Clever and entertaining enough to recommend even to members of the 1%

After playing with our expectations, this turns out to be a very different sort of film.

The thing I enjoyed most about the film is the fact that it doesn't shy away from being a super-sized-cliche;

The thing I enjoyed most about the film is the fact that it doesn't shy away from being a super-sized-cliche;

I finally understand why US goes around bombing and slaughtering people or even standing for the massacres of others (as it will happen in the coming days)and nobody says a word. The whole world is burnt, HIV is killing Africa, US forces are occupying countries (eg Iraq) or destroying others (Serbia) and all Americans are interested in is the American president. Do you really believe that show helps people be interested in politics or go for voting? It just hides the real problems. That thing is pure propaganda, equal to those in Germany 65 years ago. Honestly I thought Everwood was dangerous for promoting a conventional life and its watchers could die out of boredom - obviously there is always worse coming...

When I first saw the previews for Jack & Bobby, I did not think the show would be very good. Apparently, I was wrong. When I saw an episode an October, I was impressed by the decent acting and solid plot. Grace McCallister's character is a hard-working mother who is usually principled. Grace's values are questionable when she dates the much younger Tom Wexler. She spends less time with Bobby while she is dating Wexler, so Bobby becomes more and more distant. He begins following Jack's footsteps by limiting dialog with his mother. Bobby, still has a better connection than Jack to his mother because he is empathetic. He is slowly breaking away, but clearly he respects his mother and loves her. Jack is a quiet, semi-dark character, but he is not a bad character. Jack and Bobby are polar opposites meaning their characteristics oppose each other. Bobby is intellectual while Jack has speed and explosiveness which help while he is on the track team. It was unfortunate that Melissa (Missy) Belknap terminated her relationship with Jack. While Jack is injured he seems to be going in a downward spiral. He feels useless since he is is now injured and can no longer run. Although he meets Katie, his relationship with her turns disastrous when she discovers he cheated on her. Even worse for Jack, he loses his friend Missy in a car accident. In a way, Missy already died symbolically before her physical death. She wanted to forget about the past and her worries so she began drinking. Her former attitude which was more confident and carefree is gone. She becomes unhappy and I saw a sense of desperation in her while she told Jack she loved him at the prom. Meanwhile too many bad things have happened to Jack. Hopefully, his character rebounds and recovers. I thought it was interesting when Jack told Missy that she was trying to forget everything that happened. At least, Jack values reality. He is right when he states that things change and things aren't supposed to go back to the way they were after change. Jack is referring to how Missy's life has changed after her abortion. Fortunately, Jack still has two good friends in Marcus and Courtney. I'm glad that this show is being aired because it is one of the most interesting programs I have seen in a while.

I thoroughly enjoy Grace. She's a force. Yes, she imposes her will but she a multi-dimensional woman - with a brain...and she's lonely. Let's hope that the writers don't cut Tom Wexler out of the picture too soon. Grace needs a stimulating love. Tom gets her and is her intellectual equal. Unlike Peter, Tom is positively enchanted by Grace. Clay feet and all. Complex relationship, yes. Relevant for today. You bet ya! Here's a woman who defied the odds and earned not one, but two Doctorate degrees. All the while single-handedly raising two boys. Amazing! The sad reality is that there are increasing numbers of women who are facing similar challenges, but they lose their focus and oftentimes settle for second best. Not our Grace.She is highly principled and has high regard for herself and her sons. Giving up and giving in is not an option. This woman is modeling for her sons what it looks like to have the courage of your convictions. Something we all should aspire to and the type of character we should all expect from our American Presidents. Good job, Grace!

I liked Jack & Bobby. I am not a big fan of the dramatic genre or the melodramatic series like this one but I liked this show. I like Christine Lahti who is always dynamic in whatever role. She should have mantle filled with statues for her acting appearances. I was very impressed with the chances of letting us know what was going to happen into the future about these two young men. Of course, it always best to leave the audience guessing about the outcome of which one anyway. But I liked this show because of the strong characters in Jack, Bobby, & Grace. I don't think it's necessary to have the people in the future reflect until the very end of the series. If this was a mini-series or movie, I could see it but not now. Keep the audience guessing until the very end.