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5 hours ago, absnow54 said:
Okay, wow, so Andrew is played by Charlie Hall, son of Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Brad Hall, and I’m only realizing this now.
And a former basketball player at Northwestern! I knew they had a son who played college basketball, but hadn't realized he was an actor as well.
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On 4/4/2022 at 4:02 PM, chocolatine said:
I was wondering about BTS - did I count seven of them? I thought boy bands (and girl bands, for that matter) are supposed to start with five members, then inevitably one of them leaves to pursue a solo career, the rest continues as a foursome for a while, then they break up the entire band, then re-unite 10-15 years later to cash in on a new album and/or tour? Is that not the natural order of things?
I'm admittedly a fan and realize you're being facetious, but also think it's too bad more people aren't familiar with their entire discography and not just the three English singles released during the pandemic. There is a lot of artistry, lyricism and depth in their Korean music that would probably surprise non-fans.
Unlike most traditional US boy bands and kpop groups, BTS was actively involved in writing and producing their music from when they first started ten years ago. Three of them have also released solo mixtapes, with the support of their company and other members. There is a lot behind their history.
Not trying to be argumentative or sway anyone's opinion, so I'll get off my BTS soapbox now ; )
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21 hours ago, KittenPokerCheater said:
Because I know nothing about BTS, why did one of the members sit in a dj chair and not dance? Was he injured or something? Or was it a theatrical bit?
He recently injured his finger and had surgery so his left hand is in a cast. That's why he sang from the chair and didn't join the other members on stage until closer to the end.
Out of the 7, you had one in a cast, one who just got out of COVID quarantine at his Vegas hotel on Saturday, and a third who only flew in on Saturday after being in COVID quarantine in Seoul (both were recovering during quarantine). So they only had one rehearsal with all 7 of them, the morning of the Grammys.
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On 8/11/2021 at 2:59 PM, peachmangosteen said:
He's actually 30 and he looks 30 imo. I actually prefer 20 somethings playing teens but 30 is really pushing it imo, especially since he's not a very young looking 30. On top of that, they hired an actual teen to play Devi, so the age difference is very obvious and it squicks me out.
I just can't believe there were no super attractive, mixed race actors under 25 that could have played Paxton. The actor isn't special enough imo nor does he have lightning-in-a-bottle chem with Devi, so it just makes no sense to me that he was cast.
He's not half-Asian (though didn't they only write that in afterwards once Darren was cast?), but Felix Mallard from Ginny and Georgia recently showed up on my Instagram feed and I think someone like him would've been better to cast against Maitrey/Devi. He can do brooding and moody and cool, but still has a baby face that helps him look younger. And he's actually only 23 so similar to the rest of the cast. He is playing high schoolers a lot more convincingly than (sorry) Darren. He just doesn't look as mature, but in a good way.
2 hours ago, paulvdb said:"Never Have I Ever" Renewed for a Fourth and Final Season
· Season 3 has wrapped production and will return this Summer 2022.
· Season 4 will be the final season and premiere in 2023.
I'm glad they set a definite end and didn't try to drag it out. I wish all shows based on high school characters would take note.
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3 hours ago, vb68 said:
That's what I heard, but I wasn't totally sure. I sorta thought she caught it too and tried to play it off a little.
I just thought it was deliberate lol. as At my workplace we've had to postpone or cancel so many events and services that it's become a daily occurrence to comment on how 2022 is already feeling more like 2020 than any of us wanted or expected.
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I found this episode to be poorly written, lacking any nuance or insight (not that I expect that from this show) and mostly incredibly offensive. Oh really, Deeks, you're sad because this isn't the America you—a straight, white, man—has come to know? Way to take the subject of violence against Asian Americans and center so much focus on how the upset white lead character feels about it. Newsflash Deeks, traveling around the country in your van may have been a different experience were you a Black or Asian man.
Also tired of the Kensi and Deeks family planning drama.
I never watched this show when it first aired, but then discovered reruns on ION and was surprised how much I enjoyed it. I liked how it involved undercover missions and the team aspect, without a overwhelming authority figure dominating the group a la Gibbs on the original NCIS. Callen was clearly the lead agent, but he was also a peer, and Hetty while overseeing them, wasn't out in the field and it was a great group dynamic. The last few seasons haven't been anywhere the same quality as the earlier ones, and mostly I just find the show boring now.
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I haven't watched it yet, but Morales being the mole doesn't shock me either. They seemed to try so hard to make the other detective seem shifty (at least to me), that I figured it was probably the "less expected, gave no reason to think so" Morales.
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53 minutes ago, mommalib said:
I'm I the only one that thinks Gina is still alive? I'm thinking maybe the enforcer helped her since he's working with Stabler, Bell and company.
Not just you. I thought it was at least a possibility. I missed who Wheatley said would set the son up with a clean gun, but assumed it was the enforcer guy, so he'd be tipped off to what was happening. She may be dead, but I immediately thought the enforcer might have given Gina the heads up and she'd come prepared with a vest and dye packets. Especially with the enforcer offering to handle it for Richie. Although still risky as Richie could've shot her in the head. But he did try and get Richie to leave first.
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13 hours ago, Galileo908 said:
NFTs: Oh man, I remember that Eminem video. And It's explaining NFTs. I wasn't expecting to see Ron Funches, Digimon, and twerking Thanos on this show, but here we are.
Yeah, here's MY time to feel old and have to explain the Without Me video to people.
I haven't seen that video in years and I forgot that (somebody playing) Morpheus is in the video.
Oh no no no lol. By "somebody playing" Morpheus were you referring to DR. DRE???
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2 hours ago, Pete Martell said:
My favorite of the night was the grace sketch. It is exceedingly rare for SNL to get these slice-of-life pieces on in the last 20+ years. This one was written by Bryan Tucker and Gary Richardson; I think they (along with Sam Jay) had some involvement in the wonderful cha cha slide sketch from John Mulaney’s second episode. This had a similar feel, in that it was willing to have positive, warm moments instead of trying to be edgy. At the end of this sketch I assumed we’d get the usual - someone would make a racist comment to end with a fight, or they’d have a crude sex joke as a bad punch line - so I was thrilled when, no, it was allowed to end with the two families bonding and the comedy was left to Beck Bennett’s fabulous, and long-underused, athletic comedic abilities. I know this was not flawless by any means, but I miss these types of sketches on the show and I wish we could get them more often.
Ah, I did think of the cha cha cha sketch, especially when they pulled out the fans lol. I love that one and think it's perhaps under appreciated or somewhat overlooked due to the splashier Broadway sketches John Mulaney has done. But it makes sense if they share some of the same writers as they both had fun "from the culture" moments, but warm ones too. I also thought the sketch might end with an offensive remark or take a mocking tone, and was so pleased it didn't. In addition to Beck's dancing, Chris and Rege-Jean jumping in to join him at the end was great.
Watching Andrew Dismukes more reminds me of what I thought during The Teacher sketch—some of his mannerisms and way of speaking reminds me of a cross between John Mulaney and Andy Samberg. I'm don't think I've seen anything yet where he's really leading the skit, but I'm glad he's getting more opportunities (or writing them for himself).
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Like others have written, I loved how comfortable and at ease Rege-Jean Page was the entire show. This was the first ep in a long time I found just generally entertaining overall. And I thought the rapid-fire pace of Weekend Update was great too, as were Pete and Heidi. The Freddie Krueger bit was so random and odd, but I couldn't help but laugh when she pulled up that gloved hand.
I also enjoyed how many of the skits involved many members of the cast. And probably some people thought there were too many musical numbers, but I loved the Driver's License and Sea Shanty skits, plus Ego's Loco pre-tape. (Glad to see Bad Bunny pop up in those last two, as well.)
I will also never not love Aidy as Ted Cruz. And I like that it's not just prosthetics trying to make her into the (male) character, which is something I thought started feeling too forced with some of Kate's impressions. Aidy honestly just can pull off Ted's "look," especially right now with his facial hair. And the braids were perfection.
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53 minutes ago, heatherchandler said:
Same- I have heard of bad bunny so I gave him a chance but the girl’s nail were so gross. Ffwd. And someone mentioned that she’s famous, I have not heard of her, and I hope to never hear her again.
They used to have great musical guests. When did it change?
Well, it's all subjective, right? Rosalia is a popular, critically lauded singer from Spain who's won or been nominated for Grammys and Latin Grammys, including Album of the Year. She's done duets and remixes with artists like J. Balvin, The Weeknd and Billie Eilish. Both she and Billie are also known for enjoying getting creative with nail art, usually for performances and videos and photo shoots. Not saying anyone has to like it obviously; merely that she seems to like using it as part of her styling and costuming.
I was glad to see SNL featuring two artists who are both extremely popular and well known whose albums are primarily non-English. I like when SNL considers a wider genre of music or audience, even if the artists themselves aren't appealing to me (looking at you, Morgan Wallen).
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Honestly, after looking at older posts on Renee Felice Smith's Instagram, I'm beginning to believe the wardrobe department is actually catering to her personal style or preferences. She seems to favor oversized coats, high necks, and loose-fitting boho and prairie, granny chic dresses. Oh, and hats. It's such an odd choice for tv, I wonder if she's actually expressed a preference for being dressed in a way that's comfortable for her.
I also was too bored to keep track of what was happening with the main case. It's pretty sad because after not originally watching the show (I assumed it'd just be another NCIS with the main lead and subordinates), it became my favorite NCIS iteration after watching repeats on ION. Even putting aside any challenges due to Covid, the writing just doesn't hold up.
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I watched the entire series and just found it to be meh as well. Just very bland. I don't need my protagonists to be heroes, so seeing the characters flaws and weaknesses highlighted wasn't the problem for me. And I'm fine with quiet shows that aren't just about dramatic sequences or not knowing the outcome. The show just didn't seem to have a good sense of focus within the greater story. I was looking forward to this as I like a lot of the actors and the original movie. I even enjoyed the Astronaut Wives show that was on a few years ago. (It was soapy, but at least entertaining and knew what stories it wanted to tell.) But this production tried to sometimes feel documentary style and then tv drama and never moved the story along in a compelling or engaging way for me. It was just...there.
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So I was watching the Debbie Allen Hot Chocolate Nutcracker documentary on Netflix as I've had some professional interactions with Allen and the company. How surprised was I to see the actor who plays Tam featured as one of the dancers?! I never would've guessed he was a dancer, or for that matter a hip-hop specialist!
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Ok, since it's been mentioned now by others and this is an all-season thread, I'll comment now on what I referred to previously -- the evil, abusive ex has a TWIN BROTHER?!?!? I mean, COME ON. Is Mel's husband now going to come back next season in a different person's body after having a secret brain transplant? Will an evil overlord put the town into an ice freeze? Will Jack lose his memory and be convinced by Charmaine that they've been married all this time? I like my soapy dramas, but throwing a vengeful twin into the plot just starts veering too much into silly daytime soap territory. Obviously having a twin isn't unprecedented; it's just how it's being used here that makes it impossible not to roll my eyes.
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I watched the first two episodes of season 2, couldn't take any more and skipped to the last. Not only did I not feel I missed anything, but I figured out what happened with every plot point without skipping a beat. And I don't want to spoil anything so won't get specific, but something in the final episode just had me rolling my eyes. This show already entered soap territory last season with its ridiculous cliches and plot lines, but it at least had some charm. (Or maybe that was just my stay-at-home pandemic brain thinking.) But the second season is just ridiculous in its tropes and over-the-top melodrama. I think I'm out if there's a season 3.
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16 hours ago, bilgistic said:
I'm kind of enjoying this show, but it makes me so anxious. I've never seen Kaley Cuoco in anything—I'm the one person who doesn't watch "The Big Bang Theory"—but her acting reminds me of Jennifer Aniston.
I'm finding this really frustrating because she's making the absolute wrong decision at every turn and being really obvious about it. Also, I really want her to get her hair out of her face. It just looks stupid when the front of her hair is down and all the rest of her hair is up.
If she was trying to be stealthy at the memorial, wearing that widow-y hat with the netting and having her cleavage out wasn't the way to do it. She's a mess.
How is she getting on planes without her ID? I assume even airline staff have to go through security, right?
She has a passport, so would have no problem flying domestically or internationally.
I don't think I'm quite enjoying the show, but will keep watching. I'm just glad it's a limited series as eight or so episodes are probably all I can take. Anxious is a good word for how I feel when watching. That, and annoyed. I know Kaley's character is supposed to be a hot mess, but some of her actions are just so dumb and aggravating I can't take it.
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On 11/13/2020 at 6:30 AM, Anduin said:
Wookieepedia says that Sasha Banks is Koska Reeves. And the man is named Axe Wolves. Yes, I know. That's Star Wars for you.
Small nitpick, but it's Axe Woves, not Wolves.
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I will have to watch again at 11:30 Pacific because I was in the middle of something and missed a lot. But it made me happy just looking up and seeing the cast on my screen. And even if I end up hating every sketch, it was worth it for the Hal Willner tribute alone. That was lovely and moving.
I normally don't comment on appearance but am going to make an exception because I thought Pete looked great and it was really good to see.
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On 10/27/2018 at 9:39 AM, mojito said:
I was a little confused about Jack's going to college. In my college years, we returned to school in late August or early September, before secondary schools began, yet Jack (who undoubtedly would have to be at school early because of freshman orientation) arrives on campus after Sean has started high school and has had enough time to start skipping classes. That timing seemed really off.
I didn't catch the whole episode. Did they actually specify which college Jack is attending? If not, it could always be explained as one on a quarter system. They start significantly later than schools on a semester schedule. For instance, UCLA didn't start fall quarter classes until the first week of October this year. It's still always odd to me as my school was semester and October meant October break, not starting classes. But there are lots of schools on the quarter system.
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Well Reality Steve is claiming Peter said no to being the Bachelor, and Fleiss is just trying to change the narrative around, so who knows. Personally, I wouldn't be surprised if that was the case. If he's smart, he's figured out that he can only go down in people's eyes from here by doing the show. Whereas right now, he still has tons of fans and they'll love him even more if he "stays true to himself" (Whether sincere or not, he can claim he's sticking to his values and realized he'd never be ready to propose in the type of atmosphere found in the Bachelor.) And no, I'm not some cult super-fan of Peter's. I just never thought he was some horrible, manipulative schemer, either.
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With regards to the moving, I think Ben would've been criticized by some people either way, so hopefully they decided together what was best for them as a couple. To detractors, Lauren's moving, so of course that's her being the meek girlfriend giving in to what he wants because Ben's needs are more important. Meanwhile, if he moved to LA, there would probably be people calling him a famewhore looking to extend his ten minutes of fame. People will judge or make assumptions either way, so hopefully they did what's right for them.
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S49.E08: Kate McKinnon / Billie Eilish
in Saturday Night Live
He sold it well, but am pretty sure "Dr. Hattie Davis" is a fictional character Che created for the bit. And if so, what a great troll job on not just Colin, but the audience. The name "fits" the character of a civil rights activist who might've marched with King. Plus there's a general feeling of familiarity with the Hattie McDaniel/Ossie and Ruby Davis names mashup.
I'm not always a fan of Billie Eilish's breathy whisper style, but do think she has a lovely voice. I was glad to hear more of with Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas. Sometimes I forget too that she's sitll only 21! Was glad to see her in another skit with Kate, as well!
I enjoyed ABBA (Kristen and Maya were over the top, but it at least made sense here. And Bowen was the perfect addition), Pongo and Whiskers R We because of Kate and Billie's chemistry. But found most of the ep pretty underwhelming.