smallville

in preparation for the summer gig, i've been watching all of smallville, beginning to end (i'm currently staring at a paused frame from episode 7.14). i was a fan of the show when it started, but hadn't partaken in a while. to my (mild) surprise, the show's is fantastic. they do an incredible job blending genres, and constantly keep the origin story interesting. it has its annoying procedural elements, and often is full of horrible acting, but when its at its best (seasons 2-6) it is a wondefully crafted almost-greek tragedy with multiple parallel, illuminating narratives about heros' journies, father/son relationships, and love. episode 5.12 is one of the best i've ever seen on tv.

another impressive feat worth mentioning is that the show has managed to keep dramatic irony interesting this entire time. i know who's going to live and who's going to die (for the most part), yet i am still gripped at every moment. ...and those damn d.i. jokes still haven't gotten old. now, let's just see if my opinion changes once i get to the disowned seasons, post gough + milar...

school's out for summah!

as the minute hand clicks its way to 3:37, then back to 3:36, and then finally to 3:38 for the final bell of the school year, aggrocrag (the sentient blog) salivates at the idea of being given attention once again. so here's my vow to do so. ...and to bring content of actual significance. so with that, let us begin...