tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318471826954488702024-02-08T10:01:09.776-08:00123JacqueBJacqueBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17991724770155518335noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-531847182695448870.post-90537196387972305542012-11-06T13:03:00.001-08:002012-11-06T13:03:38.858-08:00Drag Race All Stars: Untucked Ep 2Fav quote from Drag Race All Stars' second episode of Untucked:<br />
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Yara: "I'm wearing a woman's clothes and a woman's make-up but I have feelings, I'm a human being."<br />
Latrice: "All I know is that it takes a really strong man to become a woman."JacqueBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17991724770155518335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-531847182695448870.post-84627998003280118682012-11-06T13:03:00.000-08:002012-11-06T13:03:33.474-08:00American Horror Story: Nor'easterSummary of "The Sign of the Cross" from <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0023470/plotsummary">IMDB</a>:<br />
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"After burning Rome, Emperor Nero decides to blame the Christians, and
issues the edict that they are all to be caught and sent to the arena.
Two old Christians are caught, and about to be hauled off, when Marcus,
the highest military official in Rome, comes upon them. When he sees
their stepdaughter Mercia, he instantly falls in love with her and frees
them. Marcus pursues Mercia, which gets him into trouble with Emperor
(for being easy on Christians) and with the Empress, who loves him and
is jealous."<br />
<br />
Another interesting summary from <a href="http://www.kclibrary.org/blog/film-blog/program-notes-sign-cross-1932">this site</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://iub.edu/~kinsey/services/gallery/cinema/img.php?i=27">This</a> article explains:<br />
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In 1932, DeMille straddled the line between vice and virtue in the pre-production code epic <i>The Sign of the Cross</i>.
The film attracted huge audiences by displaying the stereotypically
lavish bacchanalian excesses of Ancient Rome, including orgies, nudity,
and suggested lesbianism, all the while insisting that such
"depravities" were a scourge on society. One of the most notorious
scenes includes Hollywood star Claudette Colbert bathing in a giant tub
of asses’ milk. <br />
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Lyrics from "You'll Never Walk Alone" from Carousel:<br />
<br />
When you walk through a storm<br />
Keep your chin up high<br />
And don't be afraid of the dark.<br />
At he end of the storm<br />
Is a golden sky<br />
And the sweet silver song of a lark.<br />
<br />
Walk on through the wind,<br />
Walk on through the rain,<br />
Tho' your dreams be tossed and blown.Walk on, walk on<br />
With hope in your heart<br />
And you'll never walk alone,<br />
You'll never walk alone.<br />
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(notable versions of this song sung by Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland, Elvis, Doris Day among others)<br />
<br />JacqueBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17991724770155518335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-531847182695448870.post-10990599153031185342012-10-31T20:06:00.000-07:002012-10-31T20:15:53.453-07:00February 7th is October 19th <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">[Contains Spoilers]</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">I had one television goal this summer: to watch every
episode of “Community”. It all started when a good friend of mine praised
“Community”’s bizarre references. He
explained how Troy (Donald Glover) is obsessed with LaVar Burton from “Reading Rainbow”. I was intrigued, as I loved
“Reading Rainbow” almost as much as I love outdated pop culture references. Needless
to say, I became hooked and managed to finish my summer goal. For those of you
not familiar with “Community,” the series is about a study group at a community
college: Greendale Community College. The premise sounds vaguely boring, but
the writing is not and the main characters (or the “Greendale Seven”: Jeff
Winger (Joel McHale), Britta
Perry (Gillian Jacobs), Abed
Nadir (Danny Pudi), Shirley
Bennett (Yvette Nicole Brown),
Annie Edison (Alison Brie),
Troy Barnes and Pierce Hawthorne (Chevy
Chase)) keep it interesting. “Community” also features comedian Ken Jeong as Ben Chang, the
teacher turned campus security guard, and Jim Rash as the cross dressing
Dean Pelton. Regularly featured on "Community" are themes of friendship and
personal growth along with paintball, Kentucky Fried Chicken, role-playing and
mock trials. Because of the show’s unique sense of humor, it tends not to be
palpable to all audiences and has garnered low ratings. However, “Community” hasn’t
completely escaped creative recognition as it was nominated for one Emmy and
won another. This year, writer Chris McKenna, was nominated for an Emmy for writing “Remedial Chaos
Theory", which was an episode that contained seven alternate timelines. In
2011, Drew Hodges won an
animation Emmy for "Abed's Uncontrollable Christmas" in which the entire
episode is done in stop animation. It’s the creativity of unconventional story
telling that sets “Community” apart and has afforded it passionate fans who
have <a href="http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/12/13/how-to-save-community/">fought</a> to keep it on the air. While “Community”’s humor may be bizarre, it is oddly accessible in a way that
makes it unlike any show on television. Viewers might not be able to relate to
exact scenarios on the show, but fans know it’s the sentiment behind them that
counts. For example, in recalling the LaVar Burton episode, Troy’s choice in a
hero might be strange (no offense to Mr. Burton) but anyone can relate to the
idea of not wanting to be disappointed in meeting their hero. Troy says, "I've told Pierce a thousand times, I never wanted to meet LeVar in
person! I just wanted a picture! You can't disappoint a picture!"</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: small;">Despite what I have said thus far about “Community,” I found
the third season finale, "Introduction to Finality,"
to be somewhat blasé (no dance numbers?!). The finale neatly tied-up loose ends
(for example, the air conditioning repair school is now part of the main school
and Troy is officially back in the group), introduced some “new” faces
(Starburns is still alive and perhaps Evil Abed will now be making cameos?) but
it seems that with everything going on in the episode (the battle for Shirley’s
sandwich shop, Evil Abed’s therapy sessions, the death of Vice Dean Laybourne , the
challenge in the Sun Chamber, etc.), it lacked focus and cleverly crafted
jokes. Although "Introduction to Finality," was not one of my favorite episodes,
I was still left feeling the same way I always feel about the Greendale
Seven, that they can overcome any obstacle, perhaps even if that obstacle is
the departure of the show’s creator, Dan Harmon. It appears that Dan Harmon learned
he was <a href="http://danharmon.tumblr.com/post/23339272200/hey-did-i-miss-anything">fired</a> just as it hit the press. The summary of the <a href="http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/community-dan-harmon-firing-327971">argument</a> between Harmon and Sony boils down to artistic
vision v. money and ratings.
Harmon has been replaced by <b><span style="font-weight: normal;">David Guarascio</span></b><b> </b>and<b> </b><b><span style="font-weight: normal;">Moses Port who are best known to
me as the people who attempted to produce a terrible American version of one of
my favorite British television shows, “The IT Crowd” (if you haven’t seen the
UK version, do yourselves a favor). They also produce “Happy Endings” which is
an awesome show (also, do yourselves a favor, see it).</span></b><b> </b>The fans wonder
(worry) what the next season will be like without the show’s
creator. Do we attribute the show’s
quirky humor to Dan Harmon? To the cast? Good writers? Does the firing of Dan
Harmon signal a directional change for “Community”? At Comic Con, <b><span style="font-weight: normal;">Guarascio <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/07/13/community-comic-con-panel_n_1671659.html">assured</a> fans</span></b><b> “</b>The only thing we care about is
keeping it this weird, wonderful gem that it's always been. That's not gonna
change." And if the <a href="http://www.buzzsugar.com/Community-Season-4-Pictures-25191133">pictures</a> for the season 4 premier are any indication, it looks like
they’ve kept their promise. What are those unicorns about?! I love unicorns. And the Dean's costumes.</span></span>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">The <a href="http://screencrush.com/community-season-4-spoilers/">description</a> of the first two episodes of season 4 have
already been released
and the premier will feature a “<a href="http://insidetv.ew.com/2012/09/07/community-hunger-games/">Hunger Games</a>” tribute (yes, Entertainment
Weekly and I used the word “tribute” on purpose.
The title of the premier, “History 101,” could refer to the characters’ past
and possibly another indication to the fans that there will not be a severe
alteration to the characters, themes and tone we have come to know and love. <i><span style="font-style: normal;">Joel McHale claims that the season premier contains “an homage</span></i><i> </i>to something that kids
in the late ’80s and early ’90s watched on Saturday mornings.” (“Double Dare”? Please be referencing "Double Dare") The description for the second episode brings the group
to Pierce’s mansion on Halloween. The combination of an epic Halloween hunt and
Pierce’s family background could be hilarious. The bar is
high, however as “Community” has already displayed noteworthy <a href="http://www.hypable.com/2012/10/03/communitys/">Halloween</a> episodes
which include a zombie outbreak and a round of horror stories that examine the groups homicidal tendencies.
The setting for episode two brings me particular delight as Pierce’s peculiar
family background was the subject of one of my favorite episodes entitled "Digital Estate Planning" in which the group has to play a video game (with 8-bit video consoles) in the
battle for Pierce’s inheritance (which featured the flawless Giancarlo Esposito as Pierce’s brother who will be returning for Season 4). Jeff’s <a href="http://insidetv.ew.com/2012/09/18/james-brolin-joel-mchale-community/">dad</a> (played by James Brolin)
will be making an appearance as well this season, and I can only hope that
means we will learn more about the characters’ families.
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Only 13 episodes have been ordered and, after <a href="http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/video/community-season-4-premiere-380359">some delay</a>, Community returns February 7th at 8/7c on NBC... that is the brightest timeline! Here’s
to six seasons and a movie…Go Human Beings!</span></span></div>
JacqueBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17991724770155518335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-531847182695448870.post-75592234188753891712012-10-25T21:34:00.002-07:002012-10-25T21:34:34.637-07:00American Horror StoryThe french song playing in the common room on "American Horror Story" is "Dominique" by The Singing Nun (also known as "Soeur Sourire" (Sister Smile) aka Jeanine Deckers). The song was a hit in 1963, becoming number one and selling 1.5 million copies. The Singing Nun was a sister of the Dominican Order who became increasingly critical of Catholic doctrines and became a public advocate for contraception. She was rumored to be a lesbian and her and her companion of ten years (Annie Pecher) both committed suicide by an overdose of barbiturates and alcohol in March 29, 1985. <br />
<br />
<br />
from <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/celebritology/post/american-horror-story-asylum-10-questions-about-tricks-and-treats/2012/10/25/39666acc-1e22-11e2-b647-bb1668e64058_blog.html">this article</a> in The Washington Post:<br /><br />"Deckers led a pretty interesting life. As <a data-xslt="_http" href="http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/97930/Tragedy-of-the-singing-nun-" target="_blank">this UK Express story</a>
explains, she eventually left the church to live with her female
partner, with whom she eventually engaged in a suicide pact. The piece
also notes that Deckers was the daughter of a baker (<i>interesting</i>)
and contains this quote from writer Joe Queenan about the meaning of
the song “Dominique”: “The song would have us believe that St. Dominic
was a humble, lovable monk who fought valiantly against the forces of
darkness. In fact he founded the religious order that brought mankind
the monstrous Spanish Inquisition.”<br />
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<br />
The refrain:<br />
<dl><dd><i>Dominique -inique -inique s'en allait tout simplement,</i></dd><dd><i>Routier, pauvre et chantant.</i></dd><dd><i>En tous chemins, en tous lieux,</i></dd><dd><i>Il ne parle que du Bon Dieu,</i></dd><dd><i>Il ne parle que du Bon Dieu.</i></dd></dl>
In English:<br />
<dl><dd><i>Dominique, Dominique went about simply,</i></dd><dd><i>a poor singing traveller.</i></dd><dd><i>On every road, in every place,</i></dd><dd><i>he talks only of the Good Lord,</i></dd><dd><i>he talks only of the Good Lord.</i></dd></dl>
JacqueBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17991724770155518335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-531847182695448870.post-87254458068980325162012-10-22T21:55:00.002-07:002012-10-22T21:55:20.243-07:00Mimi ImfurstA fan suggested I look up videos of Mimi Imfurst doing local gigs (since I could barely remember her on the show, and I re-watched the first part of her season and there wasn't much to go on). I found <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-95M_chC0w">this</a>! Although, most of what I found on youtube was related to her band Xelle.<br />
<br />
I also found this <a href="http://www.newnownext.com/where-the-frock-are-they-now-mimi-imfurst/01/2012/">article</a> on Xelle.JacqueBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17991724770155518335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-531847182695448870.post-34303971692536590362012-10-17T13:33:00.001-07:002012-10-17T13:38:05.277-07:00Drag Race: All Stars PreviewI was honestly very excited about all of the contestants and had no idea about who I would add to the cast (although, Cam did have some preferences). Pandora Boxx and Chad Michaels are my favorites (top three are Chad Michaels, Nina Flowers and Pandora Boxx) so I was quite pleased. I think the reason I love Chad Michaels so much is because I love Cher (so I love that he loves Cher).<br />
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Information on the clips and images we referenced in the preview can be found on <a href="http://www.logotv.com/shows/rupauls_all_stars_drag_race/series.jhtml">LogoTV</a>.<br />
<br />
Contestants are:<br />
<br />
From Season 1: Nina Flowers (Jorge Flores), Runner up; Shannel (Bryan Watkins), 4th place; Tammie Brown (Keith Glen Schubert), 8th place<br />
<br />
From Season 2: Raven (David Petruschin), Runner up; Jujubee (Airline Inthyrath), 3rd place; Pandora Boxx (Michael Steck), 5th place<br />
<br />
From Season 3: Manila Luzon (Karl Westerberg), Runner up; Alexis Mateo (Alexis Mateo Pacheco), 3rd place; Yara Sofia (Gabriel Burgos Ortiz) 4th place; Mimi Imfurst, (Braden Chapman), 11th place<br />
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From Season 4: Chad Michaels (Chad Michaels), Runner up; Latrice Royale (Timothy Wilcots) 4th place<br />
<br />
The contestants are split fairly evenly over the seasons, which I also appreciate. I did mention that Mimi Imfurst was a surprise since she was in 11th place and I barely recalled her. <br />
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Teams:<br />
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Team Latrila (Latrice Royale and Manila Luzon)<br />
Team Yarlexis (Alexis Mateo and Yara Sofia)<br />
Team Mandora (Mimi Imfurst and Pandora Boxx)<br />
Team Rujubee (Raven and Jujubee)<br />
Team Shad (Shannel and Chad Michaels)<br />
Team Brown Flowers (Tammie Brown and Nina Flowers)<br />
<br />
First two episode descriptions:<br />
<ul>
<li>Episode 1 - It Takes Two</li>
</ul>
Twelve All Stars arrive to compete for $100,000 and a chance to
become the first inductee into RuPaul’s Drag Race Hall of Fame. In the
season premiere, the queens have to produce high fashion editorial photo
spreads.<br />
<ul>
<li>Episode 2 - RuPaul’s Gaff-In</li>
</ul>
The queens find themselves battling for laughs while impersonating
their favorite celebrities on “RuPaul’s Gaff-In” with Vicki Lawrence’s
“Mama”, who is joined on the judge’s panel by actress Busy Phillips.<br />
<br />
Vicki Lawrence (who we talked about) is actually "Mama" from "Mama's Family". I LOVE her on Mama's family, and I didn't recognize her name at first, but I saw promotional pictures of her for Drag Race All Stars and she looks amazing!<br />
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Guest Judges include:<br />
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*Billy B (I hope we all know who this is)<br />
*Janice Dickinson (the first supermodel, an author, notably funny)<br />
*Beth Ditto (singer)<br />
*Rachel Dratch (former SNL actress)<br />
*Elvira (again, I would hope we all know who this is, television personality)<br />
*Rachel Hunter (model, actress and reality TV show host)<br />
*Vicki Lawrence (MAMA)<br />
* Ross Matthews ("Ross the Intern" from Jay Leno)<br />
*Wendi McLendon-Covey (actress, was in Reno 911)<br />
*Kelly Osbourne (tv personality, daughter of Ozzy Osbourne)<br />
*Cheri Oteri (former SNL actress)<br />
*Rosie Perez (actress)<br />
*Busy Philipps (actress)<br />
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I'm not going to read too much into the queens before the first episode as I want to go in with an open mind and release and prior ideas of them. The Gay Beaner has a great review of the queens <a href="http://thegaybeaner.com/2012/09/22/my-review-the-queens-of-rupauls-drag-race-all-stars/">here</a>.<br />
JacqueBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17991724770155518335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-531847182695448870.post-64413398471792662782012-10-17T13:01:00.000-07:002012-10-17T13:04:59.807-07:00Welcome!Hello All,
<br />
This blog was created as a response to the "RuPaul's Drag Race" after show on <a href="http://afterbuzztv.com/">AfterBuzz TV</a> <a href="http://afterbuzztv.com/"></a>. I will include supplemental material here, answer questions and hopefully clarify missing points.<br />
As this is my personal blog, it is sanctioned by no entity other than myself. Thus, I hope to add some non "Drag Race" related material. <br />
xoxo,<br />
JacqueJacqueBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17991724770155518335noreply@blogger.com0