Television
A Space Odyssey
Jul 15th
I bought this dress last Christmas at H&M. I had nothing to wear it to, but I loved it so much and it was on sale so… you know how it goes. Then I tried it on again at home and realized that its shiny bronze colour and unique structure made it look like a potential costume- to be an alien (Just give me some antennae and glittery eyeshadow and I’d be good to go!)
It seems that I’m not the only one who has space on the brain because, judging by pop culture, we are experiencing a revival of space obsession. In the ’60s and ’70s, every boy dreamed of being an astronaut and every man dreamed of what was beyond planet earth- even David Bowie got in on the action with “Space Oddity.” But then it just fizzled out. Sure, there were movies here-and-there, about aliens or space missions, but there was no real full-fledged obsession like back in the day. Is it time for a comeback?
I think so. And, like all things, the proof is in the pudding.
Exhibit A: Film and Television
- The film Planet of the Apes came out in 1968 and made earth seem like another planet. There have been sequels since then, but 2011 brings us a prequel to the legendary flick. Rise of the Planet of the Apes stars James Franco, Tom Felton and Freida Pinto, and will be released August 5.
- 30 Rock got in on the action last year, bringing Buzz Aldrin to set. The astronaut played himself and was the former lover of Liz Lemon’s mom.
- This year’s Super 8 featured a critter from far, far away.
- Other flicks set for 2011/2012 release include: Another Earth, Cowboys & Aliens, and Apollo 18.
Exhibit B: Music
- Katy Perry released her hit song “E.T.” this year, which features rapper Kanye West. Her song is out of this world (har har.)
- Coldplay also likes space, naming their new single “Moving to Mars.”
- Eminem’s new song, “Space Bound,” is part of the trend.
Exhibit C: Fashion
- Harry Potter star Emma Watson wore a futuristic Balmain dress for her appearance on The Late Show with David Letterman on July 11. Space-y!
- Lady Gaga’s fashion seems like it’s from another planet.
- At TIFF, Carey Mulligan wore a gorgeous “galaxy dress.”
And there you have it, outer space is the new black.
Gilmore Girl sass
Jul 3rd
I miss the days when I had a fresh episode of Gilmore Girls to look forward to every week on the WB. The writing was so sassy and the storylines had me hooked. Set in the small town of Stars Hollow, Gilmore Girls was a simple one hour show that was just nice to watch. It’s also nice to re-watch (I just finished season one on DVD.) I particularly enjoyed this little bit of dialogue from the dramedy’s first season:
The Real Housewives
Jun 23rd
I love The Real Housewives franchise. In particular, I love the Atlanta, Orange County, New York and Beverly Hills series. I’ve wondered why I never got into New Jersey, D.C. and Miami and realized that it’s because they lack a witty smartaleck. Tamra, Bethenny (who’s, sadly, no longer on the show) and Lisa have terrific one-liners, as does Kim- although her remarks are funny because they’re so stupid. Never watched the show? Here’s my four favourite characters and three quotes that give you a taste of their on-air antics.
Atlanta
Kim Zolciak
- “Do you want an infection in your va-jay-jay? Because that’s what happens when you go in a pool that’s not clean.”
- “I guess he was in prison for six years. Maybe he murdered somebody? Six years is a long time…”
- “Oh God, I’m good looking!”
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Orange County
Tamra Barney
- “Getting Vicki’s approval on anything is definitely like Joan Crawford; keep the wire hangers away from her.”
- “A ‘loan modification,’ the new word for ‘foreclosure’ in Orange County.”
- “I recommend, Jesus Barbie, that next time you go to church, get down on your knees and pray for a sense of humour.”
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New York
Bethenny Frankel
- “‘Did you go to Columbia the country?’ I just wanna make sure, ’cause there’s no effin way that broad went to college at all.”
- “I didn’t know I was the homely, one-legged woman that couldn’t get a date.”
- “I’m sweatin’ like a whore in church.”
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Beverly Hills 
Lisa Vanderpump
- “It was all good fun, but Kim seemed much more reserved and much more on the outside. Maybe she went back to Witch Mountain?”
- “(about Russell, Taylor’s husband) Taylor’s a bright, vivacious, attractive woman… evidently opposites attract.”
- “My husband, today, decides he wants to go and have Lasik surgery on his eyes, but then I’m thinking, why do I want him to be able to see me perfectly?”
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