American Idol thoughtsicles:
Danny bores me.
Do NOT vote for Megan. Good lord, does she need to get off my screen soon!
Vote for Allison! Stop talking about her outfit, judges!
I'm so proud of Scott!
I don't care what the judges say, Vote for Matt!
Methinks Lil is not as good as the judges constantly say she is. I didn't like her performance at all. Is there something wrong with me?
Adam. What a weird song choice. I love him. Don't vote for him though, because he probably doesn't need it. He's totally going to win this whole competition. Yay!
I want to marry Kris Allen. My favorite performance of the night. Wow.
Tonight marks a historic occasion. Tonight is the first time I've ever voted for American Idol. Who caused me to do something I claimed I would never do? Kris. Damn you, Kris, you adorably awesome singer, you!
Please let it be Megan going home tomorrow.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Friday, March 27, 2009
Thursday night television recap: This sh*t just got real
The Office 5.21 "Two Weeks"-
I really liked this episode of The Office. It didn't have as many laugh out loud moments for me, but I thought it was really well written and offered up a lot of implications for the weeks to come. I totally bought that Pam would want to leave and not be a receptionist. I think they've been building that up with her character for a long time. BUT I thought it was pretty stupid that she would go with Michael of all people. She has to know there is no way he's going to get his business off the ground, right? I like that she decided to take charge, but that was also a really impulsive thing to do, and I'm not sure where they're going with it exactly. Still, I can't wait to see more, and I think that's why this episode succeeded. Also, Michael's attempts to get people to come to his company and people's rejection of said attempts allowed for some pretty funny moments, heh.
30 Rock 3.16 "Apollo, Apollo"-
Great episode! 30 Rock can be hit or miss for me sometimes, but I really enjoyed this episode. I love Jack and Liz's relationship and I think this episode highlighted it very well, while also hitting a kind of sweet emotional chord with Jack becoming a kid again. Aw. My favorite part of the episode though? Seeing the world through Kenneth's eyes. Muppets! I really do wish I could live my life like that! :)
Supernatural 4.17 "It's a Terrible Life"-
I thought this was a really nice episode. The past two weeks have been super serious and mytharc-y so it was nice to get a more lighthearted episode for change. Although, it seemed that the episode was going to be completely stand alone, and then they turned that on its head at the end. I liked that while it was a fun ep, it also connected into the mytharc somewhat, and I liked the implications behind Zachariah and trying to get Dean to buy into his destiny. My absolute favorite part of the episode however, was the return of the Ghostfacers! I don't know why, but I love them! "It's illegal in some states" "All states" "Possibly all states" LOL. I hope we get another Ghostfacers-centric episode soon!
Grey's Anatomy 5.19 "Elevator Love Letter"-
You guys! You guys you guys YOU GUYS! Listen! I actually watched the entire episode of Grey's tonight! I didn't just wait to watch YouTube clips of Kevin McKidd the next morning. I actually sat down to watch the whole episode and I'm glad I did, because um....it was pretty good. I actually thought that stupid Meredith's and stupid Derek's proposal scene was pretty sweet. But most importantly, seeing all the Cristina/Owen stuff in context just made it that much better. Dear sweet god! I kind of feel sorry for people who haven't been exposed to this couple yet. They. Are. Epic. And tragic! YOU GUYS! I am getting emotional just thinking about them. I had heard they were going to go to a dark place this episode with Owen's PTSD, but even I wasn't expecting that scene with them at the beginning. Extremely disturbing. But that scene, plus the hug scene afterward were so unbelievably well acted and emotional and ugh...they are amazing! And then the sex scene! Oh my. I don't know if I have words for that yet. It was both incredibly hot and incredibly sad all at the same time. These are two people who desperately want to be together, but can't because of things outside of their control. I thought Sandra Oh and Kevin McKidd did an amazing job this episode, and while I'm crushed they broke up, I am happy that Owen is going to get help.
Lordy, I just read over what I just wrote and I sound like a complete and utter crazy person, but I'm going to post this anyways, because people need to know how great those two are. Look at what you've turned me into, Grey's! You have turned me into a raving lunatic! I think I may need help.
I really liked this episode of The Office. It didn't have as many laugh out loud moments for me, but I thought it was really well written and offered up a lot of implications for the weeks to come. I totally bought that Pam would want to leave and not be a receptionist. I think they've been building that up with her character for a long time. BUT I thought it was pretty stupid that she would go with Michael of all people. She has to know there is no way he's going to get his business off the ground, right? I like that she decided to take charge, but that was also a really impulsive thing to do, and I'm not sure where they're going with it exactly. Still, I can't wait to see more, and I think that's why this episode succeeded. Also, Michael's attempts to get people to come to his company and people's rejection of said attempts allowed for some pretty funny moments, heh.
30 Rock 3.16 "Apollo, Apollo"-
Great episode! 30 Rock can be hit or miss for me sometimes, but I really enjoyed this episode. I love Jack and Liz's relationship and I think this episode highlighted it very well, while also hitting a kind of sweet emotional chord with Jack becoming a kid again. Aw. My favorite part of the episode though? Seeing the world through Kenneth's eyes. Muppets! I really do wish I could live my life like that! :)
Supernatural 4.17 "It's a Terrible Life"-
I thought this was a really nice episode. The past two weeks have been super serious and mytharc-y so it was nice to get a more lighthearted episode for change. Although, it seemed that the episode was going to be completely stand alone, and then they turned that on its head at the end. I liked that while it was a fun ep, it also connected into the mytharc somewhat, and I liked the implications behind Zachariah and trying to get Dean to buy into his destiny. My absolute favorite part of the episode however, was the return of the Ghostfacers! I don't know why, but I love them! "It's illegal in some states" "All states" "Possibly all states" LOL. I hope we get another Ghostfacers-centric episode soon!
Grey's Anatomy 5.19 "Elevator Love Letter"-
You guys! You guys you guys YOU GUYS! Listen! I actually watched the entire episode of Grey's tonight! I didn't just wait to watch YouTube clips of Kevin McKidd the next morning. I actually sat down to watch the whole episode and I'm glad I did, because um....it was pretty good. I actually thought that stupid Meredith's and stupid Derek's proposal scene was pretty sweet. But most importantly, seeing all the Cristina/Owen stuff in context just made it that much better. Dear sweet god! I kind of feel sorry for people who haven't been exposed to this couple yet. They. Are. Epic. And tragic! YOU GUYS! I am getting emotional just thinking about them. I had heard they were going to go to a dark place this episode with Owen's PTSD, but even I wasn't expecting that scene with them at the beginning. Extremely disturbing. But that scene, plus the hug scene afterward were so unbelievably well acted and emotional and ugh...they are amazing! And then the sex scene! Oh my. I don't know if I have words for that yet. It was both incredibly hot and incredibly sad all at the same time. These are two people who desperately want to be together, but can't because of things outside of their control. I thought Sandra Oh and Kevin McKidd did an amazing job this episode, and while I'm crushed they broke up, I am happy that Owen is going to get help.
Lordy, I just read over what I just wrote and I sound like a complete and utter crazy person, but I'm going to post this anyways, because people need to know how great those two are. Look at what you've turned me into, Grey's! You have turned me into a raving lunatic! I think I may need help.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
After the Break
Lois returns! Yes, that's right the witty, quick tongued journalist who doesn't take any crap returns. From...well that doesn't matter, but she returns and from the beginning Clark fails. he fails picking her up leaving her to haul her stuff from the airport in serious downpour. But she handles it with all Lois-ness that she can muster, in hopes of hiding the hurt it chiseled in her armor.
Yet Lois is not the only thing on Clark's platter. This week in Smallville he's confronted by the treacherous Linda Lake, a reporter who plans to blackmail Clark or out him as the Red-Blue Blur. So what does he decide to do, something that "solves" both his problems. He tells Lois his secret and charges her with writing his story. Once she gets over her disbelief and ends up in Clark's arms once again, he instantly shoved into fame.
I mean the streets are crazy and of course they love him. Until his decisively impulsive decision backfires and Linda Lake oust him as a murderer (Lex's disappearance) among other things. With that his image comes tumbling down and the fans at his door quickly turn into the authority and his friends, those he meant to protect are being hassled and even questioned.
After racking his brain with the help of his BF, he decides that he has turn back time. But turning back time always has its consequences; so what's it going to be this time?
Well fans no worries, no one (important) dies...yet, but in his tracking down the Legion ring. Doomsday reveals himself to Chloe along with his purpose--which is to defeat Clark. In his hastiness to press the undo button he never hears what Lois has to say after the tussle in the barn.
Important Addition: Lois finally gets a chance to catch up to Clark and they delve into their relationship and he tells her the plan to rewind time. In reaction she wonders when you go back will you tell me your secret again.
And due to his hero complexes he honestly answers No, because of the danger it imposes on her. With those words the armor and wall she's been hiding behind for the past 3 years crumbles. She spiels to him about how all people want to be is special and now she sees that she isn't. She continues to use Chloe and Lana as evidence (yes she lingers), in the fact that he told them his secret before and they still will know after the time travel. In an attempt to comfort her he tells her that she is special.
But this is what seems to missing from this exchange. She doesn't realize how different and important she is because although Chloe and Lana know his secret, he never just came out and told it to them. They had to find it out on their own and even when they knew it still took him a while to be completely honest and reaveal his alien abilities to them....In the end it doesn't matter cause with the simple act of placing the ring on his finger his back in Smallville before the whole fiasco and he gets Lake locked up--where she ends being annihilated by D-day.
Oh poor sweet Davis Bloome. With Clark being tested by Tess Mercer, due to her suspicions being strongly cultivated by Lex's journal, for being done with Lex she still relies on his resources, a lot of focus is on the development of Bloome and his alter-ego. After terribly failing at contolling his murderous blackouts with drug abuse. Tsk, tsk, drugs don't solve problems but obviously violence does. At least in this case, so instead of taking out his acts of brutality on innocents his spends his night seeking out criminals and harnesting his horrid acts towards them. Yet every unkind dead doesn't go unpunished.
Jimmy comes back! A lot of returns happening :) While in the hospital one night Jimmy sees Davis attacking a man. When the next morning comes and the man is found to be dead, he instantly points the finger to Davis. Presumptios or Right On the Money? Hmm....well Davis with the backing of the hospital claims that Jimmy was doped and was fabricating things. But Jimmy with his instincts and natural investigative tendencies doesn't give up and finds some horrifying clues on Davis ambulance and when caught is once again drugged, by the perp--Davis. So with a crazed breakout on Jimmy's part, Davis is in the clear.
But that doesnt stop my man Jimmy, no he takes matters into his own hands and ties Davis up, and come close to releasing the ravenous beast inside of him but when Chloe shows up everything gets...twisted.
She knocks out Jimmy!
Then proceeds to comfort Davis.
side bar: previously they discussed the kiss that the shared and Chloe kinda just brushes it off and in a moment of weakness later on when she is worried about Jimmy they share a long hug.
In the end, when Jimmy is released from the hospital he and Chloe split! Chlimmy is no more....how did this happen. Well Jimmy's reason is valid although he is morphing into a dark druggy. But honestly look back, she's always taking up for everyone else but her husband. She didn't show him the support he needed when he needed. Especially after the tramatic experince that was there wedding. It turns out they didn't need a honeymoon to find out that it wasn't going to work.
Clark isn't the best at keeping secrets so although Mercer doesn't see anything with her eyes she can put enough clues together along with the structure of the "plane crash." She knows something is up.
Mercer, she gets the job done.
Trouble is a brewing...
Yet Lois is not the only thing on Clark's platter. This week in Smallville he's confronted by the treacherous Linda Lake, a reporter who plans to blackmail Clark or out him as the Red-Blue Blur. So what does he decide to do, something that "solves" both his problems. He tells Lois his secret and charges her with writing his story. Once she gets over her disbelief and ends up in Clark's arms once again, he instantly shoved into fame.
I mean the streets are crazy and of course they love him. Until his decisively impulsive decision backfires and Linda Lake oust him as a murderer (Lex's disappearance) among other things. With that his image comes tumbling down and the fans at his door quickly turn into the authority and his friends, those he meant to protect are being hassled and even questioned.
After racking his brain with the help of his BF, he decides that he has turn back time. But turning back time always has its consequences; so what's it going to be this time?
Well fans no worries, no one (important) dies...yet, but in his tracking down the Legion ring. Doomsday reveals himself to Chloe along with his purpose--which is to defeat Clark. In his hastiness to press the undo button he never hears what Lois has to say after the tussle in the barn.
Important Addition: Lois finally gets a chance to catch up to Clark and they delve into their relationship and he tells her the plan to rewind time. In reaction she wonders when you go back will you tell me your secret again.
And due to his hero complexes he honestly answers No, because of the danger it imposes on her. With those words the armor and wall she's been hiding behind for the past 3 years crumbles. She spiels to him about how all people want to be is special and now she sees that she isn't. She continues to use Chloe and Lana as evidence (yes she lingers), in the fact that he told them his secret before and they still will know after the time travel. In an attempt to comfort her he tells her that she is special.
But this is what seems to missing from this exchange. She doesn't realize how different and important she is because although Chloe and Lana know his secret, he never just came out and told it to them. They had to find it out on their own and even when they knew it still took him a while to be completely honest and reaveal his alien abilities to them....In the end it doesn't matter cause with the simple act of placing the ring on his finger his back in Smallville before the whole fiasco and he gets Lake locked up--where she ends being annihilated by D-day.
Oh poor sweet Davis Bloome. With Clark being tested by Tess Mercer, due to her suspicions being strongly cultivated by Lex's journal, for being done with Lex she still relies on his resources, a lot of focus is on the development of Bloome and his alter-ego. After terribly failing at contolling his murderous blackouts with drug abuse. Tsk, tsk, drugs don't solve problems but obviously violence does. At least in this case, so instead of taking out his acts of brutality on innocents his spends his night seeking out criminals and harnesting his horrid acts towards them. Yet every unkind dead doesn't go unpunished.Jimmy comes back! A lot of returns happening :) While in the hospital one night Jimmy sees Davis attacking a man. When the next morning comes and the man is found to be dead, he instantly points the finger to Davis. Presumptios or Right On the Money? Hmm....well Davis with the backing of the hospital claims that Jimmy was doped and was fabricating things. But Jimmy with his instincts and natural investigative tendencies doesn't give up and finds some horrifying clues on Davis ambulance and when caught is once again drugged, by the perp--Davis. So with a crazed breakout on Jimmy's part, Davis is in the clear.
But that doesnt stop my man Jimmy, no he takes matters into his own hands and ties Davis up, and come close to releasing the ravenous beast inside of him but when Chloe shows up everything gets...twisted.
She knocks out Jimmy!
Then proceeds to comfort Davis.
side bar: previously they discussed the kiss that the shared and Chloe kinda just brushes it off and in a moment of weakness later on when she is worried about Jimmy they share a long hug.
In the end, when Jimmy is released from the hospital he and Chloe split! Chlimmy is no more....how did this happen. Well Jimmy's reason is valid although he is morphing into a dark druggy. But honestly look back, she's always taking up for everyone else but her husband. She didn't show him the support he needed when he needed. Especially after the tramatic experince that was there wedding. It turns out they didn't need a honeymoon to find out that it wasn't going to work.
Clark isn't the best at keeping secrets so although Mercer doesn't see anything with her eyes she can put enough clues together along with the structure of the "plane crash." She knows something is up.
Mercer, she gets the job done.Trouble is a brewing...
Before the Break
So here's the deal. Kristin Kreuk not a bad person but the return of Lana Lang was devastating! Not only to me as a viewer but to the connection that Lois and Clark had built. No chemistry my butt!
Basically she comes in and Clark is so distracted by his lost love that he seems to forget about Lois and she was even gone from Smallville for so long that I forgot about her myself. So after a bit of confrontation and period of fake separation, since Clark needed to deal with the fallout from the wedding from hell.
So a three groupies show up from the distant future to admire and aid as they can Clark in his journey. Although hyped by advertisements it turned out to be pretty lame and annoying. Cause they tried to get Clark to kill the vessel of Brainiac, currently his BF Chloe.
Props to Allison Mack because she really pulls off the mean and indifferent spirit of Brainiac to the plight of humanity and Clark. She reveals that Davis Bloome is a meant to kill the 'other Kryptonian' and when he attempts to run away from this abysmal destiny Brainiac then locks him into a crystal cocoon to strength him for the act of killing Clark in the newly remodel Fortress of Solitude.
In the end the showdown doesn't even end up occurring at the Fortress but rather at the Daily Planet. See this new trio decided to help Clark out by bypassing him and his reasons for not killing a human being--even if they are a major threat to the whole of society. So after Clark shows what makes him so honorable--the fact that he values life and stops them from killing the vessel and eliminates the danger that Brainiac--He and the trio become friends and they claim that in the future they will realize the preciousness of life. But before they depart they give him a time traveling ring! Yippee!
Back to the Lana Lang disaster so eventually Clark and her get past the whole break up and it is revealed that Lex sent Lana away after she recovered from his stint in a hospice. A lot of time was spent on her back story and what she's been up to. She sought out a trainer of navy seals and the likes to become even more BA (which is debatable)....and eventually she disrupts Lex's plan and takes on his suit. A bit too hastily because it is a new and dangerous technology which leads to heart break.
Since Lex was damaged in physical health and has a low immune system he hired a scientist to do the dirty work for him. So with the help of technolgy and science Lex's get his "new" skin, one built to withstand the harshest surroundings and Battles. Of course with Lana jumping in taking his suit brings her and Clark back together. But only for a while. The suit turns out to be a weapon.
Of course, with Lex being the evil mastermind of the Superman comics and Smallville/Metropolis, he commissioned a suit that could be used to harm Clark while making the wearer invincible. So with Lana's hastiness and the impending destruction of Metropolis, Clark and her are forever torn apart (yipee!).
Personally setting my disdain for her aside, I felt bad for the Clana lovers out there. How long will the executive producers torture you guys. I used to be in that boat but eventually the angsty, forced epicness just became a pain in my side. The way the show frames their relationship is more of an obsession, and that's never healthy! Obsessions=BAD.
Anyways back the story, the suit was designed to absorb Kryptonite (aka green meteor rock)--eventually she takes in a massive crazy amount of that green stuff that keeps Clark on his knees. After a devastating, emotional and intense goodbye. Lana Lang finally gets what she wants: to be more like Clark. But at a substantial cost to her and Clark. And with that Lana Lang is out Clark's life, Smallville and out of my hair (hee!). Good riddance!
Ahem. So I formally say goodbye to the character Lana Lang.
Basically she comes in and Clark is so distracted by his lost love that he seems to forget about Lois and she was even gone from Smallville for so long that I forgot about her myself. So after a bit of confrontation and period of fake separation, since Clark needed to deal with the fallout from the wedding from hell.
So a three groupies show up from the distant future to admire and aid as they can Clark in his journey. Although hyped by advertisements it turned out to be pretty lame and annoying. Cause they tried to get Clark to kill the vessel of Brainiac, currently his BF Chloe.
Props to Allison Mack because she really pulls off the mean and indifferent spirit of Brainiac to the plight of humanity and Clark. She reveals that Davis Bloome is a meant to kill the 'other Kryptonian' and when he attempts to run away from this abysmal destiny Brainiac then locks him into a crystal cocoon to strength him for the act of killing Clark in the newly remodel Fortress of Solitude.
In the end the showdown doesn't even end up occurring at the Fortress but rather at the Daily Planet. See this new trio decided to help Clark out by bypassing him and his reasons for not killing a human being--even if they are a major threat to the whole of society. So after Clark shows what makes him so honorable--the fact that he values life and stops them from killing the vessel and eliminates the danger that Brainiac--He and the trio become friends and they claim that in the future they will realize the preciousness of life. But before they depart they give him a time traveling ring! Yippee!
Back to the Lana Lang disaster so eventually Clark and her get past the whole break up and it is revealed that Lex sent Lana away after she recovered from his stint in a hospice. A lot of time was spent on her back story and what she's been up to. She sought out a trainer of navy seals and the likes to become even more BA (which is debatable)....and eventually she disrupts Lex's plan and takes on his suit. A bit too hastily because it is a new and dangerous technology which leads to heart break.
Since Lex was damaged in physical health and has a low immune system he hired a scientist to do the dirty work for him. So with the help of technolgy and science Lex's get his "new" skin, one built to withstand the harshest surroundings and Battles. Of course with Lana jumping in taking his suit brings her and Clark back together. But only for a while. The suit turns out to be a weapon.
Of course, with Lex being the evil mastermind of the Superman comics and Smallville/Metropolis, he commissioned a suit that could be used to harm Clark while making the wearer invincible. So with Lana's hastiness and the impending destruction of Metropolis, Clark and her are forever torn apart (yipee!).
Personally setting my disdain for her aside, I felt bad for the Clana lovers out there. How long will the executive producers torture you guys. I used to be in that boat but eventually the angsty, forced epicness just became a pain in my side. The way the show frames their relationship is more of an obsession, and that's never healthy! Obsessions=BAD.
Anyways back the story, the suit was designed to absorb Kryptonite (aka green meteor rock)--eventually she takes in a massive crazy amount of that green stuff that keeps Clark on his knees. After a devastating, emotional and intense goodbye. Lana Lang finally gets what she wants: to be more like Clark. But at a substantial cost to her and Clark. And with that Lana Lang is out Clark's life, Smallville and out of my hair (hee!). Good riddance!
Ahem. So I formally say goodbye to the character Lana Lang.
Lost 5.10 "He's Our You"
Same thing as last week. Lost as it happens (I apologize ahead of time for all the Kate-hate. It may have gotten a little out of hand, heh):
- It's nice to see young Ben is just as creepy as old Ben.
- Aw yeah baby! Sexy Oceanic Six Sayid! Rockin' the hair straightener!
- Oh man is this a Sayid episode? As sexy as Sexy Oceanic Six Sayid is, I don't really like Sayid that much. He bores me. Why is this? Does anyone else feel this way, or is it just me?
- Juliet to Sawyer: "It's over, isn't it?" NOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Not over! Aw Sawyer, you just keep telling Juliet you have it under control. You crazy kids are gonna make it!
- Dammit, Sayid! I knew you were going to mess everything up! Just listen to Sawyer, please!
- Aw, Hurley's the chef, heh.
- Oh don't act so surprised that Sawyer picked Juliet over you, Kate. So someone had the audacity not to pine over you for 3 years. Please go die now.
- Uncle Rico--I mean, Ben's dad!
- Oh wow. I feel really bad for little Ben. His dad was such a creep!
- OMG Ben! What a lying liar who lies. Its kind of weird that I can feel so sympathetic for young Ben in one scene and then be totally disgusted by older Ben in the next.
- Torturer-guy is pretty creepy. This music is really freaking me out. Where do I know this actor from though? He looks so familiar.
- "You will tell us the truth"?! Oh shit! This does not look good.
- I am so bad at character names I can't remember what this girl from the plane's name is. I had to go look it up: Ilana. Finally got it now. She's very pretty but I don't like her yet. Don't know what her purpose is. I'm watching you, new girl.
- I love how Sayid telling the truth is making everyone else incredibly confused. "Because I am from the future" LOL. This scene is hilarious.
- Cat fight! Cat fight! Beat her ass, Juliet! Oh, ok, they're going to be totally civil and cool towards each other. That's fine too, heh.
- Please to be using Reiko Aylesworth more on this show. I like to imagine that she's really Michelle and that she's just waiting to get off the island to find Tony and reunite and live happily ever after like 24 should have done.
- "I'll call Ann Arbor"?! Woot! Shout out! I love that Ann Arbor is the center of everything on this show. For all you guys know, I could be running the Dharma Initiative :)
- As much as I don't like Sayid-episodes, I'm glad we got conformation on why he was on the plane.
- So why did Kate come back? We'll get this answer in a later boring Kate flashback, I bet.
- Flaming Dharma bus, wtf? I bet young Ben did it. Ha ha sweet! I was right!
- Sayid's purpose is to save Ben? Or do what with Ben? This is confusing. But intriguing.
- Jin!!!! Finally you are in the episode! I was just thinking that this episode needed more Jin.
- Dammit, Sayid! Do not hurt, Jin!
- Oh shit he's going to kill young Ben! oh shit oh shit. OMG ASLDFKJASDLFJ;AKLSDJF;ALSKDJF;ASDLKJF;ASLDKJF;ALSDKFJA;DSL!!!!!! OH HOLY GOD! OH SONOFABITCH! WHAT?! WHAT?! HOW CAN THIS BE POSSIBLE?! HOW?! OH ;ALKSDFJ;ADSLKJF;ASLDKJF;LASDKJF;ADLSJF!!!!
Sunday, March 22, 2009
lasagnas for one
Did you guys know that tonight might be the last episode of Flight of the Conchords ever? I wrote a post about it a long time ago that the show definitely was going to end after the second season, but I've actually been hearing lately that it's only a maybe right now. Which is good. Because I love Flight of the Conchords the band and I'll be happy with them still around, but I'm going to miss Murray SO much. And Mel and Dave and Doug and Greg and everything about this show. It's so quirky and wonderful! If this really is the last season, then I salute a great two seasons of a magnificent little show!
This is my favorite song from the season thus far. It may not be as funny as Sugalumps or Too Many Dicks on the Dance Floor or as wacky and random as Korean Karaoke, but I like it because it's just a really nice song. Not only are the lyrics funny and cute, musically it's a really catchy song. This is the only song I've bought off of iTunes so far (I've been waiting for the CD to come out), because I just couldn't pass this one up:
I'm really really excited because I'm going to be seeing Flight of the Conchords in concert on April 24th. It'll be my first time seeing them live and I can barely stand it! I'll be sure to report back here on my experience :)
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Dollhouse 1.06 "Man on the Street"
I know everything's crazy from the Battlestar finale, but I had to talk about the latest Dollhouse, because it was really pretty dang good. It had been advertised as the one that "changes everything" and that pushes the show into the right direction, but I was skeptical. I thought there may have been a little too much hype, but actually, I really liked it. It was the first episode of this show that made me go "wow. I actually want to watch this show." And that's a relief because I always wanted to like the show, it was just hard for me because of the first 5 episodes.
Funnily enough, I think the episode was good because it focused on Echo so little, heh. And maybe that's being a tad bit unfair, since really it's more about the fact that it didn't focus on one of Echo's cases, but I was still glad that the focus shifted elsewhere, particularly in setting up more of the myth-arc. But I was extremely glad it focused mostly on Ballard, heh. And yes, totally and completely biased here since I view each episode with my Tahmoh-colored glasses (and thank you Joss for making him shirtless a good majority of the episode!), but I liked seeing more of Ballard as a character rather than just a plot-device. And I absolutely adored his relationship with Mellie a lot and am kind of really really upset that she ended up being a doll :(. Like, I was all shipping them together when they were in bed, and now I'm kind of crushed. It was a really good twist and I'm intrigued to see where it goes, but it also makes me sad.
Some other thoughts:
Funnily enough, I think the episode was good because it focused on Echo so little, heh. And maybe that's being a tad bit unfair, since really it's more about the fact that it didn't focus on one of Echo's cases, but I was still glad that the focus shifted elsewhere, particularly in setting up more of the myth-arc. But I was extremely glad it focused mostly on Ballard, heh. And yes, totally and completely biased here since I view each episode with my Tahmoh-colored glasses (and thank you Joss for making him shirtless a good majority of the episode!), but I liked seeing more of Ballard as a character rather than just a plot-device. And I absolutely adored his relationship with Mellie a lot and am kind of really really upset that she ended up being a doll :(. Like, I was all shipping them together when they were in bed, and now I'm kind of crushed. It was a really good twist and I'm intrigued to see where it goes, but it also makes me sad.
Some other thoughts:
- I really like the relationship that's developing between Victor and Sierra. Seeing as how they're my favorite dolls, I can't wait to see how that develops.
- Sometimes I ship Amy Acker's character (what is her name?) with Boyd. I like that pairing.
- Romo Lampkin! I greatly enjoy seeing him on this show.
- There is no way in hell someone like Eliza Dushku could take on a guy like Tahmoh. I know she had special ninja skills or whatever, but she didn't have super powers! He's huge!
- It feels wrong that I thought Patton Oswalt's storyline was so sad and touching. Because it was totally skeevy and wierd, yet I was kind of happy for him that he got his fantasy to come true.
- I still kind of want to punch Topher in the face, even though he looks like he could be Marian Hossa's brother.
Friday, March 20, 2009
Battlestar Galactica 4.22 "Daybreak, Part 2"
Wow. Wow. Amazing. Absolutely frakking amazing. So amazing I don't even know where to start. I haven't read any reviews yet because I don't care how other people felt about this finale, I thought it was absolutely perfect. I feel totally satisfied. I'm heartbroken because of the fact that the show is over, but otherwise totally satisfied in every way.
First of all, KARA THRACE, WTF?! WHAT?! She was an angel all along???? She wasn't really "there"? Does this mean she was the same as the head characters or was she different? Clearly she was different because everyone could see her, but was she also sent from God? I think this will probably be the biggest question most people have because it was by far the biggest "WTF?!" moment of the episode. I liked it though. How sad was it when she dissapeared in front of Lee?
I pretty much cried throughout the whole episode. Anytime some music cue happened or someone gave eachother a meaningful look, I got emotional. But the part that I cried the most at? The moment Roslin died. I was sobbing. Full on sobbing all the way through the commercial break. What an absolutely beautiful, heartbreaking scene. Just...god, I can't even talk about it right now. ;_;
Gaius was amazing this episode, you guys. AMAZING! I love Gauis, and to see him get redeemed was just....gosh, it was just awesome. He saved the day! And him and Caprica Six got together! That may have made me happy more than anything!
Thank the frakking gods Helo lived! Oh dear sweet lord did I about have a heart attack when I thought he was dead! I'm so so so happy that him and Athena and Hera all got to live happily ever after! So happy I'm crying again just thinking about it!
The technical aspects of this episode were amazing! The way it was shot and edited and the music! Wow. Just SO good. The special effects during the space battle at the colony were fantastic and I gasped aloud about 20 times. The most effecting part of the episode for me however was the opera house sequence. The way everything was cut together, with each character realizing they were taking part in their vision. And the music swelling in the background as it cut back and forth between the vision and reality all culminating to Gaius and Six seeing the 5 standing in the CIC. Amazing. I'm getting goosebumps again.
I don't know what else to say. There's so much more that needs to be said but that I can't put down right now. All these thoughts are swirling around in my head! I know I'll have more to say about it later, so I'll probably end up doing another post eventually. But right now, all I have to say is...Wow! They did it. They really really did it. *sniff*
First of all, KARA THRACE, WTF?! WHAT?! She was an angel all along???? She wasn't really "there"? Does this mean she was the same as the head characters or was she different? Clearly she was different because everyone could see her, but was she also sent from God? I think this will probably be the biggest question most people have because it was by far the biggest "WTF?!" moment of the episode. I liked it though. How sad was it when she dissapeared in front of Lee?
I pretty much cried throughout the whole episode. Anytime some music cue happened or someone gave eachother a meaningful look, I got emotional. But the part that I cried the most at? The moment Roslin died. I was sobbing. Full on sobbing all the way through the commercial break. What an absolutely beautiful, heartbreaking scene. Just...god, I can't even talk about it right now. ;_;
Gaius was amazing this episode, you guys. AMAZING! I love Gauis, and to see him get redeemed was just....gosh, it was just awesome. He saved the day! And him and Caprica Six got together! That may have made me happy more than anything!
Thank the frakking gods Helo lived! Oh dear sweet lord did I about have a heart attack when I thought he was dead! I'm so so so happy that him and Athena and Hera all got to live happily ever after! So happy I'm crying again just thinking about it!
The technical aspects of this episode were amazing! The way it was shot and edited and the music! Wow. Just SO good. The special effects during the space battle at the colony were fantastic and I gasped aloud about 20 times. The most effecting part of the episode for me however was the opera house sequence. The way everything was cut together, with each character realizing they were taking part in their vision. And the music swelling in the background as it cut back and forth between the vision and reality all culminating to Gaius and Six seeing the 5 standing in the CIC. Amazing. I'm getting goosebumps again.
I don't know what else to say. There's so much more that needs to be said but that I can't put down right now. All these thoughts are swirling around in my head! I know I'll have more to say about it later, so I'll probably end up doing another post eventually. But right now, all I have to say is...Wow! They did it. They really really did it. *sniff*
Still Around...
Though Kyle XY has ended the beautiful Matt Dallas is still around. You can check him out in Katy Perry's latest music video "Thinking of You."
Thinking Of You - Katy Perry
Comparisons are easily done
Once you've had a taste of perfection
Like an apple hanging from a tree
I picked the ripest one
I still got the seed
You said move on
Where do I go
I guess second best
Is all I will know
Cause when I'm with him
I am thinking of you
Thinking of you
What you would do if
You were the one
Who was spending the night
Oh I wish that I
Was looking into your eyes
You're like an Indian summer
In the middle of winter
Like a hard candy
With a surprise center
How do I get better
Once I've had the best
You said there's
Tons of fish in the water
So the waters I will test
He kissed my lips
I taste your mouth
He pulled me in
I was disgusted with myself
Cause when I'm with him
I am thinking of you
Thinking of you
What you would do if
You were the one
Who was spending the night
Oh I wish that I
Was looking into...
You're the best
And yes I do regret
How I could let myself
Let you go
Now the lesson's learned
I touched it I was burned
Oh I think you should know
Cause when I'm with him
I am thinking of you
Thinking of you
What you would do if
You were the one
Who was spending the night
Oh I wish that I
Was looking into your eyes
Looking into your eyes
Looking into your eyes
Oh won't you walk through
And bust in the door
And take me away
Oh no more mistakes
Cause in your eyes I'd like to stay...
stay....
A song I've recently become obsessed with. Though I love the words of the song I think that it has to do with the love interest of the singer. In comparison to her other hits ("Hot N Cold" & Ur So Gay), these words are deep and the video works in context with the lyrics. The whole time that she's with this inferior guy she keeps seeing scenes filled with contentment with her true love. They even tie into the fact that Kyle Tragger will always linger in my heart. Finally I love the fact that she chose to do a period video, I wish we would see more of them and it fits perfectly into the story. Plus Matt Dallas in uniform = greatness and charm.
Also you can see Dallas in his new film, currently in post production, As Good As Dead. All we know is that it's a thriller about revenge. I have a viewing code against horrors and thrillers but I might just have to break it to see my fave blue-eyed clone...
Thinking Of You - Katy Perry
Comparisons are easily done
Once you've had a taste of perfection
Like an apple hanging from a tree
I picked the ripest one
I still got the seed
You said move on
Where do I go
I guess second best
Is all I will know
Cause when I'm with him
I am thinking of you
Thinking of you
What you would do if
You were the one
Who was spending the night
Oh I wish that I
Was looking into your eyes
You're like an Indian summer
In the middle of winter
Like a hard candy
With a surprise center
How do I get better
Once I've had the best
You said there's
Tons of fish in the water
So the waters I will test
He kissed my lips
I taste your mouth
He pulled me in
I was disgusted with myself
Cause when I'm with him
I am thinking of you
Thinking of you
What you would do if
You were the one
Who was spending the night
Oh I wish that I
Was looking into...
You're the best
And yes I do regret
How I could let myself
Let you go
Now the lesson's learned
I touched it I was burned
Oh I think you should know
Cause when I'm with him
I am thinking of you
Thinking of you
What you would do if
You were the one
Who was spending the night
Oh I wish that I
Was looking into your eyes
Looking into your eyes
Looking into your eyes
Oh won't you walk through
And bust in the door
And take me away
Oh no more mistakes
Cause in your eyes I'd like to stay...
stay....
A song I've recently become obsessed with. Though I love the words of the song I think that it has to do with the love interest of the singer. In comparison to her other hits ("Hot N Cold" & Ur So Gay), these words are deep and the video works in context with the lyrics. The whole time that she's with this inferior guy she keeps seeing scenes filled with contentment with her true love. They even tie into the fact that Kyle Tragger will always linger in my heart. Finally I love the fact that she chose to do a period video, I wish we would see more of them and it fits perfectly into the story. Plus Matt Dallas in uniform = greatness and charm.
Also you can see Dallas in his new film, currently in post production, As Good As Dead. All we know is that it's a thriller about revenge. I have a viewing code against horrors and thrillers but I might just have to break it to see my fave blue-eyed clone...Some kind of Closure
So we get some answers, and overall I can accept them, but still I am sad to see Kyle go.
Some quick things,
1. Jessi or Amanda
Who does Kyle end up with according to Plec? Neither! Well it turns out that Kyle is more of a superman that I originally percieved. So here's the deal because Kyle is such an extraoridinary being. It's hard for him to live a constant/normal life. He spends time with both girls, Jessi and his relationship are intense but in the end more damage than a blessing and in Amanda's case they re-connect but it different and more but Kyle embarks into the world outside of Seattle alone without love.
And I don't know if that is sufficient and pleasing answer for me. Just because some is good and has amazing potential doesn't mean that they should be alone. Does it? I hope that people who have amazing skills aren't meant to bare the weight alone.
2. Andy/Josh and Declan/Lori
In the end Josh and Andy push through the long distance relationship(called it! :P) and eventually after dating other people (didn't call that so much) end up married and happy.
So, Lori doesn't end her Kyle chronicles with Mark, instead she ends up with Declan, who eventually replaces Foss and finds his place in the mess that is Kyle's world.
3. Are Cassidy and Kyle brothers?
This was the pivotal question lingering on every viewers mind, are they really brothers or was it just a ploy to save Cassidy's life. And yes, in the sense that they share genetic code. In the end whose to say who Kyle's really family is? Which is deemed by Plec a overarching theme in the show. How do you define Family? Truly, Kyle's family are the Tragger, although he has this outside weird connections to the Latnok community he is still and always will be a Tragger. I mean they did give him a name and invested in the things he cared about. This same theme appears in the life of Jessi and the dysfunctional years she spent with Emily (an agent from Madacorp) and Sarah. The question of life nature v. nurture.
For those who want to read the full interview:
Finale Answers
Some quick things,
1. Jessi or Amanda
Who does Kyle end up with according to Plec? Neither! Well it turns out that Kyle is more of a superman that I originally percieved. So here's the deal because Kyle is such an extraoridinary being. It's hard for him to live a constant/normal life. He spends time with both girls, Jessi and his relationship are intense but in the end more damage than a blessing and in Amanda's case they re-connect but it different and more but Kyle embarks into the world outside of Seattle alone without love.
And I don't know if that is sufficient and pleasing answer for me. Just because some is good and has amazing potential doesn't mean that they should be alone. Does it? I hope that people who have amazing skills aren't meant to bare the weight alone.
2. Andy/Josh and Declan/Lori
In the end Josh and Andy push through the long distance relationship(called it! :P) and eventually after dating other people (didn't call that so much) end up married and happy.
So, Lori doesn't end her Kyle chronicles with Mark, instead she ends up with Declan, who eventually replaces Foss and finds his place in the mess that is Kyle's world.
3. Are Cassidy and Kyle brothers?
This was the pivotal question lingering on every viewers mind, are they really brothers or was it just a ploy to save Cassidy's life. And yes, in the sense that they share genetic code. In the end whose to say who Kyle's really family is? Which is deemed by Plec a overarching theme in the show. How do you define Family? Truly, Kyle's family are the Tragger, although he has this outside weird connections to the Latnok community he is still and always will be a Tragger. I mean they did give him a name and invested in the things he cared about. This same theme appears in the life of Jessi and the dysfunctional years she spent with Emily (an agent from Madacorp) and Sarah. The question of life nature v. nurture.
For those who want to read the full interview:
Finale Answers
The Beauty of Liveness
Today we live in a world where anything and everything can be accessed through our fingertips in the blink of an eye, depending on your Internet connection. Because of this, I think we forget how amazing it is to experience something in real life. So I implore of you that you take the time to go to a museum and see the art for yourself, breath it in or go to that concert cause it truly is a wonderful experience.
This afternoon I was in a group of fifty who got to be serenaded by the sexy, beautiful band mates of The Script, an Irish band from Dublin consisting of Dan, Mark and Glen. After spending a brief moment with them after the show at Borders in Ann Arbor, they definitely all sweeties and my fave has to be Danny. The singer who also plays the a mean set of keys!
Anyways to sum up my new love for sexy foreign bands (sorry FOTC), check out a video of my favorite song at the concert:
Breakeven - The Script
This afternoon I was in a group of fifty who got to be serenaded by the sexy, beautiful band mates of The Script, an Irish band from Dublin consisting of Dan, Mark and Glen. After spending a brief moment with them after the show at Borders in Ann Arbor, they definitely all sweeties and my fave has to be Danny. The singer who also plays the a mean set of keys!
Anyways to sum up my new love for sexy foreign bands (sorry FOTC), check out a video of my favorite song at the concert:
Breakeven - The Script
End of Line.
The end...it is here. It took a really long time for me to even start this post because I just didn't know what to say. This show has meant a lot to me in the short time it was on the air and now it is ending. Sure, we can look forward to "The Plan" movie in the fall and Caprica the series next year, but it's not the same.
It's funny, being confronted with the end has made me go back and look at where my love for this show first started. I didn't start with everyone else. I was late to the bandwagon. I started watching the Season 1 DVDs during the break between the two halves of season 3. For more perspective, the first episode of this show I ever watched live was episode 3.12 "Rapture". So I haven't been connected with this show for as long as many people have been. Instead of 5 years of my life, it's been 2. I haven't been there from the beginning, but that doesn't mean this show doesn't mean as much to me as if I had. I remember on a whim buying the first episode "33" on iTunes, not really knowing much about it except that it had been lauded as "the best frakking show on television." I had no idea there was a miniseries I was supposed to watch first, and therefore was extremely confused when the show started with the notion that the viewer was familiar with the mini. I knew I was confused, but I also knew I really liked what I saw, and after watching the second ep, "Water", I went out and bought the Season 1 DVDs. I think I went into the show at a slight disadvantage however, because with "33" being my introduction to the show and not the miniseries, most of the revelations of the miniseries weren't surprising to me. I've heard from multiple people that the moment where Boomer walks out at the end of the mini, revealing herself to be a cylon, was what got them hooked, but for me, I already knew that big revelation. I enjoyed the first season immensely, but it wasn't until the finale of season 1, "Kobol's Last Gleaming", when I really got "hooked". Everything about that episode: the awesome space battles, the talks about religion, Lee turning against his father, Kara finding the arrow, the Girl!Fight with Six, Helo and Sharon and betrayals and pregnancy, Boomer stepping onto that ship, the ruins of the opera house morphing into the beautiful light-filled opera house of Kobol, the music swelling in the background, Gauis and Six finding the baby, and lastly, Boomer's handshake turning into a gun, the three shots ringing out through Galactica as the crew weeps over Adama's body. Everything about it was amazing.
So what can I say about the show in general? What does it really mean to me? Well, I think it is probably the best show on television at the moment. Or at least, the best show I've ever seen. This show really made me think about things in ways I never had before. It took characters who I initially hated and then turned them into one's who I now can't bear to let go. I used to hate Tigh, but somewhere along the way, they turned him into one of the most complicated and fascinating characters on this show, one who I still disagree with from time to time, but who I love just the same. The special effects are amazing, the set design is amazing, the music is amazing, the cast is absolutely frakking amazing!
I know everyone's going to be doing their 'best moments' lists, and I can't wait to read them, but I don't think I can do it. Choose only a handful of best moments? I'll be here all week! So instead, for fun, a little bit of generalization for ya:
Favorite characters: Gauis, Helo, Kara, Six (all variations), D'Anna, Athena, and Doc Cottle :)
Favorite 'ships: Helo/Athena (OTP!), Kara/Sam (when she's with Sam), Kara/Lee (when she's with Lee), Gaius/himself, Gaius/Caprica Six, Adama/Roslin.
Favorite episodes:
1.10 "The Hand of God"
1.12 "Kobol's Last Gleaming: Part 1"
1.13 "Kobol's Last Gleaming: Part 2"
2.07 "Home: part 2"
2.10 "Pegasus"
2.12 "Ressurection Ship: Part 2"
2.15 "Scar"
2.18 "Downloaded"
2.20 "Lay Down Your Burdens: Part 2"
3.04 "Exodus: Part 2"
3.07 "A Measure of Salvation"
3.09 "Unfinished Business"
3.20 "Crossroads: Part 2"
4.08 "Faith"
4.12 "Revelations"
4.15 "The Oath"
So how do I end this extremely melodramatic post? How about with this: I've gotten about 5 people hooked on this show. Some who have never watched a single thing that could be called "sci-fi" in their life, but who fell in love with this show just the same. It subverts genres and it breaks down stereotypes. It empowers women and it reflects real social issues of our time. It is important, it is timeless, and it is ending today. It may be over, but it will never be forgotten. SO SAY WE ALL!
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Lost 5.9 "Namaste"
I changed it up this week and decided to write my post as the episode was airing, so it's going to read a little differently.
- Frank Lapidus is the man! Him landing the plane was awesome!
- Aw....Sawyer/Hurley hug!!! Boo Sawyer/Kate hug.
- Oh, Jin. Oh, poor poor Jin! Jin and Sun are not in the same time period and it's making me sad!
- Ben's a sneaky little bastard!
- Ethan! That's....creepy.
- Listen to Sawyer, Jack. I love take-charge Sawyer.
- Radzinsky's kind of a little bitch. How exactly does he wind up in the hatch with that...other hatch-guy whose name I can't remember but who Desmond kills?
- Think about it: Sitcom starring Ben, Sun, and Frank. I'd watch that.
- "I lied"???!!!! Oh man does Sun=BAMF! Love her!
- Ooooooooh The Swan....so Radzinsky built the thing. Hm...
- What happend to Daniel?! He's not there anymore? Did he join the others perhaps?
- Jack's dad!!!!! Oh, Christian Shephard. Why so creepy? I have to admit to having this weird obsession with Christian. I think it may have started a long time ago when that actor was on the second season of 24. Now that I think about it actually, this show and 24 share a lot of actors. Probably because they are both awesome!
- Oh god this scene with Christian in the house is soooooo creepy!
- The Dharma guy who was taking Kate's name in the new recruit scene totally knows something's up. (I'm really bad with character names if you couldn't tell)
- Aw...this Jack/Juliet reunion is kinda nice. I used to kind of ship them until Jack started being such a douche and Sawyer/Juliet became so awesome.
- Ooooooh wow Sawyer laying the smack down on Jack! That was kind of harsh, but true.
- "I'm Ben"! Damn, I knew it was going to be Ben. Methinks this is going to cause some problems, heh.
- Preview for next week: Sayid's gonna do something crazy, Kate really needs to go die in a fire, and hey! Look at that! A fiery explosion!
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
The seven stages of Good Grief!
~Not so good :(
First, apologies for the incoherency of that last entry. It's just upset me so much! I definitely feel grief over this series finale and do to some prompting from my fellow bloggers--I thought that it might help to put it all out there; so here are some things that I may have said within the last 10 hours or so...
Shock/Disbelief
I can't nor accept that this is the end!!! I most certainly was surprised by that revelation! There is no way or is there...
Denial
It cannot end like that! This is not the end for Kyle and his gang of misfits! It's not really happening. This can't be the end
Anger
Gah! If this is the end, ABC Family is full of it! I just want to punch something. Or talk to an executive so that they can realize what a mistake their making! I mean it's just unbelievable they had the time to answer our questions and they just didn't!! What's wrong with them!!!!
Bargaining
Maybe it can be put on another network, or maybe they can make a movie. I don''t know but they have to do something!!!!
Guilt
no guilt felt, cause I consistently watched and praised it..but maybe I should have participated in the blog on abcfamily....oh I hate them! *sorry some angered leaked in*
Depression
I can't believe that's the end. I just want to roll into a ball a weep. Just let me lie here...I don't think I can get pass this
There may have been some tears welling up in my eyes, only minutes after Kyle passed from the TV landscape
Acceptance and Hope
....this may never come
As you can see I shift a lot between Anger and Depression--I may never get beyond these two stages....
First, apologies for the incoherency of that last entry. It's just upset me so much! I definitely feel grief over this series finale and do to some prompting from my fellow bloggers--I thought that it might help to put it all out there; so here are some things that I may have said within the last 10 hours or so...
Shock/Disbelief
I can't nor accept that this is the end!!! I most certainly was surprised by that revelation! There is no way or is there...
Denial
It cannot end like that! This is not the end for Kyle and his gang of misfits! It's not really happening. This can't be the end
Anger
Gah! If this is the end, ABC Family is full of it! I just want to punch something. Or talk to an executive so that they can realize what a mistake their making! I mean it's just unbelievable they had the time to answer our questions and they just didn't!! What's wrong with them!!!!
Bargaining
Maybe it can be put on another network, or maybe they can make a movie. I don''t know but they have to do something!!!!
Guilt
no guilt felt, cause I consistently watched and praised it..but maybe I should have participated in the blog on abcfamily....oh I hate them! *sorry some angered leaked in*
Depression
I can't believe that's the end. I just want to roll into a ball a weep. Just let me lie here...I don't think I can get pass this
There may have been some tears welling up in my eyes, only minutes after Kyle passed from the TV landscape
Acceptance and Hope
....this may never come
As you can see I shift a lot between Anger and Depression--I may never get beyond these two stages....
Monday, March 16, 2009
That can't be the end...?!?!?!1?1?!
Butterfly's v. Electric Shock
Things are quickly moving along and with Jessi stuck in the house, she has all the more reason to spend time with Kyle. This scene captures Kyle without a s hirt an extra treat for us viewers who've madly fallen for him and a very sensuous connection between Jessi and Kyle that Kyle describes as a "little shock" (aka his libido or passion sensor). This moment doesn't get linger upon for too long seeing as Kyle needs to get a move on and destroy all that Cassidy has on the Zzyzx project.
But before he can go off and do that Amanda shows up a t his window! Just like old times? She first tells him about the information she found in Nate's dorm and then somehow the conversation's direction turned and she tells him that he is one of the good guys--not a Nate or a Charlie--and within moments they're sharing a brief kiss.
Changing...
Nicole comes off super self-righteous in her confrontations. I can understand her wanting Kyle and Jessi to not be together because of the circumstances. But Kyle chooses to not simply take freedom and live life, but rather to prevent anyone else becoming a super computer and living their lives out in an incubator. Its a noble cause that he is attempting to tackle. But Nicole is right, Kyle has become a new and different person. There is an aire of danger in his stance and even in his speak. Is it just determination or cause for worry?
Clonage
The freedom offered by Cassidy a total lie! Shocker right? So it turns out from searching Cassidy information about Zzyzx 'part 2' is planing to clone none other than 781227, Kyle himself. They want to pwn his image and mind! After speaking with Jessi, he becomes even more determined to destroy everything.
Jessi questions his motivation for a normal life and truly can he ever have a "normal" life? This is something that extremely impossible because first what is normal? The Trager's themselves aren't exactly perfectly normal. You won't find issues that are brought up on Leave it to Beaver here; NO! So really what it came down for Kyle was that it wouldn't be about normalcy but rather a state of constancy. And that's exactly what life is about--whether you're a pod or not--stability. It's what we all desire and look for the status quo. Just before he finally leaves to disable the nutrients in the fluid, Jessi steals a kiss that is stellar--it blows out the chandeleir above the dining table. So...what does mean? Besides her uncontrollable urges to be around him--no one knows cause we have no perspective on how Kyle is feeling? He's kinda in a one-track state of mind.
"Hello" its a beautiful thing
So after Josh finds that Andy left and didn't tell him he's pretty P.O. and we get that snarky witty Josh, we fell in love with from the beginning. As he purges and tries to work out his aggression through violent video game playing--he finds that no matter what Andy still lingers...But we can all depend on Declan uses his resources to help a fellow bro out.
So with some help from his new main squeeze and a bit of pity for Josh, he makes it so that the two puppy love sick can have face to face conversation and say goodbye--well actually Hello. So in the end they decide to stay together and contine to say hello until they can be together again.
Kyle's two Girlfriends
After Amanda breaks into Nate's room and gets caught attempting to destroy all the info he has on Kyle and his pod days , none other than Jessi shows up to save her. It seems through all their bitterness and animosity towards one another in the Kyle department, they have come to agreeable terms and learned how best to deal with one another without losing their competition all through the gaining of a ring, Sarah's ring. Yet again another revelation is reveal: Amanda wants to get back together with K. And Jessi handles it pretty well. Still no answers! Panic-iness and only 15 minutes left!!!!
Once it is clear that Jessi isn't dead and that it was just a set up, Cassidy is pretty livid and when Kyle returns he finds Cassidy in the foyer waiting. Fear and Worry wash over his, but once it is clear that Jessi is okay, they get into a scuffle--okay more of a fight--were Cassidy seems to have the upper-hand but then Kyle let's loose! In the destruction of the house we can see a eminent change in his mannerisms. After throwing Cassidy through the house, he is faced with a choice. Should he embrace this change and leave behind the innocence he was founded in or should his murder Cassidy--as a means to an end?
Cassidy being the slick, quick speaking and thinking fellow that he is plays on this.
"Kyle, you're not going to kill me. You won't do it. Cause I'm your brother, Grace Kingsley is your mother."
Cassidy and Kyle are brothers? Is this just another lie?
Grace Kingsley...mother, huh?
And now I don't know what to believe. Could it possible or is it just another game to get Kyle to help him in his quest to fulfill his mother's wishes (G. Kingsley a older member of Latnok). Can Kyle have a mother or is she just his mother in the sense that Adam Bailan was his father, in that he made it possible for him to be created and survive under such living conditions?
I mean did she just provide some genetic code or did she really think that this type of gestation period would provide a better life for mankind?
I have no idea! And I am feeling so lost!!! I really can't believe that's the way it ends. It can't be---its just not right. Now I've experienced a lot of cancellations and this is by far the WORST ending to a show yet!!!! This is just unacceptable and ABC Family is unbelievable! I really really HATE!!! them and their stupid network that would rather air ridiculous and imitative programmings such as The Secret Life of the American Teenager and Roomates! Honestly! It's inconceivable, improbable even staggering!!!!
3.09 "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?"
So many pivotal events that I must use the beautiful organizing device bullet points:
- Nicole confronts Kyle about the kiss him and Jessi shared. Of course Jessi over hears. She later yells at Nicole for getting involved and trying to keep her and Kyle apart because she isn't as fragile as the fami ly seems to think
- But throughout the whole episode Jessi feels excluded from the ongoing at Latnok and at home.
- Lori and Declan do some re-c on for Kyle with their new relationships, that just so happen to be connected to Latnok.
- Josh plans a special night for him and Andy. A Star Trek night that ends with no moopiness on
the Josh's part nor does Andy reveal that it is actually their last night together. But Andy does do something that we all should do more often...she says Thank You. She tells him she appreciates him for being able to accept the untraditional girlfriend that she is. For the sake of the night Jo sh wears Volcon ears and it gets a bit product placementy, because earlier Josh and the Dad are explaining Star Trek to Kyle and h ow he can relate to Spok. Although I am excited to see that movie.
- So Cassidy gets Kyle and Nathaniel to work together and everything goes well. Amanda appreciates the effort shown by both her "men" And later that evening whilst with Nate Zzyzx and the XY.
- Kyle sets up an evening dinner with Cassidy and his parents as a way to find out more about his boss--but as always Jessi intrudes! And things take an ugly turn.
- She pushes Cassidy as much as she can but ends up the one with paint on her face--so to speak. Cassidy uses the excuse of protecting Kyle because is so special and kind as a reason to reveal what really happened to that hunter that night in the woods. The fact that Jessi killed a guy within her first hour of life causes a serious fear and pain in the Trager household and in Kyle. So she runs off and Kyle is left in shock, but keeping his goal in mind he makes plans to meet with Cassidy later that night.
- At the Rack Cassidy is surprised to find Jessi, who is filled with rage and seeking revenge. She turns her powers against him to constrict his blood vessels to gain the truth about what happened to Sarah. When Kyle comes in he attempts to calm Jessi down and stop her from killing Cassidy--which seems to be what's really on her mind. In the process they learn that Zzyzx has started up again and that Sarah attempted to get in the way. Finally when Kyle sees that Jessi is stopping her attack on Cassidy once she's gotten her information and isn't listening to his pleas he sends her flying across the room!
- With that much force she ends up unconcious, with the presecence of a heartbeat....
- How did Kyle go from sharing a kiss with this girl to KILLING her, with his actions!
- We all know that Kyle didn't mean to harm or even kill her, but after he attempts to bring her back to life with an electric shock he is forced to flee the scene with some prodding from Cassidy.
- Then Foss appears! Wha? Nani? OK, so Foss appears and wakes Jessi--it was all an elaborate plan to get Kyle an in with Cassidy and really is there any better in than saving someone's life?
- Its amazing how far Kyle will go to protect his family. I never saw him as a mastermind and liar but throughout the whole episode I kept thinking, boy Kyle has really gotten good at lying when necessary. And that's what really went on, because Kyle is one of the most honest characters you'll find on television
- It turns out everything--and I mean everything was a part of the plan. Kyle knew about her acting out of self defense, that night in the woods. He was understanding and fully supportive, because that's what Kyle is: honest and understanding. A true friend.
Is this really the end for Kyle, I don't know that I can handle the hole that this show will leave behind. Tonight's epi airs at 9 and again on Wed at 12 am, so don't forget to watch "Bringing Down House"
I have a feeling there will be a ton of adventure and closing up of things. My prediction is that Kyle is going to end the science project that started with him.
I also am still torned about who he should be with!? Amanda? Jessi?
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Battlestar Galactica 4.21 "Daybreak, Part 1"
*I've just now realized that I've been numbering the episodes wrong this whole time. Fixed now.
Because I seem to not be able to do anything except bullet points, that's what you're getting again:
Quick Dollhouse thoughts: Next week's ep really better be the turning point for this show, because I'm finding my attention slowly waning. Also, does anyone else think that the actress who plays Sierra should be the lead of this show? She's just...a better actress, and far less annoying. When you actively root for Kevin McKidd's brother on Journeyman to kill Echo, you know you have a problem.
Because I seem to not be able to do anything except bullet points, that's what you're getting again:
- I really really liked this episode. I'm not really sure why either. It's still very much a set-up episode, but it was a good one. I think I may like it because it hasn't been quite as depressing as the last few episodes have been. While sad things happened in this episode, I'm finally able to see some hope in the distance...
- I thought the flashbacks were really interesting. At this point I'm still trying to figure out what purpose they served though. Originally I thought they were put there to show how much everyone's lives sucked before they got on Galactica, and that they were finally able to be happy and connect with people on Galactica (much like what Roslin's speech to Adama last episode was about), but now I'm starting to think they were there to show just how far these characters have come. To show how much they've grown and how much they've gained. That, or it's going to turn into a "this has all happened before and it will all happen again" kind of thing.
- Obligatory scene which made mindgrapes cry: When Laura walked onto the flight deck, choosing to join Bill, and the rest of her family, in their suicide mission. Barely able to stand, but not about to be left behind. Just beautiful and heartbreaking.
- Gaius Baltar. He continues to be, in my opinion, the most fascinating character on this show. Lee calling him out about never doing a completely unselfish act really got to him, and you could just see it on his face as he decided not to join the mission. I think Gaius is going to play a really big role in the rest of the finale and I cannot wait to see what happens with him.
- Once again, some of the scenes that had the most emotional effect on me were all the ones with Helo. I hate seeing him like this, barely being able to keep it together, but what I hate even more is hearing Athena say that things are not going to be ok. They are! They are, Athena, shut up! :(
- I'm really wondering where this finale is leading us. I know the last mission can't only be to rescue Hera and kill the "bad" cylons, but I have no idea where the show is headed. Are they ever going to find a home? Right now, I'm thinking Hera's notes are somehow going to end up being a map, maybe? I'm assuming they had something to do with Anders giving them the coordinates of the Colony. I have no idea, and all the preview showed was things blowing up!
Quick Dollhouse thoughts: Next week's ep really better be the turning point for this show, because I'm finding my attention slowly waning. Also, does anyone else think that the actress who plays Sierra should be the lead of this show? She's just...a better actress, and far less annoying. When you actively root for Kevin McKidd's brother on Journeyman to kill Echo, you know you have a problem.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Chuck 2.16 "Chuck Versus the Lethal Weapon"
I just finally got to watch the latest episode of Chuck, and I don't have too much to say about it except that the end of the episode was AWESOME! Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! The scene between Chuck and Sarah was awesome enough, but the Tron poster reveal may have been the greatest reveal this show has ever done. Not only was it surprising, but it says so much about Chuck's character as well. Stuff we didn't even know about until the big reveal, but it worked. It really worked.
I think this may be my new favorite episode of Chuck. I say that every new episode of Chuck, and I think that speaks to just how good this show is.
So what did everyone else think of Chuck? Did you agree about the end? And does anyone else find the movie Tron kind of wonderfully delightful? :)
Supernatural Returns
New episodes of Supernatural start up this week!
Promo for tonight's episode "Death Takes a Holiday":
Kick. Ass.
Promo for tonight's episode "Death Takes a Holiday":
Kick. Ass.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Why is this happening?
I don't blame anyone who has detached themselves from Heroes on NBC.
Why? Cause I can't understand how a show that had so much potential--besides the buzz--could come so far away from its beginnings. The majority of characters are still there in some form, they've just evolved into mutated forms. For pete's sake even Ando has been fundamentally changed.
Since the break here's what happening with all you favorite characters...and I use that term loosely
Nathan Petrelli. Well the creators have decided they need a villain and instead of the same old Sylar thread they choose Nathan, all around American senator. This I can't seem to understand, every time that they remind me that he's the one who started the hunt for "people with extraordinary abilities"--I'm just like Nathan really? Especially since he is one of them.
I know that Primatech would use the "one of us, one of them," but that was different it was usually a bargaining thing and didn't desire to lock up everyone who exhibited powers. So I guess from the return of the break the show has gone to the dogs cause it just seems so illogical. His goal is ideal but of course when others get involved things don't always work according to plan.
Just this past week he was found out (such an obvious set up, a window by an elevator. Come on!) and now is on the run with his fellow compatriots.
Claire Bennet, the special snowflake, aka the Cheerleader, was given a free pass but having the rebel streak (that often comes off a bit forced). I mean do you remeber as a teen breaking onto a an airplane and causing it to crash before once again being escorted back home to get back at your two dads?
In the end Claire doesn't take her GRE and head off to college, but instead becomes a "Harriet Tubman" and helps other like her escape the eyes of the agents. "Reluctantly" she helps, Adam a guy who can breathe underwater (a very non threatening power) and cute comic geek escape imprisonment with some help from her mom. Along the way she spouts some lie about how she doesn't want to be in a relationship and hours later is lip locked with this guy. This past week she helped an old enemy Doyle, the puppeteer and loses her free pass.
Interesting occurrence she gets a job at the comic story and is asked Invisibility or Flight? It had to do with the kind of heroe she wanted to be.
Noah Bennet.
H.R.G. He's always involved in some scheme to lock up those with powers. Trend or habit? Definite Habit. Here's why after the "cliff hanger" fire that killed Claire's bio-mom and supposedly Sylar, he met with Angela and she basically gave him his retirement. What does he do with a a couple weeks around the house loitering he jumps at the chance to head his own operation against this "threat." And in the end becomes another followerof the untolerable Danko (5o times worst version of HRG--pretty much blood-thirsty for heroes). But last week he got out of from under that regime or did he? We don't know its open to change, cause plans never seem to get executed properly.
Angela Petrelli
Well of course she's involved in all this but we're not quite sure about her hidden agenda, besides protection for her and Peter--to an extent...
I have a feeling she might turn out to be the Lucille Bluth this season.
Ando and Hiro
Great duo! Super funny and weird with their views of heroism and GPS tracking system. But what's with their random stopping a wedding in India one week and now babysitting Matt Parkman...Jr? What does Matt's kid have to do with saving the world? Will Hiro ever regain his power or will he get a new one?
Mohinder Suresh
Not much to say, still morally gray. Also has his super strength power but has lost that weird-scaly endo-derm. Basically he ends up on a survival team with Matt and Peter after they escape that dreaded plane off to God nowhere?
Matt Parkman
Well, on Peter's renegade team. Matt has crossed some lines--like pillaging H.R.G.'s memory's and turning some CIA agents on each other. But other than that he's pretty much the same. Oh wait! He does have a shiny new power, "Mr. Isaac Mendez," ring any bells. So after his fruitful pillage he went to take down the big bad Building 26, in search of his OTL.
Previously we were led to believe that Daphne was killed in the war zone and events after the crash. And this made me SUPER angry, I generally hate when my shows add new characters but Daphne turned out to be cool and I was having flash backs to when they kill K. Bell off the show. I mean everytime they have potential with a character they go and kill them what is that about Tim Kring? hmm? But it turns out that she didn't die but is being kept captive along with Mohinder and Tracy Strauss (the freeze).
But ultimately Peter and him with their shared powers aren't enough to hold off all the manpower and brainpower in Building 26. So he lets Peter escape and gets taken into holding.
When Peter leaks the info, Danko needs to put a face on this "threat" so what does he do?! He frames Matt Parkman and straps a serious bomb to his chest and drops him off in the center of Washington D.C. No worries though no one dies and Danko, gets sacked and a crazy stamp from Nathan approved by the Pres.
Peter Petrelli
So the trip to Building 26 wasn't a total bust. Peter get's some pretty incriminating footage, which after a bad trade he releases to the news. Unlike past seasons, Peter isn't distracted by cheerleaders and Scottish girls. He's driven to stop his brother from, bagging, tagging and keeping Heroes away from the outside world.
Sylar
Sylar has come along way since tearing opening peoples heads to silence that incessant ticking. Instead his being using his skills to pwn those CIA agents out to capture a Sylar of their own. Instead he's been seek out his father in hopes of understand who he is and the way he is. The answer, a road trip with some kid who happens to know where his father is and along the way he discovers some surpressed memories. Those kinds are the darkest and worst to rediscover/re-experience. So it turns out his real dad sold him to his adopted parents and minutes later in the parking lot he kills Sylar mothers with precise incision. With this knowledge Sylar proceeds to send the kid packing--FINALLY! The annoying sidekick rebellious teen got old 2 minutes into his second appearance in the season. Then he goes on his merry way with murder on the brain.
When he finally is met with an apathetic dying remnant of himself. He yields to the trickery of his old man and the need to learn something about life from his Father, that he gets into a sticky jam--that turns out not to be so sticky and quickly regains his old yearning to be powerful and sinister self.
So there it is you're Heroes update. Being GG, I'm torn between wanting know what's going happen to our beloved (and use that loosely) characters? Will they be able to survive the terror that is Danko? Is Sylar really back to his old antics? Or will he step up and solve all their problems? What about Matt and Daphne? Will she survive? Is his foresight right? Who is the rebel? At first I thought it could Peter...even Nathan, but I'm totally lost....But the pressing question that drives my obsession will it ever get back and return to what made it a show with potential?
*ranter out*
Why? Cause I can't understand how a show that had so much potential--besides the buzz--could come so far away from its beginnings. The majority of characters are still there in some form, they've just evolved into mutated forms. For pete's sake even Ando has been fundamentally changed.
Since the break here's what happening with all you favorite characters...and I use that term loosely
Nathan Petrelli. Well the creators have decided they need a villain and instead of the same old Sylar thread they choose Nathan, all around American senator. This I can't seem to understand, every time that they remind me that he's the one who started the hunt for "people with extraordinary abilities"--I'm just like Nathan really? Especially since he is one of them.
I know that Primatech would use the "one of us, one of them," but that was different it was usually a bargaining thing and didn't desire to lock up everyone who exhibited powers. So I guess from the return of the break the show has gone to the dogs cause it just seems so illogical. His goal is ideal but of course when others get involved things don't always work according to plan.
Just this past week he was found out (such an obvious set up, a window by an elevator. Come on!) and now is on the run with his fellow compatriots.
Claire Bennet, the special snowflake, aka the Cheerleader, was given a free pass but having the rebel streak (that often comes off a bit forced). I mean do you remeber as a teen breaking onto a an airplane and causing it to crash before once again being escorted back home to get back at your two dads?
In the end Claire doesn't take her GRE and head off to college, but instead becomes a "Harriet Tubman" and helps other like her escape the eyes of the agents. "Reluctantly" she helps, Adam a guy who can breathe underwater (a very non threatening power) and cute comic geek escape imprisonment with some help from her mom. Along the way she spouts some lie about how she doesn't want to be in a relationship and hours later is lip locked with this guy. This past week she helped an old enemy Doyle, the puppeteer and loses her free pass.
Interesting occurrence she gets a job at the comic story and is asked Invisibility or Flight? It had to do with the kind of heroe she wanted to be.
Noah Bennet.
H.R.G. He's always involved in some scheme to lock up those with powers. Trend or habit? Definite Habit. Here's why after the "cliff hanger" fire that killed Claire's bio-mom and supposedly Sylar, he met with Angela and she basically gave him his retirement. What does he do with a a couple weeks around the house loitering he jumps at the chance to head his own operation against this "threat." And in the end becomes another followerof the untolerable Danko (5o times worst version of HRG--pretty much blood-thirsty for heroes). But last week he got out of from under that regime or did he? We don't know its open to change, cause plans never seem to get executed properly.
Angela Petrelli
Well of course she's involved in all this but we're not quite sure about her hidden agenda, besides protection for her and Peter--to an extent...
I have a feeling she might turn out to be the Lucille Bluth this season.
Ando and Hiro
Great duo! Super funny and weird with their views of heroism and GPS tracking system. But what's with their random stopping a wedding in India one week and now babysitting Matt Parkman...Jr? What does Matt's kid have to do with saving the world? Will Hiro ever regain his power or will he get a new one?
Mohinder Suresh
Not much to say, still morally gray. Also has his super strength power but has lost that weird-scaly endo-derm. Basically he ends up on a survival team with Matt and Peter after they escape that dreaded plane off to God nowhere?
Matt Parkman
Well, on Peter's renegade team. Matt has crossed some lines--like pillaging H.R.G.'s memory's and turning some CIA agents on each other. But other than that he's pretty much the same. Oh wait! He does have a shiny new power, "Mr. Isaac Mendez," ring any bells. So after his fruitful pillage he went to take down the big bad Building 26, in search of his OTL.
Previously we were led to believe that Daphne was killed in the war zone and events after the crash. And this made me SUPER angry, I generally hate when my shows add new characters but Daphne turned out to be cool and I was having flash backs to when they kill K. Bell off the show. I mean everytime they have potential with a character they go and kill them what is that about Tim Kring? hmm? But it turns out that she didn't die but is being kept captive along with Mohinder and Tracy Strauss (the freeze).
But ultimately Peter and him with their shared powers aren't enough to hold off all the manpower and brainpower in Building 26. So he lets Peter escape and gets taken into holding.
When Peter leaks the info, Danko needs to put a face on this "threat" so what does he do?! He frames Matt Parkman and straps a serious bomb to his chest and drops him off in the center of Washington D.C. No worries though no one dies and Danko, gets sacked and a crazy stamp from Nathan approved by the Pres.
Peter Petrelli
So the trip to Building 26 wasn't a total bust. Peter get's some pretty incriminating footage, which after a bad trade he releases to the news. Unlike past seasons, Peter isn't distracted by cheerleaders and Scottish girls. He's driven to stop his brother from, bagging, tagging and keeping Heroes away from the outside world.
Sylar
Sylar has come along way since tearing opening peoples heads to silence that incessant ticking. Instead his being using his skills to pwn those CIA agents out to capture a Sylar of their own. Instead he's been seek out his father in hopes of understand who he is and the way he is. The answer, a road trip with some kid who happens to know where his father is and along the way he discovers some surpressed memories. Those kinds are the darkest and worst to rediscover/re-experience. So it turns out his real dad sold him to his adopted parents and minutes later in the parking lot he kills Sylar mothers with precise incision. With this knowledge Sylar proceeds to send the kid packing--FINALLY! The annoying sidekick rebellious teen got old 2 minutes into his second appearance in the season. Then he goes on his merry way with murder on the brain.When he finally is met with an apathetic dying remnant of himself. He yields to the trickery of his old man and the need to learn something about life from his Father, that he gets into a sticky jam--that turns out not to be so sticky and quickly regains his old yearning to be powerful and sinister self.
So there it is you're Heroes update. Being GG, I'm torn between wanting know what's going happen to our beloved (and use that loosely) characters? Will they be able to survive the terror that is Danko? Is Sylar really back to his old antics? Or will he step up and solve all their problems? What about Matt and Daphne? Will she survive? Is his foresight right? Who is the rebel? At first I thought it could Peter...even Nathan, but I'm totally lost....But the pressing question that drives my obsession will it ever get back and return to what made it a show with potential?
*ranter out*
Sunday, March 8, 2009
"Who's Watching Watchmen"
Whether or not you're a fan of the graphic novel, you'll enjoy this film!
I personally went from the geeky love of super-heroes and from the hype of MindGrapes and the film industry. I know hype is never a good reason to see something, but what can I say it has its rewards!
I appreciated the twisted plot line that enthralled me in the mystery along with some very complex, deep characters and complicated relationships.
I really was impressed with mode of presentation and the way in which the told the story along with the visual aesthetics and the talent of all the actors.
Overall though uber, and I mean UBER violent and sexually graphic in nature (I had to stare at my cup for awkward amount of time), I still suggest taking the time to see it. Just don't take any kids with ya. It for sure earned its R rating, besides the depiction of Dr. Manhattan. Maybe the choices of depiction worked with the bleak nature of this film. Adding to the present thought/belief that humanity is bloodthirtsy and a selfish race. Definitely a dark mood that matches the anti-heroes of the film/graphic novel.
Final Statements:
Even though a socio path, I rooted for Rorshach.
Enjoyed Nite Owl's boyish charm and struggles
The music was amazingly and worked perfectly with the narration
Best line: "You people don't understand. I'm not locked in here with you, you're locked in here with ME!"
I personally went from the geeky love of super-heroes and from the hype of MindGrapes and the film industry. I know hype is never a good reason to see something, but what can I say it has its rewards!
I appreciated the twisted plot line that enthralled me in the mystery along with some very complex, deep characters and complicated relationships.
I really was impressed with mode of presentation and the way in which the told the story along with the visual aesthetics and the talent of all the actors.
Overall though uber, and I mean UBER violent and sexually graphic in nature (I had to stare at my cup for awkward amount of time), I still suggest taking the time to see it. Just don't take any kids with ya. It for sure earned its R rating, besides the depiction of Dr. Manhattan. Maybe the choices of depiction worked with the bleak nature of this film. Adding to the present thought/belief that humanity is bloodthirtsy and a selfish race. Definitely a dark mood that matches the anti-heroes of the film/graphic novel.
Final Statements:
Even though a socio path, I rooted for Rorshach.
Enjoyed Nite Owl's boyish charm and struggles
The music was amazingly and worked perfectly with the narration
Best line: "You people don't understand. I'm not locked in here with you, you're locked in here with ME!"
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Battlestar Galactica 4.18 "Islanded in a Stream of Stars"
I wasn't going to post about this episode of Battlestar, but then Zozizzle said I had to even when I explained to her that it was going to consist mostly of me being overly emotional and incoherent. She then said that she enjoys exploiting my emotional vulnerabilities, and instructed me to use some bullet points for coherency. So here you go:
- Much like the last few have been, this episode was still very much a set-up episode. It seems like all of the major answers are being left for the finale and it's making me a little worried that there won't be enough time for everything or that it will be rushed. Not too worried though. Ron Moore is a genius....
- and also a bastard! This show is just so unbelievably depressing and after listening to his podcast last week, I know that Moore takes some kind of sick pleasure out of it. Do my tears amuse you, Mr. Moore? Do they?!
- Even when it is depressing though, it's still SOOOOOOO amazing. Hurts so good.
- I really liked this episode despite the fact that it was a set-up episode. It was very slow moving, but that helped in making it such a strong character piece.
- I think Kara wanted her secret out there. If she didn't, why did she tell Gaius fraking Baltar of all people?
- That scene with Kara and Sam where she was calling him "her Sam" was so sweet...and then she almost shot him in the head.
- Sam as a hybrid is so weird! I don't want him to stay like that forever! I want him to grow his hair back and be sexy again!
- Oh god, Boomer. Boomer! I HATED her at the beginning of the episode. Having to hear little Hera calling out for her mom was absolutely heartbreaking, and then Boomer was being such a massive bitch again that I couldn't wait until someone airlocked her ass. But of course, being Battlestar, characters can never be just black and white, so they made Boomer bond with Hera and even cry when handing her off to Cavil. PLEASE HAVE A CHANGE OF HEART, BOOMER!!!! DO THE RIGHT THING!!!!!
- More heartbreak? Helo and Athena. Oh god. They are my OTP, I wan't them to be happy more than anything, but now Athena can barely even look at Helo and Helo feels so guilty and their whole situation is so TRAGIC! That scene where Helo begs Adama to let him take a raptor was so sad it made me cry and ugh...I hate seeing that family like this. :(
- Where was the Chief? I wanted to see fallout from last episode.
- I LOVED the scene between Gaius and Caprica Six. It's been so long since those two have had a scene together and there's so much history between the two. I hope they have a lot more screentime together.
- Roslin and Adama are a bunch of pot heads!!!
- More seriously though, that scene between them was very beautiful. I love how she told him she felt at home by his side in Galactica.
- Another beautiful scene was the one between Kara and Lee. That scene wasn't even romantic to me either, it just showed how strong their friendship was. Kara putting her picture up on the wall was really nice too.
- While I thought the Adama/paint scene was a little overdone, I loved that shot of him and Tigh sitting on the couch afterwards drinking to Galactica. So poignant.
Friday, March 6, 2009
Bummed!
So it's true, Kyle XY is on the chopping block and most likely will not return with a fourth season
Complete Sadness.
Kyle XY has a been a true light on the bleakness of ABC Family. It is truly innovative and was the first of their own created shows rather than the syndicated content that is mostly found there. I guess my true struggle is that though it has been consistently amazing (there are very few rare moments when it has faltered) and now its getting tossed into the bin--while stupid idiotic The Secret Life of the American Teenager continues on :(
As a way of therapy along with representing the show here are the great things that your missing if you aren't already a fan.
Also please!!! Check out www.savekylexy.com and do what you can to save the tub!
Season 1:
Was basically all about figuring out who he is?
Season 2:
The introduction of Jessi along with all the problems
3.01 "It Happened One Night"
So after Amanda (Kyle's GF) disappears after a perfect night at the prom and he finds a latnok ring in the parking lot. He spends the after party searching for her. Of course due to his connection with Jessi, she becomes involves and ends the night with being abandoned by her mom, Sarah (aka the lady she's cloned after).
On the Trager and Declan front they break up and Declan can't handle it. So at the after party he gets pretty smashed and though Lori is the one who made the decision she is pretty upset about it but in the end accepting of it. By chance she catches Declan lip locked with none other than her sorta slutty best friend Hilary. As a result she's pretty piss, with reason cause it all happens in the same night that they split. But at the same time she did kinda string him along and then smash all his hopes of them being together.
Josh and his adorable girlfriend Andy are dealing with the issue of whether or not to have sex.
Andy feels that it will change there relationship in a way that can't be erased or taken back once the act is committed. I fully agree with the analogy she uses, but I just felt that this specific storyline was for the benefit of the network and the fact that they felt the need to address it. And they ultimately end up doing the deed anyways. I just felt with Josh and Andy it got a little to family talky for me.
The viewers are also introduced to Cassidy. He turns out to be the foreign hottie neighbor to Jessi and Sarah, before she dips. And also with a twist the head of Latnok and who Kyle pretty much blames for kidnapping Amanda.
At the end of the night Kyle get what he wants. That is he saves Amanda and escapes from latnok.... But ultimately it ends up being more than he can handle.
3.02 "Psychic Friend"
Returning on the scene a week later in Seattle, Amanda isn't herself and Kyle is concerned about her. Especially after he visits a psychic at the street fair. He takes the level of protection to a new level and Amanda gets the impression that he doesn't think she can take care of herself rather than true concern over her safety. And why would she see it that way, she spent her whole prom night passed out in a induced state of unconsciousness. Kyle being the super genius he is and in-ept at human interactions mixed with his need to protect everyone he loves takes it too far.
And Amanda being Amanda exerts her independence and chooses to go her own way. Saying that they should spend the night separated. As a result Kyle's solution is to get Lori and Jessi to spy on her.
Also in this epi Nicole realizes that Jessi has been left to fend for herself and thus invites her to live in the Trager home. Seeing as she has nowhere else to go. And Nicole has the most compassionate heart ever known to man and can leave strays to fend for themselves. But Jessi sharing the independence trait with Amanda says that she can take care of herself.
So the girls night in gets translated into a night out as a way to ditch Jessi. But because of the who Declan war between Lori and Hilary lead to a topping fight right on the dock as Amanda leaves them and gets onto a boat for a concert.
It ends up turning out that Amanda doesn't actually get hurt but because of the situations caused that night Jessi gets knocked into the water and none other than Kyle has to save her. All the while he thinks that its Amanda.
In the end he finally finds out about Sarah leaving and realizes that he seems to forget everything else when Amanda is on the line.
Ultimately I felt that this epi was great but left me feeling like it was lacking something, I guess a specific essence. I also thought that the omnious prediction from the psychic about his soul mate being in danger was a set up for him and Jessi to make a further connection. Just a ruse that I saw through.
3.03 "Electric Kiss"
This episode definitely makes the season in my mind. Because the first two were a bit wayward but this episode although it focuses on Amanda's lack of memory and the urgency that Kyle feels to solve it lead to yet another meet up with Cassidy. Eventually Kyle choose to solve the situation on his own with a bit of voltage therapy.
But of course he conducts too much power--I think its the clarity and purity of his blues mixed with all that raw boyish charm :P--so he has to enlist the help of none other than the cone to his ice cream, Jessi. Due to the electric shock having the ability to kill Amanda, he has to practice it on a human, someone who can take and ultimately his many failures lead to an electric kiss.
The nanosecond that Jessi brought up passing the electricity through a gentle touch...something like a kiss--I knew where the road was headed. A disturbing and broken one. I was truly proud of Kyle with the thought process he had, but in his persistent desire to save and help Amanda he does something STUPID!!! And technically cheats on Amanda without being able to explain it to her. So they kiss and Amanda catches them, seeing as she lives right next door!!!
Why doesn't he ever lock his door! Or just why did he have to fall for Jessi's logic with a hidden agenda. 'Cause she's never hidden her distaste for Amanda. So there goes "true love," crumbled in a year.
A final tidbit of information he also sees Jessi naked, new living situations and all--it happens and totally acts as nothing happens. Also due to the new living arrangements him and Josh share a room, while Josh returns to his season one habits...and goes crazy missing Andy. Also Lori gets closer to Mark (her father's student aid). So to say the least there relationship is pretty complicated. Pretty much after really showing his feelings for her, Cassidy! interferes and they don't end up dating.
Anyways, the show culminates with a depressing break up scene between Amanda and Kyle. It just left me in a pit filled with darkness and sadness--because although the Zzyx 'twins' share a lot, I just can't accept that. Especially with the way things ended between Amanda and Kyle, it basically was her giving up on them because she felt that she was losing him. Ugh! In the end, I have to say that it was honest but still....
3.04 "In the Company of Men"
What is Kyle like after he get's dumped? Actually pretty hilarious!!!
Well he spends the a couple of days in a tub, without a bath moping and wallowing. And the family does their best to cheer him up.
Declan gets him and Josh to go to a bar where things get interesting. Declan attempts to hook up with a bald-ish girl :P Kyle takes to drinking his memories and sorrows away and turns into a pretty entertaining guest at the bar that night. Let's just say that Kyle inebriated with his multidtude of talents--not the most conducive to keeping secrets. He spends the night showing off his missing belly button and pulling off the most crazy tricks. He also gives a riveting karaoke performance; he really works the crowd over!
They three pretty much end the night with Kyle having a massive vomit, before stealing back the Trager's SUV. Really funny! Along with airing some grievances. Then with some convincing on the part of Declan he decides he's going to tell Amanda everything!! OMG, right? But in true superman complex form he fails.
On his way over he is confronted by Foss and finds out that his dead, thus making him a true orphan. As a result Kyle decides that it isn't the best time to tell her everything and repair their relationship. Instead he turns his focus to solving the imposing problem of Latnok on his life.
3.05 "Life Support"
I didn't really like this episode. It seemed like it was just a bridge episode filled with the usual display of Kyle's random and amazing powers along with some drama. A major near death experience for Nicole.
Who Kyle would do anything for, he considers to be his mother. And why wouldn't he, she does all that she can to love him as much as her other children and truly accepts all that he is. So as result and from some "help" from Jessi, he reluctantly makes a deal with Cassidy.
Sidenote: Andy returns and Josh is so happy; Lori feels incompetent next to her new siblings
3.06 "Welcome to Latnok"
As payment for helping save Nicole's life, he becomes a part of Latnok and it turns out to just be a center for genius and prodigy teens who show true promise. The environment created by Cassidy is one in which everyone works to together to solve the problems of the world to the best of the abilities. Cassidy isn't as frightening as the head of Madacorp (season 2) and lets Kyle know that he is free to go.
But when the hospital bill arrives from Nicole's stay in the ICU and the kids start scrimping and trying to save money. Kyle attempts the impossible, getting a grant for an intricate hovering system and starting from scratch 2 days before the deadline!
In the midst of this Andy drops a major bomb and tells Josh that she's moving to Cleavand and the pain that crosses his face right before he pulls her into a super-tight hug, made me feel and share his pain. How is he going to deal? Besides Declan and Kyle--she's pretty much his only friend. I mean he couldn't even handle it when she went on vacation with her moms for a couple of weeks....It just so heavy
Kyle's entry isn't received well by Nathaniel, the hottie bad boy in the club. So he damages Kyle project and sets his eyes on Kyle's ex Amanda. Just when the air has finally cleared between them.
But to put the topping on all this Jessi finally tells Kyle that she doesn't want him to be with Amanda. She doesn't even try to cover herself and say because she doesn't want him to be hurt anymore. No. Instead, she says cause I want you to be with me. And in that moment I was left with my mouth open!
3.07 "Chemistry 101"
So things are a bit awkward between Kyle and Jessi but with some help from Lori she's able to cover her tracks. And she even fools Lori, the master deceptor into believing that she likes Cassidy instead of Kyle. Lori also helps her to look smoking! Something that isn't oftenly said about Jessi.
She definitely gets noticed in that dress. Even by Kyle....
When Kyle discovers that Nathaniel and Amanda have been spending time together, he pretty much makes a scene at the Rack and eventually at the party.
So although Latnok is all about advancing knowledge and make life easier to live they still believe that people should party and have fun. Cassidy puts the Zzyx twins in charge and they come up with a theme of Chemisty! Of course, why not, I mean this show just spurts it out of every crevice. It mostly serves as a purpose for Kyle to prove to Amanda that she and Nathaniel not a good match. But when Jessi messes with the necklaces to make them match each other, unknown to Kyle--he makes a scene and Amanda leaves.
Also on his agenda for the night was to break into Cassidy's office and discover what he's hiding. When he accomplishes his task his finds, Sarah's latnok ring. This alludes to the fact that Cassidy might have something to do with her disappearance, several weeks earlier.
Later the night, Amanda shows up on the back porch and wants to get back together. Ultimately Kyle tells her that though he wants to, its just not the right time. Of course Amanda doesn't understand and their both left where they started their nights. Or are they?
When Kyle relays the information to Jessi-she completely breaks down. Her stoic facade is torn down and she becomes inconsolable. But she finally learns that she wasn't abandoned. It's really beautiful scene in which Kyle helps her through it all. And is the friend he should have been earlier. We're left with image of their crystal necklaces finally lighting--and they match! For a week we're left pondering that fact and the embrace they share as he comforts her.
3.08 "Tell-Tale Heart"
The facts all point to Cassidy being involved in Sarah's disapperance.
When we come back to the Jessi's bedroom in the Trager house. Kyle and her are sleeping in the same clothes next to each other. From the mezcla of scenes I could see that his feelings for her had grown in an affectionate way. When he finally wakes up for that day he finds her gone and in his room using the computer trying her best to track down anything related to Sarah.
But the facts all point to Cassidy being involved in Sarah's disapperance so they head down to the Latnok center, in an attempt to gain any information from Cassidy's office. Of course Jessi gets caught---by Nathaniel and you just know that it'll present problems later. When Kyle finally retrieves her from the scene of the crime and their on their way out she collapses in his arms and his realizes that she might just actually be sick.
Yet Jessi persists and Kyle suggests accessing her holagraphic memory. But because of her lack of control and the traumatic experiences that she's has in her 1 year of life she has a threating experience and goes into a coma with a fever.
Kyle convinces her to let him help her through the intensity of the experience and they access her holagraphic memory together. The whole time that we see her in the hall with Cassidy there's a faint rythmic sound that to Jessi sounds like butterfly wings flapping and it causes a constant destraction for her. While her and Kyle look for clues as to what happen to Sarah they come to the horrific revelation that Cassidy has murdered her and that sound that is over is the moment like a thick blanket is Sarah's heart slowly stopping.
With truth out Jessi is filled with intense emotions that cross a wide range of the spectrum. She's angry, sad, filled with grief but also seeking revenge.
Amongst all this chaotic time shifting Declan forces Hilary and Lori to make amends--and it all works out in the end. They do their best to handle the situation in a mature way but it doesn't quite work out that way. But they all seemed to have moved on from the past after hours trapped in the Rack.
Josh still is doing his best to stay strong with the coming departure of Andy. But he just can't seem to let her go. Teenage love its difficult and since he's finding it hard to let go. He first asks, pretty much begs his dad to let her live with them and when he doesn't get the answer he wants. He spends the afternoon feeding a machine with quaters so that he can propose to Andy!
Crazy! But Andy trying to be level headed through it all turns him down, not because she loves hime but because of all the other reasons that sixteen year olds shouldn't get married. It ends in a cute and playful food fight--that makes Josh so happy and sad at the same time that he just walks away. I really feel the pain that he is feeling and for some reason everything that everyone tries to do just doesn't work. I can't wait to see what happens next with them.
Later that night after Kyle has worked some magic on Sarah's phone he presents pictures that she had taken of her daughter. As Jessi is silently scrolling through and appreciating the love captured in each moment. In that moment when she feeling so content. Kyle unthinkably kisses her! For real, its not just an experiment this time. And I have to say that I can accept them as a couple--its crazy how my feelings about them have changed. I'm still torn though and I must know what this means for Kyle and Jessi and Amanda and Kyle? It's insane and oh so good at the same time!!
But of course in a house filled to the brim there is no privacy and this private shared moment is caught by Nicole, who looks perplexed and distraught at the same time. It will be interesting to see how this new 'relationship' is handled by the parents.
Finally we see that Nathaniel has stolen Sarah's ring out of Cassidy's box and you can the just see the trouble and eminent confrontation rising on the horizon.
I'm super psyched and have bitter-sweet feelings about the next two episodes. Cause it could be the end for Kyle and the gang. I hope that this has shown how amazingly complex this show in and leaves with sharing the emotions and relationships of the character. So take the time to check it out. It's on ABCFamily Monday nights at nine.
You can also watch it online at http://community.abcfamily.go.com/watch/Kyle-xy
They post the videos by Tuesday.
I recommend at least checking out the last two episodes for yourself and experiencing all the emotions and mysteries for yourself!
Seriously peeps, check it out and enjoy the beautiful story that is Kyle XY. SAVE KYLE XY!!!
Complete Sadness.
Kyle XY has a been a true light on the bleakness of ABC Family. It is truly innovative and was the first of their own created shows rather than the syndicated content that is mostly found there. I guess my true struggle is that though it has been consistently amazing (there are very few rare moments when it has faltered) and now its getting tossed into the bin--while stupid idiotic The Secret Life of the American Teenager continues on :(
As a way of therapy along with representing the show here are the great things that your missing if you aren't already a fan.
Also please!!! Check out www.savekylexy.com and do what you can to save the tub!
Season 1:
Was basically all about figuring out who he is?
Season 2:
The introduction of Jessi along with all the problems
3.01 "It Happened One Night"
So after Amanda (Kyle's GF) disappears after a perfect night at the prom and he finds a latnok ring in the parking lot. He spends the after party searching for her. Of course due to his connection with Jessi, she becomes involves and ends the night with being abandoned by her mom, Sarah (aka the lady she's cloned after).
On the Trager and Declan front they break up and Declan can't handle it. So at the after party he gets pretty smashed and though Lori is the one who made the decision she is pretty upset about it but in the end accepting of it. By chance she catches Declan lip locked with none other than her sorta slutty best friend Hilary. As a result she's pretty piss, with reason cause it all happens in the same night that they split. But at the same time she did kinda string him along and then smash all his hopes of them being together.
Josh and his adorable girlfriend Andy are dealing with the issue of whether or not to have sex.
Andy feels that it will change there relationship in a way that can't be erased or taken back once the act is committed. I fully agree with the analogy she uses, but I just felt that this specific storyline was for the benefit of the network and the fact that they felt the need to address it. And they ultimately end up doing the deed anyways. I just felt with Josh and Andy it got a little to family talky for me.The viewers are also introduced to Cassidy. He turns out to be the foreign hottie neighbor to Jessi and Sarah, before she dips. And also with a twist the head of Latnok and who Kyle pretty much blames for kidnapping Amanda.
At the end of the night Kyle get what he wants. That is he saves Amanda and escapes from latnok.... But ultimately it ends up being more than he can handle.
3.02 "Psychic Friend"
Returning on the scene a week later in Seattle, Amanda isn't herself and Kyle is concerned about her. Especially after he visits a psychic at the street fair. He takes the level of protection to a new level and Amanda gets the impression that he doesn't think she can take care of herself rather than true concern over her safety. And why would she see it that way, she spent her whole prom night passed out in a induced state of unconsciousness. Kyle being the super genius he is and in-ept at human interactions mixed with his need to protect everyone he loves takes it too far.
And Amanda being Amanda exerts her independence and chooses to go her own way. Saying that they should spend the night separated. As a result Kyle's solution is to get Lori and Jessi to spy on her.
Also in this epi Nicole realizes that Jessi has been left to fend for herself and thus invites her to live in the Trager home. Seeing as she has nowhere else to go. And Nicole has the most compassionate heart ever known to man and can leave strays to fend for themselves. But Jessi sharing the independence trait with Amanda says that she can take care of herself.
So the girls night in gets translated into a night out as a way to ditch Jessi. But because of the who Declan war between Lori and Hilary lead to a topping fight right on the dock as Amanda leaves them and gets onto a boat for a concert.
It ends up turning out that Amanda doesn't actually get hurt but because of the situations caused that night Jessi gets knocked into the water and none other than Kyle has to save her. All the while he thinks that its Amanda.
In the end he finally finds out about Sarah leaving and realizes that he seems to forget everything else when Amanda is on the line.
Ultimately I felt that this epi was great but left me feeling like it was lacking something, I guess a specific essence. I also thought that the omnious prediction from the psychic about his soul mate being in danger was a set up for him and Jessi to make a further connection. Just a ruse that I saw through.
3.03 "Electric Kiss"
This episode definitely makes the season in my mind. Because the first two were a bit wayward but this episode although it focuses on Amanda's lack of memory and the urgency that Kyle feels to solve it lead to yet another meet up with Cassidy. Eventually Kyle choose to solve the situation on his own with a bit of voltage therapy.
But of course he conducts too much power--I think its the clarity and purity of his blues mixed with all that raw boyish charm :P--so he has to enlist the help of none other than the cone to his ice cream, Jessi. Due to the electric shock having the ability to kill Amanda, he has to practice it on a human, someone who can take and ultimately his many failures lead to an electric kiss.
The nanosecond that Jessi brought up passing the electricity through a gentle touch...something like a kiss--I knew where the road was headed. A disturbing and broken one. I was truly proud of Kyle with the thought process he had, but in his persistent desire to save and help Amanda he does something STUPID!!! And technically cheats on Amanda without being able to explain it to her. So they kiss and Amanda catches them, seeing as she lives right next door!!!
Why doesn't he ever lock his door! Or just why did he have to fall for Jessi's logic with a hidden agenda. 'Cause she's never hidden her distaste for Amanda. So there goes "true love," crumbled in a year.
A final tidbit of information he also sees Jessi naked, new living situations and all--it happens and totally acts as nothing happens. Also due to the new living arrangements him and Josh share a room, while Josh returns to his season one habits...and goes crazy missing Andy. Also Lori gets closer to Mark (her father's student aid). So to say the least there relationship is pretty complicated. Pretty much after really showing his feelings for her, Cassidy! interferes and they don't end up dating.
Anyways, the show culminates with a depressing break up scene between Amanda and Kyle. It just left me in a pit filled with darkness and sadness--because although the Zzyx 'twins' share a lot, I just can't accept that. Especially with the way things ended between Amanda and Kyle, it basically was her giving up on them because she felt that she was losing him. Ugh! In the end, I have to say that it was honest but still....
3.04 "In the Company of Men"
What is Kyle like after he get's dumped? Actually pretty hilarious!!!
Well he spends the a couple of days in a tub, without a bath moping and wallowing. And the family does their best to cheer him up.
Declan gets him and Josh to go to a bar where things get interesting. Declan attempts to hook up with a bald-ish girl :P Kyle takes to drinking his memories and sorrows away and turns into a pretty entertaining guest at the bar that night. Let's just say that Kyle inebriated with his multidtude of talents--not the most conducive to keeping secrets. He spends the night showing off his missing belly button and pulling off the most crazy tricks. He also gives a riveting karaoke performance; he really works the crowd over!
They three pretty much end the night with Kyle having a massive vomit, before stealing back the Trager's SUV. Really funny! Along with airing some grievances. Then with some convincing on the part of Declan he decides he's going to tell Amanda everything!! OMG, right? But in true superman complex form he fails.On his way over he is confronted by Foss and finds out that his dead, thus making him a true orphan. As a result Kyle decides that it isn't the best time to tell her everything and repair their relationship. Instead he turns his focus to solving the imposing problem of Latnok on his life.
3.05 "Life Support"
I didn't really like this episode. It seemed like it was just a bridge episode filled with the usual display of Kyle's random and amazing powers along with some drama. A major near death experience for Nicole.
Who Kyle would do anything for, he considers to be his mother. And why wouldn't he, she does all that she can to love him as much as her other children and truly accepts all that he is. So as result and from some "help" from Jessi, he reluctantly makes a deal with Cassidy.
Sidenote: Andy returns and Josh is so happy; Lori feels incompetent next to her new siblings
3.06 "Welcome to Latnok"
As payment for helping save Nicole's life, he becomes a part of Latnok and it turns out to just be a center for genius and prodigy teens who show true promise. The environment created by Cassidy is one in which everyone works to together to solve the problems of the world to the best of the abilities. Cassidy isn't as frightening as the head of Madacorp (season 2) and lets Kyle know that he is free to go.
But when the hospital bill arrives from Nicole's stay in the ICU and the kids start scrimping and trying to save money. Kyle attempts the impossible, getting a grant for an intricate hovering system and starting from scratch 2 days before the deadline!
In the midst of this Andy drops a major bomb and tells Josh that she's moving to Cleavand and the pain that crosses his face right before he pulls her into a super-tight hug, made me feel and share his pain. How is he going to deal? Besides Declan and Kyle--she's pretty much his only friend. I mean he couldn't even handle it when she went on vacation with her moms for a couple of weeks....It just so heavy
Kyle's entry isn't received well by Nathaniel, the hottie bad boy in the club. So he damages Kyle project and sets his eyes on Kyle's ex Amanda. Just when the air has finally cleared between them.
But to put the topping on all this Jessi finally tells Kyle that she doesn't want him to be with Amanda. She doesn't even try to cover herself and say because she doesn't want him to be hurt anymore. No. Instead, she says cause I want you to be with me. And in that moment I was left with my mouth open!
3.07 "Chemistry 101"
So things are a bit awkward between Kyle and Jessi but with some help from Lori she's able to cover her tracks. And she even fools Lori, the master deceptor into believing that she likes Cassidy instead of Kyle. Lori also helps her to look smoking! Something that isn't oftenly said about Jessi.She definitely gets noticed in that dress. Even by Kyle....When Kyle discovers that Nathaniel and Amanda have been spending time together, he pretty much makes a scene at the Rack and eventually at the party.
So although Latnok is all about advancing knowledge and make life easier to live they still believe that people should party and have fun. Cassidy puts the Zzyx twins in charge and they come up with a theme of Chemisty! Of course, why not, I mean this show just spurts it out of every crevice. It mostly serves as a purpose for Kyle to prove to Amanda that she and Nathaniel not a good match. But when Jessi messes with the necklaces to make them match each other, unknown to Kyle--he makes a scene and Amanda leaves.
Also on his agenda for the night was to break into Cassidy's office and discover what he's hiding. When he accomplishes his task his finds, Sarah's latnok ring. This alludes to the fact that Cassidy might have something to do with her disappearance, several weeks earlier.
Later the night, Amanda shows up on the back porch and wants to get back together. Ultimately Kyle tells her that though he wants to, its just not the right time. Of course Amanda doesn't understand and their both left where they started their nights. Or are they?
When Kyle relays the information to Jessi-she completely breaks down. Her stoic facade is torn down and she becomes inconsolable. But she finally learns that she wasn't abandoned. It's really beautiful scene in which Kyle helps her through it all. And is the friend he should have been earlier. We're left with image of their crystal necklaces finally lighting--and they match! For a week we're left pondering that fact and the embrace they share as he comforts her.
3.08 "Tell-Tale Heart"
The facts all point to Cassidy being involved in Sarah's disapperance.
When we come back to the Jessi's bedroom in the Trager house. Kyle and her are sleeping in the same clothes next to each other. From the mezcla of scenes I could see that his feelings for her had grown in an affectionate way. When he finally wakes up for that day he finds her gone and in his room using the computer trying her best to track down anything related to Sarah.
But the facts all point to Cassidy being involved in Sarah's disapperance so they head down to the Latnok center, in an attempt to gain any information from Cassidy's office. Of course Jessi gets caught---by Nathaniel and you just know that it'll present problems later. When Kyle finally retrieves her from the scene of the crime and their on their way out she collapses in his arms and his realizes that she might just actually be sick.
Yet Jessi persists and Kyle suggests accessing her holagraphic memory. But because of her lack of control and the traumatic experiences that she's has in her 1 year of life she has a threating experience and goes into a coma with a fever.
Kyle convinces her to let him help her through the intensity of the experience and they access her holagraphic memory together. The whole time that we see her in the hall with Cassidy there's a faint rythmic sound that to Jessi sounds like butterfly wings flapping and it causes a constant destraction for her. While her and Kyle look for clues as to what happen to Sarah they come to the horrific revelation that Cassidy has murdered her and that sound that is over is the moment like a thick blanket is Sarah's heart slowly stopping.With truth out Jessi is filled with intense emotions that cross a wide range of the spectrum. She's angry, sad, filled with grief but also seeking revenge.
Amongst all this chaotic time shifting Declan forces Hilary and Lori to make amends--and it all works out in the end. They do their best to handle the situation in a mature way but it doesn't quite work out that way. But they all seemed to have moved on from the past after hours trapped in the Rack.
Josh still is doing his best to stay strong with the coming departure of Andy. But he just can't seem to let her go. Teenage love its difficult and since he's finding it hard to let go. He first asks, pretty much begs his dad to let her live with them and when he doesn't get the answer he wants. He spends the afternoon feeding a machine with quaters so that he can propose to Andy!
Crazy! But Andy trying to be level headed through it all turns him down, not because she loves hime but because of all the other reasons that sixteen year olds shouldn't get married. It ends in a cute and playful food fight--that makes Josh so happy and sad at the same time that he just walks away. I really feel the pain that he is feeling and for some reason everything that everyone tries to do just doesn't work. I can't wait to see what happens next with them.
Later that night after Kyle has worked some magic on Sarah's phone he presents pictures that she had taken of her daughter. As Jessi is silently scrolling through and appreciating the love captured in each moment. In that moment when she feeling so content. Kyle unthinkably kisses her! For real, its not just an experiment this time. And I have to say that I can accept them as a couple--its crazy how my feelings about them have changed. I'm still torn though and I must know what this means for Kyle and Jessi and Amanda and Kyle? It's insane and oh so good at the same time!!
But of course in a house filled to the brim there is no privacy and this private shared moment is caught by Nicole, who looks perplexed and distraught at the same time. It will be interesting to see how this new 'relationship' is handled by the parents.Finally we see that Nathaniel has stolen Sarah's ring out of Cassidy's box and you can the just see the trouble and eminent confrontation rising on the horizon.
I'm super psyched and have bitter-sweet feelings about the next two episodes. Cause it could be the end for Kyle and the gang. I hope that this has shown how amazingly complex this show in and leaves with sharing the emotions and relationships of the character. So take the time to check it out. It's on ABCFamily Monday nights at nine.
You can also watch it online at http://community.abcfamily.go.com/watch/Kyle-xy
They post the videos by Tuesday.
I recommend at least checking out the last two episodes for yourself and experiencing all the emotions and mysteries for yourself!
Seriously peeps, check it out and enjoy the beautiful story that is Kyle XY. SAVE KYLE XY!!!
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