On Monday, September 22, post about your favorite unknown –
MOVIE – BAND/ARTIST – TV SHOW – BOOK
Post about one or all four – dealer’s choice!
Hosted by Ninja Captain Alex J. Cavanaugh!
My choices (I'm trying to keep them short):
Movie: Zoom - humor, super heroes, redemption, and Tim Allen, who needs more than that? IMDB
Band/Artist: Symmetry, an up and coming band whose lead singer grew up in my church. They've toured the UK, some of the USA, and been featured at an awards show. One of the guitarists is legally blind.chur
TV Show . . . um, I don't think it's unknown but how about Leverage?
Book: (tough choice x 1000 so I went with an oldie):
Green Dolphin Street by Elizabeth Goudge - according to Amazon it's a tale of the colonization of New Zealand by the British, but for me, it is a beloved book from my grandma Pearl, read first at her house and then many times afterwards. The three main characters: Marianne, Marguerite, and William, suffer hardship and heartbreak but find out what it means to truly love and be loved in the midst of an adventurous life. It's beautifully written, and includes a cranky parrot and a pirate-like sea captain for comic relief.
Spoiler alert: one character becomes a nun - but by the time you get there in the book, it works.
Do you have any underrated treasures to share?
I've not seen Zoom, but Leverage is an awesome show. Great character dynamics.
ReplyDeleteThanks for participating in my blogfest.
You're welcome, Alex.
DeleteI watched the first season or so of Leverage and really liked it. Not sure why I stopped watching....
ReplyDeleteMadeline @ The Shellshank Redemption
It's a fun show. It ends up having a "formula" but still liked it.
DeleteGood luck to Symmetry - Long may they rock! :) Haven't heard of your other offerings either, but I like Tim Allen so might have to look up Zoom! X
ReplyDeleteshahwharton.com
Good to know I picked some obscure titles. :)
DeleteI've seen Zoom. I've heard of Leverage, but only know of it from Commercial previews. I've never watched the show. Thanks for sharing your picks for the Underrated Treasures Blogfest.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by, Susanne!
DeleteZoom is good! I've only watched a few Leverage episodes and it is a good one. The band and the book you chose... I need to see what they are all about!
ReplyDeleteWhoot! A fellow Zoomie! Thanks for stopping by, Dani!
DeleteDid you know the lead singer then?
ReplyDeleteYes!
DeleteI really like Tim Allen so will have to check out Zoom. Another fantastic less known one he did is Galaxy Quest. It's so funny.
ReplyDeleteLove Galaxy Quest!!!
DeleteI haven't heard of Leverage, but I'll take a look! :)
ReplyDeleteIt's a fun Robin Hood type show. :)
DeleteTim Allen is a comic genius. I enjoyed Leverage also. Wish it was still on.
ReplyDeleteLeverage was a great show!
ReplyDeleteYes, it was!
DeleteLove your personal connection to the band. Pretty cool! Can't say I'd heard of either the film or show, but I have heard many good things about Goudge's books. Thanks for the introductions.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome, Laurel!
DeleteZoom was interesting and needed a little more attention, thank you... and Leverage I just started watching it, it's a great show.
ReplyDeleteJeremy [HWR:OLM]
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Glad you agree on Zoom and Leverage! :)
DeleteThis is hilarious...I am literally watching the season 2 finale of Leverage as I go through blogs. And I LOVE this show. I can't believe I hadn't seen it before.
ReplyDeleteAnd Zoon -- YES! I love that movie. It's one of my bad day, need a pick me up kind of movies. Awesome. (P.S. I love your choices so much I am now following your blog).
Sweet!!! Thanks!
DeleteI haven't seen Zoom. That'll be interesting to watch.
ReplyDeleteIt's just a fun movie - nothing huge or big about it, but it's a feel good movie. :)
DeleteZoom, huh? I can't remember if I ever saw that one.
ReplyDeleteIt's a sweet and fun movie. :)
DeleteNice choices Tyrean. Love this blogfest.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Rachna!
DeleteWow, Green Dolphin Street sounds obscure and wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Catherine!
DeleteI've heard of Leverage but only seen an episode or two. Love Tim Allen though, he cracks me up.
ReplyDeleteTim Allen is hilarious!
DeleteTim Allen is the only one I've heard of, so I've learned about two new underrated treasures!
ReplyDeleteAn adventurous story where one character becomes a nun, plus a cranky parrot for comic relief? Green Dolphin Street sounds like a little gem!
ReplyDeleteIt definitely is! :)
DeleteYou did well or maybe I just don't get out much. I haven't heard of any of the books, bands, etc. that you listed.
ReplyDeleteOr, maybe you get out more because you aren't sitting at home reading books, watching movies, and listening to music. :)
DeleteLeverage is a terrific show! It's one me and my husband enjoyed watching together.
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of Zoom! But I love Tim Allen, lol… I'm sure it's fun. Great list! :)
ReplyDeleteI tend to live under a pop-culture rock, so I don't know any of these! I think I've at least heard of Leverage before, though...
ReplyDeletezoom! i remember that one, but never saw it. will have to try it!
ReplyDeletefun post of forget me nots!
Yeah, I hear you on the books. Don't think I could pick one. Will have to make note of your picks.
ReplyDeleteZoom-- ha ha ha. I remember that.
ReplyDeleteHaven't heard of the rest. Thanks for the heads up.