Nathan Fillion

Here are some more information for Nathan Fillion:

An Ode To Joss...

I'm obsessed with Joss Whedon. I mean, most of you know I'm obsessed with a lot of things, but Joss Whedon takes the cake. He gave me my three favorite television shows: Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, and even Firefly. It's hard to isolate the key component that makes his shows better than others, but here are a few to start with: His witty dialogue is by far the wittiest, he never gives you what you want...never fearing a heart smushing ending, and all the problems the characters face, no matter how bizarre, can easily be related to by the audience. For example: sleeping with a boyfriend and having them turn evil. Yes, it's happened to most of us at some point, thankfully without the trying to rip out my friends' throats part of the story.

And he continues to delight me...

So, last summer when I read Joss was making a 43 minute musical to be posted online I was immediately interested. When I found out it was called Dr. horrible's sing along blog I was mega interested. And when I found out it was starring Niel Patrick Harris (Barney from How I Met Your Mother)....do I really need to throw out any more adjectives?

What's it about?

The project began as a response the the writer's strike. It stars Dr. Evil (played by Harris) in his quest to prove his evilosity and join the Evil League of Evil. Meanwhile, he has his eye on the lovely Penny (played by a Buffy alum, Felicia Day), his Laundromat crush. In his first evil act, he inadvertently puts Penny in danger and she is 'rescued' my Dr. Evil's arch nemesis, Captain Hammer, (played by Firefly and Buffy alum, Nathan Fillion) a character who is hilariously unaware and obsessed with himself. This spontaneous rescue inadvertently puts Hammer and Penny together, spurring more delightful and hilarious (and musical!) schemes from Dr. Evil.

Wait, did you say it was a musical?

Moreover, all the songs are beautifully well done. My favorite is the light and funny "Freeze Ray" that takes place in a laundromat where Dr. Evil awkwardly tried to summon up the courage to talk to his crush. But the songs range from the romantic (My Eyes) to the funny (So They Say) to the utterly bizarre (Bad Horse) to the captivating and chilling (Brand New Day, Slipping). Preview the songs for free here.

Now go see it!

In summary: funny, emotional, musical, Neil Patrick Harris, and touching. I recommend it with everything I have. Check out the links below and decide for yourself. This is one impulse purchase I definitely recommend. I'm personally holding out for DVD version (right-most link), so I can check out the musical commentary and other special features (I am obsessed after all...). Watch for free at Hulu.com.

Hello, I am currently finishing up a degree in bioengineering at University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. I hope to begin a doctoral degree next year. Please check out my blog for more articles: http://karenwithak.wordpress.com

TV Show Castle - The Intermix Of Comedy And Complex Crime Story

You may wonder how a new mystery/detective series could get you to watch when network and cable TV is saturated with them. First, Richard Castle is played by the talented Nathan Fillion. Can this really be the same person who played Dr.Pomattor in Waitress?  Fan's of Joss Whedon's 'Firefly' and 'Dr. Horrible's Sing Along' will also be familiar with Fillion. Like the great fictional detectives of the past, Castle uses a mix of comedy, romance, and whodunit to craft an engaging story arc that will keep you watching. And female fans will find a lot to appreciate as well. Stana Katic, as Detective Kate Beckett, carries the female counterpoint to Fillion's Richard Castle. She has earned a role co-starring in her own show, after playing parts in various episodes of other shows. Add to that Castle's daughter, Alexis (Molly C. Quinn), and his mother, Martha Heath (Susan Sullivan) and a police force filled with well-portrayed supporting actors.

Even with such a great group of actors it's the writing that keeps me watching. Written by Barry Schindel, David Grae, Andrew W. Marlowe, and Charles Murray the pilot was a solid introduction to this new series and its characters. After the first show was apprehensive that the writers could keep the intermix of comedy and complex crime stories going for an entire season. I have been wrong.

Castle and Beckett are the classic pair who have a relationship filled with sexual tension, the male pushing, the woman keeping him at arms length. He is a successful fiction writer who has been allowed to shadow Beckett, much to her chagrin. Although he often gets in the way, speaks out of turn, and manages to be annoying, he also redeems himself. Slowly, Beckett is learning to have faith in Castle, including his risk-taking, and finds herself caring more and more about him. And he has small ways of endearing himself to the staff, such as buying them a very upscale coffee machine.

Castle's mom and daughter are both full of contrasting elements. His mother is immature, takes advantage, and bears watching. Wise beyond her age, the daughter holds her grandmother in line and provides a lot of support for her father. Castle is a dedicated dad who frets without reason (so far) for Alexis. She is one of the best actors in the series. Given her youth she should have a long career.

I cannot wait to watch the next episode. I hope it will run for a long time. I'm especially excited about upcoming shows because I just ordered the Comcast HD Triple Play. A short time ago, I finally got my own HDTV so soon I will be able to relax watch all of me favorite TV shows like Castle in high-def sound and picture. I discovered an unbeatable deal online that lets me bundle all three digital services offered by Comcast, Digital Cable, Digital Phone, and High Speed Internet, into a low monthly bill. Beyond Digital Cable with HD, I can't wait to try out my new broadband internet service from Comcast. The ancient DSL connection I had was so unpredictable and slow I couldn't watch any videos online or listen to great new music. That won't be an issue now. And with Comcast Digital Voice, I don't ever have to worry about per minute phone bills anymore. I can talk to whoever I want, local or long distance, anywhere in the country and only have one low bill. If you are in a Comcast serviceable area you should definitely look at the best deals they're offering right now. I don't know how long they'll last!

About the Author

S.McMahon covers the latest Comcast Cable HD TV Digital Services for interested consumers. She finds The Best Comcast Cable TV Deals Available Online; so make sure to check her reviews about Digital Comcast Cable TV, Comcast Phone and Comcast High Speed Internet Service.

Can someone find me a picture from firefly of Nathan Fillion (Mal) sitting on a rock naked in the ep "Trash"?

sure can
one sec
http://still-flying.net/images/trash/index.php?image=trash002.jpg
http://still-flying.net/images/trash/index.php?image=trash001.jpg
or try these, they seem to have less sunglare
http://leavemethewhite.com/firefly/thumbnails.php?album=11

New Finnegans Wake to be more coherent
Two scholars have spent 30 years poring over James Joyce's notes and proofs in order to come up with what they call a more understandable version of his experimental novel Finnegans Wake.

Thanks for visiting!