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Nov 22 2010
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Supernatural Rewind

Supernatural Rewind: “Clap Your Hands If You Believe”

Fight the Fairies!

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Dear, Supernatural. Thank you. Thank you for this wonderfully humorous and awesome pre-Thanksgiving feast for our eye sockets. I don’t know which I loved more, the amusing facial expressions and one liners from Mr. Jensen Ackles, or New Sam. I have to admit, he’s starting to grow on me. Don’t get me wrong, I still want the old Sam back. It’s just that New Sam’s lack of censorship is pretty entertaining, you have to admit. Did I mention, my sides were hurting after watching this episode? I guess I should have seen it coming, after that fateful day when the word fairies was uttered in the Supernatural universe. After Friday’s episode, it seems like once again, things are right in the world. It was a classic Supernatural episode. And that is something we can all be thankful for. For those who’ve seen Friday’s fairy-rific episode, clap your hands three times and read ahead. For the rest of you naughty fairies, say it together, SPOILER ALERT!

Three things teenagers should never do: 1. Make-out in a corn field 2. Look for whatever made that mysterious noise in the dark and creepy cornfield 3. Follow your boyfriend into the dark and creepy cornfield. I would think these things are known to be fact. Hasn’t anybody seen a slasher flick recently? I mean, really? Oh, look. Now you’ve done it. That football player has just been abducted by a mysterious orb of light. U.F.O? It could be, at least that’s what the famous Winchester boy’s think. Cue the X-Files themed opening credits (Which were awesome, except Castiel was nowhere to be found in this episode. Boo).

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Nov 19 2010
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Press Play Friday

Press Play Friday: I Love the 90′s

You’re Tearin’ Up My Heart

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Time and time again, I’ve expressed how much I miss 90′s television, jelly shoes, and cassette tapes. Wait. Scratch that last part. I really don’t miss cassette tapes. The one thing we never reminisced about was the music. Yes, the music. Days filled with boy bands, bubble gum pop, grunge, and rock. Yeah, good times. Good times. It was a time when it was acceptable, no, required for you to have your favorite band’s posters covered on your walls from floor to ceiling (I plead guilty to this one. I just wish I took pictures). It was a time when you made your mom drive you to your local Target store before school, just so you could get that new Nsync album, even though you couldn’t listen to it until you got home (Guilty. Again). While I can’t complain about the quality of music today, in fact I truly can’t. It’s cool (I’m using appropriate 90′s slang here). There is something about scrolling your iPod touch for a piece of popular music, then discovering a song you haven’t heard in the longest time. Maybe it’s Mr. Jones by the Counting Crows, or My Heart Will Go On from Titanic (That song played on repeat for about a year), or maybe even that classic that was perfect for every single nostalgia video ever made in the 90′s, Time of Your Life by Green Day. No matter what song, artist, or boy band it was, I know that you know, there is that part of you that just wants to rock it out and confess your love for even the most taboo of songs or bands. That’s right. I’m talking about . . .

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Nov 18 2010
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TV Rewind

TV Rewind: Terriers – “Sins of the Past”

Season 1 Episode 11

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The season is winding down on Terriers, and last nights flashback heavy episode was more than enough proof that this amazing show needs to be renewed for a second season. Do you hear me FX? Do you?

I’m going to say that Sins of the Past was the best of the season. I found myself curling up into a ball every time Drunk-Hank came on-screen. It was uncomfortable to watch our beloved Hank quickly and surely jump off the plank and into the deep end. However, it was great to see the clash between Sober-Hank and Drunk-Hank. It’s why I love the so so much. The storyline’s, the characters, the actors keep surprising me in ways most shows fail to do.

The episode began almost immediately after last week’s Britt & Kate fallout. Britt is packing up his things. He see’s one of Katie’s dresses and for a moment I thought (Did you?) he was going to rethink his decision of leaving. At least, I wished he would. Hank also wants Britt to reconsider and forgive Katie, but Britt refuses.

1. Hank: “Hey, I was thinking. You know what you should do?”

Britt: “What?”

Hank: “Put your s**t back. Go into the kitchen, whip up a sumptuous repast. Light some candles. Wait for the woman you love to come home, and have a great goddamn life.”

Britt: “You’re saying I should forgive her?”

Hank: “It’s implied. Just a suggestion.”

It’s safe to say that our boy doesn’t look his best. He’s depressed, though the thought of Katie’s betrayal is enough to make him downright mean. As soon as their about to leave, Katie walks in. Britt is aggressive and on the edge when Katie gives the ring back. Then when Britt tries to take Winston with him, Katie breaks down, conveying all her heartbreak and guilt on the loss of the dog (While it’s really all about Britt). It was a 5 tissue moment.

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Nov 15 2010
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Supernatural Rewind

Supernatural Rewind: “All Dogs Go to Heaven”

Go Fetch

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It’s rare, but it does happen. Friday’s episode of Supernatural wasn’t the best. Was it? I don’t know. I didn’t hate it, but I didn’t love it, either. Remember that one scene with adorkable Sam? Yeah, I loved that. The other stuff, not so much. Maybe it’s the fact that even seeing (Or hearing) dogs (Fake ones) get hurt, makes me squirm in my seat. Maybe it’s the fact that we’re used to having significant plot twists and mucho action most of the time this season. Or the fact that after last weeks BOOM! BANG! BOOM! episode, no matter what happened this week, it would be a let down. Maybe it’s a combination of all of it. I just don’t know. No matter what the case, let’s break down All Dogs Go to Heaven. Shall we? Good. For those of you who have seen Friday’s episode, onwards and downwards. The rest of you . . . see the ball? See the ball? Go get it! It’s a SPOILER ALERT!

After a nice blood splatter from our first victim, we catch up with Sam and Dean in another road-side diner, were they probably serve a great bacon cheeseburger and a wicked home-made apple pie (Dean love’s him some pie). As Dean finishes his phone conversation with Bobby – who is in desperate need of more screen time, and another way to retrieve Sam’s soul – Crowley pop’s in for a surprise appearance. Dean once again rejected Crowley’s job offer. Crowley reiterated that the boy’s had actually been working for him for some time now, so the point was not up for discussion. Sam found out the hard way, after Crowley gave him a nice smolder on his colossal paw, (Why not, Dean? He was being the bitchy one in this scenario. Sorry) that they had no other choice in the matter. They made a compromise; tag and bag a real live alpha and Sam’s soul would once again be his (Tentatively).

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Nov 12 2010
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Press Play Friday

PPF: Music Obsession – Florence + The Machine

Cosmic Love

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Hello, my fellow music addicts. Happy Press Play Friday! I really don’t even have to ask if you have a music obsession. I know you do. If you’re like me, music is always playing. There’s always a song running in your mind, trying very hard to keep you from doing your work. It’s probably at that point when you have to stand up and say, “Hi. My name is Kim and I am a music addict.”

Music obsession is a wonderful thing. I think. I really don’t know if listening to an album, maybe several albums on repeat for hours on end, or searching for anything about you new favorite artist is healthy. It might being wavering on the edge a bit.

When I tried to think of which artist to feature this week, my mind went blank. As impossible as it sounds, I couldn’t think of an artist to feature. For probably the past couple weeks, it’s been non-stop Florence + The Machine. I’ve been obsessed since June, but recently I find myself listening to her All. The. Time. I’ve already featured Flo on my second ever PPF and a couple other posts as well. I didn’t want to repeat myself. It was a mind block. Either feature Florence again, – and say the words Amazing and Awesome a lot – or deal with the disastrous results from failure to post a Press Play Friday? I chose the first. I’m sorry. I’m obsessed. It’s true. Can you blame me, really? If you’re a Flo fan, I don’t think you can. Here are a couple of my favorite Florence + The Machine songs.

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Nov 12 2010
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The Vampire Diaries, TV Rewind

TV Rewind: The Vampire Diaries – “Katerina”

Self-Preservation

Source: The Vampire Diaries Blood Falls

It’s official. Season 2 trumps season 1 of The Vampire Diaries. Katerina was the episode that finally conjoined these two (Or more. It’s hard to keep track) storylines. I assume to make a cohesive mess of Mystic Falls. No one is safe. Dun, Dun, Dun! Again, it was one of those slam-bam-thank-you-Damon episodes where you didn’t know which way to turn. Katherine’s back story, the several remarks on the ever impending wrath of Klaus, and Bonnie & Jeremy (Ugh! More on that later) were enough to keep me on the edge of my seat once again. Do I have to say how much I love this show? Cause I do. But enough! You want the super juicy recap and play-by-play. For those of you who’ve watched last nights episode, onwards and downwards! For those two people who haven’t, SPOILER ALERT!

Bulgaria 1490: Katerina Petrova gives birth to a baby girl. Disgraced at her blatant immorality (Unwed mother), Katerina’s father takes the baby away. Katerina begs her mother to let her hold her new-born child, but alas. There is no hope. Katerina cries into her mothers arms as she realizes what has happened.

Mystic Falls 2010: Elena Gilbert arrives at the Salvatore Mansion, only to be greeted by Damon Salvatore – who has seriously major feelings for her. He tries to hide it, but we know. We all know. Remember last week? Yeah (Giggle) . . . where was I? Okay. Elena came to the mansion at the request of doting former boyfriend and vampire, Stefan. Why did he request her presence? So she can hear how alpha vamp Klaus wants to kill her, to remove the sun and the moon curse. According to Rose, Klaus is the oldest vampire of all time and he basically can kill you from across the room. All I have to say, is that when we finally see Klaus, they better bring it. I want blood, decapitated heads, etc. I want to see how bad-ass he can be.

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Nov 11 2010
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TV Rewind

TV Rewind: Terriers – “Asunder”

Trouble

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Can I get a slow clap for Terriers, please? Week after week, they keep knocking it out of the park. Last night was definitely a season best. Plus, he knows. Yes, Britt knows. Finally! That bubble burst right in his face and it was enough to break the toughest of hearts. On the other side of things, Hank. Oh, Hank. I was really worried about him at the end of the last episode, and Asunder was no different. He made it though, thankfully, with only minor emotional damage, and one broken nose. And it was all because of the case. What case? The case of the week, of course. Let’s hear about it. Okay. For those who’ve seen last nights amazing episode of Terriers, onwards and downwards. The rest of you . . . SPOILER ALERT!

It’s the day of Gretchen’s wedding, and Hank is trying to keep himself busy. He was uninvited after his little reconnaissance mission to gather info on Jason failed miserably. Recall Gretchen’s harsh words: “You’re the live grenade in my life.” Poor, Hank. After cleaning the gutters, taking out the trash, and having his allotted refill amount achieved and surpassed, Hank reassures Britt that he’s fine and it’s okay to go to Gretchen’s wedding. At his AA meeting, Hank tries to talk through his feelings. The wedding is bringing up bad thoughts for him, but he appears to be holding strong.

Later, he get’s a call from Britt who – thanks to an eager wedding guest and a glass of Merlot – is in the need for a new shirt. Britt want’s to steal one from Hank, but Hank has a better idea. “Hey why don’t I run one out to you? Save you some time?” He agrees to run down to the wedding and give Britt the new shirt. And this is the point when I started yelling “bad idea!” at my television screen. This is also the point when I realized that an explosion of admission is about to begin.

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Nov 08 2010
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Supernatural Rewind

Supernatural Rewind: “Family Matters”

Please, Mister! Can I Have My Soul Back?

Source: Salted & Burned

Gah! Answers! Answers, answers, answers. We wanted them, and boy, did we get them. We got an explosion of truths and facts that was enough to singe our eyebrows and leave us stunned in bewilderment.

I sat slack-jawed the last half hour of the episode, trying to put all the pieces together. What just happened? Sam’s soul belongs to who? Christian is what? Grandpa Campbell is working for who? *ro***y is searching for, where?

Gah! Answers! I am more than pleased with the new direction of the season, but I’m still so baffled. I think the only way I’m going to get through this, is if we break this sucker down. For those who’ve seen Friday’s episode, onwards and downwards. The rest of you – you know the drill – SPOILER ALERT!

After that severe brother beat down last week, we find Sam bleary-eyed, appropriately tied to a hotel chair, and our favorite angel inspecting our broken boy. An eye-check, here. A fever check, there. Doctor Cas Medicine Man asks Sam how much he’s been sleeping since he got back. “I don’t.” Dean say’s what we were all thinking, “It didn’t occur to you, that there might be something off about that?” It seems our little Sammy-boys soul problem doesn’t come with an “ask questions” button, when it comes to self-preservation. Immediately, Cas knows what’s wrong (Can you clue us in?). Cas does his shove-hand-in-body angel cavity search and finds nothing. “It’s his soul. It’s gone” (Well, that’s not good!). Cue the synchronized head turns towards Sam.

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Nov 05 2010
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Press Play Friday

Press Play Friday: KT Tunstall

Suddenly I See

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I though we’d do a little something different today. I thought we’d take a look at a more established artist this week. I’ve been listening to KT a lot recently, so it seemed fitting to feature her in a Press Play segment. Now, it seems pointless to go in lengthy detail about what type of artist she is, etc. I find most people know the music of KT Tunstall, so doing a regular edition of PPF is worthless to you, my lovely readers.

Today seems like a day to just snuggle up with soft blanket, a nice cup of hot chocolate, and listen to some music. And that’s exactly what we’re going to do. I say this a lot, but I’m going to let the music speak for itself. There is so much her music can say, that I can not. KT is one of my favorite artists. Her lyrics are real, powerful, and always have a greater meaning. Her music and melodies are impeccable, intricate, and stunning. She’s one of those artist who take great pride in her music. You really have to appreciate that. Ever since her new album, Tiger Suit came out – you can find my review HERE – I’ve had a new appreciation for her music. She’s an indie pop rock goddess, to be sure. Alright, let’s spin the wheel and get to some music, shall we? You know you want it. So here it is. Let’s start with an old favorite.

A Black Horse & A Cherry Tree After The Cut!

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Nov 05 2010
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The Vampire Diaries, TV Rewind

TV Rewind: The Vampire Diaries – “Rose”

Kiss me goodbye

Source: The Vampire Diaries Blood Falls

The last five minutes! The last five minutes! Did you see the last five minutes?! I’ll admit, I was very skeptical about the episode. We got knee-deep into the mythology of the show, yet it was probably the weakest of the season. But the last five minutes! It just brought it all home. Damon won a little piece of my heart and it was good. So good. I know your nodding your head. You loved it too. Now let’s go back to the beginning and break this episode down. For those who’ve seen last nights episode, onwards and downwards. To the rest of you, do I really have to say it? Alright. SPOILER ALERT!

We pick up almost immediately after last week. Remember? When Stefan and Damon made the oh-so-not-wise decision of leaving Elena alone after the masquerade? Yeah. Stupid move. The masked man – now unmasked – meets up with a mysterious vehicle. The delivery boy puts Elena in the other vehicles trunk, then quickly becomes a snack for the driver. Yum.

Back in Mystic Falls, Caroline fills Damon in on the Tyler issue. She recalls the night of the masquerade and how she covered for his little indiscretion. Only, the werewolf thing seems to be more pressing matters for Damon. He wonders if Tyler knows about vampires, and warns Caroline not say a word to him on the matter, either.

Worrying about Elena (Her bed wasn’t slept in), Jeremy asks Stefan if she slept over the previous night. He knows Aunt Jenna is cool with the sleepover’s, but as long as she comes back in the morning. Oh, Aunt Jenna. Either you’re the coolest parent in Mystic Falls or the stupidest. Stefan declines the inclinations (Their still broken up. Boo), and puts on his worried face.

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