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I’m ready for my closeup Mr. Soderbergh

August 10, 2014 by MsCheevious

I’m ready for my closeup Mr. Soderbergh

I’M READY FOR MY CLOSEUP MR. SODERBERGH

 

#DailyMischief

#Reviews

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Cinemax’s new show “The Knick” about medicine and surgery at the Knickerbocker Hospital in New York City starring Clive Owen, is just, well, gross. It’s chilling, it’s gritty and it’s loathsome (if you’ve ever been around that kind of addiction as I have)… and yet… it’s fantastic (you can tweet that). Even with all its base goings-on, I couldn’t stop watching.

The series premiere opens with Dr. Thackery (Clive Owen) shooting cocaine between his toes as he rides to work in a horse drawn carriage. The gruesome medical practices, which were thought to be cutting edge procedures of modern medicine at the time, are played out in all their guts and glory (pun intended) for all to see in a room full of un-scrubbed, un-masked and presumably un-cleansed observers. Typical hurdles facing hospitals of the period are addressed, with talks about financial distress and the need for more surgeons. The Knick steps out on a limb, addressing the issues of segregation and discrimination with a new surgeon who, though well-educated, also happens to be black – unheard of in a white hospital circa. 1900.

I have been tweeting for months about the show via @lisajey because a friend of ours, the very talented Grainger Hines (follow him on Twitter), is one of the series regulars (playing wealthy financier Captain August Robertson), and we’ve been SUPER EXCITED for him and for the show’s premiere (which was this past Friday, August 8).

I was going about my merry tweeting business when one day I received notification that Cinemax followed me. I didn’t think too much of it because companies follow me all the time (and I don’t necessarily follow them back), but you know… this was CINEMAX.

Given my PR background, I initially thought Huh… someone’s figured out how awesome I am. And in this case I still didn’t automatically follow them back. I kinda figured they had their fair share of followers. I recall mentioning to M.C. Nugget (my beau, for you newbies) how they’d followed me, and how I found it a bit perplexing, but I said “What the heck. I’ll give them a follow, even though they don’t need me…”

Once I’d followed I realized the method to their lovely madness. They wanted to “direct message” (DM) me on Twitter, and they couldn’t do that unless I followed them. I’m glad I did. The direct message said they wanted to send me some swag from the show and they needed my address. I said HELL YEAH, and sent it over.

I expected a tee-shirt.

 

Here is what arrived:

 

The Knick's New Surgeon - ME

Now, before I launch into a diatribe about this little piece of marketing, let me deconstruct this personalized surgical kit for you (personalized because, you know, The Knick probably plans to add me to their surgical team). There are ointments, pills and tinctures (which made my car smell like Campho Phenique – even through the shipping materials), a bar of soap for scrubbing-in, surgical scissors, and that little gold thing that looks like a blood-letting device, along with some microscope slides to conduct my research. The gold blood-letter is a MEMORY DRIVE with posters, videos and more. As to the marketing behind this? GENIUS (end of diatribe).

Here are some of the tweets I shared as a result of this little surprise. If you aren’t seeing them via RSS or email, you can see everything the way it’s supposed to look here.

 

Now I can add gruesome #medical practices to my repartee thx to @Cinemax & @AtTheKnick! Who has Cinemax?Premiere 8/8! pic.twitter.com/Ja0yprsmcq

— Lisa Jey Davis (@LisaJey) July 31, 2014

Nestling in to watch my personalized Episode 1 of @AtTheKnick! So excited! #cliveowen @GRAINGERHINES @Cinemax pic.twitter.com/ZECSeDOMqn — Lisa Jey Davis (@LisaJey) August 6, 2014

I was JUST talking about #TheKnick & this showed up from the show. So how’s this: #TVSeries for @EmceeNug#artknbpic.twitter.com/CtvG7w2eCR

— Ms. Cheevious (@MsCheevious) July 31, 2014

 

I’m so glad The Knick decided to add me as a new surgeon. I’m real good with scissors.

Surgeon at The Knick

All I can say is I’m ready for my close up Mr. Soderbergh.

#MomFactor: This television show is most certainly not appropriate for the little ones, but it is a-okay for mommies who don’t have a weak stomach.

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Filed Under: Daily Mischief, Reviews, Reviews - General, Uncategorized

About MsCheevious

Ms. Cheevious is the alter-ego of Lisa Jey Davis (former publicist, and television talent manager, current award-winning writer & author, & health and fitness pro). Though Ms. Cheevious has become known for humor via the blog and social media, offering a lighter and brighter look at life… the blog was originally a precursor to Lisa Jey's long overdue book "Ms. Cheevious in Hollywood" which offers a fabulous, funny peek into what really goes on behind the scenes in Hollywood… a Hollywood with Lisa Jey and her funny “serendipities” in it. Think Lucille Ball meets Chelsea Handler meets the girl next door (with a little chocolate and vodka). It depicts with hilarity the innocent mistakes Lisa Jey made when launched back into the big, bad single jungle, as an unassuming single-mother in the City of Angels. It’s also about the beautiful, interesting life she led while her loving, incredible sons kept her grounded and sane amid fantastic events, new friends, parties and field trips. It also shows the turmoil and heartbreak that comes with dating and single mom life. All blog content © 2015 Ms. Cheevious aka Lisa Jey Davis

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  1. Greg Mischio says

    August 11, 2014 at 12:38 pm

    A perfect example of how marketing targeted at top fans and influencers can spread the word. I had seen ads for the show and wondered about it. Now I really want to check it out!

    • MsCheevious says

      August 11, 2014 at 3:24 pm

      Well I’m glad that’s the case Greg! If you like gritty and gruesome, the show’s for you! Even if you don’t (cough)… you may just love it as I do! 🙂

  2. Elyse Salpeter says

    August 11, 2014 at 1:40 pm

    I always get a kick when someone “famous” follows me, but there’s usually a reason. One well known actor wrote a book and after following me and some back and forth, I discovered he wanted me to tweet his book. Social media is a funny little beast – though I love the stuff above!

    • MsCheevious says

      August 11, 2014 at 3:21 pm

      Interesting. You know, The Knick or Cinemax never asked for a review. I do it of my own accord, but I do see plenty of selfish motives online. I have incredible powers of deflection tho. So, I’m good!

  3. Onisha Ellis says

    August 11, 2014 at 2:09 pm

    Only you, MsCheevious could turn twitter into a swag machine!

    • MsCheevious says

      August 11, 2014 at 3:20 pm

      Cue the techno Onisha: nts-nts-nts-nts… swag-a-LICIOUS… nts-nts-nts-nts….

  4. Pamela Morse says

    August 11, 2014 at 2:14 pm

    This is the same timeframe as the Kellogs in Battle Creek…pretty kinky stuff.

    • MsCheevious says

      August 11, 2014 at 3:19 pm

      Kinky you say? I’ll have to check it out Pamela! And thanks for commenting!

  5. Scott Bury says

    August 11, 2014 at 6:59 pm

    Great swag. I’ve had a few comments and retweets from “famous” people and celebrities, mass-media types, but I’ve never had it turn into swag before. And yes, the show definitely has a kink factor. LIke Cronenberg’s Dead Ringers.

    • Ms. Cheevious says

      August 14, 2014 at 6:00 pm

      Never saw Dead Ringers. But yes – LOVE this one! Thanks Scott! XO

  6. James Prescott says

    August 14, 2014 at 4:54 pm

    Wow, just wow. That’s just so awesome. Really great Lisa Jey!

    • Ms. Cheevious says

      August 14, 2014 at 6:01 pm

      Thanks James!

  7. WAKAJAK says

    August 14, 2014 at 7:51 pm

    That is just TOO FUNNY! I literally laughed out loud reading through this! I think they SHOULD put you on the show! You’ve got my vote!

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