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Glee: Shooting Star (2013)
I don't understand the controversy
Glee has already touched on great themes this season: losing and what happens after you do, Gender identity, eating disorders, body image, and break-ups. But this episode was able to touch a nerve with every person in America. The episode flowed beautifully. While others say the beginning was childish, which it was, I found it beautiful and realistic. School shootings happen randomly, they can't set us up for a shooting because it is not realistic; contrasting that childish beginning with the rest of the episode was a perfect way to do it. Then dealing with Becky; we are told that DS people are just like us and they should be treated as such. But the second that she was named the offender people started freaking out saying that is wrong because she has DS. Why shouldn't Becky deal with the same issues that others deal with? I will admit the reasoning was a little weak, but don't say it is wrong to use her, because then we defeat the purpose of equality for all types of people. Becky has proved time and again that she understands consequences and understands what happens around her; she was just as likely as anyone else to bring a gun. Last but not least the issue of it being too soon; the worst reason of all. School shootings happen more often then people think; Sandy Hook was viewed as more tragic because the were elementary kids and it got more press because of it. I mean no disrespect to anyone, I realize this is a sensitive issue and I am sorry if I offended anyone, but the controversy behind this episode is childish. It was such a beautiful episode and people choose to look for ways to tear it down. I applaud Glee for tackling this issue. Fantastic episode.
Glee: The Role You Were Born to Play (2012)
What this episode proved...
1. These new kids have what it takes to keep the show going. I was as skeptic as anyone at the thought of the show continuing with new characters, but the cast that the writers are forming is slowly starting to work their magic. Too many critics keep on saying that these characters do not have well developed story lines...It's cause the core characters keep on getting the screen time.
2. The show does not need Rachel or Kurt to survive. This episode demonstrated beautifully that Rachel and Kurt are not the show. While the episode relied heavily on Finn, it still showed that Rachel and Kurt are not everything. While I still want them to have their screen time, I am glad to see the show will be able to progress when they leave. (If we hopefully get a fifth season)
3. Finn has been highly underestimated. Finn has always seemed to be very dependent upon Rachel, but this episode really defined Finn as a strong leader. I am excited to see him grow further.
4. The torch will be passed. The writers have certainly set Ryder up for success. He already has a vulnerable side to him that is key for any character on Glee. He also has high star potential, which is what is needed if we want to move away from the old core cast and start a new one.
This episode was really about transition. Not a full transition, but giving us a small glimpse of what the future of Glee holds, and I believe it is in some great hands.
The Old Dark House (1963)
Loved it!!!!!!!!!!
I watched this movie expecting to see an old school horror, but what I found was one of the greatest comedies to have ever been made! I could not help but lay on the floor crying because it was so hilarious. If only the writers of modern day shows were to write like they did for this show, they would find that their ratings would go sky high and people would start going out to the movies again for a great comedy. Even the 'dirty' parts of this film will have you laughing and wish that there was more movie to watch. I would highly recommend this film to anyone who wants to watch a comedy that does not make you feel uncomfortable. I would recommend not drinking anything before watching this, because you just may find your pants soaking wet from laughing so hard by the time it is over!