[S09.E03: He Said, She Said]

On 9/29/2023 at 4:20 PM, StevieRocks said:

Nice backhanded compliment from Leva. Maybe you SHOULD wear Lilly Pulitzer, Leva, since your shiny clothes look like they come from Fashion Bug. 

This made me laugh out loud.  I haven't thought about Fashion Bug in 30 years! 🤣  I'm almost positive that I rocked some Fashion Bug in my day, lol.

[S10.E13: Another One Bites the Dust]

10 hours ago, Tanukisan said:

Tony called it right when the guests arrived in full pageant regalia: “Is it the circus in St. Lucia or what?”

Tony is becoming the Greek Chorus of this season and I'm totally here for it.  His commentary is hilarious to me. I loved when he referred to the Ross/Katie situation as telenovela (and I don't like telenovela, lol). 

[S10.E10: Caribbean Gigolo]

15 hours ago, gaPeach said:

ITA! Alyssa's true colors are in full view now that Camille is gone.  Her BS reasoning for flirting with Ross was only for her to feel better about herself instead of seeing what a bitch she is.  She needs to turn her girl card in at this point.

And what did she call Haley in the previews?  A dirty little something.  So, apparently Ayssa needs someone to bully at work, so she looks like a hardworking stew.

She is just nasty at this point.

I'm glad I'm not the only one who sees this, lol.  Although, I feel like her true colors have been on full display since the first episode.  Camille sucked, but Alyssa is just being a nasty piece of work.  She totally egged it on. 

[S11.E08: Fire Island]

In my opinion, this is truly the most "horrifying" season of the show.  These men (and women) had no idea what was coming.  Watching it in 2022 and knowing what was to come gives me a total sense of dread.  I'm not sure if that's what RM had in mind, but if he did, it's working.

Some of the tightest story lines in many, many seasons, I'm pleasantly surprised that it hasn't gone completely off the rails.  The ghost deer men at the end of this episode were a little hokey, but not to any real detriment.  Like, I don't think the ghost deer men will invade Fire Island and become the focus of the last two episodes, which was very likely to happen in past seasons.

All in all, one of my favorite seasons so far.  I hope the final episodes can live up to it!

[S09.E13: Unfinished Business]

10 hours ago, Tanukisan said:

Rachel and her “Sh*t tickets” – funny.  Rachel hasn’t gone ballistic, walked off the boat, or otherwise demonstrated any of the self-destructive behaviour she has in the past this season – but it’s been nice to see her demonstrate her humour so far.  Highlight of this season, actually.

 

I agree with this.  Rachel was so cringey last season that I found her unwatchable.  She has really pulled it together this season without losing her sense of humor.  Plus, she is so talented.  Give Rachel her own show, Bravo!

[S07.E08: It's My Party and I'll Go If I Want To]

I know Pringle is not a popular fella on these boards, but he won me over a bit with the "What have I gotten myself into? I'm so over this" faces and attitude. His attempt to get in on the "shut the f@ck up!" shaming was half-hearted at best.  And I laughed out loud in the last episode when he said "43 and I'm talking about guy code" and rolled his eyes.  I wonder if he'll come back for another season.

Did I hear Madison call Austen and Craig the "Mustard Brothers"?  If so, well done, Madison.

If I thought the rest of the drama wasn't mostly producer-driven shenanigans I would have more to say about it.  I did enjoy how it amped up a bit on the return boat ride when they were all drunk.

All of that said, I enjoy this show more than I probably should.  I'll miss it when it's over.

[S05.E14: Whole New Ballgame]

Malia, stop fixing your hair around all of that food.  Yuck.

[S05.E02: Can’t Touch This]

Lara is a psychopath. 

Kiko is adorable. "F$ck you, carrots" is going to be my new catchphrase.

 

[S09.E08: Rest in Pieces]

7 hours ago, WaltersHair said:

I like the actor who plays Ramirez, but it's causing me terrible inner conflict.

So much inner conflict, lol.

[S06.E05: In Sew Deep]

4 hours ago, TexasGal said:

"Having a pillow party?"

In the preview for next week, were Whitney and Austen (or was it Craig?) throwing hot dogs at each other over a camp fire?  I mean....what?

I shall now and forever refer to shows that are past their time as "having a pillow party".  Many thanks.

[S08.E02: Mommy Dearest]

A few thoughts:

• The kids are superior dancers to the OGs.  I enjoyed the dances and thought the histrionics about the little wobbles were ridiculous.
• As usual, the moms are obviously being instructed to throw barbs and it's very jarring how they seem to come out of nowhere.  The original moms did the same thing, but at least their history together before the show made it less obvious.
• Cat ears. The end.
• #freehannah

All of that said, Baby Girl RalyWilmy and I are in! The awesome dancing, coupled with crazy moms (scripted or not) has us hooked already. 🙂

[S06.E14: All That Glitters Isn't Gold]

1 hour ago, Lizzing said:

Tyler, with his "Fresh tracks in the brand new peanut butter....sick!" to "Rhylee doesn't want me to tell anybody but, uh, we banged last night. It's pretty special to me." is the living embodiment of Liz Lemon's doofus boyfriend, Dennis Duffy, but somehow more simple-minded.

I didn't watch 30 Rock so I'm not sure if this is a positive or negative comparison, lol.  But I thought the peanut butter thing funny and kind of cute.  The rest of the episode made me uncomfortable for all of the reasons that have already been elaborated. :-)

[S06.E12: Check Yourself!]

Captain Lee tanning himself while everyone else was flipping the boat made me giggle. The Tyler/Rhylee hookup footage...eeks.  Some things are better left unseen.  I laughed out loud when they showed everyone passed out after drinking all night, but the image of Rhylee on her back with her mouth wide open is the reason I would never, ever even think about being on a reality show (or falling asleep on an airplane).

[S06.E10: Man Overboard]

11 minutes ago, TexasGal said:

Ugh, yeah Ashton is way sexier when he's just being normal and funny than when he's trying to be sexy.

 

Yes.  I think he's adorable and I get the feeling that he's actually a really nice person.  I loved the scene a few episodes ago when he was cheerfully whistling while he washed the dishes.  When he gets past his "horn dog" days (and his stripper move mating calls), he'll probably make a happy gal out of someone. 

Edited to add: I don't know if it was editing manipulation, but I thought all of the guys were awkward and kind of gross regarding the new stew.

[S06.E09: Insult to Injury]

21 hours ago, TwopLurker said:

I will never, ever understand why the 3rd stews complain about doing the bulk of the laundry. I would chose listening to music alone and not dealing with guests or coworkers any day of the week. Are these people so determined to be the victim that they don’t see the gifts they’re being given?

 

Same!

[S08.E09: Fire and Reign]

Ok, so I really wish it would have moved the plot along more and I definitely would have like for them to get back to present times.  But I would be lying if I said I didn't enjoy the episode, primarily because I thought the whole bit with the tech guys manipulating Micheal through Robo Meade was hilarious.  I know, I know...it's not American COMEDY Story, but hey, entertainment is entertainment.  Baby Girl RalyWilmy and I were in stitches. "And they're also very good looking..." bahahahaha!

Speaking of looks, Billy Eichner looks like Randy Quaid in "Kingpin" in that wig, lol.

I'm still holding out hope for a great finale because I'm optimistic that way.

[S01.E07: Eulogy]

On 10/21/2018 at 2:05 PM, leighdear said:

FFS, you do NOT live in a house like that and keep whining "We can't find the key to that one room we think is the cause of all the damage". 

You go to the hardware store, you buy a fire ax, and you chop the freakin door open!  Jeez, I HATE stupid plot devices like that. You can replace the door.  

Why does Theo keep leaning against walls?  It's her default stance.  She kept doing it in the funeral home.  Maybe to keep things from sneaking up behind her?

I noticed Theo leaning against the walls, too.  She was doing something similar as a child in "Two Storms", leaning up against the staircase.  I'm sure there's some significance to it and that's a great theory! 

I watched Two Storms and this episode last night and I went to bed genuinely freaked out.  Mostly by Two Storms, but by Eulogy, too.  

Freaked out or not, I love this show.

[S08.E05: Boy Wonder]

15 hours ago, angelusgirl said:

No they didn't.  I was thinking they did as well and watched the episode on Netflix to compare.  Stevie Nicks sang Seven Wonders in what amounted to an extended music video as the girls got ready and then they did the tests with Cordelia explaining each beforehand.

The "silent movie" was not in the last episode where the Coven girls did the test.  It was the beginning of the second-to-the-last episode. I think it was basically done to explain what the seven wonders are.  Same music, same silent movie style.  It was very cool and we all squee'd when they brought it back for Michael's test in Apocalypse.

Now thinking maybe I know a little too much about this, lol.

[S08.E05: Boy Wonder]

9 minutes ago, Captanne said:

As an aside, I've seen a lot of "I couldn't watch the frog get dissected live" but no "I couldn't watch the teacher be eviscerated" even though they were the same scene.  People are funny.  We cringe at animals being hurt but not at human beings.  (For the record, the scene didn't bother me, either way.)

This made me laugh out loud. :-) (P.S. that was gross)

[S08.E05: Boy Wonder]

8 hours ago, sashayshante said:

And why are they giving the most significant parts to the weakest actors????? Madison goes back to Murder House??? Fuck, having these actors play multiple characters really screwed the audience over. We're stuck with characters from the worst acted season of the series.

I thought the same thing.  Madison is one of my least favorite characters out of the entire eight seasons.  But, since the original owners of the murder house are Charles and Nora Montgomery, maybe there will be some kind of interesting connection between them and Madison. 

I have to confess that I found the Stevie singing/Misty dancing sequence a little corny, but I did in Coven, too.  :-)

Other than that, I continue to love this season.  It's so fun to see the characters from past seasons and the new characters are very interesting.  And maybe, maybe the season will stick to the story line.  Fingers crossed!

[S08.E04: Could It Be . . . Satan?]

Finally caught up on this episode last night and...wow!  Loved everything about it and I am so in for this season.  All this and Jessica Lange too!   I'm excited to see Constance again but oh, how I would love to see a showdown between Michael and Fiona.  Or even better Michael vs. Fiona AND Marie Laveau!

[S07.E11: Great Again]

2 hours ago, Mattipoo said:

I liked the season finale fine, especially Ally’s “nasty woman” comment to the male senator. But I wish there were more connections to previous seasons.

I did get a kick out of the girlfriend saying "if she wouldn't do Lana Winters why would she do Rachel Maddow?" (not sure that's the correct phrase).  But I agree with you.  It's nice to be reminded that the seasons are in the same universe but I would love a more substantial crossover.

[S07.E08: Winter of Our Discontent]

2 hours ago, vb68 said:

Jeez Kai is one twisted piece of work. That scene with Winter and the cop. I was so glad Winter came to her senses and said hell no.

I'm not sure if that was intended to be comedy but my daughter and I were in stitches during that scene.  Don't get me wrong, we thought it was insane.  It was mostly the dialog.  "This is the song that will be played every time a messiah is conceived", "Isn't the whole point of a messiah is that there's only one?"

I thought it was a great episode.  The Judgement House thing was crazy.  And Ally is so much less annoying now that she's regained her sanity.

[S07.E07: Valerie Solanas Died for Your Sins: Scumbag]

This probably means nothing but wasn't the unknown Zodiac killer one of the guests at the Devil's Night banquet in AHS: Hotel?  Maybe Ryan Murphy is just obsessed with the ZK, lol.

[S04.E02: Roamin' Holiday]

Does anyone else think that if Shep and Craig could have a baby together it would look like Austen?  Just me?