Wednesday, January 04, 2012
La Que No Podía Amar #2 Tuesday 1/3/12 La Que No Podía Callarse
The Joe Friday version:
And I will leave you with this: do a Google image search of the current Barry Manilow. You will see his and Julian's hair were separated at birth.
- Ro-hell butts heads with….pretty much everyone.
- Ana Paula butts heads with Ro-hell…and he likes it (hubba hubba)
- Bruno woos Ana Paula.
- Ana Paula insists numerous times that she's not staying and everyone tries to convince her to stay…each one has their own selfish motives.
- Costuming for Susana Gonzalez is bizarre. Also, she and Efraim fondle their belt buckles as much as they fondle each other.
- Miguel gets fired because his boss found out about his “part” in the robbery..
- Viewerville finds out about Ro-hell’s ill-fated romance with Vanesa Galván (no relation to the Alamos Galváns.) She dumped him after he was paralyzed in a freak cow-stampede accident. Ana Pau looks a lot like Vanesa.
- The phone finally works
- Tia Rosa counts a wad of cash.
- Everyone is obsessed with eating breakfast on the terrace.
- Efraim is a snake….Srsly.
- Ana Paula is swept away…by the river. It seems she is also La Que no Podía Nadar.
- Margarito is afraid to confront a horse and Ro-hell yells and threatens him with a beating. Ana Pau arrives and demands that Ro-hell not to scare the boy. Ro-hell wants to know who the hell she is. She introduces herself and says she’s the one who was going to be his nurse. She could never work for someone who is “un poco hombre” (not much of a man.) She leaves. Ro-hell tells Bruno to fetch her back. (an aside apropos of nothing: at the beginning of LFdD there was a dog named Max that reminded me of guy named Max from TdA. Now there is a guy named Bruno who reminds me of a dog named Bruno in LFdD.)
- Miguel is worried about his sister. Tía Rosaura says not to worry. She’s sure Ana Paula can defend herself (just ask Maximo.) Even so, Miguel wants to work hard and make a lot of money so Ana Pau can come back home. Tia Rosa tells him to be more positive. She’s sure Ana Pau is very happy with her new job.
- Ana Paula tells Bruno her new boss isn’t difficult… he’s evil. Bruno thinks she should give the guy another chance. Ana Paula doesn’t get how a good guy like Bruno could work for such a jerk like Ro-hell. Bruno says he has a good reason why he’s working there. One day he’ll tell her. She thinks it’s for money. He asks her to stay. He wants to be near her. This recapper thought that a bit forward and he definitely leered. Ana Paula was right to back up.
- Efraín comes in through the window of the boudoir of the damned. Cinthia tells him she’s busy (practicing her seductive pose against a bed post I assume.) He tells her about the new nurse. She hopes her brother will leave her alone now. She’s tired of Rogelio and the hacienda. Nothing is worth it. Efrain asks: doesn’t he have anything she’s interested in? (¿..tampoco tengo algo que valga la pena para ti?) She says he’s really just a “distraction” for her. Surely he wasn’t taking things seriously? Ouch. He sarcastically apologizes to his “patrona.” He just thought she’d like to know the new nurse isn’t staying, so Cin is still screwed.
- Bruno tells Ana Pau she’s become important to him. She’s grateful, for all he’s done, but she’s bull-headed and won’t be able to stand by if Rogelio is being a jacka$$. Bruno will just have to find someone else. Ro-hell says he wants to talk to Paula. He says she isn’t going to leave until they’ve talked. He starts rolling up his sleeves which I find mildly threatening.
- Ana Pau tells Ro-hell she wants to work and admits this is her first job out of school. Ro-hell belittles her and reminds her that real-life work is tough. Ana Pau says she’s not afraid of work. She just doesn’t want to work for him. What he did to the boy was not fair. Ro-hell tells her life isn’t fair. He’s in a wheelchair! Ana Pau says spit happens and the fact that he can’t walk doesn’t mean he can be a jerk. Ro-hell responds by saying at least he faces it. All she’s facing is a tough boss and her first inclination is to quit.
- In the house Ro-hell tells Efraim to show Ana Pau to the nurse’s room. She’ll be staying the night since
during the premiere the writers made a huge deal of letting Viewerville know they are out in the boon-docksno one can take her to San Gabriel. She’ll leave tomorrow. - Miguel finds out he’s been fired from his job at the lumber shop (maderería) Leandro knows about the robbery. Miguel wants to explain. He’ll get paid the money he’s owed, but he’s not to come back.
- Ana Paula is shown her room. She finds out from Efraim that Ro-hell pretty much owns and runs the puebla.
- M-garito is climbs up the trellis with a bouquet. He thanks Ana Paula for saving him from the patrón. Since Ana Paula is there he won’t be afraid him anymore. M-garito begs her to stay and not leave him alone. He’s interrupted by a knock on the door. It’s Maria who introduces herself and gives Ana Pau a from-the-bottom-of-her-heart welcome. Looks like there will be no doily fondling in this one. Not a lacy collar to be seen.
- Ro-hell wants to know more about the nurse. Ro-hell likes her, despite what she said to him. She stood up to him. She’s got spunk. He likes that. Unlike everyone else who just hangs their head, she confronted him (perhaps if you wouldn't smack people around they might be less afraid...just sayin'.) He wants Bruno to convince her to stay.
- Dany catches up with Miguel who tells her he’s just been sacked. Miguel explains the boss knows about the theft and doesn't trust him anymore. Miguel berates himself. He asks Dany to believe in him. He promises to be an honest man and not be an idiot. She kisses his cheek and says of course I believe in you.
- Ro-hell has a nightmare. Ana Pau tends to him. Ro-hell says she should make fun of him. As strong as he is he can’t control the nightmares. She tells him maybe if he was nicer he would rest better. He asks if she really thinks that. She tells him to give it a try; he’s got nothing to lose. Philosophical ramblings about the weak and how life treats them. Ro-hell tries to convince her to stay. He tells her he gets someone to help him and she gets a good paying job. Win-win for both.
- The cows are coming home. M-garito asks Ana Pau why she has a sad. She tells him how much she misses her family. M-garito tells her he doesn’t even have a family, except for Maria who takes care of him and feeds him. They go for a walk.
- Cin says she heard Ro-hell screaming and was going to help but that the nurse had already seen to him. Ro-hell wants Ana Pau to eat breakfast with them at the table from now on. Cin is not pleased—an employee here at our table?? Ro-hell wants this nurse to attend him better than the others. Cin takes this as an opportunity to tell that if he’s going to start harassing (hostigar—which can also mean to whip a horse) the nurse is going to leave. Cin says Ro-hell doesn’t get how hard it is with him. They can’t even eat breakfast on the terrace. Ro-hell doesn’t like the terrace. She says he doesn’t like anything and storms out with Ro-hell hot on her heels.
- Maximo is not pleased that Tia let Ana Pau go to the highest bidder. Tia brags that Ana Pau will be rollin’ in the dough and the rent will get paid on time and Tia will get to have a little extra for goodies. Maximo feels bad for Ana Pau for having an aunt so willing to sell her out. He would love to tell her that it was Tia that left them alone! Thanks to Bruno, Ana Pau is gone. Tia muses that Bruno is pretty guapo and she likes him in the role of son-in-law (yerno.) She slams the door in Baldy’s face.
- Ana Pau and M-garito witness he argument between Ro-hell and Cin. Cin reminds Ro-hell that part of the hacienda is hers. He reminds her that their father left him in charge of administering her half until she found a good man. She yells. He yells some more. Ana Pau demands that Ro-hell let go of his sister. Cin wonders how long Ana Pau will be able to handle her brother. Ana Pau says not a minute more. She tells Ro-hell to go find another nurse. If looks could kill Cin would be dead.
- Ana tells Bruno about the latest argument with Ro-hell and that it’s a mistake for her to stay. If he treats his own sister like dirt, he doesn’t respect any woman. Ana Pau figures out Ro-hell is the reason all the other nurses left. She ain’t sticking around.
- Miguel wants to know if Tia Rosa has gotten in touch with Ana Pau. Since she hasn’t he wants to go look for her. She disagrees. He needs to look for work. He really wants to know how Ana is doing. Tia mentiRosa admits she told Ana not to call because it costs too much. They argue. Miguel insists he’s going to go look for her. Tia mentiRosa forbids it.
- The cows continue to come home. Ro-hell stares at Ana Pau (in a tight dress and sky-high heels) from afar. Ro-hell takes a picture out of his wallet. He looks at picture, he looks at Ana Pau. (We later learn the lady in the pic is Vanesa.) Jorge Salinas is so expressive. He breaks my heart and I feel so bad for Ro-hell.
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- Ana Pau notices his spying and huffs away.
- Ana Pau enters the kitchen and Maria says Ro-hell was just asking about her. Ana Pau tells Maria that she saw him and hopes it’s the last time she does. Maria is impactada with a dash of aw hell! and asks why. Ana Pau says she’s leaving. Maria asks why? Really, Maria?
- Cin tells Ro-hell the phones are working. Ro-hell and Cin discuss the upcoming trip to Tuxtla. She wants to shop, he wants her with him. She pouts and whines. Since it's her fault the nurse isn’t staying, Cin is official helper…as she always is until another nurse arrives. Ro-hell doesn’t think he will hire another nurse if this one leaves. Cin's the one who's supposed to be taking care of him anyway.
- Maria desperately tries to get Ana Pau to stay. Cin of the distracting abdomen arrives to plead her case. She begs, she blames herself for Ro-hell’s mistreatment, she agrees working with Ro-hell is hard. She cries. She tells her Ro-hell wasn't like this before the accident. Ana Pau says it's useless for her to say if she and Ro-hell are going to argue all the time. Cin asks Ana Pau, woman to woman to stay. She wants Ana Pau to take advantage of Ro-hell being gone. Get to know the area, their house in town. blah blah. Ana Pau will stay a few days so another nurse can be found, but then she’s finding work closer to her family. Cin reminds her no one will pay the big bucks like Ro-hell. Ana Pau says she already quit. Cin says she'll talk to her brother.
- Ro-hell thinks Bruno chose Ana Pau because of her similarity to Vanesa Galván, Ro-hell’s former fiancée…she split when she found out he was paralyzed. Flashback to happy times and Ro-hell’s proposal, the stampede accident, Vanesa’s rejection. Xtreme close-up of glycerin tear.
- Bruno swears he didn’t mean to bring up such bitter memories. He really didn’t see the resemblance.
- Cin arrives and reports her conversation with Ana Pau. She convinced her to stay a couple days, but doesn’t think the nurse will be stupid enough to stay. Bruno asks: does he want Ana Pau to stay or not? Ro-hell likes her rebelliousness. He wants to tame her (domesticar.) Aaaannd back to no pity for Ro-hell.
- Cin, Efraim and Consuelo in the stables. He tries to make Cin jealous. He makes Consuelo swoon. He makes me throw up in my mouth a little bit. Consuelo and Efrain head off to the "big house" together.
- Bruno tells Ana Pau that Cinthia has the right idea. Get to know San Gabriel. It’s a nice place. He offers that they go together. Maybe grab a bite, walk around. Ana Pau seems fine with that.
- In Tuxtla, Miguel convinces Dany (who has such a squeaky little girl voice) to talk to the head nurse. It seems Dany really wants to work at the hospital. It goes well. Later Miguel says he wants to visit Ana Pau, but he’s broke. Dany says isn’t your sister supposed to share her salary (sueldo)? Miguel says Tia said she'll put the money in the bank 'til the end of the month. Riiiiight.
- Oh well lookie there. That’s a whole lotta lana Tia mentiRosa is counting. Wonder where that came from? This recapper can’t help but think of Mel Brooks and Harvey Korman “Count de money! Count de money!” Her friend arrives to sell her some jewelry…on installments. Tia mentiRosa tells her friend about Ana Pau’s remesas and how much she misses the girl. I'm not sure if her "mi niña" was for Ana Pau or the necklace.
- Ana Paula asks Cin to send a note to her family. Cin will do it, but she wants Ana Pau to think about staying. After Ana Paula leaves Cin asks Maria to help her convince Ana Pau to stay. Sure it’s for the good of her brother, but she wants Ana Pau to stay so she can find a man to pull a Calgon and take her away. Maria reminds her that Ro-hell is more likely to make the man stay and live at the hacienda. What Cin wants is to leave for good!
- Bruno takes Ana Paula to San Gabriel for tamales de chipilin. Viewerville meets Maripaz. This one is much sweeter. Her mom, Marcaria is marred to Ulises and together they own the market. Marcaria is the one to see if you need anything…including info on all the goings on in town.
- Tia mentiRosa nags Miguel about finding work. Miguel whines about not finding work. She muses about how different Miguel and Ana they are. No doubt they each resemble their respective fathers (oh, my! They have different daddies!)
- Ana Pau tells Bruno her sad tale. Dad left and died in a car accident. Mom died of pancreatic cancer. Tia took care of them. Bruno asks if she would like to have a family. She says yes. He wants the same. For now what Ana Pau wants is to help her family. Bruno is her for her if she needs anything.
- The next morning Ana Pau tells Maria what a nice time she had. Bruno is eating breakfast with her today. Discussion about where they will eat breakfast. The terrace comes up again. Quick conversation with M-garito about their plans to go to the river. Later Ana Pau and Maria discuss his sad fate. He was left on the doorsteps of the hacienda and no one knows who his family is. And no, he doesn’t go to school.
- Cin and Ro-hell at the Tuxtla Hospital. The are arguing about his physical therapy...which Ro-hell thinks is a waste of time. Cin talks to the head nurse about hiring another nurse. Ro-hell is against the idea. She drops Ana Pau's letter and since Ro-hell is all about boundaries, he opens it and reads it. Ana Paula likes the hacienda and speaks well of Bruno (methinks Ro-hell haz a jealous.) The patient on the other hand is another story. Ana Pau wants to get used to him and work, but it seems it will be impossible. She’s will be at the hacienda two more days and she’ll let them know if she’s staying. Ana Pau mentions the family’s debt to Bruno so that Ro-hell and Cin both know it now (Cin is reading over Ro-hell’s shoulder....she's all about the boundaries, too.) Ana Pau tells her family she’ll find other work. She’ll take care of anyone but Ro-hell. Cin digs at her bro about that one. He tells her it’s in her best interest that Ana Pau stay.
- Bruno and Ana Pau are actually eating breakfast on the terrace. She’s really enjoyed the last two days and Bruno is glad. Bruno has business in San Gabriel and he asks Ana Paula if she’d like to come with him, but she has a previous engagement with M-garito. Bruno says they can meet up later. They plan to go horseback riding. Did Ana Brenda really just clap her hands like a five-year old?
- Consuelo goes to visit Efrain in the stables. They talk about Bruno and Ana Pau eating alone together on the terrace. The boss isn't going to like that! Efraim kisses Consuelo. Ass.
- While M-garito and Ana Paula are at the river, he slips and falls. She saves the boy then slips and falls and is swept away.
- José Ron saves Ana Paula.
And I will leave you with this: do a Google image search of the current Barry Manilow. You will see his and Julian's hair were separated at birth.
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Thank you for the early morning recap, what a pleasant surprise.
I giggled over your comparison of Bruno the dog from LFDD and Bruno the licenciado in LQNPA. Oh my gosh, separated from birth!
Wasn't the dog named Max in Eva Luna?
That terrace is the nicest part of the house!
I loved, "La Que no Podía Nadar"! Also true.
I giggled over your comparison of Bruno the dog from LFDD and Bruno the licenciado in LQNPA. Oh my gosh, separated from birth!
Wasn't the dog named Max in Eva Luna?
That terrace is the nicest part of the house!
I loved, "La Que no Podía Nadar"! Also true.
Sara: I couldn't make it past the last bullet point without spitting and snorting! ROTFLOL right now. Not fair to the suit, ya know? "It seems she is also La Que no Podía Nadar."
This choice observation had me snorting my AM coffee as well: "Costuming for Susana Gonzalez is bizarre. Also, she and Efraim fondle their belt buckles as much as they fondle each other."
This choice observation had me snorting my AM coffee as well: "Costuming for Susana Gonzalez is bizarre. Also, she and Efraim fondle their belt buckles as much as they fondle each other."
Sara: OMG! Still LOL! You were on top of your game, girl! I missed 1/2 of the script last night it seems. So will have to review. I will be sure to note your aforementioned observations..... Je-je
Sara - Inspired! I love being in the cyber-company of people who can tell a story from the viewpoints of both Joe Friday and Herman Melville.
I will find it difficult to listen to people scream at each other for months. I hope that is toned down, though I have my doubts.
The costuming! First, Susana is too old for the outfits, though fit as can be. Second, reminds me of goofy outfits for Susana Zabaleta in FELS (God help us)! And, finally, who the heck wears the exact same style every day, out on the estate, to boot? Same thing with Maite's character in Mi Pecado -- a weird style that was repeated in every outfit.
More importantly, Bruno vs. Bruno??? Love it. And the hair color on Julian Gil/Barry M. I used to think that JG was a good looking guy, but here not so much.
Tonight Bachelor #3 appears, just in time to save LQNPN.
Thanks for some laughs this a.m., ladies. Hope all have a good day.
I will find it difficult to listen to people scream at each other for months. I hope that is toned down, though I have my doubts.
The costuming! First, Susana is too old for the outfits, though fit as can be. Second, reminds me of goofy outfits for Susana Zabaleta in FELS (God help us)! And, finally, who the heck wears the exact same style every day, out on the estate, to boot? Same thing with Maite's character in Mi Pecado -- a weird style that was repeated in every outfit.
More importantly, Bruno vs. Bruno??? Love it. And the hair color on Julian Gil/Barry M. I used to think that JG was a good looking guy, but here not so much.
Tonight Bachelor #3 appears, just in time to save LQNPN.
Thanks for some laughs this a.m., ladies. Hope all have a good day.
Sara- Your recap had me giggling throughout. Fabulous job! Love the observations about the belt fondling by Cin and Ef. And La Que No Podia Nadar is classic. If it brings us Jose Ron, I'm all for it. All three galans will now be in place to fight for AP's love.
What's with Ro-Hell and Bruno deciding to just shorten AP's name to Paula. She repeated many times that her name is ANA Paula.
The thing that Tia mentiRosa (love that) said to her self that you missed is that it makes sense that AP and her brother are so different because they have different fathers. This seems to be a secret. Cut to AP telling Bruno about how her father left them when she was little and then died shortly after. She can't remember much about him, but her big bro says that he and their mother argued a LOT before he left them. My guess-- dad found out AP wasn't his and that his wife cheated on him. So I'm sure AP has a real dad out there somewhere, who will pop up sometime. This is not a spoiler, just a guess on my part. If there is a missing parent out there somewhere, they WILL show up before the end of the tn. Perhaps her dad is also Margarito's missing father?
I was really ticked that not only did Ro-Hell read her private letter, he also balled it up, and presumably threw it away.
What's with Ro-Hell and Bruno deciding to just shorten AP's name to Paula. She repeated many times that her name is ANA Paula.
The thing that Tia mentiRosa (love that) said to her self that you missed is that it makes sense that AP and her brother are so different because they have different fathers. This seems to be a secret. Cut to AP telling Bruno about how her father left them when she was little and then died shortly after. She can't remember much about him, but her big bro says that he and their mother argued a LOT before he left them. My guess-- dad found out AP wasn't his and that his wife cheated on him. So I'm sure AP has a real dad out there somewhere, who will pop up sometime. This is not a spoiler, just a guess on my part. If there is a missing parent out there somewhere, they WILL show up before the end of the tn. Perhaps her dad is also Margarito's missing father?
I was really ticked that not only did Ro-Hell read her private letter, he also balled it up, and presumably threw it away.
Priceless: Tia mentiRosa!!!!
Thank you so much what a great recap. This answered my question as to that long look between Bruno and Ana Paula, and as to why Bruno "selected" her. I wonder if Bruno had a thing with Vanessa.
Mel Brooks Harvey Korman "count de money", Hilarous.
Thank you so much what a great recap. This answered my question as to that long look between Bruno and Ana Paula, and as to why Bruno "selected" her. I wonder if Bruno had a thing with Vanessa.
Mel Brooks Harvey Korman "count de money", Hilarous.
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: Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 7:57:00 AM EST
: Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 7:57:00 AM EST
Vivi-wow. English Cc said something about the two corresponding for each other so I was like huh? Thanks for the info.
Word verif: fockins. Lol
Word verif: fockins. Lol
Oh my. Sara, you are la reina, la que sí podía escribir!
Thank you for the long and short of it (as you know, I'm a Joe Friday girl, myself, but I know there are plenty of Melville fans in the crowd)
I LOVED the cows coming home motif!
Tía MentiRosa -- can anyone refer to her in any other way now?
The dogs named Bruno -- Hah! It crossed my mind that we could call this Bruno "Old Yeller". Of course, we could also use that as a subtitle for the novela, which, as you noted, threatens to be a screamer (keep your remote handy and know where the mute button is!)
Susana Gonzalez's look is beyond bizarre -- it's positively halloweenish.
When slimy Efrain asked Cinthia
"¿..tampoco tengo algo que valga la pena para ti?", the MavenTranslator spit out: "What am I, chopped liver?"
The extreme close-up of glycerine tear image is kind of disturbing, like something from a medical text where it takes you a moment to orient yourself and understand exactly what body part you're looking at. In any case, I hope the actor never sees it or the next time he shows his face, it may be all tight and smooth and shiny ... a bit like dear Osvaldo's in Triunfo del Amor.
I'm not sure I'll be following this novela, but I do know I'll be looking for and following avidly your golden bullets of snark.
Splendid!
Thank you for the long and short of it (as you know, I'm a Joe Friday girl, myself, but I know there are plenty of Melville fans in the crowd)
I LOVED the cows coming home motif!
Tía MentiRosa -- can anyone refer to her in any other way now?
The dogs named Bruno -- Hah! It crossed my mind that we could call this Bruno "Old Yeller". Of course, we could also use that as a subtitle for the novela, which, as you noted, threatens to be a screamer (keep your remote handy and know where the mute button is!)
Susana Gonzalez's look is beyond bizarre -- it's positively halloweenish.
When slimy Efrain asked Cinthia
"¿..tampoco tengo algo que valga la pena para ti?", the MavenTranslator spit out: "What am I, chopped liver?"
The extreme close-up of glycerine tear image is kind of disturbing, like something from a medical text where it takes you a moment to orient yourself and understand exactly what body part you're looking at. In any case, I hope the actor never sees it or the next time he shows his face, it may be all tight and smooth and shiny ... a bit like dear Osvaldo's in Triunfo del Amor.
I'm not sure I'll be following this novela, but I do know I'll be looking for and following avidly your golden bullets of snark.
Splendid!
Oh yeah and ...
So la tía's a pimp and hermano's a wimp and Ana Paula has SPUNK! Anyone else out there who flashed back to lovable despot Ed Asner when he told his new hire, Mary Tyler Moore: You have spunk.... I HATE spunk!
So la tía's a pimp and hermano's a wimp and Ana Paula has SPUNK! Anyone else out there who flashed back to lovable despot Ed Asner when he told his new hire, Mary Tyler Moore: You have spunk.... I HATE spunk!
Sara, I didn't even know which telenovela this was but I AM CAPTURED by your writing! You had me at 'Joe Friday' girl!
Thank you Sara for the wonderful wonderful recap. You have lightned up this TN for me. No wonder Ro-hel is so bitter. I guess the whip is an extension of power for him since the use of his legs are gone. I think Bruno saw the resembence between Vanesa and Ana Pau. I too wonder if Bruno and Vanesa had a thing.
Tia MentiRosa what a horrible woman. I can't believe she would do that to her own neice. Hopefully Ana Pau's brother gets a good job and leaves the Tia high and dry.
That Efriam is a real jerk. Consuelo looks so innocent and sweet, she is going to be hurt by him.
And Ana Paula is so strong. I am so loving it that she stands up to Ro-hel without backing down one bit. She is the only one that really does so, even though Cinthia tries.
Tia MentiRosa what a horrible woman. I can't believe she would do that to her own neice. Hopefully Ana Pau's brother gets a good job and leaves the Tia high and dry.
That Efriam is a real jerk. Consuelo looks so innocent and sweet, she is going to be hurt by him.
And Ana Paula is so strong. I am so loving it that she stands up to Ro-hel without backing down one bit. She is the only one that really does so, even though Cinthia tries.
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 10:00:00 AM EST
: Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 10:00:00 AM EST
OMG Sara, this is a hysterical summary...
LOVED the ending...
Ana Paula is swept away…by the river. It seems she is also La Que no Podía Nadar.
ROFLOL!!
LOVED the ending...
Ana Paula is swept away…by the river. It seems she is also La Que no Podía Nadar.
ROFLOL!!
Sara, what a treat to read another Sara recap after going without so long. You already know how much I admire your work. This is no exception... great job.
My TIVO cut off near the end so I missed the rescue.
If Consuelo is anything like Priscila (the character she plays in CME) I don't think we'll need to worry about her much. Surely she's noticed some of the sparks between Cinthia and Efraín, anyway.
For Susanlynn, if at all possible, watch the first few minutes of CME tonight... you'll swear that you've stumbled into an episode of Highlander.
Carlos
My TIVO cut off near the end so I missed the rescue.
If Consuelo is anything like Priscila (the character she plays in CME) I don't think we'll need to worry about her much. Surely she's noticed some of the sparks between Cinthia and Efraín, anyway.
For Susanlynn, if at all possible, watch the first few minutes of CME tonight... you'll swear that you've stumbled into an episode of Highlander.
Carlos
Sara, I had no intention of falling into this TN since I am trying to observe moderation in all things (well it is still January so it makes sense, right?) BUT, your recap is so sparkling and full of sharp wit, I got hooked. I have watched the first few episodes since I love Jorge Salinas but still I'm not sure I can stomach the yelling and violence and silly costumes on the cowgirls. You are a fabulous writer giving us both Joe Friday and Herman Melville in one swell foop. Last night I found the first recap and was delighted to see so many favorite friends hanging out here that I will stick around for a week or two.
Thank you for being so much FUN! Great job.
Thank you for being so much FUN! Great job.
Hahahahahha this recap was hilarious, many parts had me in stitches. Seems like they are building up Rogelio's past and damn, he looked fine with that Elvis Presley haircut and a different colored shirt. You definitely feel for him and while you can't fully justify his actions, at least you can understand him. That tear was both disturbing and heartbreaking.
Jorge Salinas is so expressive, I mean, who could resist to those puppy eyes? And I found it funny that he spies on everyone and reads letters and such...he's so curious, isn't he? The part when he looks at Vanesa's picture, then at Ana Paula...he had me at 'puppy eyes'.
I like how Ana Paula and Rogelio provoke each other, he by telling her that she's not good enough if she can't stay and she by somehow subtlety telling him that if he wants her to continue there, he has to change. Ok, well, not that subtlety. This of course turns Rogelio on, because of all the people, ANA PAULA is the only one not afraid to tell him exactly what she thinks. She has that appealing rebelliousness. Maybe because he somehow sees himself in her. He calls her Paula instead of Ana Paula, because she repeatedly tells him that her name is ANA Paula and he sees her annoyed by that, so he mocks her.
I meh'd at the rolling on the river scene with Ana Paula. We all know what will happen next and I can't tell you yet, but there is a detail that I found very disturbing. Wonder if anyone else will be freaked out by it.
Jorge Salinas is so expressive, I mean, who could resist to those puppy eyes? And I found it funny that he spies on everyone and reads letters and such...he's so curious, isn't he? The part when he looks at Vanesa's picture, then at Ana Paula...he had me at 'puppy eyes'.
I like how Ana Paula and Rogelio provoke each other, he by telling her that she's not good enough if she can't stay and she by somehow subtlety telling him that if he wants her to continue there, he has to change. Ok, well, not that subtlety. This of course turns Rogelio on, because of all the people, ANA PAULA is the only one not afraid to tell him exactly what she thinks. She has that appealing rebelliousness. Maybe because he somehow sees himself in her. He calls her Paula instead of Ana Paula, because she repeatedly tells him that her name is ANA Paula and he sees her annoyed by that, so he mocks her.
I meh'd at the rolling on the river scene with Ana Paula. We all know what will happen next and I can't tell you yet, but there is a detail that I found very disturbing. Wonder if anyone else will be freaked out by it.
Wonderful recap Sara! It was s o much fun! The comment about La Que No Podía Nadar made me laugh haha.
And Jose María met Violeta again, excep José Ron looked cuter back then.
Rogelio reading Ana Paula's letter was more than what I would stand from a boss. Jorge Salinas was my first telenovio ever. I've loved him since 1993, so he always has that on his side even pre-novela but Rogelio does unnerves me sometimes too much. Although
I guess that's the purpose of the scene, so good job Salinas!
Jarocha
And Jose María met Violeta again, excep José Ron looked cuter back then.
Rogelio reading Ana Paula's letter was more than what I would stand from a boss. Jorge Salinas was my first telenovio ever. I've loved him since 1993, so he always has that on his side even pre-novela but Rogelio does unnerves me sometimes too much. Although
I guess that's the purpose of the scene, so good job Salinas!
Jarocha
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 1:51:00 PM EST
: Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 1:51:00 PM EST
Awesome recap Sara. Thank you so much.
Just two episodes and Jorge Salinas is already stunningly terrific. This looks like a meaty role for him and it appears he's more than up to the task. Having seen him live I can say the guy positively oozes charisma. I saw Labios Rojos a couple of months ago and he had no problem carrying the lead role in the film. I'm so glad to see him in a good role, especially one that looks so ambiguous and challenging.
Thanks again Sara, my favorite lines have already been mentioned and your links are interesting and fun. I love that old Harvey Count de Money scene.
Sara
Just two episodes and Jorge Salinas is already stunningly terrific. This looks like a meaty role for him and it appears he's more than up to the task. Having seen him live I can say the guy positively oozes charisma. I saw Labios Rojos a couple of months ago and he had no problem carrying the lead role in the film. I'm so glad to see him in a good role, especially one that looks so ambiguous and challenging.
Thanks again Sara, my favorite lines have already been mentioned and your links are interesting and fun. I love that old Harvey Count de Money scene.
Sara
Sara, that was a hilarious and fantastic recap! I have really been looking forward to seeing how the Caray gang recaps this show and so far you've all been fabulous. I love the names you've come up with for the characters.
Brilliant, just brilliant! You will be a tough act to follow!
A few things that I missed when I watched this episode previously w/o CCs: I knew that the auntie was hoping that Ana Paula would "succumb" to Max, but I had no idea she actually orchestrated it or set it up! My goodness, that woman has no shame or conscience! I am gobsmacked.
Also, more bad marks for Don Rogelio. I knew he was a jerk of course, but missed some of the subtleties of jerkitude. It seems like each episode so far reveals him to be even more of a butthead than I realized!
I wondered what the context of "domesticar" was (domesticate? I couldn't connect the dots when I heard that) but now to see that he thinks he can TAME her or something? Oh, Rogelio, Rogelio, don't you know that when you say something like that about a woman, you're just begging for difficulty? I'm just saying.
The scene where he's spying/staring at her and comparing her to the photo of Vanessa was when I knew for sure that he was a galán. Jorge Salinas is *so* expressive and he steals the show again and again in this novela due to this.
Ditto the comments about the costumes. And some of the jewelery in this show is atrocious.
I'm looking forward to tonight's episode and have got a head start in recapping it. I am very curious, as always, to discover what I missed!
Brilliant, just brilliant! You will be a tough act to follow!
A few things that I missed when I watched this episode previously w/o CCs: I knew that the auntie was hoping that Ana Paula would "succumb" to Max, but I had no idea she actually orchestrated it or set it up! My goodness, that woman has no shame or conscience! I am gobsmacked.
Also, more bad marks for Don Rogelio. I knew he was a jerk of course, but missed some of the subtleties of jerkitude. It seems like each episode so far reveals him to be even more of a butthead than I realized!
I wondered what the context of "domesticar" was (domesticate? I couldn't connect the dots when I heard that) but now to see that he thinks he can TAME her or something? Oh, Rogelio, Rogelio, don't you know that when you say something like that about a woman, you're just begging for difficulty? I'm just saying.
The scene where he's spying/staring at her and comparing her to the photo of Vanessa was when I knew for sure that he was a galán. Jorge Salinas is *so* expressive and he steals the show again and again in this novela due to this.
Ditto the comments about the costumes. And some of the jewelery in this show is atrocious.
I'm looking forward to tonight's episode and have got a head start in recapping it. I am very curious, as always, to discover what I missed!
Sara, what a hilarious recap! I loved having both the short and long versions. Tia MentiRosa and the comments on Cinthia's costumes were right on target. I know if I lived on a remote hacienda I'd hang out with all my midriff exposed and a comfy four-inch wide belt.
RoHell's "I haz a sad photo" kept me laughing for at least five minutes. I had to print a copy so I can look at it for future reference. I guess RoHell's going to walk the fine line between tyrant and tragic guy so we'll hope for his redemption.
Both Ana Paula and Rogelio have deep dimples. If they end up as a couple, will their children have double dimples?
La Paloma
RoHell's "I haz a sad photo" kept me laughing for at least five minutes. I had to print a copy so I can look at it for future reference. I guess RoHell's going to walk the fine line between tyrant and tragic guy so we'll hope for his redemption.
Both Ana Paula and Rogelio have deep dimples. If they end up as a couple, will their children have double dimples?
La Paloma
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 2:40:00 PM EST
: Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 2:40:00 PM EST
Paloma, I love your double dimples speculation. Too funny. That would be a genetic bonanza.
For those who need to put spoilers in even in the "watch for this" form, please let us enjoy the surprize and mystery. We are all intelligent here so I beg for keeping silence until after something has happened, then discuss away to see who notices what. Thank you.
For those who need to put spoilers in even in the "watch for this" form, please let us enjoy the surprize and mystery. We are all intelligent here so I beg for keeping silence until after something has happened, then discuss away to see who notices what. Thank you.
Sara this was great. I think you have made it official that I will only do recaps as I really can't stomach jerk galans from hell. I don't have enough patience as they cruelly abuse others to hope they redeem themselves later. But to hang with you all and poke fun is just my cup of tea.
Darn! My VCR (yes, I still use one) cut off the end so I didn't see "La que no podía nadar." I suppose they'll repeat it at the beginning of tonight's show.
Totally agree about the wardrobe. Where do they find some of that stuff? Especially that lime green dress with the purple flowers over the neckline and shoulders. What was that designer smoking?
Love "mentiRosa"!
Totally agree about the wardrobe. Where do they find some of that stuff? Especially that lime green dress with the purple flowers over the neckline and shoulders. What was that designer smoking?
Love "mentiRosa"!
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 5:23:00 PM EST
: Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 5:23:00 PM EST
* As for the screamings and overacting... Thanks to my favourite (not!) director, Salvador Garcini for making the cast overact, AGAIN. (Sonadoras, Las vías del amor, Mujer de madera, the first part of CS09, Soy tu duena...)
* As for Rogelio and his horrible attitude: I have no idea how this show was advertised in the US, but I was really puzzled yesterday, when many of you said Rogelio was the galán.
This is what we telenovela-addicts who followed the pre-productions learned last spring and summer about the show:
1. José Ron was cast as the protagonist. He'd already worked with José Alberto Castro in Los exitosos Perez, and he did a good job in Cuando me enamoro.
2. Jorge Salinas was cast as the most important antagonist. Actually, in Monte Calvario and Te sigo amando the disabled, grumpy guy was El Villano who made the protagonists' lives hell. The producer of La que changed the original formula, and he turned the original villano into a very, very complex antagonist. This is why Salinas accepted the role.
Long story short, in my opinion Ro-hell's allowed to act like a jerk... because that is his job. :) And I'm sure he's much more likeable and a better man than his predecessors were in MC (played by José Alonso) and TSA (Sergio Goyri). :)
* As for Rogelio and his horrible attitude: I have no idea how this show was advertised in the US, but I was really puzzled yesterday, when many of you said Rogelio was the galán.
This is what we telenovela-addicts who followed the pre-productions learned last spring and summer about the show:
1. José Ron was cast as the protagonist. He'd already worked with José Alberto Castro in Los exitosos Perez, and he did a good job in Cuando me enamoro.
2. Jorge Salinas was cast as the most important antagonist. Actually, in Monte Calvario and Te sigo amando the disabled, grumpy guy was El Villano who made the protagonists' lives hell. The producer of La que changed the original formula, and he turned the original villano into a very, very complex antagonist. This is why Salinas accepted the role.
Long story short, in my opinion Ro-hell's allowed to act like a jerk... because that is his job. :) And I'm sure he's much more likeable and a better man than his predecessors were in MC (played by José Alonso) and TSA (Sergio Goyri). :)
Sara, enjoyed the recap. Love the title and like others "La Que no Podía Nadar" made me lol. I could handle Rogelio brandishing his whip on folks with no problem, but dang I'm really mad that he read and trashed Ana Paula's personal letter. Jorge's "arma" is definitely his eyes.
Aribeth, thanks for the background information. It's interesting that the producer changed the antagonist from a one-dimensional villain to a complex character. Good call on that as I'm sure it makes the role much more attractive to really talented actors. Well obviously it did.
I'm sticking with this for a while since the acting is good, but at some point someone better take that whip from Herr Patron and put it up on a very hgh shelf. Cruel riminder of his mobility situation? Yes. Does he deserve it? Damn straight.
And totally agree about the costumes. Who would want a bunch of ranch dust in their belly button?
Kelly
And totally agree about the costumes. Who would want a bunch of ranch dust in their belly button?
Kelly
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 5:57:00 PM EST
: Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 5:57:00 PM EST
Am I the only one who scrolled down to the picture of the eye and at first think it was a picture of a certain female body part? Just sayin'. I had to do a double take.
Ok, now back to reading.
Ok, now back to reading.
Great recap and full of lots of info.
I agree that Cinthia's clothes are way too young for her, even if she does look good in them. Doesn't she have any other jeans to wear? She changes her half top, but keeps the same pants.
When they showed the flashback of Rogelio and Vanessa, he had quite a paunch. After seeing all the buff beefcakes on La Fuerza, this is going to be a little disappointing, I think.
I agree that Cinthia's clothes are way too young for her, even if she does look good in them. Doesn't she have any other jeans to wear? She changes her half top, but keeps the same pants.
When they showed the flashback of Rogelio and Vanessa, he had quite a paunch. After seeing all the buff beefcakes on La Fuerza, this is going to be a little disappointing, I think.
Thanks, Sara, for that clever recap. So...here we go. I have finally found a guy to focus on..the lifeguard who will save ANA Paula from a watery grave. Also, I totally agree that someone in the wardrobe department HATES poor Susana G. Despite her spectacular abs, those lowslung , skintight jeans, huge belt buckles, and tiny vests are .....well, I can't even supply the right adjective. Also, I have never seen a nurse in a uniform as tight and short as ANA P.'S. Que the hell ????? And speaking of nurses' uniforms...Carlos~~~Thanks for the heads up on CME's Highlander connection. I will try to catch it, but I have fallen down another rabbit hole...Dr. Quinn reruns on Inspiration network and tonight is a double episode from 7 to 9. I am sooooo fickle...Right now, mountainman Sully has lured me away from both the Immortal Duncan Mccleod and the Mexican galans.
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 6:49:00 PM EST
: Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 6:49:00 PM EST
Cathyx-lmao
Kelly-Belly button full of dust: classic!
Thanks for your kind words, everyone. I don't watch ahead (if I decide to work on a recap ahead of time I will only do it on a Saturday or Sunday so I don't know tooo much.)
That being said: Jorge as Ro-hell had me at the I haz a sad/puppy dog look. I may end up in the minority...but I want Ana Pau to tame *him* and for them to end up together.
Kelly-Belly button full of dust: classic!
Thanks for your kind words, everyone. I don't watch ahead (if I decide to work on a recap ahead of time I will only do it on a Saturday or Sunday so I don't know tooo much.)
That being said: Jorge as Ro-hell had me at the I haz a sad/puppy dog look. I may end up in the minority...but I want Ana Pau to tame *him* and for them to end up together.
Cathyx- I don't know what this says about me, but I'm fine with Jorge's paunch. While I can appreciate a chiseled physique that is rarely what floats my boat.
Ahoy, Captain Sylvia. Do you think that Susana will be doing any dancing in this one ???? That raging river last night made me think of that novela that Intolerable [ha] was in ...the one with Sergio Goyri as the BSC hubby who imprisoned his wife in her room and Ana Martin with the magic cofre. I can't even remember the title or the galan...no wait it was the singer who played one of the 3 bros in FELS...Pablo Montero. Memorable.
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 6:55:00 PM EST
: Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 6:55:00 PM EST
Ahoy, Captain Sylvia. Do you think that Susana will be doing any dancing in this one ???? That raging river last night made me think of that novela that Intolerable [ha] was in ...the one with Sergio Goyri as the BSC hubby who imprisoned his wife in her room and Ana Martin with the magic cofre. I can't even remember the title or the galan...no wait it was the singer who played one of the 3 bros in FELS...Pablo Montero. Memorable.
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 6:55:00 PM EST
: Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 6:55:00 PM EST
I agree with the others, even if you have seen this before please stop with the veiled "you can't believe what is going to happen" stuff. Let's all share AFTER the fact, and then, I promise, I will so very much want to hear how everyone felt about it.
Susanlynn, I was just talking about that old novela with someone else today. It was called Duelo de Pendejos wasn't it? Or maybe it was Duelo de Pasiones, hee hee. As you say, VERY memorable in spite of the fact that it was also very stupid.
It took me about half an episode to recognize Susana, she is possibly more beautiful now than ever in spite of her atrocious wardrobe. I don't hold out much hope that she will dance her way to freedom.
I doubt I will be a regular watcher of this telenovela but I had to see how Jorge would handle the role. That boy just can't disappoint.
It took me about half an episode to recognize Susana, she is possibly more beautiful now than ever in spite of her atrocious wardrobe. I don't hold out much hope that she will dance her way to freedom.
I doubt I will be a regular watcher of this telenovela but I had to see how Jorge would handle the role. That boy just can't disappoint.
Wow, what a group following this novela. Nice to see so many old friends (and new): Aribeth, NvMv, Bill C. , don't be offended if I don't say your name.
Sara, this is complete genius : to quote NvMv:"la reina, la que sí podía escribir!"
Alexandra, thank you for starting us off with a bang last night. A great beginning. I look forward to more of your contributions.
I'm totally with Cheryl and emarie about the spoiler thing. NO SPOILERS or even hints of spoilers. Speculation is one thing and always welcomed. But, if you've sen it and are itching to tell, please restrain yourself. We are all virgins here and would prefer to let the story unfold with all the tension attendant on discovery. I don't like to be forewarned.
Also, I agree about the close up on the tear. Like cathyx, I'm afraid what it really looks like cannot be named on the this blog. Very graphic!
Sara, this is complete genius : to quote NvMv:"la reina, la que sí podía escribir!"
Alexandra, thank you for starting us off with a bang last night. A great beginning. I look forward to more of your contributions.
I'm totally with Cheryl and emarie about the spoiler thing. NO SPOILERS or even hints of spoilers. Speculation is one thing and always welcomed. But, if you've sen it and are itching to tell, please restrain yourself. We are all virgins here and would prefer to let the story unfold with all the tension attendant on discovery. I don't like to be forewarned.
Also, I agree about the close up on the tear. Like cathyx, I'm afraid what it really looks like cannot be named on the this blog. Very graphic!
Hi, all. Thank you who have mentioned the point for reminding us all that any sort of discussion of future plot points unless they are pre-labeled as speculation, should be avoided. I will be peeking in from time to time (from anywhere I can find with free wi-fi) and in future I will have to censor the posts. Please respect Melinama's rules and keep me from having to act like a meanie, ok?
hello hello.........i have been on the sidelines reading all but had not commented on the last novelas....but now i do see alot of familiar friends.....Sara glad your recapping.....love your style....i was laughing at how Ana Paula was rolling down the river...in the last part it shows her rolling head over butt.....hope she had a body double....cause that looked like it hurt.....I remember tiamentiarosa from another novela...but i can't think of which one?.....was she in Corazon Salvaje???.....i too don't know if i can take the yelling and screaming of this novela....hope it does tame down......Jorge Salinas reminds a bit of Fernando Colunga....good looks and looks great in that black hat......
BNinCA
BNinCA
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 8:21:00 PM EST
: Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 8:21:00 PM EST
I see we have most of the regular 9pm crew here. Good to see old friends like CherylNewMex, Carlos, Jardinera,Vivi and having Aribeth and Jarocha interacting together. They along with Newby Alexandra are great resources here. Shout pouts to all the people I have not mentioned.
Okay, now down to business. I must be the only one here who likes Cinthia's outfits. I figured she has many similar low waist, skinny jeans and hey if you got the body for it, go ahead and flaunt it. All of you have your eye candy with the guys, i'll enjoy Cinthia and ANA Paula a bit. ;) Susana Gonzalez actually looks very good as a Brunette here. I first saw her in my very first show Pasion which I unfortunately saw on its last week.
It seems like some reactions are a bit over the top but it looks interesting. The emotions, reactions and mood in Fuerza seemed a little tame or subdued compared to this new show. And I really enjoyed Fuerza. Strange that there were not that many comments on the finale, not even 100. Anyway, it is good that Rogelio is a very deep and complex character. It would be interesting to see how he develops his "personality" and psychological makeup as the show progresses. I think I'll enjoy the ride with this one too. Cheers everyone.
Ibarramedia
Okay, now down to business. I must be the only one here who likes Cinthia's outfits. I figured she has many similar low waist, skinny jeans and hey if you got the body for it, go ahead and flaunt it. All of you have your eye candy with the guys, i'll enjoy Cinthia and ANA Paula a bit. ;) Susana Gonzalez actually looks very good as a Brunette here. I first saw her in my very first show Pasion which I unfortunately saw on its last week.
It seems like some reactions are a bit over the top but it looks interesting. The emotions, reactions and mood in Fuerza seemed a little tame or subdued compared to this new show. And I really enjoyed Fuerza. Strange that there were not that many comments on the finale, not even 100. Anyway, it is good that Rogelio is a very deep and complex character. It would be interesting to see how he develops his "personality" and psychological makeup as the show progresses. I think I'll enjoy the ride with this one too. Cheers everyone.
Ibarramedia
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 8:53:00 PM EST
: Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 8:53:00 PM EST
Hi Sara:
Just wanted to drop by and appreciate your recap. Such a lot going on in these early episodes. Thanks for a great job outlining the activity on LQNPA.
elnajune
Just wanted to drop by and appreciate your recap. Such a lot going on in these early episodes. Thanks for a great job outlining the activity on LQNPA.
elnajune
Sara, thank you so much for this recap it was hilarious! It will make the hour de macho a little lighter as remembering the nicknames and watching the wardrobe.
Totally felt the snake-y vibe from Bruno when he made moves towards Ana Pau. I cringed each time she has to side-step around him.
Totally felt the snake-y vibe from Bruno when he made moves towards Ana Pau. I cringed each time she has to side-step around him.
The video of tonight's episode is processing and then I'll update my pre-made recap with some corrections. (Not that many, thankfully. And yes, again, I discover that Rogelio is more of a butthead than I first realized! LOL.)
As for Rogelio being written as a complex villain, I don't know what to say. Univision's site has stuff like, "Rogelio, Villain or Hero?" and making comments that he's supposedly a villain. (Which I think leaves us with the thought that we shouldn't take his villainhood for granted or assume that it won't change.) And Wikipedia (which I know is not an official source since anyone can edit it) lists him as a protagonist.
All I know is that there are a lot of us who are confused about this and there's probably a reason for that, and I guess we'll just have to wait and see what develops! :D
As for Rogelio being written as a complex villain, I don't know what to say. Univision's site has stuff like, "Rogelio, Villain or Hero?" and making comments that he's supposedly a villain. (Which I think leaves us with the thought that we shouldn't take his villainhood for granted or assume that it won't change.) And Wikipedia (which I know is not an official source since anyone can edit it) lists him as a protagonist.
All I know is that there are a lot of us who are confused about this and there's probably a reason for that, and I guess we'll just have to wait and see what develops! :D
Permalink posted by : Thursday, January 5, 2012 at 12:33:00 AM EST
: Thursday, January 5, 2012 at 12:33:00 AM EST
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