DearEvette

When I first got my NYPL card they had Kanopy and then about 3 years into they no longer did. But it was nice because Kanopy had the Criterion collection.

It depends on how the shows are set up within Hoopla. Some shows you can get for a single "borrow" for 7 days if they are on something called a 'Binge Pass'. If they are not, then each episode is a borrow. If you are really interested in Detectives, it is also on MHz Choice which has a 7 day free trial.

The rest of Cory's family is shown on one of the rescue boats.

https://www.libraryextension.com/ this is what is looks like in Goodreads for instance when I am looking an John Grisham's 'The Firm'

Yeah, I think 9-1-1 has always had a pretty nice budget from the music alone. And the Tsunami season opener in S3 looked pretty expensive.

1. Cosign on getting as many library cards as you can. I live in New York and any resident of New York state can get a digital library card from the New York Public Library. But I also have cards in my local county (which has reicprocal agreements with other library systems) and the county I work in. I have actually begun doing a search to see what other regional libraries allow reciprocal memberships. 2. I love Hoopla. I am a huge consumer of audiobooks and sometimes my librar(ies) will have long waiting lists but if Hoopla has it they are available without a wait. Also I have discovered some great tv shows and movies. One of my favorite discoveries was this stylish, sexy french tv show called Detectives. It was only two seasons but I enjoyed the heck out of it. They also have movies/shows that are on streaming services that I may not be subscribed to. 3. And yes I can stack. One of my libraries allow 5 loans from Hoopla a month. One allows 7 and another allows 3. So I get 15 loans from Hoopla a month. 4. I also use a library extension on my browser. So if I am browsing a book site (such as Goodreads, Amazon or Audible) it will let me know if a title I am browsing is at one of my libraries, if it is an e-book or audiobook and if it is available or has holds. And the extension will take me directly to that book on my library's website to the borrow or hold button.

A name I have not heard in a hot minute. I read the first five of her Dark Hunters series back around 2008. I remember liking the Greek Mythology background, but thought the vampire lore got shoe-horned in probably because at the time that was really hot what with Laurell K Hamilton and Christine Feehan. The only one I really liked was the 4th book. The rest were underwhelming. By the time I read the 5th book, I realized she just wasn't the writer for me.

They kinda sorta did this in Season 5. Except the family who has the bomb in their car wasn't talking about Speed before hand, but do acknowledge the movie because they think the bomb is a joke and scoff saying "yeah, we saw this in a movie." I am not a superfan of the season opener, multi episode big disasters. But they've been part of the show's DNA since season 2 so at least they are consistent. Some are more interesting than others though. I liked the massive earthquake one from S2. I did like this one it was campy and fun. And I am a big Bobby/Athena fan so that made it more fun. Also Rick Cosnett who played Julian is always welcome on my screen.

Ok the cold open of the basketball game had me howling. Every single bit was funny. I love how every teacher, except I think Barbara, got hit in the face with the ball. I clocked the score at one point and I think it was 14 to 2. Gregory and Tariq getting into it. Jacob getting hit twice!! But most especially Ava bodying what had to be a first grader. LOL. I watched again and saw she never touched the kid. But that flop was perfection, worthy of a world cup soccer player. Made wonder about how the director told the kid to act 'Now remember, you have to trip and fall, really dramatically!!' And once again, the message the show delivers through the comedy is on point. I work at a very expensive college. Very. My God. And frankly it is a shame that Community Colleges get looked down upon, because they offer valuable education and experience and students come out without a lot of debt and with some ready skills and training. And not everyone can afford or even should go to a 4 year private expensive school. Also enjoyed the latest iteration of changing relationships. I did appreciate the little hiccup between Barbara and Melissa. And of course Jacob wilding out after his break up. And Janine doing the CPR, kicking he dummy and giving the fire capt a dap was great. I agree that Janine will be back in the classroom in the not so distant future. I do agree the Panel subplot fell flat for me. But dang, Ava looked gorgeous. And yeah I totally despised Bizarro Gregory.

Someone on Reddit called him ClayGPT and every time he opened his mouth I could not unsee it. I agree with your sentiment somewhat but also I feel that it is situational. If they had aired, say, a medical condition or some other private information solely about the woman that really didn't have anything to do with Jimmy or Chelsea's relationship, then that would be, imo, unethical and really crossed a line. But this was about Jimmy sleeping with someone who -- if she was one of the women we saw on screen -- then it is germane to what their show is about. And If indeed the woman Jimmy slept with was one of the women he introduced Chelsea to on screen, then she was on the show. Sure she wasn't a pod person, but I'll bet she had to sign papers that probably laid out what they would/could use about her appearance. If she hadn't come on the show and agreed to meet Chelsea on camera, the audience would not have had a reference point for the argument and very likely it would not have been used. I mean, yeah, it is a shitty thing, but it is a reality show and they are going to use anything they can to create watchable moments. While the production company has done lots of questionable stuff, imo this one is not on them. It is squarely on Chelsea. I mean, look at Clay's family. He put his dad on blast to millions of Netflix viewers for cheating and carrying him along on cheating visits, we know his mom had to put up with all of that and all of that led to what was probably one of the more powerful and impactful conversations on the show between his parents.

Yeah. It was criminal how they basically didn't delve into anything Jimmy and Chelsea or Brittany and Kenneth. They spent a good twenty minutes on the non Season 6 people to advertise Perfect Match and to satisfy Vanessa's baby hunger. They think they are slick. She got so much backlash for asking about babies, they did an end run by inviting Alexa and Brennan who were basically just seat warmers. And Gia and her non LIB partner (she is probably the only S1 person who agreed to still be involved) so she wouldn't have to ask. Jessica who didn't even get engaged got more space than Brittany and Kenneth. I don't care about her and Jimmy. Or their endless argument that really could have been cut for time. Sigh. I am not surprised that she'd be a little curious about him. She really liked him and I am betting if she hadn't discovered he was doing a cut and paste with his responses to the other Amber and if he had actually proposed, she would have said yes to him. So it makes sense that they might have met up just to get some of that curiosity out of the way. At least she realized after two dates they were just too different.

Even though she wasn't my favorite, I do give Laura a bit more grace. She was engaged to a man who told her he loved her. Regardless of the venue or speed or anything, it is shitty for another woman to try to slide in on that. And it is even shittier for him to treat her the way he did. Beyond anything else, he at least owed her the basic respect of the relationship they had at the time. By the time she and Sarah Ann had that conversation at the lake, Sarah Ann and Jeremy were already a thing. They had already done whatever they did til 5:00 am that morning. He had already packed Laura's bags for her to show her the door. Sarah Ann could afford to show grace because in her mind she knew she had already 'won.' And Laura, again to her credit, was ok talking to Sarah Ann because like she rightfully had said over and over, her issue was with Jeramey because he was the one who made her promises, not Sarah Ann. That is why I don't care they got all that smoke. Every time there was a new revelation about him, it showed what a callous person he was. And Sarah Ann went on national tv wearing body glitter which says a lot about her judgement, imo. And I know people go on the show for fame or clout, but those people are not smart, imo. Netflix isn't trying to make you famous, they are trying to sell a storyline and will chuck your ass under a bus to make their narrative work. You can probably count on one hand how many people who have come on this show over the six seasons who got significant air time have been able to come out of it with positive regard and/or their dignity intact from the viewing public. Them clowning Trevor the way they did is a signal they will do if they think you are trying to game them.

I really, really loved Gregory and Janine's interactions in this episode. The various scenes of his support and his advice were so well done! Jacob and Melissa's roomate-situationship is the comedy team up I did not know I needed. I love that they have so much in common including the recent break ups. I thought the portrayal of Barbara in this episode was spot on 100%. It was frustrating to watch, but it was very real. The system has always worked for her and she got hidebound in her thinking. I can't tell you how many long-time tenured professors who are told something is changing act out just like Barb did. When the University I worked at moved to a new student information system there was a year and half of emails, demos, trainings, and build up. I remember one professor storming into the Registrar's office (my office shares a suite with the University Registrar) , hot as lava mad. Yelling about how the new system was stupid and hard to navigate etc. And I remember this one English professor who was nice as pie all the time, but she was in near tears because she had no clue how to put in her grades and one of the Reg staff very patiently walked her through it. She was in her early sixties and just seemed so overwhelmed with having to learn a new technology. And yeah, I just continue to love Janine's glow up!! I kinda wish we had gotten to hear more of Cree Summer's voice work as she was reading to the kids. One of my absolute favorites she does is Elmyra Duff from Tiny Toon Adventures.

Vanessa and Nick came in hot for Jeramey and Sarah Ann. They learned their lesson from the Jackie/Josh debacle. For once they did good. Actually I love how everyone came in hot for Sarah Ann and Jeramey solidifying them as the season's villains. Even Netflix did with playing a never before seen convo between Laura and Sarah Ann that basically shows Jeramey throwing shade at Jimmy. I actually came away with more liking for Laura. I could have done without the previous season couples. Too much time was spent on them, they already had their reunions. I wanted a deeper dive into Jimmy and Chelsea. And poor Britanny and Kenneth didn't even get to say boo until almost an hour and twenty minutes in. I will say I liked them having their ear to what is being said on socials and all the scandals. Since Vanessa and Nick couldn't seem to ask their own good questions, having someone (probably some Netflix intern) summarize the bigger questions that came up across various SM was a good call. Actually all the receipts they pulled out were great. From Sarah Ann's implying it was all just for entertainment to Them vindicating Jessica's version of events over Jimmy's to them having the text messages between Trevor and his gf. Speaking of Trevor. Oof! I give him credit for coming in person. But man, he just had nothing to say. He just whiffed it hard. A hot mess of a season, but damn very memorable and one of the best reunions. Also, Vanessa... calling the couples from season 3 and 4 the 'OG's -- girl whut? You are not an OG if you come in on the 4th season of something. The only OG on the stage was Gia.

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When I subscribed it was a .99 a month deal for three months, then I got it free for like 9 months because they kept offering to for free. When I went to see what the real price was, it s $5.99 for Paramount+ (limited ads) or 11.99 for Paramount+Showtime with ads only on live tv. I think Wikipedia only shows the original content of the streamer, not anything they are simply re-broadcasting or prior movie releases they are just airing. So for instance, Wikipedia won't show Suits because that show was a USA show that Netflix is simply re-airing. But it will list season 4 and 5 of Arrested Development. Seasons 1-3 were aired originally on Fox, but Netflix produced S4-5.

Oh man, I hope he is a sub who actually pronounces everyone's names correctly. LOL.

I heard Bradley Cooper had a cameo in the cold open and rolled my eyes. But it was actually well done and quite funny. I liked how the theme of the show (and the cold open quip referencing Oppenheimer) and the plaque tied in well and was apropros for a show that aired immediately after the Oscars. Janine being preoccupied with the plaque and what it represents for validation and being seen as important is exactly what a lot of the awards during award season represents for people. Meanwhile it is the work itself and the legacy it leaves that is important. Also caught some meta commentary in there about Abbott Elementary it's success with representation. Nice episode.

Globules. That is the word that comes to mind when I saw those puffs.

As usual Colman Domingo served! This man's entire red carpet run during award season has been flawless.

Going back a bit... I did not know Ava Duvernay had all that body-ody-ody. The dress if fine, but the body be banging!

I like her dress, except for the silver outline on the front that looks like panties.

Emma's dress looks poorly fitted and I don't like the color on her. America Ferrara looks gorgeous As does Issa Rae and Danielle Brooks. I am not loving Anya Taylor Joy. Her dress is giving fish scales. Hailee Steindeld looks lovely. Ooh, child, she is canoodling with Pacey!

Oh and now there is a trailer. https://tvline.com/news/love-is-blind-season-6-reunion-release-date-1235172766/

They have released photos from the reunion. AD's dress is FIRE! I almost did not recognize Chelsea. I really don't like Amy's look. Kenneth looks a mess, poorly fitted tux with no socks? I really like Jimmy's and Johnny's shoes. https://www.eonline.com/photos/36922/love-is-blind-season-6-reunion-first-look-photos