What's On Tonight: Lopez vs Lopez

Happy Tuesday! What are you watching tonight?

There is surprisingly only one show that's new tonight, Lopez vs Lopez. This show is so funny, I love how this show centers around this fun disfunctional family. And despite any issues or ridiculousness they find themselves in, they can always count on each other to help. Or to make the situation worse but turn it around to help fix whatever issue or problem they made worse.

In tonight's back-to-back episodes, the Lopez family seems to be dealing with a lot of romance issues: George possibly jealous of Rosie's new boyfriend in the first episode. While George has a new possible love interest in the second episode. Meanwhile, it looks like Chance may be a genius and his parent may not know how to deal with it. And in the second episode, Chance seems to be protective of his grandmother Rosie. I wonder if he is being protective because he think his grandmother is spending more time with her new boyfriend and maybe not as much time with him. I can't wait to watch tonight's episodes.

Do you watch Lopez vs Lopez?


8:00 PM EST

Lopez vs Lopez season 2 episode 7: Lopez vs Dreams                                 8:00 PM EST                                                 NBC

Description:

When George's vivid dreams reveal he has feelings for Rosie, he avoids sleeping and gets distracted at work. When Chance tests at a genius-level IQ, Mayan and Quinten fear that they're a couple of dum-dums.



8:30 PM EST

Lopez vs Lopez season 2 episode 8: Lopez vs Lisa                            8:30 PM EST                                           NBC

Description:

Mayan worries when George gets into a hairy situation dating a hot hairdresser. Josué gets locked into a competition with the other man in Rosie's life: her grandson, Chance.

Art of the Day: Eddie Diaz (9-1-1)

Artwork: Eddie by But There's Wolves

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Art of the Day: Maddie, Jee-Yun and Chimney (9-1-1)

Artwork: Maddie, Jee-Yun and Chimney by buckleyhan-art

As much as I'm looking forward to Maddie and Chimney's upcoming wedding, I just wish for once 9-1-1 didn't have to make everything so dramatic and out there. I wish Chimney and Maddie got to have that beautiful dream wedding instead of the typical disastrous one with apparently Chimney possibly being abducted and they have to try to find him.

I know The Rookie somewhat recently had a wedding episode The Hammer (season 6 episode 2) with Bailey Nun and John Nolan getting married. And the wedding was absolutely sweet and lovely and romantic. So the 9-1-1 writers probably don't want to go in that direction and plus the show isn't usually know for having normal moments. I wouldn't be surprised if Maddie and Chimney probably end up getting married at the hospital after Chimney is found. I guess I was hoping that their wedding day would be romantic and special. These two have been through a lot and having something that wasn't a complete disaster would have been wonderful for them. I'm sure the writers are going to give them an interesting wedding but I just wish it wasn't going to be in the usual 9-1-1 fashion.

Most Memorable Scene: The Avatar Returns (Avatar: The Last Airbender (Netflix))

I'm usually not a big fan of live-action versions of animated shows and movies but I'm trying not to be stodgy or set in my ways because I just might miss out on something. Anyway, I'm really glad I gave the live-action version of Avatar: The Last Airbender a chance because it turned out to be a really good adaptation. I'm looking forward to seeing what they will do with the second and third seasons.

I like this scene from the first episode because although it's a different take on how Sokka and Katara found the ice bubble that held Avatar Aang. And how he was freed, in the animated series Katara hit the ice bubble with a weapon. While in the live action, I think it was due to her waterbending to try to get their boat. Either way, Katara was the reason he was freed from the ice, it was just a bit more dramatic in the animated series.

Entertainment News #49: Cancelled Shows, S.W.A.T. and Book Adaptation

- It's disappointing to hear that CBS has cancelled So Help Me Todd and CSI: Vegas. I love watching So Help Me Todd it's just a fun and quirky mystery series. Although, I haven't been posting my What's On Tonight for Sunday (I will), I have been really enjoying watching CSI: Vegas. I don't understand why both of these shows are simply cancelled instead of just moving them over to Paramount Plus.

Both shows have fans and viewers that love these shows so why just outright cancel them. Instead of just relocating them which would continue to give the shows more time to gain more viewers. These are two good shows that I'm sad to see cancelled. Unrelated (or is it?) but I feel like with so many shows constantly being cancelled, this is one of the reasons so many viewers have been watching and rewatching old shows. Why get invested in new shows if these networks and streaming services won't allow them time to grow.

Comparison and Foreshadow: Tim and Lucy (The Rookie) and Buck and Eddie (9-1-1)

I love when similarities are pointed out between characters or relationships. These scenes are just so interesting from the similar phrases to the way they were filmed. I want to thank livelovecaliforniadreams for putting these scenes together.

The phrasing of Timothy "Tim" Bradford words to Lucy Chen in The Rookie episode Day in the Hole (season 4 episode 22) was so right on the nose. It was foreshadowing, that's for sure. Although, Tim was talking about them being better prepared for undercover work. It perfectly fit their then current situation where their relationship was slowly progressing towards something romantic. However, they needed more time for it to develop which would give it more depth and meaning. They would eventually go canon in the fifth season.

The same can be said for the phrasing of what Evan "Buck" Buckley said to Edmundo "Eddie" Diaz in the 9-1-1 episode You Don't Know Me (season 7 episode 5). Buck might have been referring to Eddie being at work early but it also perfectly goes with Eddie being too early as Buck's love interest. Although, Buck recently realized he was bisexual, Eddie still hasn't figured out his sexuality just yet. So unfortunately it's still too soon for them to get together. But I really hope this is foreshadowing for Buck and and Eddie and it will eventually lead to them going canon.

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(The Rookie season 4 episode 22: Day in the Hole)
(9-1-1 season 7 episode 5: You Don't Know Me)

Weekend Films: Abigail, Sasquatch Sunset, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare and Falling in Love in Niagara

Happy Saturday! What movies are you watching this weekend?

Abigail is definitely a must see for me. They kidnapped a little girl that turned out to be a vampire. Sasquatch Sunset looks so weird and ridiculous that I have to see it. I've been hearing that it's a gross movie but so are horror movies, so it shouldn't be an issue. As for The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, it looks like an interesting action movie that's set in World War II. The last movie, Falling in Love in Niagara is a romantic comedy that follows Madeline who was dumped before her wedding possibly finding love on her would be honeymoon to Niagara.

All of these movies look good but I don't know if I have time today to go to the theatre. I'm going to try and see if I can go tomorrow. But I'm definitely going to watch Falling in Love in Niagara tonight.


Theatre

Abigail

Starring: Melissa Barrera, Dan Stevens, Alisha Weir, Giancarlo Esposito, William Catlett, Kathryn Newton, Kevin Durand, Angus Cloud, Matthew Goode and more

Directors: Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett

Writers: Stephen Shields and Guy Busick

Description:

After a group of criminals kidnap the ballerina daughter of a powerful underworld figure, they retreat to an isolated mansion, unaware that they're locked inside with no normal little girl.

Fashion Meets Fandom Video: Mayan Lopez selling her unwanted gifts from her mother (Lopez vs Lopez)

I wonder if there are a lot of mothers and daughters who have similar styles. I know my style is different from my mom's, it's not drastic but it's still different. Which reminded me of the Lopez vs Lopez episode Lopez Vs Swap Meet (season 2 episode 3). In that episode, Mayan Lopez wasn't very honest with her mother Rosie about how she's not fond of her mother's style. Which is the opposite with Rosie, she quite often tells Mayan she doesn't like her style and is always trying to suggest ways to "upgrade" her daughter's style.

And from the video below, you can see that over the years her mother has given Mayan a lot of very interesting fashion pieces with most of them in various animal prints. I would describe Rosie's style as being a very bold, flamboyant sophistication. And her wardrobe consists of mostly dresses, pencil skirts, belts, blazers and tops in bold colors (there are surprisingly a few neutral colors), patterns and prints (animal and dark florals). And all of that paired with heels and boots (chunky, platform and stiletto). While Mayan's style is casual chic with mostly jeans, sweaters, flowy dresses, cute tops, jackets and gym shoes. So their styles are very different.

What I liked about this story is that by the end of the episode they both learned a little something about each other and Mayan also learned about being honest. Especially after Mayan's son Chance not only told his grandmother what his mother thought of her fashion style. I just love his line "we're selling the whole zoo", that's so funny. But he also told his mother that he no longer liked their "cool" secret handshake which kind of hurt Mayan's feelings. But she got a better understanding about being truthful. Which she should have been with her mother instead of trying to sell all of those unwanted fashionable gifts at a swap meet.

What's On Tonight: Young Sheldon, Ghosts, So Help Me Todd and Elsbeth

It's Thursday, what are you watching tonight?

For me, it's just the CBS line up because the other shows I watch are either repeats or are not being shown. So for tonight it's Young Sheldon, Ghosts, So Help Me Todd and Elsbeth.

So for Young Sheldon, I can't believe Sheldon is going to represent his grandmother. Well, she was conducting illegal gambling, it will be interesting see how much law information Sheldon gains to try to help her. On Ghosts, I doubt Sam and Jay will have a relaxing and romantic weekend getaway but we'll see. On So Help Me Todd, Todd and his brother Lawrence are on a case and I wonder if it's connected to their mother's. And finally Elsbeth, there's murder in the world of tennis. I really love how the mysteries unfold it's so much like Columbo. And if you're a fan of the old detective TV series, I think you'll really enjoy watching a modern take on it.

This is what I'll be watching, what shows are you watching?


8:00 PM EST

Young Sheldon season 7 episode 8: An Ankle Monitor And A Big Plastic Crap House                               8:00 PM EST                                          CBS

Description:

Sheldon studies to be Meemaw's lawyer when she is put on house arrest. The Coopers have a plumbing emergency.

Fashion Meets Comics - Costume Analysis: Lois Lane (Superman & Lois)

I don't know how I missed actress Elizabeth "Bitsie" Tulloch posting Superman & Lois behind the scene pictures on Instagram last month (well Instagram is pretty wonky with not always showing posts). Anyway, she posted some upcoming fourth (and final) season outfits for Lois Lane. I believe both outfits are for a flashback episode or scenes.

Edit to add: Happy 86th Anniversary, Lois Lane and Clark Kent/Superman. Thankfully, this time I didn't completely forget.

Throwback Thursday: Scarlet Witch and Vision vs Proxima Midnight and Corvus Glaive (Avengers: Infinity War)

I remember when I saw Avengers: Infinity War in the theatre and seeing Scarlet Witch and Vision being so caught off guard and not being able to really go up against Proxima Midnight and Corvus Glaive. But it was like a total pin drop when Captain America, Falcon and Black Widow showed up to save them. I think it was a combination of seeing Wanda and Vision losing so terribly to the shock of seeing who showed up to help them. Avengers: Infinity War is still one of my favorite movies, it was just so fantastic.

Most Memorable Scene: Eddie understanding Buck (9-1-1)

Eddie: Show-off.

Buck: I had to do it.

Eddie: I know you did.

~ Edmundo "Eddie" Diaz and Evan "Buck" Buckley, 9-1-1 season 4 episode 5: Buck Begins

I just love this scene and moment between Eddie and Buck, because these simple little words really showed how much Eddie knows Buck and why he does the things he does. Even more so when what he's doing is dangerous. In the episode Buck Begins, Buck defied Incident Commander Fire Captain Jeshan Mehta's orders to evacuate. He heroically risked his life in order to find and rescue the last remaining worker, Saleh who was trapped in a raging fire in a hand sanitizer factory. And bad turned to worse, when Buck and Saleh became trapped. But just when it seemed like it was the end for both of them, Buck's team, the 118, with Eddie in the lead reached him and Saleh in time to rescue them.

To me it doesn't go unnoticed that Eddie really knows and understands Buck and what drives him to do what he does. To know and love someone on such a deeper level, that's just simply wonderful. See this is why I have been and will continue to root for these two to get their chance to go canon. They're really perfect for each other.

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(9-1-1 season 4 episode 5: Buck Begins)