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Yeah, if Zelena gave us nothing else, she gave us that shot of Regina flying out of the glass tower. That was awesome on so many levels. Personally, I always prefer when the show uses practical effects when it can. Yeah, some of the CGI turns out well (Emerald City), but sometimes...not so much. Like, I didn't care for any of the twisters that whirled in this season. Maybe they were supposed to look magical, but to me, they just used kind of silly. If they stick with practical effects a bit more, at least I don't feel like everything going on around me is just a cheap green screen. Honestly, its kind of weird that I don't think all that much about the directing and the technical aspects of the show (unless I see sometimes especially good and/or bad). I guess all the wonky storytelling and characterization distracts me :) That's the perfect way to put it! Inter-dimensional travel was, at first, a big freaking deal. But now, traveling through dimensions is more like waiting a long time for the L train. Kind of inconvenient, but just sit and wait around, and it will take you pretty much anywhere. At this point, I`m surprised random people aren't just stumbling into puddles and wardrobes, bumping into other realms.

Must...resist...urg...to read...book... I loved this episode so much, and I loved it more watching it a second time. I could watch the scandalized expression on Jaime's face as Claire suggestions he sleep in her room a hundred times. But your reputation would be ruined! I loved the way Claire bonded with the Highlanders at the end, then got all sad as Claire realized that a lot of them were going to probably be slaughtered in just a few years. I cant imagine how hard that would be for her, knowing how badly this is all going to end, but being unable to do anything about it. And it must be a really hard place for Claire to be in, as an Englishwoman. I mean, who's side is she going to take here? The music and the cinematography are just wonderful, like, even if the writing and the acting all sucked (none of it does, thank God) I would watch for all the gorgeous scenery and shots and the music. If they put out a soundtrack, I will buy it in a heartbeat! I love this show so much, I am already getting righteously angry about it being inevitably ignored at the Emmys next year.

That's the great thing about historical fiction in general. You can peak into a world that had a completely different mindset than the one your familiar with. Trying to figure out how much you can judge what's happening based on 21st century morality, or how much you accept the world on its own terms, is up to you.

I have spent all day randomly giggling, because I just keep picturing Regina running around Storybrooke, trying to drive, or ordering some eggs and bacon at Granny's, all while wearing her full on Evil Queen outfit, including head piece. The comedy just writes itself.

Its not even that I dislike Modern Family. I actually still really like it. Its just...not THAT good.

The watchword tonight is...boring. And I continue to bang my head on the nearest hardest surface after hearing the Modern Family win. I can name like, five shows off the top of my head that are better. And one show sweeps are always kind of dull...but I do love Breaking Bad so much.

I really like the backstory they gave Hook. Looking at him, it makes sense that he was a rule abiding, non drinking, well educated, idealistic soldier. People always say that its the good ones who go bad the hardest. It also gives him more of a possible story arc, finding a way to get closer to the person he was, but with the life experience he has gotten as a pirate. At least, I can hope that's what they end up going for. You never can tell :) For all its flaws, (Liam's death being a little contrived, more of the freaking walking, the poison storyline turned out to be pretty lame) I do like this episode. I could honestly watch a whole episode that's just Hook and Charming snarking at each other. The Pan and Hook scenes were great (its really a shame the Rumple backstory kind of hijacked all the Neverland backstory and mythology), and this is the episode that firmly put me on team Captain Swan. Seriously, in season 2, could not stand that pairing, but now? Love it, want more of it, forever. Damn it.

Yeah, the Lily of the Valley thing was a little weird. I mean, that was NOT Lily of the Valley. And its not like its even an obscure plant that no one knows about. BUT if that's my biggest gripe in an episode, than its still doing something right! I will probably think more about what exactly went down in this episode, but my favorite scenes were the flashbacks to her leaving Frank at the train station, and then the end, where Jamie was narrating the song that sounds eerily like her own adventure. MORE time travel maybe? At some point, will Claire go even farther in the past? I am in a real bind here. I'm somehow Team Frank/Claire AND Team Jamie/Claire. What shall I do?

Strangers on a Train! Yes! Love that movie! Caleb and Hannah! And a finale for Ravenswood! Now it can just be finished. Which leads me to my new favorite crack theory... Alison has been dead this whole time, and this is her ghost. Ghosts exist, it could totally happen! What a twist! I know right? Its like the other week when Aria was all "Yeah that was when my friend found a dead body in her backyard" like she was making small talk about finding a nickel on the street. Its not even worth taking the day off school for. This show is batshit crazy and I love it!

On further reflection, the real lesson here? If there is something about yourself, or anything you have you cant explain, just say that its "from France". No matter where or when you are, this will always lead to lots of "ohhhhhhhs" and head nodding. It works on everything from bras to aliens trying to hide out in Jersey! This lesson brought to you by The Coneheads.

So I continue to love this show, and I cant wait to see more! I also need to watch it one more time, there is A LOT of information to process here. So much history, so many characters, and I am still trying to keep all the dynamics/relationships straight. As to Claire and her story, it sounds pretty sketchy. I mean, its probably the best she could come up with, especially because she spent a decent amount of time trying to process the whole "I wandered into Scottish stone hedge and now I'm time traveling" thing. Her story wasn't so bad that it would be immediately laughed off, but if I was in the middle of a war, worried about spy's? I would be pretty suspicious too. Good thing Claire is up on her history lessons! History majors, this is your time to shine! Also debating downloading the opening song...

Has anyone else ever heard of Remember WENN? It was a work place comedy set in a radio station the late 1930s and early 1940s, it was on AMC, in its pre-Mad Men era? I loved that show, and it sucks that I can never find the DVDs. Its really too bad it wasn't made now, I think it would be a much bigger hit, with AMC having more prestige, and period pieces being all the rage. If you can find it, I highly recommend it. Its funny, it has great characters, lots of fun historical detail, and a lot of genuine emotion and heart. I always have had a soft spot for old school radio, plus 30/40s era style, so this was basically made for me. And maybe if more people start watching, AMC will officially release a DVD set!

I was fully prepared to be bored by this show (been burned by way too many sci fi series, despite my love of the genre) but I really like this. I am always interested in "20 minutes into the future" settings, where its clearly the future, with future tech, but we aren't living on space ships, and its still recognizably "our" world. It seems like the writers actually thought about the sort of technology we might have in the future, and I always appreciate when a writer actually thinks! The characters are growing on me, and while I have never been a huge Halle Berry fan, I think she's doing a good job here. I need to catch up ASAP!

One of my favorite scenes in the finale for OUAT in Wonderland was when Alice and Cyrus (from a Victorian world, and an Arabian Nights world, respectively) journey to Storybrooke, and are absolutely enchanted by electricity. Its pretty adorable. More of that please!

Every time I see The House Bunny on TV, I have to stop and watch. I make no apologizes.

I want to see just a big shopping day, where all the fairy tale folks buy tons and tons of modern clothes. Everyone loves a shopping montage! So it looks like the Hoods are together for at least a little bit, even though they don't look too smiley in those pics.

My first ship ever was Cory and Topanga on Boy Meets World, who I loved even before I knew what shipping was. I just saw an episode of the spin off, Girls Meets World, and my shipper heart soared to see them happily married with kids! The first really was the best.

I remember watching the episode, suspecting that Marion was a plant of some kind. But now, looking back on it, that's kind of doubtful. With everything else going on this season, I don't know if they will have time to do a shape shifter thing...unless Marion is actually the Big Bad of the second half of the season! Then all bets are off.

Into the Bunker might have edged out Time Travelers Pig as my favorite episode. But that could change on further viewings...

The Outlander books have been on my "To Read" list for ages, I just have never actually gotten around to it. When I heard STARZ was doing an adaptation, I decided to hold off on reading the books, so I could get into the show without knowing what's going to happen, or becoming that person who is constantly comparing the books to the adaptation (like what happened when I read A Song of Ice and Fire after the first season of Game of Thrones. I love both, but its so hard not to compare!). So I came into this blind, and I loved it! I love a good historical fiction story, and adding time travel to the mix? And the beautiful Scottish backdrop? And actual Gaelic being spoken? And Scottish accents? I am fully onboard this train, wherever it takes me. I hope we get to see at least a little more of Frank and Claire. I really liked the glimpses we got of their relationship. However, the main Scottish guy? I can see how they would be appealing, and I already think the actors play well with each other, so who knows. As I said, I am on board. The only problem? I want more right now, and the books just seem so tempting! To read, or not to read...

I could watch Snow punch Regina in the face on repeat. It just warms the heart. Yeah it gets screwed up later, but for one brief, shining moment, someone was actually allowed to tell Regina to shut it. This episode isn't quite the epic that I think it was supposed to be, but I do like it. The smaller cast and focus on character interaction is very welcome, and I like the stuff we got with Neverland. Too bad this is where my annoyance with Henry really started to grow. I mean, the 2nd season finale was probably worse, in terms of wanting to hit him upside the head, but this one had a pretty big dose of "Plucky kid adventurer" that made him pretty insufferable. The "What's a movie?" scene is great. I want to see more scenes where characters deal with their fictional counterparts! Make it happen! And for real, what was the point of Greg/Tamara? As happy as I was that their stupid selves were gone, it just made the whole back part of season two seem extra pointless.

The real hero's of the Marvel Cinematic Universe? The people in charge of casting. It just blows my mind how they manage to find the perfect person for every dang role, even when its an unknown/the last person you would expect. I remember finding out they cast Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner, and as much as I like Mark Ruffalo, I was just thought of him as the guy from a bunch of romantic comedy's. The list goes on. Casting some TV actor from Australia to play the title character in Thor? And some pale British guy playing Loki? Scarlet Johansen, an actress I was always slightly underwhelmed by, as Black Widow? Chris Evans, who I mainly knew from playing cocky womanizer types, as Captain America? And, as it turns out, they were all perfect. Like, not just good, but "I cant see anyone else playing that character" good. And I never learn. I love Chris Pratt, but I did a double take when I found out he was the one they choose to be the action hero of a big budget space odyssey. And Vin Deisel? Bradley Cooper as Rocket Raccoon? Doing a voice? Zoe Saldana (who, like Scar Jo, is an actress I always have trouble connecting with), and freaking Dave Bautista? Versus Amy from Doctor Who as a space pirate? And Ned from Pushing Daisy's? How is that going to work? And again, they were all totally perfect. Casting is a big part of what makes a movie work, and the Marvel movies hit it out of the park ever dang time. Its honestly pretty amazing. Never again shall I doubt you, Marvel casting. You are amazing, and you always know best.

Man, everyone is just over all this crap in this episode. Spencer? Over it, and ready to cut somebody. Caleb? Over it, and ready to punch creepy guys in the face (the real reason Ezra hasn't been around lately! He knows he's on the list). Emily? Over it, and ready to get all up in that weirdo Sydney's face. I love it!

I am sick to death of the "precocious child who has all the answers" trope. You know, that sweet child who teaches the cynical adults about the "important" things in life? Its just painful at this point. The parent of this child is often the "Dad who spends too much time at work, and not enough time with the wife/kids/puppy dog" type. He's clearly in the wrong for working hard and providing for his family, and is a heartless jerk for missing sweet precocious child's soccer game. So when the precocious child says how his Daddy is never around, the dad can feel all guilty, and NOT explain to the child that sometimes adults need to spend time at work, so they have the money to pay for the kids brand new soccer cleats. I seriously HATE this trope. Like...so much. Also related? The wife of the cop/doctor/FBI agent who constantly complains about her spouses long hours at work. Like he's just hanging around the office, and not saving lives. And this is a huge shock to her, even though she knew she married a cop/doctor/FBI agent.

Anyone interested in the Rumpelstiltskin story, or in the "fairytale with a twist" aspect of the show, should read "The Rumpelstiltskin Problem" by Vivian Vande Velde. Its a YA book where each chapter tells a different take on the Rumpelstilskin story. Some are funny and light, some are more dark fantasy, some are told from Rumpelstilskins perspective, some from the millers daughter, one is even told from the kings. Its a good read, especially after watching the show.