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Worldly Distractions: How I Met Your Mother 9.17- Sunrise

Well, last week we really did "meet the mother", and are now five episodes out from the grand finale. We're at the finish line, folks. What's next for our fearsome five? It's Sunday, 5 AM, and we're thirteen hours away from the wedding. Two guys wander down the road, babbling about how unsuccessful they are at love. Suddenly, a mysterious lurching figure approaches. No, it's not a zombie, as one of them obviously remarks, but a very drunken Barney Stinson. He stumbles around, promises

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crazyforkate

Worldly Distractions: Call the Midwife 3.3 - Episode Three

We are back with the women of Poplar and their strange and wonderful stories. After the previous episode's repeat of the Black Baby Contretemps, I wonder if they'll actually manage an original plot this week? Old Jenny narrates about the odd hours midwives keep, as well as the nuns' Godly schedules. While Sister Julienne gets a serious phone call, the midwives and nuns discuss Chummy's upcoming birthday. The head nun comes in to tell them that the nearby prison is short-staffed and ne

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crazyforkate

Worldly Distractions: Girls 3.5 - Only Child

The show aired on Saturday this weekend, due to the Super Bowl, which gives this recapper a nice chance to spread out this week's review. Seriously, the Sunday-Monday lineup is my hell. But oh, it is fun! Previously on: David's dead, Hannah's a selfish twat, Jessa reunites with a long-lost friend who faked her own death, Marnie quits her job in the rudest way possible, Caroline moves in with Adam and Hannah. We open at David's funeral, where hundreds of people are in attendance a

crazyforkate

crazyforkate

Worldly Distractions: Community 5.6 - Analysis of Cork-Based Networking

While I sit here drinking like a fish to cope with the loss of Troy, the brave cast and crew of Community continue to make episodes. Let's honor their persistence with an awesome recap. To replace our departed sailor, Chang has been added to the study group Save Greendale Committee. Annie interrupts his planned speech to highlight her organizational skills. Duncan is creepy, Abed makes a reference to Bloodlines of Conquest, a hot new medieval series based on books no one's read, whi

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crazyforkate

Worldly Distractions: The Big Bang Theory 7.14 - The Convention Conundrum

We're back with The Big Bang, which was off the air for the past two weeks. What's up with our fearless gang this time? Bold new experiment? Intense game of Dungeons and Dragons? Aaand they're all gathered around their computers, intensely waiting for some sort of team event. Sheldon in particular seems keyed up, threatening bodily harm to anyone who ruins it. Penny arrives. Leonard explains that they're about to buy tickets to Comic Con. Sheldon yells at him to keep it in his pants

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Worldly Distractions: The Simpsons 25.11 - Specs and The City

Apparently, this episode is along the lines of "The Simpsons meets Google Glass". Ooh, aren't we trendy? Forgive me for thinking this might not be the pinnacle of the series. We have basically no opening credits - just an advisory to "Drink and Bet Responsibly" from the Duff Blimp, then a shot of the Simpsons running through their garage. We abruptly cut to the living room. No, it's not the couch gag, it's the episode. I'm confused too. Homer watches the Super Bowl. Bart steals his be

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crazyforkate

Worldly Distractions: How I Met Your Mother 9.16 - How Your Mother Met Me

Over the course of the seemingly interminable story of Ted, I think more than a few viewers have wondered what was up with the other half of the equation. There have been hints, but nothing approached the full story. Tonight, we finally get to hear about it. I'm just glad we get to leave the hotel. We go back to 2005 and Barney's fateful game of "Haaaave you met Ted?". A woman happens to walk right by them, on her way to help out a friend. She takes a cab to the other MacLaren's, wh

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Worldly Distractions: Girls 3.4 - Deep Inside

Do you have any idea how terrifying it was to Google Image this show's title? Previously on: Adam's crazy sister shows up, Shoshana and Ray are awkward, all the embarrassing things that happened at Hannah's birthday, Caroline continues her stampede of weird. Hannah goes to see her editor. She's late for the meeting, but he's too lazy to even show up. She drops her purse in the middle of the reception area and makes an ass of herself yet again. The receptionist has her wait. Su

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crazyforkate

Worldly Distractions: Call the Midwife 3.2 - Episode Two

After last week's diagnostic clusterfuck (sorry, still not over that), can the nuns possibly redeem themselves? And can we convince Chummy never to leave Nonnatus again? Please? We're down at the docks. Old Jenny narrates about primal instinct while Noakes chats with his acquaintance, Cyril. His wife Doris is - you guessed it! - about to have a baby. Apparently it's the first after a long gap, too, and Cyril doesn't look so happy. Trixie, Jenny and Cynthia have been summoned to S

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crazyforkate

Worldly Distractions: Community 5.5 - Geothermal Escapism

Well, guys, here we are. It's Donald Glover's last episode of the series. Let's join the gang in one last romp, and hope that they make it a good one. The friends throw Troy a going-away party, where everyone's optimistic mood is brought down by Britta's usual buzzkill. Aww, someone's disappointed she didn't get invited along for constant ship sex. All joking aside, this does pull everyone into a sombre moment of reflection. At least until the Dean breaks it with an announcement.

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Worldly Distractions: Modern Family 5.13 - Three Dinners

After last week's extraordinarily poignant episode featuring Alex, I'm really wondering what else Modern Family has up its sleeve. Will they keep up their good streak, or fizzle with one standout episode? We begin with Haley, Phil and Claire out to dinner, where Phil meets a server who totally gets him, the parents make a bunch of stupid jokes, and Haley refuses alcohol for what is probably the first time in her life. Oh, god, she and Dylan are having a baby, aren't they? As if this

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Worldly Distractions: How I Met Your Mother 9.15 - Unpause

So after last week's atrocious episode, we have nowhere to go but up, right? Right? Well, before that bizarre little adventure, we had a more important issue on the plate - Lily and Marshall's big reunion, and the settling of the Judgeship vs Italy problem. I assume this is the "unpause" of the title. First of all, though, we get a scene of Ted and the Mother a few years down the line. They're on a weekend away, she's just gone into labor, Ted is the supportive dad you know he'd be, a

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crazyforkate

Worldly Distractions: Girls 3.3 - She Said OK

Jessa's back, Hannah's taking off, and Marnie's a moaner. Will our Girls ever grow up? Previously on: The infamous rehab road trip, Hannah and Jessa are both awful, Ray avoids Shoshana, Hannah and Jessa reconcile. We cut to Hannah cutting Adam's hair while he blathers on in his usual nihilistic fashion. I sneak away to watch the on YouTube again, because ever since Inside Llewyn Davis came out, Adam Driver cannot be anything other than hilarious. Thank you, Coen brothers. He

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crazyforkate

Worldly Distractions: Call the Midwife 3.1 - Episode One

We are back with our favourite ragtag gang of nurses and Anglican nuns, hanging out in Poplar as we jump into the '60s. Will Nonnatus house ever regain its footing after the upheaval of the Christmas episode? Let's find out. It's dawn in an industrial neighborhood, a woman is giving birth, and Old Jenny narrates about new beginnings. The nuns are now getting bused into Poplar thanks to Fred (since Nonnatus got smushed in the Christmas special). Jenny continues at the birth, being fed

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crazyforkate

Worldly Distractions: Community 5.4 - Cooperative Polygraphy

At first, I thought that this said "Cooperative Polygamy" and was rather interested to see what they'd come up with. No matter, "Cooperative Polygraphy" is sure to produce some juicy stories on its own - and with Season Two's great "Cooperative Calligraphy", I have to wonder if there might not be a connection. The gang returns in weird blue uniforms, clutching a lava lamp. That's right, they're back from Pierce's funeral, held at the centre of his unknown religion. "Troy and Abed are

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crazyforkate

Worldly Distractions: Modern Family 5.12 - Under Pressure

We're back with the Pritchett-Tucker-Dunphy-Delgados, and it's going to be a hilarious week! Or mildly amusing from time to time. Take your pick. It's Alex's Sweet 16, but she's too consumed with her SAT studying to care. In fact, she stops her family from singing "Happy Birthday" and then screams at Gloria when she points out that one of the candles is still burning. Then she goes on a full-fledged rant, tears up the cake, and I kind of want to drop-kick her out the window. Basically

crazyforkate

crazyforkate

Worldly Distractions: Girls 3.2 - Truth or Dare

After last night's incredibly sour premiere, it's hard to imagine how this show's characters could get any more unlikable. Not to fear - I'm sure Lena Dunham will prove me wrong in a matter of minutes! No "previously on" this week, I guess because this is an actual two-part episode rather than two episodes aired in the same week. Hannah wakes up Adam with coffee, because they have to go pick up Jessa from rehab. Understandably, he's quite reluctant, but she drags him out of bed anyway. Shoshana

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crazyforkate

Worldly Distractions: How I Met Your Mother 9.14 - Slapsgiving 3, Slappointment in Slapmarra

Just typing that title made me feel dumber. Well, we're into the home stretch of HIMYM's final season. Stay strong, everybody. It's Sunday at 1 AM, with 17 hours left to go. Wait, aren't most weddings held on Saturdays? I know Jewish weddings are generally held on Sundays, but I don't think Robin and Barney are of that faith. Maybe it was just the only time they could get the cozy inn. We get the dumbest opening ever. Before Christmas, the show left off with Marshall preparing to

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crazyforkate

Worldly Distractions: Girls 3.1 - Females Only

Yes, we are adding Girls to the lineup! Maddening and yet surprisingly truthful, I think everyone has an opinion on Lena Dunham's weird little show. This is the first part of the Season 3 premiere - part two will be added tomorrow. I have a love-hate relationship with this show. Stylistically it's excellent, and there is a ton of talent involved on both sides of the camera. Lena Dunham is great and has a very distinctive way of doing things. But at the same time - like many viewers

crazyforkate

crazyforkate

Worldly Distractions: The Simpsons 25.10 - Married to the Blob

The Simpsons has had similar-sounding titles before, but I'm pretty sure they've used this exact one once before. A Treehouse of Horror segment, perhaps? Oh, well, can't be arsed to look it up. Opening credits: Maggie floats past the title as Baby New Year. Grandpa is decrepit 2013. The billboard in front of Springfield Elementary informs us that Lard Lad Donuts is "Discreetly Super-Christian".  Bart's chalkboard reads that "Judas Priest is not Death Metal". Erm, funny, I guess? L

crazyforkate

crazyforkate

Worldly Distractions: Community 5.3 - Basic Intergluteal Numismatics

Season 5 is off to a promising start, but can we breathe a sigh of relief just yet? Let's watch as Community parodies every mystery movie known to man. We start with the infamous blue-tint-of-intrigue. Nice touch already. The whole episode is like this, by the way. Shirley's Sandwiches has its grand reopening, and as part of the party, her two older boys perform - an a capella version of Radiohead's "Creep". I'm laughing already. Even if it's not from a mystery movie, it's a David

crazyforkate

crazyforkate

Worldly Distractions: Community 5.2 - Introduction to Teaching

Okay, so we've started the first season by hitting the reset button. Let's see what they do with it. Jeff starts out his first Fundamentals of Law class stammering and behaving in a manner most robotic. I get it, teaching is super hard - my first class was a disaster too. This joker, though, didn't even think to prepare a syllabus or a grading scheme. He is under the impression that, like in his law practice before, he can simply make things up. Winging it, get it? Well, his class i

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crazyforkate

Worldly Distractions: The Big Bang Theory 7.13 - The Occupation Recalibration

Welcome back! After last week's dramatic episode, there's a lot to be worked out, especially in the ongoing Saga of Leonard and Penny. Oh, boy, I'll need a drink for this. We get a recap of the career disaster and the proposal, then go on to the real episode. Sheldon's complaining about something, as usual. It turns out he has to use his vacation days. Poor Sheldon is so addicted to work that he can't imagine taking time off. Well, if you don't want those days, I'll gladly take them

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crazyforkate

Worldly Distractions: The Big Bang Theory 7.12 - The Hesitation Ramification

Fun fact: I was in Israel at the same time as Mayim Bialik, and we were probably metres away from each other at the Western Wall. I'm sure she's just devastated that we didn't meet.  This has nothing to do with the episode. I suppose I should get to it. We join the gang at their regular takeout dinner (how much money must they spend every week?). Unfortunately, everyone's glued to their phones. Amy gets quite pissy. Sheldon's fine with it, of course. Penny bursts in, telling them she

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crazyforkate

Worldly Distractions: Community 5.1 - Repilot

It's back, you guys, it's back, it's back! Defying all odds, Community got renewed for a fifth season. After a fourth season charitably described as lacklustre (I'd call it "eye-gouging"), fans are eager for the return of showrunner Dan Harmon. Will he measure up? Who cares? Community's back! We begin with a weird animated robot destroying the city. It turns out to be part of Jeff's sleazy lawyer commercial, which portrays him as a superhero liberating the oppressed - too much time aroun

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