Disney Vs. Disney

Part 1

 

FOR THE 90s’ FANS

The Trouble With the New Disney

 

    “It’s not the same!” “It’s wack now” “They are seriously running out of ideas.” “Who the heck are these people?” “What are they teaching us!?” “Change this crap!” “My childhood is gone.” “The new Disney sucks!” I don’t know about you guys, but every time Disney Channel comes on that’s what I hear people say, that’s what I think in my head, and that’s how I feel. One day I was switched to my old favorite TV channel: Disney, and I watched a bunch of its new shows, like “Ant Farm,” “Jessie,” “Austin & Ally,” “Dog with a Blog,” “Gravity Falls,” “My Babysitter’s A Vampire,” etc., etc.  The minute I tuned in to these shows I was reminded of all the old Disney shows: “Hannah Montana,” “Wizards of Waverly Place,” “Suite Life on Deck,” “Suite Life of Zack & Cody,” “Sonny with a Chance,” etc., etc. Those of you who usually read my posts know that all I do is praise TV shows and recommend the new and best there is to offer. Well, this time we're going to shake it up with some criticism!

The brand new Disney is no longer our sweet, fun, innocent childhood Disney and has been replaced by the most bizarre new TV shows. First off we have “Ant Farm.” What do you think of when you think of “Ant Farm” ?  I think of a  younger, unrealistic, corny version of “Hannah Montana.” Two girls and a boy as best friends...sounds like the friendship Miley had with her pals Lilly and Oliver. Chyna, Olive, and Fletcher are in the not-so-popular crew. They deal with older bullies, go through obstacles to  be accepted, and teach the viewers what? To let the bullies step on you, backstab your best friend then say sorry, and to laugh when unpopular kids get bullied. Miley was always aware of how important her best friends were and was quick to stick up for herself in front of bullies. The audience was respectful; they didn’t laugh at the bullies’ jokes. Miley was conscious of the right thing to do and always fixed her situations when she knew she messed up, unlike the main characters of  “Ant Farm.”

Next up–  “Jessie.” I’m not going to lie: “Jessie” has offered young viewers good examples of the right ways to behave and treat others. It teaches respect for your siblings and the standards you should set for yourself; it teaches the importance of education, friendship, but mostly it emphasizes the value of family.  

Although, it does have a serious fault. Besides being corny and having lame jokes, the show centers on a bad role model. The main character, Jessie, is a nanny who works for a rich family; she dreams for fame, but doesn’t worry about goals to take care of herself, and become successful.  Our generation is taught that young adults like Jessie should be in college, planning their future, following their dreams, and focusing on becoming successful. Instead, Jessie, is a nanny who takes care of four kids and the household, what is this show relating to... “The Nanny?”

Lastly, Disney has a show called “Dog with a Blog.” All I can say is, are you kidding me? This show is about a dog with a stinkin’ blog. The show is from the perspective of an actual talking dog learning about family, being a human, and the problems us humans go through. What is the point of creating a show for young viewers where a dog can secretly talk, and express its desire to be human in a blog. What in the world does that teach younger children? If it teaches anything, why have a dog teach this lesson to them and not actual kids their age?

This Part 1 of my  Disney Vs. Disney critique only reflects my opinion. If you agree with me, feel free to comment, and if you disagree, feel free to comment, too. That’s all the time we have for today, my fellow Dizzy Wizzies (aka 90s’ fans). Stay tuned for next week when we talk about the decent new Disney TV shows.  

~ASkittlezC~

Pretty Little Liars

Recap 2013

 

WARNING: There are many spoilers!!

“Oh My Goodness!” “That scared me” “What the hell just happened?” “They look amazing!” “Woooow” “That looks like too much fun” “They are too cute!” “Nooo!” “Whoa!” “mind twist!” Admit it, you said something like that while you were watching the beginning of the “Pretty Little Liars” Halloween special of 2012. As loyal “Pretty Little Liars” fans we should know by now that Toby is on the A-team! Is that hot, bad, good, or twisted? Maybe it’s all of the above. Toby and Mona are now allies in this twisted, secretive, deep, dark insanity. Aria, Spencer, Hannah, and Emily are now in the deep pit of darkness with people seeming to be against them, but the light is shining into that pit and they are getting dangerously closer to piecing the puzzle together and solving the mystery. They need to find out the following questions: who doesn’t like that, who will do just about anything to keep them from finding out, why, and how? Those are some of the questions running through your mind too, right? Those are the questions that need answers.

The setting of the high school Halloween party mainly takes place in a shuttle train in the final episode of 2012. The characters are ravishing, they dress beautifully. They come seeking answers, a good time, and A. We learn in this episode from the lovely, now–dead Garrett: He didn’t kill Alison, thought he had everything under control, wanted to protect Spencer (I sense a crush). We learn that Alison and Jenna got into a quarrel and that Garrett made Jenna think he killed Alison, but he didn’t. Instead he came back and saw that Alison had been talking to Aria’s dad, and because he was generous to share this information he is DEAD.

Not only did that happen, but Aria was also a victim in the A plan. The A-team poisoned Aria’s drink, dragged her into a box with dead Garrett, tied her hands together, taped her mouth shut, and tried to kill her by throwing her off the Halloween shuttle train! Spencer is assaulted by a mystery figure, Hannah is harassed, and who is to blame for all of this? They did not have the common sense to rip the mask off of the figures face, so the mystery remains. Besties to the rescue! Aria is saved by Spencer, Emily, and Hannah just in time, before the dangerous accident. Also, who is the mysterious little girl that Hannah’s mother meets? Was that Alison? Was it a memory? What was the meaning? Did it really happen? In addition, does Charon Sons Funeral Directory mean anything to you? Who’s rising out of the burial dirt?

Wow! I bet goosebumps and excitement are rising in you just reading about it, huh? If you have an idea, a comment, or an opinion feel free to leave a comment below. Also the new episode of 2013’s “Pretty Little Liars” airs on January 8th at 8/7 Central, so feel free to discuss the reactions, opinions, or feedback on the new show as well!! If you haven’t seen the episode yet and want to, go to abcfamily.go.com or hulu.com

Till next week, sugar lollipops!

 

~ASkittlezC~

Christmas Holiday Specials

    Merry mornings, afternoons, and nights candy canes. Wow! Can you believe it? It’s Christmas time already.  The trees are all lit up beautifully, homes are decorated, the trees are filled with love and beauty, and there are Christmas lights everywhere! That means we need some fun, upbeat, happy  Christmas movies to look forward to in the spirit of Christmas right? Well, great news I have the best Christmas movies ever for those warm cherishing moments with the family.  So  feel free to accompany me in this bright colorful trip to your interest....

    First up we have our classic best “Home Alone.” Most of us know this movie to be the cutest, funniest, most playful movie of Christmas ever! The story line starts off with an 8-year old boy (Kevin), who doesn’t get enough attention from his parents since they are a large bunch. Like any other 8 year old boy with siblings, Kevin doesn’t always get the attention he wants, he is forgotten a lot but still loved, and constantly picked on by his siblings and cousins. Being the baby of the family his older siblings pick on him a lot and do what any other siblings do to their younger siblings: get them in trouble. The day they were supposed to leave for Christmas vacation Kevin is accidentally left behind while his family flies to France. What does an 8 year old boy left home alone do? He gets excited and goes crazy with excitement. Crashing action, the little boy with fortitude is left to fend off the crazy idiotic burglars on his own to protect his luxurious home. Find out what happens...& guess what? There are sequels too! Best for any age...
    Next up is another classic best “How the Grinch stole Christmas,” with Jim Carrey that was developed from Dr. Seuss's cartoon version. The movie portrays a green creature filled with jealousy, greed, and anger towards Christmas. The creature’s intentions were to steal Christmas! That’s not in the good spirit of Christmas, now is it? The movie is a funny, feel-good, lesson-learned kind of movie and I recommend it to any age. It’s a fun, cute, exciting, funny, creative, story on how the Grinch stole Christmas...
    Another fun family movie is “Elf.” This movie is funny, cute, and heartwarming. Buddy the elf was a newborn baby that had traveled into Santa's bag when Santa had dropped down for a visit. The baby was raised as an elf at the North Pole and named Buddy. The different  ungainly size of Buddy caused him to travel to the U.S in search of his identity and who he was supposed to be.
    Another one is “Fred Claus,” a personal favorite! This movie is “hi-larious”, brain-racking, adorable, fun, silly, and amazing! The movie tells of Fred Claus and his brother...SANTA CLAUS! Growing up Fred was always pushed to side and all attention was given to Santa Claus. The brothers are complete opposites of each other. Fred was completely jealous and envious of his brother and grew up embarking on a very distant relationship. During Christmas time Fred Claus was forced to move to the North Pole. Now remember these brothers are like any other brothers. They have their fights, arguments, disagreements, and so on. Being Santa Claus is hard work! The man already has a lot  of  Christmas presents to prepare for and now his brother is there to stir up the excitement...
    There are many more feel-good Christmas movies I personally love and think are heartwarming, cute, funny, entertaining, and  MUST SEES. If you like what you have just read and want more feel free to try out these Christmas movies too...
. “The Polar Express”
. “This Christmas”
 “A Christmas Story”
. “A Christmas Carol”
 “Rise of the Guardians"

    There are a lot more you can try out too, but those are the main best ones. Now that’s all the time left. Have a wonderful vacation full of love, care, and happiness. Till next time “merry seekers,” Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!...

Family Fun Time

Welcome back citizens of television! Now as you know my main target reviews are about sci-fi or devious girls right? Well let’s try something new! Let’s invite laughter, life, joy, and realistic value of life into the picture. This TV show is one of the funniest shows in America, have you ever heard of “Modern Family”? This comedy explores the regular flaws of a family!
 

The TV show “Modern Family” is “hi-larious!” It explores common issues of a growing family and how people may handle them or want to handle them in this modern century. The main families of the show are Jay Pritchett ( an elderly man and also the patriarch of the family show),who marries the young, beautiful, latina Gloria, and becomes the stepfather to Manny. Now that being said we know the age difference in marriage gets people talking, and the producers find the usual complaints families would say, and “inject” them into the fictional characters to make it more amusing. There is also the cultural clash between Gloria and Jay because of Gloria’s Colombian heritage. Most of the time he deals with Gloria’s attitude and Manny’s sensitivity and odd overly mature ways. Jay Pritchett also has two kids, Claire and Mitchell, who are grown and have their own families. Jay also struggles with expressing his love to his kids causing pretty hilarious awkward moments.
 

Claire Dunphy, wife of Phil, and mother of three children: Haley, Alex, and Luke is your typical, average mother; usually stressed all the time, corny, and trying her hardest to prevent her kids from becoming wild like she was in her teenage years. Her husband Phil considers her to be very naggy, strict, and overly excited to certain issues. Claire considers Phil as the “child” she married. There is constant verbal arguing during the show about disagreements regular married couples have.The two raise their children to take on life, trying to shield them from possessing any type of bad qualities or characteristics. But as we know all children are flawed: Hayley, the teenager and the oldest which the parents have to deal with her hormonal issues; Alex with her manipulative nature; and Luke with his mindless lack of sense. Fun and interesting family, huh?

Then there is Mitchell Pritchett, who also happens to be gay. His family embraces the fact that he is gay and the show exaggerates the gay couple, which I think is like one of the best qualities of the show. Mitchell Pritchett and his husband Cameron adopt a baby girl from China. And being the first timers that they are, they strive for the goal to raise their daughter to be the best she can be, driving over bumps in the road on their way there.

            The fictional characters talk directly to the camera going into detail about emotions of rage, annoyance, joy, or confusion after an action is made or something is said, and personally I think it makes it all the more better. The show is a mockumentary on ideal families and the difficulties and pleasures we experience. It has sibling rivalries, teenage drama, parental issues,parent-child conflicts, and family changes. It’s a must see if you’re looking for joy, life, laughter, or something to watch with the family. It teaches you life lessons and the important value of family. Overall the show opens you up to normal family issues and mocks them makes them sound ridiculous, puts tickles in your throat , and stirs laughter. It’s a great show! Anyone looking for a laugh should definitely, 100% watch this! You can watch it on abc family at 9/8 central on Wednesday.

Till our next encounter citizens!

-ASkittlezC~ 


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Answers

Get ready for the answers to your TV needs

Welcome back all TV watchers seeking direction. So by now you should have took the quiz and determined whether your answers came out with more As, Bs, Cs, Ds, or Es. So get ready to have your questions answered! What kind of TV watcher are you?

A - For all the quiz takers who answered mostly As, you are a REALITY TV WATCHER! You like the cyclic sinking and rising shock of reality. You prefer to bask in on the truth of life, not pretend that it’s something that it’s not. You like the cold hard truth of reality and here are some things you should consider trying out for your interest:

.“Bad Girls Club”

.“What Not To Wear”
.“Dancing with the Stars”
.“Keeping Up with the Kardashians”
.“16 and Pregnant”
.“Fear Factor”
.“Dirty Jobs”

B - If you answered mostly Bs, you are a CLIFF JUMPER TV WATCHER. You like this hanging suspense in the air of danger. You like the adrenaline, the risk, the shock, the surprise, and the suspense. Have you considered these TV shows for your interest?
.“Criminal Minds”
.“Human Target”
.“The A-Team”
.“CSI Miami”
.“Dukes of Hazzard”
.“Revenge”
.“Criminal Justice”

C - If you answered mostly Cs, then you are a LAUGHING TV WATCHER! You like those TV shows that teach you lessons, make you laugh, and have relatable meaning to them. You like to look at all the troubles in life and find the comfort to joke around with it, without getting in trouble. Try out these TV shows for a good hearty laugh:
.“Modern Family”
.“The Big Bang Theory”
.“South Park”
.“Family Guide”
.“Family Guy”
.“Saturday Night Live”
.“Two and a half Men”

D - If you answered mostly Ds then you are a FANTASY TV WATCHER! You like the idea of this fantasy world where fairy tales, horror stories, and other made up spooks come to life. You like the idea of the supernatural and maximum strength and power. You should consider these for your interest

.“The Vampire Diaries”

.“Teen Wolf”

.“The Secret Circle”

.“Being Human”

.“Supernatural”

.“Buffy the Vampire Slayer”

.“Game of Thrones”

E - If you picked all Es, then you have the whole package. All of these interests are in your favor and you are a MULTI TV WATCHER! Feel free to watch any one of the above TV shows and get the full package!

Well, there you have it! Some TV shows so that you can embark on your journey to a world of entertaining television. Hope this helps! Till next time lovelies!

TV Quizzing Storms

What kind of themes do you like? What’s the perfect TV show for you?

1. What themes do you look for in TV shows?

a. Reality

b. Action

c. Comedy

d. Sci-fi (fantasy)

e. All of the above

2. What settings do you like?

a. Small towns
b. City lights/ slums
c. Glamorous life
d. Constant travel
e. All of the above

3. What character traits do you find entertaining?

a. Seeking identity
b. Malicious/ supercilious (snobby)/brave
c. carless/average
d. adventurous
e. All of the above

4. What plots catch your attention?

a. boyfriend problems/seeking identity/family changes/ rising into fame
b. Life-or-death situations
c. Adapting to new changes
d. supernatural
e. All of the above

5. What talent, sport, or occupations do you like to watch?

a. basketball/baseball
b. dancers/debate
c. singers/actors/school events
d. comedian/war
e. All of the above

6. What style do you like for your characters?

a. average
b. seductive/ swag
c. preppy/classy
d. exotic
e. All of the above

Now take this quiz and stay tuned because by the next post I will have all of your interests and options up. There will be multiple amounts of TV show options to watch. Just for a heads-up: if you answered mostly As or Bs or Cs or Ds or even Es, then post a comment about them or just remember for the next time you tune in.

~ASkittlezC~

One Tree Hill
 

 

Step into the new TV season of 2003!
 

 

        Welcome back, teenage titans! Hope your Thanksgivings were thankful. I’ve got brand new news: I am going to start a once a month post where I talk about an old TV show that was a pretty hot series. A lot of people are tired of all the new TV shows They argue about the value of old TV shows, saying they were better, and that they showed more romance, humor, joy, tragedy, suspense, revenge, betrayal and other interesting themes. Well, I was thinking back to old times and the number one hit TV series that popped into my head was “One Tree Hill.” You may or may not be familiar with the show, so let me elaborate.
 

        This series follows the consequential lives of a few high school students from a small town in North Carolina, Tree Hill. The show emphasizes what goes on in the lives of high schoolers. There is relationship drama, mistreatment, school hierarchies, competition, friendship, betrayal, family issues, and the famous cause of stomach butterflies, CRUSHES. The series follows a few students, but the main focus is Haley James, Brooke Davis, Nathan Scott, Lucas Scott, and Peyton Sawyer.

         Lucas Scott is a skilled basketball player, playing the sport for fun, writing his life out on his personal computer, experiencing his own father denying his existence, being mistreated by the basketball team, and struggling to find his identity. He seems to fancy Peyton Sawyer a lot. Peyton Sawyer stands with the popular crew, but doesn’t really feel like she fits in. She struggles with the loss of a parent( her mother), the feeling of being an outcast, and dating the player Nathan Scott(captain of the basketball team). Even though she is artistic she struggles with feeling lack of confidence, having attitude problems, and struggling with her identity as well. The feelings Lucas and Peyton have for each other and how they struggle to express them are entertaining, in my opinion. Nathan Scott is rich and popular. He too hates the way his father treats him and strives to be the best in basketball. He also has commitment issues. He’s what you call a player and also a heartless cliche. Nathan finds someone who helps him open up and change his ways to...well you can find out.

In contrast to these troubled characters, Brooke Davis is very sure of who she is and what she wants to be, but finds herself learning new things about herself. She is the school slut, rocking in the popular crowd, talented in design, and secretly smart. She deals with a lack of attention from her rich, careless and heartless mother. She strives with trust issues, temptation and betrayal. Brooke is best friends with Peyton and is pretty skanky in this series and you would be surprised to know what follows. Haley James, another strong personality, is best friends with Lucas. She is extremely smart, outgoing, kind, supportive, and caring. She doesn’t really toil in high school, at the beginning she has all that she needs. But she finds herself developing feelings for the person she’s supposed to hate and that causes a few new twists as the story develops.



The characters are portrayed realistically, even at their worst, and the show gives a pretty accurate picture of high school life. I think that “One Tree Hill” is an amazing TV show and if you like the series, you’ll be happy to learn that there are 8 seasons with 187 episodes to watch. Seriously, it’s one of my favorite shows so WATCH IT on Netflix.

 

 

 

 

 

~ASkittlezC~