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I enjoyed Gone, Girl up until around halfway or so, I am guessing but I did skim through quite a bit, and I know I didn't like it because I can't remember the ending. I saw a woman at a water park reading it and wanted to tell her to not even bother.
Oh no! I'm listening to this on audio now.
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Seriously, wanna be friends forever? I say "Whassa goin' on?" all.the.time. and no one understands. No one, I tell you! And his pronouncement of diabetes was the cherry on top of a gloriously skank filled sundae. Also, when people ask me why I'm still single (because, you know, it's their business), I always say "a stripper broke my heart." I like that every season featured at least 1 date in a strip club. Because, you know, classy. The weirdest thing that no one ever believes me about is what a nice guy Bret Michaels seemed to be. I mean, yes, he banged probably all of them, but he didn't treat them like trashy whores. It was kind of refreshing in a weird white trash way.
I liked Lady Sandwich's dress at Caroline's dinner. I'm really just trying to contribute to the LOL conversation so we can continue to gossip about Rock of Love. LOL
We are officially friends forever because I am stealing your line about "a stripper broke my heart" the next time I get asked why I'm single. It is genius.
The strip club dates were uber-klassy although I also thought a date at a tattoo parlor (getting BRET inked on your neck) as well as having another ho-testant lick a shot off your body while you lie on a bar was really demonstrating how a lady should behave in public.
It's funny because I always liked Bret during the show (and still do). Normally I would think he was a total d-bag and feel nothing but disgust but . . . I guess things are different with Bret and his Bandana.
I think Lady Sandwich looked fairly good at Caroline's dinner party although I do question if England has a shortage of conditioner or not. Clearly Caprice should have gone to the etiquette class because she was VERY late.
All would have made for a great reunion show IMO. Annabelle could have McQueened us, Noelle could have busted out her faux British accent, who knows what crazy Juliet would have worn and Caroline and Caprice could have had it out. I guess Marissa could have been the mediator?
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Well hello new BFF!!! OMG, there were so MANY things to love about that show. My cousins and I died for it, and I was telling them this weekend that Breaking Bad was the best TV show I'd ever seen, and one of them (seriously) asked "Better than Rock of Love?" and I had to answer, "Yes, BETTER, but definitely less entertaining." LOL.
I adore London too, and would love to see more of this show, only because it does have that foreign factor that makes it unique in the Bravo lineup. Caroline is reality TV gold-she's pretty, wealthy, connected, snarky, and nice enough that you don't hate her. I want more Brits if there is another season, though. Perhaps more Sandwiches and less Yankee Doodles.
Rock of Love was must see-appointment tv for me. I watched it live but recorded it as well so that I could rewatch and then blog about it. Nothing is better than waiting week after week to see if Bret's bandana will come off without taking the hair with it. And to hear him talk about his DI-a-BEE-tus while he's chugging back alcohol. I still say "Whassa goin' on?" although very few people get it.
I agree with your assessment of LOL. More Brits. Surely they can find a British wackadoodle who is totally obsessed with the royals, right? Given how Lady Sandwich dresses, I'd love to see what her house looks like.
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I have no idea what more viewers could want-we even got a shot of Prince Charles and Camilla at the polo match the ladies attended! I would have liked a lot more house/real estate porn-like that insanely adorable cottage Annabelle was recuperating in, and more high end shopping craziness.
HeebieJeebie, you didn't like Southern Charm? That's my favorite reality show in YEARS, ever since the greatest television show ever stopped airing, Rock of Love. (I'm totally serious). I wasn't surprised at all that SC got a second season, but I got the feeling that since Ladies of London got the same treatment that 100 Days of Summer did (no reunion, short season, over a year old footage), it was unlikely to get renewed. I'm still bitter that Bravo hasn't come up with something better in terms of reality shows in Chicago-I think Vince and his merry band of douchebags cursed the city.
You and I need to sit by each other on the bus because I still miss Rock of Love. I even blogged about that show while it was airing. You simply could not ask for a better show to bust out the popcorn and snark on. Sniff. Oh Rock of Love, I still mourn for you.
I will be disappointed if this show doesn't return. London (all of England, actually) is on my bucket list and I watched LOL to see bits and pieces of it. I absolutely love Caroline and want to be Caroline. She most definitely needs to return. And we need to see what Noelle is going to do once Scot either dumps her or she finds out the "flawless" diamond he gave her is CZ.
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Have you read Hollow World by Michael J. Sullivan; it's a novel about time travel.
I have not read Hollow World but am checking it out. It sounds right up my alley.
Thanks so much for the recommendation!
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I love how Tamra rewrites history as she sees fit. She's been drinking from the moment she stepped on the show and now suddenly, she can't remember things? Bitch, please. That shit isn't going to fly now. Try backtracking somewhere else.
I laughed my ass off over that straw haired demon trying to squeeze some tears out of her Botoxed face when Rapey gave his two week notice. As per normal, Tamra makes it all about her. Yawn.
The Vicki-Briana therapy session was interesting if interesting = wanting to punch Briana in the throat. I'm sorry but she's a spoiled brat. Because the therapist isn't immediately on her side that means he and Vicks are ganging up on Briana? Whatever. And Vicki's feelings for Brooks come before Briana's? Well, duh. I understand that Briana doesn't like him (perfectly understandable) but Vicks is an adult. And so is Briana. I gauran-fucking-tee you that Vicki doesn't care for anger management challenged Ryan. If she tried to lay down the law on Ryan like Briana has tried to do re: Brooks, I think Briana's head would spin right off.
ETA: Tamra, the word is ACCESSORY, not assessory.
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Cool! I spelled the first one wrong, it's Doomsday Book. Its sequel is To Say Nothing of the Dog but they're completely different styles (time travel to the Middle Ages and the Victorian era, respectively).
Can you read them out of order? I checked them out on Amazon and didn't realize they were a series. Doh. The second one appeals to me moreso than the first although I do want to read both.
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I look forward to seeing Marlowe, Mister Buddwing, and The Thrill of It All - - none of which I have seen before.
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Here's your place for all things Heather! If you think of a funny title let me know.
Heather Dubrow: Champs, Motorcourts and Onion Rings, Oh My
Heather Dubrow: Don't Scream At Her
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You might like Connie Willis's books The Domesday Book and To Say Nothing of the Dog. I waited more than eagerly for her followups and (topic) LOATHED them.
Thank you, mystery. I am going to check these out!
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I watched a DVR'd Make Way For Tomorrow this weekend. I saw it once before, years ago, but didn't fully appreciate it then. So sad how those adult children treated their parents. Victor Moore was good but Beulah Bondi was phenomenal and absolutely stole the movie.
I did read that director Leo McCarey's contract with the studio was not renewed by Adolph Zukor after making this movie because Zukor wanted a happy, upbeat ending but McCarey refused.
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I'm wondering if Kim's "executive assistant" was actually North's nanny. No way did Kim take care of her on her own. Besides that, we never saw her.
If it was anyone other than Kim, I'd have sympathy for the ziplining thing. I have developed a slight fear of heights over the last 2 or so years so I can relate. I've always wanted to try ziplining but I worry that I would have the same reaction and fear once I got there. But don't say you're not going to zipline because you'd rather be home with your unseen daughter. Just admit you're scared and you don't want to do it.
I can see both sides of Vacation Gate. I like to have some time to relax, so I'd be okay lounging on the beach, getting a massage, etc. But I also like to sightsee. So I guess I'm a happy medium between Bruce and Kris. Regardless, if it's their vacation, why can't everyone do what they want to do? Oh, that's right. Because a camera crew isn't going to follow someone lounging on the beach or by the pool all day.
Why on earth did Kim act so freaked out over Brody walking in on her half naked posing? Like the entire world hasn't seen Kim's bits and pieces for years.
I hope Rob is okay. Very strange that no one but Khloe was concerned over his no-show.
Kendall and Kylie are brats.
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As awful as the suggestion for an ambulance for Shannon was, I will reserve all my hatred for Tamra. Between putting her hands on Shannon, getting all up in her face (after she's been asked to walk away) and then playing the surprised and innocent in this with Heather, I want to punch her in her See You Next Tuesday.
If EVERYONE doesn't let her have it at the reunion, including Andy, I will be done with this show. How can Heather watch these episodes and not see how Tamra has manipulated the situation with Shannon?
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The film is hard not to deride for me, but I enjoy it for the performances.
Like many older movies, The Women is very dated in some aspects and incredibly witty and sharp in others. The most insulting , and most dated, part of the film for me is the message that if a woman wants to be in love and be with the man she loves, she has do away with any type of pride. Men are allowed . . . heck, even expected . . . to "step out" on their wives. It's just a man being a man or wanting some type of change. Wives were expected to be understanding, not say a word and wait it out. As Lucille Watson said "It's a story that comes to most wives."
Another dated aspect is that wives didn't work. Mary not only didn't work but she had two homes and live-in help. Peggy's argument with her husband came about because of her working. Crystal worked because she was single (and on the prowl). Nancy (I think?) was a writer and single.
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Agree, @Charlie Baker! Another actress may have destroyed what positive aspects there were for Mary Haines but Shearer doesn't play her as a saint or the perfect woman and it works. Especially with the powerhouse ensemble cast.
In my opinion, the weakest and most thankless character is Peggy (though through no fault of Joan Fontaine).
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I am finishing up the audiobook version of V. C. Andrews' "Flowers in the Attic." I loooooooved this series back in the 80s. Funny how listening as an adult you realize that while it's a good (and disturbing) story, the writing is whackadoodle. I never noticed back when I was a teen that Chris (and to a lesser degree, Cathy) do not talk like any teens I've ever known, whether it was the 1950s or not. And Chris . . .
inappropriate fascination with his mother and his sister from the
beginning. Should be no surprise that he falls in love with Cathy and ends
up raping her.To think that the 1980s teen girls were squeeing all over him. Ugh!
I also never realized how freaking annoying Carrie was. No wonder the Grandmother picked her up by the hair. She should have flung her out one of the windows.
While the narrator did not sound like what I imagined Cathy would sound like, she does do a good job.
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Yes. Jane Austen even wrote a letter to a family member more or less saying, "I'm writing a protagonist only I will like," She wanted Emma to be annoying so that she could learn lessons by the end of it. I was so annoyed with Emma through the book and it made me question if she deserved Mr Knightley. You know who deserves him? Me. Alright, I'm mostly kidding.
A better adaptation of Emma is the 2009 BBC series starring Romola Garai and Jonny Lee Miller. It captures the book almost perfectly. it doesn't mean you'll like Emma anymore, but Garai is a stronger actor than Paltrow IMHO.
I think most Austenites would contend Fanny Price as the most annoying of her protagonists. I think Jane was a bit confused why even people at her time didn't like Fanny.
I will agree that I've never cared for Fanny Price and Mansfield Park is probably my least favorite JA work. Although I do think the BBC did a good job with the 2009 version.
I thought the 2009 BBC version of Emma was flawless. RG and JLM were perfect casting (although I did love Jeremy Northam as Mr. Knightley in the Goop version).
@angelwoody, I think I've appreciated Persuasion more as I've gotten older as well. And the movie version with Amanda Root and Cieran Hinds is so good.
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@3pwood, I own Complicated Women and Dangerous Men. Fantastic books. Mick LaSalle is a great writer on classic Hollywood.
As far as Shearer goes, I think she excelled in the pre-Codes. I even loved her in Let Us Be Gay, which is relatively formulaic but she's paired with Marie Dressler (win) and she allows herself to be filmed without makeup and relatively dumpy in the beginning. I also like Smilin' Through - - horrible title and all. Sad story and a bit predictable in places but a good film. I am probably one of the few people who likes Norma in The Women. She has a bit of a tougher time with the "saintly" role of Mary compared to Rosalind Russell's zaniness and Crawford's sultry siren but I never felt that Mary was unapproachable or too saintly. I liked her and I sympathized with her.
@aradia22, I always felt that while Garbo was to be the big star of Grand Hotel, Crawford stole it from under her. She did a fantastic job and she looked absolutely stunning. She came across very naturally while Garbo was clearly acting. What was there about her that drove men crazy? Why weren't they lining up for Crawford's character, who was outgoing and much sexier in my opinion. Personally I felt that Garbo was too old to play the character she did. That said, like @Athena, I do agree that Garbo was exquisite in appearance.
I am an unapologetic Crawford fan. She is my absolute favorite classic movie actress. When she's on screen, you simply can't take your eyes off her. The camera loved her and she lit up on film, even in the worst movies.
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The Big Star I don't get is Ruby Keeler.
For me, it is and always has been Garbo. I chalk up my confusion as to Garbo translating better to Depression era audiences. While she's stunning to look at, she just dies on film for me. I find my eye is always drawn to someone else. I just find her overrated.
aradia22, have you seen Barrymore in "Dinner At Eight"? I thought he was perfect in a role that had much in common with his own life.
Dinner at Eight is a fantastic film, great performances all around. Barrymore definitely did a standout job and I adore Marie Dressler.
I went in not expecting to like the Shearer/Howard R & J
I have not seen their version of Romeo & Juliet but Norma Shearer is one of my very favorite classic movie actresses. Watch her in The Divorcee or
Strangers May Kiss -- she's electric.
At 7:30pm PDT, "The Bitter Tea Of General Yen" is scheduled. An odd movie -- I like it & Stanwyck is wonderful, of course.I saw this for the first time a few years ago and was floored at not only how odd it was but how great Stanwyck and Asther were together in it.
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I really love Jane Austen and Pride and Prejudice is my absolute favorite of hers. I never read it in school but picked it up after getting hot and bothered over Colin Firth as Mr. Darcy. I've read it many handfuls of times since and JA could read people (and write them) so well. Her wit was really spectacular and if you can get past some of the dated language, it's an excellent read.
I also adore Daphne DuMaurier's Rebecca, which is gothic fiction at its best. She knew how to write with some serious atmosphere.
And I do enjoy Agatha Christie's mysteries.
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I think that "darkness", in general, has hurt all franchises of this show. I've been watching since OC's first days. Back then the show was casting people who actually had some real-life connection, and showcasing mostly the women with their families and at their jobs. It was light-hearted and interesting. There was definitely still drama - we had Lauri's son getting in trouble with the law and Slade chasing Jo with his Hummer. But things didn't feel forced like they do now. I realize that reality tv has never been 100% "real", and I'm okay with that. But as it currently stand, these shows are manufacturing the hell out of things - every single week there's some pretense for bringing the girls together, and fights are the central theme. I think there may be some who prefer it this way, but I'd wager there are a great many who miss the old days. So I don't know that it really has to do with specific cast members, but the general tone of the show.
I agree with this. I began watching RHOC because I had moved away from the OC and wanted to reclaim the OC a bit by vicariously watching others. I enjoyed seeing places that I had been to and I liked the house porn and just seeing the lives. I started watching RHONY because I just love NY. I loved the scenes in Central Park, seeing the ladies lunching around town, going to the Hamptons, etc. There was drama but it was "drama light." I felt that their conflicts were real and not manufactured for the show because it wasn't so OTT and insane.
I still enjoy NY but I wish we could see more of NY. Why didn't they show us Carol's book publicity? Doesn't Heather do anything interesting with her company? Heck, show us the ladies lunching and shopping. And for heaven's sake, bring LuAnn back. She's a Countess and girl knows how to dress and live elegantly. That's what I want to see. I don't want to see Aviva and her fifty gazillion phobias and medical issues. I don't want to see her pervy father. I like Sonja, usually, but I don't want to hear about her financial problems or her hungry vagina. I'm okay with her future toaster empire. I generally don't mind Kristen (but think Josh is a massive douche) but why not show her on her modeling assignments (if any)? I liked Ramona the first seasons because she was crazy in a fun way but I think maybe the situation with Mario, along with Avery leaving home, is causing her to really lash out. Not enjoyable to watch.
I'm not sure how I would feel about Jill and/or Bethenny coming back. It might be interesting to see how someone fairly headstrong like Heather would deal with Jill. And of course having Bethenny and Carol - - two brunettes with bestselling book - - could be interesting.
I just hope they retool the show in the right way and get back on track for interesting and enjoyable viewing.
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Both Heather and Shannon have distorted what actually went down at Casa DuBrow. Not surprising - - they are both emotional about it and both want to come off in the best possible light. I don't fault either for what happened. Shannon wanted clarity, although I think she should still be angriest at her supposed friend Tamra. Heather didn't want to have the elevated discussion in earshot of her kids (if ever). She asked Shannon to leave. I don't think it was rude but I also don't think Shannon was screaming/yelling at Heather. They both need to admit they have misread/perceived the situation differently and call it a day. And then they need to look at film and see Tamra sitting smugly and grinning at the shitstorm she's created.
Please Baby Jesus, let Tamra be ROASTED at the reunion. Andy better not pull his usual shit and tiptoe around what happened.
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Good point. That was a very random, awkward topic of conversation to bring up when there's silence at the dinner table. It was Tamra who initiated it, correct? She's so shallow, there's no way she could have come up with anything interesting to talk about. No, it's just "who has the best ass?"
Yes, ghoulina. I watched this fuckery twice (so far) and twunty Tamra started that conversation. Apparently when it's quiet it's "awkward" for our resident truck driver with tits and her way of breaking the ice is to screech about someone's ass. This just proves how trashy she is - - she can't even make decent dinner conversation. She's a business owner FFS. If you don't want to talk shop, she could have asked her hostess about her business or asked about what work they were doing on the house.
Add me to the list of people who don't believe for one damn second that Eddie married her for love but how does he stand her? She's embarrassing.
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So I actually watched this fuckery again. And I'm even more pissed off at that twunt Tamra.
Shannon needs to get a cyst and decease letter to keep Tamra and her twunty paws off her.
Tamra was a part of every discussion happening on the Balcony of Confrontation. Gee, I wonder why? Maybe because she started the ENTIRE mess at dinner by informing Terry and Heather that Shannon had confronted her about the "take down" comment.
I think Vicki could have shut the entire b.s. down by telling the table that Tamra did indeed make the comment about the "take down." The only person screeching or freaking after that would be Tamra. Maybe then the common denominator in all this mess would be clear to everyone else.
I also noticed in the previews for next week that she's back to her twunty nature by ONCE AGAIN gossiping about Shannon and David and blabbing that they haven't slept in the same bed in years. Does this bitch never learn?
I saw on her Facebook page that she's practically bragging about offending her "fans," claiming it's her "job." She's vile.
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Faux Life: Things That Happen On TV But Not In Reality
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Only on tv sitcoms do wacky hijinks ensue on the regular. Maybe I need more wacky hijinks in my life.
Back when I used to watch soaps, I always noticed that there was never more than one "John", "Mary", etc. in the town (until Days of Our Lives, I think, had 2 Johns). I also noticed they never went to the bathroom, never wore the same outfit twice (unless they were kidnapped or held captive and could not change their clothes) and they never seemed to work like normal people unless the plot called for them to go into work to steal something or spy on someone.
Only on tv can kids graduate from college after attending class maybe twice. And only on shows called Beverly Hills 90210 can they not only graduate from a stellar higher learning institution like California University by merely driving by and honking but they can own a nightclub before they are 21 (while simultaneously attending college) and can drive a very expensive car. Also can their parents leave to move out of country and leave their Beverly Hills residence to their 19 year old college son and his friends with absolute trust.