Saturday, October 24, 2009
Sortilegio #14, 10/23/09: Debts and Doubts
Capítulo 19 (Mexican)
At the hospital Mary Jo and Alex head to the cafeteria since she’s in no mood to go back to the hotel yet.
Back at the Lombardo’s, Uli asks what Bruno’s got to do with Alex and MJ’s situation. Maura says it’s still a mystery. Roberto, aka, Bobo, says he’s tired of talking about it and invites Uli to eat with them at the house the next evening. Uli accepts.
MJ tells Alex she’s uncomfortable staying with him at his house and mooching off him. She’d rather stay with her father and figures she’ll look for a job again. He refuses because she’s his wife now, he says. When she tries to disagree he insists again that she actually is now. (Well, he’s got a point if they consider it marriage by proxy.) He says he knows she needs to talk about what happened between them the night before. She says it should never have happened. AJ says, well it did and he’s extremely pleased about it. She says that’s because he got what he wanted from her. (Ouch. That’s rude.) He takes her hand and tries to explain what should be obvious, that if that was all he had been interested in, he certainly wouldn’t be at the clinic with her now, waiting for her dad to get better and return to Merida with the two of them. (No duh! We’ll give MJ a pass since her experience with men has been sorely limited up to now, and since she’s emotionally exhausted.) She backs up a bit and says it’s because he’s just kind. Alex says it has nothing to do with good will, but rather affection and understanding.
MJ wonders how Alex could feel this way for somebody who suddenly appears in his life and causes him nothing but loads of grief. He says he doesn’t know and doesn’t care, either. It happened. She says she still finds it hard to believe. He asks what he can do to get her to believe him. She says nothing more than what he’s already done; it’s her problem. He tells her kisses will help to make her feel better. (Works for me!) He begins to smother her with them. She says kisses don’t erase any of it, they just make her giddy. He keeps kissing and she goes with the flow. (Who in their right mind wouldn’t, I ask?) A few more kisses and he talks her into letting Augusto, his driver, look after her daddy while they return to the hotel to get some rest and…er... whatever else comes to mind.
In the meantime, Broodo returns home. The security detail confirms that AJ is gone on a trip. He heads straight up to Victoria’s room to square things with her. He wants to know what Alex told her. She says he told her lots of horrible stuff, that Broodo married MJ using Alex’s name and then tried to kill him. “Alex says that it was Mary Jo who told him all of this.” Bruno denies everything and says that one or the other of them invented it all. He feigns incredulity. “How could you, my mother, believe I would be capable of this?” She admits she doesn’t believe he could have and says there must be some mistake. Bruno says it’s no mistake. Either MJ is a very clever liar or else Alex is affected now from the hit on his head and has gone mad. She begins to cry. He tells her Alex isn’t worth her tears. Vicki says she’s not crying only over him, but also for what’s become of her family. Raquel is more offensive than ever; Bruno always answers her rudely, has become surly [hosco], and has a rotten disposition--worse than before; and, as for Alex, she has no idea what’s gotten into him. (It’s a girl called Mary Jo.)
Speaking of Alex, he’s back at the hotel in Saqui and gettin’ busy with Mary Jo. The two of them are down to their skivvies. She begins to weep --out of happiness she says-- and she tells him that it all seems like a dream to her. Alex smiles and says it’s all very, very real. The two confess their love for each other. As he carries her to the bed (and Viewerville is given another voyeuristic visual) she tells him that it’s all happened so quickly that it seems it’s as if he’s a soap bubble that will vanish in the next instant. He tells her that’s how these things happen. “A man and a woman meet, they look at each other and suddenly something happens between them.” She worries that it might be only temporary. He tells her then that it’s up to the two of them to make sure it won’t be. (Ok. Ok. We all know how the deed is done. Amazing how Uni invariably forgets this somehow.) As Uni breaks to make payroll, Mary Jo finishes another lesson in …er…how to keep the home fires burning for her man.
Back at the manse, in Mama’s room, Vicki demands to know why Bruno agreed to take MJ’s family to the States and why Raquel apparently saw him kissing Mary Jo. Bruno says Raquel is lying and that he isn’t so stupid as to do something like that in the garden where one of the servants would have been able to see them. Vicki asks if MJ came on to him and he says no, never. (Not now, she wouldn’t!) He concocts another story about him seeing her crying that she had made a mistake by marrying Alex. He didn’t bother with the details, he says. Mary Jo simply asked and he agreed to do it. Vicki tells him then that Alex said her father might be a drug dealer. Bruno runs with it and says that could also be the reason they wanted to leave. Vicki wonders why he couldn’t have just told Alex then. Bruno whines. “There was no reason to since nobody ever believes me. Besides, MJ also was hurt because Alex wouldn’t even let her out of the house.”
Vicki agrees that it’s odd behavior for Alex. Bruno, obviously having had many years of practice at this, plays Mama like a Stradivarius. Son Numero Uno says that’s why he thinks Alex has gone nuts from that hit on his head and now they are all at risk. If Alex kicks him out of the house then she and Raquel could be the next to be forced to leave. He wonders if Mama’s going to believe the string [sarta] of accusations AJ’s made against him now. (Surprise us for once and say yes!) Mama says no. He and Alex have never gotten along. Bruno knows he’s winning the argument here and starts in with the crocodile tears. “That’s exactly what it is, Mama!” Victoria doesn’t know what to think anymore. Her maternal instincts have aced her good sense. (Geez, this woman needs a life! Anybody else feel like getting her a membership to e-Harmony de Méjico?) Bruno begins to whimper. “Alex lied about me and put me through hell because he has always hated me! Alex either convinced Mary Jo or threatened her to support his lies; perhaps she did it in exchange for him helping her with her drug-dealing father, and as a way to help AJ get me out of his life.” Vicki says it’s just too incredible to believe. Bruno turns the water works on all the way now and says if she really thinks Alex is right he’ll take the blame. He sits on the floor and cries in her lap. (Gag me. I need a barf bag.)
The next morning at the clinic, Pedro is awake when Mary Jo and Alex return. (OMG! Note to wardrobe: next time nix the color-coordinated red beads on the Alpha-male. This isn’t exactly South Beach in Miami, ya know?) Pete apologizes to Mary Jo and Alex for all the trouble he’s caused them. AJ is more interested in finding out who this Rufino character is and why he apparently beat up Pedro and left his face looking like a half-eaten Ruby-Red grapefruit. Ol’ Pete lies and says he doesn’t remember. AJ and Mary Jo say it would be better if they knew the truth so they could help him out of this jam.
The old guy gives in and admits that he only wanted to be shed of the problem but ended up making things worse. He explains how Bruno threatened him over the pirated merchandise to make sure he would go along with the wedding ruse; Pete thought that he would burn everything so that Bruno wouldn’t be able to prove anything if he did go to the police. Some of the pirated CD’s and DVD’s were Rufino’s that he’d given them “on consignment”. When Rufino didn’t get his money he beat Pedro to a pulp. (Calling Pete naïve at this point would be a compliment. I can’t believe the old dude was that dense and wouldn’t realize the consequences.) Pedro’s partner apparently realized what would happen and he high-tailed it out of town and over the border before the proverbial poo hit the paredes.
AJ asks how much Pedro owes Rufino. Pedro is embarrassed to tell him that it was $50,000 pesos and suggests that perhaps Rufino might give him a little time to sell his apartment so that he could pay off his debt. Alex says fine, that he’ll buy the apartment from Pedro and pay off the debt to Rufino for him. AJ immediately leaves to look for Rufino.
Alex and Augusto head for the bad side of town to find Rufino’s crib. He pays off Pedro’s debt. Alex tells the thief that now that he has his money, he expects Rufino not to bother Sr. Samaniego again. Rufino asks Alex if he is Pete’s friend. Our man, Alex, though, has street smarts as well as a sumptuous build and he refuses to answer the slug. AJ coolly excuses himself and walks away to rejoin Augusto. Rufino has a couple of his bad boys follow them.
Back at the hospital, Pedro tells Mary Jo that he was right about Alex, that she has found herself a good man who loves her since Alex worries about her entire family as well. Pete says he’s sorry for the problems he’s caused MJ and that he feels he’s become nothing but a nuisance now. They would be better off without him, he says tearfully, and that it would have been better if Rufino had actually killed him. (Viewerville is tempted to agree.) Mary Jo cries too. She tries convincing him otherwise. He was a good father and raised them to be good and honorable girls. If he got into trouble it was only because he allowed himself to let his friend hoodwink him. Pedro admits he did it for her, because he felt she needed the money. He knows he shouldn’t have gotten involved once he realized that the merchandise was illegit. Mary Jo says it’s all in the past. She just hopes that Alex gets back in one piece because of the type of people he’s dealing with. This causes Pedro more embarrassment. Mary Jo tells him not to worry because they’ll repay Alex once the apartment sells.
As AJ and Augusto are walking back towards their SUV, Augusto tells him he thinks Rufino’s men are following them. Alex, though, is the macho man with a major plan. He tells Augusto that he is to drop him off at Pedro’s. The two guys trailing them will probably stick around to watch the place, but once Augusto is sure they aren’t following him, he’s to pick up MJ and her father at the clinic.
The bad guys follow Alex’s SUV to the apartment and decide to wait outside. Alex throws them off the scent by escaping over the rooftops of the apartment buildings. He gets the call from Augusto that the bad guys are still sitting out front of the apartment building instead of following the SUV. Alex tells him to meet him on the highway to Merida after he’s picked up MJ and her dad.
Augusto comes for Mary Jo and Pedro at the clinic. Augusto tells her Alex is okay, but she needs to hear AJ’s voice and has him reach him on his cell. She takes the phone. “Mi vida, what happened?” “—Mi vida???” Alex is ecstatic to hear her call him that (note the camera’s dorky slow-mo) and he teases her about it. She tells him it’s no time for kidding around. She wants him to tell her what happened. Uni inopportunely breaks for a word from its sponsors while Alex apparently fills MJ in and teases a bit more.
Meanwhile, Vicki and Felipa go shopping in town. Vicki tells Felipa she’s not a gullible person. (Uh, yeah, and the Pope ain’t Catholic and bears don’t sh!t in the woods.) She thinks that Mary Jo simply knew how to take advantage of her good looks to convince Bruno to take a walk on the dark side. (Yeah, it’s all MJ’s fault.) Felipa says even so, Bruno should have known better than to take off with Alex’s wife like that. He’s just as much to blame because of it. Vicki agrees Bruno should never have listened to Mary Jo, but her blaming Bruno and getting Alex to accuse him of all those horrid things is too incredible! It’s absurd, she says, and she refuses to believe any of it. Well, Felipa agrees, there’s no way [ni hablar] anyone could believe that somebody would marry that girl pretending to be Alex, either. Vicki says then it’s possible Alex really did marry her and just doesn’t remember yet. Felipa says it’s been a while now for Alex not to have remembered. Vicki is adamant and she flatly refuses to believe it having been Bruno that planned this scheme.
Felipa asks then if Victoria is letting Bruno stay there. Vicki says she is. Felipa warns her that Alex is going to be angry once he gets back, but Vicki insists she has just as much right about who she lets stay in the house as Alex does. Bruno has a right to be there. He wants to live there rather than live alone and he is her son, after all. “He seemed so torn up about this whole thing.” The two women shake their heads and cluck.
At the same time, outside on the grounds of the manse, Brooding Bruno and Erick The Butt-lick (emphasis on the “ick”) are giving Paula the third degree about Mary Jo’s whereabouts. Pau lies and says she doesn’t have any idea where her sister is. Broodo doesn’t believe her. “You two are always together. You tell each other everything. I’m sure she told you where Alex took her.” Pau insists she doesn’t know. Erick interrupts and complains again that Raquel’s going to get on his case because he hasn’t left yet after getting the boot. Bruno tells him to stop whining because he told him already he would handle it. He turns back to the business at hand with Pau. “What have you found out about your father?” Pau lies that she hasn’t heard a thing and is really worried about him. “If Alex hadn’t promised Mary Jo that he was going to look for him, I’d have called ‘Missing Persons’ by now [locatel – a public service missing persons hotline in Mexico City]. She starts to threaten Bruno about telling Alex on her. Bruno stares her down and walks off. Erick asks Pau what she has against Bruno. “Don’t pretend you don’t know! You work for him, don’t you?”
Inside the house, Uli, Raqui and Bobo are cutting up before dinner. Mau shows up. Uli mentions he’s only there to eat and say hey, because he’s still got to unpack. He tells them he’s staying with friends. They’re pigs, but it’s the best he can do for now. Mau works her way around to suggesting he stay at her home since they have more than enough empty bedrooms. Bobo says no way. He and Raqui will take offense if Uli doesn’t stay with them instead. Bruno walks into the living room just then and greets Uli like the long lost brother he wishes he had. Uli brings up Alex’s shocker of a marriage and the supposedly gorgeous new wife. Raquel can’t let that compliment go unchallenged. She immediately jumps up and says the woman revolts her, not to mention the sister! She starts grousing at Bruno about the incident at the skating rink the day before and how Pau slapped her. “Oh, and by the way you need to fire Erick.”
Bruno reminds her that Erick works for him and not her. She says it’s all the same and anyway, Erick was treating that smart-assed girl like she was his boss instead of Bruno. Raqui runs her motor mouth a bit more, carping at the way the little so-and-so dared to raise her hand against her. Bruno stares disgustedly at her before walking away and says, “Boy, you really know how to irritate!” Raquel sniffs and sits back down. Uli laughs and says Bruno’s sour personality has gotten even worse (as if). Raqui says he’s been that way ever since he got involved with Alex’s wife, and then she spices the story up with the bit about catching Bruno and MJ together. Bobo tells her to stop with the idiotic stories already but she insists that Bruno did ask Mau to distract Alex while he left with MJ and her family to take them out of the country. Mau says yeah, but…. Uli is just loving the gossip. “Wow! What a tale!” (Yep. Just like in a telenovela.)
Alex and Augusto meet up on the highway. MJ and Alex embrace and she tells him what he did was really risky. He smiles and says it turned out fine. Pedro thanks him. AJ says not to worry. “Problem solved for now.” They head back to Merida. As the SUV starts up, Alex and Mary Jo smile at each other and hold hands. He then calls the house on his cell so MJ can tell Pau the good news.
Back in Saqui, Rufino finds the wife of Pedro’s pirating pal. He politely explains to her that he’s trying to find Pedro Samaniego. She tells him that he’s living with his daughter and her rich husband somewhere in Merida now. She doesn’t know his son-in-law’s name, though. Rufino thanks her and walks away. He tells the guerrero with him that their guy was apparently Samaniego’s rich son-in-law who, it appears, is ripe for the picking. The man asks [I think] if perhaps this guy is connected somehow. Rufino doesn’t care because he smells money, and lots of it. They head for Merida.
Speaking of the monied of Merida, AJ and Mary Jo arrive back at the mansion with Don Pedro. Pau comes running out to greet them. Vicki and Felipa come out a few seconds later. AJ and Pete tell Vicki he got hit by a truck. Vicki accepts the story but she secretly doesn’t believe a word of it. AJ orders Zeke to call a nurse to look after Pete. Pau and Felipa go with Pete back to his bungalow to look after him. Vicki tells AJ they need to talk when he has a minute once he gets settled in. He and MJ go upstairs for a nap first.
A bit later Vicki is still waiting to speak to Alex, but Zeke tells her they’re up in his room sleeping. She asks where Felipa is. Zeke tells her she is still visiting with Don Pedro in the guest house since he asked for some soup and boiled chicken. Vicki goes to investigate. It seems Zeke is up to making a little mischief himself. He enjoys a wicked little chuckle after she leaves.
Pedro and Felipa hit it off after finding out the two of them come from the same home town. Vicki comes in and hints she’s upset with Felipa because she couldn’t find her earlier. Don Pedro thanks Vicki for her kindness. Vicki is not exactly obliging and tells him AJ’s sent for a nurse. He apologizes again for the hassle and says it’s his fault for not looking where he was going. Vicki looks over at Felipa with a knowing glance but again says nothing.
Pau runs into Broodo on her way back to the house. He teases her about the whole family having come back again. She’s up for it though and for once gives Bruno as good as she gets. She taunts him about Alex being head over heels in love with MJ and Bruno’s being powerless to stop it. “Oh-h! They might have slept together already! What do you think of that!” He accuses her of lying. “Why would I have to lie?” She smirks. “Your brother or relative or whatever he is, had a lot more on the ball [abusado] than you, but –and pardon me for saying it-- he is also much handsomer!” She turns on her heel and trots off. Broodo has just been cold-cocked by a pug in a ponytail. (Ten points, team Paula!)
Upstairs in his bedroom, AJ wakes Mary Jo with a kiss. She smiles at him and asks if she’s in heaven. He laughs and says no, she’s on terra firma and in his little bed “—our bed--” he corrects himself. She asks what happened to them. She says she has never been the “easy” kind, but she doesn’t understand what happened to her when it came to him. All of a sudden he brings up Bruno and wants to know what really went on between the two of them. (Ouch! Really bad timing Big Boy.) MJ is righteously upset with the question and asks if Alex is jealous. He admits he is. “--Terribly jealous!"
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Loved the recap Jardinera. Another smoking love scene although maybe it's my television but didn't Alex's and MJ's silhouettes seemed stretched and contorted like a funhouse mirror LOL. Maybe that was uni editing thoses scenes again. Still a passionate love scene nonetheless. Vicky what will we do with you. Bruno has you so snowed. You fell for his lies hook, line, and sinker. Trouble for our lovebirds has arisen with the green eyed monster emerging. Talk about ruining a romantic moment LOL.
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: Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 4:44:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 4:44:00 PM EDT
Thanks, Jardinera for your always clever and detailed recaps....so enjoyable.
It was FUN to see Alex's BUNS, at least on YouTube. Boy, they edited so much out of that love scene. I am sure those shots of his tush were vital to the continuity of the storyline, at least for me.
Anyway, wonder what will breakup the happy couple before they reunite at the end.
GinCA
It was FUN to see Alex's BUNS, at least on YouTube. Boy, they edited so much out of that love scene. I am sure those shots of his tush were vital to the continuity of the storyline, at least for me.
Anyway, wonder what will breakup the happy couple before they reunite at the end.
GinCA
Permalink posted by : Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 5:12:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 5:12:00 PM EDT
Marvelous, mah-velous job, Jardinera dah-link! I hadn't understood some things (Vicky and Felipa's clucking session, Raquel's b!tch session, for a few) and needed some help with that. Muchas gracias for the wonderful detail in your recaps. And your editor's notes and snarky-snarks. Erick the Butt-lick LMAO! It all makes for smooth, fun reading.
Ho, ho, ho. Christmas came early for me this year. I'm remembering back around June, when we found out SORTI was coming our way, the word was that Levy would be showing his @ss, so to speak. Well not only was it true, I can't believe I got that treat in the first month of the show--I thought I'd have to work harder for it than that! Anyhooo, although I was SURE that seven shots in particular (three shadows, one long, and three really nice profiles of Levy's behind) would not make it past sensor (and they didn't--ha), this love session wasn't edited badly at all. Not a bad job. Still, the uncut version is so sensual, and bold, and just plain beautiful, and Jackie looks as great in it as Levy does. (Kudos to them and Ms. Carla) I'm linking it to my name, for those who wish to witness the magic and are up to the challenge. It starts about 3 minutes in. But be warned--you will have to resist the urge to bounce a quarter off "Alex's" firm backside.
OMG--the technicolor in this show is insane. There they all sat at Raqui's place on a ginormous red sofa with pale polka dots, Uli in bright blue, Maura in black and gold lamee (during the DAY?), Raqui in white with HUGE red spots...and they were browsing the Net on a grape-koolaid colored laptop. I mean did you see the purple on that thing? Truthfully, I loved that sofa, but everything all together like that made me feel like I was dropping acid.
I'm just glad Rufino's underground hideout wasn't deeper with a few more caves attached. As it was, I was thinking, "Oh hell, boys, don't go down there because you might not come back out this episode." Especially when they stopped Augusto at the door. But now there's still going to be trouble because of Rufino coming to Merida. Anything that comes of that will just add more fuel to Vicky's ridiculous fire.
Speaking of Vicky and Bruno, there wasn't a barf bag big enough for all the chucks I blew during their performances last night. Don't forget that bridge in Brooklyn you want to give Mama too, Pleather Pants.
Yeah, Papi was kind of dense when it came to his contraband. I guess I can give him a one-time pass, seeing as he wasn't used to dealing with it, you know, desperate novice and all. If I were him, I'd be wondering why my "friend" didn't insist I get the heck out of Dodge with him so I didn't get popped.
Uli seems to serve no purpose. Which makes me wonder just how big of a monkey wrench he may be carrying.
Raquel--take a pill. Zeke--you sly devil. Felipa--is just the old hometown between you and Papi, or...? Paula--again and again, you get me to sign up for your team. You go! Alex and MJ--for once, I haven't had to wait a gazillion capitulos for a couple to consumate their love, and I thank you for that. Now I can weather whatever's coming (and we know plenty of sh!t IS coming) and know that I will again be rewarded mightly in the end.
Thanks again, Jardinera. 'Afternoon, mates. :)
Ho, ho, ho. Christmas came early for me this year. I'm remembering back around June, when we found out SORTI was coming our way, the word was that Levy would be showing his @ss, so to speak. Well not only was it true, I can't believe I got that treat in the first month of the show--I thought I'd have to work harder for it than that! Anyhooo, although I was SURE that seven shots in particular (three shadows, one long, and three really nice profiles of Levy's behind) would not make it past sensor (and they didn't--ha), this love session wasn't edited badly at all. Not a bad job. Still, the uncut version is so sensual, and bold, and just plain beautiful, and Jackie looks as great in it as Levy does. (Kudos to them and Ms. Carla) I'm linking it to my name, for those who wish to witness the magic and are up to the challenge. It starts about 3 minutes in. But be warned--you will have to resist the urge to bounce a quarter off "Alex's" firm backside.
OMG--the technicolor in this show is insane. There they all sat at Raqui's place on a ginormous red sofa with pale polka dots, Uli in bright blue, Maura in black and gold lamee (during the DAY?), Raqui in white with HUGE red spots...and they were browsing the Net on a grape-koolaid colored laptop. I mean did you see the purple on that thing? Truthfully, I loved that sofa, but everything all together like that made me feel like I was dropping acid.
I'm just glad Rufino's underground hideout wasn't deeper with a few more caves attached. As it was, I was thinking, "Oh hell, boys, don't go down there because you might not come back out this episode." Especially when they stopped Augusto at the door. But now there's still going to be trouble because of Rufino coming to Merida. Anything that comes of that will just add more fuel to Vicky's ridiculous fire.
Speaking of Vicky and Bruno, there wasn't a barf bag big enough for all the chucks I blew during their performances last night. Don't forget that bridge in Brooklyn you want to give Mama too, Pleather Pants.
Yeah, Papi was kind of dense when it came to his contraband. I guess I can give him a one-time pass, seeing as he wasn't used to dealing with it, you know, desperate novice and all. If I were him, I'd be wondering why my "friend" didn't insist I get the heck out of Dodge with him so I didn't get popped.
Uli seems to serve no purpose. Which makes me wonder just how big of a monkey wrench he may be carrying.
Raquel--take a pill. Zeke--you sly devil. Felipa--is just the old hometown between you and Papi, or...? Paula--again and again, you get me to sign up for your team. You go! Alex and MJ--for once, I haven't had to wait a gazillion capitulos for a couple to consumate their love, and I thank you for that. Now I can weather whatever's coming (and we know plenty of sh!t IS coming) and know that I will again be rewarded mightly in the end.
Thanks again, Jardinera. 'Afternoon, mates. :)
lots of chuckles in your recap Jardinera, tks
Alex is no inepto (Babs MEPS word) in desvertir una mujer. I doubt WL needed much direction with that one.
Someone said there isn't much action???
Alex's bro trying to murder him
Pedro being roughed up
Some hot love scenes
A few love stories
Much more than happens to me in a few wks.
Love it, everyone is lying except Bruno; MJ, Pedro, Raquel, Alex.
Tough for a mother, buuut. At least he didn't have the Babs look while sobbing in mom's lap.
Alex is no inepto (Babs MEPS word) in desvertir una mujer. I doubt WL needed much direction with that one.
Someone said there isn't much action???
Alex's bro trying to murder him
Pedro being roughed up
Some hot love scenes
A few love stories
Much more than happens to me in a few wks.
Love it, everyone is lying except Bruno; MJ, Pedro, Raquel, Alex.
Tough for a mother, buuut. At least he didn't have the Babs look while sobbing in mom's lap.
Thanks, Jardinera , for the excellent , as always, recap. Thanks also to Stephe for the link to the looovvve. Hub just peeped into the office and said , ''Whoa, what are you watching there?'' I think that Bill is doing a great job in this role. He is a little too smooth with the words and the moves for my tastes. I never trusted those guys with the smooth moves in real life , so ditto for the novelas. I must say that the tight red sweater made me want to join his fan club though. What was up with the beaded cross necklace ? He looked kind of like a wayward priest. I am worried about the can of worms Al has opened with the mobster.
Permalink posted by : Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 5:42:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 5:42:00 PM EDT
Pobrecito de Erick! Everyone else has only one nickname or two. He is simply racking them up like a pro after just one month.
The Many Faces of Erick List
(as of 10/24/09)
Erick of the Red Briefs
Erick of the Gross Saggy Underpants
Pimp Daddy E
Mr. Saturday Night Fever
Baboon Bottoms
Erick the Butt-lick
The Many Faces of Erick List
(as of 10/24/09)
Erick of the Red Briefs
Erick of the Gross Saggy Underpants
Pimp Daddy E
Mr. Saturday Night Fever
Baboon Bottoms
Erick the Butt-lick
Yes, Variopinta, someone said there isn't much action. ??? *shrugs* I don't get it. This thing moves faster than any novela I've ever seen.
LOL, susanlynn! "Whoa, what you watching there?" Heheh.
LOL, susanlynn! "Whoa, what you watching there?" Heheh.
Jardinera, thanks again for making my Saturday afternoon. I always look forward to your take on things.
Stephe, ditto with everything you said.
Didn't WL say something about the policia when going to the rat's nest? He should just call the Federal Police and just have the place cleaned out.
Me thinks that Felipa and Pedro are going to team up. Maybe she can get Dona Vicki to see reason after she gets the truth from her amigo. Maybe Ezequiel is more than a majordomo.
The plot thickens.
rsk
Stephe, ditto with everything you said.
Didn't WL say something about the policia when going to the rat's nest? He should just call the Federal Police and just have the place cleaned out.
Me thinks that Felipa and Pedro are going to team up. Maybe she can get Dona Vicki to see reason after she gets the truth from her amigo. Maybe Ezequiel is more than a majordomo.
The plot thickens.
rsk
Permalink posted by : Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 5:57:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 5:57:00 PM EDT
Thanks for the recap Jardinera. Your snark was fun especially those barbs at Vicki (wow, she's deluded).
What else does this woman need to see? Her one child hates his brother so much he wants to kill him and her other child loves Alex so much she wants to marry him. Add to this, Vicki seems to excuse Bruno for everything he does knowing full well his history with Alex but has no patience for her daughter. Right now I think she should not get a romance with Fernando b/c she's too deluded.
Alex for a smooth operator you really messed up your afternoon delight.
I know many have a problem with Paula but she has not yet grated on my nerves and her darts at Bruno had me LOL.
Thanks for the link Stephe. In a way I feel like MJ as she wonders what on earth happened to her good sense, morality, et al. In any other situation most of Alex's behavior would disgust me but I'm falling for hook, line and sinker.
What else does this woman need to see? Her one child hates his brother so much he wants to kill him and her other child loves Alex so much she wants to marry him. Add to this, Vicki seems to excuse Bruno for everything he does knowing full well his history with Alex but has no patience for her daughter. Right now I think she should not get a romance with Fernando b/c she's too deluded.
Alex for a smooth operator you really messed up your afternoon delight.
I know many have a problem with Paula but she has not yet grated on my nerves and her darts at Bruno had me LOL.
Thanks for the link Stephe. In a way I feel like MJ as she wonders what on earth happened to her good sense, morality, et al. In any other situation most of Alex's behavior would disgust me but I'm falling for hook, line and sinker.
Witty, sharp, and edgy recap, Jardinera. Thank you! As usual I missed many lines and you filled them in for me perfectly. "Eric of the way too briefs..." really got me LOL. That guy will simply not live that down.
Dug around, found and watched the uncut love scene and it was a beaut. But, many thanks for the link Stephe, so I can more easily find it next time and next time and.
Cannot believe, simply cannot believe Vicky is buying that ton of basura from Bruno. No matter what Alex, Fernando, and trusted Filipa tell her they suspect, she believes that scumbag hito of hers and then just wrings her hands over what's happening to her family. Get a grip, Vicky.
Should get extremely interesting if Uli becomes a house guest in this increasingly diverse household. Can't wait for those walk-ins and hear-ins.
Dug around, found and watched the uncut love scene and it was a beaut. But, many thanks for the link Stephe, so I can more easily find it next time and next time and.
Cannot believe, simply cannot believe Vicky is buying that ton of basura from Bruno. No matter what Alex, Fernando, and trusted Filipa tell her they suspect, she believes that scumbag hito of hers and then just wrings her hands over what's happening to her family. Get a grip, Vicky.
Should get extremely interesting if Uli becomes a house guest in this increasingly diverse household. Can't wait for those walk-ins and hear-ins.
Yes indeed, rsk, the plot thickens and rather quickly!
Karen, me too. I was pretty happy with Paula this episode. And I'm wondering just where she's going to go character-wise in the coming weeks, backwards or forwards... it's hard to predict.
HGR said: Should get extremely interesting if Uli becomes a house guest in this increasingly diverse household. Can't wait for those walk-ins and hear-ins. For sure. For SURE. (Sorry--I forgot Erick of the many-colored-way-too-briefs. Doh.)
Karen, me too. I was pretty happy with Paula this episode. And I'm wondering just where she's going to go character-wise in the coming weeks, backwards or forwards... it's hard to predict.
HGR said: Should get extremely interesting if Uli becomes a house guest in this increasingly diverse household. Can't wait for those walk-ins and hear-ins. For sure. For SURE. (Sorry--I forgot Erick of the many-colored-way-too-briefs. Doh.)
Great recap, Jardinera. Thank you!
Pirate Babe - yes, ITA that those silhouettes looked rather unnatural, esp. Ale's.
I watched the YouTube version, and now to watch my VCR/Looneyvision version. If the tape hasn't melted.
On YT we jump right from the hot scene to the hospital room again. OWWWW! Worse than a bucket of ice water. I guess there was a commercial in between those two scenes, on the TV.
But hey, Alex has verrrrry nice buns. Not bad, even in tighty-whities (saved by the briefs version).
susanlynn - the beaded cross necklace is called a rosary. Catholics say a lot of prayers with it. Not normally worn around the neck.
Pirate Babe - yes, ITA that those silhouettes looked rather unnatural, esp. Ale's.
I watched the YouTube version, and now to watch my VCR/Looneyvision version. If the tape hasn't melted.
On YT we jump right from the hot scene to the hospital room again. OWWWW! Worse than a bucket of ice water. I guess there was a commercial in between those two scenes, on the TV.
But hey, Alex has verrrrry nice buns. Not bad, even in tighty-whities (saved by the briefs version).
susanlynn - the beaded cross necklace is called a rosary. Catholics say a lot of prayers with it. Not normally worn around the neck.
Did someone mention acid? Maybe that explains what happen to the terrible twins, and Victoria is still experiencing the after effects of it. Didn't Antonio say in his will the house belongs to Alejandro. That Bruno and Raquel each got separate houses and a monthly salary from Alex. What did Victoria get because i don't think it was the main house. For two episodes straight she told Raquel that the house belongs to Alex so then why does she get to decide if Bruno can stay there or not now. Makes no sense.
Permalink posted by : Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 6:41:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 6:41:00 PM EDT
On you-tube I noticed that the shadows were unnaturally apart where it counts, but it was a tease because then they weren't & there was some undulating in bed. OK, call me a dirty old lady.
Bruno & Raquel both had houses, but Raguel & Roberto blew theirs on too many fun times.
I think probably Victoria can do pretty much what she wants because she is the mama. Usually Alex wouldn't go against her.
Bruno & Raquel both had houses, but Raguel & Roberto blew theirs on too many fun times.
I think probably Victoria can do pretty much what she wants because she is the mama. Usually Alex wouldn't go against her.
Thanks for the great recap Jardinera, I really loved your e harmony de Mejico line! So true for poor Vicky!
The love scene was again pretty steamy, thanks for the link Stephe. do you think it was really THEIR bodies in the silhouette or body doubles???
Alex has proved to be a gorgeous, wealthy and intelligent guy with buns of steel BUT with all the drama that MJ & family has brought, he should be thinking Pre-nup before they consumated. I am surprised that between Vic, Fernando and Raquel no one has asked if he made one. Do they have them in Mexico ?
Raquel reminds me too much of a drag queen, with that red hair, tons of makeup and peacock feather she loves to wave around. No wonder Roberto felt comfortable marrying her.
The love scene was again pretty steamy, thanks for the link Stephe. do you think it was really THEIR bodies in the silhouette or body doubles???
Alex has proved to be a gorgeous, wealthy and intelligent guy with buns of steel BUT with all the drama that MJ & family has brought, he should be thinking Pre-nup before they consumated. I am surprised that between Vic, Fernando and Raquel no one has asked if he made one. Do they have them in Mexico ?
Raquel reminds me too much of a drag queen, with that red hair, tons of makeup and peacock feather she loves to wave around. No wonder Roberto felt comfortable marrying her.
Permalink posted by : Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 6:59:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 6:59:00 PM EDT
Jardinera, as usual, very well written and full of snark!
I've finally caught up with this after TiNOing it (our local TV critic says TiVOing and not watching is TiNOing). My DVR was filling up and I had to fish or cut bait. You can see that this is the same team that made Amor Real: Maria Zarattini (who also wrote the earlier version - Tu o Nadie), Carla Estrada, and Monica Miguel. I read an interview with Zarattini in which she stated she likes to write novelas around 90 to 96 capitulos and never, ever lets them be extended no matter how popular they are. She wants a beginning, a middle, and an end - just as she wrote them.
Surprised to see Levy appearing so intelligent. I hadn't seen him since Pasión. Bracamontes still doesn't do much for me - not her appearance- her acting. The humble poor girl has, of course, been done to death by TNs and is, I believe, meant to keep the real life pobrecitas glued to their sets for the "Televisa makes payroll" parts (thanks for that, Jardinera).
Bruno is a hell of a good villain. The guy is a good actor, and I hate him already. I also thought that Rufino was very believable. I'd totally believe him as the head of some part of a drug cartel.
I'm sad to see Victoria being such a dolt. She started out so well and treated the surprise bride from the sticks beautifully. But now I suppose Bruno has soured her and she'll be haughty and cold to Maria José until the last week when she discovers the truth.
I'm using the mute button for Paula. Really her repetitive conversations with MJ are becoming beyond boring.
I also think Bobo is gay. This Ulises looks like big trouble, definitely a metrosexual, like Bobo.
I've finally caught up with this after TiNOing it (our local TV critic says TiVOing and not watching is TiNOing). My DVR was filling up and I had to fish or cut bait. You can see that this is the same team that made Amor Real: Maria Zarattini (who also wrote the earlier version - Tu o Nadie), Carla Estrada, and Monica Miguel. I read an interview with Zarattini in which she stated she likes to write novelas around 90 to 96 capitulos and never, ever lets them be extended no matter how popular they are. She wants a beginning, a middle, and an end - just as she wrote them.
Surprised to see Levy appearing so intelligent. I hadn't seen him since Pasión. Bracamontes still doesn't do much for me - not her appearance- her acting. The humble poor girl has, of course, been done to death by TNs and is, I believe, meant to keep the real life pobrecitas glued to their sets for the "Televisa makes payroll" parts (thanks for that, Jardinera).
Bruno is a hell of a good villain. The guy is a good actor, and I hate him already. I also thought that Rufino was very believable. I'd totally believe him as the head of some part of a drug cartel.
I'm sad to see Victoria being such a dolt. She started out so well and treated the surprise bride from the sticks beautifully. But now I suppose Bruno has soured her and she'll be haughty and cold to Maria José until the last week when she discovers the truth.
I'm using the mute button for Paula. Really her repetitive conversations with MJ are becoming beyond boring.
I also think Bobo is gay. This Ulises looks like big trouble, definitely a metrosexual, like Bobo.
Permalink posted by : Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 7:00:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 7:00:00 PM EDT
I'm positive it was them behind that shadowy curtain. During the first shot, in their undies, Jackie has quite a distinctive waist and butt in profile (help me out here, blog men) and it was her waist and butt back there. And Levy's not ABOUT to let another man double naked for him--his hard-earned reputation is on the line. (His chest comfirmed it anyway) I'm also pretty sure that there was some strategic maneuvering to make us think they were touching certain spots while not really doing it (and thank gawd, because otherwise it would indeed qualify as p.o.r.n.) All we needed was that illusion. It was a unique idea and worked for me.
(Depending on the distance between light and an object, a shadow is often distorted, isn't it?)
(Depending on the distance between light and an object, a shadow is often distorted, isn't it?)
Oh, elle, you're right. In all his investigating and testing, and using caution, he forgot about the pre-NUP! That boy is in love.
Thanks, guys! More "action" meant less to translate this time. Okay! Had to check the uncut version, so thanks for the link, Stephe. Ah-hem! Definitely more skin and suggestive shadow-play time. As for Levy, it sure gives a whole new meaning to hot buns..... That last long shot of them on the bed sent me for a loop and made my toes curl...Scintillatingly steamy, skin tight fit and close enough to have me wondering if it was real or Memorexed. Had to make sure my I.D. was close by in case the cops came checking.... --I'm sure that's why it was edited in the States.
"Her one child hates his brother so much he wants to kill him and her other child loves Alex so much she wants to marry him."
Interesting thought Karen. That might mean that in the end, Bruno tries to kill Alex, Raquel jumps in to risk her life saving Alex. Alex then slays a shell shocked Bruno who ended up killing Raquel..
Ibarramedia
Interesting thought Karen. That might mean that in the end, Bruno tries to kill Alex, Raquel jumps in to risk her life saving Alex. Alex then slays a shell shocked Bruno who ended up killing Raquel..
Ibarramedia
Permalink posted by : Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 8:08:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 8:08:00 PM EDT
I'm wondering if Paula is going to fall for Uli thinking he's another rich blonde babe. Bet he falls for MJ and causes her grief with Alex. --I think Victoria is pushing her luck when it comes to keeping Bruno there and going against Alex. I'm not sure how much she's in the moral right to defy him that way, since Alex is not the relenting type.
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I really wonder about Bobo and Raqui's sexual relationship. He says she's frigid. You'd think after all that hissing and spitting they'd fall into a big fur ball and go at it like minks afterwards. Dunno.
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Looks definitely like Felipa and Pedro might take a real shine to each other. I wonder if she might have known his ex-wife at one time. I agree this could be a key to getting Victoria to see the light later on.
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Kudos to Ms. Zarattini for keeping her stuff short and sweet and untouched. She keeps us satisfied and just as soon as she solves one problem another unanticipated one comes along and keeps us involved. Great stuff!
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I really wonder about Bobo and Raqui's sexual relationship. He says she's frigid. You'd think after all that hissing and spitting they'd fall into a big fur ball and go at it like minks afterwards. Dunno.
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Looks definitely like Felipa and Pedro might take a real shine to each other. I wonder if she might have known his ex-wife at one time. I agree this could be a key to getting Victoria to see the light later on.
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Kudos to Ms. Zarattini for keeping her stuff short and sweet and untouched. She keeps us satisfied and just as soon as she solves one problem another unanticipated one comes along and keeps us involved. Great stuff!
My favorite scene was when Alex and MJ go up for a nap, he picks her up, lays her on the bed,and drapes himself half over her as he unbuckles and takes off her high heeled sandals- them smiling and laughing the whole time. And I can understand the need for the nap. The two of them hadn't really slept (ahem) the previous two nights. ;)
-Vivi in DC
-Vivi in DC
Permalink posted by : Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 8:30:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 8:30:00 PM EDT
Thanks Jardinera for another of your snark filled super recaps. Except for the inconsistent switching of different names and initials for the same person, you are definitely A+.
By all the great comments, it seems that the majority is really enjoying the show. SusanLynn, you always makes such interesting observations and comments that have me LMAO. Only thing (and I don't mean this as a negative), your one run-on paragraph style jumping from one subject to the next without any separation of thoughts (like skipping a line) plays havoc on my senior citizen brain. But if I remember correctly I remember you mentioning that you are a school teacher. So, I'm thinking that perhaps the writing style that I was taught many moons ago just might be outdated. But like I said, you always have a lot to share so keep on sharing.
By all the great comments, it seems that the majority is really enjoying the show. SusanLynn, you always makes such interesting observations and comments that have me LMAO. Only thing (and I don't mean this as a negative), your one run-on paragraph style jumping from one subject to the next without any separation of thoughts (like skipping a line) plays havoc on my senior citizen brain. But if I remember correctly I remember you mentioning that you are a school teacher. So, I'm thinking that perhaps the writing style that I was taught many moons ago just might be outdated. But like I said, you always have a lot to share so keep on sharing.
Permalink posted by : Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 9:10:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 9:10:00 PM EDT
Thanks for the great recap, Jardinera!
I for one found the Bruno sobbing scene hilarious! He is one smart calculating manipulator -- that load of cr@p was unloaded so masterfully. Granted with Vicky's impenetrable sunglasses of bad judgment, all this effort was probably largely wasted. He could have brought a little kitten to kill in front of her and then told her the kitten had it coming and she would've probably bought it.
I for one found the Bruno sobbing scene hilarious! He is one smart calculating manipulator -- that load of cr@p was unloaded so masterfully. Granted with Vicky's impenetrable sunglasses of bad judgment, all this effort was probably largely wasted. He could have brought a little kitten to kill in front of her and then told her the kitten had it coming and she would've probably bought it.
Permalink posted by : Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 9:14:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 9:14:00 PM EDT
Thanks so much for the recap Jardinera. I was shell shocked by the Alex &MJ scene that I really didn't follow what happened the rest of the episode!!! Ditto to the reader who said she was glad we didn't have to suffer an eternity for the leads to consumate their love.
CubsFan
CubsFan
Permalink posted by : Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 9:48:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 9:48:00 PM EDT
Really Maria Zarattini wrote the first version. I wonder what she thinks about Salvador Pinedas criticism of this new and revised version of TU o' Nadie? The funny thing about it is he doesn't like William portrayal of Alex but William is playing the part originated by Andres Garcia and Davis Zepeda is playing the part originated by Pineda. Sounds like jealousy to me.
Permalink posted by : Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 11:30:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 11:30:00 PM EDT
As for Ulisses the actor who plays him Julian Gil i believe someone mentioned the other day he look s funny. I agree he an hot bod but the face throws me off. Yeah Stephe I don't believe for an minute that William used and body double for his scene. The guy is an international male model does anyone think he needs one? Also this novela is reuniting three former castmates from Accoralda William, David and Julian.
Permalink posted by : Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 11:36:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 11:36:00 PM EDT
William Levy is sexy and gorgeous but Salvador Pineda is leaps and bounds above him as an actor. There is no reason for Pineda to be jealous since he had his time to shine as a young actor and he is still getting parts regularly now that he is older.
Permalink posted by : Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 2:14:00 AM EDT
: Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 2:14:00 AM EDT
Good morning one and all. What a steamy episode and Jardinera, you did it justice, as always.
Loved the "before the proverbial poo hit the paredes". And "this isn't South Beach y'know".
On the Gancho line, we've been discussing who we'd want to sit next to in a bar and converse with...and you'd be a great buddy, full of fabulously funny observations. Also appreciated the "locatel". Didn't know that and it went right by me.
Enjoying the passionate playful love scenes, AND THANK YOU STEPHE, since I'm pretty feeble when it comes to youtube.
Alas, I can understand Vicky's blindness. And one sees it again and again in real life. A mother wants so much to believe in her children that she will fall for many a well-delivered line, and Bruno played his role very effectively. Much easier for her to blame "the stranger" Maria José.
I'm really enjoying the Felipa character. She's like a little Jimminy Cricket, always trying to get Vicky to see the truth and do right, but not able to pierce the willful blindness yet.
And yes, it broke the mood, but I love it that Alex admitted he was TERRIBLY jealous. Fer sure the guy's in love. Ding dong ding.
Loved the "before the proverbial poo hit the paredes". And "this isn't South Beach y'know".
On the Gancho line, we've been discussing who we'd want to sit next to in a bar and converse with...and you'd be a great buddy, full of fabulously funny observations. Also appreciated the "locatel". Didn't know that and it went right by me.
Enjoying the passionate playful love scenes, AND THANK YOU STEPHE, since I'm pretty feeble when it comes to youtube.
Alas, I can understand Vicky's blindness. And one sees it again and again in real life. A mother wants so much to believe in her children that she will fall for many a well-delivered line, and Bruno played his role very effectively. Much easier for her to blame "the stranger" Maria José.
I'm really enjoying the Felipa character. She's like a little Jimminy Cricket, always trying to get Vicky to see the truth and do right, but not able to pierce the willful blindness yet.
And yes, it broke the mood, but I love it that Alex admitted he was TERRIBLY jealous. Fer sure the guy's in love. Ding dong ding.
Just finished all the recaps from this week. Whew! Great LOL stuff. Now we have an actress among us as well as a writer. Who knew? I am so privileged to be a part of such a bunch of talented brainiacs. Certainly breaks the boredom of 9-5as a road-warrior.
I'm not always sure I've gotten the finer points of the discussions here, so if any bi-lingual correction is warranted feel free to share!
I'm not always sure I've gotten the finer points of the discussions here, so if any bi-lingual correction is warranted feel free to share!
Hi Ms. Stephe...it's a great day in Columbus, normally the gray overcast please-renew-my-Zoloft capital of the world. Bright blue sky, gorgeous fall color in the leaves, and the Buckeyes won! Now if Alex and Maria José can just keep the love fires stoked for us, all will be right in the world.
Ah! NOw that I've had a bit of time to back away from this stuff, reflect and drink my Sunday AM java....
JudyB: good observations regarding Vicki and Felipa's special traits.
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Pirate Babe: ITA about the funhouse shadows. They were better on the You-Tube version. HOwever, JB looked completely flat chested in both sets of shadows and that made me wonder if the camera got shifted to avoid her "showing".
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GinCA - WL has a tush for the ages --at least for those of us who are "of age"!
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Stephe: the color wheel in this thing makes my head ache. Hubby is color blind and in this case I'd say he doesn't know what he's missing and for once to be glad about it!
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Variopinta: "Much more than happens to me in a few wks." LOL! Make mine a lifetime!
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Susanlynn: I saw your comment and made sure I shut the door before viewing. LOL! A definite Marlboro moment as Carlos would say. Yowza!
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RSK: yes, Alex told his driver who had brought a gun along to call the police if he didn't come back in a certain amount of time. I raced forward and omitted it. Sorry.
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Karen: I'm not very patient with Victoria. Maybe it's cuz I'm projecting my maternal guilt for past offenses where my own son was involved. Nothing that serious but I could kick myself now looking back. Paula runs hot and cold with me. She is a great little dog nipping at everybody's heels and I love the way she's been written. We see her when she's a spoiled, bitchy, bratty little sister, then love her when she says what needs to be said.
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HGR: ITA about Uli. Can't wait to see what monkey wrenches he throws into the works. I'm wondering if he swings both ways re Bobo and MJ.
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Doris: yeah! Rosary. Thanks. I thought so but found it curious anybody would wear one. I'm not Catholic and never saw one worn, only in somebody's hands. Anyway, the "person" dressing Alex in a tight red sweater and then putting a matching red one on him should be shot at dawn IMNSHO. Leather, gold or nothing would be my motto.
JudyB: good observations regarding Vicki and Felipa's special traits.
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Pirate Babe: ITA about the funhouse shadows. They were better on the You-Tube version. HOwever, JB looked completely flat chested in both sets of shadows and that made me wonder if the camera got shifted to avoid her "showing".
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GinCA - WL has a tush for the ages --at least for those of us who are "of age"!
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Stephe: the color wheel in this thing makes my head ache. Hubby is color blind and in this case I'd say he doesn't know what he's missing and for once to be glad about it!
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Variopinta: "Much more than happens to me in a few wks." LOL! Make mine a lifetime!
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Susanlynn: I saw your comment and made sure I shut the door before viewing. LOL! A definite Marlboro moment as Carlos would say. Yowza!
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RSK: yes, Alex told his driver who had brought a gun along to call the police if he didn't come back in a certain amount of time. I raced forward and omitted it. Sorry.
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Karen: I'm not very patient with Victoria. Maybe it's cuz I'm projecting my maternal guilt for past offenses where my own son was involved. Nothing that serious but I could kick myself now looking back. Paula runs hot and cold with me. She is a great little dog nipping at everybody's heels and I love the way she's been written. We see her when she's a spoiled, bitchy, bratty little sister, then love her when she says what needs to be said.
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HGR: ITA about Uli. Can't wait to see what monkey wrenches he throws into the works. I'm wondering if he swings both ways re Bobo and MJ.
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Doris: yeah! Rosary. Thanks. I thought so but found it curious anybody would wear one. I'm not Catholic and never saw one worn, only in somebody's hands. Anyway, the "person" dressing Alex in a tight red sweater and then putting a matching red one on him should be shot at dawn IMNSHO. Leather, gold or nothing would be my motto.
elle: "Raquel reminds me too much of a drag queen, with that red hair, tons of makeup and peacock feather she loves to wave around. No wonder Roberto felt comfortable marrying her." Wish I'd written that!
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Novelera: I guess JB doesn't do it for me, either. I can live with her in this, but I wish another "star" had been chosen for this part. JMO.
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Ibarramedia: I like your ending, but Vicki might not.
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ViviDC: "The two of them hadn't really slept (ahem) the previous two nights." LOL! It was a good and telling little scene, but I FF>> through it. Sorry.
OT: I have visited DC on business a couple of times and love the way the city is laid out along the river. The architecture with its somewhat flat lines (my impression the first time there) was really unique. I enjoyed the whole layout around White House and saw as much of the sights there as possible, even took the Metro.
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Novelera: I guess JB doesn't do it for me, either. I can live with her in this, but I wish another "star" had been chosen for this part. JMO.
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Ibarramedia: I like your ending, but Vicki might not.
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ViviDC: "The two of them hadn't really slept (ahem) the previous two nights." LOL! It was a good and telling little scene, but I FF>> through it. Sorry.
OT: I have visited DC on business a couple of times and love the way the city is laid out along the river. The architecture with its somewhat flat lines (my impression the first time there) was really unique. I enjoyed the whole layout around White House and saw as much of the sights there as possible, even took the Metro.
Jardinera: The problem with complimenting your recap, and especially this one, is that there is so much good stuff, I don’t know where to start!! FABULOUS AGAIN, that is all I can say! OK, my favorite is : “Broodo has just been cold-cocked by a pug in a ponytail. (Ten points, team Paula!)”
HGR:” simply cannot believe Vicky is buying that ton of basura” Novela:”I'm sad to see Victoria being such a dolt. She started out so well and treated the surprise bride from the sticks beautifully.” Every novela has to have a dolt who buys a ton of basura, this time it is the mom and not the main characters, which is making this story line one of the best ever.... so far! Vicky seems real, that is why she is so annoying. We've all know moms like her!
Ibarramedia........”in the end, Bruno tries to kill Alex, Raquel jumps in to risk her life saving Alex. Alex then slays a shell shocked Bruno who ended up killing Raquel” Stephe: “Don't forget that bridge in Brooklyn you want to give Mama too, Pleather Pants”. Stephe, you and Iberra should write a screen play together, Stephe with your insightful witticisms and Iberra with your action sequences, you’ll have the makings of a huge blockbuster! Let’s see, who play our action hero.........
Sandy in TN
HGR:” simply cannot believe Vicky is buying that ton of basura” Novela:”I'm sad to see Victoria being such a dolt. She started out so well and treated the surprise bride from the sticks beautifully.” Every novela has to have a dolt who buys a ton of basura, this time it is the mom and not the main characters, which is making this story line one of the best ever.... so far! Vicky seems real, that is why she is so annoying. We've all know moms like her!
Ibarramedia........”in the end, Bruno tries to kill Alex, Raquel jumps in to risk her life saving Alex. Alex then slays a shell shocked Bruno who ended up killing Raquel” Stephe: “Don't forget that bridge in Brooklyn you want to give Mama too, Pleather Pants”. Stephe, you and Iberra should write a screen play together, Stephe with your insightful witticisms and Iberra with your action sequences, you’ll have the makings of a huge blockbuster! Let’s see, who play our action hero.........
Sandy in TN
Permalink posted by : Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 10:33:00 AM EDT
: Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 10:33:00 AM EDT
The green font--at least on my computer is hard to read-strains my eyes. If you don't mind, can we go back to black or maybe try another color? I treasure your recaps so just had to request. sorry..Thanks.
Permalink posted by : Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 11:26:00 AM EDT
: Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 11:26:00 AM EDT
Rose(NC): Glad you've joined us and that you're having fun. By way of confession, I guess I'm just a bit ADHD. Actually, I get bored with using the same names of these characters each and every sentence, though, maybe I should. As my mood changes, so do my nicks for them. Sort of like I would do it in real life. ; ? )
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Lea: your freaky kitty observation is so on target. Tho' I'm a cat lover, it was funny and really made the point about Vicki's emotional and conflicting blindspots. : > )
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CubsFan: ITA about not having to wait to see our leads in their "consuming passion", so to speak.
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SandyTN: This time the mother being the dolt in this is a nifty change-up.
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Lea: your freaky kitty observation is so on target. Tho' I'm a cat lover, it was funny and really made the point about Vicki's emotional and conflicting blindspots. : > )
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CubsFan: ITA about not having to wait to see our leads in their "consuming passion", so to speak.
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SandyTN: This time the mother being the dolt in this is a nifty change-up.
rebecca: Seems I overlooked something you wrote that seems a spoiler. I've edited it out and resposted your comment so you are not totally lost to us. : > )
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I saw the episode with william levy butt, Think of what is wife wakes up too. Also I think its sweet how alex is with MJ. Bruno looked so fake crying, give me a break!
thanks for recapping
rebecca
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I saw the episode with william levy butt, Think of what is wife wakes up too. Also I think its sweet how alex is with MJ. Bruno looked so fake crying, give me a break!
thanks for recapping
rebecca
Jardinera: Thanks for the recap. I'll have to wait until tomorrow or Tuesday to catch up on the last three episodes since I'm travelling. Some serious stuff has been going on.
Anon. 10/25, 11:26 AM --Done. I also put it in bold. I started using colors for the capítulos back when Doris said it helped mark where to stop her scrolling the page in order to locate the recap. Green just happened to match the site colors that day.
JudyB: I meant to add that "Jiminy Cricket" brought back some memories! Your analogy was so good. As for bar conversation, gott admit it doesn't all hang out till I've had quite a few. Of course the hubby says I can't handle more than one drink. Coming from an ex-sailor, he probably is right!
Great, captivating, recap Comadre Jardinera! Your wonderful recaps have forced me to carve out a special time just to read and enjoy them. I won't allow any disruptions and I savor the moments with my favorite beverage, chocolate or other luxury. Thanks for helping me to completely escape into the looney but sexy world of this telenovela, even for a short time...
jb
jb
Permalink posted by : Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 11:45:00 AM EDT
: Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 11:45:00 AM EDT
What link, where? I don't see a hyperlink to the uncut love scene. Please re-post someone! Dying to see it.
I could swear WL and JB are enjoying filming these scenes.....There is just something about their expressions that strikes me as "beyond acting!" I know, I know....we all love to imagine these things!
I think Univision hit the jackpot with those silhouettes. WOW-EE-WOW....well, of course they played around a little to get some creative fluidity in there, but NO WAY those were doubles.
I could swear WL and JB are enjoying filming these scenes.....There is just something about their expressions that strikes me as "beyond acting!" I know, I know....we all love to imagine these things!
I think Univision hit the jackpot with those silhouettes. WOW-EE-WOW....well, of course they played around a little to get some creative fluidity in there, but NO WAY those were doubles.
Permalink posted by : Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 12:55:00 PM EDT
: Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 12:55:00 PM EDT
Oh, and Jardinera, I hope you don't get immuned to the compliments....but you are totally amazing and reading your recap gives me the only other "escape" in my day from a muy complicada mundo" ---the other-- watching the show, itself, of course.
Permalink posted by : Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 1:00:00 PM EDT
: Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 1:00:00 PM EDT
I think it is just a cross necklace that Alex was wearing. A crucifix is usually bigger like what Padre Tadeo from FELS had. And a Rosary is much smaller with the beads looking like this.
http://www.stelizabethslubbock.com/assets/images/rosaryBeads.jpg
I used to have one hanging in my old car.
Ibarramedia
http://www.stelizabethslubbock.com/assets/images/rosaryBeads.jpg
I used to have one hanging in my old car.
Ibarramedia
Permalink posted by : Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 1:19:00 PM EDT
: Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 1:19:00 PM EDT
jb/anon. Sun 10/25 12:55pm/1:00pm Thanks again. Weekends wouldn't be the same for me without a chance to kick back with the rest of you. Glad to help lighten the load!
Anon. for the link just click onto Stephe's name at the bottom of her original post on this page to catch the YouTube version.
Anon. for the link just click onto Stephe's name at the bottom of her original post on this page to catch the YouTube version.
Ibarramedia - I'm going to disagree with you. He was wearing a rosary. It had the Hail Mary ten, then the single Our Father, then the Hail Mary ten, etc. etc. etc. Cross size doesn't make much difference, at least where I lived. I've had rosaries with smaller crosses. I've said enough rosaries, too. (grin)
Yep it was a Rosary around his neck. We were always told it was a "sin" and disrespectful to wear it around your neck! 12 years Catholic school is still etched in my brain, Guess times have changed...
Wish I was good on the computer, I would make a video of all of WL bare scenes during this TN and make ONE nice video!
Wish I was good on the computer, I would make a video of all of WL bare scenes during this TN and make ONE nice video!
Permalink posted by : Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 3:26:00 PM EDT
: Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 3:26:00 PM EDT
Great recap, Jardinera. I think Alex made a mistake by delivering the money to Rufino himself. 50,000 pesos is only about $3800, and if Pedro could have somehow mustered the courage to go himself, Rufino would be satisfied. Of course, Alex was very gallant and kind (and fearless) to do it, but now it seems that Rufino isn't giving up, and his coming to Merida is pretty scary. But it does add more drama. In fact, so many things are happening at the same time, I think this novela is more gripping and exciting than many others I've seen.
Hombre: "...this novela is more gripping and exciting than many others I've seen." ITA. After seeing so many these past 6 yrs.+ I say that's what's great about some of the other stuff CS, MM and MZ have put together for us in the past.
That is a great idea, Jardinera, putting the Capitulo number in a bold color to help with scrolling down. Brilliant.
Anon 12:55, I hope you found the link okay (click my name in blue, on my very first post on this page).
Did anyone else notice any craziness happening on the blog yesterday? I could swear half of our comments here disappeared, and stayed gone for a good while, though I see they're all back today. I hope it wasn't my computer... or my gray matter. :(
Anon 12:55, I hope you found the link okay (click my name in blue, on my very first post on this page).
Did anyone else notice any craziness happening on the blog yesterday? I could swear half of our comments here disappeared, and stayed gone for a good while, though I see they're all back today. I hope it wasn't my computer... or my gray matter. :(
Hombre,
I agree, this is more gripping and exciting than many other TNs. One of the reasons, in my opinion only, is the situation. While a little exaggerated, the family dynamics has a basis in what we see in real life, spoiled kids, "queen of denial" mothers, loveless marriages, menacing/insulting siblings, affairs, do nothing loud mouth relatives, etc....wow, for some reason all of a sudden I'm thinking about the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays! (una broma) The beauty of a "new" romance is the enticement to keep us tuning in for more.
Sandy in TN
I agree, this is more gripping and exciting than many other TNs. One of the reasons, in my opinion only, is the situation. While a little exaggerated, the family dynamics has a basis in what we see in real life, spoiled kids, "queen of denial" mothers, loveless marriages, menacing/insulting siblings, affairs, do nothing loud mouth relatives, etc....wow, for some reason all of a sudden I'm thinking about the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays! (una broma) The beauty of a "new" romance is the enticement to keep us tuning in for more.
Sandy in TN
Permalink posted by : Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 5:02:00 PM EDT
: Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 5:02:00 PM EDT
I totally agree, Hombre and Jardinera. SORTI has done a lot of things differently and more satisfactorily than other novelas I've watched the past five years. A presumed dead character was NOT gone for a gajillion years before reappearing. A heroine spirited away by the Bad Guy was not missing for a gajillion years. The hero has good investigative skills and a great backbone and stands up for himself. An attempted murder was figured out in record time. The hero and heroine didn't take a century to consumate their love. The heroine's virginity was used only as a subplot point, not as the point of the whole freakin' story with all the cliches that usually come with it. The villain is cunningly evil without being cartoonish. Et cetera.
I really hope this carries through all the rest of the capitulos, because it is wonderful and it is such a RELIEF. I don't expect my belief not to be stretched (you can't do a TN without some ridiculousness), I just hate when it's stretched to the breaking point. (Here that, FUEGO? DUELO? and the rest of you out there?)
I really hope this carries through all the rest of the capitulos, because it is wonderful and it is such a RELIEF. I don't expect my belief not to be stretched (you can't do a TN without some ridiculousness), I just hate when it's stretched to the breaking point. (Here that, FUEGO? DUELO? and the rest of you out there?)
Sandy, thumbs up. :)
If not for MJ miraculously knowing to look around that HUGE, monstrous tree at that party in order to see Maura's perfectly timed kiss to Alex's pretty jaw, I'd have no complaint thus far.
If not for MJ miraculously knowing to look around that HUGE, monstrous tree at that party in order to see Maura's perfectly timed kiss to Alex's pretty jaw, I'd have no complaint thus far.
omg the silliest tn that you didnt even need translator to find funny was la madrasta
heres a link to the sopu montage of it
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ME9CGwt-z1E
heres a link to the sopu montage of it
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ME9CGwt-z1E
Permalink posted by : Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 5:23:00 PM EDT
: Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 5:23:00 PM EDT
ROFLMAO!! OMG my stomach!
Anon 5:23, I bow to you. This makes even FUEGO look like literary genius.
Wasn't "Bruno" the actor who played Father Tad (FELS)? Was he serious?? ROFL
Anon 5:23, I bow to you. This makes even FUEGO look like literary genius.
Wasn't "Bruno" the actor who played Father Tad (FELS)? Was he serious?? ROFL
SandyTN: OMG! LOL! Holidays and family greet'n eats are just around the corner. You are right about this one's characters touching a little too close to home.
Anon. Oct. 25 5:15 PM --Melinama got on to us again this week for comments about personal lives of the actors because it disturbs a number of readers/watchers, so I had to edit your remark and repaste for you.
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yes that was most def a rosary around his neck. i also was raised catholic and taught not to do that. but i see many mexicans often wearing them around the neck. maybe they told him to wear it.
Sun Oct 25, 05:15:00 PM EDT
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yes that was most def a rosary around his neck. i also was raised catholic and taught not to do that. but i see many mexicans often wearing them around the neck. maybe they told him to wear it.
Sun Oct 25, 05:15:00 PM EDT
Stephe: Yeah. La Madrastra did a bang up job with that plot and costuming! That whole story had weirdo characters in it as far as I'm concerned. Guess you could say it was part of its "charm".
!8 : /
!8 : /
Stephe: La Madrastra was shown here in 2005 I believe. We recapped it, but it is not one of my favs, that's for sure.
stephe i have another clip for you from the soup. i love when joel does telenovelas segments
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pjhuFvRVns
i'm still laughing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pjhuFvRVns
i'm still laughing.
Permalink posted by : Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 6:02:00 PM EDT
: Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 6:02:00 PM EDT
Anon 5:23, I bow to you. This makes even FUEGO look like literary genius.
Thanks for the link, Anon at 5:23. LOL! It was nice to have see that again, as I suffered through La Madrastra. Of course, it was brought to us by S. Mejía, who also brought us FELS.
Thanks for the link, Anon at 5:23. LOL! It was nice to have see that again, as I suffered through La Madrastra. Of course, it was brought to us by S. Mejía, who also brought us FELS.
Salvador Mejia knows how to ruin classics, the original story was fantastic. I shudder thinking about what he is going to do to Corazon Salvaje.
Permalink posted by : Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 6:24:00 PM EDT
: Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 6:24:00 PM EDT
OMG! Those Soup clips were hilarious, I love Joel McHale, watch the Soup every week, and just love it when he makes fun of telenovelas. Those looked like some pretty bads ones, with many familiar faces. Lol!
-Vivi in DC
-Vivi in DC
Permalink posted by : Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 6:27:00 PM EDT
: Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 6:27:00 PM EDT
you all are welcome. just one question which sopa is fels?
anon 5:23
anon 5:23
Permalink posted by : Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 6:37:00 PM EDT
: Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 6:37:00 PM EDT
I'm back to catch up on the comments added today. Hope everyone had a good and rejuvenating weekend. You guys are too funny. I agree that this novela is moving along nicely. That magical team of Carla/Monica/ Maria never disappoint. Those are three very clever, talented women. Does anyone know if TBLMOE has decided on his next novela ? I'm hoping that we will be lucky enough to have a whole string of good novelas to see us through the long, cold winter : Sortilegio..followed by Corazon Salvaje ..followed by FC's next novela. Fingers crossed that he picks a good one. It would be fantastic if he teamed up with Carla again since they had great success with Amor Real, Alborada, and Pasion. Well, I'll keep this short. Have a good week .
Permalink posted by : Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 6:37:00 PM EDT
: Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 6:37:00 PM EDT
Variopinta~~~Never fear. I've peeked at Corazon Salvaje on Youtube , and it is good. I'm talking Amor Real/Alborada/Pasion good . It looks like a great epoca with lots of familiar faces.
Permalink posted by : Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 6:41:00 PM EDT
: Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 6:41:00 PM EDT
Vivi~~~ I agree. I get a big kick out of The Soup. I loved when they showed clips of the novelas. They showed clips from Mundo de Fieras in which Cesar E. played twins.
Permalink posted by : Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 6:44:00 PM EDT
: Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 6:44:00 PM EDT
Yes, jardinera...Got the link- Thanks! Well worth it.
I'm thrilled to have this telenovela-crazy community to drool with, laugh with, chismear with- What fun!
It's scary to imagine a life without Univision!
Don't you wish they would consult us before casting, before revising the script, before determining the # of episodes? I mean who knows better than us how to develop these characters?
I'm thrilled to have this telenovela-crazy community to drool with, laugh with, chismear with- What fun!
It's scary to imagine a life without Univision!
Don't you wish they would consult us before casting, before revising the script, before determining the # of episodes? I mean who knows better than us how to develop these characters?
Stephe: Your 05:13:00 PM comment- right on! Well-said. They are really getting it right this time around. I wonder if it's because they've started reading our blogs?
.....Soooooo I will be furious if JM and Alex's falling out happens too soon and we have to wait 3 months before watching some sultry scenarios again.
.....Soooooo I will be furious if JM and Alex's falling out happens too soon and we have to wait 3 months before watching some sultry scenarios again.
Another "yes its definitely a rosary around Alex's neck" comment. And for those of you who watched FELS, Franco used to wear a rosary around his neck also. A friend from Mexico told me it used to be considered disrestful to wear a rosary like this in the past, but not anymore.
Permalink posted by : Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 11:09:00 PM EDT
: Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 11:09:00 PM EDT
Thanks for the great recap of such a steamy episode.
Thanks for the clip to the unedited scene, I've watched is three times and think I need a cold shower. Wm. Levy is yummy to look at and I think he's well suited for this part.
The clips from the Soup have me laughing so hard, I was afraid I might wake up the rest of the household. Just too funny and I loved seeing all the familiar faces in the clips.
Thanks for the clip to the unedited scene, I've watched is three times and think I need a cold shower. Wm. Levy is yummy to look at and I think he's well suited for this part.
The clips from the Soup have me laughing so hard, I was afraid I might wake up the rest of the household. Just too funny and I loved seeing all the familiar faces in the clips.
What a fun recap, Jardinera. One of my favorite scenes was Alex bounding over the rooftops. Also enjoyed Felipa and Papi Pedro on the verge of some middle-aged romance.
So at some point, will the hot romance of Alex and MJ change to some kind of brutal separation due to misfortune or misunderstanding?
La Paloma
So at some point, will the hot romance of Alex and MJ change to some kind of brutal separation due to misfortune or misunderstanding?
La Paloma
Permalink posted by : Monday, October 26, 2009 at 2:04:00 AM EDT
: Monday, October 26, 2009 at 2:04:00 AM EDT
Hey, La Paloma--you and I are the late birds tonight. :) Unfortunately MJ and Alex are headed for heartache and separation and there is no getting around that, I fear. (No spoilering, I have not looked ahead) Believe it or not, if they were completely happy for 90-some-odd capitulos, that would be the boringest plot possible. Yawnnnnnn. MJ and Alex fighting their way back to each other is what will make their happy times all the more sweet. The problem comes when novelas keep couples apart for an extraordinarily ridiculous amount of time and with the stupidest things--gah.
Seems to me this is a big enough cast to have several secondary star-crossed couples in addition to MJ and Alex. It appears that Vicky and Nando are headed that way, but who else should get together in this story? Ideas, anyone?
Welcome, cara and Nathalie.
Seems to me this is a big enough cast to have several secondary star-crossed couples in addition to MJ and Alex. It appears that Vicky and Nando are headed that way, but who else should get together in this story? Ideas, anyone?
Welcome, cara and Nathalie.
La Paloma/Stephe/GinCA: Definitely time for trouble to start brewing again. We're at the top of the first climb on this love rollercoaster. Time for the rush downward. I am wondering what failure t' comun'cate will lead to it and who will cause it myself.
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My guess for couples coupling is:
Bobo and Uli
Uli and Pau
Bruno and Mau
Mau and Alex
Nando and Vicki
Nando and Pau
Papi Pedro and Felipa
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My guess for couples coupling is:
Bobo and Uli
Uli and Pau
Bruno and Mau
Mau and Alex
Nando and Vicki
Nando and Pau
Papi Pedro and Felipa
Anybody wonder if Zeke recognized Pedro because Zeke might have been the reason Pedro's wife left him (that is, for Zeke) decades ago? Pedro said he never knew why his wife left.
Jardinera said: Zeke might have been the reason Pedro's wife left him (that is, for Zeke) decades ago?
What an interesting thought. Considering the frequent coincidences we see in these novelas, this would not be surprising. I am used to (& sometimes enjoy) the exaggerated emotions in these TNs, but I sometimes get annoyed with the disproportinate number of people & place connections.
And, I'm also intrigued by your suggestion of Vicki & Nando plus Pau & Nando---Whuyyy. That would be tricky.
BTW, Is it me or is NANDO a little monotony in his acting?
What an interesting thought. Considering the frequent coincidences we see in these novelas, this would not be surprising. I am used to (& sometimes enjoy) the exaggerated emotions in these TNs, but I sometimes get annoyed with the disproportinate number of people & place connections.
And, I'm also intrigued by your suggestion of Vicki & Nando plus Pau & Nando---Whuyyy. That would be tricky.
BTW, Is it me or is NANDO a little monotony in his acting?
Holy mackrel! I missed the part where Pedro's wife 'left' him... I thought she was dead! Is it possible that some other character could emerge as her real madre?
Can't wait to see if Pimp-daddy gets his job back and lures Paula to the evil den of the pin-up pictures. I'm sure P-D has all the action he can handle, but li'l Paula is hotter than a firecracker and he's already on her trail!
Santo
Can't wait to see if Pimp-daddy gets his job back and lures Paula to the evil den of the pin-up pictures. I'm sure P-D has all the action he can handle, but li'l Paula is hotter than a firecracker and he's already on her trail!
Santo
Permalink posted by : Monday, October 26, 2009 at 10:56:00 AM EDT
: Monday, October 26, 2009 at 10:56:00 AM EDT
Great recap as always Jardinera! I finally finished reading all the comments. I hope Paula doesn't get mixed up with PD. He's so slimy. He's got the hots for Paula that's for sure. Uli is gross. I could see him and Bobo getting together. Ewwwwww!
Jardinera, thanks as always for making this a fun weekend. I did not realize that Pedro's wife left him. Some more intrigue about missing mother! So go the telenovelas. If Pedro is the real father, then there is no hidden wealth in the family ... unless of course the mother was of wealthy stock.
Lynne
Lynne
Permalink posted by : Monday, October 26, 2009 at 11:11:00 AM EDT
: Monday, October 26, 2009 at 11:11:00 AM EDT
I thought his wife died too. If they've emphasized it then something is going to come of it. She will figure in somehow.
Thank you Jardinera654. I've been reading this site for some times. I will add my 2 cents from now on. Carla Estra is the queen of telenovelas.
It is no surprise she gave WL his first TN shot in Pasion and didn't give up on him. I think he is paying back with a good performance.
It is no surprise she gave WL his first TN shot in Pasion and didn't give up on him. I think he is paying back with a good performance.
Welcome cara and Nathalie!
Cara, I agree on Gabrial/Nando's performance. Someone suggested that he seems hesitant because he knows that he is approaching his best friend's mother. Maybe that is correct, but even given that, he needs to emote a little more when he is in a "love" scene with Vicky. I think his eyes are saying no, no, no. We can blame the direction some times, we see that in other TNs, but Carla Estrada is doing a great job on all other roles. To me, something is wrong with the Nando/Vicky chemistry and it ain't the differences in ages!
Sandy in TN
Cara, I agree on Gabrial/Nando's performance. Someone suggested that he seems hesitant because he knows that he is approaching his best friend's mother. Maybe that is correct, but even given that, he needs to emote a little more when he is in a "love" scene with Vicky. I think his eyes are saying no, no, no. We can blame the direction some times, we see that in other TNs, but Carla Estrada is doing a great job on all other roles. To me, something is wrong with the Nando/Vicky chemistry and it ain't the differences in ages!
Sandy in TN
Permalink posted by : Monday, October 26, 2009 at 12:27:00 PM EDT
: Monday, October 26, 2009 at 12:27:00 PM EDT
Thought you might enjoy this from People en Español
Las 20 brujas de la TV
Gabriela FELS is there but surprisingly Babs MEPS isn't.
http://us.mc542.mail.yahoo.com/mc/showMessage?.rand=674976738&mid=1_537213_APQnvs4AAJAcSuW0%2BgJkQ13ZnPc&fid=Inbox
I never caught the fact that Pedro's wife left him. Anyone remember when that came up?
Las 20 brujas de la TV
Gabriela FELS is there but surprisingly Babs MEPS isn't.
http://us.mc542.mail.yahoo.com/mc/showMessage?.rand=674976738&mid=1_537213_APQnvs4AAJAcSuW0%2BgJkQ13ZnPc&fid=Inbox
I never caught the fact that Pedro's wife left him. Anyone remember when that came up?
Gabriel Soto was kind of wooden in Ladrón que roba el ladrón also, but the part didn't call for much else. Has anyone seen a good performance by him?
So busy here at work that I can't find time for my own agenda! Sheeesh. But I'm still with you on a print and read schedule. Now did I miss the explantion of what is that brooch that Vitoria was stroking when she bought that book? She has worn it in every scene.
And Alex has a killer smile (in a good way).
And Alex has a killer smile (in a good way).
I was looking for sth with Gabriel Soto & ran across this, especially entertaining for Yáñez fans.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpAVC2_GUCM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpAVC2_GUCM
Re: Alex's jealousy, I hope MJ does not go on the defense but gives him what he really wants...reasurance. Yes Alex I love you more than him. In fact I never really loved him at all. Case closed. Now Leap some more tall building roof-tops wearing your handsome red shirt so if anybody spots you they'll think its a ...bird?.
Sandy in TN, ITA with you on the Nando/Vicky chemistry -- there is none there at all! But maybe I'm just comparing it to the Alex/MJ chemistry which scorches off the screen!
CubsFan
CubsFan
Permalink posted by : Monday, October 26, 2009 at 3:48:00 PM EDT
: Monday, October 26, 2009 at 3:48:00 PM EDT
I don't think Vickie has realized just how Nando feels. Right now it is all in his head (and heart). How do you (viewerville) think she would react to the news?
I think Vicky will react very positively, once they get past the Ï'm too old for you part. She had a fleeting moment & then discarded it as estupidez.
FC fans, to me he can do no wrong, but here he is singing, I think he needs to stick to his day job, although he can sing to me anytime.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipfMRgUBUqA
FC fans, to me he can do no wrong, but here he is singing, I think he needs to stick to his day job, although he can sing to me anytime.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipfMRgUBUqA
Bonney Churros- It would be smart if she reacted that way, but let's face it, even in real life people typically react defensively to something like that. Plus, as everyone has already said, we've had a few episodes of bissful fallng in love for our two leads. It's anvil and separation time now. (Sigh!) Plus in the previews for tonight, MJ looked royal peeved at Alex. He really did ruin the moment, but kudos to him for being honest about it.
-Vivi in DC
-Vivi in DC
Permalink posted by : Monday, October 26, 2009 at 4:53:00 PM EDT
: Monday, October 26, 2009 at 4:53:00 PM EDT
I hope MJ doesn't make too big a deal out of Alex's jealousy. After all, it's a natural thing that he would be, given her and Bruno's history. And the man's just found real love with a woman who isn't digging in his pockets for change or concerned with showing him off like a trophy to the masses. He has to be scared stupid that he could lose her, this rarity. (usually it's when a man could care less that you should worry, right?)
Great comments and speculations, all!
Jardinera, I was thinking Nando and Paula too, especially after seeing them riding in the back of Alex's car. And Papi and Felipa. Bruno and Maura would be a dangerous mix for the whole damn town, I know that--just imagine what they would get up to as a couple. *shiver* Poor Raquel. I can't seem to pair her with anyone in my mind, and I'm thinking that might just be what she needs in order to get a grip...
Babs (MEPS) was not on the 20 TV Brujas list?? Wow.
Great comments and speculations, all!
Jardinera, I was thinking Nando and Paula too, especially after seeing them riding in the back of Alex's car. And Papi and Felipa. Bruno and Maura would be a dangerous mix for the whole damn town, I know that--just imagine what they would get up to as a couple. *shiver* Poor Raquel. I can't seem to pair her with anyone in my mind, and I'm thinking that might just be what she needs in order to get a grip...
Babs (MEPS) was not on the 20 TV Brujas list?? Wow.
CubsFan,
You're right, with the ultra hot, hot, hot chemistry between MJ and Alex...every one else in this TN seems to have Cub Scout campsite sparks in comparison....but I must say, in the sweet companionship department, ole Pedro and Filipe were smoking a little. Zacatecas must have been something back in the day...
I can't enjoy the MJ/Alex romance because I know that their happiness has to take a dip .... I'm waiting on the "luv" anvil to drop.... I DON'T want to have watch the downturn, but I know that it is coming.
Sandy in TN
You're right, with the ultra hot, hot, hot chemistry between MJ and Alex...every one else in this TN seems to have Cub Scout campsite sparks in comparison....but I must say, in the sweet companionship department, ole Pedro and Filipe were smoking a little. Zacatecas must have been something back in the day...
I can't enjoy the MJ/Alex romance because I know that their happiness has to take a dip .... I'm waiting on the "luv" anvil to drop.... I DON'T want to have watch the downturn, but I know that it is coming.
Sandy in TN
Permalink posted by : Monday, October 26, 2009 at 5:30:00 PM EDT
: Monday, October 26, 2009 at 5:30:00 PM EDT
Thank you, thank you, thank you, Variopinta for the Eduardo Yanez clip. Wow, that was really something. However, I think Gabriel Soto was the lead in this novela, not Eduardo....ha, ha. I think they chose the wrong man.
GinCA
GinCA
Permalink posted by : Monday, October 26, 2009 at 5:34:00 PM EDT
: Monday, October 26, 2009 at 5:34:00 PM EDT
Both Gabriel Soto and Eduardo Yañez were leads, their female leading ladies were Galilea Montijo and Alejandra Barros (from Mariana de la Noche) respectively. "La Verdad Oculta" was more about finding who was the bad guy involved in the traffic of diamonds or something like that so there was no need to have the couples breaking up and making up. I think both couples were together for most of the run of the novela and Yañez and Barros did a ton of love scenes.
Jarocha
Jarocha
Permalink posted by : Monday, October 26, 2009 at 5:49:00 PM EDT
: Monday, October 26, 2009 at 5:49:00 PM EDT
Great EY clip, Variopinta. Thank you! I have adored that big hunk for a long time, but it's been most distressing that everyone always gives him roles that require massive screaming / shouting / incredible hulk-out moments. Just once, I'd love for him to be a serious, brooding, quiet hero in getting the job done. *sigh*
N-I-C-E clip. Man, he's hot. And funny. And hot. Mmm... be back in a minute...
N-I-C-E clip. Man, he's hot. And funny. And hot. Mmm... be back in a minute...
Back from the grand trek again.
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Nathalie: glad you've decided to jump in.
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Connie: I've been thinking about your son today. Hope everything is still fine where he is. // As for Nando and Vicky, I think she's ready for a fling with any young man from her "circulo" and that Alex will NOT approve, considering some of the pointed remarks he's made to Nando about "referring to a different kind of love for his mother". JMO
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Jarocha: you made it back to us again. We are 3 weeks into this telenovela and you are still with us. Have we won you over and talked you into watching Sortilegio all the way through this time? ; ? )
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Nathalie: glad you've decided to jump in.
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Connie: I've been thinking about your son today. Hope everything is still fine where he is. // As for Nando and Vicky, I think she's ready for a fling with any young man from her "circulo" and that Alex will NOT approve, considering some of the pointed remarks he's made to Nando about "referring to a different kind of love for his mother". JMO
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Jarocha: you made it back to us again. We are 3 weeks into this telenovela and you are still with us. Have we won you over and talked you into watching Sortilegio all the way through this time? ; ? )
Santo/Lynne/Bonnie Churros, etc.:
Last week sometime when Alex had one of his heart-to-hearts with Pedro he mentioned that his wife "left" him his two little girls. I don't remember him specifically saying she died as being the reason, just that she left him the two little girls. I assumed, perhaps, that meant she ran off. Was there a scene in which he or somebody actually says she died and I missed it?
Last week sometime when Alex had one of his heart-to-hearts with Pedro he mentioned that his wife "left" him his two little girls. I don't remember him specifically saying she died as being the reason, just that she left him the two little girls. I assumed, perhaps, that meant she ran off. Was there a scene in which he or somebody actually says she died and I missed it?
Alejandra Barros has quite a natural beauty about her. This EY/Oculto clip is my first time seeing her work.
I dare say, if Sofia (FELS) had thrown caution to the wind and let Mighty Joe Juan give her a couple of rounds like THAT, she would have been less inclined to keep herself corsetted up in that huge cumberbund. ;)
I dare say, if Sofia (FELS) had thrown caution to the wind and let Mighty Joe Juan give her a couple of rounds like THAT, she would have been less inclined to keep herself corsetted up in that huge cumberbund. ;)
Jardinera: unfurtunately Sortilegio is not my cup of tea but I do miss the recappers and all the people who used to comment from MEPS. I watched that novela for the actors more than anything(Lucero, Silvia, Colunga, Sendel) and I enjoyed rewatching it with all of you. I may go back entirely for the new Corazón Salvaje, I'm finding it fun for all the wrong reasons and I can't wait to hear the snark on that one.
Jarocha
Jarocha
Permalink posted by : Monday, October 26, 2009 at 10:18:00 PM EDT
: Monday, October 26, 2009 at 10:18:00 PM EDT
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