Top Five . . . Television Show Openings

5.  "Tales From the Darkside"

This anthology show was produced by Stephen King and George Romero after their success with Creepshow.  The show's short opening is one of the most frightening in television history.

4.  "Dead Like Me"

The best openings give you a window into what the show is about.  I love that the intro for "Dead Like Me" is able to convey the show's black humor in a unique way (and without using recycled clips).

3.  "The Twilight Zone"

Rod Serling's narration over surreal imagery makes this opening remain iconic and effective today.

2.  "Game of Thrones"


I haven't been able to watch "Game of Thrones" yet since we don't have HBO, but if the intro is any indication, the series is excellent and worth the high praise it's received from critics.

1.  "Carnivale"

You very rarely see an opening that is able to encapsulate a show as well as this.  "Carnivale's" opening perfectly depicts the blend of religion, magic, and 1930s life that made the show so unique.

Honorable Mentions:

"Unsolved Mysteries" - for scaring the bejeebers out of me on a weekly basis throughout my childhood

"Mystery Science Theater 3000" - for an extremely catchy theme song that I sang ad nauseum growing up and still know all the words to as an adult.  (I can sing all the versions, too!)

I Heart: The "Have You Tried Turning It Off and On Again?" Edition

 "Tales From the Darkside" mini-marathon - It's happening today, right now on Sci-Fi Channel!  Go watch it!

Chris O'Dowd (Roy from "The IT Crowd") will be on "Conan" on Wednesday, May 18th!

Star Wars Art Show - a blog that features amazing fan art, especially this Cinco De Mayo contribution

Free Comic Book Day Wedding - I'm a big fan of casual and very personal weddings (probably because I had one myself!).  How cute is this couple who got married at their local comic shop on Free Comic Book Day?

Dear Girls Above Me - Charlie McDowell's (son of actor and icon Malcom McDowell and actress Mary Steenburgen) blog/Twitter archive of his responses to the two inane and incredibly loud girls who live above him.  It's hilarious and completely relevant to anyone who has lived in an apartment with loud neighbors.  Follow McDowell on Twitter (@Charliemcdowell)

Icons of the Twilight Zone Bobblehead - If you're lucky enough to be going to Comic-Con, you can pick this amazing thing up directly at the Bif Bang Pow! booth.  If not, you can still buy yours from Entertainment Earth - if you can stand the wait until November, that is.  (It's available to pre-order now!)

The Dark Crystal graphic novel series - This highly anticipated adaptation will be art directed by Brian Froud (the original designer).  The series details the origins of the crystal and is slated to be published at the end of this year.

The character trailers for X-Men: First Class (I am SO excited about this flick!):

Geek of The Week: Monday

On her Tumblr blog 6s & 7s, Monday shows off her knitting, needlework, and drawing projects and occasionally posts random pictures that amuse her.  She recently got a lot of attention (and rightly so!) for her adorable Companion Cube sweater.  She's also a comic book and anime fan, plays WOW, and is a major Trekkie, (She's got a "Next Generation" sweater in the works.)  I highly suggest following her blog, especially if you are geeky and crafty.  (Her ability to knit, cross stitch, and draw makes me very, very jealous.)