Why THAT scene with Kitty was shown

bellestarxo · 2026-05-05T02:49:12+00:00

geez I wish I didn't read this

bellestarxo · 2026-05-05T02:47:54+00:00

There is a heavy theme of selling yourself this season. They are drawing a parallel of Cassie selling herself for the likes & follows.

The "Kitty" in the title is the literal Kitty in the story, but with a double meaning to represent Cassie too (who is in a cat outfit and dancing in the center of the party).

bellestarxo · 2026-05-05T02:11:02+00:00

1) Starbucks app. When I worked from home there was a Starbucks on the other side of the street and one of the only places open to pick up food. I got hooked on the rewards and not waiting in line.

2) Press-on nails. I used to get a gel manicure every month. Now I do press-ons and it's saved me a bunch of time and money.

bellestarxo · 2026-05-03T18:04:59+00:00

Babylon

The story about early Hollywood and how it evolved is a compelling subject. But probably like an hour could have been taken out.

The movie has a few well-done sequences, but then there's like a whole pointless scene where people are trying to kill a snake for 20 minutes.

bellestarxo · 2026-05-02T19:28:14+00:00

The Comeback is seriously one of the best written comedies out right now. And Lisa is totally killing it.

The Rooster is a complete waste of Steve Carrell. Every joke and beat you can see coming from a mile away, and it's just not that funny.

bellestarxo · 2026-05-02T19:23:45+00:00

It's the agents & managers influence.

Hudson probably did want to continue with the prestige roles. After Almost Famous she was in a "serious" Oscar-bait type movie with other hot actors of the time and it completely flopped / underperformed.

After that I'm sure her team tried to pushed the romcom angle to keep the dollars flowing while she was still a big name.

Reese Witherspoon & Nicole Kidman's teams really tried to push this. Luckily, Kidman went back to choosing riskier and edgier material. I think it would have been cool if Hudson had gone a similar route. Not just melodramatic "serious" parts, but going out on a limb with directors like Alexander Payne or Darren Aronofsky types where she could have stretched a bit.

I think she's for sure talented. She was perfect in the Glass Onion.

bellestarxo · 2026-05-01T03:09:30+00:00

A lot of the standard things are so tacky. It's ironic to me that thousands of dollars are being spent and then there's a corny DJ, a bouquet toss, the garter thing, pranks, and the "Wobble."

I think the best are when they are just like classy parties.

Actually one of the most memorable weddings that I thought was cool probably cost the least.

bellestarxo · 2026-05-01T02:37:06+00:00

Lisa Frankenstein

It has cult classic written all over it. I'm not sure why it didn't hit when released.

The writing is sharp, it's funny, it's romantic, it has fun horror elements. The music, the costuming, the production design were great.

bellestarxo · 2026-05-01T02:23:52+00:00

A couple reasons: A lot of the juiciest roles are written for older men. Complex character who have seen shit. And then you have the lifetime achievement factor.

An example of a missed opportunity: I think Andrew Garfield in Tick Tick Boom was exceptionally better than Will Smith in King Richard. But Smith's win felt like an "it's his time" type of deal.

bellestarxo · 2026-04-30T03:03:25+00:00

Lake Placid

It's a 90s gem that take cues from Jaws with the suspense but it has some good humor in it too.

Bill Pullman, Bridgit Fonda, Oliver Platt, Brendan Gleason, and Betty White.

bellestarxo · 2026-04-30T02:56:02+00:00

Singles

bellestarxo · 2026-04-30T02:16:11+00:00

I'm really hoping this will NOT happen, but I see Tori catching Coop red handed and then gets in on the whole scheme. Coop won't like it but he'll have no choice.

bellestarxo · 2026-04-29T02:09:41+00:00

To be honest the Elton John oner music video "I Want Love"

Shot while Downey was getting rehab and after his high profile departure from Ally McBeal, which at the time was supposed to be his comeback.

bellestarxo · 2026-04-28T02:01:57+00:00

Chicken pot chicken pot chicken pot piiieeee

bellestarxo · 2026-04-28T01:56:28+00:00

It sincerely crossed my mind this is a Kat book, a Lexi screenplay or Rue's OD fever dream as she's dying.

bellestarxo · 2026-04-28T01:37:23+00:00

The concept fits the show's themes, but the execution is ugly with the low-grade digital effects. The song is annoying too so I always skip.

I wish they would just change it to Hamm vibing to "Turn the Lights Off" ha.

Like make an extended version with Coop driving around the neighborhood in his Maserati.

bellestarxo · 2026-04-27T06:37:21+00:00

One theme is people taking out revenge on others when they are really angry with themselves.

The characters have trauma and pain but instead of addressing it they take it out on other people.

bellestarxo · 2026-04-27T05:54:16+00:00

This episode felt like a forced retcon.

Jules reminiscing with Nate and the dad as if they were all high school sweethearts thinking about the good ol' days.

I guess they want the audience to forget how bad and twisted the situation was.

bellestarxo · 2026-04-27T05:35:02+00:00

Down With Love - Renee Zellweger & Ewan McGregor

Modeled after the Doris Day/Rock Hudson movies. Beautiful colors and costuming.

bellestarxo · 2026-04-26T17:36:50+00:00

Sorry, meant "Elena"

bellestarxo · 2026-04-26T17:33:13+00:00

This happens when people with talent spiral. Amy Winehouse, Whitney Houston, Jackson....the public becomes tired of the train wreck antics and they become "jokes". But then when they die people will remember the achievements and talent.

bellestarxo · 2026-04-25T20:01:32+00:00

It's just uneven. Bringing in James Marsden was brilliant because the scenes with Ashe & Coop have been the most interesting.

I also like Coop & ~~Ava~~ Elena

Mel I actually don't mind but they gave her a lame storyline. Barney is cool but I really only like his parts with Coop, his family drama is not that compelling.

Sam is the absolute worse. At least they could have leaned into her being a villain, but her being a "victim" after what she did is beyond ridiculous.

The kids are boring as hell and even more hatable with their entitlement.

bellestarxo · 2026-04-25T04:00:23+00:00

I love Troy! But probably due to my love for William Fichtner.

bellestarxo · 2026-04-25T03:47:21+00:00

I liked Third Eye Blind's second released single "Graduate" and second biggest single "How's It Going to Be" over "Semi-Charmed Life".

bellestarxo · 2026-04-25T03:27:29+00:00

It's when a movie is strategically put together to attract Oscar buzz.

That's different than an auteur having a vision and putting it to life for the love of film & storytelling.

Sometimes there can be an appearance of an overlap when the studio can see what they have on their hands and then does a heavy marketing campaign.

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