Ever heard of "Lola rennt"? It's a German film written and directed by the talented Tom Tykwer. It was even a sleeper at the U.S. box office, launching the career of Franka Potente into stardom.

Well, somebody should be very, very ashamed. To borrow ideas is one thing (who doesn't nowadays? just call it "homage") and to steal an essential narrative device is something very different. Anyway, sign o' the times.

The pilot is not bad. Good storyline, endearing characters. Good music too. Johnny Cash is always a plus. I'll give it another try. But I really love "Lola" and somehow felt compelled to express my frustration.

¡Salud!

6.4? What's wrong with you guys? No sense of humor?

"Action speaks louder than words but not nearly as often"

"All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence, and then success is sure."

"Truth is stranger than fiction, but it is because Fiction is obliged to stick to possibilities; Truth isn't."

"Never Let a Lie Spoil a Good Story." (Mark Twain)

¡No a la guerra!

First of all, sorry if my English isn't as good as it should be. I've been following this series because I love Mamet's work and "The Shield" is one of TV's all-time greatest shows, but... when it comes to place an episode in Spain, I can't help but laughing my pants off. This one is supposed to take place in Valencia, but the music is "flamenco", the Guardia Civil is dressed in white and even the signs aren't written in good Spanish ("Albergue juvenil", not "Albergue de la juventud", please). Always the same mistake. Just like "Mission Impossible 2", the American seem to think that Spain is just bullfighting, flamenco and people with whacky South American accents. For God's sake, we're in Europe! This is a modern country, and certainly Valencia isn't a small village full of peasants.
The next time, try doing some research instead.