Bring Back My Favs!

Everyone has that show or shows they wish were never canceled.  That show that you could just NEVER miss and when it ended you may have shed a tear or two. Since I was snowed in this morning, I watched one my all time favorites, The Hills.  Being the TV-addict that I am, The Hills is not the only show that I miss dearly.  Take a look at my fav shows that I wish would have NEVER ended.

The Hills

Before the drama that Heidi and Spencer brought to everyones lives, cameras followed these four girls around LA, filming them at work, on dates, at the club and at home.  Lauren Conrad (LC) moved to LA after two seasons on MTV's Laguna Beach to fulfill her dream of being a fashion designer.  The reason I still love this show is not only because I love Brody Jenner (<3), but also because of what the show started out as.  The Hills showed young girls trying to make it on their own in a big city where they knew nobody.  I'm not going to lie, I think every girl or guy dreams of moving to the city away from everything they are comfortable with.  I also love Lauren because of how genuine of a person she is and in my opinion, the reason the show ended so soon after her departure was because that "realness" was gone.  I have nothing against KCav, she was actually my favorite on Laguna Beach, but she brought a different element to the show that I think it already had, drama. 

Laguna Beach

Seasons 1 and 2

The original love of my life, Laguna Beach was one of my favorite shows ever.  I think the show was so appealing because these kids were in high school, living lives that kids in high school everywhere else in America could only dream of.  It also had the typical formula for drama with a love triangle, best friends, parties, and the beach.  I remember the topics of conversation being Team Kristin or Team LC when it came to the love triangle involving resident hottie Stephen.  Season 1 focused on the love triangle of Kristin, LC, and Stephen while season 2 focused on Krisitn living up her senior year after breaking up with Stephen.  The show was basically a real life soap opera and it's appeal was the fact that it was called reality, making teens everywhere think living this kind of life was possible.

By the way, I know there was a Laguna Beach season 3, but with all of the originals gone, it was nothing compared to seasons 1 and 2.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer

I have to admit I did not watch Buffy until it was assigned in my Popular Texts class.  After watching season1 though, Buffy became an obsession of mine.  To me, it is the original vampire love story.  It has drama, romance, comedy and a girl as a hero.  It's addicting because of the on again, off again romances of Buffy with vampires and her ability to keep saving the world with the help of her friends.  The comedy factor of Spike and Xander is genius. The romance of Buffy and Angel and Buffy and Spike is as addicting as current day Edward and Bella.  Watch the video to experience the epicness of Buffy and Angel's romance.

 

What do you think of my list?  Leave comments below and include YOUR favs!

Oops, Did She do it Again?

If you haven't noticed a certain princess of pop is trying to keep her crown. With competition such as Lady Gaga and Katy Perry, a girl has got to do something right?

Britney Spears released her new video this week for her single "Hold it Against Me."  I didn't know what to expect at first and I am still kind of confused, but I will say Britney looks awesome!  There were rumors flying around this video that a fill-in was used for the dance sequences because spears couldn't keep.  I have to say, I don't believe it.  The dancing being done in the video looks to be 100% Britney Spears.

Now to the message of the video.  When I went to watch the video, I thought I would see some music video shot in a club with Spears and a smoking hot guy and maybe a few dance moves.  What I did not expect to see was Spears seeming to fight herself (watch the video to see what I mean) and the opinions of everyone else.  Throughout the video as well, there are a few shots from old music videos of hers shown in little flashes.  Thinking this through with Spears fighting herself, I think we are getting the message that Spears is moving on from the drama filled, rehab visiting, head shaving persona that we knew four years ago, back to the strong pop artist that we fell in love with when she was singing "Hit Me Baby One More Time." 

Half way through the video I thought to myself, what in the world is going on.  But after watching the entire video and thinking through the little hints thrown at the viewer, I think Spears is asking us not to hold her antics from the past against her.  Even when she shaved her head I was a fan, why wouldn't I be now?

The video is awesome.  Probably one of my favorites.  Check it out! 

What's missing from this season of Glee?

Glee has been one of my favorite shows since I started watching season one, episode two of the hit Fox show.  I loved season one because of the song choices, the relationships, and Sue's remarks about Mr. Shu's hair.  While watching the episode on 2/16 though, I found a few things that were bothering me about the new season. 

First, I understand Rachel is trying to make a come back to the diva and star she was at McKinnley last year, but I feel this act is too forced and I don't like the character as much.  I think the old Rachel would have gotten back to her old self by captivating everyone with some great Broadway number.  I never would have guessed she would try to return by paying Brittany to get people to dress like her and think she is fashion savvy. 

Second, Kurt wasn't even in last nights episode and when he is one screen, I feel like he is not on as much as he used to be.  I love his storyline with Blaine but I would love to see more duets between these too, or even a solo from Kurt like season one. In my opinion, MHS needs their "divo" back. 

Third, I'm having a really hard time trying to accept Finn and Quinn as back on again.  I loved Quinn with Sam, not just because I think Sam is the cutest thing ever, but because I feel like they have more chemistry than Q & F.  Sam took the time to get to know Quinn when he arrived at MHS and I think they really grew into a strong couple.  Finn, on the other hand, has done a complete 180 of personality from season one.  I think since they won the big game he thinks he's a gift to the Earth, which is not the guy I would pick for Quinn to be with at the moment.  If Quinn and Finn were the same innocent characters from before the drama of her pregnancy with Puck, I feel like I could like this couple.  I just think they have grown into different people and the coupling of them is not appealing to watch. 

Something I have enjoyed this season though is the music!  I loved Sam's cover of "Baby" and "Teenage Dream" was amazing!  I can only hope they keep doing awesome covers to save me from the depression of breaking up Sam and Quinn and the absence of Kurt. 

I'm a Belieber!

On Friday February 11, I went and viewed the new Justin Bieber documentary Never Say Never.  I saw it in regular 2D but I'm definitely going to go back to see it in 3D!  You may be wondering why a 21 year old college student would go see a movie about a 16 year old pop sensation.  I'll tell you why.  I'm always rooting for the underdog and I think this movie is the epitome of the underdogs (the even use the term "underdog" a few times in the film =]).  Anyways, when Britney Spears had her meltdown, I still considered myself a loyal fan even though the world could not wait to see how she would embarrass her self next. 

Justin Bieber's main followers are tween aged or teenage girls.  Most guys refuse to even acknowledge the Biebs or make fun of him which I think is completely ridiculous.  The kid has major talent and it is shown in the film.  He never gave up (hence the title of the film), and did the incredible by selling Madison Square Garden out in 22 minutes, which is incredible because he really did not hit the music scene until 2009.  Let me go back to my underdog statement by saying this kid really had to gain respect for people to even notice him.  In the movie, record labels believed there was not a platform for him and Usher (who the Beibs now considers his "big brother") shut the JB down when he first tried to sing for him.  And not only is he awesome with his music, he genuinely cares about his fans.  When faced with the prospect of having to cancel a show in Syracuse because of infected vocal cords, the Beibs is more upset about having to postpone the show, rather than his infected throat.  I think this kid is going to be around for years to come, especially because of how large his fan base is and because of how much he actually loves performing.  Check the movie out and you may become a belieber too! =]

Here's Never Say, Never the song <3 Just because I love it!

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Z5-P9v3F8w