Hey gang, good morning! I wanted to quick mention that I was kinda disappointed by last night’s finale of the otherwise super brilliant 30 ROCK. What a way to start your morning huh?
It’s highly possible that I was in a mood or something (PMSGayMS much) but I laughed less than a handful of times which is unheard of when I’m watching Tina Fey, Alec Baldwin and Tracy Morgan do their normal shtick!
Jenna’s video tribute to Kenneth was high-larious as was his Olympics inspired mad dash to get his application in on time but otherwise those were the biggest chuckles of the night.
No, I’m wrong… the 3 month jump with Grizzly Frank not realizing he’s been playing a porn game for more than a couple hours and Tracy’s “eureka” moment was pretty funny as well. Oh and Jenna’s backdoor brags! Genius.
Wait, maybe I liked it more than I thought I did. Blurg! Nevermind…
Y’all know I gave up on GREY’S ANATOMY sometime last season but I had to watch last night (because I was being paid to) for a AfterElton.com write up on the hot man on man military action and I’m a sucker because I cried my eyes out through half the episode.
Watch Friday Night Light’s Santiago (Benny Ciaramello) make out with Road Ruler David Giuntoli. It’s so sweet and hot. I want to make out with Santiago…
To read all of my thoughts on last night’s Grey’s Anatomy and see more video from the MilitiaMcLovin’ head on over to AfterElton.com.
After tonight’s episode of SUPERNATURAL featuring the Origins comic legend Doc Benton, we’re in the final moments of Dean Winchester’s battle to stay out of hell. As I’m sure he’ll point out, it’s a real bitch and so is the fact that we only have one more episode left. The Season 3 finale airs May 15th and that’s too frakkin’ soon if you’re asking me.
E!’s Kristin Dos Santos took Erik Kripke to task on the final episodes of Season 3 and also got some fan questions answered.
What’s in store for us on this Thursday’s episode, “Time Is on My Side”?
We continue to ramp up the tension around Dean’s upcoming deadline of whether or not he will be going to hell.
I assume the drama is extended to the finale though…
Yes, there’s a good chance they’ll fail to save Dean on Thursday. His soul is coming due, and the boys are getting more desperate, trying to find ways to stop it. This episode is about them trying two very different, desperate methods to save Dean. Then on top of that, it’s sort of tied in with a really creepy urban legend about a couple-of-centuries-old doctor living in the woods on the East Coast who basically keeps himself alive by stealing organs…We’re kind of delving into that, and it’s definitely one of our creepiest episodes. There’s a lot of surgery while your still alive and maggots, so that’s really good times. And then we really climax our Bella storyline for the season. Lauren comes in…
Does she make it out alive?
Tune in and find out. But it’s not great news for her, and we show a couple of cards we’ve been holding onto all season, and we sort of reveal why she is, who she is and what kind of secrets she’s been holding, in a way that will surprise the audience and kind of tie her into the story.
It’s Wednesday and work is killing me right now but I had to link to some news and comment because there are some major developments out there this morning.
Lindsay Lohan will be in the Season 2 finale of Ugly Betty and guest on at least 5 episodes next season. While some peeps are up in arms about the scandal prone celebutante making an appearance, I’m actually excited for it. If she can drive while cracked out, imagine what she can pull off semi-sober and confined to a soundstage. I’m somehow rooting for you Lindsay, don’t disappoint or make me the fool. I will cut your mainbrakeline! Check out the pictures of LiLo in action as a Mean Girl to poor little Betty Suarez.
“Para bailar la cylon…” Esai Morales is Bill Adama’s Daddy! Battlestar Galactica’s spin-off series CAPRICA continues to add cast members and I’m frakkin’ excited. Not only is a Deadwood girl (Paula Malcolmson - though I wish it was my girl Molly Parker who will be swinging this summer) on board but fun fact… Esai and Edward James Olmos starred together in American Family so it’s all relative.
TV Talk with GMMR and Ducky is back! After 7 weeks, we were finally able to see each other and dish all the dirt on our favorite shows.
Big Bang Theory, How I Met Your Mother, House, Gossip Girl, American Idol, The Office, Grey’s Anatomy, Lost, Supernatural, Battlestar Galactica, Brothers & Sisters, So You Think You Can Dance, Ugly Betty, Greek and so much more.
We take some last minute listener questions on which finale’s we’re most looking forward to and also which hot summer movies our fave TV stars are popping up in. Not to mention Kath gets to wax The Office finale after one Canadian listener begs for finale information.
Also, be on the lookout for the return of TWO IDIOTS TALK LOST! We watch the show but we’re not experts, sue us.
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One of the highlights of IFFBoston 2008 was when I got to play host/wrangler/butt o’ joke to the always sassy but incredibly endearing Jay McCarroll and the directors of the documentary about Jay’s first post-Project Runway Bryant Park show, ELEVEN MINUTES. Of the 96 films we screened during the festival, this was one of the ones I was most looking forward to.
Having been a diehard PR fan since Day 1 and a champion of the documentary, I was really looking forward to how fun a night with Jay and directors Michael Selditch and Rob Tate could be. It was my last Intro/Q&A of the festival and I knew anything was possible.
After playing Rock Band (courtesy of our fab sponsor Harmonix) with Jay (myself on drums, he on the mic), threatening to shove drum sticks up each others asses and cackling, it was time to hit the stage. It was hands down my most out of control Introduction of the fest. Not only did it turn into a spectacle, it almost cost someone an eye!
I went on stage (for a crowd of 300+) and did my fest shtick then thought I was introducing Michael, Rob and Jay to help throw out some shirts and then giveaway Rock Band to one lucky audience member but when the curtains parted, out came my fest comrade and Ducky reader Nancy (aka falsemaria). We tossed out some shirts, Nancy pegged some girl in the eye then the curtains opened again and it was Michael and Rob’s turn to toss some goodies. It opened one more time and was Jay anywhere to be found? YES! This time Jay and fellow fest organizer Christine step out to give away Rock Band! The crowd was raucous and Jay only made them fall in love with him more.
After the film, we all took the stage for the Q&A which was hilarious. Michael and Rob were entertaining and engaging while Jay was self deprecating and a comic genius. While I won’t go into all of his thoughts on Project Runway, Tim Gunn, or his new QVC line I will let you know that he’d so tap some Duckster.
I believe the random quote went something like this: “Dan’s cute, I’d totally fuck him.” On stage. With a mic in his hand. Audience. Yeah… Who wouldn’t really. I kid. Jon might have a thing or two to say about that! That Jay McCarroll is one funny gay and I couldn’t be happier that I had the privilege of handling him during the festival.
Directors Michael and Rob were incredibly nice, funny, generous and kickass so I have no complaints at all. They’re working on a new docu-series for Sundance called ARCHITECTURE SCHOOL (premiering Fall 2008). If you get to catch ELEVEN MINUTES at a fest near you, I beg of you to go. You won’t be disappointed. The blood, sweat, and yes the tears that went into making Jay’s first show is mind boggling and I’m shocked any designer can get it together enough to show at Fashion Week. It’s one beautiful disaster after another.
I haven’t watched SMALLVILLE in a couple years but I’m smart enough to know that a loss like this has to hurt the fans. As you now know, Smallville’s bad boy Lex Luther has left the haystack. Michael Rosenbaum is leaving the show after seven seasons.
My lovely CW reps sent this personal letter from Rosenbaum to the Smallville fans so I wanted to post it:
Dear Smallville Fans,
Well, it’s been seven wonderful years. Your support is what has made Smallville so successful, and I appreciate you all more than you know.
That being said, it is time for me to start the next chapter of my life and career. I hope that I gave you some enjoyment over the years, and that you found my portrayal of Lex Luthor to be satisfying. I am truly grateful, as Smallville fans are the best fans out there. I sincerely hope that you will continue to follow my career through my hair growth period and beyond.
I’m very excited about what the future holds, but certainly, Smallville will always be a part of me. I will definitely miss the greatest crew in the world, and the wonderful cast that has been like a family to me.
Thank you Al and Miles for creating the show. Thank you writers, producers, directors and editors. Thanks Tollin, Robbins and Davola for being there for the pilot. Thank you Peter Roth for employing me for ten years. Lisa Lewis, I miss you already. John Glover, thanks for helping me feel more comfortable touching other actors, while acting. Bizarre, but helpful.
Mostly, I want to thank Greg Beeman for directing the “Oh Sherry” video, by Steve Perry, back in the 80’s.
Thanks crew. Thanks fans. Thanks Smallville.
I love you all,
Michael Rosenbaum
To try and fill the void left by the bald one, Smallville is bringing in two new villians. Doomsday and a female nemesis will make things complicated for Clark when Season 8 kicks off this fall. Casting is currently underway.
Well gang, I know I’ve been pretty absent this month but finally all of the absence is about to pay off, for me at least. Last night was opening night of the Independent Film Festival of Boston, my other love child. Our opening night film was Brad Anderson’s TRANSSIBERIAN which stars Woody Harrelson, Emily Mortimer, Sir Ben Kinglsey, Kate Mara and more.
With over 800 people in attendance, it was a spectacular start to the fest and one I’m happy is behind us. It was a wild night, incredibly fun but a lot of work. Brad Anderson, Ben Kingsley, Will Conroy and others were in attendance for the film and did a great Q&A (check out some photos). Everyone really seemed to enjoy the film and having Brad back in his hometown of Boston for the East Coast Premiere of the film.
Alas, we’re far from over. That was just opening night, our easiest of the week. With 6 days to go and over 95 more films to play (almost 170+ screenings ahead) it’s go time which means no more blogging about TV until after the fest.
Tonight we have our Coolidge Corner Theatre premiere with WE ARE WIZARDS and a performance by Harry and the Potters. Saturday night, the documentary will be followed by not only Harry and the Potters but Draco and the Malfoys, The Whomping Willows and The Hungarian Horntails. It’s an evening we like to call WIZARDS ROCK! Oh yeah, the amazing Brad Neeley will also be in attendance.
With so many more things to talk about fest wise, I’ll only go into the one’s I’m doing introductions and Q&A’s for. Obviously tonight I’m doing Wizards (followed by BLOOD CAR - frak yes). Later in the weekend I’ll be taking care of Project Runway’s Jay McCarroll, Mary Stuart Masterson, Chris Eigeman, Famke Janssen and more. I somehow I drew a number of our celeb attendees this year. The other staff members are j-to-the-ealous… I kid. Everyone has amazing films they’re assigned to introduce and moderate.
It should be a crazy busy and fun week so if you’re in the Boston area come on out to any of our venues: The Somerville Theatre, The Coolidge Corner Theatre or The Brattle for some film fest fun.
I was lucky enough to score a sneak peek at tomorrow night’s return of SUPERNATURAL and I think the fans will be pleased with how the show comes back. Without giving anything away, as I mentioned previously, “Ghostfacers” is a show within a show in that Sam and Dean find themselves part of “Hell House” returnees Harry and Ed new television pilot. Wackiness ensues… literally.
Here’s some things to look forward to:
- Comedy, lots of it. Not only do Harry and Ed open the show ala Andrew in Buffy’s “Storyteller” episode they now have a rag-tag team of lacky’s assisting them. The interplay between Sam/Dean and the “Ghostfacers” is pure comedy gold.
- Swearing and Bleeps. Supernatural goes Arrested Development on us. I’ve always assumed that Dean swore like a trucker and I now know I was right. The boy gets bleeped and bleeped and bleeped and it’s hysterical! Dean loves to say f*ck and flip the bird.
- The best Writer’s Strike shout out to date.
- One of the scariest horror movie-esque visuals and big bads.
- About 22 minutes in there’s one of the hottest Jensen shots I’ve ever seen in my life.
- Birthday hats will never be the same again. Happy Birthday To Me much?
- Daggett is Dagnasty
- A gay love story (no, not some Wincest)
- “Menudo left their dance bag behind.”
- 2 months gang, you know who only has 2 months…
I truly enjoyed the episode and I loved seeing a good hearty mix of horror and comedy. I’m beyond pleased that Sam and Dean swear and that Dean is the Curse King. There’s some gay interest stuff that I was worried about at first but that I think in the end works and is very sweet.
I just took a few minutes to watch last night’s episode of HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER and I have to say it’s one of the shows finest. Ever since the reveal of Robin Sparkles last season, I’ve been patiently awaiting her cheesy acid washed return. Throw in James Van der Beek and “Don’t Forget The Robot” and I’m in heaven.
Here’s the video you’ve probably seen 1000x already and below are my favorite moments of the night.
Watch Robin Sparkles Video “Sandcastles In The Sand”
Ducky’s Fave Moments:
- Lily: “Louise Marsh? That’s a whore’s name if I ever heard one.”
- Barney’s Degrassi shout out…. holla!
- The Beek’s amazingly large 80s hair and his sickly thinning hair of today. Seriously, they never made a man look so bad before.
- The Winning Point System devised by the group. Robin so won.
- The Beek’s saving lives at the waterslides speech and demonstration.
- Barney bolting at finding out there’s another Robin Sparkles video out there.
- Revertigo
- Lily and Michelle = homegirls of hilarity
- Barney (while watching “Sandcastles In The Sand”): “You know if you reedit this - there’s a tampon commercial in here somewhere.”
I only have a minute but I wanted to quick post about something that my friend Jeff and I were just talking about in regards to Battlestar Galactica.
Because I haven’t had the chance to blog about the return of BSG, I wanted to mention a couple things. First of all I think that the first two episodes of the season have been frakkin’ amazing. The premiere was so well paced, the space combat scenes were a welcomed comeback and the effects incredible. The acting, top notch. Not a bad thing to say, well other than I’m not a fan of the whole harum/cult thing and I think that bug eyed actress who’s the head of them is a really really bad actress. The other one, the one that’s willing to kill for Baltar, I’m fine with her.
Last week’s episode had me crying like a little bitch. Katee Sackhoff did some incredible work as the increasingly tortured Starbuck. From her initial standoff with Roslin to her painful talk with Admiral Adama she dominated the screen like she hasn’t been able to since Season 1. Her prison cell scene with Lee was sad yet hot business and how amazing was her redemption with Adama and Helo? So great.
Anyway, this is no longer a “quick post”…
For the last two weeks I’ve been talking to Jeff about how I feel that Zac Adama is going to be coming back to the show somehow. This is just a theory I have, I haven’t read about it at all it just came to me (so if its out there online as common knowledge, I apologize but whatevs). He was referenced in the premiere, he was brought up again this past week and also this past week we saw a picture of him.
I originally thought that maybe he would be back as the final Cylon but really would that make much sense or impact because how is one of Adama’s son’s a cylon but not the other, yadda yadda yadda. Plus, do we really care shock-wise if Zac is the final Cylon? Sure it will kill the Adama and Starbucks of the fleet but I don’t know if its the most powerful choice.
So then we were talking about how maybe he’s not dead and he’s actually already on Earth. It could be a situation like Starbuck’s. We saw her viper explode, she should have been dead but looky-loo she’s back. She went to Earth in her downtime. A mini-vaca if you will. What if the same happened to Zac but he never was sent back or never came back, or something? What if the Adama’s have some link to Earth and that’s why Starbuck is meant to bring them there?
I don’t know, I talking out of my ass (clearly) so nevermind.
Oh and the other thing we were talking about. The preview for tonight’s episode shows Callie maybe finding out that Chief is a Cylon and then they show someone hit the airlock button. What if instead of Callie going out the airlock, she flushes her hybrid baby? She frakkin’ HATES the Toasters, so I don’t see her dealing with the revelation that her husband and baby are of the cylon clan. I’m praying we see an infant get sucked out the airlock tonight! How inhumane will that be? Amazing, I love it. Make it happen!
I apologize that I’ve been so busy, not blogging much and def not promoting the bleep out of the return of GOSSIP GIRL. That will change (at least for the moment) because it’s CONTEST TIME!!!
Here’s your chance to get creative Gossip Girl fans. At stake is not only your reputation but your fashion sense and social standing in the blogosphere.
Enter to win an official Gossip Girl t-shirt by watching the brilliantly racy video below and in the comments section filling in the bleep. What would you like Serena to say to Dan in that moment. Be smart, be witty, be sassy and best of all be the bitch you know you can be!
Gossip Girl returns to the CW on Monday, April 21st… OMFG!
I’ve watched The Biggest Loser (finale tonight, GO ALI) and Battlestar Galactica (Katee Sackoff was phenom this past week and I wept like a little bitch) and that’s about it.
I forgot to even record 30 Rock or The Office from last Thursday not to mention I totes forgot to record the last two weeks of How I Met Your Mother and Big Bang Theory (though, have they even been on?). I’m still a couple weeks behind on Torchwood (maybe only 1 week), Idol is youtube when I have a minute or two at work and who knew last night was the return of Bones?
In other words, TV is so not happening until May. That also means I’m going to miss the return of Gossip Girl next Monday and Supernatural next Thursday (though I can watch it today, if I had time… might find the time).
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