Kyra Dawson ~ Eclectic Writer & Hopeful Philosopher Who Loves Movies, Reading & Exploring All Things Creative & Entertaining! “Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it.” ~ Goethe
“Release the Kraken!” Oh, how I love it when Zeus says that. And yes, I have been accused of geekeryevery now and again, but believe me, there are far worse vices than love of mythology.
The Clash of the Titans reboot starring Sam Worthington as demigod Perseus, Liam Neeson as the mighty, philandering Zeus himself, Ralph“I love to play villains like Voldemort etc…”Fiennes as crusty old Hades, and last but not least, the gorgeous Gemma Arterton of Bond Girl fame as Io.
Blast from the past_Clash of the Titans 1981
I thoroughly enjoy men in skirts, and my DVD collection just would not be complete without the new and improved version of Clash of the Titans. I will place it right next to my old 1981 version. And for the record, I really enjoyed the remake. I thought it was slick and dazzling in all the right places. Despite the many nay sayers who liked to say, “BOO!”, I recommend it. You’ll learn a little about mythology if nothing else. And of course you’ll get to replay that line by Zeus, “Release the Kraken!” as many times as you want! Come on, admit it. You secretly love that line! I know I do!
Clash of the Titans is available practically everywhere today. Are you going to get a copy? Well, get Kraken!
OK, so I’m sure you already know this season of TrueBlood is a no holds barred kind of season. Tonight’s episode was crazy. Sookie is Russell’s prisoner and gets no help from Eric as he has his own agenda. Bill has betrayed the king and proven unworthy of trust. To make matters worse, not only did Bill manage to stake and kill one of Russell’s guards, he also had the audacity to attack the king. Russell, who has about 3000 years on Bill, shakes off Bill’s attack like he would a mosquito and sentences Bill to death. In a nifty twist of “do it because I’m the king and I say so!” power tripping, Russell orders Lorena to carry out the order of execution. As guessed, Sookie pleads for Bill’s life during a session of quid pro quo with the vampire king himself. Two questions for two questions, Russell asking about Sookie and her abilities, and Sookie asking pleading with Russell to spare Bill’s life. Oh, and before I forget, Sookie also manages to burrow deeper under Lorena’s skin by threatening irreversible bodily harm to the she vamp if she so much as harms a hair on Bill’s cold head.
So, Franklin tells Tara Sookie’s in the house, and Tara decides that if they are going to get the hell out of there it’s up to her to save both herself and Sookie. Tara easily manipulates the hapless Franklin, so convinced is he by Tara’s acting that Tara is actually into him and into becoming his undead bride. Not digging the champagne colored satin PJ’s, Franklin, BTW. So, Tara successfully carries out her seduction and quite literally takes a bite out of Franklin, who is extremely into it.
Arlene_Stay away from me I take garlic!
Back in Bon Temps, Jessica is trying to makes friends with Arlene while taking a bite out of a lingering and rudely demanding patron due to extreme hunger. When Arlene cuts her finger while cutting a lemon for said lingering patron, Jessica’s fangs pop out. This freaks out Arlene so much that she hilariously makes the sign of the cross with her fingers, holding them out infront of her like a talisman, to ward off Jessica in case she tries anything fangy. She also warns baby vamp J that she’s wearing a silver necklace and takes garlic supplements to boot. In her panic to save herself from becoming dinner, Arlene blurts out that she’s pregnant. “….and that probably makes you want to eat me all the more.” Oh, Arlene.
Tommy refuses to tell Sam anything about the real deal about what’s going on with Joe Lee, and Mama Mickens arrives bearing a gift of corn fritters fried in bacon grease. MMM! Artery clogging goodness! What is that saying about beware of strangers bearing gifts? I mean realistically, Melinda Mickens is practically a stranger to Sam despite the fact that she is his mom. Later that day when Tommy is a no show at Merlotte’s, Sam calls Andy (BT’s new acting sheriff) over to grill him on info about the possibility of an illegal dog fighting ring in the vicinity. Getting what he needs out of Andy, Sam takes off like a dog hot on the trail of his quarry to rescue Tommy from his greedy and immoral parents, and the danger of the ring.
We first see Jason and Crystal still canoodling by the water’s edge when suddenly Crystal lifts her nose and she sniffs the air like an animal with a keen sense of smell would. Before Jason knows what’s happening, Crystal is gone like a specter in the night. The next day, Jason shows up at Crystal’s door bearing a bouquet of courting flowers only to be shot down by Crystal and Crystal’s fiancee, and told to get lost if he knows what’s good for him. News of a fiancee was news to Jason, alright. In fact, it took him a minute or two to catch on that Crystal was acting like she didn’t even know him. Ego bruised and tail tucked between his legs, Jason retreats, boggled and embarrassed and itching for a fight. Arriving at Merlotte’s ostensibly to drown his sorrows, he nearly gets in a parking lot fender bender with Sam as Sam is high tailing it to Tommy’s rescue. Full of vitriol, Jason confronts the cocky young quarterback of the year from last week — with an ill timed smack on the bare rump, a parody on the friendly football player butt smack between team mates — while said QB is getting busy with his girlfriend in the backseat of his car. Jason threatens him, and we all know that this isn’t the last we’ve seen of this younger 2.0 version of Jason Stackhouse.
Things are going just swimmingly for Lafayette and Jesus, very swimmingly, and after a long day spent at Merlotte’s, the pair end up at Lafayette’s house. Jesus is admiring the bric a brac of Lafayette’s mantle when a smashing of glass is heard outside the house. Both rush out to find 3 of the thugs Eric convinced to sell Lafayette’s V playing a game of smash the glass with a bat on Lafayette’s new car. Lafayette goes head on into the fray and Jesus goes round back and wrestles the bat away from the offenders. Lafayette starts pummeling one of the offenders and the other two take off. Lucky for the vandal getting beats by Lafayette, Jesus intervenes, pulling Lafayette off the guy. Jesus warns Lafayette about giving in to the dark energy, and in the next breath asks Lafayette if he is a drug dealer. Quicker than you can say lickity split, Jesus checks out of the budding relationship and demands Lafayette take him home, wanting no part of Lafayette and his nefarious activities.
Back in Russell Edgington’s kingdom, an escape and rescue attempt is in the works. Tara has waited until Franklin has fallen into the sleep of the dead after a night of torrid and violent passion to escape. Before locating her clothes, Tara takes up a mace from the collection of medieval weapons on display on their bedroom wall and smashes Franklin’s head like a pumpkin, and dashes out of the room to find Sookie. Tara manages to convince the were guard stationed outside Sookie’s room to let her in to feed Sookie some almonds as per Talbot’s request. How does she convince him, you ask? You see, Tara tells him Talbot wants to serve Sookie for dinner, hence the almonds, and if Sookie doesn’t get the almonds, Russell will cut off the guard’s and his pack’s supply of V. Simple. So in goes Tara, exclaiming that the guard has let Sookie escape because he fell asleep. So in goes the guard, who then gets jumped and beat up by the two gals, hit on the head by the bowl of almonds and whatever decorative item Sookie’s holding, and is knocked out cold. Out goes Sookie and Tara, running hell bent for leather for their freedom.
But of course, we know Sookie ain’t leaving without her beloved Bill. Who BTW, has been restrained with silver chains in a brick building a.k.a. the slave quarters, and has been tortured and drained to the point of death by Lorena. To add insult to injury, given the go ahead by Lorena, Cooter and Debbie have binged on Bill’s blood, and they are just ecstatic to be drinking right from the source. All the while Lorena stood back watching and crying the blues, her face stained with blood tears. When Cooter and Debbie leave the building, Sookie goes in to kneel at Bill’s side looking for signs of life, when out from the shadows pops Lorena. Lorena launches Sookie at a wall and lunges at her. The last time we see Sookie, Lorena is taking a bite out of her while Sookie screams for her life at the top of her lungs. And we all know that Lorena at her throat does not bode well for Sookie. Will Lorena make good on her threat and end up wearing Sookie’s ribcage as a hat?
Maybe not, but who’s gonna save Sookie now since Eric has let her down and Bill is incapacitated at the moment? Well Alcide, of course, who runs into Tara outside on Russell’s property, first as a white wolf, then in his altogether. I was wondering where he was.
In amongst all this excitement, Talbot fumed about the damages to his house and fumed about the fact that Russell never takes him anywhere, and Jessica has been glamoring people. Bill shares a tender and illuminating moment with Lorena, and Russell loses his temper a few times. Russell and Eric drive to the Queen’s place to pay her an unannounced visit. While there, after killing her guards, Russell proposes marriage to her —again, and Eric gives Queen Sophie Anne a literal smack down for trying to frame him, threatening to tear off her head and throw it in the pool. Once the Queen grudgingly agrees to Russell’s proposal, Eric sweeps her off her feet and carries her away to restrain her. Sophie Anne, spoiled royal that she is, wails for her human Hadley, who just happens to be Sookie’s cousin, remember?
We can’t help but hope that Eric’s refusal to help Sookie is all a part of his grand scheme, because he seems pretty immune to Sookie’s pleas, nevermind Bill’s. We’re left anxious still about Pam, praying that she isn’t doomed — though I have a sneaking suspicion that the Magistrate’s days may be numbered. I feel like despite his seeming control and unmatched power, Russell’s days may be numbered as well. Eric may be the cause of his demise, despite the fact that Northman seems to be doing quite a bang up job of convincing Russell that he’s all his in more ways than one, as well as a loyal subject. Speaking about sneaking suspicion, did I mention that Eric is convinced that it is Russell that killed his family all those centuries ago?
Good times. Here’s a sneak peek at next week, compliments of TrueBlood’s Nest.
~P.S.~ Now I am definitely going to read the books by Charlaine Harris. I’m really wondering if the show is going to follow Eric and Sookie’s storyline, although at this point, I don’t see how that is possible.
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Tom Hardy as Eames in Inception is sitting pretty in Hollywood too!
Now, we all know that Leonardo DiCaprio has a home run with Inception, and was there ever any question? (But will it beat Avatar…..) Anyhoo, Leo D. is easily recognizable, as is Ellen Page — I mean after Juno, no one could utter the name Diablo Cody without the name Ellen Page being uttered within the same breath — and so is Joseph Gordon-Levitt (remember him on 3rd Rock from the Sun? Loved that show!) and Ken Watanabe (awesome in Memoirs of a Geisha and The Last Samurai, just to name a few). But let me ask you this, do you recognize Tom Hardy?
Well, if you’re like me, you may have had a little brain tickle when you saw his face, and his oddly intriguing, and endearing, slightly crooked of tooth grin. (When Winona Ryder rocked the overlapping front tooth, the masses called it a snaggle tooth. The media can be so mean to women. I, for one, loved her snaggle tooth! Believe me, I’ve seen snaggle teeth, and they aren’t cute like that…anyway, I digress…) You may even have sighed. But do you remember him? For about 30 seconds, my brain flipped quickly through my rolla-dex of men I’ve seen on screen before, and voila! Search villain category….have you guessed it yet? Being the smart and savvy readers that you are, of course you have.
Here is a Villain Extraordinaire I actually thoroughly enjoy remembering. He’s left an indelible mark on my mind for some reason. Is it Freudian or Jungian or some such? I have no clue, but I’m sure there is a reason Tom Hardy as this particular villain left such an impression on me. Yes, I thoroughly enjoyed Tom Hardy as Shinzon in Star Trek: Nemesis.
Shinzon_Tom Hardy in Star Trek Nemesis_What a villain!
Maybe it has something to do with the fact that I cut my own teeth on Star Trek….I’ve seen them all!
Blink and you’ll miss it, but here is Tom Hardy as snide Raumont in Marie Antoinette, directed by Sofia Coppola and a brilliant movie I might add! A must see!
Tom Hardy as Raumont in Marie Antoinette_The dandy on the right!
I told ya I seriously went to my rolla-dex on this one! It was hard to look away from Gerard Butler, Idris Elba and Thandie Newton in this movie, but I’ve got an eye! Here’s Tom Hardy as Handsome Bob playin’ it to the hilt in Guy Ritchie’s RocknRolla.
Tom Hardy as Handsome Bob in RocknRolla sure is handsome!
And of course, I have to mention his role in Inception. What do you think of him as Eames?
Tom Hardy as Eames in Inception_Move over Joseph!
What is your favorite Tom Hardy role? Well, I think you may know mine. The next movie I’m excited to see him in is Warrior, and let’s not forget Mad Max, of course. What side of Tom Hardy will we see next I wonder? Whatever side it is, I’m sure we’ll be entertained. (Did you think I was going to say his good side? )
Oh my Godric! Tonight’s episode was gooood! There was definitely “Trouble” with a capital T for a lot of the characters! Sookie, Alcide, Bill, Tara, Tommy. Gosh! Even Jesus’ interest in Lafayette has me skittish! Though I am happy as heck for Lafayette. He deserves some happiness in his life. Let’s hope it’s really something. Terry is another one I feel pangs for. I am so happy for him, but Arlene, you are fixin’ to break his heart. You may just break the man when it happens….and it will, because solid, lasting happiness seems fleeting for the residents of Bon Temps. Must be all the supernatural-ness in the air. It just seems to create drama (lucky for us Trubies though!).
BTW, Franklin, you are such a freak! But it’s all good, this is TrueBlood afterall, and being a wee bit (or majorly) unbalanced seems to be par for the course. Yet you are exceedingly good at your job! I must give you that.
And just what is up with the Mickens? What is Tommy hiding? Whatever it is, it’s sure to be shock worthy. Not shocking, however, is Jason’s habit of falling for the wrong women. Even when they admittedly have secrets they are unwilling to share with him, he just can’t help falling head over heels for ‘em.
Eric is so_________ I will let you finish that any way you want to!
Eric just keeps getting deeper and deeper. I love it, as Eric definitely is my favorite character. He is just so deliciously shameless and delectably jaded in so many ways. However, if I know anything, this is a sure sign of a character with a vulnerable heart, and we keep seeing tasty glimpses of it. He sure is taking his sweet time with Sookie, however.
One person not wasting any time is Tommy, making the moves on Jessica. I guess it can take less than 90 days, baby vamp J. And speaking of Jessica, she just keeps making me laugh with her antics. She seems to be getting on just fine on her own.
Sookie sure is fiesty, but Debbie looks like she can be rabid, so watch out Sookie. I don’t think even Bill can keep you safe. And Bill, I’m so glad you’ve stopped acting out of character, even if it was only long enough to warn Sookie. You’ve gained some redemption in my books….slightly. Unfortunately, it looks like you’ll be at the mercy of Lorena. Eric has some sort of agenda that may or may not have priority over his lust for Sookie, despite the heated flavor of his vampire fantasies. Looks to me like Talbot may be an unexpected tool in Eric’s arsenal. The Northman’s appeal seems to know no bounds.
So who will help Sookie now? Well, Alcide, it looks like she may be left in your very capable hands. You two just keep being thrown together. What an interesting foursome. Eric, Sookie, Bill and Alcide, oh my! Want to see something else interest peaking? Check out next week’s episode, compliments of TrueBlood-news.com!
~P.S.~ Things don’t look good for the Magistrate (he’s kind of a buzz kill, anyway. I won’t miss him!) or for Queen Sophie Ann. Can you say comeuppance? I just hope Pam makes it. I’m confident that Eric will make it in time, even if the king keeps putting him off. I can’t wait to find out what that power is that Sookie possesses. It’s amazing to everyone who sees it! Just what are you, Sookie? One thing’s for sure, TrueBlood doesn’t disappoint. It’s one show that always leaves you wanting more! Can’t wait until next week!
Now here is a little Canadiana for ya! I remember this little cartoon from way back when I was just a wee Scribe. I can remember always eagerly waiting for it and enjoying it every time with the same verve. So, I thought I would share it with you. The Log Driver’s Waltz is definitely an oldie but goodie. Hope you enjoy this Canadian Vignette! Thanks Candycane for stirring the memory!
Bill: How could you!?! That was THE harshest break up call I’ve ever been privy to! And over the phone! What ever happened to your Old World charm and chivalry? Your true vampire nature has been revealed. You were very scary tonight. I’m seeing sides to you I never dreamed you were capable of. I know you’re just trying to keep Sookie safe, but come on!
Sookie: Poor Sookie. I just wanted to give you a hug. You were really crying like your heart was completely broken. (I so believed Anna Paquin’s performance. She is one stellar actress. And she didn’t get an Emmy nod why?) I think we all felt the way she felt at least once. 90 days, Sookie. 90 days to get over Bill. Or would it be longer because he’s a vampire?
Eric: Oh, what layers you have! I love it! I love seeing your sensitive side. I can’t wait to see all your little fantasies come true.
Tara: Oh, Tara. Tara, Tara, Tara. Don’t you know loose lips sink ships? I know you were under his spell, but still! Don’t you know very few mortals are impervious to the vampire glamour? I know you’re a tough little scrapper, but close your eyes next time! Remember that the saying goes, you attract to you what you are! Franklin is your vampire mirror image. I knew he was going to bite you when you least wanted it. Oh, Tara. Be careful what you wish for.
Franklin: You’re one twisted devil! Although, every time I hear your name I can’t help but think of Franklin the turtle. Just what are your crazy plans?
Sam: I guess you can’t choose your family, huh? Sometimes it’s just too late to be a big brother. I hope Tommy doesn’t screw you over. Remember, nice guys finish last.
Jessica: I love watching you learn and grow! You are so adorable. Give you some time and you will be a vampire to reckon with.
Hoyt: Jessica is never going to be with you unless you are a vampire. Move on, or get bit.
Lafayette: You’s one lucky brother. You feelin’ me? It sure is great to have friends in high places. (And vampires for friends!)
Arlene: The truth always comes out in the end. Could it be Renee’s love child? You are in a fine pickle now. If you don’t tell Terry, you’ll break his heart when he finds out. If you do tell Terry, you’ll break his heart because you lied. Even if you’d told him the truth right from the beginning….well, you might have broken his heart anyway. Rock…Arlene…hard place.
Jason: Blackmail? Really?
Andy: Tangled webs. Deception is never a good thing, even if it is for a reason you believe to be right. You’ll always have regrets.
Pam: I hope for yoursake Eric succeeds. I will miss you if you come to a permanent end. I don’t think I’ve ever seen anyone more faithfully loyal. Eric will be grief stricken if you experience a true death. Will Sookie be there to comfort him? Only time will tell, but I hope Eric doesn’t fail and truly cares for you, and does everything he can to save you, his child. Hopefully your loyalty isn’t misplaced.
Alcide: Keep working out. It looks good on you. Oh, and FYI — you deserve someone WAAAAY better than Debbie.
Lou Pines: Love the play on words.
Lorena: You need to find someone else to love. Might take a little longer than 90 days though.
Russell: Can you say diabolique? A true vampire embracing vampire practicality and vice without regret or conscience you are.
Needless to say this episode was delicious as usual, and yes, I want more! There was indeed some serious f***ed up-ness in this episode. The lives of these fantastic TrueBlood characters are getting more and more tangled. Just take a sneak peek at next week’s episode!
~P.S.~ Recognize Alcide from anywhere? You might want to check out One Tree Hill.
Like Cesar Millan, I agree with spaying or neutering your pet. It’s part of being a responsible pet owner. Every second an animal is abandoned at an animal shelter because there aren’t enough forever homes for them. Every second.
Every year, animal shelters in the US euthanize nearly 4 million dogs and cats. In Canada, the number is nearly the same. That is approximately 8 million innocent lives lost, and that number only represents the deaths we are aware of. The actual number is probably much worse. Unwanted animals die from exposure, disease, starvation, poisoning, and even cruelty. It is not a fate that any living creature deserves.
So please, spay or neuter your pet. Don’t add to the number of lives lost. Help prevent it.
Yes, it’s sad, but true. Lindsay Lohan is going to jail. I feel bad for her, honestly, as a mom, I’d hoped she would have picked up her socks and cleaned up her act. Nobody wants to rejoice (usually) when it’s announced that somebody is trading in the stolen fur coats for not so lovely jailbird orange. I sure don’t. It’s very unfortunate and didn’t have to happen — or maybe it did. Maybe this was the only way she would wake up and realize she was throwing her young and “could be talented again” life away. Most likely LiLo won’t end up serving the full 90 days in the slammer. If she’s lucky, maybe she’ll get half that and some sort of community service. Who knows? However, based on the stunned reaction and futile ramblings of both Lindsand her lawyer after the judges verdict, I can only deduce that no one expected that Miss Lohan would end up behind bars. Stay strong Lindsay. It’ll be tough while you’re serving your sentence, but in the end, hopefully it’s the wake up call you so desperately need.
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