Primarily, this blog is about being a fan and sharing that love that I have, for all things Twilight and True Blood with all of you. I also enjoy blogging about randomness... so don't say I haven't warned you.
(I'm sorry this post is late. I have been hit with migraines all week, and I am heavily medicated. My words may seem random, but I think that's how I always sound anyway.)
This time around, I want to only discuss the key points to last Sunday's episode, which by the way; the bloodiest episode yet. Though the previews for next Sunday, look pretty darn bloody as well. Oh, hell. I guess Season 3 in general, is the bloodiest season to date.
At the core of the havoc, seems to be vampire corruption and conflicting agendas. On one spectrum, you have the AVL; American Vampire League who exists to support and fight for equal rights for all american vampires to live and exist among humans. On the other spectrum, you have a three thousand year Germanic speaking vampire that runs an army of V addicted werewolves, and would love nothing more than humans to be at the mercy of all supernatural beings. I presume, vampires to be the leaders of this vampiric utopia.
And so the players begin to emerge... their personal vendettas, I guess we shall see.
It is clear by Bill's attempt to save Sookie, that he is proven he does still in fact care for Sookie. Though his actions were honorable, he pays the price for this mistake and is subject to a slow and torturous death at the hands of his psychotic maker, Lorena. (Please Alcide kill her. Sookie? Somebody?)
I can only assume that Bill will survive but to whom he will report to, will still need to be determined. I got that he was not true in his intention to serve Russell, yet it is clear that the Queen will not have a choice in her arrangement with Russell, and so that poses the question. If the marriage does in fact take place... And Bill is wanted by Russell... Than I assume he will need to flee and take cover. Perhaps assist Eric in a plot to kill Russell?
But Eric has for the time being, renounced his fealty to Queen Sophie, and that I believe is true. Right now, the only thing Eric cares about is saving Pam. Though, I can tell by his flirtatious ways, he is plotting something against Russell.
We shall see, we shall see. Interesting though, dontcha think?
Last, I want to say I am very disappointed. I was so hoping for a Beetlejuice wedding, but Tara has made it clear that she is not ready for marriage by smashing Franklin Mott's head in with a medieval weapon. What about the gift I ordered at Pottery Barn? Damn it. Let's hope for Tara's sake, Franklin is dead. Though I have really, really, enjoyed a vampire version of Mr. Bean.
So the biggest question of all, is not necessarily a question, but more like a statement. Russell needs to be assassinated. The Queen herself, is no angelic vampire, but Russell is on a whole nother level of evil. Will AVL, play any part in this? Or are they truly who they appear to be?
I saw this video over at True Blood's Nest and LOVED that they referenced it. LOVE, LOVE it. Listen to the words. Plus Billie Holiday was just brilliant.
Recently I saw an episode of MTV's (Shut it! I was bored!) "When I Was 17" where it features celebrities discussing their angst and drama when they were 17. (I'm sure you guessed it by the title.)
Well, I was excited to see Jackson Rathbone as one of the featured celebrities and both my girls and I sat down to watch... (Btw, if you are a fan of JR, there are a ton of photos on their website, click here to check them out. )
He was cute, huh? Well, our little JR was quite the entrepreneur. Basically, he ran a speakeasy. I mean he sold alcohol in soda bottles, at least that's what I got out of his interview. Why am I not shocked? (Disclaimer: It is illegal to sell alcohol if you do not possess a liquor license and it is illegal to consume alcohol if you are under the age of 21.) Um, hello MTV? Thankfully my girls didn't really understand what JR was saying, so all is good in the world. He also did make his own disclaimer that kids should not drink alcohol. *Snorts*
Here's one of the bonus clips that MTV probably should have aired.
Now in all fairness, let me conduct my own "When I Was 17"
When I was 17... I was in a group called CLC. (Coors Light Crew) *coughs*
When I was 17... I broke my ankle while inner tubing down some treacherous mountain. I hit a rock.
When I was 17... I would spend every holiday, running off to Lake Havesu, AZ. By looking at my pic above, you can see camping was not the real goal. (That is a sad tent.)
When I was 17... I watched the end of a very eccentric and unique era, the 80's. Long Live Miami Vice, The Cure, John Hughes Movies, Hip-Hop and my Adidas and all the other crazy things that I fondly remember.
To read a full synopsis for episode 29, you may go here.
Now, let's discuss...
First, I have no particular order for my randomness so please be patient with my inability to remember every detailed havoc from last night's episode.
BUT.
There are a few things that have made significant imprints on my psyche.
Franklin Mott is one crazy @$%*##!!!! I want to be afraid of him. I want to hate him for kidnapping Tara. Yet... I can't seem to do either.
There is something about him that is hypnotic. He... makes me laugh out loud!! Was that the intent? Because I found myself cracking up at him, and the best scene; Franklin texting... really fast. *Snorts* That was a hilarious scene.
Side note: Does Sam's father give you the creeps? All I could think of was that he's molesting Sam's younger brother but that's because he grosses me out. I don't care about Sam's parents, but I do like Sam and I hope that they can develop this story a little more. Right now, it's just irritating filler.
Oh! Another side note; Debbie Pelt scares the bejesus out of me.
Soooo. Now let's get to the core of last night's episode. Vampire Politics. Between Eric and Bill, it was like touche, no wait... touche, no wait... now touche again!
Consequently in Eric's visit, which to me is like sending Eric into the lion's den, we were revealed some insight into Eric's past. What I got out of that little flashback is that Eric will somehow need to figure out if he will hold his promise to his father and seek revenge on Russell.
Also, how old is Russell and for how long has he been controlling a pack of wolves and for what purpose? (We know from the flashback that he is at least 1,000 years old.) Mississippi became a state in 1817. So what was his position prior? Also, why does he speak German? I understand the ties to the Nazis in WWII, yet why is this apart of his assemblage now? I'm just wondering why the significance, considering the war only took place approx. 71 years ago. Did something occur during this time that shifted the agenda or even empower the wolves or Russell? Hmmm.
Yet another side note: Lafayette! Be careful! I don't trust beautiful Latino boy!
Last! Bill has atoned for his sins. I was pleased to see Bill come through and attempt to save Sookie, though he is in a world of poop right now and I fear Bill will not survive the season... Oh the stress! But in the last minute of the episode...
OMG, last side note: Crystal Norris is strangely pretty and my god, if Jason Stackhouse ever pulled me over in just a tight fitted pair of jeans... *died*
Sookie blasted Coot off of her. I LOVED IT!! I screamed at my tv, "Hellz Ya!"
By the way, I have started a YA story at the request of my daughter; My Immortal.
Summary; The story centers around a young girl, Noe, who in the course of her school year discovers that there is more to her family than meets the eye. Yet strangely, this is only the tip of the darkness that the family is hiding. An unexpected trip to Paris, and an unintentional friendship with a young boy named Benjamin, threatens Noe's very core. Will she survive her family's past?
Next, why do I think this movie is hilarious? The Official Vampires Suck Trailer, August 18th release.
Last, I want to say I am truly touched when people find inspiration in anything that I do. Whether it is my blog, my writing, or my videos. You have no idea how moved I am by your comments.
After watching my video, a viewer emailed me her poem inspired by my video. It was hauntingly beautiful and I asked if I could share it.
Here is my video, the inspiration behind the poem.
Your blue eyes pierced mine after you bit me, fiercely, like I wanted. My blood left two short parallel drips from your lips. You wiped them with your fingers, licking just one; your wicked smile almost broke into an evil laughter. But you could never be evil to me, in me, tasting me...oh my dearest Eric...you make me arrive time and time again. You taste me in places I have never been. You wear one thousand years so well I long for your fangs to find me, even in my dreams. Your eyes haunt me. The jealousy I feel after your whims of stamina, fuel my insatiable compulsion of wanting to be the object of your desires. In hopes you know I would never tire. Your calm demeanor only penetrates me from afar, driving me higher. You, Sir Northman, set my most tender flesh afire. Whether in a tank top or posed naked in bed...chiseled images call forth waves in my bed. I miss you when away too long...so come My Eric...yesterday is long gone.
So beginning of the episode, Sookie is tending to Alcide's wounds. Did you by chance pay attention to the conversation? Me neither. I was too busy concentrating on Mr. Alcide, and um, he's definitely hot. I mean, he's a shape shifter, so he runs a high temperature, right?
But ultimately Sookie has to get on my gaddamn nerves by still attempting to find Bill. After a phone call like that, he'd be lucky if I didn't help the wolves eat him alive. (Dear Alan Ball. Bill was a bit harsh on the phone, don't you think? Fuck. K, bye.)
Ultimately it leads Sookie to convince Alcide to still attend his ex-fiance's engagement party. In actuality, this party is more of an initiation into this particular wolf pack. (Operation Werewolves) Did anyone catch the music while Russell gave out shots of blood? Did it feel like a church service? As if Russell was giving the body of Christ? Hmmm. Your a bad, bad, boy Alan Ball. (And thank god there wasn't some freaky wolf sex happening at the initiation. I was worried there for a minute for Miss Pelt, who strangely looks like that one lesbian comedian from the 80's. What is her name? She was on MTV! Do you know how I'm talking about?)
Enough wolfy talk.
What about Tara and her kidnapper? He's strangely hypnotic to me. I find his character fascinating, but I'm not really sure how poignant Tara and Franklin will be to the overall plot. Just thought I'd point them out.
Yet, strangely, all the oddities that occur on True Blood (except for Sam's atrocious back ass family) are linked together in one very paramount display of vampire politics.
Thus Bill ratted on Eric for selling V, Eric turned around and ratted on Bill, as the true one who gave the orders. How amusing. We also learn the word, renouncement. Did Bill truly turn his back on the Queen? What are the King of Mississippi's intentions? How freaking annoying is Lorena, and when will she die? (Oh, sorry, I just threw that one in there.)
So did anyone go, what the fuck just happened, when the episode was over? I did. I will be watching it again with the hubster when he gets back from his vacation on Friday.
(And yes, I did notice that very erotic dream Eric had, but if it's not of me. I will not comment.)
Oh, and the ending with the stripper... Oh sweet dear baby... that was pure horror. I can't wait till next Sunday!!!
I just wanted to say a special thank you to Dangrdafne (please check out her blog Dangrdafne Days of Delirium) She is brilliant and by her kind words on both this blog and my fanfic story, the sweetest person you will encounter.
Dangrdafne was awesome enough to try and send me the Details Magazine with my boys in it. You know which one? The one with these hot taters in it.
Gaddamit!! It never came because I am total epic fail. Looking back at my original email, I transposed my numbers by one digit. Yes, I have done this at work and it is because I type too fast, and I’m a tard. (Sorry to those that never got their security deposit back on time... My bad!)
Soooo. To the fucker that does have my package. RETURN TO SENDER!! *Sighs*
Anyway, I am sorry my dear Dangrdafne!! I will atone for my sins in Forks with you!
Before I can even begin to discuss my most treasured moments in Eclipse, I shall point out my WTF moments.
1) Bella's Wig at her mom's house was horrid. When she puts on the black sunglasses and has her Jack Nicholson moment, I was like WTF?
2) Jasper's accent at times was a little WTF? But overall, I love him too much to say anything too negative. So I'll just whisper it... "what the fuck...."
3) As Mrs. P mentioned (which made me laugh hysterically). Why are her dirty tennis shoes on his leather seats? WTF? Plus was it raining? OMG, her shoes were even more dirty.
4) Victoria, Victoria, Victoria. Bryce's acting was not bad, it was her face. There was something oddly fucking weird about her eyes and this one thing bug the shit out of me, even more than Bella's horrible wig. Even when I tried to concentrate on Riley's lip bitting, I could still see her weird eyes.
Not go back to the scene in the snow, Riley is moving in on Edward. Victoria is perched above. Her eyes....
So.. without killing anymore brain cells, do you have a distinct WTF moment? Don't lie! I know you do!
Reviewing the movie and my thoughts will take several posts and I know everyone is eager to give their two cents. But I need time to think... And for the record, I loved the movie. MORE than New Moon. David Slade did an amazing job and I am truly appreciative of his talent.
So... for those that don't have the opportunity to see Eclipse countless times, don't feel bad. I know as you peruse blogs, it is easy to feel some sort of slight jealousy at those that went to amazing parties, or had an entourage that resembled that of high school football team. You should never feel like you have to have some sort of 'amazing experience'. Whether you saw it once all by yourself, or even twice with kids. Doesn't matter. As long as you are a fan and have a inkling to see it. Then go on with your bad self.
So say you saw it once, and now your dying till the movie comes out on DVD. (Remember, not everyone has the means to see it a hundred times.)
Well, let's think of things that you can do that will help fulfill your Eclipse Blues..
First... Hello? How was that soundtrack? You can purchase it at iTunes for only $14.99 Here or Amazon.com for $12 to purchase the CD Here.
Then there is the book, The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner. It is not available for free online anymore, but you can purchase it through Amazon.com, here.
It's not the best book you've ever read, but it definitely leads you up to the moments right before the battle scene. Gives you a little taste of Riley and I do love my Riley. (Why did you have to kill him Seth?) Plus I have to admit, the last few moments of Miss Bree were kind of sad...
Last, go see The Last Airbender and get your fill of Jackson Rathbone. Believe me, it is all dimples and crooked smiles. I did a review on the movie and you can find it here; I Adore Books and Film. Btw, ignore the bad reviews (Runs from TJ. I know! You hated the movie, LOL!). I thought it was a fun film. Plus it is a movie that the ENTIRE family can go see. If you have boys? Good Lord, will they be happy. Lots of bending of the elements. One note, do not pay for 3D, see it in 2D. Not very good in 3D.
Well, I hope I was able to offer some useful info. Now to figure out how to explain how much I loved Eclipse...
My midnight experiences, no doubt are always most memorable. The stir in your stomach, as you impatiently wait for the hours to go by. The agonizing moments, before your confidant arrives to pick you up. The nervousness and anticipation, as you pull into the parking lot. The dread and fear, as the crowd of fans already waiting, remind you, that this experience alone is not only for you to consume.
Then the movie begins...
I was lucky enough to have purchased tickets to see the premiere at our local IMAX. It was a private event, so my seats were reserved, and better yet. No waiting in line. You cannot ask for anything more. Thank you 808 twilighters, and Oceans 808.
Then, I went back two days later and saw it again with my husband in our new TitanXC screen. Brand new leather reclining seats, 75,000 watts blaring over thirty speakers, and a 66 by 35 feet screen. This baby, will bring the geek out of any hard core movie goer. And yes, I am a movie geek, snob, etc...
The lights dim, and the movie trailer begins. Shit! I am blasted with sound, so hard, that I begin laughing nervously. I am literally assaulted by the sound waves, but then I realize why I am laughing. Eclipse will be AWESOME on this screen. And I become giddy with anticipation for round two.
As most of you still make your way over to theater, I desperately wait to discuss my thoughts. For some of you, I agree. It takes a few showings, to really absorb the experience.
