TV Show Update
The Sopranos
Episode 71 - "Live Free or Die"
The cat's out of the bag now and everyone has quickly found out that Vito is gay. Tony's compassionate side prevents him from automatically ordering Vito's whacking because Vito's one of his best earners plus he feels that men shouldn't be judged based on their sexuality. As Tony says, "They got pillow biters in the Special Forces". But once Sil advises that the men may revolt and Tony may not be getting his proper kick ups, Tony will have to reconsider. In the meantime, Vito is on the run and ends up in a quaint New Hampshire town after his car breaks down. It appears that this town is full of people playing on Vito's team.
Meanwhile, Carmela is upset at Tony for not pressuring the Building Inspector to okay her spec house and she discovers that all of the materials for the house have disappeared. It doesn't help that she sees Angie Bumpiensero (Big Pussy's widow) doing very well in her body shop business and that she may also be involved in the shady side of the biz. Carmela has always been one to find things to do with her time and it makes her jealous to see Angie so busy and successful.
As always, the writing for this show is excellent and there were a few lines which I thought were outright hilarious:
Christopher, explaining to Tony why he doesn't think his friend Mohammed is a terrorist: "Mohammed and his girlfriend have a dog...a springer spaniel or something"
Christopher and guy talking about Vito's gayness:
Guy - "Maybe it's a mid life crisis?"
Christopher - "Sucking a c--k?"
Tony talking about Vito: "Vito was always a come from behind guy"
Can't wait till next ep.
The Amazing Race
The 5 remaining teams departed from Greece and headed for Oman. Eric and Jeremy have finished first several times now and are started to get arrogant. They also completed the Fast Forward last leg, but it was all for nothing as the 5 groups got bunched up several times this leg. That's kind of stupid. The Fast Forward should really reward you.
Once they get to Oman, the Detour is surprisingly two very easy tasks. Either lift a camel onto a truck or look for a message box in a watchtower. All 5 teams complete the Detour very easily.
But it's the Roadblock that is the killer. For the hippies anyway. BJ and Tyler are the first to arrive at the Roadblock where you have to dig up sand dunes to find an undergroung oven with cooked lamb underneath. But every other team past them at this point and they were the last to arrive. Luckily, it was a non-elimination pit stop and they are still in the race. But they were stripped of all their money and possessions.
I usually don't like the "old" couple in the Amazing Race but Fran and Barry are just incredible. They never fight with each other and are gung ho about all the challenges. For a team that age to finish first at this stage in the race is pretty damn impressive. Next stop: Austraila!
Episode 71 - "Live Free or Die"
The cat's out of the bag now and everyone has quickly found out that Vito is gay. Tony's compassionate side prevents him from automatically ordering Vito's whacking because Vito's one of his best earners plus he feels that men shouldn't be judged based on their sexuality. As Tony says, "They got pillow biters in the Special Forces". But once Sil advises that the men may revolt and Tony may not be getting his proper kick ups, Tony will have to reconsider. In the meantime, Vito is on the run and ends up in a quaint New Hampshire town after his car breaks down. It appears that this town is full of people playing on Vito's team.
Meanwhile, Carmela is upset at Tony for not pressuring the Building Inspector to okay her spec house and she discovers that all of the materials for the house have disappeared. It doesn't help that she sees Angie Bumpiensero (Big Pussy's widow) doing very well in her body shop business and that she may also be involved in the shady side of the biz. Carmela has always been one to find things to do with her time and it makes her jealous to see Angie so busy and successful.
As always, the writing for this show is excellent and there were a few lines which I thought were outright hilarious:
Christopher, explaining to Tony why he doesn't think his friend Mohammed is a terrorist: "Mohammed and his girlfriend have a dog...a springer spaniel or something"
Christopher and guy talking about Vito's gayness:
Guy - "Maybe it's a mid life crisis?"
Christopher - "Sucking a c--k?"
Tony talking about Vito: "Vito was always a come from behind guy"
Can't wait till next ep.
The Amazing Race
The 5 remaining teams departed from Greece and headed for Oman. Eric and Jeremy have finished first several times now and are started to get arrogant. They also completed the Fast Forward last leg, but it was all for nothing as the 5 groups got bunched up several times this leg. That's kind of stupid. The Fast Forward should really reward you.
Once they get to Oman, the Detour is surprisingly two very easy tasks. Either lift a camel onto a truck or look for a message box in a watchtower. All 5 teams complete the Detour very easily.
But it's the Roadblock that is the killer. For the hippies anyway. BJ and Tyler are the first to arrive at the Roadblock where you have to dig up sand dunes to find an undergroung oven with cooked lamb underneath. But every other team past them at this point and they were the last to arrive. Luckily, it was a non-elimination pit stop and they are still in the race. But they were stripped of all their money and possessions.I usually don't like the "old" couple in the Amazing Race but Fran and Barry are just incredible. They never fight with each other and are gung ho about all the challenges. For a team that age to finish first at this stage in the race is pretty damn impressive. Next stop: Austraila!
posted by Myong Choi at 10:50 AM
3 Comments:
Gotta give credit to the old couple. They just keep chugging along. She can read maps pretty good and they hardly get lost. Frat boys got greedy when they went off the highway and tried to take a shortcut. Didn't they learn after the goat fiasco??? They were lucky that they weren't eliminated.
I'm rooting for
#1 Ray and Yolanda - I think they're a strong team, and they're independent because they don't rely on following others. And they're pretty down to earth and cool at the same time.
#2 Hippies - Just because the "comedic" duo on Amazing Race has never won yet. Plus, they're really smart despite their antics.
#3 Fran and Barry - Wouldn't it be great to see the old couple win? And I've been the very one saying every season, "why do they insist on casting an old couple?". Fran and Barry would be a total "wop yo jaw" to me and that'll be cool!
re: The Sopranos
Indeed. Best show on TV. I read somewhere that the show itself makes its contribution to Americana the same way Jazz and blue jeans does. I know, strong statement, but, I kinda' agree. There was nothing like this show before it starting airing. Too much, some of the dialogue -- Jr.: "I got so many federal agents up my @$$ I can taste Bryl cream." -- heh.
Speaking of Junior, by the way -- question for anybody -- regarding Tony's dreams during his gunshot recovery: was that, in fact, none other than "who knows if she's really dead?" Adrianna La Cerva's voice on the other end of Tony's cellphone? Which would make Adrianna -- in the dream -- his WIFE? Hmmm, wonder if Ton'll get around to sharing that with Christopher, eh?
This Vito thing [heheh, I just had a thought: Kay Adams [from The Godfather yelling, "this Vito . . . thing!" to Mike. Heh.] is somethin' else. His coming out came outta' left field. That having been said, if they wanted us to feel sorry for Vito in that last ep' it worked: him having to drive away outta' N.J., disdaining his self-esteem by stuffing himself w/fatty ribs. Then, having the waddle in the rain when his car broke down (I couldn't help but think that he looked like a Little Red Riding Hood of sorts, too, heh). Then, at the end, him standing alone in an antiques store where he, conveniently enough, discovers he has a good eye for that kinda' thing at the same time he just about looks like an artifact of the mob.
There's another show that presented the issue of homosexuality without any major "OOH, catch the next episode for a BIG SECRET TO BE REVEALED" fanfare. The first time I bothered to watch The Wire (HBO show), at one point, two hardcore gangstas started French-kissing, and, well, these two basically looked like they coulda' been part of 50 Cent's posse or something, you know?
Anyway, I hope the following doesn't sound disingenuous, but, I consider myself really fortunate to be living at a time when such alternative lifestyles are becoming more accepted. Folks who are attracted to their same gender should NEVER have been labeled as "evil" or "weird" or shouldn't be outcast at the onset. I think you're born with a lot of your preferences. Heck, I don't remember making a conscious decision one day, saying, "ah, I think I'll be straight." You know?
However fantasy-like it is, a Korean film called Bungee Jumping of Their Own is brilliant in showing how love transcends (oh, you’ll see). Watch that film, then, look at the one you're in love with now . . . then ask yourself, am I able to stay in love like that as well?
If you’re in love, and aren't hurting others, you deserve love. You know?
Sorry for taking up so much space, Myong.
P.S. none o' youse is watchin' 24? Great show. Also, go read Agent Bauer's bio' over at the official 24 website. What's this? English major? Yes! What I've been saying all along -- English majors kick @$$, heh,
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