Topic: Discussions

Liveblogging The Music Video For Trace Cyrus’ Horrid New Single ‘Jealous Lover’

So Miley Cyrus‘ creepy-looking myspace-core brother Trace has a solo project called Ashland High, which according to its press release, “consist[s] of pop, dubstep, r&b and rock.” Because he wanted to “give back to his fans,” he released a new album for free on New Year’s Eve, alongside a music video for lead single “Jealous Lover.” Here are my reactions to said video, IN REAL TIME, with some additional thoughts from b5 editorial director Meghan Keane. More »

A Grumpy Discussion Of The 2011 Grammy Nominees

So the nominees for the 2011 Grammy Awards were announced yesterday, and when Liana and I looked at them, our reactions ranged from intense indifference to full-on stabbing rage. Here is the G-chat conversation that ensued. More »

A Discussion Of Fox’s ‘Quirky’ Zooey Deschanel Vehicle New Girl

Like we told you yesterday, FOX has decided to visit the pilot episode of its sitcom New Girl upon the internet-going public early, making it available for free download via iTunes a full two weeks before it premieres on television. Despite knowing there was no way it was going to be any good at all, Liana and I decided to give it a chance and watch it. As they used to say on a show that was actually funny but got canceled to make room for more travesties like this, we’ve made a huge mistake. More »

A Discussion Of MTV’s Hater Baiting New Show, ‘I Just Want My Pants Back’

Last night, MTV gave viewers an “exclusive preview” of their new show “I Just Want My Pants Back,” better known to Greenpoint residents as “I Just Want To Be Able To Walk To My Apartment And Back (Without Some L.A. D-Berry In A Trucker Hat Bossing Me Around).” Liana and I took one for the team and watched it so you don’t have to. Here is the resulting Socratic dialogue. (Yes, we had this Skype chat while meandering through the Acropolis.) More »

What Does Logan Hint At?

In ‘You Jump, I Jump, Jack‘, one of my favorite episodes, after Rory follows Logan to jump off the scaffolding, Logan tells her that she did good. When Rory replies, “it’s a once in a lifetime experience!”, he says “Only … More »

Should Lunch Have Been Cut?

In ‘Norman Mailer, I’m Pregnant!‘, Sookie finds out she’s pregnant with her second child. However, I’m not going to talk about that. I’m going to talk about the lunch at the Inn. They decided that lunch would be cancelled, for … More »

Why Won’t Lorelai Take Free Coffee?

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In ‘We Got Us a Pippi Virgin‘, Luke tries to offer Lorelai free coffee at the diner, now that they are dating. Lorelai feels uncomfortable with that. Lorelai says, “Luke, this is your business. I’ve always paid, and I always … More »

Who Is Your Favorite Hep Alien Member?

In ‘Tippecanoe and Taylor, Too‘, Hep Alien are asked to play at the Town Selectman election. So, in the spirit of Hep Alien, I ask: Who is your favorite Hep Alien member, from any time period? And why? Is it … More »

Logan’s “Master and Commander” Reference

In ‘Written in the Stars‘, Logan tells Rory to call him “Master and Commander.” He says it in a very arrogant way as he walks off. Rory sees the movie reference, and gives him an “Ugh”, but many of you … More »

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Why Does Rory Shun Lorelai?

In ‘A Messenger, Nothing More‘, we find out that Rory has shunned Lorelai for a great portion of the summer. While she’s off in Europe, she sends many postcards to Luke… but nothing to Lorelai. No phone call, no postcards. … More »

Why Does Rory Continue to See Dean?

In ‘Say Goodbye to Daisy Miller‘, Rory starts off the season in tears after Lorelai confronts her about sleeping with Dean, her married ex-boyfriend. Rory may have felt some shame at the time, or perhaps just didn’t want her moment … More »

Who Did Rory Blow It With?

In ‘Raincoats and Recipes‘, Rory is once again conflicted about Jess and Dean. She talks about how perfect Jess was, though he has already ditched her twice. At the same time, she talks about how she always knew Dean would … More »

Why Does Rory Say ‘No’ to Jess?

In ‘Last Week Fights, This Week Tights‘, Jess is trying to be covert while reading the ‘You Deserve Love’ manual. After reading the manual, we see him confront Rory and try to convince her to move to New York with … More »

Why Doesn’t Lindsay Work?

In ‘Luke Can See Her Face‘, we learn that Lindsay and Dean are not having the best marriage so far. Right now, Dean is working a lot and Lindsay is mad because she wants to go out. She calls Dean … More »

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