It’s amazing just how evil Holly is, worming her way into the family simply to get money. This is how the situation appears as since the possibility of Ryan coming into the fore has emerged she is evidently covering her (financial) ass…
Kevin aiming to become partner at the firm continued in this episode with him facing a dilemma of being asked to leave Scotty at home as his boss didn’t know whether or not the client was gay-friendly or not. His boss dangled the partner prospect in front of Kevin’s nose putting him in a very difficult place. He ended up getting advice off Robert who said the “end justifies the means”. Is it right to say it’s fine to do what you need to do to make partner as once you are at the top you can make sure no other employee will have to do immoral things to reach the top again? I don’t think so and that kind of judgement from a politician is worrying…
Sol makes a decision which significantly effects Sarah. An argument ensues which for me Sarah has the right to be angry as if he had left another day he would have been able to help Sarah through the touch meeting which was becoming a mini showdown against Holly although perhaps he agreed with Holly’s arguments. I think this will propel Sarah to make her own momentous decision and I look forward to seeing where this takes her…
Justin is going through a tough time opening up to Rebecca about Iraq. He lapsed and had a drink but saw his sponsor who clearly persuaded him to tell Rebecca the bigger issue. They seem like a really good couple and as time goes by, I am getting less disgusted at them being together as there clearly is chemistry between the actors as well as the characters…
All in all, another cracker of an episode although still with an alarming amount of wine drinking!
9/10
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Tuesday, 18 November 2008
BS 0302 Book Burning
As usual things with this show don’t get going until the family get together and in this episode Kitty has read a book and the whole family end up sharing snippets from the book, faxing it to one another and getting increasingly pissed that Kitty has written about them with easy-to-crack pseudonyms. An argument ensues at Kitty’s dinner party when there can’t be such an argument as it is for the social worker who is responsible for their adoption. It isn’t until after they have read it that they realise the book is really good. That was the mock-drama going on whilst the real drama was behind the scenes…
Holly entrusts Rebecca with full access to her two million dollar trust which makes Rebecca question her mother’s motives – Rebecca is oblivious to William’s other child, Ryan and I suspect she is doing this to cover her back and to ensure her daughter gets the money – something which is understandable as a mother. I cannot however believe that she is going behind everyone’s back and is trying to gain information on Ryan!! Bitch!
9/10
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Holly entrusts Rebecca with full access to her two million dollar trust which makes Rebecca question her mother’s motives – Rebecca is oblivious to William’s other child, Ryan and I suspect she is doing this to cover her back and to ensure her daughter gets the money – something which is understandable as a mother. I cannot however believe that she is going behind everyone’s back and is trying to gain information on Ryan!! Bitch!
9/10
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WD 0413 If You Work For a Living, Then Why Do You Kill Yourself Working? [Finale]
The DEA brings Nancy in for questioning which gets complicated by the chief investigator’s boyfriend being killed by Esteban’s men horrifically – he has no face. EUGH!
Then Nancy must explain things to Esteban and a lovely scene where you see so much of Nancy’s character as she is driving to what she thinks will be her death is on the phone ordering her son a gift basket. It’s so sad.
We make it to the finale and they have photos – photos of her meeting the DEA but Nancy has a photo to trump that – WOAH!
10/10
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Then Nancy must explain things to Esteban and a lovely scene where you see so much of Nancy’s character as she is driving to what she thinks will be her death is on the phone ordering her son a gift basket. It’s so sad.
We make it to the finale and they have photos – photos of her meeting the DEA but Nancy has a photo to trump that – WOAH!
10/10
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WD 0412 Till We Meet Again
Nancy can’t take it anymore so ends up speaking to the DEA and persuading them to bust the tunnel. Nancy plays it cool with Esteban and keeps a low radar so as not to get caught.
Celia sets out to find her elder daughter Quinn who I had forgotten even existed.
Things spiral downwards for Silas as Lisa’s ex husband comes into play… Shane starts drug dealing.
But at least Nancy has it all under control – until – wait – no – the ending is horrific. If you are a nervous disposition get the remote handy to pause the show – looks like things will finally catch up with Nancy… I have no idea how she will get out of this one…
10/10
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WD 0411 Head Cheese
Nancy must deal with the aftermath of Shane’s (s)exploits, her out of body trip and more confrontation with Guillermo who is getting more and more anti-Nancy.
Celia moves from an expensive, good, luxurious rehab facility to a new, cheap, run down one. The statement about attitude is a classic Weeds moment.
Doug and Maria struggle with their relationship (as I thought they would) and they both turn to Andy for help.
Things are moving more and more quickly now and the usual build up of uneasy feelings is well underway.
10/10
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Celia moves from an expensive, good, luxurious rehab facility to a new, cheap, run down one. The statement about attitude is a classic Weeds moment.
Doug and Maria struggle with their relationship (as I thought they would) and they both turn to Andy for help.
Things are moving more and more quickly now and the usual build up of uneasy feelings is well underway.
10/10
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WD 0410 The Love Circle Overlap
Nancy discovers the tunnel is being used for more than drugs – a fact which she is very uneasy about however Esteban allays her fears. Celia’s family stages an intervention after Isabel finds her with a needle sticking out of her forehead which was a horribly funny scene – the kind where you feel bad for laughing…
Andy locates Doug’s love, Maria and brings her across the border.
At home, Silas baby-sits whilst Shane loses his V with his two new girlfriends.
Things are falling apart, whilst Nancy is having an out of body experience with Esteban to cure him of headaches. Even though her character is likable, she has always been justifiable however now she really isn’t – she is a despicable mother.
10/10
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Andy locates Doug’s love, Maria and brings her across the border.
At home, Silas baby-sits whilst Shane loses his V with his two new girlfriends.
Things are falling apart, whilst Nancy is having an out of body experience with Esteban to cure him of headaches. Even though her character is likable, she has always been justifiable however now she really isn’t – she is a despicable mother.
10/10
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WD 0409 Little Boats
Nancy and Esteban struggle to fit each other into their busy schedules with both of them having lots going on. Following Nancy’s absence from family life for the past few episodes things are running amok on the home front and there are a lot of issues to which she needs to attend… First, she isn’t happy with Silas’ new girlfriend as she doesn’t feel like this will end happily. Silas defiantly continues the business and starts selling the sandwiches from the cheese shop. Shane however has to have an awkward talk with Nancy about his new fantasies…
Andy and Doug continue to search for Doug’s love in Mexico where they are confronted by El Coyote, the bastardo of a coyote from earlier this season. I can’t help thinking what will happen if Doug finds his girl – they really cannot be a match – I mean who can be a match for Doug??
Really good as Nancy realises she is losing control of the whole family and she isn’t in control of where she is at. I get the impression she is worried… She should be.
10/10
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Andy and Doug continue to search for Doug’s love in Mexico where they are confronted by El Coyote, the bastardo of a coyote from earlier this season. I can’t help thinking what will happen if Doug finds his girl – they really cannot be a match – I mean who can be a match for Doug??
Really good as Nancy realises she is losing control of the whole family and she isn’t in control of where she is at. I get the impression she is worried… She should be.
10/10
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WD 0408 I Am the Table
Andy and Doug successfully start their new business however they are doing it to look for one specific customer…
Nancy is absent from the entire goings on as both she and Esteban finally let their passion take control…
Silas gets a business offer which seems too good to be true – something which we know is never good in this season… Celia’s addiction continues to develop.
Everything is run of the mill, storyline-developing stuff with nothing spectacular to see here until: Shane’s first day at his new school. What a first impression!
8/10
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Nancy is absent from the entire goings on as both she and Esteban finally let their passion take control…
Silas gets a business offer which seems too good to be true – something which we know is never good in this season… Celia’s addiction continues to develop.
Everything is run of the mill, storyline-developing stuff with nothing spectacular to see here until: Shane’s first day at his new school. What a first impression!
8/10
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WD 0407 Yes I Can
WOW, Silas continues to impress with his pecks. How often he can get his top off this season seems to be a running theme this season – not that I am complaining just even I have noticed that the top is off more often than he has lines. He gets it on with Lisa.
Celia discovering cheap medication at Mexican pharmacies is priceless in terms of comedy but worrying for the character. She already seems to be descending into drug addiction…
As for Shane discovering the old photos of Nancy – well – disturbing but strangely an enjoying storyline – a story which could only be enjoyable in Weeds…
9/10
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Celia discovering cheap medication at Mexican pharmacies is priceless in terms of comedy but worrying for the character. She already seems to be descending into drug addiction…
As for Shane discovering the old photos of Nancy – well – disturbing but strangely an enjoying storyline – a story which could only be enjoyable in Weeds…
9/10
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90 0107 Hollywood Fever
This episode starts off with the arrival of Kimberly - who immediately defends into a bitch off with the ex new-girl Annie. Interesting entrance... There's a lot of sexual tension going on between Matthews and Kimberly towards the end - love the date as it's so not Mr Matthew's date material...
This episode revolves around couples having to care for a baby with Ethan and Annie being a couple forcing them to spend time together and getting to grips with their feelings. Bring it on I say!!
The issue of Sean - the illegitimate son of Tracey and Harry, is being forced on with Tracey wanting to hire a private eye now that she has no one left. Tracey is so forceful with the Sean issue and under with Harry she plants a smacked on Harry's lips.
Oh - and I love the gran!! A goat and Tijuana???!!!!
I don't understand why the staff seem oblivious to Adriana being high - I mean they are aware something is amiss but they can't see the blatantly obvious!! Are they not aware that Naomi is innocent?! It's super annoying because it's so obvious. Naomi is let down by Adriana - poor N - those words will come back to haunt her...
As the episode ended it was very dramatic.
But let's not leave on such a downer - Annie and Ethan almost kissed. Go on!!
10/10
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This episode revolves around couples having to care for a baby with Ethan and Annie being a couple forcing them to spend time together and getting to grips with their feelings. Bring it on I say!!
The issue of Sean - the illegitimate son of Tracey and Harry, is being forced on with Tracey wanting to hire a private eye now that she has no one left. Tracey is so forceful with the Sean issue and under with Harry she plants a smacked on Harry's lips.
Oh - and I love the gran!! A goat and Tijuana???!!!!
I don't understand why the staff seem oblivious to Adriana being high - I mean they are aware something is amiss but they can't see the blatantly obvious!! Are they not aware that Naomi is innocent?! It's super annoying because it's so obvious. Naomi is let down by Adriana - poor N - those words will come back to haunt her...
As the episode ended it was very dramatic.
But let's not leave on such a downer - Annie and Ethan almost kissed. Go on!!
10/10
D
WD 0406 Excellent Treasures
Isabel is back. She is always a good laugh challenging Celia in the ways that she needs to be challenged. I also think it’s pretty sweet how someone’s daughter can hate their mother so much.
Silas – what can I say? Someone give Hunter Parish a modelling contract.
Nancy follows the tunnel in the back of the shop and sees something – or rather someone she shouldn’t at the other end. WOW!
10/10
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Silas – what can I say? Someone give Hunter Parish a modelling contract.
Nancy follows the tunnel in the back of the shop and sees something – or rather someone she shouldn’t at the other end. WOW!
10/10
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WD 0406 Excellent Treasures
Isabel is back. She is always a good laugh challenging Celia in the ways that she needs to be challenged. I also think it’s pretty sweet how someone’s daughter can hate their mother so much.
Silas – what can I say? Someone give Hunter Parish a modelling contract.
Nancy follows the tunnel in the back of the shop and sees something – or rather someone she shouldn’t at the other end. WOW!
10/10
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Silas – what can I say? Someone give Hunter Parish a modelling contract.
Nancy follows the tunnel in the back of the shop and sees something – or rather someone she shouldn’t at the other end. WOW!
10/10
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WD 0405 No Man Is Pudding
I must say, Celia was way to conveniently tied up in this episode but it was all still good stuff. Retail for Nancy isn’t as mundane as she thought it would be I don’t think.
Andy meanwhile finds himself with immigrants. Could this be the start of something new??
8/10
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Andy meanwhile finds himself with immigrants. Could this be the start of something new??
8/10
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WD 0404 The Three Coolers
Doug turns up at the Botwin’s house continuing his trend of looking increasingly dishevelled as the show continues. I like Doug and it can only be good having more of the characters together reducing the need for the narration to chop and change.
I must comment that in the time between seasons three and four, Silas has become HOT. Hot as in smoking hot. I could have added bold to that adjective but that would be too silly and remove from his insane hotness. That boy has obtained a man’s body! The more chances Silas has to get his shirt off, the better.
I am still missing the old characters though… Heylia… AJ… Conrad… Marvin… In fact, I really miss AJ and Marvin a lot!
Still great stuff though. Getting better…
8/10
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I must comment that in the time between seasons three and four, Silas has become HOT. Hot as in smoking hot. I could have added bold to that adjective but that would be too silly and remove from his insane hotness. That boy has obtained a man’s body! The more chances Silas has to get his shirt off, the better.
I am still missing the old characters though… Heylia… AJ… Conrad… Marvin… In fact, I really miss AJ and Marvin a lot!
Still great stuff though. Getting better…
8/10
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WD 0403 The Whole Blah Damn Thing
The line; "Get mommy a pillow" will be forever etched in my memory. EUGH! Nancy really is a hard nosed do anything bitch! Do not mess with her. She will kill you with a pillow.
Hmmm. Still a strange episode though as all of the main characters is everywhere and nothing is really linking up. Celia seems to be about to catch up with Nancy which will be interesting to see how this one turns out and how the two characters will relate to one another out of their home environment.
7/10
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Hmmm. Still a strange episode though as all of the main characters is everywhere and nothing is really linking up. Celia seems to be about to catch up with Nancy which will be interesting to see how this one turns out and how the two characters will relate to one another out of their home environment.
7/10
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WD 0402 Lady’s a Charm
What with Nancy having to cross over into Mexico I can see the border playing a big role this season what with the characters close proximity to it. Surely that is a little political considering what was going on at the time of transmission. A little fun ensues as she heads to Mexico and does transportation (of something) over the border... It appears the border isn’t really a border at all, simply an obstacle...
Nancy finally got her comeuppance for drinking so much iced coffee with a toilet break in the car at the border... Funny as!
Still the show doesn't feel I quite right as I can't see what Nancy has got planned – but Nancy being Nancy she will have something good planned...
6/10
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Nancy finally got her comeuppance for drinking so much iced coffee with a toilet break in the car at the border... Funny as!
Still the show doesn't feel I quite right as I can't see what Nancy has got planned – but Nancy being Nancy she will have something good planned...
6/10
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V 2008 The Dark Knight
I was worried going to see this that I would be disappointed as I saw it a little after everybody else and kept hearing how good it was. Well I must say I wasn’t disappointed, at all!
Ledger’s performance was truly breathtaking. Many people had discussed his performance as being something special but his portrayal of the Joker is in a much darker place compared to Nicholson’s. Making the pencil disappear was one of the most upsetting moments of cinema I have ever born witness to – and yet one of the most enlightening about the sinister and threatening nature of the Joker.
The Two-Face character was equally disturbing however I didn’t quite get how he went from being better than a good guy to being a sadistic killer but it was enjoyable all the same. I mean to say I understood why it happened, just not why there was a sudden snap change…
Bale’s Batman also is pretty good although it started to get a little annoying talking in a gruff voice all of the time. His story though is much more interesting than the old “classic” films as a darker character has far more depth – an unseen depth that you don’t know what the character could do.
I am not sure why older films are referred to the “classic” films as the Dark Knight truly is a classic film in the making.
A must see.
10/10
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Ledger’s performance was truly breathtaking. Many people had discussed his performance as being something special but his portrayal of the Joker is in a much darker place compared to Nicholson’s. Making the pencil disappear was one of the most upsetting moments of cinema I have ever born witness to – and yet one of the most enlightening about the sinister and threatening nature of the Joker.
The Two-Face character was equally disturbing however I didn’t quite get how he went from being better than a good guy to being a sadistic killer but it was enjoyable all the same. I mean to say I understood why it happened, just not why there was a sudden snap change…
Bale’s Batman also is pretty good although it started to get a little annoying talking in a gruff voice all of the time. His story though is much more interesting than the old “classic” films as a darker character has far more depth – an unseen depth that you don’t know what the character could do.
I am not sure why older films are referred to the “classic” films as the Dark Knight truly is a classic film in the making.
A must see.
10/10
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Thursday, 13 November 2008
30 0301 Do-Over
The joy in which Liz greets Jack as he gets out the car is shared by me as I watch on – I genuinely adore this show. The jokes were on form tonight with the story setting up Liz’s adoption process whilst simultaneously restoring Jack to his rightful place as Head of East Coast Television and Microwave Programming which Devon Banks took from him at the end of the last season by marrying Kathy Geiss. I especially loved the line from (homosexually closeted gay) Banks; “Keep your friends close and your enemies so close that you are almost kissing.” Hehehe…
Predictably Liz’s adoption process doesn’t go entirely to plan – and it’s not because Frank did in fact change his hat…
A promising start only let down by it feeling rushed…
7/10
Predictably Liz’s adoption process doesn’t go entirely to plan – and it’s not because Frank did in fact change his hat…
A promising start only let down by it feeling rushed…
7/10
Thursday, 23 October 2008
FG 0702 I Dream of Jesus
Have you heard? Surfin’ Bird by the Trashmen.
That song was so annoying and yet brilliant! The whole story revolves around one of Peter's favourite songs. This brings him to meet Jesus.
The jokes along the way were brilliant; I especially liked the Lindsay Lohan joke...
As annoying as the song was, at the very end, when you knew it was coming, I was rooting for the song!!
9/10
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That song was so annoying and yet brilliant! The whole story revolves around one of Peter's favourite songs. This brings him to meet Jesus.
The jokes along the way were brilliant; I especially liked the Lindsay Lohan joke...
As annoying as the song was, at the very end, when you knew it was coming, I was rooting for the song!!
9/10
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FG 0701 Love Blactually
It might be due to the fact that I follow news but I know Cleveland is getting his own spin off show so I found it a little strange that he should have an episode centring on him for the first in the new series – call me cynical but I will monitor this.
That being said, it was very funny with Stewie outwardly showing signs of having a crush on Brian which is interesting to say the least. I especially loved the scene where Brian and Stewie have the discussion of whether Stewie should speak – as she is a former spouse of a member of the main cast she shouldn’t be able to understand Stewie but because she is rarely in it she just may be able to – either way it’ll be weird so let the dog talk. Classic!
9/10
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That being said, it was very funny with Stewie outwardly showing signs of having a crush on Brian which is interesting to say the least. I especially loved the scene where Brian and Stewie have the discussion of whether Stewie should speak – as she is a former spouse of a member of the main cast she shouldn’t be able to understand Stewie but because she is rarely in it she just may be able to – either way it’ll be weird so let the dog talk. Classic!
9/10
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DH 0503 Kids Ain’t Like Everybody Else
Danielle makes a triumphant return to Wisteria Lane very aware that for once she has real power over her mother who is trying her best (and not succeeding to well) in preventing her critiques of her mothering skills… The hot dog feeding will go down as one of Bree’s most memorable moments; up there with shooting at George from her bedroom window when she wouldn’t go away and her description of putting her feelings into a box (but not quite there with “Rex cries after he ejaculates”).
Gaby and Susan find themselves involved in a fight brought on by a fight between the kids – and they both realise that they are good mothers just in very different circumstances.
Lynette comes home to find Tom and Dave have formed a garage band however the interesting thing I noticed was the idea only came after Mike’s name was mentioned to Dave – perhaps the George connection was a little lame? Dave manages to manipulate Lynette into allowing it to continue. Horrible man, I really detest him!
Katherine and McCluskey invite Edie to lunch to press her for more information on Dave, and then press him direct at a gathering at Bree’s. Edie is beginning to get suspicious asking the questions herself, and he answers with quite a blatant lie that of course the characters all must fall for otherwise there would be no secret left…
9/10
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Gaby and Susan find themselves involved in a fight brought on by a fight between the kids – and they both realise that they are good mothers just in very different circumstances.
Lynette comes home to find Tom and Dave have formed a garage band however the interesting thing I noticed was the idea only came after Mike’s name was mentioned to Dave – perhaps the George connection was a little lame? Dave manages to manipulate Lynette into allowing it to continue. Horrible man, I really detest him!
Katherine and McCluskey invite Edie to lunch to press her for more information on Dave, and then press him direct at a gathering at Bree’s. Edie is beginning to get suspicious asking the questions herself, and he answers with quite a blatant lie that of course the characters all must fall for otherwise there would be no secret left…
9/10
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DH 0502 We’re So Happy You’re So Happy.
In one of the most excruciatingly painfully funny stories the show has done, Lyynette discovers her son, Porter, has a softer side by posing as a girl on the internet. I found this disturbing not only because she was betraying her sons trust but also because she was effectively grooming on the internet.
Gaby attempts to mask her demise from the social scene sneaking into an event only to (very predictably) get caught. It’s quite sad to see her no longer as a social queen although even with the fat suit she looks beautiful. Carlos makes a moving speech in the car that even though they don’t have all the material things they want, he has never been happier.
Bree begins to feel the pressures of balancing her home and work life with Orson feeling neglected. I feel for them both – she should ensure she has time for her husband whilst at the same time Orson should remember that what she is doing takes up a lot of her time. It was interesting to see that she has created the business to make up for the loss of the baby, whilst she had nothing (Orson was in jail?!).
Susan decides the two men (Jackson (what kind of name is that?!) and Mike) in her life should meet leading to some comedy.
The most disturbing thing of the episode though was the continued development of Dave Williams as a character – asking Mrs McCluskey to apologise to Edie, and her cat disappearing immediately after she refused only to have it reappear after making the apology. Edie seems to be getting a tiny bit suspicious but we’ll see where this goes… Mrs McCluskey enlists Katherine’s help to dig some dirt up on him.
I have been thinking that Dave Williams could also be a relation of George, surely? Stranger things have happened in this show? This would especially be apt why he had to move to Wisteria Lane if Bree has got an increased profile what with her career?
The show is getting going…
8/10
D
Gaby attempts to mask her demise from the social scene sneaking into an event only to (very predictably) get caught. It’s quite sad to see her no longer as a social queen although even with the fat suit she looks beautiful. Carlos makes a moving speech in the car that even though they don’t have all the material things they want, he has never been happier.
Bree begins to feel the pressures of balancing her home and work life with Orson feeling neglected. I feel for them both – she should ensure she has time for her husband whilst at the same time Orson should remember that what she is doing takes up a lot of her time. It was interesting to see that she has created the business to make up for the loss of the baby, whilst she had nothing (Orson was in jail?!).
Susan decides the two men (Jackson (what kind of name is that?!) and Mike) in her life should meet leading to some comedy.
The most disturbing thing of the episode though was the continued development of Dave Williams as a character – asking Mrs McCluskey to apologise to Edie, and her cat disappearing immediately after she refused only to have it reappear after making the apology. Edie seems to be getting a tiny bit suspicious but we’ll see where this goes… Mrs McCluskey enlists Katherine’s help to dig some dirt up on him.
I have been thinking that Dave Williams could also be a relation of George, surely? Stranger things have happened in this show? This would especially be apt why he had to move to Wisteria Lane if Bree has got an increased profile what with her career?
The show is getting going…
8/10
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DH 0501 You're Gonna Love Tomorrow
OK so the cast have been fast forwarded five years and there appears to be no Mike, no Julie, a (very) successful Bree, rather attractive Scavo twins who look as if they have just come straight out of an Abercrombie and Fitch ad and a fat Gaby.
So Susan, Lynette, Bree and Gaby have stuck by Katherine in their alibi lie after she shot her ex husband. It’s nice to see that some secrets are able to remain secrets in Wisteria Lane. Although Katherine is free from jail, she is getting jealous over Bree’s success. As for Lynette, the episode revolves around her catching the twins leading illegal activities at their restaurants. Gaby struggles with motherhood as she begins to realise that her daughter has a (slight) weight problem. And we learn that Mike and Susan were in an accident and that they killed a mother and child coming the other way.
Edie makes a return to Wisteria Lane in an eye opening fashion as Mrs. Dave Williams, expertly played by Neal McDonough who manages to give a quiet menacing performance where you instantly believe anything is possible. And it all does seem to be too good to be true – at the end of the episode he receives a call from a psychiatrist and we learn that he has anger management issues. He obviously has this years secret then…
At present, I am guessing that his secret is that he was the husband of the lady who was killed in the car crash with Susan and Mike… Hmmmm we shall see!
It was a good episode although it didn’t suit the flashbacks as they were itty bitty rather than for longer periods like they usually do…
7/10
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So Susan, Lynette, Bree and Gaby have stuck by Katherine in their alibi lie after she shot her ex husband. It’s nice to see that some secrets are able to remain secrets in Wisteria Lane. Although Katherine is free from jail, she is getting jealous over Bree’s success. As for Lynette, the episode revolves around her catching the twins leading illegal activities at their restaurants. Gaby struggles with motherhood as she begins to realise that her daughter has a (slight) weight problem. And we learn that Mike and Susan were in an accident and that they killed a mother and child coming the other way.
Edie makes a return to Wisteria Lane in an eye opening fashion as Mrs. Dave Williams, expertly played by Neal McDonough who manages to give a quiet menacing performance where you instantly believe anything is possible. And it all does seem to be too good to be true – at the end of the episode he receives a call from a psychiatrist and we learn that he has anger management issues. He obviously has this years secret then…
At present, I am guessing that his secret is that he was the husband of the lady who was killed in the car crash with Susan and Mike… Hmmmm we shall see!
It was a good episode although it didn’t suit the flashbacks as they were itty bitty rather than for longer periods like they usually do…
7/10
D
Friday, 17 October 2008
V 1985 The Breakfast Club
A seminal piece of cinema from the eighties, this was the movie that started a genre! Molly Ringwald, Nelson, Michael Hall, Estévez and Sheedy are the original Brat Pack. Each plays a different stereotype namely the Princess, the Criminal, the Brain, the Athlete and the Basket Case. Like 10 Things I Hate About You (tvbyd), these stereotypes are immensely important at the beginning but as the detention progresses they are broken down and each find they share traits of the others.
The believability and quality of the acting is great, as is the suspicion that each character regards the others with from the beginning; they are used to the group mentality where the outsider is different and different means bad.
The only negative I found in the film is how annoyed I was with the ending in terms of the Basket Case’s story – the message coming from the movie was essentially; don’t worry – where make up and all will be fine.
Still a great movie though!
10/10
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The believability and quality of the acting is great, as is the suspicion that each character regards the others with from the beginning; they are used to the group mentality where the outsider is different and different means bad.
The only negative I found in the film is how annoyed I was with the ending in terms of the Basket Case’s story – the message coming from the movie was essentially; don’t worry – where make up and all will be fine.
Still a great movie though!
10/10
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V 1984 Ghostbusters
An enjoyable romp through the supernatural world of New York although the movie is quite old now in a number of ways. Firstly, the effects are pretty much dated such as the hand-drawn animation on top of the film footage however I can still recognise that it is very well done. It is strange to see so many physical stunts when in today’s movies people would just use CGI effects. Secondly and perhaps most notably, the pacing of the movie was relaxed. I quite liked the feeling of not being rushed through from sequence to sequence.
That is one movie I have always wanted to see, now seen. I can tick that box and where the tee. And it was worthwhile too!
8/10
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That is one movie I have always wanted to see, now seen. I can tick that box and where the tee. And it was worthwhile too!
8/10
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UB 0301 The Manhattan Project
This show feels very different to where it was at the end of the last season. There's been a definite shift in tone; I’m not sure whether it's due to the story or the production of the show moving from Los Angeles to New York
The move to NYC is certainly evident with a number of on location sequences in the suburbs of the city such as the fast food restaurant where Betty’s papa has got a job over the summer and whose manager is none other than Lindsay Lohan. The cameo is set to be over several episodes which is a shame because even though the story behind the cameo is good, the acting is sadly not...
It's interesting that the show is exploring the Mead family empire now, with three magazines effectively being discussed (although the primary title is still Mode...)
Wilhelmina is still a scheming bitch and it's brilliant to see the whole office afraid and frightened of her... Even Amanda who doesn't really care about anything...
A good if unsettling start...
(7/10)
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The move to NYC is certainly evident with a number of on location sequences in the suburbs of the city such as the fast food restaurant where Betty’s papa has got a job over the summer and whose manager is none other than Lindsay Lohan. The cameo is set to be over several episodes which is a shame because even though the story behind the cameo is good, the acting is sadly not...
It's interesting that the show is exploring the Mead family empire now, with three magazines effectively being discussed (although the primary title is still Mode...)
Wilhelmina is still a scheming bitch and it's brilliant to see the whole office afraid and frightened of her... Even Amanda who doesn't really care about anything...
A good if unsettling start...
(7/10)
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SL 3401 Michael Phelps (Lil' Wayne)
The greatest ever (single game*) Olympian is understandably a little lame on the acting... It doesn't get the show down though as it is plainly obvious that Phelps is thoroughly enjoying himself and having a LOT of fun throughout the show.
The episode has the greatest intro I have ever seen with Tina Fey (for who I have a gooey soft spot for anyway thanks to 30 rock) doing an impression of Sarah Palin which is alarmingly spot on, lampooning her for her glaring errors. "I can see Russia from by house!” will go down to be one of the most memorable skits of this election.
Other parts of this show I liked were the home schooled game show – against the public school kids. Wiig was good as the mother coming on stage and arguing the most preposterous points. The weekend update’s OJ Simpson joke was especially funny; the idea that OJ’s court case for armed robbery just goes to show that if that is a court case for something, shows you have had one hell of an interesting life…
As for the sketch with the weird kids, I still find it – well – weird... It's the sketch where Wiig’s character, Stacia shows off new skills to their parents friends and keeps saying "I said wah!!”. Maybe that is a common finding in the USA; going over someone’s house and thinking their kids are dorkish. I think I was probably one of those kids to my Dad’s friends. Hmmm.
Pretty good all rounder episode
(*): Being British I am protective that Steve Redgrave is one of the greatest Olympian ever. Five consecutive gold medals over five gold games, rowing is a very different sport from swimming with a lot less medals available… But that is not to diminish Phelps who ability and achievement in Beijing is definitely the stuff of legend.
10/10 (Thanks to the Palin sketch)
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RS 0110 Saturday
This was the first episode that didn't really work for me, there sent seem to be any focus or purpose of the episode; perhaps that was the point what with it being entitled Saturday...
The highlight must have been Dwight; a horrible sexist pig of a man who Jackie didn't want anything to do with but crystal went home with... Haha!
3/10
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The highlight must have been Dwight; a horrible sexist pig of a man who Jackie didn't want anything to do with but crystal went home with... Haha!
3/10
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RS 0109 Dan's Birthday Bash
I've said this already about this show; Roseanne is not scared to explore real emotion and in this episode we see Dan in a rage. It's frightening and yet endearing as light is still made of of through jokes although without diminishing or belittling the feelings.
10/10
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10/10
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RS 0108 Heres to Good Friends
This episode highlights the friendships all the women have with each other and how highly they value them. Crystal has got man issues so Jackie and Roseanne take her out to cheer her up... There they run into Booker (Jackie's love interest, none other than George Clooney) on a date... Jackie soon puts wind in her sails!!!
8/10
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8/10
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RS 0107 The Memory Game
An argument erupts between Dan and Roseanne as she finds out that he had a one night stand with her high-school nemesis while they were (briefly) broken up during a fighting period in their relationship a long time ago. Again, this show manages to be very funny whilst exploring such real emotions and not sacrifice the credibility of the characters.
9/10
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9/10
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RS 0106 Lover’s Lane
It’s a Friday night and the gang go bowling with fun ensuing; Roseanne really couldn’t give a damn about the game, Dan is very competitive, Jackie is on a date with Booker and is preoccupied with a dirty bet they both have and Becky is on a date! Roseanne is aware and checks him out to Becky’s horror – but she realises that her Mum is one cool lady!
9/10
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9/10
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RS 0105 Radio Days
I find myself somewhat disturbed as I sit watching this vintage sitcom, watching a young George Clooney, one which I actually find attractive (if you can get over the 90s Beckham locks).
The show’s title refers to a song written by Roseanne made into music by Dan and sent into a radio show competition to win $100. The show takes a brave step in not letting the characters win the competition – but the comedy and lessons learnt leaves the viewer feeling like they won.
8/10
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The show’s title refers to a song written by Roseanne made into music by Dan and sent into a radio show competition to win $100. The show takes a brave step in not letting the characters win the competition – but the comedy and lessons learnt leaves the viewer feeling like they won.
8/10
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RS 0104 Language Lessons
Dan and Jackie fighting; a real full on feelings hurt fight. The main character's husband and sister are arguing with each other and then the show delves into the hurt feelings of both characters and the consequences of the argument. Not many sitcoms would do this AND succeed in being funny! That's why I love this show!
I also started thinking about what a weird specimen Sara Gilbert is (the actress who plays Darlene). She is eight (guess) when this season was made and yet she is a mini replica of what she would be become. Weird!
10/10 (For being brave, shocking and funny).
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I also started thinking about what a weird specimen Sara Gilbert is (the actress who plays Darlene). She is eight (guess) when this season was made and yet she is a mini replica of what she would be become. Weird!
10/10 (For being brave, shocking and funny).
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RS 0103 D-I-V-O-R-C-E
This show just gets better and better... In this episode, Dan and Rosie explore ideas of divorcing each other ("I'd leave you the kids"), and it feels like a real and strong relationship to be able to talk in frank terms about such sensitive issues...
8/10
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8/10
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PC 0201 A Family Thing
Naomi seems to be in denial about Dell and Sam; Addison is in denial about Pete and cop. Everyone seems to be in denial but someone trumps the denials. Someone had a big secret which will affect the practice and it's workers significantly...
I hope Dell isn't gone for good, he can't have "found his fight" and then up and left...
And the two patient stories tonight were juicy. Boy, 14 who has AIDS but is unaware, has (unprotected) sex and now has lots of questions... And parents test tube baby to help their other child who has leukaemia, when his donor drops put she tries to break her water (at five months pregnant) with a knitting needle
8/10
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I hope Dell isn't gone for good, he can't have "found his fight" and then up and left...
And the two patient stories tonight were juicy. Boy, 14 who has AIDS but is unaware, has (unprotected) sex and now has lots of questions... And parents test tube baby to help their other child who has leukaemia, when his donor drops put she tries to break her water (at five months pregnant) with a knitting needle
8/10
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MR 0101 The Dragon's Call
It's good casting to see Anthony Head as the king; he has a big persona and fits the role perfectly... But it is strange to see him as I always have the same problem when I see him; my mind yells Mr Finch / Giles / Prime Minister.
I found Merlin (Colin Morgan’s) acting skills a little wooden to say the least at times but Arthur (Bradley James’) acting skills are as good as he is looking. Casting Richard Wilson as Gaius,
Merlin’s guardian is great too; Wilson has that grandfatherly caring grumpiness in his voice so naturally.
This was a strong beginning for the new show; as soon as it was over I wanted to watch part two.
8/10
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LB 0402
LB 0402
The sketches in the second edition of the US version of Little Britain felt longer than previously which worked well as each character got more airtime...
Vicki was on form with her "Dawson's Creek" comment, as was Marjorie Dawes with the choc-o-lit moment...
I wasn't so keen on Sebastian (normally one of my favourites), the sketch with the marriage breakup as she was a lesbian and he missed the signs, bubbles or the old couple who I just find depressing
I was especially impressed with the granny Jew killer and bitty, both of which got the loudest laughs...
8/10
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The sketches in the second edition of the US version of Little Britain felt longer than previously which worked well as each character got more airtime...
Vicki was on form with her "Dawson's Creek" comment, as was Marjorie Dawes with the choc-o-lit moment...
I wasn't so keen on Sebastian (normally one of my favourites), the sketch with the marriage breakup as she was a lesbian and he missed the signs, bubbles or the old couple who I just find depressing
I was especially impressed with the granny Jew killer and bitty, both of which got the loudest laughs...
8/10
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LB 0401
LB 0401
Well well well, Little Britain is back and with a vengeance... There's a huge range of new (and old) characters...
Lou and Andy opened the show, with Andy getting out the chair peeing in the pool... Pleasant introduction to what will (and did) only get cruder...
The sketches I especially liked are:
-the Ellie Grace sketch where she yells "I love you more than cum shots!" to her mum in front of lots of other horrified parents
-Marjorie Dawes asking Rosie O Donnell if she is fat because she is a lesbian; or a lesbian because she is fat?-the Sheriff showing off his gun collection
-Coke head granny sketch, the Gran who in her days didn't know any better
-Gym buddies which I thought were hilarious!
The only sketch I wasn't too keen on was the eight man on the moon one; a little; well not funny
I have to say the main problem of Little Britain by the end was that it was stale; largely down to the fact that there wasn't that many new characters which had become as big as the Lou and Andy, the Marjorie Dawes and the Vicki Pollards... But this new series had around 40% new characters which were largely funny, a few hilarious.
8/10 (Promising start...)
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Well well well, Little Britain is back and with a vengeance... There's a huge range of new (and old) characters...
Lou and Andy opened the show, with Andy getting out the chair peeing in the pool... Pleasant introduction to what will (and did) only get cruder...
The sketches I especially liked are:
-the Ellie Grace sketch where she yells "I love you more than cum shots!" to her mum in front of lots of other horrified parents
-Marjorie Dawes asking Rosie O Donnell if she is fat because she is a lesbian; or a lesbian because she is fat?-the Sheriff showing off his gun collection
-Coke head granny sketch, the Gran who in her days didn't know any better
-Gym buddies which I thought were hilarious!
The only sketch I wasn't too keen on was the eight man on the moon one; a little; well not funny
I have to say the main problem of Little Britain by the end was that it was stale; largely down to the fact that there wasn't that many new characters which had become as big as the Lou and Andy, the Marjorie Dawes and the Vicki Pollards... But this new series had around 40% new characters which were largely funny, a few hilarious.
8/10 (Promising start...)
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GG 0203 The Dark Night
OK, Serena and Dan haven’t talked about their issues. Serena and Dan are back together. Serena and Dan haven’t talked about their issues. Serena and Dan are having more problems. I mean, come on! Either make them be together or be single! I hope the conclusion that they both come to is just that; a conclusion...
As for Nate and Vanessa, I couldn't see how it work in the first place, and now the duchess knows and has stuck her oar in, I think it's a definite no no; at least for the time being... Vanessa is a character I find hard to warm to; she does nothing but whine; but I found myself feeling sorry for her for the first time.
There were a few lame things going on though... For a start, Blair's excuse of; I thought it was you to Marcus was as lame as can be; but his punch to chuck was less than lame! Impressive!
Another comic line was uttered by Jenny about Ms Waldorf's dress design; "[it would look] cute to a pilgrim funeral". Hahaha! But then the lameness of blackout leaving jenny trapped with Ms Waldorf to let her change her mind about firing Jenny? Űber convenient... And then Rufus turns up with date and ends up getting sandwiches for jenny and ms waldorf?! LAME!!!!
A really good episode, even if it had it's lame aspects...
9/10
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As for Nate and Vanessa, I couldn't see how it work in the first place, and now the duchess knows and has stuck her oar in, I think it's a definite no no; at least for the time being... Vanessa is a character I find hard to warm to; she does nothing but whine; but I found myself feeling sorry for her for the first time.
There were a few lame things going on though... For a start, Blair's excuse of; I thought it was you to Marcus was as lame as can be; but his punch to chuck was less than lame! Impressive!
Another comic line was uttered by Jenny about Ms Waldorf's dress design; "[it would look] cute to a pilgrim funeral". Hahaha! But then the lameness of blackout leaving jenny trapped with Ms Waldorf to let her change her mind about firing Jenny? Űber convenient... And then Rufus turns up with date and ends up getting sandwiches for jenny and ms waldorf?! LAME!!!!
A really good episode, even if it had it's lame aspects...
9/10
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GA 0501-0502 Dream a Little Dream of Me
The episode's opening sequence was horrific! All that needs to be said. I yelled nooo at the screen!
"No talking unless it's medical!" This was Christina's response to Lexy as she was mining for information, horrified to discover that George and Meredith slept together. Hmmmmmm. She ain't happy...
Erica is trying to learn how to teach better. I quite like her character; outrageously clever and confident with alarming crises of self-belief...
There are politics on two levels on this episode; the hospitals teaching status has plummeted from number 2 to number 12 so trauma cases are going to their rival hospital in the city; Mercia West. As a result, the characters persuaded some patients to insist that other patients who matched the description of their husbands come to Seattle grace rather than Mercia West. On a bigger level, the issue of healthcare was raised; or rather the technicalities of not having it. If someone had lost their job and left a woman stranded then she is screwed. But vote for Obama in five weeks and she'll be fine (I felt a little put out by the insinuations). It seemed just a little obvious…
Rose being bitter was fabulous; especially when she stabbed McDreamy in the hand. Then she realizes she can't go on like this; so she announces she is leaving. Does nobody work out their notice at Seattle Grace Hospital?!
7/10 (A satisfactory return)
"No talking unless it's medical!" This was Christina's response to Lexy as she was mining for information, horrified to discover that George and Meredith slept together. Hmmmmmm. She ain't happy...
Erica is trying to learn how to teach better. I quite like her character; outrageously clever and confident with alarming crises of self-belief...
There are politics on two levels on this episode; the hospitals teaching status has plummeted from number 2 to number 12 so trauma cases are going to their rival hospital in the city; Mercia West. As a result, the characters persuaded some patients to insist that other patients who matched the description of their husbands come to Seattle grace rather than Mercia West. On a bigger level, the issue of healthcare was raised; or rather the technicalities of not having it. If someone had lost their job and left a woman stranded then she is screwed. But vote for Obama in five weeks and she'll be fine (I felt a little put out by the insinuations). It seemed just a little obvious…
Rose being bitter was fabulous; especially when she stabbed McDreamy in the hand. Then she realizes she can't go on like this; so she announces she is leaving. Does nobody work out their notice at Seattle Grace Hospital?!
7/10 (A satisfactory return)
V 2008 Baby Mama
The movie has a slow start but quickly gets going once Poehler moves in with Fey, which is where much of ten comedy lies...
Fey manages well to be a clever successful woman without being hated by the general audience (this movie did well both here and the UK). I can see why as her comedy style is endearing towards the viewer; self depreciative yet not morose. She does slapstick well... Poehler's comedy style is largely slapstick – and very full slapstick at that. I’m not sure whether or not that was the character or Poehler playing to her strengths.
The direction was flat though with the most thought being how to get in their various product placements. As for the ending; a little too cliché for me, but i'm quite conservative when it cones to soppy-ness.
7/10
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Fey manages well to be a clever successful woman without being hated by the general audience (this movie did well both here and the UK). I can see why as her comedy style is endearing towards the viewer; self depreciative yet not morose. She does slapstick well... Poehler's comedy style is largely slapstick – and very full slapstick at that. I’m not sure whether or not that was the character or Poehler playing to her strengths.
The direction was flat though with the most thought being how to get in their various product placements. As for the ending; a little too cliché for me, but i'm quite conservative when it cones to soppy-ness.
7/10
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GA 0416-0417 Freedom
The finale. WOW.
So much happened; it was very impressive to say the least!
The Izzie, Alex and Rebecca triangle escalated as Alex refused to get Rebecca help saying that he could care for her – she ended up seriously injuring herself, leaking mucho blood over the Grey kitchen and rushing to hospital. Here we learn some information about Alex’s past which explains why he is stubbornly independent and is who he is. Izzie gets a glint in the eye and I sense that next season we are going to get Izzie Alex model II.
Lexie and George discover that George only just missed out on passing his exam, something which is crushing to George, to know that he was good enough bar one mark. He argues that it would have been easier if he had been way of the mark as he is suffering so much – feeling so embarrassed at being held back.
Callie confronts her feelings about Erica, climaxing in a kiss. A full on lezza kiss. I am excited to learn where this is gonna go.
Patient-wise, we have a teenager who is almost entirely encased in a block of cement. Serious stuff as it is leaching everything from his body.
The most crucial bit of the show though is Meredith and McDreamy. Arguing through the last trial, McDreamy doesn’t want to go ahead with it but Meredith asks for one more. The arguments become so volatile that Derek says in no uncertain terms that they are over in all relationships from friendships to – to – well whatever they were. Meredith meanwhile is still going to therapy and really going somewhere. After the final surgery test trial case, she goes home – down heartened that the trial isn’t working and depressed that it is completely over for her and McDreamy. She reaches the kitchen to discover the floor covered in blood. As she starts clearing it up, she realises that her mother’s suicide attempt was – well – a cry for help to the Chief. She didn’t want to kill herself as she was surgeon and would have been able to – she wanted the attention of her lover who had gone back to his wife. So for Meredith not to make the same mistakes, she realises she must make that jump, take that leap and have faith in true love. The final scenes are some of the most heart warming pleasant television I have seen with four seasons of ups and downs, on and offs, in and outs coming to a fitting conclusion.
And they had better, as if they break up three episodes into the new season, I’ll be peeved.
10/10
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So much happened; it was very impressive to say the least!
The Izzie, Alex and Rebecca triangle escalated as Alex refused to get Rebecca help saying that he could care for her – she ended up seriously injuring herself, leaking mucho blood over the Grey kitchen and rushing to hospital. Here we learn some information about Alex’s past which explains why he is stubbornly independent and is who he is. Izzie gets a glint in the eye and I sense that next season we are going to get Izzie
Lexie and George discover that George only just missed out on passing his exam, something which is crushing to George, to know that he was good enough bar one mark. He argues that it would have been easier if he had been way of the mark as he is suffering so much – feeling so embarrassed at being held back.
Callie confronts her feelings about Erica, climaxing in a kiss. A full on lezza kiss. I am excited to learn where this is gonna go.
Patient-wise, we have a teenager who is almost entirely encased in a block of cement. Serious stuff as it is leaching everything from his body.
The most crucial bit of the show though is Meredith and McDreamy. Arguing through the last trial, McDreamy doesn’t want to go ahead with it but Meredith asks for one more. The arguments become so volatile that Derek says in no uncertain terms that they are over in all relationships from friendships to – to – well whatever they were. Meredith meanwhile is still going to therapy and really going somewhere. After the final surgery test trial case, she goes home – down heartened that the trial isn’t working and depressed that it is completely over for her and McDreamy. She reaches the kitchen to discover the floor covered in blood. As she starts clearing it up, she realises that her mother’s suicide attempt was – well – a cry for help to the Chief. She didn’t want to kill herself as she was surgeon and would have been able to – she wanted the attention of her lover who had gone back to his wife. So for Meredith not to make the same mistakes, she realises she must make that jump, take that leap and have faith in true love. The final scenes are some of the most heart warming pleasant television I have seen with four seasons of ups and downs, on and offs, in and outs coming to a fitting conclusion.
And they had better, as if they break up three episodes into the new season, I’ll be peeved.
10/10
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GA 0415 Losing My Mind
Meredith is desperate to give up on her therapy. Thankfully, the psych refuses to allow her to give up. Meredith is now confronting the issues; real painful issues that her character is used to running away from. The situation is great character stuff. I am aware a lot of people dislike Meredith but I really enjoy watching her. She is a great surgeon in the making without trying; Christina tries (very very hard), George is trying, Izzie is trying, Alex is trying but Meredith just is – she is a good surgeon even though she is constantly preoccupied with McDreamy.
And this episode’s patient for the trial was amazingly done – the story was about a lady who went on a cruise and met this gentleman with whom she started dating. Greta’s sister tells the doctors that he is a probably a figment of her imagination as no one has seen him bar Greta – and brain tumours do alter memories. Meredith wants to perform the surgery immediately not believing Greta however McDreamy insists on waiting. The whole dilemma becomes an argument between them about believing and not believing in love. Then afterwards, the trial is not successful Andre turns up to find Greta in a coma. Meredith is shaken after realising that true love may exist, revealing at the end of the episode something significant about her mother.
Alex learns that Rebecca is not quite what she is saying but she seems to be getting more and more Wacko. It’s quite disturbing as you can see with each scene the character becoming more distant. Bailey learns she can’t impose her will everywhere and has a mah-hooos-ive argument with her husband. Could it be over?
Brilliant stuff.
9/10
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And this episode’s patient for the trial was amazingly done – the story was about a lady who went on a cruise and met this gentleman with whom she started dating. Greta’s sister tells the doctors that he is a probably a figment of her imagination as no one has seen him bar Greta – and brain tumours do alter memories. Meredith wants to perform the surgery immediately not believing Greta however McDreamy insists on waiting. The whole dilemma becomes an argument between them about believing and not believing in love. Then afterwards, the trial is not successful Andre turns up to find Greta in a coma. Meredith is shaken after realising that true love may exist, revealing at the end of the episode something significant about her mother.
Alex learns that Rebecca is not quite what she is saying but she seems to be getting more and more Wacko. It’s quite disturbing as you can see with each scene the character becoming more distant. Bailey learns she can’t impose her will everywhere and has a mah-hooos-ive argument with her husband. Could it be over?
Brilliant stuff.
9/10
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WK 0101 Pilot
An agreeable pilot for a spin off from the UK show, this version reminds me a lot of Meet the Parents which is a good model to be based on...
I mean going from slipping on urine to a fake death within three minutes without feeling forced is an achievement!
I laughed out loud and guffawed throughout the show.
9/10
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I mean going from slipping on urine to a fake death within three minutes without feeling forced is an achievement!
I laughed out loud and guffawed throughout the show.
9/10
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GA 0414 The Becoming
The “date and tell” policy instigated by the nurses strike owing to McSteamy’s trysts and turns offers hilarity all around as the inter-relationships between all of the staff become clear.
Christina’s feelings about Burke are brought to the forefront after he wins an award for research which she helped him out in; the whole hospital are on her side but she seems not to want her pity. Things are equally complicated for Alex, Izzie and Rebecca as all is not as it seems and Izzie is rightfully worried.
One of the most interesting patient cases for quite a while on the series involved two gay soldiers who couldn’t be gay as they were in the US Army. One of the most passionate embraces on TV was seen in truly moving scenes where the father finds out.
After bubbling away and feeling like it was just going through the motions, it now feels as though it is building towards the series finale.
7/10
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Christina’s feelings about Burke are brought to the forefront after he wins an award for research which she helped him out in; the whole hospital are on her side but she seems not to want her pity. Things are equally complicated for Alex, Izzie and Rebecca as all is not as it seems and Izzie is rightfully worried.
One of the most interesting patient cases for quite a while on the series involved two gay soldiers who couldn’t be gay as they were in the US Army. One of the most passionate embraces on TV was seen in truly moving scenes where the father finds out.
After bubbling away and feeling like it was just going through the motions, it now feels as though it is building towards the series finale.
7/10
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Thursday, 16 October 2008
GA 0413 Piece of my Heart
YAY! Addison is back. I miss Addison a lot from this show – unfortunately it is only a one off – tying up a few loose ends and managing to further a number of stories; berating Meredith and McDreamy for breaking up, letting Bailey have a shoulder to cry on – or not, and pointing out to Callie that her friendship with Eric is a little disturbing, even though we now know Callie “LOVES” the penis.
And the clinical trial begins. Hmmm. Interesting.
8/10 God I’ve missed Addison – that was the only good thing about the episode…
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GA 0412 Where the Wild Things Are
Six weeks on, Derek is dating Rose. Feels very wrong and very annoying. Have all of the previous seasons and episodes, trials and tribulations of Derek and Meredith been for nothing?
Callie and Erica continue to get strangely closer – I quite like seeing Christina’s inability to see Erica as a person so why are you her friend kind of view on things…
And George and Lexie move into a new apartment? Just the two of them? I can see where this is going.
Felt a little like the show just went through the motions.
6/10
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Callie and Erica continue to get strangely closer – I quite like seeing Christina’s inability to see Erica as a person so why are you her friend kind of view on things…
And George and Lexie move into a new apartment? Just the two of them? I can see where this is going.
Felt a little like the show just went through the motions.
6/10
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GA 0411 Lay Your Hands On Me
OK, so Derek and Meredith have taken another sour turn as he lets her know he has bought a plot on a mountain where he wants to build them both a house together… Bless. But Meredith goes into overdrive and just can’t deal with that. Annoyance!
Bailey’s marriage is falling apart which is very sad to see. I guess the stresses of being a surgeon are just too much?
A bland episode seeming to drag on – Meredith and Derek are beginning to annoy me.
4/10
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Bailey’s marriage is falling apart which is very sad to see. I guess the stresses of being a surgeon are just too much?
A bland episode seeming to drag on – Meredith and Derek are beginning to annoy me.
4/10
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GA 0410 Crash Into Me [2of2]
The Rhymes Doctrine: (How to write Grey’s Anatomy in the style of the creator, Shonda Rhymes):
- patient x is ill; bond made between staff and patient x- patient x's illness gets worse; wrenching our (the viewer's) hearts- patient x improves enough to give us hope; let's viewers start rooting for patient x. If show feels especially cruel, promises made to meet up after the illness is over giving the main character in question something he/she needs and is lacking- patient x dies
Seth Green’s character goes through a roller coaster of a ride with the skin flap but alas – he just can’t survive the skin flap. And poor Lexy!
The blood was cool though.
As for the rest, I felt like it under delivered after such a kick ass first part. McDreamy kissing Rose? That was predictable and highly annoying. It’s just another obstacle in the way of the inevitable, an inevitability which I am fast tiring of... If this inevitability does not become an actuality I will be so disheartened!
And thank god that Iz and George have called off there wrongness which gives me the same feelings as thinking about sleeping with my grandmother... My lame and infirm grandmother.
5/10
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- patient x is ill; bond made between staff and patient x- patient x's illness gets worse; wrenching our (the viewer's) hearts- patient x improves enough to give us hope; let's viewers start rooting for patient x. If show feels especially cruel, promises made to meet up after the illness is over giving the main character in question something he/she needs and is lacking- patient x dies
Seth Green’s character goes through a roller coaster of a ride with the skin flap but alas – he just can’t survive the skin flap. And poor Lexy!
The blood was cool though.
As for the rest, I felt like it under delivered after such a kick ass first part. McDreamy kissing Rose? That was predictable and highly annoying. It’s just another obstacle in the way of the inevitable, an inevitability which I am fast tiring of... If this inevitability does not become an actuality I will be so disheartened!
And thank god that Iz and George have called off there wrongness which gives me the same feelings as thinking about sleeping with my grandmother... My lame and infirm grandmother.
5/10
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FE 0101 Pilot
This new show is suitably creepy and very JJ Abrams...
The biggest negative of the show I can pinpoint is the casting of Joshua Jackson (I just can't imagine Jackson as anyone else other than the I’m-thick-but-like-to-use-abnormally-long-words Pacey; hence why him being a sexist pig and saying sweetheart is weird. Oh – wait!
The JJ Abrams style of drip feeding plot points is evident from the start; I’m guessing William Bell and Massive Dynamic will be important threads. Thinking back to what Lost was like at such an early stage, who knows what avenues those will lead to – just remember the series finale of blowing the hatch open…
Pacey and Olivia are blatantly going to get together... That'll be nice...
One thing which is puzzling me quite a lot is just why Dr Bishop was locked up in the first place if he could just walk away after convince Pacey and Olivia of his coherence in a day! Very convenient scripting.
A tentative yes for Fringe although the deal is not yet sealed...
6/10
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BS 0301 Glass Houses
Oh, I've really missed this show over the summer, I can't quite believe it is in it's third season already, and what a season opener we were treated to, kicking off in a beach house in Laguna Beach... A number of story threads were set off to continue for multiple episodes;
First the possibility that Kevin could make partner with his law firm this season. Then that this could be jeopardised by Holly and Tommy's decision to switch law firms. I have to say, as hard as it is to make this decision, in my opinion they are doing the right thing as the business won't survive otherwise. I'll look forward to seeing how that one pans out.
Next, Justin and Rebecca. Hmmm. Wrong wrong wrong wrong! Those two characters being together just seems wrong as we've seen them as brother and sister for so long (although their chemistry is great!). So the whole family knows although apparently they already knew...
And Kitty and Sarah; she didn't write the biography of Kitty for the adoption services over the summer – and got Nora to do it instead. Kitty wasn’t angry but very hurt and the calmness and the lack of raised pitch in her voice got this over very well… I really felt for her there; but then what Sarah wrote in the end was beautiful...
A brilliant beginning and I can't wait to see she these rifts go!
10/10
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First the possibility that Kevin could make partner with his law firm this season. Then that this could be jeopardised by Holly and Tommy's decision to switch law firms. I have to say, as hard as it is to make this decision, in my opinion they are doing the right thing as the business won't survive otherwise. I'll look forward to seeing how that one pans out.
Next, Justin and Rebecca. Hmmm. Wrong wrong wrong wrong! Those two characters being together just seems wrong as we've seen them as brother and sister for so long (although their chemistry is great!). So the whole family knows although apparently they already knew...
And Kitty and Sarah; she didn't write the biography of Kitty for the adoption services over the summer – and got Nora to do it instead. Kitty wasn’t angry but very hurt and the calmness and the lack of raised pitch in her voice got this over very well… I really felt for her there; but then what Sarah wrote in the end was beautiful...
A brilliant beginning and I can't wait to see she these rifts go!
10/10
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90 0106 Model Behaviour
This episode revolves around a photo shoot and fashion show and provides the backdrop for showdowns with a number of the characters...
The middle aged bimbos, Kelly and Brenda argue over Dylan (father of Kelly's (eternally absent) child), then over Ryan. Brenda bitchily informs Ryan that he’s “dodged an epic bullet” and before you know it they're going home together!!!! I find Kelly and Brenda funny though; for people who went to school together and this must be the same age, Brenda looks a hell of a lot older than Kelly. Also, neither appears able to be able to talk above hushed tones.
Naomi's parents meanwhile confront Naomi about her (crap) manipulative powers trying to get them both back together. I have no sympathy for any of that family. Naomi has another confrontation to come though...
Drugs bint (forgotten her name) tests Annie's kind farm girl persona to the extreme as drugs bony was trying to make amends and a fresh start by telling Annie that she and Ty didn't sleep together. Annie scorns her and sends her to darkly lit streets in a skanky neighbourhood (with Beverly Hills not being that skanky, she must have had to go a long way thus really have wanted those drugs...)
Naomi and Ethan appear to be no more... Thank god. Then she can disappear and allow Annie to pursue the schmuck (finally)!
A lot happened but the show just felt a little lame – the first stagger since it’s started.
6/10
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90 0105 Wide Awake and Dreaming
Annie kissing behind the (bleachers) set with Ty! Naughty naught naughty, your principle/father won't like that - predictable!
Adriana has got high once too often and she is off the play faster than you can snort a gram leaving Annie to shine. Adriana didn't look too pleased and chose to self destruct going to the one place she knew she could hurt Annie; Ty.
Ethan's smile when Annie came on stage was lovely! He wants her! He so does!
Dixon and silver kiss... Finally! It’s taken enough time and there’ve been enough hints!
Poor Annie though, she's crushed
9/10
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Adriana has got high once too often and she is off the play faster than you can snort a gram leaving Annie to shine. Adriana didn't look too pleased and chose to self destruct going to the one place she knew she could hurt Annie; Ty.
Ethan's smile when Annie came on stage was lovely! He wants her! He so does!
Dixon and silver kiss... Finally! It’s taken enough time and there’ve been enough hints!
Poor Annie though, she's crushed
9/10
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Wednesday, 1 October 2008
SL 3311 Shia Labeouf (My Morning Jacket)
MacGruber sketch was brilliant; having a gay son who is trying to hide it from his horrified Dad...
The prison sketch was bad - largely due to Kenan Thompson's inability to deliver a comedy line. Al he does is shout. Not funny. Very annoying.
Suze Orman sketch had some funny points but was largely lost in translation over the pond.
The Italian interviewer (I forget the name) is always good - makes the Italians look incompetent and uncaring about their work...
And one of the final sketches got the biggest guffaw of the show for me; MacGruber's son tyring to prove to MacGruber that he is not gay by kissing a girl - and vomming. CLASSIC!
7/10
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The prison sketch was bad - largely due to Kenan Thompson's inability to deliver a comedy line. Al he does is shout. Not funny. Very annoying.
Suze Orman sketch had some funny points but was largely lost in translation over the pond.
The Italian interviewer (I forget the name) is always good - makes the Italians look incompetent and uncaring about their work...
And one of the final sketches got the biggest guffaw of the show for me; MacGruber's son tyring to prove to MacGruber that he is not gay by kissing a girl - and vomming. CLASSIC!
7/10
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SM 2001 Sex, Pies and Idiot Scrapes
Unfunny and far-fetched, what ever happened to the believability of this show?
Raised a smirk at most - and that was the couch gag.
2/10
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Raised a smirk at most - and that was the couch gag.
2/10
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EN 0504 Fire Sale
Amanda is a very good agent, raising the stakes like that - how is Ari gonna get Vince in this movie? I sense he will go all out to make it work but I also am worried that this is gonna push Vince and E's friendship to the limit...
This season is so good so far...
10/10
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AD 0401 1600 Candles
This was an interesting idea of putting Steve back and forwards through ages just so his parents cold avoid having to deal with him going through puberty but (for me) there were very few laughs… Poor start.
It says a lot when a floating pube is a highlight...
4/10
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It says a lot when a floating pube is a highlight...
4/10
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SL 3310 Ashton Kutcher (Gnarles Barkley)
“Hey man, you got weed?” “Not until the light goes off!” I Andy Samburg.
“Blow joy - well it's certainly not a job” Cougar Den. I actually find that sketch really funny – women of a certain age trying to be only five years younger…
And the ‘black guy in that 70s show’ was the first line I had seen Kenan be funny in – ever… It was also always good to see “Hi There” Lyle.
Weekend update was good, although I don’t find Nicholas Fane funny anymore – there is only so much of him you can take!
6/10 (so-so)
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“Blow joy - well it's certainly not a job” Cougar Den. I actually find that sketch really funny – women of a certain age trying to be only five years younger…
And the ‘black guy in that 70s show’ was the first line I had seen Kenan be funny in – ever… It was also always good to see “Hi There” Lyle.
Weekend update was good, although I don’t find Nicholas Fane funny anymore – there is only so much of him you can take!
6/10 (so-so)
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RK 0102 Bush Baby
Skanky Housewives is a barely disguised piss take on Desperate Housewives… Hiding an unborn foetus in a cookie jar. Lovely.
This sees Rick and Steve going to marriage counselling with mildly funny results; for me the real humour lay in Dana and Kirsten are looking after their lesbian friends Ebony and Ivory’s baby and the whole getting the gender absolutely correct rang bells true with the lesbians I have met in my little gay world.
And the line: “My vagina is a vortex from which all life explodes!” HILLARIOUS!
8/10
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This sees Rick and Steve going to marriage counselling with mildly funny results; for me the real humour lay in Dana and Kirsten are looking after their lesbian friends Ebony and Ivory’s baby and the whole getting the gender absolutely correct rang bells true with the lesbians I have met in my little gay world.
And the line: “My vagina is a vortex from which all life explodes!” HILLARIOUS!
8/10
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RS 0102 We're in the Money
The relationships and chemistry between the family is amazing – even though the kids can’t act very well (especially Becky), you do feel like there is chemistry between the cast. I especially loved Dan’s “Dry Wall Master of the Universe” claim… And his lie about buying the bell with TJ running through ringing it…
Oh – and Submission as the name of a perfume? Clearly not a feminist’s choice - brilliant…
8/10
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Oh – and Submission as the name of a perfume? Clearly not a feminist’s choice - brilliant…
8/10
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GG 0202 Never Been Marcused
Dan and Serena waking up on the beach – surely if you spent a night on sand you would get bitten to death by insects… But Serena (and Dan) are confused? So they’re not together? I’m left confused?
Marcus gives Blair issues as he doesn’t want her to meet the Duchess – but then we discover that there is a love quadrangle; Nate used to see Blair who is seeing Lord Marcus whose (step) mother is Duchess Catherine who is giving Nate a good seeing to at every possible opportunity.
Vanessa has created a coffee bar in Rufus’ gallery which I can see being a regular hang out for the cast – especially if Dan and Serena do break up.
So to the party – Blair meeting the Duchess with the Botox line was hilarious and Serena manages to cover up the Nate situation very well. Strangely well in fact. Blair’s selfish confidence is so scary to see – and makes very good television. She is sort of a younger Ari.
But it goes back to the main family – Rufus, Jenny and Dan. A nice but uber perfect family…
10/10 (largely due to scandalous events)
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Marcus gives Blair issues as he doesn’t want her to meet the Duchess – but then we discover that there is a love quadrangle; Nate used to see Blair who is seeing Lord Marcus whose (step) mother is Duchess Catherine who is giving Nate a good seeing to at every possible opportunity.
Vanessa has created a coffee bar in Rufus’ gallery which I can see being a regular hang out for the cast – especially if Dan and Serena do break up.
So to the party – Blair meeting the Duchess with the Botox line was hilarious and Serena manages to cover up the Nate situation very well. Strangely well in fact. Blair’s selfish confidence is so scary to see – and makes very good television. She is sort of a younger Ari.
But it goes back to the main family – Rufus, Jenny and Dan. A nice but uber perfect family…
10/10 (largely due to scandalous events)
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RK 0101 Guess Who's Coming for Quiche
A strange and very American take on the gay world, but very funny… I can see this making baby stuff being a theme for the whole series… I find Chuck (the old guy with HIV) very funny – as it crosses so many taboos and makes so many HIV jokes that are shocking yet truly funny!
7/10
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7/10
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PC 0109 In Which Dell Finds His Fight [Finale]
You can tell this is a direct spin off from Grey’s Anatomy as there is lots and lots of sex going on; Sam & Naomi, Cooper and
One of the sub plots concerned the tight vadge couple having a baby issue… This story would have been better if spread over a few episodes; the one criticism I have of this show is that patients tend to me one episode only cases…
Father classes were an interesting concept, tut tut to Cooper for nicking the idea off the
The sub plot about Dell’s grandfather being abused at his care home only to reveal that he is in fact cage fighting; a little – extreme… But having him and Sam was necessary to make him resent Sam so much to make him start fighting for Naomi. I know it’s wrong but I so want Dell and Naomi to get together! At the end when he kisses Naomi – OMG. Then Sam kisses Naomi in front of the whole of the office. OMFG!
Addison goes to see Officer Kevin Nelson at the end.
Roll on season two!
9/10
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EN 0103 The All Out Fall Out
Bankruptcy. How can Vince (the movie star) become bankrupt? WOW. He needs to get rid of Turtle (Mr hanger-on-er)...
I have also missed Shauna (Debi Mazar) a lot - she makes such irregular appearances in the show despite being scene-stealing when she does appear; when Vince is discussing appearing at a sweet 16 birthday party, Drama suggests that he could go into it:
"Stick to chilli festivals, Drama"
"WTF does that mean?"
"It means that you're far from a sweet 16ers wet dream"
She then is shocked to find out he is reeling from the breakup of Nicole; "Someone went out with him?!"
E seems to doing well progressing further and further into the management industry by getting the two writers for this good script on board.
Davies and Ari are like children and I found it amazing that Ari walked straight into Davies' agency and punched him until he apologised. Violence is never the answer but in this case, Ari IS THE MAN! As hot as Jordan Befli is, he is a wimp.
And the sweet sixteen? Well the slutty kid is funny as hell and Drama's actions are pure comedy gold!
10/10
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I have also missed Shauna (Debi Mazar) a lot - she makes such irregular appearances in the show despite being scene-stealing when she does appear; when Vince is discussing appearing at a sweet 16 birthday party, Drama suggests that he could go into it:
"Stick to chilli festivals, Drama"
"WTF does that mean?"
"It means that you're far from a sweet 16ers wet dream"
She then is shocked to find out he is reeling from the breakup of Nicole; "Someone went out with him?!"
E seems to doing well progressing further and further into the management industry by getting the two writers for this good script on board.
Davies and Ari are like children and I found it amazing that Ari walked straight into Davies' agency and punched him until he apologised. Violence is never the answer but in this case, Ari IS THE MAN! As hot as Jordan Befli is, he is a wimp.
And the sweet sixteen? Well the slutty kid is funny as hell and Drama's actions are pure comedy gold!
10/10
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RS 0101 Life and Stuff
I've decided to revisit Roseanne and wow it was worth it - the first episode is genuinely funny although highly unpolished. It is so weird seeing the three kids so young and Jackie such a different character to how I remember her becoming...
Barr and Goodman have such good chemistry and you can imagine there marriage being real and strong owing to the constant humour they are batting at each other back and forth...
9/10
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Barr and Goodman have such good chemistry and you can imagine there marriage being real and strong owing to the constant humour they are batting at each other back and forth...
9/10
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PC 0108 In Which Cooper Finds a Port in his Storm
Nuns being sick with a tropical disease is an interesting tangent for the show to go, with Sam and Naomi in the convent trying to work out where a typhoid outbreak has originated but the show questions whether or not God punishes individuals for bad decisions (code for are we in the dog house for having sex). They both (especially N) seem to come to the conclusion that God is punishing them; and only when the priest points out that in the eyes of the Lord (and Church) they were never divorced do they realise then God isn't punishing them.
I used to be but am no longer a religious person which is why I find the Christian idea of God "punishing people" such an interesting concept; if God offers unwavering forgiveness owing to his sacrifice for us, then surely this "punishing" concept is much closer to karma which is something else entirely.
Back to the show, Addison meanwhile is dating "Trunk" which ends hilariously, and her clinging to "Bat Girl" is - well - typical of her wanting babies. Poor Poor Addison...
8/10
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I used to be but am no longer a religious person which is why I find the Christian idea of God "punishing people" such an interesting concept; if God offers unwavering forgiveness owing to his sacrifice for us, then surely this "punishing" concept is much closer to karma which is something else entirely.
Back to the show, Addison meanwhile is dating "Trunk" which ends hilariously, and her clinging to "Bat Girl" is - well - typical of her wanting babies. Poor Poor Addison...
8/10
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EN 0502 Unlike a Virgin
Well, normality seems to returning a little with Turtle being back to his annoying leaching self.
Lloyd and Ari continue to double team with some classic lines; "Think of it like the holocaust; never again!" "Like Lance Armstrong; just with two balls". When Vince is worried if he'll ever overcome the terrible film he has just made, Ari's response is to "look at Colin Farrell; he's overcome dozens of them!" And "Pull the plug out of the projector" just goes to show how much of a good team Lloyd and Ari do indeed make...
Although the most shocking words to come out of Ari's mouth is the admission that he thinks the chances are 50/50 whether or not Vince will make it back to the top.
This has been evidenced with Ari not being all over Vince like he was previously. But when Vince goes to no holds barred talks on what to do - with nothing off limits, Ari tells him to work the press as "this town loves a comeback and since Britney messed hers up..."
9/10 Back on form!
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Lloyd and Ari continue to double team with some classic lines; "Think of it like the holocaust; never again!" "Like Lance Armstrong; just with two balls". When Vince is worried if he'll ever overcome the terrible film he has just made, Ari's response is to "look at Colin Farrell; he's overcome dozens of them!" And "Pull the plug out of the projector" just goes to show how much of a good team Lloyd and Ari do indeed make...
Although the most shocking words to come out of Ari's mouth is the admission that he thinks the chances are 50/50 whether or not Vince will make it back to the top.
This has been evidenced with Ari not being all over Vince like he was previously. But when Vince goes to no holds barred talks on what to do - with nothing off limits, Ari tells him to work the press as "this town loves a comeback and since Britney messed hers up..."
9/10 Back on form!
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90 0104 The Bubble
Wow, good episode although from he start, Dixon's polo shirt reminds me of those oooooold United Colours of Benetton ads from the early 90s.
Naomi is still annoying self obsessed as the photo shoot proves - and she still wants Ethan but we (the royal we - I) want Ethan and Annie to start dating...
Why is Kelly lying about Sammy's Dad?
And snickerdoodle to kissing? WOW - that went quick. But Now N and E are back together! Noooo!
This show moves to fast but it is as vapid as - well - I can't quite think of anything as vapid as this show!
8/10
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Naomi is still annoying self obsessed as the photo shoot proves - and she still wants Ethan but we (the royal we - I) want Ethan and Annie to start dating...
Why is Kelly lying about Sammy's Dad?
And snickerdoodle to kissing? WOW - that went quick. But Now N and E are back together! Noooo!
This show moves to fast but it is as vapid as - well - I can't quite think of anything as vapid as this show!
8/10
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Friday, 26 September 2008
UB 0218 Jump [Finale]
Softball game between Elle and Mode starring Naiomi Campbell. So Ugly Betty is hitting new heights if it is becoming the place for celebrities to cameo; rumour has it that Lindsay Lohan is guest starring a story arc next season. A whole arc. For Lindsay. Lets hope she doesn't _ _ _ _ _ it.
As always the events are rammed on fast forward. Over forty minutes (of an episode which shares its narrative with about six storylines at once), a teenager arrives at Mode, claims Daniel is his father, has DNA tests, Daniel disowns the boy, the situation is then used by Whilimena to force Daniel out, Daniel realises he is the father, they leave together for the summer. WOW! Now remember that Betty ends up having to choose between Henry and Gio and who knows whether or not she'll wind up in Tuscon or Rome (respectively).
I would go to Rome, personally, although if I wanted a good body, then Tuscon here I come!
Good ending to a variable series.
8/10
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As always the events are rammed on fast forward. Over forty minutes (of an episode which shares its narrative with about six storylines at once), a teenager arrives at Mode, claims Daniel is his father, has DNA tests, Daniel disowns the boy, the situation is then used by Whilimena to force Daniel out, Daniel realises he is the father, they leave together for the summer. WOW! Now remember that Betty ends up having to choose between Henry and Gio and who knows whether or not she'll wind up in Tuscon or Rome (respectively).
I would go to Rome, personally, although if I wanted a good body, then Tuscon here I come!
Good ending to a variable series.
8/10
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UB 0217 The Kids Are Alright
Betty likes Gio, it is so obvious - they should just - go and make Mexican enchiladas or whatever Betty would do in bed because imagining that character (not America - she is a lovely lady but the character - Betty) in bed is - well - just impossible. Not sickening but actually impossible. As they go to the middle school dance, Betty realises that Gio likes her a LOT and knows her better than she knows herself.
As always, Betty's life is on (relatively) slow motion compared to the magazine politics which lets just say are jammed on fast forward.
And poor Amanda. She thought she was sorted.
7/10
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As always, Betty's life is on (relatively) slow motion compared to the magazine politics which lets just say are jammed on fast forward.
And poor Amanda. She thought she was sorted.
7/10
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UB 0216 Betty's Baby Bump
Christina finds out that the baby she is carrying is Bradford's. Poor Christina. No offence to Mr. Dale but having Bradford's baby is - sickening. Still, I can only imagine.
Betty throws a baby shower for Charlie, who is very ungrateful, but ends up having the baby at the house and forces Betty to make a difficult decision (which should have been made about six episodes go as lets face it - Henry is GETTING OLD!).
6/10
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Betty throws a baby shower for Charlie, who is very ungrateful, but ends up having the baby at the house and forces Betty to make a difficult decision (which should have been made about six episodes go as lets face it - Henry is GETTING OLD!).
6/10
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CO 0106 The Cupboard of Patrick's Love [Finale]
I quite like Patrick as he is the dumb blond - but male and brunette of the group. He really is just a hung man who likes to procreate. Well, after a visit to Patrick's flat to heal the spiritual divide, she discovers that he has filmed all of his conquests. When the gang come round to watch Susan's tape, the results are unexpected and Susan is the one who ends up feeling really hurt.
End of the series but I will be watching the second series very soon!
9/10
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End of the series but I will be watching the second series very soon!
9/10
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CO 0105 The Girl With Two Breasts
This episode largely consists of Geoff talking to an Israeli girl who doesn't speak English. We then learn what she was saying and what she thinks Geoff was saying. This episode proves Moffatt's cleverness and cemented my love for this series.
Possibly one of thee best comedy episodes (of all comedies) ever written.
10/10
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Possibly one of thee best comedy episodes (of all comedies) ever written.
10/10
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CO 0104 Inferno
Lesbians, porno and a dinner party, this episode chronicles every bloke's worst nightmare; when a partner discovers your hidden porn collection (which is why you should either not have porn or be very very open about it from the beginning). But the dinner party decends into even more farcical situations when everyone thinks that Jane's psychiatrist is a lesbian.
And to top it off, Patrick goes home with her and thinks he's turned a lesbian. CLASSIC!
9/10
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And to top it off, Patrick goes home with her and thinks he's turned a lesbian. CLASSIC!
9/10
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CO 0103 Sex, Death & Nudity.
Jane's Aunt dies and this is another example for Moffat's writing skill to shine with two themes; Geoff imagining everyone naked including Jane's Aunt at the wake, and Steve only attending the funeral if Susan goes, who'll only attend if Patrick goes, who'll only attend if Sally goes who doesn't care about Geoff coming but he demands to go as he was the only one who had actually met Jane's Aunt.
Everything comes together and it just works.
With hilarious results.
9/10
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Everything comes together and it just works.
With hilarious results.
9/10
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90 0103 Lucky Strike
WOW I love this show - tacky nothingness is so the way forward. Silver has an alcoholic mother. Annie & Dixon have an alcoholic grandmother. That weird girl who wears too much eye liner has a drug problem. What is it with 90210 and people who need to attend
And as for Naomi finding out about her father, no offence to AnnaLynne McCord but it was way beyond her acting ability. But perhaps one of the most enjoyable aspects is the main family - as annoying perfect as they are feel like a real family - they are well casted and oh so well acted. That is why the family night seemed believable as they are a whiter than white family (largely because they grew up in Kansas and not CA 90210 where there are so many distractions). But the highlight of this episode for me was watching the lovable schmuck (Ethan) take second place to Ty. Aw, those puppy dog eyes!
8/10
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GA 0409 Crash Into Me [1of2]
Firstly, may I say, how strange it is to see Gale Harold as anything but the omni-sexual Brian in Queer as Folk - but as a neo Nazi who refuses treatment and demands a white person in the hospital bed to ensure that the coloured people don't kill him - strange to say the least. That was one story which didn't quite work for me - but that is probably because he performance as Brian is so memorable.
An ambulance crash outside the hospital? It can ONLY mean it’s a double episode and needs heightened tension. It works quite well and when the paramedics wife (who conveniently works in the hospital) have their final good byes as he is wedged in the upside-down ambulance is upsetting to say the least !
And Seth Green. Seth Green. I love him anyway but as the patient with the skin flap covering an artery, he delivers the lines perfectly, using his flappy piece of skin to get in with Lexy - who at first declines politely due to Alex. But then Ava comes to town to speak to Alex just as Alex is going into surgery so he sneaks her up to the viewing gallery where lone behold who does she sit beside and speak to - none other than Lexy who goes back to flirt with McFlap and what happens? The artery bursts and squirts over her her. I have to say that the squirting is one of the worst effects ever made on that show; there's a shot of Chyler Leigh just standing looking in shock for about half a second, then three quick spurts then another half second, then TO BE CONTINUED… As will this blog!
10/10
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An ambulance crash outside the hospital? It can ONLY mean it’s a double episode and needs heightened tension. It works quite well and when the paramedics wife (who conveniently works in the hospital) have their final good byes as he is wedged in the upside-down ambulance is upsetting to say the least !
And Seth Green. Seth Green. I love him anyway but as the patient with the skin flap covering an artery, he delivers the lines perfectly, using his flappy piece of skin to get in with Lexy - who at first declines politely due to Alex. But then Ava comes to town to speak to Alex just as Alex is going into surgery so he sneaks her up to the viewing gallery where lone behold who does she sit beside and speak to - none other than Lexy who goes back to flirt with McFlap and what happens? The artery bursts and squirts over her her. I have to say that the squirting is one of the worst effects ever made on that show; there's a shot of Chyler Leigh just standing looking in shock for about half a second, then three quick spurts then another half second, then TO BE CONTINUED… As will this blog!
10/10
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GA 0408 Forever Young
Why is it when Thatcher comes in (Meredith's father) it steals the show. He is one of the most messed up characters in the show and creates new issues for Meredith every time she sees him. Chyler Leigh and Ellen Pompeo's showdown (Lexy & Meredith) at the end of the episode is amazing as Meredith realises just how weak her father is; which should probably help her in her issue management. I loved Pompeo's portrayal of just deep breathing - too much for her to take in. But where is McD. Once upon a time he would have been straight there to help her out, calm her down, knowing she needed support. But where is he now? Dating the new chief of cardiotherasics (spelt entirely wrong but I don't care), and double taking Rose when he has his hand around Meredith. This is going to end in tears. Big tears.
9/10 (Back on form, thanks to Thatcher)
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9/10 (Back on form, thanks to Thatcher)
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GA 0407 Physical Attraction, Chemical Reaction
The show seems to be getting bogged down in too much muchness. It is still enjoyable - just not as enjoyable.
One such example of too much muchness is George and Izzie. Is it wrong that I am enjoying watching George and Izzie struggle in their relationship. It's just so wrong, them being together. I hate it and I hope they break up very soon (it seems to be going that way). I think the fact that I am rooting against two main characters implies that this muchness is a little too much.
Meredith better hurry getting over her issues as Rose?! seems to be after McD. Please do NOT make another obstacle in the way of McD and Meredith getting together - they are the main love story of the entire series and even I am beginning to tire of it.
Torres is excited as she has a day of back to back surgery and she asks Bailey to cover the shifts. Chief realises that things are done in an unusual way and suspects immediately. As he sees they all work out, he realises Bailey should be the chief resident. I loved the way Chandra Wilson did the "WELL ABOUT TIME" when he informed her. Then cried and hugged her. Bless!
6/10
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One such example of too much muchness is George and Izzie. Is it wrong that I am enjoying watching George and Izzie struggle in their relationship. It's just so wrong, them being together. I hate it and I hope they break up very soon (it seems to be going that way). I think the fact that I am rooting against two main characters implies that this muchness is a little too much.
Meredith better hurry getting over her issues as Rose?! seems to be after McD. Please do NOT make another obstacle in the way of McD and Meredith getting together - they are the main love story of the entire series and even I am beginning to tire of it.
Torres is excited as she has a day of back to back surgery and she asks Bailey to cover the shifts. Chief realises that things are done in an unusual way and suspects immediately. As he sees they all work out, he realises Bailey should be the chief resident. I loved the way Chandra Wilson did the "WELL ABOUT TIME" when he informed her. Then cried and hugged her. Bless!
6/10
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Thursday, 11 September 2008
GA 0406 Kug Fu Fighting
"I need to enjoy our rare bird". That is the only good thing to come out of George and Izzie's relationship. And the only reason it is good is because it made me laugh. The rest of everything just feels so wrong. Like seeing them cuddled at the end.
It seems Meredith is going forward on dealing with her issues for McD. She has realised that he is her main priority. So she is dealing with issues.
This episode also had Alex and the other Grey sisters - Lexy?! who essentially asks him out and he says SEX ONLY. Poor Lexy. I still thik they'll end up together, personally... But she takes the sex - and Meredith walks in on them. SHA ZAM!
10/10 (Primarily for the OMG OMG ending; "Alex - please don't tell me you live with Meredith Grey)
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It seems Meredith is going forward on dealing with her issues for McD. She has realised that he is her main priority. So she is dealing with issues.
This episode also had Alex and the other Grey sisters - Lexy?! who essentially asks him out and he says SEX ONLY. Poor Lexy. I still thik they'll end up together, personally... But she takes the sex - and Meredith walks in on them. SHA ZAM!
10/10 (Primarily for the OMG OMG ending; "Alex - please don't tell me you live with Meredith Grey)
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GA 0405 Haunt You Every Day
It seems that GA is beginning to get bogged down in back story... This whole episode is mired in consequences from past actions - Izzie and George... etc etc...
The cat is out of the bag and the reactions of everybody - are - well - different. But go Meredith for saying she is happy for them; as wrong as I ad George are...
Poor Norman - I was getting to like him more and more; but a stroke? WOW what a place to be when having a stroke...
Something just isn't right about this show now - it's comedy is really ramped up as its drama. It just feels - I dunno - almost as disturbing as the patient who had the daughter killed and used his heart in a transplant.
As for the ending, Meredith trying so hard to get over her mother's death to move things on with McD, putting her mothers ashes in the water in the OR washing basin - lovely idea.
7/10
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The cat is out of the bag and the reactions of everybody - are - well - different. But go Meredith for saying she is happy for them; as wrong as I ad George are...
Poor Norman - I was getting to like him more and more; but a stroke? WOW what a place to be when having a stroke...
Something just isn't right about this show now - it's comedy is really ramped up as its drama. It just feels - I dunno - almost as disturbing as the patient who had the daughter killed and used his heart in a transplant.
As for the ending, Meredith trying so hard to get over her mother's death to move things on with McD, putting her mothers ashes in the water in the OR washing basin - lovely idea.
7/10
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Wednesday, 10 September 2008
GA 0404 The Heart of the Matter
Izzie and Callie's non fight; if Izzie felt bad before she certainly felt worse afterwards. Everything Callie said to Iz, I aggree with, FULLY. "Traitorous bitch". LOVE IT!
As for the chief's niece, its sad that she is gonna die but does anyone else find the Chief's wife annoying?! Every line is delivered with over-bearing concern.
And I did enjoy how McD had to teach Christina to teach Lexy. It gave them time to talk and for McD to do the right thing; they know each other, the are right for each other but she needs to be pushed into committing. So he has backed off. Fully. They either stay apart or fully get together but anything else will just be annoying.
It's all starting to get a bit - two sided. Comedic AND heavy. That isn't good.
8/10
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As for the chief's niece, its sad that she is gonna die but does anyone else find the Chief's wife annoying?! Every line is delivered with over-bearing concern.
And I did enjoy how McD had to teach Christina to teach Lexy. It gave them time to talk and for McD to do the right thing; they know each other, the are right for each other but she needs to be pushed into committing. So he has backed off. Fully. They either stay apart or fully get together but anything else will just be annoying.
It's all starting to get a bit - two sided. Comedic AND heavy. That isn't good.
8/10
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GA 0403 Let the Truth Sting
Casual sex with Meredith and McD... That will end in tears as there is only one in that relationship who has been wanting a casual relationship all along.
Norman the old intern; genius... I love how NOBODY knows how to deal with him because of his age.
The highlight of this episode was really old guy coming out of his coma. HA! Brilliant. I like how this show does comedy well...
Strangely little on the Callie front. Until the end. SHE KNOWS FOR CERTAIN! OH YEAH!
8/10
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Norman the old intern; genius... I love how NOBODY knows how to deal with him because of his age.
The highlight of this episode was really old guy coming out of his coma. HA! Brilliant. I like how this show does comedy well...
Strangely little on the Callie front. Until the end. SHE KNOWS FOR CERTAIN! OH YEAH!
8/10
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GA 0402 Love/Addiction
Christina asking Burke's Mum to take the wedding presents away was moving to say the least; she always come across as a hard arsed bitch which means that when she does show even the slightest emotion, it is very powerful.
The Meth baby story was harrowing. To say the least. Alex is such a jerk who doesn't think about his own actions. What he said to the dad is just BAD judgement.
As for other news, Callie KNOWS. She KNOWS... It's a matter of time til - as the Hives put it - tick tick tick tick BOOOOOOOM!
9/10
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The Meth baby story was harrowing. To say the least. Alex is such a jerk who doesn't think about his own actions. What he said to the dad is just BAD judgement.
As for other news, Callie KNOWS. She KNOWS... It's a matter of time til - as the Hives put it - tick tick tick tick BOOOOOOOM!
9/10
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GA 0401 A Change Is Gonna Gome
Well we return a few weeks after the wedding which wasn't to be to discover Christina is essentially living in denial. But at least her and Meredith had fun on the honeymoon in Hawaii.
It is very strange to see them having their own interns now although I can't help but think that what happened to all of their interns who were not under Bailey? Surely they are not the only five residents. It’s the fact that the others aren't even mentioned makes me a little puzzled. One of the interns, Lexy Grey is annoying. To say the least. She is more bothered about her sister than doing her job. She has issues. "She is also the girl in the bar",
I found the episode annoying though as it had a completely different feel as it has lost two main members of cast (Addison (I am mourning for her) to the Private Practice in California and Burke (I never liked him but his absence leaves a big gaping hole in the show)).
While the story did good same old same old stories, it was lacking.
I hope it gets better this season.
And the ending, with George and Izzie. It is so so so so so so wrong, it is uncomfortable to watch. It's akin to watching your parents - no - wait - your grandparents have sex.
Wrong Wrong Wrong Wrong…
5/10
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PC 0107 In Which Sam Gets Taken For A Ride
Sex Sex Sex Sex Sex Sex Sex is in the air. Did I mention there is hints of sex?
Pete and Addison? Cooper and Violet? Hmmmmmmmmmmmm....... And neither of them do have sex and the couple who do - well - I did not see that coming.
As for Sam, I really enjoyed his hostage baby delivering face bashing outing. Should do it more often.
Addison so should have gone with the cop. As hot as Pete is, the cop was hotter. He has a uniform. And a truncheon.
10/10
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Pete and Addison? Cooper and Violet? Hmmmmmmmmmmmm....... And neither of them do have sex and the couple who do - well - I did not see that coming.
As for Sam, I really enjoyed his hostage baby delivering face bashing outing. Should do it more often.
Addison so should have gone with the cop. As hot as Pete is, the cop was hotter. He has a uniform. And a truncheon.
10/10
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PC 0106 In Which Charlotte Goes Down the Rabbit Hole
Charlotte, the annoying bint from the rival main hospital comes over for help; turns out she can't sleep. As annoying as she is, she is funny when tired.
There's an interesting story about an MS sufferer who is taking it out on her daughter and the daughter is sticking up for her. I would say (as bad as it is for the daughter) that she shows strong character to be able to think of her Mum's point of view and her life prospects.
Still, its only a TV show. A good one though.
8/10
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There's an interesting story about an MS sufferer who is taking it out on her daughter and the daughter is sticking up for her. I would say (as bad as it is for the daughter) that she shows strong character to be able to think of her Mum's point of view and her life prospects.
Still, its only a TV show. A good one though.
8/10
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PC 0105 In Which Addison Finds a Showerhead
A thirteen year old ghonnorea girl - not just any ghonnorea girl but Niaomi & Sam's daughter. OMG. Shock horror. Still, at least Addison does what is difficult but right.
I am enjoying this more as the stories are more light hearted than GA and you get to see more of the patients who have a greater prominance in this show as people rather than as illnesses.
Addison is falling further down the slippery slope towards Pete whilst Dell is trying harder and harder for Niaomi.
Cooper likes Violet but I'm already bored over that storyline.
I still don't know what their names are though - I just wiki'ed them now…
8/10
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I am enjoying this more as the stories are more light hearted than GA and you get to see more of the patients who have a greater prominance in this show as people rather than as illnesses.
Addison is falling further down the slippery slope towards Pete whilst Dell is trying harder and harder for Niaomi.
Cooper likes Violet but I'm already bored over that storyline.
I still don't know what their names are though - I just wiki'ed them now…
8/10
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90 0102 The Jet Set
I am liking this show a lot. And its only the second episode. When the OC ended, it was quite sad (I refused to watch the last six episodes for a few weeks out of denial but then did them all in a one-r)... So the OC ended. Then I got GG. Now I have GG and 90. At present I don't know whether or not it'll keep up at the same high quality pace and drama but I sure do hope so!
Well I like Annie and Dixon's brother and sister chemistry. You really do feel like the are friends and siblings. It's pretty damn good casting. As for Annie and Ethan, I was so right that they are gonna get it on, but now E has broken up with (Annoying bitch queen who looks like she is time warped out of the original with that perm), we have (equally good looking) Ty?! fly her off to San Francisco CA for a meal. She gets grounded. E and A remember a five legged octopus and flirt outrageously. Then Ty comes round and kisses her just in time for E to stand at the end of the driveway, watch in dismay and hold the five legged octopus - the pentopus - in a suitably droopy and melancholy fashion. AMAZING.
I really like this show. Mind shrinkingly unclever that it is, I love it. Guilty pleasures and all!
10/10
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Well I like Annie and Dixon's brother and sister chemistry. You really do feel like the are friends and siblings. It's pretty damn good casting. As for Annie and Ethan, I was so right that they are gonna get it on, but now E has broken up with (Annoying bitch queen who looks like she is time warped out of the original with that perm), we have (equally good looking) Ty?! fly her off to San Francisco CA for a meal. She gets grounded. E and A remember a five legged octopus and flirt outrageously. Then Ty comes round and kisses her just in time for E to stand at the end of the driveway, watch in dismay and hold the five legged octopus - the pentopus - in a suitably droopy and melancholy fashion. AMAZING.
I really like this show. Mind shrinkingly unclever that it is, I love it. Guilty pleasures and all!
10/10
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Tuesday, 9 September 2008
EN 0501 Fantasy Island
You know a show is good if it can make you miss such an unlikeable person as Ari Gold. The show has been off air for so long that it feels like an age since I last saw the characters. Lloyd is back. Eric. Johnny Drama. Vince. Turtle. I even missed Turtle.
Something isn't quite right and I can't quite put my finger on it. The show felt like a lot had changed ie where the characters were - but this muddled feeling may have been caused by the writers having to go through (story) motions to get the characters all together back in L.A.
I'm very glad that my guilty pleasure is back though. I can't wait for more! I just hope it improves.
Still, AQUAMAN IS BACK. Go on Drama!
7/10
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Something isn't quite right and I can't quite put my finger on it. The show felt like a lot had changed ie where the characters were - but this muddled feeling may have been caused by the writers having to go through (story) motions to get the characters all together back in L.A.
I'm very glad that my guilty pleasure is back though. I can't wait for more! I just hope it improves.
Still, AQUAMAN IS BACK. Go on Drama!
7/10
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90210 (90) 0101 We're Not In Kansas Anymore (Pilot)
What a cracking pilot. I've only watched the first half but it left me wanting to continue (past my bedtime) to watch the second. I didn't expect much from this show; I was in fact expecting to diss it but the chemistry between the characters - especially Annie and Dixon is great.
The show reminds me of Skins in the aspect that it is a realistic depiction of a group of friends - there are various degrees of relationships within the group; not a case where everybody is friends with everybody...
I never watched the old series and the constant hints about ?!'s (the Principal's) past life were annoying until the twist. But all seems to work out well in the end. Especially for Annie and Ethan. They are so gonna get it on.
9/10
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The show reminds me of Skins in the aspect that it is a realistic depiction of a group of friends - there are various degrees of relationships within the group; not a case where everybody is friends with everybody...
I never watched the old series and the constant hints about ?!'s (the Principal's) past life were annoying until the twist. But all seems to work out well in the end. Especially for Annie and Ethan. They are so gonna get it on.
9/10
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CO 0102 Size Matters
A very funny second episode as we discover that Patrick is a "human tripod". The line "just say when" was hugely funny" and it is amazingly constructed that all characters want Geoff to go into the toilet with Patrick for various reasons is great.
Brilliant.
Hillarious.
10/10
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Brilliant.
Hillarious.
10/10
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DW 3111 Turn Left.
WOW Rose is back. And Bad Wolf is back (although it never left). It is strange seeing her back as she does indeed look weird. I was left pondering whether or not Billie Piper had had some work done?
The story was again, very ambitious but the actual monster when seen reminded me of a cheap paper mache monster from the seventies. Come on, BBC!
7/10
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The story was again, very ambitious but the actual monster when seen reminded me of a cheap paper mache monster from the seventies. Come on, BBC!
7/10
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DW 3110 Midnight
WOW RTD's episodes have been annoying me recently but this was amazingly ambitious and it was pulled off well. This was truly frightening as there was no monster; it was all in the mind. The idea that the characters would turn on the only man who could save them was great. People all over the universe to tend to just readily accept the doctor's advice (unless used as a plot device to stall the story in the classic series).
This was my favourite RTD episode in a long time. His writing style was present in buckets here but he was using great ideas…
10/10
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PC 0104 In Which Addison Has a Very Casual Get Together
Poor Addison, trying to get the gang together. It's strange that they are so unresponsive. Even her good friend. I suppose this is the coming of age episode though where now she feels comfortable enough to invite them over...
8/10
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8/10
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GA 0401 A Change Is Gonna Come
Well we return a few weeks after the wedding which wasn't to be to discover Christina is essentially living in denial. But at least her and Meredith had fun on the honeymoon in Hawaii.
It is very strange to see them having their own interns now although I can't help but think that what happened to all of their interns who were not under Bailey? Surely they are not the only five residents. It’s the fact that the others aren't even mentioned makes me a little puzzled. One of the interns, Lexy Grey is annoying. To say the least. She is more bothered about her sister than doing her job. She has issues. "She is also the girl in the bar"
I found the episode annoying though as it had a completely different feel as it has lost two main members of cast (Addison (I am mourning for her) to the Private Practice in California and Burke (I never liked him but his absence leaves a big gaping hole in the show)). While the story did good same old same old stories, it was lacking. I hope it gets better this season.
And the ending, with George and Izzie. It is so so so so so so wrong, it is uncomfortable to watch. It's a kin to watching your parents - no - wait - your grandparents have sex.
Wrong Wrong Wrong Wrong…
5/10
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It is very strange to see them having their own interns now although I can't help but think that what happened to all of their interns who were not under Bailey? Surely they are not the only five residents. It’s the fact that the others aren't even mentioned makes me a little puzzled. One of the interns, Lexy Grey is annoying. To say the least. She is more bothered about her sister than doing her job. She has issues. "She is also the girl in the bar"
I found the episode annoying though as it had a completely different feel as it has lost two main members of cast (Addison (I am mourning for her) to the Private Practice in California and Burke (I never liked him but his absence leaves a big gaping hole in the show)). While the story did good same old same old stories, it was lacking. I hope it gets better this season.
And the ending, with George and Izzie. It is so so so so so so wrong, it is uncomfortable to watch. It's a kin to watching your parents - no - wait - your grandparents have sex.
Wrong Wrong Wrong Wrong…
5/10
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TV Margaret Thatcher - The Downing Street Years 01
Now I must say that I find it very interesting that this interview filmed within a year of her leaving seemed to be much more negative on her than the press is today. People can see the full benefits of her policies today rather in 1991, the poll tax was still a very recent event…
Some fascinating insights though; I especially loved the (famous) line "It was treachery, with a smile on its face".
7/10
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Some fascinating insights though; I especially loved the (famous) line "It was treachery, with a smile on its face".
7/10
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GA 0324 Didn't We Almost Have It All? [Finale]
This episode is a great example of why I like it; not only are the characters good but the issues that the guest stars (patients) bring with them are always juicy. In this episode we dealt with the aftermath of a group of mountaineers who had been stuck at the top of a mountain. One of their party, a close friend, was a lot worse off than them, in a lot of pain and suffering from extreme hypothermia. They decided to put him out of his misery and kill him with an ice pic. Only it didn't kill him. I would hope that if I was in a lot of pain and in a similar situation where they didn't think help was going to arrive, the same would happen to me. But then again - I don't deal with pain very well… At All…
As for the rest of the show, it’s the day of the BIG exam - and the wedding. If I was Christina, I would have asked is it a good idea to be writing vows and prepping for my wedding around a huge exam which I have been working towards for eight years?
Still good though. Fabulous goings on at the altar.
10/10
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As for the rest of the show, it’s the day of the BIG exam - and the wedding. If I was Christina, I would have asked is it a good idea to be writing vows and prepping for my wedding around a huge exam which I have been working towards for eight years?
Still good though. Fabulous goings on at the altar.
10/10
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PC 0103 In Which Addison Finds the Magic
The characters are getting a little more enjoyable as we get to know them a little better. It is enjoyable watching Addison slowly fall for Pete; although Pete is a lot less attractive now they have him as a widower. Dell making cakes to get into Naomi's heart is funny - as was her eruption at the end… Even though there is a big age gap, I do want them to get together. Although he does have weird nipples (I remember that from the pilot)...
This episode had two enjoyable "patient cases"; Andy Milder playing a spineless hopeless husband who is trying to tell his wife that he wants to leave her. I was finding this strange as I watch him in Weeds and its strange he took a part that he can play so well - a spineless man. And then the honeymoon couple - who - couldn't - well - consummate. Like a clam. That's all I'll say. Like a clam.
This show was a marked improvement on those before as it begins to get in its stride…
8/10
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This episode had two enjoyable "patient cases"; Andy Milder playing a spineless hopeless husband who is trying to tell his wife that he wants to leave her. I was finding this strange as I watch him in Weeds and its strange he took a part that he can play so well - a spineless man. And then the honeymoon couple - who - couldn't - well - consummate. Like a clam. That's all I'll say. Like a clam.
This show was a marked improvement on those before as it begins to get in its stride…
8/10
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CO 0101 Flushed
Great start to the show as it sets up the cast and characters nicely. When thinking about the episode afterwards, I couldn't help but notice just how carefully crafted it was; with all five characters wanting to see Susan's breasts.
Classic.
9/10
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Classic.
9/10
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Monday, 8 September 2008
GG 0201 Summer, Kind of Wonderful
My I've missed this show - its just watchable pap. Watching this show is like eating sweets; there is no substance to what you are eating and you know it is bad for you but it just feels so good.
The first two parts didn't flow well at all; it seemed to be playing catch up trying to get the main characters (Serena, Chuck, Blair, Dan, Jenny and Eric) into one location. I don't see why they couldn't have just started the season premiere with them all together; after all that is when it gets fun. But oh what fun we had. Blair showed her manipulative side with pin-gate; "Oh I'm sorry, my pin must have gotten caught on your sweater." Ya right! But I am interested to see where this romance with Blair and Marcus (?!) will go now that its emerged he is a Lord.
I did end the episode though feeling a little cheated as Serena and Dan resumed their relationship leaving me thinking; what was the point in their season finale break up?
But then again if you try and think of the point of this show, it will just ruin it. So sit back, relax and indulge.
6/10 (Let down by the slow start to the ep).
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Friday, 29 August 2008
DW 1918 Black Orchid [2of2]
WOW, I must say everything came together well for the conclusion of this two part story. Without saying too much, the tensions are ramped up as it concludes with fire, heights and mistaken identies (whose idenity is mistaken is obvious). The only annoyance I had from this was the fact that there seems to be no explanation as to why Nyssa has a near-twin; she just does. I understand it was necessary for the story, but it seems to be way to much of a coincidence. Still, it was fabulously enjoyable!
9/10
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9/10
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DW 1917 Black Orchid 1 [1of2]
It feels overdue that Peter Davison finally gets to play cricket. An historical yarn, there appears to be very little alien intervention thus far. One of the strangest parts of the story is the identical lady to Nyssa. But that part, just like the cheauffer waiting for the Doctor at the station all just seems far too convenient. It is also convenient that they have arrived just in time for a summer party. There is a mysterious man in the basement who is bound; conveniently at the party some people are indeed wearing masks… I can see where this is going before the party even begins.
So the figure, dressed in the Doctor’s cloths, tries to abduct Ann (but kills the butler after he intervenes). I saw this coming, as to who it is though, I am uncertain…
Things seem to flow well, and the story is better than others of the same series but something just doesn’t feel right…
6/10
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So the figure, dressed in the Doctor’s cloths, tries to abduct Ann (but kills the butler after he intervenes). I saw this coming, as to who it is though, I am uncertain…
Things seem to flow well, and the story is better than others of the same series but something just doesn’t feel right…
6/10
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DW 0239 The Time Meddler 4 Checkmate [4of4]
The monk is intent on using the Vikings for his own purposes apparently. What these purposes are exactly and how he intends to do it; it all seems a little sketchy to me. There is a lot of double crossing goes on towards the end with the Doctor being in charge, then the Vikings, then the Monk, but the Doctor has the last laugh. The production values were high in this serial although the any sense of tension was consistently let down by Hartnell’s playful portrayal of the Doctor who doesn’t seem to be taking the situation seriously.
6/10
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6/10
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DW 0238 The Time Meddler 3 A Battle of Wits [3of4]
This episode is quickly becoming a story in which any excuse to travel between the monestry and village is taken. So far the Doctor has travelled to the village, monastry, village and has now decided to head back to the monastry. Stevan and Vikki have done the same number of trips in the opposite order and have managed to miss the Doctor. It is still enjoyable though and there is a sense of pending doom…
7/10
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7/10
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AA 0118 Raja at Sixteen [Finale]
This is the ultimate finale of Aliens in America and it is quite clear that the producers weren’t aware of its end until after this episode as everything is left in the air… Another Islam confronting episode, this looks at the dating rituals to be expected of Raja and Sadika (one of the few Muslim girls in Medora). This is another great episode although with an alarmingly abrupt ending to the show. I am left wanting more Aliens in America.
10/10
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10/10
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AA 0117 Wake at the Lake
This is another classic episode of Aliens in America. When the show confronts Islam it is funny. When the show confronts High School ideas and themes it is also highly funny. This episode is of the second variety.
Raja joins SADD (Students Against Drink Driving) and is given the job of organising the annual event; a fake funeral for a student who was killed in a drunk driving accident. The chosen victim is tradionally the school’s most popular student however with Raja being Raja, he chooses Justin. Thus, Dan Archer (the most popular guy in school) decides to throw his own funeral and a popularity match ensues as all scope is lost.
10/10
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Raja joins SADD (Students Against Drink Driving) and is given the job of organising the annual event; a fake funeral for a student who was killed in a drunk driving accident. The chosen victim is tradionally the school’s most popular student however with Raja being Raja, he chooses Justin. Thus, Dan Archer (the most popular guy in school) decides to throw his own funeral and a popularity match ensues as all scope is lost.
10/10
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AA 0116 Smutty Books
When Justin’s class study Madame Bovary, the PTA decides to campaign to ban smutty books from the school curriculum leading to Justin and Franny to read the books for the first time… Things go comically too far with Claire getting out of reading Pride and Prejudice by claiming it should also be banned. The best comedy from the show was when Justin is discovered for drawing naked women for years and turns to a bewildered, perplexed and nervous Raja for help.
9/10
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9/10
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AA 0115 The Muslim Card
This show just keeps getting better and better; and it is always at its best when it tackles the Muslim and connotations that go with it; in this episode Raja befriends an annoying girl who has a crush on him (Mindy). Raja claims that he cannot date her because he is a Muslim and she is not. Raja is normally very careful about using his faith as an excuse and in this case it backfires; the next day Mindy shows up in a burka and tells Raja she has converted to Islam so they can be together. Comedy ensues as Raja is forced to tell Mindy the truth. In the opposite side of the episode Gary and Franny get friendly with the new neighbours, Ted and Leslie. They are shocked when Ted informs them that they must notify all his neighbours that he is a registered sex offender. HA!
10/10
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10/10
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PC 0102 In Which Sam Receives an Unexpected Visitor
I emphasise the comedy has been ramped up. This episode begins with Cooper, Violet and Pete gatecrash Addison’s house to watch Sam’s reaction (her neighbour and work colleague) when he realises that someone has ordered a stripper. Hmmm. This is not normal behaviour. Turns out the stripper is sick and gets treatment from the clinic.
The first enjoyable health story was with Sam’s patient who was being poisoned. It pushed the idea of ethics and what exactly one should do if it is beneficial to the patient if they simply do not know what is making them ill… Addison also deals with a surrogate baby; whose prospective parents are all arguing and Addison makes them realises that both the baby and the surrogate mother almost died. “And it’s a girl, even though none of you asked.” Go Addison.
I am finding it hard to like it as Addison’s character still good but was far better and much more well complimented by Grey’s Anatomy characters. Go back to Seattle, Addison!
6/10
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PC 0101 In Which We Meet Addison, A Nice Girl From Somewhere Else
This new show is – well – very new and I am not sure how much I like it as everything is just a little too perfect to enjoy. Addison moved to California because there was nothing left for her in Seattle and she seems alarmingly happy; perhaps the weather is as good as I have heard.
The comedy seems to have been significantly ramped up; within the first minute of the show Addison has been seen naked by her work colleague (Sam). Sam, Cooper and Violet are all annoying. Sam is condescending and comes across as if he is better than everyone else, Cooper is a nymphomaniac but sort of the nymph that a twelve year old boy would write about if they were attempting a novel whilst Violet seems to be going through the motions of being a stalker; and you pity her as she is clearly going through the motions of a bad break up. Come to think of it, Sam’s ex wife, Naomi who can’t deal with the fact that her ex husband is working in the same building. She seems cold and – just has the annoying corporate American woman down to a tee!
Pete and Dell are two of the likeable characters; Dell being the surfer hunk with the weird nipples and Pete being Addison’s love interest.
I hope it improves as it is coming from a great show…
3/10
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