Wednesday 20 June 2012

Bunheads

So two eps have aired now, and I was hooked from the very beginning!
Its by Amy Sherman-Palladino of Gilmore Girls fame! It's very GG...the fact that it's got Kelly Bishop in it, the music, the dialogue, quirky characters and references...but the 2nd ep was less GG which took care of my worries. I thought Kelly was a little too Emily in the pilot! But she's awesomely hilarious!

Sutton Foster is awesome! She's got the fast paced dialogue down pat and is wonderful to watch each week! I've missed that fast rat tat tat language since Gilmore Girls ended! No other show talks that fast.

I like the ballet girls, Sasha is kinda annoying, but she's ok. But what kind of name is Boo?!

I love Stacey Oristano of Friday Night Lights is hilarious as Truly! She's my fave townie.
Then Ellen Greene of Pushing Daisies was in the 2nd ep, and she was crazy and hilarious! Sooo many good people!
Other Gilmore Girls people have popped up already, or will pop up in the future which is cool.

It's my new favorite show, can't wait for the next ep! I've watched the pilot a few times over and have so far watched the 2nd ep twice!

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Carlie

Sunday 3 June 2012

Wishes for Next Season -PPP

So its been announced that Tim Daly won't be returning to Private Practice for season 6. Which I've gotta say sucks! Now its true that Pete has never been my fave character, but I still liked him. I liked Violet and Pete as a couple, and I liked Pete and Charlotte - he was pretty much the only one that was always nice to her. And its sad that Lucas is going to lose his dad! - Maybe Charlotte, Cooper, Violet and the boys should all move in together - that could be fun! hah!

Losing Pete will mean there are very few likeable men on that show. I'm on the fence with Cooper, and Sheldon and Sam have become boring, and often annoying.  I'm still not loving Benjamin Bratt's character Jake. I just can't connect to him. Maybe it was easier with all the other characters, because I didn't really know the actors. And I have never liked Ben.

I am glad that it seems to be decided that Private Practice will end with a short 13 episode 6th season. It at least will allow them to have some closure and wrap up the storylines. I really don't think it should try to carry on, especially if Kate Walsh leaves too. I mean I love Amy, Paul, KaDee and Caterina, but I don't think they can carry the whole show.

I'd like to see them ending the show with maybe someone moving away. Charlotte and Cooper would be a good choice, I could see Charlotte getting a chance to work somewhere on the east coast or even Cooper. I'd also like to see them have a baby.
I'd imagine Violet moving away too maybe, but I think her storyline will depend on what they do with Pete...
Addison might decide to take a break from medicine to raise Henry.

Amelia might head to Seattle to be close to her brother (now wouldn't that be awesome), or get a job at a fancy hospital (sorry Charlotte, St Ambrose is a terrible hospital).

Sheldon.....well maybe Sheldon and Violet could open up their own practice.

Sam...who knows with Sam, he'll probably still around. Or go to NY to be close to Maya (hey Sam, remember your daughter and granddaughter?!).

As for next season. I really hope they find the funny and wrap things up nicely. I hope that they don't waste the few episodes they have left, and get back to the quality that was the first 4 seasons. Season 5 was not up to scratch in my opinion, Amelia's storyline excluded.

Whatever happens, I'll miss Pete. I hate that all the original characters are leaving. I hope Audra comes back to guest star at some point this season, I can't believe it - but I REALLY miss Naomi!


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Carlie