Lost Recap: Every Man for Himself

Try as I may to avoid it, real life does sometime interfere with my TV watching. I know, I know there’s never an excuse to miss Lost, but I did and I have to live with the consequences. And what are the consequences you might ask? Well, how about NOT being able to discuss the show with all of you today and staying clear of any and all spoilers. It’s tough. Know what else is tough? Having to post Michelle’s recap of Lost and NOT being able to read it. Because I do love her recap. So enjoy your Lost-filled day…I will be sadly pouting until I get home from work tonight and am able to watch the show.

Title: Every Man for Himself
Original Airdate: 10/25/2006

This week on “Lost”: lots of tension and suspense, lots of movie and television allusions (some obvious and some probably unintentional)…and yet not many answers to move the story along. I’m guessing some people will be unhappy with the episode, as it provided very little toward solving the Big Mystery. This is what I saw in this episode:Desmond is sitting on the beach. With his flowing hair, neat beard, and peaceful demeanor, he reminds me a lot of the picture of Jesus my grandma used to have hanging in her living room (but have I mentioned that Desmond is hot? Am I going to hell because I just compared Desmond from “Lost” to Jesus and said that Desmond is hot? I wasn’t implying that Jesus is not hot. Or that he is hot. Whichever one of those will not make me go to hell, that’s what I meant). He watches Claire in her beach shack, and at first I’m getting a kind of creeped out over the little fixation he seems to have with her. He walks over to her and offers to fix her roof, and he’s not speaking metaphorically. Charlie saunters over and tells Desmond that the roof is fine, but if it needs fixing, he’s very handy and can do it himself.

“I was building a church before Eko exploded,” Charlie explains.

Apparently content with this response, Desmond walks away. “We’re gonna have to give that guy another button to push,” says Charlie. It’s a universal truth: some people need some sort of mindless task to keep them occupied, lest they make nuisances of themselves.

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Watchlist: Thursday, October 26, 2006

Thursday night is by far the BEST night for television.  Unfortunately, my two favorite shows, The Office and Grey’s Anatomy, are airing reruns this week. I, of course, plan on watching the repeat episodes again, because let’s face it, reruns of those two shows are still probably better than anything else on TV today.  But here are a few other shows also worth checking out tonight.
Ugly Betty – The Lyin’, the Watch and the Wardrobe
Betty deals with the embarrassment of her Halloween costume, the nervousness of a new crush and has her hands full finding Daniel’s missing watch. Meanwhile, Daniel visits his mother (Judith Light).

Smallville – Reunion
An old prep-school incident involving the apparent death of a schoolmate returns to haunt Lex and Oliver (Justin Hartley), and the consequences could be deadly.

Hollywood’s 10 Best – Ghost Stories
Ghost stories are examined, including “The Sixth Sense,” “Poltergeist,” “Ghost” and “The Others.”

A Behind the Scenes Look at Veronica Mars

In my quest to procrastinate, I just stumbled across this really cool behind the scenes video in which Veronica Mars star Kristen Bell take us through a day in her life on set.  This is a must see for any VM fan.

And having been lucky enough to spend the day on the set of Veronica Mars myself…well, I got all nostaligic.

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Halloween Costumes for TV Addicts (II)

We are back with more TV-inspired Halloween costumes. Looking for a group costume?  Here you go…

Previously posted costumes:

Betty Suarez (Ugly Betty)

Barney Stinson (How I Met Your Mother)

Veronica Mars (Veronica Mars)

Dr. Gregory House (House, MD)

A special thanks toe GMMR special contributor Erica (aka The Next Kristin) for these fab costume ideas. 

Veronica Mars Recap: Charlie Don’t Surf

Title: Charlie Don’t Surf
Original Airdate: 10/24/06
Much to Veronica’s dismay, Keith has kindly invited Logan over for a Mars family dinner. With strict instructions to stay clear of any topic that could allude to having seen Veronica naked, Logan tries to be the perfect boyfriend in front of dear old dad. Not to say dinner didn’t go well, but it probably would have gone a bit better if Veronica wasn’t so insistent with her rules of what could and couldn’t be discussed. Anyone else think this scene seemed a bit off? Keith has essentially known Logan for many, many years now, and Logan has been at Veronica’s with Keith on a few occasions, but they are playing it off like the two had never met. I guess this scene was for the newbies. But come on, we are three eps in…throw the newbies in the deep end and let them learn how to swim.

Over at Hearst, Veronica is hoping to hang with Mac, but she isn’t around. Unfortunately a still bitter Parker is. She tries to slam the door in Veronica’s face, but obviously Parker doesn’t know who she’s dealing with. Veronica explains that she didn’t realize that Parker was being raped when she came into the room that night. Had she known she would have done things differently. And since Veronica was also drugged and raped, she might have an idea of what Parker is going through right now. Veronica tells Parker that she WILL find the rapist – it’s her main priority. The two look if they are starting to make a connection when Nich, the Editor of The Hearst Free Press, shows up unexpectedly to interview Parker about her rape. It seems that Nich wants to know if Parker saw any Pi Sig brothers at the party the night she was raped.

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NBC Must See TV Thursday is BACK!!!!

Woo Hoo!!!! OMG this is the best news I have heard all week!!! NBC Thursday nights are BACK and better than ever. Starting on November 30th, NBC will bring all of its best comedies together for an incredible night of television.

The Emmy Award-nominated “Scrubs” and move freshman comedy “30 Rock” will moveto Thursday nights to form a new two-hour 8-10 p.m. (ET) comedy block with “My Name Is Earl” and “The Office.” The change will follow a special super-sized night of comedy two weeks earlier on Thursday, November 16, with three 40-minute episodes of “My Name Is Earl,” “The Office” and “30 Rock.”

“We are excited about the prospect of two-hours of top-notch comedy on Thursday nights, which includes the return of ‘Scrubs,'” said Reilly. “We will stay on-brand with the best comedy block on television, which will position us for the future on the night.”

Beginning November 30, NBC’s Thursday-night lineup will be “My Name Is Earl” (8-8:30 p.m. ET); “The Office” (8:30-9 p.m. ET); “Scrubs” (9-9:30 p.m. ET); and “30 Rock” (9:30-10 p.m. ET). “ER” will continue at 10-11 p.m. (ET).

Good work NBC…good work!! And a supersized ep of The Office…and we didn’t even start a petition!!

Gilmore Girls Recap: The Great Stink

Title: The Great Stink
Original Airdate: 10/24/06

We open with Christopher sitting on Lorelai’s couch, watching her pack multiple bags filled with random items, like high heels and tennis balls.  Looks like Lor and Paul Anka are going to be spending their first night over at Chris’s place. All the stuff is to make sure that the dog is at ease. Chris is pretty sure all that’s just not normal. Hey man, you’re the one who said she was “it” for you, can’t go back on it now.

Rory’s just arrived home and by home I mean her rich and incredibly hot boyfriend’s penthouse. She doesn’t even get off the elevator before Logan phones and demands she head up to the roof. Seems there is some meteor shower he wants her to watch. She runs up to the roof and finds him up there complete with a candlelight dinner. Surprise! Logan desperately wants to kiss his lady but Rory wants to know why he’s there. Turns out he’s only in town for 26 hours due to an important meeting, something to do with the purchase of a web company. Rory’s all excited and jumping all over him, which is really what any woman in her right mind would do.

At Chris’s Lorelai is playing with the Tivo and it’s looking like she doesn’t know how to work it. That I have a very hard time believing. She ribs Chris about his show selection (The View?) but he insists that it’s all because of the Nanny. Sure Chris, whatever helps you sleep better at night. He’s got something important to show Lorelali, a letter from his ex-wife Sherry that he received a few days earlier. It’s a long letter that explains that she’s sorry for what happened and she wants to be a part of her daughter GiGi’s life now. That and she’s dating her yoga instructor. Guess all the “downward dog” has mellowed her out. Lorelai thinks it’s great but is surprised Chris is telling her about it. He just thought he’d try the whole adult relationship thing. Well, I guess trying before you hit your 40’s is a good idea. With that they cuddle and watch TV. Read more

Veronica Mars and Gilmore Girls – GMMR Babble

Tuesday nights are all about the C-dub. The pairing of Gilmore Girls and Veronica Mars has made this TV blogger a happy girl. And last night, both shows delivered stellar ep that had me squeeing all night.

Although we’ve got full episode recaps of both shows coming to GMMR this afternoon, I couldn’t resist not talking about them with you know. Hope you don’t mind. Think of this post as a GG and VM stream of consciouness (and by that I mean, don’t expect ANY quality writing ahead).

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How I Met Your Mother Recap: Aldrin Justice

Even a relatively weak episode of How I Met Your Mother, like the one we got this week, is still far funnier than most comedies on TV today. I know, I know, the show is on Monday and you are posting the recap on Wednesday. Yeah, I suck. I was a little late in getting this up even though resident HIMYM recapper Jim Mosby sent it right on time. I will hide my head in shame as you relive the funny.

Aldrin Justice, S2 E06
Original Airdate – October 23, 2006

In tonight’s episode, Barney wrestles with a cougar and loses while a Marshall-less Lily continues to drift like a rudderless ship.

It’s amazing how much I find myself relating to both Marshall and Lily this week in some way. Marshall with his law school troubles, and, Lily, with that wandering urge to find what she really is meant to do in her life. Ok, enough Jim Mosby introspective thinking.

Ever since Lily returned from San Francisco she seems to be wandering, not quite sure what to do with her life, she wants to find that “passion.” Every time you turn around, she’s decided that she wants to do something else with her life. Lily thought she found her passion in: being a life coach, a marine biologist, slam poet, bee keeper, (looking like she’s been stung many times) not a bee keeper…

Robin accidentally lets it slip that in order to keep paying her bills; Lily is waiting tables at a Hawaiian restaurant named “Big Wave Luau.” Much to Lily’s horror, the whole gang just has to go and visit her while at work.

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Watchlist: Wednesday, October 26, 2006

America’s Next Top Model – The Girl Who Graduates
The models appear with Fabio in a photo shoot; and burlesque star Dita von Teese tries to help the women get in touch with their sexy side. Later, another model is eliminated from the competition.

Lost – Every Man for Himself
Sawyer discovers just how far his captors will go to thwart any plans he and Kate might have to escape, and Jack is called upon to scrub up to save a dying Other. Back at the settlement, Desmond begins building a mysterious device.

The Nine – Brother’s Keeper
Lizzie wants to face Randall in court, but Nick is against it; Egan invites Jeremy to his friend’s bachelor party; and when Ricky’s imprisoned father harasses Franny by phone, Nick recommends that she talk to Kathryn.

Top Chef – Eastern Promise
The contestants endure a rude early-morning wake-up call to buy fresh produce at a fish market. They then have 30 minutes to prepare a sushi plate. Later, the group must create Korean and Vietnamese cuisine.

John Krasinski & Robin Williams Looking Good

In case you were wondering, THIS is how I treat myself near the end of a long hard day at work.  Robin Williams is looking good, albeit short next to The Office’s John Krasinski at last night’s “Hollywood Film Festival – 10th Annual Hollywood awards”.  Krasinski & Williams can be seen together on screen next summer when License to Wed opens on July 4th.

24 – Season 6 Trailer Unveiled

The 2-minute Season 5 trailer for 24 is now LIVE at 24trailer.com. This same trailer was also unveiled today on that huge screen in Times Square. Men and women clad in CTU uniforms will hand out 5,000 radios to passers-by so they could hear.

Halloween Costumes for TV Addicts (I)

Halloween is right around the corner. Many of you are still scrambling to find just the perfect costume. Lucky for you, GiveMeMyRemote.com is here to help. All this week GMMR and special contributor Erica (aka ‘The Next Kristin’) will be sharing some special TV-inspired Halloween costumes that are sure to kill while out trick or treating. Make sure you check back every day this week for new costume ideas!!!

A HUGE GiveMeMyRemote.com shout out to Erica/The Next Kristin for these fantastic costume ideas. Round of applause and big standing “O”

Prison Break Recap: Dead Fall

Prison Break returned last night after a brief hiatus. So happy to see Michael and his Merry Men back and still on the lamb. I’ll admit that the last few eps of Prison Break have been lacking. The storyline seemed to drag and things got a bit boring. But last night’s episode..woo hoo…it was all that makes Prison Break so good. Some seriously suspensful moments and some great story arcs. I can’t believe how intrigued I am by Sarah’s antics. Prison Break has never really impressed me with their B storylines, but they maybe have found their balance. And weren’t you all freaking out when…oh damn, ok read the recap so I don’t spoil anyone and then we can chat.

Title: Dead Fall
Original Airdate: 10/24/06 Michael and Sucre…
When we last left the cons, they had just finished packing Westmoreland’s 5 million dollars into a backpack when Sucre stormed in and held the guys at gunpoint demanding the cash. And that’s just where we pick up tonight. C-Note, T-Bag and Michael have no choice but to let Sucre take off with the money. It’s either the money or their lives (I could totally be a drama writer, no?). With the cash and Sucre gone, and the cops closing in on them, the guys realize they have to split like a bananna (and a comedy writer…God I’m so good I scare my self sometimes). Michael gives Jeannette and her daugther (the hostages inside the house) a knife so in an hour’s time they can escape. C-Note and Michael plan on tying up T-Bag and leaving him for the po-lice, but it seems T-Bag has other plans and he has disappeared. C-Note and Michael bid adieu.

As Michael wanders through the woods, he hears a motorcycle revving and sees Sucre in the distance. Just as I suspected, the whole robbery was a rouse, and Michael and his boy Sucre had planned the heist all along. They decide to split the money four ways: Michael, Sucre, Lincoln, and a share to Westmoreland’s daughter. They open the back pack to check out their loot only to find it stuffed with National Geographic magazines. A fine read…education indeed, but it’s not going to help them make their way to Panama. Ruh roh!! As unbelievably bad luck would have it, T-Bag made a backpack switch and now is the keeper of the $5M.

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Heroes Recap: Hiro’s

I need a Hiro…holding out for a Hiro til the end of the night. I am lovin me some Hiro and some Heroes. I think this show gets better and better with each week. Are you guys loving it? Well Julie better be, or else it sucks for her to have to write a recap every week. Check it out and send the love.

Title: Hiro’s
Original Air Date: October 23, 2006

We’re back in the silent, eerie subway, where Future-Hiro meets Present-Peter. His message: “The girl. You have to save her…The cheerleader. It’s the only way to prevent it.” What? “Everything.” Yikes! He instructs Peter to go see Isaac and then call Hiro to tell him where to meet. “Be the one we need,” he counsels Peter, before time starts up again. “Save the cheerleader. Save the world.”

When time picks up again, Peter’s ranting crazily, wondering where Hiro went. Everyone’s staring. But…this is a NYC subway. They should be used to this, right?

Claire’s been taken to the hospital. She’s fine. Unfortunately, so is her would-be attacker Brody, who is coherent enough to call her a “crazy bitch.”

Las Vegas. Big Bad Daddy and his taciturn sidekick escort pajama-bottom clad Nathan towards a van. (And let me just say, nice work snagging that one, Natalie Maines.) Nathan runs away, and tries to jump over a chain link fence, but he doesn’t get far before the evil ones catch up. “Put him down,” BBD tells his silent companion. As the henchman approaches, Nathan skyrockets upward, a blur shooting through the cumulus.

Back in their hotel room, Niki wakes up alone. Nathan’s assistant comes in looking for him. Of course, Niki remembers nothing about the previous night, not about what she did or where Nathan went. However, Asian concierge lady reassures the assistant they are “working on it.” Having seen the tape of Niki’s fantastic performance with Peter, she tells Niki her debt to Mr. Linderman has been repaid. “Feel free to go home secure in your solvency.”

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