Earl v. Betty = Unfair

It is a real shame if ABC has gone and thrown a promising show like "Ugly Betty" to the wolves by putting it up against the outstanding "My Name is Earl." I grew up on quality funny shows and have been yearning for a few good scripted comedies.

I loved America Ferrera in "Real Women Have Curves." I know she is doing more film and starring on a network show will bring in a regular paycheck!

My worst nightmare would have been if the CW had kept "Everybody Hates Chris" in its original Thursday night position.

Tom Shales gives an effusive review of "Betty" in today's Washington Post, and that's usually good enough for me.

Nuit Blanche? Tres bien!

It's hard to describe how cool this event is. The impact is truly visual. And I would think an appreciation of art and an urban enviornment are prerequisites.

I had heard of this Parisian invention and saw a news story about the Madrid version. That was when I was taken by the way a city can be literally cast in a different light. Too many downtowns are deserted not long after the workday ends. This abandons and ignores the opportunities for presenting a city in an arts framework.

Toronto takes it's turn at presenting Nuit Blanche ("white night" or "sleepless night") this Saturday. Here's the background from The Toronto Star. And the official site is here. Attendees won't say "bon nuit" until 7:15AM Sunday morning.

Tribute In Light

From the World Trade Center Tribute in Light on Flickr. It struck me that the lights bow in toward each other the way the buildings did when you looked up at them.