Pop Goes the Prom

Tonight is the most epic night in the history of nights.

That's right, it's Glee's Prom Night episode. I try not to read spoilers, because I love to be surprised but I do know a few things.

Quinn is going to smack Rachel in her pouty little face.

and

JESSE ST JAMES is going to be back.

I won't even get into how much I love Jonathan Groff, (described by my sister Mary as "The Straightest Gay Man Alive") because this post isn't about how Groff has been playing dreamy broody teen boys for almost a decade now while living happily out of the closet, it's about the best proms in the history of pop culture (of which this will surely be one.)

10. Sunnydale Senior Prom, Buffy The Vampire Slayer

Why it ranks:
Because of the hellhounds that were unleashed, causing panic. Because it began the Anya/Xander relationship. Because Wesley kissed Cordelia and it was awful, but hilarious. Because Angel came, danced with Buffy and gave her the "one normal high school moment" she had been craving. Because the (at this point) adorable Jonathan presented Buffy with the "class protector" superlative. And it was awesome!

How Glee can beat it:
It can't...move on.

9. The Anti-Prom: Dawson's Creek


Why it ranks:
Because it was the height of Dawson's self righteous, "I'm the nice guy so Joey should love me" phase. Because Jack learned what a douche that guy he was dating was. Because it allowed for "Leary's Fresh Fish" to be shoehorned into the plot ONE LAST TIME before season 3 ended. Because Jen took Henry and they were adorable. Because it was the moment when Joey realized she loved Pacey. Because it finally removed the random and useless Nelly from any and all plot lines in the future.

How Glee can beat it:
Burt Hummel, who makes Mitch Leary look like a father who neglects his kid except when he hits him, so John Whitter, makes sure that Kurt can bring Blaine, thus allowing Brittney to bring Santana, or Brittney and Artie get back together.

8. Manny and Paige Showdown: Degrassi: The Next Generation



Why it ranks:
Because Paige and Manny showed up in the same dress and Paige arranged to have her win prom queen only to humiliate her. Because it was the first time Jimmy was back at Degrassi since he was shot. Because JT and Liberty were still a couple. Because I'm pretty sure Emma still had gonorrhea of the throat. Because Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes were there for no explicable reason (except that they were filming a movie at Degrassi.) Because Downtown Sasquatch played.

How Glee can beat it:
Downtown Sasquatch plays. Except that I think if Jonathan Groff and Jake Epstein are on film together it will rip a hole in the space time continuum, also Aubrey Graham is a little busy. But a kick ass surprise celebrity guest star wouldn't go amiss.

7. "You said you couldn't be with someone who didn't believe in you": Pretty in Pink


Why it ranks:
Because it's the only time John Hughes took on the prom, which means it must be the most epic prom of all time. Because after it all, Andie and Blane kiss in the rain by his car. Because Duckie wears a bolo tie.

How Glee can beat it:
Kiss in the rain. Anyone can kiss in the rain.

6. Two proms, one crazier than the last: One Tree Hill



Why it ranks:
Because at one of them, Peyton didn't show because Psycho Derek tied her up in her basement and tortured her with autotuned versions of her own podcasts. Because at the first one, Peyton had painted "whore" on Brooke's dress prompting Brooke to go rescue her from Psycho Derek. Because the second one was in the town that one the "best OTH fans contest." Because at the second one the whole cast dressed up in 70s clothes. Because at the second one Chris Keller was there. Because Haley was pregnant at both proms and no one blinked.

How Glee can beat it:
Terry kidnaps and tortures Emma by throwing dirt on her, and Will saves her. New Directions gets hired to sing at the Dalton prom, thus creating an epic "second prom" scenario for Glee, which I have already discussed is the same show as OTH.

5. "I just wanted her to have the perfect night": Gossip Girl

Why it ranks:
Because Serena and Dan went "as friends" which is always hilarious. Because Nate and Blair broke up amicably, in the first and only case of lower drama making for a better episode in GG history. Because the B storyline was a failed pilot for a spin off about Lily in the 80s. Because Blair was elected prom queen. Because it turned out the whole night was an elaborate manipulation of Chuck's to make sure that Blair had the perfect prom night. (And I cried and cried)

How Glee can beat it:
Rachel does the same for Finn. Or Finn arranged for Jesse to come to bring Rachel so she can have the perfect prom night.

4. "Dad, I'm going to the prom!" "Very funny sweetie!": 10 Things I Hate About You
Why it ranks:
Because Save Ferris and Letters to Cleo performed. Because Bianca punched Joey in the face. Because even though Kat and Patrick get into that fight you know he feels really bad about it. Because Bianca's prom dress is the most epically 90s prom dress ever. (Bright pink satin and her midrift is bared)

How Glee can beat it:
I think they might, because it looks like Quinn is going to punch Rachel in the face. Good for you Glee!

3. Donna Throws up in the bathroom and gets suspended: Beverly Hills 90210

Why it ranks:
Really? I need to lay this one out? OK, um, Because Donna got drunk, threw up in the bathroom, and got suspended. This paved the way for the epic "Donna Martin Graduates!" storyline. And some half assed message about underage drinking.

How Glee can beat it:
Much like Buffy, this one is just too epic and iconic. Nothing Glee does will touch it.

2. "Is that all I am to you Zach? Am I a bet? Am I a F*@#KING bet?": She's All That


Why it ranks:
Because half the student body knew a choreographed dance number. Because rather than bring another girl than the one he loved, Freddie Prinze Jr. brought his little sister (Anna Paquin). Because Paul Walker brings Rachel Leigh Cook to screw with Freddie Prinze Jr. (That is the most 90s sentence ever written.) Because the "cool hot girl" who was no where near as hot as Rachel Leigh Cook wore the second most 90s prom dress ever. Because Usher DJ'd the party.

How Glee can beat it:
Usher.

1. "Is this a party or what? LET'S DANCE!" - Footloose

Why it ranks:



Because of that.

How Glee can beat it:
Finn sings "Footloose." Also maybe Kevin Bacon shows up? I don't know. It's a thought.

So there you have it folks.

Old Fashioned BH Drama

So, Donda (Annie) ran over a guy with her car on prom night.

Valkelly (Naomi) hooked up with an old married guy.

Stylan (Ethan) is moving to Montana.

Silver's new haircut is gorgeous.

Dyldan (Dixon) has officially crossed the line into straight up Brandon-noscity. His new code name is Brandon II

Emdrea (Adriana) also has a new haircut and a new outlook.

Uh, Dylan II (Liam) brooded...he brooded HARD.

David II (Navid) got annoyed because Emdrea wouldn't have sex with him.

ANNND guy we're going to call Stalierie (Steve/Valerie, real name Teddy) who we assume was Emdrea's first, shook up everything and pissed every one off REAL quick.

And next week's episode is about sexting. It's going to be a good year I think.

Connections...

So, I watched this weeks 90210 in its encore presentation last night.

And I am right now watching a rerun of the original on Soap Net.

The episode I'm watching right now is when Mel and Jackie bring Baby Erin home from the hospital.

This week's 90210 was almost entirely focused on classic BH characters, specifically on Donna and Kelly, and on Silver (Baby Erin) it was nice to see, although I'm so mad that the new writers broke Donna and David up I could spit! But Donna is staying in Beverly Hills...so nice to have you back where you belong Tori!

And I just have to keep remembering that Terminator is probably getting cancelled (nothing official yet, but the rumors are ablaze) which will free up Brian Austin Greene to come back and fix this travesty that is Donna and David getting divorce!

Well, well, well..

So I'm so so sorry that I'm so behind! I was crazy behind on what I needed to watch and I spend most of last weekend in Church. (Welcome to my life!) Anyway, here we are, with all kinds of news.

OK, first of all, Terminator has been canceled! Which makes me sad, for Summer, luckily there's Dollhouse, I think Joss would put her there immediately. Or maybe he wouldn't who knows.

But see the good news about this is that it frees Brian Austin Greene up to come on home to Beverly Hills!!!! With Silver's bipolar, I think David should come home, don't you?

Also in 90210 this Liam kid who's hooking up with Naomi is like Jess Mariano the second coming. He even has his time slot.

Also in New Moon news, they've announced an Aro...and its not Atonio. SIGH, my dream will not be, so it looks (For newer readers I was really hoping the Volturi would be played by Tom Cruise, Antonio Banderas and Brad Pitt, and Jane by Kirsten Dunst...just get a little Interview action in there. Kirsten was the real stretch since she said she doesn't want to go near another franchise with a ten foot pole. After Spiderman 3 can anyone really blame her?)

Heroes is back full strength and I'm grateful for it. Like really grateful. I still have to watch this weeks epsiode, but the past 3 have been very very good.

I'm addicted to The Number 1 Ladies' Detective agency and its on my summer reading list, which is as always hugely fluid although right now it looks like this:

1. On The Road - Jack Kerouac (I try to read at least one of those books that everyone should read every summer)
2. The Host - Stephanie Meyer
3. Watchmen - Alan Moore
4. The Sookie Stackhouse Novels - Charlaine Harris
5. Pretty in Plaid - Jen Lancaster
6. The End of The Jews - Adam Mansbach
7. Angry Black White Boy - Adam Mansbach (He came to speak at my school, he's brilliant!)
8. Queen of Babble Gets Hitched - Meg Cabot
9. Being Nikki - Meg Cabot
10. Size 12 is Not Fat - Meg Cabot (I love Meg!)

If anyone has any suggestions, I'd love to hear them! Thanks a bunch!

All over it

So this morning I watched this week's 90210. The joy of this episode was that it was directed by Jason Priestly.

And it had his fingerprints all over it. Or at least, the fingerprints of someone who intimately knew the old show...and if that's anyone its Priestly.

The episode centered around Silver's nervous breakdown, but more specifically, how the Wilson family was dealing with Dixon's reaction to it. Because as much as the later episodes of BH 90210 were about the way the gang related to each other, the first few seasons were about the Walshes, and their life in Beverly Hills. Hell, Deb's freak out over how the kids in California grow up too quickly could have been delivered by Cindy.

As for the actual storyline, I think it's good that they gave Silver bi-polar and that they portrayed it so well. It's been a long time since Craig, and Abby's mom and brother on ER, teenagers need a new educational outlet. Plus it gave Jenny Garth the chance to you know, act and stuff. Although I kept waiting for Brandon to walk over and hug her and do that weird thing with his eyebrows and tell her everything was going to be alright.
You know, that weird thing with his eyebrows.

Hangin' Out

We all have some variation of them, that place where we hang out with our friends, the place where we don't necessarily need to order, because they just know...they're hang outs! And everyone on TV has one! Or most people do, so here are my top 10 TV hang outs (I was bored today.)

1. Cheers, Cheers: Of course it's number one, where everybody knows your name. Cheers is the epitome of the fictional hang out. It has a colorful crowd, a great backstory (an alcoholic owner) and of course, Norm and Cliff. Bonus Points: Not just a part of the show but the entire basis of the show. Add in an amusing staff, and you've got a great place to hang out.

2. Central Perk, Friends: As someone who spent a lot of time in coffee places, this is the dream one. The closest I have is the place up the street from my apartment. But there's no Gunther there, just that guy who makes my grilled cheeses with swiss even though its not on the menu. Bonus Points: A lead started their life over there and another often performs. And let's face it, that orange couch looks damn comfy.

3. Monk's Coffee Shop, Seinfeld: The coffee shop is a fairly wonderful phenomenon. It seems to have a standard diner menu, and yet Jerry and the gang rarely orders anything but soup or salad. Have you ever had diner soup? It's usually pretty gross. But Elaine's big salad is so funny, it makes it rank. Bonus Points: Unfortunately none, there's just nothing all that special about Monk's, at least not bonus points worthy.

4. Arnold's Drive In, Happy Days: Arnold's gets credit just for its multiple owners and phases. There's season one, where it's like an actual drive in, like without a real inside, then it becomes more of a diner in the next few seasons, owned by Arnold, played by Mr. Myagi. Then it's owned by Al, but still called Arnold's, then The Fonz buys a part of it. It's nice to own the building where your office is. Bonus Points: Burned down and then was rebuilt. As a callback to some of my friends, I continue to love Chachi, despite the carelessness that caused the destruction. Joanie finally agreed to go on a date with him! You'd forget to turn of the grill too!

5. The Peach Pit and The Peach Pit After Dark, Beverly Hills, 90210 and 90210: Nat's Peach Pit and David and Steve's adjacent night club (which passed hands to Valerie, to Noah, to Dylan, to, well it's still there, but I'm not sure who owns it, Nat maybe?) combine the greatness of your classic high school diner with the happiness of a mid nineties rave. The Pit was initially a plot convience, after all, The Walshes are middle class don't-ya-know, and Brandon needed gas money. So all his friends started hanging out there. The end. Bonus Points: Their menu center piece is called a Mega-Burger and Dixon now works there because Nat "hired a kid from West Beverly once. He was a good kid. You remind me of him." Aww, see, I'm not the only one who is reminded of Brandon when I see Dixon!

6. The Dot, Degrassi: The Next Generation: The Dot was the place of so much Degrassi greatness. Like Spinner's job. That time Paige tried to be a waitress. That birthday party Ellie threw for Craig when Ashley dumped him and she was into him and Jimmy was into her (Poor Jimmy, those girls just can't resist the Craig!) Bonus Points: Spinner is now the manager, and dolls out wisdom like, well, Nat at the Peach Pit.

7. The Pie Shop, Ed: OK, so maybe I just put this one on the list because The Pie Shop is actually Beantown, the corner coffee shop in my hometown. But in reality, I loved Ed, it was a brilliant show that died far too soon. Not to mention Actiondale (our ironic nickname for our little town) came alive the two days a week they shot on Allendale Ave. They still have the "Who Wants some pie?" sign up in the window. Bonus Points: They make an excellent frozen hot chocolate (I haven't been there since 8th Grade, what do you want from me?)

8. Chubby's, Boy Meets World: Chubby's, like oh so many of these places was a burger joint. It was here that Cory and Topanga broke up, and made up so many times, that Shawn went on that date with that bitchy girl who wanted to break him and Corey up. And remember the time that Shawn dressed up as a girl to write a story for the school paper and Corey dresed up as a waitress because he felt left out? Also at Chubby's. Bonus Points: When they changed hang outs to the coffee place on campus, Chubby's became a pirate themed restuarant. PIRATES!

9. Crowley's Bar, My Boys: All hale the dive bar! Crowley's is clearly the hang out of the Chicago sports writing elite. OK, maybe not, but PJ and Bobby both cover the Cubs for major papers, so it's up there. Yes, PJ and the guys sometimes go other places (remember when they went to that club with Trouty? Or PJ's apartment? Sometimes Stephanie makes PJ go someplace nice.) but they always end up back at Crowley's usually playing board games. Which leads to...Bonus Points: Crowley's has a board games collection. Including Mouse Trap! Mouse Trap + Beer = Place I want to be!

10. The Hub, That 70s Show: There were two hang outs in Point Place, The Hub and Eric's basement. I went with the hub. Mostly because it is here that my favorite scene in the entire show takes place. When Jackie has the dream sequence that she's slutty Sandy in Grease and Hyde is Danny and they do the "You're The One That I Want" dance. Bonus Points: There are no waiters, you have to go up to the window and get your food yourself.

So that's my top ten, did I miss any? (I know I did, but any that you guys particularly want to add.)

My Top 10 TV Moments of the Year: 2008

OK, so tis the season for Top 10 lists, and now I'm doing my first one ever. These are not necessarily the best, just my favorites, so here we go:

10. Perfection, always - Dancing With The Stars: Kristi Yamagucci's Win

Yes, I'm starting my list with my top guilty pleasure, that I don't really feel that guilty about. DWTS has had some kick ass champions in the past. Drew Lachey, Emmit Smith, Apollo Anton Ohno, but no one ever dominated like Kristi and Mark did. They got a 28 on the first week out, achieved a 30 earlier than anyone in the competition ever (For an amazing jive that would have and did made the Hough siblings jealous.) Of course they didn't have the stiffest competition. Jason Taylor was closest, and he couldn't touch them. Christian De La Fuente was good and loveable but again, Kristi and Mark just dominated. They had a perfect 30, 30, 30 and the fans behind them. It was nice to see a woman win for once...of course it repeated with Brooke Burke, and I keep meaning to check out the new cast, or see if its posted, but I seriously doubt anyone will ever beat Kristi's pure domination, it just won't happen.

9. "I can see Russia from my house" - Saturday Night Live: The Vice Presidential Debate.

I would be the world's worst TV writer if I overlooked the best political impression SNL's had since Will Ferrell's W. And no, I'm not talking about Tina Fey's Sarah Palin (Although it is amazing) I mean Jason Sedakis's Joe Biden. He even got the crazy eyes. And his declaration about the great city of Scranton, that "No one but me has ever come out of that hell hole!" had me laughing harder than I've ever laughed. And it would be just plain pop culture ignorant to overlook the fantastic impression of Governor Palin that Ms. Fey did. I'm still quoting it, "I'm going to ignore that question and talk about Israel...I'm not saying this to pander to Florida voters, since I was a little girl my two biggest loves were Israel and Cuban food!" It might have been the funniest speech ever done on SNL. I'm grateful for SNL's resurgence and Tina Fey's acceptance by the mainstream, it's been about seven years since I decided I wanted to be her. As my friend Katie put it, "It's a little strange. Everything that Tina Fey has accomplished, the first female head writer of SNL, the Mean Girls screenplay, all those Emmys for 30 Rock, what she gets mainstream recognition for is looking like some other lady."

8. "I want to call my mom!" - Entourage: Tree Trippers

This might be my new favorite episode of Entourage, replacing "One Day in The Valley," or "The Sundance Kids," which were always battling for first in the past. Anytime you take the boys out of LA or their natural habitat is always interesting. This episode, where they decide to take shrooms to make Vince's next career decision is a tour de force of their bonding pattern. Ari runs off on his own and spends the episode on the phone with Lloyd, trying to find his way back to the boys. Arnold, the boys lovable pitbull runs away from the group and the other four search after him. E loses the ability to speak, and Turtle realizes his own uselessness, and begins to beg for his mother. My favorite element of this whole season was the switch of focus from Drama to Turtle. I've always found Turtle endearing and wonderfully sweet and I was happy to see more of his stories told. And happy to see him made romantically fulfilled with Jamie Lynn Sigler.

7. "Same Sideburns, Same Commitment Issues." - 90210: The Bubble

I don't think anyone who's read this blog since September can possibly argue how excited I was when we found out the Dylan was the father of Kelly's son on 90210. Granted I was hoping for Brandon, but it really was an exciting little bit of taste of future plot lines. First of all, I'm still praying for Terminator's cancellation, so that we can get some David in, but honestly, the door is open for Dylan now, come on in Luke. We know you want to. Granted, it was after this that we got that positively classic 90210 moment, Brenda deletes Dylan from her cell phone, to save her friendship with Kelly...*sob* Dylan McKay, Brenda Walsh, soul mates no longer. OK, maybe they were never soul mates, I guess it was established in that episode where Dylan saw his past life and he and Kelly were married in the wild west and Brandon was like the sheriff or something that he and Kelly were soul mates. Whatever, those episodes right before Dylan left were pretty god awful. Let's hope when they bring him back stronger than they did when he came back for the last season of the original, personally I'm thinking Dylan and Brandon smackdown. Then Steve can say something obnoxious. It'll be great.

6. "I have stretch marks, I have a butt, that's who I am!" - America's Next Top Model: Cycle 10 Finale

God Bless Tyra Banks and all she's doing for women in America...that was sarcasm. But for real, Whitney, the first ever plus size model to with ANTM was a cool choice. Granted, Paulina Poriscova clearly hated her, and maybe she was a little more pageant queen than model (My sister would kill me if I didn't disclaim that), but seeing a girl with actual curves, who's an admitted size 14 win this competition which is normally dominated by stick figures and anorexic ghetto girls was really cool.

5. "Her parents have a pool." How I Met Your Mother - Sandcastles in the Sand

This episode is one of the best examples of what makes How I Met Your Mother great. Combining the oddball out there humor, and real friendship heart. Sandcastles in The Sand brings back Robin Scherbotsky's early nineties teenage alter-ego "Robin Sparkles" the Canadian pop sensation who created the hit "Let's go to the mall." "Sandcastles in The Sand" is Robin's other single, which never made the charts. It did however introduce her to Simon, a loser who she dated for the 2 1/2 weeks of Canadian summer. These things aren't what made the episode great, it was three things, 1. Simon was played by James Vanderbeek, who on his return to Robin's life had a receeding hairline and a beer gut. I always appreciate the Creek kids trying to get back in the game. 2. I forget what it was that got Barney upset, but in the end Robin ended up comforting him, which established my new favorite hopeless couple to root for, Barney and Robin. and 3. The actual "Sandcastles in The Sand" video and song which were both as awful as you would think they would be.

4. "I would eat Tangerine Chicken but I don't have Tangerine Chicken" - The Big Bang Theory: The Tangerine Factor

Just like Sandcastles is the best of How I Met Your Mother, the season finale of Big Bang was the perfect storm of this hilarious one note joke show. Adorably awkward Leonard finally made his move on sweet and sexy Penny. In the second season we learned that this didn't work. But it was nice anyway. The B plot line was Sheldon trying to get to the bottom of a mystery, was the chicken at their favorite chinese place tangerine chicken or orange chicken. Oh right and Wollowitz was being pervy looking for Penny's ex boyfriend's blog which detailed their sex life. Largely, brilliant.

3. "It's Not What I'd Have Done." - Heroes: Dual (Much thanks to my brother for helping me pick!)

Peter Petrelli has his powers back. Thank God for it! I'm not among the people who think that this season of Heroes has been horrible so far. I think it's a hell of a lot better than last season. But the pivotal, "We're Baaack," moment for me came when Peter injected himself with the newly perfected formula and got his powers back and flew himself and his brother Nathan out of a burning building. Nathan's response was that it wasn't what he would have done, and at last the Nathan/Peter dynamic was restored to what it always should have been. Nathan is a dick and Peter saves him anyway. Oh right, and we saw how Peter got his scar. Which is kick ass. Between that, Claire forgiving her dad and walking away from the "Petrelli lifestyle" and "killing" Sylar, she's well on her way to fulfilling her destiny, you know becoming a brunette. I can't wait to see what happens next which is part of the redemption. Heroes is on it's way back to what we loved, I promise it is. Oh right, and Milo with the scar...totes hotter than Milo without the scar. Meow!

2. Meeting Half Way - Weight Loss: The Office

The moment Office fans all waited for. Jim proposing to Pam in the most Jim and Pam way possible. They met at a gas station half way between Scranton and New York (For your information, no such place exists.) and he got on one knee in the rain. It was the squeal heard round the world. Jim and Pam's relationship is so wonderful, and sweet and pure, it's nice to see it come to this step. We'll see what happens after the holidays, but I think things will keep being good, don't you?

1. "This is me! And I love you!" - Gossip Girl: Oh Brother, where Bart Thou

Nothing, and I mean nothing captivated me this year like the Gossip Girl fall finale. Chuck's breakdown, the revelation of Lilly and Rufus's baby...and most importantly, as usual, my favorite part of anything Gossip Girl, Blair showing her humanity. Her sobbing begging confession of her feelings to Chuck and his subsequent rejection and then acceptance and then his running away...it's like everything amazing about the Blair and Chuck romance all wrapped up into one angsty perfect hour. I can barely contain my excitement for the coming return...it's only two weeks away, thank God!

So there you have it. Yes 2008 was hard. The economy collapsed, my presidential candidate lost, but there were good things too. Like Turtle finally got a girlfriend, The Heroes began to fulfill their destiny, a fat girl finally won ANTM, Barney and Robin hooked up and Blair and Chuck confessed their love. Perhaps that makes up for it. Maybe.

They're BAAACKK

OK, so, just one week after saying that 90210 lost my attention they brought it back full force.

1. Annie/Ethan/Naomi triangle is firmly in place. Annie and Ethan are a couple. Naomi is watching jealously from a distance, as much as Annie and Ethan have their Brenda and Dylan moments, from the looks of thing these three are going to be much more like Valeria, Brandon and Kelly. Especially the fight between the two girls that took place last night...
2. Navid/Adrianna Unexpected to be sure, but this seems like a pair that's going to work. Of course it doesn't hurt that Navid is David Silver. Not just like him, he's the same effing character. He's a closet musician, attached to his video camera by the hand.
3. Kelly and Brenda are back...and next week Brenda's going to confess to sleeping with Ryan. But, need we go back and remember that although Brenda was hugely bitchy about the whole thing, it was Kelly who slept with Dylan while he was still going out with Brenda the first time. And then Kelly just moved on along to Brenda's twin brother, so I'm just saying, maybe it's Brenda's turn to get hers!
4. Dixon and Silver are David and Donna to this show. They're the stable coupled comic relief, and adorable. Also, I love Silver...and apparently Terminator is starting to tank a little and Tori has reopened the contract negotiations...*SIGH* I hope we get to see Donna and David's happily ever after (THEY DID LIVE HAPPILY EVER AFTER!)
6. Minimizing of the parental story lines...No one cares. I'm glad they got the hint. It's not like Lilly and Rufus and how they're the best part of GG, or Sandy, Kirsten, Julie, Jimmy and Cal and how they were often the comic relief on OC. Yes, the dramas are nice for certain insert, but really, I think they serve a Mitch and Gail (Creek) aka, filler!

Oh right, and I've officially decided that I think Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise and Antonio Banderas should play the Volturi in the Twilight sequels. Think about it, it'll be funny.

BOORRRINNGG

I have become completely bored with 90210.

I went 2 episodes with little to no interest, and I have discovered why.

Kelly and Brenda are gone. My interest in this show is entirely invested in the old connections and they've stopped doing that. I don't care enough about these new kids yet. Both Shannen and Jennie have said they'll be back, and Jason Priestly said so too. I really really want to see Brandon. Badly. Of all the characters that I've been attached to that I want to know how things turned out Brandon Walsh is one of the tops. (Ainsley Hayes from The West Wing and Jess Mariano from Gilmore Girls are the runners up.) So I'm looking forward to that.

As for the new kids, I do like the DixonSilver romance (I am at least engaged enough to call them by their reals names now) and the newly minted NavidAdrianna vibe, which is very cute (Although I'm still holding on for AnnieNavid. And has anyone else noticed the similarities, David, Navid, David, Navid. I'm just saying!)

Also, I'm very much into Chuck this season on Gossip Girl. Oh how things change. Totes pissed that Nate and Jenny hooked up. Not cool.

30 Rock premiere tonight...review later on or in the morning!

Some more info

I'll start serious analysis next week, but I realized that there are a few things I still need to go over.

First of all there's my code for when I talk about 90210. I don't call any of the new characters by their names...but by code names that I made up by combining which old characters they are most like.

Annie: Donda, Donna's nice girl innocence combined with Brenda's bitchiness and new girl lost syndrome

Dixon: Dyldon, Brandon's nice guy and new guy "I don't buy all of this Beverley Hills" stuff combined with Dylan's bad boy past.

Naomi: Valkelly, Kelly's super popular status combined with Valerie's ruthless pure evil

Ethan: Stylan, Steve's cool West Beverley jock status combined with Dylan's surfing and girl issues

Navid: Davedrea, David and Andrea's outsider status, Andrea journalistic aspirations, David's video camera.

Adriana: Bremdrea, Brenda's theatrical aspirations, Emily Valentine's substance abuse issues, Andrea's poor girl among rich kids thing

Silver: I call her Silver, because she is an original character...umm, sort of, because back then her name was Erin...and she had blonde hair, but whatever, I think she's awesome.

OK, shall we talk about Project Runway?

I have to say, I'm really rooting for Jerell now. He's done two amazing looks in a row, and he seems to really have an understanding of what's going on. It was too bad to see Joe leave, I did enjoy his stuff, but it was very costumey. At the beginning, I liked Kenley, I really did, but now I'm bored, do something besides the whole 40s and 50s thing. I love a good vintage look more than the next girl but you have to be capable of something else. Although, who knows, maybe she'll win, I mean Jeffrey did the same thing week after week too. Glad to see most of the people who are gone be gone, because there just wasn't a whole lot happening for them, but especially Blayne, there is only room for one Christian Soriano in this world dude, sorry.

In other news:

Disney is currently working on a Tomorrowland movie. It's going to be Sci Fi Action (Thank God they aren't trying to do it as a comedy! Learn from your mistakes The Haunted Mansion? The Country Bears?) starring The Rock. It should be awesome...if they get the right people behind it. Personally I was really pulling for Big Thunder Railroad or The Jungle Cruise as the next ones. Guess I'll just have to write those ones myself, haha! Alright, that's all for now! I'll be back on Monday with my impressions of the Emmys! See you guys soon!