Smash 2x12 "Opening Night" Posted by Kim Opening night of Bombshell is upon us at LAST. Will it get good reviews? Will Karen seethe with jealousy? Will Brooklyn Jimmy somehow find a way to ruin it all by being the worst? In a word, … [Read more...]
“I think that guy wants to hunt me.” – Parks and Rec Recap
Parks and Recreation Season 5, Episode 18: Animal Control - Posted by Sage Hey there, cats and kittens - I know that I am unforgivably late with this Parks review, since my backlog now includes the double eps that aired just last night. Luckily, … [Read more...]
“Honor in Mercy” – Doctor Who Recap
Doctor Who 7x09 "Cold War" Posted by Kim When I finished this episode I texted Sage saying "I have no idea what to write." "Cold War" is interesting because it's not very "feelsy". It's a stand alone, tension filled, good old-fashioned … [Read more...]
“Sometimes you have to be a little bit naughty.” – Opening Night of Matilda on Broadway
- Posted by Sage Kim and I get by with a little help from our friends. And we have of few of them to thank (you know who you are) for getting us in the doors of the opening night of the Royal Shakespeare Company's new Broadway musical, Matilda. On … [Read more...]
Take it off! – A #SmashBash Gif-Cap
Smash Season 2, Episode 11: The Dress Rehearsal - Posted by Sage It is my honor and privilege to bring you this, my first Saturday #SmashBash recap. I, for one, prefer this change in the schedule. Now Smash no longer conflicts with any of my real … [Read more...]
I Brought You Liza! – A #SmashBash Gif-Cap
Posted by Kim "The Surprise Party" Smash 2x10 Can we all agree upon the fact that two episodes of Smash in one week is just TOO MUCH? Smash aired on Tuesday for the last time this week and then aired another episode in its new Saturday time … [Read more...]
“I regret nothing, the end.” – Parks and Recreation Recap
Parks and Recreation Season 5, Episode 17: Partridge - Posted by Sage We're back, finally! The world has been sans new Parks episodes for a few weeks, and it feels like AGES since we've had a Ben and Leslie-centric storyline. Wasn't it … [Read more...]
Mama’s Lettin’ Loose – A #SmashBash Gif-Cap
Smash Season 2, Episode 9: The Parents - Posted by Sage It's double the Smash and double the #SmashBash this week, ya'll! Derek and his minions are making the move to weekends this Saturday and Kim will have you covered with that gif-cap. … [Read more...]
“Under My Protection” – Doctor Who Recap
"The Bells of Saint John" Doctor Who 7x07 Posted by Kim It's been a long wait since Christmas, but Doctor Who has finally returned to us with new episodes. I have to admit that my first viewing of "The Bells of Saint John" left me a bit … [Read more...]
“Do You Like Me? Check Yes or No” – A #SmashBash Gif-Cap
Posted by Kim "Bells and Whistles" #SmashBash 2x08 Well, dear SmashBashers, we've made it to the halfway mark of the season. I know. It feels like the premiere was a decade ago. The official episode synopsis for this week is as follows: … [Read more...]
YOU Get A Marilyn. And YOU Get A Marilyn! – A #SmashBash Gif-cap
Smash Season 2, Episode 7: Musical Chairs - Posted by Sage The Smashbash lives for another week! I sadly can't report a miracle ratings spike, but we're not at the point of cancellation yet. Instead, NBC is moving it to Saturday nights in April. … [Read more...]
“Fracking for friendship.” – Parks and Recreation Recap
Parks and Recreation Season 5, Episode 16: Bailout - Posted by Sage I've often wished that science would clone the swaggie perfection that is Jean Ralphio Saperstein. But until we get over our stupid ethics (playing god, schmaying god), … [Read more...]
It’s Like We’ve ALL Decided to Go Off Our Meds – A #SmashBash Gif-cap
Smash Season 2, Episode 5: The Read-Through - Posted by Sage The ratings are in the crapper, #SmashBash brothers and sisters. And I fear we won't have this ludicrous show to kick around for much longer. So let's enjoy it while we can, … [Read more...]
“They’re giving me the light.” – Parks and Recreation Recap
Parks and Recreation Season 5, Episode 15: Correspondents' Lunch - Posted by Sage Strap on your adult diapers, you guys. In the episode that immediately followed the tear-a-minute Ben and Leslie wedding, Pawnee's journalists and politicians are … [Read more...]
“Sing out Louise!!” – A #SmashBash Gif Cap
Posted by Kim #SmashBash 2x04 "The Song" The show we love to hate lives on for another week! We're gif-capping while we still can, because seriously y'all. The ratings. I think the only thing that is keeping Smash on the air is the fact … [Read more...]
“I love you and I like you.” – Parks and Recreation Recap
Parks and Recreation Season 5, Episode 14: Leslie and Ben - Posted by Sage "So how does it happen, great love? Nobody knows... but what I can tell you is that it happens in the blink of an eye. One moment you're enjoying your life, and the next … [Read more...]
Looks Like No One Bothered to Wikipedia “Dramaturg” – A #SmashBash Gif-cap
Smash Season 2, Episode 3: The Dramaturg - Posted by Sage Last Tuesday's #SmashBash was preempted by the State of the Union, so we had two weeks to recover from that (ugh) 2 hour long season premiere. But the show we all love to hate watch is … [Read more...]
“Mission: Im-Pawnee-ble: Knope Protocol” – Parks and Recreation Recap
Parks and Recreation Season 5, Episode 13: Emergency Response, Producer's Cut - Posted by Sage This is Willa Tremaine reporting to you from Head Over Feels, where we've just watched the extended producer's cut of another classic episode of Parks … [Read more...]
“Operation: Baby Douche” – Parks and Recreation Recap
Parks and Recreation Season 5, Episode 12: Ann's Decision - Posted by Sage Even the truest love doesn't always last forever. But we will hold on the misty, watercolored memories of perhaps the most delicious, yet least practical ship … [Read more...]
A Smash Recap in Gifs
Posted by Kim Smash, the show we all (okay, a few of us, according to last night's ratings) love to hate watch, is back! Now, we wouldn't DARE to try to fully recap this show because our heroes over at Vulture do it so damn well. What we ARE good … [Read more...]
“The Things That Matter the Most” – Grey’s Anatomy Recap
"To really be efficient, you have to eliminate what doesn’t work. You have to figure out what is important and hold on tight to the things that matter most.” "Bad Blood" Grey's Anatomy 9x14 Posted by Kim First of all, I must apologize for the … [Read more...]
“Do you think Joan of Arc needed a hand?” “Doing what?” – Parks and Recreation Recap
Parks and Recreation Season 5, Episode 11: Women in Garbage - Posted by Sage If there's one thing Leslie Knope can't resist, it's waffles. If there are two things, they're waffles and making out with Ben, on his face. And if there are THREE things … [Read more...]
“I know you said no strippers because they make you sad.” – Parks and Recreation Recap
Parks and Recreation Season 5, Episode 10: Two Parties - Posted by Sage The wedding of the century is almost here, and the girls and guys of Pawnee are sending their friends Leslie and Ben into marriage with style. Well, they're trying to, … [Read more...]
“Those were the days.” – Doctor Who Recap
Doctor Who Season 7, Christmas Special: The Snowmen Posted by Sage Merry Christmas to those of you who celebrate, and happy Who-mas to all of us! BBCAmerica treated us to a Doctor Who marathon yesterday, airing most of the Christmas specials from … [Read more...]
“Leslie Knope, emotional guardian.” – Parks and Recreation Recap
Parks and Recreation Season 5, Episode 9: Ron and Diane - Posted by Sage Merry Congratu-Christmas, Parks fans! Our favorite show gifted us with a hell of a holiday episode, featuring some lessons about friendship and the return of one of the most … [Read more...]
“Leslie Knope, emotional guardian.” – Parks and Recreation Recap
Parks and Recreation Season 5, Episode 9: Ron and Diane - Posted by Sage Merry Congratu-Christmas, Parks fans! Our favorite show gifted us with a hell of a holiday episode, featuring some lessons about friendship and the return of one of the most … [Read more...]
“So Fresh and Shiny” – Grey’s Anatomy Recap
“Most people hate hospitals. But not the interns. For them, a hospital is a magical place. It’s poetic, the rhythm of the machines, the crackle on the trauma gown, it’s a place full of promise, excitement, surprises. It’s a place where dreams can … [Read more...]
“So Fresh and Shiny” – Grey’s Anatomy Recap
“Most people hate hospitals. But not the interns. For them, a hospital is a magical place. It’s poetic, the rhythm of the machines, the crackle on the trauma gown, it’s a place full of promise, excitement, surprises. It’s a place where dreams can … [Read more...]
“This is for Pawnee, you butt-faced, pompous jerk.” – Parks and Recreation Recap
Parks and Recreation Season 5, Episode 8: Pawnee Commons - Posted by Sage Welp. First things first. Because this episode will always be known as "The One Where Ben Made That Face." Now that that's out of the way, let the recapping commence! Other … [Read more...]
“This is for Pawnee, you butt-faced, pompous jerk.” – Parks and Recreation Recap
Parks and Recreation Season 5, Episode 8: Pawnee Commons - Posted by Sage Welp. First things first. Because this episode will always be known as "The One Where Ben Made That Face." Now that that's out of the way, let the recapping commence! Other … [Read more...]
“All This ‘Meant To Be’ Stuff” – Grey’s Anatomy Recap
"Maybe I do believe it, all this 'meant to be' stuff. Why not believe? Really, who doesn’t want more romance in their life? Maybe it’s just up to us to make it happen, to show up and be 'meant for each other'. At least that way you’ll find out for … [Read more...]
“All This ‘Meant To Be’ Stuff” – Grey’s Anatomy Recap
"Maybe I do believe it, all this 'meant to be' stuff. Why not believe? Really, who doesn’t want more romance in their life? Maybe it’s just up to us to make it happen, to show up and be 'meant for each other'. At least that way you’ll find out for … [Read more...]
“Exactly Where We Belong” – Grey’s Anatomy Recap
“It can be scary to find out you’ve been wrong about something but we can’t be afraid to change our minds, to accept that things are different, that they’ll never be the same, for better or for worse. We have to be willing to give up what we used to … [Read more...]