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Being a fan of Marc Maron's WTF Podcast, I have started watching the IFC series "Maron" (and I might have a little thing for Marc Maron, but anyway), and I spotted Patrick Fischler ( Isaac the Author) playing a sleazy radio programming exec. Dude plays sleazy radio/tv guys well.

My niece and nephews adore Tangled. Funny thing: my hair is brown, and I wear it in a short, layered bob, so they often refer to Rapunzel as having "Aunt Karen hair". There's a fun Easter Egg in Frozen too. You can spot Rapunzel and Eugene briefly when they open the gates during "First Time in Forever". As for me, I think Mother Gothel is a great villain. I can see her being played by Bebe Neuwirth, Carol Kane or Andrea Martin on Broadway.

Funny, I was looking forward to the 4B finale, not because I was dissatisfied with the season, but so I get can on and enjoy start of summer. Since then, I've spent a week in Florida, tried paddle boarding, went to DisneyWorld, came back, cleaned out my fridge and closets, went to the Farmers Market, got a pedicure. Now I'm sitting here wondering what to what instead of watching OUAT on a Sunday night. I don't watch a lot of regular TV, so I've got Forensic Files on. What else am I supposed to watch? That said, I've had a relaxing weekend. After cleaning out the refrigerator, I found I had 6 eggs I haven't touched, so I've been inspired to make chocolate chip cookies. Tomorrow, I think I'll make a jelly roll to use up the rest of the eggs.

That is a good poll! I doubt anyone will jump to pick it up, but I don't think Hook will take it, because he never wanted to control Emma, which goes back to "when I win your heart" and "whatever we become is up to her..."). He also sees her parents as heroes who always tried to protector her. I could see him convincing Snow to pick it up.

I have to agree with you, Dani-Elle. You said exactly what I've been thinking, and forgive me if I'm a little more blunt about it. Of course a lot of people were disappointed with 411, as was I. However, I said my peace and moved on. It was what is was, and I just don't tend to dwell on things too much. Then came 412 and a we fun, snarky live thread. Since that time, it's become more and more difficult to find a thread that not 90% criticism and nitpicking or wild speculation. On top of that, I feel that lot of the criticism has gotten repetitive and, frankly, predictable. Take everyone's favorite thread for example: Spoilers. I'm a spoiler addict, but it's gotten to a point that every tweet, every interview and every behind the scenes picture gets picked to pieces with someone inevitably declaring how much the episode will suck and how A&E are the worst kind of hacks. Basically, I had to force myself from going in there because I knew that every promotional picture of Emma and Regina standing next to each other would bring at least page or two of rage about queerbaiting. I'm sorry if I'm exaggerating, but honestly, when you want to comment on something, but the conversation had turned so negative you don't want to get into it, well, it gets frustrating. (In fairness, if the spoiler thread was nothing but fangirl squeeing, that would be just as frustrating). Now, you can tell me that there are plenty of threads around here, from what I can see there's still plenty of the same in most of them. Honestly, I don't mind looking the show critically, but I wish everyone would lighten up a little and forums would go back to more of a balance of critical commentary, snarky fun, and even a little bit of squeeing.

Hey, who let all the evil out?

Oh hai, Will.

It'll be okay. He'll be back. Is death like chicken pox?

OMG that was hot.

Aw, Hook and Emma meeting cute again.

Even grumpier than usual Grumpy!

I agree. Other than Lost (which can may or may not be considered fantasy), I can''t think of a fantasy show that has been going on as strong as OUAT on a major network. Also, as far as the finale Also, also. My speculations for the finale are very different to others I've seen. I won't say now, in case I'm completely wrong, but I when I say "I KNEW IT!" in the live thread, you'll know. :)

It's so nice to see some positivity around here! Let's keep it going! I've just caught up with most of the spoilers, and it looks like it'll be a fun ride for the most part. Love most of the BTS pictures. I am so excited! It's my birthday weekend and Mother's Day, and all I can think about now is the finale. I cannot miss any part of it live.

Hm, I can actually see an upside to this. If Regina or "the Heroes" go to Belle and scam Rumple into thinking they've stolen her heart, I can get onboard with that. Provided Belle is okay with the scam.

Haha, after I wrote that I thought, "How much better would this show be with a Jebediah podcast recap?" (or reCRAP as I almost typed).

I've refrained from commenting on this episode because I just can't bring myself to care enough about it. It was so boring, and it makes me feel bad for Sean Maguire because he seems like such a lovely man. But while I don't hate his Robin Hood, I JUST DON'T CARE. Same with Rebecca Mader. In real life, she seems sweet, but of all the many iterations of the Wicked Witch of the West, she's just nowhere near my top favorites. (That would be Margaret Hamilton as the original MGM Wizard of Oz Wicked Witch and Elphaba in Wicked, thank you) On the other hand, if you were to force me to choose which villain I'd prefer to see this half season--Maleficent, Cruella, Ursela or Zelena--by default I have to go with Zelena, just because she's completely batshit crazy and owns it. That all said, I enjoyed Zelena sleazing on the intubated Rumple, because he deserves some suffering. Plus, she's totally the biggest CS shipper on the show. The few flashbacks of Snow Drifts/No Place Like Home made me happy...Aaaand that's it. Oh yes, plotholes and recons ahoy! So many I can't count. I'm moving on. As Jebediah Atkinson would say, "Nnnnnext!"

Ah, I can answer this! At first, Taran was doing the Cesar Romero Joker laugh. I grew up watching the 60s Batman, and that was it, exactly. He did morph into a Jack Nicholson Joker eventually. And Deilia Deetz and Otho were perfection. I find lately that I have to rewatch a lot of the sketches on Hulu before I feel comfortable to form an overall opinion about the show. I guess you'd call it a rewatchability factor? (That said, I think the Martin Freeman episode is the most rewatchable so far). Anyway, the Michael Keaton monologue is by far my favorite of this season, and I love the Easter Greeting the more I watch it. Mike O'Brien's move back the writer's room was a good one. He now has time to construct those digital shorts. I've mostly enjoyed them all so far. The Prom King/Queen was a good one. I also think this Weekend Update was also the strongest it's been in a long time, and I can't ever get enough of Jebediah Atkinson. I think that's going to be one of the all-time classic SNL characters.

She does look fun. Taran was cracking me up with the multiple takes. "Did I ruin this take too?? I'm so sorry, I'm a MONSTER!"

Jen also comes across as a very positive person, which she seems to be bringing into her characterization of Emma, i.e. choosing to see the best in people. I read a piece she wrote on her parents who were band teachers at her high school and always worked to bring out the potential they saw in their students, and how she lives by their philosophy. I was very touched by it. Also, she's a homegirl of mine. She apparently grew up in the town next to the one I did.

Kinda cool though, if you quickly click through the album backwards you can pretty much see the full scene play out. Yeah, I'm going to be a mess. A day before my birthday too. :(

EMMAAA!! NOOOO!! Ok, I'm going need another live thread for the finale for support. Along with rum, vodka, Ben & Jerry's, etc. That said, I'm not a fan of relationship angst, but with such a blah mess of a half season so far, I'm sort of happy there is some emotional stuff to look forward to.

I always thought MK was a cutie when he was younger, now he's in silver fox territory. I'm really looking forward to this (also, he'll always be my favorite Batman).

Rehearsal video from yesterday I love Josh and Colin. :)

Ow, my heart. I can't even begin to figure out what's going to happen, but is it too much to hope that either Hook or Emma says, "I will find you"?

D'oh! That's what I get for skipping coffee this morning. I knew it was a rehearsal, but I usually see pictures of them in some part of their costumes. DIdn't even notice the lack of a hook nearby.