Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Guau Award - the two entries.
This one is from Viv. Thanks Viv!
Que te Perdone Dios...
... in which Fausto, with the aid of his minion Lucio, teaches us how to get away with murder, all without displacing a single moustache hair or getting a single smudge on his fancy cowboy hat. If you work for Fausto, you’ll get the lash in the fields by day, but a shot of free tequila in the cantina by night. Old women, young women, they all love him! And if you don’t, he’ll rape ya! His blind wife (Renata), his on/off lover (Macaria), his ex-lover/mother of his child (Helena), his lover/niece/daughter-in-law (Diana), and his obsession/step-daughter (Abigail our heroine), all know this is Fausto’s world, and the rest of us are just hostages in it. Mateo (our galan) naively thinks his uncle (really, father) Fausto plays by the rules, but he’ll learn soon that Fausto plays by his own rules.
From Anita. Thanks!
QUIERO AMARTE
Couplings, uncouplings, recouplings are the mode
In the beginning, in the middle, in the end
So far, no end in sight
Gorgeous Max-Clingy Constanza (engaged, disengaged)
Bewitching Amaya-Max (obstacles overcome, new barriers raised)
Back to Max-Constanza (having a baby)
Constanza-Yummy Sal (non-starter)
Snobby Flavia-Mean Ulises (left him)
Former Snob Flavia - Sal (he’s rushing it)
Flavia-Ranch Hand Heriberto (might work)
Amaya-Whorable Horacio (caught cheating)
Horacio-Useful Emma (too old, then too dead)
Horacio-Statuesque Juliana (got rejected)
Juliana-Franco (died early)
Juliana-Rugged Jorge (might last)
Beautiful Mariana-Adorable Ivan (ideal love)
Despicable Ulises-Mariana (obsessed, sequesters her, no love)
Ivan-Crazy Cecy (lost his memory)
Teddy Bear Mauro-Elena (long dead)
Mauro-Florencia (killed early)
Mauro-Killer Lucrecia (toxic marriage)
Mauro-Eloisa (might happen)
Pond Scum Cesar (does prostitutes)
Cesar-Amaya (“arranged” marriage, he’s BSC)
Amaya-Max (might happen in episode 161)
Que te Perdone Dios...
... in which Fausto, with the aid of his minion Lucio, teaches us how to get away with murder, all without displacing a single moustache hair or getting a single smudge on his fancy cowboy hat. If you work for Fausto, you’ll get the lash in the fields by day, but a shot of free tequila in the cantina by night. Old women, young women, they all love him! And if you don’t, he’ll rape ya! His blind wife (Renata), his on/off lover (Macaria), his ex-lover/mother of his child (Helena), his lover/niece/daughter-in-law (Diana), and his obsession/step-daughter (Abigail our heroine), all know this is Fausto’s world, and the rest of us are just hostages in it. Mateo (our galan) naively thinks his uncle (really, father) Fausto plays by the rules, but he’ll learn soon that Fausto plays by his own rules.
From Anita. Thanks!
QUIERO AMARTE
Couplings, uncouplings, recouplings are the mode
In the beginning, in the middle, in the end
So far, no end in sight
Gorgeous Max-Clingy Constanza (engaged, disengaged)
Bewitching Amaya-Max (obstacles overcome, new barriers raised)
Back to Max-Constanza (having a baby)
Constanza-Yummy Sal (non-starter)
Snobby Flavia-Mean Ulises (left him)
Former Snob Flavia - Sal (he’s rushing it)
Flavia-Ranch Hand Heriberto (might work)
Amaya-Whorable Horacio (caught cheating)
Horacio-Useful Emma (too old, then too dead)
Horacio-Statuesque Juliana (got rejected)
Juliana-Franco (died early)
Juliana-Rugged Jorge (might last)
Beautiful Mariana-Adorable Ivan (ideal love)
Despicable Ulises-Mariana (obsessed, sequesters her, no love)
Ivan-Crazy Cecy (lost his memory)
Teddy Bear Mauro-Elena (long dead)
Mauro-Florencia (killed early)
Mauro-Killer Lucrecia (toxic marriage)
Mauro-Eloisa (might happen)
Pond Scum Cesar (does prostitutes)
Cesar-Amaya (“arranged” marriage, he’s BSC)
Amaya-Max (might happen in episode 161)
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What?! Two entries! With THIS group? C'mon, folks. My attempt was just a pitiful long shot try. I was so looking forward to the masterpieces that would be coming from the funnier, more talented writers on this blog, like Anne's wonderful entry of Quiero Amarate's couplings and un-couplings. Loved it, Anne!
Thanks again, Jane. I'm excited about my win (although undeserved) and getting to listen to some more of your great music!
Rats! I was just getting started and you go and change the rules on me!
Roots [In Spanish, Los Miserables]
A tragedy of sisters and their hair...
Oh well. Nicely played, ladies. Mazel tov and happy listening.
:D
Roots [In Spanish, Los Miserables]
A tragedy of sisters and their hair...
Oh well. Nicely played, ladies. Mazel tov and happy listening.
:D
Vivi--I'm still Anita to you!
Your very straight forward, cynical, but funny entry sort of confirmed why I decided to drop Que Te in favor of La Sombra.
Your very straight forward, cynical, but funny entry sort of confirmed why I decided to drop Que Te in favor of La Sombra.
NovelaMaven- Ha! I'm not even watching Los Mis, and that one line entry is funny to me. You should have entered it!
Vivi--It's Blogmom's error. I've asked her to change it back to my nom de plume (or plum, or avocado).
NovelaMaven--What a great beginning, just like the novela. You should have entered it.
I didn't expect entry date to close until the 20th, according to Blogmom's rules.
OTOH, I didn't read the rules carefully either and submitted my entry for Fuego en la Sangre. For those of you who might like a return to that magical place, here it is:
FUEGO EN LA SANGRE
Once upon a time in Mexi-doon,
The town that time forgot, but not Mejía,
There were three guys with Fire in Their Blood.
They rode horses everywhere
While others rode around in cars.
They meet
Three pretty gals with ice in their veins.
They have a terrible mother
Who guards family secrets with drink in hand.
There are menacing villains, victims, flowers that glow
And plenty of superfluous characters.
The guys make bread
In a very Hot kitchen,
The gals don't do anything
Until they open a shop
We called Crap From Afar.
Rosario does Bombon Asesina over and over ad nauseam,
Men cheer.
Padre rides a darling donkey,
The dog was best in show and then was gone.
The three guys cooled down, the three gals heated up.
Once the dead were buried, villains gone, secrets out,
There were three bodas and lots of babies (and nuns).
NovelaMaven--What a great beginning, just like the novela. You should have entered it.
I didn't expect entry date to close until the 20th, according to Blogmom's rules.
OTOH, I didn't read the rules carefully either and submitted my entry for Fuego en la Sangre. For those of you who might like a return to that magical place, here it is:
FUEGO EN LA SANGRE
Once upon a time in Mexi-doon,
The town that time forgot, but not Mejía,
There were three guys with Fire in Their Blood.
They rode horses everywhere
While others rode around in cars.
They meet
Three pretty gals with ice in their veins.
They have a terrible mother
Who guards family secrets with drink in hand.
There are menacing villains, victims, flowers that glow
And plenty of superfluous characters.
The guys make bread
In a very Hot kitchen,
The gals don't do anything
Until they open a shop
We called Crap From Afar.
Rosario does Bombon Asesina over and over ad nauseam,
Men cheer.
Padre rides a darling donkey,
The dog was best in show and then was gone.
The three guys cooled down, the three gals heated up.
Once the dead were buried, villains gone, secrets out,
There were three bodas and lots of babies (and nuns).
Someone commented on the staircase in La Sombra used in another novela (can't remember which one was mentioned now). But having watched the rerun of FELS recently, I must declare the whole interior of Sombra is exactly like FELS. I think they only added some lattice work on the downstairs rooms.
"The town that time forgot, but not Mejía,"
A thing of beauty, that line.
Vivi and Anita, If you like my not quite entry, that's good enough for me. ¡Guau! I feel as if I had won.
Off topic: Jane, if you're reading this, the language learning website Duolingo has a Yiddish course under development. I'll let you know when it is in Beta.
A thing of beauty, that line.
Vivi and Anita, If you like my not quite entry, that's good enough for me. ¡Guau! I feel as if I had won.
Off topic: Jane, if you're reading this, the language learning website Duolingo has a Yiddish course under development. I'll let you know when it is in Beta.
NM--I miss you guys. What's next after Those Miserables?
For me, there will never be anything like Reina de Corazones.
I'm still watching saved episodes to savor the virtuosity of the writers with sharpness of their dialog. The tongue-in-cheek action of all the characters, while maintaining that air of crimes and mystery through all their shenanigans was superb. All in all it was a delicious plate served HOT and the viewing and commenting community was such a cultivated group (to which I only marginally belonged).
Many thanks to you, NM, for elevating it to that place in the stratosphere for all of us.
For me, there will never be anything like Reina de Corazones.
I'm still watching saved episodes to savor the virtuosity of the writers with sharpness of their dialog. The tongue-in-cheek action of all the characters, while maintaining that air of crimes and mystery through all their shenanigans was superb. All in all it was a delicious plate served HOT and the viewing and commenting community was such a cultivated group (to which I only marginally belonged).
Many thanks to you, NM, for elevating it to that place in the stratosphere for all of us.
We miss you too, Anita! And I agree -- Reina de Corazones was amazing. (I also have it on my DVR and can't bring myself to erase it.)
Los Mis ends on Tuesday, March 24. It is immediately followed by La Biblia, which, in turn, is followed by AVENIDA BRASIL, beginning April 6. This is surprising since they already showed it during the day -- dear Mads was recapping it on the Telemundo page and a few people were chatting about it -- but maybe they know that their day and evening audiences don't have a lot of overlap. I'm curious about Avenida (even though I usually avoid dubbed shows) because it has such a fabulous reputation.
Los Mis ends on Tuesday, March 24. It is immediately followed by La Biblia, which, in turn, is followed by AVENIDA BRASIL, beginning April 6. This is surprising since they already showed it during the day -- dear Mads was recapping it on the Telemundo page and a few people were chatting about it -- but maybe they know that their day and evening audiences don't have a lot of overlap. I'm curious about Avenida (even though I usually avoid dubbed shows) because it has such a fabulous reputation.
NovelaMaven- I was one of the few who watched Avenida when it was on during the day. I do not think you'll be disappointed. It was great.
Reina de Corazones was such a fun CRAZY show (although the ending was a bit tedious to me). I'm glad I got to share it with you guys. :)
Reina de Corazones was such a fun CRAZY show (although the ending was a bit tedious to me). I'm glad I got to share it with you guys. :)
Vivi--Uni made the ending tedious by putting episode after episode on the chopping block. Having the daily full recaps at the end helped. But, in a way, you are correct. I think the writers just ran out of steam and were happy to wrap it up with some quirky dark alley that didn't end things so much as left us scratching our heads with a QQWhat?
NM--I will definitely be in for Avenida Brasil--on Vivi's recommendation.
I avoid dubbed anything, just a personal dislike for not hearing the actor's real voice. I'd rather hear the Portuguese and have to read subtitles.
When I was in Spain eons ago, I would go to American movies and hear it dubbed into Spanish--even with actors whose voices are so easily recognizable. I guess that's where my dislike originated.
NM--I will definitely be in for Avenida Brasil--on Vivi's recommendation.
I avoid dubbed anything, just a personal dislike for not hearing the actor's real voice. I'd rather hear the Portuguese and have to read subtitles.
When I was in Spain eons ago, I would go to American movies and hear it dubbed into Spanish--even with actors whose voices are so easily recognizable. I guess that's where my dislike originated.
Thanks, Vivi and Anita for the fun! I enjoyed reqding your submissions.
Thanks, Jane, for providing the opportunity.
Jarifa
Thanks, Jane, for providing the opportunity.
Jarifa
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: Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at 4:14:00 PM EDT
: Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at 4:14:00 PM EDT
it was a great opportunity but I was too scared to try. Sorry! But I still love Caray!
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at 8:25:00 PM EDT
: Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at 8:25:00 PM EDT
Diva--You of all people should have entered this. All you had to do was pick out a couple of your pithy comments on Sombra and TA! Done!
I'm almost caught up with the recaps and comments and will go "live" soon, maybe next week.
I'm almost caught up with the recaps and comments and will go "live" soon, maybe next week.
Offline stuff has gotten overwhelming or I would have! I swear I wrote something brilliant in my sleep on Friday night...and it was gone when I woke up :) We'll save a seat for you on the patio!
Diva--Those are the best, aren't they? I also compose long, complicated novels, letters, comments, in my sleep and they're gone by the time I get up.
In the morning, I'm reduced to reading someone else's far better work.
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