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I think I've seen too many shows recently that have similar themes, and I'm unable to get into this one. Plus, physics was my Waterloo in college.
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The thing is a wretched mess. 56 score on Rotten Tomatoes' Tomatometer. And you know they spent a fortune on actor fees. With this talent, the scores should have been very high.
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One of the gossip magazines stated they were living apart last autumn.
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Although I was frequently lost by the political machinations, I enjoyed this remake. Great performances, production values, and the right note of human frailty and strength throughout. I loved the portrayal of the quietly determined Lady Mariko. Talk about a long game.
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On 4/11/2024 at 7:56 PM, Anela said:
I’ve been waiting for a show to grab me like this.
I've never heard of Fallout, I'm not a gamer (unless we're talking my gardening game), and I usually do not enjoy fantasy type shows. But this show is holding my interest. Love the sprinkling of oddball characters, and seeing Leslie Uggams. She had a variety TV show long ago. The pre-blast scenes were very well done.
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On 4/14/2024 at 7:31 PM, Suzn said:
Considering that we've see a major portion of Padma's chest, I don't understand the problem with Kristin being sleeveless.
And Gail's cleavage. Give it a rest already.
On many of these intense competition shows, they have long days and insufficient sleep. Add the heat to that, and drinking, and their performance suffers. It's frustrating for viewers.
QuoteMichelle who is clearly talented but I don't think her skills rise to the same level.
I wonder if Michelle is extremely skilled but hides her light under a bushel ("I'm just a pitmaster").
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On 4/5/2024 at 8:48 AM, AAEBoiler said:
I was really surprised that there was absolutely no shelter for the chefs during this event. That must've been brutal.
And I didn't see the chefs guzzling water, which they should have been doing. I also noticed that Gail's skin was bright pink at the end of the day, despite the umbrella. Her face and neck were not, probably due to heavy TV makeup.
I wish they would reduce the chefs' patter with each other as they frantically cook. It's clearly required by production, and it sounds forced and trite. "What are you making?" "I'm making blah blah blah." "Nice."
The minute I saw the doors and cherries, I thought of our own Door County Cherry, whose name once drove me to explore Wisconsin cherries.
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On 4/17/2024 at 6:36 PM, Jodithgrace said:
really don’t like the actor playing Blackthorn.
He does seem to spend a lot of time with a puzzled look on his face. I think the director struggled with how to include the character without taking too much screen time from the large cast of important Japanese characters.
Random: the actor's voice is similar to the late Richard Burton's.
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As I rarely do, I stayed up late to finish the series (an afternoon nap was partly to blame). Very well done.
SpoilerThey didn't shove Donny's abuse history, nor his sexual preference, into frame immediately, and they took time to explain why he is the way he is. The grooming-of-a-young-adult needs to be told more often. He has a compulsive need to re-live his trauma, unable to break away completely from its remnants.
Very realistic yet annoying, and I could see some of my own acquaintances' repetitive, destructive behaviors in Donny.
QuoteI'm so relieved they never gave him some big fake heroic moment to make him finally "likable," and even that they showed how far from healing he was, even in the end. Very honest.
In real life, some mental health patients do not heal, especially trauma survivors. They can be dangerous, or obnoxious, or their behaviors frustrate us...they might also be kind, funny, smart and productive. 20 people can tell them to get therapy, and instead they feel the compulsion to continue to act out. They are not like typical TV characters with mental illness who suffer, get therapy, perhaps a loving supportive partner, and live happily and produtively thereafter. This series is not about those characters.
The two lead actors are phenomenal; the on-stage monologue was fantastic.
Shout out to this moment: "Good luck with the transsexual!" A rare sweet, comedic moment.
One of the best series I've seen this year.
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I watched the first two episodes and appreciated? enjoyed? them. Very uncomfortable subject yet I like seeing the deep dive into the psychology of this dangerous phenomenon. Great acting.
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Recently the Washington Post had an article about the demise of RHoDC. Andy Cohen claimed that he fought hard for a second season, but the Salahi transgressions at the White House dominated the show and media too much. The reporter also made the comment that many posters have made in these forums: the dominant business in DC is politics and government and the DC elite are loath to go on camera and make fools of themselves. (I know, the joke could write itself.)
I have wondered if, in its efforts to shore up the Housewives brand, Bravo would revisit DC. Could be it's too similar and too close to "Potomac." (Whic)h isn't about Potomac)
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On 4/22/2024 at 10:00 PM, txhorns79 said:
I also wonder if they no longer have any idea of what to do with Cindy Crawford Jr.
Too bad they didn't think of this from the get-go. She's gawdawful.
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3 hours ago, Rlb8031 said:
It's great to say the law will take care of it, but actual practice shows that this may not always be the case.
Many of the original charges (disorderly conduct, assault, domestic violence, etc.) do indeed get thrown out, either due to lack of evidence or plea-bargaining. The judges often choose the worst charge(s) and sentence appropriately, even if it's probation and time-served. Or if both parties in a DV were physically assaulted, their offenses cancel each other out (unless there was critical injury). Still, it's on the record.
Every once in a while a suspect will drunkenly and belatedly realize he/she can kiss that nursing or legal or law enforcement or teaching career (or a security clearance) goodbye.
QuoteStanding up for myself is worth it.
I agree with this, but it's nuanced. As I age I'm more comfortable with being assertive, directive (at work), even forcefully argumentative. But it's always when there are no other options except walking away, which enables bullies and control freaks. It's justified when something is truly important or there's a gang mentality going on, and if one doesn't lose their cool. I guess we all define "truly important" in different ways.
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On 4/23/2024 at 7:17 PM, drivethroo said:
People are not going around smacking people up because somebody said something they didn't like. Otherwise people would be in a fist fight every day.
I beg to differ. See Youtube. Arguments and insults escalate into physical fights all the time - shoving, slapping, knocking phones out of hands, punching. The weary police intervene.
Some people know how to draw the line when anger could go from rage-screaming to physical force. It's called impulse control.
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I thought I would miss seeing Italy in its sun-drenched color. But I am distracted, in a good way, by the stunning B&W cinematography. That quick shot of the cocktail on the balcony with the glorious sky beyond it.
Clothes truly do make the man.
Only drawback for me is that Dickie is almost lifeless - his personality is flat. Even forgetting the memorable Jude Law, Johnny Flynn's performance is barely there. I guess they were trying for languid wealth.
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On 4/10/2024 at 7:48 AM, Haleth said:
(Such great acting with their eyes speaking more than their mouths.)
Yes, and that exquisitely painful tea service between husband and wife. A great episode.
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On 4/1/2024 at 1:52 PM, CrazyInAlabama said:
I wonder where the potter put her kiln for firing her pottery?
I wonder about this too. Plus, will she keep all the supplies and mess that being a dedicated potter requires? Would ruin the vibe of that room. When I saw it, I thought morning coffee/reading/meditation/yoga room, and how my family and friends would appreciate hanging out to chat there (no TV). In fact, I suspect the buyers had already chosen the house, given their need for a pottery space.
Another beautiful re-design, with thoughtful elements. I hope someone saves the other house, which was lovely.
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If I recall correctly, even the Gizelles of the RH world eventually get taken down by production.
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Without TV money, June might eventually have to work the government benefits world. With a little one, she might qualify for SNAP (food stamps), housing assistance and other benefits. The baby might qualify for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). My community has a thriving food bank that donates food to qualified recipients.
Given her history, June might be on a monitored, mandated safety plan that dictates she must participate in services, such as Narcotics Anonymous, and parenting classes. I cannot fathom a judge awarding her custody otherwise.
Friends who are social workers say they encounter foster parents and others who view custody as a "parents with government benefits" deal, and take advantage.
June cannot sustain the reality TV model forever; what will she do afterward for income?
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On 3/24/2024 at 12:35 PM, CrazyInAlabama said:
I love that they restored the grandmother's metal patio furniture.
The new wood arms that mimic the original metal open work are great design, and the turned legs on the new dining table are stunning.
I like that this house was not the cookie-cutter open floor plan that many old homes get turned into.
There was a famous Auburn football coach named "Shug" Jordan (pronounced Jerdan, which is a common Jordan-pronunciation in Alabama).
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On 3/19/2024 at 8:16 AM, sadtvjunkie said:
The young woman homeowner on this episode during the reveal was TOO EXTRA, I had to mute the TV.
Same here. I think the Napiers were a bit taken aback by her screechy hysterics, but were too polite to react.
Adorable house with thoughtful design. Erin really got to draw on her creativity (those cabinet knobs), which must have been fun for her. I liked the green roof for a change. Erin has a great sense of color. I think the one error was no screened porch, as this young couple loves to live outdoors and they could use the extra "room" in the summer time.
Erin seemed to feel the need to apologize for building small and building new. She wove the justification throughout her commentary. I like that someone built small as opposed to the monstrosities that are in fashion, and clearly they had to tear down. I would love to see more of those new, charming small houses that are affordable for regular folks. Of course, developers don't make much money with them.
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A couple of months ago Wendy was still listed as part-time staff on Johns Hopkins' website. I feel confident they did not renew her contract. Or perhaps they had a non-compete clause that Wendy didn't want to be held down by, and she chose to leave.
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2 hours ago, drivethroo said:
The problem is only Candiace is made to be held accountable for what she says but everyone else gets to skip away from what they say. They've been forcing Candiace to apologize since Season 5, yet nobody else is held to that standard (except maybe Wendy).
I haven't been watching - because this forum is way better - but I suspect the ones that remain know how to cooperate with production and give production what it wants. Gizelle and Ashley are especially good at this.
Candiace's emotions are always near the surface, and she can act like a spoiled brat. I suspect she, Chris and earlier her mother wore out their collective welcome behind the scenes. Bravo would work hard to keep them if it really needed them.
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On 3/12/2024 at 7:05 AM, MsJamieDornan said:
Its interesting that they just up and left their horses. I'm sure there are a few homes with land in Laurel.
I'm not an equistrienne, but I think I've heard of arrangements where people "rent" horses long-term. Kind of like humans do cars. They pay a stable to house and feed them, and they just visit to ride and socialize and maybe help with grooming. They consider them "our horses." Or perhaps the horses were too old or ill to withstand a long journey? The guys mentioned children and grandchildren - maybe they now care for the horses. I'm scrambling to try to understand why someone would abandon their horses. There are lots of horses out West, so many unwanted ones end up at slaughter.
I thought I heard Erin say the guys were raised in the South, but not Mississippi.
The back of the property was simple and beautiful. That pool liner matched the house paint.
I laughed at the unlevel kitchen. Been there done that, including trying to hang original wood window sashes after removing and restoring them.
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RHoBH in the Media
in The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills
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This might be interesting because I suspect she will handle her role carefully - no boring drunken tirades, no endless tiresome blatherings about petty squabbles, no desperate grabs for attention, no ruthless mean girl cliques. Probably she, Garcelle and Sutton will hold some Crafty Strategic Planning Sessions.