I can't seem to decide whether Bones has a good season or surprisingly disappointing season overall. Well, let's see here.. Best Character: Hands down, this season, Emily Deschanel totally brings it! Bones has completely gone over the roof with her mixture for science and opening up to psychology with last season's event. Eventhough in the end, it's still a long road, but we get to see improvements in her.
Worst Character: I shall say, no one did it bad this season but those changing interns are bugging me!
Best Moment: Oh well, 100th episode? That's like..! Brennan and Booth finally! We got to see some of those back to the past improvements. Hey writer, take a note, we want romance (seeing that House finally gave the Huddy fans what they had wanted)
Worst Moment: Sorry, but the finale is a major disappointment. Nothing monumental is going on
Hopes For Next Season: 1. I would like to see more and more Brennan Booth development. Taking a year apart will do, right? 2. Please find a stable intern, not Ms. Daisy Wick for sure!
Today season's card report will give spotlight to Wisteria Lane, yes, that's right, welcome to the suburbs where all the twisted drama and mystery are kept.
Best Character: She hasn't been my favorite, however this season, Gaby has played my favorite. A thumbs up to Longaria who practically succeed in transforming the materialistic and spoiled Gaby into someone who can actually save the day in the finale. Wohoo! :)
Worst Character: I'm sorry, but I find that Susan has become less amusing in this season. She's just lack of interest, chatty, and annoying I shall say. We want the old klutz back, not this you know bitch nagging wife.
Best Moment: I love the whole Bolens family storyline, I found it very entertaining and frankly Drea De Matto's Angie Bolen is warming up on me, too bad, she's gone for the next season :(
Worst Moment: I can say the lesbian scene between Katherine and Robins? Oh come on! Don't make one of our favorite housewives as the lesbian bimbo,cheap!
Hopes For Next Season: 1. I heard that Vanessa Williams is coming to the area, wow, can't wait for the drama here 2. The mystery surrounding the mistaken child has got to be the major plot point
CW came up with a very strong series this season, Vampire Diaries. I was shallow before and thought of it as another Twilight's knock off. Boy I was wrong! Vampire Diaries is dark, complicated, yet an enjoyable TV series to follow. Every development was exciting, and I will share my excitement with you.. Best Character: Damon Salvatore. A very interesting combination between arrogance and thoughtful character. Damon has this layer where he lands a spot between sexy and sweet. Unlike Stefan who prefers to have his dark world, Damon is more outspoken, less hypocrite I shall point out. She and Nina Dobrev's character shall make a sizzling chemistry.
Worst Character: I don't know why but I hate Caroline. She has no role in this whole series. Just a chatty and annoying friend of Elena. She does remind me a lot of Jessica Stanley in Twilight, but less cooler version of it.
Best Moment: Blood Brothers. Every Moment of it. AWESOME!
Worst Moment: It's those gory scenes where Stefan started drinking blood again. I'm sorry, good ol Stefan just didn't fit the shoes!
Coupled up: Eventhough the whole season, Elena is head over in heels with Stefan. The chemistry is certainly lacking. On the other hand, Damon and Elena? HOT!
Hopes For Next Season: 1. We get to see what Katherine is up to, that would be an interesting twist especially for Nina Dobrev who play a goodie goodie Elena and badass Katherine 2. A budding romance between Elena and Damon would satisfy the fans' need for some chemistry 3. The backdrop story about Tyler and werewolf
Grey's Anatomy is at 6th season and frankly, the more seasons passed by, the more I felt like watching soap opera. Thank God, this season ended with a game changing finale. Here is my take on Grey's Anatomy..
Best Character: Before the 5th season and this season, I think Meredith Grey was such a baby, with her nagging and dwelling over Mcdreamy life. However, little did we know, that she completely changed once she has her happy ending with Derek. I really do enjoy watching Meredith grew up and took responsibility of taking care the others and their boundaries. Another character I enjoy is Arizona Robins and her bright and sparkly attitudes. Well, we need more light with those twisty drama they are having, right? In addition, kudos to Christina Yang and her finale moment. Totally an Emmy Worthy performance for Sandra Oh!
Worst Character: Some said Izzie, some said those Mercy Westers, I said Owen Hunt. It's not like I have something against Kevin Mckidd but I think his character is just wrong. Frankly, the character is shallow, dark, gory, and I found it unlovable. Complicating his life with those cheap melodrama, just ruin the whole dynamic in Grey's! :(
Best Moment: I don't have something in particular but I do enjoy every moment where Meredith Derek just simply be husband and wife, very sweet, and very adorable! It's like watching a Prince and Princess' life
Worst Moment: I don't want to blame it on Katherine Heigl but Izzie's departure is way too forced. If Heigl would do an episode to conclude her exit, that would change the whole thing. Izzie used to play such a pivotal role in Grey's and having her gone like that is heartbreaking
Coupled up: I'm a Meredith and Derek hardcore fans but I have to mention some of new couples that I think are noteworthy. Arizona Callie, Alex Lexie, and Ben Bailey.
Addition to the cast: I think the whole cast of Grey's Anatomy has shifted. From the dynamic five of Meredith, Christina, George, Izzie, and Alex into complete strangers. One addition I do enjoy is Kim Catrall's Teddy Altman. I believe she's a good teacher aside from her complicated love story with Owen Hunt.
Hopes For Next Season: 1. A chance for Grey's to get back at its roots, mixing the personal life and medical drama, not being all mushy and sad all the time 2. The continuance of Mer-Der's baby drama. I hope this is just a beginning of their attempt for a baby 3.Owen-Christina-Teddy's bermuda triangle has got to stop! It's sickening. Why don't you two smart girls choose someone better?
After previous report card for Glee now I'm going to hand out another one with another teen based series set in New York's elite district, Upper East Side. Yep, you guess it, it's Gossip Girl time!
Best Character: It's a complete tie between Chuck Bass and Blair Waldorf. You know, watching the series would be so hard without the scheme created by these two dare devils. Not to mention, when these two join forces, an impeccably savvy creation is born. I will point this more into one and only, Blair Waldorf. This season, the used to be spoiled brat has transformed completely into a more settled, (can't believe I said this but..) wiser, and still full of deceit. Nothing coming out from Ms. Waldorf's mouth doesn't worth repeating.
Worst Character: Do I even have to say it? It starts with a J and ends with big fat B for Bitch!
Best Moments: Eventhough, this is such a tragic episode for me. The moments between Blair and Chuck in Inglorious Bassterds are superficially jaw dropping. The moment Blair walked with her gorgeous pink satin dress, you knew nothing can trump her devotion for Chuck.
Worst Moments: Oh dear God, you know how I feel about Little J cashing in her V to Chuck? That moment, I was yelling and half-wished I could just throw my TV. Grrr...
Coupled up: The creme de la creme of this series is the pairing between equally attractive, Chuck and Blair. Not that they are fitted to each other, they are a pleasure to watch that is.
Hopes for Next Season: 1. I do hope from the deepest layer of my heart that Blair and Chuck would get back together and have their promised epic love story 2. Jenny would never step her foot ever in Manhattan. That girl has caused enough damages for a lifetime 3. Classic schemes and deceit to pump up the season :)
Well, well, the finale season is here and I would like to hand out to all of you my report card marks for these most talked about series. Today, we'll start with Glee, who has profoundly attracts audiences from different age and social backgrounds. Who knew everyone who are completely different have same fondness over music?
Best Character: This is a no brainer, Sue Sylvester has gotta be one of not only best Glee characters, but one of the best characters in TV. She gives away witty remarks in arrogance and narcissistic ways. Her quotes are disturbingly inspiring, eventhough I think she referred to gays way too much. Her monologues are outstanding and can be named as one of my favorite TV moments this year. She's a complicated character to begin with,evil on the outside,soft in the inside (possibly!!) Imagine Glee without her, abolish that thoughts right away!
Worst Character: I still think that Terri Schuester is a weak link in Glee's powerful characterization. Lack of unique quality to be brought up and of course, her craziness with hysteria pregnancy and all of that are doubtlessly annoying. The last time we see her flirting with Finn, I got shudder and I practically cringed in disgust.
Best Moments: There are so many moments in Glee, funny, intense, touching, you name it! However, my ultimate favorite has come down to the Glee kids singing "To Sir With Love". I kept having a beautiful picture, actually a rundown from the beginning until now. In the end, I wept in tears. Touche!
Worst Moments: I don't know some of the moments are less-expected. Let's say with the Gold Digger dance and I wanna Sex up? Inappropriate! Rapping up here? BAD!
Best Songs: I'll come down to everyone's favorites, Don't Stop Believin. That was such a strong performance to begin a series! :) However, throughout the season, some of noteworthy performances such as Like A Prayer or Total Eclipse of The Heart were blasts too!
Coupled Up: It might sound cliche but Rachel and Finn got my vote on this one! I mean yes, we've had this ship from the beginning of the series but that finale moment where Rachel smiled at Finn before the Sectionals? That was adorable
Hopes For Next Season: Let's break this down into several points: 1. What about making Idina Menzel as series regular? Have you listened to her voices? Shivers! 2. We hope to have more of singers based episode (the one with Madonna and Gaga are great!) say, Beyonce, Britney Spears, or The Beatles? 3. We would like more and more guest stars like Justin Timberlake, Jennifer Lopez, and Lady Gaga herself! 4. Last but not least, let's give Will and Emma a chance shall we? At least I want to know how it will turn out, before the 4 minutes screwed up?
This is a significant example of how fashion can change everything. We all know that SJP isn't the prettiest girl of the bunch, hell, she's not even that gorgeous! However, the way she carries her appearance is a two thumbs up. She dares to put on the front row fashion and despite critics, she manages to look as stylish as her well-known character, Carrie Bradshaw. She takes risks, she follows the trend, and of course, she dresses herself to the optimum point. Let's see some of her best recent looks:
Ever since me and my girlfriends watched this movie yesterday (me for the 3rd times), we've been going gaga over how lucky Carrie is to have that kind of life. Today, I hit the jackpot, finding these eye-catching stills from fashion website Of course, I'm gonna share it with you guys here, a few of my favorites :)
Blending the pastels in the middle of Arabian Desert? CHECK! What about adding them with fabulous shoes? SUPER CHECK!
Definitely not something to wear on your daily market day, however, let's ease up by looking at how fabulous the skirt is! :)
I would raid this wardrobe anytime! The cute thing is, the her and his side! Of course, the couch in the middle of it makes it much more glamorous
If you are not jealous of this, I certainly doubt your human existence! Colorful platforms and heels? Squeal!
Who wants to cuddle up with Mr.Big on this comfy couch? I DO! Hey, the green dress worn by Carrie is stunning too! :)
I couldn't help but to stare at the blending colors of Carrie's dress and the wallpaper color! It feels African to me!
Oh Mr. Big! You are too perfect for words! How many guys cooks, finances, and sparkles like you?
Here comes the housewife of New York in Abu Dhabi!
I am incredibly loving the outfits here! Pink and grey, who knows they make such a cute combination?
Jeez, a bar in a plane? Talking about real first class trip!
Oh Carrie, you always get the perfect outfit, I envy you, so much!
For those who haven't had their screenings, what are you waiting for? I've watched it for 3 times and yet I still want to watch it again! :)
The second installment of Sex and The City Movie was called “lack of sparkles”, “complete waste of time”, and “a complete failure”. I have to argue on that one. I admit that the movie has its flawed, however for the loyal fans; this is the moment that you’ve been waiting for ever since Carrie bumped into Big on the sidewalk for the very first time.
Here are my takes on (almost) every aspects of the movie:
*might contain major spoiler, remember, you are warned*
CARRIE:
Two years entering marital bliss with the more mature and wiser Big, she was in her happily ever after world before a couple in Stanford and Anthony’s wedding questioned their decision on not having children. It left Carrie in doubt whether she and Big would not be in a rut for the rest of their life ahead. On the other hand, Big has turned into a more homey person, opting to watch TV and cuddle or order in take out rather than spend a glitz and glamor in the city. A complete 180 degree from the Big that we used to see.
Carrie, unhappy about that, kept trying to drag her husband to go out with the nagging, whining, and questioning about their capably normal habits. I have to admit it that in this very moment, I questioned Carrie’s way of thinking just like she questioned Big on his obsession to watch TV and cuddle. Completely overwhelmed, Carrie went to her old apartment and decided to stay there for 2 days with work excuse. Seeing how comfortable she was, Big decided to propose an idea of them taking “2 days marriage off” to work on their “issues” (truth is: this is not a major one and can be solved with one sitting, if Carrie wasn’t too shallow). This made Carrie questioned even more on her marriage.
With the rest of the girls, Carrie experienced the exotic and cultural change in Abu Dhabi. There in the middle of a mirage, she ran into former flame, Aidan Shaw. At first, she didn’t start anything until a dreadful review about her book struck her. This sent her into a complete whack. Carrie started to play with fire by asking Aidan to have dinner. It was until in the end of it, out of passion, Aidan leaned in and kissed her. It lasted for a few seconds but enough to freak Carrie out.
Once back from her date, she questioned whether she should call Big and tell him about it. In the end, she went for it and predictably, Big wasn’t really happy about it. It left Carrie wondering, what she was thinking. The truth is she used to want to have this kind of life with Big, busy chasing him around for 10 years. Now that she has it, she went back being a fool and wanted a reverse. Realizing this, Carrie broke down into tears and wondering whether her marriage is doom or not.
CHARLOTTE: Charlotte was exactly a soccer mom. She was overwhelmed with her kids’ fussiness and her paranoia over the hot nanny. She was obsessed over the possibility of “Jude Law case”. This sent her into every kind of obsessive epitome about the reality. She needed the nanny, even so badly, that the nanny was the first thing that always came up to her mind. One of my favorite scene of Charlotte is when she put down the burden and admit to Miranda that being a mother is hard and she needed a break. It was as if the perfect Charlotte were just like us, overwhelmed and stressed out.
MIRANDA: There’s nothing major going on Miranda. She quit her job on the firm because she felt that she wasn’t appreciated. Nothing major was made out of it, on the words, she handled it well. In the movie, Miranda acted more like a rock that every one can lean on. It’s very relieving to see her grown up from the issues she had on previous movie.
SAMANTHA:
Samantha fought the conventional and went with the modern issues of women. She was trying to fight menopause. Swallowing pills, lots of pills to stop this natural aging process. However, her confidence was shaken once her pills were taken away by the Abu Dhabi custom. She felt as if once she aged, her life were over. The thing is Samantha would always be Samantha, the young sprit in the body of a fabulous middle age woman.
On the other hand, Samantha also fought against the conventional believe system in Abu Dhabi where men and women don’t embrace in public. She struggled with it, eventually fed up and went for her usual Samantha.
As usual, Samantha was the firecracker. Her presence made us laugh with her ballsy attitude. The way that Samantha thought women should be is inspiring and made such a logical sense. BRAVA GIRL
MEN:
Once I stepped out from the cinema, I kept telling myself. “You’ll find a guy like Big” He used to be a jerk, a baby who didn’t want to commit. However in this movie, he was the complete opposite. Being a settled married man who completely loves his wife wholeheartedly, wiser person, and definitely not the intimacy phobic Big you know. He was very sweet, charming, and shall I say a major eye candy (damn you Chris Noth!)
One, two, three: SQUEAL!
FASHION: Shall I say more? Patricia Field killed it! It was so fantastic that I choked! I especially love some of the clothing displayed here:
SPARKLES: Two things that I love the most about this movie’s sparkles: Carrie’s new modest but completely mesmerizing apartment and the hotel in Abu Dhabi. Both of them showed how much luxury can be achieved in both ways
I can't help but to stare at these beautiful summer styled dresses worn by the fabulous four (the definition of fabulous four has shifted from the beatles into uber modern women) These four ever stylish ladies hit the premiere of their critically debated movie, sex and the city 2 in Japan. As usual, SJP struck the audiences in awe with her utterly sweet Vivienne Westwood floral gown.
The ruffles and the floral pattern is a magnificent combination that startle hundred of eyes, including my very own.
On the other news, I will have my Sex and The City 2 screening today! Awww, I'm so excited! I've been tweeting, talking, thinking, you name it, I do it, about this movie! PS. I don't give a damn what the critics said, the movie will rock! :)
Best Character: Hands down, this season, Emily Deschanel totally brings it! Bones has completely gone over the roof with her mixture for science and opening up to psychology with last season's event. Eventhough in the end, it's still a long road, but we get to see improvements in her.
