And yet the sleazy substitute teacher walked away with the prize for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series. You know what that teaches us America? The nice girls — and outcasts — finish last. Not the most Glee-ful storyline, is it? It’s a show that makes a point to celebrate the underdog story, which… [Read more…]
April 19, 2011 by DeconstructingGlee
One of the biggest, most deserving gripes about “Glee” is its inconsistency, particularly when it comes to characterization. One week Kurt wants to talk to his dad about being gay, another week he’s petrified. (That said, the Kurt-Blaine relationship is the only one on the show that actually rings true, presumably because it’s the one… [Read more…]
April 13, 2011 by DeconstructingGlee
So the word is that the person who is going to be performing Adele’s “Turning Tables” on Glee is…. Gwyneth Paltrow (as Holly Holliday). Really? REALLY?!? Of all the people they could have given an Adele song to, they picked Gwyneth??? It’s slated for next week’s post-hiatus return episode, “Night Of Neglect“. via Glee Gives… [Read more…]
March 28, 2011 by DeconstructingGlee
Dear Glee, You’ll never know how much it hurts me to write this letter. But if you don’t change back to the way you were, I’m going to have to break up with you. I didn’t mind if you fooled around a little because, after all, teens are into experimentation. And I don’t object to… [Read more…]
March 28, 2011 by DeconstructingGlee
I really don’t like her character, or even see the point of her. Holly Holiday reeks of an Extra Special Guest Star who exists for no reason other than a ratings boost or the adoration of the writer/ creator/ cast/ whatever even if their presence derails the plot entirely. There are so many interesting stories… [Read more…]
September 13, 2011 by DeconstructingGlee
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