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Saturday, March 26, 2011

A Note about Pretty Sexy Liars

Yes, Pretty Little Liars at times is a silly show. That I do agree. But lets face it, all those secrets lead to some serious hot sexual tension. And as I'm nearly a month behind and struggling to catch up (see episode 20) I'm like, "Damn are these girls supposed to be 16? They are getting some serious action." Here are the heart melters...

The men:
Toby- Ever sinc he got over that whole 'I was wrongly accused of murdering Alison' thing, hes been really hot. And when he took off his shirt during a stakeout with Spencer- IT WAS 100% hot. (Sidenote- how does Spencer get so much action?)
Ezra- The teacher everyone wants to be detained by. Hot- wow did whiny Aira land him?
Sean- Poor Shawnie. He's a totally golden boy and Hannah treated him like crap. Let's get him back in the show.
Noel Kahn- Such a creeper, but he totally was hot when he played the guitar for Aria during the school blackout.
Mike- Aria's little brother, that despite having a creepy friendship with Noel could be a future hottie.
Ian- Yeah he's a total bad guy. He slept with Alison. He hit on Spencer. But he's kinda hot?
Caleb- He's a criminal, a homeless teen, and still a totally sexy hottie. Refer to him ans Hannah getting stuck in the shower together.... and him asking if they should share a towel. What an intense kisser!

Friday, March 25, 2011

An 80's Flashback Note!

     I'm not even joking how timely this is: Perfect Strangers (the lovely 80s sitcom with lovable Bronson Pinchot as Cousin Balki, and the show that launched Family Matters (and later Urkel)) celebrates 25 years since its premiere. I just saw Cousin Larry (Mark Lynn-Baker) in the late 2010 movie "How Do You Know?"earlier tonight through rental). AOL offers a "Where are they now" and clips piece here. iTunes also recently offered first episodes of 80s sitcoms for free. An yes, I downloaded perfect strangers.I will post more when I finish watching. The other day I revisited the first episode of "Charles in Charge," and yes it was glorious.

     AOL also released "Greatest 80s Catchphrases," which I can only offer,"Watcha talking 'bout cowabunga did I do that?" But I think we were missing the classic Full House quotes "You've got it dude," "Haaaaave Merrrrrcy!" and "Cut it out."

Saturday, March 12, 2011

Glee is Getting Good!

While GLEE's plotlines as of late have been kinda weird, I am officially a crazy fan of the Warblers! They have a CD coming out!

Not only does all-boy a capella make me jump for joy like a ten year old, but the added bonus is that they dress in those cute suits too.

I had been lukewarm prior to the week beforeValentine's s day episode, when adorable Blaine (Darren Criss) led the warblers in a rousing rendition of Robin Thicke's "When I Get You Alone" in the middle of a GAP.

Dancing on the store counter, singers popping out from behind clothing racks, it was my wildest musical theater dream come true. I have also accepted Blaine as the second most adorable guy on GLEE. I'm still a Puck fan at heart. But, now I'm a Warblers fan, fo sho! It doesn't hurt that Tufts' a capella group is backing them up!

Here are their five best performances:

5. Candles- Hey Monday
Kurt's first big Wablers solo. Beautiful backing. Perfect regional ballad.

4. Raise your Glass- Pink!
So much fun! An energetic song for regionals. Blaine totally makes the "we can always party on our own" line sounds more appealing than Pink.

3. Misery- Maroon 5
Firs of all, I am a huge Maroon 5 fan. This was one of the best songs in a "lets write original music" episode. Plus the rhythmic table banging was hot! And the abrupt opening of the show was also great. Kurt was also miserably lovesick during the song.

2. Animal - Neon Trees
The abandoned warehouse, the screaming girls, the foam party- all added to this song's sexiness. Win! adn Kurt's 'sexy' dancing was adorable hysterical.

1. When I Get You Alone
For the above reasons.

And no matter what anyone says, their version of "Teenage Dream" is creepy. I am also deeply shocked and amazed they did Destiny's Child's "Bills, Bills, Bills." Weird....

Monday, March 7, 2011

A Note About the Sillies

Last summer, I watched Yo Gabba Gabba. Since then I think shaking the sillies out is hysterical. Katie Couric does not in this "Funny or Die" video.

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

A Note About the Bad in Good Wife

Wow! Good Wife has been kicking ass and taking names (see Kalinda baseball batting Blake) the last few weeks. Between Alicia demanding to find out about Will's season closing voicemail (and getting shut down) to Peter's campaign foibles to the power struggle at Lockhart, Gardner (and Bond).

Which begs the question: in this 'bad' world, is Alicia the only truly 'good' person? Here are the 'bad' characteristics:

- Will pretending to take down Diane.
- Bond in general being a shady dude.
- Will and Diane getting their client to lie about torture.
- Their trusted lawyer guy (the one from 'Spin City') double - or maybe triple- dealing on their behalf to mess up bond.
- Peter knocking out two candidates in one episode. See also Eli.
- Eli for sending Wendy's nanny back to Mexico, after having a date with her.
- Peter's son finding pictures to blackmail Gelnn Childs- also an illegal nanny issue.
- Peter threatening Childs.
- Blake tracking down Kalinda's husband - (say what?)
- Kalinda baseball batting Blake.
- Will lying to Alicia about loving her.
- Rita Wilson's character in general.
- The skanky blonde girl that's always hitting on Alicia and Peter's son.
- Grace rebelling against her mother by becoming a super Jesus lover.
- Carey in the episode where the college students were lying for each other because the girl was pregnant.

The Good:
- Nana Jackie.
- Carey giving Kalinda a kiss, and telling her about the indictment building against her.

So when is Alicia going to take a break and be bad too?

A Note About Finland

Wow I was shocked tonight to learn Finland does not have access to Conan. They are missing out! And the basic cable band offered a delightful song about Finland including their cold weather, love of vodka, and parliamentary government. Biggest shock: I did not know the Nokia phone came from Finland.