Loved the sparring between Ethan and Elizabeth who both hit hard truths in the other. There are lots of scenes like Carly and Sam where women who have always been enemies take jabs at each other. What we don't often see are men and women who have no romantic relationship combat. I did get tickled when Elizabeth said she was going to live down below expectations. Honey, you have been so below expectations that you can't get much worse. You have three children with three different guys none of which you were married to at the time. You almost killed Sibohan at least 3 times before Anthony finally did her in. If I were at GH, nurse Webber would be the last one I'd want to see coming.
But one guy who has picked the wrong woman to tangle with - actually make that two guys - are the Zachara guys. Anthony ended up port side with a nail hole in his stomach and Johnny has a syringe in his neck. I'm hoping it wasn't filled with the same stuff that put Lisa in a coma for months. Anthony may know who to go to for the antidote but he has his own problems right now. Why Johnny keeps falling for Lisa is beyond me. Give this guy a good woman, please!
There was Olivia dispensing relationship advice again when she still hasn't had a successful long-term relationship herself. Why does Dr. Webber want someone from Memphis in Port Charles when he refuses to even talk about Memphis? This is mysterious. I suppose he is replacing the doctor Lisa brought on. I liked the guy and they haven't even mentioned him in months.
Maxie is beyond annoying these days and so incredibly selfish. Was she this bad when she was played by Kristen Storms. I thought Kristin brought more like-ability to the role.
Monday, October 17, 2011
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Finding Harry
Harry's Law comes on NBC on Wednesday's at 9 opposite Modern Family. No wonder it struggles in the ratings with that kind of competition. Fortunately, NBC does rerun it on Saturday night so that is how we are keeping up. Unfortunately, they don't make use of the web and post the episodes on-line. So check it out Saturday nights at 8:00 Eastern.
I like this show because the court cases are always interesting and Kathy Bates does such a fine job of portraying a compassionate yet gutsy attorney. She is the kind of attorney you would want if you were unfortunate enough to be in a position to need one. I also like two things that make this drama very different. One, Harry Korn is 62 years old. Not many 60+ get to lead their own drama - Sally Field did it in Brothers and Sisters and Tom Selleck does in Blue Bloods but that is about all I can think of.
Two, the show is set in Cincinnati. Finally someone in Hollywood realized that there is more to the country than NY or LA. There are certainly many other oddities about the show that add to its appeal. Give Kathy Bates drama a try on either Wed or Sat. If you like a good courtroom drama, you'll like this one.
I like this show because the court cases are always interesting and Kathy Bates does such a fine job of portraying a compassionate yet gutsy attorney. She is the kind of attorney you would want if you were unfortunate enough to be in a position to need one. I also like two things that make this drama very different. One, Harry Korn is 62 years old. Not many 60+ get to lead their own drama - Sally Field did it in Brothers and Sisters and Tom Selleck does in Blue Bloods but that is about all I can think of.
Two, the show is set in Cincinnati. Finally someone in Hollywood realized that there is more to the country than NY or LA. There are certainly many other oddities about the show that add to its appeal. Give Kathy Bates drama a try on either Wed or Sat. If you like a good courtroom drama, you'll like this one.
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Clearing the Path
I suppose today's deep conversation between Elizabeth and Lucky was a way to clear the path for him to go to Ireland and for her to run to Matt. I can just hear her stroking Matt's ego, not that Maxie deserves him after the way she has abandoned him. Still, Elizabeth is one of my least favorite characters so I'm not that excited about her luring another one into her web.
Seeing Lucky in Ireland does have possibilities if one of the storyline rumors I heard is true. Let's just say his return will be like closing the loop on an old storyline.
Another story that is getting going is Kate's mystery caller, I assume to be a man. Kate sure is getting the screen time. I do wish they would stop having her threaten to fire Maxie. That was a tedious threat with the old Kate.
And now we see where the character of Kristina is going. I'm betting Kristina's sudden admittance to Yale as to do with the 'bargain with the devil' that Alexis said she was making with Sonny. Sonny probably made a big donation and Voila! Kristina is off to pre-law rather than a career in fashion.
Dr. Drake must make a killing as a brain surgeon for all those first class tickets, diamond necklaces, boat rentals, etc. he planned for Robin's birthday. Guilt sure does make for some hefty gifts.
And as predicted, here is Dr. Niles awake suddenly from her many months coma, able to speak clearly, able to eat solid foods, able to knock out nurses, able to leap out of bed. It's a medical miracle, I tell you.
Oh, well, we have to take the good with the silly, I suppose. I could be worse, we could be watching the Chew. Ugh!
Seeing Lucky in Ireland does have possibilities if one of the storyline rumors I heard is true. Let's just say his return will be like closing the loop on an old storyline.
Another story that is getting going is Kate's mystery caller, I assume to be a man. Kate sure is getting the screen time. I do wish they would stop having her threaten to fire Maxie. That was a tedious threat with the old Kate.
And now we see where the character of Kristina is going. I'm betting Kristina's sudden admittance to Yale as to do with the 'bargain with the devil' that Alexis said she was making with Sonny. Sonny probably made a big donation and Voila! Kristina is off to pre-law rather than a career in fashion.
Dr. Drake must make a killing as a brain surgeon for all those first class tickets, diamond necklaces, boat rentals, etc. he planned for Robin's birthday. Guilt sure does make for some hefty gifts.
And as predicted, here is Dr. Niles awake suddenly from her many months coma, able to speak clearly, able to eat solid foods, able to knock out nurses, able to leap out of bed. It's a medical miracle, I tell you.
Oh, well, we have to take the good with the silly, I suppose. I could be worse, we could be watching the Chew. Ugh!
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Lexi out
So sad to hear that Lexi Ainsworth has been let go from GH! She does an amazing job. I had hoped she would be working at Crimson with Kate and Maxie. If so, it is bound to be brief. She has already filmed her final scenes. The good news is she had another opportunity waiting. I hope she has a huge career.
They sure are dragging out this Franco thing. Just what Sam always wanted, Carly invading her honeymoon. I'm not sure which she will think is worse - Franco or Carly! I do love Carly and Shawn together.
I do hate it when someone in a coma for months just wakes up and springs forth from their bed. I also hate seeing Dr. Niles back in any form even if it is to do the fascinating Anthony's bidding. Why can't Johnny seem to keep up with his father. When Anthony told Tracy he had stamina I know he was talking about something else. Yet the guy sure does keep enough things going at once for a man his age.
Luke has a lot of fences to mend and his kids are not going to make it easy for him. I'm glad. This needs to be played out.
If it is Robin's birthday, why aren't they already at her party. How can Maxie do a photo shoot and a party on the same night? I do hate it when they drag one night out forever unnecessarily.
Olivia falling from that pole was funny. I just want more for her and Steve than sex scenes although seeing him without his shirt is always a treat.
They sure are dragging out this Franco thing. Just what Sam always wanted, Carly invading her honeymoon. I'm not sure which she will think is worse - Franco or Carly! I do love Carly and Shawn together.
I do hate it when someone in a coma for months just wakes up and springs forth from their bed. I also hate seeing Dr. Niles back in any form even if it is to do the fascinating Anthony's bidding. Why can't Johnny seem to keep up with his father. When Anthony told Tracy he had stamina I know he was talking about something else. Yet the guy sure does keep enough things going at once for a man his age.
Luke has a lot of fences to mend and his kids are not going to make it easy for him. I'm glad. This needs to be played out.
If it is Robin's birthday, why aren't they already at her party. How can Maxie do a photo shoot and a party on the same night? I do hate it when they drag one night out forever unnecessarily.
Olivia falling from that pole was funny. I just want more for her and Steve than sex scenes although seeing him without his shirt is always a treat.
Where's the funny?
I had hopes for Two Broke Girls when I watched CBS on-line preview. The premise is good and the chemistry between the main characters works. However the supporting cast is awful or at least they seem to be. My husband insists it is the writing. Probably because it is clear the character of Max is having to wring every last thing she can out of her lines and hers are the best of the show.
This isn't the only disappointment. I wonder if CBS has already pulled How to Be a Gentlemen as they are premiering the should-have-been-cancelled years ago Rules of Engagement late this month on Thurs at 8:30. I like Gentlemen better and it shows more promise though still nothing great.
Over to ABC, I don't even watch Happy Endings because the previews look so stupid. I watched half of Subergatory last week and that was plenty. NBC has already dumped a comedy and stooped to carrying Whitney which I haven't watched but my husband the reviews say is awful and Up All Night which I lasted through about 5 minutes of.
Why can't anyone create a decent new comedy? Shows like Modern Family and the Big Bang Theory are few and far between.
This isn't the only disappointment. I wonder if CBS has already pulled How to Be a Gentlemen as they are premiering the should-have-been-cancelled years ago Rules of Engagement late this month on Thurs at 8:30. I like Gentlemen better and it shows more promise though still nothing great.
Over to ABC, I don't even watch Happy Endings because the previews look so stupid. I watched half of Subergatory last week and that was plenty. NBC has already dumped a comedy and stooped to carrying Whitney which I haven't watched but my husband the reviews say is awful and Up All Night which I lasted through about 5 minutes of.
Why can't anyone create a decent new comedy? Shows like Modern Family and the Big Bang Theory are few and far between.
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Good Question
"Is this you coming or going?" was Ethan's question to Luke. Good question. Of course, Tony Geary's vacation is up so he must be staying. With Luke though it is hard to tell. After overhearing Tracy yesterday, I don't think he is going anywhere. He isn't about to lose his wife to Anthony Zachara. Does Luke know about Tracy's past? She won't be so high and mighty after her transgressions are revealed to her husband.
Lulu is getting a by hypocritical herself. I understand her desire to keep Dante protected but she was all for his help with Helena and Luke. Loved watching Olivia's excitement and the expression on her face when she found out she had to keep the engagement a secret.
That is some kind of confidence Carly has. She asks a guy if he would sleep with her and he walks off and she assumes that means "yes." This woman does not know the meaning or implication of the word "no." She also seems to have finished grieving for Jax, but then she knows he isn't really dead.
The stand-in Maxie is OK but I hope Kristen Storms makes a speedy recovery. She just is Maxie.
Lulu is getting a by hypocritical herself. I understand her desire to keep Dante protected but she was all for his help with Helena and Luke. Loved watching Olivia's excitement and the expression on her face when she found out she had to keep the engagement a secret.
That is some kind of confidence Carly has. She asks a guy if he would sleep with her and he walks off and she assumes that means "yes." This woman does not know the meaning or implication of the word "no." She also seems to have finished grieving for Jax, but then she knows he isn't really dead.
The stand-in Maxie is OK but I hope Kristen Storms makes a speedy recovery. She just is Maxie.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Chip on his shoulder
Patrick Drake has one thing right about his brother. Matt has a giant chip on his shoulder. It is a wonder he can get in and out of the elevator. He has some reason but I'm getting tired of it. I'm glad he finally shared his news with his brother and his boss. BTW, Robin should do something to celebrate this recognition. Matt should a) have asked for the case he wanted because it helped his research b) share his success and enjoy it c) dump Maxie. Maxie is clearly putting her career and Spinelli in front of him and has been for - well, forever. I find it impossible to believe that a cute neurosurgeon couldn't find a woman who wanted to spend time with him. Oh and d) he should not fall for Elizabeth who is destined to get back with Lucky eventually.
Speaking of cute, Ethan is just plain hot walking through caves with a candle. I had a flash of Indiana Jones there except that Indie found excitement a lot more quickly. I hope Johnny isn't in too much of a hurry for info on Skye since Ethan seems to have camped out at Windemere.
Continuing with the Spencers, Dante's surgery has given Lulu lots of time to think and I'm still not sure there is an engagement in the works. I think she is enough like her mother that she will not want the adventure, she will want the home life. Luke told her Dante was addicted to adrenaline and he is right. Dante is a cop and a risk taker. Can Lulu handle that?
Luke is finally making his presence known and not a minute too soon. Tracy has been propositioned or blackmailed. Surely she doesn't think Anthony just wants a night of her company. Loved having Alice back. She is part of the Q tribe I've missed.
Just when I thought they may have totally screwed up the Jason story, he gets this little flash in the mirror and looks a lot like the thin version of Jason that was Jason Quartermaine before he bulked up. Now it is more a question of when, not if, old memories will start coming back. That is, if Franco doesn't get him first.
So much going on right now with all the characters!
Speaking of cute, Ethan is just plain hot walking through caves with a candle. I had a flash of Indiana Jones there except that Indie found excitement a lot more quickly. I hope Johnny isn't in too much of a hurry for info on Skye since Ethan seems to have camped out at Windemere.
Continuing with the Spencers, Dante's surgery has given Lulu lots of time to think and I'm still not sure there is an engagement in the works. I think she is enough like her mother that she will not want the adventure, she will want the home life. Luke told her Dante was addicted to adrenaline and he is right. Dante is a cop and a risk taker. Can Lulu handle that?
Luke is finally making his presence known and not a minute too soon. Tracy has been propositioned or blackmailed. Surely she doesn't think Anthony just wants a night of her company. Loved having Alice back. She is part of the Q tribe I've missed.
Just when I thought they may have totally screwed up the Jason story, he gets this little flash in the mirror and looks a lot like the thin version of Jason that was Jason Quartermaine before he bulked up. Now it is more a question of when, not if, old memories will start coming back. That is, if Franco doesn't get him first.
So much going on right now with all the characters!
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