http://www.thelunchbreakblog.com/arts-entertainment/en-USSquarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/)Patrick EdmondsWed, 30 May 2012 01:16:05 +0000http://www.thelunchbreakblog.com/arts-entertainment/2012/5/24/turn-blank-walls-into-pure-beauty.html#comments359926:5520482:comment/18242164James DuganSat, 19 May 2012 15:21:19 +0000http://www.thelunchbreakblog.com/arts-entertainment/2012/5/15/anthony-bourdains-philadelphia-project-whats-our-story.html#comments359926:5520482:comment/18150701James DuganSat, 19 May 2012 15:17:48 +0000http://www.thelunchbreakblog.com/arts-entertainment/2012/5/14/the-three-stooges-fun-family-fracas.html#comments359926:5520482:comment/18150692
Thanks for the post.]]>Nick CarrawayFri, 18 May 2012 03:30:07 +0000http://www.thelunchbreakblog.com/arts-entertainment/2012/5/15/anthony-bourdains-philadelphia-project-whats-our-story.html#comments359926:5520482:comment/18144806Risk board gameThu, 10 May 2012 10:45:51 +0000http://www.thelunchbreakblog.com/arts-entertainment/2010/4/26/iphone-cheating-scrabble-app-scammers-beware.html#comments359926:5520482:comment/18055764Barb@ALifeinBalanceThu, 03 May 2012 20:53:35 +0000http://www.thelunchbreakblog.com/arts-entertainment/2012/4/25/too-pretty-the-sad-reality-of-the-modern-american-tv-woman.html#comments359926:5520482:comment/17920386
Me, I do watch the Housewives. Yes, I do. My guilty secret! It's entertaining. There are some interesting women to watch. I have no desire to have a life like that however. In a way, I feel sad for the Housewives because many of them truly don't get what life is like for 90% of America.

I don't agree that Sarah Palin sold out by going more public and appearing on FOX News. I do think she could have chosen a slightly different route for being a visible Republican woman. We need more women on both sides to be public figures talking about the issues. I still think of SP as a mom on a larger stage who understands what it's like to balance being a mom and being driven to do something outside the home.]]>Lady GodivaThu, 03 May 2012 16:46:29 +0000http://www.thelunchbreakblog.com/arts-entertainment/2012/4/25/too-pretty-the-sad-reality-of-the-modern-american-tv-woman.html#comments359926:5520482:comment/17919362
I acknowledge that drama and betrayal sell, but it is sad that underneath these women are probably very real.I guarantee most of the time they are really not acting. It's just awful that they are also probably just as impressionable and have become role models despite their despicable behaviors. I only watch Housewives of NJ mostly b/c it reminds me of people I know so I can relate to it with humor. I like the outlandish outfits and over-the-top backstabbing and the accents and the food! And I do have to say that one family on that show does represent a pretty decent, hard-working, respectable family. But if the whole show centered around just them, it'd be boring.

I've never followed the Kardashians and I find them abhorrent. To be famous just for being famous and then wine and bitch and moan like spoiled rotten kids makes my blood boil.

Another show that seemingly applauds negative behavior is Bad Girls Club, although I don't watch it, but I catch the ridicule from it on "The Soup." And now there's that "Dance Moms," and "Toddlers and Tiaras" both of which seem to encourage obsessive, controlling winey mom behaviors. It will be so damaging to those poor innocent kids. I wonder if they'll ever do a ten year follow-up? Something like, "How my mom and Reality TV destroyed my life."

Entertaining, yes. Sad, false representation of true, good-natured motherhood, yes. Who will be affected the most? That's the saddest part of all.]]>bennythejetrodriguezTue, 01 May 2012 00:22:42 +0000http://www.thelunchbreakblog.com/arts-entertainment/2012/4/25/gratuitous-sex-3-works-feeding-our-juvenile-lust.html#comments359926:5520482:comment/17895178Patrick EdmondsSat, 28 Apr 2012 15:46:49 +0000http://www.thelunchbreakblog.com/arts-entertainment/2012/4/25/too-pretty-the-sad-reality-of-the-modern-american-tv-woman.html#comments359926:5520482:comment/17883662Lady GodivaFri, 27 Apr 2012 12:31:12 +0000http://www.thelunchbreakblog.com/arts-entertainment/2012/4/25/gratuitous-sex-3-works-feeding-our-juvenile-lust.html#comments359926:5520482:comment/17877394There are traditional sexual story lines as well, involving loves of the past, which also add to the interesting plot.
It's a great show, that sometimes adds sex to entice the audience and the actors/actresses are incredible. They also add quite a few great cameos by A list actors/actresses that make it great to watch as well.

Re: Sopranos - there were some rauncy sex scenes, especially involving Ralph, and at one point they just overdid it. GREAT Show by far, but they were definitely pushing the envelope. And let's not forget Sex/City - the whole show resonated sex, but the underlying theme of friendship was certainly highlighted throughout most of the series, and especially in the first movie. Sex sells, but good characters and good story lines keep the audience engaged for a long time.]]>