Friday, September 20, 2013
Weekend Discussion: Have your viewing habits changed with all the new technology?
Which I don't think is a good idea. I think it makes for diminished attention and may encourage the short attention span that is already such a problem that it's almost impossible to find scenes longer than two minutes and many that are only three dialogue lines long.
I had already seen the finale of La Que No Podia Amar before it aired on Univision and I tweeted a couple of times during their finale broadcast. I absolutely feel that it added nothing to the experience and took away part of the impact of the action. It has turned me off Twitter.
Most of the time I watch my TV programs when they air. The DVR is for when there is a conflict, if I'm not home, or in case there is an important call during my novelas.
How about you, amigos?
Is it live or is it DVR? Netflix? On-Demand on your cable system or On-Demand from another source? Enquiring minds want to know all...
Episode 39, La Tempestad, 19 September 2013 A Robust Attempt to Identify Ursula
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CI, Cap. 93 – 9/19/13: Good-bye Golden Isle, Hello Hacienda! (Or: Lock Up Your Husbands, MariCruz Is Back!)
The farewell scene with Raiza and MA is repeated: Teo and Angel are the same person, thanks to the magic of cosmetic surgery. Raiza should work with him and give him a chance. The ladies hug and say they prefer “see you later” to goodbye.
Also repeated is the scene with Tav embracing Simona while seeing a flashback of MariCruz, which doesn’t bode well for his future with the revamped ranchera.
A jet streaking across the sky symbolizes MariAle’s flight (in both senses) from Isla Dorada. At her Mexico City home, Tobias and Solita welcome her, Lupita and Juanita. She greets her nephew, “Hi, kid,” so he’s either still nameless or she’s forgotten his name. She updates Tobias: she was forced to sell the casino and bought Rancho Narvaez. No need to fix a room, since she has to go alone to get things fixed up. Then she’ll bring Solita and nameless nephew to their new home. (Solita seems not entirely happy to be left behind again.) Tobias asks if she bought the ranch for revenge and she admits he’s right.
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Qué Bonito Amor #113 (Mex 151) Thursday 9/19/13 Que Malditas Tonterías
At the LA popo, Curtis gives Derecho a shoulder rub as Maria walks in. She thanks them for letting her see Santos and asks to see his record. Maria's going to the "If he was a real criminal, he would've gone to the Bahamas, not lived in a craphole and worked as a mariachi," defense. Maria thinks between that and her pluckiness, she can defend Santos.
Santos is determined to prove his innocence, since his lovely lady snuck into the country to be with him.
Maria swears to Derecho that she didn't know who Santos really was. Derecho gets the call that Santos' trial is taking place in 2 days. Derecho tells Maria that Santos is going to be prosecuted by a real hardass. She begs to see Santos' record.
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Thursday, September 19, 2013
PEAM #138- 9/19/13- The Secret is FInally Revealed
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Careful who you kiss!
Parts 1 & 2 are up
He kissed her, god help us all:
In the good old pueblo Octavio, his half a brain cell and Simona are chilling out, it turns out that our dear Octavio has been feeling a little depressed (waaah waaah look at how our hearts bleed for you, NOT!), Simona says that's understandable given all that he has been through, he agrees, even the sale of the ranch has given him the blues, but maybe some day he and Simona can afford to buy it back.
Simona jumps all over that and asks him if he would like to have the ranch back, she would buy it for him if he wanted her to. Eh, someone needs to tell her to calm the heck down, the only time you can buy love is when you go to the pound and buy a cat or a dog. Octavio, who just a few seconds ago suggested buying the ranch now tells her that no, he would not like that-we need to put him on some medication, his lack of short term memory worries me.
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La Tempestad Cap #38 Wed, 9/18/13 - More crying and noble idiocy *
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Qué Bonito Amor #112 (Mex 150) Wednesday 9/18/13 A Night of Filler Flashbacks
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Wednesday, September 18, 2013
PEAM #137-9/18/13: What Is Big, Ugly and Permanent? Besides Jessica's Hair Of Course!
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CI Capítulo 91: Taking The Easy Way Out....Again!
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La Tempestad Capitulo 37. September 17th 2013. Oh she's badddddddd alright!! No doubt about that!!!!!
Eusebia tells Marina, Rebeca, and Jose that Esthercita is alive. Reactions all around.
No puede ser!
Delfina prays. Esteryuya comes running in with the news that DamFab has been arrested. Esteryuya tells Delfina that Fulgencio accused DamFab of having put the explosives in the sailboat where Esthercita was killed. No puede ser! says Delfina. Esteryuya tells Delfina about the crowd that has gathered outside the police station. Delfina wants to go and speak with DamFab. Esteryuya doesn't think it is a good idea - there is an angry mob there, she says. Delfina doesn't care. She wants to go and speak with DamFab and she wants Esteryuya to come with her. She drags Esteryuya off to the police station.
Mexico City
At the hospital, Magdis is being taken into the emergency room. Mercedes attempts to go inside the emergency room too. Doc Gonzales (aka The Only Doc In Mexico City) doesn't let her and he ends up having to get security to hold Mercedes back. Mercedes is held back and she ends up falling on her knees and prays to God to not take Magdis from her.
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Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Qué Bonito Amor #111 (Mex 149) Tuesday 9/17/13 Hot Prison Love is the Best Love
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Getting it on in the LA prison. |
Hola everyone, I'm filling in tonight. RECAP IS DONE!!
(I always seem to recap the love scenes! LOL!)
BRIEF SUMMARY with screencaps.
We have a refrito with JAntos telling Maria to get lost, live her life, yadda yadda. She talks him out of that and says that no matter where they are, their love is "magic." They get busy with their conjugal visit, which I suspect has been edited by Univision (por supuesto).
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"Hasta nunca" aka "Goodbye forever." But that doesn't last long! |
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Gratuitous Jorge Salinas shot. I make no apologies. |
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They seem so desolate. He won't relent. She reminds him of the good times and has brought her dad's sombrero. She accuses him of being Santos instead of Jorge Alfredo. That seems to break him down. |
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He gives in! |
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PEAM, Tuesday 9/17/13 (#136): REDFINGER
Wait, is this a riddle? Can I answer? Xochi, you're Fernando's wife and you're truly in love with him and your true love is just as good as Díscua's if not better. Plus, there was that wedding and everything.
At the manicomio, Marta and her long-lost identical twin Marcia throw creepy looks over one another's shoulders as they embrace. (When people get too much Botox, I can't read their facial expressions. When TWINS get too much Botox, it's twice as bad!)
Rogue is soaking his finger in a glass of water. (Suddenly I have to go to the bathroom.) He tells Cantú that he's breaking up with Verónica TODAY! Careful, dude... she does NOT take rejection well. Rogue is annoyed that Nick expects him to be at his beck and call. I'm sick of looking at Rogue's cold, wet, red finger.
Vero, the virulent moron, the 100-pound malignant tumor in Chucho's life, sets up the voice recorder on her phone and pays Nick Donovan a visit at his hotel. The room is filled with smoke, making Nick look even more cartoony than ever. She says she's here on Rogue's behalf. Nick gallantly puffs cigar smoke in her face. Vero tries not to look scared.
Alma brings Chucho home for a surprise party, because if there's anything a convalescing stomach patient needs, it's excitement and fancy food. His is greeted by his entire extended family.
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La Tempestad, September 16, 2013. Capitulo 36.
Fully gets onto Nereo for mistreating the girls. The customers are complaining that the girls are being delivered bruised and unhappy. (Really? Perhaps their unhappy because they are being SOLD as slaves you idiot) Anyway, Fully says he better treat them well or else. Hernan makes his grand entrance and tells Nereo that he lives in a pigsty. Nereo tells him to pay him better and the conditions will improve. Who invited you to come over anyway? Hernan ignores him and asks Fully what he wants. Fully tells Hernan that Nereo is mistreating the girls and the customers are refusing the deliveries. All this is going on as Robles is listening in via hidden camera. Hernan tells Nereo that he is giving them to many problems. Whatever says Nereo. Like you could find someone else to take care of the girls. Hernan laughs his wicked laugh and informs Nereo that both he and Fully appreciate him, but the girls are like delicate fruit. Would you buy the bruised ones? Or the fresh ones? Nereo understands but still gripes. Hernan laughs again and tells Nereo not to make fun of them and calls him an idiot. We have someone who could easily take your place. Who asks Nereo. Lazaro replies Hernan. Nereo laughs and Fully is not a happy camper. Hernan says you can leave, but you will be burying yourself. (meaning he can only leave dead) Nereo looks worried and Fully tells him to stop arguing and obey orders. Nereo says fine, but who is my boss? Fully and Hernan both say they are. Knock on the door and it's Robles. He wants to know what the major of the town and the local millionaire have to do with a shady character like Nereo?
DamFine and Marina are taking a stroll in the woods. DamFine tells Marina that he had a talk with Maya-loca and told her to quit messing with her and her family. I told my boys that we are going to keep watch over you and your family for awhile. Marina is grateful and DamFine will do anything just to see her smile. She says his manly muscular arms make her feel safe and secure. He's happy that Bea decided to stay. She kisses him and says this is for taking such good care of my mom and the people of this town. What are you talking about asks DamCurious. She tells him a little birdy told her that he buys gifts and takes the kids in town around. He denies it, but she doesn't believe him. She is so proud of him and is going to shout it to the world. The run around the woods and fall to the ground. He tells her that he just does what his heart tells him to do.
Fully wants to know what Robles is doing there? Robles says that's the same question I want to ask you. I already said how strange it is for you all to be together. Hernan laughs and asks what's so strange about 3 men having a visit? Robles says you guys have nothing in common unless you are in the same business with Nereo. Nereo denies he has any business. Robles says he thinks that Nereo is involved in the trafficking of women. Hernan asks if he has any proof? Not yet, but I will soon replies Robles. Fully tells Robles that the investigation business is between him and Nereo. They are only here for... Suddenly Jaz comes out of her room. Nereo wants to know what she wants. Jaz wants to talk to Robles. Nereo tells her that Robles doesn't have time for her but Robles takes her aside and asks her to talk. Fully and Hernan look worried. Jaz looks like she's about to spill the beans and in runs Lazaro.
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PEAM #135-9/16/13: Leave Your Worries Behind, 'Cause Rain, Shine Won't Mind, We're Ridin' On The Groove Line, Tonight! Wooooo!
Hola PEAM Peeps. This was a kind of light episode and especially loved the little soft shoe, so hence the title, courtesy of HeatWave! I am also skipping the refried and starting with the new. I am subbing for Cheryl, who is visiting Venice and France, but she'll be back next week!
Chatita, and Alma are paying Chucho a bit of a visit at the hospital. Chucho wants Alma to go home and get some rest, she has hardly left his side since all this happened and Chatita is hurrying her along. So after many Ti Amo's and smoochies, Alma finally goes. Now Chucho and Chatita are alone and he tells her about wanting to propose to Alma and he wants it to be fantastic, any great ideas? Chatita doesn't get what he wants, ya know you get the ring, you propose and your done! No, no, he says something spectacular! They put their heads together. Chatita has some wild idea about a proposal she saw in a novela, leave it to Chatita! Chucho doesn't like the idea, it has something to do with water. Father Domingo wouldn't go for that! He warns Chatita to say nothing to Alma, this will be a big surprise. Hey Chucho, remember Chatita has trouble rememebering things, hmmmmm......Is it catching????
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Monday, September 16, 2013
Qué Bonito Amor #110 (Mex 148) Monday 9/16/13 Save a Life and a Love
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Corazon Indomable, Episode #90, Monday, 9/16/2013 – Boy, Oblivio Really Is No Good!!!
The Long:
I’m still giving you all more or less a bullet-point recap because that’s pretty much what we got from the editors with this seriously chopped-up episode. Was it just my impression, or were most scenes just seconds long?
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TELEMUNDO Y MÁS, Week of September 16, 2013
Sunday, September 15, 2013
Qué Bonito Amor #109 (Mex 147) Friday 9/13/13 Face To Face Once More, But Cheek to Cheek?
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Porque el Amor Manda #134: Patricia la Recepcionista, Part II
Rogelio shambles out of the elevator and is greeted by the happy trill of the new receptionist -- our Patymelt, looking scrumptious in Avon pink. The security guards are thrilled with the view. He storms back to his office and calls Alma, who giggles through the entire conversation. Tough toenails, Rog; the paperwork's done and the contract's signed! He tells her he hates her. Que lastima! I like her a lot better when she gets her snark on.
Rogue calls Paty into his office and tries to boss her around, but of course she's been around long enough to know he ain't the boss. She gives a very nice speech: she can live without him, she's starting her life over, and she has important work to do -- so next time he buzzes her, he'll hear one word: WHATEVER.
Back at the front desk, Vero shows up in the diamond dog-collar and is surprised to see the Alpha Female herself. Vero taunts her for having a tacky little job, which seems oddly snobbish for someone who makes her living on her back. Paty replies that gosh yes, she is wildly jealous; she would MUCH rather live with a man who sends flowers and jewelry to other women. Uh-oh! GIRL FIGHT! The guards have a jolly time physically separating them.
Neurotica marches into Rogue's office, throws the necklace in his face, and demands that he fire Paty immediately. After she's gone, he talks to himself in his iPad mirror app. If he can get good enough at calling himself "Rrrrroger," he won't need her anymore.
In other news:
* Jess can't hit the sheets with Ollie because she has some terrible secret that will ruin everything if it comes out before the wedding. She can't possibly be a virgin -- although that would certainly be quite a secret -- so what is it?
* In a complete departure from telenovela law, Alejandra witnesses not only the attempt but also the failure of Discua's seduction, and still feels the need to march into Avon to discuss the "almost-kiss" with both Fernie and Xochi. QTH? Doesn't Fern get any brownie points at all???
* Vero confesses to Cinthia that hating Chucho is the only way she can be near him -- at least if they're fighting, they still have a relationship. Well, at least she's self-aware.
* Val tells Eli that Paty's a good egg and advises him to put on his big-boy pants and ask her to be his novia.
* The gremio is plotting some super-hot makeover for Xochi, but with all the running around talking to everyone but Fernando about Fernando she won't sit still long enough for them to do anything.
* Augusta begs Jesus to come back to work. She needs him! She can't manage on her own!
* Alma and Val have secrets, too. Maybe there IS more super-glue.
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