Megan Fox Just a Pretty Face?

Megan Fox is by far one of the most gorgeous people on the planet and she just happens to be an actress on the side. As far as those acting talents go its really kind of hard to tell. First off no one acts well in Micheal Bay movies which are just cliche summer big movies. Plus I have yet to see Jennifer's Body which I can't wait to see only on the basis that Diablo Cody wrote it.

Last night out of curiousity I watched part of Saturday Night Live and really could not even stomach the way it was unfunny. However it wasnt just Megan it was the fact that SNL hasnt been funny for years and years and years. What I'm talking about though is the beginning monologue on her part. Saying some of you might know me from transformers pause for like two people in the audience to cheer. Seriously?! The look on her face was kind of hilarious. Sure Transformers put her in public eye but I have a feeling that people only know her for looks (which you dont have to see a movie to view) and the crazy attitude in magazine interviews.

Do people actually even follow or become devout Megan fans based on acting? The answer is no. Boys worship her for looks and acting talent is thrown out the window. Girls mostly find some reason to hate her based on jealousy for shattering beauty. Seeing this makes me think she has truly backed herself into an acting corner. I could never see her playing a serious drama role, being funny or playing the nice role. Megan Fox will forever be typecast as the bitch, the love interest and the sex symbol.

We saw a glimmering side to this truth last night on SNL where she was for a breif second shocked at the lack of response from the audience on the transformers front. You can also tell a lot from the sketches that she was put in. No lead part and big shocker they mostly focused on her looks. So I draw the conclusion that she was in fact cast to draw an audience based on appearance did it work? Probably not. No one cares for Megan Fox the person and she will never be the next Angelina Jolie based on the fact I do not see her going beyond a teen choice award for Hottest Hottie.

Vampire Diaries

It is unfair to say that the new CW show is exactly like Twilight because it isnt in a lot of ways but from what the producers have said its easy to tell its a sensitive topic. Vampire Diaries is similar and cliche by teen show popular means and that is the commonality. Basically the show is centered around a group of young attractive people experiencing romance and vampires. So its easy to just think Twilight automatically.

As a die hard True Blood fan I am not a big fan of the way the whole vampire aspect is being developed. The vampires of True Blood are pale, night dwelling, scary and violent creatures how can this be achieved on a rated T CW show? The answer is it can't. Of course focusing on young people means school which is a daytime activity. Plus they are simply appealing to their demographic how many high school girls are squeemish? CW is a younger censored channel. HBO does whatever it wants.

So what Im saying is I see why this show is popular but True Blood fans won't like it worth anything. High School girls are drawn to the forbidden sweet romance of the undead but minus the racy details. True Blood works in different ways drawing out sexual tension and showing nearly everything.

Vampire Diaries has some steamy kisses, amateur acting and stupid shots of vampires sneaking up on people (seriously same shot everytime). I prefer the dark, sexy, funny, foul mouthed, no-holds-barred True Blood. Its all about what brings out your fangs. ;)

True Blood Season Finale

In typical True Blood fashion some of season twos heaviest questions were asked and nearing the end of the episode I had a million more to ask. The past two episodes of True Blood have been lousy and by lousy I mean poorly edited, strange temporary plots and not giving me the full hour!? I was beginning to seriously doubt that anyone could save and put together a decent end to a confusing long story line. However along came sunday and the immense improvement gave me a great sense of relief.

The whole wedding attire and strange bridesmaid activities were a total play on how crazy marriage actually can be now a days. To say Maryann was a bridezilla would be a far understatement. Even though she was planning on marrying a god intent on ravishing her.

Best part of the episode was by far the climatic killing of Maryann. Reason being that as she Sam had hold of her heart she whispered losing all feirceness "So there is no god" Excellent writing by Alan Ball I felt her true life ended upon hearing that her god was a no show and not because Sam wss about to crush her only life force.

Later after a season of ups and downs all of the kooks in town get together at Merlottes. Also the Maryann thing is explained at least it seemed like that to me. I think that when Maryann would possess people it would really be there true selves to a severity. Jane Bodehous=A wannabe whore, Terry Bellfleur=Army Leutinent these are the best examples.

Finally for next season we have yet to find out who kidnapped Bill after he proposed to Sookie? after Hoyt yells at mommy he is no doubt going to find jessica but will she be a killing machine at local gas station by then? and What does the queen really want with the selling of V?

Best Parts of the Episode:

Lafayette Possessed: Yelling "worship him bitches!" on top of the meat laugh out loud funny.
Eric and the Queen: It confused me because it was sexy and scary?!
Andy Bellfleur: Perfect casting his pathetic smile and true sense of finding the truth and being a hero.
People in Bar: Some comic relief came when the town gossips started talking about outrageous prospects of their possession

The Many Versions of House

This past monday House delivered one of the most brilliant episodes in house history. There couldnt have been a better start. The symbolismm directing, writing and acting was spot on. One thing that I found very interesting was the fact that some of the patients of the mental hospital were the inner house, they had his qualities in the severest of forms.

Superman: The patient after his wife died had a strong belief in himself as a super hero and in a moment of sheer thoughtless joy jumps off a building to fly. In a way House thinks himself superman of the medical world. The sky is the limit rebeling authority for the sake of medicine. However when House takes the leap off the building the surprise of gravity hits him like a brick wall. Superheroes are supposedly these perfect people who ooze sexuality and bravado. To superman of the house show it was about the bravado and the saving of mankind. With House its the same incredible desire to save people and the realization of imperfection spirals into heavy drug use.

Manic Mexican: The crazy rapping, idolizing roomate to House in the mental hospital represents the severity to House's overall craziness. How many times over the past 6 seasons of house have we seen House perform some highly insane borderline delusional test to determine medical results. Sure there is a thought process involved unlike the Manic Mexican but the crazy aspect to him often has moments of total irrationality and spontaneous outbursts. So the constant battle between them was a symbol for the internal conflict of his mind. Which was good news when nearing the end of the episode he came to terms with his crazy.

Silent Girl: The girl who took a vow of silence represented a very severe oberservant non responsive House. One of the only things she would respond even a little bit too was music by slowly tapping her feet or bopping her head. Music is House's release with a piano and multiple guitars in his house how could it not be? Though the girl was silent she watched and she understood the world around her. Silent Girl is Houses quiet observant inner core. Sensitive by nature and struggling to find a voice through sarcasm. Also Wilson is to House what sexy german lady is to silent girl. Supportive and often under appreciated. However at the end of the episode Silent girl finds her voice in an old music box as House did with the whole institution as a whole.

Overall this episode touched my heart and the end was bittersweet. I never wanted that scene with House rapping to end. Hilarity does always ensue on House even in a Mental Hospital because if you cant find the humor what can you find?

A Family Affair

The theme of the season premiere of CSI was obviously "Family". With the leaving of Riley Catherine felt on the spot due to supposed bad leadership. However last night on CSI no one missed a beat, it made me laugh and the technical was just the pure CSI quirk. This episode gets a 3.5 microscopes out of 4 for slight confusion but overall awesomeness.

The Characters: After nine years the story still can be fresh and this is largely due to the fact that CSI slowly unveils little details going into characters lives. There is always something new about someone on the show that answers questions and provides a million more. For example the adoption of the furry arachnid by Nick was simply adorable (you felt bad for the poor guy with his handbook and initial disgust) but there is the question Why is Nick trying to be the next bugman?

The Crime: The crime was chock full of twists and turns which was a little confusing. The death of a beautiful young actress by a collision turned the media into a feeding frenzy. It turns out the her boyfriends manager/agent organized the whole crash in a bizarre turn of framing stalker events. Even more interesting was the attempt to cover a mans death by having suit wearing mafia steal a dead body to cover an agents murderous act. Thus resulting in pure freeze frame genius.

Favorite Parts:

Wedges Scene: Whenever there is one I go completely bananas! Hodges saved Wendy from a bullit that would have no doubt mortally wounded her.
Nick Arachnid Scene: A bit of cute nicky fluff plus it grossed me out based on my fear of da creepy crawlies.
Catherine-Sara locker scene: Very genuine and loving. Go sara Catherine needed some pep in her step after an unfortunate Ecklie run in.
Hodges Apple scene: Great interaction and classic Hodges things to say.

Melrose Place!

So I watched this on a whim and liked it enough to continue further. I mean I'm not a CW veteran I would much rather watch an autopsy on CSI then young beautiful people getting themselves in stupid situations. This is what I wrote Melrose Place off to be and I was wrong in a way.


This show really has something for everyone.

The distraught med student struggling to make ends meet a more close to home
thing for college students everwhere. (I think she is going to become a high end prostitute)

The bitchy beautiful blonde girl who will no doubt stir up trouble with gossip and yadayada
this is kind of a cliche character to me. (We will probably see one or two destroyed lives)

The weirdo who might be a compulsive theif or one of those crazies like multiple personality
disorder....anyways she freaked me out...something in the eyes. (Probably a mental physco breakdown in her future)

THE GEEK!!! :) who is by far my favorite (recognizing a pattern?). Not only is he an up and coming director but hes a Tarantino Fan.....but he proposed to his gf of five years...:( (He will probably be thrown into scandal to get his movie produced)

The first grade teacher cutie! (whos with the geek...). She seems like a good girl, a good friend, good listener, shes pretty, loves kids obviously.....however it took her a whole day to say yes to the geeks proposal..thats insane.

The womanizing idiot...yay another cliche role. He is by far the least interesting to me. So he looks stupid and acts it too. (Probably will be blamed with the murder)

The used to be bad boy who now follows his dreams (of being a chef?!) anyways he was the murderer as we found out which makes me slightly interested in him...but we will see. (He will probably hook up with the weirdo...which is weird)

Definately a show I will be watching every week. It might be a tad cliche but who doesnt need some falsetto drama in their life.....

TV Season!!!!

This year instead of just watching old favorites such as CSI Las Vegas, House and Fringe im going to emmerse myself in the pop culture of TV. There is a lot it has to offer. First of all looking at the fall tv schedule i have selected all of the shows Im going to attempt to watch. My calendar is literally filled and I cant wait!

Reviews and general thoughts will be posted here of course. Does the show Vampire Diaries portray Twilight in TV form? Will the NCIS spin off show live up to the original shows success?

So this upcoming season I will be exploring all that TV has to offer and the reason behind the craziness of reality TV. All leading up to my articles and part of my reviews...because pop culture makes the world go round.......

Psyched List: September

This is a new segment to my blog which I focus on the newest and coolest additions to pop culture that I can't wait for.

Psyched List: September

Movies:
Jennifer's Body: Written by Diablo cody fantastic writer of Juno
starring Megan Fox as a school popular girl who becomes
possessed by a demon and literally eats boys. Horror/Comedy
9: Written by Tim Burton who is always interesting (EDWARD SCISSORHANDS!)
Starring Elijah Wood, Jennifer Connelly, John C Reily (to name a few). An apocalyptic
thriller about a destroyed civilization and the small doll like people
left behind.
TV:
CSI Las Vegas: The tenth season returns september 24th and Sara Sidle
is coming back need I say anymore?
House: The storyline has really turned interesting Dr. House is in the loony bin
and where does that put the rest of the hospital...cant wait to find out.
Music:
Spearhead: This isnt new music for the record but after seeing the Traveling
Circus and Medicine show for the Counting Crows this group captivated me
with the reggae style get on your feet rythms.
Augustana:They were also at the show and the lead singers voice was raspy and
angelic as the guitar riffs blew me away. another cool band to check out.
Fashion Fads:
Plaid: Cute shirts and dresses in plaid the design draws attention to curves
but it is getting a little cold
Zebra Jacket: Sexy and Chic. animal print is always cute.

Thats what Im completely gaga over this september 2009!

Pop Culture Escape

When the world comes crashing around me in typical teenage fashion....I turn to pop culture. There is nothing better than reading the latest issue of Entertainment Weekly to drone out the voices of annoyance. Deciphering the latest episode of True Blood during a very boring Algebra two class. My mind wanders to the whos who of hollywood, movies, tv shows, celeb gossip. When I cant stand the daily grind of life I make my scheduled rounds of the internet....a place for social exiles. No one cares about my grades when I make a comment on twitter....my fav place currently to log into others people woes instead of my own. Celebrity problems are not only funny but they take my mind off my life problems. On particularly crappy days my mind will totally immerse into the pop culture black hole......and I love it! Being book smart may take me places but its hard for any teenager to come to terms with that fact. Last year I didnt have my niche....my place in society..everyone around me had their thing whether it be band or theater. I had nothing. Until now...people may not think it is much but I have hopes dreams...a hobby which I love.
I write, I blog, im on top of the pop culture world. It may not seem like a lot but to me it is a life worth living. I will be a movie goer till I die. There is no better form of entertainment besides writing and talking about movies that is. My brother and I have pop culture debates between which are more influential (vampires vs. zombies). My grandparents who have been movie goers forever talk with me about the influential symbolic beautiful pictures of the year. Those kinds of things are the fuel to my fire when the doldrums of school days try to take that away. I have my niche and my interest. I know all the movies coming out, the whole acting circle. A game I play in theaters with myself is guess the preview as fast as you can. Its really simple just watch the preview and in the first few seconds try to guess the movie based on actor or subject matter. I win everytime ;) and thats where I am now and forever. Call it lame all you want but it is my world....and im the ruler, the justice system and the crazy masses.