I don't know when it happened but Melrose is officially nuts! Remember Jo's reunion buddy? Well, he stole Jo, Jake and Amanda's money, kidnapped Jo and locked her in the storage box on his boat that he uses to traffic drugs into Mexico for TWO DAYS. Jo rudeboxed him with a shotgun shot to the gut. And that was just over two episodes!!
I miss you.
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Merry Xmas
Dear Readers,
I hope this finds you warm and snuggly, with all the ones you love. Enjoy the day and have some fun.
Much love,
The Ultimate T.J. Kous
PS. What did Santa bring you?? My parents took me to the next level by getting me my very first Tom Ford. It's a bottle of cologne, and I love it!!
I hope this finds you warm and snuggly, with all the ones you love. Enjoy the day and have some fun.
Much love,
The Ultimate T.J. Kous
PS. What did Santa bring you?? My parents took me to the next level by getting me my very first Tom Ford. It's a bottle of cologne, and I love it!!
Thursday, December 11, 2008
The Chinese Roger Lodge
My old pal at Room 907 has found himself at a crossroads of sorts. The once and future ad man may be taking a hiatus from the biz for a stint in the entertainment industry. Blessed with good looks and natural charm 907 has rightfully boasted his charismatic abilities in front of the camera despite his lack of experience.
He came across this ad in the Shanghai City Weekend. Could it be a competition reality show or a will it be a Real World style sit-about? Will they ship him off to a strange island for some RW/RR-type stunt fare or will he be locked up Big Brother style with some crazy folks from anywhere in the Western World!?
Well not just one but two television opportunities fell upon the unemployed Canadian boy in China. The studio is looking for a young charming Western personality to host a new show featuring engaged Chinese couples with a desire to wed in exotic international locations. Who's going to lead them through these global nuptial adventures? You guessed it - Ol' PConnzo!
Kudos on these prospects P. I'm pulling for you!
He came across this ad in the Shanghai City Weekend. Could it be a competition reality show or a will it be a Real World style sit-about? Will they ship him off to a strange island for some RW/RR-type stunt fare or will he be locked up Big Brother style with some crazy folks from anywhere in the Western World!?
Well not just one but two television opportunities fell upon the unemployed Canadian boy in China. The studio is looking for a young charming Western personality to host a new show featuring engaged Chinese couples with a desire to wed in exotic international locations. Who's going to lead them through these global nuptial adventures? You guessed it - Ol' PConnzo!
Kudos on these prospects P. I'm pulling for you!
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Big Excitement
Everyone's favorite multi-wived family is finally back - after over a year! Yesssssssss!
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Tandi Iman Dupree
Sometimes being Gayer-Than-Gay is the absolute best thing in the world! Shit gets super crazy around the 4 minute mark.
ps. Best entrance ever?! Methinks so!
ps. Best entrance ever?! Methinks so!
Monday, November 10, 2008
Telly on Telly: Top Titles
The Ultimate T.J. Kous has compiled for you his Top 11 picks for Best Opening Title Sequence. Enjoy!
11. Avatar: The Last Airbender
It's always best when an opening sequence can sum up the integral plot points for you so that you don't have to tell new viewers about it. It's great! You can just let the well-crafted words and artistry speak for themselves. Avatar is a perfect example of this. Also, the last line of this one gives me goosebumps every time!
10. The Girls Next Door
I remember this great scene in this Japanese movie I watched in college, Ikiru I think, where these drunken ladies were in the back of a taxi singing "Come On-a My House" in terribly broken English. I love that song, it's so classy. Add bobble-headed animation, exotic birds and Hugh Hefner and you've got yourself a title sequence.
9. Gossip Girl
So often simplicity is key. I love the little whispers that accompany this one. And of course one of the greatest catchphrases in contemporary television. xo xo.
8. Nip/Tuck
Many nights were spent in dark rooms watching what I think to be the most outrageous show in history. Although it's not a scary show watching Nip/Tuck in the dark is so undoubtedly haunting and I think it's because of this sequence. This song can keep you up at night.
7. Big Love
HBO's new signature show is definitely one of my top ten of all time. I've always loved how it was able to make something so abnormal and unfamiliar seem like the most honorable and normal way of living life. We can see that in the intro: you've got the Beach Boys, ice skating, laundry - all completely comprehensible and accessible (dare I say) "American" things. But then you mix in two too many ladies, the ice begins to crack, and in there amongst the sheets lines begin to blur, we can't really tell who's where and what's going on. But don't worry, we return to normalcy by the end....when they have family dinner on a tiny far-off planet in some unknown solar system....
6. Ugly Betty
This one always brings a smile to my face. The cheery, upbeat music, the simple concept. I love how it comes right at the end of the first act, too, right when they drop some sort of plot bomb. Also, to this day, I love how after seeing each part of it individually throughout the shuffle Betty's mug is still so surprising huge and ugly in the end. Gets me every time.
5. Melrose Place
Some have accused me of having a "1994 fetish." How can you blame me?! The hair! The clothes! The GUITAR RIFFS!! Hearing that first swanky chord of this number always takes me back to my childhood years, sitting down with my mom and my sisters to watch another one of their "adult programs." God bless the 1990s! (note: sorry for leaving out Amanda Woodward. this sequence is from before Heather Locklear's 6 year stint as a "special guest star.")
4. Neon Genesis Evangelion
Also a relic from my days studying Japanese culture this is perhaps one of the best songs I don't know the meaning of. At about the halfway point the imagery is powerful and fast moving. Try and see if you can figure out the plot of this short-lived anime series by just watching the credits. I bet you can't!
3. LOST
When it comes down to it, LOST is just scary. Horrifying, really. Some of you may know that I watched the entire first two seasons in a couple of nights. Sitting there, sleep deprived, not knowing when the last episode ended and this one began, the darkness would surround me and all I could see in the blackness was a distant word in white, eerily floating towards me momentarily coming into focus as the dissonant music swelled. At that moment, actively watching this title for what felt like the first time ever all I could think was, 'This is what it must feel like to go insane - you just float through the abyss as giant, abstract words drift past you.' Creepy.
2. The Golden Girls
Sometimes it's all about the music. Other times it's all about Bea Arthur biting her fist, Betty White being hurled into a closet, Rue McClanahan strutting in a night gown and eyemask and the beautiful Miami skyline. These are images I'll NEVER forget.
1. Six Feet Under
I think this speaks for itself. Utterly beautiful.
Well there you have it! My top 11 (I know, I just couldn't make any cuts!) Hope you enjoyed them. Did I leave any of your favorites out?? Be sure to let me know.
But first, before I go I want to share some honorable mentions. Here, dear reader, are my choices for the best NEW opening title sequences from this year's fall lineup:
True Blood
At first it seemed strange and a little alienating, but - oh boy - does this song ever grow on you! The whole sequence captures the desperate, underground nature of the show - I'm simultaneously disgusted and intrigued by these images. Just remember - God Hates Fangs!
Fringe
Again, this is a simple one, not too long, but the music is delightful and the concept speaks to the high school scientist of my past. Some might think it's hokey to be so explicit about the fringe science, with the floating words and all, but I like it. Every time I see it I get something new, and isn't that what it's all about when it comes to main titles?
11. Avatar: The Last Airbender
It's always best when an opening sequence can sum up the integral plot points for you so that you don't have to tell new viewers about it. It's great! You can just let the well-crafted words and artistry speak for themselves. Avatar is a perfect example of this. Also, the last line of this one gives me goosebumps every time!
10. The Girls Next Door
I remember this great scene in this Japanese movie I watched in college, Ikiru I think, where these drunken ladies were in the back of a taxi singing "Come On-a My House" in terribly broken English. I love that song, it's so classy. Add bobble-headed animation, exotic birds and Hugh Hefner and you've got yourself a title sequence.
9. Gossip Girl
So often simplicity is key. I love the little whispers that accompany this one. And of course one of the greatest catchphrases in contemporary television. xo xo.
8. Nip/Tuck
Many nights were spent in dark rooms watching what I think to be the most outrageous show in history. Although it's not a scary show watching Nip/Tuck in the dark is so undoubtedly haunting and I think it's because of this sequence. This song can keep you up at night.
7. Big Love
HBO's new signature show is definitely one of my top ten of all time. I've always loved how it was able to make something so abnormal and unfamiliar seem like the most honorable and normal way of living life. We can see that in the intro: you've got the Beach Boys, ice skating, laundry - all completely comprehensible and accessible (dare I say) "American" things. But then you mix in two too many ladies, the ice begins to crack, and in there amongst the sheets lines begin to blur, we can't really tell who's where and what's going on. But don't worry, we return to normalcy by the end....when they have family dinner on a tiny far-off planet in some unknown solar system....
6. Ugly Betty
This one always brings a smile to my face. The cheery, upbeat music, the simple concept. I love how it comes right at the end of the first act, too, right when they drop some sort of plot bomb. Also, to this day, I love how after seeing each part of it individually throughout the shuffle Betty's mug is still so surprising huge and ugly in the end. Gets me every time.
5. Melrose Place
Some have accused me of having a "1994 fetish." How can you blame me?! The hair! The clothes! The GUITAR RIFFS!! Hearing that first swanky chord of this number always takes me back to my childhood years, sitting down with my mom and my sisters to watch another one of their "adult programs." God bless the 1990s! (note: sorry for leaving out Amanda Woodward. this sequence is from before Heather Locklear's 6 year stint as a "special guest star.")
4. Neon Genesis Evangelion
Also a relic from my days studying Japanese culture this is perhaps one of the best songs I don't know the meaning of. At about the halfway point the imagery is powerful and fast moving. Try and see if you can figure out the plot of this short-lived anime series by just watching the credits. I bet you can't!
3. LOST
When it comes down to it, LOST is just scary. Horrifying, really. Some of you may know that I watched the entire first two seasons in a couple of nights. Sitting there, sleep deprived, not knowing when the last episode ended and this one began, the darkness would surround me and all I could see in the blackness was a distant word in white, eerily floating towards me momentarily coming into focus as the dissonant music swelled. At that moment, actively watching this title for what felt like the first time ever all I could think was, 'This is what it must feel like to go insane - you just float through the abyss as giant, abstract words drift past you.' Creepy.
2. The Golden Girls
Sometimes it's all about the music. Other times it's all about Bea Arthur biting her fist, Betty White being hurled into a closet, Rue McClanahan strutting in a night gown and eyemask and the beautiful Miami skyline. These are images I'll NEVER forget.
1. Six Feet Under
I think this speaks for itself. Utterly beautiful.
Well there you have it! My top 11 (I know, I just couldn't make any cuts!) Hope you enjoyed them. Did I leave any of your favorites out?? Be sure to let me know.
But first, before I go I want to share some honorable mentions. Here, dear reader, are my choices for the best NEW opening title sequences from this year's fall lineup:
True Blood
At first it seemed strange and a little alienating, but - oh boy - does this song ever grow on you! The whole sequence captures the desperate, underground nature of the show - I'm simultaneously disgusted and intrigued by these images. Just remember - God Hates Fangs!
Fringe
Again, this is a simple one, not too long, but the music is delightful and the concept speaks to the high school scientist of my past. Some might think it's hokey to be so explicit about the fringe science, with the floating words and all, but I like it. Every time I see it I get something new, and isn't that what it's all about when it comes to main titles?
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Wynn
My roommate Katie just returned from a fabulous weekend in Las Vegas. She was put up at the Wynn. I have been secretly in love with the idea of this place since I read an article about it in a Vanity Fair back in 2005. It's a veritable Xanadu! Katie got some schwag - namely a new ipod nano, already loaded with a welcome video AND a video tour narrated by Steve Wynn himself! I'm not kidding this is probably the best 16 minutes I've ever spent and not because it's a beautiful resort (it's a beautiful resort!) but because of the absurd soundbites! Wynn initially tells us of all the restaurants housed at Wynn Las Vegas:
"If you like to sit at the base of a hundred foot waterfall in a beautiful lagoon sipping cappucinno and other exotic coffees or homemade gelato or terrific salads we've got a spot for you"
Well DUH Mr. Wynn! Who DOESN'T like sitting at the base of a hundred foot waterfall with terrific salads?! I only eat terrific salads! And although I don't think I ever actually have eaten at the base of a waterfall, I don't think that's something you can't like.
While introducing us the the Shopping Esplanada Wynn briefly shares the narration with Manolo Blahnik himself:
"Shoes should be transform-ed... I'm very happy its the only store outside New York which would be our boutique which I thought, um I think is a great idea because after all Las Vegas is a Fantasy Town. I'm like an old-fashioned shoe maker, but I'm not a shoemaker, but, haha-I am like a shoe maker, do you know what I mean?"
And of course Wynn's favorite fashion designer contributed some praise of the mega-hotel:
"What better environment for the woman who dresses in Oscar de la Renta than the Wynn Hotel?"
I am going to try to get this video on the net. Words can't ACTUALLY describe this "transportive" video.
Serious kudos to you Mr. Wynn!
"If you like to sit at the base of a hundred foot waterfall in a beautiful lagoon sipping cappucinno and other exotic coffees or homemade gelato or terrific salads we've got a spot for you"
Well DUH Mr. Wynn! Who DOESN'T like sitting at the base of a hundred foot waterfall with terrific salads?! I only eat terrific salads! And although I don't think I ever actually have eaten at the base of a waterfall, I don't think that's something you can't like.
While introducing us the the Shopping Esplanada Wynn briefly shares the narration with Manolo Blahnik himself:
"Shoes should be transform-ed... I'm very happy its the only store outside New York which would be our boutique which I thought, um I think is a great idea because after all Las Vegas is a Fantasy Town. I'm like an old-fashioned shoe maker, but I'm not a shoemaker, but, haha-I am like a shoe maker, do you know what I mean?"
And of course Wynn's favorite fashion designer contributed some praise of the mega-hotel:
"What better environment for the woman who dresses in Oscar de la Renta than the Wynn Hotel?"
I am going to try to get this video on the net. Words can't ACTUALLY describe this "transportive" video.
Serious kudos to you Mr. Wynn!
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Somewhere In Cyber Space III
via Future Chat:
Me: I think I might go as Chuck Bass for Halloween.
Courtney: Uhh...That may be the occasion we first make out
Me: I think I might go as Chuck Bass for Halloween.
Courtney: Uhh...That may be the occasion we first make out
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Telly on Telly: Mother Chucker
Even though some might not like to admit it, Gossip Girl is one of the best shows airing on TV right now. And one of the best things about it is without a doubt the Dastardly Devil himself, Chuck Bass.
Came across I Am Chuck Bass a somewhat insightful look at Gossip Girl, a self proclaimed "Modern Man’s Guide". Although Girl is in the title and the clothes and hair are amazing, there's nothing shameful about a man loving the over-the-top drama that is the lives of these UESiders.
Chuck really reversed the game this week. No wonder the CW dropped this exciting promo the same week our boy reclaims the stage from "New Serena." After all, this week was titled after him...
Kudos, Young Bass!
Came across I Am Chuck Bass a somewhat insightful look at Gossip Girl, a self proclaimed "Modern Man’s Guide". Although Girl is in the title and the clothes and hair are amazing, there's nothing shameful about a man loving the over-the-top drama that is the lives of these UESiders.
Chuck really reversed the game this week. No wonder the CW dropped this exciting promo the same week our boy reclaims the stage from "New Serena." After all, this week was titled after him...
Kudos, Young Bass!
Friday, October 17, 2008
Breathing Room
I have been asked to officially join the team over at Room 907. Great lifestyle blog with little tidbits on fashion, fun, odds, ends, furniture and beautiful people. I'll be blogging over there pretty regularly so add it to your feeds (or whatever). It has a different tone than the Ultimate, so I am very excited about this prospect. See you out there!
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Retrospect
I noticed so recently that The Utimate T.J. Kous turned one year old this past Saturday! How special it feels to look back at the year in terms of these funny little entries. One of my favorite pieces of writing was my very first unofficial blog post, which manifested itself as a Facebook note predating the invention of this blog. Two very special friends and I embarked on a journey unlike any other and right now, in honour of a year gone by, in honour of the changing landscape of friendship, in honour of me and my birthday week, I would like to reshare with you that tale. Ladies and Gentlemen, the post that started them all...
High School Musical ACTUALLY Changed My Life!
When my dear friend Lauren's sister, Kristen invited me to go with her to Seattle to see High School Musical Live, along with her dear friend Alexa (who are, in reality, both dear friends of mine), I didn't think twice. As the day approached I neglected research on the show, and instead imagined what I was getting myself into. I thought, from what I heard of it, that I would be seeing a Disney quality stage production of the wildly successful TV movie starring, not the folks from the movie, but equally talented and good-looking young triple-threats. I was skeptical, but still pretty into it.
It's the day of the show. I talk to Kristen, just to make sure she and Alexa are on their way to my house so we can take off to Seattle from there. I take this opportunity to ask her what she thinks this show is going to be like. She agrees with me that it'll be a stage production of the movie, but also tells me something that makes me VERY happy: It's with the original cast!!
me: you mean we're going to SEE Sharpay?
her: yes
me: and Gabriella!?
her: Yes
me: and even Monique Coleman, who I have enjoyed watching on this season of Dancing with the Stars?!
her: YES, even Monique Coleman!
me: WOW! I can't believe I'm actually going to be in the same room as Zac Efron. Troy is my favorite!!
her: Oh....well, Troy's not actually going to be there. He couldn't make it. There'll be someone else.
Needless to say I was crushed. But I concentrated on the positive thoughts I was having, mainly about Sharpay. I also thought about whether minor characters like Miss Darbus and the fat pop-n-locker would make an appearance. I was happy.
Let's flash forward to our approach to the Key Arena. We didn't buy tickets online because of credit card issues, so opted to buy tickets at the BO.
us: What are the best available seats you have together?
BO lady: Right here in the second row.
us: 'scuse us? Second row? Like on the floor? In front of the stage? How much?
BO Lady: $ 60.
(the next best seats, much further away, were only $10 cheaper. We each share a glance with one another. Should we do this? Can we afford this? Did we travel all this way to sit in the nosebleeds?)
us: We'll take 'em!!
With the exception of actually high school musicals, college plays and shows at the aquarium, I have NEVER sat in the second row of anything. We were REALLY close. Maybe a total of ten feet from the edge of the stage.
"We're going to be able to see their faces," I said.
"They're going to be able to see OUR faces," Kristen so eloquently pointed out. What a thought!! There was a chance that Ashley Tisdale herself was going to see me and then possibly comment to one of her fellow perfomers, maybe Corbin, about the hairy twenty-something with the teenagers in the second row. Dreams were coming true.
Opening act: Her name's Jordan Pruitt. We saw her video play on the screens before the show. She covered "We Are Family" for the movie Air Buddies, the one about Air Bud's puppies who are all good at every sport. Fuck you, Disney.
She was ok though. Some weird song about popular girls at school and another about being a teenager. Basically, she didn't have enough good moves and she was only mediocre looking. I could've done without her.
Ok, so it's beginning! The curtain comes up to reveal a white stage, HUGE screen above it, and a curvy ramp up the back of the stage. There was no way this was a stage production of the movie. This shit was a full-blown, motherfuckin' CONCERT! Our new Troy comes out in silhouette, he's singing the movie's opening number. Gabriella, a sight in white, comes out, still in silhouette, to join her partner. Right when the song kicks it into the chorus white lights FLASH, fireworks ERUPT, music BLASTS, and the rest of the cast's principles come bursting from a staircase upstage. They were all singing! They were all dancing! They were all wearing eclectic and varied, yet well-made and beautiful costumes, exclusively in black, red and white! They were all real, right in front of me! This was truly the Start of Something New!
Ryan, aka Lucas, informed us of his MC status after the first number. I never really cared much for Ryan; he really just seemed to be a foil to the lovable yet sassy Sharpay. Let me tell you, folks, Lucas is a gem. Funny, quick, clever, cute and sharp, this guy made the perfect MC. He informed us that tonight we would be, of course, reviewing all the hits and favs from the show, and he also told us about something I did not expect: Solo Showcase performances by Ashley Tisdale, Vanessa Hudgens and Corbin Bleu, featuring singles from all their new albums. Let me remind you that all this was to be taking place only feet from my face!
The show was magical: Tisdale rocked the house, Vanessa had some great tracks and some beautiful hair, the dancers were spectacular (one even flirted with me and/or Kristen and threw us an inflatable basketball after Getcha Head In the Game), the new Troy was tolerable, and Monique even danced a latin ballroom number for us. And the COSTUMES!! They just kept getting better and better: many studded belts and plenty of color coordination, tattered dresses and chiffon. Shine! Sparkle! Glamour! Every single person except for the new Troy waved at us and Lucas even mouthed "Thanks, brother!" when I yelled "You Rock, Lucas." Confetti burst out of everywhere at the end. It was pure ecstacy!
And in conclusion, let me just admit something. I am sorta glad Zac Efron couldn't make it. I probably would have ended up screaming too much, distracting him or maybe even getting escorted from the arena. The show was already too overwhelming, I didn't want to go overboard.
Wildcats, everywhere
Wave your hands up in the air!
That's the way we do it
Let's get to it
Time to show the WORLD!
Can't wait for the sequel!!!
High School Musical ACTUALLY Changed My Life!
When my dear friend Lauren's sister, Kristen invited me to go with her to Seattle to see High School Musical Live, along with her dear friend Alexa (who are, in reality, both dear friends of mine), I didn't think twice. As the day approached I neglected research on the show, and instead imagined what I was getting myself into. I thought, from what I heard of it, that I would be seeing a Disney quality stage production of the wildly successful TV movie starring, not the folks from the movie, but equally talented and good-looking young triple-threats. I was skeptical, but still pretty into it.
It's the day of the show. I talk to Kristen, just to make sure she and Alexa are on their way to my house so we can take off to Seattle from there. I take this opportunity to ask her what she thinks this show is going to be like. She agrees with me that it'll be a stage production of the movie, but also tells me something that makes me VERY happy: It's with the original cast!!
me: you mean we're going to SEE Sharpay?
her: yes
me: and Gabriella!?
her: Yes
me: and even Monique Coleman, who I have enjoyed watching on this season of Dancing with the Stars?!
her: YES, even Monique Coleman!
me: WOW! I can't believe I'm actually going to be in the same room as Zac Efron. Troy is my favorite!!
her: Oh....well, Troy's not actually going to be there. He couldn't make it. There'll be someone else.
Needless to say I was crushed. But I concentrated on the positive thoughts I was having, mainly about Sharpay. I also thought about whether minor characters like Miss Darbus and the fat pop-n-locker would make an appearance. I was happy.
Let's flash forward to our approach to the Key Arena. We didn't buy tickets online because of credit card issues, so opted to buy tickets at the BO.
us: What are the best available seats you have together?
BO lady: Right here in the second row.
us: 'scuse us? Second row? Like on the floor? In front of the stage? How much?
BO Lady: $ 60.
(the next best seats, much further away, were only $10 cheaper. We each share a glance with one another. Should we do this? Can we afford this? Did we travel all this way to sit in the nosebleeds?)
us: We'll take 'em!!
With the exception of actually high school musicals, college plays and shows at the aquarium, I have NEVER sat in the second row of anything. We were REALLY close. Maybe a total of ten feet from the edge of the stage.
"We're going to be able to see their faces," I said.
"They're going to be able to see OUR faces," Kristen so eloquently pointed out. What a thought!! There was a chance that Ashley Tisdale herself was going to see me and then possibly comment to one of her fellow perfomers, maybe Corbin, about the hairy twenty-something with the teenagers in the second row. Dreams were coming true.
Opening act: Her name's Jordan Pruitt. We saw her video play on the screens before the show. She covered "We Are Family" for the movie Air Buddies, the one about Air Bud's puppies who are all good at every sport. Fuck you, Disney.
She was ok though. Some weird song about popular girls at school and another about being a teenager. Basically, she didn't have enough good moves and she was only mediocre looking. I could've done without her.
Ok, so it's beginning! The curtain comes up to reveal a white stage, HUGE screen above it, and a curvy ramp up the back of the stage. There was no way this was a stage production of the movie. This shit was a full-blown, motherfuckin' CONCERT! Our new Troy comes out in silhouette, he's singing the movie's opening number. Gabriella, a sight in white, comes out, still in silhouette, to join her partner. Right when the song kicks it into the chorus white lights FLASH, fireworks ERUPT, music BLASTS, and the rest of the cast's principles come bursting from a staircase upstage. They were all singing! They were all dancing! They were all wearing eclectic and varied, yet well-made and beautiful costumes, exclusively in black, red and white! They were all real, right in front of me! This was truly the Start of Something New!
Ryan, aka Lucas, informed us of his MC status after the first number. I never really cared much for Ryan; he really just seemed to be a foil to the lovable yet sassy Sharpay. Let me tell you, folks, Lucas is a gem. Funny, quick, clever, cute and sharp, this guy made the perfect MC. He informed us that tonight we would be, of course, reviewing all the hits and favs from the show, and he also told us about something I did not expect: Solo Showcase performances by Ashley Tisdale, Vanessa Hudgens and Corbin Bleu, featuring singles from all their new albums. Let me remind you that all this was to be taking place only feet from my face!
The show was magical: Tisdale rocked the house, Vanessa had some great tracks and some beautiful hair, the dancers were spectacular (one even flirted with me and/or Kristen and threw us an inflatable basketball after Getcha Head In the Game), the new Troy was tolerable, and Monique even danced a latin ballroom number for us. And the COSTUMES!! They just kept getting better and better: many studded belts and plenty of color coordination, tattered dresses and chiffon. Shine! Sparkle! Glamour! Every single person except for the new Troy waved at us and Lucas even mouthed "Thanks, brother!" when I yelled "You Rock, Lucas." Confetti burst out of everywhere at the end. It was pure ecstacy!
And in conclusion, let me just admit something. I am sorta glad Zac Efron couldn't make it. I probably would have ended up screaming too much, distracting him or maybe even getting escorted from the arena. The show was already too overwhelming, I didn't want to go overboard.
Wildcats, everywhere
Wave your hands up in the air!
That's the way we do it
Let's get to it
Time to show the WORLD!
Can't wait for the sequel!!!
Friday, September 26, 2008
Telly on Telly: The List, Updated
Some readers out there may remember my list of all-time favorite tv shows.
I believe it is now time to add a few more to the list, so take note!!
Mad Men
Cashmere Mafia
Jon & Kate Plus Eight
Chelsea Lately
Summer Heights High
Brothers & Sisters
The Biggest Loser
The Riches
The Girls Next Door
Melrose Place
I believe it is now time to add a few more to the list, so take note!!
Mad Men
Cashmere Mafia
Jon & Kate Plus Eight
Chelsea Lately
Summer Heights High
Brothers & Sisters
The Biggest Loser
The Riches
The Girls Next Door
Melrose Place
Telly on Telly: The Beauty In Ugly
Last night was the third season premiere of one of my favorite campy shows, Ugly Betty. Betty's back, and frankly better than ever. As many know they relocated the show to New York (where it is set, although the first two seasons were filmed in LA) and it really adds to the show. There's a lot to be said about shooting a show on location, and when that location happens to be New York City it can really add to a show's overall charm. And Ugly Betty has nothing but charm as it is, so a change like this really boosts the show's overall look and feel.
Mode has changed while Betty took off for her somewhat lesbianic journey across our great nation. An icy, barren, monochromatic world has replaced the the once bright and colorful Mode as the one and only Wilhelmina Slater has taken the reigns of the magazine, bumping Daniel (and his newly acquired French son, Daniel Jr., adorably deemed D.J.) downstairs to Meade Publications' very own answer to Maxim, Player Magazine, where they play air hockey in shorts and boo anyone who addresses them. It's nearly perfect, really, that Daniel is running the lad mag, given his penchant for booze 'n' bitches. But I do miss ogling Eric Mabius in all those impeccably fitting suits.
The thing I missed most about Ugly Betty during it's hiatus was not the sets or the costumes or delicious plot twists, but the characters. Every last one of them is hilariously written and so wonderfully embodied. From little gay-boy Justin (whose shining moment for me this week was when he shrieked in excitement when Betty informed the family of her decision to move into the city) to Betty's Scottish Jiminy Cricket Christina (who, lest we forget, is carrying Willie's baby, the next heir to the Meade empire) everyone brings something to the table. My favorites are naturally Amanda and Mark, but you all know Hilda's got a special place in my heart. I think it's because she's so trashy YET classy. You know the ultimate t.j. kous loves a little juxtaposition. And COACH! Mmm mmm, what a hottie!
Ugly Betty shined last night. The writing was sharp and quick as always, and the situations, which got a little far-fetched and, well, boring in the second season, are shaping up to be quite intriguing this time around. Will the Meade family band together and stop Wilhelmina in her tracks? Will Betty ignore her third life rule and start dating that über-cute (maybe too cute?) musicianboy from across the hall? And what about Lohan? How will she work in to all of this? What is the future of Mode, or Player for that matter? And what the hell is going to happen when the spawn of Satan herself finally comes to light?
Ugly Betty's all new, every Thursday at 8pm on ABC!
Mode has changed while Betty took off for her somewhat lesbianic journey across our great nation. An icy, barren, monochromatic world has replaced the the once bright and colorful Mode as the one and only Wilhelmina Slater has taken the reigns of the magazine, bumping Daniel (and his newly acquired French son, Daniel Jr., adorably deemed D.J.) downstairs to Meade Publications' very own answer to Maxim, Player Magazine, where they play air hockey in shorts and boo anyone who addresses them. It's nearly perfect, really, that Daniel is running the lad mag, given his penchant for booze 'n' bitches. But I do miss ogling Eric Mabius in all those impeccably fitting suits.
The thing I missed most about Ugly Betty during it's hiatus was not the sets or the costumes or delicious plot twists, but the characters. Every last one of them is hilariously written and so wonderfully embodied. From little gay-boy Justin (whose shining moment for me this week was when he shrieked in excitement when Betty informed the family of her decision to move into the city) to Betty's Scottish Jiminy Cricket Christina (who, lest we forget, is carrying Willie's baby, the next heir to the Meade empire) everyone brings something to the table. My favorites are naturally Amanda and Mark, but you all know Hilda's got a special place in my heart. I think it's because she's so trashy YET classy. You know the ultimate t.j. kous loves a little juxtaposition. And COACH! Mmm mmm, what a hottie!
Ugly Betty shined last night. The writing was sharp and quick as always, and the situations, which got a little far-fetched and, well, boring in the second season, are shaping up to be quite intriguing this time around. Will the Meade family band together and stop Wilhelmina in her tracks? Will Betty ignore her third life rule and start dating that über-cute (maybe too cute?) musicianboy from across the hall? And what about Lohan? How will she work in to all of this? What is the future of Mode, or Player for that matter? And what the hell is going to happen when the spawn of Satan herself finally comes to light?
Ugly Betty's all new, every Thursday at 8pm on ABC!
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Telly on Telly: Fall Season Update
Hello friends and fellow tele-philes! Just wanted to drop a quick update as last time we talked about the Fall lineup I had some catching up to do.
We'll start with 90210. Ok. So I have heard a lot of bad news about 90210. Everyone's telling me it sucks. I'm getting texts from K Skell telling me she's "so 9021Over it!". My brother hated it. My grrl Soph hated it. And basically everyone's talking shit. I don't know WHAT these kids have been watching but it couldn't possibly be the same three hours of 90210 I saw. This show was chock full of intensity and ridiculousness. There is no bone in my entire body that will ever take 90210 seriously and I think this is why I liked it so much. And HELLO, people! A cameo from none other than Kelly's BOOZED UP MOTHER!! Amazing. She was always my favorite character. She was so 90s chic, totally nouveau riche! I'll always picture her with her smart little power lesbian haircut, in a white Chanel suit, snorting lines at the Mother-Daughter Fashion show. Ugh, she was such a bitch to her daughter. And it's really nice to see that things have just gotten worse for that cow of a woman. Don't get me wrong, I really like her and I think she's great. Just what a messed up character! Kudos for bringing back Jackie Taylor-Silver! Oh! And that drug addict Adrianna is also going to be gold, I can tell!
On to Fringe. I had no idea that this show was going to deal so closely with some of my favorite things (telepathy, shared dreamscapes, cloudbusting, telekinesis) . I was also unaware that these things had already been grouped together and are called fringe science which is how the show gets its name. I really liked this show. I found it kept my attention for what seemed like hours (although it was only roughly 1.5 hours) and I wanted to know more. Just like with all JJ Abrams jobs, I was intrigued! That's the key word when it comes to programming like this: intrigue. What is the Pattern? Who is this crazy scientist man and why are his studies only now becoming relevant? How much power does Massive Dynamic actually have? What do they do? What is in the past? What's in the future? You know you've got a good show on your hands if the ultimate t.j. kous is yakking on about the future! I haven't watched this week's episodes of either of these shows yet, but I will be soaking them up this weekend.
Another little gem I came across while channel surfing: (in actuality I was commissioned to watch this show by Brendan Shea who called me at midnight on Thursday, laughing like a toddler and totally stoked about the ridiculousness that is) Glam God with Vivica A. Fox! Ladies and gentlemen welcome to the most extreme hour of reality television I have ever seen. I had heard about this show as a friend of a friend happens to be a contestant (Preston, for those of you keeping track) but I had no idea it would be so absurd. It's your basic reality competition format and the skill needed to succeed is styling. What's with the new wave of styling shows in TV? There's this one, then there's The Rachel Zoe Project (which I thought was magnificent in it's train-wreck like qualities and I love her gay's vanity specs!), and also the CW's coming out with something called Stylista (whatever). Anyway, it's nice to know that America is just getting queerer and queerer.
The reason Glam God was so good for me is not the terribly unflattering outfits Vivica wore, or even the intense fervor with which she delivered each of her lines. It wasn't the alcoholic contestant who "drink Jack Daniel's for breakfast" (I'm not kidding this guy was actually drunk the whole episode, and when they went out for a night on the town, which ended up actually being a challenge because they were styling Hollywood "it girls", he decided to let Jackie Blue come along [this is his drag queen persona who wore leopard print and a giant blond wig] and he fell and he stole the spotlight and he was a big old hot mess). The reason I loved this show was because it was so, so easy to see the seams. I could tell it was cheap and thrown together haphazardly. I could see why it was difficult and also why it wasn't even really a challenge at all. I saw the desperate nature of all the characters and the ebbing career of my girl Viv. It's on Thursdays on VH1. Watch it. You won't be sorry.
We'll start with 90210. Ok. So I have heard a lot of bad news about 90210. Everyone's telling me it sucks. I'm getting texts from K Skell telling me she's "so 9021Over it!". My brother hated it. My grrl Soph hated it. And basically everyone's talking shit. I don't know WHAT these kids have been watching but it couldn't possibly be the same three hours of 90210 I saw. This show was chock full of intensity and ridiculousness. There is no bone in my entire body that will ever take 90210 seriously and I think this is why I liked it so much. And HELLO, people! A cameo from none other than Kelly's BOOZED UP MOTHER!! Amazing. She was always my favorite character. She was so 90s chic, totally nouveau riche! I'll always picture her with her smart little power lesbian haircut, in a white Chanel suit, snorting lines at the Mother-Daughter Fashion show. Ugh, she was such a bitch to her daughter. And it's really nice to see that things have just gotten worse for that cow of a woman. Don't get me wrong, I really like her and I think she's great. Just what a messed up character! Kudos for bringing back Jackie Taylor-Silver! Oh! And that drug addict Adrianna is also going to be gold, I can tell!
On to Fringe. I had no idea that this show was going to deal so closely with some of my favorite things (telepathy, shared dreamscapes, cloudbusting, telekinesis) . I was also unaware that these things had already been grouped together and are called fringe science which is how the show gets its name. I really liked this show. I found it kept my attention for what seemed like hours (although it was only roughly 1.5 hours) and I wanted to know more. Just like with all JJ Abrams jobs, I was intrigued! That's the key word when it comes to programming like this: intrigue. What is the Pattern? Who is this crazy scientist man and why are his studies only now becoming relevant? How much power does Massive Dynamic actually have? What do they do? What is in the past? What's in the future? You know you've got a good show on your hands if the ultimate t.j. kous is yakking on about the future! I haven't watched this week's episodes of either of these shows yet, but I will be soaking them up this weekend.
Another little gem I came across while channel surfing: (in actuality I was commissioned to watch this show by Brendan Shea who called me at midnight on Thursday, laughing like a toddler and totally stoked about the ridiculousness that is) Glam God with Vivica A. Fox! Ladies and gentlemen welcome to the most extreme hour of reality television I have ever seen. I had heard about this show as a friend of a friend happens to be a contestant (Preston, for those of you keeping track) but I had no idea it would be so absurd. It's your basic reality competition format and the skill needed to succeed is styling. What's with the new wave of styling shows in TV? There's this one, then there's The Rachel Zoe Project (which I thought was magnificent in it's train-wreck like qualities and I love her gay's vanity specs!), and also the CW's coming out with something called Stylista (whatever). Anyway, it's nice to know that America is just getting queerer and queerer.
The reason Glam God was so good for me is not the terribly unflattering outfits Vivica wore, or even the intense fervor with which she delivered each of her lines. It wasn't the alcoholic contestant who "drink Jack Daniel's for breakfast" (I'm not kidding this guy was actually drunk the whole episode, and when they went out for a night on the town, which ended up actually being a challenge because they were styling Hollywood "it girls", he decided to let Jackie Blue come along [this is his drag queen persona who wore leopard print and a giant blond wig] and he fell and he stole the spotlight and he was a big old hot mess). The reason I loved this show was because it was so, so easy to see the seams. I could tell it was cheap and thrown together haphazardly. I could see why it was difficult and also why it wasn't even really a challenge at all. I saw the desperate nature of all the characters and the ebbing career of my girl Viv. It's on Thursdays on VH1. Watch it. You won't be sorry.
Friday, September 12, 2008
Candy Most Dandy
I was just at Michael's buying some new paper (I make greeting cards, for those of you who don't know) and what was staring me down, literally making my mouth water, in the checkout aisle but my favorite little seasonal treat ever! It's finally that time of year. Ladies and gentlemen, it's CANDY CORN TIME!!!
Every time the Fall rolls around I have so much to look forward to: new TV, my birthday(!) and of course, candy corn.
Once it was Summer and I was mad craving it so badly that I even bought something Star Market called "Patriot Corn." It was red, white and blue and completely embarrassing. I hid it in the back of the pantry so no one would know.
So I'm standing in the checkout aisle thinking:
Don't do it Telly, think of your fitness.
But if I just buy a bag then I can have a stash for a while
You know you'll blow through that shit in two days, remember the Patriot Corn incident? You'll just make yourself sick.
But it's so waxy and delicious.
What would Natalia do? Wait until at least your birthday.
Ok I won't buy the corn.
I walked out with an 11 oz. bag and I won't stop chomping on these sweet little morsels until I get that lovely headache I so associate with the changing of the seasons.
Happy Autumn, friends!
Every time the Fall rolls around I have so much to look forward to: new TV, my birthday(!) and of course, candy corn.
Once it was Summer and I was mad craving it so badly that I even bought something Star Market called "Patriot Corn." It was red, white and blue and completely embarrassing. I hid it in the back of the pantry so no one would know.
So I'm standing in the checkout aisle thinking:
Don't do it Telly, think of your fitness.
But if I just buy a bag then I can have a stash for a while
You know you'll blow through that shit in two days, remember the Patriot Corn incident? You'll just make yourself sick.
But it's so waxy and delicious.
What would Natalia do? Wait until at least your birthday.
Ok I won't buy the corn.
I walked out with an 11 oz. bag and I won't stop chomping on these sweet little morsels until I get that lovely headache I so associate with the changing of the seasons.
Happy Autumn, friends!
"Looking Forward To Saturday"
olive juice swimming
in a chilly cone-shaped pool
with vodka, or gin
Found this little doozy of a haiku as I was late night (early morning?) creeping. If it was me, I would change it to Sunday as I can't think of a more appropriate drink to tote around while attending, with a small group of young well-to-dos, my first burlesque show!
Jealous??
PS. Vodka?! NOT an option...
in a chilly cone-shaped pool
with vodka, or gin
Found this little doozy of a haiku as I was late night (early morning?) creeping. If it was me, I would change it to Sunday as I can't think of a more appropriate drink to tote around while attending, with a small group of young well-to-dos, my first burlesque show!
Jealous??PS. Vodka?! NOT an option...
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Telly on Telly: Fall Season
Ahhhh, welcome back, readers. It's the ultimate t.j. kous's favorite time of year! New Fall Seasons are just the best! Old returning favorites, new returning favorites and brand spanking new programming. Ok, let's break this down.
What I have watched:
I have caught up on all my Gossip Girl. Like, ALL. In the last week I have watched all of it. Every episode. And these seaon two eps! Well, where does one start? It was a seamless break and I am so looking forward to what GG has to give. As the narrator herself proclaimed "[we] ain't seen nothing yet!" Amazing.
Other than that I've been watching Jon & Kate Plus Eight, which is just the best little reality show ever. I tell ya, those kids crack me up, every time, I just want to squeeze their cute little face! And Kate and Jon, well there's a great study of human interaction. Sheesh, she's a bitch. But i do love her. A lot!
Caught the VMAs (whatever)
Entourage was delightful and as narratively vacuous as ever. They all looked great, the ladies were there (and topless as always), the scenery was top notch. You know, it's Entourage.
I love love LOVED! True Blood. What a great show, just what I needed really. I love vampires (like, i want to legit BE one) and after having given myself literary blueballs with Twilight, it was nice to see some vampires fucking! Mmm mmm! I was also very impressed with how they handled the telepathy, which to me seemed to have the most bombing potential when it came to the show's plot devices. I will definitely be back for more!
Now, what I haven't watched, but anticipate:
90210 is sitting, waiting on my DVR, THREE HOURS OF IT! I just don't know what to do. I hear bad things, everyone's telling me it sucks, and I don't like that. I actually did hear tonight (from an unexpected source) that it was great and I will love it. You know what? It will be great and I WILL love it! You know why? Because I'm going to choose to! Anything that has Jennie Garth, the return of Brenda, Lucille Bluth AND Aunt Becky PLUS an entire cast of new young hotties can't be all bad. It's just not possible. I have a lot of patience for 90210.
Fringe is also on my DVR. Not so in a rush to watch this one as I imagine it will have to mature a little before I can really sink my teeth into it. But I am very excited!!
I am very very looking forward to the returns of Ugly Betty, The Office, Old Christine, Little BRITAIN (in USA form this time, which is going to just be so effing special!) and I'm even more looking forward to the new version of Kath & Kim! Granted I've never seen the Aussie version, but I can just see really good things for this show. Selma Blair is a really gifted comedian and I so enjoy her in comedic roles. And there's nothing I need to say or even think to prove the comic worth and value of Molly Shannon! (What's the difference between worth and value anyway??) She's a singular sensation. It should be great.
So, until the winter, when my one and only returns, I have plenty of shit to watch on the tube.
What are YOU going to be watching??
What I have watched:
I have caught up on all my Gossip Girl. Like, ALL. In the last week I have watched all of it. Every episode. And these seaon two eps! Well, where does one start? It was a seamless break and I am so looking forward to what GG has to give. As the narrator herself proclaimed "[we] ain't seen nothing yet!" Amazing.
Other than that I've been watching Jon & Kate Plus Eight, which is just the best little reality show ever. I tell ya, those kids crack me up, every time, I just want to squeeze their cute little face! And Kate and Jon, well there's a great study of human interaction. Sheesh, she's a bitch. But i do love her. A lot!
Caught the VMAs (whatever)
Entourage was delightful and as narratively vacuous as ever. They all looked great, the ladies were there (and topless as always), the scenery was top notch. You know, it's Entourage.
I love love LOVED! True Blood. What a great show, just what I needed really. I love vampires (like, i want to legit BE one) and after having given myself literary blueballs with Twilight, it was nice to see some vampires fucking! Mmm mmm! I was also very impressed with how they handled the telepathy, which to me seemed to have the most bombing potential when it came to the show's plot devices. I will definitely be back for more!
Now, what I haven't watched, but anticipate:
90210 is sitting, waiting on my DVR, THREE HOURS OF IT! I just don't know what to do. I hear bad things, everyone's telling me it sucks, and I don't like that. I actually did hear tonight (from an unexpected source) that it was great and I will love it. You know what? It will be great and I WILL love it! You know why? Because I'm going to choose to! Anything that has Jennie Garth, the return of Brenda, Lucille Bluth AND Aunt Becky PLUS an entire cast of new young hotties can't be all bad. It's just not possible. I have a lot of patience for 90210.
Fringe is also on my DVR. Not so in a rush to watch this one as I imagine it will have to mature a little before I can really sink my teeth into it. But I am very excited!!
I am very very looking forward to the returns of Ugly Betty, The Office, Old Christine, Little BRITAIN (in USA form this time, which is going to just be so effing special!) and I'm even more looking forward to the new version of Kath & Kim! Granted I've never seen the Aussie version, but I can just see really good things for this show. Selma Blair is a really gifted comedian and I so enjoy her in comedic roles. And there's nothing I need to say or even think to prove the comic worth and value of Molly Shannon! (What's the difference between worth and value anyway??) She's a singular sensation. It should be great.
So, until the winter, when my one and only returns, I have plenty of shit to watch on the tube.
What are YOU going to be watching??
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Orientation
My frequently mentioned traveling buddy and all-around great guy Patrick will be leaving North America (yet again) on Saturday to embark on a journey to, as he consistently calls it, the Orient. He's going to school and work in Shanghai! He'll be joining capitalist fat-cat Hin Ka "Tommy" Wong and Travis Black, another white boy from Canada, on an adventure that will surely be one for the books.
Actually it'll be one for the blogs. Pat has started Room 907 which will chronicle his journey through the Far East by means of clothes, trends, buildings, pictures, food and, I'm assuming, general good times. Keep your eyes on Room 907, he's keeping up a good pace and is bound to have a huge following in no time.
There's only one thing I can think of to say to you, Patrick, on the eve of your next life chapter:
Kudos! Kudos to you!
Actually it'll be one for the blogs. Pat has started Room 907 which will chronicle his journey through the Far East by means of clothes, trends, buildings, pictures, food and, I'm assuming, general good times. Keep your eyes on Room 907, he's keeping up a good pace and is bound to have a huge following in no time.
There's only one thing I can think of to say to you, Patrick, on the eve of your next life chapter:
Kudos! Kudos to you!
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Mmm Mmm Mmmraz
Jason Mraz came into my life almost 9 years ago! It's strange to think I've been a fan of someone so long and that he can still seem so fresh and unknown in an industry where he's clearly seasoned. I just love his lyrics - they're so biting and intricate. And his VOICE! Oh god, it's like hearing an angel! Seeing him live was truly a treat.
His studio albums have always been pale in comparison to his live performances, but they still superbly showcase his talent. And what a talent!
His most recent album, We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things. came out only a couple months ago and I just love it. It's far more mature than his previous two and it's great because his right-hand man and awesomely wonderful back-up singer/companion Toca is FINALLY in the studio with him!
I was investigating the album and reconnecting with Mraz via the interweb (I tend to go through phases where I just forget about him completely, helped by his apparent hiatus following his second album) when I stumbled up this insanely sexy picture:
I was shocked. He's always been sexy, but he's NEVER looked this good. He was so lean his muscles were much more prominent! And in little black briefs?! He was toying with me. It wasn't until I read the caption that I realized he was holding a giant KNIFE! Yikes! What's going on here?
After further investigation I found out that when the aforementioned Toca was diagnosed with diabetes Mraz and he decided to become, what else? Aspiring Raw Foodists! What a coincidence, right around the time that my own back-up singer/companion Patrick introduced me to the raw food lifestyle Jason and Toca were going green too!
I have to admit it: I instantly fell back in love with Jason Mraz. And the little black briefs did not hurt his cause!
His studio albums have always been pale in comparison to his live performances, but they still superbly showcase his talent. And what a talent!
His most recent album, We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things. came out only a couple months ago and I just love it. It's far more mature than his previous two and it's great because his right-hand man and awesomely wonderful back-up singer/companion Toca is FINALLY in the studio with him!
I was investigating the album and reconnecting with Mraz via the interweb (I tend to go through phases where I just forget about him completely, helped by his apparent hiatus following his second album) when I stumbled up this insanely sexy picture:
I was shocked. He's always been sexy, but he's NEVER looked this good. He was so lean his muscles were much more prominent! And in little black briefs?! He was toying with me. It wasn't until I read the caption that I realized he was holding a giant KNIFE! Yikes! What's going on here?
After further investigation I found out that when the aforementioned Toca was diagnosed with diabetes Mraz and he decided to become, what else? Aspiring Raw Foodists! What a coincidence, right around the time that my own back-up singer/companion Patrick introduced me to the raw food lifestyle Jason and Toca were going green too!
I have to admit it: I instantly fell back in love with Jason Mraz. And the little black briefs did not hurt his cause!
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Somewhere In Cyber Space II
Matthew M:
do you think it would be weird to replace when someone calls someone a bitch with calling them a "bea arthur", as sometimes people just shorten it to B?
Friday, July 25, 2008
Christmas Comes Early
Along with all the people I already know, another familiar figure just joined the list of people I share a birthday with!
Rio de Janiero’s Christ the Redeemer was both dedicated and consecrated on my birthday. And you all thought his birthday was December 25th!
Also, thanks to the fabulous folks at Wikipedia (ready to get pomo?) I was also made aware of the fact that my Birthday Jesus Statue is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. You may notice that an honorary mention goes to the Giza Pyramids for being the only ancient wonder still…being wonderful.
Who makes these lists anyway? Who decides what’s officially wonderful? I watched The History Boys last week and this reminds me of that. Actually everything has been reminding me of it. It was one of those cinematic experiences that really stays with you, almost hauntingly, where the film, the characters, the words, the whole world of it plague your mind, keeping you up at night. Not only was this movie chock full of cute boys (and totally Queer to boot) but it also very pointedly raises questions about the origins of events and the happenings of the world. Watch it.
I digress… Good to know that every time I age a year I will now think of the New Holy Trinity: Jesus, soapstone and Gisele Bündchen. Not that I don’t already think of Gisele.
Rio de Janiero’s Christ the Redeemer was both dedicated and consecrated on my birthday. And you all thought his birthday was December 25th!
Also, thanks to the fabulous folks at Wikipedia (ready to get pomo?) I was also made aware of the fact that my Birthday Jesus Statue is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. You may notice that an honorary mention goes to the Giza Pyramids for being the only ancient wonder still…being wonderful.
Who makes these lists anyway? Who decides what’s officially wonderful? I watched The History Boys last week and this reminds me of that. Actually everything has been reminding me of it. It was one of those cinematic experiences that really stays with you, almost hauntingly, where the film, the characters, the words, the whole world of it plague your mind, keeping you up at night. Not only was this movie chock full of cute boys (and totally Queer to boot) but it also very pointedly raises questions about the origins of events and the happenings of the world. Watch it.
I digress… Good to know that every time I age a year I will now think of the New Holy Trinity: Jesus, soapstone and Gisele Bündchen. Not that I don’t already think of Gisele.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Questionnaire
I have this ritual each month when my Vanity Fair comes: I sit down, my gaze lingers on the cover for a moment and then I crack it open. And without reading anything more than a caption I make my way, page by page, through the entire issue. As Cher Horowitz would say, I do a lap before committing to a location. When I finally get to the end I allow myself to begin reading. I make the Proust Questionnaire, the last thing in the magazine, the first thing I read. I've always enjoyed reading these smart little answers from people I sometimes don't even know. And I always find that something will give a new perspective on life or family or on the celebrity being asked. Some of my faves from recent issues are Julie Andrews naming chastity as the most overrated virtue (Sweet Maria!) and Bette Midler exclaiming "Who needs an occasion [to lie]?" For a while I've wanted to do something with these questions, if only just ask a bunch of my friends and see how their answers compare to one another. Luckily they answered and I've pieced this little wonder together. Enjoy!
What is your idea of perfect happiness?
A full plate of delicious
Good Food
Shrimp
Inner peace.
Good Drinks
white wine
BEING FINANCIALLY SECURE
the occasional dance party
Beautiful People
mixed in with some mindfulness/political/philosophical debate
and two ladies
What is your greatest fear?
Ottawa
That I'll know what's mine to do
Failure.
and I won't do it.
Falling
Losing my parents.
Dying in an airplane crash.
Or possibly success.
What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?
A tie: my independence & my bad posture.
I'm lazy
NOT BEING ABLE TO LET THE SMALL THINGS GO.
Pride.
Judgment
What is the trait you most deplore in others?
Lack of adventure
Lack of humor
Poor taste
Pretentiousness.
Judgment
What is your current state of mind?
Forgetful and uncertain.
Anxious
A little hectic, a little crazy
Ambivalent
Joyful, energized, curious.
HOPEFUL
Relaxed
Maxed
What is your greatest extravagance?
Cabs
Books
Hortensia
BEING OBSESSED WITH CARS, AND WANTING TO BUY THEM.
My cameo ring from Italy, clothes and music.
Nice Dreams
Dining out
On what occasion do you lie?
Special occasions
When a telemarketer calls
Whenever I have to.
When I'll hurt a person unnecessarily.
WHEN I'M JOKING AROUND.
To get out of trouble
To save my ass
Formerly, to extend "last call"
What is your favorite name?
Aristotle!
JACKSON
Shulamith.
Telly
Zapfino
Zosia
In your opinion what is the most overrated virtue?
Patience
Temperance
Piety.
Self-sacrifice
Which living person do you most despise?
Star Jones
Tila Tequila
Osama Bin Laden for taking away the ability to smile in your passport photo.
Which living person do you most admire?
Natalia Rose
Tilda Swinton
Alfred Hitchcock (his work is definitely still alive)
Bonnie Raitt
Barack Obama
Rafe Esquith.
What is the quality you most like in a man?
Audacity
What is the quality you most like in a woman?
Compassion
Man?
Fitness
Woman?
Wealth
Man?
Vulnerability
Woman?
Courage to speak her truth.
Man?
SENSITIVITY AND UNDERSTANDING.
Woman?
BALANCE OF NATURE
Man?
Wit
Woman?
Lack of concern for what others think.
Man?
Organization and sense of humor
Woman?
Sensitivity, zest for knowledge
Man?
Men cry less easily than women.
Woman?
Sincerity.
Which words or phrases do you most overuse?
Good Lord, Like, Literally Fuck and Fuck, Like..
DOOD GUY, Like, Mercy.
Do you know what I mean?
Kudos
I know, right?
Which talent would you most like to have?
Artistic
I'd like to be able to
Run really far just for fun.
Create fire
Ball like Kobe
PLAY A MUSICAL INSTRUMENT.
Throw a toothpick through a plate-glass window
A soaring singing voice.
Where would you like to live?
Bora Bora
Paris, London, San Francisco.
In a pink Queen Anne Victorian house with a stupendous turret on the top of a hill in a medium-sized town.
WHERE I LIVE NOW...LOS ANGELES.
A completely green cottage off highway 1 in Northern California.
Dublin
Shanghai
Vancouver
New York City
Closer to my family.
How would you like to die?
At high speeds
Laughing, dreaming, in my sleep.
I would drive a Maserati 140mph down Wilshire Blvd, crash through the Virgin Mary statue at the bluffs overlooking the ocean, explode into a fiery inferno of soaring sports car, then tumble to the PCH.
By choice
I would love to make it to 110 or something crazy, live through disease and all that, and then get hit by a bus.
What is your favorite occupation?
Living
ARTIST, ALL TYPES, surgeons and ER doctors
and
student
Cat
breathing
Writing.
A touring musician with a classic act
What do you most value in your friends?
Unfaltering understanding
LoYAlty, honesty, and compassion
damn funny
Acceptance of spirit.
Their ability to hang in there.
Their differences
...oh and good looking
Who are your favorite writers?
This question is hard. But I'll try... Kerouac, Thompson, Ludlum, Buffet, Hans Christian Andersen, Bret Easton Ellis, Mark Twain, F. SCOTT FitzGERALD, Ian McEwan, Charles Dickens, Hideaki Anno, Joanne Harris, Dorothy Gilman, Diana Gabaldon, Donna Henes, Trebbe Johnson, HEMINGWAY, WALLY LAMB, Steinbeck, Austen, Eckhart Tolle, Douglas Coupland, John Raulston Saul, Garrison Keillor, Dan Savage, Elizabeth McCracken, Joan Didion, Andre Dubus, JD Salinger, Walt Whitman.
Who is your favorite hero of fiction?
Jason Bourne
Winnie the Pooh
Sydney Carton, Shinji Ikari, Spike Spiege
GREAT GATSBY
Mrs. Weasley/Clarissa Dalloway
Atreyu!!!!
LYRA FUCKING BELACQUA
Batman.
Mary Poppins
Which historical figure do you most identify with?
Abe Lincoln. Tall and skinny and worth about five dollars
Caligula
Mary Queen of Scots
Karl Marx
Nathan Hale
Mary Magdalene
Yvon Chouinard
JOHN F. KENNEDY
What is it that you most dislike?
People who let themselves go
DISHARMONY AND INJUSTICE
Despair
Alarm clocks
Cilantro
Rudeness on the subway
If you were to die and come back as a person or thing, what do you think it would be?
Boogie board
A good dog
Japanese
A cat.
A Polar Bear
Biologist
or snow owl
or a world leader
A cat.
What do you dislike most about your appearance?
My skin
My gut! I'm really skinny.
There are moments when I feel
Fluctuating weight
USUALLY MY HAIR
I'm a hairy Greek
like the pregnant man
I'M WAY TOO PARTICULAR
What do you consider to be the lowest depth of misery?
June 2007 until November or December of 2007
Feeling being completely alonely
Inability to love yourself and to accept love from those around you
Life without God, whatever God
What do you consider your greatest achievement?
I haven't achieved it yet
Getting through two months of unemployment without borrowing money from my parents, MY FAMILY, My professional career so far
Becoming myself
What is your most treasured possession?
An old Indian painting
Blue butterfly necklace
My heart, My family, my mental faculties.
and my grandpa’s poetry and cigarette case
What is your motto?
It'll work out.
Always say Yes
Keep fit and have fun!!!
Life bends
An elegant simplicity.
Do your thing
FIND THE GOOD AND POSITIVE IN ALL HUMAN BEINGS.
Don't tell me what I can't do
Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.
What is your idea of perfect happiness?
A full plate of delicious
Good Food
Shrimp
Inner peace.
Good Drinks
white wine
BEING FINANCIALLY SECURE
the occasional dance party
Beautiful People
mixed in with some mindfulness/political/philosophical debate
and two ladies
What is your greatest fear?
Ottawa
That I'll know what's mine to do
Failure.
and I won't do it.
Falling
Losing my parents.
Dying in an airplane crash.
Or possibly success.
What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?
A tie: my independence & my bad posture.
I'm lazy
NOT BEING ABLE TO LET THE SMALL THINGS GO.
Pride.
Judgment
What is the trait you most deplore in others?
Lack of adventure
Lack of humor
Poor taste
Pretentiousness.
Judgment
What is your current state of mind?
Forgetful and uncertain.
Anxious
A little hectic, a little crazy
Ambivalent
Joyful, energized, curious.
HOPEFUL
Relaxed
Maxed
What is your greatest extravagance?
Cabs
Books
Hortensia
BEING OBSESSED WITH CARS, AND WANTING TO BUY THEM.
My cameo ring from Italy, clothes and music.
Nice Dreams
Dining out
On what occasion do you lie?
Special occasions
When a telemarketer calls
Whenever I have to.
When I'll hurt a person unnecessarily.
WHEN I'M JOKING AROUND.
To get out of trouble
To save my ass
Formerly, to extend "last call"
What is your favorite name?
Aristotle!
JACKSON
Shulamith.
Telly
Zapfino
Zosia
In your opinion what is the most overrated virtue?
Patience
Temperance
Piety.
Self-sacrifice
Which living person do you most despise?
Star Jones
Tila Tequila
Osama Bin Laden for taking away the ability to smile in your passport photo.
Which living person do you most admire?
Natalia Rose
Tilda Swinton
Alfred Hitchcock (his work is definitely still alive)
Bonnie Raitt
Barack Obama
Rafe Esquith.
What is the quality you most like in a man?
Audacity
What is the quality you most like in a woman?
Compassion
Man?
Fitness
Woman?
Wealth
Man?
Vulnerability
Woman?
Courage to speak her truth.
Man?
SENSITIVITY AND UNDERSTANDING.
Woman?
BALANCE OF NATURE
Man?
Wit
Woman?
Lack of concern for what others think.
Man?
Organization and sense of humor
Woman?
Sensitivity, zest for knowledge
Man?
Men cry less easily than women.
Woman?
Sincerity.
Which words or phrases do you most overuse?
Good Lord, Like, Literally Fuck and Fuck, Like..
DOOD GUY, Like, Mercy.
Do you know what I mean?
Kudos
I know, right?
Which talent would you most like to have?
Artistic
I'd like to be able to
Run really far just for fun.
Create fire
Ball like Kobe
PLAY A MUSICAL INSTRUMENT.
Throw a toothpick through a plate-glass window
A soaring singing voice.
Where would you like to live?
Bora Bora
Paris, London, San Francisco.
In a pink Queen Anne Victorian house with a stupendous turret on the top of a hill in a medium-sized town.
WHERE I LIVE NOW...LOS ANGELES.
A completely green cottage off highway 1 in Northern California.
Dublin
Shanghai
Vancouver
New York City
Closer to my family.
How would you like to die?
At high speeds
Laughing, dreaming, in my sleep.
I would drive a Maserati 140mph down Wilshire Blvd, crash through the Virgin Mary statue at the bluffs overlooking the ocean, explode into a fiery inferno of soaring sports car, then tumble to the PCH.
By choice
I would love to make it to 110 or something crazy, live through disease and all that, and then get hit by a bus.
What is your favorite occupation?
Living
ARTIST, ALL TYPES, surgeons and ER doctors
and
student
Cat
breathing
Writing.
A touring musician with a classic act
What do you most value in your friends?
Unfaltering understanding
LoYAlty, honesty, and compassion
damn funny
Acceptance of spirit.
Their ability to hang in there.
Their differences
...oh and good looking
Who are your favorite writers?
This question is hard. But I'll try... Kerouac, Thompson, Ludlum, Buffet, Hans Christian Andersen, Bret Easton Ellis, Mark Twain, F. SCOTT FitzGERALD, Ian McEwan, Charles Dickens, Hideaki Anno, Joanne Harris, Dorothy Gilman, Diana Gabaldon, Donna Henes, Trebbe Johnson, HEMINGWAY, WALLY LAMB, Steinbeck, Austen, Eckhart Tolle, Douglas Coupland, John Raulston Saul, Garrison Keillor, Dan Savage, Elizabeth McCracken, Joan Didion, Andre Dubus, JD Salinger, Walt Whitman.
Who is your favorite hero of fiction?
Jason Bourne
Winnie the Pooh
Sydney Carton, Shinji Ikari, Spike Spiege
GREAT GATSBY
Mrs. Weasley/Clarissa Dalloway
Atreyu!!!!
LYRA FUCKING BELACQUA
Batman.
Mary Poppins
Which historical figure do you most identify with?
Abe Lincoln. Tall and skinny and worth about five dollars
Caligula
Mary Queen of Scots
Karl Marx
Nathan Hale
Mary Magdalene
Yvon Chouinard
JOHN F. KENNEDY
What is it that you most dislike?
People who let themselves go
DISHARMONY AND INJUSTICE
Despair
Alarm clocks
Cilantro
Rudeness on the subway
If you were to die and come back as a person or thing, what do you think it would be?
Boogie board
A good dog
Japanese
A cat.
A Polar Bear
Biologist
or snow owl
or a world leader
A cat.
What do you dislike most about your appearance?
My skin
My gut! I'm really skinny.
There are moments when I feel
Fluctuating weight
USUALLY MY HAIR
I'm a hairy Greek
like the pregnant man
I'M WAY TOO PARTICULAR
What do you consider to be the lowest depth of misery?
June 2007 until November or December of 2007
Feeling being completely alonely
Inability to love yourself and to accept love from those around you
Life without God, whatever God
What do you consider your greatest achievement?
I haven't achieved it yet
Getting through two months of unemployment without borrowing money from my parents, MY FAMILY, My professional career so far
Becoming myself
What is your most treasured possession?
An old Indian painting
Blue butterfly necklace
My heart, My family, my mental faculties.
and my grandpa’s poetry and cigarette case
What is your motto?
It'll work out.
Always say Yes
Keep fit and have fun!!!
Life bends
An elegant simplicity.
Do your thing
FIND THE GOOD AND POSITIVE IN ALL HUMAN BEINGS.
Don't tell me what I can't do
Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Um...
Is Katy Perry's I Kissed A Girl the Umbrella of this summer? It's very catchy (I just heard it on SYTYCD) and it's everywhere isn't it? This isn't a statement. It's a sincere question. Have we found the summer hit of 2008?
Friday, July 11, 2008
What's A Jellicle Cat?!
Any of you who know me know that I prefer felines to canines any day of the week. They're just so mystical and fascinating, and the fact that you don't have to constantly dote on them and pour attention 'pon them is truly magnificent.
Without turning into too much of a cat lady I would love to have a few cats once I own some property that they can roam on (trapping animals up in an apartment would not be settling for me).
Meet Sebastian, my orange cat (possibly to be named Owen, although I potentially like that name for a son and I don't want to have a conversation with my potential son about how he was named after one of my cats!):
Don't worry he won't be alone. This is his friend, companion and possible lover Luna (full name Bella Luna) , my beautiful, beautiful moon:
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Luna is, yes, named after the Jason Mraz song but she is also (and possibly moreso) named after Luna, the cat from Sailor Moon (mine is white, Serena's was black, whatever).
I also just noticed that they are colored after Dutchess and Thomas O'Malley from The Aristocats. I do not think this is an accident. Sebastian will be streetwise and suave, Luna will be posh and sound like Eva Gabor.
If they get lonely I may get a Magical Mr. Mistoffelees type tuxedo-cat and name him Tyler. He will remain a kitten forever.
Without turning into too much of a cat lady I would love to have a few cats once I own some property that they can roam on (trapping animals up in an apartment would not be settling for me).
Meet Sebastian, my orange cat (possibly to be named Owen, although I potentially like that name for a son and I don't want to have a conversation with my potential son about how he was named after one of my cats!):
Don't worry he won't be alone. This is his friend, companion and possible lover Luna (full name Bella Luna) , my beautiful, beautiful moon:
+Luna.jpg)
Luna is, yes, named after the Jason Mraz song but she is also (and possibly moreso) named after Luna, the cat from Sailor Moon (mine is white, Serena's was black, whatever).I also just noticed that they are colored after Dutchess and Thomas O'Malley from The Aristocats. I do not think this is an accident. Sebastian will be streetwise and suave, Luna will be posh and sound like Eva Gabor.
If they get lonely I may get a Magical Mr. Mistoffelees type tuxedo-cat and name him Tyler. He will remain a kitten forever.
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Give It Up For Love
I'll be the first to admit that I do not love my father's shows (for those of you who don't know he's a television producer). I mean, The Commish was great, but I think I was just too young to really connect with it, the Millennium pilot freaked me out and made me cry, so needless to say I ignored the rest of the series, The Twilight Zone was just plain bad and Night Stalker was way too esoteric for me (Besides, Gabrielle Union has been going downhill since Bring It On).
There are exceptions, of course: I loved Strange Luck very intensely and I want it back, mainly because it fed my insatiable appetite for mystery and perhaps formed my love/hate relationship with that elusive bitch coincidence. Then there was Wolf Lake, which was way too insane for it's own good. Hello? An entire Pacific Northwest village of ACTUAL werewolves?! Yes, please! It's a damn shame it got canceled, let me tell you. Ugh, and a brilliant cast headed by Lou Diamond Philips!
Well, good news for Papa, I can add another show to the latter list. Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to present Swingtown! Two parts The Ice Storm, one part The Wonder Years, half a shot of autobiography, add six amazing actors (dressed in mind-blowing garb), shake well and serve totally chilled.
As the name implies the show is about, simply, swinging. Meet Susan and Bruce Miller (Deadwood's Molly Parker and Peter Smith-Kingsley himself Jack Davenport) a married couple who break into the swinging scene in a Chicago suburb in the summer of 1976. Lana Parrilla (the chick from the underwater station on LOST) and Grant Show (omg, Melrose, much?) play the Deckers, little devils sitting on the right shoulder of the Millers, urging them further and further into their sexy wife-swapping world. On the left shoulder sit Janet and Roger Thompson, old friends from the old neighborhood stuck in their old ways. Watch as Bruce and Susan feel their way through this strange and morally dynamic world of orgies, quaaludes and the best soundtrack you've heard in years!
Without taking itself too seriously Swingtown deeply explores the importance and relevance of relationships in a time that is not too unlike our own. Political unrest, sexual revolution, pop-culture booms: all still happening in this advanced new millennium. The writing is quick and witty, while still maintaining a thoughtful if not leisurely pace. And the quality of the production is superb, with a staff lead by Alan Poul, of Six Feet Under fame, Mike Kelley, who lends his own personal experience to the show's narrative, and of course, my dad!
I understand that I may be biased, given that the show employs both my father and myself (yup, you're lookin' at the post production assistant himself!), but I liked this show a lot even before I worked on it. And I love it now that I do. It sucks, yes, that I have access to scripts, dailies and full episodes all the way through to the finale (which will happen at the end of the summer, and is great!) but, despite the spoilers and seeing the same scenes over and over, the show still makes me laugh. And it makes me think. And I really feel for these characters. The six main actors weave so effortlessly in and around one another, it's so compelling! (Janet's my favorite! Miriam Shor is truly a talented lady. I knew it years ago when she played a dude in Hedwig). And take it from me, someone who KNOWS what's going to happen on this show: you don't want to miss it!
Three episodes have aired so far, but you can catch up online at the link above. Make sure you catch this week's episode; the show really picks up from here. Swingtown will be on all summer, Thursdays at 10PM on CBS.
Update: Swingtown's been moved to Fridays at 10PM
There are exceptions, of course: I loved Strange Luck very intensely and I want it back, mainly because it fed my insatiable appetite for mystery and perhaps formed my love/hate relationship with that elusive bitch coincidence. Then there was Wolf Lake, which was way too insane for it's own good. Hello? An entire Pacific Northwest village of ACTUAL werewolves?! Yes, please! It's a damn shame it got canceled, let me tell you. Ugh, and a brilliant cast headed by Lou Diamond Philips!
Well, good news for Papa, I can add another show to the latter list. Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to present Swingtown! Two parts The Ice Storm, one part The Wonder Years, half a shot of autobiography, add six amazing actors (dressed in mind-blowing garb), shake well and serve totally chilled.
As the name implies the show is about, simply, swinging. Meet Susan and Bruce Miller (Deadwood's Molly Parker and Peter Smith-Kingsley himself Jack Davenport) a married couple who break into the swinging scene in a Chicago suburb in the summer of 1976. Lana Parrilla (the chick from the underwater station on LOST) and Grant Show (omg, Melrose, much?) play the Deckers, little devils sitting on the right shoulder of the Millers, urging them further and further into their sexy wife-swapping world. On the left shoulder sit Janet and Roger Thompson, old friends from the old neighborhood stuck in their old ways. Watch as Bruce and Susan feel their way through this strange and morally dynamic world of orgies, quaaludes and the best soundtrack you've heard in years!
Without taking itself too seriously Swingtown deeply explores the importance and relevance of relationships in a time that is not too unlike our own. Political unrest, sexual revolution, pop-culture booms: all still happening in this advanced new millennium. The writing is quick and witty, while still maintaining a thoughtful if not leisurely pace. And the quality of the production is superb, with a staff lead by Alan Poul, of Six Feet Under fame, Mike Kelley, who lends his own personal experience to the show's narrative, and of course, my dad!
I understand that I may be biased, given that the show employs both my father and myself (yup, you're lookin' at the post production assistant himself!), but I liked this show a lot even before I worked on it. And I love it now that I do. It sucks, yes, that I have access to scripts, dailies and full episodes all the way through to the finale (which will happen at the end of the summer, and is great!) but, despite the spoilers and seeing the same scenes over and over, the show still makes me laugh. And it makes me think. And I really feel for these characters. The six main actors weave so effortlessly in and around one another, it's so compelling! (Janet's my favorite! Miriam Shor is truly a talented lady. I knew it years ago when she played a dude in Hedwig). And take it from me, someone who KNOWS what's going to happen on this show: you don't want to miss it!
Three episodes have aired so far, but you can catch up online at the link above. Make sure you catch this week's episode; the show really picks up from here. Swingtown will be on all summer, Thursdays at 10PM on CBS.
Update: Swingtown's been moved to Fridays at 10PM
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
I Think I'm Lost: Oh My Oceanic Six!
Every season has had it's overarching mysteries. Season 1 had the hatch door, Season Two had the discovery of the tail end and the discovery of the Others, Season Three had pregnancy issues, Charlie's prophesied death and what exact the Others are doing. Now, ladies and gentlemen, we have the Oceanic Six.
Six of our castaways have been rescued, but you have to wait to find out who! What a brilliant structure it was! We eventually find that Dr. Jack goes back to both spinal surgery and denial, Hurley goes nuts (but not really because he's just been to the island and you can't really blame him), Sayid's living up to his potential working as a globe-trotting assassin for "the good guys," Sun's halfway across the world from the other five and doing whatever the fuck she wants, because she's a woman scorned, and Kate was absolved of her heinous crimes, only to go on living a luxurious life with a fabulous wardrobe! Oh, and Aaron is her son.
Poor Kate. Yikes. Is she not wracked with guilt? "You're not even related to him!" Are we actually supposed to believe she likes playing Mommy?! Oh god, there's that horrific moment when the O6 get off the plane and everybody has their own special "Mommy Moment" (even Sayid gets a smooch from Hurley's mom) and then there's Kate, just looking around seemingly terrified, overwhelmed and, yes, lost, having her own little "Mommy Moment!" It must haunt her. I mean, it does. When you got Others waking you up and then calling you in the middle of the night to distract you so that Claire can sneak in for a peek of her own baby and then you run in wielding a gun and screaming at her to not touch her own freaking baby that YOU helped deliver, you're being haunted! Sheesh, Future Kate! Get it together. She's clearly ready to get back to the island, otherwise the apparition wouldn't have told her not to bring him. Something about the way she said it. "Bring" somehow implies that Kate's resolved to go back to the island.
I dunno. Maybe it wasn't an apparition at all. Maybe it was actually Claire. Is Claire even dead? People have expressed this thought to me, and I'll admit it, I was 3/4 of the way to coming to terms with her death after Keamy and his team shot a rocket into her new 2 bedroom - 2.5 bath rancher in "New Otherton," BUT I believe her to be alive and safe and well but changed. Claire somehow must have easily given into the idea of the bloodline when Christian/her dad/"Jacob" told her whatever he had to tell her about the Shephard lineage.
Jack is meant to be on this island. Everyone knows it but him and he keeps making mistakes, on and off the island, present and future, all of this is clear. The brilliant move was presumably made by Jack's father and his (half)sister who left his little old nephew in the woods, so that the baby would be found by Sawyer and protected by Sun and ultimately raised by Kate (and Jack), as Kate's. This child must weigh heavily on Jack's mind, now that he is burdened with the knowledge of his relation the child. This child, the next heir to the Shephard Island Dynasty, becomes a huge catalyst for Future Jack's lament. That and the fact that Kate's still sharing part of herself with the idea of Sawyer. Geez Dr. Jack, get over yourself. (i just remembered when my friend dave told me he had a dream where dr. jack literally stabbed him in the back. typical...)
Selfless Sawyer emerged as a really pleasant component of this season. All season he's been filled with compassion, care, thoughtfulness. propositioning Kate, carrying Claire out of burning buildings, attending so tenderly to Hugo. The man jumped out of a flying helicopter into the middle of nowhere in the South Pacific for the sake of his fellow man!! Thankfully he got back to the island (all shirtless and dripping, out of breath and dashing as ever). Methinks he and Lady Juliet shall be quite the formidable duo.
Sun's alliance with Widmore will undoubtedly weigh heavily on the fate of the Oceanic Six and their return to the island. Seems Paik has been doing business with Widmore for some time and I wouldn't be surprised if Sun comes back with A LOT of power and a lot of vengeance. The woman is forced (by Kate) to carry this baby to the freighter, to protect him and when she finally gets a second to find her own husband, the father of her unborn baby, Kate (again) forces the baby upon her and confines her to the helicopter. Kate goes after Jin, but what happens? Oh, Dr. Jack swoops in to take her away and she bats her beautiful lashes and gets whisked away, maybe forgetting that she just PROMISED to get Jin. God, you'd think after being marooned with someone for two months you think they'll respect you enough to follow through! Ugh! No wonder she's pissed! The second of the "two people...responsible for his death" must be Kate.
What are these confrontations going to be like?? Kate and Jack, Hurley and Jack, Sun and Kate, Aaron and Jack! I feel like I'm in the first act of a Cheaters episode and I'm sizing up the craziness of the cheatee to see how buck wild it's going to get in the last ten minutes when she and Joey Greco storm a Dave & Busters to catch some trash with a fake ponytail and a blur over her face having dinner with her man when he said he was at the gym!
What are they even going to do, the O6? I assume Ben's rule of everyone coming back also applies to Walt? At least they found a way around the fact that the Future actors actually have aged three years. Oh and poor Jack, yet again he's going to have to drag a dead body back to the island. Maybe that means John Locke will be the next "Jacob." That would be cool.
Season 5 bodes well. I'm mainly curious about where exactly Daniel is, because last time we saw him he was on a dinky zodiac with a bunch of nameless extras. Maybe he'll find Jin. Strong points include Charlotte, the "terribly things" that happen on the island now that it's moved, the islands current "location," anything to do with the island and, of course, the wrangling of the O6! I'm hoping we don't leave Des and Penny for a long time. I like to see them in the fold. And it will be absolutely and undeniably unacceptable if they do not address the Life and Times of Danielle Rousseau! That woman deserves more than a bullet in the back and we all know it! She was a warrior and a survivor, a changed woman with a story to tell. She survived for 16 YEARS on the island ALONE! That was a seriously disappointing moment. Perhaps the biggest in the series for me.
But also some of the greatest Lost moments have been this season: Desmond's time loop, the discovery of Flight 815, the castaways finally achieving their goal of rescue, however tainted it may have been. And seriously, going into the future launched the enjoyment and storytelling of this series into the stratosphere! This is a television show with an actual timescape. It's unlike anything ever on television and they prove that now more than ever.
Kudos to you LOST!
Six of our castaways have been rescued, but you have to wait to find out who! What a brilliant structure it was! We eventually find that Dr. Jack goes back to both spinal surgery and denial, Hurley goes nuts (but not really because he's just been to the island and you can't really blame him), Sayid's living up to his potential working as a globe-trotting assassin for "the good guys," Sun's halfway across the world from the other five and doing whatever the fuck she wants, because she's a woman scorned, and Kate was absolved of her heinous crimes, only to go on living a luxurious life with a fabulous wardrobe! Oh, and Aaron is her son.
Poor Kate. Yikes. Is she not wracked with guilt? "You're not even related to him!" Are we actually supposed to believe she likes playing Mommy?! Oh god, there's that horrific moment when the O6 get off the plane and everybody has their own special "Mommy Moment" (even Sayid gets a smooch from Hurley's mom) and then there's Kate, just looking around seemingly terrified, overwhelmed and, yes, lost, having her own little "Mommy Moment!" It must haunt her. I mean, it does. When you got Others waking you up and then calling you in the middle of the night to distract you so that Claire can sneak in for a peek of her own baby and then you run in wielding a gun and screaming at her to not touch her own freaking baby that YOU helped deliver, you're being haunted! Sheesh, Future Kate! Get it together. She's clearly ready to get back to the island, otherwise the apparition wouldn't have told her not to bring him. Something about the way she said it. "Bring" somehow implies that Kate's resolved to go back to the island.
I dunno. Maybe it wasn't an apparition at all. Maybe it was actually Claire. Is Claire even dead? People have expressed this thought to me, and I'll admit it, I was 3/4 of the way to coming to terms with her death after Keamy and his team shot a rocket into her new 2 bedroom - 2.5 bath rancher in "New Otherton," BUT I believe her to be alive and safe and well but changed. Claire somehow must have easily given into the idea of the bloodline when Christian/her dad/"Jacob" told her whatever he had to tell her about the Shephard lineage.
Jack is meant to be on this island. Everyone knows it but him and he keeps making mistakes, on and off the island, present and future, all of this is clear. The brilliant move was presumably made by Jack's father and his (half)sister who left his little old nephew in the woods, so that the baby would be found by Sawyer and protected by Sun and ultimately raised by Kate (and Jack), as Kate's. This child must weigh heavily on Jack's mind, now that he is burdened with the knowledge of his relation the child. This child, the next heir to the Shephard Island Dynasty, becomes a huge catalyst for Future Jack's lament. That and the fact that Kate's still sharing part of herself with the idea of Sawyer. Geez Dr. Jack, get over yourself. (i just remembered when my friend dave told me he had a dream where dr. jack literally stabbed him in the back. typical...)
Selfless Sawyer emerged as a really pleasant component of this season. All season he's been filled with compassion, care, thoughtfulness. propositioning Kate, carrying Claire out of burning buildings, attending so tenderly to Hugo. The man jumped out of a flying helicopter into the middle of nowhere in the South Pacific for the sake of his fellow man!! Thankfully he got back to the island (all shirtless and dripping, out of breath and dashing as ever). Methinks he and Lady Juliet shall be quite the formidable duo.
Sun's alliance with Widmore will undoubtedly weigh heavily on the fate of the Oceanic Six and their return to the island. Seems Paik has been doing business with Widmore for some time and I wouldn't be surprised if Sun comes back with A LOT of power and a lot of vengeance. The woman is forced (by Kate) to carry this baby to the freighter, to protect him and when she finally gets a second to find her own husband, the father of her unborn baby, Kate (again) forces the baby upon her and confines her to the helicopter. Kate goes after Jin, but what happens? Oh, Dr. Jack swoops in to take her away and she bats her beautiful lashes and gets whisked away, maybe forgetting that she just PROMISED to get Jin. God, you'd think after being marooned with someone for two months you think they'll respect you enough to follow through! Ugh! No wonder she's pissed! The second of the "two people...responsible for his death" must be Kate.
What are these confrontations going to be like?? Kate and Jack, Hurley and Jack, Sun and Kate, Aaron and Jack! I feel like I'm in the first act of a Cheaters episode and I'm sizing up the craziness of the cheatee to see how buck wild it's going to get in the last ten minutes when she and Joey Greco storm a Dave & Busters to catch some trash with a fake ponytail and a blur over her face having dinner with her man when he said he was at the gym!
What are they even going to do, the O6? I assume Ben's rule of everyone coming back also applies to Walt? At least they found a way around the fact that the Future actors actually have aged three years. Oh and poor Jack, yet again he's going to have to drag a dead body back to the island. Maybe that means John Locke will be the next "Jacob." That would be cool.
Season 5 bodes well. I'm mainly curious about where exactly Daniel is, because last time we saw him he was on a dinky zodiac with a bunch of nameless extras. Maybe he'll find Jin. Strong points include Charlotte, the "terribly things" that happen on the island now that it's moved, the islands current "location," anything to do with the island and, of course, the wrangling of the O6! I'm hoping we don't leave Des and Penny for a long time. I like to see them in the fold. And it will be absolutely and undeniably unacceptable if they do not address the Life and Times of Danielle Rousseau! That woman deserves more than a bullet in the back and we all know it! She was a warrior and a survivor, a changed woman with a story to tell. She survived for 16 YEARS on the island ALONE! That was a seriously disappointing moment. Perhaps the biggest in the series for me.
But also some of the greatest Lost moments have been this season: Desmond's time loop, the discovery of Flight 815, the castaways finally achieving their goal of rescue, however tainted it may have been. And seriously, going into the future launched the enjoyment and storytelling of this series into the stratosphere! This is a television show with an actual timescape. It's unlike anything ever on television and they prove that now more than ever.
Kudos to you LOST!
Call Of The Wild
Geez, when I was in Australia I thought the strangest things were the bird sounds. Never had I heard (or seen for that matter) such exotic sounds as part of the urban and suburban landscape. It was seriously insane.
Now that I'm mindful of it I've realized the birds also sound absolutely nuts here in Glendale too! I've spent the last hour with a bird outside my window. Wanna know what it's call sounds like? It's seemingly random, the bird never makes the same call twice! chuck chuck chuck, whi-stle whi-stle, twit twit twit twit twit, one after another, constantly changing tone and pitch, almost like they're imitating every noise they've ever heard in their lives. What could they possibly be saying?
I guess it's just all bird calls that are seriously insane, I just never noticed.
Now that I'm mindful of it I've realized the birds also sound absolutely nuts here in Glendale too! I've spent the last hour with a bird outside my window. Wanna know what it's call sounds like? It's seemingly random, the bird never makes the same call twice! chuck chuck chuck, whi-stle whi-stle, twit twit twit twit twit, one after another, constantly changing tone and pitch, almost like they're imitating every noise they've ever heard in their lives. What could they possibly be saying?
I guess it's just all bird calls that are seriously insane, I just never noticed.
Saturday, April 5, 2008
The Community
While walking through the mountain town of Katoomba today Patrick and I came across a large group of people, dancing in a circle. It immediately struck me as strange. Not that they were dancing, but rather the fact that they were dancing in the parking lot of an abandoned gas station dressed like extras from Juniper Creek.
I was inclined to bring out the camera. We stopped. Looked.
"Hello, would you like one?" A young girl offered us a pile of what appeared to be newsletters.
"Sure, thanks." I never pass up free words.
"What's going on here?" Patrick always asks the conversation-driving questions, one of his many great qualities.
"We're just out, enjoying day. We all work here," she pointed to a cafe across the street, Common Ground.
Pat: You all work here? Do you all live in the entire building?
Her: Some of us live in the entire building. Others have homes nearby.
The whole time I'm leafing through the newsletter, trying to get a semblance of who they are, and occasionally looking up at the drab, home-sewn garments of the ladies. The dancing circle now has children, lots of children. A lady plays the recorder next to another who plays the violin. The men all have large smiles on their face, women and children at their sides.
Her: Where are you from?
Us: Canada
Her: Oh! There's a girl here from Canada.
She turns and hollers at a girl behind us. As the new girl approaches I can't help but notice how her dark hairline frames the beads of sweat on her forehead. She makes her way towards us with a tray of plastic cups, brimming with golden liquid.
Girl 1: They're from Canada
Girl 2: Wonderful. Would you like some punch?
Patrick: Sure. What's in it? (again, with the important questions)
Girl 2: Oh, I don't know....I didn't make it. (I swear her eyes glazed over and her head tilted to the side when she said it. I swear.)
We both took a cup. It actually tasted alright. Did I detect some tea? Hint of cinnamon?
Patrick: Where did you live in Canada?
Her: Nelson.
Pat: What brings you here?
Her: My heart.
Me: Well that's a good thing to follow!
Before making some "smooth" exit we asked their names.
Girl 1: Urthka
Girl 2: .....to be honest I didn't hear what she said because the first girl's name was URTHKA. Like Earth + Ka!! I don't even KNOW how to spell that!!!
Anyway, we got far enough away to dump the kool-aid (in the bush outside the police station) and opened up the newsletter. That first browse is like a weird dream in my memory. Flashing images and words:
"THERE ARE NO ATHEISTS IN THE IMPACT ZONE"
A Broken Butterfly, by Atarah
Our Master Yahshua
A Very Distinct Culture
I looked on the back cover. Addresses. Australia, Canada, Germany, England, Spain, France, Argentina, Brazil, United States. How did I not know about this Community?? I looked on the cover:
TWELVE TRIBES
I had my first real life conversation with a commune kid. Two of them, in fact. I was scared, but oddly fascinated. Their newsletter is....sloppy, at best, but a wonderful effort. They clearly dig their scene. After all, what's wrong with A Brand New Culture...?
Here are some interesting words from the Community. Here are more. And here.
I just want to say that I am NOT in any way saying that what these people are doing is wrong. Maybe it's right for them. I will not judge. I just think it's creepy and different.
I was inclined to bring out the camera. We stopped. Looked.
"Hello, would you like one?" A young girl offered us a pile of what appeared to be newsletters.
"Sure, thanks." I never pass up free words.
"What's going on here?" Patrick always asks the conversation-driving questions, one of his many great qualities.
"We're just out, enjoying day. We all work here," she pointed to a cafe across the street, Common Ground.
Pat: You all work here? Do you all live in the entire building?
Her: Some of us live in the entire building. Others have homes nearby.
The whole time I'm leafing through the newsletter, trying to get a semblance of who they are, and occasionally looking up at the drab, home-sewn garments of the ladies. The dancing circle now has children, lots of children. A lady plays the recorder next to another who plays the violin. The men all have large smiles on their face, women and children at their sides.
Her: Where are you from?
Us: Canada
Her: Oh! There's a girl here from Canada.
She turns and hollers at a girl behind us. As the new girl approaches I can't help but notice how her dark hairline frames the beads of sweat on her forehead. She makes her way towards us with a tray of plastic cups, brimming with golden liquid.
Girl 1: They're from Canada
Girl 2: Wonderful. Would you like some punch?
Patrick: Sure. What's in it? (again, with the important questions)
Girl 2: Oh, I don't know....I didn't make it. (I swear her eyes glazed over and her head tilted to the side when she said it. I swear.)
We both took a cup. It actually tasted alright. Did I detect some tea? Hint of cinnamon?
Patrick: Where did you live in Canada?
Her: Nelson.
Pat: What brings you here?
Her: My heart.
Me: Well that's a good thing to follow!
Before making some "smooth" exit we asked their names.
Girl 1: Urthka
Girl 2: .....to be honest I didn't hear what she said because the first girl's name was URTHKA. Like Earth + Ka!! I don't even KNOW how to spell that!!!
Anyway, we got far enough away to dump the kool-aid (in the bush outside the police station) and opened up the newsletter. That first browse is like a weird dream in my memory. Flashing images and words:
"THERE ARE NO ATHEISTS IN THE IMPACT ZONE"
A Broken Butterfly, by Atarah
Our Master Yahshua
A Very Distinct Culture
I looked on the back cover. Addresses. Australia, Canada, Germany, England, Spain, France, Argentina, Brazil, United States. How did I not know about this Community?? I looked on the cover:
TWELVE TRIBES
I had my first real life conversation with a commune kid. Two of them, in fact. I was scared, but oddly fascinated. Their newsletter is....sloppy, at best, but a wonderful effort. They clearly dig their scene. After all, what's wrong with A Brand New Culture...?
Here are some interesting words from the Community. Here are more. And here.
I just want to say that I am NOT in any way saying that what these people are doing is wrong. Maybe it's right for them. I will not judge. I just think it's creepy and different.
Sunday, March 9, 2008
I Think I'm Lost: The Constant
There's just too much to say about this episode so I'll keep it simple:
1) I believe Daniel to be caught in a time loop also (he alluded to susceptibility due to exposure to radiation and he uses Des as a constant)
2) Penny + Desmond = Love!! They HAVE to get back together
3) I think Desmond was maybe just willing himself to remember Penny's phone number. As he approached the ship in the helicopter he knew he would need to contact her. Why did he specifically go back to a time when he KNEW he would get Penny's number? Was that his present self sending a message to his past self? Did the past actually happen? I think so. The reason he didn't remember it freely is possibly because of the hatch's implosion and also possibly because at that time in the past, he was possessed by his future self and therefore didn't register it in his present memory (his present memory being, of course, his memory at the time).
4) Ugh, this episode is just too confusing! It's hard to form coherent thoughts about it because it was just so terribly layered and textured. Kudos to you, LOST writing staff.
5) If there's anyone that should be with you when you forget who you are, when you are, where you are or what you're doing, it should ALWAYS be Sayid!
Pat and I are off LOST while we're in Aus, so be careful what you say! I'll have a season 4 recap up by mid June. Until then, stay LOST...
1) I believe Daniel to be caught in a time loop also (he alluded to susceptibility due to exposure to radiation and he uses Des as a constant)
2) Penny + Desmond = Love!! They HAVE to get back together
3) I think Desmond was maybe just willing himself to remember Penny's phone number. As he approached the ship in the helicopter he knew he would need to contact her. Why did he specifically go back to a time when he KNEW he would get Penny's number? Was that his present self sending a message to his past self? Did the past actually happen? I think so. The reason he didn't remember it freely is possibly because of the hatch's implosion and also possibly because at that time in the past, he was possessed by his future self and therefore didn't register it in his present memory (his present memory being, of course, his memory at the time).
4) Ugh, this episode is just too confusing! It's hard to form coherent thoughts about it because it was just so terribly layered and textured. Kudos to you, LOST writing staff.
5) If there's anyone that should be with you when you forget who you are, when you are, where you are or what you're doing, it should ALWAYS be Sayid!
Pat and I are off LOST while we're in Aus, so be careful what you say! I'll have a season 4 recap up by mid June. Until then, stay LOST...
I Think I'm Lost: Eggtown
One Miss Casey Collins tarnished my appreciation of this episode a bit. I will quote the wall post from her I received the day after this episode’s premiere. Keep in mind I had not watched it.
Aaron: stolen baby or in the hands of his rightful owner after the death of his mother?
You can imagine my horror when I read this. My mind was swarmed with confusing questions: Is Claire dead? Who stole Aaron? When does this happen, in the present or the future? Ugh. It was terrible, but I put it out of my mind until I watched the episode.
This is a great episode, as are all Kate-centric episodes. Think about it. They’re all wonderful. I think it’s because hers is the most conflicted of characters. I also think maximum Evangeline doesn’t hurt the cause.
I am not quick to judge in regards to Kate’s baby-stealing. I even think it’s a little hasty to call it stealing at this point. I did like that her character was literally put on trial this week, and we were forced to examine who she is. The answer, as I said before, is that she’s supremely conflicted. She’s selfish but she’s trustworthy. She loves Jack but she loves Sawyer. She’s a beautiful lady with a killer smile but she’s a fugitive. We know she is good, but Jack (and assumedly the Oceanic Six) need to lie in order to help her cause. Only time will tell why Kate has Aaron. All I know is it’s always great to see another episode about Kate and I’m glad to know they’ll be coming until the end.
I also really enjoyed Sawyer’s arch in this episode. I love that he desires domesticity so much, that he really started showing his love for Kate. He wants to protect her. He wants to love her. And given the turmoil that’s currently going down on the island it’s really refreshing to see LOST go back to its roots in human yearning and a desire to feel accepted.
Something that came up in The Economist was addressed quite poignantly in this episode: Ben’s “occupation.” We know the Frieghter Folk are after him, we saw his special room and all of his passports, we know he has Sayid doing his bidding in the future. Then Miles expresses my confusion so concisely:
“Don’t talk to me like I’m one of them, like I don’t know who you are or what you can do.”
The thing with Ben is that he’s always been impossible to trust. He says he’s a good guy, but he does seemingly bad things. It’s like Juliet says: “Ben’s a liar. Or the people on that boat intend to do us harm.” Ben is quickly becoming a main player in this game. I still think he’s only a regional manager, though, and all I want to know is who the CEO is.
Aaron: stolen baby or in the hands of his rightful owner after the death of his mother?
You can imagine my horror when I read this. My mind was swarmed with confusing questions: Is Claire dead? Who stole Aaron? When does this happen, in the present or the future? Ugh. It was terrible, but I put it out of my mind until I watched the episode.
This is a great episode, as are all Kate-centric episodes. Think about it. They’re all wonderful. I think it’s because hers is the most conflicted of characters. I also think maximum Evangeline doesn’t hurt the cause.
I am not quick to judge in regards to Kate’s baby-stealing. I even think it’s a little hasty to call it stealing at this point. I did like that her character was literally put on trial this week, and we were forced to examine who she is. The answer, as I said before, is that she’s supremely conflicted. She’s selfish but she’s trustworthy. She loves Jack but she loves Sawyer. She’s a beautiful lady with a killer smile but she’s a fugitive. We know she is good, but Jack (and assumedly the Oceanic Six) need to lie in order to help her cause. Only time will tell why Kate has Aaron. All I know is it’s always great to see another episode about Kate and I’m glad to know they’ll be coming until the end.
I also really enjoyed Sawyer’s arch in this episode. I love that he desires domesticity so much, that he really started showing his love for Kate. He wants to protect her. He wants to love her. And given the turmoil that’s currently going down on the island it’s really refreshing to see LOST go back to its roots in human yearning and a desire to feel accepted.
Something that came up in The Economist was addressed quite poignantly in this episode: Ben’s “occupation.” We know the Frieghter Folk are after him, we saw his special room and all of his passports, we know he has Sayid doing his bidding in the future. Then Miles expresses my confusion so concisely:
“Don’t talk to me like I’m one of them, like I don’t know who you are or what you can do.”
The thing with Ben is that he’s always been impossible to trust. He says he’s a good guy, but he does seemingly bad things. It’s like Juliet says: “Ben’s a liar. Or the people on that boat intend to do us harm.” Ben is quickly becoming a main player in this game. I still think he’s only a regional manager, though, and all I want to know is who the CEO is.
I Think I'm Lost: The Economist
If I hadn’t ruined it for myself (damn you, lostpedia!!) I would have been surprised to find out Sayid was the fourth member of the Oceanic Six. But when I think about it I’ve always known he would be one of the few to get off the island. And he’s definitely my top choice for people I’d stick with if I were one of the castaways, so no surprise, really more like an affirmation. But still, there’s something inherently sad about him now. Just like Hurley before him, and Jack before them, I am deeply upset with the state of Sayid in the future. Whatever happens to make him side with Ben is yet another future mystery to add to the ever-growing pile. He seems trapped though. I feel like there must be a part of him that doesn’t want to be doing what he’s doing. I guess that was symbolized through his relationship with the lady he ended up killing. He’s a romantic. He always has been and he probably always will be. It is comforting to know he has a much better grasp on reality than either Future Jack or Future Hurley.
I love that he’s an assassin! Finally his brilliant and deft skills are being used to their full potential, trotting around the globe with gun in hand, eliminating threats to humanity. Now if someone could just teach him how NOT to have girl hair.
I love that he’s an assassin! Finally his brilliant and deft skills are being used to their full potential, trotting around the globe with gun in hand, eliminating threats to humanity. Now if someone could just teach him how NOT to have girl hair.
I Think I'm Lost: Confirmed Dead
This was a fantastic episode in my mind, perhaps my favorite of the season so far. I just love that the creators of this show can so seamlessly integrate new characters. I LOVE Daniel Faraday! There are just no ifs ands or buts about it, frankly. Miles is going to need to grow on me, but I believe he may come in VERY handy given the fact that he SPEAKS TO THE DEAD! Yessss! Charlotte is totally the new Juliet and I love that she is responsible for the greatest LOST mind-fuck since Libby in the mental hospital: The Tunisian Polar Bear! What a brilliant addition to the cast and the story. Frank, I like. I don’t yet love, but I feel like he’s almost one of us, given that he was meant to be on Flight 815. He’s sort of comforting in that sense.
Speaking of which, the discovery of this flight in the ocean is really just a nightmare for me, the last thing I wanted or needed as a viewer who thinks he has a relatively good idea about what’s going on. UGH! WHAT IS HAPPENING!?! All I can say is whoever has the power and means to plant an entire plane and hundreds of dead bodies in the ocean and get away with it is just too powerful for me to even comprehend. Confirmed Dead is a true milestone for LOST: it proves we’re playing a whole new ball game!
Speaking of which, the discovery of this flight in the ocean is really just a nightmare for me, the last thing I wanted or needed as a viewer who thinks he has a relatively good idea about what’s going on. UGH! WHAT IS HAPPENING!?! All I can say is whoever has the power and means to plant an entire plane and hundreds of dead bodies in the ocean and get away with it is just too powerful for me to even comprehend. Confirmed Dead is a true milestone for LOST: it proves we’re playing a whole new ball game!
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