I’m so excited for this upcoming week — new Everwood and One Tree Hill!!! It’s been, what? Like two whole months since we had a new episode for these shows? Crazy. The WB should be glad I’m an obsessive fan and I check the TV guide every single day to make sure I don’t miss the new episodes. *g*
Huh. I still have to take down my Christmas tree. OMG. I can be so lazy. Will definitely do that today along with a million other things…
Dawson’s Creek season 3 has been confirmed for DVD release! 😀
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Now, if you know me at all, you’ll realize this is HUGE! Big news, people. Season 3 is my favorite season. *sigh* Thank you thank you thank you to Mandy for sharing the news! You’rethebestestever!
I think I may have found my new must-watch reality show. It’s a show called Airline (this season they’re featuring Southwest) on A&E. OMG. It’s fabulous. Passengers are throwing fits! Passengers are getting drunk and disorderly on the plane! The poor flight crew and airport personnel have to deal with the crazies! Good TV. 😀 Tonight’s episode featured a man at LAX who got angry because the security personnel wanted to search his shotgun. He even had the nerve to say “Do I look like an Arab?” Ugh. HELLO!!! You’re checking in a shotgun!!! Of course it’s going to be searched! THEN there was a woman in Chicago who was trying to fly home to San Diego. She got to the airport just a few minutes before her flight was supposed to leave but she still had to check-in and go through all the security lines. Of course, she missed her flight. And then, she had the nerve to get mad and yell at everyone in sight. Whatever. Get to the airport on time! When I book a ticket, I am ALWAYS told to arrive at the airport at least 2 hours ahead because of security. It’s like common knowledge, especially after 9/11.
Hee, it’s so much fun to get so riled up about a show. Good stuff.
I know I’ve been blogging about Dawson’s Creek lately… and I swear I’m trying to come up with more varied topics to write about… but since the season 2 DVDs come out tomorrow, I have DC on the brain. 😛 So I was really looking forward to getting my DVDs but once I saw exactly how many songs were replaced, my anticipation went down to almost nothing. 🙁 I mean, I knew that the financial costs of all the songs precluded many of them from being on the DVD but WOW… they had to replace some key songs.
A few of my favorites that are gone…
— Kiss the Rain by Billie Myers — from the Dawson/Joey makeup scene in Crossroads
— Save Tonight by Save Ferris — from the Dawson/Pacey scene at the end of Crossroads
— Nobody But Me by Save Ferris — from the end of The All-Nighter when the Creekers jump into the pool (LOVE this scene! I’m so sad this song didn’t make the cut.)
— You Get What You Give by The New Radicals — from the Dawson/Joey walking in the rain scene at the end of Sex, She Wrote
— Paper Cup by Heather Nova — from the Pacey/Andie goodbye scene in Ch…Ch…Changes
That doesn’t even scratch the surface! Humph. They better not mess with season 3, that’s all I have to say. Ok. Rant over.
I guess I can console myself with all the pretty screencaps that I can make…
Anyway. No more DC talk. At least for the rest of this blog. Hehe.
Oh! I got my Return of the King tickets!!! Very exciting. Rob and I are going at 11:15 on Wednesday night. Hee. I’m going to get like 3 hours of sleep before work the next day. Nice.
Eeee!!! I *so* loved tonight’s episode of The O.C.. Most likely because I’m such a big sap and I love Christmas (or Chrismukkah ;)) episodes. My commentary (do not read on if you haven’t seen the episode)…
LOVE:
— Sandy in his Berkeley sweatshirt! I love that Sandy went to Berkeley — my alma mater! We share something now. So cool. 😀
— Seth’s reindeer sweater
— Ryan poking fun at his height while Marissa tried on the heels
— Seth/Summer/Anna sitting on the couch when Sandy and Kirsten walked in. So awkward. So funny.
— Summer dressed up as Wonder Woman. Rachel Bilson is adorable!
— Ryan’s stocking
— The Cohen family Chrismukkah card at the end. *sniff*
STRONGLY DISLIKE:
— Anna’s makeup. Some makeup artist is way too heavy-handed with the blush. Samaire is pretty but seriously, her makeup makes me cringe.
— Marissa’s delinquent behavior storyline. Just don’t feel the Marissa love lately.
— Seth’s indecision between Summer and Anna. I do not like love triangles (see Dawson’s Creek as the main reason why) and I don’t really want to see this storyline dragged out any longer. Still rooting for Seth/Summer. 🙂
— Oliver. Blech.
QUOTES I LIKE:
Seth: WASPy McWASP…
Seth: I don’t judge; I just mock.
Kirsten: That you get from your father.
Seth (bringing his hands up to his eyebrows): Oh my god, are they coming in?!
Seth: How was the mall?
Ryan: Weird.
Seth: You’ve really painted a picture for me. I feel like I was there.
Ryan: I left this behind. I am not doing it again. (I wanted to give him a hug!)
Summer: I don’t talk about, like, feelings… but I like you. (Awwww!)
Sandy: You’re here with us now. You don’t have to be the parent anymore.
Kinda missed Luke this week. Huh.
Since it’s close to hiatus time, I thought I would do a little mid-season commentary of all the shows I started to watch this season…
Monday
Everwood – My saving grace this season. The show has continually gotten better and better with each episode. I may not necessarily like the direction of some storylines (Ephram/Madison and Andy/Linda) but I appreciate that the characters are being true to themselves. I do miss Colin, though. *sniff*
Las Vegas – Truly a guilty pleasure. 😀 It’s not really a great show plot-wise or anything (it’s usually downright predictable) but I think it’s a lot of fun. Plus, Josh Duhamel!!! LOVE him. He’s adorable.
Skin – I didn’t even get the chance to watch a whole episode before it got axed by FOX. I recorded the pilot (never got around to watching it and I probably taped over it) and watched about 15 minutes of the second episode. What I saw had potential though I didn’t fall in love. I enjoyed Adam Roam however. *g*
Tuesday
Gilmore Girls – I haven’t been watching this show faithfully like I used to. This season hasn’t grabbed me at all. I don’t really enjoy Digger or Marty and I wish there was more Lane and Paris. And as much as I love Rory, the girl is getting on my nerves.
One Tree Hill – OMG. New obsession. The show didn’t jump out at me right away but I kept watching (pretty much only because it airs right after GG and 24 hadn’t premiered yet). After a few episodes, the show seemed to find its legs so to speak — the improved writing has made me care about these characters. I’ve also found my ship of the season on this show — Nathan/Haley. LOVE. 🙂
24 – Still on my “must watch” list. But it still consistently gets me frustrated. I’m frustrated with Jack’s stubbornness, I’m frustrated with Kim’s hair, I’m frustrated with Tony’s condition, etc. etc. But I guess getting emotionally involved in a show is a good thing.
Wednesday
Smallville – I’ve enjoyed all the episodes this season so far, with the exception of the totally random retro episode. The most recent episode, Shattered, rocked. The acting was fantastic, there was lots of Clark and Lex (and even Clex!), and the storyline was actually captivating — something I was seriously missing from this show. My heart seriously hurt after seeing Lex at the end. *sob* Can’t wait til January.
The O.C. – *sigh* I adore this show. And I love Seth/Summer even more. Die Anna die! hehe. I’ve been hooked ever since it premiered back in August. It’s just excellent cheeky fun. 😀 But if TPTB mess with Sandy/Kirsten — %$^#@! There will be hell to pay.
The West Wing – I watched the premiere and that’s it. 🙁 I always forget that the show is on, probably because it’s on at the same time as The O.C. I still *must* purchase the s1 DVDs but the show just doesn’t have the same magic that it did for me in the earlier seasons.
Thursday
Friends – I have to say that I was definitely not a fan of the Joey/Rachel romance so I’m glad that it was over and done with quickly. I adore Monica/Chandler so I’m happy to see them with an ongoing storyline this season. I can’t wait to see Chandler (he’s my favorite friend!) with a baby. Too cute. I’m so going to miss this show next season!
Tru Calling – Saw the premiere and wasn’t compelled to watch any episodes following. My Eliza love can only go so far. I’ve read the FOX ordered 7 more episodes. Wow. I totally didn’t see that coming. I thought cancellation was on the horizon.
CSI – Still rocks. And now there’s Xander Berkeley (Mason from 24)! Though I found Fur and Loathing to be rather strange. Oh, and there just needs to be more Warrick. Thanks.
Friday
Miss Match – This show is sooo cute. I love what I’ve seen but honestly? Friday nights just don’t work for me. I think Kate and Michael are gorgeous together, though, so maybe I should make it a point to record the show so I can see if anything has happened with them. Anyone know?
Sunday
American Dreams – My precious precious show. I am alarmed that NBC has cut this season’s order from 22 to 18. It breaks my heart. I think this show gets better and better each week. I love everyone in the Pryor and Walker families and I hope that NBC realizes that there are many more stories to tell.
Alias – Still a can’t miss show for me but I don’t obsess over the show as much as I once did. My Syd/Vaughn loving heart just can’t take it! lol. But seriously, I still have yet to fully accept the 2 year time jump. I still feel a little cheated. I wanted to see Marshall and Carrie have a relationship! I wanted to see Dixon get promoted! Agghhh… useless resistance, I know.
Phew… even though I dropped a few shows, I still watch a ton of TV. I’m an addict, hehe.
Still feeling sick. Bah. I need to lie down.
I finally caught up with the last 4 episodes of One Tree Hill. Holy crap, I LOVE THIS SHOW. I watched the pilot and a few episodes following and thought it showed a lot of potential (and in the process developed a *little* tiny crush on James Lafferty) — but then 24 premiered and it’s in the same time slot so OTH got relegated to “record and watch if I have time” status. Anyway, today I had absolutely no plans so I decided to watch my tape and HELLO — from the time I stopped watching regularly to now, the show has gone in a completely different direction. The Peyton/Lucas/Nathan triangle that I was dreading has been replaced by Peyton/Lucas/Brooke which is just SO much more interesting. The 2 guys/1 chosen girl storyline is just so tired. AND AND… I think I’ve found my new ship… Nathan/Haley. These two have the chemistry, the angst, and the cuteness. Love them.
But why must I wait until January for more new episodes?!?
Watching the past episodes of OTH also allowed me to see my other boy crush — Mike Erwin. *happysigh* Too bad his hair was all greasy and he played a horrible character. But whatever. I saw Mike Erwin. That’s all that matters. *g*
I know it’s like 3:30 in the morning but I’m currently watching the cast commentary for LOTR: The Two Towers. I love it! Hee. It’s so cute to hear Elijah, Orlando, Billy, Dominic, Sean, Andy, etc. talking and laughing and making up silly little stories. Funny stuff.
omg, will you take a look at the cover for the Dawson’s Creek Series Finale DVD? Isn’t that horrible?!? I mean, Jen and Pacey’s heads don’t even match their bodies, blech. Gah, I can’t believe someone actually got paid for that.
I went to see Charlie’s Angel: Full Throttle earlier — good, mindless entertainment. I’m still not over the shock of seeing Demi Moore in a bikini. I want to look like that when I’m 40 and have 3 kids! So jealous. If that movie did anything for me, it served as motivation to get my lazy butt to the gym. I have a couple of skirts that are getting a bit snug. Not good. Anyway, a question for anyone who has seen the movie — what the heck was the point of Crispin Glover’s character (Thin Man)?
And now for the Friday Five:
Do you remember your first best friend? Who was it?
I have such a bad memory but I *think* the first person I called my “best friend” was a girl named Jola. We met in first grade.
Are you still in touch with this person?
No. We were in school together until 8th grade, but we grew apart after 5th or 6th grade, I believe. Our personalities just went in completely different directions as we got older.
Do you have a current close friend?
There are 4 people in my life that I consider to be my closest friends — best friends Carmen and Robyn, my cousin Riz, and my boyfriend Rob.
How did you become friends with this person?
Carmen, Robyn and I met in first grade. We’ve been friends ever since. I still can’t get over the fact that I’ve known these girls for around 17 years. But I feel so lucky to have friends who have seen me through some of the best and worst times of my life. My cousin is family so there was no avoiding that relationship, lol. Riz’s family lived with us for awhile and we were forced (hey, I’m an only child — I’m not used to sharing! ;)) to share a room. It sounds cliche but I feel like she’s the closest thing I have to a real sister. And finally, I met Rob officially when I was a freshman in college but I knew who he was prior to that because we went to high school together (he’s a year older).
Is there a friend from your past that you wish you were still in contact with? Why?
I’d love to find out how the girls from my ballet class are doing. I trained and practiced with the same group of girls from age 6 to about 14, which was when I quit professional training. I’m just curious to see if anyone actually pursued a dance career. There are also a few people from high school that I think about sometimes. But I think I’m just a nosy person. 🙂
Still sick. I have wasted away my entire weekend sitting on the couch with my trusty box of Kleenex by my side watching reruns of Real World: Hawaii (my favorite!), Las Vegas, and Chicago. I am such a bum. I really find it weird that when i first started watching RW, I was like 14 and all the cast members were 7-10 years older. Now I’m as old or older than most of them! And when I turn 24 in October, I won’t even be eligible to audition for the show anymore! (Not that I want to or anything but that’s not my point). I feel so old.
Anyway, I always tell myself that when a new season of the RW starts, I’m not going to watch because each new one just seems to get progressively worse with all the sexing that goes on — but I find myself powerless to stop watching. Gah. Here I come RW: Paris! I also caught a few episodes of Surf Girls while watching too much MTV and thought that was a cool show… I shall add that to my weekly TV viewing schedule. 🙂
I was just surfing The WB.com and I discovered that the Dawson’s Creek link has been eighty-sixed. *sobs* The show is really over! I’m inconsolable.
Boo. I’m sick. My face is all red and my nose makes me look like Rudolph and I am plowing through my tissue box like there’s no tomorrow. Plus, it’s been super super hot lately. So instead of being happy and enjoying the weather, I’m actually miserable because the warm weather is making me all sweaty and uncomfortable. Awesome.
I think I may have found my new reality TV obsession for the summer — Fame. I was actually planning on watching the encore of the Dawson’s Creek finale (*sniff*) but I happened to be channel-hopping and found it. It’s some good stuff. Dancing was a huge part of my high school and college life so I love the dancing aspect to this show. I really liked Alex (I think?) from tonight’s group of 6 — he was the one that sang “Just Friends.” His voice was just gorgeous. Wowzers. He made me meeellllltttt. Mmmm.
Fandom meme (what *does* this word mean?) stolen from Jessica:
Fandom: Dawson’s Creek
What drew you to this fandom?
First, it was just the spoilers and then ultimately, it became about the people I met. Back in season 3, I was desperately searching the internet to find spoilers for the season 3 finale. I just *had* to know if it was going to end with Pacey and Joey. I found the spoilers by way of Fan Forum but I also discovered a really great community where I didn’t have to hide my obsessive fan!girly quirks.
Are you involved in the fanfic world for this fandom?
Does reading count? Cause I definitely don’t write fanfic, lol. For DC, I especially love Nik at Pages of True Love, Laura Smith at Never Thought I’d Be Here, and Kaytee (though she no longer has her work archived anywhere). I don’t really have a lot of time to be looking for fic so I usually have to depend on recs.
Are you involved in any (other) web community for this fandom?
I’m a member of the Creek Network. We’re just a group of Creek-loving webmasters who all run a variety of DC sites.
What are your three favorite episodes?
This actually changes all the time (hey, I’m fickle) but for now: Detention (106), True Love (323) and All Good Things…Must Come to An End (623/624).
What was your favorite story arc? (spanning at least three episodes, not necessarily in a row)
Pacey and Joey’s love story in late season 3 and season 4. They’re my most favorite TV couple ever.
Favorite character to love:
Jen. Michelle Williams was definitely the most under-used actor on the show but in the few scenes she did have, she always managed to convey a real depth and vulnerability to the character that made her so likeable.
Favorite character to hate:
Eddie. Gah. “Why won’t you get with me?” Ewwww.
Character who, throughout the series managed to surprise you the most:
Pacey. Always considered the “loser” of the bunch, he has consistently proved to the others and, more importantly, to himself, that he is capable of much more than anyone ever expected of him.
Favorite non-actor person on the set:
Gina Fattore, one of the writers. She has written some of the best Pacey/Joey episodes: Four to Tango (309), The Longest Day (320), True Love (323), and Future Tense (404)… to name a few.
Least favorite non-actor person on the set:
Jason Palmer, a writers’ assistant. He has been responsible for the “Ask Jason” section of the official site for the last 2 seasons, in which he consistently gives the worst answers to questions and he thinks he’s funny. He also wrote the horrific episode Lovelines (619). Just awful.
Strangest name you remember appearing on the screen after the opening credits:
Obi Ndefo. He played Bodie. I just think it’s a cool-looking name and I’ve always wondered how to pronounce it.
Best piece of dialogue:
“I remember everything.” — Pacey to Joey in The Anti-Prom (322). Such a beautiful scene that made me melt.
Best. moment. ever.
Joey running after Pacey to tell him she’s in love with him in True Love (323). I love the way Joey anxiously runs to the dock to catch Pacey before he can leave — and the way Pacey’s face lights up when she says that she’s in love with him.
Shippiest. moment. ever.
When Joey chooses Pacey in the series finale. YAY!
Of all your fandoms, why pick this one for the meme?
It’s the only one that I consider myself an active participant in. 🙂
Yay for Ruben! 🙂 I have no preference between Clay and Ruben — I think they’re both amazing — but I honestly thought Clay was going to win. Don’t know why I believed that — though I *think* I read somewhere that Clay’s single is #1 on Amazon.com. I guess I just assumed that that sealed the deal. I hear they’re both releasing albums at the same time so it doesn’t really matter. I think the record contract in itself is more important than the competition.
As for the Buffy series finale, it was amazing. I was so happy to see the Scoobies working together again — just like old times. I had a huge smile on my face during their scene in the hallway — “the Earth is definitely doomed.” And I especially loved that Buffy finally got to become a “normal girl” at the end. Wow, so it really is the end. Another obsession — gone. I wasn’t involved in the fandom of BtVS like I was with Dawson’s Creek but it entertained and inspired me week after week, much like a really good friend. And I’m sad to see it end.
A Buffy/Angel exchange from the finale that I love:
“It’s different. He’s different. He has a soul now.”
“Ah. Well.”
“What?”
“That’s great. (mumbles) Everybody’s got a soul now.”
“He’ll make a difference!”
“Yeah, well, I started it. The whole having a soul. Before it was all the cool new thing.”
“Oh my God, are you twelve?”
“I’m getting the brush-off for Captain Peroxide. It doesn’t necessarily bring out the champion in me.”
“You’re not getting the brush-off! Are you just gonna come here and go all Dawson on me every time I have a boyfriend?”
Hee. I love the Dawson reference. Funn-ay stuff.