Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Una Familia Con Suerte #141-142 Tue 2/28/12 What are we WATCHING?
Enzo takes the news that Chela doesn't love him pretty well... they're both crying, but he just doesn't want her to stay away from what she wants (Pancho) on account of him. Kind of a damp rag, but sweet.
Christian can't wait to go out with his underage secretary, and he bids his wife farewell as ominous music plays. She fondles a diamond with an evil look. Huh? Help me out a little here, I haven't been watching lately.
Our weak-willed house-mistress Candi has taken to yelling for Ado just like Pina. Chela shows up weeping.
Enzo tries to get in a word with Pancho, but totally gets steam-rolled by the entrance of the rowdy Cha-Cha buddies. Pancho takes all three out to la burra. They pile in to watch Mike hit on Rebe ("I like how things are progressing between us," he says) and put the world's most conspicuous tail on them as they go out for a drive.
Pina has a chat with Vins, but Sandra runs in to cut her off and warn her that Violeta is acting even crazier than usual. Cut to the Glamazon herself, who is muttering about killing Chela. Moni finds her in this state and is not pleased.
Maybe Pancho, Enzo, and the Cha-Cha boys weren't following Rebe... they're drinking together like old buds at some kind of party. Pancho asks "mr. mariachi" to play a song for his buddy Enzo. Enzo asks for a song that will silence his heart. Poor boy. They all chat about how difficult love is. They drunkenly attempt to sing along.
We break to a scene of Chela admitting to Lupita that she's madly in love with Pancho and then return to the boys, who are still drunkenly failing to sing with the Mariachis. They finish up and stumble off, joined by some random chick.
Glamazon's muttering has risen to full-on-crazy-screaming for the life of Chela. Monica doesn't know who to call.
Freddy and Ana have been sleeping together WHAT? Pina is trying to devise a way to stop them.
The boys are still drinking, and Pancho declares Enzo to be more than a friend: a brother. Wow, that was fast! Enzo admits he used to wash cars and he owes his success to Vins... Everyone looks hugely shocked, but they deal with it and have a very nice toast. They're mega-plastered, but they're a fun bunch... hope to see more of them. Then there's a very weird bit where footage of some (I assume) famous mariachi band is spliced into the rest of the show (not old footage, I don't think, just given a filter to make it look old). Some help? The singer looks quite made up, and in fact reminds me of Data from star trek. Plus a sombrero and mustache. The Mariachis have embroidered shirts that say, I think GAMA 1000. The singer throws his sombrero and Chato catches it, which I guess means that he'll be the next to get married.
The song has some very weird lyrics, and the singer fondles the gun tucked into his pants. He then pretends to give a rose to this lady in the audience, yanks it away, and hands it to her boyfriend. After giving off a few shrieking mariachi laughs, he kicks a teddy bear and fires a few shots into the crowd. Then he starts shooting the band one at a time as people throw flower-pots and his hat back at him. Enzo looks at his shot glass as if to say "what the hell was in that tequila?" But they're still mouthing the words to the song. The singer shoots Pancho and Enzo and it becomes clear that it was loaded with blanks. All in all, a surreal cameo.
Pina wants Ado to look out and tell her when pancho gets home in his "camionsucho."
Actually, the boys do make it home... They're all drunk, but they made it home. Pancho staggers in, drunkenly singing, only to meet his ENTIRE FAMILY, who are aghast to see him like this (except Pepe, who likes the song). They lay into him.
Enzo stumbles into his house. Moni calls, still worried about the screaming psycho Mamazon. He heads out to help her.
Rebe, having Sushi w/ Mike, and man is he in fine form for greasiness. She has a flashback-memory of "teaching" Pancho to use chopsticks. He tries to impress her by remembering her favorite things, but makes little headway.
Meanwhile, Pancho is a WRECK. He's drunkenly sobbing to his family about Rebe and Mike. Temo chides him for giving up so easily, but he's not ready to hear it. Then Chela admits -to Pancho- that Enzo "cut her off."
Now Elena is having drinks and flirting with her old married boss. They start kissing in the restaurant, and I throw up a little in my mouth.
Pina shows up at Pancho's to tell everyone that Ana has been sleeping with Freddy. Yikes. Everyone makes funny faces.
Oh god, this is gross. Lena and Christian... she's going at him with all guns blazing. He does the world's worst ever job of pretending to tell her to stop because, you know, it's just not right... No one is fooled. Cheapo camera effects reveal at least one of them to be drugged. He drops dead! Then she passes out.
Pancho is in the midst of a fit over Ana. He misses her playing with dolls and stuff, and now she's a woman. Boo hoo. He cries, everyone cries (except Pina). In the middle of all this, Adoracion runs in... The Mexican embassy in Brussels (or maybe it's Belfast, Adoracion isn't sure) is on the phone for Pina! Totally random turn of events... yay!
The Mexican consul: There has been a huge disaster. Apparently Yuyu's private jet has crashed. They don't know exactly what happened, but Pina is grabbing the next flight to Belgium. This has been an exceptionally absurd episode! Maybe Yuyu has died, and Mely is coming to live in Mexico.
When they're alone (in the bedroom... woohoo!) Chela admits to Pancho that she still loves him. THEY KISS! with their eyes closed, and when they open them mid kiss, they both leap to their feet in horror with amusing masks of discomfort on their faces. They part with much awkwardness, but the next morning Pancho awakes to a mean hangover and the sight of Chela showing up with some water for him. Temo shows up and eavesdrop on their awkward chat in the morning, and knows something is up.
The next morning, Mamazon wakes up looking much less crazy and, for once, a little sexy. She denies ever having flipped out the night before, much to everyone's consternation.
Temo whines about Mely.
Now comes a scene so weird I think it might have been accidentally spliced in from another show. Some woman in an unfortunate purple dress walks into a small office, says "hi, Napoleon" to a bust of Napoleon, wakes up a computer displaying a mid-90s-era screensaver, and proceeds to have a conversation with a camera on a robotic arm while watching a video of catgirl unmasked. Actually, I think the robot camera is named Napoleon, but I'm still in the dark.
Ana grills Pancho about Chela, but he turns it around and yells at her a little more about sex. She talks about using protection and he makes a hilarious face, like, "would that I could erase that image from my head."
Lena wakes up in a room with Christian's corpse (bearing her lipstick on his cheek). She freaks the hell out, as well she should. Eventually she pulls herself together enough to call Tomas to come help her out. He arrives, realizes how crazy things have gotten, and tells her to leave. He tries to wipe fingerprints off of everything, but finds a necklace on the bedside table which seems to have deep significance to him...
At this point I kind of tune out. Nothing really important happened. Pancho gets a call from Mike, but we don't find out what it is.
Wow, that was exhausting. Thanks, guys.
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Hi everybody! It's been a while.
As for that weird scene in the bar, Mom says it's (probably Arath de la Torre/Pancho) dressed up as Pedro Infante. That makes sense to me since during one Capitulo Chela visits Pedro Infante's grave along with many other fans, and talks to Pedro's real-life daughter.
As for that weird scene in the bar, Mom says it's (probably Arath de la Torre/Pancho) dressed up as Pedro Infante. That makes sense to me since during one Capitulo Chela visits Pedro Infante's grave along with many other fans, and talks to Pedro's real-life daughter.
Thank you for the great recap Ezra.Napoleon is a mobster that once tried to kill Candy. That scene with the camera and the girl doing karate moves reminded me of MEPS Artemio Bravo and Barbara. I think it was remote control so he could see the video of Candy.
That Mariachi scene was weird but funny with Pancho, Chato, Chacho and Enzzo. I liked them hanging out. Their getting drunk was funny, trying to drown their broken hearts,that is Pancho and Enzzo with tequila.
Mamazon was weird, I wonder if she is pyschotic. If she doesn't remember what she did, she must have had a break with reality.
Pina's sister and BIL were in Brussels with Melli because of her BIL'S business. They had an accident and Melli is ok, but YuYu and her husband were hurt. Since Pina is the only relative that Melli has, that is why she is going to Brussels.
I didn't like what Pina did with Freddy and Ana, going and running to Pancho. I think though when she saw how Pancho talked to Ana she felt bad.
When Elena and Christan were in the bar, it looked like someone was watching them. I wonder if their drinks were drugged with GHB. They sure acted like it once they were in that room. Did Christan have a heart attack or hit his head on the candleholder? I couldn't really tell. I know Tomas picked it up, wiped it off and put it back.
That kiss with Chela and Pancho was way awkward. I think they both realized it too. I think they know they made a mistake. Temo when he overheard them talking took it the wrong way and asked them if they spent the night together. At least I think that is what Temo said.
That Mike is just gross. Can't stand him.
I did like the Mariachi music. Reminded me of DA. They did a lot of this type of music in that.
That Mariachi scene was weird but funny with Pancho, Chato, Chacho and Enzzo. I liked them hanging out. Their getting drunk was funny, trying to drown their broken hearts,that is Pancho and Enzzo with tequila.
Mamazon was weird, I wonder if she is pyschotic. If she doesn't remember what she did, she must have had a break with reality.
Pina's sister and BIL were in Brussels with Melli because of her BIL'S business. They had an accident and Melli is ok, but YuYu and her husband were hurt. Since Pina is the only relative that Melli has, that is why she is going to Brussels.
I didn't like what Pina did with Freddy and Ana, going and running to Pancho. I think though when she saw how Pancho talked to Ana she felt bad.
When Elena and Christan were in the bar, it looked like someone was watching them. I wonder if their drinks were drugged with GHB. They sure acted like it once they were in that room. Did Christan have a heart attack or hit his head on the candleholder? I couldn't really tell. I know Tomas picked it up, wiped it off and put it back.
That kiss with Chela and Pancho was way awkward. I think they both realized it too. I think they know they made a mistake. Temo when he overheard them talking took it the wrong way and asked them if they spent the night together. At least I think that is what Temo said.
That Mike is just gross. Can't stand him.
I did like the Mariachi music. Reminded me of DA. They did a lot of this type of music in that.
Oh, I can't believe Arnold ran to Rebe and told her Chela and Enzzo had broken up. I wish he hadn't done that.
Yikes, what an odd episode. We seem to have taken a dark turn. I loved the mariachi scene, strange as it was. Thanks for the explanation, Annaleigh (and Annaleigh's mom)!
And thank you for the recap, Ezra! Your title says it all. A lot of weirdness all at once. I think the writers and director were on a bender.
Ayiyi, Tom is getting himself into a huge mess. What exactly is he going to do? I can't believe that hotel wouldn't have security cameras around, catching people who come and go. Someone was definitely watching Cris and Elena in the restaurant. Was it his wife?
The drunk guys were funny. I think Enzo shares my low opinion of Chato. It looked like Chacho was sober, though...good thing, having one of them drive drunk would have been behavior unbecoming good guys.
And thank you for the recap, Ezra! Your title says it all. A lot of weirdness all at once. I think the writers and director were on a bender.
Ayiyi, Tom is getting himself into a huge mess. What exactly is he going to do? I can't believe that hotel wouldn't have security cameras around, catching people who come and go. Someone was definitely watching Cris and Elena in the restaurant. Was it his wife?
The drunk guys were funny. I think Enzo shares my low opinion of Chato. It looked like Chacho was sober, though...good thing, having one of them drive drunk would have been behavior unbecoming good guys.
Side notes:
Does Violeta buy her earrings from the same place Antonio on ElTal gets his belt buckles?
The logo pillows are multiplying like bunnies.
Does Violeta live in a building called "Parking Garage"?
Does Violeta buy her earrings from the same place Antonio on ElTal gets his belt buckles?
The logo pillows are multiplying like bunnies.
Does Violeta live in a building called "Parking Garage"?
I think I would have enjoyed the mariachi scene more if Arath hadn't looked *so* made up. It looked creepy to me.
I think either Violetta has a twin no one realizes is around or she has a split personality.
The Elena Awakens to Corpse plotline is surprising and kind of heavy. Can't wait to see where this goes.
I think either Violetta has a twin no one realizes is around or she has a split personality.
The Elena Awakens to Corpse plotline is surprising and kind of heavy. Can't wait to see where this goes.
Thanks Ezra. This was quite an episode full of twists.
That weird scene with the remote camera & the girl doing her martial arts moves (in live action AND animation) was bizarre. I noticed a few days ago a female character in the opening credits that ai couldn't identify. I think it was this purple clad ninja who talks to Napoleon via remote camera. If so this may be a major new plot line starting.
Yeah, someone was definitely watching Elena & Cristian when they were in the bar. The camera effect to show that they were drugged was indeed cheesy. At first I thought that Cristian had just had a heart attack -- but then Elena passed out too. But to wake up in the morning with Cristian lying in a pool of blood next to a heavy candlestick. Yowza. Didn't see that coming. Tomás is sure to get charged with this murder.
Interesting conversation Elena & Cristian were having just before they passed out. After all her railing against Pancho there she was telling Cristian that Pancho is "buena onda" and will give Cristian his job back. She is so two faced.
I loved your description of the Pancho/Chela kiss, Ezra.
I don't agree.. I'm glad that Rebe finally listened to Arnold. He's been trying to tell her for days that she was leaving the door open for Chela. From the previews it looks as though she's about to find out about the kiss. I suppose that will send her off into the arms of greasy, growly Mike.
Güera
That weird scene with the remote camera & the girl doing her martial arts moves (in live action AND animation) was bizarre. I noticed a few days ago a female character in the opening credits that ai couldn't identify. I think it was this purple clad ninja who talks to Napoleon via remote camera. If so this may be a major new plot line starting.
Yeah, someone was definitely watching Elena & Cristian when they were in the bar. The camera effect to show that they were drugged was indeed cheesy. At first I thought that Cristian had just had a heart attack -- but then Elena passed out too. But to wake up in the morning with Cristian lying in a pool of blood next to a heavy candlestick. Yowza. Didn't see that coming. Tomás is sure to get charged with this murder.
Interesting conversation Elena & Cristian were having just before they passed out. After all her railing against Pancho there she was telling Cristian that Pancho is "buena onda" and will give Cristian his job back. She is so two faced.
I loved your description of the Pancho/Chela kiss, Ezra.
I don't agree.. I'm glad that Rebe finally listened to Arnold. He's been trying to tell her for days that she was leaving the door open for Chela. From the previews it looks as though she's about to find out about the kiss. I suppose that will send her off into the arms of greasy, growly Mike.
Güera
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: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 7:39:00 AM EST
: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 7:39:00 AM EST
Great title, Ezra...I'm with you on that...and love your asides...
"Kind of a damp rag but sweet".
Yep, Enzzo is being a little too understanding and noble, but we'll trust that in the end Chela will be all his.
Julia...yeah, I was waiting to hear someone comment on those super-sized earrings Mamazota wears. Guess they're trying to balance out that amazing height plus those Simonized breasts she's sporting.
"Kind of a damp rag but sweet".
Yep, Enzzo is being a little too understanding and noble, but we'll trust that in the end Chela will be all his.
Julia...yeah, I was waiting to hear someone comment on those super-sized earrings Mamazota wears. Guess they're trying to balance out that amazing height plus those Simonized breasts she's sporting.
Excellent title, Ez. Comedy seems to be going on strike. I wish it would just tell us its demands.
Last night was certainly an interesting twist on the old "dead hooker in hotel room" cliche.
One thing I didn't mention in that off-the-cuff recap yesterday was that Pina agreed to let Celeste be her assistant.
Looking back, I'm not 100% sure if Pancho fired Elena. I think he did, but maybe someone else has a more reliable opinion?
Last night was certainly an interesting twist on the old "dead hooker in hotel room" cliche.
One thing I didn't mention in that off-the-cuff recap yesterday was that Pina agreed to let Celeste be her assistant.
Looking back, I'm not 100% sure if Pancho fired Elena. I think he did, but maybe someone else has a more reliable opinion?
Could not put it any better - WHAT ARE WE WATCHING.
What happened? My fabulous TN, gone down the drain. This is what happens on telemundo TN's - now Univision? Ugghhh then they are wasting precious time on Elena, why? I'm sure she's going to leave her brother hanging on this.
What does this mean it's terrible time week, no baby for Moni (a good thing), we find out the mom truly is bipolar as Enzzo has told Moni many times and has to stay medicated, so if she's on meds why is she drinking.
What happened? My fabulous TN, gone down the drain. This is what happens on telemundo TN's - now Univision? Ugghhh then they are wasting precious time on Elena, why? I'm sure she's going to leave her brother hanging on this.
What does this mean it's terrible time week, no baby for Moni (a good thing), we find out the mom truly is bipolar as Enzzo has told Moni many times and has to stay medicated, so if she's on meds why is she drinking.
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 9:31:00 AM EST
: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 9:31:00 AM EST
I wonder if this death of Christian will wake Elena up. I too wonder if after they both passed out, if someone came up and murdered Christian and made it look like Elena did it. I wish Tomas had answered that call from Pancho. If Elena and Christian were drugged, maybe the drug was still in their system and it could prove that Elena didn't kill him. Now it looks like Tomas will be in a bunch of trouble.
Julia lol They do show Parking Garage everytime they show Mamazon's building. And those multiplying pillows.
Julia lol They do show Parking Garage everytime they show Mamazon's building. And those multiplying pillows.
Haha, thanks everybody... sometimes I wonder why I subject myself to this show...
-Ezra
-Ezra
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 9:36:00 AM EST
: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 9:36:00 AM EST
I with all of you, last nights show was weird. I kept wondering when Elena and Tomas were screaming in that hotel room that it didn't occur to them that the whole floor could hear them. Wish Elena would go away - she is dispicable!
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 10:26:00 AM EST
: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 10:26:00 AM EST
Oops! I am with all of you...........
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 10:28:00 AM EST
: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 10:28:00 AM EST
I'm wondering just when this show was extended. A couple of weeks ago all the story lines seemed to be lining up & all the couples were together or moving in that direction. Then we find ourselves in this tornado which is spinning everything out of control. There are several absolutely new plots & new characters. Could this all be stuff that was added in order ot extend the show?
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Permalink posted by : Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 1:25:00 PM EST
: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 1:25:00 PM EST
Guera, yes, that's what I think - an additional extension - instead of just explaining Napoleon and leaving him in the past, he's now getting his own side-plot. A side-plot that doesn't interest me in the least!
Though I do think they started laying the groundwork for the extension quite a while ago (maybe as a "just in case" precaution) - for example, Rebeca first mentioned Mike ages ago. I didn't think we were ever going to meet him. But now he's here. Ugh.
Mike sounded SO pretentious at dinner with Rebeca. I can't stand him.
Ez - "The singer throws his sombrero and Chato catches it, which I guess means that he'll be the next to get married." LOL!! Except I think Chato needs to scale back on weddings for a while.
Though I do think they started laying the groundwork for the extension quite a while ago (maybe as a "just in case" precaution) - for example, Rebeca first mentioned Mike ages ago. I didn't think we were ever going to meet him. But now he's here. Ugh.
Mike sounded SO pretentious at dinner with Rebeca. I can't stand him.
Ez - "The singer throws his sombrero and Chato catches it, which I guess means that he'll be the next to get married." LOL!! Except I think Chato needs to scale back on weddings for a while.
Las palabras de hoy:
mamuca - ridiculous, clueless, clownish (can be either adjective or noun)
guaruras - bodyguards or hitmen
a todo mecate - really freaking awesome
ir de juerga - to go on a binge, paint the town red
arrancones - drag racing
fufurufu - snobby, stuck-up person
ir de farra - to go out partying
de la greña - fighting, hair-pulling
armarse la gorda - to start a brawl
capciosa - artful, cunning
mamuca - ridiculous, clueless, clownish (can be either adjective or noun)
guaruras - bodyguards or hitmen
a todo mecate - really freaking awesome
ir de juerga - to go on a binge, paint the town red
arrancones - drag racing
fufurufu - snobby, stuck-up person
ir de farra - to go out partying
de la greña - fighting, hair-pulling
armarse la gorda - to start a brawl
capciosa - artful, cunning
Thanks for the vocab Julie. The list is really helpful.
Familia was going along smoothly, now they keep adding sub-plots, and sub-sub-plots nearly every day. The show seems to have lost its way and is just meandering every which way.
Why on earth did Rebe go to dinner with the OrangeMan???
Familia was going along smoothly, now they keep adding sub-plots, and sub-sub-plots nearly every day. The show seems to have lost its way and is just meandering every which way.
Why on earth did Rebe go to dinner with the OrangeMan???
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 2:21:00 PM EST
: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 2:21:00 PM EST
Ezra, thanks for the vivid storytelling of some bizarre, surreal stuff. I missed both episodes last night, but things have changed so drastically it could've been weeks.
Hope Yuyu is okay. She and Pina were so funny together.
Glad I missed the Pancho-Chela kiss. From the previews, it sounds like Reba is going to think they did more than kiss.
Hope Yuyu is okay. She and Pina were so funny together.
Glad I missed the Pancho-Chela kiss. From the previews, it sounds like Reba is going to think they did more than kiss.
Great recap Ezra, and perfect title. This show changed tracks big time so thanks to Ezra and you commenters for helping to see where this crazy train is headed.
ITA with the theory that somebody drugged Chris and Elena and then offed Christian. Maybe it's his wife, although why a woman with kids would do such a thing is beyond me. Tomas and Elena, as usual, act without thinking. Pobre de Tomas, I think I know where he's headed.
Julia, great vocab list amiga! It's the one thing about this episode that brought a smile to my face. As for everything else, I'm more or less in a state of confusion.
ITA with the theory that somebody drugged Chris and Elena and then offed Christian. Maybe it's his wife, although why a woman with kids would do such a thing is beyond me. Tomas and Elena, as usual, act without thinking. Pobre de Tomas, I think I know where he's headed.
Julia, great vocab list amiga! It's the one thing about this episode that brought a smile to my face. As for everything else, I'm more or less in a state of confusion.
Ezra, thanks for your recap of an unusual episode - to say the least. ITA that this is being of the extension and yet another reason why TN should avoid them at all costs.
I think it's funny that guaruras can have meanings that seem completely opposite. Bodyguards OR hitmen? Sounds like a dangerous mistake waiting to be made.
Hey, maybe Cristian's killer was supposed to be watching his back, but someone just asked for a guarura. Oops!
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