Norma Desmond
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I asked an AI image generator for a Brenda and Dylan wedding pic and got this (at least they got Luke's forehead right)
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21 hours ago, violet and green said:
And takes her bra off finally.
Yes. I actually gasped.
16 hours ago, Trillian said:but no contact for five years is the most ridiculous idea ever conceived and I can’t believe Carrie fell for it.
I can't believe someone gets paid to write such bs.
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Aidan is a dolt.
Carrie's dress was absolutely stunning. Probably my favorite outfit of hers, ever.
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19 minutes ago, BellyLaughter said:
Someone on Twitter said that final scene was Tropic Thunder level acting and I can’t stop thinking about it lol
I found the tweet, can't stop laughing at how precise the comment is, and at the video.
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On 8/17/2023 at 9:33 AM, EtheltoTillie said:
That was some bad fake crying by John Corbett.
Awful. He's probably the worst actor in the cast.
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13 hours ago, TakomaSnark said:
I never wanted kids, and broke up with my 'Big' after ten years because he did. It definitely stung to see him loop around, marry and knock up someone within a year, as if that ten years was nothing.
Maybe it comes back to the adage (usually reserved for describing the different ways men and women respond to the loss of a spouse), 'Women grieve, men replace.'
Miranda said it best: Men are like cabs!
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I did not need to see John Corbett in his tighty whities
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4 hours ago, bluegirl147 said:
SATC was originally Darren Star's show and I think MPK always felt like he wasn't as respected in the industry the way Star was.
Was SATC viewed as Star's show, though? I think he was only involved in the first season. From then on it became MPK's signature show. He wrote the best Carrie/Big episodes (as a big Carrie/Big shipper, I know, believe me).
By the way, what is the portmanteau name of the Carrie/Big pairing? Barrie? Cig?
I'm partial to Cig ;)-
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On 8/3/2023 at 8:30 AM, Spartan Girl said:
So what was that look Aidan gave Seema when she walked into the restaurant? If he was a cartoon character his eyes would be bugging out and his heart would be visibly thumping out of his chest. I hope that was just an odd acting choice on Corbett's part and not a preview of an upcoming plot but you never know with these writers.
I thought the same thing. So weird. It's probably just an weird acting choice though.
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I'm enjoying this season, which, unlike season 1, isn't a complete horror show. I loved this episode, it did make sense and Aidan and Carrie felt organic. That said, "Big was a big mistake"?? Wtf? Why does MPK feel the need to shit on everything viewers and fans loved about the original series? Is it because of Chris Noth's problems? That felt ugly, petty and wrong.
I can't get over how great John Corbett looks. In fact, he looks better this time around than he did 20 years ago.
Charlotte and Miranda's storylines were good too. I am actually looking forward to the next episode!
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John Corbett is looking really good. If he had work done, it's subtle and wonderful and I definitely want his surgeon's number.
I wasn't into Carrie and Aidan back then, would be ok with them now, though I cannot fathom why Aidan would be willing to go down that road again. Carrie was awful to him in ways that can't be forgiven or overlooked, even if it was 20+ years ago.
I'm liking Che too. Help!
So, Miranda couldn't figure out by herself and had to be told she could easily escape from her horror date? Jesus.
Anthony is tiresome. So are Lilly and Rock.
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On 6/22/2023 at 2:01 PM, cmfran said:
. Some of the future vision stuff reminded me a bit of Stephen King's The Dead Zone
It totally did. I was expecting Christopher Walken to show up ;) Anyway, think it was intentional - a homage
I loved Gaap. And Boney M. Omg, I love that band. Ma Baker - my fave music growing up.
I don't know how I feel about Black Mirror veering off the technology angle. I enjoyed this episode a lot though.
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On 6/1/2023 at 1:17 PM, Sake614 said:
I don’t think Giddish was fired.
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On 6/9/2023 at 4:33 PM, South said:
What are the chances that we will see food served on the backs of diners/judges hands next season? It was beautifully done last night, but I can imagine endless, absurd possibilities.
It was a big wtf moment for me. Hands are often full of germs of the things you touch.It's just gross. And stupid. And gimmicky. And they were all oohhhh ahhhh-ing over it. I mean, they have no choice, I guess, but to do that even if they don't like it (the gimmick, not the food).
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17 hours ago, HappyDancex2 said:
I did catch Tom C’s little comment to Buddha on the kitchen walkthrough that he probably wouldn’t be doing a third TC. Not sure how we were supposed to take that but I took it as Buddha was already too good for this format.
Oh, I took it just as, he's competing a second time, back to back on top of that. I didn't see it as implying he's too good for TC or something like that. And Tom is not Buddha's biggest fan. I think Padma is.
I did notice the duck feet thing. He probably does have back or neck problemas, poor thing.
Reducing Buddha to only being technically proficient is unfair, I think (though it seemed to be the compliment he got the most from the guests). As someone upthread said, he is a kind of a culinary genius: makes flavorful, delicious food, is creative, has a ton of technique and is very precise in his plating. His dishes are so beautiful. They do look a bit fussy or old fashioned at times, I agree. But it's his thing, I guess.
I hope a lot of great opportunities come to Sara and Gabri. I love love love her, and Gabri is a sweetheart.
Oh and regarding Buddha's alleged sour face when someone gets a compliment: I don't think so! He has the same expression when people get compliments or are criticised. Maybe he has resting sour face. As a fellow resting sour faced person, I emphatize. We are not displeased! That's just our blank expression.
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I didn't let out a scream (of joy) when Buddha was announced as the winner. Nope, not me.
I was thinking Gabri would win, based on the comments of his meal being audacious (Buddha's got few compliments except for praising his technical skills). I thought Buddha's seemed tame and almost boring in contrast (based on the comments, but that was the editors trying to to fool us, I guess). Buddha is so freaking great. He truly is. Maybe Sara would have a chance if not for the raw liver.
Loved the season, loved the winner. Buddha is a force to be reckoned with, and I think he's going to achieve many great things. He is in a league of his own.
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11 minutes ago, RoseAllDay said:
Wait…wut? Padma leaving? Say it ain’t so. She IS Top Chef.
She truly *is* Top Chef. More so than Tom.
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I was more sad than I expected when Ali was PYKAG'd. I really like all 4 finalists, and all of them deserved to be there. Buddha and Sara have been my favorites all along, but I'd be happy if Gabri won too. He is a fine chef; maybe not made for the constraints of a competiton of this kind, but fine nonetheless, and he's got a bright future ahead of him. Sara cooks with her heart; Buddha is technical brilliance and Gabri has the best backstory, I was genuinely moved by his speech of "I give my all to the kitchen cause the kitchen gave me all" and his story.
May the best chef win. This has been a great, lovely season, and was apleasure to watch.
Oh and Padma? Please don't go! I will miss you and your radiant beauty.
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16 hours ago, NJRadioGuy said:
These are old and expensive shows to produce and they were given a budget of X per season or X per episode. My hunch is they approached Nick and asked for a salary reduction and he refused. So instead they both make it look like his leaving is voluntary.
Yes, this sounds more like it. Kelli Giddish, Jesse Lee Soffer and Colin Donnell were downright fired, right? I don't think any of these actors had much choice as to whether stay or leave.
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I don't understand why someone would leave a cushy, safe job, especially in an unstable profession like acting
It's not like there are hundreds of roles out there for Nick Gehlfuss
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2 hours ago, Leeds said:
Why is this a bad thing? Would it have been better to serve unset jelly rather than adapt to serve a successful dish?
2 hours ago, Leeds said:I really don't understand the disdain for Buddha being super prepared for the competition. He loves his craft and wants to be the best possible. Do we ding talented athletes for training to be the best in the world? Do we look down our noses at contestants who study to prepare for Jeopardy?
There isn't enough WORD! to your posts
Buddha is maligned for studying his craft and being prepared. In a competition!
I think this disdain can may come from his being super talented and not humble enough, to some viewers (his persoality is perfectly fine to me). People like to root for the underdog and he's clearly not one.
Oh well.
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On 5/26/2023 at 3:32 AM, HappyDancex2 said:
Guest judge Jeremy had the sultriest voice….how does one speak in that hush tone with such authority? I was riveted by his elegance.
His voice is the vocal equivalent of bedroom eyes
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Bye Tom! Don't let the door hit ya on the way out!
I thought Ali's dish was worse than Tom's, but hey, I'm not complaining. I kind of warmed up to Tom these past few eps but am not sad to see him go.
Love that Sara came back and loved that she was able to churn out something good even though the challenge was not up her alley.
Buddha is really something. Wow. He is at the top of his game. He's like one of those tennis players that win everything in a span of a few years cause there really is no competition on their level.
I know some people think that he wins just because he studied the game, but a lot of the challenges cannot be predicted. He is a mix of technical proficiency and creativity. He really is super creative and has the technique to back it up.
I really love Sara but Buddha is just a force of nature, he cannot be stopped.
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12 hours ago, tvfanatic13 said:
We’re there BTS issues?
Apparently, no.
Chicago Med Shocker: Nick Gehlfuss Out After 8 Seasons in Finale Twist
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This sucks. Seems like the actors had no clue about it either.