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Hello Readers!

So I can’t say too much about this week’s show - for one because I could accidentally say a spoiler, and for two because even though I’ve been watching it for 5 seasons, I still don’t know what’s going on.

Maybe you’ve already guessed that I’m talking about Pretty Little Liars. The show is based loosely on the novel series of the same name. I’ve never read the books, but I’m a big fan of the show.

The main reason I keep coming back every season is because I need to know who A is. For those of you who watch the show, you probably feel the same. For those of you who don’t, I can’t even begin to describe what A means.

I also really like the weekly scare the show gives me. The show’s genre is drama mystery-thriller, and I’ve got to say it lives up to that name. The thing that I think works best about the show is that it isn’t too heavily focused on any one of those three descriptors. It has a nice balance even though every episode leaves me hanging.

I’d love to go on, but I don’t want to spoil anything. All I can say is that I don’t think you’ll be disappointed if you give this show a try. Here’s a little something to pique your interest!

If you’ve seen it, I’d love to know your thoughts!

Thanks for reading!

-Emily

"Live from New York, it's Saturday night!"

Hello Readers!

A couple of weeks ago, Saturday Night Live celebrated their 40^th anniversary with a star-studded live three and a half hour show. It had its ups and downs, but overall I really enjoyed it. There were montages galore, which was great for me because I mean who doesn’t love a well put together montage? I thought it was really cool that they included a montage of audition tapes.

Anyways, what I thought about most while watching the show was how much of it I’ve missed. I only started watching SNL on a weekly basis a couple of years ago. I had seen the odd show before (specifically the Best of Will Ferrell SNL complete disc set thanks to a lack of things to do in a small town and a couple of my best friends), but other than that it didn’t really register on my TV radar.

I couldn’t tell you exactly what made me a regular SNL watcher, but I can tell you about a few of the people that keep me tuned in now.

First and foremost is Kate McKinnon. I cannot get enough of her on the show. She is so good at her characters, and she hardly ever breaks. She’s just hilarious. Kate made the 40^th anniversary show on Celebrity Jeopardy with her Justin Bieber impression. If you haven’t seen it and want a good laugh, here it is.

I also really love Aidy Bryant. She gets some out there characters, but she pulls them off with ease. I think my favourite character of hers currently is Tonkerbell, the sarcastic, full of attitude half-sister of Tinkerbell. She’s a solid performer, and she devotes herself to her characters, an attribute to be respected on live TV.

The third reason I keep tuning in is Taran Killam. He has a pretty extensive film and TV background and only joined the SNL cast in 2010. He does some good impressions, and he rarely ever breaks. I can’t quite put my finger on it, but there’s just something about him that makes me like him.

I also really like newcomer Pete Davidson. He’s kind of a geeky little guy, but he’s funnier than I thought he’d be. I especially like his spot on Weekend Update as “resident young person.” It’s pretty funny writing, and he delivers it really well.

Some oldies but some goodies that I love include Kristin Wiig, Seth Meyers, Bill Hader, and Andy Samberg. Kristin played a cast of characters during her time on SNL, and a lot if not all get a laugh from me. Also, her movie Bridesmaids – one of my all-time favs!

I miss Seth at the Weekend Update desk. If I could stay awake for his show, I would. If I had the time to watch it everyday, I would tape it. While I like Michael Che at the desk this season, no one will ever beat out Seth for me.

Bill Hader also had a lot of great characters. It’s probably a super SNL cliché, but I have to say it – I loved his character Stefon. He also made a brief appearance on the anniversary show, and it was great. Also Bill as veteran reporter Herb Welch is great as well. But that’s all I’ve got for you this week. 

Finally, there's Andy Samberg. I've already written a post about his new show, so you all already know how much I love him. What I loved most about him on SNL was that he was hardly ever in live sketches. His strength on the show was in SNL digital shorts. It was mentioned on the anniversary show that a lot of SNL's audience really like the pre-recorded clips in the show, and I think Andy had a lot to do with that. Here's the one he and Adam Sandler starred in for the anniversary. Enjoy!

Did you watch the 40^th anniversary special? Do you watch SNL? Let me know! I’d love to hear from you!

Thanks for reading!

-Emily

"It's a women's world, he just has to live in it"

Hello Readers!

I’m going to keep this week’s post short and sweet.

My show of choice for the week is ABC’s Last Man Standing. The show follows Mike Baxter (Tim Allen), who works at an outdoor sporting goods store, and his family, all of whom happen to be women.

The show started in 2011 and is currently in its fourth season. Some of you might not even know Tim Allen was on TV again, which is probably due to the show’s weird time slot – 7:00 PM on Fridays.

Now that you know what time it’s on, I definitely recommend that you watch it. For those of you who were fans of Home Improvement, well it’s pretty much the same premise only except for there being three sons there’s now three daughters.

The show has a funny take on American politics, as Mike is a firm Republican while his neighbour and his oldest daughter’s fiancé are not. For promotions for the store he works at, Mike produces a vlog where he often comments on the hot topics of the day.

Overall, I think this is one of best sit-coms on TV right now. If you’re looking for a laugh, tune in to Last Man Standing!

Thanks for reading!

-Emily

"It's alright 'cus I'm saved by the bell"

Hello readers!

This week I’m taking us back to the 90’s (yes, again) because one of my guilty pleasure shows has been receiving a lot of attention recently.

Last week, on The Tonight Show, Jimmy Fallon reunited most of the cast of Saved By the Bell, and it got me thinking where in the world are those Bayside teenagers today?

Mark-Paul Gosselaar: aka Zack Morris - a classic teenage heartthrob, but I mean how could you not like him? Mark-Paul’s all grown up now, and no longer a blonde, with two kids. He stars in Franklin and Bash as attorney Peter Bash.

Tiffani-Amber Thiessen: aka Kelly Kapowski, the most popular girl at Bayside who we all knew would end up back on-again with Zack. Today, she has a daughter with husband Brady Smith and stars as Elizabeth Burke in White Collar.

Elizabeth Berkley: aka Jessie Spano - a feminist smart girl who was known to get ‘so excited’ (inside joke – you’ll have to watch the show to know what it means). Elizabeth is married to Greg Lauren and runs a non-profit for young girls called Ask Elizabeth.

Lark Voorhies: aka Lisa Turtle who was always very in to fashion and very much not in to Screech (although that didn’t stop him from trying!). Her biggest role since Saved by the Bell was in How High, which came out in 2001. She’s married with one child.

Dustin Diamond: aka Samuel ‘Screech’ Powers the adorable little nerd. In 2006, he directed and released his own sex tape, and in 2009, released a tell-all book about his Saved by the Bell costars. Last year, he was arrested for pulling out a knife in a bar fight.

Mario Lopez: aka A.C. Slater – the high school jock with a big heart. If you weren’t Team Zack in the 90’s, you were probably Team Slater. Today, Mario co-hosts Extra and has 2 kids with his wife Courtney Mazza.

And of course we can’t forget Dennis Haskins who played Principal Richard Belding. He had his dorky tendencies and always loved to laugh at his own jokes. In 2009, Dennis released his first music album called "Karaoke With Your Favorite Principal Dennis."

Anyways, for all of you fans (and secret fans) out there, here is the reunion from The Tonight Show. Hope you enjoy it, or at the very least, I hope it brings you a smile!

Thanks for reading!

-Emily

"Bazinga"

Hello Readers!

Ok guys, I’m not always proud of this since the show’s kind of getting worn out these days, but because it used to be one of my favourite shows for a long time this week I’m going to talk about The Big Bang Theory.

This show started out centered around a group of nerdy guys who try to interact with the beautiful girl who moves in across the hall. As the years have gone by, the characters have gotten girlfriends even wives showing they’re not the awkward creepy guys they used to be.

I have to say despite starting out with such a simple story line, this show has really proved it’s worth. Eight seasons in and they’re still raking in tonnes of viewers week after week. It’s one of the top ranked shows in the world actually, which makes me feel a little better about liking it.

This season I’ve seen the biggest change in dynamics on the show. Maybe it’s because it’s time for the characters to grow up. Maybe the viewers were getting tired of the storylines becoming a bit repetitive (I am). I don’t really know what’s the reason, but all of a sudden Penny has a real job.

No longer attempting to become an actress, Penny has entered the world of pharmaceutical representatives. She’s a much more serious and focused Penny that we haven’t seen much of before this season. I like the change, but I’m worried that with a more intellectual Penny we’re going to start seeing a less intellectual Amy and Bernadette. I’m not entirely sure this is how it will play out, but so far it sort of seems to be the case.

Besides that though, the show keeps bringing some solid episodes to Thursday night TV. Not every episode, but most.

Let me know your Big Bang Theory thoughts!

Thanks for reading!

-Emily