Monday, August 24, 2009
One word: TIM!!!!!
Let me just tell you though, the fact that Tim Gunn is in my life right now makes me a happier person. I want a Tim Gunn that I can just carry around in my pocket and take out whenever I'm feeling down so he can give me inspirational advice and make me feel better.
TIM!
Also, I guess I can't be mad at bitter Glamberts for still being upset that Adam lost American Idol, because guess what? Apparently, I was STILL bitter that Daniel Vosovic lost his season of Project Runway. I don't think his line was my favorite out of all of the All Star collections, but when he was announced the winner, I jumped up and down and screamed and felt so ridiculously happy. Season 2 was my absolute favorite season of this show, and Daniel V was my absolute favorite contestant that season and only rivals Christian Siriano as my favorite PR contestant of all time. I was so so upset when he lost his season, but it's all OK now! I only had to wait 4 years! GO DANIEL!
Also, can I just say? I am so happy I get to read the opinions of these guys again. I love them.
Sunday, August 23, 2009
True Blood 2.10 "New World In My View"
For this post however, let's all bask in the wonderfulness that is Jason Stackhouse. My love for him...my undying love. It is...undying. He is so amazing in every way. Not only is the boy GORGEOUS, but he's consistently one of the funniest characters on this show, AND he's adorable, AND he saved my other favorite character, Sam. I want to love you, pretty young thing (it's 3 in the morning...I don't know what I'm saying anymore).
Jason!
Monday, August 17, 2009
incoherent ramblings for a sunday night of television
True Blood 2.09 "I Will Rise Up"-
What is with the boring tonight, True Blood? Nothing happened in this episode until the very end. Except Eric. Eric happened. Oh, how Eric happened. I've always really liked the guy, but now? Now...I am full blown obsessively in love with him. He's hot, he's way better with Sookie than Bill, and he cried! He fucking cried at the end. He was in love with Godric! It was so strange to see him so vulnerable at the end. The man was bull blown weeping, and I was getting super emotional over the whole thing. I'll miss Godric too. Miss him A LOT (note to The Derelict, Godric is the potential actor playing Robb or Theon. He was killed off of True Blood this episode, which means his schedule is now open!). That was the only thing worthwhile this episode, since I'm choosing to ignore the creepy Sookie/Jason incestual conversation. What was up with that? Also, Sam needs to be in the episodes more.
Mad Men 3.01 "Out of Town"-
SAAAAAALLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!! SAL! OMG SAL *cries* Poor poor Sal. He has always been one of my favorite characters. I cried for him in that season 2 episode when he realized he had a crush on Ken (and who doesn't? He was fantastic this episode), and I was so so happy when that (extremely forward) bellman started kissing him. At that moment, I didn't care that Sal was married, I want him to be happy SO badly...and then it was all taken away. He breaks my heart. Best part of the episode for sure. As far as the rest goes, Don...just, why? And Pete. Oh Pete....I was watching this episode with 3 people who had never seen the show before and they all couldn't STAND Pete. When I told them I adored Pete, they were so confused, heh. I'm still pretty confused as to why I like him so much, but he's always been one of my favorites. Even when he was acting like a little whiny bitch this episode, I still loved him. Pete! Also, get down with your bad self, Peggy!
Sunday, August 16, 2009
MAD MEN SEASON 3
I just finished watching Season 2 on DVD in the span of a week. As much as I would love to go into every last detail, I find that it's hard for me to form words when dealing with this show. So, I will say this, Mad Men is the greatest show I've ever seen. I don't flail over it, I don't fangirl over it, I'm not obsessed with it. Heck, I probably wouldn't even say it's my favorite show, but it is certainly the most well put together television show I've ever seen. It's like a piece of art. I can just sit there and admire how absolutely brilliant it is. I feel bad for all the people who have never watched.
The cast is also ridiculously gorgeous and awesome
So excited for the True Blood/Mad Men double feature tonight! :D
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Dollhouse 1.13 "Epitaph One"
"Epitaph One" was the unaired 13th episode of Dollhouse that is only available on the DVD (but which I watched online anyways). The circumstances between why the episode was even made is confusing, but all you need to know is that it was made, there are apparently no plans on airing it, and that that is a damn shame, because this was by far the best episode of Dollhouse I've ever watched. For the first time, I'm actually excited for the new season to start.
The episode takes place 10 years into the future and stars Felicia Day (Penny from Dr. Horrible), and a group of people trying to survive in a post-apocalyptic world where the technology from the Dollhouse has caused the world to go insane, with people being imprinted against their will and 'actuals' being the few people who have been able to keep their identity. But what's most important is the flashbacks to the 10 years between the end of season 1 and this episode. We get little glimpses into what happens to the characters we've known from the show. Echo has apparently found a way to resist the imprinting, Paul is working with her, Alpha has been supposedly helping them, Claire has a relationship with Boyd, Topher has gone crazy, Sierra and Viktor gain identities and have hooked up, Claire fully becomes Whiskey. What I was seeing was insane, and honestly, I cannot freaking wait to see how each of these characters get to this point. All of a sudden the interest I have in this show has gone through the roof, because what is apparently coming up on this show seems so interesting. I really cannot wait to find out how Echo escapes the Dollhouse and how her and Paul were going to save everyone (and did they actually hook up?), and to see just how this terrible future came to be.
I wasn't going to watch this episode, because honestly, Dollhouse was a huge disappointment for me this year, but I'm really really glad that I did, because not only was it a fantastic episode of television, but it finally piqued my interest enough to make sure I'm definitely watching in the fall.
Monday, August 10, 2009
TV Season Recap Podcast Adventure!
Ashitakas Angels Podcast #3 - Ashitakas Angels
Long time no podcast, dear readers. That's right, Mind Grapes and I decided to do another podcast. This time around, we decided to do a sweeping season recap! Exciting, I know. We basically talk about all the shows we watched (in part or in total) and give our general impressions (plus bonus haikus! yay!). Just be warned, it's a long one. So, do whatever you need to do to settle yourselves in...grab your favorite beverage, pick your favorite chair, etc., and let the beautiful yet (hopefully) entertaining chaos that is an Ashitaka's Angels podcast overtake you.
ETA: Please ignore the random musical interlude around the 4 minute mark. Don't really know what happened there. Oh yeah...we're professional.
Sunday, August 9, 2009
True Blood 2.08 "Timebomb"
So I'm pretty sure I'm in love with Godric. He is awesome. So. Much. Love for him right now. I'm really digging his outlook, and I wish the other vampires would follow along, because really, the vampires on this show are extremely scary and not nice and people you really don't want to be around. I know there are nice vampires, and I love Eric beyond belief, but let's not forget what Eric did to Lafayette or what Lorena did to so many humans.
On the other side of course, Reverend 'Crazypants' Newlin is still crazy and horrible and then the end with Luke? Holy freaking crap. Not good. Fantastic cliffhanger, but not so good for Godric and the others. Can't we all just get along?!
Just want to appreciate the hotness of Eric for a second....
Sigh....I am grateful you are on this show.
What the hale is going on with Maryann? I like Maryann, I do, but this story line right now is kind of going nowhere. At least as far as all the stuff with Tara and Eggs and the rest of the town. I am still interested in the stuff with Sam, but...I'm a sucker for Sam. I just love the guy.
Poor Jessica. I cannot get over how much I love Jessica/Hoyt. Still. I know I say it every episode, but I'm still shocked at how much I'm loving that storyline.
Jason brings so much joy into my life. So. Much. Joy. It's hard to explain in words how wonderful Jason is. He's something you have to experience for yourself to fully understand, because there are so many things about him that are amazing. He's ridiculously hot, ridiculously adorable, and ridiculously stupid. And he makes me fall in love with him every time he's on screen. You guys...I think I have a thing for Jason.
So excited for next week, holy crap!
Friday, August 7, 2009
Ponyo
Chuck Me Out!
Summer TV Blues
- More than what they've shown you on TV
- san Chad Michael Murray and Hilary Burton but we still got the amazing Sophia Bush
- Sorta a promo and an interview with my fave interviewee
- check out the preview
- Preview it. It's a bit uber dramatic in my opinion and forget the stuff after the actual footage.
Thursday, August 6, 2009
So You Think You Can Dance Finale
I didn't realize until the moment that he got eliminated that if it couldn't be my wonderful baby, Ade, that I actually really kind of wanted Evan to win. I'm totally fine with it though because Jeanine was very deserving and by the end of the season totally grew on me. In the end though, this was a thoroughly 'meh' season of SYTYCD, and watching the finale in the Kodak theater just made me realize how much I miss American Idol....or really just Kris Allen on my TV screen. Sigh...I need the tour right now, Zozizzle. I need it.
WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN ALL MY LIFE, ZOOBORNS?
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
So You Think You Can Dance: Top 4 Perform
I'm already missing Ade and Melissa. Again, Ade was I think my favorite, and if he was still around, I think I would be rooting for him to win.
They're in the Kodak theater? That's new this year, right? Isn't that where the American Idol finale was? Ah the American Idol finale...I'm having such amazing flashbacks right now. Sigh...
Adam motherfucking Shankman! YES! Hands down my favorite judge.
Top 4 Dance: Two jocks and two cheerleaders. That was a lot better than I thought it was going to be. Cute and really, really fun. It was cool and different.
Evan & Jeanine - Jazz: Aw that was good. It's weird seeing them dance on that stage though. I don't know if I like it. I thought this was a good dance, but I wasn't incredibly wowed by it or anything.
Brandon - Solo: Brandon's grown on me so much during this competition. He was AMAZING last week. If he won, I wouldn't be mad at all. And yep, he was amazing again. He's such a powerful dancer. It's really kind of awesome to watch.
Brandon & Kayla - Broadway: I normally don't like Broadway, but this was really good. I really liked it. I think I liked it because it was darker and weirder and less cheerful than most of the other Broadway routines.
Jeanine - Solo: Another one that totally grew on me. She needed to get away from Phillip before I could fully appreciate her. Oh this was one of her best solos. I really liked that A LOT. You guys...I'm starting to think she might win this show.
Evan & Brandon - Pop Jazz: That was interesting. I don't even really know what to think about this dance. It was just awkward all around. Poor Evan...they're really ripping into him.
Kayla & Jeanine - Contemporary: The best part about that was the taking off of the different layers, but otherwise it was kind of meh. A little boring. Jeanine was better than Kayla though.
Evan - Solo: Evan! I really do like you a lot. If you won, that would be alright. He's so unique so that's why I've always liked him. He's different from anyone else on this show. Unfortunately, that wasn't his best solo. He needed to bring it a bit more. Oh they are being so mean to him. I STILL LOVE YOU, EVAN!
Evan & Kayla - Jive: Why did I like that so much? What? That was fun, and Evan was better than Kayla. Oh crap, the more and more they criticize Evan, the more likely he is to get pity votes and win the whole show.
Kayla - Solo: She's the freaking Danny Gokey of this show, ugh. That was a fine solo, but idk, once again I'm not impressed. Please don't win, Kayla.
Brandon & Jeanine - Paso Doble: Oh wow, that shit was intense. It wasn't my favorite dance, but it was still really damn good....and cool.
Overall: Who's going to win? Who's going to win? For once, I actually think I know who's going to take it: Jeanine. I didn't think it was possible, but I really think she's going to win. And if it's not her, I think it might be Brandon. Evan though...Evan is the wildcard in all of this. He's not the best dancer, I'll admit that, but they totally threw him under the bus this episode and I think he could get a lot of pity votes. Especially because he has such a large fanbase. Honestly, if Kayla's the Gokey of SYTYCD, then Evan is kind of the Kris, and really, just thinking about that makes me want Evan to win (although, I will say that Kris was legit the best of the season (along with Adam), where it's clear that Evan isn't the best. But...this episode and Evan's sad, defeated face is reminding me of Rock Week on American Idol and it makes me want Evan to win to shove it in the judges' faces). As long as it's not Kayla, I'm good. And luckily, I really don't think she has a chance at all. Not voting though so...whatever! :)
Dark Blue on TNT
The first premiere introduces us to this world of concern, where Dean is under and has cut off all communications. Which in their business is never a good sign. Lt. Carter Shaw takes this time to hire a new girl for the team and sends Ty back under with some questionable stipulations. Anyhow the crew spends time attempting figure out where Dean's loyalties lie. After setting up a meet and staging as bank employees, they finally figure out what the deal is with gang boss, eventually they are able to make the cuff. Yet it doesn't quite end there, it turns out that Dean has a secret stash that looks highly suspicious.
In "Guns, Strippers and Wives," Ty potential endangers his life, the bust of weapon dealers and his wife's life. While under he makes a ridicoulous mistake and spends the night with his wife because it's her birthday. From this mistake the dealers get suspicious and kidnapp Ty and set a deadline for the money that proves very difficult to come up with. After some dangerous dealings, Dean goes to his stash. Though Carter questions him about with no definite answer they move forward to save Ty and his wife.
On the most recent episode "Purity," viewers are given a look into Jaimie's past when it becomes nearly impossible to pin a former DA turned drug dealer. We discover that Jaime was a drug addict which led to her criminal past and need to change her name along with confirming that Carter is a hard boss that just wants results. This leads to Jaime doing a dose of coke and forming a sorta secret bond with Dean.
Yet another Dean, who you never are quite sure is just putting on a bad boy image or is really a bad boy you can't trust. What intrigues me about Dean Bendis is the uneaseness I feel when he goes under. Constantly he's creating these criminal characters and you're unsure of whether he will turn and no longer be a trustworthy member of Carter's team. Especially with his secret stash that doesn't only contain cash but also drugs and weapons. Supposedly he keeps that stuff nearby so that he can be perform his job yet I still have wonder. Considering the fact that he told Jaimie last week when she went under to base some of what she tells them on some truth.
Ty Curtis, the newlywed who seems to be torn cause when he has his ring on, he's completely devoted but when he doesn't...he has a tendency to seek romance. This definitey could present hazard to his relationships and job performance. Finally I'd say his the guy who makes rookie mistakes even if he isn't a rookie. As Dean said "You know Ty he wants it all." Well in this dark world, you can't have it all and if you try you may have to pay fo it dearly.
The Ugly Truth
1.5 Don't Give Up
This week Kat deals with being a better environmentalist, thus working towards her dream of saving the planet. And how does she accomplish this? By turning her junker of a car into a biodeisel. Embarking on the task she ends up making a stand for women/feminist everywhere not falling prey to the stereotype of women as mechanics and the lame-o boys in autoshop class. In the midst of this challenge she and Patrick attempt to keep their distance from one another. Now, I've seen a lot of movies when two forces attempt to stay away from each other they always end up right where they were before. In their case they end up in autoshop together for the day and somehow Kat proves that she can make it worst. How do you go beyond stabbing a guy in the foot with a trash poker--IDK--she doesn't actually end up doing damage but she does spill oil on him and he of course must take off his shirt. Thus distracting her for a bit with his abdomens and revealing more than just his bod.
There were plenty of topless guys in this episode. While Bianca is attempting to climb the popularity ladder and be a cheerleader she gets roped into being Chem partners with Joey. Who turns out to be a nice guy with a dream of being a male model. Also Cameron, the hopeless romantic attempts to prove that he isn't gay but just continues to make a fool of himself. That's the jist.
One last comment, Jennifer Goodwin from "Watch With Kristin" states that "...it might just become an all-time great, in the tradition of My So Called Life, Buffy and The O.C." I'd say that the only possible way that this occurs is for the pure fact that this show has marketability and therefore has the ability to become a pop-phenomena.
Monday, August 3, 2009
10 Things Lacking
10 Things I Hate About You has been adapted from a Shakespearean Classic to a movie and now to a teen comedy/drama for ABC Family.
As much as I've been a disgrace to the blog of late, I'd have to say that this is shameful adaptation to the silverscreen. It'd been better off if they just left it in the nineties.
I've never really appreciated change, especially change for the sake of change and this show may be exactly why. While, I'll admit that Ethan Peck and Lindsey Shaw have the chemistry down pack, I do not appreciate the changes they made to one of my favorite characters. Kat Stratford was a slight misunderstood and disturbed teenage girl who was hiding and attempting to find herself with good reason. And now she's this insane political activists seeker who easily falls for the mysteries of Patrick. When in reality neither of the characters ever sought each other out nor displayed blatant affections or desires for one another. I guess in the end she still is the "shrew" that Shakespeare created just with outright rage and dark clothing to boot. I just feel that Kat is lacking that wittiness and Patrick is lacking his true charm; which currently consist of him being flirty with a new girl each week. They may have nailed Chastity and Bianca down but they still need to work on Kat. A lot has changed with this new California with the Stratford's but to leave you with a positive at least we'll get a chance to get a better look at Cameron and Mandella.
True Blood 2.07 "Release Me"
Oh great, another flashback with Lorena and Bill. Yawn. Ok, I guess it's sort of important information about Bill's back story, but....I don't care about Bill's back story, heh. Although I will say, Bill looks WAY better in his flashbacks than he does now. His hair is terrible.
Eric, Eric, Eric...sometimes you are the best part of this show. You hardly even did anything this episode, but every time you were on screen all I could think about was how this show would be way better if it was only about you.
God, Anna Paquin is a terrible actress. Just, what the hell? I don't get it.
Jessica/Hoyt might be my goddamn OTP for this show. Every time they were onscreen I just sat there with the biggest grin on my face. How could this show provide something so cute? They are the most precious things in the whole world.
Jason is so ridiculously adorable I can't even take it. Question though: did Sarah actually shoot him at the end? That scene was so weird. I don't understand why it was all slow motion with the dramatic music. It made it seem like it was a dream or something. I expected "Hide and Seek" to start playing any second (100 points to anyone who knows that reference).
Poor Daphne :(
What the fuck is going on with Maryann? So she's a Maenad. Ok, that's fine, but just, what the hell is going on with her and the rest of the town and Eggs and everything? I do like the story line a lot, I just feel like we haven't gotten too much information yet. This episode was the first time we really got anything substantial, but I'm still so confused. Poor Sam too.
Godric! That's Godric? He looks a lot different from his flashback. Why is he just walking around the basement? I thought he was supposed to be locked up? Did Godric and Eric have a thing? What the hell is going on?
Next week looks good...