He implied that maybe it was stress-related. Like I was imagining it or something. (btvs 6:5)

[cordelianne]

Hello all!! It has been a stressful last couple of weeks in cordelianne-land. It’s been mostly work stress and it should be over soon. I built up enough overtime that I took the day off yesterday and I basically accomplished NOTHING (well there was some LJ & fic reading and tv watching, but no apartment cleaning or laundry done). I didn’t even get enough sleep. *shakes head at self* I think my stress level inspired Tuesday’s Angel & Wes story so at least the stress has inspired some productivity!

So to ignore the stress and focus on more HAPPY things I offer you, or things that are making me happy:

1. She’s the Man: It’s the Amanda Bynes (yes the Amanda Bynes from What a Girl Wants and the tv show What I Like About You) movie that’s a teen version of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. Bynes plays Viola, the one who disguises herself as her brother. I have a huge weakness for teen movies, and an even bigger weakness for modernizations of Shakespeare. Throw in any form of gender bending and I’m there! Seriously. I actually will be going to the theatre to see it on Saturday.

2. Veronica Mars returns to its Tuesday 9pm timeslot on April 11th: Okay I’m not sure how happy I am about this (especially since Wednesday night is the better night for my friends and I to watch the show together), but I’m trying to see this as positive because it won’t be up against Lost anymore. It’ll just be up again House and Scrubs, at least Supernatural will have already moved to Thursdays at 9pm (on March 30th.)

Why would Keith immediately go to Lamb when he finds out about the explosives in Terrence Cook’s car hangar? I understand that the law is very important to Keith, but hasn’t he learned yet that Lamb isn’t exactly the best Sherriff? Also why didn’t he at least do some investigation BEFORE telling Lamb, instead of AFTER informing him? That just seems silly to me.

The episode was fun to watch, but the MOTW didn’t really engage me. I didn’t hate the episode, because I always enjoy the show but when I think back to it I can’t really remember what happened.

Definitely good VM news: The actors who played George Michael and Maeby on Arrested Development are guest starring next week!!! VM has definitely become the place for actors from my favourite no-longer-airing shows to guest star!

3. Bones and David Boreanaz: I re-watched the yummy DB parts from last week’s fantastic episode because my friend hasn’t seen it so I had to show her!! I wish that Fox wouldn’t air the episodes out of order because this week's episode was actually supposed to air earlier and it is a bit of a let down after last week’s AMAZING episode. My favourite scene was Booth offering to tell Brennan about his past as Angelus a sniper, and the horrible things that he’s done, and her declining. DB continues to impress me with his acting (as well as his hotness) and this was a fabulous instance of how good a serious actor he can be.

I have read some complaints about Brennan’s inconsistent pop culture knowledge, which is valid since it tends to be all over the place. However, I have at least one friend who has almost no pop culture knowledge but does have areas of interest that she does know a lot about. So Brennan's characterization doesn't seem that weird to me. I like Brennan’s inconsistency because it makes her seem more real to me; she occasionally will know pop culture but even with some of the more obvious stuff she’s completely unaware (which is totally like my friend!).

There was a neat Angel connection in this episode: David Denman, who played the fiance was Skip on Angel. He's also Roy (Pam's fiance - clearly he's a fiance kind of guy) on The Office.

4. In one week James Marsters returns to Smallville: He’ll be back on Thursday, March 30th at 8pm on the WB.

5. The new album, "Fox Confessor Brings the Flood" by Neko Case: It's SO good!!

I would love to have included J.August Richards being back on television but I feel like he has a less of a role on Conviction than he did during parts of Angel seasons. And on Angel he could at least kick ass. I'm still “watching” the show (ie. not really paying attention until JAR is on the screen) but I don’t recommend tuning in.

Other than my outing to see She’s the Man, I’m planning to keep my weekend void of socializing and instead I will write fic, go shopping, write fic, read fic, and catch up on tv watching. Chocolate may be involved as well.

ETA: This just cheered up and made me cry happy tears: Fandom is ...

ETA #2: More good news: Bones is renewed for a second season!!!

Comments

[earth-vexer.livejournal.com]

Also why didn't he at least do some investigation BEFORE telling Lamb, instead of AFTER informing him?
My thoughts exactly. Perhaps it was to ensure more screentime for Lamb? [/cynical]

The episode was fun to watch, but the MOTW didn't really engage me.
I still read MOTW as "Monster of the Week". Buffy is in my brain and will not leave. Not exactly complaining, though. *g*

I wish that Fox wouldn't air the episodes out of order because this week's episode was actually supposed to air earlier
I didn't realize they were doing that, but it's clear now that you mention it. Booth shouldn't have healed that quickly.

My favourite scene was Booth offering to tell Brennan about his past as Angelus a sniper, and the horrible things that he's done, and her declining. DB continues to impress me with his acting (as well as his hotness) and this was a fabulous instance of how good a serious actor he can be.
Yes. And yes. And I loved all the tunnels! It was like BtVS and Ats all over again. *g*

Can you tell I watch television through Buffy-tinted glasses? :D

[molly_may]

this week's episode was actually supposed to air earlier

Okay, I didn't know that but it makes sense because it seemed like Brennan's characterization was closer to what I saw at the beginning of the season than to what it was last week. If that makes sense.

My favourite scene was Booth offering to tell Brennan about his past as Angelus a sniper

Hee! So true. I was having Angelus flashbacks during that scene.

David Denman, who played the fiance was Skip on Angel

You have all kinds of fun facts! He looked a lot less imposing here than he did as Skip.:)

[drakontaskyria.livejournal.com]

Hee, hee...I saw the coming attractions to She's the Man with my friend at the theater. I leaned over to her about 30 seconds in and asked: "Is that based on the Shakespeare?"

Yes, Keith should definitely have looked into things before going to Lamb. *sigh*

Huh! I didn't know that the Bones eps were out of order. Unless they say something, I usually assume that it's not a week between eps cuz otherwise, yeah...he healed way too fast. They did such a good job of making his injuries and reactions realistic that I assumed (hoped) they wouldn't have him healed in a week.

scheduling problems

[ozma914.livejournal.com]

I broke down and subscribed to TV Guide -- the way they keep switching show schedules around, I think they got bribed by the TV Guide people to build their readership. (But I like the articles, anyway.)

[lillianmorgan.livejournal.com]

Poor JAR! Poor us for not seeing more JAR! ::pouts some::
Yay for a second season of Bones. DB must be chuffed as all get out!
Also hope you have a nice Friday that is far less stressful than the rest of the week ::hugs::

[crazydiamondsue.livejournal.com]

There was a neat Angel connection in this episode: David Denman, who played the fiance was Skip on Angel - I didn't recognize him!!!! Cool!

So very behind on my flist! Hi! *loves*

[elcazavampiros.livejournal.com]

The actors who played George Michael and Maeby on Arrested Development are guest starring next week!!!

I hadn't heard that, so yay!! That is so cool. Just have to wonder how young they'll look compared to the other actors since they are actually teenagers.

I wish that Fox wouldn’t air the episodes out of order...

I couldn't agree more. I really don't understand why they did that.

[kittyzams.livejournal.com]

Glad your work stress should be over soon! ::hands you some chocolate::
I saw She's the Man last Thursday. I liked it because I am extremely cheesy. What did you think?
The VM move is odd, because I've been whining all season about VM, Bones, and Lost all being on at the same time and my DVR only allows me to record two shows at once. They just moved Bones and I was all happy about that and now I have to choose between VM, Scrubs, and House! ::pouts::
I totally agree with your theory on Brennan's lack of pop-culture knowledge, but who doesn't know about Clue? Weird.
Yay! for JM and Neko Case!