Netflix has been dominating the streaming television market. It’s hard to believe that just 10 years ago I was subscribing to their DVD mail service. They are not only dominating the streaming market with movies and syndicated television series, but also with their own series. I have already expressed my enthusiasm for Jessica Jones and now I have a new series that I must tell you about. Lemony Snicket and a Series of Unfortunate Events, starring Neil Patrick Harris and Patrick Warburton.
It is the same Lemony Snicket story from 2004 starring Jim Carrey. It is just as dark and deranged, and it is excellent! Partick Warburton’s somber tone as Lemony Snicket is so amazing and authentic (which here means “realistic” or “lifelike”) that you are almost expecting him to cry at any moment. His monotone narration and stoic demeanor provides the perfect commentary for the plight of the Baudelaire orphans.
NPH as Olaf is the Perfect Dichotomy
If you are familiar with the books or the 2004 movie then you know that Count Olaf, the main antagonist, claims to be an actor. He thinks he’s a great actor, when he’s actually awful. Hence the dichotomy of Neil Patrick Harris’ portrayal, which is astounding! I think his Count Olaf is better than Jim Carry’s Olaf from the movie. When I saw the branding for this show I didn’t even recognize NPH behind all the makeup. Then I was skeptical as to whether he could pull off an eccentric buffoon because I still think Barney Stinson when I see Neil Patrick Harris. However, the only similarity between Barney and Olaf is they are both “legendary”.
There are only eight episodes, each one has about an hour runtime so there is plenty of time to catch up. It has been renewed for a second season. If you’re looking for a great show, albeit a little dark, you definitely need to check out Netflix’s A Series of Unfortunate Events.
I could accomplish so much more if I only had minions!
I have taken a break from Facebook. If you notice posts from me they auto-post as part of WordPress plug-ins which automatically sends a tweet for new blog posts. Anytime I submit a tweet to Twitter, it auto-posts to Facebook. While I will also avoid my Twitter feed, I can post to Twitter without actually having to see the latest nonsense. I have also disabled all notifications. Facebook is a harbor of hatred and I just can’t take any more of it right now. Warning: the following might be wrought with disdain and unpleasant suggestions (i.e. nothing will be politically correct).
Activism requires more than sharing memes. I assure you no member of Congress, no judge, no presidential aid is going to change their mind because of a Facebook post! Don’t even get me started on those dumbass Facebook profile filters! All you will accomplish by sharing hateful remarks is alienating your friends and family. There are relationships that are being destroyed because people are not afraid to type what they are too afraid to say to someone’s face. Words are permanent whether spoken or written. While you might be able to repair what you say, the Internet never forgets what you wrote. Once its out on the Internet, you can no longer control its existence.
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.”
Many of us are still lamenting the loss of our beloved princess. I know all of her co-workers are still beside themselves with grief. We all wish everyday since the Tuesday after Christmas, was a bad dream that we all will wake up from. Sadly that will not happen. We must endure and ensure every future generation knows the brilliance and beauty of