Thursday, February 15, 2007
Duelo de Pasiones - Wed Feb 14 - Fairy Land
The good doctor tells Don Loco how he would like for Soledad to get up. There is no medical reason for her to remain in bed. He has carefully examined her and hasn’t found a reason. She isn’t in perfect health, but sick? Don Loco doesn't care to hear this news. He only called the doctor because of her loss of consciousness and because of her fainting, not for the total wellness check. The good doctor Vasquez continues talking to Don Loco. “Soledad’s total abandonment of herself is dangerous Sr. Montellano. Your wife thinks her daughter has died. She has lost all her will to live.” Don Loco rolls his eyes and shakes his head.
The singing aunt tells Thelma to get the witch to save Emilio. The aunt reasons that if Orlando said the witch can save him then it must be true. Thelma admits that she doesn't want to contact the witch because she is the mother of that that imbecile. Thelma is afraid to run into the imbecile when she goes to find Luba. The aunt tells Thelma she will go with her. They have to risk it to save Emilio.
The good doctor paints a crazy story about how his words don’t reach Soledad. It’s as if he is talking to a wall. She is living within herself tormented. Don Loco rolls his eyes; he has had enough of this crazy talk. He tries to cut the doctor off but the doctor isn’t done. The doctor claims he doesn’t want to interfere in Don Locos personal life but! It’s Don Loco and only Don Loco “who will answer in front of someone who will realize the injustice that you have committed against your wife.” Don Loco yells “Injustice?! How dare you!” The good doctor yells back that he dares to tell Don Loco that and a lot more! “You have taken your wife on a very slippery path. At whatever moment la Señora can tumble into a deep dark abyss, an abyss of insanity.”
Orlando sits down to chat with Angel in his sick room. Angel wants to know if Emilio is seriously ill. Orlando tells him that yes Emilio is seriously ill and …… “It’s Thelma’s fault! Emilio got worse because of Thelma’s rush to marry him!” Orlando goes on to say that the good Dr. Vasquez told him that Emilio was better before Thelma’s actions. Thelma is vile! Sweet dumb naive Angel takes Orlando’s confessions to be truth and decides to come clean about how he used to not like Orlando. He used to think Orlando was envious of Emilio; that their friendship was false. Now he can see that Orlando really cares for Emilio. Orlando, glad to finally be understood by Angel, tells Angel that he is like a brother to Emilio.
Angel tells Orlando that he doesn't understand why that man shot his brother. Orlando answers that it’s “a strange subject. Don Loco doesn't want anyone to get close to his bastard daughter, and since Emilio was making her his wife… Well finally your uncle is seeing that the town authorities make sure that Alvaro receives his punishment.” Poor sweet Angel comments that now the subject is in good hands, little does he know.
Orlando leaves the room to talk to Thelma who is calling his name out in the hall. Thelma wants Orlando to wish her good luck in getting Luba’s help. He tells her good luck, suerte.
Flor cries one long tear down her face. Luba scolds her for suffering over such a loser. Flor snaps at Luba to leave her alone about it and runs out. Luba asks the Virgin for some more help.
Don Loco is having a hard time realizing that Soledad could be the crazy one and not him. The doctor begs him to avoid Soledad going insane by bringing her daughter to her. Don Loco stares at the doctor coldly.
Thelma and the singing aunt delicately make their way through the forest, over a creek, looking for Luba’s Mc Mansion cave. The aunt carries her purse and both women wisely have worn their heels. Then who should their wandering eyes see? It’s the imbecile. Beautiful fairy! He sings.
Don Loco tells the doctor that Flor will never step a foot in his house! The doctor asks even to avoid your wife’s craziness? No! Nunca! Don Loco insists.
Gaspar smiles at Thelma. He’s so happy to see his fairy. Thelma asks if his mother is in the cave. He answers yes, does the fairy wants him to accompany her there? Thelma tries to nicely tell Gaspar that she is not the fairy; he must be talking of someone who looks like her. The aunt pipes up that she is the Senora Valtierra. Gaspar grins and repeats their words but insists she is the fairy. He met the fairy at the Devils Cave. The women look at each other.
The school kids are making fun of Marianita’s lack of hair. Her little boyfriend tells her he likes her just the way she is; without hair. Somehow she is able to turn the conversation around to her missing father. The boyfriend is surprised to learn she has a father. She wonders if he thinks she can get another father.
Flor cries to Donkey/Tonqui/Doggie Dog. (Please sing the chorus of Snoop Doggie Dog's song Who am I with Donkeys many names inserted.) She doesn't want God to take Emilio away from of her. Let him live even if it’s not for her.
Gaspar argues that Thelma is the fairy. Thelma says no! She is not the fairy! No matter what she says Thelma can’t change his mind. He tells her that the fairy in the Devils Cave had a red dress. Thelma looses her cool, telling him to be quiet. She is the wife of the owner of La Rinconada. If he insists on this craziness she is going to throw him and his mother off this land! Gaspar understands what she is saying now. He tells them he can’t leave here, he can’t! They tell him if he wants to stay he better go away now. He refuses to go, he wants to stay. After a few more threats the ladies are able to get him away from them. He shuffles off in slow motion looking sad.
The doctor tells Don Loco that he can’t do anymore, he will leave. Don Loco called him because Soledad fainted and now she is conscious. Don Loco looks at his cigar.
Luba talks to the picture of the Virgin Mary about how she doesn't trust Thelma. Thelma walks in as Luba finishes her chat with V. Mary. Luba acts semi normal as she shakes hands with Thelma and the singing aunt. Thelma tells her she needs a favor. She needs Luba to save her husband. Luba has an audio flash back to a man in her past telling her to save his son. Luba’s eyes dart around as she has this memory.
Thelma asks Luba again to save Emilio. Luba replies she doesn't do miracles. Thelma argues that Luba has saved other people. Yes, replies Luba, but peasants, not people who have sad hearts. Thelma doesn’t understand. Luba tells her that she doesn't know if Emilio even has a heart, but, she will go look at him. Luba will go to the Rinconada and see what she can do.
Flor calls Rosita over to her in the plants surrounding the Rinconada. She wants to know about Emilio. Rosita tells her that he isn’t doing well, and Thelma is a witch. She’s the real witch around here.
Don Loco sits by Soledad and tells her that Flor isn’t dead. He shot Emilio not Flor. Soledad doesn't move, react or twitch like she is hearing him. He gets angry that she doesn't have a reaction. He gets mad that she is making him bend, making him feel for her. Her punishment for this will be that Adela can’t get near her anymore. (Oh no who will do her hair!) Only they (the two of them) will be together. He will see how long she resists. He will see how long she resists when she sees he doesn't care that she is going insane. Soledad lies still on the bed throughout his tirade. She never moves.
Rosita and Flor walk through the forest talking over Flors troubles. She should have known better that her father wouldn’t let her just up and marry. Rosita wishes that Alvaro was in jail. Flor prays to the Virgin to watch over her mother.
Marianna is brought flowers by her daughters new cancer doctor.
Marianita is yelled at by some more of her class mates. The kids taunt that Marianita will get her little boyfriend sick. Not to mention that she is going to die and then he will be left without a friend. Marianita runs off.
Rosita is sad and worried that Santos won’t find another job.
In San Mateo Santos tells his mother about Maximo accusing him of letting Don Loco go free. His mother thinks to herself how awful it is that her son is fighting with his father over the same woman!
The doctor explains to Marianna that he came to see her daughter. Marianita’s case has professionally interested him. Marianna tells him that her daughter is at school, busting his white lie about only coming by to see the child. She offers him coffee and he smiles with relief.
Luba tucks Emilio’s covers in around his head. She tells Thelma that she wants to talk about other things. Money? No, Luba warns, life has a high price, so high that there is not enough money to pay the price. That is why she asks for little money so that she can live poorly and with dignity. She asks for little money so that people don’t think what she is doing is a small thing. Thelma asks her if you don’t want money then what do you want? Luba isn’t talking about what she wants. She is going to tell Thelma what she doesn't want.
Marianita has a blood nose. She asks her guardian angel if she saw what those girls were doing to her. Her boyfriend runs up to her. He tells her he will watch over her. He thinks she is the most beautiful girl in the whole city.
Flor goes home to the cave calling for Luba wondering where she is.
Luba wants Thelma to know that she is saving Emilio. She will come at night so no one else will know she is saving Emilio. Thelma will watch him during the day, and Luba will come during the night. Thelma will leave a door open so Luba can sneak in and out unseen. Thelma agrees to this. She wants Luba to save him.
Sergio tries to stop Gaspar as Gaspar literally hops through the Montellano hacienda doors into the courtyard. Sergio yells at Gaspar and corners him with his gun. Gaspar tells him it’s his feet. They always do what they want! He slaps at his feet. Sergio stands there confused watching the strange sight of Gaspar slapping his feet. Nora hears their talking and comes running to them from elsewhere in the house. She yells at Sergio for treating Gaspar bad, he’s like a child! Nora starts to coo at Gaspar, saying that he has a great body. Is he hot? Would he like some water? A glass of horchata? (Rice milk) She grabs his arm, telling him she wants to talk to him. She steers him away from Sergio. They start to whisper to each other. She wants to know how Luba is and he wants to know how Soledad is. They establish that everyone is well and then continue their ruse in front of Sergio. She steers Gaspar toward the exit and tells him to come back anytime. Gaspar takes great big exaggerated steps past the condescending Sergio, who is none the wiser that they just traded information.
Luba and Flor talk over Luba’s new nightingale gig. Flor believes Luba will be able to save Emilio. Luba doesn't want Flor to go near the Rinconada. Flor says she will stay at the cave and wait for Luba to return.
Thelma tells Orlando that Luba will come every night to take care of Emilio. Coral almost gets seen by Thelma.
Luba rubs Gaspar’s body with a secret lotion potion. Gaspar hurts he says, his heart hurts. He tells Luba that his muñequita doesn't want him because he is stupid. He went to the doctor but the doctor said he can’t be cured. Luba is mad he went to the doctor at first and then she breaks down. She hugs Gaspar and comforts him. She tells him he isn't stupid. Not stupid at all.
Angel talks to Flors image on his painting of her. He wonders why she didn’t tell him the truth; that she wanted to marry Emilio. Susi comes into the room with food. Angel doesn't want to eat. Susi talks him into eating so he can take care of his brother. Boo hoo poor Angel.
Meanwhile Thelma is stroking Emilio’s hair telling him he needs to get better. Luba arrives and Thelma goes off to bed. Luba talks to Emilio about how he is handsome, etc and that is why she (she who? Flor? Thelma?) loves him. And because of her, Luba will do everything up until the impossible so that he will get better. She starts getting animated with her words telling him that if he gets worse, if he dies ….. Flor walks in surprising Luba and cutting Luba off from her tirade. Flor followed Luba because she wants to be close to him. She promises she won’t cause problems. She wants to help Luba save him.
Fingido – feigned, false
Inmiscuirse – to interfere, meddle
Resbaladizo – slippery (surface)
Grave – seriously ill
Doblegar – to bend
On a side note, NPR’s program All Things Considered did a story yesterday about how women are dying in high rates in Mexico. They are being killed, and violently. I thought the story was eye opening and disturbing. Especially in light of how much violence is being perpetrated against women in this novela. Here is the link:
The singing aunt tells Thelma to get the witch to save Emilio. The aunt reasons that if Orlando said the witch can save him then it must be true. Thelma admits that she doesn't want to contact the witch because she is the mother of that that imbecile. Thelma is afraid to run into the imbecile when she goes to find Luba. The aunt tells Thelma she will go with her. They have to risk it to save Emilio.
The good doctor paints a crazy story about how his words don’t reach Soledad. It’s as if he is talking to a wall. She is living within herself tormented. Don Loco rolls his eyes; he has had enough of this crazy talk. He tries to cut the doctor off but the doctor isn’t done. The doctor claims he doesn’t want to interfere in Don Locos personal life but! It’s Don Loco and only Don Loco “who will answer in front of someone who will realize the injustice that you have committed against your wife.” Don Loco yells “Injustice?! How dare you!” The good doctor yells back that he dares to tell Don Loco that and a lot more! “You have taken your wife on a very slippery path. At whatever moment la Señora can tumble into a deep dark abyss, an abyss of insanity.”
Orlando sits down to chat with Angel in his sick room. Angel wants to know if Emilio is seriously ill. Orlando tells him that yes Emilio is seriously ill and …… “It’s Thelma’s fault! Emilio got worse because of Thelma’s rush to marry him!” Orlando goes on to say that the good Dr. Vasquez told him that Emilio was better before Thelma’s actions. Thelma is vile! Sweet dumb naive Angel takes Orlando’s confessions to be truth and decides to come clean about how he used to not like Orlando. He used to think Orlando was envious of Emilio; that their friendship was false. Now he can see that Orlando really cares for Emilio. Orlando, glad to finally be understood by Angel, tells Angel that he is like a brother to Emilio.
Angel tells Orlando that he doesn't understand why that man shot his brother. Orlando answers that it’s “a strange subject. Don Loco doesn't want anyone to get close to his bastard daughter, and since Emilio was making her his wife… Well finally your uncle is seeing that the town authorities make sure that Alvaro receives his punishment.” Poor sweet Angel comments that now the subject is in good hands, little does he know.
Orlando leaves the room to talk to Thelma who is calling his name out in the hall. Thelma wants Orlando to wish her good luck in getting Luba’s help. He tells her good luck, suerte.
Flor cries one long tear down her face. Luba scolds her for suffering over such a loser. Flor snaps at Luba to leave her alone about it and runs out. Luba asks the Virgin for some more help.
Don Loco is having a hard time realizing that Soledad could be the crazy one and not him. The doctor begs him to avoid Soledad going insane by bringing her daughter to her. Don Loco stares at the doctor coldly.
Thelma and the singing aunt delicately make their way through the forest, over a creek, looking for Luba’s Mc Mansion cave. The aunt carries her purse and both women wisely have worn their heels. Then who should their wandering eyes see? It’s the imbecile. Beautiful fairy! He sings.
Don Loco tells the doctor that Flor will never step a foot in his house! The doctor asks even to avoid your wife’s craziness? No! Nunca! Don Loco insists.
Gaspar smiles at Thelma. He’s so happy to see his fairy. Thelma asks if his mother is in the cave. He answers yes, does the fairy wants him to accompany her there? Thelma tries to nicely tell Gaspar that she is not the fairy; he must be talking of someone who looks like her. The aunt pipes up that she is the Senora Valtierra. Gaspar grins and repeats their words but insists she is the fairy. He met the fairy at the Devils Cave. The women look at each other.
The school kids are making fun of Marianita’s lack of hair. Her little boyfriend tells her he likes her just the way she is; without hair. Somehow she is able to turn the conversation around to her missing father. The boyfriend is surprised to learn she has a father. She wonders if he thinks she can get another father.
Flor cries to Donkey/Tonqui/Doggie Dog. (Please sing the chorus of Snoop Doggie Dog's song Who am I with Donkeys many names inserted.) She doesn't want God to take Emilio away from of her. Let him live even if it’s not for her.
Gaspar argues that Thelma is the fairy. Thelma says no! She is not the fairy! No matter what she says Thelma can’t change his mind. He tells her that the fairy in the Devils Cave had a red dress. Thelma looses her cool, telling him to be quiet. She is the wife of the owner of La Rinconada. If he insists on this craziness she is going to throw him and his mother off this land! Gaspar understands what she is saying now. He tells them he can’t leave here, he can’t! They tell him if he wants to stay he better go away now. He refuses to go, he wants to stay. After a few more threats the ladies are able to get him away from them. He shuffles off in slow motion looking sad.
The doctor tells Don Loco that he can’t do anymore, he will leave. Don Loco called him because Soledad fainted and now she is conscious. Don Loco looks at his cigar.
Luba talks to the picture of the Virgin Mary about how she doesn't trust Thelma. Thelma walks in as Luba finishes her chat with V. Mary. Luba acts semi normal as she shakes hands with Thelma and the singing aunt. Thelma tells her she needs a favor. She needs Luba to save her husband. Luba has an audio flash back to a man in her past telling her to save his son. Luba’s eyes dart around as she has this memory.
Thelma asks Luba again to save Emilio. Luba replies she doesn't do miracles. Thelma argues that Luba has saved other people. Yes, replies Luba, but peasants, not people who have sad hearts. Thelma doesn’t understand. Luba tells her that she doesn't know if Emilio even has a heart, but, she will go look at him. Luba will go to the Rinconada and see what she can do.
Flor calls Rosita over to her in the plants surrounding the Rinconada. She wants to know about Emilio. Rosita tells her that he isn’t doing well, and Thelma is a witch. She’s the real witch around here.
Don Loco sits by Soledad and tells her that Flor isn’t dead. He shot Emilio not Flor. Soledad doesn't move, react or twitch like she is hearing him. He gets angry that she doesn't have a reaction. He gets mad that she is making him bend, making him feel for her. Her punishment for this will be that Adela can’t get near her anymore. (Oh no who will do her hair!) Only they (the two of them) will be together. He will see how long she resists. He will see how long she resists when she sees he doesn't care that she is going insane. Soledad lies still on the bed throughout his tirade. She never moves.
Rosita and Flor walk through the forest talking over Flors troubles. She should have known better that her father wouldn’t let her just up and marry. Rosita wishes that Alvaro was in jail. Flor prays to the Virgin to watch over her mother.
Marianna is brought flowers by her daughters new cancer doctor.
Marianita is yelled at by some more of her class mates. The kids taunt that Marianita will get her little boyfriend sick. Not to mention that she is going to die and then he will be left without a friend. Marianita runs off.
Rosita is sad and worried that Santos won’t find another job.
In San Mateo Santos tells his mother about Maximo accusing him of letting Don Loco go free. His mother thinks to herself how awful it is that her son is fighting with his father over the same woman!
The doctor explains to Marianna that he came to see her daughter. Marianita’s case has professionally interested him. Marianna tells him that her daughter is at school, busting his white lie about only coming by to see the child. She offers him coffee and he smiles with relief.
Luba tucks Emilio’s covers in around his head. She tells Thelma that she wants to talk about other things. Money? No, Luba warns, life has a high price, so high that there is not enough money to pay the price. That is why she asks for little money so that she can live poorly and with dignity. She asks for little money so that people don’t think what she is doing is a small thing. Thelma asks her if you don’t want money then what do you want? Luba isn’t talking about what she wants. She is going to tell Thelma what she doesn't want.
Marianita has a blood nose. She asks her guardian angel if she saw what those girls were doing to her. Her boyfriend runs up to her. He tells her he will watch over her. He thinks she is the most beautiful girl in the whole city.
Flor goes home to the cave calling for Luba wondering where she is.
Luba wants Thelma to know that she is saving Emilio. She will come at night so no one else will know she is saving Emilio. Thelma will watch him during the day, and Luba will come during the night. Thelma will leave a door open so Luba can sneak in and out unseen. Thelma agrees to this. She wants Luba to save him.
Sergio tries to stop Gaspar as Gaspar literally hops through the Montellano hacienda doors into the courtyard. Sergio yells at Gaspar and corners him with his gun. Gaspar tells him it’s his feet. They always do what they want! He slaps at his feet. Sergio stands there confused watching the strange sight of Gaspar slapping his feet. Nora hears their talking and comes running to them from elsewhere in the house. She yells at Sergio for treating Gaspar bad, he’s like a child! Nora starts to coo at Gaspar, saying that he has a great body. Is he hot? Would he like some water? A glass of horchata? (Rice milk) She grabs his arm, telling him she wants to talk to him. She steers him away from Sergio. They start to whisper to each other. She wants to know how Luba is and he wants to know how Soledad is. They establish that everyone is well and then continue their ruse in front of Sergio. She steers Gaspar toward the exit and tells him to come back anytime. Gaspar takes great big exaggerated steps past the condescending Sergio, who is none the wiser that they just traded information.
Luba and Flor talk over Luba’s new nightingale gig. Flor believes Luba will be able to save Emilio. Luba doesn't want Flor to go near the Rinconada. Flor says she will stay at the cave and wait for Luba to return.
Thelma tells Orlando that Luba will come every night to take care of Emilio. Coral almost gets seen by Thelma.
Luba rubs Gaspar’s body with a secret lotion potion. Gaspar hurts he says, his heart hurts. He tells Luba that his muñequita doesn't want him because he is stupid. He went to the doctor but the doctor said he can’t be cured. Luba is mad he went to the doctor at first and then she breaks down. She hugs Gaspar and comforts him. She tells him he isn't stupid. Not stupid at all.
Angel talks to Flors image on his painting of her. He wonders why she didn’t tell him the truth; that she wanted to marry Emilio. Susi comes into the room with food. Angel doesn't want to eat. Susi talks him into eating so he can take care of his brother. Boo hoo poor Angel.
Meanwhile Thelma is stroking Emilio’s hair telling him he needs to get better. Luba arrives and Thelma goes off to bed. Luba talks to Emilio about how he is handsome, etc and that is why she (she who? Flor? Thelma?) loves him. And because of her, Luba will do everything up until the impossible so that he will get better. She starts getting animated with her words telling him that if he gets worse, if he dies ….. Flor walks in surprising Luba and cutting Luba off from her tirade. Flor followed Luba because she wants to be close to him. She promises she won’t cause problems. She wants to help Luba save him.
Fingido – feigned, false
Inmiscuirse – to interfere, meddle
Resbaladizo – slippery (surface)
Grave – seriously ill
Doblegar – to bend
On a side note, NPR’s program All Things Considered did a story yesterday about how women are dying in high rates in Mexico. They are being killed, and violently. I thought the story was eye opening and disturbing. Especially in light of how much violence is being perpetrated against women in this novela. Here is the link:
Labels: duelo
Comments:
<< Home
Thanks for the recap Lynn. I write down the vocabulary words you list, so I can remember them - such an easy way to learn new words!
I think Don Loco will relent about Soledad - there's room for only one crazy person in his casa.
I think Don Loco will relent about Soledad - there's room for only one crazy person in his casa.
Permalink posted by 
: Thursday, February 15, 2007 at 11:46:00 AM EST
: Thursday, February 15, 2007 at 11:46:00 AM EST
Thanks Lynn! Yeah, I think Don Loco is starting to feel guilty too, finally. Maybe when he finds out that Alina is really his daughter he'll go visit the cliff that his dad did way back when.
Did anyone else catch the scene in Edelmira's place where the band was playing a jazz version of the theme music?
The Avance for tonight showed Vera discovering the red dress, that should be fun.
Thanks for including the NPR story. I've heard about the Juarez killings but I had no idea that the problem was so widespread.
Compared to Heridas (with all the PSAs about HIV, Safe sex, domestic abuse, women's empowerment etc) this novela is medieval. The only PSA we've really had has been for the Mexican Army.
Did anyone else catch the scene in Edelmira's place where the band was playing a jazz version of the theme music?
The Avance for tonight showed Vera discovering the red dress, that should be fun.
Thanks for including the NPR story. I've heard about the Juarez killings but I had no idea that the problem was so widespread.
Compared to Heridas (with all the PSAs about HIV, Safe sex, domestic abuse, women's empowerment etc) this novela is medieval. The only PSA we've really had has been for the Mexican Army.
Great recap Lynn. Do you think Luba is related to Don Loco somehow? The flashbacks, "take care of my son", "I never meant to hurt him." All these things are leading up to some revalation somewhere. Is Don Loco Gaspar's father? Somewhere this is all bound to come together, I've learned that in these shows the only people who exist in the whole world are the people we see on the show. There is only one church and one hospital, etc. Somebody we have already met is related to Gaspar, who is it? Did Don Max father TWO bastard children?
Yes this novela is medieval. Good word there Margaret. I think from DL's fit last night that his craziness will over ride any compassion he feels for Soledad. She didnt even say a thing, much less move last night and she got punished. Im thinking she has a long way to go with DL.
Ferro very good point you are making about Gaspar. There has to be something more to him than just his crush for Thelma.
I felt so sorry for him and his broken heart. How horrible to know you arent "right" but not be able to make it better. Isn't there a pill he can take? Doesnt Luba have a magic potion she can use to make him better?! What kind of witch is she?
Ferro very good point you are making about Gaspar. There has to be something more to him than just his crush for Thelma.
I felt so sorry for him and his broken heart. How horrible to know you arent "right" but not be able to make it better. Isn't there a pill he can take? Doesnt Luba have a magic potion she can use to make him better?! What kind of witch is she?
Maybe Gaspar is Don Loco's younger half-brother since Mama Loco was playing around. Or Maybe he's Emilio and Angel's half brother. That would explain why Luba has always thought ill of them.
I think the flashbacks have the guy saying "save my son." Also that green bottle on the shelf that must never be touched, makes it sound like instead of saving the kid, she accidently killed him.
I think the flashbacks have the guy saying "save my son." Also that green bottle on the shelf that must never be touched, makes it sound like instead of saving the kid, she accidently killed him.
Like Soledad, I, too, feel like this telenovela is taking me down ''a slippery path to an abyss of blahblahblah whateverwhateverwhatever.'' I'll tell you one thing, it would really freak me out if I woke out of a sound sleep every night to find Don Loco staring down at me. So, I guess it's now officially Don and Dona Loco according to the doctor. And, once again, is Pablo getting his full paycheck for lying there in bed and occasionally mumbling??? That kind of ticks me off since I had to go out in the ice and snow and listen to people giving bad speeches in order to collect my paycheck this week. I'm just saying. I only feel something for 3 characters : Gaspar, Coral, and DonkeyTonki. I wish they would show us more of Liz [Coral] dancing and the drag queen overacting. Gaspar is perfecto. I think Luba should be rubbing him down with Love Potion #5...it worked for Sandra Bullock...she ended up with Adrian Paul. Maybe Nurse Susi needs to use the healing power of amor on Angel..cough.~~~~Auxilio. ~~~Susanlynn, frozen and cranky
Permalink posted by : Thursday, February 15, 2007 at 3:12:00 PM EST
: Thursday, February 15, 2007 at 3:12:00 PM EST
Oh, interesting theories about Gaspar's father. I hadn't wondered about that and you're right, I'm sure there is some mystery there.
Lynn, very funny about Donkey/Tonqui's names! I was going to suggest we all start making up our own names for him, but you beat me to it.
I am starting to feel a little sympathy for Alina. The actress has a ridiculous role, but she doesn't annoy me with all the crying the way Renata on Heridas de Amor did. Thank goodness for the good actors on this silly show.
Lynn, very funny about Donkey/Tonqui's names! I was going to suggest we all start making up our own names for him, but you beat me to it.
I am starting to feel a little sympathy for Alina. The actress has a ridiculous role, but she doesn't annoy me with all the crying the way Renata on Heridas de Amor did. Thank goodness for the good actors on this silly show.
Lynn, I really enjoyed your recap! You caught so many of the conversational details, I'm very impressed! I loved the jazzy version of the theme song, and it looked like Orlando and Edelmira had a momentary meaningful glance. Interesting points about Don Loco and Luba's relationship. I wonder how it will all play out?
Don and Dona Loco...I love it!
Lynn, if I don't sound like my usual ebullient self it's because I checked out your link and listened to the broadcast. It is very sobering and frightening. Even though the telenovelas are fun/pretend/whatever, the way that women are often treated has always bothered me. For instance the opening credit on Duelo where Don Loco punches Soledad. Ick. Also the way he is always whacking Luba (not to mention his male workers). We have often made cracks about the way women and perceived lower classes are treated, but clearly there are some serious issues that manifest themselves in an absolutely horrendous way. Lynn, thank you for including the link.
Don and Dona Loco...I love it!
Lynn, if I don't sound like my usual ebullient self it's because I checked out your link and listened to the broadcast. It is very sobering and frightening. Even though the telenovelas are fun/pretend/whatever, the way that women are often treated has always bothered me. For instance the opening credit on Duelo where Don Loco punches Soledad. Ick. Also the way he is always whacking Luba (not to mention his male workers). We have often made cracks about the way women and perceived lower classes are treated, but clearly there are some serious issues that manifest themselves in an absolutely horrendous way. Lynn, thank you for including the link.
Permalink posted by : Thursday, February 15, 2007 at 4:24:00 PM EST
: Thursday, February 15, 2007 at 4:24:00 PM EST
A few years ago, I had a young woman form Mexico as a student . She told me a horrible story about being abducted by 2 men in Mexico City. She said that it could be a very dangerous place. Thank goodness she survived. My friend is a high school Spanish teacher who goes to Mexico every summer to keep up her speaking/listening skills. She usually goes to a resort. I was worried when she went to Mexico City by herself. She assured me that she knew where to go and where not to go.~~~Susanlynn
Permalink posted by : Thursday, February 15, 2007 at 5:17:00 PM EST
: Thursday, February 15, 2007 at 5:17:00 PM EST
Yes the link I provided goes to a story that is hard to hear. Because something is difficult to listen to or comprehend does not negate its importance. It is important for people, us, to put pressure on Mexico and other countries to strengthen womens rights. Mexico is a wonderful country. Yes some places are bad just like some places in the states are bad. This story isnt talking about a "bad neighborhood". Its talking about cultural values.
A cultural problem where womens lives are not valued and or respected equally to their male counterparts. I think that shows, like the one we are watching, encourage this behaviour. Im sure that we will see Alvaro, at the end, see the error in his ways. However the risk is that someone will only see his bad actions (over a prolonged period of time)and believe it validates their bad behavior. I think there needs to be a responsiblity here from the makers of these novelas and from the actors themselves.
I think bad actions during one show is one thing but prolonged accepted bad behavior sets precedents. Especially for the uneducated viewing masses. However Im open to discuss if Ive missed something. Thanks for letting me vent.
A cultural problem where womens lives are not valued and or respected equally to their male counterparts. I think that shows, like the one we are watching, encourage this behaviour. Im sure that we will see Alvaro, at the end, see the error in his ways. However the risk is that someone will only see his bad actions (over a prolonged period of time)and believe it validates their bad behavior. I think there needs to be a responsiblity here from the makers of these novelas and from the actors themselves.
I think bad actions during one show is one thing but prolonged accepted bad behavior sets precedents. Especially for the uneducated viewing masses. However Im open to discuss if Ive missed something. Thanks for letting me vent.
Permalink posted by : Thursday, February 15, 2007 at 5:40:00 PM EST
: Thursday, February 15, 2007 at 5:40:00 PM EST
Gosh I also need to say before it looks like Im pointing fingers that I know the USA has lots of problems too. Weve got our own problems between the sexes, we export music some claim to be violent and exploitive to women, we have had quite a few serial killers, etc. So I understand that even in my own country there are women rights issues that need improvement.
I guess what gets me is that after Im done watching and laughing at Duelo (I am enjoying it) Im outraged that the Alvaro abuse thing is supported by a whole town. That this storyline is accepted as something plausible for a whole group of people to buy into it.
Maybe I just need to calm the hormones down and search up pictures of Intocable. Maybe I need to see what Zorro is up to.
I guess what gets me is that after Im done watching and laughing at Duelo (I am enjoying it) Im outraged that the Alvaro abuse thing is supported by a whole town. That this storyline is accepted as something plausible for a whole group of people to buy into it.
Maybe I just need to calm the hormones down and search up pictures of Intocable. Maybe I need to see what Zorro is up to.
Vent away!! Educated and uneducated, there is always more for us to learn and improvements that we can make. I wish the telenovela writers, directors, and decision-makers would be more progressive in their thinking and in their characterizations of women and other folks (I'm thinking of Gaspar now).
Permalink posted by : Thursday, February 15, 2007 at 9:40:00 PM EST
: Thursday, February 15, 2007 at 9:40:00 PM EST
Lynn, thank you for the wonderful and also informative recap. I agree with everyone who would like to see the writers tone down the ugliness in hopes of somehow influencing society more positively instead of mirroring the bad aspects of it. Interesting, Lynn, how that program played when we could use it best. Thanks again.
It's probably poetic justice that Soledad may end up being more loca than DL is loco. He definitely deserves it.
Pobre Gaspar! Our saving grace, and he has a heartache.
Jeanne
It's probably poetic justice that Soledad may end up being more loca than DL is loco. He definitely deserves it.
Pobre Gaspar! Our saving grace, and he has a heartache.
Jeanne
Great recap, Lynn. There does seem to be a mystery with Luba and Gaspar. Maybe he will somehow be cured? An operation, perhaps? I agree with Sylvia that the writers need to make changes in how the men and women are portrayed in these novelas. Women need to be more empowered and the men need to be more respectful. -Becky T
Permalink posted by : Thursday, February 15, 2007 at 10:27:00 PM EST
: Thursday, February 15, 2007 at 10:27:00 PM EST
Near the end of this episode, there was a great, funny scene where the singing Aunt Rebeca came into Maximo's office and tried to sing opera for him, but he kept cutting her off. He pretended to be interested in talking to her but as soon as she tried to sing again, he made a quick escape. Rebeca, oblivious, said, He's interested in me! Then she started singing "Ay Máximo, eres lo máximo" and tripped over a box!
I laughed out loud at that one. Don Max is a great character... I just wish he wasn't so evil. #MaximoEsLoMaximo
Post a Comment
I laughed out loud at that one. Don Max is a great character... I just wish he wasn't so evil. #MaximoEsLoMaximo
<< Home
© Caray, Caray! 2006-2022. Duplication of this material for use on any other site is strictly prohibited.
