Ding dong, the strike is dead
The writer’s strike* is over! It’s great that the writers will finally be compensated for shows and movies on the internet. There’s obviously money to be made there, and it’s only fair to share it with the folks responsible for writing the content.
On a completely selfish note, I’m happy it’s over. I’ve never been a big fan of reality t.v. and over these past weeks I’ve had a chance to really think about why. It’s simple: I prefer my entertainment to be scripted, written by someone thinking about plot, character development, backstory, mood. These are complexities that can’t be found in reality t.v.
Of course reality shows, like real life, are complex and filled with drama, amazing characters, and interesting stories. And I enjoy people watching in real life. But when it’s time to sit down on my couch or at the theater to be entertained, I want to be told a story, transported somewhere else, taken away from real life.
For my money, the two best written shows on t.v. right now: The Big Bang Theory and Lost. Check ‘em out if you can (although with Lost, if you didnt’ start at the beginning, it’ll take a while to catch up!).
* I’m not a member of the Writers Guild of America