LoveMyTwoFerrets

I think the show, as a whole, is funny, refreshing and challenging. It takes a group of students of all differences and shows how they can work together to accomplish something. They are better than someone elses preconceived idea of "losers". However, they missed a great opportunity to address a very important issue that was brought to light, but glossed over. The Coach is an alcoholic. He is drinking on the job. THIS IS WRONG and should not have been allowed to continued. It basically tells kids that it's ok - I have a job so I can do what I want to do. NO. Coach has a problem. He needs help and someone should have spoken up not only on behalf of the kids, but he, himself.

Having seen the first two episodes, I have to say that I am thoroughly enjoying State of Affairs! Katherine Heigl plays a brash, confident, assertive woman who is in a very high stress job with an enormous amount of responsibility - her views go directly to the President of the United States! However, although she briefs PODUS on the daily "State of Affairs" her loyalty remains, first and foremost to the C.I.A. What an ominous weight that puts on her shoulders, particularly considering that the President was almost her Mother-In-Law! I hope this show continues to develop in the fashion it began ... wrapped around "Charlie's" daily life ... it is very promising and the "secrets" she is forced to keep must be overwhelming! I am looking forward to more!

I have to confess, I enjoyed watching White House Down much more than I would have thought possible as I am not a big fan of action films with a lot of blood and gore. However, I had seen Olympus Has Fallen so figured I would watch this one, too, as I love conspiracy movies. I honestly expected that I would have liked Olympus Has Fallen more than White House Down - after all, it had a top name cast and bigger budget, but when it comes down to the actual story, White House Down wipes the rest of the competition out of the water. White House Down is much more believable - especially in light of the political and financial situation in the world today. Also, the story is carried out with a sense of "style" with some mercenary madness thrown in for good measure! The interjected humor is just priceless!!! I actually found myself laughing out loud several times during the movie. I feel that while Olympus Has Fallen was played out to the max with blood, guts and violence, there was very little "humanity" interjected. However, in White House Down, the story far out-weighed the gratuitous blood and violence. I have seen it five times now, and I still love every minute of it!