Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Amores Verdaderos #140 Tue 5/28/13 Good English, for a change
Amores Verdaderos Cap 140 5-28-13 — Good English, for a change
Lo siento, I sort of snoozed through parts of this episode. Here's a quick overview. Will flesh out bits later, but I think the action is slated to pick up in future episodes.
First off, an example of "Good English"!
Brief overview, based on memory, not in order:
* Nikki goes to the Little Gorilla's hotel, only to find that he's already gone home. She speaks IN ENGLISH to the hotel guy. Her English is better than his (which was understandable but with a definite oddness about it). Nikki sounded almost like a native to me.
* Vicki confronts Adri about her "feelings" for Big Angel. Adri assures Vicki that it's just a friendship, nothing more. Vicki doesn't seem to quite buy it until she eavesdrops on Big Angel and Adri talking about how they are Just Friends.
* Nikki and Roy the Boy agree to separate. This is not working out, they're just like buddies now, which is okay but not a marriage. They'll deal with the family when they get home.
* The Little Ape has returned to Mexico. His first stop is the Mansion where he meets up with Lili, who plants him with a big kiss. Uh oh. They have this discussion about how maybe she can be his novia. He tries to play the "let's be friends" card. Big Angel overhears the whole novia thing and FREAKS OUT, but the whole misunderstanding is soon smoothed over, 'cuz Guzmancito is not going to date Lili.
* Cande is now in town and visits the house and talks to Anyballs. She feels guilty for not letting anyone know about The Secret. (Lili's true parentage.) Anyballs asks her to keep the secret for a while longer. Eventually he'll sort it all out and everyone will know. The Furry Fornicator arrives and is introduced to Cande. He's soooo pleased to see her (as she is the writer of The Letter). Douche.
* Big Angel asks Cande about The Letter. He suspects that it contained the identity of Christina's father.
* Childish jealousy between Victoria and Big Angel. Big Angel loves Vicki but still feels guilty. We have more eavesdropping. Ho hum. Vicki gets the idea that Big Angel is willing to let her go. He pretty much tells her that she should "go for it!" with Carlos. So she decides she will. She doesn't sound too thrilled about it.
* Carlos visits the Balvanera house as Joan, to pick up Adri to go to some event where he is speaking about film as Joan. He seems kind of taken with her (kisses her on the cheeks effusively) but am not sure if that is for effect or what. For some dumb reason he thinks that he can come to the Balvanera mansion with little risk of being discovered by Vicki. Of course he almost is detected, as Adri invited Vicki to attend the event as well. Carlos/Joan has to think fast and jettison Adri out of there before Vicki comes down the stairs. Lame.
* Carlos later arranges to be at an imported food store as Carlos the Milk Man.
* At the film event, Jocelyn "warns" Adri to not get any ideas about Joan, that he's a "free spirit." Adri looks like she's thinking about it. Not sure she ever thought of Joan that way in the first place.
* The Little Ape does not know that Guillo has been kidnapped yet. Big Angel realizes this but doesn't say anything because he promised he wouldn't.
* Leo the Low returns to Mexico City, calls Beatriz and is able to learn that Guillo isn't with her. He pretends that he'll "let" Beatriz see Guillo. She just has to promise to not tell anyone. She of course will do anything to see Guillo.
* Big Angel visits with Opalina. He says he's losing Vicki. Opalina says no way. She gives him the key to her house so he can go there whenever he needs some down time or something.
* Kendra the Ho is furious because her skanky charms have not been enough to hold the Furry Fornicator. She calls her competition, Nabila, to find out what's up. Nabila is getting a massage and doesn't give a crap about any of this. Kendra the Ho swears that she'll kill Nabila, a threat which of course no one takes seriously. Nabila hangs up on the Ho.
* There is more petty horse manure between Vicki and Big Angel. She's gonna give Carlos a go. She visits Carlos at the Imported Food Store. He's wearing his Milkman Cap. She's doing her repressed sexual tension thing with Big Angel at the door of the Imported Food Store and Carlos sees. Carlos comments that she used to look at him (Carlos) like that 25 years ago! He ain't dumb. She blows that off and says she's there to see him, yadda yadda. They blab for a while about how she's changed, no she hasn't, oh whatever. Finally Carlos says he's gonna show her the REAL him! He plants a big, dry-looking kiss on her. End of episode.
I'm sure I missed some bits. Will fill them in later.
AVANCES: More of the dry kiss. Nikki and Guzman finally reunite. At last!
Lo siento, I sort of snoozed through parts of this episode. Here's a quick overview. Will flesh out bits later, but I think the action is slated to pick up in future episodes.
First off, an example of "Good English"!
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| Nikki speaks pretty darn good English in this scene. |
Brief overview, based on memory, not in order:
* Nikki goes to the Little Gorilla's hotel, only to find that he's already gone home. She speaks IN ENGLISH to the hotel guy. Her English is better than his (which was understandable but with a definite oddness about it). Nikki sounded almost like a native to me.
* Vicki confronts Adri about her "feelings" for Big Angel. Adri assures Vicki that it's just a friendship, nothing more. Vicki doesn't seem to quite buy it until she eavesdrops on Big Angel and Adri talking about how they are Just Friends.
* Nikki and Roy the Boy agree to separate. This is not working out, they're just like buddies now, which is okay but not a marriage. They'll deal with the family when they get home.
* The Little Ape has returned to Mexico. His first stop is the Mansion where he meets up with Lili, who plants him with a big kiss. Uh oh. They have this discussion about how maybe she can be his novia. He tries to play the "let's be friends" card. Big Angel overhears the whole novia thing and FREAKS OUT, but the whole misunderstanding is soon smoothed over, 'cuz Guzmancito is not going to date Lili.
* Cande is now in town and visits the house and talks to Anyballs. She feels guilty for not letting anyone know about The Secret. (Lili's true parentage.) Anyballs asks her to keep the secret for a while longer. Eventually he'll sort it all out and everyone will know. The Furry Fornicator arrives and is introduced to Cande. He's soooo pleased to see her (as she is the writer of The Letter). Douche.
* Big Angel asks Cande about The Letter. He suspects that it contained the identity of Christina's father.
* Childish jealousy between Victoria and Big Angel. Big Angel loves Vicki but still feels guilty. We have more eavesdropping. Ho hum. Vicki gets the idea that Big Angel is willing to let her go. He pretty much tells her that she should "go for it!" with Carlos. So she decides she will. She doesn't sound too thrilled about it.
* Carlos visits the Balvanera house as Joan, to pick up Adri to go to some event where he is speaking about film as Joan. He seems kind of taken with her (kisses her on the cheeks effusively) but am not sure if that is for effect or what. For some dumb reason he thinks that he can come to the Balvanera mansion with little risk of being discovered by Vicki. Of course he almost is detected, as Adri invited Vicki to attend the event as well. Carlos/Joan has to think fast and jettison Adri out of there before Vicki comes down the stairs. Lame.
* Carlos later arranges to be at an imported food store as Carlos the Milk Man.
* At the film event, Jocelyn "warns" Adri to not get any ideas about Joan, that he's a "free spirit." Adri looks like she's thinking about it. Not sure she ever thought of Joan that way in the first place.
* The Little Ape does not know that Guillo has been kidnapped yet. Big Angel realizes this but doesn't say anything because he promised he wouldn't.
* Leo the Low returns to Mexico City, calls Beatriz and is able to learn that Guillo isn't with her. He pretends that he'll "let" Beatriz see Guillo. She just has to promise to not tell anyone. She of course will do anything to see Guillo.
* Big Angel visits with Opalina. He says he's losing Vicki. Opalina says no way. She gives him the key to her house so he can go there whenever he needs some down time or something.
* Kendra the Ho is furious because her skanky charms have not been enough to hold the Furry Fornicator. She calls her competition, Nabila, to find out what's up. Nabila is getting a massage and doesn't give a crap about any of this. Kendra the Ho swears that she'll kill Nabila, a threat which of course no one takes seriously. Nabila hangs up on the Ho.
* There is more petty horse manure between Vicki and Big Angel. She's gonna give Carlos a go. She visits Carlos at the Imported Food Store. He's wearing his Milkman Cap. She's doing her repressed sexual tension thing with Big Angel at the door of the Imported Food Store and Carlos sees. Carlos comments that she used to look at him (Carlos) like that 25 years ago! He ain't dumb. She blows that off and says she's there to see him, yadda yadda. They blab for a while about how she's changed, no she hasn't, oh whatever. Finally Carlos says he's gonna show her the REAL him! He plants a big, dry-looking kiss on her. End of episode.
I'm sure I missed some bits. Will fill them in later.
AVANCES: More of the dry kiss. Nikki and Guzman finally reunite. At last!
Labels: Amores
Amores Verdaderos #139 Mon 5/27/13 Angel with Guilts and Nil-Brains have a new rival. Nil-Brains keeps throwing mud at himself while Angel with Guilts continues to fight his own demons. Carlos wonders what he got into. Poor Guillo goes from one bad situation to another
Guillo continues riding the back of the truck.
Frankie calls ex-wife, got stuck at airport due to snow cancellations. He is sorry he won’t be there to give Guillo his hug.
Gilda tells Victoria that Guillo is still lost… Vicky questions why Bea did not tell Frankie, Gilda says Bea did not want Frankie to come back right away, he would have if he knew. Vicky imagines Bea and Guillo’s pain of separation. She can understand perfectly what it is like for a mother to lose her child as she sees her sister’s suffering with her baby girl.
Padre from hometown has come to offices to talk to Angel with Guilts. ‘Guilt is a very hard weed to remove from the garden of our serenity’. Angel with Guilts thinks he was not a good husband. He failed Cristina with his thoughts. And even though everyday he fights against his feelings for Vicky, he can’t. And now he is also afraid of losing her. Vicky’s old flame has come back to her life. (Vicky comes by outside the door and can hear the rest). Angel can’t resign himself to the idea of Vicky rebuilding her life with another. Padre says if you can’t right your life, let her do it with her own. Angel says he will never be able to get over what happened with Cris. Padre says ‘never’ is a harsh term. Time will heal your wound. Angel thinks it is best is to let Vicky live her own fate. She told him about her feelings for him and he rejected her due to his guilt. He knows it is time to let her live her life, but his heart does not understand.
Vicky, now back in her office, tells herself that it is no good that Angel has feelings for her if he can’t put off the guilt for Cris. Ours is a hopeless love.
At KenDrat’s, same ol same ol… she nags about his not spending time with her, he nags back ‘can’t do enough to please you’. She nags that he is keeping her in ‘single mom’ status. He wants to assure his financial status before he gets divorced. There is a new deal he is wrapping up for MI with a facial crème company, he’ll get good money for that. She does not believe him, she is ‘FED UP!! FED UP!!!’. He calls her HYSTERIC, he is fed up with her nagging. She asks him if he got tired of her for being ‘fat’ or is he unfaithful to her with another? If he is, she will kill him!. He leaves. KenDrat blames her unborn daughter, you make me fat, be born already!! Darn the moment I got pregnant!!
Frankie alone in hotel remembers his best moments with Nikki caressing/kissing the chain/pendant she gave him. Nikki still at hotel in Toronto, CAN, also remembers him. He cries devastated. (a song in the background, I think it is Reik, talks about ‘you gave another your heart’). Later he says she is a love that couldn’t be but also a love he can’t get out of his heart, his AMOR VERDADERO. She writes him another ‘can’t wait for us to be together forever and ever’ letter. Roy comes to tell her he has to go to a press conference. She is ‘tu fresh y yo cool’ with that. They are very nice to each other.
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Labels: Amores
Monday, May 27, 2013
Qué Bonito Amor #31 (Mex 46-47.1) Monday 5/27/13
Note:
Scenes deleted from the original broadcast are indicated in red.
Capitulo
46: Padres, Amantes, y Lagrimas
Hernández
McMansion, Study: Don Concho looks over some documents as
Lourdes prepares to make a demand of him. She wants to know what is
in the small safe in the study. It's supposed to be emergency money.
She seems satisfied with his explanation and he asks if she can
leave him alone. [In English; his pronunciation is quite good.]
She exits. [Methinks this is the money that should have been
going to Almira.]
Hotel
(in El Lay): Bruno remembers Altagracia's reproaches as he curls
up at the foot of the door.
Garza
Mansion: Wendy fidgets in her bathroom, checking her watch,
then looking at a home pregnancy test strip on the basin counter.
Result is positive. [Didn't see this one coming, but it figures.]
Hotel:
Bruno looks like he's either sinking into depression or he's
realizing his own stupidity as he continues to hear Altagracia's
voice talking about how she took him in as a son.
Labels: QBA
PEAM, Monday 5/27/13 (#56): It's the Singer, Not the Song
Hear "The Singer Not the Song" here
Alma and Chucho continue celebrating her rip-roarin' wild bachelorette party with lemonade and chitchat. She tells Chucho that Paty stuck with her when she needed her the most - when her father was very sick. (And when Rogelio was around all the time, I'll bet!)
A song comes on that Alma likes - it's our theme song, not the disco one, but the other one. Chucho dares her to sing karaoke. She accepts the challenge and bravely sings her heart out! Somewhere, Chuck Barris is looking for his gong... but the people at the bar are listening with the audio equivalent of beer-goggles, and Chucho would love her singing even if she sounded like a chorus of Wookiees. The fact that he sees a montage of all their kisses helps, too.
Afterward, Alma says Rogelio would never have "let" her go up there to sing. She feels like she can be herself around Chucho. She doesn't feel that way with anyone else. (SO DON'T MARRY ROGELIO, YOU DIMWIT! SERIOUSLY!!)
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Alma and Chucho continue celebrating her rip-roarin' wild bachelorette party with lemonade and chitchat. She tells Chucho that Paty stuck with her when she needed her the most - when her father was very sick. (And when Rogelio was around all the time, I'll bet!)
A song comes on that Alma likes - it's our theme song, not the disco one, but the other one. Chucho dares her to sing karaoke. She accepts the challenge and bravely sings her heart out! Somewhere, Chuck Barris is looking for his gong... but the people at the bar are listening with the audio equivalent of beer-goggles, and Chucho would love her singing even if she sounded like a chorus of Wookiees. The fact that he sees a montage of all their kisses helps, too.
Afterward, Alma says Rogelio would never have "let" her go up there to sing. She feels like she can be herself around Chucho. She doesn't feel that way with anyone else. (SO DON'T MARRY ROGELIO, YOU DIMWIT! SERIOUSLY!!)
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Labels: Manda
Corazón Indomable #11, 5/27/13: Tragedia Amorosa
This evening the good folk of
Tamaulipas have decided to put on a show for us. They will treat us to their
version of the lovers’ tragedy, Othello. The role of Othello will be played by
Octavio. Desdemona by Maricruz. Cassio by Jose Antonio. And since we can’t have
enough evil, the role of Iago will be played by a combination of Lucia, Ester,
Ewsebio and Awfelia. Hopefully, no one will die in the Tamaulipas version of
this tale.
It’s Ewsebio’s
turn to continue the Miseducation of Maricruz Olivares. Today’s lesson: teach
your cheating man a lesson, by cheating on him with a peon, or at least pretending
to. Maricruz is quick to believe that Octavio has been snogging Ester by the
river (it IS his M.O. after all), and now that flirtatious ho is on her death
list. But Mari’s reluctant to play games by pretending to have her own luvah.
In any case, just who would the fortunate peon be? He wouldn’t happen to be a
bearded, rapist troll, with a whip and scratchy voice, would he, hmmmm? Nope.
Ewsebio says he wasn’t thinking of himself, but there are tons of hunky peons
around, just salivating at the opportunity. Meanwhile, upstairs in the big
house, Lucia and the ho in question, are discussing the same thing. Lucia has
her doubts that Maricruz would ever cheat on Octavio though.
Octavio comes
home with some good news for Lucia about the ranch, finally—they’ll have access
to some high quality stud bulls to strengthen their cow stock, and will have a
new crop to plant. He and Miguel will have to do much of the work, however,
since there are so few workers left at the ranch. Octavio chalks it all up to
faith and hope (uhm…we haven’t seen a whole lot of that on this ranch, but ok),
and this now means he will be at the ranch quite a while. NOT what Lucia wanted
to hear. She thought bubbles: “That’s what you think, but you don’t know what
awaits you!” Bwahahaha!!!
“A fellow almost damned
in a fair wife.” – Othello, Act 1, Line 22
Octavio heads
upstairs to his sex slave/child bride/wife, and finds her and Moctavio
sulking on the bed. He wonders why she’s angry with him now. She answers him by
laying some forceful passionate kisses on him, ending one of them with a
non-love bite, and telling him that no one else’s kisses could rock his world
like hers do—she is THE BEST! Octavio doesn’t argue the point. She then
examines him from head to toe and sees a suspicious mark on his neck, which he
can’t examine, now that they have no mirror in their room. He promises that
Ester will only be there for a few days, but Maricruz is certain that the ho has
a big, dumb, hunky reason to stay for a long time.
Labels: Indomable
Saturday, May 25, 2013
Corazón Indomable Fri. May 24 Mistakes Were Made
While Maricruz and Abuelo worry and hover over the clearly disturbed Solita (Maricruz asks her what is wrong... has she forgotten that Solita can neither hear nor speak?), on a balcony back at the ranch Ester is draping herself over Octavio suggesting that they spend some quality time together and catch up on old times. Lucia gently reminds Ester that Octavio is a married man now and has a wife to care for. Ester doesn't see a problem here and apparently neither does Octavio.
As Maricruz and Gramps confer outside over Solita's diagnosis (bird flu from some chickens? You folks don't have any chickens. Maybe the evil eye?) They are joined by Solita who weakly smiles and hugs gramps so she must be feeling better. A Festivus miracle! Maricruz suspects that there still may be more to this but remembers that Solita can't speak so... there's still a mystery.
Ester shrewdly suspects that Octavio's wife may be beautiful and this presents a challenge. Lucia takes the opportunity to enumerate a few of Maricuz's flaws as Maricruz admits to Grampa that she hasn't quite picked up the knack of eating at a table with civilized people but right now she's still concerned that not all is well with Solita.
Yay! It's dinnertime and the family is gathering around the table. Maricruz arrives a bit late and the beautiful and patiently concerned Lucia suggests that Maricruz wash her hands as a bemused Ester looks on. Miguel has taken his place at the head of the table and is calmly sipping a shot of Tequila. As Maricruz scampers away to follow her sister-in-law's helpful advice, Ester, who is seated next to Octavio offers for him to taste her green cocktail (it's a bit strong for her) and flirts a bit as Maricruz returns and promptly goes nuclear, offering to rearrange Ester's hair. Dinner's over.
Maricruz pouts in her room as the Octavio, Miguel, and Lucia gather in the drawing room to review and analyze the evening's proceedings. They agree... mistakes were made... Maricruz still needs a bit of polishing... Ester could have been a little more discreet. Later upstairs, Lucia joins Ester who thinks that it all went rather well, Maricruz is now her enemy, as downstairs, Octavio whines to Miguel that he feels that the cousins are ganging up on his wife. Miguel reminds Octavio that Lucia is pregnant and is adversely affected by conflict.
At bedtime, Maricruz is still in a snit. She complains that she was annoyed by Ester's groping of her husband and refuses to come to bed. A laid back Octavio doesn't see a huge problem but Maricruz is steadfast and threatens... wait for it... DIVORCE! Tomorrow she will return to the family hovel.
She hasn't learned to eat with a knife and fork but somehow is acquiring basic civilization survival skills.
It's morning and Ester is planning to go horseback riding with Octavio. Even Lucia thinks this may be pushing things too far too fast. Too late... Ofelia announces that Octavio is on his way down.
Upstairs Maricruz is asleep on the sofa as The simian Octavio weirdly climbs about her partially clad form. This scene is vaguely familiar... hmmm... maybe without the monkey... some famous painting... She awakens... oops... squirrel shot... and goes to the window in time to catch a glimpse of her new husband riding off with her new favorite enemy...Ester. She hurries down the stairs, out the front door... gone! Already out of sight. She scurries about the yard and bumps into Lucia who wisely counsels her about jealousy. Octavio won't like it and might take her back to grandpa. Too late for that, Maricruz has decided to go home on her own. She returns to her room, gathers up hr rags and her monkey... "She's gone!" Lucia gleefully announces to Ofelia.
And just like that she's back at the hut complaining to Grandfather, "He doesn't want me."
About that same moment two horses gallop up to the ranch house. A race and Ester the Amazon has won but announces that tomorrow she will let him win. Suddenly the Amazon needs help dismounting and ends up melting and oozing down the front of Octavio. He gently but firmly deposits her safely on the ground and goes in search of his wife. He checks their bedroom... she's gone, monkey and all.
Downstairs, Ester boasts to Lucia who is with Miguel that it was a piece of cake. When Octavio joins them complaining that his wife is gone Lucia suggests that maybe she went to the river to wash her things, in any event, even if she's left, she just wasn't fitting in.
In the hut that evening we find that Maricruz has gone all fetal and has decided to languish, starve, and die... much like her mom. She even refuses a cup of milk offered by a helpful, hopeful, and apparently somewhat recovered Solita.
From the front porch back at the ranch a helpful, hopeful, and apparently somewhat annoyed Miguel suggests to his mopey sib that he not go after Maricruz "Teach her a lesson." Octavio looks defeated and numbly replies, "You might be right."
Separately the unhappy couple pouts and whimpers and whines... next!
No, a cheery India Maria slopping some pornographically posed nubile sows is... not what we're looking for...next!
At breakfast, Lucia seems happy that MariC hasn't returned and Miguel just seems vexed by all the bother. Back at the hut, Maricruz is busy fading and dying. Grandpa offers, threatens, and finally decides to go to the ranch to straighten things out.
And heeere's Ramiro! Wearing his best (only?) yellow shirt, he knocks on the rancho front door. Wait'll Offy gets a whiff. Yesterday Cynderella was certain that José Ángel (AV) smells like Old Spice. Today I'm equally certain that Ramiro does not.
He tells Ofelia that he's there to talk to Octavio and when informed that he's not there he insists on speaking to Miguel and if not Miguel, then Lucia... he'll wait. Ofelia informs Lucia of their guest. Not wanting to fill the house with fleas, she agrees to meet with the old man out by the pool.
Ofelia escorts Ramiro to the pool area but cautions him against getting too close to the señora.
The two discuss the relative merits of the marriage but bottom line, Grampa wants Octavio to come and get his wife before she withers and dies and if not... well, he capable of... whatever. "Life for life!" Woooo!
On the way home, Ramiro vents a little with India Maria who wrings her hands. Yawn.
While Solita is spending a quiet moment (I guess all her moments are quiet) Euby rides up (such a pretty horse... such a disgusting rider), dismounts, and creeps up behind her... "Look, fresh meat." I swear that's what he said... die now, you bastard. He reaches out and strokes her hair. Startled and terrified she flees into the safety of the hut and secures the door.
Maricruz takes a break from her dying and goes outside to confront Eusebio. She tells him to get the Hell out and don't come back they don't want that stinkin' food. He pops his pitiful little whip but she's unimpressed. Perhaps she dimly remembers a sour old guy in a wheelchair who had a much more frightening way with a whip...
She observes that though he is bad, others at the ranch are worse. Solita desperately clings to Maricruz as they watch Eusebia depart.
Followed by Ester, Octavio confronts Lucia inside. She tells him of Ramiro's visit, his threat, and Maricruz's hunger strike. He mounts up and hurries to the hut where he finds Maricruz laid out on her death cot looking ghastly (well he thinks she does, I think she looks fine).
He kneels by her side as we go to a break.
Back from the break, "Maricruz, Maricruz," he implores. She blinks dramatically and replies appropriately, "Octavio, Octavio." Bravo, writers, Bravo.
We take a chance to catch our breaths after this powerful scene by joining Alejandro and Carola as they discuss improvements for the casino and his intentions toward her sister Raiza... we'll get back to them in a moment but first...
Octavio makes up with Maricruz.
Over a light lunch, the cousins and Miguel discuss the newlyweds. Ester agrees to back off. Things are gonna get better.
Having made up, Octavio invites Maricruz to come back to the ranch with him. They come dangerously to having makeup sex right there in the hut, but fortunately she is weak from her couple of days of starvation. Phew.
Back with Al and Caro, basically he is lonely, he knows that Raiza is looking out for Raiza but if he can't find his daughter... well, Raiza is not exactly bad company either so far now he will neither encourage or discourage her. As for the casino, his philosophy varies slightly from Carola's. He thinks that people come to gamble and she thinks that they come for a good time. Both agree that it should be profitable. Yawn.
Meanwhile, back at the ranch, Maricruz is abed and being pampered by her designated Nana, India Maria. Soup, advice, and encouragement. Both Octavios are there. Life is good.
Looks like lunch is still in progress. Octavio joins Miguel, Lucia, and Ester at the table. Ofelia is serving. It's quiet. Octavio notices and asks Ester if mice have eaten her tongue. Nopis, it's just that she's been forbidden to speak with him because of Maricruz's sensitivity. Maricruz is then discussed by all and the consensus is pretty much that Maricruz needs to shape up or ship out before she ends up killing someone.
Upstairs, Maricruz and Octavionito contemplate killing Ester... at least in theory.
Left alone at the table the cousins complain and conspire. Ester is hatching a plan to prey on Octavio's jealousy.
Now outdoors the cousins continue to plot. Lucia has just the right person in mind, a handsome peón, José Antonio. Ester looks wistful, "José Antonio, he's very handsome."
That evening, Eusebio and Ofelia in bed... in the stable... Yikes! They're part of the plan.
Next morning Eusebio takes a moment to terrorize India Maria and a few chickens before finding Maricruz to tell her that he just saw Octavio and Ester kissing... down by the river.
"I"m going to kill her... I'm going to kill her!"
On Monday.
Carlos
As Maricruz and Gramps confer outside over Solita's diagnosis (bird flu from some chickens? You folks don't have any chickens. Maybe the evil eye?) They are joined by Solita who weakly smiles and hugs gramps so she must be feeling better. A Festivus miracle! Maricruz suspects that there still may be more to this but remembers that Solita can't speak so... there's still a mystery.
Ester shrewdly suspects that Octavio's wife may be beautiful and this presents a challenge. Lucia takes the opportunity to enumerate a few of Maricuz's flaws as Maricruz admits to Grampa that she hasn't quite picked up the knack of eating at a table with civilized people but right now she's still concerned that not all is well with Solita.
Yay! It's dinnertime and the family is gathering around the table. Maricruz arrives a bit late and the beautiful and patiently concerned Lucia suggests that Maricruz wash her hands as a bemused Ester looks on. Miguel has taken his place at the head of the table and is calmly sipping a shot of Tequila. As Maricruz scampers away to follow her sister-in-law's helpful advice, Ester, who is seated next to Octavio offers for him to taste her green cocktail (it's a bit strong for her) and flirts a bit as Maricruz returns and promptly goes nuclear, offering to rearrange Ester's hair. Dinner's over.
Maricruz pouts in her room as the Octavio, Miguel, and Lucia gather in the drawing room to review and analyze the evening's proceedings. They agree... mistakes were made... Maricruz still needs a bit of polishing... Ester could have been a little more discreet. Later upstairs, Lucia joins Ester who thinks that it all went rather well, Maricruz is now her enemy, as downstairs, Octavio whines to Miguel that he feels that the cousins are ganging up on his wife. Miguel reminds Octavio that Lucia is pregnant and is adversely affected by conflict.
At bedtime, Maricruz is still in a snit. She complains that she was annoyed by Ester's groping of her husband and refuses to come to bed. A laid back Octavio doesn't see a huge problem but Maricruz is steadfast and threatens... wait for it... DIVORCE! Tomorrow she will return to the family hovel.
She hasn't learned to eat with a knife and fork but somehow is acquiring basic civilization survival skills.
It's morning and Ester is planning to go horseback riding with Octavio. Even Lucia thinks this may be pushing things too far too fast. Too late... Ofelia announces that Octavio is on his way down.
Upstairs Maricruz is asleep on the sofa as The simian Octavio weirdly climbs about her partially clad form. This scene is vaguely familiar... hmmm... maybe without the monkey... some famous painting... She awakens... oops... squirrel shot... and goes to the window in time to catch a glimpse of her new husband riding off with her new favorite enemy...Ester. She hurries down the stairs, out the front door... gone! Already out of sight. She scurries about the yard and bumps into Lucia who wisely counsels her about jealousy. Octavio won't like it and might take her back to grandpa. Too late for that, Maricruz has decided to go home on her own. She returns to her room, gathers up hr rags and her monkey... "She's gone!" Lucia gleefully announces to Ofelia.
And just like that she's back at the hut complaining to Grandfather, "He doesn't want me."
About that same moment two horses gallop up to the ranch house. A race and Ester the Amazon has won but announces that tomorrow she will let him win. Suddenly the Amazon needs help dismounting and ends up melting and oozing down the front of Octavio. He gently but firmly deposits her safely on the ground and goes in search of his wife. He checks their bedroom... she's gone, monkey and all.
Downstairs, Ester boasts to Lucia who is with Miguel that it was a piece of cake. When Octavio joins them complaining that his wife is gone Lucia suggests that maybe she went to the river to wash her things, in any event, even if she's left, she just wasn't fitting in.
In the hut that evening we find that Maricruz has gone all fetal and has decided to languish, starve, and die... much like her mom. She even refuses a cup of milk offered by a helpful, hopeful, and apparently somewhat recovered Solita.
From the front porch back at the ranch a helpful, hopeful, and apparently somewhat annoyed Miguel suggests to his mopey sib that he not go after Maricruz "Teach her a lesson." Octavio looks defeated and numbly replies, "You might be right."
Separately the unhappy couple pouts and whimpers and whines... next!
No, a cheery India Maria slopping some pornographically posed nubile sows is... not what we're looking for...next!
At breakfast, Lucia seems happy that MariC hasn't returned and Miguel just seems vexed by all the bother. Back at the hut, Maricruz is busy fading and dying. Grandpa offers, threatens, and finally decides to go to the ranch to straighten things out.
And heeere's Ramiro! Wearing his best (only?) yellow shirt, he knocks on the rancho front door. Wait'll Offy gets a whiff. Yesterday Cynderella was certain that José Ángel (AV) smells like Old Spice. Today I'm equally certain that Ramiro does not.
He tells Ofelia that he's there to talk to Octavio and when informed that he's not there he insists on speaking to Miguel and if not Miguel, then Lucia... he'll wait. Ofelia informs Lucia of their guest. Not wanting to fill the house with fleas, she agrees to meet with the old man out by the pool.
Ofelia escorts Ramiro to the pool area but cautions him against getting too close to the señora.
The two discuss the relative merits of the marriage but bottom line, Grampa wants Octavio to come and get his wife before she withers and dies and if not... well, he capable of... whatever. "Life for life!" Woooo!
On the way home, Ramiro vents a little with India Maria who wrings her hands. Yawn.
While Solita is spending a quiet moment (I guess all her moments are quiet) Euby rides up (such a pretty horse... such a disgusting rider), dismounts, and creeps up behind her... "Look, fresh meat." I swear that's what he said... die now, you bastard. He reaches out and strokes her hair. Startled and terrified she flees into the safety of the hut and secures the door.
Maricruz takes a break from her dying and goes outside to confront Eusebio. She tells him to get the Hell out and don't come back they don't want that stinkin' food. He pops his pitiful little whip but she's unimpressed. Perhaps she dimly remembers a sour old guy in a wheelchair who had a much more frightening way with a whip...
She observes that though he is bad, others at the ranch are worse. Solita desperately clings to Maricruz as they watch Eusebia depart.
Followed by Ester, Octavio confronts Lucia inside. She tells him of Ramiro's visit, his threat, and Maricruz's hunger strike. He mounts up and hurries to the hut where he finds Maricruz laid out on her death cot looking ghastly (well he thinks she does, I think she looks fine).
He kneels by her side as we go to a break.
Back from the break, "Maricruz, Maricruz," he implores. She blinks dramatically and replies appropriately, "Octavio, Octavio." Bravo, writers, Bravo.
We take a chance to catch our breaths after this powerful scene by joining Alejandro and Carola as they discuss improvements for the casino and his intentions toward her sister Raiza... we'll get back to them in a moment but first...
Octavio makes up with Maricruz.
Over a light lunch, the cousins and Miguel discuss the newlyweds. Ester agrees to back off. Things are gonna get better.
Having made up, Octavio invites Maricruz to come back to the ranch with him. They come dangerously to having makeup sex right there in the hut, but fortunately she is weak from her couple of days of starvation. Phew.
Back with Al and Caro, basically he is lonely, he knows that Raiza is looking out for Raiza but if he can't find his daughter... well, Raiza is not exactly bad company either so far now he will neither encourage or discourage her. As for the casino, his philosophy varies slightly from Carola's. He thinks that people come to gamble and she thinks that they come for a good time. Both agree that it should be profitable. Yawn.
Meanwhile, back at the ranch, Maricruz is abed and being pampered by her designated Nana, India Maria. Soup, advice, and encouragement. Both Octavios are there. Life is good.
Looks like lunch is still in progress. Octavio joins Miguel, Lucia, and Ester at the table. Ofelia is serving. It's quiet. Octavio notices and asks Ester if mice have eaten her tongue. Nopis, it's just that she's been forbidden to speak with him because of Maricruz's sensitivity. Maricruz is then discussed by all and the consensus is pretty much that Maricruz needs to shape up or ship out before she ends up killing someone.
Upstairs, Maricruz and Octavionito contemplate killing Ester... at least in theory.
Left alone at the table the cousins complain and conspire. Ester is hatching a plan to prey on Octavio's jealousy.
Now outdoors the cousins continue to plot. Lucia has just the right person in mind, a handsome peón, José Antonio. Ester looks wistful, "José Antonio, he's very handsome."
That evening, Eusebio and Ofelia in bed... in the stable... Yikes! They're part of the plan.
Next morning Eusebio takes a moment to terrorize India Maria and a few chickens before finding Maricruz to tell her that he just saw Octavio and Ester kissing... down by the river.
"I"m going to kill her... I'm going to kill her!"
On Monday.
Carlos
Labels: Indomable
Amores Verdaderos #138 Fri 5/24/13 The Angel Missteps, But He's A Good Listener and Advice Giver; Guillo is More Like His Uncle Frankie!
We start this epi in the kitchen of the Balvanera Manse where Ms Vikki is out of sorts, seeing the camaraderie of the Angel, Lili and Adri as they want to go out for tacos. Ms Vikki is sorting feeling like the fourth wheel. They ask if she'd like to go with them? She uses work as an excuse not to go out. Jealous much Ms Vikki? They go and Ms Vikki calls Nikki up in Toronto. She is happy to hear from her super Mami but Roy and Omar are waiting for her and thanks for calling. Love you! Click. Now Nikki has a vision of Guzmancito sitting on the sofa in her hotel room and he tells her he can't wait for her to get to New York, so they can tour Manhattan, take tons of pictures of the Statue of Liberty and kiss in Central Park. This vision fades and Nikki swears that soon, very soon Guzmancito will see how much she loves him. Awwww.
The Pau Gets Some Shockingly Bad News:
Pau has gone to the doctor for the results of her tests. She wants the truth, no coddling. She has third stage multiple myeloma, cancer of the plasma cells. Pau is shocked and asks how much time she has left. Only three months. Now Pau cries and if I had been her I would have cried too. The Doctor tells her he can give her meds for the pain and also so she can have some type of quality of life.
Cande Is Back!
Cande is looking for a job at the same hospital Pau is at. She tells the Doctor she will take any type of work that is open. The Doc tells her no problem they have her cell number in case they need her, and Cande starts down the hall and bumps into the Pau who drops her paperwork. Cande helps her pick it up and then recognizes the Pau as the Pau recognizes Cande.
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Qué Bonito Amor #30 (Mex 44.2-45) Friday 5/24/13 Maria's Mariachi Miracle Man or JAntos to the Rescue!
Cap. 45
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Lo del Pasado:
Isa is in intensive care and all the immediate family and friends are awaiting new of her in the lounge área. JAntos knows that Ruben Olmo suspects him and is about to acto n his suspicions after he picked up a piece of paper with his name and that of the FBI written on it that Olmo accidentally dropped on the floor.
Lo del Nuevo:
Bruno The Bronzed, cousin to Orange Julius Giuliano, aka, El Gusano (tuve-tanning must be a family trait) admits the rotten truth finally to his godmother, Altagracia, about his, GG’s, and Alfredo’s lying to the authorities to save their skins at Santos and Michael’s expense. Altagracia whacks him across the chops and demands he tell Wendy the truth or else. He whimpers that he doesn’t want to because it will mean losing her, but Altagracia hisses that it will be his just desserts for having betrayed them all. He begs her to give him a bit of time to clear Santos’s name and absolve [eximir] him from all culpability. (Like does she really have any choice? Grrrr!)
El Coloso demands to know from JAntos where he came up with all that money he plunked down to pay towards Isa’s operation. JAntos and Fernando tell him to back off and leave together for a little confab.
Meanwhile, Maria and her family worry about where they’ll get the money top pay for everything. Maria tells Amalia not to think about that now: “—‘Dios squeezes tightly, but he never strangles.’ ”
Isa goes into shock and must be operated on immediately, but of course needs special B negative blood. Well, waddacoinkydink! JAntos just happens to have that special type. He will get hooked up to Isa during the operation and Maria will be there as well, “for the child’s sake.” El Celoso and Mil Amores are there for Maria’s family to give them emotional support.
Back at the JNTR bar, Don Concho’s wringing his hands because Santos has given notice. Mirna says PHHHT! This bar always does well, with or without a Vargas. Then she reminds him that he’s supposed to be taking her out to dinner. When he objects she demands and lays down the law: “—You promised me that you’d be leaving that spider-woman of a wife of yours, but I see that you really aren’t. So, this relationship ends when I say it does and not before!” He is visibly upset and talks to her in English. “—Don’t mess with me, you’re playing with fire!” “—Oh, you’re the one who started the fire. Now get it together while I go freshen up a bit [darse una mano de gato=lit. give yourself a cat’s paw]
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PEAM #55- 5/24/13: She Likes The Way He Moves, Mr Grinch Pays a Visit to Monterrey.
Twas a couple days before Christmas,
And all through Avon,
The people were working,
No smiles going on.
Except for the baddies that had visions of mis planes dancing through their heads!
So please read the recap, and judge for yourself,
Who'll have the best Christmas and who has outdone himself ; )
St Ferny Will Have A Blue Christmas:
Imagine if you will, St Ferny, who is sweating bullets cause Discua has shown up at his door unannounced with Jess' shirt in his hand behind his back. Discua would like to be invited in, and before St Ferny can say a thing, she enters the apartment, hears Jess, and goes and takes a look see. Ruh, Roh, there is Jess in St. Ferny's bed naked as a jaybird, except she is all covered up by the bed spread. Well, Discua is not very happy, she actually wanted to see if that text she got was true! She slaps St Ferny and tells him off, and calls Jess a mujerzuela! Discua dumps St. Ferny right there cause he broke her heart, even though St Ferny, who actually has resisted the temptation of Jess, wasn't given a chance to explain. Now St. Ferny is the patron Saint of lost loves and the misjudged. Pobrecito! Of course the source of the temptation is as happy as if she were just handed some figgy pudding. Now Jess is all dressed again and St. Ferny wants to know if she set this up like the evil elf she is. He figures out that Jess must have had something to do with that text that was sent to Discua. Jess denies, denies, denies. St Ferny grabs her wrist now and wants some truthiness from her. St Ferny loves his Discua! St Ferny is demanding an answer! He is acting very unsaintly like. Jess claims she knows nothink! St Ferny tells Jess that Discua is his one and only love. St Ferny is slowly slipping away from sainthood, cause now he has Jess by the throat demanding an answer. She finally fesses up this was all Rogue's idea as revenge and he sent the text. St. Ferny is breathing St. Elmo's fire! St Ferny can't beleive his own Bubby set him up and Jess tells him Rogue did this for his own good. St. Ferny says his Bubby will pay, and off he goes, with Jess chasing him!
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Labels: Manda
Friday, May 24, 2013
TELEMUNDO Y MÁS -- week of May 27, 2013
Weekend Discussion: What do you want from the novelas you watch?
It's 2013 and we're watching remakes upon remakes, many of which are barely updated to take more modern attitudes into consideration. We see more bare flesh than in 1990, but hear no discussion of birth control. Abortion is still a taboo subject and we see very little about pedophilia.
We're still shocked, however, when a female character is raped and especially when she is particularly vulnerable, like Solecita in Corazon Indomable. We should be outraged, indeed.
What do you want to see? How do you want to feel after you see an episode?
I want to see more stories that consistently reflect current human reality. Women with education and confidence who aren't afraid to face the world on their own terms. Current attitudes about religion, class structure, education, and human behavior. What are real workplace dynamics?
Please, no comic relief in the middle of something violent, serious, and/or emotional. That is bad writing because it interferes with the emotional impact of the main events. It also makes the whole episode less memorable.
No sudden detours or about-faces; think out a story before committing it to the computer screen. El Fantasma de Elena could have been a great supernatural story about ghosts and werewolves if some writer hadn't decided three weeks into shooting that they needed to change this to a psycho twin story (though I do give them credit for a great final fate for the villana).
Be consistent with the period of the story. If you're going to have the characters get DNA tests to show kinship, why don't they have cell phones?
Rant away, amigos.
We're still shocked, however, when a female character is raped and especially when she is particularly vulnerable, like Solecita in Corazon Indomable. We should be outraged, indeed.
What do you want to see? How do you want to feel after you see an episode?
I want to see more stories that consistently reflect current human reality. Women with education and confidence who aren't afraid to face the world on their own terms. Current attitudes about religion, class structure, education, and human behavior. What are real workplace dynamics?
Please, no comic relief in the middle of something violent, serious, and/or emotional. That is bad writing because it interferes with the emotional impact of the main events. It also makes the whole episode less memorable.
No sudden detours or about-faces; think out a story before committing it to the computer screen. El Fantasma de Elena could have been a great supernatural story about ghosts and werewolves if some writer hadn't decided three weeks into shooting that they needed to change this to a psycho twin story (though I do give them credit for a great final fate for the villana).
Be consistent with the period of the story. If you're going to have the characters get DNA tests to show kinship, why don't they have cell phones?
Rant away, amigos.
Labels: Indomable, telenovelas, weekend
Qué Bonito Amor #29 (Mex 43-44.1) Thursday 5/23/13 Que Miedoso Crisis
Ruben claims he came to the house to talk to Amalia, not Maria. He apologizes to her. She doesn't seem to care for his apology, but offers him a drink. He hesitates before sitting on the couch and brushes it off with his hand before he does. Don't worry jackass…poor isn't contagious.
JAntos starts to tell Maria something, but is overcome and they get busted hugging by Colosso. He mocks her for forgiving him yet again and tells them both to hurry up and get ready for the first set.
Isa's friend still can't get her to wake up and goes running up the hill for help.
Ruben tries to tell Amalia he and Maria are just friends and he wants to support her professionally. Amalia's like, "Dude, you're married and she's young and hot. And the fact that you're now getting divorced means I want you even farther away from her! I don't want her being called a homewrecker on your account!" Even in the kitchen, Paloma's not buying Ruben's crap about how he and his wife just fell out of love or whatever. Poor Rebecca comes pounding on the door to tell them that Isa's been run over.
Ay Jalisco has a packed house and Colosso talks to everyone about the set list. He figures by the second set Maria and JAntos will have broken up again and will delight the audience by airing their grievances in song. He jokes that he'll sing last since JAntos said he only gets applause once JAntos has warmed up the audience for him. He tells El de la Ponytail to get the musicians on stage, but Susanito hasn't arrived yet. Colosso and JAntos have words once again about JAntos forgetting his place and not giving Colosso the respect he thinks he deserves. Yawn. A otra con ese cancion, Colosso, cause this girl is tired of hearing it!
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Amores Verdaderos #137 Thu 5/23/13 Lunch with a Milkman and a Bodyguard
Ballsvanera Mansion Foyer: Arriaga is sitting in a chair patiently waiting for Victoria. When she emerges, whipped Arriaga leaps to his feet, commandeers her brief case and tosses it over his shoulder. As she gives him their itinerary for the day: office and lunch with Carlos, Adrianna runs into the foyer and tells her sister that she wants to talk to her about something important. Intent on keeping Arriaga at an employee/employer distance, Vicky informs her bodyguard that he will have to eat in the Meta Imagen cafeteria and orders him to wait in the truck for her. Once Arriaga exits, Adrianna gives Vicky the opportunity to share her news first; Adrianna's news will require her sister's undivided attention. Victoria tells Adrianna that she is having lunch with Carlos Gonzalez.
Ballsvanera Mansion Driveway: Disney Princess Lilly tells Arriaga that Guzman called her from New York. She's told him that Victoria's back and informed him of everything that's been going on in the Ballsvanera House.
Ballsvanera Mansion Foyer: Victoria tells Adrianna that Carlos asked about her. Adrianna tells Victoria that she got the director of photography job for Conny's movie and she's meeting him for dinner later. Victoria congratulates her sister.
Kendra's Apartment: KENDRA...HAS...ON...CLOTHES! It's a floor-lengthed night gown but, it's a good start. Kendra is b*tchin' at Nelson. He slept with her last night and doesn't understand what more she expects from him. She wants more of him; she wants him to be a father. Nelson is aware that Kendra only wanted him to stay with her because Vicky came home last night. Kendra doesn't deny it and accuses Nelson of being in love with his wife. Nelson won't leave his wife until he gets a bigger share Meta Imagen stock. After Nelson leaves, Kendra tells her stomach that she's tired of being knocked up and wishes the baby would come soon. She's sure that Nelson has lost interest in her because her belly is swollen. She wants the baby to come so it will take Nicky's place in his heart.
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Ballsvanera Mansion Driveway: Disney Princess Lilly tells Arriaga that Guzman called her from New York. She's told him that Victoria's back and informed him of everything that's been going on in the Ballsvanera House.
Ballsvanera Mansion Foyer: Victoria tells Adrianna that Carlos asked about her. Adrianna tells Victoria that she got the director of photography job for Conny's movie and she's meeting him for dinner later. Victoria congratulates her sister.
Kendra's Apartment: KENDRA...HAS...ON...CLOTHES! It's a floor-lengthed night gown but, it's a good start. Kendra is b*tchin' at Nelson. He slept with her last night and doesn't understand what more she expects from him. She wants more of him; she wants him to be a father. Nelson is aware that Kendra only wanted him to stay with her because Vicky came home last night. Kendra doesn't deny it and accuses Nelson of being in love with his wife. Nelson won't leave his wife until he gets a bigger share Meta Imagen stock. After Nelson leaves, Kendra tells her stomach that she's tired of being knocked up and wishes the baby would come soon. She's sure that Nelson has lost interest in her because her belly is swollen. She wants the baby to come so it will take Nicky's place in his heart.
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Labels: Amores
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Corazon Indomable Capitulo 9 Thursday, May 23, 2013 Fun and Games Down at the Ranch; Not So Much Fun in the Woods.
This
episode follows two main narrative streams—the continuing “education” of
Maricruz at the ranch and the sudden shift in Solita’s life in the wild. This recap combines scenes for continuity. If I missed a detail you liked, jump in with
it.
Team Maricruz and Team Lucia square off in a battle over their turf.
- Gramps brings Monktavio to MC to make her happy. Meanwhile, human Octavio muses over their future and how to make a living. He considers leaving MC behind, with Gramps, while he finds work elsewhere.
- MC’s peaceful time propping her injured foot comes to an end when Lucia joins her on the lawn. Lucia shows MC the baby clothes she is creating, but their happy moment is interrupted when Monktavio flings himself at Lucia. Shrieking, she informs MC of her monkey allergy. The beast is banished to the bedroom forever!
- Octavio attempts to sell 10 cows to a neighboring rancher. Sad to say, the poor quality cattle aren’t worth buying, so no deal, no money for our chulito. He returns to the ranch to learn that he and MC are expected to turn out in some decent toggery for a formal lunch with the Riveras, old friends. MC protests, but Octavio insists. MC puts on a longer halter dress, similar to Lucia’s wardrobe. No word on where or how she got it.
Labels: Indomable
PEAM # 54-5/23/13- Foolishness, Confusion and Where Is The Light???
Good evening all!
I’m not sure what is going on but for some reason my DVR decided to do its
own thing tonight. I usually watch
twice to get all of the details but tonight if I have left out anything feel
free to add it.
We begin at the hospital with Rogelio kissing Alma and she
thought bubbles to her kiss with Jesus.
The Ice Princess bids Valentina good night sans the list of “sterile
to -dos.”
Marsela and Elias try to bid Chatita good-bye but Chatita
detains them. What is she up
to??? Chatita plays mother to
Marisela and Marisela begs her not to tell Elias about her dad’s real job.
Jesus continues his bedtime story of the Helper and The
Princess. He tells her that the
Helper pretends to be the Prince because the Groom did not arrive in time to go
to the class with the Princess.
The Groom was asleep and missed the class. The Helper changed into a
Prince, and kissed the Princess. Valentina
wanted to hear more of the story but Jesus bid her goodnight.
Chatita plays her forgetful game and questions Elias about
his marriage situation. She wants
to know where he’s living since he is angry with Jesus and can’t stay at the
hotel because he doesn’t have any credit cards. If he wants to reconcile with his wife, why is he going out
with Marisela. Not a good idea!!!
Labels: Manda
Corazon Indomable #8 Wed. 5/22 A Cameo Guest Appearance, a Breakup and a Makeup
(I combined certain scenes for the purpose of a more flowing recap and continuity)
The Argument: The guest appearance? Why it’s none other than Paula Abdul portraying Maricruz at the party. Paula and Octavio are discussing what happened at the party in their bedroom. Octavio lays it down that he wants a divorce. Paula calls him a liar, that he said he cared about her and would care about her forever, but now wants a divorce. He says he doesn’t know if he ever cared for her or just pitied her.
Lucia interrupts the moment and insists on talking to Octavio. He comes out and she asks about Maricruz and if she can help. He replies that it’s all her fault for what has transpired, right down to the adorned dress, but the lying liar lies again, saying that MC asked for it to be altered. Meanwhile, Maricruz continues sobbing saying her mother had the same problem with a womanizing husband.
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Qué Bonito Amor #28 (Mex 41.5-42) Wednesday 5/22/13 Patín de Diablo, Swings, and sneakers with lights
Scenes were re-arranged for continuity......
Elvira figures she's got it made and swears Maria will pay
for what she did years ago.
Meanwhile, Maria sits in her room and.....what else, cries
Los Battling
Bickersons
Ruben and Lorena battle over her failed plan. She's appalled he would dare mention Maria's
name in her home. She blames Maria for
ending their marriage. Ruben sees it differently;
they're the only ones to blame for the end of their marriage and warns her not
to go near Maria again. “Oh yeah? Who's gonna stop me? I'm capable of doing
anything to get that intruder out of our lives, you understand?” Ruben assures her that even if she were to
succeed in removing Maria from their lives, better yet even if Maria didn't exist,
he still wouldn't return to her. He
stopped loving her many years ago. It
would be best if they could just come to an agreement. Lorena swears she will never (jamás!)
grant him a divorce. She'll die
first.
Labels: QBA
Amores Verdaderos #136 Wed 5/22/13 This is only a test!
♫ Well I've got two lovers and I ain't ashamed ♪♪
While Vikki and her old flame, Carlos González, are getting reacquainted in the high-rise luxury apartment, the Big Angel is in his boss's studio, fussing over roses and candles, checking his tie in the mirror and fretting over the time. It's getting late. Where is the señora Victoria? He plays with a blank canvas on the easel and then seems to have an idea. Smiling broadly, he picks up a paint brush.
Vikki seems to let her guard down. She gives honest answers to Carlos's questions about her marriage and her family. Carlos is honest about at least one thing: he still resents Aníbal for the way he was treated twenty-five years ago. But not only does he lie about his work, he plays dumb: Adriana may be working with a Catalán film-maker named Joan Constantín. Do you know him? Nope, never heard of him.
Carlos takes Vikki's hand and stands very close to her. [Too close, buster. The Patio folks at the Arriaga table don't like this guy one bit.] It has been so many years and yet he trembles in her presence just as he used to do. Does she feel the same? Vikki ducks the question. She thought he'd never forgive her for not having the courage to chose him over Nelson Brizz. [Listen honey, he never has forgiven you!]
Labels: Amores
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
PEAM #53-5/22/13: On The First Day of Christmas My True Love Gave To Me: Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire???
Recap By Pablo
Dec. 14th.
This episode has been sponsored by Payaso Comforters and Edible Arrangements.
Staff in the Hospital Universitario de Monterrey didn't know what they were getting into when Rogelio Rivadeneira was taken to the ER. Of course, besides the clean room and the service, they needed to clear at least one floor for Avon employees, who, true to their slogan (you can leave Avon but you can never take Avon out of your heart) love to take Avon wherever they go, and they all just love to hang around in Hospitals (and Restaurants)!
Alma is there, she has the right as the girlfriend, but Jesús is also there (in a very bad moment to discuss about lies, sex and videotapes), Verónica gets there too, Fernando, Discua, Susana, Patricia, Elías, Melchor, Gaspar y Baltazar...
Labels: Manda
Qué Bonito Amor #27 (Mex 40-41.1) Tuesday 5/21/13
By Ellie
Capitulo
40: Maria bonita, Maria tan tonta
And
action!
Maria
is leaving the bar when out of nowhere a man with a knife comes at
her, but she's no helpless woman! She puts up one heck of a fight,
uses her suitcase as a weapon, and kicks as hard as she can. When she
ends up on the floor and things start to look bad Ruben makes an
appearance and scares off the would be killer, Maria only
suffers a mild ankle sprain and Viewerville lets out a sigh of
relief, I hope Rubens wife gets a refund from the attacker she hired!
Jorge,because
he is a wonderful boyfriend and lovely man makes up his mind to
find Maria and walk her home... only once he finally finds her she's
with Ruben who – like a vulture – refuses to leave the fresh
meat also known as Maria and insists on taking her home. Here
we get the same old argument between the three: Jorge wants Ruben to
hit the road, Ruben throws some shade at Jorge for being poor, and
Maria tries to get the two men to stop fighting. Good luck with that
sweetheart.
Labels: QBA
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