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Completely agree. Whatever the writers intent, it is not coming across on screen. I don't mind a bitchy character at all - one of my favorites was Olivia on GL. My issue with Steffy isn't her bitchiness, it's that she never loses. She is allowed to call Hope or Brooke a slut and no one is allowed to mention her issues with fidelity. Now I don't think any female character should be slut shamed but if the writers allow Steffy to do it, other characters aren't given the same opportunities. Even Stephanie got taken down a peg or two along the way. Of course her being ostracized couldn't last forever, but at least it happened. I think one of the biggest issues with Steffy is the actress. I don't think she's very good in general, but she also goes all in on bitchy/angry 24/7. There isn't a bit of nuance. Her portrayal doesn't help the character at all. Now perhaps she's directed that way, I don't know but regardless watching Steffy is an absolute slog for me. I think this show needs a rival fashion house. I wish Hope and Carter would get that rolling. Forester Creations having no rival has just been boring for ages now.

I really loved this movie and I agree, it's probably the best one I've seen this year. I've never been a big Demi Moore fan, but she is terrific in this. I'm sure she brought some of her experiences of daring to age in Hollywood into this role. My sister saw this too and recommended it. Though she isn't really into horror or body horror! I have a feeling she was covering her eyes a few times. Even a horror hound like myself gets a bit squeamish with the body horror stuff. The Sue beating Elizabeth to death was probably the toughest scene for me. I agree the elder abuse was hard to watch. The ending was bonkers and I loved it. Pink Ranger have you seen the directors first movie Revenge? Overall it is beyond ridiculous, but I don't care I absolutely enjoyed it too!

I absolutely love Pulp Fiction, though it has been a while since I last watched it. Funny story, I went to see this with a friend and then about a month or so later it showed up on our army post. It was a dollar theater type and we decided to go again. We're sitting there and suddenly this couple comes in with 2 little kids. Like way too young to be at this movie. I had one sitting next to me. As we came up on the gimp scene, I really wanted to cover the eyes of the kid next to me! But then I realized he'd already heard the f word about a 1000 times and everything else up to that point, so I figured if his parents were okay with all that, it wasn't my business! It was uncomfortable though! I may need to watch it this weekend.

It's not that bad!! At least the vampires don't sparkle! It's just generic. It barely has anything to do with the book on which it's supposed to be based. There is no character development at all. The editing is insane - like there are no transitions or anything between scenes. A couple of times I felt like I might have hit the ff button by mistake because the cut from one scene to the next was so abrupt. Though I was thrilled to see a Nosferatu type vampire rather than the Dracula in a cape type.

I'd be curious to know what he liked about it! All these filmmakers did was use the title of the book and the character names to make a generic vampire movie. I did read that. Honestly I'm glad it wasn't in theaters.

Alfre Woodward deserved so much better. I decided to watch the 2004 mini series tonight and that sure wasn't much better. My advise is to stick with the original mini series. While not perfect, it's much better than the other adaptations. So disappointed.

Though I had a tough time getting into it, I ended up really liking it. I'm going to try Silver Nitrate. The Shining is as good as i remember!

Agreed but to be fair, the writers actually used to care and focus on hospital stories. I have to admit I am loving the Lucky/Elizabeth stuff. The actors still have a ton of chemistry much like AG and GF. And I will agree with one and all: Lucky needs a shower and needs to wash that hair!!

I finished Rage as part of my Stephen King re-read (or read if I had missed something before. I feel confident I didn't read any Bachman books) and I did not like it. Going to start The Shining next. Been a long time since I read it! I'm also reading Mexican Gothic for book club. Has anyone read it? I'm having a tough time getting into it.

We read it for book club. I'm generally not a fantasy fan but I really enjoyed the book. I loved the baker Thimble and the dire cat!

The producers have never admitted the error with this terrible Ridge recast ... so I'd guess admitting the new Taylor is a bad choice will never happen. Agreed. I never thought our last Taylor was the best actress but she brought a warmth to the character - at least when she wasn't stalking Ridge. I'd much rather have this dying Taylor storyline with KA. If the writers had Taylor/Brooke maintain their friendship (from previous Taylor) rather than throw it all away, this story might have been more interesting. As it is? ZZZZZzzzz.

I just started my Stephen King re-read and first time read. I'm going in order. I read all of his books when I wad a kid but right around Tommyknockers and Insomnia, I kind of got tired of his books. They seemed to get longer with worse endings. Since then, I've been a bit hit or miss on his books. And I've not read any Bachman books. i finished Carrie and I remembered very little about all the official investigation stuff! I'm almost done with 'Salems Lot and I am loving it. Next is Rage.

Exactly. This is really why not having Spectra around hurts this show. Tons of story came from them scheming. And of course, whenever someone was pissed at Forrester or feeling underappreciated over there - they ran to Spectra! I wish I could understand why Steffy is constantly awful and terrible and never, ever pays for her nonsense. I know I've complained about this before but it's getting worse! Even Stephanie had to pay some consequences for her plotting. Sure it didn't last forever but at least she was put in her place. Erica Kane on All My Children didn't always win. We all could probably name many slightly scheming, slightly bitchy leading lady soap characters who didn't always win. It makes Steffy so one-dimensional and boring. Plus in my opinion, JMW is not a good actress. She doesn't remotely have the chops to play this character the way she should be played. She should watch some film of Susan Flannery as Stephanie to get pointers. I realize Stephanie was a huge biotch lot of the time, but SF knew how to throw in layers and vulnerability too. I wish we could! I miss Wyatt. I guess it's no use saying it, I never get what I want from this show.

But he hasn't really played a mobster for 30 years because GH insists he's allegedly a mobster with a heart of gold and is a good guy. He's a mobster who doesn't sell drugs and honestly does anyone knows what he does besides coffee and breaking glassware? This show has never understood the point of The Soprano's which is of course that Tony isn't a hero or a good person. And why have Sonny commit murder in the first place? Then these dummies have to come up with some ridiculous way for him to not pay. It's just so dumb. Even if Jagger was wrong in his methods, it doesn't make Sonny right or not responsible for killing the guy. I realize GH law and order doesn't resemble anything in the real world but ffs. How this character has eaten this show for all these years is the real crime. Sigh. I've always loved Robert and Holly. They are one of my very first ships and I can't quit them. I just can't. However, I don't understand what they've done to her the last few times she's come back to town. Not at all. I was looking forward to seeing her but these writers do these characters no favors.

While I do think this recast is pretty bad, I'd never call RB unattractive. She is too young for the role and frankly i think she looks younger than JMW. I think overall she's a capable actress, but I don't think they've given her much to do so far. I mean she's only gotten to complain about Hope. It seems pretty typical for this show. The writers will briefly do something a bit different for a couple of weeks but we always, always default back to the same old, same old. I can hardly wait for endless conversations again about Hope kissing Finn or how courageous Steffy is to survive the cage. When KA was playing Taylor, I thought she had good chemistry with SK and I would have welcomed a Taylor/Deacon thing. If they plan on keeping RB, let's see if she has chemistry with Deacon or Bill or someone else. Anyone other than Ridge. I cannot stand Brooke and Ridge but the show seems determined to keep them together, so free Taylor. Or bring back KA and then free Taylor! Because they are a bunch of hypocrites!!