I can't wait to start singing and dancing and maybe even putting on the Ritz a little bit.

[lillbet]

Stuff under cuts is short. And yes, second entry of the day. WHUT?!

1.) Chris Pine is rumored to be taking over as Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan. I posted about it on ontd_startrek (apologies to those flisters on that comm who are experiencing crossposting difficulties, but I'M REALLY EFFING THRILLED ABOUT THIS!) Paramount confirmed it in Variety and Yahoo! News had it on their front page yesterday, so obviously it's true. Obviously. (I'M BEING WILDLY OPTIMISTIC HERE. HUMOR ME.) That would be amazing- not only would it wipe the slate clean of all that Affleck-fail (he really needs to stick with directing) but now is the time for some Jack Ryan. He's the thinking Bond- a political animal with patriotic sensibilities, a love of family, etc. but not annoying in an overwrought Republican way. Frankly with all the shit going on in the world it's time he came back. I'm hoping Pine gets to play Ryan Jr. and they do "The Teeth of the Tiger". Actually, I don't care- any Ryan will do. ANY.

2.) Note to the folks who make "Glee"- please start making episodes that last for several days, because a mere 42 minutes cannot contain the awesomeness. Last night's episode? GENIUS. Cannot wait for next week and have pre-ordered the first season on DVD. (Cast was apparently in DC recently- WHY DID I NOT KNOW ABOUT THIS???)

Jane Lynch is awesome- there was no Emma/Will last night, but it was still a great episode because they let Lynch's Sue Sylvester go wild. I think this show needs a short run- maybe 3 seasons- because beyond the subplots they've introduced (which can all be wrapped up rather neatly in a few episodes, imo) there's not much reason for it to go beyond that. Lessee, you've got Quinn/Finn's baby stuff, Terry finally coming clean to Will (that is a TRAINWRECK WAITING TO HAPPEN), the Emma/Ken thing is going to end in tears. Hot noisy ones. And maybe Sue getting booted if the Cheerios don't win another championship. What am I missing?

And the Puck and Quinn thing- I ship Quick or Pinn or whatever more than I ship Quinn/Finn. Way more. And I'm not a 'shipper. I just want Quick to happen because it squicks me out less, given Quinn's screeching over "Drizzle" and if you're looking at me funny just go watch the show because it's fun, 'kay?

3.) Oh, TVD, you're like a Twinkie. One that's been made from scratch by the Barefoot Contessa or something. I want to wave you off as fluff, but the fluff is so so good. Watched "You're Undead to Me" last Sunday while recovering from hellride.

Stefan telling Damon he'd be tossed in the family crypt and then "in 50 years we'll reevaluate" made me *lol* uncomfortably- between the two of them I'm a lot more scared of Stefan being the cool, calm collected psychopath trying to "train" his brother than I am of Damon going to town on the population of Mystic Falls (which still sounds like a soda company to me). I can see where things are headed- Damon's going to use Caroline to get to Elena, obviously, but even though I read the books I can't quite decide if TV!Damon is going for Elena because Stefan loves her (and he's jealous) or if Damon thinks Elena can redeem him (Damon). Maybe both?

I liked that Caroline was more aware- her bit about remembering things differently than Damon seems to want her to was compelling because she's clearly not meant to be robo-slut. I made the mistake of reading a blurb about the next episode in the paper and so I know Vicki lived (dammit). Is it weird that when Logan took the watch I was all "YOU CAN'T TAKE THAT. NOOOOO!" more because I was sorry for Jeremy than anything else- and I hate Jeremy. Liked that Bonnie started flipping out. FINALLY. And Jasmine Guy is Grams, which is just the best casting ever, imo. Looking forward to tonight's episode. REALLY need to get my old tv up and running so I can start taping these.

Random, but I had no idea the CW has a music page for their shows. Have you seen this? IT'S AWESOME.

4.) Reading "Touch of Dead"- I love the idea that CHarris wrote fanfic for her own series. :D

Comments

[rampantwhistler.livejournal.com]

I've really, really tried to get into Glee, but I just can't. I think it has something to do with having been extremely involved in a high school music department in my day and not being able to suspend belief enough to deal with the fact that their rehearsals have higher-budged production values than the professional mainstage shows put on by the theater company for which I work. Yes, I know it's television and it's meant to be somewhat fantastical, but seriously.

That really is a brilliant idea on the CW website. Every network should have that. It's an everybody wins kind of situation.

[andacus.livejournal.com]

I am waiting with baited breath for Puck to just lose it and out the entire situation. I cannot wait.

[tiny-increments.livejournal.com]

Skipping the Glee part since I haven't seen last night's episode yet, but yay for liking it! One of my co-workers last week said she really didn't understand the appeal, so I interjected with "I was in Show Choir in high school - Glee is exactly what it's like." I was one of a few Rachels, we definitely had our Finn and a Quinn (complete with a pregnancy, but it actually was "Finn"s), and there were more than enough Mercedes and Tinas and Artys and Kurt-the-token-gay-boys.

My co-worker was slightly horrified that Glee is real life, but that's public high school for ya!

[abitofadork7.livejournal.com]

I'm going to be sad when Glee ends, because I just love it so. :)

[eumelkeks.livejournal.com]

I was wondering, is Vicki a vampire now?

[kitkats-lj.livejournal.com]

I literally cannot wait for Glee to be shown here.

[jadeddiva.livejournal.com]

I'm watching last night's Glee right now. I love this show.

I'm excited about seeing Chris Pine all over the place - enough to see a Tom Clancy movie ;)

[madeline871.livejournal.com]

I've only read a handful of Clancy books, but isn't he going to be a little too young to play that part? Don't get me wrong, I won't mind looking at him though.