Monday, January 19, 2009

Happy 100th

So tonight was Desperate Housewives 100th episode. It seemed liked only yesterday when I watched the first episode... I still remember Nicolette as Edie washing her car in barely any clothes with her cleavage POPPING out, Gabby mowing the lawn in an evening gown, Bree baking muffins, Lynette jumping into the pool after her kids at Mary Alice's wake, and Susan just being clumsy.
FF 99 episodes later. I like how they flashed back and forth, even flashing back to when Mary Alice was alive. They had characters that have been gone like Rex, and the one neighbor lady who blackmailed Mary Alice. What I really enjoy about the show is it makes you laugh and then at the drop of a hat it can show some raw, desperate emotion if only for a few seconds... get you to tear up or feel a feeling and then bang, you are laughing again.
WOW, I was shocked about Edie being married to a gay guy... who was portrayed by HOTTIE Matt Cedeno from Days of Our Lives. Great job with this episode and here is to 50 more... I don't think it can make it another 100.

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

If socialites with a fake job could kill....

So, I'm watching the latest City as I type, and I am absolutely amazed at the ridiculousness of our very pretty, but very mean Olivia. I'm only to the portion where Whit-Whit is asked out by dude in front of EVERYONE at the DVF event.

HOWEVER - all I can focus on is Olivia! Is it because she's so pretty? Is it because she is a self-proclaimed "social" and I still don't know what her daddy does? Nope. It's because her looks at Whit-Whit could seriously kill.

I know, I know - she's the new Heidi. You kind of like her at first and eventually, she'll backstab our sweet heroine and we'll hate her.

Problem is...I kind of already hate her! She is PRETENDING to have this job! If she wasn't, then brilliant Whit wouldn't get all the responsibility while Olivia, mind you with more fake seniority, becomes her assistant! Here's my theory on all this. Whitney actually earned her internship at Vogue (unlike my girl, LC - nothing against her, but we seriously cannot be expected to believe MTV had nothing to do with that acceptance call). She just happened to be camera-friendly enough to fulfill the need for a work friend on The Hills. Now...do I think that the People's Revolution and DVF jobs were handed to Whit? Of course! Do I think she probably majored in some kind of fashion-related study in college? Yes. Do I think she really wants a career in this and that MTV sort of fell into her lap? ABSOLUTELY. Do I think that Olivia is "working" at DVF so she can be on the show? C'mon, people. Yes.

So, bottom line - in Mollie's book - is that Whit is a good girl who got some seriously good fortune. Honestly - did you see her parents at her going-away party on The Hills? This girl is legit.

Back to my hate for Olivia and her ice-queen looks at Whit. When the boss lady says...

"Olivia - it's very important these displays are right. Whitney will need all the help you can give her."

Olivia could have jumped across the table and slit Whit's throat with her Manolo mini-boot.

Meanwhile - Erin continues her campaign to be my fave. Last week, she's dropping L-Bombs to some dude from Toronto and now...she wants to keep things the way they are. Newsflash...Erin...when you actually LOVE someone, you WANT to live in the same city as them. Sometimes, you even want things to progress beyond the point at which you dropped said L-Bomb. Not my girl - she just likes to be in "love," but she does want all the messiness that goes along with it. Smart choice, lady.

I love her. I also have a small bias for her bangin' bangs.

On other fronts...Whit clearly has my old affliction for accepting dates for everyone who asks her out. Models? SURE!!!! Starving rock stars? SURE! Co-workers!??!?!?!?!!?? ABSOLUTELY!

Poor Co-Worker Chris. He was not a good date. He was fine, alright. Normal. But, man - it was a little painful watching poor Whit-Whit on that date - feigning interest and struggling with conversation. Brought back some fond memories...

Now - are we to think that Whit wasn't trying to make DanJAYrous jealous? I don't buy it for a second. AND IT WORKED. She and Jay are officially an item. He even asked her to go steady.

I love it. You can even be traditional in the fast-paced, wild, unpredictable CITY. That's what MTV would have us believe. Even though it's SO different there - they have the same issues.

Man - are they stealing a page from US Weekly's "Stars! They're just like us!" pages or what!?!?!?

Having an affair with my television,
Mollie

I confess

Confession of a Teen Idol was pretty good this week. It's turning out to be a surpise hit for me. They had to watch behind a two way mirror a focus group that involved them. These ladies trashed the guys, except for Christopher Atkins. Then the men all cried about how they were hurt and how people need to get over looks, etc. I'm sure they NEVER gave anyone who wasn't beautiful a chance. Try living your life as a fat gay teen with a mullet in high school...... try experiencing that pain boys! Eric Neis still has a FAB body. OMG... but I really can't think about touching him. I wouldn't mind seeing him nakked though. woooo.

The women of ? (I can't remember where they live)

Desperate Housewives was pretty good. I liked the scenes between Nicolette (Edie) and Teri (Susan) when they were locked in the basement together. It brought me back to Season 1 when they were always at each other then became friends and then went back at each other. They have good chemistry.
Gabby's scenes were hilarious with the fat older daughter. Trying to watch Gabby drag her daughter up the stairs was very funny.
I wish they would have Edie's husband kill off Dana Delany's character.... can't stand her. I loved her on China Beach, but can't stand her on any other show I have ever seen her on.
Lynette was pretty good and the scenes with her mom. Kind of sad. I wish I could have a drink right now.

Saturday, January 10, 2009

Is everybody gay?

Ok, I haven't watched Real World for several seasons now... I'm basically too old. OUCH. I decided to watch this one because they had a tranny on it, and I thought it would be interesting. What I found to be interesting is that all the guys seem gay. Mormon boy was the first one they introduced and I was like "Ohhhh he definitely is the gay one".... but to my surpise, he isn't. He sews and wears a lot of purple and lavendar and has a fanny pack, but he isn't gay... hmmmm. Then military guy who is fascinated with the tranny and has a little bromance going with mormon boy. Hmmmmmmmmm. Then their is HOT trainer guy who is tooo hot to be straight, right? hmmmmmmm... then their is the "actual" gay guy, who is pretty deeelish. Then their is the lesbian who is dating a man now. hmmmmmmmmm Then their is the Tranny who is under the GLBT umbrella. That only leaves two straight girls. Bizarro! LOVE IT! I can't wait to see who sleeps with who and to see hot trainer guy shower.

Becky #1 or Becky #2

On Martha today was Sarah Chalke from Scrubs, but also Becky #2 from Roseanne. I used to like Becky #1 better and hated Becky #2... but when I rewatched Roseanne in reruns I definitely preferred Becky #2. Becky #1 was way too whiney. Sarah is also great in Scrubs. I don't watch the show much, but it is funny. Sarah and Martha made a grilled shrimp and then a cesar salad. Looked squish delish!
Martha doesn't drink OJ from a carton, she squeezes her own. Nice. I am tired and can't remember what else happened.

snore.....

Um, the show Damages... just couldn't get into it. Maybe because I missed all the first season and had NO CLUE what was going on. I deleted after 10 minutes.. won't be watching again.

Friday, January 9, 2009

Feel the burn!

So on Martha yesterday, the most awkward comment was made by her. She was blending jabenero peppers and stated don't touch anything afterwards and stayed "don't touch your eyes or your private parts, I know from experience". LOL I mean, can you imagine Martha touching her vajayjay after handing a hot pepper? LOL
Some good Spanish food was made by Jose something or other.
Then a cute horticulturist was on... stated to put egg shells in your tomato plant pots, helps give them Vitamin D. Also put 1 part milk to 2 parts water to spray on rose bushes to get rid of Black Spot... there were actually several good ideas, those were just two I remembered.

Thursday, January 8, 2009

Being gay is a gift from God!

Being gay is a gift from God was the best quote from Oprah Best Life Week episode today. The episode focused on spirituality. WOW, I have to say this was a great episode. It started a little slow, but I really got into it. This doesn't do justice to summarize it.... but some things I got out of it were 1. When we are going through a hard time, it is supposed to be a death of something, so let go of it...as the birth of something new and better is right around the corner. 2. Be who you want to be on the inside and honor that person... don't worry about what you don't have and what others might perceive. I need to focus on being that good, kind, and compassionate nurse that I try to be and even take it to the next level. Screw all the snotty pretty boys in San Diego! whooooo hoooo!

Martha, Martha, Martha!

This is from Wednesdays episode of Martha Stewart. I have sooo much tv to watch right now, that it will be a quickie comment. Soooo I laughed when watching today because Martha was cooking with her assistant and whenever Martha asked a question, her assistant started answering and Martha kept interrupting. Her assistant couldn't get a word in edge wise. It was constant. They made some Red Snapper and Salmon by steaming, both looked squish delish! Then Martha made some scones from some recipe she got in England... they looked squish delish! Squish Delish is a phrase cousin Sarah coined for me... as I ususally say Squish a lot and deeelish. So when we have something yummy she says "squish delish!". Some boring part of Martha today was stenciling on some kids stool (not a Bowel Movement, but a wooden stool that you stand or sit on).

Oprah Best Life Week cont

Oprah had Dr. Oz on today. He is cute but has THE hairiest triceps ever! Take a laser to them, man! Great advice about food, sleep, and tests you should run. One important thing I learned today...... if you ever get sick have your thyroid checked. Now do I mean sick with a cold or flu or something, NO. I mean Oprah had High Blood Pressure, Heart Palpitations, and the dreaded weight gain. But the thyroid can cause a lot of symptoms, but the thyroid needs to be addressed and things should get back to normal. Oprah was on like 6 different meds, then she got her thyroid fixed and now NO MEDS. I thought it was hot today when Dr. Oz talked about men getting a digital rectal exam. MMMMMMM.....my thoughts exactly! Overall I actually liked today's episode. I hope I don't turn into an Oprah fan. After best Life week x2 I plan on not blogging or watching anymore. I'm more of a Martha guy!

Plastic Surgery for one

So I got to see my first episode of Nip/Tuck ever. I did see two clips of the show previously, one with Slater from SBTB in the shower with one of the plastic surgeons and the other one with Joan Van Ark having sex with the same plastic surgeon that showered with Slater. The JVA sex scene was the scariest thing I've ever seen (and I love me some JVA, she was always my fave on Knots Landing).
Well I pretty much wanted to kill myself after my first episode. Sooooo dark and depressing. OMG, why? It is well written, and the characters you just HATE, but they are fascinating to watch at the same time. BUT todays episode was all about dying and death and dying and death and the Big C (Cancer). The sex scenes were interesting. Sharon Gless played a great wack job! I can't think about this show anymore. It's intersting that they will be dealing with a male character having Breast Cancer. I will watch another episode and see if it gets any lighter.

Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Confessions

Sooo, I LOVED your recap of 90210, I did catch a couple episodes when I was staying with cousin Sarah when I moved to San Diego. Other than the one skinny little b*tch that can't act (I think she is kind of a bad girl character), the show wasn't that bad. I LOVED that they had Shannon Doherty on it. I never watched the original one, but I've always loved Shannon. I think the principal is HOT, (wasn't he on Melrose?).
This leads me to my new show... Confessions of a Teenage Idol, which has an alum of the original 90210 on it. I guess he was the guy that threw Donna Martin down the stairs, which ended with the actual actor not being able to get another gig in Hollywood. Who knew that throwing Tori Spelling down the stairs would get Aaron blacklisting this actor. Now Aaron is dead, so this guy can become a start again. Confessions has about 8 former Teenage idols, 5 of which I had crushes on at onetime throughout my gay life. What I found, was that most of these guys were such whiners! The hottest one, David Chokachi was the worst... you just have to watch. Wow, have these hunks aged. David still looks good, but most of them don't look so great, especially Billy Huffsy from Fame and Days of Our Lives. He looks horibla! I wouldn't recognize him. Adrian Zmed looks ok, he seems like a nice guy. Eric Neis would be hot if he would take a bath and shave. I wouldn't touch him with a ten foot pole (well, maybe if we were in a shower together) and I would need Personal Protective Wear to touch him otherwise. The funny thing is he is all worried about his colon and how much he poops. Is he serious? Christopher Atkins looks like he is 60. OHHHH MYYYY GAAAWWWDDDD, the therapist leading the group session looks like she is always constipated... watch for that. I couldn't stop laughing! I guess I need to start introducing myself, so you know when I write and when Mollie writes. Also please email us at mollieandthemo@gmail.com if you would like. Thanks for reading! Adam

The City is PRETTY!!!!!

I love The Hills. I loved Laguna Beach - only, of course during the Kristen/LC drama (I have ALWAYS been Team LC) and when poor, pathetic Jessica was in love with Justin AWOLer. The class after - they blew. But, I loved the purity of the originals.

No scripts...no re-shooting...you know! REALITY!!?!?!?

Okay, so maybe it's never been reality, but it's always been FANTASTIC!

I heard they were doing a spin-off with my personal favorite Hills alum, Whitney Port and I was IN! Not only do they set us up by introducing us to her new boy toy during The Hills - they provide us with a catchy theme song a la "Unwritten."

So, I'm already 3 episodes in and I love it - but feel the friendships are a little more contrived this time. Olivia is crazy-hot, but she can't even ACT like she really wants to be friends with our sweet Whit! She's just plumb mean! Is this how all "socials" of the Upper East Side act? Not Serena van der Woodsen. And Blair CERTAINLY wouldn't be caught dead spitting in the subway...let alone taking the subway. Has Gossip Girl forsaken me in its representation? I digress...

I love Erin - anyone else? She seems like a sweet pea and I think it's fantastic that she just unabashedly says I love you to the first Torontan to hit the streets. Have you been to Toronto? I would drop the L-Bomb right away, too!

I'm not sure about this Jay character yet. He's a little like the bad lighting woman Jerry Seinfeld dated once - sometimes super-hot, but in certain lighting, a bit of a disaster. Previews promise to show us a more sensitive side of Mr. Jay - one that wants to be exclusive with Whit-Whit. My prediction...? She does it. MTV loves to PRETEND people are going to break up - a la Speidi - but it never happens. The girls always goes running back.

So - I'm pretty dang sure I'm going to be pleased with the entire season. Thank you MTV for making Mondays manageable again.

Does anyone else wonder how Whit walks around on those toothpick stilts all day? Seriously - her legs are smaller than my arms!

Having an affair with my television,
Mollie

NINE-OH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank GOODNESS my sweet, sweet 90210 is back in action. And, I don't just mean for the January sweeps, but I mean back in action in my life.

I distinctly remember rehashing the details of the very first episode when I was in 5th grade art class. We thought it was the coolest thing we'd ever seen - and, well - it was! I loved watching through all the ups and downs - the Kelly, Dillon, Brenda love triangle - the sweet naive love between Donna Martin and David Silver - Steve Saunders and his fantastic ego - Ahhhhhhhhn-drea and her wrinkles at 17. Man, it was awesome.

I'd like to give a special kudos to the new version of 90120 for calling themselves out episode 1 and having little Hannah Zuckerman-Vasquez broadcasting the school news and the ultra-hip teacher making fun of her to the class by saying she looks 30. And, for keeping it old school with a twist by using the original theme song. You gotta admit they kept us on our toes by suspending the true identidy of Kelly's son - I swear I thought it was Brandon.

My sweet, sweet 90120.

So, it's no surprise that I am head over heels in love with the new class (significantly more than I was for the "Saved by the Bell: The New Class" gang). This week's episode certainly didn't disappoint.

Drama for the baby mama and daddy of li'l orphaned Shawn...surprise, surprise!! He isn't their son! Who knew?!?!!? Oh...just Annie and Aunt Becky (sorry - I don't care what her name on this show is-she's always Mrs. Jesse Katsopolis to me). Foolish Principal Wilson...never go with the first orphaned boy that shows up on your door! And...am I the only one that was a little pleased that mean ol' Tracy gave him the money??? It gave her daughter, Naomi, a chance to flex her nostrils...er...acting chops during a dramatic scene. I actually think she's following Joey Tribbiani's rule of "smell the fart" acting.

And, Mr. Dixon got a chance to sing LIVE at a record producer's house! Who knew the lacross player had such pipes. Oh...wait...didn't...he...sing...in..."The Secret Life of Bees?"

Next up - 90210 - the...ALBUM, TOUR, REALITY SHOW!!!

Please - it's about time. I know I slept soundly next to Dillon McKay and Brandon Walsh posters on my wall. And, probably for far too long...

Having an affair with my television,
Mollie

I love having my TV back

So, my friend Mollie had this great idea the day I was moving from Denver to San Diego. Why don't we start a blog called Mollie and the Mo and blog about our favorite TV Shows. I hadn't watched television for 3 years due to my lovah at the time not owning a TV and I was in nursing school and working full time, so I had no time.
I finally went shopping and bought me a nice flat screen TV and got Cox Cable and found how nice it is to have High Definition TV! WOW!
I'm glad the new Midseason Television has began. Today I was able to catch several shows.

Oprah's Live Your Best Life from Monday January 5th. First of all, I'm not the biggest Oprah fan, mostly because they dangled a giant Dolly Parton carrot infront of me a few years ago and then pulled it out from under me (but that is another story). So poor Oprah... fat again.... too busy to exercise and eat right is the basic summary of this episode. Oprah gave a history of all her fat years, but this time she got fat "cuz my well is dry"... she does soooo much for other people and doesn't do anything for herself. My fix: Get rid of your magazine, only focus on one show and use your trainer and a private chef. Lord, if I was worth almost a billion dollars, do you think I would be fat? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. I'm sorry, I just don't feel sorry for her. Stop being so selfish and greedy, you aren't going to spend all the money before you die, so just let it go and take care of yourself. I also have to say Bob Green is not aging well. He was so hot 10 years ago. I'm watching a day behind, so although Dr. Oz was on today, I won't be watching or blogging until tomorrow.

Martha Stewart Body and Soul Challenge from Tuesday January 6th. Now, this is one classy lady. LOVE HER! Who knew you could make your salad dressing in the bowl prior to putting the lettuce in so you don't have to dirty TWO dishes. Simply BRILLIANT! Then she had Dr. Mark Hyman on who wrote a book that I want to run out and buy called "The Ultra Mind Solution" about how to fend off depression and dementia with food. Lots of handy tips, such as Cilantro helps to decrease inflammation. Four NO NO foods: Alcohol, Sugar, Caffeine, and Cigarettes... Bad for the brain, all of them. He did say the occassional Cosmo is ok. Martha is getting into the holistic health market... like I said, she is BRILLIANT!

True Beauty from Monday January 5th. I don't know how I feel about this show. The HOT people aren't really that hot. The 31 year old vitamin store owner, Bill Jeffrey has a great body and the other guy, Joel Rush was pretty cute. The girls on the show are sooo not cute. Chelsea Bush looks like a Donna Mills reject with all that eye make up, like the judge said "you need a make under". Then Hadiyyah-lah thinks she is god's gift... maybe a gag gift. I was glad she was the first one to get booted, what an attitude she has. Then she lies on top of that. I can't wait for next week, when the guys are all shirtless! MUST SEE TV!

The View from Tuesday January 6th. First of all, I do like Whoopie, but she does not look good in HDTV....whoa. scary! Secondly, I hate Sherry Shepard, she is the dumbest person in the world. Has nothing insightful to say. Today, the interesting guest was Joy Bauer from the Today show. Her diet. No Sugar, eat a lot of peppers and carrots, don't drink pop... yada yada yada.. haven't we all heart this before. It hasn't worked yet, there has to be something better.

Desperate Housewives from Sunday January 4th. Good episode, not necessarily the funniest one, but story lines moved. Nicolette Sheridan looked HOT, especially at the beginning montage of her walking infront of the houses. Loved the heels! I didn't understand why Bree has to buy a doctor and her son a house when combined they probably make more than enough money. So that was a little too much for me. Gabby... loved her conversation with Carlos about how they had to sacrifice for him, now it is his turn. You go girl. Loved that Susan thought she had sex with the gay neighbor. I love Tuc Watkins, the gay neighbor lawyer. MMMMMM, I want to date him!

So this is the first day of posting, I'm sure Mollie will fix it up a bit and organize it for me, since she is sooo good at that. I can't wait to hear her posts. I know I will be watching Nip/Tuck, Damages, Top Chef, Confessions of a Teen Idol and more! Thanks for reading!