True Blood: Method Shapeshifting with Marshall Allman (Tommy)

Method Shapeshifting with Marshall Allman from Janina Gavankar

One, word. Awesome. 

My Thoughts On Epi 1 of True Blood!

True Blood Season 4 Episode 1: She’s Not There

{These are my thoughts as I watch the episode. They are random, and in no way, educational. You have been warned.}

The long awaited season opens with Sookie and her god-fairy Claudine, strolling the grounds of Fae land. Oh, Alan Ball. How magical your mind is, could you have spared a little more cash in the way of set props and costumes? *Sighs* I digress. While perusing the minuscule courtyard, guess who Sookie bumps into? Barry! Why he’s there, who freaking knows, but Sookie is told to “mingle” while Barry greedily grabs a glowing apple. I’m pretty sure the fruit is laced with X because the next thing you know people are having applegasms. Very strange. But, even more so, Sookie stumbles across her grandfather who clearly has lost track of time... Having applegasms. But Sookie can see otherwise, and the fae are not so beautiful and kind. They are mean, ugly trolls that are “harvesting”, whatever that means, humans. Sookie, with the help of Claudine’s brother, is able to escape with her grandfather by jumping off a cliff. I know! 127 hours later, she cuts her arm off. No, really. She does. Actually, she ends up back at her home or creepy cemetery near her home and grandaddy dies. *Flash a clip of Bill and Eric wakening* This entire montage is a waste of 8 minutes, but don’t stress. There are two major things we learn from this adventure. 1) Sookie has actually been gone a year and 2) Fairies hate Vampires and will no doubt fight for their existence. Plus, they probably make a mean Apple martini with those glowing apples. YUM!!

Now being gone for a year, more things have changed in Bon Temps than during my entire puberty. Jason sold Sookie’s house to a mysterious buyer while sporting a pornostache, and Andy has become a V addict. Angrily, Andy wants answers from Sookie explaining where she has been all this time and is throwing a tantrum worse than my five year old nephew. But Bill shows up to offer an alibi, and all I can think of is that he’s got real hair. People, this is an improvement! Did we forget Bill from Season 1? 

But then we flash to Jesus and Lafayette who head over to some store that looks like a Necromancer head shop and in the rear, they meet the coven which includes Holly (can somebody hook her up with Botox, lord she can do magic but she can’t rid that gargantuan forehead of its wrinkles?) It’s here that creepy ass Queen psycho witch is regurgitating and I can’t help but laugh. Secretly, she’s trying to scratch her throat, but apparently she’s channeling the dead. It’s all strange, and funny, and weird. 

*Flash to Arlene’s baby who rips barbie doll heads off* Hey, who leaves a baby all by them self while they take a shit? That would be Terry, who yes, left his infant in a bedroom with about ten barbie dolls while he baked a cake. In the mean time, we’re supposed to believe this baby has ripped all the heads off the dolls, to which Arlene comes home and finds. Instead of being mad about the dolls, she should be mad at Terry for dropping a deuce, while leaving his unattended child alone. But I just can’t seem to get mad at Terry, so I’ll let this one slide.

And then....

Tara’s a lesbian UFC fighter. Innnnneresting..... This doesn’t really phase me because truth be told, Tara got on my nerves all last Season and even though I wanted her to marry bat-shit crazy Franklin (come on, that would have been awesome!) It is nice to see a more confident, calmer, Tara. I’m curious to see how her UFC training will work into this season but I really have to pretend to care, because she could get written off and I wouldn’t even notice. 

And then we see Jessica doesn’t want to cook for Hoyt. Well, Hoyt. Is the sex good? Pick and choose, bitch. That’s what I say. You can’t have it all, now can you? 

Back to Jason and Snookie having a brother and sister moment on Sookie’s couch watching TV. Jason has a goatee... Did he just get hotter? 

And speaking of TV, I have to admit, Pam’s PSA is the best, EVER! Eric is good, but Pam should just say, “I’ll cut a bitch, come down to Fangtasia.” Also, what is up with Bill? How did he get put in charge? Oh, this is actually a good thing. I can see shit is going to go down between Eric and Bill, and the contrast between the two is soooo EVIL. Yes, Bill. Bill is Evil. Eric is Hot. 

But again, we flash back to Tara the lesbian UFC fighter and we get a little chocolate, banana swirl. Did that drunk guy just say that? Suddenly, I have a craving for a milk shake from Jack n’ the Box. Jesus, I want a shake bad...

Next, we see Sam harass Sookie about how a lot has changed in one year. Yes, we get it. Even though, nothing has changed in my life, shit apparently changes like a bad acid trip in Bon Temp. One year, I’m learning...

But then if things couldn’t get any stranger, Hoyt’s mom strolls into the bar with hobbling Tommy in tow. What. The. Hell. It’s a good idea, because it’s completely laughable and all Tommy wants is to be loved... and probably get some action from Hoyt’s mom, right? *wink, wink* You know it’s there if he wants, I’m just saying.

Next, Sookie is sitting down with Portia Bellefleur going over the details to the sale and hoping Portia can track down the buyer of her home and cancel the agreement. All I can think is, there is no way in God’s creation, THAT woman is Andy’s sister. But at this point, I’m along for the ride. My smile is ear to ear. 

But then it disappears at the sight of Jessica dancing in Fangtasia. For the love of god, let’s keep Jessica from eye-fucking fangbangers, as Pam puts it. I don’t like it. At all. The dancing, the eye-fucking, none of it. It’s gross and Jessica needs a better story other than her wandering eye. 

Now, Sam on the other hand. Sam is rolling deep with a pack of shapeshifters that like to get drunk, talk out their issues and run like horses. Wild, wild horses... Literally. 

Hang on kids, we’re getting near the end. Catching back up with Jason, we see that he’s now the caregiver for that “Deliverance” fucking town, Hot Shot. Btw, creepy children that eat ice-cream and raw meat cannot be trusted. Doesn’t everyone know that? And anytime anyone ask you to “fix their ice box”, they secretly want to push you in and lock it. Survival 101! If it were me, fuck Hot Shot. But Jason’s a good man, and his life is about to change. So for those who have never read the book, I’ll keep it spoiler free. There’s good times ahead for our Jason, you’ll just have to wait and see. 

And then we’re back to Queen psycho and her lame ass dead parrot, Minerva. It’s apparent the coven is channeling strong powers, and for some reason Lafayette is the key. Once he joins hands with the others, the magic begins and the dead parrot that was laying lifeless in the middle of their circle, is reanimated. Then it flies a few feet and dies. But, the real gossip is, the one witch reporting back to Pimp-daddy Bill. I’m curious to see what Bill has planned for his witches and how involved all of them are. Or is it just the one spy? Could there be a curse in the works for Eric? *crossing fingers* Let’s hope so! Bring on amnesia Eric!! 

Speaking of Eric, our fully packed premier episode ends with.... Eric standing in Sookie’s bedroom while she’s in the process of changing. And happens to be naked. “Hmmm, such a strange sensation when the reality matches what you picture in your mind so precisely.” Eric, you had me at “hmmmm”. That grunt, is the death of me. Eric ends the cock-blocking scene telling Sookie, she is his and then shows his erection... Of teeth!! 

So what about you? What was the strangest thing from episode 1? There were a lot of changes, but I’ll start. Bill being “like a boss” and in charge. Does he not play sinister, well? Me, likey a lot. 

True Blood Promo Galore!! Let The Season Begin!!

The fourth season of TRUE BLOOD returns THIS Sunday, June 26 at 9/8c, only on HBO!

So to give you fans some options of enhancing your TRUE BLOOD experience, let me share some info courtesy of HBO and True Blood Net. 

HBO:

IMMORTALIZE YOURSELF
Launched June 7, the Immortalize Yourself Facebook application allows fans to make an exclusive interactive Season 4 video starring themselves, their friends, and their favorite True Blood characters. Since launch, over 90,000 videos have been created and shared by Truebies.

http://itsh.bo/immortalizeTB

BLOOD LINE
Fans sign up to receive a weekly call from a different True Blood cast member all season long. The app allows fans to opt-in to the calls, as well as RSVP for Sunday’s premiere.

http://itsh.bo/TBbloodline

PROFILE LAYOUT
Fans are invited to “show their true colors” by applying a Season 4 banner across their profile pages with the official Profile Layout app.

http://itsh.bo/TBprofile

The True Blood Facebook page can be found at http://facebook.com/trueblood. Fans of the series also engage with the official True Blood Twitter profile 365 days a year, 24 hours a day at http://twitter.com/truebloodhbo.

- Every MONDAY, following new episodes, we will have RECAPS of the previous episode and INSIDE THE EPISODE interviews with the show writers and creator. Themes, events and the craft of creating True Blood will be explored each week. "Jessica" will also be posting new video blog entries at her blog: http://babyvamp-jessica.com.

Don't Forget!!! If you have HBO GO, sign up to see the advanced premier of episode 2, starting June 26 (Um, hello! That's a whole week early!)

TRUEBLOODNET: 

Verizon FiOS is sponsoring a True Blood Twitter After Party with the popular True Blood fan site TrueBloodNet this Sunday, June 26th. The Twitter Party will take place for one hour following the True Blood season four premiere on HBO at 10-11pm EST for the East Coast and 10-11pm PST for the West Coast.

During the Twitter After Party @TrueBloodNet will provide commentary about the season four premiere and ask questions about the episode. All users who participate in the Twitter Party answering questions or providing their own episode commentary including the hashtags #FiOS and #TrueBlood will be entered to win True Blood prizes from the Official HBO Store. Entrants also must follow @VZEntertain, who will be
providing episode commentary, to be eligible for entry.

Ten grand prize winners will receive a True Blood Prize Pack including:
• True Blood Character Busts
• True Blood Pint Set
• True Blood Plastic Bottle Beverage – 6 pack
• True Blood: The Complete Third Season Blu-Ray DVD
• True Blood All Flavor No Bite Poster

Forty first prize winners will receive a copy of the True Blood: The Complete Third Season
Blu-Ray DVD.

Winners will be selected at random and you can view the complete rules here: pastehtml.com/view/axzye60om.html

And there you have it, options!! Have fun this weekend celebrating all things True Blood and remember to meet back here next week, to talk True Blood. Woohooo!!!! It's finally here!! 

When I Feel Stressed...

Last week, work was very taxing on me. So much so, that I unconscionably submitted to two mini-breakdowns with a full blown one, ending my week. And I thought I'd share a little of how I deal with my stress (besides exercise, vitamins and prayer).

When I get to that point that I'm at my wits end, nothing rejuvenates my spirit more than fresh flowers. Being a visual person, I am easily swayed by pretty things, and it doesn't need to necessarily cost a lot, to give me joy.

So, if you are feeling blue, sometimes just a few stems purchased from your local florist, can do the trick. I arranged my pink stems in an antique crystal decanter from the 20's and placed it on my Master bathroom counter (which is exposed to my Master bedroom). See?

Pretty in Pink

Hunk Alert: Jason Momoa

Jason Momoa
31 years old, 6'4" of hotness
Born in Honolulu, HI

(In commemoration of this Sunday's HBO's Game of Thrones Season Finale)


Strangely, I've known Jason for quite some time. Though I heard he was on Baywatch at one time, I stopped watching that show long ago when Kelly Slater left. (Hello, only reason to watch in the first place.)

But, I first saw Jason on a made-for-tv-movie, called "Tempted" with Virginia Madsen. It was about a woman who went to Hawaii to lay the ashes of her nanny to rest. Or something to that effect, I don't remember. All I can recall, is she sort of has a little teeny, tiny affair with some hottie, played by Jason. That's all that stuck with me. Him. His eyes. (Btw, I was not living in Hawaii at the time... Premonition? I mean, the Hawaii thing. Not the affair. Jesus, have some respect for me.)

Anyways, flash forward years later and I'm watching HBO's Game of Thrones. I notice that people are totally into the one character, Khal Drago and I'm like whatever, he's weird looking to me.

Then news of the new Conan the Barbarian comes out, and I learn Conan will be played by Jason Momoa, who also plays Khal Drago on Games of Thrones. SHUT THE BACK DOOR! The man is gorgeous!! So, I simply had to pimp.

So tell me, anyone else watching Game of Thrones? Anyone read the novel, A Song of Ice and Fire by George R. R. Martin? I'm thinking of reading it. Have a great weekend!

True Blood Season 4: The First 6 Minutes of the Premier!

Season 4: The 6 Minute Sneak Peek

My Thoughts On The MTV Awards And They're Not Good!

I don't want to sound cynical, or mean, or even spiteful because I grew up on MTV. But as of late, the awards show has become a total joke and last night's MTV Movie Awards was so completely unprofessional, I'd rather watch the Nick Awards, then see one more lame skit, or inappropriate laser cock. For me, it just wasn't funny.

And while I'm on my soapbox, I understand fans love Twilight. I love Twilight. But, they win everything and it makes the show completely predictable and boring. I would have never in a thousand years voted Kristen Stewart as best actress, but as she said in her acceptance speech, she got the popcorn and Natalie... Well you know, won the Oscar. So in a way, that sort of redeemed the whole situation. I get it, it's a freaking fan fueled show, and you get a brass plated popcorn. But, I love awards. And an award, is better than no award. Don't you think? For me, it just seems like MTV could care less, and the show is put together on some shoestring budget and all they care about is taking advantage of the cast of Twilight, getting them there, so they can sell ads at a premium. *gets down from soapbox*

But enough bashing. Let me just briefly talk about the highlights for me. Which are very few, and it's my blog, so I can be irritated on Monday. K?

First up, Rob and Kristen win for Best Kiss. For the love of freaking God, can the two just seem normal in public? I'm not sure if Kristen is overwhelmed with awkwardness, or truly that nervous on stage, but  then again, if she is nervous, then don't plan anything. Just say thank you, and get off the stage. The only amusing part of their acceptance speech was watching Rob run into the audience and kiss Taylor, though I noticed the kiss wasn't real. It was on his cheek. Lame Rob! Go big, or go home!

Here's that moment in case you care:

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Next, I will say I love Reese Witherspoon and for her to get the "Generation" award was pretty cool. But, what the hell was up with the presenters? Rob, for the love of God, tell the joke the correct way. I sort of cringed, at his delivery but screw it, not my show. 

And I loved Reese's acceptance speech! I kind thought it was cool the way she took a dig at young girls trying to get into the business by trying to be on the Real World (hmm, Jamie Chung?) or even Oxygen network's Bad Girl's Club. It was understated but good advice. 

And might I add, that I've been a long time fan of hers. My recommendation for two great films of hers, that are sort of old school, but still excellent films; Fear and Freeway. 

I have to admit, I love Mark Wahlberg in Fear and I always thought Reese was extremely beautiful when she was younger. She has a very unique look, and you can really see it when her hair is not quite so blonde. Rent this movie, if you haven't seen it. Plus Mark has a third nipple and that's where I first learned about it. Just saying...

Then there is Freeway, the best freaking adaptation of Little Red Riding Hood ever!! 

Kiefer Sutherland is priceless in this movie, and Reese oozes awesomeness. Literally, she kicks ass, curses, and gets a little lisbo. But, the movie is a must see! I promise you. (Btw, my niece looks exactly like Reese. Just thought you'd want to know.)

So with that, the only reason for the movie awards to even exist (because the T3 clip and the Super 8 were nothing to write home about, I saw most of that footage already) was the premier of the Breaking Dawn trailer, which I absolutely LOVED.  

But in case you haven't seen the trailer, here it is. 

Happy Friday With More Alex Pics!

Yes, Friday may be over for some of you, and nearly over for most of you... But I've been busy being emo today because we've had really bad rain, and I have a house full of kids, including my son who is home from college. I need some "me" time... And it needs to come in the form of a drink, or the Breaking Dawn Part 1 trailer. I'll take either, or both. I'm not picky at this moment. 

But then I got my Alex alert email, and holy moly, those photos... More... Yikes. Alex said he will not be outdone by some stupid Breaking Bella, or whatever we call it, trailer. So here we go: 

This is my favorite "Oily Variety Bohunk" pic. 

Let's pretend this is me and Alex after I beat him mercilessly after sex. 

Dear God, is that blood on the left hand side?

Um, ok. This might be too BDSM for me. 

Moving on... 

I'm still cringing at the black glove. 

Is he going to strangle me after?

Alex looks like a sexy, deranged serial killer.

Alex, a paddle babe, not a bat. Just saying...

Shit, what are they teaching you in Sweden?

Even though Alex looks bisexual here, he's still a hot bisexual! 

Overall, this photographer sucks! Alex will always be hot to me, but he looks like he wants to throw me in the basement, strip me of my skin so he can make a full body suit, then pose as woman, where he can then beat to death some poor unsuspecting male with his weird black glove on one arm, and black bat. 

Anyways, don't forget to watch MTV this Sunday for the Breaking Dawn Part 1 trailer!!! Let's talk Monday about it, mmmmkay?