Thursday, August 22, 2013
La Tempestad Cap #18 Wed, 21 August - Estercita pitches a fit and Dam strikes out
Alternate Title: Estercita, you’re the best act in town but he’s just not that into you.
Has The Wedding March ever sounded more like an execution march than at this poor excuse for a wedding? Must be those drums. I fully expect a firing squad to be waiting inside the church for Dam Fab. But no, it’s worse. It’s Padre T and he’s ready to do the dirty deed. “Up against the wall. Do you take this woman?....”
Pestercita has never looked more lovely, or more victorious. She Sí, Aceptos muy rapido. DamFab not so much. Muchas caras impactadas throughout the church, while Dam daydream-delays his destiny. All eyes are on him...
Marina is on the boat tapping her feet and ordering Bagre to fire up the engines. She’s tired of waiting for El Cap. Sweetie, may I remind you that you are now down THREE out of SIX crew. Dam, Lolo and Laz are at the church! As awesome as Marina is I doubt she can pull off this fishing trip.
Back at the execution Padre T urges Dam to respond. Do you accept the annoying one to be your wife? Dam reluctantly Sí, Aceptos and looks ill as he thought bubbles “until death do us part, urp.” We get a quick church scan of who is happy and who is annoyed by this union. The wedding rituals continue joylessly for DamFab, Estercita grins. More glum church scenes ensue. And the “kiss”? Painful.
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Corazon Indomable #72 What's that buring smell? Could it be Oblivio's neurons firing?
Hi all. Eli's computer got a virus, so I'm doing the recap today.
So Karim proposes marriage to MA, and Octavio proposes marriage between JA and Ester, well, actually insists on marriage for them.
ShutUpDoris is in a bathing suit this time talking about the usual with Mariana.
Octavio is back at the ranch for another repeat discussion about Ester marrying JA. Ester is so in love that she is willing to live in a shack. Except once the honeymoon phase wears off and that shack has no air conditioning during those hot Mexican summers and a toddler who wants you to hold him all day long and your skin just sticks together in the heat, I think you will regret your decision.
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So Karim proposes marriage to MA, and Octavio proposes marriage between JA and Ester, well, actually insists on marriage for them.
ShutUpDoris is in a bathing suit this time talking about the usual with Mariana.
Octavio is back at the ranch for another repeat discussion about Ester marrying JA. Ester is so in love that she is willing to live in a shack. Except once the honeymoon phase wears off and that shack has no air conditioning during those hot Mexican summers and a toddler who wants you to hold him all day long and your skin just sticks together in the heat, I think you will regret your decision.
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Qué Bonito Amor #92 (Mex 130) Wednesday 8/21/13 Don't take that apple, Maria, the serpent might not like it.
I am subbing tonight, everyone!
BRIEF SUMMARY. Recap is finally done. PUT A FORK IN IT! (Some scenes will be condensed and combined for clarity.)
Refrito with Justo and Amalia commiserating about everything. Justo is grieved because first he lost his wife, and now, apparently JAntos. Amalia is just feeling sorry for herself (as usual). Meanwhile, JAntos and Maria are doing the camping out thing. Justo feels so bad because he wasn't as close to JAntos as he should have been. Amalia can't keep her yap shut, at this sad moment for Justo she again "kindly" admonishes JAntos because he "promised" he'd take care of Maria.
Maria and JAntos are making lunch with a fish he caught. JAntos is apologetic for their predicament and Maria is reassuring him it's okay. He blames Orange Guiliano for their situation.
Justo and Amalia continuing to discuss the sad state of affairs; Amalia thinking that JAntos didn't really love Maria and Justo saying that we don't understand the power of love. Meanwhile, Maria and JAntos share a moment of contentment after their fish lunch.
Read more »BRIEF SUMMARY. Recap is finally done. PUT A FORK IN IT! (Some scenes will be condensed and combined for clarity.)
Refrito with Justo and Amalia commiserating about everything. Justo is grieved because first he lost his wife, and now, apparently JAntos. Amalia is just feeling sorry for herself (as usual). Meanwhile, JAntos and Maria are doing the camping out thing. Justo feels so bad because he wasn't as close to JAntos as he should have been. Amalia can't keep her yap shut, at this sad moment for Justo she again "kindly" admonishes JAntos because he "promised" he'd take care of Maria.
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| Think of someone else's suffering for a moment, will you, Amalia? |
Maria and JAntos are making lunch with a fish he caught. JAntos is apologetic for their predicament and Maria is reassuring him it's okay. He blames Orange Guiliano for their situation.
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| She reassures him that this isn't his fault. |
Justo and Amalia continuing to discuss the sad state of affairs; Amalia thinking that JAntos didn't really love Maria and Justo saying that we don't understand the power of love. Meanwhile, Maria and JAntos share a moment of contentment after their fish lunch.
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| Happy happy. |
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Wednesday, August 21, 2013
PEAM #117-8/21/13: Marisela's Love Is Like A Check With No Funds In Ricardo's Bank of Affection
Recap By Pablo
Laughter is the best medicine and love is the best diet
There's nothing better after a night of passion, than to go to work without having breakfast, because a kiss is more fulfilling than a whole box of cereal. And it doesn't make you fat! Ah! Those low calorie sighs! AND THE MEMORIES!!!
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On the other side of the coin, there's nothing better after an attempt of a passionate night, than spent in jail. Fernando and Xóchitl were caught in the car K-I-S-S-I-N-G and that is lewd conduct. I wonder what would have happened if they were sitting on a tree?
Patricia, who looks like Inspector Gadget, gives Alma the fruits of her condition as a klepto to see if she can return it. Looks like Patricia needs occupational therapy because she does that only when she is under a lotta stress. And now she wants to know every naughty detail of last night's lovemaking between Alma and Jesús, since she was the one planning the event. She asks if they did the geisha position, the little goat on the cliff and the 75-6. Besides taking what is not hers, she is very inquisitive... All that energy should be put to work looking for a job, but since she has never done anything else than sleep with Rogelio (and in that area she is so efficient that she even gives Alma advice!), unless it is trying out mattresses in FAMSA, I don't see how can she get a job! Maybe join forces with Alejandra?
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La Tempestad, Capitulo 17. August 20th 2013.
Lo De Ayer:
DamFab and Marina chat, they dance, he sings Besame Mucho to her, he asks for a kiss, she is not feeling well and needs some air, he takes her outside. They leave. Bagre tells Lolo that maybe tomorrow there will be no wedding. Outside, DamFab tells Marina that she was brave to come to the bar since it isn't the place for a someone so refined as she is. Marina tells DamFab that she isn't a refined woman. She's a dummy. She never imagined falling in love. She thought that would never happen to her. DamFab tells Marina that she is trembling just like the day he kissed her. DamFab and Marina kiss.
Lo Nuevo:
Marina stops kissing. DamFab tells Marina to not say anything and to just let herself go. Marina passes out into DamFab's manly muscular arms.
At the plaza, Esthercita and Mayuya are happily enjoying their popsicle sticks. A drunk man approaches them and congratulates Esthercita on her upcoming nuptials. Esthercita and Mayuya are disgusted by the drunk and move away. The drunk tells Esthercita that DamFab is having his bachelor party at the bar. Esthercita wants to go and check in on DamFab. Mayuya doesn't want to go to the bar because the women that go into the bar are women that do not have the best reputation. Esthercita drags Mayuya to the bar because she just has to see what her future husband is up to.
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CI #71 An Inconvenient Impass: Maricruz Gets The Jump On Octavio And Another Marriage Proprosal
Cap #71
As we jet back to Gold Island for another glimpse of All That Glitters, a mewling Miguel badgers a wary Octavio into covering Miguelito’s medical expenses out of his half of the ranch should things get worse for the baby boy instead of better. Tav does the decent thing and agrees, but not before ripping his bro a new one for borrowing against their ranch just so he could squander [despilferrar = waste/vernacular trans.: piss away] it all gambling and boozing it up instead of thinking he might need it for his wife and child--not that thinking ahead is generally a personality trait either Narvaez brother has displayed much if at all to date…. (Mr. Grasshopper, meet Mr. Ant.)
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Qué Bonito Amor #91 (Mex 129) Tuesday 8/20/13 New Season of Survivor: By the Waters of Babylon
This is Anita reporting in, a last minute substitution. Apparently CBS and UNI have collaborated for
a new season of Survivor. Stay tuned for
the first episode. This is the preview. Meanwhile, we have a
recap to cobble together from all the little snippets we saw. Bear with me, please. Here goes (quick and dirty and pretty much
from memory).
What you saw yesterday, I won’t dwell on mucho, so we can
get to the good stuff. Wendy and Justo
have their little father-daughter talk about her fear of OJ and fear for her defenseless
little unborn hijo. Justo mans up and
swears he’ll finish off OJ, no matter what the price (even though he just promised Wendy to dedicate his life to his nieto).
Next we see JAntos and Maria exiting the taxi by the side of
the road in a deserted, thickly wooded area.
As soon as the taxi departs, guess who drive up, OJ and his henchmen in
one car and the other full of the U.S.-Mexican Joint Task Force of Keystone Koppers. By this time Maria and JA have taken off full
speed ahead deep into the woods. (Please,
just tighten your beanies for the rest of this.) OJ goes first and
apparently knows exactly which way they went.
The USMJTFKK are next and they also know exactly where the two fugitive
lovers have gone, but don’t see or hear OJ.
Oh, dear. JAntos and
Maria have been trapped at the edge of a cliff overlooking some angry, churning water. OJ has them in his sights, The USMJTFKK
have them covered. Give UP, we’ve got
you. Maria and Jorge Alfredo look at
each other and then look down to see this rushing, swirling white water
and sure death. JA has time to expound
to Maria, “Let’s go where no one can judge us.”
With only our love. One, Two,
Three, JUMP. Rats, thinks OJ, he hopes they drown. Rats, think the Koppers, missed them by a
hair. Jorge Alfredo and Maria disappear
into their watery grave.
Hoy
(Some scenes are cut & pasted together as should have
been done in the editing room at Televisa and not on CarayCaray.)
At Amalia’s
She’s snuffling that her only reason to live is for her
daughters. Concho appears and gets
Amalia all riled up. Concho swears he’s worried about Maria How dare he even show his face after all the harm
he has caused them. He should be ashamed. Concho tries to reason with her that
it’s all in the past. Amalia hits him (just
figuratively) with the information that it was Elvira that murdered her
grandchild. Concho doesn’t believe
it. Who told her that, anyway? Amalia answers that it was Mirna.
At Lourdes’ &
Elvira’s
Concho is livid. He
confronts Elvira with what he learned about Maria’s accident. Elvira is in
denial.
Elivra—I didn’t push her. She fell.
Lourdes—Tell the truth now.
She wants to know who told Concho.
Concho—Mirna
Elvira stomps off blaming her parents for taking Mirna and
Maria’s side and never being there for her.
Lourdes admits to being at fault for raising her to be such a spoiled beyotch,
but Concho shares the blame as well.
They gave her everything she wanted, but they didn’t give her any values. Lourdes tries to make Concho see that they
have to be together in this situation and leave all the rancor behind.
At JNTR
Mirna is desperately looking for the “key” to her spoils of
war. She’s quite loud about it. She’s sure Pinchi or Lalo hid it somewhere
else. HaHa, you don’t know it, but the
two payasos are right within earshot and listening. They want to know what she’s looking for.
Maybe they ought to tell Concho and Amalia. (P.S.
I’m pretty sure she found the key.)
She tries to distract them by getting all sexy up in their faces. It
probably would have worked. We’ll never know.
Elvira shows up and tries to throw her out. Mirna doesn’t belong there
any more. HaHa, you don’t know it, but
Maria, who owns half the bar, remember, hired her back and Mirna’s on her side
now. Elvira is livid. (I guess it runs
in the family.) She takes it out on the poor barkeeps—Get back to work, idiots,
she screams.
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Tuesday, August 20, 2013
PEAM, Tuesday 8/20/13 (#116): As the Stomach Turns
A Secret So Secret, Even Evil Elvis Doesn't Know, Which Proves He's an Idiot Like His Dad
Chucho is devastated when Evil Elvis gleefully rejects his loan application. Julio feels guilty, remembering all the grief that he and the other Sillies put Chucho through when he started at Avon; but Chucho says those little pranks were not even in the same league as what Melquiades just did.
What's more, Chucho's innards are still churning. He confides to Julio that there must be something really wrong with him, because for the first time in his life, he's not even hungry. Really! Julio realizes that this must be very serious indeed. It must be the stress. (Chucho then takes a sip of coffee, which cannot possibly help a distressed digestive tract...)
Chucho has a stressful conversation with Alma about a Very Important Dinner that he really doesn't want to deal with, and then Augusto wants to talk about a contest. But Chucho shows him the rejected loan application, and Augusto shakes his head and calls Vicky and tells her to make sure the loan is approved first thing tomorrow.
Augusto doesn't want to talk about Evil Elvis, but Chucho insists and Augusto explains, reluctantly and with great shame, that Melquiades is indeed his son. Augusto has been married three times and had seven children, and that was expensive enough. But then one day his second wife's maid Otilia let him know she'd given him an additional child, Melquiades. It was confirmed with a DNA test.
Augusto says that nobody else knows about this - not even Melqui himself. Chucho looks stunned. I'm sorry to say this makes all three of them look like idiots: Augusto for thinking no one suspects; Chucho for not suspecting; and Evil Elvis for not realizing that he's getting extra-special treatment.
Anyway, Augusto never gets around to telling Chucho about the contest, whatever it is. He lets Chucho go home, leaving Julio and Aida alllll alone in the office. After much hemming and hawing, they agree to go out for coffee.
New Dog, Old Tricks
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Chucho is devastated when Evil Elvis gleefully rejects his loan application. Julio feels guilty, remembering all the grief that he and the other Sillies put Chucho through when he started at Avon; but Chucho says those little pranks were not even in the same league as what Melquiades just did.
What's more, Chucho's innards are still churning. He confides to Julio that there must be something really wrong with him, because for the first time in his life, he's not even hungry. Really! Julio realizes that this must be very serious indeed. It must be the stress. (Chucho then takes a sip of coffee, which cannot possibly help a distressed digestive tract...)
Chucho has a stressful conversation with Alma about a Very Important Dinner that he really doesn't want to deal with, and then Augusto wants to talk about a contest. But Chucho shows him the rejected loan application, and Augusto shakes his head and calls Vicky and tells her to make sure the loan is approved first thing tomorrow.
Augusto doesn't want to talk about Evil Elvis, but Chucho insists and Augusto explains, reluctantly and with great shame, that Melquiades is indeed his son. Augusto has been married three times and had seven children, and that was expensive enough. But then one day his second wife's maid Otilia let him know she'd given him an additional child, Melquiades. It was confirmed with a DNA test.
Augusto says that nobody else knows about this - not even Melqui himself. Chucho looks stunned. I'm sorry to say this makes all three of them look like idiots: Augusto for thinking no one suspects; Chucho for not suspecting; and Evil Elvis for not realizing that he's getting extra-special treatment.
Anyway, Augusto never gets around to telling Chucho about the contest, whatever it is. He lets Chucho go home, leaving Julio and Aida alllll alone in the office. After much hemming and hawing, they agree to go out for coffee.
New Dog, Old Tricks
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La Tempestad, Capitulo 16. August 20, 2013.
Bagre
asks Damian if he really wants to leave his boat. Damian feels it’s no longer
his. Bagre thinks there is still time to recoup it. Damian says he needs to
distance himself from her. He will go crazy if he can’t love her freely. Bagre
suggests going out for drinks.
On
deck, Damian runs into Marina and asks her what’s she’s doing here. You know
while you are still looking for another captain, I’m still the boss here. Marina informs him that unfortunately he has
no authority anymore. Why is that ask Damian. Are you the new captain? The crew
laughs. No, Senior Fabre replies Marina. Damian reminds her to call him
Captain. She tells him she has news. What news he asks. Hernan chooses to make
a grand entrance. The news is that I am the new captain of “La Tempestad”. Marina
needs my help and I am not going to leave her alone. Damian laughs at this. He
tells Marina that Hernan has no experience in the fishing business. Hernan says
he doesn’t think that “La Tempestad” is no different than any other boat and he
has a lot of experience. (What
experience? You might go fishing for pleasure, but I’m pretty sure that’s about
it) Anyway, Damian says this not something easy that anyone can do. Hernan disagrees. Marina needs some
modifications and increased production.
Damian tells him not to change a thing on the boat. If you do, I will
kill you. Marina tells him to stop and
leave. They have a staring contest.
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Corazon Indomable, Episode #70 - “One Step Closer to Discovering MariAle’s True Identity and to the End of our Protagonist’s Not-So Fairy Tale Marriage”
Corazon Indomable,
Episode #70, Monday, August 19, 2013 –
“One Step Closer to Discovering MariAle’s True Identity and
to the End of our Protagonist’s Not-So Fairy Tale Marriage”
Recap by LatinaInMD
Karim meets with the governor and repeats his claim that he lost
his throne thanks to MariAle. The guv
tells him he doubts it was her fault, but Karim assures him he is already
preparing his payback against her.
Doris and Mariana appear at the hospital to show Octavio they
care about his nephew’s well-being, but as usual Doris ends up ordering Octavio
to take her out to lunch later, once he’s had a chance to see his nephew.
Speaking of meals, Ed and flight attendant Sonia are having breakfast
at a restaurant when Angel and Araceli walk in arm-in-arm. Sonia notes that Araceli looks quite
happy. An annoyed Ed says he can’t
believe Araceli could have replaced him in just two days. He glares at them and notices as Angel cups
Araceli’s hand in his hands.
As usual, Octavio tries to say no to Doris but quickly gives in
to her wishes, noting how “generous” she is in allowing him a whole ten minutes
to see his nephew before they leave.
Octavio goes in to see his nephew, and both Miguel and Lucia
immediately beg him to go borrow money on their behalf, as Miguel is too
embarrassed to do it himself. Octavio
agrees to do it, but says he will not sign the IOU himself. He will only pick it up and bring it back for
Miguel to sign it so he can get the money.
Angel now caresses Araceli’s face, and Sonia notes that it looks
more serious than she imagined. Ed
figures that’s why Araceli didn’t want him at the store anymore and wasn’t
willing to give him more time to get serious about their relationship. Sonia points out he can’t have it both ways –
love her or leave her.
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Monday, August 19, 2013
Qué Bonito Amor #90 (Mex 128) Monday 8/19/13 The Great Escape
JNTR: Amalia bitchslaps Elvira over what she did to Maria. At her pretentious reaction, Amalia tells her that what goes around comes around. The cops head for the paso de gato. The explosion happens and a fire begins. Both Maria and Jorge
Alfredo are unconscious. Amalia panics and insists on going
upstairs. The Mexican cops start trying to force the door. Fernando
and Susanito go upstairs. Giuliano gloats as his two accomplices ask
for their pay. Rubén suggests that they all leave. The SWAT cops
don't allow them to leave the area. Susanito returns to tell the
other good folk that the explosion was in Maria's dressing room.
Amalia freaks, Elvira gloats in the corner, Rubén looks edgy.
Fernando yells through the door while trying to dislodge it with the
fire extinguisher. The flames grow. Meanwhile Elvira has the gall
to gloat at Amalia saying that there is always payback. Mirna is
about to go after her but is prevented from doing so. Remedios tells
Elvira off, however, saying that it is a pity that someone so pretty
could have a soul so black. Giuliano enters, gloating quietly, not
realizing that Justo and Wendy are behind him. Justo demands to know
what he is doing there. Amalia tries to comfort her younger daughters.
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PEAM #115. 08/19/13 - How Low Can You Go? Misery Abounds and a Rash is Unleashed
This picture called Santa Fe Colibri has nothing to do with the story line which is a pack of miseries but I thought we could all think about something beautiful like this little creature while we hear this tale of woe.
Rogelio assures us he is the director and Alma counters with how is he going to explain his useless azz to Pancho Lopez, the big boss. She accuses him of being a jerk who is jealous of her love for Jesús. As usual, having no way to refute these truths, he retreats in a huff.
Back at Orion we again see MalMelquiades come in with his silly Elvis steps trying to make fun of Jesús and then when Jesús and Julio simply leave the room preferring to ignore his silliness, he brushes her neck and tries make time with Aida on his way out. She is not having it either.
Ricardo complains to Xochi that Maricela is unhappy because she is a lousy fake and recounts how she isn't a princess or even rich and instead is the lowly daughter of the lowly janitor Panfilo.
Again we see Valentina pronounce the only accurate description of Rogelio - MALO. Yup, out of the mouth of babes. Rogelio simply cannot believe there is a female alive that isn't enthralled with him but she isn't his cup of scotch either.
Jesús is finally filling his Lic. in on Rogelio's activity against him, threatening Valentina using Yuri. and his brother has a bad conscience trying to hide Rogelio's illegal activities and money laundering scheme.
Valentina tries to play with Sanson who is good and watches wondering as we all do while Rogelio fears Valentina's touch on Sanson and Veronica is screeching that Val must not touch the dirty dog. Later, Rogelio who has no idea what to do around a child, suggests she go out and play in traffic (not really but he fearfully lets her go play in the yard with Sanson. At least girl and dog are happy to be step children of the new family unit. Valentina is right to be looking askance, she is about to be swallowed up in a house where none of the adults give a fig about her.
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TELEMUNDO Y MÁS: Week of August 19, 2013
Saturday, August 17, 2013
Porque el Amor Manda #114: Are You Lonesome Tonight?
Veronica does not succeed in smothering Rogue, more's the pity. She promises to pick Vale up at school. (Will she be able to find it?) Rogue points out that she keeps talking about how much she loves her daughter, yet she still uses her as a tool. He may not have human children, but he has Sanson, and -- Vero interrupts that he's going to come home one day and find that dog in the oven. What a fun couple.
As if Rogue giving advice on family life isn't bizarre enough, Paty's back at Alma's, giving her a lecture on romance. Men! First they're all blue-princey, and then before you know it they're too busy to see you. And caray, the perils of the long-distance relationship! (All the way across Monterrey, she means.) Love is like a plant! It must be carefully tended! Alma tells her not to be such a Debbie Downer...but she does look worried.
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As if Rogue giving advice on family life isn't bizarre enough, Paty's back at Alma's, giving her a lecture on romance. Men! First they're all blue-princey, and then before you know it they're too busy to see you. And caray, the perils of the long-distance relationship! (All the way across Monterrey, she means.) Love is like a plant! It must be carefully tended! Alma tells her not to be such a Debbie Downer...but she does look worried.
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Tempestad #15- 8/16/13: Take This Job and Shove It, I Ain't Workin' Here No More
Ahoy, mis Tempestad Maties. I am skylarking a bit today, so please gather on the pier. Umbrellas, and sunblock are being provided as well as drinks like rum punch, grog, boilermakers, sangria, tequila sunrises and seabreezes are being served for your sipping pleasure. Spyglasses are also included for well, spying.
This recap will not be in any order, some scenes have been combined for better and smoother flow of the recap.
The Refrito:
Nero and Herny follow Commandante Robles. They are pithed cause can't be moving the merchandise around when the Commandante is in town. They are losing all types of money. Well Nero suggests that they have a couple options, kill the Commandante, have him killed or have him have a tragic accidente! Herny tells Nero to not be stupid, rolls up the window on the SUV and puts his sunglasses on.
ShutupRosy (thanks CI recapping team) is at the church witching to the Padre about Laz being mixed up in bad ways and that girl Lu seems so much older than Laz. Padre doesn't see the problem. Love is good. Que??? from ShutupRosy. Lu just kind of appeared. Padre likes Lu. ShutupRosy thinks that Laz is a "boy" too young for marriage. Shut Up Rosy!
Laz is at the Tempestad staring at Lolo. Well Lolo doesn't like it and finally Laz apologizes for this previous broom to the neck incident. Lolo forgives but don't eva do that again. Lolo thought it was great that Laz wanted to defend his mujer, but not the way he did that. Lolo will be teaching Laz to fire a gun, the pirates are the excuse, but guns aren't toys and he has to do all Lolo says. Agreed! Now Laz is running off to see Jaz.
Becky and Bea discuss Herny and then of course that DamFab guy. Becky doesn't think that Marina would fall for some poor fisherman, no siree Bob she wouldn't until Becky gets a load of him coming up the street. Of course Becky changes her mind right quick and would jump into a sea of sharks for this guapo. Yummy!
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Corazón Indomable Fri 8/16 Watch Out For That First Step!
¡Que casualidad! Today is Raiza's birthday and Lucía is in town...what could possibly go wrong?
We join Raiza and Miguel at the casino bar,
"I owe you a great deal, Raiza, and although you won't believe it, you have been helping me spiritually."
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| Let's Get Outta Here Before My Crazy Wife Shows Up |
Before he can enlighten us about his spiritual development she proposes a toast and although he's been sipping brandy out of a snifter, he begs off. See, his wife has a keen sense of smell (actually, crazy people do, they can smell things that aren't even there). She becomes maudlin and confesses that even though it's her birthday, she's all alone. Much like us, he doesn't want to descend into her self pity, so he decides to complete that toast and gulps down some of that brandy.
What can I say? The crazy lady, Lucía, looks great in that scarlet gown. She's impressed with the casino... lots of elegant ladies. Octavio agrees and tells her that they love the gambling (even more than the men do), and as Maricruz spies around the corner, he nervously goes to seek out his brother.
When Octavio departs, Maricruz, wearing a well-fitted black and brown gown, slinks out of hiding and approaches her cuñada, much as a lioness stalks her prey.
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| Welcome To My Web You Pretty Little Fly |
"Buenas noches, Señora Lucia."
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Qué Bonito Amor #89 (Mex 127) Friday 8/16/13 A Blow Out Of A Birthday Party!
Capítulo 127
• It’s the day of Maria’s (21st?) birthday party and the whole colonia is helping prepare something special, courtesy of JAntos who, despite his new found poverty, always manages to comp for a crap load o’ goodies.
• Rodrigo is learning to cook alongside the love of his short life from the Blue-haired Bubbes—er…Babes while Giuliano’s thugs, pretending to be repairmen and plant a bomb which is hooked to the light switch in Maria’s dressing room. Ana orders a birthday cake made like a mariachi’s sombrero from her padrino down the block.
• Wendy whines to Michael that her life’s being threatened and so she’s gotta make tracks to parts unknown. He’ll have to find another assistant. It’s too dangerous to stick around. (Like working inside the prison isn’t?) He whines in return, begs her to stay, and promises to protect her somehow from inside Da Joint. He’ll find out what the bad guys have planned through Darren.
• The whole gang decorates the bar and then wait for the guest of honor to arrive. The lights go out; she arrives in a (¿qué coinkidink?) beautiful lacy, flounced white partying frock and sees the flower and the sombrero cake. Next comes the beautiful serenade from JAntos. Next comes sweet smooches and cheers. Mil Amores has another onset of the sadsack for having lost out with Ana.
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Friday, August 16, 2013
An Ill Omen Brings Nobody Good
LA TEMPESTAD # 14
16 August, 2013
The Town of Nuestra Señora del Mar, Veracruz, Mexico
16 August, 2013
The Town of Nuestra Señora del Mar, Veracruz, Mexico
“Nothing happened today. It was pretty uninteresting to me.”
Anonymous
An Ill Omen
Marina leaves the church after her
conversation with Damian. The wind blows her hair onto her lipgloss and she
looks very upset. Yep, she is in a storm of emotions when she looks over at
Damian. Damian has a rare clumsy moment and the brand new engagement ring in
the black velvet box falls out of his pocket onto the ground. The good Priest, Fulgencio,
Delfina and Estercita are standing a little lower on the church steps and see
the ring fall. Oh, my, dear friends, this is a most inauspicious omen for los
novios, Damian and Estercita.
Now, just where is Madrina Eusebia when
Damian needs her? If she were on the scene instead of just hanging out in her
cosy beach palapa she could tell the whole lot of them that this omen—the
fallen engagement ring ON THE CHURCH STEPS—betides such ill chance that it
would be better if Damian and Estercita never met! Marina and Damian could run
into one another’s arms, cut to their boda, and the whole romance part could be
wrapped up right here. Alas, Eusebia is not there and the moment with the
possibility for a quick resolution to our story passes.
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Qué Bonito Amor #88 (Mex 126) Thursday 8/15/13 Que Bonito Aburrimiento
The Santos, OG death match goes nowhere.
Justo comes to visit Michael to talk about Wendy.
Wendy gets a nasty email saying "YOU'RE NEXT" and freaks out.
OG's such a big man, beating on Jantos while he's being held by two goons. OG opens up champagne…um, no, if it's Italian, then it's not champagne, dumbass!...to toast to this big day. Still haven't heard why this is such a big day. Ha! OG's trying to shake Jantos down for 10 million. What an idiot!
Roddy and Paloma…all alone? Why?...go to Jantos' family's vault to leave Gloria's ashes. I'm going to be bitter about Gloria's death for a while. Roddy is likewise bitter, but in a more weepy way.
Maria and Fernando start tracking down Jantos. They strike out at the restaurant. Fernando counsels patience, but Maria is convinced Jantos is in danger.
Mostly I think he's in danger of being bored to death by OG. So, the plan is to get Jantos to get Justo to hand over the money. Jantos is thrilled to hear that OG's life is in danger. OG admits to killing Bruno and Arnold. He blames Arnold for not taking the money out of the trunk in time. "Blah, blah, blah, he died like the rat he was."
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Justo comes to visit Michael to talk about Wendy.
Wendy gets a nasty email saying "YOU'RE NEXT" and freaks out.
OG's such a big man, beating on Jantos while he's being held by two goons. OG opens up champagne…um, no, if it's Italian, then it's not champagne, dumbass!...to toast to this big day. Still haven't heard why this is such a big day. Ha! OG's trying to shake Jantos down for 10 million. What an idiot!
Roddy and Paloma…all alone? Why?...go to Jantos' family's vault to leave Gloria's ashes. I'm going to be bitter about Gloria's death for a while. Roddy is likewise bitter, but in a more weepy way.
Maria and Fernando start tracking down Jantos. They strike out at the restaurant. Fernando counsels patience, but Maria is convinced Jantos is in danger.
Mostly I think he's in danger of being bored to death by OG. So, the plan is to get Jantos to get Justo to hand over the money. Jantos is thrilled to hear that OG's life is in danger. OG admits to killing Bruno and Arnold. He blames Arnold for not taking the money out of the trunk in time. "Blah, blah, blah, he died like the rat he was."
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Labels: QBA
Corazon Indomable Cap. 68 8/15/13 “And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free”
There seem to be a few bumps in the
road to romance for our secondary couples, while our heroine is poised on the
edge of a cliff. Will she jump into Karim’s arms or be pushed into a prison
cell? My preview prep was limited, so if
I missed something, please add a comment.
Many short scenes are combined and may not be in strict order.
Previously Doris
is in Daddy Gov’s office brushing off Octavio’s marriage as a mere
inconvenience. It took place in a small
town, after all. If the first wife shows
up on the island, Daddy can make her go away.
The Gov is slightly puzzled—doesn’t
Doris care about the scandal? Nope, just
about her hawt pilot/Lt./air force commander/whatever. She loves, loves, loves him and wants to
marry him. We have a nice break from
ShutUpDoris for most of this episode.
She and Mariana have a brief scene with the Gov later, as he explains
they can’t do the big wedding announcement yet because a) he’s busy and b)the mess of Oblivio’s
marriage isn’t fixed yet.
Casino
Executive Offices
The casino environment is beginning to feel claustrophobic, but it could be due to the emotional temperature of the sizzling scenes with MariAle and Tav. The two are arguing if MariAle is MariCruz. She gets her ID to show she is indeed Maria Alejandra Mendoza. Our married man wonders how she knew he already had a wife and couldn’t marry Doris. She hints that his bro might have let the news slip while he was drunk. Oblivio, frustrated, claims he’ll marry Doris just to bother MariAle and asks her to leave him alone if she doesn’t love him.
The casino environment is beginning to feel claustrophobic, but it could be due to the emotional temperature of the sizzling scenes with MariAle and Tav. The two are arguing if MariAle is MariCruz. She gets her ID to show she is indeed Maria Alejandra Mendoza. Our married man wonders how she knew he already had a wife and couldn’t marry Doris. She hints that his bro might have let the news slip while he was drunk. Oblivio, frustrated, claims he’ll marry Doris just to bother MariAle and asks her to leave him alone if she doesn’t love him.
Labels: Indomable
Thursday, August 15, 2013
PEAM #113- 8/15/13- A Break-up, An Engagement, An Annulment, An Ugly Divorce, An Almost Fight and An Arrest
It's out of order but easier to read. I grouped like happenings together.
The Old:
Ferny and Rogue are having a bro to bro talk about the only
woman that he has loved- Amanda who he lost. He only thinks about money and sex. Then Ferny breaks it
down- you have your cake and was eating it too but you lost that as well.
Marisela tells Panfilo to stop being a player and be honest
but he is going to the Carnival Club for people of a certain age. Panfilo is
dressed to the nines, cane and all and Susana is licking her chops when she
sees him.
Julio brings Jesus the judicial news about custody.
Moronica comes home in a mood and wants to speak to Elias
about the photographer. We get a
glimpse of those horrible neon green, phone handle-matching shoes. Yuck!!!!!
Alma goes to Padre Domingo for the annulment papers. Alma is happy.
Val is sneaking to speak to her Papa Jesus. She is anxious to see him. Moronica is
on her broom, yelling about Jesus and not letting him see his daughter and
walks off. Beyotch!!! Val has to
hang up. Moronica tries to act
like a mother for once and kisses Val.
What a phony interaction.
Labels: Manda
Corazon Indomable #67 3 crazies and a crying toddler on one small island.
Married? ShutupDoris insists that’s a lie, and launches into another of her patented tirades.
Octavio and Ed are preparing for flight with Luciafer on board. Octavio wants Ed to keep quiet about Miguel and his little problems. Ed, the voice of reason, tells him he should stay out of their mess, but Octavio can’t help involving himself.
MA is at home congratulating herself over her anonymous call to the gov. ShutUpDoris must be having a hissy fit right about now. Check. Juanita comes in with the baby in a stroller to take her out for a walk and is bouncing around like she has to go to the bathroom and can barely hold on. Just go already, you’re making me have to go. MA doesn’t notice and goes on to say how much she loves taking care of her baby’s needs. Finally MA looks at nanny and asks what’s wrong. Juanita tells her she’s worried because someone is watching their house. So it wasn’t because she was going to wet her pants. But why take the baby out on a walk if your worried about being watched?
Octavio is walking Lucia and the child through a plane hanger. She asks how Miguel is and he must be missing her, right? Lie, Octavio, Lie. Don’t involve yourself in their mess.
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Octavio and Ed are preparing for flight with Luciafer on board. Octavio wants Ed to keep quiet about Miguel and his little problems. Ed, the voice of reason, tells him he should stay out of their mess, but Octavio can’t help involving himself.
MA is at home congratulating herself over her anonymous call to the gov. ShutUpDoris must be having a hissy fit right about now. Check. Juanita comes in with the baby in a stroller to take her out for a walk and is bouncing around like she has to go to the bathroom and can barely hold on. Just go already, you’re making me have to go. MA doesn’t notice and goes on to say how much she loves taking care of her baby’s needs. Finally MA looks at nanny and asks what’s wrong. Juanita tells her she’s worried because someone is watching their house. So it wasn’t because she was going to wet her pants. But why take the baby out on a walk if your worried about being watched?
Octavio is walking Lucia and the child through a plane hanger. She asks how Miguel is and he must be missing her, right? Lie, Octavio, Lie. Don’t involve yourself in their mess.
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Labels: Indomable
La Tempestad Cap #13, Wed Aug 14 - Tonight’s Patio Special: Whine and Cheese and lots of it
Redux: Nereo goes after Bettina with a nasty-looking bow and arrow. Yikes! Jazlu gets the third degree from Lazaro’s family. Hernán surprises Marina at work and, surprise!, she's not happy to see him.
The New: While Dam ponders his memories of Wet Cement, Hernán drinks mid-day and recalls being rebuffed by Marina. He vows he will keep fighting for her, they will be together and nobody will get in their way!
Pestercita whines to Dam about Marina. He informs her that Marina is his boss, their fishing trip was no Love Boat, they were attacked by pirates and barely escaped with their lives, so would Liitle E please stop it with her stupid jealousies? She continues to whine that he never says “I love you.” He sighs that he’s not the romantic type, then he tells her to stop insulting Marina. This was the last time, got it? La. Ultima. Vez. Estercita nods with lying eyes.
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Qué Bonito Amor #87 (Mex 125) Wednesday 8/14/13 Jantos squeezes him some OJ!!!
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Everyone is gathered around an inconsolable
Rodrigo. Paloma reminds him he's not
alone. She's here for him and loves him.
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OJ speaks to Ruben who wants to meet him at
JNTR. OJ's a bit suspicious but is glad
he'll at least be able to see the beautiful Maria.
Labels: QBA
PEAM #112- 8/14/13: Some News Is Worse Than No News
Recap by Pablo
Lies can only be destroyed with bullets of truth
Elías is afraid. After Uri, Verónica is the most dangerous person in Monterrey. And she is on the loose!!
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Raimunda's secret is public domain. Chatita convinced her to be truthful and now she is letting her hair down. As we all know, after seeing her mother get killed ''because she was a woman'' (by the hands of a very violent man), Raimunda denied her gender. Well, that was the past, because now Super Jesús is here to tell her to be herself, to prepare and study to be someone like Alma. See, Alma is a woman and nobody has killed her. Not all women get killed. Chatita is a woman and she has had a veeery looong life. Uri tried to kill Alma though, but she survived. You will too Raimunda, don't dress like a boy anymore, but better change that name. What about Ignacia? And your looks, we will help you. Ah! And don't worry about Valentina. She is just a girl and younger than you, but she has been exposed to so many adult situations that she knows more than me, Elías and Chatita together, she will understand your change... And soon you will be BFFs and could share make-up tips!
Segment sponsored by Lala milk.
While Elías and Jesús give Raimunda a makeover, Chatita takes the opportunity to tell Valentina about ''the secret'', and I am not talking about the book by Rhoda Byrne. After opening the door, Valentina's jaw drops to the floor when she sees the first transgender girl in her life. Raimunda is wearing a white dress and matching ribbon bows in her hair. They hug each other while the adults smile satisfied and proud of all the good they have done. From here, straight to heaven!!
Labels: Manda
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
La Tempestad, Capitulo 12. August 13th 2013. Madrina has spoken "Marina Is Your Destiny". Listen to her, Damian!
At the Love Cave, Damian and Marina kiss.
Damian wants to go all the way. Big mistake!
Marina resists and leaves.
Damian realizes the big boo boo he made and follows her.
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Tuesday, August 13, 2013
PEAM, Tuesday 8/13/13 (#111): My Friends Call Me Chatita. You Can Call Me Luisa.
Rogue rants and raves in Alma's office. Alma closes the door in hopes of muffling their conversation, but this is hilariously ineffective. The employees and Elias hear every word as Alma lets Rogelio have it (verbally, that is) with every complaint she's kept bottled up for all this time: She's the one who keeps the office running. He does nothing around here except screw around with her friend or the occasional secretary. He traipses in around noon only to work on his personal projects of dubious legality, like the time he got those "Turkish cigars" from that "warehouse." She used to put up with it because he was her novio, but that was a mistake!
Rogelio says he wants Alma to tell him EVERYTHING that goes on around the office from now on, IS THAT CLEAR? (He stands on his tippy-toes, which doesn't really help.) Alma says yes, and Rogue leaves, gloating. Alma begins to work up a hearty rage.
At Orion, Augusto marvels at the simplicity of the agreement that Chucho (and supposedly Elvis) worked out with the union. He wants to know how they got Romero to listen to reason. Chucho volunteers Elvis, who is admiring his reflection in the lenses of his sunglasses, to explain it all to old Gussie while Chucho takes care of some other business.
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Rogelio says he wants Alma to tell him EVERYTHING that goes on around the office from now on, IS THAT CLEAR? (He stands on his tippy-toes, which doesn't really help.) Alma says yes, and Rogue leaves, gloating. Alma begins to work up a hearty rage.
At Orion, Augusto marvels at the simplicity of the agreement that Chucho (and supposedly Elvis) worked out with the union. He wants to know how they got Romero to listen to reason. Chucho volunteers Elvis, who is admiring his reflection in the lenses of his sunglasses, to explain it all to old Gussie while Chucho takes care of some other business.
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Labels: Manda
Qué Bonito Amor #86 (Mex 124) Tuesday 8/13/13 Someone is screeching at someone else, plus make-up sex.
QBA: Hola everyone! I'm subbing for Eli tonight.
Here are some screencaps to get us started. Full recap below.
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| He hears her singing . . . |
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| Isa looks so pretty with her own hair, instead of that frightful wig. Let's hope they let her stick with her own locks from now on! |
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Working on a reconciliation.
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| Paloma has an ominous dream about Rodrigo . . . |
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| WHY WHY WHY?!?! Why, writers, why? You are just too cruel. |
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| Poor heartbroken Rodrigo has the tender support of many loved ones. |
RECAP SUMMARY with a plethora of screencaps.
We have a refrito with JAntos not sure he can forgive Maria, and Maria crying over it. Maria has a bright idea and we see her serenading JAntos outside of his pension room window. He seems unmoved at first, but doesn't move away from his balcony. When she climbs up the trellis to him, he smacks a passionate beso on her. Things are looking up for our couple.
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Corazon Indomable, #66, Tuesday, 08/14/13 Lieutenant Octavio Narvaez of the Isla Dorada Navy, Army and Aviation Force is Oblivious no more. For now.
I always complain, so now I have to mention I quite enjoyed this episode, I feel like so much happened. Could this be because I had a shot of tequila before writing the recap?
Don’t judge me, it was
very good tequila. ¡Salud!
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I'll be editing it some more in the morning, gotta go to sleep now.
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I'll be editing it some more in the morning, gotta go to sleep now.
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At her house, Maria Alejandra
is remembering Mohammed’s warning that Karim will accuse her of the
assassination attempt if she doesn’t go to visit him. For once in her life, she
seems scared – is she finally realizing that she’s been playing with very powerful
men? No, not really, she is still reluctant to believe she could be accused.
Our two pilotontos
read the letter that Octavio received at the end of last episode and it says –
– – wait for it – – – the Governor gave Tav a new title, he named him
lieutenant in the Isla Dorada Navy! Ed is sure later he’ll become a captain, a
colonel, a commander. Tav is not that happy about it, he knows nothing about
military life (or life in general, as far as I’m concerned); also, both guys
agree that the isla is not that great when it comes to its Navy force – you
know, like boats and stuff.
Regardless, Ed thinks
Tav will look great in the white uniform (can’t argue here). Tav doesn’t feel
like accepting the title, though, even if the pay would be much better, because
that would mean him becoming a slave. So he decides to refuse the promotion
(but can we call it that if he hasn’t even been in the field before?) and go
talk to the Gov about it. And why not break up with Doris, too, finish the farce once and for all. Good
luck with that, Lieutenant Narvaez!
Alone in his office, the
Gov is thinking about the trouble he’ll have if the Police Chief discovers that
he accepted the Emir’s bribe to allow the sale of the Casino.
Labels: Indomable
La Tempestad, Capitulo 11. August 12, 2013.
Marina asks Damian where he gets the idea that she’s jealous. He tells her he only speaks the truth. She assures him he’s so wrong. He doesn’t know her feelings at all. You’re right replies Damian. You have no feelings. Your heart is made of stone. With that he takes his leave.
Damian sees Lazaro and asks where’s he’s been. Lazaro tells him that his mom went to see his
uncle, the priest, and complained that he and his cronies are a bad
influence. But I don’t think so and my
uncle agrees. He promises to work extra
hours to make up for the time lost. Damian
wants to know if what Bagre ways is true.
Did you find a woman? Yes,
replies Lazaro, but it’s not like that.
Jaz is my friend and we are in love.
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Monday, August 12, 2013
Qué Bonito Amor #85 (Mex 123) Monday 8/12/13 Two Parties, a Wedding, and a Reconciliation
JNTR:
Jorge Alfredo walks off the stage after Maria finishes “Si Nos
Dejan” and Maria stifles her tears as best she can before taking
her bow with the band. She does not hear the applause.
Sanchez
Apartment: Susanito and his trumpet get home to find the apartment empty.
JNTR
Musicians' Dressing Room / Club Room: Jorge Alfredo talks with
Siete Mares while Maria talks with Fernando. Siete Mares talks about
pride being a bad thing while Maria thinks she has lost Jorge Alfredo forever. Later Ana comes in asking why Maria doesn't
give Ruben a chance [She is truly blind]. Maria counters by
asking her whether she loves Siete Mares or is just using him to hurt
Fernando. Ana looks like Maria has hit a nerve.
Labels: QBA
PEAM #110 - 8/12/13 - A Funeral is the Least of Our Problems
Refrito, Elias kisses Valentina goodnight, she doesn't look too happy but the green stars make her close her eyes. Jesús tries to take his leave of Aida since it is the evening when Agosto demands he attend him in his office for an emergency. Oops, Alma has prepared a romantic heart laden table an donned her sexy red dress as she dreams of former kisses.
Rogelio tells Alejandra that he has an important client for her, Nick Donovan. Even though he smells odd, she would rather cuddle with Rogelio but she is won over by the stack of cash he hands her from the conveniently located briefcase full of bills. The photographer is burning up his memory card as Alejandra leaves and Virus-onica arrives. Sanson does his usual disapproving growl. She thinks Rogelio smells odd too. Did I miss a product placement or what? Why does Rogelio smell funny? In his hurry to pin Virus to the couch, she nearly crushes Sanson but he barks to shoo them off to the bedroom upstairs. Que asco.
Aida has to call Alma to tell her that Jesús is detained in a meeting with Agosto so she sits and daydreams of their romantic moments instead.
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Labels: Manda
Corazon Indomable #65, 8/12/2013: Inconvenient Wives; Karim and the Chief Put the Squeeze on Mari
El Emir Karim’s wife, who also has lovely blue eyes, and her
father, whose fake beard is worse than Teo’s fake hair, have been teleported to
Isla Dorada to Karim’s hospital bedside. Mrs. Karim wonders if it would not have
been better for them to put Karim in the teleporter machine to the Emerites, so
that he can receive medical care there.
The doctor interrupts to say he’s about to look over Karim’s wound, so
the lady better leave the room. Her father insists that in her delicate
condition (I guess Karim did fulfill his duty and plant his seed), it’s best
she leave and protect the health of the heir. He thinks they should go
speak to the police.
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Ed bets Tav that he is such a weakling, that he’ll end up
marrying Doris. Tav denies it, but like a coward, refuses to answer the phone,
in case it IS La Hija del Gobernador. Ed takes the call and fields Doris’
one-hundred- and-one questions about Tav’s whereabouts, pretending he has no
idea where his friend is. (And just why would he be hanging out in Tav’s room
if Tav wasn’t there?) Miguel rushes in to gossip about the drama at the casino
the night before. Tav wants to know if
Mari is ok. Miguel is more concerned about himself. The police intend to
interview everyone who was present, and his fugitive status may get him into
hot water. Ed doesn’t think the police will be so stupid as to not figure out Miguel’s
a wanted man. Tav, caring brother that he is, is more concerned about Maria
Alejandra’s chances of being detained. He wants to help her.
Labels: Indomable
TELEMUNDO Y MAS - week of August 12
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Labels: dyo, marido, santa, telemundo
Saturday, August 10, 2013
Corazon Indomable #64, 8/9/2013: Coup d’etats, New Business Partnerships, & Tav Grows a Conscious
Cece's recap is up!
The Old: Raiza is informing Maria Alejandra of the recent agreements between Emir and Carola. Raiza insists that she can be trusted and MA complies. Contrary to Raiza’s advice, MA will be heading to the celebration tonight.
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Recap by Cece
The Old: Raiza is informing Maria Alejandra of the recent agreements between Emir and Carola. Raiza insists that she can be trusted and MA complies. Contrary to Raiza’s advice, MA will be heading to the celebration tonight.
The New
Miguel is reading Lucia’s letter of desperation. She can no
longer take his absence, she wants to sell so she can be by his side and Miguel
will also be able to see his son. She’s
spends the rest of the letter pouring out the little love (didn’t know she even
had that in her) that’s in that hatred filled heart of hers. Miguel looks not so pleased at this
revelation. He does not want her to come and see how far he’s fallen. He blames
his situation on her sins. Because of
her sins, he has murdered a man and that will forever be on his conscious. He
also blames her for losing what he loves most…. his lands (too bad MA will get
her hands on those soon!). So he doesn’t have to think about anything, he
prefers to drown his sorrows with alcohol (yea, like that’s not going to get
you into more problems. What’s wrong with you brothers? Please, just once act
like you have a brain!). Raiza stops for
a visit and tells him to stop drinking (she almost seems sincere). Miguel acts
surprised and tells her not her too (oh gee, sorry for caring). Raiza reminds
him he has to work tonight, and to do so he needs to have a clear mindset. He
tells her that Lucia wants to come to La Famosa Isla, but Raiza firmly tells
him to say no way! Raiza comes up with a plan for Octavio to somehow convince
Lucia to stay at the ranch.
Labels: Indomable
Weekend Discussion: Your Favorite Novela Subgenres
Historically, novelas have mostly focused on romance and its various difficulties, joys, and pain. In recent years we're seeing more comedy ones, mysteries, and violent narcotrafficante stories. What is your preference and why?
Labels: telenovelas, weekend
Qué Bonito Amor #84 (Mex 122) Friday 8/9/13 The Thrill Is Gone--But The Slow Burn Ain't
Cap 122 or thereabouts.....
Lo Del Pasado:
Susanito
is free at last, free at last!
Ruben
continues to badmouth Jorge Alfredo and to offer his “solid citizen’s” shoulder
to cry on for Maria. Maria doesn’t want
to hear it. Now that Ruben realizes Maria
and JAntos are on the outs he tries to widen the divide every chance he gets. He
and Maria have walked in on Elvira forcibly locking lips uhhhh-gain with JA who
gets an accusatory earful from his angry ex. It’s more of the hey, I just work here and I am
heading back to L.A. now that I’ve done what I said I would for you and since
there’s nothing keeping me here any longer.
Trampira and Rubber exchange shit-eating grins of approval with each
other.
Isa and Jalisquito continue their battle of the sexes.
Isa and Jalisquito continue their battle of the sexes.
Lo Del Nuevo:
Rodrigo
finds a way to earn a bit of extra cash and spends it on poster board “I Love
You” signs to wave up at Paloma through the balcony window. (Yawn.) FF>>
Once
the others are gone, Rub tells JAntos that for as much as he’s tried to force
JA out of Maria’s life and away from his comfy barrio buds, he becomes more and
more established [afianzarse] within the community. He accuses JA of playing games with Maria’s
feelings and hurting her. JA tells Rub he’s
a poor loser who has no dignity and begs for the love of a woman who’ll never
respond to him.
Trampira
tries pestering Maria while she’s counting bottles at the bar. Maria tells Vi to can it and tells Vi how sad
it is to see a woman humiliate herself by subjecting herself to continual
refusals from a man who wants nothing to do with her. “—You’d have to kill me to destroy the love
tie between Jorge Alfredo and me!” Vi tells
herself that just might be worth the effort.
“—Have it your way!” (Hey, she
already killed once; what’s another life more or less?)
JA
says he didn’t break it off with Maria; he simply let her go. Anyway, he’s not
like de Olmo who gets a sick kick out of playing with people’s feelings, always
enjoying seeing them squirm. Rub claims
he’s making Maria suffer—something he’d never do because he lurrrrves Maria so.
“—No you desire
her and that’s quite different!!
You simply cannot stand the fact that a humble woman would reject the
opulent life you offer her!” “—What’s
wrong with offering her a world she’s never known?” “--Nobody asked you to! And, anyway, I can offer her that and much
more.” Rub reminds JA that he’s got to
deal with American justice first. JA is
all back atcha! “--Yeah, I will
eventually get it all worked out. And what
about you when the law finally catches up with you?” No matter, he continues. “--Oh, and don’t get too chummy with Maria
while I’m gone, because before I leave I’m making sure she’ll never look twice
at a guy like you!” JA exits stage left. Ruben snarls to himself afterwards that Santos
is going to fall fast and hard and will soon be keeping company with Giuliano…..
Mil
Amores, still off his game, admits to himself that he loves Ana with all his
might and decides to write her a love letter expressing his feelings. Unfortunately for Mil, he’s only thinking
with half his brain. Mil keeps it anonymous
so that when he slips the envelope under Ana’s apartment door, Seven Seas finds
it and hands it to her during lunch. She
naturally thinks it came from Seven Seas, and he isn’t exactly in any hurry to correct
the notion either.
Jalisquito
gets honked off that Isa has won their little sidewalk soccer game. Mil gives the kid lessons on keeping his “disappointment”
from a female. They share more “Big
Brother” moments and practice a few new songs together.
Concho
surprises Lourdes with flowers and her favorite perfume. (A woman is always a sucker for a beautiful
bouquet—and damn if this one isn’t one of the most intriguing ones I’ve ever
seen!) She seems to be fighting the urge
and Viewerville hopes she sticks to her guns.
He offers to make her dinner. She
doesn’t know if she’ll let him.
At
the same time, pobre de Murna’s slumming and still in her nightie and slippers. She swears she’s going to get even with the
Hernandez family and make them pay for humiliating her.
Back
at the bar, JAntos is heading out for home.
Maria chases after him and begs for forgiveness again. He refuses again and says something inside of
him has broken. He’s been betrayed by
friends and lovers. She swears she never
betrayed him. He says it was enough that
she took de Olmo’s side over his and then admits he simply no longer has it in
him to forgive. She swears that no
matter where he goes and how far he goes, he will never get rid of her or
forget her because his heart belongs to her; when he eventually is able to
forgive her and return, she’ll be there waiting for him.
Rub
tells Maria later on that the cold and heartless way JA is treating her is
proof that he’s really not the great guy she thought he was. “--Nobody should ignore the sacrifices others
have made for them! He’s showing his
true colors.” Maria takes this with a
wary grain of salt cuz she knows she stuck her foot in it, big time with de
Olmo.
Fernando
advises JA to forgive and forget, but JAntos says this time he can’t. He is just hurting too bad. He only ever felt this bad when his mother
died, he says, and perhaps that means that his love for Maria is dying
also. No way, says Fer. It will never die, but you have to learn that
love means forgiveness. “—if we can’t
forgive then we cannot love. (Sounds a bit convoluted to me, but I guess that’s
another cute way of saying love means never having to say you’re sorry, right?)
And
the show must go on! That night JA, with
a sad glance at Maria, chooses to open the set with “Te Solte La Rienda”. Maria is heartbroken. He finishes the song and she sings “Si Nos
Dejan” to him and holds out her hand once she’s finished. He thinks it over for a few loooooong seconds
and decides to ignore her and walk off the stage. (Ouch!)
Well, we can't exactly say she didn’t have it coming……
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La Tempestad, Cap. 10, Friday, August 9: No offense, dude, but my hands smell like fish.
Demetrius:
Do I entice you? do I speak you fair?
Or, rather, do I not in plainest truth
Tell you, I do not, nor I cannot love you?
Helena:
And even for that do I love you the more.
I am your spaniel; and, Demetrius,
The more you beat me, I will fawn on you*
*A Midsummer Night's Dream, Act II, scene 1.
The old:
Hernán has a post-dinner tantrum. Marina snaps at DamFab for walking into her office without knocking -- "Didn't anyone teach you better?" When DamFab attributes her petty tyranny to jealousy, Marina is all "Me, jealous?" ¡Está usted loco!
The new:
Hernán Haskell, a vision in tight orange pants, breezes into Marina's office with a chirpy "Buenos días" and then, noticing the glaring contest between the two pretty protagonistas, asks if he is interrupting anything. DamFab sighs and mockingly repeats Marina's reproach: "Didn't they teach you to knock?" Marina puts on a show for DamFab's benefit, greeting HH warmly, thanking him for the wonderful evening, kissing his cheek.
That Esthercita is being fitted for her wedding gown doesn't keep her from needling her with-friends-like-this-who-needs-enemies best friend, Mayuya. Behind her, the seamstress warns Esthercita to stop fidgeting or she's going to stick her with a pin.
[Do it! someone calls from the Patio.]
Mayuya stares up at the preening little E. If looks could kill...
Hernán extends his hand: "Hernán Saldaña, capitán." DamFab keeps his own arms crossed on his chest: "No offense, but my hands smell like fish." But H is offended and Marina rushes to his defense. When H leans over to kiss Marina's hand, DamFab snickers. But when Hernán pulls out his wallet to pay the captain for risking his life and saving Marina, DamFab stops smiling. He reminds H that not everything is for sale.
As DamFab exits, we catch a glimpse of the Sabritas machine in the hallway. And we are reassured that, whatever her problems, Marina will always have something to nosh on.
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Do I entice you? do I speak you fair?
Or, rather, do I not in plainest truth
Tell you, I do not, nor I cannot love you?
Helena:
And even for that do I love you the more.
I am your spaniel; and, Demetrius,
The more you beat me, I will fawn on you*
*A Midsummer Night's Dream, Act II, scene 1.
The old:
Hernán has a post-dinner tantrum. Marina snaps at DamFab for walking into her office without knocking -- "Didn't anyone teach you better?" When DamFab attributes her petty tyranny to jealousy, Marina is all "Me, jealous?" ¡Está usted loco!
Hernán Haskell, a vision in tight orange pants, breezes into Marina's office with a chirpy "Buenos días" and then, noticing the glaring contest between the two pretty protagonistas, asks if he is interrupting anything. DamFab sighs and mockingly repeats Marina's reproach: "Didn't they teach you to knock?" Marina puts on a show for DamFab's benefit, greeting HH warmly, thanking him for the wonderful evening, kissing his cheek.
[Do it! someone calls from the Patio.]
Mayuya stares up at the preening little E. If looks could kill...
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PEAM #109- 8/9/13: What Time Is It? Time for Barbara to Exit Stage Left, Mari to Tell The Truth, Vero and Roger to Pull Plan B, That's What Time It Is!
Hola PEAM Peeps! I am going to try and make this a down and dirty recap, in other words, I tend to be wordy and let's see how brief I can be. This recap, of course, will not be in order.
The Refried:
We had the refried again, as in Mari must tell the truth, Alma calls Chucho for a date later, Xochi talks to Chatita, who informs her there is no answer at her apartment, cause she was going to visit Barbara. Oh, and Vero meets Roger (her name for Rogue) at a restaurant where they will hatch new mis planes!
The New:
Chucho is at Orion at work and thinks about what Aida said about Auggie (Augusto) not liking anyone's personal life, it's work, work and more work. In comes Vicky, Auggie's secretary and she is sliming herself all over Chucho. He is trying very hard to ignore her. She is getting into his personal space like white on rice, jus' sayin'. She has come in to tell him he must go to the conference room for a meeting.
Vero and Roger are going to ally themselves against Chucho since they hate his guts! Vero gets all over Roger's case about putting Val in danger with that stupid plan he had, well Roger is all pithed cause Alma almost lost her life too! Roger tells her that of course Chucho saved the day once again, Alma and Chucho are better than eva, and well Vero has a plan to maybe do something about that! Using Val of course, what else is new? Here is plan B: Leave it to Vero, and Roger will get what he wants. She'll use Valentina to get what she wants out of Chucho. They both lustily growl at each other. A Pox on the two of them!
Romegio is enthusiastically greeting people at Avon and tipping his hat. Gasper has to tell him to cool it!
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