Author: Raymond FeistRaymond Feist Date: Oct 14, 2006 10:29
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crayfish fakeaddress.com> wrote:
> Anyone else watching the new series Friday Night Lights? I usually find
> sports-themed movies/TV to be a bit hokey but I'm enjoying this one so
> far. I like the format of each episode following the team through the
> week leading up to a Friday night game. I read the book and saw the
> movie version and I think the TV series will end up being better than
> the movie... certainly allows for more plot and character development.
>
> Its a little edgier and covers football instead of basketball, but it
> reminded me that I used to watch another high school sports show when I
> was growing up -- The White Shadow. Anyone remember that one?
>
> Curtis
I'm watching, but the jury's out, for me. I haven't made up my mind yet
if it's working. The injury to the starting QB and the unsung back up
reminds me a little too much of Varsity Blues, and I'll wait to see if
they veer away from the more obvious cleches of the genre.
Best, R.E.F.
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