For the week ending
June 1, 2001…
(Bring snacks, I have a lot to say this week)
I apologize for skipping the commentary last week.
My enthusiasm for the show continued to lag and I just wasn’t “into
it” so I took the week off. While there were a few interesting developments, I think May
sweeps was a bust (again) when the biggest thing people talked about all month
was the departure of an actress, not a character. Not even the re-emergence of another
back from the dead Cassadine nephew/son (yes, I still have issues with that!)
garnered as much attention. But I
won’t go into that; I’m going to focus on the good things this week.
I told a friend of mine, huge Zander supporter that she
is, after Mondays show that unless one of my couples got some nookie this week
Emily and Zander’s lovemaking scene would be scene of the week.
As much as I detest Zander for his lack of cerebral functioning I cannot
deny that the entire scene was beautifully done, very sweet and oh-so-steamy! (I
am, of course, forgiving the fact that she’s only 17 and after last summer’s
afterschool specials with Liz and Lucky we didn’t get another lesson in
appropriate forms of protection, not to mention the Stone/Robin ordeal).
It was definitely a post-show cold-shower inspiration. Bravo to Chad and Amber for doing such a great job that I was
able to forget how much I loathe Zander and his relationship with Emily.
So, in lieu of my favorite scene this week I’ll bestow the honor of
Picture of the Week.
Having said that, I have to take back the SCENE OF THE
WEEK award promise (sorry Chris) because Zander and Emily and GH were trumped by
AMC with the loooooong awaited reunion
of Robin & Anna. The only
improvement that could have been made is in the appearance of Daddy Robert, but
that’s coming later I hear. I
planned my days last week so that I could be home during my lunch hour to catch
AMC and I was in no way, shape or form disappointed!!
From the moment Anna heard Robin’s voice at the door I had chills and
sat motionless starring at the screen. Then
they used an old clip to show Robin running to Anna after that Asian Quarter
business (remember how adorable little Robin was!!) which again gave me chills.
As Robin turned to go without yet seeing Anna she heard Anna say
“Robin” and you could see on Robin’s face that she thought it was just in
her mind and she shook it off. But then the cautious disbelieving turn when hearing the line
“Robin, don’t go” and seeing her mother for the first time in almost ten
years was heart wrenching. It was
such a shock that she nearly fainted. Her
knees buckled (all of this is in slow motion) and Anna caught her just before
she hit the pavement and ended up in a hug with a single tear streaming down
Robin’s face. That, my darlings,
is not only the scene of the week that is scene of the month maybe even scene of
the year (I reserve that award until I see Robert!). I spent a few minutes today uploading that clip to a webpage
for those of you who chose not to be manipulated by ABC (you have more willpower
than I - email me and I’ll give you the link.
Later, I’ll also be uploading the clip we missed on abc due to
McVeigh’s attorneys milking his execution for every bit of press they can).
The following scenes were just as moving as Robin realized that her
father might still be alive also, Anna learned some things that Robin has
accomplished in the last few years, and Robin met Alex.
The scene that renewed my goosebumps was Anna telling Robin that she’d
have to go back to Paris without her and Anna would “come for her when it was
safe”. Robin’s reply was “Why did you bother to have me if
you’re entire life was going to be about leaving me?”.
Ouch. Guilt city: population
Anna. Robin’s pain over losing
her parents was quite obvious from that one question. The next chilling moment was at the conclusion of Friday’s
show (yes, I’ll be watching AMC during my lunch hour again on Monday) when
Robin told Anna that she knows all about life and death and that she’s HIV
positive. What a way to end a
week!! I love Friday cliffhangers!
Insert my standing ovation for Kimberly, Finola and AMC here!
I wanted to put everything else under Miscellaneous
Thoughts until I got to Luke and Laura. But
I just couldn’t bring myself to do that.
Every scene holds my attention. From
the moment she walked into the Grill I was grinning over his obvious
“fascination” (despite MY feelings on her attire).
I’m finally beginning to see the Luke I love instead of the imposter we
were treated to for the last couple of years.
They put aside all of their differences to make for a great party for
their son. After seeing the effect
that Stavros’ ring had on Laura previously I loved that Luke forewarned her
that Elizabeth would be sporting said rock.
You could see the terror wash over Laura’s face and Luke was right
there telling her to hold on to him. Music
to an L&L fan’s ears. One of
the few things TPTB are getting right is bringing Luke and Laura back together
slowly. Luke has acknowledged that he never came to grips with her
time on the island. This week in a
effort to correct a HUGE mistake on
the part of the Guza team Luke acknowledged that it wasn’t Lulu’s fault that
she needed a blood transfusion and Nikolas was the only match. Luke and Laura are working together again to save their son,
so all I need now is a frank discussion about Laura’s little affair with
Stefan and Luke’s midlife crisis remedy with the Flea, and then I’ll be
ready for some serious courting (revisiting those steamy sailboat scenes would
be a nice touch! *G*).
While I’m on the Luke topic, I have to mention the conversation (instead of line…) of the week with Stefan on the roof of the hospital.
Luke: Where are all the smokers when you need 'em? Isn't there anybody out there wanting to light up?
Stefan: I
warned you about hanging around the hospital. Are you having trouble Luke?
I'll take that look of bewilderment as a yes.
Then after a few more witty barbs Stefan pulls Luke from the ledge
Luke: I
think it's an ancient Greek word.
Stefan: What was the word?
Luke: Sucker!
I think Luke and Stefan are my favorite “couple”.
In a classic WTF moment, our dear Robin Scorpio was
allowed to walk right up to the door of Wildwind but Gillian had to call ahead
to tell the guard at the gate that the reporter (somebody Pringle) should be
allowed on the grounds. Is anybody
paying attention to these little details?
Thank GOD Kimberly McCullough let her hair grow back
out.
Speaking of hair, unless Emily was carrying AJ’s flask
in that rat’s nest on her head planning to spike the punch at the Prom she
should have actually done something attractive with her hair.
Engagement Party/Prom fashion review, etc.:
I loved the maroon dress but it looked better on Gia. That pink frilly concoction that Gia put on was hideous. There’s just no other description for that atrocity. I can’t believe Emily owned that thing much less brought it with her from the Q house to her tiny little room at Kelly’s. I didn’t care for Elizabeth’s dress but it was sparkly like the Ice Princes so it held nutjob Lucky’s attention. Zander and Lucky looked nice but Nikolas = = =vavavavoom! He sure is purdee when he puts on a suit! Laura had way, way too much hair, that matronly dress did nothing for her despite what Luke said, and please, please, please stop putting chokers on her! Luke looked nice, not especially spectacular but it is worth mentioning since we rarely see da man in a suit.
Sonny’s accessories for the evening (aside from that
foxy Johnny) should have been left in the $2.00 bin at the Quick Mart on
Cortlandt Street; however, the most unattractive accessory of the evening was
the caterpillar that migrated from MyNed’s chin to Kevin’s.
Shave please. Alexis was the best-dressed woman in the room but I can’t
believe she tried to hide from Ned. Can
we please have the real Alexis back!? I
was able to completely ignore Chloe with all of the other action.
Scotty, dear Scotty, needs to tone down his affection for Laura.
At any moment now I expect him to drop to the floor and hump her leg. It was cute for a day or two but get a grip.
The Scoobies have no idea the horror they have just
unleashed on themselves by attempting to blackmail Stefan.
I guess that little faking his death stunt last summer has slipped
their minds. Get ‘em
Stefan!
Where is Zander living?
He’s been back in Port Chuckles for at least a few days and it was made
quite obvious that he’s not living with Alexis, so is he living in Em’s room
at Kelly’s, a park bench, under the docks, or is it like the song says “fun
to stay at the YMCA”?
Only one and ½ martinis and Bobbie is three sheets to
the wind. Amateur.
2001 is not going to be Sonny’s year.
He’s shot (technically 2000 - -but follow along anyway), his warehouse
explodes around him, his attorney quits in a huff after smacking the dust out of
his dimples, a bomb is sent to his house, he’s arrested after his wife turns
him over to the feds, his wife goes through a metamorphosis that changes her
hair color {snicker} among other things, he’s headed for divorce court, his
soon-to-be-ex-mother-in-law wastes a perfectly good martini by tossing it in his
face in public and now he’s got to deal with Skye.
Good use of history having Lucky set fire to the jail
cell and hearing Elizabeth scream “Luckkkkkky!!!…..NOT AGAIN!” at the
conclusion of the week briefly set me back two years, unfortunately I won’t
get to see Jonathan next week.
Stavros is awake. Yippee.
The only reason I even acknowledge this is because Constance Towers is
turning in such amazing performances as Helena’s madness becomes more and more
pronounced. I hate that TPTB
couldn’t come up with anything better than bringing in another character to
unnecessarily take up space but I can’t say that I’m not amused.
Bravo CT for turning this rip-off of a bad sci-fi movie into something I
can not only watch but also enjoy.
All these references to Tracy Q lately are making me
wonder. She could give Skye a run
for the biggest bitch title.
Now I’m off to track down a new Godjilla voodoo doll as the one I have is nothing but pins anymore. Have a great GH week, y’all!
