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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Thursday, 23 October 2008
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
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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
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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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