I am still catching up on some of last week's shows, but I have seen most, so I'm just going to go ahead and put this together now. I have nothing else very clever to say here, so we will just get to the shows! :)
RUBICON: I'm still interested in this show, but hoping it goes somewhere quickly. One thing that I think makes the show stand out is the conversation style. It is much more natural than most shows. For example, when Will met his brother-in-law, Evan, at the coffee shop, the conversation wasn't forced ahead. There was a lot of silence. And it was only inferred that Evan was in some sort of institution - you had to read between the lines to figure it out. I appreciated this, because in real life the guy who is embarrassed to be in an institution is not going to say it outloud, and neither is his brother-in-law who is already uncomfortable. It gives the show a more original feel.
MAD MEN: I love the original Mrs. Draper, so I was very excited to see her this week. But so sad to hear she was dying. That entire sequence was very beautiful and reminded us that even tho Don can be a bit of a cad, he is a very sweet and caring man as well. I also have to commend the director of the episode for the use of stage lighting to show the progression of night to day when Don was sitting on the living room couch. It was sort of out of place in the series, but yet fit perfectly for the moment. And is there a way that I too can get Jon Hamm to come and paint the rest of the rooms I need painted while wearing only a tshirt and boxers? That would be great! The second half of the episode was something else entirely. While the first half belonged to Don, the second belonged to Lane Pryce. His mix up with Joan was hysterical, and made me love Joan even more. But his night out with an equally depressed Don was so funny that I just spent most of that part of the episode laughing. Especially when Lane stands up in the restuarant and proceeds to place his steak on his crotch. Love it.
ENTOURAGE: Sometimes Ari Gold has a way with words and the episode last week highlighted that with this response to his secretary asking if he wanted to accept any calls: "I don't care if Justin Beiber calls and wants me to negotiate the rights to his viriginity." We got it Ari--- don't interrupt. But the best part of this episode- the return of Billy (William?) Walsh. I think the one thing that will save this "meh" season for me will be if the one who saves the day for Drama and Vince is Billy Walsh. Please let this happen.
MY BOYS: The main theme of the episode was what it means to be a man, so Mike and Kenny decided to create a Man Sack (everyone agreed this name should have been changed) filled with things that are supposed to represent being a man. Things like changing a tire, getting punched, taking a punch. This gag could have gotten old really quick. But it didn't and I wish it could have gone on for another episode! And it is an idea I would love to make a few guys I know do.
SECRET LIFE.....: Remember how I said I love the natural flow of conversations of Rubicon? Well, the antithesis of that is this show. It is awful. Everything is so studdered. And overexplained. I swear that what every the main drama is (for example, not Adrian is pregnant) then it is explained in every single converstation dealing with it. EVERY CONVERSATION that had even a tiny bit to do with that fact has someone saying that Adrian is pregnant, she is keeping the baby and Ben is the father. Good Lord! We know! But the final scene was just Ricky and Amy talking about nothing and I almost rejoiced in the almost natural way that conversation flowed. Maybe the writers will learn from that scene, but I'm guessing not.
COVERT AFFAIRS: This episode was guest stars galore! Eion Bailey came back as the mysterious Ben. I can't wait to learn more about him, and have to say I like him so far. Eriq LaSalle aka Peter Benton as an ex-CIA agent who Annie lures back for a case. Gregory Itzin aka President Charles Logan as Jai's dad. (really?) I enjoyed this episode because it provided a bit of insight into Jai. Have to say, not hating the guy. And obviously neither is Annie since she keeps flirting with him, but I love that Jai (and Augie) keep pointing that out. But if Ben returns.....?????
PRETTY LITTLE LIARS: Well, as soon as Ian returned the other week, I was pretty sure he was A. And when he was on this week, and they showed the flashback that revealed just how mad Allison was when she saw Spencer and Ian kissing, it seemed even more clear. My thing is.... he hasn't been back in town the whole time, so someone must be helping him, right? Also excited that Aria and Mr. Fitz are back together. It's so wrong, but I love it. I can not wait for this show to come back. And I'm only a little embarassed to admit it. Oh- and have to steal a line from TV without Pity who asked, "Most importantly, did Chad Lowe make it home ok with his cup of coffee??" HA!
MAKE IT OR BREAK IT: The whole thing with the Beals woman is driving me nuts, so except for the fact that I loved Erik Palladino stood up to her, we are going to forget about that. Instead lets focus on Payton. She took ballet classes from Finola Hughes!! For my GH-ers, that's Anna Devane Scorpio!! LOVE! What I didn't love - the fact that Payson is obviously falling in love with Coach Sasha. Someone put a stop to this before it gets any more awkward please!
FLIPPING OUT: I love this show. And I love Jeff Lewis. Yes, he can be a total ass, but let's be honest, the people who work for him are only half competent anyway. I'm also glad to see he is doing better after the whole Ryan thing. I always like Ryan, so I didn't want to believe he knowingly wronged Jeff, but the evidence sure points that way, and if what Jeff says is true about clients calling him with stories about it, well... I guess he is better off. Can't wait to see what shenanigans they deal with this season. Especially Jett and Zoila, my favorite TV Odd Couple.
WHITE COLLAR: OOoooooo..... Hilarie Burton is not P. Sawyer anymore! She is sassy insurance lady. Who else thinks she was watching Rene Russo in Thomas Crown Affair before filming? Because her relationship with Neal is so that movie! I really enjoyed this episode, once again. Hilarie was great and I hope she is back soon. They sure made it out like she would be since she is now in possession of the black box recording from Kate's plane.
LOUIE: The six funniest words in the English language are now "I thought she was with you." Don't believe me? Watch this clip.
PSYCH: Did you see all those pretty cars?? Ooooo... so pretty. Also pretty? Adam Rodriguez, the guy we all knew did it. But boy did they give the guy a good entrance! However I almost missed it because I was still laughing about Shawn's name for Gus this week: MC Clap Your Handz (with a Z). Best one in awhile.
SYTYCD: In case you hadn't heard: Lauren won. Good for her. She is the most deserving girl so far in a long time. Afterwards Lauren and Kent were bombarded my the "are you dating?" questions, which they both answered with the standard "we are close friends" response. However Kent did say that he hopes they do the prom dance on tour because that is 40 cities, which means 40 kisses. Oh Kent...... And if you haven't seen it, and why haven't you, here is Ellen recreating the unforgettable Twitch/Alex routine. But the best part to me - was Ellen's enrance that recreated the Twitch/Katee Mercy routine!
PROJECT RUNWAY: Casanova should have been out. I'm sorry. But that was just ridiculous. Also, I hate Gretchen. But oddly, really enjoy her friend Valerie. Hmmm....
AUSTIN & SANTINO: I love this show so much. I think it shows just how lovely these two men really are. If Santino has a publicist, he is doing cartwheels over this show. They genuinely seem to care for the woman they are making a dress for and her family. They also don't let the fact that they are surrounded by a bunch of ignorant hillbillies hold them back. I assume it is because the camera crew is made up of big burly men who would go to bat for A&S if the homophobes in the south ever gave them trouble.
ROYAL PAINS: Why aren't we all more concerned about the fact that dad was copying Boris's signature?!?!?!?!?!?!? Kevin and I were practically throwing things at Hank when he let this go with his dad. Hey Hank- using the letterhead for party invites is not an excuse to be copying the signature!!!! But Boris seems to be on to Eddie, so fingers crossed it works out in a way that doesn't hurt Hank or Evan too bad. Speaking of Evan, really glad Paige showed up at the end with the rest of the Hamptons! Poor Evan is inevitably about to get his heart broken (again) by his father, he doesn't need it broken by the girl too!
Ok.... that's it this week. Comment away, friends! Fall season starts in a little over a month, so I will try to get a "Fall Preview" blog out for that. I'll include the highlights of the new season - what I will be watching, what I won't, and what you all should try.
Also, this next semester has a fairly intense workload, so I will do my best to keep up on the blogs. But I apologize in advance if I don't do much more than week in reviews!
Monday, August 16, 2010
TRUE BLOOD: Everything is Broken
Ummmm.... wow. So how about that ending? Best ever? I say yes. But I suppose we should take the time to go through what happened in the 55 minutes before we got to that crazy last few minutes first.
This week lets start with everyone favorite Bar owner, Sam Merlotte. Poor Sam is quickly discovering just how much of a problem little brother Tommy is going to be. First he gets a call from a not so happy Terry and Arlene (she's pregnant and needs sleep, you know!) saying that there are some loud "sex noises" coming from Tommy's rental. When Sam goes over he finds a naked Tommy and some chic being very obnoxious. Oh Sam.... think my friend! Look at who Tommy grew up with! What did you expect? Later Tommy and Arlene clash again over Tommy possibly (definitely) stealing Arlene's tip and Sam takes Arlene's side, much to Tommy's dismay. All of this leads to Sam, well, having some sort of psychotic break when Calvin Norris comes into the bar (we'll get to why he is there is a minute, of course). Not happy with Calvin's attitude towards his daughter, Crystal, Sam takes it upon himself to literally beat his face in, much to the shock of a very crowded Merlotte's. Ruh Roh.
Speaking of Crystal, let's talk about her and Jason next. Crystal is still waiting at Jason's house for him to return from Hotshot. When Jason comes in he finds Crystal's fiance (I can never remember his name). Crystal has told him that Jason kidnapped her. And raped her. Rape isn't funny, but Jason's face when she said that was. Together they knock out the fiance and then tie him up to a tree and call 911 to report it anonymously (and mention that he had a bag of V in his pocket). But the next morning when Jason and Crystal show up at the police station, Rose (the receptionist) is hysterical crying because deputy Kevin got beat nearly to death last night when answering the call that Jason made. Rose also apparently felt Kevin was the only man she ever loved. Great reaction from Andy and Jason to that! Jason suggests that they use this to take down Hotshot, a plan Andy is surprised came from Jason. However, when Jason tells Crystal about it, she is not as excited. In fact she is downright mad/scared, as they are her "kin" and many of them do not deserve to be hurt. Cue Calvin and the beat down I just described. Afterwards she goes with Lafayette and Jesus to take Calvin to the hospital despite Jason's protests. As for what happens to Jason after that.... let's talk about Tara first.
Miss Tara is having a rough time of it. As we saw last week, she is starting to break down after her troubling few days with Franklin Mott. Now she is trying to recover. After talking to Sam about what happened with Franklin, he suggested she talked to someone about it. While Tara refuses to see a shrink (can you imagine??!) she did go to a support group for rape victims. In that group: newest waitress at Merlotte's, Holly. Holly describes her attack and talks about the benefit of having this support group and how it can help her live her life instead of hiding from it. Tara is obviously aware these are important words to here, but this is Tara, and it may take some time to sink it. Later at Merlottes she does have a bit of a breakthrough when she genuinely wishes Lafayette well with Jesus. But her real breakthrough comes outside... when Franklin Mott attacks. The psycho is mad not because she tried to kill him, but because she didn't seem to mourn him when she thought he was dead. Tara tells him he is a psychopath (um, duh) and that she hopes he kills her just so she can be done dealing with him. But before he can take care of that for her, Jason shows up shotgun in hand. Franklin basically laughs him off because what is a shotgun going to do to a Vampire? But you, me and Jason know a hell of a lot - if that shotgun is loaded with Fellowship of the Sun provided wooden bullets. Bye Bye, Franklin.
I just mentioned Holly, so I'll talk about her other scene with Arlene too before going on. Arlene finally says outloud what we all know - that Renee is the father of her baby. What we also learned is that Arlene feels that mean the baby is evil, and she doesn't want it. While Holly said she would go with her to the clinic, Arlene didn't seem to think that was an option. So... kind of stuck. I'm interested to see where this goes. Arlene is a pain, and I HATE her in the books, but I enjoy the character in the show, so I'm hoping something works out for her.
Lafayette seems to be in the best place we have ever seen him. His mom is not hating him, even admitting that maybe God does love gays (!). Things with Jesus are also great. They have a lovely night together while mom sleeps it off. Then the next night Jesus came to Merlotte's and ordered a veggie burger with bacon, just to see if Lafayette would make it. (Best line of the night until the end of the show!) Lafayette is smitten with Jesus, and who wouldn't be - Kevin Alejandro is adorable. I must say I'm getting whiplash from all of his recent roles tho. First a not always nice former boyfriend of Hilda on Ugly Betty, then a detective on Southland, now a gay nurse on TB, and in the fall, a warehouse worker that has a relationship with Lauren Graham on Parenthood. I know there is something going on with his character, and possibly Lafayette too, whether or not Lafayette knows it. I can't wait to see where it goes.
Merlotte's was busy last night - because in addition to everything else I've just mentioned there was also some development on the Hoyt/Jessica front. Hoyt and his very short girlfriend, Summer, came and Jessica was not pleased. And it showed, via her fangs popping out. Poor Jess. When Summer needed a break from talking about herself and how much better a match she was for Hoyt than Jessica, she excused herself to go to the restroom. Jessica came over and she and Hoyt had an adorable talk about how Hoyt hates Summer, but she is better than wallowing in how miserable he is without Jess. Jess started to cry and Tommy gave Hoyt a hard time about being mean to Jessica. I have a feeling this break-up isn't going to last much longer. Who can resist Hoyt??
Back at that other bar, Fangtasia, Nan Flanigan comes to question Eric about the whole Russell Edgington/The Magister thing. Her crazy army (seriously, what was with those outfits?) set up some webcams so that "The Authority" can be part of this questioning. Eric gives them the whole run down of what happened, including his 1000 year old grudge against Russell. Nan and The Authority aren't sure what to do, so they take a day or two to think about it, putting Eric and Pam on lockdown in Fangtasia. Eric, assuming he is about to reach his final death, says his goodbyes to Pam, saying that she should be a maker if he dies. However, when Nan returns, she says that this whole thing is such a mess, and that AVL and The Authority are going to pretend it never happened, and if he happens to get revenge and kill Russell, well, that never happened either. Woo! Of course, a not so happy Russell (and the incredibly gross remains of Talbot in a crystal urn) sees Nan at Fangtasia and assumes they are protecting Eric. He vows revenge... which he gets. But let's deal with Bill/Sookie first.
After their night of crazy sex and then shower sex, Bill and Sookie go ahead and clean up the dead body from her living room. Something that has become a regular occurrence for them during their relationship, which brings back up all of the issues these two were having. Bill points out it is better than being boring, but Sookie wouldn't mind some boring every once and awhile. And there is the whole "you kept a file on me" issue. Bill says it was to discover why Eric was so interested in her, to which I said "LIAR!" They leave it sort of up in the air when it come time for Bill to go to sleep and Sookie to deal with her day. For Sookie that meant meeting Hadley and her son (we are rushing the books a bit, aren't we??) at the Aquarium. Hadley is shaky at best, and afraid that the vamps are going to come after her. But we discover the real reason she wanted to see Sookie was not to warn Sookie but to see if her son was also "special" aka a telepath. Turns out - he is. And that leads Hadley to run off with her boy in tow and scared to death. Bill meanwhile starts to have a leak in his sleeping area - when he opens the hatch, he finds out he is the mysterious land that Sookie was in during her coma. Claudine finds him there, realizes he is only there because he had so much of Sook's blood, and assumes he killed her. Bill says he didn't and when he approaches Claudine becomes almost entranced with her and tries to bite her. He demands she tells him when Sookie is because Sookie needs to know to protect herself. Back at Sookie's house that night Bill says he knows why everyone is so interested in her - and it's because..... (be patient. We'll find out soon)
And then there is the final scene. Nan Flanigan is in the limo heading to the airport to fly to Portland, Oregon! (I'll meet you there!) She gets hungry, but it turns out even Nan isn't drinking that True Blood crap, she has a half naked girl there to drink from. Convient. On the TV is a CNN-type channel, where the anchor discusses protests about the VRA outside the capitol in Salem, OR (I wonder if my mom was there). There is a noise in the studio hinting something may be about to happen. And boy howdy, does something happen. That something? Russell appearing behind the anchor and literally ripping out his spine. Awesome. Russell gives a stirring speech about how the AVL is lying to the American people - the Vamps are scary scary folks that the humans she very much fear. And that Vamps don't want equal rights because they are in no way equal to people - they are very much superior. So be afraid, be very afraid. And then the best closing line/delivery ever, "Now, time for the weather. Tiffany?" Hey Emmys - shine up a gold statue for Denis O'Hare for next year, would ya? Thanks!
So..... what did you think? Did you all love this ep as much as I did? Are you happy with the way Alan is taking this season? Did everyone else hope Alcide would show up at some point? I miss you Joe Manganiello!
Comment away. And let me know if you are having trouble with comments!
This week lets start with everyone favorite Bar owner, Sam Merlotte. Poor Sam is quickly discovering just how much of a problem little brother Tommy is going to be. First he gets a call from a not so happy Terry and Arlene (she's pregnant and needs sleep, you know!) saying that there are some loud "sex noises" coming from Tommy's rental. When Sam goes over he finds a naked Tommy and some chic being very obnoxious. Oh Sam.... think my friend! Look at who Tommy grew up with! What did you expect? Later Tommy and Arlene clash again over Tommy possibly (definitely) stealing Arlene's tip and Sam takes Arlene's side, much to Tommy's dismay. All of this leads to Sam, well, having some sort of psychotic break when Calvin Norris comes into the bar (we'll get to why he is there is a minute, of course). Not happy with Calvin's attitude towards his daughter, Crystal, Sam takes it upon himself to literally beat his face in, much to the shock of a very crowded Merlotte's. Ruh Roh.
Speaking of Crystal, let's talk about her and Jason next. Crystal is still waiting at Jason's house for him to return from Hotshot. When Jason comes in he finds Crystal's fiance (I can never remember his name). Crystal has told him that Jason kidnapped her. And raped her. Rape isn't funny, but Jason's face when she said that was. Together they knock out the fiance and then tie him up to a tree and call 911 to report it anonymously (and mention that he had a bag of V in his pocket). But the next morning when Jason and Crystal show up at the police station, Rose (the receptionist) is hysterical crying because deputy Kevin got beat nearly to death last night when answering the call that Jason made. Rose also apparently felt Kevin was the only man she ever loved. Great reaction from Andy and Jason to that! Jason suggests that they use this to take down Hotshot, a plan Andy is surprised came from Jason. However, when Jason tells Crystal about it, she is not as excited. In fact she is downright mad/scared, as they are her "kin" and many of them do not deserve to be hurt. Cue Calvin and the beat down I just described. Afterwards she goes with Lafayette and Jesus to take Calvin to the hospital despite Jason's protests. As for what happens to Jason after that.... let's talk about Tara first.
Miss Tara is having a rough time of it. As we saw last week, she is starting to break down after her troubling few days with Franklin Mott. Now she is trying to recover. After talking to Sam about what happened with Franklin, he suggested she talked to someone about it. While Tara refuses to see a shrink (can you imagine??!) she did go to a support group for rape victims. In that group: newest waitress at Merlotte's, Holly. Holly describes her attack and talks about the benefit of having this support group and how it can help her live her life instead of hiding from it. Tara is obviously aware these are important words to here, but this is Tara, and it may take some time to sink it. Later at Merlottes she does have a bit of a breakthrough when she genuinely wishes Lafayette well with Jesus. But her real breakthrough comes outside... when Franklin Mott attacks. The psycho is mad not because she tried to kill him, but because she didn't seem to mourn him when she thought he was dead. Tara tells him he is a psychopath (um, duh) and that she hopes he kills her just so she can be done dealing with him. But before he can take care of that for her, Jason shows up shotgun in hand. Franklin basically laughs him off because what is a shotgun going to do to a Vampire? But you, me and Jason know a hell of a lot - if that shotgun is loaded with Fellowship of the Sun provided wooden bullets. Bye Bye, Franklin.
I just mentioned Holly, so I'll talk about her other scene with Arlene too before going on. Arlene finally says outloud what we all know - that Renee is the father of her baby. What we also learned is that Arlene feels that mean the baby is evil, and she doesn't want it. While Holly said she would go with her to the clinic, Arlene didn't seem to think that was an option. So... kind of stuck. I'm interested to see where this goes. Arlene is a pain, and I HATE her in the books, but I enjoy the character in the show, so I'm hoping something works out for her.
Lafayette seems to be in the best place we have ever seen him. His mom is not hating him, even admitting that maybe God does love gays (!). Things with Jesus are also great. They have a lovely night together while mom sleeps it off. Then the next night Jesus came to Merlotte's and ordered a veggie burger with bacon, just to see if Lafayette would make it. (Best line of the night until the end of the show!) Lafayette is smitten with Jesus, and who wouldn't be - Kevin Alejandro is adorable. I must say I'm getting whiplash from all of his recent roles tho. First a not always nice former boyfriend of Hilda on Ugly Betty, then a detective on Southland, now a gay nurse on TB, and in the fall, a warehouse worker that has a relationship with Lauren Graham on Parenthood. I know there is something going on with his character, and possibly Lafayette too, whether or not Lafayette knows it. I can't wait to see where it goes.
Merlotte's was busy last night - because in addition to everything else I've just mentioned there was also some development on the Hoyt/Jessica front. Hoyt and his very short girlfriend, Summer, came and Jessica was not pleased. And it showed, via her fangs popping out. Poor Jess. When Summer needed a break from talking about herself and how much better a match she was for Hoyt than Jessica, she excused herself to go to the restroom. Jessica came over and she and Hoyt had an adorable talk about how Hoyt hates Summer, but she is better than wallowing in how miserable he is without Jess. Jess started to cry and Tommy gave Hoyt a hard time about being mean to Jessica. I have a feeling this break-up isn't going to last much longer. Who can resist Hoyt??
Back at that other bar, Fangtasia, Nan Flanigan comes to question Eric about the whole Russell Edgington/The Magister thing. Her crazy army (seriously, what was with those outfits?) set up some webcams so that "The Authority" can be part of this questioning. Eric gives them the whole run down of what happened, including his 1000 year old grudge against Russell. Nan and The Authority aren't sure what to do, so they take a day or two to think about it, putting Eric and Pam on lockdown in Fangtasia. Eric, assuming he is about to reach his final death, says his goodbyes to Pam, saying that she should be a maker if he dies. However, when Nan returns, she says that this whole thing is such a mess, and that AVL and The Authority are going to pretend it never happened, and if he happens to get revenge and kill Russell, well, that never happened either. Woo! Of course, a not so happy Russell (and the incredibly gross remains of Talbot in a crystal urn) sees Nan at Fangtasia and assumes they are protecting Eric. He vows revenge... which he gets. But let's deal with Bill/Sookie first.
After their night of crazy sex and then shower sex, Bill and Sookie go ahead and clean up the dead body from her living room. Something that has become a regular occurrence for them during their relationship, which brings back up all of the issues these two were having. Bill points out it is better than being boring, but Sookie wouldn't mind some boring every once and awhile. And there is the whole "you kept a file on me" issue. Bill says it was to discover why Eric was so interested in her, to which I said "LIAR!" They leave it sort of up in the air when it come time for Bill to go to sleep and Sookie to deal with her day. For Sookie that meant meeting Hadley and her son (we are rushing the books a bit, aren't we??) at the Aquarium. Hadley is shaky at best, and afraid that the vamps are going to come after her. But we discover the real reason she wanted to see Sookie was not to warn Sookie but to see if her son was also "special" aka a telepath. Turns out - he is. And that leads Hadley to run off with her boy in tow and scared to death. Bill meanwhile starts to have a leak in his sleeping area - when he opens the hatch, he finds out he is the mysterious land that Sookie was in during her coma. Claudine finds him there, realizes he is only there because he had so much of Sook's blood, and assumes he killed her. Bill says he didn't and when he approaches Claudine becomes almost entranced with her and tries to bite her. He demands she tells him when Sookie is because Sookie needs to know to protect herself. Back at Sookie's house that night Bill says he knows why everyone is so interested in her - and it's because..... (be patient. We'll find out soon)
And then there is the final scene. Nan Flanigan is in the limo heading to the airport to fly to Portland, Oregon! (I'll meet you there!) She gets hungry, but it turns out even Nan isn't drinking that True Blood crap, she has a half naked girl there to drink from. Convient. On the TV is a CNN-type channel, where the anchor discusses protests about the VRA outside the capitol in Salem, OR (I wonder if my mom was there). There is a noise in the studio hinting something may be about to happen. And boy howdy, does something happen. That something? Russell appearing behind the anchor and literally ripping out his spine. Awesome. Russell gives a stirring speech about how the AVL is lying to the American people - the Vamps are scary scary folks that the humans she very much fear. And that Vamps don't want equal rights because they are in no way equal to people - they are very much superior. So be afraid, be very afraid. And then the best closing line/delivery ever, "Now, time for the weather. Tiffany?" Hey Emmys - shine up a gold statue for Denis O'Hare for next year, would ya? Thanks!
So..... what did you think? Did you all love this ep as much as I did? Are you happy with the way Alan is taking this season? Did everyone else hope Alcide would show up at some point? I miss you Joe Manganiello!
Comment away. And let me know if you are having trouble with comments!
Thursday, August 12, 2010
SYTYCD: Performance Finale
Eek!! It's finally here! I will say that I'm genuinely happy no matter who wins. I may have a favorite (Hi Kent!) but the top three really are the top 3, if we ignore the fact that Alex should be there. And we will ignore it because it's not fair to the other three. Alright, enough chit chat.... Let's get to the show.
(But first, flashback through the season! I want to rewatch so many of these dances. Thankfully Kelli is here and missed some dances over the past few weeks so I may have to show her! Darn...)
KENT- Allstar: Lauren. Choreo: Nakul Dev Mahaan. Style: Bollywood. Not always a fan of Bollywood, but it's ard not to be a fan of these two. My fav current contestant and one of my fav past dancers. But it we are going techincally, I think that this could have been done a lot better. Especially if Kent didn't almost drop Lauren at the end. Mia called it Kentish, which it was, if we all can agree one what Kentish means. And I'm sure we do.
LAUREN- Allstar: Twitch. Choreo: NappyTabs. Style: HipHop. Love the campaign commericals in the rehersals. That was a fun routine. I think that was the best dance with a girl for Twitch (not counting Katee in Mercy) since Kherrington. They did a very strong dance. Occassionally they were a little off, but overall it was a solid hip hop routine for her and I am proud that sweet little Lauren just pulled that off. (And amen to what Mia said - NappyTabs have been insane this season!!)
ROBERT- Allstar: Mark. Choreo: Tyce DiOrio. Style: Jazz. First of all this being done to Whip It, so it's got to be fun, right? I've been saying Robert will be the new Mark all season, so having these two dance together is awesome. And I can barely tell who is who, which that is the biggest compliment I can give Robert, I think. So happy he is in the finale to dance this. Cat Deely just did her Adam Ant impersonation which I think will be the winner of most bizzare thing to happen on this episode. Nevermind... Adam just said he was going to throw up in happiness. These guys are whack.
Ok..... my favorite moment of the season: Cat making kissy noises about Kent's kiss with Lauren. And then saying how he stayed in character which he responded with this witty remark, "You know what they say about great actors.............." with no finish. Awesome.
LAUREN & ROBERT. Choreo: Dee Casprey. Style: Contemporary. I'm hoping Robert doesn' try to smother Lauren with the pillow. There are lots of witness Robert. I'm not sure I totally understood the routine, however but I thought it was a beautiful routine nontheless. And it was danced gorgeously. That jump into the pillow was awesome and scary. I thought he was going to drop her. (Kelli said I'm such a mom) Not about the dance: I want Mia to come up with some new adjectives before next summer if she comes back as a judge.
LAUREN (again!) & KENT. Choreo: Mandy Moore. Style: Jazz. I love that no one will ever let the fact that Kent kissed Lauren go. Ever. Seriously, I think we will be talking about this during season 10! There are lots of "Kent Faces" happening, but it's a Huey Lewis number, so it seems hard to avoid, doesn't it? That was a really cute routine. It wasn't the best ever, especially compared to the other things we have seen tonight. I think as far as cute routines go, Billy's converse routine was better. Also, Mia just freaked me out with the glasses! I thought I was going crazy and she had been wearing them the whole time. Don't do that Mia. I'm already losing my mind without your help!
KENT: Allstar: Alison. Choreo: Stacey Tookey. Style: Contemporary. There is always that contemporary routine that is moving in a way that really effects the dancer, and this was it for Kent, finally. He was so moved that he literally lost himself in it. He is amazing and even Mia loves him, because she has been his harshest critic. And then Adam just blew a gasket over the fact that Kent is now an artist. I want to hug Kent, sad face Kent is making me sad. Love it. And I love that Alison is so there for him right now.
Lauren! (Notice Kent's sad face went away when we started talking about the prom dance again??) She is impossibly cute. I hate it. Or love it. Whatever
ROBERT. Allstar: Kathryn. Choreo: Spencer Liff. Style: Broadway. I love when Robert makes the shock face! When he broke the chair - too funny! Great routine. Every move was very strong and sharp which was important for the dance to work. HAA! Robert's ripped pants (and his subsequent face when showing it off to the audience) made me giggle. This was another really solid routine. I'm feeling like this blog is really boring this week because it's just me saying "great routine" over and over again. Sigh....
LAUREN. Allstar: Pasha. Choreo: Tony Meredith & Melanie Lapatin. Style: ChaCha. Being the only girl left in the competition for awhile now, Laruen has had the chance to dance with Pasha several times. I really don't think Lauren is upset about it. That was a really well danced routine. It is hard to look bad when Pasha is on the floor. Of course it is hard to notice anyone else when Pasha is basically shirtless as well..... Anywho.... I think that it's hard to say anything bad about Lauren anymore. She is very confident. And Mia just said if she was still dancing she would want to dance like Lauren. Can't top that.
ROBERT & KENT.Choreo: Ummmm. I missed it. They are pretty Latino names. Sorry. Style: Malevos. The boy/boy routine have been some of my favoite this season, so I'm excited. It's a little hard because Robert looks so much manlier than Kent, who is very much a little boy still. However, dancewise, they were both very strong. They are great. I really have nothing more to say.
Like the judges, it's just a big lovefest for me tonight. I wish this could be a threeway tie. I have never had a season finale like this. In previous seasons, I have had finales where I thought one person should have one. Or alternately, that one person should absolutely not win. But this year - just perfection across the board. Best final group ever, and they are the youngest!!
Who is your favorite? Do you care who wins? What dances are you hoping to see tomorrow? Have you heard who is replacing Alex in the the Twitch routine? If not I won't spoil.
Comment away, people!!
(But first, flashback through the season! I want to rewatch so many of these dances. Thankfully Kelli is here and missed some dances over the past few weeks so I may have to show her! Darn...)
KENT- Allstar: Lauren. Choreo: Nakul Dev Mahaan. Style: Bollywood. Not always a fan of Bollywood, but it's ard not to be a fan of these two. My fav current contestant and one of my fav past dancers. But it we are going techincally, I think that this could have been done a lot better. Especially if Kent didn't almost drop Lauren at the end. Mia called it Kentish, which it was, if we all can agree one what Kentish means. And I'm sure we do.
LAUREN- Allstar: Twitch. Choreo: NappyTabs. Style: HipHop. Love the campaign commericals in the rehersals. That was a fun routine. I think that was the best dance with a girl for Twitch (not counting Katee in Mercy) since Kherrington. They did a very strong dance. Occassionally they were a little off, but overall it was a solid hip hop routine for her and I am proud that sweet little Lauren just pulled that off. (And amen to what Mia said - NappyTabs have been insane this season!!)
ROBERT- Allstar: Mark. Choreo: Tyce DiOrio. Style: Jazz. First of all this being done to Whip It, so it's got to be fun, right? I've been saying Robert will be the new Mark all season, so having these two dance together is awesome. And I can barely tell who is who, which that is the biggest compliment I can give Robert, I think. So happy he is in the finale to dance this. Cat Deely just did her Adam Ant impersonation which I think will be the winner of most bizzare thing to happen on this episode. Nevermind... Adam just said he was going to throw up in happiness. These guys are whack.
Ok..... my favorite moment of the season: Cat making kissy noises about Kent's kiss with Lauren. And then saying how he stayed in character which he responded with this witty remark, "You know what they say about great actors.............." with no finish. Awesome.
LAUREN & ROBERT. Choreo: Dee Casprey. Style: Contemporary. I'm hoping Robert doesn' try to smother Lauren with the pillow. There are lots of witness Robert. I'm not sure I totally understood the routine, however but I thought it was a beautiful routine nontheless. And it was danced gorgeously. That jump into the pillow was awesome and scary. I thought he was going to drop her. (Kelli said I'm such a mom) Not about the dance: I want Mia to come up with some new adjectives before next summer if she comes back as a judge.
LAUREN (again!) & KENT. Choreo: Mandy Moore. Style: Jazz. I love that no one will ever let the fact that Kent kissed Lauren go. Ever. Seriously, I think we will be talking about this during season 10! There are lots of "Kent Faces" happening, but it's a Huey Lewis number, so it seems hard to avoid, doesn't it? That was a really cute routine. It wasn't the best ever, especially compared to the other things we have seen tonight. I think as far as cute routines go, Billy's converse routine was better. Also, Mia just freaked me out with the glasses! I thought I was going crazy and she had been wearing them the whole time. Don't do that Mia. I'm already losing my mind without your help!
KENT: Allstar: Alison. Choreo: Stacey Tookey. Style: Contemporary. There is always that contemporary routine that is moving in a way that really effects the dancer, and this was it for Kent, finally. He was so moved that he literally lost himself in it. He is amazing and even Mia loves him, because she has been his harshest critic. And then Adam just blew a gasket over the fact that Kent is now an artist. I want to hug Kent, sad face Kent is making me sad. Love it. And I love that Alison is so there for him right now.
Lauren! (Notice Kent's sad face went away when we started talking about the prom dance again??) She is impossibly cute. I hate it. Or love it. Whatever
ROBERT. Allstar: Kathryn. Choreo: Spencer Liff. Style: Broadway. I love when Robert makes the shock face! When he broke the chair - too funny! Great routine. Every move was very strong and sharp which was important for the dance to work. HAA! Robert's ripped pants (and his subsequent face when showing it off to the audience) made me giggle. This was another really solid routine. I'm feeling like this blog is really boring this week because it's just me saying "great routine" over and over again. Sigh....
LAUREN. Allstar: Pasha. Choreo: Tony Meredith & Melanie Lapatin. Style: ChaCha. Being the only girl left in the competition for awhile now, Laruen has had the chance to dance with Pasha several times. I really don't think Lauren is upset about it. That was a really well danced routine. It is hard to look bad when Pasha is on the floor. Of course it is hard to notice anyone else when Pasha is basically shirtless as well..... Anywho.... I think that it's hard to say anything bad about Lauren anymore. She is very confident. And Mia just said if she was still dancing she would want to dance like Lauren. Can't top that.
ROBERT & KENT.Choreo: Ummmm. I missed it. They are pretty Latino names. Sorry. Style: Malevos. The boy/boy routine have been some of my favoite this season, so I'm excited. It's a little hard because Robert looks so much manlier than Kent, who is very much a little boy still. However, dancewise, they were both very strong. They are great. I really have nothing more to say.
Like the judges, it's just a big lovefest for me tonight. I wish this could be a threeway tie. I have never had a season finale like this. In previous seasons, I have had finales where I thought one person should have one. Or alternately, that one person should absolutely not win. But this year - just perfection across the board. Best final group ever, and they are the youngest!!
Who is your favorite? Do you care who wins? What dances are you hoping to see tomorrow? Have you heard who is replacing Alex in the the Twitch routine? If not I won't spoil.
Comment away, people!!
Monday, August 9, 2010
Week in Review: 8/1-8/7
I am really getting into my summer shows, that I have almost forgotten how much I am looking forward to fall. Oh summer season, how I love your existence.
RUBICON: Listen, I have little to no idea what is going on with this show. It's all very hush and mysterious. What I do know: so far I am completely hooked, due in no small part to the wonderful James Badge Dale (Leckie on The Pacific). This show is, at the very least, interesting enough keep me coming back if only to figure out what the hell is going on. Note to the producers: make this mystery a one season thing. Then come up with something new for next season. Given his line of work, that makes sense, and it will keep the current mystery from getting too convoluted. (Yes, I'm sure the producers are reading this!)
MAD MEN: It's Christmas in August (at least for us) at Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce. And once again, that means quiet genius from the wonder that is Matthew Weiner. At the start of the episode Don's secretary brings him a letter to Santa c/o Don Draper from Sally. It starts out with Sally saying she knows Don is Santa but that she thought it was best to keep up the ruse (or "roose") for Bobby. But when it gets to the end of the letter, she says she really just wishes her dad would be there to celebrate with them Christmas morning, even though she knows he can't be. I could hear Don's heart break. But he did get them some awesome gifts, including The Beatles EPs for Sally. Score! The love for Don grew even more when Don quietly said "Merry Christmas, Sweetheart" to Peggy. Such a small gesture, but completely repersentative of their mentor/protege relationship. And while the episode was heavy on the Yuletide moments, it was also full of laughs thanks to the most bizarre Christmas party ever. But still a hit, because Joan Holloway is the greatest woman ever.
COVERT AFFAIRS: Question before we get to the episode- Why is it Burn Notice is in season 4 and still feels the need to do a full exposition before every episode about Michael being a burned spy, but we are only on episode 4 of Covert Affairs and we don't even get a "previously on?" I don't really need the exposition for either show (it annoys the hell out of me on Burn Notice) but I find it funny that USA is very inconsistent with them. Psych: no. Royal Pains: yes. White Collar: no. Choose a format! Anywhoooo...... great episode! I loved the Oded Fehr character of the Israeli spy. Hope they make use of him again. And I like that Annie has apparently learned from previous experiences! Last time she trusted the MI-6 implicitly and he turned out to be a double agent, so she was wary of this guy when things started going wonky. Good girl, Annie! Loved the Langely storyline too. We all knew Auggie wasn't going to be the leak. But who is? Only down note of this episode: no Anne Dudek!
PRETTY LITTLE LIARS: This show has it's finale tomorrow. I'm so sad. It is beyond campy, but oh so addictive! And I can't help it, but I'm totally rooting for Ezra and Aria to get back together. It may be wrong, but I don't care. He is hot. HA! Does anyone else like this show? Am I crazy? These questions are not necessarily related.
WHITE COLLAR: Finally- an episode that focused on Mozzie! He is adorable. And as it turns out, very sweet. I loved that he had a crush on the waitress. I loved that somehow Elizabeth knew this. I loved that Mozzie didn't want Neal to meet her because then he would just be the "quirky friend." And I love that Peter worked so hard to help him, because despite all arguments to the contrary, I think Peter and Moz do like each other! It was an all around fun episode. The one thing I don't love - the bizzare green screen stuff for Tiffani Theissen. I have a feeling it has something to do with her maternity leave, but it sucks and I just want her back to normal in her house with Peter and Neal!!
PSYCH: John Michael Higgins is one of the funniest actors around, and his turn on Psych lived up to it. I cracked up so many times during this ep, especially during Shawn's speech at the final meeting at the end of the show. His half arguments with JMH were hysterical. But nothing was as awesome as the random Willy Wonka reference. And for those who didn't catch it the first time around, it was at the end of Shawn's apology letter, "Good Day sir. I said good day!"
MEMPHIS BEAT: This episode was titled "Suspicious Minds" so right at the start I said that if Jason Lee didn't sing that song in this ep, I was going to be pissed. It's one of my favorite Elvis tunes. Thankfully, he did towards the end. But it was a scary 50 minutes before we got there! This episode also started a new storyarc: apparently Dwight's dad was a dirty cop. Poor Dwight. Can't wait to see where that goes.
ROYAL PAINS: Down with Dr. Emily Peck!! I'm done with the character and the storyline. The only good thing to come out of it is that it has forced an actual solid friendship between Jill and Divya. In less annoying relationship news: hurray for Evan and Paige moving into a real relationship not based on Evan being paid.
DARK BLUE: This show is back, and I'm watching even tho last season was ok at best. However it has a lot of people I like (Tre from The OC! Meg from Supernatural! Dylan McDermott's blue eyes!). Although the producers apparently have learned a little something from other shows? How do you take an ok show and make it ten times better? Add Tricia Helfer!! I'm not completely sold on her character, but I think she is amazing, and you can bet I'll be turning in for another week to see how it goes.
BURN NOTICE: Jon Seda!!!!! That's all.
SYTYCD: Hallelujah, America. You got it right! I can't wait for this finale! I am more excited for this one than any other in a long time! If only Alex was still in it. Of course, that would be Robert probably wouldn't be, but still...... Beyond excited for this week!!
FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS: I didn't care about high school football when I was in high school, but damn if I wasn't crying like a little girl when Landry hit that 45 yard field goal to clinch the East Dillon Lions win over the Dillon Panthers. If you had told me a few years ago that I would ever root against those boys in blue, well I never would have believed you. Jason Katmis is a wonderful showrunner that has proven that even during the toughest times in Dillon, football heals all. They just finished filming the next (and final) season of FNL a couple weeks ago. It isn't airing on NBC until 2012, but I literally can not wait. I just want to see Tim Riggins get out of jail. And for all our old favorites to return for the finale. If you have never watched this show, I beg you, take the next year and check it out before the final season airs. There may be no saving the show, but that doesn't mean the final season can't have great numbers!
Alright, that's it for this week!!
Comment away! Please!
RUBICON: Listen, I have little to no idea what is going on with this show. It's all very hush and mysterious. What I do know: so far I am completely hooked, due in no small part to the wonderful James Badge Dale (Leckie on The Pacific). This show is, at the very least, interesting enough keep me coming back if only to figure out what the hell is going on. Note to the producers: make this mystery a one season thing. Then come up with something new for next season. Given his line of work, that makes sense, and it will keep the current mystery from getting too convoluted. (Yes, I'm sure the producers are reading this!)
MAD MEN: It's Christmas in August (at least for us) at Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce. And once again, that means quiet genius from the wonder that is Matthew Weiner. At the start of the episode Don's secretary brings him a letter to Santa c/o Don Draper from Sally. It starts out with Sally saying she knows Don is Santa but that she thought it was best to keep up the ruse (or "roose") for Bobby. But when it gets to the end of the letter, she says she really just wishes her dad would be there to celebrate with them Christmas morning, even though she knows he can't be. I could hear Don's heart break. But he did get them some awesome gifts, including The Beatles EPs for Sally. Score! The love for Don grew even more when Don quietly said "Merry Christmas, Sweetheart" to Peggy. Such a small gesture, but completely repersentative of their mentor/protege relationship. And while the episode was heavy on the Yuletide moments, it was also full of laughs thanks to the most bizarre Christmas party ever. But still a hit, because Joan Holloway is the greatest woman ever.
COVERT AFFAIRS: Question before we get to the episode- Why is it Burn Notice is in season 4 and still feels the need to do a full exposition before every episode about Michael being a burned spy, but we are only on episode 4 of Covert Affairs and we don't even get a "previously on?" I don't really need the exposition for either show (it annoys the hell out of me on Burn Notice) but I find it funny that USA is very inconsistent with them. Psych: no. Royal Pains: yes. White Collar: no. Choose a format! Anywhoooo...... great episode! I loved the Oded Fehr character of the Israeli spy. Hope they make use of him again. And I like that Annie has apparently learned from previous experiences! Last time she trusted the MI-6 implicitly and he turned out to be a double agent, so she was wary of this guy when things started going wonky. Good girl, Annie! Loved the Langely storyline too. We all knew Auggie wasn't going to be the leak. But who is? Only down note of this episode: no Anne Dudek!
PRETTY LITTLE LIARS: This show has it's finale tomorrow. I'm so sad. It is beyond campy, but oh so addictive! And I can't help it, but I'm totally rooting for Ezra and Aria to get back together. It may be wrong, but I don't care. He is hot. HA! Does anyone else like this show? Am I crazy? These questions are not necessarily related.
WHITE COLLAR: Finally- an episode that focused on Mozzie! He is adorable. And as it turns out, very sweet. I loved that he had a crush on the waitress. I loved that somehow Elizabeth knew this. I loved that Mozzie didn't want Neal to meet her because then he would just be the "quirky friend." And I love that Peter worked so hard to help him, because despite all arguments to the contrary, I think Peter and Moz do like each other! It was an all around fun episode. The one thing I don't love - the bizzare green screen stuff for Tiffani Theissen. I have a feeling it has something to do with her maternity leave, but it sucks and I just want her back to normal in her house with Peter and Neal!!
PSYCH: John Michael Higgins is one of the funniest actors around, and his turn on Psych lived up to it. I cracked up so many times during this ep, especially during Shawn's speech at the final meeting at the end of the show. His half arguments with JMH were hysterical. But nothing was as awesome as the random Willy Wonka reference. And for those who didn't catch it the first time around, it was at the end of Shawn's apology letter, "Good Day sir. I said good day!"
MEMPHIS BEAT: This episode was titled "Suspicious Minds" so right at the start I said that if Jason Lee didn't sing that song in this ep, I was going to be pissed. It's one of my favorite Elvis tunes. Thankfully, he did towards the end. But it was a scary 50 minutes before we got there! This episode also started a new storyarc: apparently Dwight's dad was a dirty cop. Poor Dwight. Can't wait to see where that goes.
ROYAL PAINS: Down with Dr. Emily Peck!! I'm done with the character and the storyline. The only good thing to come out of it is that it has forced an actual solid friendship between Jill and Divya. In less annoying relationship news: hurray for Evan and Paige moving into a real relationship not based on Evan being paid.
DARK BLUE: This show is back, and I'm watching even tho last season was ok at best. However it has a lot of people I like (Tre from The OC! Meg from Supernatural! Dylan McDermott's blue eyes!). Although the producers apparently have learned a little something from other shows? How do you take an ok show and make it ten times better? Add Tricia Helfer!! I'm not completely sold on her character, but I think she is amazing, and you can bet I'll be turning in for another week to see how it goes.
BURN NOTICE: Jon Seda!!!!! That's all.
SYTYCD: Hallelujah, America. You got it right! I can't wait for this finale! I am more excited for this one than any other in a long time! If only Alex was still in it. Of course, that would be Robert probably wouldn't be, but still...... Beyond excited for this week!!
FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS: I didn't care about high school football when I was in high school, but damn if I wasn't crying like a little girl when Landry hit that 45 yard field goal to clinch the East Dillon Lions win over the Dillon Panthers. If you had told me a few years ago that I would ever root against those boys in blue, well I never would have believed you. Jason Katmis is a wonderful showrunner that has proven that even during the toughest times in Dillon, football heals all. They just finished filming the next (and final) season of FNL a couple weeks ago. It isn't airing on NBC until 2012, but I literally can not wait. I just want to see Tim Riggins get out of jail. And for all our old favorites to return for the finale. If you have never watched this show, I beg you, take the next year and check it out before the final season airs. There may be no saving the show, but that doesn't mean the final season can't have great numbers!
Alright, that's it for this week!!
Comment away! Please!
TRUE BLOOD: Night on the Sun
I'm sorry for the lapse in True Blood blogs! But I am back!! How great is this season? I will say the only issue I am having is my own problem- I know what is coming up (generally) with some of characters and I am just so anxious for the storylines to catch up to what I know is about to happen!! Especially Jason and Sookie (in regards to the "what is she" arc, which is not actually in the book).
But nevermind where we are going, let's go over what happened last night.
Let's start with those who were essentially on their own tonight. First up, Arlene. Arlene is another example of how the books occasionally interfere with how I interpret the characters on TV. Or at least create an argument in my head in how I feel about a character. In the books I really really don't like Arlene, however, in no small part to Carrie Preston, I find Arlene hysterical on the show. She can be awful, but she cracks me up, which is why I felt so bad when she dreamt about Rene. It is bad enough the girl is pregnant with a killer's baby, does she really need the guilty dreams. Although I dread the day that Terry founds out. We also saw that Arlene helped to hire a new waitress, Holly, who I can asure you, like everyone else in Bon Temps, is more than she seems. And thankfully Arlene has already forbidden Sam from sleeping her. Good call!
Lafayette had his hands busy with his mom, Rose, who snuck out of the institution to protect her son from the Vampires and Witches. Of course this means that Lafayette gets a visit from Rose's caretaker, Jesus. Last time these two were together Jesus discovered part of Lafayette's income comes from the sale of drugs. Color Jesus disappointed. But nothing brings two people together like a stressful situation, and Mom on the run is one of them. So thankfully these two are back together now. You may not have protected him from Vamps, Rose, but at least you provided an excuse for Jesus to come visit. Well done! Thought on Jesus --- he spent some time talking about Lafayette's "aura" and "power." Maybe he has something in common with Holly?? Book readers?? It sure would help to weave Jesus/Lafayette into season 4's inevitable storyline if they are both (PLEASE!) still around.
Jason is awful mad at Bill (I know... I'm out of order here but this is still the easiest way to blog this show! You all know why he is mad, we will get there soon) and Sookie doesn't seem to want to punish Bill, so Jason breaks out some of his Fellowship of the Sun souvenirs. But before he can make use of them there is a frantic knock on the door. It's Crystal, soaking wet. She swam to Jason's to escape her now ex-finace who beat her. Jason of course makes Crystal "his girl," you know, by sleeping with her. And then goes to Hotshot to tell her father, Calvin Norris, to back the eff off. Oh Jason.... if only you knew.
Sam is busy dealing with Tommy. He sent away Melinda, and has Tommy still working at Merlottes. And while he seems glad to help his younger brother out, I think that he is realizing quickly that Tommy may be even more trouble that he anticipated. And Tommy is trying to keep Hoyt and Jessica apart, which is just plain wrong, dammit. Sam also has a run in with Calvin, who is on the hunt for Crystal, and Tommy and Sam smell something about him..... duh.
Speaking of Jessica, she is more than happy to see Bill come home. Except when he tries to release her from him.... then she freaks. She is just a baby vamp and needs some training. Boy does he give it to her. But more on that in a minute.
Meanwhile in Mississippi, Russell moved the Queen into the mansion, much to Talbot's chagrin. But Russell made quite clear how important Talbot was to him, in front of Eric which is going to turn out to be a big mistake. Russell also dealt with a very upset Debbie Pelt who wanted to take revenge on Sookie and Alcide for killing Coot (RIP Coot). Eric reminded the king just how important our Miss Stackhouse is, so while Russell gives Debbie the go ahead to "play" with Sookie, he agrees not to kill her. (more later on this part of the story) When Russell goes off to deal with Sookie, Eric agrees to entertain Talbot. Said entertainment includes a game of chess (Eric wins), some kissy time with a shirtless Eric (woo), and then Eric staking Talbot in the back. (I had so many inapporpriate jokes to make at this, but I really just can't do it in the blog. However those who know me best are sure to be able to fill in the proverbial blanks here) Russell feels this and flies back from Sookies house - just in the nick of time, as it turns out. More on that in a minute as well.
Let's get back to the start of the episode. Sookie has just woken up from a dream/vision where she met Claudine, her.... well, I won't spoil Claudine's identity. But I will say she is not a one episode character. Claudine told Sookie to stay away from Bill because he will steal her light. (Like the island?? Is Bill the smoke monster?? Is Sookie Jacob?? Sigh.... I'm still mourning LOST.) When Sookie woke up and saw Bill she screamed her Sookie scream. Tara, Jason and Alcide all but staked Bill right there, but Sookie wanted to talk to him, and Lafayette, the voice of reason, told them if that is what she wants she should be able to talk to him. So Bill and Sookie break up because they realize they just can't work out and will only bring misery to each other. Sad face/bloody tears. Everyone has the "good riddance" attitude about it, especially Tara and Jason. Tara even calls her a stupid bitch if she goes back to Bill. Oh Tara, you have such a way with words. (I didn't mention Tara... not much happened to her other than reacting to Bill/Sookie. Oh, and you know, having sex dreams about Franklin. Whoops!) Alcide has to leave Sookie, for now. But they have a moment before he leaves. (Alcide is another example of loving the show more than the book. Joe Manganiello is yum!) Sookie is on her own, waiting for the inevitable arrival of Russell. But before he comes she gets a visit from cousin Hadley who tells her that Eric said not to trust Bill. And she almost escapes Sookie's house without saying anything else, but that pesky brain of her thought about telling Eric "what Sookie is." Sookie is interested to know!! But before she can deal with that, she needs to deal with the werewolves that are invading her house. Luckily Bill and newly trained Jessica are there to help. They take the weres, but that leaves Debbie to fight Sookie. I was nervous Debbie would die here, because I think it is muy importante that Alan Ball leaves Debbie's story arc intact. (Agreed, book readers?) And thankfully she made it out alive, but with a mighty large cut on her face thanks to Sook. Before Russell can kill Jessica/take Sookie he flies off (thanks, Eric!) and Jess runs after a were (she gets him. You go girl). Then Bill and Sookie make like Buffy and Spike and have the ultra violent make up sex. Thankfully no head turning a la Lorena. Or house destroying a la Buffy and Spike. Of course the house is once again destroyed, so who can tell.
Oh... my favorite line of the week was Jason to his own subconscious: "Don't think, Brain" Jason, you are all kinds of dumb. And I love you for it.
Next week..... madness!! Duh!
What say you, Trubies? Another wonderful week? Or disappointed? Comment away!
But nevermind where we are going, let's go over what happened last night.
Let's start with those who were essentially on their own tonight. First up, Arlene. Arlene is another example of how the books occasionally interfere with how I interpret the characters on TV. Or at least create an argument in my head in how I feel about a character. In the books I really really don't like Arlene, however, in no small part to Carrie Preston, I find Arlene hysterical on the show. She can be awful, but she cracks me up, which is why I felt so bad when she dreamt about Rene. It is bad enough the girl is pregnant with a killer's baby, does she really need the guilty dreams. Although I dread the day that Terry founds out. We also saw that Arlene helped to hire a new waitress, Holly, who I can asure you, like everyone else in Bon Temps, is more than she seems. And thankfully Arlene has already forbidden Sam from sleeping her. Good call!
Lafayette had his hands busy with his mom, Rose, who snuck out of the institution to protect her son from the Vampires and Witches. Of course this means that Lafayette gets a visit from Rose's caretaker, Jesus. Last time these two were together Jesus discovered part of Lafayette's income comes from the sale of drugs. Color Jesus disappointed. But nothing brings two people together like a stressful situation, and Mom on the run is one of them. So thankfully these two are back together now. You may not have protected him from Vamps, Rose, but at least you provided an excuse for Jesus to come visit. Well done! Thought on Jesus --- he spent some time talking about Lafayette's "aura" and "power." Maybe he has something in common with Holly?? Book readers?? It sure would help to weave Jesus/Lafayette into season 4's inevitable storyline if they are both (PLEASE!) still around.
Jason is awful mad at Bill (I know... I'm out of order here but this is still the easiest way to blog this show! You all know why he is mad, we will get there soon) and Sookie doesn't seem to want to punish Bill, so Jason breaks out some of his Fellowship of the Sun souvenirs. But before he can make use of them there is a frantic knock on the door. It's Crystal, soaking wet. She swam to Jason's to escape her now ex-finace who beat her. Jason of course makes Crystal "his girl," you know, by sleeping with her. And then goes to Hotshot to tell her father, Calvin Norris, to back the eff off. Oh Jason.... if only you knew.
Sam is busy dealing with Tommy. He sent away Melinda, and has Tommy still working at Merlottes. And while he seems glad to help his younger brother out, I think that he is realizing quickly that Tommy may be even more trouble that he anticipated. And Tommy is trying to keep Hoyt and Jessica apart, which is just plain wrong, dammit. Sam also has a run in with Calvin, who is on the hunt for Crystal, and Tommy and Sam smell something about him..... duh.
Speaking of Jessica, she is more than happy to see Bill come home. Except when he tries to release her from him.... then she freaks. She is just a baby vamp and needs some training. Boy does he give it to her. But more on that in a minute.
Meanwhile in Mississippi, Russell moved the Queen into the mansion, much to Talbot's chagrin. But Russell made quite clear how important Talbot was to him, in front of Eric which is going to turn out to be a big mistake. Russell also dealt with a very upset Debbie Pelt who wanted to take revenge on Sookie and Alcide for killing Coot (RIP Coot). Eric reminded the king just how important our Miss Stackhouse is, so while Russell gives Debbie the go ahead to "play" with Sookie, he agrees not to kill her. (more later on this part of the story) When Russell goes off to deal with Sookie, Eric agrees to entertain Talbot. Said entertainment includes a game of chess (Eric wins), some kissy time with a shirtless Eric (woo), and then Eric staking Talbot in the back. (I had so many inapporpriate jokes to make at this, but I really just can't do it in the blog. However those who know me best are sure to be able to fill in the proverbial blanks here) Russell feels this and flies back from Sookies house - just in the nick of time, as it turns out. More on that in a minute as well.
Let's get back to the start of the episode. Sookie has just woken up from a dream/vision where she met Claudine, her.... well, I won't spoil Claudine's identity. But I will say she is not a one episode character. Claudine told Sookie to stay away from Bill because he will steal her light. (Like the island?? Is Bill the smoke monster?? Is Sookie Jacob?? Sigh.... I'm still mourning LOST.) When Sookie woke up and saw Bill she screamed her Sookie scream. Tara, Jason and Alcide all but staked Bill right there, but Sookie wanted to talk to him, and Lafayette, the voice of reason, told them if that is what she wants she should be able to talk to him. So Bill and Sookie break up because they realize they just can't work out and will only bring misery to each other. Sad face/bloody tears. Everyone has the "good riddance" attitude about it, especially Tara and Jason. Tara even calls her a stupid bitch if she goes back to Bill. Oh Tara, you have such a way with words. (I didn't mention Tara... not much happened to her other than reacting to Bill/Sookie. Oh, and you know, having sex dreams about Franklin. Whoops!) Alcide has to leave Sookie, for now. But they have a moment before he leaves. (Alcide is another example of loving the show more than the book. Joe Manganiello is yum!) Sookie is on her own, waiting for the inevitable arrival of Russell. But before he comes she gets a visit from cousin Hadley who tells her that Eric said not to trust Bill. And she almost escapes Sookie's house without saying anything else, but that pesky brain of her thought about telling Eric "what Sookie is." Sookie is interested to know!! But before she can deal with that, she needs to deal with the werewolves that are invading her house. Luckily Bill and newly trained Jessica are there to help. They take the weres, but that leaves Debbie to fight Sookie. I was nervous Debbie would die here, because I think it is muy importante that Alan Ball leaves Debbie's story arc intact. (Agreed, book readers?) And thankfully she made it out alive, but with a mighty large cut on her face thanks to Sook. Before Russell can kill Jessica/take Sookie he flies off (thanks, Eric!) and Jess runs after a were (she gets him. You go girl). Then Bill and Sookie make like Buffy and Spike and have the ultra violent make up sex. Thankfully no head turning a la Lorena. Or house destroying a la Buffy and Spike. Of course the house is once again destroyed, so who can tell.
Oh... my favorite line of the week was Jason to his own subconscious: "Don't think, Brain" Jason, you are all kinds of dumb. And I love you for it.
Next week..... madness!! Duh!
What say you, Trubies? Another wonderful week? Or disappointed? Comment away!
Thursday, August 5, 2010
SYTYCD: Top 4 perform
Ok, I have a confession to make. I voted a bunch last night even though I'm just watching this in the morning. I want Robert and Kent to make the finals. Plus I have read an endless amount of praise for Kent's routine that Travis choreographed. I am beyond excited to see that one. One of the press people who were at the taping said they told Kent it made them cry and he hugged her. I want a hug from Kent. He's adorable. I have endless love for that kid. Anywhoooooo........ I suppose I should talk about the actual episode. Whatever.
OOOO!!! Tyce DiOrio is a guest judge. I hope he snaps and says something ridiculous. Of course he will. See! He just did, right off the bat.
First up we have a group Broadway number with Tyce as Choreo. I think this is the youngest group ever. At least in behavoir. These kids are nutty. I think this was inevitably going to be a Lauren showcase. As the only girl, she kind of had to be the focus in some respect, right? But like Tyce just said, I think Kent did the best.(Side note: the costume designer just won an emmy, and while sometimes I think she is on crack, this number shows why she won. The polka dot theme is adorable. It effectively pulls together all four outfits without being overwhelming. And that concludes my Nina Garcia moment for the day.)
LAUREN: Allstar: Pasha. Choreo: Miriam Larici and Leonardo Barrionuevo. Style: Argentinian Tango. Ahhhh..... Pasha. Oh, Lauren is here too. Just kidding. She is doing really well at the whole sexy seduction thing. I almost forget she is 18. That was my favorite Tango, I think. Somewhere Anya is jealous. I love that Lauren can do that dance and then giggle like the 18 year old she is. (Adam just asked Nigel to marry him. Awesome.)
Okay- I've always thought that Lauren seems a little Buffy-esque. (Specifically season 1&2 when Buffy was still in HS and wanting to be about boys and giggling) And then they were just showing Lauren's old audition footage from when she was in high school... and their mascot is a demon. Hmmmmmm.....
ADECHIKE. Allstar: Lauren. Choreo: Sean Cheesman. Style: African Dance. Again, Lauren the Allstar in all styles! Lauren's hair is very Captain Jack Sparrow in this number. And why is Adechike wearing a shrug? I have no idea what the judges are about to say, but I'm not totally digging on this routine. I think that it was sort of meh. It was danced fine. (Great by Lauren, ok by Adechike) Not that I wish bad things for Adechike (OK... I do want him to be voted off tonight, but I think he is a lovely boy) but I am glad I'm not alone in not loving this routine. Off-topic, slightly... Does anyone else think that Lauren is the Grace to Tyce's Will?
ROBERT. Allstar: Anya. Choreo: Jonathan Roberts. Style: Vienesse Waltz. If Anya is saying that this choreo is difficult, that is saying something. The photoshop of Robert's crazy face on Pasha's body may be my favorite thing all season. I love Robert. (Emily is watching with me and she just said, "Where is Kent? I want to see Kent dance." That's my girl. But she did just say she likes this guy and Anya is super pretty.) Robert did a really great job. You can see how he has gotten used to the frame you need to have for ballroom. And he is pretty. Super pretty. We need to move on.
Hey! Robert lives with Channing. She was really good and voted off too soon. Hey, we are still talking about Robert. He is still pretty. Seriously, guys. Cut to commercial. Ah! He just gave Travis a shout out. Sigh.....
KENT. Allstar: Courtney. Choreo: Doriana Sanchez. Style: Disco. Kent just said that Disco is a lot of shiny clothes. Kent just said Studio 54 is a rehersal space. AHAHAHAHA! What a goober. I think Courtney is going to have a concussion. OOOOO Court's hair is super fab. Considering Kent has more energy than anyone in the world, I almost thought that was a slightly slow disco. But, as Kent said, he isn't big. Sweet boy. And I agree with Cat, that last lift gave me a heart attack.
I want to adopt Kent. And if I can't adopt him, can I please have even a fraction of his energy. Seriously. Is there a more genuine person??
LAUREN. Allstar: Ade. Choreo: Sean Cheesman. Style: Jazz. Another seduction piece for Lauren. Holy shiz, what is she wearing?? Her father must be having a heart attack. While I don't think this will be a routine a remember for a long time (except maybe the crazy outfit) I do think it was really well danced and well choreographed. Tyce is snapping. And Adam is now saying he wants to hire her. (He is going to be directing an episode of Glee in the first half of the season. I would look for this HS age girl to possibly be a dancer in the episode. Just saying....)
ADECHIKE. Allstar: Kathryn. Choreo: Dwight Rohden & Desmond Richardson. Style: I missed the style. It seems to be contemporary mix. Maybe it is because my kids were fighting through the whole thing but that seemed really long. Again it was a great routine that was danced OK, but not great by Adechike. Let me just say now, if the top 3 includes Adechike, I'm gonna be annoyed. Not because he isn't talented, but because he is not as versatile and talented as the other 3.
ROBERT: Allstar: Dominic. Choreo: Tabitha and Napoleon. Style: Hip Hop. Uh oh, clowns. Scary. Seriously. Super creepy. If Robert isn't in the top I'm gonna be so mad! Look at him! Viennese Walt and Hip Hop!! And both done really well! I like how Dom seemed unsure if he was going on tour. Like Nigel just asked for the first time now! What a weirdo. This was a very fun routine and Robert did so great! He was very Mark-esque.
KENT: Allstar: Neil. Choreo: Travis. Style: Contemporaray. I'm so excited right now. Wow....... That was an amazing piece. Somehow Travis knows how to create pieces that transcend the competition. And Neil and Kent are amazing together. They should dance all the time. Between the baseball routine and that, there is no question of their chemistry together. Just gorgeous. I really wish I had someone to go to the tour with me for those two dances alone. If Kent doesn't make it to next week...... well, I think you know how I feel about it. As Tyce says, "Are you kidding me?"
Well..... What did you all think? Who do you want as the top three? What was your favorite routine? Who wants to help me kidnap Kent and Robert? What? Who said that?
Comment me!
OOOO!!! Tyce DiOrio is a guest judge. I hope he snaps and says something ridiculous. Of course he will. See! He just did, right off the bat.
First up we have a group Broadway number with Tyce as Choreo. I think this is the youngest group ever. At least in behavoir. These kids are nutty. I think this was inevitably going to be a Lauren showcase. As the only girl, she kind of had to be the focus in some respect, right? But like Tyce just said, I think Kent did the best.(Side note: the costume designer just won an emmy, and while sometimes I think she is on crack, this number shows why she won. The polka dot theme is adorable. It effectively pulls together all four outfits without being overwhelming. And that concludes my Nina Garcia moment for the day.)
LAUREN: Allstar: Pasha. Choreo: Miriam Larici and Leonardo Barrionuevo. Style: Argentinian Tango. Ahhhh..... Pasha. Oh, Lauren is here too. Just kidding. She is doing really well at the whole sexy seduction thing. I almost forget she is 18. That was my favorite Tango, I think. Somewhere Anya is jealous. I love that Lauren can do that dance and then giggle like the 18 year old she is. (Adam just asked Nigel to marry him. Awesome.)
Okay- I've always thought that Lauren seems a little Buffy-esque. (Specifically season 1&2 when Buffy was still in HS and wanting to be about boys and giggling) And then they were just showing Lauren's old audition footage from when she was in high school... and their mascot is a demon. Hmmmmmm.....
ADECHIKE. Allstar: Lauren. Choreo: Sean Cheesman. Style: African Dance. Again, Lauren the Allstar in all styles! Lauren's hair is very Captain Jack Sparrow in this number. And why is Adechike wearing a shrug? I have no idea what the judges are about to say, but I'm not totally digging on this routine. I think that it was sort of meh. It was danced fine. (Great by Lauren, ok by Adechike) Not that I wish bad things for Adechike (OK... I do want him to be voted off tonight, but I think he is a lovely boy) but I am glad I'm not alone in not loving this routine. Off-topic, slightly... Does anyone else think that Lauren is the Grace to Tyce's Will?
ROBERT. Allstar: Anya. Choreo: Jonathan Roberts. Style: Vienesse Waltz. If Anya is saying that this choreo is difficult, that is saying something. The photoshop of Robert's crazy face on Pasha's body may be my favorite thing all season. I love Robert. (Emily is watching with me and she just said, "Where is Kent? I want to see Kent dance." That's my girl. But she did just say she likes this guy and Anya is super pretty.) Robert did a really great job. You can see how he has gotten used to the frame you need to have for ballroom. And he is pretty. Super pretty. We need to move on.
Hey! Robert lives with Channing. She was really good and voted off too soon. Hey, we are still talking about Robert. He is still pretty. Seriously, guys. Cut to commercial. Ah! He just gave Travis a shout out. Sigh.....
KENT. Allstar: Courtney. Choreo: Doriana Sanchez. Style: Disco. Kent just said that Disco is a lot of shiny clothes. Kent just said Studio 54 is a rehersal space. AHAHAHAHA! What a goober. I think Courtney is going to have a concussion. OOOOO Court's hair is super fab. Considering Kent has more energy than anyone in the world, I almost thought that was a slightly slow disco. But, as Kent said, he isn't big. Sweet boy. And I agree with Cat, that last lift gave me a heart attack.
I want to adopt Kent. And if I can't adopt him, can I please have even a fraction of his energy. Seriously. Is there a more genuine person??
LAUREN. Allstar: Ade. Choreo: Sean Cheesman. Style: Jazz. Another seduction piece for Lauren. Holy shiz, what is she wearing?? Her father must be having a heart attack. While I don't think this will be a routine a remember for a long time (except maybe the crazy outfit) I do think it was really well danced and well choreographed. Tyce is snapping. And Adam is now saying he wants to hire her. (He is going to be directing an episode of Glee in the first half of the season. I would look for this HS age girl to possibly be a dancer in the episode. Just saying....)
ADECHIKE. Allstar: Kathryn. Choreo: Dwight Rohden & Desmond Richardson. Style: I missed the style. It seems to be contemporary mix. Maybe it is because my kids were fighting through the whole thing but that seemed really long. Again it was a great routine that was danced OK, but not great by Adechike. Let me just say now, if the top 3 includes Adechike, I'm gonna be annoyed. Not because he isn't talented, but because he is not as versatile and talented as the other 3.
ROBERT: Allstar: Dominic. Choreo: Tabitha and Napoleon. Style: Hip Hop. Uh oh, clowns. Scary. Seriously. Super creepy. If Robert isn't in the top I'm gonna be so mad! Look at him! Viennese Walt and Hip Hop!! And both done really well! I like how Dom seemed unsure if he was going on tour. Like Nigel just asked for the first time now! What a weirdo. This was a very fun routine and Robert did so great! He was very Mark-esque.
KENT: Allstar: Neil. Choreo: Travis. Style: Contemporaray. I'm so excited right now. Wow....... That was an amazing piece. Somehow Travis knows how to create pieces that transcend the competition. And Neil and Kent are amazing together. They should dance all the time. Between the baseball routine and that, there is no question of their chemistry together. Just gorgeous. I really wish I had someone to go to the tour with me for those two dances alone. If Kent doesn't make it to next week...... well, I think you know how I feel about it. As Tyce says, "Are you kidding me?"
Well..... What did you all think? Who do you want as the top three? What was your favorite routine? Who wants to help me kidnap Kent and Robert? What? Who said that?
Comment me!
Monday, August 2, 2010
Week in Review 7/25-7/31
Man, I have been busy! I'm still not completely caught up on all of my TV. But I guess I should get this out there for the few of you that are interested! :)
MAD MEN: WOOOOOO!!! So excited that this show is back. There is something just heartbreaking and beautiful about this show. I could literally just watch them sit there and smoke and drink and be completely entertained. Things aren't perfect at Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce, but they are certainly better than working out of a hotel room! I can't wait to see more. Especially just to see what trouble Joan will get into/prevent others from getting into. She is one of the greatest characters on television. Oh, and also exciting -Sarah Newlin!!
ARMY WIVES: This show is cheesy and all, but I LOVED seeing Godfather from Band of Brothers back in uniform (yes, Army instead of Marines this time, but still... fatigues nonetheless). Only issue: he had his full voice. I miss that Godfather scratchiness.
MY BOYS: While not as exciting as Mad Men's return, the premiere of My Boys brought me much joy. I was nervous because Jim Gaffigan was not back this season, but it turns out the show is just as funny without him. And then handled his departure so well - he took a promotion to China, and then everyone got to do their best Jim Gaffigan impersonation to talk about why they do/don't miss him. This show is just plain fun, but I have to say I'm torn. The two leads have shows on NBC next season.... This means My Boys has to go if these shows get picked up with them still in the leads. Hmmmm....
ENTOURAGE: I love Sloane. I once saw a poll that had her has best girlfriend on television. I agree. How she puts up with any of the crap the boys pull is beyond me!
RIZZOLI AND ISLES: Normally I do not like Lorraine Bracco. I've always found her grating, but I ADORE her on this show! Maybe it's because I grew up on the east coast and knew those moms. Love it. I also really enjoyed Donnie Whalberg, and now kinda want his show on CBS with Tom Selleck to fail just so he can come back on here. Sorry, Magnum.
HUGE: Nevermind the storyline this week (adorable) the best part of this show was "Phantasma" - this show's version of Twilight, but with a ghost instead of a vampire. They showed about a total of 5 minutes of clips from this fake movie during the episode and it had me CRACKING UP! The chic said "irrevocably" like 5 times. And then they did the scene in the woods where he makes her say what he is. It was great. While I enjoy Twilight, I also enjoy a good Twilight mockery. Because, let's face it, that is a cheesy movie!
MAKE IT OR BREAK IT: The episode: cute. Lauren Gottleib's dancing in her guest appearance: fan-friggin-tastic. She is the best! THE BEST!
LOUIE: I've mentioned before that the show is just plain wrong. Well if you want to understand just how wrong - watch the clip with the heckler from last week's episode. Wow. Just wow. I was in shock. And then once you get over that - the second half of the episode guest stars Matthew Broderick. Is there any actor more adorable.
WAREHOUSE 13: There was an Original Ray's shout out on this episode. I'm hungry.
WHITE COLLAR: This episode was one of the most fun we've had on the show in a long time. There is nothing more adorable that Neal's face when he is being flattered through imitation. He is very proud of what he does. There is something to be said for that right? Even if what he does is forgery/theivery?? Right? Ah well.... he's pretty, so we let it go.
TOP CHEF: Alex stole the pea puree. I know it, Ed knows it, the other 8 contestants know it, and so does anyone that watched it. Well almost anyone. Last I saw the poll on if you thought Alex stole the pea puree had more than 90% of people saying yes. Did you see his "confessional" footage. He couldn't even look at the camera! He looked and sounded guilty. And there was no footage of him shelling peas, let alone putting them in a blender or pouring them out of a blender or anything!!! But what we did get out of this episode: Ed's a classy guy. Good for him for keeping his mouth shut. After this episode I can't wait for the reunion episode! Andy Cohen is going to be all over this!
SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE: Mia's opening group number (The boys plus Alison to Every Little Thing She Does is Magic) was the best group number this season. Top 3 of the series I think. I really really loved it. As for the results. Glad Jose is gone. As for Billy.... rather him over Lauren/Robert, but wish Adechike had gone instead. As for why Lauren was in the bottom- I think once Cat said she may have been hurt probably hurt the voting for Lauren. Injury=exit on the show, so people probably just gave up.
ROYAL PAINS: Hey! Bill Belamy! Anywho..... that was a fun episode.
PROJECT RUNWAY: It's back! And it's too soon to judge how I feel about the new season. Quick reaction- favorites: Christopher and Peach. While I didn't like her outfit too much, I also like Sarah because she did costumes for The Guild. Losers: Jason and Casanova. If anyone says different they are stupid. That's right. Stupid. That's all I got. If you want to read a good Project Runway blog, read Jennifer Eolin's blog. She's awesome and funny.
AUSTIN AND SANTINO ON THE ROAD: From minute one I was in love with this show. These guys in the car is worth tuning in for. But then when they were making the dress and Santino told Austin "I don't know how to quit you," well, I almost peed my pants. At least we know if PR ever starts to disappoint, we have these guys to cheer us up!
BOSTON MED: Oh the tears when the parents took baby Michael to surgery. I'm never having another kid. I can't take it.
FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS: This show can be so hard to watch sometimes. I think I have an ulcer from watching this show it is so nerve wracking! But I adore it. And for all the times it makes me cringe (Looking at you JD and Joe McCoy) there are plenty of laughs. And this week was one of the best - the East Dillon Lions literally covering the Dillon Panther's field with toothpicks sticking out of the grass was the best prank ever. You go, Landry.
Alright.... that's it this week. Comment me so I can feel loved. :)
MAD MEN: WOOOOOO!!! So excited that this show is back. There is something just heartbreaking and beautiful about this show. I could literally just watch them sit there and smoke and drink and be completely entertained. Things aren't perfect at Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce, but they are certainly better than working out of a hotel room! I can't wait to see more. Especially just to see what trouble Joan will get into/prevent others from getting into. She is one of the greatest characters on television. Oh, and also exciting -Sarah Newlin!!
ARMY WIVES: This show is cheesy and all, but I LOVED seeing Godfather from Band of Brothers back in uniform (yes, Army instead of Marines this time, but still... fatigues nonetheless). Only issue: he had his full voice. I miss that Godfather scratchiness.
MY BOYS: While not as exciting as Mad Men's return, the premiere of My Boys brought me much joy. I was nervous because Jim Gaffigan was not back this season, but it turns out the show is just as funny without him. And then handled his departure so well - he took a promotion to China, and then everyone got to do their best Jim Gaffigan impersonation to talk about why they do/don't miss him. This show is just plain fun, but I have to say I'm torn. The two leads have shows on NBC next season.... This means My Boys has to go if these shows get picked up with them still in the leads. Hmmmm....
ENTOURAGE: I love Sloane. I once saw a poll that had her has best girlfriend on television. I agree. How she puts up with any of the crap the boys pull is beyond me!
RIZZOLI AND ISLES: Normally I do not like Lorraine Bracco. I've always found her grating, but I ADORE her on this show! Maybe it's because I grew up on the east coast and knew those moms. Love it. I also really enjoyed Donnie Whalberg, and now kinda want his show on CBS with Tom Selleck to fail just so he can come back on here. Sorry, Magnum.
HUGE: Nevermind the storyline this week (adorable) the best part of this show was "Phantasma" - this show's version of Twilight, but with a ghost instead of a vampire. They showed about a total of 5 minutes of clips from this fake movie during the episode and it had me CRACKING UP! The chic said "irrevocably" like 5 times. And then they did the scene in the woods where he makes her say what he is. It was great. While I enjoy Twilight, I also enjoy a good Twilight mockery. Because, let's face it, that is a cheesy movie!
MAKE IT OR BREAK IT: The episode: cute. Lauren Gottleib's dancing in her guest appearance: fan-friggin-tastic. She is the best! THE BEST!
LOUIE: I've mentioned before that the show is just plain wrong. Well if you want to understand just how wrong - watch the clip with the heckler from last week's episode. Wow. Just wow. I was in shock. And then once you get over that - the second half of the episode guest stars Matthew Broderick. Is there any actor more adorable.
WAREHOUSE 13: There was an Original Ray's shout out on this episode. I'm hungry.
WHITE COLLAR: This episode was one of the most fun we've had on the show in a long time. There is nothing more adorable that Neal's face when he is being flattered through imitation. He is very proud of what he does. There is something to be said for that right? Even if what he does is forgery/theivery?? Right? Ah well.... he's pretty, so we let it go.
TOP CHEF: Alex stole the pea puree. I know it, Ed knows it, the other 8 contestants know it, and so does anyone that watched it. Well almost anyone. Last I saw the poll on if you thought Alex stole the pea puree had more than 90% of people saying yes. Did you see his "confessional" footage. He couldn't even look at the camera! He looked and sounded guilty. And there was no footage of him shelling peas, let alone putting them in a blender or pouring them out of a blender or anything!!! But what we did get out of this episode: Ed's a classy guy. Good for him for keeping his mouth shut. After this episode I can't wait for the reunion episode! Andy Cohen is going to be all over this!
SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE: Mia's opening group number (The boys plus Alison to Every Little Thing She Does is Magic) was the best group number this season. Top 3 of the series I think. I really really loved it. As for the results. Glad Jose is gone. As for Billy.... rather him over Lauren/Robert, but wish Adechike had gone instead. As for why Lauren was in the bottom- I think once Cat said she may have been hurt probably hurt the voting for Lauren. Injury=exit on the show, so people probably just gave up.
ROYAL PAINS: Hey! Bill Belamy! Anywho..... that was a fun episode.
PROJECT RUNWAY: It's back! And it's too soon to judge how I feel about the new season. Quick reaction- favorites: Christopher and Peach. While I didn't like her outfit too much, I also like Sarah because she did costumes for The Guild. Losers: Jason and Casanova. If anyone says different they are stupid. That's right. Stupid. That's all I got. If you want to read a good Project Runway blog, read Jennifer Eolin's blog. She's awesome and funny.
AUSTIN AND SANTINO ON THE ROAD: From minute one I was in love with this show. These guys in the car is worth tuning in for. But then when they were making the dress and Santino told Austin "I don't know how to quit you," well, I almost peed my pants. At least we know if PR ever starts to disappoint, we have these guys to cheer us up!
BOSTON MED: Oh the tears when the parents took baby Michael to surgery. I'm never having another kid. I can't take it.
FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS: This show can be so hard to watch sometimes. I think I have an ulcer from watching this show it is so nerve wracking! But I adore it. And for all the times it makes me cringe (Looking at you JD and Joe McCoy) there are plenty of laughs. And this week was one of the best - the East Dillon Lions literally covering the Dillon Panther's field with toothpicks sticking out of the grass was the best prank ever. You go, Landry.
Alright.... that's it this week. Comment me so I can feel loved. :)
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