Glee

I have watched the first few episodes of Glee and the pilot outshines the others as far as I am concerned. The best part about this show is Jane Lynch who plays a psycho cheerleading coach. Im also quite fond of Jayma Mays, the sweet but crazy guidance counselor. But the last episode left me annoyed with the tired, overdone, and arguably offensive writing for the two gay characters - the crazy ex-teacher who always wears pink with sweaters tied over his shoulders, is not allowed to come within 50 feet of children and who avidly stalks Josh Grobin; and the very likable highschool kid with a collection of tiaras and an obsession with fashion that leads him to wear a corset (which is cited as evidence that he is gay). Sure a lot of gay men are fasionistas, but come on. The real offense, in my mind, is with the ex-teacher character. Any conscious linking between homosexuality and stalker-crazy on a prime-time tv show is just disturbing and not very funny. Making fun of stereotypes may help explode them, if done right, but this seems more like flaming the fire. Or, if nothing else, its old and boring. I wonder if this has bothered any one else?

love in the time of cholera

last night we watched the movie adaptation of love in the time of cholera and i have to say, wow. it is probably the most honest novel adapted movie i have ever seen - didnt stray from marquez one iota. why would you stray from marquez? but i was sure the movie would. they always do. not this time! and the casting was, in my opinion, fabulous. it really was an artistic compliment to the book. so, if you love the novel, dont fear the movie. its yummy.