figure out what movies I want to see as well as remembering to go to my volunteer shifts and my work!!!