Redemption / 24

"In a democracy....the people get the government they deserve."

Cherry Jones was great in Signs. It'll be fun to see how the character of President Allison Taylor develops over this next season.

Robert Carlyle....fantastic in Trainspotting, The Full Monty, and Angela's Ahes....didn't have much to do with the Carl Benton character. He selflessly gave his life in exchange for the safety of the boys and that makes him memorable.

Jon Voight...brilliant in Midnight Cowboy, Coming Home, and The Champ....is just plain old evil and creepy as Jonas Hodges. He's going to be a good villain...we think.

And Kiefer Sutherland...as Jack Bauer...is brave, determined, focused, single minded, unwavering, compassionate, somewhat tortured, and as heroic as ever.
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We really do enjoy television and film over here. Character and story.

We had a long conversation the other night during Home Fellowship about things we use to "tune out"...distractions we use to avoid dealing with or going deeper in relationships. Things like entertainment for instance. Are we vegging in front of the bube tube in avoidance of depth?

How about watching/playing sports? Reading magazines/books? Crafting? Blogging?

Sometimes, "Yes." No doubt.

I'm exhausted. I've been working hard. I deserve some ME time! I want to TURN OFF and TUNE OUT!

But, not always.

Oh Lord, help us to find a balance. One that is honoring to You and to others.

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UPDATE: More t.v. this evening

I haven't watched Entourage in a while because it's been known to cross too many lines for me. It's over the top use of nasty language and sexual content (some episodes) is what I find offensive and have difficulty with.

It's disappointing....because I really do like the show. It's authentic and so well written. I love the setting, the subject matter, the characters, and dialogue.

When tonight's episode began....Bria and Mcabe came and cuddled under a big blanket on the couch...intentionally blocking any attempt at a premature EXIT on my behalf. They've witnessed me leave the room before...were there for the Home Fellowship conversation (which included the topic of Entourage)..... and know how I feel. When things cross lines for Bradley and themselves (sometimes different lines than my lines) they've been known to pick up the clicker and navigate away as well.

Tonight, there was some language...and a bit of non visual risque content. When the risque moment happened....Brad and the boys looked away and started talking LOUDLY about something else....so as not to hear...and so that dear old Mom could not hear.

Other than that....the show was great. I really, really like seeing these characters on the streets of Queens. And, it was definitely interesting for the boys to hear how their very own dad pulled a similar stunt with Gus Van Sant back in the day.

In our experience, art really does imitate life.

I learned a lesson.

Know your boundaries and leave when they are crossed. Otherwise. Enjoy the show and eachother.