HUGE GLEE REVIEW!!!

So how does one review FIVE Glee episodes in one blog post? Like this.

Episode: "Original Song"

Best song(s): "Misery", "Blackbird", "Hell to the No", "Raise Your Glass", "Get It Right" and "Loser Like Me". They were all SO good I couldn't pick one!

Favorite Quote: "You took away my Cheerios. Continue this the opening salvo of World War Sue." - Sue

Part that made me smile: When the glee club 'slushied' the audience at Regionals!

Part that made me frown: The outfits the girls were wearing at Regionals....?

Drama: Bottom line- Quinn sucks.

Episode: "A Night of Neglect"
Best Song(s): "Bubble Toes" - Jack Johnson + Mike Chang's dancing = heaven

Favorite Quote: “I’m sure you’re wondering why I called you all together here in the dead of night when I’m normally out bow-hunting for hobos.” - Sue
Part that made me smile: The return of once glee club director, Sandy Jenkins.

Part that made me frown: How Sunshine really didn't show up to the Night of Neglect.

Drama: Why is Terri back on the show? What does this mean?!

Episode: "Born This Way"

Best song(s): "I Feel Pretty / Unpretty", "I've Gotta Be Me", "Somewhere Only We Know", "As If We Never Said Goodbye", "Barbra Streisand"and "Born This Way". THEY WERE ALL SO GOOD! (:

Favorite Quote: "The only straight I am is straight up bitch." - Santana

Part that made me smile: Brittany's 'lebaneese' shirt.

Part that made me frown: How everyone hated something about themselves.

Drama: Quinn's past life was a little too much.

Episode: "Rumours"

Best song(s): "Don't Stop"

Favorite Quote: "My all white production of The Wiz was a disaster." - April

Part that made me smile: Kristen Chenoweth's return as April!

Part that made me frown: How upset Artie was over Brittany.

Drama: Hopefully Sam's family will rebound soon!

Episode: "Prom Queen"

Best song(s): "Rolling in the Deep", "Isn't She Lovely"and "Friday" - I gasped when I heard Jesse singing in "Rolling in the Deep", Artie was so lovely in his solo song, and "Friday" was AMAZING. I couldn't stop laughing!

Favorite Quote: "I understand that cupcakes are really trendy right now. And I know that the making of a foie gras might be a little morose, but I would at least like to graduate high school knowing how to make some kind of pate." - Kurt

Part that made me smile: Finn's fight with Jesse, I loved to see that he truly cares for her and is jealous of Jesse!

Part that made me frown: How Karofsky wouldn't dance with Kurt.

Drama: Quinn needs to leave. Must I say it again?

Song stuck in my head today: YouTube any of the above! I'm too tired!

Keep on keepin' on,

Madison

Glee Review #24: "Sexy" (Season 2, Episode 5)

This had to be one of Glee's most criticized episodes. Was it too racy for a show that's on at eight o'clock that some children watch? Maybe.

*SPOILER ALERT*

"Do You Wanna Touch Me (Oh Yeah)" was a little much. But Holly's statement at the end of the song did make you think, but do you think it made anyone think about it that much? "Animal" was good vocally but hilarious otherwise! I don't know about you but I don't consider guys with bubbles and beach balls as sex symbols... oh and Kurt's faces! "Kiss" was interesting... Like I said I'm not a huge fan of this Will-Holly relationship. "Landslide" was amazing! Just purely great. I died the minute I heard the first chords of "Afternoon Delight"! I don't know about you but whenever I hear that song I automatically think of the movie Anchorman with Will Ferrel! It was hysterical and I love Emma's innocence.

When the episode started off with Brittany's scare of a pregnancy I was scared myself. Throwing another pregnancy into this show would've turned me off a lot. It makes me think of Secret Life of the American Teenager and I can't stand that show. But I'm glad it was just another classic Brittany joke scenario. The scene between Kurt's dad, Burt and Blaine was great. I understood where Burt was coming from but I didn't think Blaine was overstepping. He's a really good friend to Kurt. Santana's 'new' love for Brittany, well I just hope that Glee can keep writing that scenario well. I don't think the whole concept of it is crazy but I just hope they keep talking about it throughout the season because Santana was really distraught over it and for it to only be the subject of one episode would be stupid. I think her desire for Brittany makes a lot of sense, but Brittany just doesn't make sense in general so I don't know how she'll deal with it. And how does Artie not know of any of this?!

My questions:
1.) Where are Tina, Mercedes and Mike?!
It seems that Glee only focuses on Puck, Lauren, Quinn, Rachel, Finn, Kurt, Santana and Brittany now. Even Sam has been pushed to the side! But honestly where is Mercedes of all! Has she had an episode about her this whole season?!
2.) How will this Santana/Brittany relationship end?
Obviously Santana has a lot of thinking to do. She just assumed that Brittany would be with her because she told Brittany she loved her. But Brittany is so very lost. I'm really curious to see how this all plays out.
3.) Is this the last we'll see of Holly?
The ratings must shoot up when Gwyneth Paltrow came on the show. But after how this episode has been recepted do you think she'll be back on for a third time?

Members of the celibacy club performing "Afternoon Delight"

Your quotes!

"I get my information from Woody Woodpecker cartoons." - Brittany

"My sextape with J.D. Salinger was a disaster." - Holly

"And why would you get that tattoo there?" - Kurt

"My lips are sealed just like your legs!" - Holly

"The key is to use your curling iron in the bathtub to keep you from being burnt." - Brittany

"Once on a dare, I swallowed a thumbtack. And I'm about 90% sure it's still there." - Puck

"We watch the Housewives shows, which are racy. So, so racy." - Emma

"A nooner is when you sneak out for desert in the middle of the day... right?" - Emma

"I made out with a mannequin. I even had a sex dream about a shrub that was in the shape of a person." - Santana

Next episode is Regionals! Kathy Griffin and Loretta Devine will be the guest judges for this episode. The songs we will hear are... "Blackbird" "Candles" "Get It Right" "Hell to the No" "Loser Like Me" "Misery" "Raise Your Glass". I'm excited for "Misery" and "Blackbird" and of course Rachel's original song (which I'm guessing is "Hell to the No"?). I've been wrong with the song choices before so remember not all of these songs are guaranteed to be a part of the episode!

Song stuck in my head today: ...

Keep on keepin' on,

Madison

Glee Review #23: "Blame It On The Alcohol" (Season 2, Episode 4)

Oh what a lovely dysfunctional episode!

*SPOILER ALERT* (I've given it about two weeks that should be enough!)

"Don't You Want Me" was too funny! Yeah yeah, I don't in any way shape or form advocate getting piss drunk like Blaine and Rachel but you have to love their performance of this! They're still amazing even wasted! "Blame It" was great as well. Everything that Artie does (especially covering Jamiee Foxx!) is amazing. "One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer" was too funny. I love the Bieste and the relationship she has with Will! But will she stop bringing up that one kiss?! "Tik Tok" was great when everyone in the gymnasium was singing along!

So crazy drunken parties = lots of drama. It's no surprise even that went down did!

My questions:

1.) Is Rachel really serious about this "original glee song"?

I think everyone was on the edge of their seats when Rachel said she had written some of the song. "Headband" was hilarious and I loved Finn's reaction but will she end up writing a hit?

2.) Do you think the glee club will really not drink as much?

After the promise they made to Will, do you think drinking will come again as a plot problem or has this show had enough of drunk dialing mishaps?

3.) Why was Rachel wearing that dress?

Okay, bad and extremely random question I know but I couldn't help but blog about it. Did anyone notice that almost sleeping gown dress Rachel was wearing at her party?! I keep cracking up because not once did she take it off.

The glee club performing "Tik Tok"

Your quotes...

"It tastes like pee!" - Rachel

"She made me traditional tea made out of panda hair." - Mike

"Ke$ha has been a culture icon for weeks" - Brittany

"You know what, a reminder, I own that guppie mouth. Those Aerosmith lips belong to me!" - Santana

"Being thrown up on, it just does something to a person." - Rachel

"And now, performing the hit song Tik and also Tok, by rapper Ke and dollar sign ha, New Directions." - Figgins

I'm not sure if I'm going to like next episode. I LOVED Gwyneth Paltrow when she was once on Glee. It was by far one of my favorite episodes but now her coming back might not be as great, like Grease 2 y'know? And I really don't like the idea of her and Will having a fling. Must he get with every girl on this show?!

P.S. Thanks Ryan Murphy for the Joni Mitchell and Carol King references! (They secretly made the episode)

Song stuck in my head today: "Scenes From An Italian Restaurant" by Billy Joel

Keep on keepin' on.

Madison

Glee Review #22: "Comeback" (Season 2, Episode 3)

What a great episode! I love how Glee is a show that focuses on things happening now, like how startlingly huge Justin Bieber has become!

*SPOILER ALERT*

With his performance of "Baby" Chord Overstreet has proved that he can make anything absolutely adorable. "Somebody to Love" was HILARIOUS. I can't get over the wig that Puck wore. "Take Me or Leave Me" was great! I know a lot of Gleeks have been waiting for Rent's debut on the show and this 'diva-off' that ending with smiles between Rachel and Mercedes was an awesome was to incorporate it. "This Little Light of Mine" was super sweet and shows that Glee can cover any genre of music and make it work! "I Know What Boys Like" was hilarious as well, I'm still not sure what to make of it but go Lauren! "Sing" was amazing and the funny thing is I heard the song for the first time a couple hours before watching Glee!! (And the outfits- especially Sue's!- were great!)

Santana is getting on my nerves. Can she quit it for once?! Now she's with Sam? This doesn't make sense whatsoever. I really wanted Sam to be the good guy of the bunch. The one who doesn't give into Santana or cheating or whatever, just drama I guess. But now I'll be Team Mike Chang for the next couple of episodes? Because the Sam/Santana thing isn't bound to last long!

1.) Is Rachel really going to write a song for Regionals?
I was really surprised to hear that Rachel thought New Directions should perform an original song at the competition. I'm anxious to hear what the show comes up with because it has to be amazing to win the hearts of the gleeks and the Regionals judges!
2.) Why did Sam agree to go out with Santana?
I honestly think Sam is just going out with Santana to prove to Quinn that he can get girls whenever he wants. I also think he wants to fit in. After all, he is still relatively new to McKinley and in a way hooking up with Santana is like an initiation process!
3.) Is it a given that New Directions will win Regionals?
After the disappointing loss last year, isn't it text book that New Directions will bring home the trophy come this time around? It makes sense but you never know with Glee!

The Bieber Experience

QUOTES:
“Who’s more rock n’ roll than Justin Bieber? No one, that’s who.” — Sam

“I agree with SpongeHairSquareChin.” — Sue

“I wore a tank top today because I thought it was summer. No one ever taught me how to read a calendar.” — Brittany

“Most teachers think by cutting class I may improve my grades.” — Brittany
“And William – I don’t care how adorable those kids are; if I hear one song from that classic rock outfit Journey I will start pulling catheters.” — Sue

“I mean, my carousel horse sweater should make me look like an institutionalized toddler but no – I look hot and smart. I feel like Michelle Obama.” — Santana

“Oh Will, Charles Manson would have been a fun addition to your pack of losers.” – Sue

"Kids R Us closes at six p.m. sharp!" - Rachel

*Since all these posts have been delayed... there's no purpose in writing about next episode! Sorry that these have all sucked :( *

Song stuck in my head today: "Back To Where I Was" by Eric Hutchinson

Keep on keepin' on,

Madison

Glee Review #21: "Silly Love Song" (Season 2, Episode 2)

Oh, Valentine's day. Gotta love Glee's holiday episodes.

*SPOILER ALERT* Get yourself to fox.com!

"Fat Bottomed Girls" was... interesting. I just think that Puck's love for Lauren is too weird. I understand it but I do think that the writers just wanted to throw in another crazy relationship. "P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)" was so great! I love Mike Chang and Artie, especially together. Too cute. "When I Get You Alone" was so great, the Warblers are AMAZING. "My Funny Valentine" was... interesting as well! I think Tina's crying should've been more drawn out or come at the end because I wanted to hear more! But I understand why they included it. "Firework" was great, Rachel never disappoints. "Silly Love Songs" was my favorite of the night!!!


I still can't wrap my head around all the Sam/Quinn/Finn/Rachel drama but you can't avoid these sort of things in TV shows! I loved Finn's gift to Rachel (the star necklace), it was perfect. I loved the Lonely Heart club at the end of this episode!


My questions...
1.) When will Kurt and Mercedes be happy?
Not to say that the two aren't happy being single but when will they finally have a solid relationship? Kurt has had his flings -with both sexes- but never has Mercedes been in a relationship or have we seen any of her love life whatsoever! Don't leave her out people!
2.) Will Quinn keep seeing Finn?
Like Quinn said, last time she cheated it got her pregnant! So will she keep this thing with Finn going? I personally think Quinn won't because deep down is the old God-fearing girl we remember from season 1!
3.) Does Rachel's hair change every season?
I know this is random, but as I was watching the episode I was thinking about the different hairstyles Lea Michele has donned as Rachel Berry on Glee. It seems like we can never been happy with just one! Haha, will she do something drastic next season? Like Puck's 'mohawk'?

The glee club enjoying a member's performance.

Your quotes...!
"That’s my man and his legs don’t work.” – Brittany

“It’s cool. My dad’s a drug addict so losers make me horny.” – Waitress

"It's a receipt. I went to Jared." - Santana

"Please, I've had mono so many times it's turned into stereo." - Santana

*Since all these posts have been delayed... there's no purpose in writing about next episode! Sorry that these have all sucked :( *

Song stuck in my head today: "No Stopping Us" by Jason Mraz

Keep on keepin' on,

Madison

Glee Review #20: "The Sue Sylvester Suffle" (Season 2, Episode 10)

Welcome back Glee! Yes, yes, yes, this review is late I know so watch my blog just be bombarded with backed up Glee reviews this week! Hopefully you're a fan. As always...

*SPOILER ALERT* (It's been a week or so, I'd think you would have watched it by now!)

"California Gurls" was a hilarious way to start the show! The things Sue comes up with... "Need You Now" was really good. Puck + that guitar = always a great song! "She's Not There" was a good surprise. I didn't know the club was performing any other songs in almost full zombie mode but the last number. "Bills, Bills, Bills" was AMAZING. I think I'm in love with the Warblers as much as I'm in love with New Directions. Is that bad? Finally, "Thriller"/"Heads Will Roll" was an amazing mashup as expected. Who comes up we these mashups?! They deserve tons of recognition.

Since this episode was aimed at drawing in new viewers, there wasn't too much drama going on. The only scandalous thing worth writing about is Finn's kiss with Quinn. I mean, come on! Make up your mind kid. That goes for the both of you. This leads me to my questions...

1.) Will Quinn and Finn become an item again?

It's hard to keep track of all the hook-ups on Glee and these two seem to be the start of them all. When will all this confusing drama finally come a close?! I honestly don't see a good relationship in these two, so I'm hoping Quinn does break it of with Sam but not for Finn. Just to save Sam from her uncertainty.

2.) Is this the end of the glee club vs. the football team?

This little experiment seemed to really work, at times. Will this finally end the bitter tension between these two groups once and for all? Or just have things simmer down for a while?

3.) Is Quinn, Santana, and Brittany's quit from the cheerios permanent?

The girls seemed pretty happy to relieve themselves of Sue's tight grip on their lives, but we all know too well how these things go. Is it only a matter of time before they get sucked back into pom poms and protein shakes?

The glee club, featuring the football team, performing their mashup of "Thriller" and "Heads Will Roll" for the huge crowd at the championship half-time game.

Here are your quotes.....

"I don't want to die yet. At least not until One Tree Hill gets canceled." - Brittany

"Is it the new raccoon hormones my doctor gave me?" - Sue

"I'm not singing no show tunes. That is the music of my oppressors." - Football team member

"Ladies my Suclear weapon." - Sue

"And that, Brittany, is so 2000 and late." - Sue

Some misc. things...

• I loved Becky smashing the canon with champagne!
• The Bieste singing along to "Need You Now" was great.
• The 'Artie Rolls' sign at the football game was too cute.
• As I'm watching the episode, I'm wondering how we don't notice small things in TV like how they're playing football yet it's the middle of February? High school football ends come November!

Song stuck in my head today: "Misery" by Maroon 5

Keep on keepin' on,

Madison

Glee Review #19: "A Very Glee Christmas" (Season 2, Episode 9)

Christmas and Glee one of my two favorite things!

*SPOILER ALERT*

"We Need a Little Christmas" was GREAT but I really wish we heard more of it! "Merry Christmas Darling" was a typical Rachel ballad, I miss our old sweet Rachel! Why must there also be some dramatic song of hers? Half the time I'll fall asleep during them. "Baby It's Cold Outside" was completely adorable and perfect in every way. "Last Christmas" was extremely appropriate. I hope Rachel finally moves on, because she's making it even worse for her and Finn to have any kind of professional relationship!


There wasn't much drama in this episode except for the inevitable Rachel and Finn situation, besides that though the only things I could think of to write about was Bieste's talk, as Santa, with Brittany. Hearing her talk about her childhood made me tear up! In the end when Artie got his ability to walk, it was crazy! What a miracle I didn't expect! Finn's persistance to keep the holiday spirit was really endearing and Sue's "Grinch" escapade was hiiiilarious!

A couple quick questions....
1.) Will Artie's artifical whatevers..! effect the show at all?
Will this prevent or help Artie from performing with the glee club? I'm wondering how much of a change his life will be, and if this will strengthen his relationship with Brittany. I STILL find it odd they're a couple, it's just one of those things I will never get over!
2.) When will Kurt and Blaine go out?!
Why is it taking so long for these two to get together, it seems like they both are very forward people and I'm shocked nothing has happened yet. In this episode didn't Kurt admit to Will that he liked Blaine?! Why the holdup?!
3.) Any Cheerios news in the coming episode?
Last season we caught a huge look into Sue's cheerleading centered world, even Mercedes and Kurt were part of it at a time! It seems that besides the uniforms in every episode, Sue's track suit and Becky's assistance we haven't seen much drama between the cheerleaders in a while.

The glee club singing "We Need a Little Christmas"

And your quotes...!
"When does Asian Santa arrive?" - Tina
"You've gotten really tan." - Brittany
"Just know you have rights." - Brittany
“Last year I left my stocking up over Christmas vacation and an entire family of mice started living in it. Their Christmas gift to each other was rabies.” - Brittany
“I told my parents that I only want one thing for Christmas this year: Stop friend requesting me on Facebook.” - Artie“Remember: Even the smallest envelope is heavy for an elf.” - Brittany
“I want Channing Tatum to stop being in stuff.” - Mike
“You don’t know how many kittens I’ve given away because they haven’t been just right.” - Rachel

Question for you Gleeks: Was this our season finale?! I'm so confused, I didn't hear any promotion saying it was but it must be because the next episode (at least on certain websites) will air after the Super Bowl on February 6th. It's the most expensive post-superbowl TV episode yet and will feature the songs "Thriller" and "Bills, Bills, Bills". Huh. I can't believe I didn't know this!

Song stuck in my head today: "Bed Intruder Song" by Antonie Dodson & The Gregory Brothers

Keep on keepin' on,

Madison

Glee Review #18: "Special Education" (Episode 9, Season 2)

Oh my, how many times in my life will Glee make me cry?!

*SPOILER ALERT* Make sure you've watched the episode!

"Don't Cry For Me Argentina" was amazing. A great song to start off the show with! "Hey Sould Sister" was so great also, but seeing Kurt keep all his talent to himself in the background was so upsetting to watch. "The Time of My Life" was super cute, and brought us all back to the Rachel Finn moment that they had last time they performed a duet. Really showed us how far we've come! "Valerie" was perfect! I love Santana's songs. "Dog Days Are Over" = OHMIGOD. Perfect. Way to wrap up an episode! I love Mercedes and Tina together.



Wow, all the drama in this episode! First off, we were right. Finn and Rachel are over for now. In a rollercoaster of emotions and songs the constant on and off couple who seemed stabel for a while now are done. Is it really final though? If I had to sum up this epsiode it'd be lost. Everyone was. Kurt was lost in his new school, Will was lost because (What the hell?!) Emma got... married?! I think Emma was a little lost there too... Rachel and Finn were lost dealing with their relationship troubles, and the whole team was falling apart! It was so upsetting. But hopefully with some Christmas spirit next week the glee club will get their act together again, they have no choice!



My questions for you...
1.) Will there be new characters soon?
It seems like no one can stay single for long on this show, and with Finn and Rachel's breakup will they introduce new love interests or actually give the show a dose of reality and keep them alone for a bit? I think Mercedes deserves a boyfriend next if anyone!
2.) What?! A new recruit?!
With Kurt's absence Puck was asked to find a new glee club member. Their latest recruit, well I just want to punch her in the face! Hopefully they'll find a better substitute because no one joins the glee club and helps them at sectionals to say it's stupid and sucks! Find someone better, please.
3.) Is this whole Emma thing serious?
Our once germaphobic reserved little Emma is now running off to Vegas with some dentist and getting hitched?! Something seems fishy...

The Warblers performing "Hey Soul Sister"

Your quotes...
"Those things are hard to come by scalpers get like five bucks for these!" - Will
"I know I'm more talented than all of you. Britney Spears taught me that." - Brittany
"I'm not big on reading." - Puck
"Budda, Allah, Satan, help me!" - Puck
“Let me guess: Finn and Rachel are gonna do a ballad, right? Followed by the kids joining in with a classic rock number where Mercedes will belt out the last jaw-dropping note.” - Emma
“You used to be just sort of unlikeable, but now I pretty much feel like punching you every time you open your mouth.” - Quinn
“I know that I can’t. Just like I know the cricket that reads to me at night is totally stealing my jewelry.”- Brittany
“More like its am-bad-ass-ador.” - Puck
"If we lose we should throw possums.”- Brittany
“Is the problem your outfit? Because you look like a cheerleader zombie corpse.” - Artie
“You are as brilliant and talented as you are irritating.” -Kurt


I really can't wait to see what Glee does with Christmas! The songs they'll be singing are...
"We Need a Little Christmas" (love this one!)
"Baby, It's Cold Outside"
"Merry Christmas Darling"
"Welcome Christmas"


Song stuck in my head today: ...


Keep on keepin' on,


Madison

Glee Review #17: "Furt" (Episode 8, Season 2)

What a great episode this week?! Glee, I just can't get enough of it!

*SPOILER ALERT* (It's been a week Gleeks, get to it!)

So first off I'd like to say that looking back at some old posts, I've been wrong on always one song the cast was going to perform in next weeks episode! "Jai Ho" was really far off, and I'm sorry! I'm still going to post songs I know of, and I apoligize if they're wrong. "Ohio" was sweet, what you'd expect. "Marry You" was AMAZING I've heard this song only once before, and now I love it even more. My lone year old sister even clapped when they were done with it! Another Bruno Mars rendition was "Just The Way You Are" which really summed everything up perfectly.

Drama, drama, drama. Well first I would like to commend Glee for really showing what bullying is like and making it a focal point of their show. Bullying based on sexuality is HUGE and I hope it's changed some people's views. I'm glad Kurt finally told more people about the harassment that was taking place, and I swear to you this guy on my bus looks just like Karofsky and when I saw him early in the morning and shiver went down my spine!

My questions...

1. Kurt is leaving?!

So after being introduced to the Warblers for a couple episodes now I realize it should be no shock to you that Kurt is leaving, but really? Now I can't believe it! I mean I never would've thought his parents would spend their honeymoon fund on the tuition. Isn't that like giving into Karofsky? Granted he has no one to hurt anymore but isn't that like giving up in a way? Let me know what you think...

2. Hopefully all the Kurt-Finn drama is gone now...?

It finally looks like these to are the perfect pair of brothers after Finn's performance of "Just The Way You Are" I'm really happy things worked out so no more drama with these two Fox!

3. Should we be expecting some Santana-Rachel-Finn fireworks?

Santana has nothing better to do than stirr up some drama when things are working out just fine. Out of the blue she reminds Finn about them having sex and how he had to lie to Rachel about it. We all know this will crush Rachel and I think we all know Santana doesn't give! So the only question is when and how? (And how/when Rachel and Finn will get back together... cause they obviously will! ☺)

Your quotes (only three?!):

"Which is why I prefer to think of the homelss as outdoorsy." - Sue

" have a trunk full of wedding magazines hidden under my bed. I’m thinking of a russet and cognac theme. Those are colors, Finn." - Kurt

"Not to worry, ladies, it’s an open marriage." - Rod

Some others thoughts of mine...

• "HE PROPOSED!" Aw, gotta love Furt.
• Sue marrying herself? No suprise!
• Quinn's so guarded now! Sam's a good guy, let him in!
• Sue's rehersal dinner was hysterical!

We don't know much about next tomorrow's episode but I'm really excited! I can't wait to hear "Dog Days Are Over" and I'm super excited for "Valerie". Here are the other songs they're singing:

"Don't Cry for Me Argentina"

"The Living Years"

"Hey, Soul Sister"

"(I've Had) The Time of My Life"

Song stuck in my head today: "Holiday" by Vampire Weekend

Keep on keepin' on,

Madison

Glee Review #16: "The Substitute" (Episode 7, Season 2)

Wow! What an episode, exactly what I was craving.

*SPOILER ALERT* get yourself over to fox.com!

While all the songs were equally great, the one I'm listening to right at this moment on YouTube is "Forget You". It already made number one on iTunes! It was so funny because I just heard this song for the first time a week or two ago while watching MTV Hits and I think the Glee version was even better. It was simply fantastic. "Make 'Em Laugh" was really cute, and Rachel and Holly's version of "Nowadays/Hot Honey Rag" was great. It was good to see Rachel thoroughly enjoying a performance! "Singin' in the Rain/Umbrella" was just as I expected: amazing!

Drama this episode was left to the ever relentless Terri "Schuester?", and the lovable Kurt. Let's just go right to the questions because they have to deal with all this drama that went on...

1.) Is Terri FINALLY gone?!
Seeing her pop up when Will bought the Lamborghini, and in other awkward situations gave the show a comical twist, but her perpetual attempts to win him back have long ago become too tedious. I hope her last conversation with Will was the last straw, because it sure seemed like it. Then again you never know with Terri... Oh and also wasn't it great to see Will talk to a normal girl in his house without it resulting in a one night stand? Kudos.
2.) Is Kurt's "friend" going to last long also?
How many more episodes is this Neanderthal going to keep confusing our Kurt? After the threat he made to Kurt at the end of the episode, it seems things are coming to a final boiling point... I hope. I don't want to see Kurt hurt! Also, do you think he will tell someone about the threat? Ironically, we just learned about these kind of things during an assembly in school and our guidance department stressed the fact of telling people of anything that could possibly harm someone. So, do you think Kurt will? Or is this not serious at all?
3.) Is Kurt going out with Blaine?
After he gave Mercedes a speech about her "finding the one" it just muddled up reality even more: Is Kurt seeing Blaine or not?!

Will sees this when he turns around to face his class after being too sick.

QUOTES! (They were actually a lot this time!)
"You smell homeless Brett, homeless." - Kurt
"I'm Mike Chang." - Brittany
"At least I didn't fall and break my talent." - Rachel
"C'mon guys there's gotta be a Journey song we haven't done yet!" - Will
"Top 40 sweet cheeks." - Holly
"They look like deep-fried deer poop." - Brittany
"He taught me how to tie my shoelaces." - Sam
"Are you a porn star or a drag queen?" - Terri
" I suggest selling yourself on Craigslist under the heading of 'Men seeking Men with butt chins.'" - Sue
" Mr. Schu taught me the second half of the alphabet. I stopped after M and N. I thought they sounded too similar and got frustrated." - Brittany

Some random points...

• I'm starting TEAM FIGGINS, I love him
• The toddlers in the show were ADORABLE.
• Santana's moment where she almost mauled Rachel was too funny!
• "Conjunction Junction" made the episode.
• Brittany was hysterical all around.

Next week.... Carol. Burnett. Enough said.

The songs that will be performed are...
"Ohio"
"Just the Way You Are"
"Marry You"
"Jai Ho"
I'm wonder how they'll incorporate "Jai Ho"!

Song stuck in my head today: "In My Life" by The Beatles (Yeah, just freaking out that they're finally on iTunes!)

Keep on keepin' on,

Madison

Glee Review #15: "Never Been Kissed" (Episode 6, Season 2)

Let's hear it for Kurt this season! So many ups and downs I can only wonder what happens next.

*SPOILER ALERT* It's been a week but make sure you've watched it!

The showstopper of this week HAD to be "Teenage Dream" a chorus of guys covering Katy Perry's latest number one hit? Yep, there's magic in that. It sounded GREAT and I know so many people downloaded right after nine o'clock hit. When I heard the first beat of "One Love" I was thinking, oh God here we go! But It was surprisingly good and somewhat humorous. "Living on a Prayer/Start Me Up" was a really cool mashup but I thought the girl would've been better. The guy's number at the end was sweet but nothing crazy good either.

Drama, drama, drama... I don't know about you but I wasn't that shocked with Kurt's first real kiss. You had to sorta suspect it. What I think shocked everyone else though was how Kurt didn't fall for Blaine right away! What was with that? The other thing I found odd was Quinn's talk with Coach Sylvester. Why would she want to tell Sue about her makeout moment with Sam? It seemed really weird. I understand Quinn and Sue are close but I wouldn't see Sue as someone you go and get advice from! And finally, the whole Bieste situation. Such a crazy ending and I was glad she got a happy one.

My three questions...
1.) Will Sue finally be done with harassing Coach Bieste?
I think Bieste's been through enough by now, and the fact that she stayed at McKinley after almost leaving should've been enough for Sue to wave a white flag. Sometimes her antics are funny but at this point they're going to become annoying.
2.) How will Kurt and Blaine's relationship pan out?
I hope either Kurt keeps in good touch with Blaine or there's more than just friendship for these two. The only reason I couldn't imagine Kurt falling for Blaine is maybe he's tired of looking for love and at this point just needs someone who can relate to him and understand him. Someone he can always go to.
3.) Do you think Glee represents high schools everywhere well?
I can't help but think as I'm watching any show that involves a school, wait my school isn't like that! My school doesn't have tubs athletes can soak in after long practices like Sam and Finn had, my school doesn't have huge locker rooms with their own weight room and showers, and my school doesn't have a large outdoor campus area like the one the glee club performed "Empire State of Mind" in. And other high schools I've been to aren't like that either! I'm just wondering what you all think of it....

The Warblers sing "Teenage Dream"

And your quotes...!
"You should be our nation's president." - Santana
“Kurt, I’m gonna say it again: boys’ team.” - Will
“There’s no way I’m going back to juvie. There’s no chicks and no kosher meal options up in that place.” - Puck
“You in a sequin gown and a feather boa is exactly what you’d expect.” - Artie
"I'm gonna have to stare at some wounds"- Sue
“With those abs you can be my very own Situ-Asian.” - Tina
“If everyone just put out we would have a winning football team.” - Santana

Tonight's episode looks great! Even tough Will's gone ( :( ) I'm excited to see what crazy things are going to happen with Gwyneth Paltrow fills in for him. The song I'm most excited for is "Singin' in the Rain"/"Umbrella". The other songs they will be performing are...
"Nowadays/Hot Honey Rag"
"Make 'Em Laugh"
"Forget You"

Song stuck in my head today: "If It's Love" by Train

Keep on keepin' on,

Madison

Glee Review #14: "The Rocky Horror Glee Show" (Episode 5, Season 2)

Another great themed Glee episode to add to the surely growing list!

C'mon guys, it's been over two weeks! But anyways... *SPOILER ALERT*

How can you not rock out to RHPS tunes? They were all delivered amazily well, my favorite having to be "Dammit Janet". I don't care what you say- I love it! "Touch-a, Touch-a, Touch-a, Touch Me" was sort of wierd with Brittany and Santana but I know they had to get those back up vocals in there... overall that song was just a bit wierd! "Sweet Transvestite" was so cool, I did not know how Mercedes would pan out as Dr. Frank-N-Furter but boy did she work it.

With all the musical commotion it left little room for big drama, except for the big Emma/Will/Carl love triangle. You have to love a good love triangle! It's so funny to see Will really trying for Emma's love because in the past she's just fallen so easily for him!

My three points of pondering...
1.) How long will Emma and Carl last?
With Will's perpetuals interference and John Stamo's character still considered a "guest" will Emma and her new dental dreamy last through the end of the season? It seems fans won't stop until they get a happy ending for Emma and Will and the fights over her can only last so long...
2.) Will Glee forever consist of themed episodes?
So far we've had Lady Gaga, Britney, Madonna, Rocky Horror, what's next? I love these episode but only once in a while I have to admit. I feel like there's one every other week! I like seeing the glee clubbers in their own element with creative scripting not a memorized pop culture routine.
3.) Is Sam really that conceited?
I don't know about you, but I was shocked that Sam Evans the newsest glee club addition, was as body image obsessive as he turned out to be. He didn't seem like that type of guy! Will it pose problems in the future or was this only a one episode deal?

Finn and Rachel as Brad and Janet performing "Over at the Frankenstein's Place"

P.S. I love Finn in glasses! :)

Here's your quotes...

"I have no clue what's going on in this script and it's not in a cool Inception kinda way." - Finn

"I’d like to preserve you. In a jar. In my basement.” - Mercedes

"It’s going to be abulous.” - Sam

“I should have known; people who dress like librarians – all sex addicts.” - Sue

"Give me some chocolate or I will cut you!” - Becky

Don't you feel like the quotes are becoming less and less memorable each episode? :(

Song stuck in my head today: ...

Keep on keepin' on,

Madison

Glee Review #13: "Duets" (Episode 4, Season 2)

A simple, sweet, and saucy episode of Glee may not have satisfied many viewers this week, but I for one was happy with it. You can't always have an amazing episode!

*SPOILER ALERT*

Music, music, music. I always love glee club competitions. They make for great collaborations and edgy songs. "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" was simple, cute, and all around great. "River Deep - Mountain High" was super fun and upbeat, Santana was really getting into it! "Le Jazz Hot" was astounding. Kurt always has some amazing routine up his sleeve that is sure to leave you wanting more, he's constantly changing it up. "Lucky" was adorable, but I was surprised that the song I was most excited for wasn't as great as "Sing!". "Sing!" was the show-stopper of the night in my opinion, I LOVED IT. Rachel and Kurt's collab at the end of the episode was super cute, but what's with Rachel's histrionic faces lately? Get over it!

So, drama started off fast. Point blank: No Puck?! I'm curious to where our favorite bad boy has gone- in the script that is. Sam and Quinn was really a surprise too. I thought Kurt was supposed to fall in love with Sam! Very confusing...

Three important points...

1.) Is Puck written out of the show?!

At the beginning of the season there were many rumors that someone was going to be written out of the show due to budget cuts. But with Puck being in the first three episode already, could it have been him? I know they lost a member already (whoops, forgot his name!) but some sources say that Puck or Artie were both considered as characters not needed anymore. Not true! I miss Puck.

2.) Where's Kurt's boyfriend??

So I told you all before that Sam was casted as Kurt's boyfriend, and in the beginning of the episode it does seem like he's "playing for Kurt's team", but then as the episode progresses it turns out that Sam has the hots for Quinn... ?! I want Kurt to fall in love! I want him to be happy and joyful, and not to feel lonely anymore. So I hope this thing with Quinn is nothing but a fling.

3.) Do you think Glee approaches Brittany's sex life wrong?

Brittany's flings with every guy and girl in the school makes for some funny one liners, but do you think they're starting to over exaggerate it? I never in a million years would've guessed that Artie had sex with Brittany. He obviously cared so much about his virginity but he throws it away just like that? It was all very confusing... I mean wasn't it obvious to him that Brittany had no real feelings for him?? Or was he just too lonely without Tina? I just didn't like that part at all.

Tina and Mike at the end of "Sing!"

Some things that I'd like to mention....

• I want to go to Breadsticks! It sounds awesome. Haha.
• The Santana and Brittany scene was stupid. (Except I loved seeing her room)
• I thought it was so funny how everyone wanted Sam to win
• Quinn looked so pretty in this episode!
• Brittany at Breadsticks was hilarious

Your quotes!
"You're crazy circa 2010." - Mercedes
"I know for a while I thought you were a robot." - Brittany
"I just want to get you in a stroller." - Brittany
"Maybe we should go to Asians couple therapy." - Mike
"You're my stress test." - Burt
"He's on team gay. No straight boy does his hair to look like Linda Evangelista circa 1983." - Kurt
"How can you do a duet by yourself? That's like vocal masturbation." - Santana

I can't wait for next week's episode. I love the Rocky Horror theme, the movie is insane and I can't wait to see how Glee will adapt to it. There's also going to be more of Sue's news program, which I love! (Yes we cane!) Here's next week's songs....
"Science Fiction/Double Feature"
"Dammit Janet"
"Hot Patootie"
"Sweet Transvestite"
"Touch-a, Touch-a, Touch-a, Touch Me"
"Over at the Frankenstein Place"
"The Time Warp"

Song stuck in my head today: "Mine" by Taylor Swift

Keep on keepin' on,

Madison

Glee Review #12: "Grilled Cheesus" (Episode 3, Season 2)

I'M SO SORRY I'VE BEEN BEHIND, I WAS BUSY WITH SCHOOL ELECTIONS AND WAS AWAY THIS COLOMBUS WEEKEND WITHOUT COMPUTER ACCESS!

This episode did not in anyway disappoint, while some thought it was too sad I felt it was amazing! The storylines were so heartfelt and endearing, and you really saw the glee club come together in the end.

*SPOILER ALERT* (By now you should've watched it though!)

It's a proven fact that any guy with a guitar is automatically swoon worthy, and the fact that Puck did a Billy Joel song made it even better. I LOVED "Only The Good Die Young", the whole club got into it and it was all great. "Papa Can You Hear Me".... well it proves that the writer's go to length to fit Rachel Berry in for a solo. It was great, but took a while to set in and was a bit overwhelming. As an avid Beatles fan I love the song "I Want To Hold Your Hand". I think it's one of the best love songs. But after "Grilled Cheesus" I will never look at it the same. The point of view that Kurt had while singing this song, did a total 180 from what we were use to with this classic ballad. It blew my mind. The other song I was most looking forward to, "Losing My Religion", did not disappoint at all. Finn delivered it beautifully and I loved every second. Seeing Mercedes sing "Bride Over Troubled Water" was great, I loved Kurt's hat in that scene!

Besides the obvious fact that Kurt's dad was sick in this episode, not much other drama came into play. I thought the whole fiasco with Burt Hummel was written well, and the only other side note I made was about Finn's wish to become quarterback again. While I'm glad he's back in the glorified position, as he should, I was shocked at how it came to him! But as you see, Sam will be returning next episode (tonight AH!) and I'm super stoked for that.

My questions... (hard to come up with!)
1.) Since Sam is injured in the football game, will he get a different storyline?
If you don't religiously and intently listen to the last minute after the credits roll, you'll see in the preview for next week's episode that, yes, Sam is back, and has his eyes on a certain head cheerleader...
2.) Will Burt's recovery pull together or strain Finn and Kurt's relationship?
Dealing with his dad's condition was hard for Kurt especially when he realized just how badly Finn was affected by it too. Now that Burt is all well again will Kurt push past things aside, and just be happy for his dad or will things stay the same?
3.) When will the love triangle of Artie, Mike, and Tina reach a boiling point?
Next week, I know there is some action between these three, but will this issue finally be resolved?! I'm excited for Mike's first solo. Whoohoo!

(Quick mention!) I thought Finn's wish to touch Rachel's boobs, as weird as it might have come off to others, was sweet in a way. The writers didn't come up with some other desire for Finn, they really gave him one that any other teenage boy would have! Some people thought it was awkward, but I applaud them for writing something realistic like that and not doing it in a too provocative way.

The glee club sings "One of Us"

Here's your quotes!

"Whenever I pray I fall asleep." - Brittany
"Is God an evil dwarf?" - Brittany
"This country isn't a monarchy William, trust me I've tried." - Sue
"Heart attacks are just from loving too much." - Brittany
"Now I know what Miley feels like." - Brittany
"I realize you're only half orangutan, but I'm still very allergic to your lustrous ginger mane." - Sue
"And last week you had to camp out early so you could be first in line for those Grey's Anatomy DVDs." - Burt
"I did a book report on heart attacks if you want to give it to the doctor. It got knocked down an entire letter grade because it was written in crayon." - Brittany

Tonight's episode titled "Duets" is going to be (hopefully) really great. I like that after all this drama they're getting back to their fun and old school glee club competitions that always make for interesting pairs, funny dialogue, and great songs. The twist though, it that new characters Sam starts to get the hots for Quinn Fabray?! Yep, I'm excited. The songs are...
"River Deep - Mountain High"
"Happy Days Are Here Again" / "Get Happy"
"Le Jazz Hot!"
"Don't Go Breaking My Heart"
"Lucky"
"Sing!"
Do they mean "Lucky" by Jason Mraz (AKA my future husband?) hope so. :)

Song stuck in my head today: "Loosing My Religion" by the cast of Glee

Keep on keepin' on,

Madison

Glee Review #11: "Britney Britney" (Episode 2, Season 2)

This music/dance packed episode did not disappoint! With extremely lowkey drama, and some new mild characters, this Brittany Spears themed installment was nothing but fun.

As always... *SPOILER ALERT*

The first song being "Slave 4 U" was amazing. I'm so glad Heather Morris finally got to show off her amazing dance moves. Did you know she toured with Beyonce and has been in several music videos?! This girl has got talent, and I'm happy she was finally able to really and truly showcase it during this episode. Even though it was wierd seeing our awkward and out there Brit dancing sexy and in control, I think it was about time she had the spotlight! But, in "Me Against The Music" Brittany shared that spotlight for a bit with Santana, which made the song even greater! Seeing Rachel singing "... Baby One More Time" was a flashback to her Grease costume for me. It's always wierd seeing Rachel take on a sexier role, but everyone seems to be busting loose this episode! "Stronger" was SO good. I was wondering where the guys were the whole episode, and then BAM there they are! It was a really cool way of seeing how Britney Spears' music effected everyone. I'm not a big fan of their performances that don't really happen (like how these were all just anesteshia fantasys) but it worked out good. When I first saw that "The Only Exception" was going to be sung, I thought it would sound wierd and take away from all the Spears tunes. But it fit in perfectly and the montage during Rachel's performance nearly made me cry. It was so cute!

Drama was kept lowkey this episode except for Emma's new love interest played by John Stamos and the usual Finn and Rachel dramatics. ☺

My questions...

1.) How long will John Stamos appear for on Glee?

Again, I couldn't find a solid answer to this question but I'm sure John Stamos will keep showing up in the next few episodes! I like the idea of Emma finally getting a healthy romance, but I think I'm going to miss her and Will's perfect love..... hm....

2.) Does Terri's short but random apperance this episode mean we will be seeing more of her?

After the divorce, things seemed pretty final between Will and Terri and I thought we'd never see her lying little face again. But her out of the blue apperance while Will was having a moment with Emma, confused me a bit. Will Terri keep showing up here and there? I think it's sort of odd but if the writer's worked it in well, it could be interesting.

3.) When will Mercedes, Kurt, Puck, and Quinn get their big break this season?!

So far we've had songs from Artie, Finn, Rachel, Brittany and Santana. Even Mike and Tina have their own big storyline! But where's our other beloved characters besides singing backup?! I know Kurt is supposed to play a big part next episode so hopefully these parts will be getting more equal soon!

Your quotes of the week... (there were a lot!)
"I would just like to say that from now on I demand to have every solo in glee club. When I had my teeth cleaned I had the most amazing Britney Spears fantasy. I sang and dance better than her. Now I realize what a powerful woman that I am." - Brittany
"Well, congratulations. Normally you dress like a fantasy of a perverted Japanese business man with a very dark specific fetish but I actually dig this look. Yay. " - Santana
"Don't let your own recklessness blind you to the fact that Britney Spears is a genius pop culture provocateur and a gateway drug to every out of control impulse ever created." - Sue
"It's a Britney Spears sex riot!" - Sue
"Next week, I'm gonna be performing a musical number by Ke$ha." - Brittany
"Every day, Tina and Mike's Asian fusion grows stronger." - Artie
"I'm secretly hoping it's a mid-life crisis, meaning your halfway to an early death. " - Sue
"I think that guy just broke up with his girlfriend just so he could stare at you. " - Finn
"I'm more talented than all of you. I see that clearly now." - Brittany
"I look forward to the day the paparazzi provokes me and I attack them." - Rachel
"I kinda like it. I don't have to fantasize about what song I'd sing at your bedside if you got paralyzed." - Rachel
"This room looks like that room on that spaceship when I got probed." - Brittany

As usual, I'm soooo excited for "Grilled Cheesus" next week. It look awesome! I'm freaking out about Kurt's dad, excited for all these songs and I'm anxious to see how religion will effect the glee memebers, this is gonna be good.
"Loosing My Religion"
"Papa, Can You Hear Me?"
"One Of Us"
"I Look To You"
"Only the Good Die Young"
"Bridge Over Troubled Water"
"I Want To Hold Your Hand"
These are the songs they are reportedly singing, we'll see!

SORRY NO PIC FOR THIS REVIEW, THE COMPUTER ISN'T COOPERATING!

Song stuck in my head today: Lots of Spice Girls ;)

Keep on keepin' on,

Madison

Glee Review #10: "Audition" (Episode 1, Season 2)

For me, the second season of Glee started on a sour note. Not to say I'm doubting the show will pick up the pace later on, but I expected more from this season premiere!

*SPOILER ALERT* For those of you who missed the episode 'cause you thought it was at 9 (yeah, made that mistake almost!) go to hulu.com to watch the rest!

First up, music! (Yes it feels oh so good to get back into my old Glee routine!) I looooved "Empire State of Mind", and was clapping at the end unlike the rude McKinley High kids! I thought the outfits were cute and cheesey, and seeing Finn in those glasses was the best. "Telephone" was a great way to introduce the newest female character, Sunshine Corazon. The only part I didn't like was how vicious Rachel was when she was singing! "Listen" was great, but I wasn't shocked like the other Glee fans that weren't familiar with the lovely and talented, Charice - Yes that's her real genuine voice! - so I guess it didn't give me the effect most viewers had. "Billionaire" was super cute and fun, and I can't tell you how happy I am that there's a blond guy on Glee. For those of you who don't know, I love blond guys, haha. I wondered though if that's his real voice. So, I did what any curious person who do nowadays: Googled him! While I didn't uncover if this new character had any real pipes, I did uncover some MAJOR SPOILERS. His name is Chord Overstreet, you may have seen him on iCarly and No Ordinary Family, and he has been cast as Kurt's boyfriend!!! AHHHH. So, that's it for music. I wanted some old school Glee jam sessions though, to kick off the season right!

The Drama in this episode was good. Nothing too crazy, just your normal McKinley High sabotaging! What resulted in the drama that ocurred though, was what left a bad taste in my mouth. I felt the fact that Sunshine ended up switching to Vocal Adreneline, Sam not trying out, and the touchy scenes with the new football coach, Ms. Bieste, were too much for this fragile season premiere. It should've been more fun and lively! Not full of backstabbing and evil planning! Though I did enjoy the Will and Sue teamwork for a bit, I wanted to cry at the end! Then they push Bieste SO overboard that she throws Finn off the team?! Not good. Not good at all. Oh, and Rachel's bangs ruined the whole epsiode. Is it just me or have those bangs made her even meaner?! I love Rachel but she served out to much this episode.

A new addition to my normal Glee reviewing format will be my thoughts as I was watching the episode (I jot down notes so it takes less time when I blog).

• I loooooved Jacob's vlog in the beginning. Thought that was a great way to open up and that microphone with the hebrew on it made me die!
• Aisan camp?! Hahahhaa.
• Finn's cheer audition made my want to cry, but I couldn't stop laughing at him and Sue's reaction!
• The fight between Santana and Quinn were inveitable, and I'm glad it happened! It's so good to see Quinn back in her uniform... wow. Never thought I'd say that.
• I died when Brittany accused Bieste of sexual harrasment... Oh good ol' Brittany!

Second to last: My questions for the episode!

1.) Are Charice and Sam permenant characters on Glee? I tried to do a bit of research, but I couldn't come to a definite conclusion if they would both become two new main characters. Since Sam is going ot be Kurt's boyfriend, and Charice is now on Vocal Adreneline. They have to be staying around for a good part of the season! I think they'll both make for some interesting storylines. 2.) Will Quinn change again now that she is head cheerleader? Our now beloved Quinn Fabray is yet again on top of the pyramid- literally. Since Sue decided to give her a second chance, will she start treating her glee club family like dirt? I hope not! 3.) How long will Mike and Tina really last? This new summer love couple seems to be going strong despite the heart-broken Artie's disapproval, but will their summer fling last through the school year? It seems to me like they're both tottaly different people at times and I'm wary if it'll really last.

Last but not least... memorable quotes!

"Which means we'd have to reuse my kids new Pampers for at least a week" - Pizza guy "How do you get the white on the rice?" - Jacob "...Who is shorter than me which I didn't think is possible" - Rachel "Oh, and Boobs McGee — you’re demoted to the bottom of the pyramid, so when it collapses, your exploding sandbags will protect the squad from injury. Now take your juicy, vine-ripened chest fruit and get the hell out of my office!" - Sue "I made it up. Coach Beiste didn’t touch my boobs. Actually, I really want to touch her boobs. " - Brittany "Did you know there’s a forum on my blog that’s begging you to stop rapping?" - Jacob

Tina and Mike share a moment at aisan camp

I'm so excited for next week's Britney Spears themed episode "Britney Britney"! The songs from this iconic popstar that they'll be singing are....

"Stronger" "Oops!... I Did It Again" "...Baby One More Time" "Toxic" "Me Against The Music" "The Only Exception" "Slave 4 U"

I also found out that Carrol Burnett will be starring as Sue Sylvester's mother. HOW PERFECT?!

Song stuck in my head today: "Empire State of Mind" by the Glee cast

Keep on keepin' on,

Madison

Back to Basics: A Flower List Update

Are you excited for the new season of Glee?!

54% said YES!! I CAN' WAIT

36% said Ew no.

0% said I guess. I watch it sometimes!

0% said No, I'm really dreading your reviews too. I don't watch it!

0% said Yup (:

0% said Maybe I'll start watching it...

9% said What's Glee?

Well a couple things,

1.) I'm glad most of you ar excited for Glee!! I can't wait either. The new season starts the 21st and I'm stoked! My friend Jake said they're singing "Empire State of Mind" and I'm dying to hear it.

2.) I'm upset the other half of you don't watch Glee but it's also good to know people aren't reading my blog just for the reviews because I feel that way sometimes! Hope you don't get too annoyed with my posts though. :)

3.) For those of you who are unfamilair with all the glory that is Glee, here's a basic rundown for you! Glee is a comedy TV show on FOX which follows the torments and triumphs of McKinley High School's misfit glee club. With it's hilarious one-liners, diverse characters, and amazing renditions Glee is a must-watch show! (In my opinion anyways ;))

So be sure to check back here for my reviews of this season! Thanks for reading (:

Song stuck in my head today: "Gold Digger" by the cast of Glee

Keep on keepin' on,

Madison

Back to Basics: A Flower List Update

Have you lost someone you were very close to?

66% said Yes, unfortunately
0% said A couple times...
33% said No, thankfully
and...
0% said I've never known anyone who's died.

I don't know about you guys, but I'm a big Pretty Little Liars fan. The books are amazing and the TV show isn't horrible! So, a couple episodes back the girls were planning their memorial for Alison. While Alison's older brother tries to take control of their memorial, they remind them how close they were with Alison and how they knew her on a completely different level. That made me start to think: do we every really know anyone? Or ourselves for that matter? I know when my cousin passed away, a lot of my family memebers learned more about him then then when he was alive. It'f unny to think that you can live your whole life thinking you had a clear picture of who someone was and then something happens to change all of that. Do we ever know ourselves, also? I used to think I know who I am, but now more then ever I'm questioning my actions. Would I normally do this? Is this me? Who am I?! Maybe it's just the age I'm at, everyone says that this stage in your life is about finding yourselves. Well, I ask my older and wiser readers: Do you ever find yourself?!

(:

Song stuck in my head today: "Jump" by the cast of Glee (Yay! New season real soon, which means new reviews! You excited?!)

Keep on keepin' on,

Madison

Glee Review #9: Journey (Season 2, Episode 9)

The title of the episode encompasses it all. Glee -so far, anyways- has been nothing but a journey. A journey to higher levels of talent, a journey to higher levels of respect and knowledge, a journey to new experiences and new friends, and of course: a journey to Regionals.

This episode surprised me, it was so perfectly done at some points that I cried. I cried when the rest of the glee club was crying at Mr. Schue's house. I cried when Rachel and Finn shared that blissful moment backstage, seconds before going on and singing "Don't Stop Believin'", where he said he loved her. I cried during "Bohemian Rhapsody" which shocked me at how lovely it ended up being. I didn't cry though when New Directions didn't win. I'm guessing that's when a lot of other people cried, but I sort of saw it coming. You knew at some point they had to throw a curveball! Shelby adopting Quinn's baby was something that made a lot of sense, but you didn't see it coming too much. I actually thought Quinn would end up keeping Beth. Will and Emma reuniting again was good, but I'm more excited to see John Stamos next season play Emma's new lover, Carl Howell the dentist.

All the songs were great, I wasn't necessarily loving some of their choices but they still performed them amazing.

My questions to be answered (hopefully!) next season!
1.) Since Shelby has adopted Beth, will that mean we'll never see her again?
I can't come up with a good plot line that would draw Idina Menzel's character back into the lives of our beloved New Direction's members, now that she is busy with raising a kid of her own. But who knows, Glee has some fantastic writers so maybe she'll come back next season!
2.) Will New Directions step it up now that they've been given a second chance?
Since McKinley High School's glee club didn't win Regionals, will they come back even stronger and more determined to place in the Ohio competition? I'm hoping so! I really want to see the glee club take it home- but deserve it! I'm hoping that their new songs and performances will be even better than what they've done before.
3.)What will happen to Terri's relationship with Finn?
In the episode "Funk" we saw Terri's eyes light up when she realized Finn was nothing but a "six-teen year old boy", will her new found fascination with the young high schooler and his connection to her ex-husband continue into the next season? Only time will tell! I really love seeing Terri still on the show, but I'm hoping nothing in their relationship gets too weird.

Here's your quotes for the last time until the next season!
"It's as barren as me in here, Will." - Sue
"Please. You think Puck and Santana are gonna even acknowledge my existence once we're not in glee club together anymore?" - Mercedes
"Brunettes have no place in show business." - Olivia
"I know you think I'm heartless, Will, and you may have a point: I spend large segments of each day picturing you choking on food, and I recently contacted an exotic animal dealer because I had a very satisfying dream that the two of us went to a zoo, and I shoved your face into one of those pink inflamed monkey butts that weeps lymph." - Sue
"I'm seriously going to puke in your mouth." - Sue

Thanks for reading, sorry to say that there's no photo for this post! Fox.com/glee/photos as much as I love it, isn't cooperating and the ones on Google aren't very good... wondering why I was so delayed in writing? Check out my post entitled "Back to Basics: A WELL NEEDED Flower List Update" Which I'll be adding tomorrow, Thanks again! Love you guys.

Song stuck in my head today: "How Far Do You Wanna Go?" by Gloriana

Keep on keepin' on,

Madison

Glee Review #8: Funk (Season 2, Episode 8)

Funk was a good episode, I thought the songs weren't as great though. "Tell Me Something Good", while extremely funny was also full of awkward moments that made you wonder what the hell was going on. "It's A Man's Man's Man's World" was touching and somewhat inspirational but clouded by the pregnant teen dancers in the background that left the performance with a bad after-taste. "Give Up The Funk" and "Another One Bites The Dust" had to be my favorite songs of the episode, and watching everyone at Sheets N Things sing in "Loser" made me laugh so hard, it was adorable. "Good Vibrations" was just, good. I liked it but had to Youtube it to remember exactly what happened.

*No questions or usual extras due to a very delayed post, please check out my post entitled "Back to Basics: A WELL NEEDED Flower List Update" to read what kept you waiting! :(

Quotes!
"I'm so depressed, I've worn the same outfit twice this week." - Kurt
"That's what they said about a young man in Chicago in 1871, who thought he'd play a harmless prank on the dairy cow of one Mrs. O'Leary. He successfully ignited its flatulence, and a city burned, William. That young terrorist went on to become the first gay president of the United States, Abraham Lincoln." - Sue
"I thought Jews were supposed to be smart." - Terri
"You know, for me, trophies are like herpes. You can try to get rid of 'em, but they just keep coming. You know why? Sue Sylvester has hourly flare-ups of burning, itchy, highly contagious talent." - Sue
"Mr. Schue, Rachel's one of us. We're the only ones who get to humiliate her." - Kurt

Puck, Mercedes, and Finn performing "Good Vibrations"

Thanks for reading this sort, terrible review. Like I said, please check out "Back to Basics: A WELL NEEDED Flower List Update" for why I've been gone!

Song stuck in my head today: "How Far Do You Wanna Go?" by Gloriana

Keep on keepin' on,

Madison