Last night's So You Think You Can Dance season six finale only further proved that the show crowns America's favorite dancer and not the best. The best dancer would have been Jakob, who landed in second place. But America voted and Russell, the krumper from Boston, won. Here is an article featuring reaction from Russell as well as the judges and Cat. I'd also like to hear from you. Are you happy with the outcome? Are you sad we will have to spend months without the show? Leave it here.
Thursday, December 17, 2009
America chooses their favorite dancer
Last night's So You Think You Can Dance season six finale only further proved that the show crowns America's favorite dancer and not the best. The best dancer would have been Jakob, who landed in second place. But America voted and Russell, the krumper from Boston, won. Here is an article featuring reaction from Russell as well as the judges and Cat. I'd also like to hear from you. Are you happy with the outcome? Are you sad we will have to spend months without the show? Leave it here.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
A report right up my alley
According to this article and what is called the State of the Media Democracy report, 34 percent of Americans claim they prefer television as their primary source of entertainment. This was followed, in order, by the Internet, music, books and movies. Honestly, I'm not surprised, except that movies landed in the list after books. But, for me, television is the most accessible while still entertaining media form. I can't imagine my life without it.
Gossip Girl, here: Read below for the scoop on what to expect in future episodes
If you are like me and are going through slight withdrawals without your favorite shows, including Gossip Girl, then this scoop is for you. Click here for an interview with GG show creator Josh Schwartz. He talks about the Jenny/Eric feud, Blair and Chuck's romance, Dan and Vanessa's future, Serena seeming lost this season, etc. He even mentions that in future episodes Jenny and Chuck find themselves at the center of many of the episodes. This is definitely enough to hold me over for a few more weeks.
Golden Globe television nominees
Here is the full list of the television Golden Globe nominees. Let me know what you think. Any show or person missing? Who do you think should/will win?
BEST DRAMA
Big Love
Dexter
House
Mad Men
True Blood
BEST COMEDY OR MUSICAL
30 Rock
Entourage
Glee
Modern Family
The Office
BEST ACTOR, DRAMA
Simon Baker, The Mentalist
Michael C. Hall, Dexter
Jon Hamm, Mad Men
Hugh Laurie, House
Bill Paxton, Big Love
BEST ACTRESS, DRAMA
Glenn Close, Damages
January Jones, Mad Men
Julianna Margulies, The Good Wife
Anna Paquin, True Blood
Kyra Sedgwick, The Closer
BEST ACTOR, COMEDY OR MUSICAL
Alec Baldwin, 30 Rock
Steve Carell, The Office
David Duchovny, Californication
Thomas Jane, Hung
Matthew Morrison, Glee
BEST ACTRESS, COMEDY OR MUSICAL
Toni Collette, United States of Tara
Courteney Cox, Cougar Town
Edie Falco, Nurse Jackie
Tina Fey, 30 Rock
Lea Michele, Glee
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
SYTYCD: Last chance to vote before a winner is announced
Below is a recap of tonight's nine dances, as well as a few points I would like to make about this episode of So You Think You Can Dance.
- Kathryn and Ryan danced a samba choreographed by Jason
The tricks in this dance were entertaining, but I honestly didn't love the routine. There were some movements that seemed to be repeated too often, which left me wanting more. I just wasn't as impressed as I wanted to be.
- Ellenore and Jakob danced a Tyce Broadway routine
The Fosse style is always entertaining and I really liked Tyce's choreography for this routine. Ellenore and Jakob were perfect for this style and the funk of the routine fit them well. Tyce also did a great job choreographing so that it showed off both Ellenore and Ryan's techniques.
- Ashleigh and Russell danced a lyrical jazz routine choreographed by Sonya
This routine was like a breath of fresh air. I could see their emotion and, as one of the judges said, the audience was, simply put, carried away. This routine showed off Russell's technique, which, might I remind you, he should not have. He is a krumper with no training! He never stops impressing me. One negative about the dance, the two lifts near the end of the routine seemed a bit too planned and staged for me instead of continuing with the natural flow of the routine.
- Ellenore and Ryan danced a jazz routine choreographed by Gary
This was a very techno dance that contained solely robotic movements. I kept waiting for them to break out of the robotic movements, but they never did. As part of this, the dancers showed no emotion. This made it difficult, as an audience member, for me to connect with the dancers. I do agree that there were some good moments, but overall I didn't enjoy it.
- Ashleigh and Jakob danced a Jean Marc foxtrot
For me, this is the couple of the season. They have such great chemistry and are a great team, which was obvious throughout this routine. They looked like they were having so much fun. Overall, this dance was as great as a foxtrot can be.
- Ellenore and Ryan performed a Jason paso doble
As expected, this was a very passionate and intense routine. There were moments that were wonderful, but there were still some that lacked. Honestly, I caught Ellenore not finishing her arm lines at times, which was a bit distracting. It was ok, but not great.
- Kathryn and Jakob danced a contemporary routine choreographed by Dwight and Desmond
I fully believed the passion and connection between Kathryn and Jakob throughout this entire routine. The dance was full of exciting tricks and had me sitting on the edge of my seat. I literally got goose bumps and agree that this dance deserved a standing ovation. It is one of those dances I want to watch again and again.
- Ashleigh and Ryan danced a Travis contemporary routine
While I almost expected more passion because this was a routine choreographed by Travis, I did love seeing this married couple dance together. They seemed so happy throughout the routine and when they teared up during the critiques I also got a little teary eyed. It was nothing outstanding, but the routine was still a joy to watch. As Adam said, the tenderness in their relationship was obvious in their dancing.
- Kathryn and Russell danced a Tabitha and Napoleon hip hop routine
This was a very gangsta routine that was right up Russell's alley. While Kathryn could have lagged far behind, she didn't. Kathryn actually held her own and I appreciated that she continued to be feminine even in this rough style. I was also very impressed that they continued to dance for a few counts while Kathryn was sitting on Russell's shoulders. It was a great trick.
Other thoughts:
- I don't like that there was never a real explanation as to why the finale was following the top six performing instead of the top four. I feel gypped out of a full season. I want more and am sad to have to part with the show one week earlier than I should.
- This was the second episode this season where there were only performances and no pre-dance packages of rehearsal footage. I hate missing this part of the episode. I like seeing how much the dancers struggle while learning the routine because it makes me appreciate the finished product even more. It also lets the audience connect with the dancers. Episodes like tonight's seem almost a little cold without these packages.
- I know I have said it before, but I must repeat: I do not see Kathryn's appeal. I also want to say here and now that if she wins I will be very disappointed. I think she is a good dancer, she wouldn't be in the top six if she were not, but I do not think she has any personality. We are voting for America's favorite dancer and I can't imagine it being her.
So, what do you think? Who do you want to win and who do you think will win? And, be careful, because those are two very different questions.
- Kathryn and Ryan danced a samba choreographed by Jason
The tricks in this dance were entertaining, but I honestly didn't love the routine. There were some movements that seemed to be repeated too often, which left me wanting more. I just wasn't as impressed as I wanted to be.
- Ellenore and Jakob danced a Tyce Broadway routine
The Fosse style is always entertaining and I really liked Tyce's choreography for this routine. Ellenore and Jakob were perfect for this style and the funk of the routine fit them well. Tyce also did a great job choreographing so that it showed off both Ellenore and Ryan's techniques.
- Ashleigh and Russell danced a lyrical jazz routine choreographed by Sonya
This routine was like a breath of fresh air. I could see their emotion and, as one of the judges said, the audience was, simply put, carried away. This routine showed off Russell's technique, which, might I remind you, he should not have. He is a krumper with no training! He never stops impressing me. One negative about the dance, the two lifts near the end of the routine seemed a bit too planned and staged for me instead of continuing with the natural flow of the routine.
- Ellenore and Ryan danced a jazz routine choreographed by Gary
This was a very techno dance that contained solely robotic movements. I kept waiting for them to break out of the robotic movements, but they never did. As part of this, the dancers showed no emotion. This made it difficult, as an audience member, for me to connect with the dancers. I do agree that there were some good moments, but overall I didn't enjoy it.
- Ashleigh and Jakob danced a Jean Marc foxtrot
For me, this is the couple of the season. They have such great chemistry and are a great team, which was obvious throughout this routine. They looked like they were having so much fun. Overall, this dance was as great as a foxtrot can be.
- Ellenore and Ryan performed a Jason paso doble
As expected, this was a very passionate and intense routine. There were moments that were wonderful, but there were still some that lacked. Honestly, I caught Ellenore not finishing her arm lines at times, which was a bit distracting. It was ok, but not great.
- Kathryn and Jakob danced a contemporary routine choreographed by Dwight and Desmond
I fully believed the passion and connection between Kathryn and Jakob throughout this entire routine. The dance was full of exciting tricks and had me sitting on the edge of my seat. I literally got goose bumps and agree that this dance deserved a standing ovation. It is one of those dances I want to watch again and again.
- Ashleigh and Ryan danced a Travis contemporary routine
While I almost expected more passion because this was a routine choreographed by Travis, I did love seeing this married couple dance together. They seemed so happy throughout the routine and when they teared up during the critiques I also got a little teary eyed. It was nothing outstanding, but the routine was still a joy to watch. As Adam said, the tenderness in their relationship was obvious in their dancing.
- Kathryn and Russell danced a Tabitha and Napoleon hip hop routine
This was a very gangsta routine that was right up Russell's alley. While Kathryn could have lagged far behind, she didn't. Kathryn actually held her own and I appreciated that she continued to be feminine even in this rough style. I was also very impressed that they continued to dance for a few counts while Kathryn was sitting on Russell's shoulders. It was a great trick.
Other thoughts:
- I don't like that there was never a real explanation as to why the finale was following the top six performing instead of the top four. I feel gypped out of a full season. I want more and am sad to have to part with the show one week earlier than I should.
- This was the second episode this season where there were only performances and no pre-dance packages of rehearsal footage. I hate missing this part of the episode. I like seeing how much the dancers struggle while learning the routine because it makes me appreciate the finished product even more. It also lets the audience connect with the dancers. Episodes like tonight's seem almost a little cold without these packages.
- I know I have said it before, but I must repeat: I do not see Kathryn's appeal. I also want to say here and now that if she wins I will be very disappointed. I think she is a good dancer, she wouldn't be in the top six if she were not, but I do not think she has any personality. We are voting for America's favorite dancer and I can't imagine it being her.
So, what do you think? Who do you want to win and who do you think will win? And, be careful, because those are two very different questions.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
The Christmas season means Christmas movies...
And I'm just wondering if I'm the only person who watches them. I, though I don't usually like to admit it, am a sucker for Christmas movies, no matter how bad they are. I love that ABC Family not only did their usual 25 days of Christmas celebration, but also aired Christmas movies starting in November as a countdown to their 25 days of Christmas. I sit in the house with a cup of hot chocolate and watch back to back Christmas movies on the Hallmark channel every chance I get. No matter how bad the storyline, or even how bad the acting, these movies pull at my heart strings and make me smile. I love the made for TV movies, like Three Days and Mrs. Miracle, as well as the more widely know movies like Elf and The Santa Clause. They all make me happy and it adds to the reasons I love Christmas. Am I alone in this? Or do other people enjoy these movies as well?
SYTYCD: The field is narrowed; Who made it to the finale?
I know this is a bit late, but better late than never. I will not critique all of the performances from the So You Think You Can Dance semifinals, but instead will provide a few thoughts.
- Is it only me, or does Kathryn seem like she has no confidence in herself? Honestly, I don't think she should have gotten as far as she has, to me she always looks like she is struggling behind her partners, but especially in the packages this week she is making herself look like the underdog.
- I am so sad Ashleigh did not get to dance this week. She is such a wonderful dancer I honestly think the dances would have been better and more entertaining if she had performed. Similarly, I was almost a little shocked at how bad the "assistants" were - they were dancing in a style they should have mastered! - and I think Ashleigh would have been awesome in both routines.
- And, while we are on this topic, poor Russell was forced to perform with fill-ins instead of his real partner twice this season. Maybe he's the one with the bad luck.
- My eyes filled up a little when Ryan pleading with America to vote for Ashleigh even if that meant he had to give up votes and was sent home instead.
- Mollee and Jakob were the stand outs for me this week. Both of their routines, but especially their Broadway performance, were memorable and among some of the best from the entire season.
In the end, Legacy and Mollee were sent home. Honestly, I was a bit shocked. If it had ended my way, Russell and Kathryn would have left. Either way, I think the winner will be either Ashleigh, Jakob or Ellenore. I can't see any of the other three receiving enough votes. What do you think? Who do you think should win?
- Is it only me, or does Kathryn seem like she has no confidence in herself? Honestly, I don't think she should have gotten as far as she has, to me she always looks like she is struggling behind her partners, but especially in the packages this week she is making herself look like the underdog.
- I am so sad Ashleigh did not get to dance this week. She is such a wonderful dancer I honestly think the dances would have been better and more entertaining if she had performed. Similarly, I was almost a little shocked at how bad the "assistants" were - they were dancing in a style they should have mastered! - and I think Ashleigh would have been awesome in both routines.
- And, while we are on this topic, poor Russell was forced to perform with fill-ins instead of his real partner twice this season. Maybe he's the one with the bad luck.
- My eyes filled up a little when Ryan pleading with America to vote for Ashleigh even if that meant he had to give up votes and was sent home instead.
- Mollee and Jakob were the stand outs for me this week. Both of their routines, but especially their Broadway performance, were memorable and among some of the best from the entire season.
In the end, Legacy and Mollee were sent home. Honestly, I was a bit shocked. If it had ended my way, Russell and Kathryn would have left. Either way, I think the winner will be either Ashleigh, Jakob or Ellenore. I can't see any of the other three receiving enough votes. What do you think? Who do you think should win?
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
90210: The Winter Wonderland dance
Here is a recap of this week's 90210 episode, which was also the last before a winter break.
- Teddy asks Silver to the dance, but she doesn't take him seriously, mostly because of his past track record with girls. Teddy even makes a grand gesture and asks Silver for a chance, but she is scared so she rejects him. Naomi tells her to follow her heart and she is just about to tell him she's in when she sees him with another girl, who we know, but Silver doesn't, is his sister. Later, Dixon had the chance to clear Teddy's name, but instead he realizes he wants Silver for himself. Silver goes on believing Teddy is still a player and Dixon tells Silver he regrets letting her go. They then kiss.
- Naomi apologizes to Annie, who doesn't really want to hear it after the hell Naomi put her through. Also, Naomi is almost a bit mad at Liam for taking so long to tell her the truth. It also becomes even clearer that Naomi still has feelings for Liam, but she tells Silver she wants to keep ignoring them. As for Liam and Ivy, they seem happy with one another. They even agree to go to the dance together. But Ivy can only ignore Liam's feelings for Naomi for so long. She asks him to be honest with her and he admits she still has feelings for Naomi. She then sets him free, even going as far as to help Liam and Naomi end up together. Ivy sends Naomi a text and tells her to go to Liam, which she does. While there they both realize they should give their relationship another try. They kiss and all seems to be on the right track with them.
- Navid can't prove Jasper pushed him down the stairs, but he is still determined to expose Jasper as a drug dealer. Navid even goes to Adrianna and asks if she would go to the school administration and tell her Jasper has dealt to her. But because she is still on probation she can't. Everyone is starting to realize that Annie may actually be in danger with Jasper, so they stage an intervention. Adrianna tells Annie she has bought drugs from Jasper and even says she is willing to get in trouble if it means saving other people from him. In the end, Navid tells her he doesn't want her putting herself on the line like that, but Adrianna did regain some respect from Navid, as well as Silver and Naomi, by stepping up in this situation. But to continue with this, Annie then confronts Jasper about dealing. He at first denies it, but then comes clean. She tells him she wants nothing to do with him, only for him to slap her in the face by admitting he knows she hit and killed his uncle with her car.
- Teddy asks Silver to the dance, but she doesn't take him seriously, mostly because of his past track record with girls. Teddy even makes a grand gesture and asks Silver for a chance, but she is scared so she rejects him. Naomi tells her to follow her heart and she is just about to tell him she's in when she sees him with another girl, who we know, but Silver doesn't, is his sister. Later, Dixon had the chance to clear Teddy's name, but instead he realizes he wants Silver for himself. Silver goes on believing Teddy is still a player and Dixon tells Silver he regrets letting her go. They then kiss.
- Naomi apologizes to Annie, who doesn't really want to hear it after the hell Naomi put her through. Also, Naomi is almost a bit mad at Liam for taking so long to tell her the truth. It also becomes even clearer that Naomi still has feelings for Liam, but she tells Silver she wants to keep ignoring them. As for Liam and Ivy, they seem happy with one another. They even agree to go to the dance together. But Ivy can only ignore Liam's feelings for Naomi for so long. She asks him to be honest with her and he admits she still has feelings for Naomi. She then sets him free, even going as far as to help Liam and Naomi end up together. Ivy sends Naomi a text and tells her to go to Liam, which she does. While there they both realize they should give their relationship another try. They kiss and all seems to be on the right track with them.
- Navid can't prove Jasper pushed him down the stairs, but he is still determined to expose Jasper as a drug dealer. Navid even goes to Adrianna and asks if she would go to the school administration and tell her Jasper has dealt to her. But because she is still on probation she can't. Everyone is starting to realize that Annie may actually be in danger with Jasper, so they stage an intervention. Adrianna tells Annie she has bought drugs from Jasper and even says she is willing to get in trouble if it means saving other people from him. In the end, Navid tells her he doesn't want her putting herself on the line like that, but Adrianna did regain some respect from Navid, as well as Silver and Naomi, by stepping up in this situation. But to continue with this, Annie then confronts Jasper about dealing. He at first denies it, but then comes clean. She tells him she wants nothing to do with him, only for him to slap her in the face by admitting he knows she hit and killed his uncle with her car.
Big Bang: "I think it upsets Sheldon..."
This episode was so funny because we got a further glimpse into the world of Penny and Sheldon. After Howard's girlfriend shows an interest in Leonard's work, Penny gets jealous and goes to Sheldon hoping he will be able to teach her a bit about physics, even if only enough for her to hold a short conversation with Leonard. Their teacher/student dynamic was hysterical and, after they both realize she isn't going to truly understand it, she ends up just repeating information Sheldon fed her without understanding it, which helps her look smart for about two seconds. Good episode.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Castle: "You're not saying anything worth paying attention to"
This show still impresses me because even when I think for sure I have figured out the ending, there is a twist that leaves me surprised. Last night, as soon as they mentioned how the amnesiac witnessed the murder, I wondered why they weren't considering him as the murderer. Then the detectives found the gun in his apartment and arrested him for the murder. But at the last second we find out someone else was the real killer, which leaves the amnesiac the chance to have a happy ending with his ex-wife.
This was an episode with a happy ending. It was also funny, especially when Castle and Beckett argued about whether or not Beckett is Castle's work wife. The banter between the two main characters always makes me smile. I look forward to this show because of its wit and the next few weeks without it are going to seem very long.
This was an episode with a happy ending. It was also funny, especially when Castle and Beckett argued about whether or not Beckett is Castle's work wife. The banter between the two main characters always makes me smile. I look forward to this show because of its wit and the next few weeks without it are going to seem very long.
OTH: "This is a song for anyone with a broken heart"
This episode picked up where last week's episode ended, namely with Alex bleeding in the bath tub. Below is a recap of what happened on an episode that was filled with more low points and sadness than happiness.
- Julian finds Alex and pulls her out of the bathtub. He then rushes her to the hospital. He sits by her bed and she does wake up. She is very weak at first, but she is told she will be fine. Once she's awake, Julian doesn't sugar coat his feelings; He tells her is mad at her and that if she ever pulls a stunt like that again he is walking away. He also gives her some good news, though. They received funding for the movie, so these two are going to be spending much more time together in the future.
- Brooke, after some soul searching, realizes that Julian always falls for girls who need saving. Julian tries to disprove her and tells her he really does want to be with her, but also announces his plan to make the movie with Alex. Julian also goes into detail about his relationship with his mother, which furthers his desire to fix Alex, something I don't think Brooke is going to be able to accept. This may be unrelated, but before the end of the episode we meet the new guy who Victoria hired to design the men's clothing line for Clothes Over Bros. Who knows, maybe he will be a new love interest for Brooke.
- Skills is offered the position in LA. It is obvious he will miss Tree Hill and everyone there, especially Lauren, who is also very sad to see him go. At the end of the episode, we see Skills, as well as Mouth, leave for LA.
- Millie comes clean with Mouth, telling him about stealing the dress as well as he new addiction to drugs. She also tells Brooke, who fires her and makes her go to rehab. She checks in, but before the end of the episode we see her climb out a window, thus escaping from rehab before she is fully rehabilitated.
- Dan is in the middle of the live taping of the show from the high school hallway where he killed Keith, when he starts talking unscripted. He gets sentimental and announces that this is his final show, which obviously pisses off Rachel. On air, Dan says he knows he has been profiting from his brother's murder and that he plans to give back. He also shuts off the clock, saying there is no forgiveness. As the episode comes to a close, we find out that Dan is now broke after giving all of his money to charity. He also filed for a divorce from Rachel, who, because Dan has no more money, will receive no settlement. Nathan also gives Jamie a chance to say goodbye to Dan before Dan boards a bus. Jamie announces he forgives Dan, which brings Dan's belief that there is no forgiveness full circle.
- Jamie, who already made this clear, does not want to move to Spain. With some help from Hailey and Nathan, though, he realizes they will all miss home but that the most important thing is that they are together and love one another.
- Clay is still in the process of moving, but then Quinn delivers some news from Clay's assistant that may help him get back into the business. So the entire episode we see Clay busy at work readying a deal, but it isn't until the end of the episode that we realize what he has done. A player on another team would like to be traded so he can be closer to home after finding out that his mom is sick. That trade opens up options and it leads to Nathan finding a place back on the Bobcats. So the family will not only not have to move to Spain, but they will get the opportunity to remain at home, surrounded by family.
- After Clay announces the deal that will keep Nathan a Bobcat, he also announces his plan to fall in love with Quinn. It was so romantic, I may have actually swooned. I am on their team and I want them to be happy together.
The next new One Tree Hill episode isn't until Jan. 18, but I'm sure it will be worth the wait. Until then.
- Julian finds Alex and pulls her out of the bathtub. He then rushes her to the hospital. He sits by her bed and she does wake up. She is very weak at first, but she is told she will be fine. Once she's awake, Julian doesn't sugar coat his feelings; He tells her is mad at her and that if she ever pulls a stunt like that again he is walking away. He also gives her some good news, though. They received funding for the movie, so these two are going to be spending much more time together in the future.
- Brooke, after some soul searching, realizes that Julian always falls for girls who need saving. Julian tries to disprove her and tells her he really does want to be with her, but also announces his plan to make the movie with Alex. Julian also goes into detail about his relationship with his mother, which furthers his desire to fix Alex, something I don't think Brooke is going to be able to accept. This may be unrelated, but before the end of the episode we meet the new guy who Victoria hired to design the men's clothing line for Clothes Over Bros. Who knows, maybe he will be a new love interest for Brooke.
- Skills is offered the position in LA. It is obvious he will miss Tree Hill and everyone there, especially Lauren, who is also very sad to see him go. At the end of the episode, we see Skills, as well as Mouth, leave for LA.
- Millie comes clean with Mouth, telling him about stealing the dress as well as he new addiction to drugs. She also tells Brooke, who fires her and makes her go to rehab. She checks in, but before the end of the episode we see her climb out a window, thus escaping from rehab before she is fully rehabilitated.
- Dan is in the middle of the live taping of the show from the high school hallway where he killed Keith, when he starts talking unscripted. He gets sentimental and announces that this is his final show, which obviously pisses off Rachel. On air, Dan says he knows he has been profiting from his brother's murder and that he plans to give back. He also shuts off the clock, saying there is no forgiveness. As the episode comes to a close, we find out that Dan is now broke after giving all of his money to charity. He also filed for a divorce from Rachel, who, because Dan has no more money, will receive no settlement. Nathan also gives Jamie a chance to say goodbye to Dan before Dan boards a bus. Jamie announces he forgives Dan, which brings Dan's belief that there is no forgiveness full circle.
- Jamie, who already made this clear, does not want to move to Spain. With some help from Hailey and Nathan, though, he realizes they will all miss home but that the most important thing is that they are together and love one another.
- Clay is still in the process of moving, but then Quinn delivers some news from Clay's assistant that may help him get back into the business. So the entire episode we see Clay busy at work readying a deal, but it isn't until the end of the episode that we realize what he has done. A player on another team would like to be traded so he can be closer to home after finding out that his mom is sick. That trade opens up options and it leads to Nathan finding a place back on the Bobcats. So the family will not only not have to move to Spain, but they will get the opportunity to remain at home, surrounded by family.
- After Clay announces the deal that will keep Nathan a Bobcat, he also announces his plan to fall in love with Quinn. It was so romantic, I may have actually swooned. I am on their team and I want them to be happy together.
The next new One Tree Hill episode isn't until Jan. 18, but I'm sure it will be worth the wait. Until then.
GG: "We all have to live with our choices"
As always, here is the link to the New York Magazine Daily Intel reality index and below are a few additions.
- When Serena ever gave that speech about how she is willing to lose everything and start over with Trip, I wanted to throw something at my television. How can she be so completely naive? Serena, an 18-year-old with no job and no family support, has NOTHING to lose in comparison to Trip who is a recently elected Congressman. Minus five for her being so selfish and thinking only of herself.
- Eric thinks all he has to do to take down Jenny is turn her friends against her and then she will be dethroned. Has he actually met Jenny? She is much better at this game than he is. Minus one for this inconsistency.
- Serena is bored so Nate points her in the direction of his hidden pot stash. At least Nate is reliable for something. Plus two.
- After the accident, Trip gets out of the car, sees Serena is bleeding and not moving and calls ... Maureen? I guess she really is the brains of the operation. He may need her more than he expects. No points because his stupidity and her necessity even out.
- Jenny has so much money because she is now a drug dealer? Minus one just because this storyline is going nowhere good.
Though I was already getting sick of the Serena/Trip storyline, this episode was a pretty entertaining one. It was nice to see how Blair and Chuck's relationship has evolved and my heart broke a little when Dan told Vanessa he loves her and she pretended to not take him seriously. I'm sad we will have to wait a few weeks for a new episode, but Gossip Girl is always worth the wait.
- When Serena ever gave that speech about how she is willing to lose everything and start over with Trip, I wanted to throw something at my television. How can she be so completely naive? Serena, an 18-year-old with no job and no family support, has NOTHING to lose in comparison to Trip who is a recently elected Congressman. Minus five for her being so selfish and thinking only of herself.
- Eric thinks all he has to do to take down Jenny is turn her friends against her and then she will be dethroned. Has he actually met Jenny? She is much better at this game than he is. Minus one for this inconsistency.
- Serena is bored so Nate points her in the direction of his hidden pot stash. At least Nate is reliable for something. Plus two.
- After the accident, Trip gets out of the car, sees Serena is bleeding and not moving and calls ... Maureen? I guess she really is the brains of the operation. He may need her more than he expects. No points because his stupidity and her necessity even out.
- Jenny has so much money because she is now a drug dealer? Minus one just because this storyline is going nowhere good.
Though I was already getting sick of the Serena/Trip storyline, this episode was a pretty entertaining one. It was nice to see how Blair and Chuck's relationship has evolved and my heart broke a little when Dan told Vanessa he loves her and she pretended to not take him seriously. I'm sad we will have to wait a few weeks for a new episode, but Gossip Girl is always worth the wait.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Entourage coming to a movie theatre near you?
While there has been a lot of talk in recent months that Entourage has already hit its peak and is on its way to being less than wonderful television, this article, and from the mouth of Mark Wahlberg, says that the show has at least two more season plus there will be a movie released after that. Honestly, I'm not so sure how I feel about this. On the one hand I do find the show still humorous and worth watching, but on the other I sometimes feel like the storylines are played out. Hopefully there are some shake-ups planned for the next season. Who knows, maybe we will all fall back in love with the show.
Glee: "That way you get all the glory and you deserve it"
In an episode that showed the glee members finally realizing they should be proud of who they are, a lot happened. Below is what you need to know about the episode.
It is yearbook photo time at the high school, and because the glee photo is notoriously defaced, the glee kids decide they do not want to be in the yearbook, which is good because Sue has already worked it out so they are not pictures as a way to keep them from further humiliation. But, with some help from Rachel, the glee club is cast in a local commercial and this helps boost the team's self esteem. They feel like they are local celebrities and it leads to them feeling proud about being a part of the glee club, something that up until now they had lacked.
In other news, because the kids participated in the commercial and were "paid" in mattresses, they broke school rules and are disqualified from sectionals. Will was the person who opened and used one of the mattresses so he takes the fall, disqualifying himself but not the team. So the team must go to sectionals next week without him. Oh, and Will finally woke up and, after finding Terri's baby padding, realized Terri is not actually pregnant. He says he doesn't love her anymore and considers leaving Terri. And, in a wonderful scene where we see Quinn stand up for herself, Quinn plays Sue's game and blackmails Sue into giving up a page of the cheerios spread in the yearbook to glee club.
So that's what you missed. Next week is sectionals and then we will be forced to live four months without a new Glee episode. What would you like to see resolved before the break? And what did you think of this week's episode?
It is yearbook photo time at the high school, and because the glee photo is notoriously defaced, the glee kids decide they do not want to be in the yearbook, which is good because Sue has already worked it out so they are not pictures as a way to keep them from further humiliation. But, with some help from Rachel, the glee club is cast in a local commercial and this helps boost the team's self esteem. They feel like they are local celebrities and it leads to them feeling proud about being a part of the glee club, something that up until now they had lacked.
In other news, because the kids participated in the commercial and were "paid" in mattresses, they broke school rules and are disqualified from sectionals. Will was the person who opened and used one of the mattresses so he takes the fall, disqualifying himself but not the team. So the team must go to sectionals next week without him. Oh, and Will finally woke up and, after finding Terri's baby padding, realized Terri is not actually pregnant. He says he doesn't love her anymore and considers leaving Terri. And, in a wonderful scene where we see Quinn stand up for herself, Quinn plays Sue's game and blackmails Sue into giving up a page of the cheerios spread in the yearbook to glee club.
So that's what you missed. Next week is sectionals and then we will be forced to live four months without a new Glee episode. What would you like to see resolved before the break? And what did you think of this week's episode?
Which shows were the most watched?
The Hollywood Reporter has compiled this list of the top 10 TV series episodes since 2000. (And, yes, I do realize it is a few years early for the top shows of the decade, but that is what they chose to name it.) While some are expected, like the series finale of Friends, there are others I wouldn't have expected. Check it out and let me know what you think. Did you watch some of these episodes? On my end, I have one confession, I only started watching Grey's Anatomy after the episode that aired following the Super Bowl and now I am obsessed.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
SYTYCD: Voting is in America's hands
As of last night, America was no longer voting for couples but instead for individuals. So, also for the first time, we got to see every dancer perform solo as a part of the Tuesday episode. I hope America got it right, but before we get to that, below is a recap of each dance as well as my opinion on how the dancers performed.
1) Noelle and Ryan danced a Tabitha and Napoleon hip hop routine
This was a very sexy hip hop routine. The two dancers were very into the story and were grooving well with the music. The dancing was not hard hitting, by the choreography didn't really call for it. Overall, it was a fun dance.
2) Ashleigh and Legacy danced a contemporary routine choreographed by Garry Stewart
This was a very angry routine and I found the choreography a bit odd. They were supposed to be fighting, I believe, and they were definitely throwing themselves all over the stage. It was a very physical routine, but at times they seemed heavy on their feet. Nigel praised them, but I didn't think it was a routine worthy of votes.
3) Mollee performed the first solo of the night. While I don't really like her, it is difficult to ignore that her solos are always great and they always show her outstanding technique.
4) Every time Russell performs I am reminded how much strength and control krumping takes. I really enjoy him, especially when you get to see his softer side and wonderful personality.
5) Kathryn and Nathan performed a Spencer Broadway routine
This was a cute routine that showed off their adorable, nice personalities as well as their technique. I agree that the pair fit very well into the style and would say the best word to describe the dance is entertaining.
6) I didn't enjoy Noelle's solo at all. She seemed wobbly, wasn't straightening her legs and seemed off in some way. It was weird to watch.
7) Ellenore and Jakob danced a Tony quickstep
While this is usually the dance of death, these two danced the quickstep really well. They seemed so happy and it was a fun dance. While quickstep routines are usually very boring, I found myself enthralled and totally connected to the dancers.
8) Ryan's solo was very masculine and powerful. He was definitely flexing his muscles.
9) Watching Kathryn's solo proved that she is a very graceful dancer.
10) Mollee and Russell danced a lyrical jazz routine choreographed by Mandy
It was very obvious that Russell was a great partner to Mollee is this routine. He was so there for her with all of the lifts, throws and other tricks. While I thought the dancing was great, I completely disagree with Mary. I did not believe their chemistry at all. Because of this, I don't think this performance deserved the praise it received from the judges.
11) While Nathan is always being criticized for acting his age - which is only 18 - instead of being more mature, I love that in his solos he always dances mature.
12) Noelle and Ryan danced a smooth waltz choreographed by JT and Tomas
For me, Noelle's frame seemed off, almost as if she needed to lower her shoulders. But Ryan was very in the moment and very graceful. The routine flowed really well and it was a good performance.
13) Ellenore's solos always stand out because they are not traditional and that makes them special.
14) Ashleigh and Legacy danced a Dave Scott hip hop routine
At times, they seemed off the beat and/or not synchronized. Honestly, I expected so much more, especially since this is Legacy's style. And I agree 100 percent that this is the fault of the choreographer who didn't give them much to work with. It held them back instead of helping them shine.
15) Kathryn and Nathan danced a Tony rumba
This was a very sensual dance; Nathan's hands were all over Kathryn's body. Overall, I only give it an OK, though.
16) Legacy's solo was full to the brim with tricks and I liked it.
17) Ellenore and Jakob danced a Sonya contemporary piece
This is a great partnership and I was completely enthralled by the routine. They were the perfect dancers for the choreography and I agree that it was brilliance on both the dancer and choreographer's part. A good word to describe the dance was artistic and I agree with Adam that it was comparable to The Garden. I think it deserved the standing ovation it received.
18) Ashleigh's solo was exciting regardless of it being a ballroom routine. She kicked it up a notch in speed and it kept you on the edge of your seat.
19) Mollee and Russell danced a jive choreographed by Anya and Pasha
This was a fun, entertaining, high energy routine. They had a great performance value and it was very playful. As Mary said, they brought it to life.
20) Jakob is such a technically great dancer that I honestly didn't want his solo to end.
I think it was weird that some of the dancers failed during the performances because the choreographers did not do well on their end. But I do appreciate the judges not sugar coating it and instead putting some of the blame on the choreographers. I love Legacy and Ashleigh as performers and, because I was worried they would not succeed following their bad hip hop routine, I voted for them a bunch of times. I hope it works out. I would hate to see them go when it is not entirely their fault. How about you? Who did you vote for?
UPDATE: Here's what happened on the results show.
The show opened with a Tyce group performance that was very sassy. There were tons of different styles highlighted and I liked that each dancer was given a chance to shine in the performance.
This was the first week where the pressure was off the judges. That said, it also means the wrong person could easily be sent home. With only a few more episodes until a winner is crowned, every vote counts.
The bottom two girls were Noelle and Kathryn, which for me makes sense because I think these are the two female dancers who do not have a strong following of fans. As for the bottom two guys, they were Ryan and Nathan, which kind of surprised me but then I remembered that someone has to be sent home. The talent level of all of the dancers in the top 10 is so high, I never want to see anyone sent home. Anyway, the two dancers who polled the lowest number of votes were Noelle and Nathan. Honestly, I think next week's results are only going to be harder.
As for a note about the rest of the show, I freaking love Quest. Also, I really liked that there were dancers performing during the musical guest's song. I think they should do that more often because sometimes the musical guests can be a bit boring.
Anyway, how do you feel about who was sent home? Any broken hearts out there? I'm sure teenage girls everywhere will miss Nathan, but I think it was definitely Noelle's time to go.
1) Noelle and Ryan danced a Tabitha and Napoleon hip hop routine
This was a very sexy hip hop routine. The two dancers were very into the story and were grooving well with the music. The dancing was not hard hitting, by the choreography didn't really call for it. Overall, it was a fun dance.
2) Ashleigh and Legacy danced a contemporary routine choreographed by Garry Stewart
This was a very angry routine and I found the choreography a bit odd. They were supposed to be fighting, I believe, and they were definitely throwing themselves all over the stage. It was a very physical routine, but at times they seemed heavy on their feet. Nigel praised them, but I didn't think it was a routine worthy of votes.
3) Mollee performed the first solo of the night. While I don't really like her, it is difficult to ignore that her solos are always great and they always show her outstanding technique.
4) Every time Russell performs I am reminded how much strength and control krumping takes. I really enjoy him, especially when you get to see his softer side and wonderful personality.
5) Kathryn and Nathan performed a Spencer Broadway routine
This was a cute routine that showed off their adorable, nice personalities as well as their technique. I agree that the pair fit very well into the style and would say the best word to describe the dance is entertaining.
6) I didn't enjoy Noelle's solo at all. She seemed wobbly, wasn't straightening her legs and seemed off in some way. It was weird to watch.
7) Ellenore and Jakob danced a Tony quickstep
While this is usually the dance of death, these two danced the quickstep really well. They seemed so happy and it was a fun dance. While quickstep routines are usually very boring, I found myself enthralled and totally connected to the dancers.
8) Ryan's solo was very masculine and powerful. He was definitely flexing his muscles.
9) Watching Kathryn's solo proved that she is a very graceful dancer.
10) Mollee and Russell danced a lyrical jazz routine choreographed by Mandy
It was very obvious that Russell was a great partner to Mollee is this routine. He was so there for her with all of the lifts, throws and other tricks. While I thought the dancing was great, I completely disagree with Mary. I did not believe their chemistry at all. Because of this, I don't think this performance deserved the praise it received from the judges.
11) While Nathan is always being criticized for acting his age - which is only 18 - instead of being more mature, I love that in his solos he always dances mature.
12) Noelle and Ryan danced a smooth waltz choreographed by JT and Tomas
For me, Noelle's frame seemed off, almost as if she needed to lower her shoulders. But Ryan was very in the moment and very graceful. The routine flowed really well and it was a good performance.
13) Ellenore's solos always stand out because they are not traditional and that makes them special.
14) Ashleigh and Legacy danced a Dave Scott hip hop routine
At times, they seemed off the beat and/or not synchronized. Honestly, I expected so much more, especially since this is Legacy's style. And I agree 100 percent that this is the fault of the choreographer who didn't give them much to work with. It held them back instead of helping them shine.
15) Kathryn and Nathan danced a Tony rumba
This was a very sensual dance; Nathan's hands were all over Kathryn's body. Overall, I only give it an OK, though.
16) Legacy's solo was full to the brim with tricks and I liked it.
17) Ellenore and Jakob danced a Sonya contemporary piece
This is a great partnership and I was completely enthralled by the routine. They were the perfect dancers for the choreography and I agree that it was brilliance on both the dancer and choreographer's part. A good word to describe the dance was artistic and I agree with Adam that it was comparable to The Garden. I think it deserved the standing ovation it received.
18) Ashleigh's solo was exciting regardless of it being a ballroom routine. She kicked it up a notch in speed and it kept you on the edge of your seat.
19) Mollee and Russell danced a jive choreographed by Anya and Pasha
This was a fun, entertaining, high energy routine. They had a great performance value and it was very playful. As Mary said, they brought it to life.
20) Jakob is such a technically great dancer that I honestly didn't want his solo to end.
I think it was weird that some of the dancers failed during the performances because the choreographers did not do well on their end. But I do appreciate the judges not sugar coating it and instead putting some of the blame on the choreographers. I love Legacy and Ashleigh as performers and, because I was worried they would not succeed following their bad hip hop routine, I voted for them a bunch of times. I hope it works out. I would hate to see them go when it is not entirely their fault. How about you? Who did you vote for?
UPDATE: Here's what happened on the results show.
The show opened with a Tyce group performance that was very sassy. There were tons of different styles highlighted and I liked that each dancer was given a chance to shine in the performance.
This was the first week where the pressure was off the judges. That said, it also means the wrong person could easily be sent home. With only a few more episodes until a winner is crowned, every vote counts.
The bottom two girls were Noelle and Kathryn, which for me makes sense because I think these are the two female dancers who do not have a strong following of fans. As for the bottom two guys, they were Ryan and Nathan, which kind of surprised me but then I remembered that someone has to be sent home. The talent level of all of the dancers in the top 10 is so high, I never want to see anyone sent home. Anyway, the two dancers who polled the lowest number of votes were Noelle and Nathan. Honestly, I think next week's results are only going to be harder.
As for a note about the rest of the show, I freaking love Quest. Also, I really liked that there were dancers performing during the musical guest's song. I think they should do that more often because sometimes the musical guests can be a bit boring.
Anyway, how do you feel about who was sent home? Any broken hearts out there? I'm sure teenage girls everywhere will miss Nathan, but I think it was definitely Noelle's time to go.
90210 - Mission take down Jen
Below is a brief recap of last night's 90210 episode.
- Navid is in the hospital following falling down the stairs and when he wakes up he cannot remember what happened. The first person he asks for is Adrianna, but she isn't there. When she hears Navid is in the hospital, it is like a wake up call for her. She throws away the pills and rushes to the hospital. Once there she tries apologizing for the hundredth time, but Navid still doesn't want her back. She swears off drugs, but he still won't forgive her. Throughout the rest of the episode we see her really trying to stay clean; she even goes to a meeting. As for Navid, at the very end of the episode he has a flash of a pair of boot and realizes someone pushed him and he knows exactly who.
- While Naomi and Dixon attend Silver's mom's funeral, noticeably not there are Teddy and Adrianna. Adrianna does try to apologize for being a bad friend, but Naomi tells her Silver only needs stable, supportive friends in her life right now, so Adrianna is forced to leave. Also, Teddy does send Silver flowers apologizing for not attending and when she goes to see him he opens up to her about how he has a problem with funerals. The two continue to bond and they finally kiss. But once it happens they are weird about it and choose to pretend it never happened. Later, we see Teddy giving Silver looks that seem to say he is really into Silver and may be willing to give up his player ways to be with her. And, as for Dixon, him and Silver agree that they miss one another and have a friendly conversation that shows they may have a future as friends.
- Jasper, at the beginning of the show, is really rude to Annie and asks her questions about Navid is a rushed, forceful manner. Once he finds out that Navid doesn't remember anything about his accident, he returns to a better mood. Annie also proclaims she won't let her parents get in the way of her relationship with Jasper. When her father sees her with Jasper and she is grounded, she even makes up a Saturday chemistry study group as a way to get out of the house and spend time with Jasper. When Deb finds a chemistry book in Annie's room, it seems like she is busted, but Dixon comes to her rescue, saying the book is his. Now that Dixon knows Annie did not sleep with Liam and lie about it, Dixon and Annie are back on the road to recovery. They are working to rebuild their friendship.
- When Ivy overhears Jen and Ryan's plans to go to the racetrack to see Jen's horse race, she runs to Liam to hatch a plan. We also see in this episode that Naomi and Ivy are both fighting for Liam's attention. Ivy even asks Liam to confirm that their plan is only to ruin Jen and has nothing to do with him wanting Naomi back. In a pretty intricate plan, Liam, as well as Teddy, Dixon and Ivy, work it out so Naomi overhears Jen talking about having sex with Liam. Naomi then tells Jen she never wants to see her again. While Liam, Ivy, Teddy and Dixon celebrate their victory, Naomi cries. When Liam sees this he wonders if what he did was worth it. Then, just as Naomi was about to go to Liam, she sees him and Ivy kiss, a kiss Ivy only performed because she saw Naomi coming. To tie up loose ends, Ryan also knows about Jen and they break up and Naomi calls Annie saying she owes her an apology.
Honestly, Jen's take down was a long time coming and I really hope this means she is off the show. I disliked her character so much; I think the show will be better off without her. I'm also looking forward to more Ivy/Naomi competition in future episodes. How about you? Did you like the episode?
- Navid is in the hospital following falling down the stairs and when he wakes up he cannot remember what happened. The first person he asks for is Adrianna, but she isn't there. When she hears Navid is in the hospital, it is like a wake up call for her. She throws away the pills and rushes to the hospital. Once there she tries apologizing for the hundredth time, but Navid still doesn't want her back. She swears off drugs, but he still won't forgive her. Throughout the rest of the episode we see her really trying to stay clean; she even goes to a meeting. As for Navid, at the very end of the episode he has a flash of a pair of boot and realizes someone pushed him and he knows exactly who.
- While Naomi and Dixon attend Silver's mom's funeral, noticeably not there are Teddy and Adrianna. Adrianna does try to apologize for being a bad friend, but Naomi tells her Silver only needs stable, supportive friends in her life right now, so Adrianna is forced to leave. Also, Teddy does send Silver flowers apologizing for not attending and when she goes to see him he opens up to her about how he has a problem with funerals. The two continue to bond and they finally kiss. But once it happens they are weird about it and choose to pretend it never happened. Later, we see Teddy giving Silver looks that seem to say he is really into Silver and may be willing to give up his player ways to be with her. And, as for Dixon, him and Silver agree that they miss one another and have a friendly conversation that shows they may have a future as friends.
- Jasper, at the beginning of the show, is really rude to Annie and asks her questions about Navid is a rushed, forceful manner. Once he finds out that Navid doesn't remember anything about his accident, he returns to a better mood. Annie also proclaims she won't let her parents get in the way of her relationship with Jasper. When her father sees her with Jasper and she is grounded, she even makes up a Saturday chemistry study group as a way to get out of the house and spend time with Jasper. When Deb finds a chemistry book in Annie's room, it seems like she is busted, but Dixon comes to her rescue, saying the book is his. Now that Dixon knows Annie did not sleep with Liam and lie about it, Dixon and Annie are back on the road to recovery. They are working to rebuild their friendship.
- When Ivy overhears Jen and Ryan's plans to go to the racetrack to see Jen's horse race, she runs to Liam to hatch a plan. We also see in this episode that Naomi and Ivy are both fighting for Liam's attention. Ivy even asks Liam to confirm that their plan is only to ruin Jen and has nothing to do with him wanting Naomi back. In a pretty intricate plan, Liam, as well as Teddy, Dixon and Ivy, work it out so Naomi overhears Jen talking about having sex with Liam. Naomi then tells Jen she never wants to see her again. While Liam, Ivy, Teddy and Dixon celebrate their victory, Naomi cries. When Liam sees this he wonders if what he did was worth it. Then, just as Naomi was about to go to Liam, she sees him and Ivy kiss, a kiss Ivy only performed because she saw Naomi coming. To tie up loose ends, Ryan also knows about Jen and they break up and Naomi calls Annie saying she owes her an apology.
Honestly, Jen's take down was a long time coming and I really hope this means she is off the show. I disliked her character so much; I think the show will be better off without her. I'm also looking forward to more Ivy/Naomi competition in future episodes. How about you? Did you like the episode?
DWTS problems: Can they be fixed?
TvGuide.com has this list of the six reasons Dancing with the Star may have lost its step. The reasons are as followed:
1) Bigger is not better
2) Casting
3) Too many dances, not enough dancing
4) Poor dance planning
5) Too few experienced pros
6) Judges need to judge
I must admit, I agree with all of this, especially the one about too many contestants. But the real question is, can the show be fixed? With such a strong following, I'm sure ABC isn't too worried about it, but I do agree that some of these problems should be cleared up. Do you agree with the list? Are there any other things you can think of that you would change?
1) Bigger is not better
2) Casting
3) Too many dances, not enough dancing
4) Poor dance planning
5) Too few experienced pros
6) Judges need to judge
I must admit, I agree with all of this, especially the one about too many contestants. But the real question is, can the show be fixed? With such a strong following, I'm sure ABC isn't too worried about it, but I do agree that some of these problems should be cleared up. Do you agree with the list? Are there any other things you can think of that you would change?
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
OTH: "But what if I'm the one for him?"
Here is a recap of what happened on this week's One Tree Hill.
- Clay realizes he still has one client his agency doesn't know about, a high school quarterback who he is sure will sign with him regardless of whether or not he is part of an agency. When Clay meets with the player, it is clear Clay is great at his job and the kid seems to really trust Clay, but then he tells Clay that the agency had already contacted him. Because the kid's family is depending on his deal, working with Clay who isn't a legitimate agent may jeopardize his chances. Both know this and Clay walks away, heartbroken. He then goes back to his house and is packing his belongings when Quinn walks in. He tells her is leaving and she yells at him for running away. She then storms off. At the end of the episode we see her at his office, speaking to his assistant. Obviously she has a plan up her sleeve.
- Skills is still trying to get a job with that LA agency. He needs to send in a video of sports action he organized, so he has Jamie and his friend play basketball against a few older guys. The kids are funny and the clip comes out great. But when Jamie finds out Skills would have to move away for the job, he gets really sad. Jamie even talks about how he feels forgotten about, especially after Lucas left. But Skills promises to always be there because he loves him and Jamie ends up feeling a little better, though he does mention he never wants to leave Tree Hill.
- Nathan receives an offer to play basketball in Spain. While at first he thinks this is a bad deal since he wouldn't be playing in the NBA, he realizes that if he just took a year off he would have a more difficult time getting back into the NBA. The Spain position would keep him in shape and in the competition so it seems like a good deal considering that all of the NBA teams are full. Hailey knows she has to support his decision so she goes to the label wanting to put her album on hold, but she is told she is actually going on tour starting next week to promote the album while excitement is still high. With some help from Quinn, Hailey decides that finishing the album and touring is not important, but what is is supporting her family. So she goes to Nathan to tell him this, but he has already planned out her entire tour with highlights for her and Jamie to see at each stop. He wants them to both be able to live their dreams, so he will be going to Spain, while she is on tour and when her tour is done they will get to be together.
- Dan is shooting promos for his episode from the hallway where he shot Keith. While there, Jimmy's - the boy who started the shooting in the school all those years ago - mom stomps up to Dan, slaps him and refuses forgiveness. She also yells about him profiting off her loss and making her son out to look like a murderer. After this, Dan has second thoughts about the episode, as well as the show. He tries to get Rachel to see his side, but she doesn't. If she has her way, the show will continue. We'll see if it does.
- Mouth didn't even know Millie was arrested until Brooke stopped by the apartment to check on her. It was Victoria who bailed Millie out because she was looking out for the best interest of the company. Victoria also took this time to give Millie a lecture about acting professional. But Millie continues to feel the urge to do drugs. When she doesn't have the money to buy them, she makes a deal to steal an unreleased dress to give to a model is exchange for cocaine. When Millie goes through with this, Victoria witnesses her stealing the dress, so she won't get away with it. But in other news, Millie and Mouth are no longer together after she walked out on him. Skills even had Mouth make a deal that if Skills gets the job in LA, Mouth will go with him.
- Julian tells Brooke that having kids is not a big deal to him because being with her is all that really matters. While fighting with Alex later, Julian slips and mentions that Brooke cannot have kids while also saying he hadn't realized until recently that he wanted kids. He makes her promise to keep the information a secret, but of course she uses it to her advantage. Alex goes to Brooke with pamphlets about adoption and reproduction challenged women and gives Brooke a speech about how her and Julian talk about everything so of course he told her about their problem. When Brooke goes home you can she she is devastated by him telling Alex, but she is more upset because he told her kids were not important when in reality, to him they are. Brooke tells Julian she feels like she keeps holding him back - from having a family, in his work - so she tells him to take a job elsewhere and that maybe they should take a break.
- Alex goes to Julian and apologizes for sending him the text that said I love you. He kind of forgives her and they seem to be on OK terms. Later, while fighting with Millie, Millie slaps Alex in the face with the reality about Julian talking about how he will never love her. When Julian finds out Alex told Brooke he told her about their pregnancy issues, he storms to her hotel room and freaks out on her. He tells her he would never love her because he doesn't even really like her. At the very end of the episode Alex leaves Julian a voicemail telling him she will never be a problem again and, in a scene I was shocked to see, they show her attempt to commit suicide.
Well, that was a lot. We'll have to wait until next week to see if Alex really dies, if Dan stands up for himself, if Millie continues the downward spiral, etc. But I must admit that these high drama episodes are what I love about this show. Are you excited for the return of such episodes? Now all we need is for a limo to drive off a bridge and things will be back to normal.
- Clay realizes he still has one client his agency doesn't know about, a high school quarterback who he is sure will sign with him regardless of whether or not he is part of an agency. When Clay meets with the player, it is clear Clay is great at his job and the kid seems to really trust Clay, but then he tells Clay that the agency had already contacted him. Because the kid's family is depending on his deal, working with Clay who isn't a legitimate agent may jeopardize his chances. Both know this and Clay walks away, heartbroken. He then goes back to his house and is packing his belongings when Quinn walks in. He tells her is leaving and she yells at him for running away. She then storms off. At the end of the episode we see her at his office, speaking to his assistant. Obviously she has a plan up her sleeve.
- Skills is still trying to get a job with that LA agency. He needs to send in a video of sports action he organized, so he has Jamie and his friend play basketball against a few older guys. The kids are funny and the clip comes out great. But when Jamie finds out Skills would have to move away for the job, he gets really sad. Jamie even talks about how he feels forgotten about, especially after Lucas left. But Skills promises to always be there because he loves him and Jamie ends up feeling a little better, though he does mention he never wants to leave Tree Hill.
- Nathan receives an offer to play basketball in Spain. While at first he thinks this is a bad deal since he wouldn't be playing in the NBA, he realizes that if he just took a year off he would have a more difficult time getting back into the NBA. The Spain position would keep him in shape and in the competition so it seems like a good deal considering that all of the NBA teams are full. Hailey knows she has to support his decision so she goes to the label wanting to put her album on hold, but she is told she is actually going on tour starting next week to promote the album while excitement is still high. With some help from Quinn, Hailey decides that finishing the album and touring is not important, but what is is supporting her family. So she goes to Nathan to tell him this, but he has already planned out her entire tour with highlights for her and Jamie to see at each stop. He wants them to both be able to live their dreams, so he will be going to Spain, while she is on tour and when her tour is done they will get to be together.
- Dan is shooting promos for his episode from the hallway where he shot Keith. While there, Jimmy's - the boy who started the shooting in the school all those years ago - mom stomps up to Dan, slaps him and refuses forgiveness. She also yells about him profiting off her loss and making her son out to look like a murderer. After this, Dan has second thoughts about the episode, as well as the show. He tries to get Rachel to see his side, but she doesn't. If she has her way, the show will continue. We'll see if it does.
- Mouth didn't even know Millie was arrested until Brooke stopped by the apartment to check on her. It was Victoria who bailed Millie out because she was looking out for the best interest of the company. Victoria also took this time to give Millie a lecture about acting professional. But Millie continues to feel the urge to do drugs. When she doesn't have the money to buy them, she makes a deal to steal an unreleased dress to give to a model is exchange for cocaine. When Millie goes through with this, Victoria witnesses her stealing the dress, so she won't get away with it. But in other news, Millie and Mouth are no longer together after she walked out on him. Skills even had Mouth make a deal that if Skills gets the job in LA, Mouth will go with him.
- Julian tells Brooke that having kids is not a big deal to him because being with her is all that really matters. While fighting with Alex later, Julian slips and mentions that Brooke cannot have kids while also saying he hadn't realized until recently that he wanted kids. He makes her promise to keep the information a secret, but of course she uses it to her advantage. Alex goes to Brooke with pamphlets about adoption and reproduction challenged women and gives Brooke a speech about how her and Julian talk about everything so of course he told her about their problem. When Brooke goes home you can she she is devastated by him telling Alex, but she is more upset because he told her kids were not important when in reality, to him they are. Brooke tells Julian she feels like she keeps holding him back - from having a family, in his work - so she tells him to take a job elsewhere and that maybe they should take a break.
- Alex goes to Julian and apologizes for sending him the text that said I love you. He kind of forgives her and they seem to be on OK terms. Later, while fighting with Millie, Millie slaps Alex in the face with the reality about Julian talking about how he will never love her. When Julian finds out Alex told Brooke he told her about their pregnancy issues, he storms to her hotel room and freaks out on her. He tells her he would never love her because he doesn't even really like her. At the very end of the episode Alex leaves Julian a voicemail telling him she will never be a problem again and, in a scene I was shocked to see, they show her attempt to commit suicide.
Well, that was a lot. We'll have to wait until next week to see if Alex really dies, if Dan stands up for himself, if Millie continues the downward spiral, etc. But I must admit that these high drama episodes are what I love about this show. Are you excited for the return of such episodes? Now all we need is for a limo to drive off a bridge and things will be back to normal.
GG: "You don't get to judge me ever again"
As always, here is the link to the New York Magazine Daily Intel reality index about last night's Gossip Girl episode. I plan to add some of my own thoughts later tonight, but for now I will leave you with the quote of the night.
Blair: "Doing the right thing takes courage and strength... At least that's what I've heard."
UPDATE: Here are some reality additions of my own.
- Dan, who is one of the smarter guys on the show, turns to Nate, who is the dumbest guy on the show, when he needs someone to tell him he's not in love with Vanessa. Plus two only because it makes sense for Dan to need reassurance from a less superior male.
- Plus 100 for the return of Serena's pout. But was she really that oblivious to Nate's feelings for her? And, while I'm giving points, let me just point out that if Serena and Nate were to get together they would be the pout-happy couple.
- While trying to distract her mother, Blair points out that she would like to watch the parade. I,in no way, believe she would watch the parade. Minus one because the Waldorfs would have a front row seat right in the action, not be forced to watch it on TV.
- When Serena returns from her conversation with her mom, she walks up to Tripp and Maureen, who are standing in the middle of the room and very close to Nate and Chuck, and she proclaims her affair over. Minus five because even Serena would have the decency to pull them aside and have that conversation in a more private setting.
- Serena and Blair continue their ping pong relationship this week. Minus 10 because it has become rather difficult to remember if the two are speaking and for which reason they are/are not.
- When Lily continued her lie to Rufus, Cece would never have played along. Minus two because Cece is the first person to out her daughter and I find it weird that they seem to be in cahoots here.
So, what did you think of the episode? Feel free to leave your own tallies in the comments.
Blair: "Doing the right thing takes courage and strength... At least that's what I've heard."
UPDATE: Here are some reality additions of my own.
- Dan, who is one of the smarter guys on the show, turns to Nate, who is the dumbest guy on the show, when he needs someone to tell him he's not in love with Vanessa. Plus two only because it makes sense for Dan to need reassurance from a less superior male.
- Plus 100 for the return of Serena's pout. But was she really that oblivious to Nate's feelings for her? And, while I'm giving points, let me just point out that if Serena and Nate were to get together they would be the pout-happy couple.
- While trying to distract her mother, Blair points out that she would like to watch the parade. I,in no way, believe she would watch the parade. Minus one because the Waldorfs would have a front row seat right in the action, not be forced to watch it on TV.
- When Serena returns from her conversation with her mom, she walks up to Tripp and Maureen, who are standing in the middle of the room and very close to Nate and Chuck, and she proclaims her affair over. Minus five because even Serena would have the decency to pull them aside and have that conversation in a more private setting.
- Serena and Blair continue their ping pong relationship this week. Minus 10 because it has become rather difficult to remember if the two are speaking and for which reason they are/are not.
- When Lily continued her lie to Rufus, Cece would never have played along. Minus two because Cece is the first person to out her daughter and I find it weird that they seem to be in cahoots here.
So, what did you think of the episode? Feel free to leave your own tallies in the comments.
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