Saturday, October 10, 2009
Sortilegio #4, 10/9/09: Glad I Missed The Funeral, But How Did I Miss The Wedding?
First the video rewind: Mary Jo is mad as H. E. double hockey sticks with Bad Boy Bruno for lying to her and wants to know why he’s pulled such a fast one on her. Our mentally twisted twin tells her that it’s because he loves her. Mary Jo (like the rest of us in Viewerville) knows this does not compute. She throws it right back at him, saying if he loved her he wouldn’t have tried threatening her with throwing her in jail. But the Material Boy says calm down, nobody suspects a thing and so there’s no reason to be worried; in time it will all seem like a bad dream and she will become accustomed to a life of luxury and being pampered. Afterward, they’ll get married and live happily ever after. --It may be a fairytale ending, but MJ verbally flips him off and says to find another Cinderella because he’s no longer her Prince Charming. Bruno backs off to let her cool her jets a bit while he goes down to breakfast.
Paula sees Bruno coming down to eat. “So you’ve done it!” Bruno gives her cheek an affectionate pinch. “I was sure I wouldn’t have a problem with you.” (Could it be that Sissy was in on this from the get-go and is the Material Sis he should have really set his sights on?) Bruno says MJ still worries him. Pau says she’s hoping his little story about sending them all off to jail was just to force her sister to go along. Bruno says not to be so sure; he doesn’t want to hurt them, but he needs Pau to help convince Mary Jo to go with the flow. Pau says she tried to make her sister see reason last night and jail generally would frighten anybody. (She sure had me fooled.) He complains that MJ just has too many scruples. “Whether Alexjandro’s death was an accident or was provoked, it only makes sense to take advantage of it, right?” Pau nods. He mentions that Pau will of course be sharing whatever he and MJ get out of this deal and then bribes the Material Sis a little more with a promised trip to New York to go SHOPPING. (Hey, works for me!) Material Sis doesn’t have to think twice. She’s in it to win it.
Meanwhile, at the Cruz Rojo in Zarco, the doctor (note: we know this because he’s the guy wearing the white lab coat) tells Alex he has a broken rib and some bad blows to the head. Alex doesn’t trust small-town doctors apparently and wants his own private physician and old family friend, Hernan, to take care of him. He asks the doc for a phone to call home and to personally arrange for his trip back to Merida.
Back at the manse in Merida, Pau goes upstairs to find Mary Jo but sees that their room is empty. There’s a note from Mary Jo telling her she split and went back home to Saqui. “Tell them I went crazy.” Pau races off to tell Bruno but he’s left for work already. Sweet ol’ Ezequial, the major domo, tells her to go find Eric, the chauffeur (who, due to his choice taste in rosy red undergarments, I now fondly think of as Baboon Bottoms). Baboon Bottoms makes the call and Pau lets Bruno in on the bad news. He gives him orders to make sure Paula keeps the family from finding out MJ left town and to make sure that Tomas (the guy guarding the gate) doesn’t let Pau leave.
Alex calls home. Doddering ol’ Zeke answers and nearly keels over dead himself from shock. Everybody is happy-happy-joy-joy impactado because of the great news. Zeke runs up to MJ’s room to let her know. Paula lies and tells him that her sister is still asleep but promises to give her the news later. She nearly slams the door in the old guy’s face before hyperventilating from the shock herself.
At the same time, our two sassy-cats, Maura and Raquel, are having hissy-fits trying to figure out why Alex would have gotten hitched to hoi polloi like Mary Jo. They’re certain he wouldn’t have done it unless she was pregnant. Just then Victoria rushes in with the good news that Alex is alive and coming home. (Aha! Maura now has a second chance to make Alex eventually realize the error of his ways dumping her for mousy Mary Jo. Bring it on, babe!)
Pau tries to skip out but guard-dog Tomas refuses to let her leave without permission from Bruno. She races off to find another way off the grounds and eventually gives up. (Dunno. Maybe it was the blisters from hiking in those crappy, cheap 6” platforms.)
Vicki goes up to the girls’ empty room, sees Raquel’s clothes on the bed, and realizes that the two have probably left. Tomas later explains to Vicki and Zeke that MJ had her suitcase and took a taxi early that morning, but he adds that when Paula tried leaving he refused to let her go on orders of Sr. Bruno. Vicki has Zeke go find Pau.
Bruno arrives back at papi Pedro’s apartment ahead of Mary Jo. From his hammock, Pedro fans himself and asks Bruno whazzup. Bruno is on the warpath and tells him that Mary Jo escaped, but she’s a fool if she thinks she’s going to play games with him, cuz nobody gets the slip on him, ever!
At the clinic, Fernando says Alex was a sly dog for not telling them that he got married. Alex is a bit confused and says he might be suffering from a few holes in his memory right now, but he’d remember something like getting married. ‘Nando tells him he is definitely married and that his wife, Mary Jo, was at the funeral. Everybody met her. Alex asks when and where the wedding was. Nando tells him it was the day before the accident, in her hometown. Alex says no way. It never happened.
Back in Saqui, Bruno warns Pedro that Mary Jo has no choice and if she doesn’t behave herself the three of them are all going to find themselves behind bars. Doña Bernice, the lady who owns the shop MJ worked at, shows up at the apartment at that point to pay her respects. Bruno is introduced as a friend of the family. She sees the photo-shopped picture of Alex and Mary Jo and then comments on how handsome MJ’s hubby was and how distraught MJ must be. Bruno smiles conspiratorially over at Pedro.
Alex says good-bye to Chucho and gives the old peasant his watch as a gift for saving his life before he flies home in the company ‘copter with Hernan and Fernando.
Roberto (guess I’ll just have to try to ignore that fuzzy zit under his lip) gets word from Fernando that the helicopter is on its way. He’s miffed because Alex “seems to have more lives than a cat.” Maura and Raquel are thrilled of course. Mau stops to wonder who they buried yesterday if Alex is actually still alive. Bobo, aka, Roberto, asks who cares. Raqui wonders where Bruno went off to. Bobo says he’s probably off having a tantrum somewhere because The Dead returned from Hell.
Pau returns to the house and asks to speak with Victoria alone.
On the flight back, Alex asks ‘Nando what MJ’s last name is. “Samaniego”. Alex draws a blank. Hernan says not to worry, he’ll probably recognize her once he sees her again, but it wouldn’t hurt to have a few x-rays done once they get back to Merida. Hernan wonders why Alex never bothered to tell anybody about the wedding. Alex can’t understand it either.
Back in Merida, Vicki wonders why Paula didn’t tell her earlier that Mary Jo went back home to Saqui. Pau says because Bruno was against it and then says he’s gone to bring MJ back. Vicki realizes that Mary Jo left before she found out that Alex was still alive and figures it was because it was too hard emotionally to stick it out there with Alex’s family. Pau is desperate and begs to be allowed to leave herself. Vicki doesn’t mind if Pau leaves, but she is certain that once Mary Jo finds out Alex is back among the living she’ll return. Vicki tries calling Bruno to get word to him for Mary Jo. He refuses to answer his cell. Pau calls home and says no one is at the apartment either. Vicki has her go upstairs to clean up and wait for news from Bruno.
The three house cats stretch their legs and hiss a bit as Pau passes by. They pace the living room. Raquel asks her mother what’s happened. Vicki fills them in and Raqui wonders if they didn’t hit it off [simpatiza] or what. Vicki says MJ is Alex’s wife and if he chose her he had his reasons and that’s that. After she’s gone, Bobo notes how extremely obliging Bruno has been with Alex’s widow. That makes Mau want to barf. She says she’ll be back by there tomorrow after things calm down at the house.
Raquel tells Bobo that Mau is really fuming inside and would rather have seen Alex dead before seeing him married to another woman. Bobo says he feels the same way as Maura. (Methinks Bobo swings both ways. He's wired for both AC and DC and at times would be just as happy being Bobbie as Bob.) He teases Raqui about having the hots for her brother. She reminds him he is not her brother. He reminds her that she’s too old for Alex whether he’s related or not.
Mary Jo finally makes it back to the apartment and is unpleasantly surprised to find Bruno there waiting to take her back to Merida. Papi Pedro gripes that her hubby’s been made to wait and she lets it fly. He’s not her husband and he’s not named Alejandro! He’s nothing but a low-life who’s tricked her and gotten her involved in a hellacious mess! MJ tells Bruno she doesn’t give a flying flip for the little game he’s cooked up, jail or no. She has a little money and they’ll hire a lawyer and tell him the whole thing, including that Bruno killed the real Alejandro because she’s certain he did it and had it planned from the start. Bruno swears she’s wrong about that and says again that he loves her. In the same breath, Bruno reminds her that he’s part of the rich and powerful and it’s his word against hers. (Talk about your emotional disconnects.) Besides, didn’t he tell her already that her father sells contraband, he asks. Pedro is forced to admit his dubious dealings. Bruno rubs it in. “Who’ll believe you, huh?” It will be jail for all three of them.
MJ says Bruno will go to jail, too. He says he’s fixed it all to throw off any suspicion of him in any of this. They’ll all be blamed, not him. He shows her the photo-shopped picture then and crows about how it worked like a charm with her old boss, Doña Bernice. MJ realizes she’s stuck and finally gives in.
The helicopter eventually arrives back in Merida at the Lombardo mansion. Alex suddenly remembers about the man with the snakebite and explains to Hernan that they’ll have to find his family and compensate his wife. Hugs all ‘round. Pau watches Alex arrive from behind a tree, probably wondering how she’s going to fake it.
On the flight back to Merida Bruno tells Mary Jo she shouldn’t hold it against him. He loves her and she loves him. She says she hates him and all she wants to know is how long she’s got to stay there. He says as long as necessary.
That night everyone wants to know why Alex got married without telling them. Bobo says Alex was probably on a drunk. (Hey, that would have been my first guess!) Alex says he has no clue. Hernan explains it away with the mental lapses that he’s suffering from. Alex heads off to the study to relax a bit and the others go home.
Victoria walks into the study as Alex is looking over the newspaper article with the write-up about his death. He sees MJ’s picture on the front page and tells Vicki that he’s worried because he has no memory of any of it, not of MJ, or the wedding and even less why he would have hidden it from them all. Vicki explains how Bruno found the marriage certificate there on the desk and Mary Jo’s number in one of his cell phones. Since the document is legit he is legally married. The fact that he can’t remember any of it frightens both of them. He wonders where she is and Vicki fills him in on why she thinks MJ left and how Bruno went to get her. She says she practically had to force her to stay in order to avoid the gossip after having introduced her to all their friends and family during the funeral. “--As my wife?” “—Well, yes.” Nobody wanted to let it get out that the family was caught off guard by the marriage, she says. Vicki is hopeful it will all come back to him once he sees her.
Bruno and Mary Jo arrive back at the mansion. She gets out of the car and races into the house. She starts up the big staircase just as Alex comes out of the study. He recognizes her from the newspaper and calls out to her. They face each other and Mary Jo nearly faints from the shock of seeing him standing there in the flesh. Vicki helps her up and explains how Alex was found alive, etc., etc. Bruno walks in at that point and gets a kick in the ol' gut from the shock. Alex feels a bit awkward that Mary Jo’s not exactly smothering him with kisses. But, Mary Jo is unable to get off the couch, much less fake affection. Alex finally speaks up. “It’s the shock of the surprise, right?” MJ can only nod.
Bruno walks over with a robo-hug and shoots a warning look over at Mary Jo. She gets the message. Alex seems a bit suspicious as he looks from Bruno to MJ and back. He asks if MJ feels like standing and walking him upstairs. As they head upstairs, Bruno pretends not to understand why Alex can’t remember her. Victoria explains the bad bump on the head that’s left Alex with a few holes in his memory. Actually, MJ does a cruddy job of playing the happy and relieved wife and this is not lost on Vicki. She makes a mental note that MJ didn’t seem very happy to see him again. “--She didn’t even kiss him.” (I am sure it’ll take her 94 episodios to figure out why.)
Upstairs in the bedroom, Alex asks Mary Jo to help him undress. “Be careful. I have a broken rib and my back is scraped up.” MJ is obviously freaked. She stutters and asks if he’s going to want p.j.’s. He says, no, he sleeps in the nude. (Ok.Ok. I gotta admit here I’m a sucker for blondes, and Alex’s build, not to mention his being a “man with a slow hand” is pretty darned sexy. He definitely rates a few dings on the sigh-o-meter.) So then, Alex asks her if perhaps she’s never seen him nude. She admits she hasn’t and says it’s because they had never made love before, then adds they were only married in a civil ceremony. The idea he might have found an old-fashioned girl excites Alex. Just then Bruno barges in, purposely trying to interrupt the er... natural flow of events. (Pretty odd, not to mention rude as hell.) Bruno manages to clue MJ in that “Alex is suffering mental lapses and cannot remember getting married.” (Like, who asked you, jack-off?) Alex is not a happy camper having Bruno butt in like this. “--You never fail to surprise me!” He looks back at MJ and stares suggestively into her eyes. “I’d preferred to have told her myself at the proper time.”
Bruno obviously wants to get Mary Jo out of there ASAP and he tells her that Paula is missing. (Magic moment muffed.) Mary Jo is naturally upset. “When? Where to?” Alex is like, man and now there’s even a sister? Bruno tells him to stick his nose out of it and tells MJ it’s been hours since anybody’s seen hide or hair of her. He insists the two of them have to go find her immediately. Alex wonders why Bruno is so in the know but MJ says it’s no time to argue. They’ve got to go find her. Alex says he’ll get somebody to go looking for her sister and Mary Jo can stay there with him. Mary Jo says no, she’s going herself and he’d better not dare try stopping her. Bruno follows her out. Alex calls Tomas with a heads-up and orders him not to let Mary Jo leave the property, even if she’s with Bruno.
Outside Bruno is trying to catch up to MJ. Where does she think she’s going? “Where do you think? I’m going to look for my sister. No doubt Paula took one look at Alejandro and nearly died of fright!” Bruno is sure she hasn’t left the property or his mother would have told him. She starts yelling for Pau.
Meanwhile, Zeke brings up Alex’s meal. Alex asks him when his “wife” arrived at the house if she seemed sad over his supposed death. Zeke tells him that she was distraught and his mother had to give her a special tea to settle her nerves and calm her down. “What else?” Zeke mentions the two young women came without proper clothes for the funeral, and then that Bruno was gone the entire day; but when he returned home he immediately asked for her, went straight up to her bedroom and then went in. “Just like that?” (--as in, without knocking first?) “--Just like that.” One last thing, Zeke says. His wife asked to see a photo of Alex and he showed her the album in the study. Alex begins to process. (Ya gotta love that kind of brain when it’s attached to such beautiful brawn.)
Outside Mary Jo and Bruno find Pau hiding in the bushes somewhere close by. Pau admits she was frightened and tried leaving but couldn’t. Then, once she saw Alejandro she knew the jig was up. Bruno tells her there’s nothing to worry about. They’ll just take advantage of the fact that Alex is suffering a little amnesia. MJ isn’t so sure. Bruno reminds her that Alex is a brute and will throw them in jail and throw away the key if they try telling the truth to him. Mary Jo reminds Bruno that it was his idea, not theirs. He reminds her that nobody is going to believe them, not to mention dear, drunk-on-his-duff Daddy. Mary Jo hauls off and tries to hit him. Bruno grabs her arm and tells the two of them that they’ll do what he tells them: treat Alex like they know him and be happy that they’re lucky he’s lost his memory. If he recovers, still no problem because since there was nothing to remember, Alex will just remain a bit doubtful is all. Otherwise, they go to prison with their papi.
MJ insists she still can’t go to bed with the guy. Bruno says for now Alex is still too sick to try sleeping with her. Anyway, she can just tell Alex she’s angry that he lied to her about being a millionaire and so she wants a divorce. (Yeah, that’s a winner—not. Damn! I should have that kind of grief.) Mary Jo tells him how infantile and ridiculous that sounds. He says it’s the best he can think of for now because he’s overwhelmed with everything that’s happened; but eventually something will come to him and he’ll make sure nobody gets hurt from all of this. Just take things easy and do what he says. They say fine and everyone goes back into the house.
Alex watches them come in from his balcony and heads downstairs.
Once they’re all inside, they all act like perfect strangers. MJ introduces Pau to Alex and he says he thought she knew him already. MJ can think on her feet. She says it was because he can’t remember anything. Pau gives a quick, nervous, explanation about where she was and why. Mary Jo says they’re going up to bed. Alex asks where she intends to sleep. She says his mother gave them each their separate rooms. “--But your room is my room,” he reminds her. Bruno butts in again. “Alejandro, you’re still hurt.” Alex glares back at him. “—I didn’t ask your opinion.” Mary Jo says she thinks he’s still too sick and would be better off alone for now. Anyway, she has a headache and really needs to talk to her sister a bit.
Alex starts to chuckle. “So many excuses!” MJ says stubbornly she’s not making excuses. It’s the plain truth. He smiles and his eyes do that sparkle thing. “Now I know why I married you. It’s your personality. [carácter] I like it!” Bruno looks like he’s got ants in his pants. Alex walks over and gives Mary Jo an affectionate chuck on the chin and then smiles. (Nice pearly whites.) “Ok. I don’t want to force you.” Bruno is apparently worried that Alex eventually won’t have to. Neither girl looks convinced about Alex’s good intentions.
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Thanks, Jardinera, fantastic title, great recap. I had this on last night, one eye opened, and it seems to be getting better. I'm not hooked, tho.
Others have ben commenting about the odd decor in the manse, I hadn't watched enougfh to notice til last night- my gawd- it's horrid!!. What is with the strings of beads hanging in the middle of the room that they keep walking thru and around? Reminds me of one of those insecticde-laced curtains that are put out for the cows to walk thru.
i can't see how this plot is going to develop, is Mary Jo really gonna go along with this lamebrained scheme? Apparently, or else the whole thing would collapse.
Thanks to Susanlynn and Vario for the info on bilingual books. I'll start searching when I get some time.
Gran final of MEPS is on, better tune in...
Others have ben commenting about the odd decor in the manse, I hadn't watched enougfh to notice til last night- my gawd- it's horrid!!. What is with the strings of beads hanging in the middle of the room that they keep walking thru and around? Reminds me of one of those insecticde-laced curtains that are put out for the cows to walk thru.
i can't see how this plot is going to develop, is Mary Jo really gonna go along with this lamebrained scheme? Apparently, or else the whole thing would collapse.
Thanks to Susanlynn and Vario for the info on bilingual books. I'll start searching when I get some time.
Gran final of MEPS is on, better tune in...
Thanks, Jardinera. Really good recap and wonderful humor (red baboon butt indeed).
I get the feeling that Alex with his little smile kind of knows he didn't marry MJ, but seems a bit bemused by this turn of events and for now is willing to go along with it. When they do fall in love later, how conveeee-nient that they're already married, huh?
Furthering my comment the other day and Dorado Dave's now about the dreadful decor of Vicky's house, it's so overpowering to my eyes that I think it eats the actors. This is just the reverse of actors "eating the scenery."
So far, so good on Sortilegio though.
I get the feeling that Alex with his little smile kind of knows he didn't marry MJ, but seems a bit bemused by this turn of events and for now is willing to go along with it. When they do fall in love later, how conveeee-nient that they're already married, huh?
Furthering my comment the other day and Dorado Dave's now about the dreadful decor of Vicky's house, it's so overpowering to my eyes that I think it eats the actors. This is just the reverse of actors "eating the scenery."
So far, so good on Sortilegio though.
Jardinera, very good and very funny. The 3 housecats hissing (Raquel even stuck out her tongue), "Like, who asked you jackoff?" That choked me up with laughter.
The acting is really good. Zeke rolling his eyes heavenward when he heard Alex's voice on the phone, the old peasant guy holding the watch to his ear (I'm no watch expert, but I'm bettin' that's not a watch that ticks) are only a couple of nifty little touches by the actors.
Mary Jo's acting when she was so emotionally distressed with uncontrollable shuddering was tops.
Unlike some, I'm already hooked. As far as I'm concerned, the more implausible the premise and plot, the better. I get enough reality during the day. As long as the acting is good, and so far it is, I'm happy.
Carlos
The acting is really good. Zeke rolling his eyes heavenward when he heard Alex's voice on the phone, the old peasant guy holding the watch to his ear (I'm no watch expert, but I'm bettin' that's not a watch that ticks) are only a couple of nifty little touches by the actors.
Mary Jo's acting when she was so emotionally distressed with uncontrollable shuddering was tops.
Unlike some, I'm already hooked. As far as I'm concerned, the more implausible the premise and plot, the better. I get enough reality during the day. As long as the acting is good, and so far it is, I'm happy.
Carlos
Jardineria,
Again you have out done yourself. My favorite is not one of your funny lines, and there are many, it is your observation..."Alex begins to process". Yes, finally! Then, in reference to our new galan you use both the word brain and brawn in the SAME sentence. I don't want to get excited too early, but could it be that we have something GOOD to watch?
DDAve," is Mary Jo really gonna go along with this lame-brained scheme?" If I were poor and powerless, I might be afraid of authority as many in our country are. MJ is worried that she might send her father to prison for "arms and drugs" if she blows the whistle. Although a little far fetched, there is a undercurrent of realism in this part of the plot.
My thoughts only....
Sandy in TN
Again you have out done yourself. My favorite is not one of your funny lines, and there are many, it is your observation..."Alex begins to process". Yes, finally! Then, in reference to our new galan you use both the word brain and brawn in the SAME sentence. I don't want to get excited too early, but could it be that we have something GOOD to watch?
DDAve," is Mary Jo really gonna go along with this lame-brained scheme?" If I were poor and powerless, I might be afraid of authority as many in our country are. MJ is worried that she might send her father to prison for "arms and drugs" if she blows the whistle. Although a little far fetched, there is a undercurrent of realism in this part of the plot.
My thoughts only....
Sandy in TN
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: Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 5:24:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 5:24:00 PM EDT
Thanks, Jardinera. Being here and reading your delicious recap is my reward for hours spent correcting reading tests and doing laundry today...while hub is gone all day playing in a golf tournament. I especially appreciated your recap because I fell asleep after about the first 15 minutes. It looks like Al took one look at MJ and decided he liked her. Therefore, we are now going to be watching her blush and run away from him as he tries to assert his marital rights. It kind of reminds me of Amor Real in which Matilde and Manuel were married , but she didn't want him. Blondes are not my thing, but I must admit that I like Billy Levy's sly smile. I'm hanging in there. I rewatched the finale of MEPS and the Cristina show while I corrected essays my students wrote about their dreams. FC is finelooking , and I'll miss seeing him. Does anyone know if he has decided on his next novela ? I'm going to miss seeing that handsome face and fine bod. I found a new interview on youtube of Corazon Salvaje stars Ed Yanez and Aracely in costume. The interviewer was Ernesto ;aguardia [love him] on Hoy. The novela begins in Mexico on Monday Oct. 12. They had some scenes , and it looks good..the costumes, scenery, Ed's long locks. I'm excited .
Permalink posted by : Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 5:26:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 5:26:00 PM EDT
Jardinera, thanks for the great recap. I am glad to see your wit carried over to this TN. The next couple of months should be interesting to see how the plot develops.
rsk
rsk
Permalink posted by : Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 5:29:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 5:29:00 PM EDT
Carlos, mi amigo ~~~I'm with you. I , too, have enough really real reality. Escaping into a wild and crazy novela is good therapy. ~~~Dr. Susy, advising everyone to take 2 novelas and return to reality in the morning [My word ID is ''medica''...how appropo !!! ha]
Permalink posted by : Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 5:32:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 5:32:00 PM EDT
Thanks for the recap Jardinera and also for your last MEPS caps too. I hope you are enjoying this one so far.
Thanks to for your first recaps Connie and PB. Congratulations they were both great and I am now caught up!
DDave I hope you do watch this one; your comments are always enjoyable. Like you I don't notice decor much but I wouldn't pay the person who decorated Vicky's place.
HGR - I loved your comment about the scenery eating the actors!!
Carlos - I'm glad your hooked so we can chat here and on Gancho.
Sandy - I'm also hoping b/c this is a Carla S. novela that the protagonists won't be stupid. And having an intelligent and handsome galan is the best.
Susanlynn - Thanks for the CS updates. It will be interesting to hear how it is received in Mexico. It will be fun to EY as a pirate.
rsk - I hope we are all in for a fun ride.
Thanks to for your first recaps Connie and PB. Congratulations they were both great and I am now caught up!
DDave I hope you do watch this one; your comments are always enjoyable. Like you I don't notice decor much but I wouldn't pay the person who decorated Vicky's place.
HGR - I loved your comment about the scenery eating the actors!!
Carlos - I'm glad your hooked so we can chat here and on Gancho.
Sandy - I'm also hoping b/c this is a Carla S. novela that the protagonists won't be stupid. And having an intelligent and handsome galan is the best.
Susanlynn - Thanks for the CS updates. It will be interesting to hear how it is received in Mexico. It will be fun to EY as a pirate.
rsk - I hope we are all in for a fun ride.
Jardinera: Great recap.
I was going to sort of slide through this novela, but here I am after the first week, hooked like a fish.
William Levy's acting so far has been very good. He played MJ right to a "t", and seems to be able to handle Bruno.
Bruno, please, don't tell anyone ever again that they'll go to jail if they don't follow your orders.
Note: The beginning of this novela is like the beginning in Pasion. The characters slip in and out of the scenes and do things that may tip us off as to what is about to happen.
I was going to sort of slide through this novela, but here I am after the first week, hooked like a fish.
William Levy's acting so far has been very good. He played MJ right to a "t", and seems to be able to handle Bruno.
Bruno, please, don't tell anyone ever again that they'll go to jail if they don't follow your orders.
Note: The beginning of this novela is like the beginning in Pasion. The characters slip in and out of the scenes and do things that may tip us off as to what is about to happen.
My favorite line from this episode is one we hear often in TN's as well as in real life, and in this case is fraught with ironic anticipation. It was uttered in all seriousness by Bruno to Mary Jo and Pau:
"Cofien en mi. (Trust me.)"
Carlos
"Cofien en mi. (Trust me.)"
Carlos
Thanks for the great recap Jardinera. Right now, Alex doesn't seem to be as dumb or naive as some of the galans we've seen. He seems pretty sharp and doesn't trust Bruno very much.
Bruno and MJ were quite surprised to see Alex. But, Bruno is quite sharp himself. Found out Alex had a little amnesia and started to push that for all it was worth. Time for a new plan. I wonder if he'll keep trying to do Alex in or what?
Pretty good show so far. Even liking WL and JB so far. :)
Susanlynn, the good thing about Sortilegio only being 95 capitulos, Corazon Salvaje is not that far away. :) Assuming.. it follows Sortilegio here like it does in Mexico.
Bruno and MJ were quite surprised to see Alex. But, Bruno is quite sharp himself. Found out Alex had a little amnesia and started to push that for all it was worth. Time for a new plan. I wonder if he'll keep trying to do Alex in or what?
Pretty good show so far. Even liking WL and JB so far. :)
Susanlynn, the good thing about Sortilegio only being 95 capitulos, Corazon Salvaje is not that far away. :) Assuming.. it follows Sortilegio here like it does in Mexico.
Permalink posted by : Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 6:23:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 6:23:00 PM EDT
I liked it when Victoria tried to call Bruno and he saw who it was and didn't answer. I was telling him, you may want to take this call dude. :)
Looks like only a matter of time before someone falls down that stairs. We've had two people (Vick and MJ) collapse on it already. Someone for sure has to fall down them.
So does Fernando (best bud of Alex) have something going on with Vicki? Seems that way and in the opening credits, they are together.
Looks like only a matter of time before someone falls down that stairs. We've had two people (Vick and MJ) collapse on it already. Someone for sure has to fall down them.
So does Fernando (best bud of Alex) have something going on with Vicki? Seems that way and in the opening credits, they are together.
Permalink posted by : Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 6:42:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 6:42:00 PM EDT
Holy heart-throbs, Batman! I've got both sets of fingers and toes crossed that we've got another quality telenovela if the writers don't muck this one up. Be still my heart. Could it be? Levy, much to my delight, seems up to the job. Kudos to the camera man for catching those pearly whites and sly twinkle in his eye when he looks at MJ. Even Jaqui has enthralled me, especially with her scenes as the desperate and cornered victim. I still don't think she's Silvia Navarro's equal, but if she can keep her toothy smile in check she'll be credible in this.
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Glad to see so many of you back for this one and that it gave you a smile or two. // Got to say that I was a bit unsure with this
one till the car crash. After Friday's show though, I am definitely hooked. The entire cast to this point has been first rate and so has the direction. Anyway, Maria Zarattini as the original writer, Carla Estrada and Monica Miguel are a winning combination every time.
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Glad to see so many of you back for this one and that it gave you a smile or two. // Got to say that I was a bit unsure with this
one till the car crash. After Friday's show though, I am definitely hooked. The entire cast to this point has been first rate and so has the direction. Anyway, Maria Zarattini as the original writer, Carla Estrada and Monica Miguel are a winning combination every time.
Oh.My.God. I've been surfing around Youtube , I ound several scenes from the new Corazon Salvaje and a great interview with the cast and one by Ernesto Laguardia with Eduardo and Aracely[?]. Ed looks muy hot with long hair [his own it seems], and his physique was just made for those period costumes and an outfit that looked like RicRicRic's wardrobe in Pasion. I am very hopeful. Also, I saw some familiar faces : the actor who played Padre Tadeo on FELS, Helene Rojo AND [drumroll , please] Carlos's telenovia Gardenia !!!! I have high hopes that this epoca is going to be very good...ships, swordfights, horses....Be still my foolish heart.
Permalink posted by : Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 6:56:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 6:56:00 PM EDT
Thanks, comadre Jardinera! So glad you're recapping this one. I wasn't sure I would continue, but I was hooked after Friday night. I think the exact moment was when Alex touched Mary Jo's face and says -ok, I don't want to force you...
jb
jb
Permalink posted by : Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 7:31:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 7:31:00 PM EDT
Hi Jardinera. It's been a long time since I last posted. Computer problems have kept me away. I'm still confused a bit about who's who and the plot but I'll stick with this for now since this is a Carla Estrada production. The opening reminds me a bit of Pasion. I miss that show and seeing sexy Ric and Camila. Speaking of Pasion, I saw the promo pics of Corazon Salvaje and had to do a double take. I thought I was seeing Ric and Camila there for a second LOL.
Permalink posted by : Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 7:35:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 7:35:00 PM EDT
Thanks Jardinera. Susanlyn, love your sueno about these brawny heros. Someone asked about a Spanish reader with English next to it. I hope this link to Amazon comes out:
http://www.amazon.com/Spanish-Reading-Self-Instructional-Fabiola-Franco/dp/0764103334
I'm posting this before I lose it again!
Lynne
http://www.amazon.com/Spanish-Reading-Self-Instructional-Fabiola-Franco/dp/0764103334
I'm posting this before I lose it again!
Lynne
Permalink posted by : Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 7:36:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 7:36:00 PM EDT
The book I just referenced is published by Barrons. The authors claim that one can learn to read in 80 to 120 hours. The Spanish test is on the right of the page and the English on the left so that one doesn't have to look up the vocabulary. After each section there is an explanation of grammar. The early chapters rely on a lot of cognates so that English speakers can guess the words. The subjects are baby as some of the books. It has chapters on the development of the Spanish language, the geography of Spain. I liked the one of the legend of Guadalupe. Now I know why our telenovela guys in trouble always call on the virgin of Guadalupe.
I'm sure there are tons of other books. I picked this one up on my regular coffee break and book purchasing at Borders.
Lynne
I'm sure there are tons of other books. I picked this one up on my regular coffee break and book purchasing at Borders.
Lynne
Permalink posted by : Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 7:42:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 7:42:00 PM EDT
Jardinera as always you did a great job with your recap. I've always enjoyed your style inmensely.
I was very curious about the reactions to this novela, I only watched the begining and the end but I'm glad people are liking it.
Carlos you have some interesting tastes in women Gardenia, Coni, you like your girls with a certain edge.
Jarocha
I was very curious about the reactions to this novela, I only watched the begining and the end but I'm glad people are liking it.
Carlos you have some interesting tastes in women Gardenia, Coni, you like your girls with a certain edge.
Jarocha
Permalink posted by : Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 7:50:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 7:50:00 PM EDT
Thanks, Jardinera! I too was absolutely hooked after Friday's episode. I can't remember the last time I was actually looking forward to the unfolding of a telenovela as I am now. I'm loving the three leads together. What a delight! I'm on for Monday...
Permalink posted by : Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 7:56:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 7:56:00 PM EDT
Thanks Jardinera for another of your great entertaining recaps. As always it's one of the highlights of my weekend. As far as the episode itself, I like the way Carlos put it.
He said: "Unlike some, I'm already hooked. As far as I'm concerned, the more implausible the premise and plot, the better. I get enough reality during the day. As long as the acting is good, and so far it is, I'm happy.
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I couldn't have worded it better myself.
He said: "Unlike some, I'm already hooked. As far as I'm concerned, the more implausible the premise and plot, the better. I get enough reality during the day. As long as the acting is good, and so far it is, I'm happy.
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I couldn't have worded it better myself.
Permalink posted by : Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 8:19:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 8:19:00 PM EDT
Jarocha, don't forget Ruth. Actually, as I've mentioned before, my criteria are basically a pulse and a nice smell.
It's great to see the enthusiasm that this show has already generated here. The 2 main characters are neither favorites of mine, but I think they are both doing a bangup job so far.
The actor that plays old peasant guy is a super good actor who I've seen in many TNs as well as movies. He does worried looks just about better than anyone. I hope we see more of him.
Carlos
It's great to see the enthusiasm that this show has already generated here. The 2 main characters are neither favorites of mine, but I think they are both doing a bangup job so far.
The actor that plays old peasant guy is a super good actor who I've seen in many TNs as well as movies. He does worried looks just about better than anyone. I hope we see more of him.
Carlos
I thought that Raquel was sticking her tongue out at Paulina? A little childish bickering perhaps?
I noticed that Fernando seems to show an Attraction to Victoria and that presents some interesting situations. First, Victoria is in her 50's and Fernando in his 20's. She is old enough to be his mom. Second, If they ever hook up then Fernando will be Alejandro's step father too. Wow. Just wow.
Fernando also look like that dude in Querida Enemiga.
Ibarramedia
I noticed that Fernando seems to show an Attraction to Victoria and that presents some interesting situations. First, Victoria is in her 50's and Fernando in his 20's. She is old enough to be his mom. Second, If they ever hook up then Fernando will be Alejandro's step father too. Wow. Just wow.
Fernando also look like that dude in Querida Enemiga.
Ibarramedia
Permalink posted by : Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 9:01:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 9:01:00 PM EDT
Good point Ibarramedia about Vicki being old enough to be Nando's mom. For women, that is still frowned upon in our society but perfectly OK for a man. In MEPS it was perfectly OK for Babs to marry a man old enough to be her father and for her to then have a stepson as old as Anibal. But in the case of Vicki and Nando hooking up and Nando becoming Alex's stepdad, well, like you said, WOW!
Permalink posted by : Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 9:20:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 9:20:00 PM EDT
Ibarramedia, I'd say, "Whoa! Just whoa!" but I'd say that we're on the same page. As Connie and DPD would say, "Ewwwww!!"
Carlos
Carlos
Thanks, Jardinera, excellent recap. This was the first episode I've even halfway watched and I may get sucked into it. Especially if W. Levy shows some smarts and J. Bracamonte hides some teeth.
Just goes to show that some favorites can fall short, some doubtful talent can rise to the occasion, and new talent can delight. And some stalwart old favorites just keep on truckin'.
La Paloma
Just goes to show that some favorites can fall short, some doubtful talent can rise to the occasion, and new talent can delight. And some stalwart old favorites just keep on truckin'.
La Paloma
Permalink posted by : Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 10:39:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 10:39:00 PM EDT
It is not so much the older woman younger man combo. I'm fine with that. Especially if the woman takes care of herself physically. (I kid, I kid) don't pelt me with rotten eggs now.
Seriously, It is more of the interpersonal relationships intertwined with the age difference. Alejandro and Fernando are best friends. And logically, off camera he has been to that house a whole lot. So there is an established pattern of relationship here. Same with Bruno and Raquel since we assume he will also be their future step father.
The case of Barbara Greco and Gonzalo is different. As you said, males have more leeway and acceptance historically( I know not your exact words) another thing is she was Gonzalo's employee so they have built a relationship beyond that. With the Elizalde kids, no one has had a relationship with Babs. It would be different if Anibal was Babs' ex- boyfriend.
The crazy thing here is that it will parallel the young and the restless and the bold and the beautiful in that you ex wife can soon be your mother in law or incestous relationships between half brother and half sisters or niece or relative.......
Anyway, can you picture Alejandro and his bud fernando small talk in the office?
Alejandro: So how was the night with mom?
Fernando: Oh it was great! She give the best back rubs.
Alejandro: Uh, Oh yeah. She sure won't dissapoint. So, how about that contruction we're planning? Once we get the bid, we should send our people there right away.
Ibarramedia
Seriously, It is more of the interpersonal relationships intertwined with the age difference. Alejandro and Fernando are best friends. And logically, off camera he has been to that house a whole lot. So there is an established pattern of relationship here. Same with Bruno and Raquel since we assume he will also be their future step father.
The case of Barbara Greco and Gonzalo is different. As you said, males have more leeway and acceptance historically( I know not your exact words) another thing is she was Gonzalo's employee so they have built a relationship beyond that. With the Elizalde kids, no one has had a relationship with Babs. It would be different if Anibal was Babs' ex- boyfriend.
The crazy thing here is that it will parallel the young and the restless and the bold and the beautiful in that you ex wife can soon be your mother in law or incestous relationships between half brother and half sisters or niece or relative.......
Anyway, can you picture Alejandro and his bud fernando small talk in the office?
Alejandro: So how was the night with mom?
Fernando: Oh it was great! She give the best back rubs.
Alejandro: Uh, Oh yeah. She sure won't dissapoint. So, how about that contruction we're planning? Once we get the bid, we should send our people there right away.
Ibarramedia
Permalink posted by : Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 10:45:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 10:45:00 PM EDT
@ Paloma -- "Especially if W. Levy shows some smarts and J. Bracamontes hides some teeth." LOL!! Somehow I don't think we should hold our breath for that teeth hiding - there hasn't been a lot of happy occasions in the novela so far for her to display them properly, but I am sure it's coming...
Alex does seem very sharp though and like Melinama, I also like the dynamic between the leading trio. Like everyone else here, I am captivated so far...
Alex does seem very sharp though and like Melinama, I also like the dynamic between the leading trio. Like everyone else here, I am captivated so far...
Permalink posted by : Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 11:38:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 11:38:00 PM EDT
Oh, and forgot --
thanks so much, Jardinera, for the recap, it was brilliant!!
thanks so much, Jardinera, for the recap, it was brilliant!!
Permalink posted by : Sunday, October 11, 2009 at 12:09:00 AM EDT
: Sunday, October 11, 2009 at 12:09:00 AM EDT
rebecca: I've edited your remarks about Vicki & Fernando. No spoiler rule so unless you suggest it's a guess or a supposition it has to go. Your edited comment follows. Glad you're along for the ride!
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thanks for the recaps! I think william L is so so cute in this! He sleeps in the nude, I knew I missed something good! Anyway I think he knows what's going on!
It gets better and better folks and moves really fast thank goodness.
rebecca
Sat Oct 10, 08:45:00 PM EDT
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thanks for the recaps! I think william L is so so cute in this! He sleeps in the nude, I knew I missed something good! Anyway I think he knows what's going on!
It gets better and better folks and moves really fast thank goodness.
rebecca
Sat Oct 10, 08:45:00 PM EDT
Vera: Welcome. To be fair, I want to preserve the gist of your comment without the actual spoiler. Your edited comments follow. Actually, the information is in the backgrounders esmas/Televisa put out, but we commenters decided during MEPS that here not even that should be discussed because of the spoiler rule and many don't read those. Please feel free to join in. You're a part of the family now as much as rebecca!
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Rebecca, even though your well meaning comments are not spoilers, I like to be surprised about the twists and turns and pace. Besides, individual differ as far as the interpretation of "it gets better means". What appears to be better for one person might be the point that another person decides it isn't worth watching further.
Is that an opinion or a fact (aka as a spoiler). Please no more hints of what's to come. Thanks.
Vera
Sat Oct 10, 09:11:00 PM EDT
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Rebecca, even though your well meaning comments are not spoilers, I like to be surprised about the twists and turns and pace. Besides, individual differ as far as the interpretation of "it gets better means". What appears to be better for one person might be the point that another person decides it isn't worth watching further.
Is that an opinion or a fact (aka as a spoiler). Please no more hints of what's to come. Thanks.
Vera
Sat Oct 10, 09:11:00 PM EDT
Jardinera, this recap is TOP of the line, and your hard work is very appreciated. I haven't watched the episode yet (probably will sometime later today), but this lets me know right quick that I'm going to enjoy it! I am stoked.
Roberto of the Fuzzy Zit... Eric of the Baboon Bottoms... LMAO
As someone said, looks like Alex just may be a contender for Bruno's championship belt. What a relief. Ol' Al isn't so innocent after all, Mr. Sleep-In-The-Nude. Uh-huh.
Vicky's house does look like a rainbow threw up in it, yeah.
Great comments, all. Have a marvelous Sunday. I'll see if I can dredge up some more snark after I hit this episode on YouTube. Ciao.
Roberto of the Fuzzy Zit... Eric of the Baboon Bottoms... LMAO
As someone said, looks like Alex just may be a contender for Bruno's championship belt. What a relief. Ol' Al isn't so innocent after all, Mr. Sleep-In-The-Nude. Uh-huh.
Vicky's house does look like a rainbow threw up in it, yeah.
Great comments, all. Have a marvelous Sunday. I'll see if I can dredge up some more snark after I hit this episode on YouTube. Ciao.
Thanks Jardinera for the recap. The interaction between Alejandro and M.J. and Bruno was brilliant. That alone has got me hooked and I will be watching for more interaction between these 3. Wow, the vibes between M.J. and Alejandro is elctric. This is why I watch these shows hoping to find a winner. I hope it continues to electrify me. Have my fingers crossed.
Permalink posted by : Sunday, October 11, 2009 at 8:41:00 AM EDT
: Sunday, October 11, 2009 at 8:41:00 AM EDT
Oh I forgot. He sleeps in the nude. Get me the smelling salts I feel faint from that image.
Permalink posted by : Sunday, October 11, 2009 at 8:46:00 AM EDT
: Sunday, October 11, 2009 at 8:46:00 AM EDT
Manoman, if I was having a downer of a day just reading your comments would definitely lighten the load! Thank you for all the kind responses. Again, writing these recaps is a kind of an emotional release after a
l-o-o-o-ng work week where one's ego is often flattened and even ground into the dirt at the expense of good commerce as it were. At times I feel I'd make a great telenovela character, de verdad. So, it's wonderful to have a few baddies to kick around in these things. I really admire the wit of your comments and the tremendous way you "wax eloquent" when give the chance to voice your thoughts. I count myself among the lucky ones to have you as blogging buds and look forward to hearing from you all as well.
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Dorado Dave: you stick around cuz you and the hubster are still on the fense. If you wait a bit you both may find the tables will be turned on the baddies and seeing how that develops will be worth the time invested.
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HGR: ITA. Alex knows his stepbrother's not to be trusted and he seems to smell a rat in all of this. Don't know if he really is attracted to MJ just yet, i.e., love at first sight, but he's out to possibly force Bruno's hand by making him jealous/envious or some such with MJ is my best guess.
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SandyTn: You and I were tracking with the "undercurrent of realism" comment.
l-o-o-o-ng work week where one's ego is often flattened and even ground into the dirt at the expense of good commerce as it were. At times I feel I'd make a great telenovela character, de verdad. So, it's wonderful to have a few baddies to kick around in these things. I really admire the wit of your comments and the tremendous way you "wax eloquent" when give the chance to voice your thoughts. I count myself among the lucky ones to have you as blogging buds and look forward to hearing from you all as well.
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Dorado Dave: you stick around cuz you and the hubster are still on the fense. If you wait a bit you both may find the tables will be turned on the baddies and seeing how that develops will be worth the time invested.
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HGR: ITA. Alex knows his stepbrother's not to be trusted and he seems to smell a rat in all of this. Don't know if he really is attracted to MJ just yet, i.e., love at first sight, but he's out to possibly force Bruno's hand by making him jealous/envious or some such with MJ is my best guess.
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SandyTn: You and I were tracking with the "undercurrent of realism" comment.
Susanlynn: You're gonna have to get a DVR in your Christmas stocking, especially after slogging away grading papers till your eyes cross like that. "Therefore, we are now going to be watching her blush and run away from him as he tries to assert his marital rights." Yessss! Delicious cat and mouse games. Dontcha jus' love it?
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Carlos: Arf! to Bonnie-Belle. I figured she would appreciate the canine as well as the feline analogies I sprinkled in for her benefit. Tho' I'm a catlover I love dogs equally as well. However, she's lucky that my old gray tomcat (QEPD) has received his just desserts in the heviside layer. He was fearless and scared the be-jesus out of any canine that dared make the mistake of crossing our property line. Didn't matter the size or the breed. They went yelping straight back the way they came with their tails between their legs after a run-in with midget sized Mandu. Talk about your David and Golieths! Funny as Hell....er, not for the poor pooches, though. Glad I never had to meet their puzzled owners.
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rsk: I'm just as eager as you to see how the knots in this thing get untied. Lots of good times ahead IMHO.
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Karen: I am enjoying this one and it's an unexpected pleasure.
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Pasofino: Yes, the flow of the plot is quality and I think will make this tn a good one.
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Carlos: Arf! to Bonnie-Belle. I figured she would appreciate the canine as well as the feline analogies I sprinkled in for her benefit. Tho' I'm a catlover I love dogs equally as well. However, she's lucky that my old gray tomcat (QEPD) has received his just desserts in the heviside layer. He was fearless and scared the be-jesus out of any canine that dared make the mistake of crossing our property line. Didn't matter the size or the breed. They went yelping straight back the way they came with their tails between their legs after a run-in with midget sized Mandu. Talk about your David and Golieths! Funny as Hell....er, not for the poor pooches, though. Glad I never had to meet their puzzled owners.
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rsk: I'm just as eager as you to see how the knots in this thing get untied. Lots of good times ahead IMHO.
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Karen: I am enjoying this one and it's an unexpected pleasure.
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Pasofino: Yes, the flow of the plot is quality and I think will make this tn a good one.
JeffMN: We were right there with you when Bruno decided not to answer his mother's phone call. The mess he's in now he can blame his own arrogant ass on.
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jb (not to be confused with JB) My thoughts exactly. That gentle remark was what hooked me with Friday's also, but I won't deny that sparkle in Alex's eyes the camera caught helped me along.
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Pirate Babe/ Stephe: Wow! Where've y'all been? Can great snark be far behind?
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Melinama: You're the evil genius behind this blog of ours and I am so glad you decided to stick around and do Mondays. It always gets my week off to a fun start reading your sly take on things. The leads in this thing do have great chemistry. I'm praying to the telenovela gods not to put too much salt in this fish stew.
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Lynne: Thanks for the leads! Always welcome.
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Ibarramedia: No rotten eggs from here. You've started another great discussion, per usual, but I agree with Carlos' pithy response: Ewwwww!
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jb (not to be confused with JB) My thoughts exactly. That gentle remark was what hooked me with Friday's also, but I won't deny that sparkle in Alex's eyes the camera caught helped me along.
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Pirate Babe/ Stephe: Wow! Where've y'all been? Can great snark be far behind?
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Melinama: You're the evil genius behind this blog of ours and I am so glad you decided to stick around and do Mondays. It always gets my week off to a fun start reading your sly take on things. The leads in this thing do have great chemistry. I'm praying to the telenovela gods not to put too much salt in this fish stew.
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Lynne: Thanks for the leads! Always welcome.
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Ibarramedia: No rotten eggs from here. You've started another great discussion, per usual, but I agree with Carlos' pithy response: Ewwwww!
Lisa: We're both tracking with Carlos this go 'round. When reality bites, go blogging in novelaland!
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lea: Welcome! Hope you find us as captivating a crowd as the novela characters we love to kvetch about.
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La Paloma: "Just goes to show that some favorites can fall short, some doubtful talent can rise to the occasion, and new talent can delight." Well put!
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Jarocha: Debes quedarte con nosotros por lo todo. If you don't stick around we'll miss the extra details that you fill in for us.
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lea: Welcome! Hope you find us as captivating a crowd as the novela characters we love to kvetch about.
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La Paloma: "Just goes to show that some favorites can fall short, some doubtful talent can rise to the occasion, and new talent can delight." Well put!
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Jarocha: Debes quedarte con nosotros por lo todo. If you don't stick around we'll miss the extra details that you fill in for us.
Thanks Jardinera, like one of the commenters said, we can count on you to provide great weekend entertainment. One thing I'm enjoying about this novela is the way they have laid a solid background/foundation and the plot develops from there. If that's just the tip of the iceberg, the rest should be interesting provided that it's not nonsensical fillers and cat and mouse games. But so far, so very good.
Iberramedia, you're so right in pointing out that the age differences between Vicki and Nando is about the awkward and tangled mess the relationship will cause within the already unstable family.
If it were just about age differences, then I'd have to say "What's proper for the gander is also proper for the goose":-)
Iberramedia, you're so right in pointing out that the age differences between Vicki and Nando is about the awkward and tangled mess the relationship will cause within the already unstable family.
If it were just about age differences, then I'd have to say "What's proper for the gander is also proper for the goose":-)
Permalink posted by : Sunday, October 11, 2009 at 9:58:00 AM EDT
: Sunday, October 11, 2009 at 9:58:00 AM EDT
Jardina, Thank you for a great recap!
I thought the scene where Bruno and MJ come in and find Alejandro alive was fantastic. Alejandro, a sparkle in his eyes, looking at MJ like okay, I am curious, but wasn't he thoughtful when he asked MJ if she wasn't overwhelmed by emotions and suggested they retire.
The look on Brun's face when he saw Alejandro....
I could feel the heat when Alejandro asks MJ to undress him ....... I was disappointed when Bruno rushed in to spoil my moment. But I did notice the button of Ale's pants was undone when he made the phone call to keep MJ on the grounds. Whew, I had to rewind that scene, I am not telling how many times.
Carlos - With Victoria and Fernando, I would not say "eewwwwwwwww", I would say "You go girl!" "DPD" you are good!
I feel like I am falling off the wagon and becoming a Sortilegio addict.
Can't wait for Monday's show.
DPD
I thought the scene where Bruno and MJ come in and find Alejandro alive was fantastic. Alejandro, a sparkle in his eyes, looking at MJ like okay, I am curious, but wasn't he thoughtful when he asked MJ if she wasn't overwhelmed by emotions and suggested they retire.
The look on Brun's face when he saw Alejandro....
I could feel the heat when Alejandro asks MJ to undress him ....... I was disappointed when Bruno rushed in to spoil my moment. But I did notice the button of Ale's pants was undone when he made the phone call to keep MJ on the grounds. Whew, I had to rewind that scene, I am not telling how many times.
Carlos - With Victoria and Fernando, I would not say "eewwwwwwwww", I would say "You go girl!" "DPD" you are good!
I feel like I am falling off the wagon and becoming a Sortilegio addict.
Can't wait for Monday's show.
DPD
So glad you're back Stephe! This should be a fun ride...
jb (the one with average sized teeth)
jb (the one with average sized teeth)
Permalink posted by : Sunday, October 11, 2009 at 11:37:00 AM EDT
: Sunday, October 11, 2009 at 11:37:00 AM EDT
Yes, I agree with all who have commented on the decor of the Lombardo mansion...¡ que horrible!
I must say that MJ's traditional wedding dress was very dear and added sweet compassion to her character. Also, all those hemp pocketbooks that she was selling is a very realistic touch. When we were in Merida, I bought a lot of them as gifts to my friends. They are very inexpensive. On occasion I still see one of my friends using one, a fun reminder of a great trip to Mexico.
Jarocha, I'm in agreement with Jardinera, we need you. You bring a lot of "inside" information to this table.
Sandy in TN
I must say that MJ's traditional wedding dress was very dear and added sweet compassion to her character. Also, all those hemp pocketbooks that she was selling is a very realistic touch. When we were in Merida, I bought a lot of them as gifts to my friends. They are very inexpensive. On occasion I still see one of my friends using one, a fun reminder of a great trip to Mexico.
Jarocha, I'm in agreement with Jardinera, we need you. You bring a lot of "inside" information to this table.
Sandy in TN
Permalink posted by : Sunday, October 11, 2009 at 12:20:00 PM EDT
: Sunday, October 11, 2009 at 12:20:00 PM EDT
Jardinera, terrific recap, super funny and complete. I always love your recaps.
I didn't exactly get why Paula would go to jail if she blew the whistle on Bruno.
I am loving this novela. To me, it's gripping, exciting, and there are tons of interesting characters. And like others, although I'm not a huge JB and WL fan, they're doing a tremendous job in this one. I remember how Pasion packed a lot into its 95 episodes, so I hope we have something similar with this one.
I didn't exactly get why Paula would go to jail if she blew the whistle on Bruno.
I am loving this novela. To me, it's gripping, exciting, and there are tons of interesting characters. And like others, although I'm not a huge JB and WL fan, they're doing a tremendous job in this one. I remember how Pasion packed a lot into its 95 episodes, so I hope we have something similar with this one.
Thanks to all the recappers last week. We are off to a great start! I am impressed with the pace of the plot development in this tn (compared with MEPS, which was slow, slow, slow until the last 3 weeks or so).
Sondie
Sondie
Permalink posted by : Sunday, October 11, 2009 at 8:48:00 PM EDT
: Sunday, October 11, 2009 at 8:48:00 PM EDT
Excellent Job Jardinera, I had to watch without CC's today so you are wonderful! Thank you!
I just finished watching 3 episodes in a row...I didn't think I would get hooked but I am !
WL doesn't do it for me, but my 18 year old daughter said..."Whoa...who is THAT?" She might be the newest TN watcher !
I just purchased a book called MEXICOLOR, it has photos of many brightly colored rooms like in the TN only not as mod looking. Beautiful book in a great series...Mexicasa, Mexcocina,Mexigarden.
Thanks for the Spanish book titles, I will be checking Amazon.
I just finished watching 3 episodes in a row...I didn't think I would get hooked but I am !
WL doesn't do it for me, but my 18 year old daughter said..."Whoa...who is THAT?" She might be the newest TN watcher !
I just purchased a book called MEXICOLOR, it has photos of many brightly colored rooms like in the TN only not as mod looking. Beautiful book in a great series...Mexicasa, Mexcocina,Mexigarden.
Thanks for the Spanish book titles, I will be checking Amazon.
Permalink posted by : Sunday, October 11, 2009 at 9:48:00 PM EDT
: Sunday, October 11, 2009 at 9:48:00 PM EDT
Ibarramedia- Fernando is indeed the doc from Querida Enemiga. Which is funny because he has a similar build to William Levy, and when both QE and Cuidado were on, Levy's clothes fit his sculpted form perfectly, but our QE guy always looked like his shirts and pants were too tight and/or short for him. Hopefully, on this show the two of them can share clothes. :)
Levy is really good at turning on the charm and sex appeal. He seems to have great chemistry with all his leading ladies. If I were MJ, I would have had no problem spending the night with him upon first meeting! (Just kidding...)
-Vivi in DC
Levy is really good at turning on the charm and sex appeal. He seems to have great chemistry with all his leading ladies. If I were MJ, I would have had no problem spending the night with him upon first meeting! (Just kidding...)
-Vivi in DC
Permalink posted by : Sunday, October 11, 2009 at 10:18:00 PM EDT
: Sunday, October 11, 2009 at 10:18:00 PM EDT
Gracias, Jardinera! Woo hoo! Wm Levy was smoking up my screen talking about sleeping in the nude and asking "so then how'd we do it, with clothes on?" hot, hot, hot! But the best was when it looked like he might be putting two and two together and coming up with a numerical answer instead of "am I running out of hair get?" Now we're talking!
Hombre: I can only think Pau would be an accessory because she works in the same store? Your guess otherwise is as good as mine. : > )
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Elle: thanks for the book leads. Sounds very interesting.
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Sondie: Yup! A great start.
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Kat: Those bedroom & shower scenes work for me!
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Elle: thanks for the book leads. Sounds very interesting.
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Sondie: Yup! A great start.
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Kat: Those bedroom & shower scenes work for me!
Well, as y'all can see, I finally watched the episode. Twice.
The weirdest thing of all was Paula. I mean, how old is she, twelve? She hides out in the bushes all day and into the night? Did she eat? Use the bathroom? Hose herself down with a can of insect repellent? How long would she have stayed out there if MJ hadn't gone to find her? Strange.
The Fernando/Vicky vibe... is rather intriquing to think about. Hm.
Raquel was funny, walking back and forth through those hanging beads three or four times in a row like a duck in a shooting gallery (even with a huge no-bead space right next to them).
Bluto--I mean Bruno's reaction was priceless when he saw Alex back from the dead. And even more so when he realized just how much he has screwed up--little brother has marital rights to, and his sights on, the woman Bruno has come to desire. Serves you right, dumbkoff. You're going to be sweating a lot of bullets in the months to come, where MJ and Alex's chemistry is concerned. (You do fill out a shirt and a pair of slacks well, though, I'll give you that, brutha)
Ah, Levy, m'luv. You just keep on sparkling and taking those clothes off. Oh, and your acting is top notch, too. What more could I possibly want.
The weirdest thing of all was Paula. I mean, how old is she, twelve? She hides out in the bushes all day and into the night? Did she eat? Use the bathroom? Hose herself down with a can of insect repellent? How long would she have stayed out there if MJ hadn't gone to find her? Strange.
The Fernando/Vicky vibe... is rather intriquing to think about. Hm.
Raquel was funny, walking back and forth through those hanging beads three or four times in a row like a duck in a shooting gallery (even with a huge no-bead space right next to them).
Bluto--I mean Bruno's reaction was priceless when he saw Alex back from the dead. And even more so when he realized just how much he has screwed up--little brother has marital rights to, and his sights on, the woman Bruno has come to desire. Serves you right, dumbkoff. You're going to be sweating a lot of bullets in the months to come, where MJ and Alex's chemistry is concerned. (You do fill out a shirt and a pair of slacks well, though, I'll give you that, brutha)
Ah, Levy, m'luv. You just keep on sparkling and taking those clothes off. Oh, and your acting is top notch, too. What more could I possibly want.
Note to self: This episode was caps 7 and 8 on YouTube (though I thought it was going to be 8 & 9). Ooooooh, how confusing. It's worse than Beanie Syndrome.
Are there other places where Sorti can be watched online? I'm just curious...
Are there other places where Sorti can be watched online? I'm just curious...
Carlos of course Ruth too, all of them are very different from each other. Hey, weren't Coni and Ruth together in some novela tormenting Kate del Castillo? hmm.
Jardinera, unfortunately I have not much inside info on this novela. I didn't keep up with it, I only saw some interviews with Jaqui because I do like her personality and I think she is nice but that's all.
Jarocha
Jardinera, unfortunately I have not much inside info on this novela. I didn't keep up with it, I only saw some interviews with Jaqui because I do like her personality and I think she is nice but that's all.
Jarocha
Permalink posted by : Monday, October 12, 2009 at 7:16:00 AM EDT
: Monday, October 12, 2009 at 7:16:00 AM EDT
Thanks for the recap Jardinera. Great as always. I didn't get to see this episode. Did we have a shower scene? I'll have to go back and watch if so. One thing I am unclear on and maybe I just missed it but does Bruno really "love" MJ (in his own special way of course)?
I didn't sign up for this site because it looks like you will be inundated with ads, but if you don't mind that, ck out this site for Sortilegio videos. Let us know what you think.
http://www.sortilegiotv.com/
http://www.sortilegiotv.com/
I definitely think a sponge bath is in order. If I had known he had such a nice bod I might have watched him in that Cuidado show.
I finished MEPS on youtube because Istarted to watch an Korean Drama called Queen SEON DEOK it's good.
Anyway since i didn't see the beginning of this drama I found a site for it www.viikii.net and on this site they were also showing Sortilegio. I guess that's the power of William Levy. Since Sortilegio started, i will finish up the korean drama online. Yes William is quite charming and i liked how he handled both Bruno and MJ. I don't think Bruno loves MJ at all but he considers her as a possession. Sorta like their father's company. I went to youtube to replay the episode again just seeing Bruno expression when he first saw Alex alive and when Alex was flirting with MJ right in front of him priceless.
Anyway since i didn't see the beginning of this drama I found a site for it www.viikii.net and on this site they were also showing Sortilegio. I guess that's the power of William Levy. Since Sortilegio started, i will finish up the korean drama online. Yes William is quite charming and i liked how he handled both Bruno and MJ. I don't think Bruno loves MJ at all but he considers her as a possession. Sorta like their father's company. I went to youtube to replay the episode again just seeing Bruno expression when he first saw Alex alive and when Alex was flirting with MJ right in front of him priceless.
Permalink posted by : Monday, October 12, 2009 at 11:28:00 AM EDT
: Monday, October 12, 2009 at 11:28:00 AM EDT
Thanks to those who have encouraged me to stick around. I'm sure that I will tune in a few nites a week. By "hooked" I meant watching every episode, with only rare absences. Fall is hunting season, and that means that I am away from home a lot, and unable to watch, anyway, so this all might work out just fine.
Thanks, also, to Lynne and others for the spanish/english book sources. I'll check them out soon.
Thanks, also, to Lynne and others for the spanish/english book sources. I'll check them out soon.
Susanlynn, do you have new links to pass on for CS? I can't wait for that one! Kind of hope these 95 episodes go fast. 8(;-p
No shower scene, Connie, but the take off my sling take off my shirt put my sling back on Scene, and Let Me Walk Around Like This for the Rest of the Epi was good enough.
I will check that out, Variopinta. Thanks. :)
I will check that out, Variopinta. Thanks. :)
Connie,
It's Columbus day, the discoverer of America. I am in the camp that says it really was discovered by Leif Ericsson about 500 years before, but he didn't stick around.
Cristóbal Colón don't get no respect. ¡Qué lastima!
It's Columbus day, the discoverer of America. I am in the camp that says it really was discovered by Leif Ericsson about 500 years before, but he didn't stick around.
Cristóbal Colón don't get no respect. ¡Qué lastima!
About videos - when in doubt I use google. I key in the chapter I want - e.g: sortilegio capitulo 9 parte 1 and voila - one offering is:
http://www.uzood.com/video/31902/Sortilegio--Capitulo-9-Parte-1
Lynne
http://www.uzood.com/video/31902/Sortilegio--Capitulo-9-Parte-1
Lynne
Permalink posted by : Monday, October 12, 2009 at 6:28:00 PM EDT
: Monday, October 12, 2009 at 6:28:00 PM EDT
today is, indeed, Columbus Day, as we know it here. It has other names, most notably, Dia de la Raza, and isn't necessarily celbrated, as much as commemorated. Not all view the "discovery" of the Americas by Cristobal Colon as a positive event in history, some lament that the clash of cultures that followed his arrival was very much regrettable, some simply acknowledge that it has brought us the mixture of culture that we know today. It's an odd "holiday".
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