tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13145005.post5256847450147924154..comments2023-08-09T10:03:33.063-05:00Comments on Are You There, Blog? It's Me, Stephen: "The Rich and Beautiful Get Down and Ugly."Stephen R.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05119958421791710858noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13145005.post-74677167257789461842007-10-11T10:35:00.000-05:002007-10-11T10:35:00.000-05:00CB - BIONIC WOMAN is currently my first priority n...CB - BIONIC WOMAN is currently my first priority new show as well, but I have to say that I'm really enjoying THE BIG BANG THEORY on CBS. Maybe I'll have to find a way to squeeze GOSSIP GIRL in there as well.Stephen R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05119958421791710858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13145005.post-30449844189252529202007-10-11T09:29:00.000-05:002007-10-11T09:29:00.000-05:00I've been avoiding "Gossip Girl" in order to watch...I've been avoiding "Gossip Girl" in order to watch Bionic Woman. But with dialogue like "entitled to tap that ass"-- how could I NOT watch????cbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07012048318668422826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13145005.post-2517221285566695252007-10-11T08:29:00.000-05:002007-10-11T08:29:00.000-05:00Whim - As Clairee says in STEEL MAGNOLIAS, "Spoken...Whim - As Clairee says in STEEL MAGNOLIAS, "Spoken like a true smart ass!" I have missed you!!! Welcome back!Stephen R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05119958421791710858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13145005.post-69474044000424018612007-10-10T22:48:00.000-05:002007-10-10T22:48:00.000-05:00But it seems like such a quality show!But it seems like such a quality show!whimsical brainpanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13158339502955458999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13145005.post-76446638250060513592007-10-10T15:56:00.000-05:002007-10-10T15:56:00.000-05:00Mike - You are the new John Waters - - taking Tras...Mike - You are the new John Waters - - taking Trash to the next level!!! And being trash, I love you for it!Stephen R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05119958421791710858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13145005.post-39676951532982033772007-10-10T15:28:00.000-05:002007-10-10T15:28:00.000-05:00Yes, I'm glad I can be known as that sort of exper...Yes, I'm glad I can be known as that sort of expert for you. Meanwhile, as you defend the rights of the trans community on the blogosphere, I defend the right of the trash community.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14222454130248126891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13145005.post-8606707414360929322007-10-10T09:42:00.000-05:002007-10-10T09:42:00.000-05:00Aaron - "And I'm sorry, if I told someone "enough"...Aaron - "And I'm sorry, if I told someone "enough" and they said, "It's enough when I say it's enough," I'd break their fucking nose..."<BR/><BR/>That, Sir, is why I love you!!!<BR/><BR/>Mike - When I said that I "probably" wouldn't be watching GOSSIP GIRL, it's because I kinda knew you would be giving me the inside scoop about this one. And if you think this has Camp Value, then I'll give it a try.<BR/><BR/>Perhaps we should watch an episode together. Dressed in our best DYNASTY shoulder pads. :)Stephen R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05119958421791710858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13145005.post-48018001813367477882007-10-10T09:26:00.000-05:002007-10-10T09:26:00.000-05:00While I cannot recommend Gossip Girl, the promos d...While I cannot recommend Gossip Girl, the promos don't exactly tell the whole story.<BR/><BR/>It is written and produced by people who want it to be an over-the-top near-satire of the genre. <BR/><BR/>Evidence of such:<BR/><BR/>1) Previously never-athletic characters playing field hockey just so you can have a girl-on-girl short-skirt smackdown<BR/>2) Self-conscious meta-referencing to the fact that they are all high schoolers getting served $20 martinis in swanky bars<BR/>3) Public confrontations happen and then everybody reads about it on their Sidekicks/iPhones/gadgets while still at the same party<BR/>4) Primary male character whose only defining character trait seems to be "date rapist"<BR/>5) The choir from the all-girls school performing a Fergie song during chapel services -- which is one of the most awesome things you've never seen.<BR/><BR/>These are characters who talk like they are living on a bad soap opera because that's how they think they should talk. They create public confrontation scenes that should be gossiped (and blogged) about -- and sound ridiculous doing so -- because they thrive on the attention. And yes, this is the world we live in. <BR/><BR/>However, it is acted and directed (and promoted by the CW) straight without camp signifiers of any kind. And they almost get away with this disconnect to create something of subtle genius. <BR/><BR/>But they don't quite yet. They need to amp up the craziness and remove any sincerity -- but still not tell the actors (which won't be hard -- they don't seem too bright).<BR/><BR/>XOXO,<BR/>Gossip GirlMikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14222454130248126891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13145005.post-54229575630298096502007-10-10T09:03:00.000-05:002007-10-10T09:03:00.000-05:00"Gossip Girl:" the very title alerts us that the ..."Gossip Girl:" the very title alerts us that the show is so bad you can smell the COMMERCIALS through the TV. <BR/><BR/>And I'm sorry, if I told someone "enough" and they said, "It's enough when I say it's enough," I'd break their fucking nose...Aaronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13348635630250033381noreply@blogger.com