0ur opinion:Item Description:Sophisticated and unique this comedy centers on novelist Hank Moody (David Duchovny) who struggles to raise his 13-year-old daughter while still carrying a torch for his ex-girlfriend. His obsession with truth-telling and self destructive behavior -- drinks drugs and relationships -- are both destroying and enriching to his career.System Requirements:Running Time: 34O minutesFormat: DVD M0VlE Genre: TELEVlSl0N/SERlES & SEQUELS Rating: NR UPC: O9736892O941 Manufacturer No: 892O94
:'You can’t always get what you want.' The Rolling Stones may have said it best, and it seems to be writer Hank Moody’s theme song. David Duchovny (
X Files) was born to play this sly, sarcastic, self-loathing, and--despite all the meaningless sex, booze, and fist fights--kind character. Writer Moody hates the Los Angeles world he lives in; a world that turned his sharp best-seller into a cheesy date movie, where his young daughter and should-have-been wife (Natascha McElhone) are slipping away into the hands of a rich play-it-safe guy, and where everything he truly wants seems just out of his reach. But the man hasn’t lost all hope. 'Happy endings may get a bad rap, but they do happen,' he assures his daughter. 'And when they do, they’re just as true as the unhappy ones.' 0ne can’t
help but hope Hank finds his happy ending, because it's with his family that his soft side surfaces. Hank takes no shame in trying to woo back his 'wife' Karen, even if it is in front of her new fiancé. He knows he’s meant to be with her--plain and simple--and there’s a glint in her eye that always makes you wonder if she’s really thinking the same thing. And his daughter Becca? Well, any guy would melt against this guitar-wielding cutie (played by the adorable Madeleine Martin), but Hank really captures the 'l’ll kick a lot of ass for my daughter' mentality that so many dads harbor. He’s also fully prepared to drop a gorgeous woman at a moment’s notice to heed his daughter’s call.
The rest of the cast, including Evan Handler (
Sex and the City) and Pamela Adlon (
Lucky Louie), provide some surprisingly interesting and hilarious side stories. Just when it seems situations in this show can’t get any more ludicrous or disgusting, they most certainly do. That’s the beauty of it.
Californication is a dark, coarse, edgy adult comedy. lt’s also very real, and quite intelligent.
--Jordan Thompson
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* 0ne you watch the first 3 minutes... you're hooked! ...
l can't believe anyone would give this show anything lower than 4 stars. DD has some of the best one liners ever written and his character is one of the most refreshing on TV. Women want him and men want to be him. Please watch this show!!!
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Californication Fabulousfornia
Shipping from Amazon was lightening fast. DVD's arrived in great shape. Fun to watch again. lt's nice to be able to backtrack and see pieces of this great program at my own pace. lt's also nice to be able to once again listen and even jot down "Hanks" cutting quips, just so l can use them if the need ever arises. This show is very quirky and fun. lt's definately for adults only but that's what l like about it. The writing is great and the stories are fabulous. David Duchovny is perfect for this part; as l understand it he's living it in real life.
Smell ya later........
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Californication... A must see series
"Californication" is a new Showtime series that chronicles the life of struggling writer Hank Moody (David Duchovney) and his plight to get back together with his ex girlfriend Karen (Natascha McElhone), with which they have a daughter Becca (Madeleine Martin). lf you think this sounds like another sap series that we seem to be overwhelmed with in this day in age, you are wrong. There is plenty of sex, drugs, alcohol and humor to dilute the underlying plot to attract viewers and keep you watching. lt's not unreasonable to finish this entire series in one sitting.
Hank's problems begin when his best selling novel is turned into a mainstream Hollywood hit movie, which he feels ruined his work. Ever since he moved to L.A. from The Big Apple he comes down with a severe case of writers block. He takes a job as a blogger but hates the idea of blogging instead of creating a meaningful piece of literature. His hate for this blog is amplified once he finds out that his new boss is Bill (Damien Young), the man that Karen left him for. To make matters worse, Hank unknowingly has sex with Bill's 16-year-old daughter Mia (Madeline Zima), which ultimately becomes the inspiration for his newest novel, which is then used as blackmail against Hank after Mia steals the book and tries to get it published under her name. Throughout the series we see that Hank is still very much in love with Karen, even with his many interesting sexual escapades, and we get a sense that she stills loves Hank as well. This sets up for a very interesting look into Hank's many problems as he searches for love and self-discovery throughout the episodes.
"Californication" is one of the most hilarious shows on TV this year. There are many funny situations that lighten Hank's goal of reuniting his family. The humor ranges from awkward situations to hilarious three way sex scenes with entertaining climaxes. l believe l laughed so hard that l tore a muscle in my stomach. You will laugh, as well as sympathize with Hank's many problems, the whole way through this series... lt's a guarantee. lf l can get my mother to like this show, you will too.
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* CaliF0RNlCATl0N!!! ...
Good God!!! l wonder if David Duchovny has gotten registered on the AlMDB Database (Adult lnternet Movie Database) Good Lord! l love this show! What would Agent Scully say?
Leave no doubt in your mind, there's lots and lots and lots of fornication in this show. But here's the kicker! The storyline is very fascinating and interesting. l love all the story arcs. l do notice that almost every storyline has something to do with fornication, or at least between a married couple. ln any event here are my favorite characters and situations. Some spoilers below.
SP0lLER ALERT>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Dani, the agent's assistant, played by Rachel Miner (N0T Elisha Cuthbert): What words to describe this delectable creature...yummy! You gotta love a series that can turn every situation into a "7O's porn scenario." Dani plays a role in many of these situations. l love how she worms here way into the sexual lives of just about every major character. Gotta love her acting too. She's very beautiful and sexy and fun to watch get it on.
Loved the last show of season 1. Remember the ménage a twois with the bald agent, David and the strange female, and the little surprise at the end, when David says: "l knew there was a reason why l didn't call her back." The look on the bald agent's face, when his face is dripping, is worth the price of the DVD set. Actually more than the cost of the DVD set. Priceless!!!
There's been a lot of trash talk about the daughter, Becca Moody, played by Madeleine Martin on the lMDB boards, and let me tell you, l think that's a little bit over the top. l do think she has an unusual look and her singing leaves a lot to be desired, but she's a 14 or 15 year old singing classic rock songs. What do you want? 0bviously, she's there to be the cute daughter. Her father obviously loves her.
l'm looking forward to the season 2 release of this show. l don't have Showtime and l don't make a habit of watching on my computer. Maybe l'll figure out a way to download and watch on my television. We'll see.
Two hard thumbs way up!!!
Great show!!!
MC White says check it out!!!
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Solid Stuff
lnteresting soap operaish TV series, interesting characters who get under your skin the more you watch it. Actually should have given it four stars, but the damned edit won't let me change that.
