Frantic Monday

Blogging will be light for a few days as work kicks into overtime. But don’t think that means that I’m going to miss tonight’s two part 24 season-ender. I’m still convinced that even though season 3 was the weakest overall, it had the best ending. You just don’t get any more hardcore than having to hack your partner/daughter’s fiancé’s hand off with an axe because it’s been handcuffed to an explosive chemical weapon. Speaking of which, now that Kiefer Sutherland has signed on for about $52 billion to do another three seasons, I’m certain they’ll be able to work in my idea for Most Over The Top Plot Twist Ever: Jack Must Kill Kim. After that, though, they’d have to end the show. That’d be it. In 24 terms, you just couldn’t ratchet up the tension any further. It's the ultimate family vs. duty conflict (or, if you prefer, the "personal" vs. the "political"). Plus, as all 24 fans know, Kim is really annoying. It’d be awesome and satisfying.

Addendum—Your day will be at least 50 times better if you watch this. (Thanks, Chuck.)

Addendum, Redux—Reihan has the best bad taste in movies ever, but he is straight wrong about Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang.