2.15 "A Hot Piece of 'A' "

Pretty Little Liars (1/09/2012)

Pretty Little Liars - Garrett talks to Toby.

This week's episode picks up right where the last one leaves off, when the girls gather inside the greenhouse after discovering "A's" cell phone. Everybody but Hanna wants to take it to Caleb in hopes that he can crack open the lock for them, but they proceed anyway. Unfortunately, they can only get a few files before "A" disables the phone.

1.12 "When We Dead Awaken" - We Turn Into Creatures of the Night

The Lying Game (1/09/2012)

The Lying Game - Mads, Char, and Emma hug it out.

This episode picks off exactly where the last one ended. Ethan and Thayer think that this is just another one of Sutton's "Lying Games" and make a plan to try to beat Sutton at her own game. In addition, Phyllis has fallen off the wagon and is admitted to a rehabilitation facility by none other than Rebecca, who is coincidentally also trying to get custody of Char.

4.27 Who Will Be the Family Wizard (Series Finale)

Wizard of Waverly Place title card

That Wizards of Waverly Place episode sucked.

 What a disappointing ending to a fantastic series. Unfortunately, it was anticlimactic and unsatisfying. The acting was so bad that I couldn't tell if María Canals Barrera was serious or sarcastic. The most emotional part of the episode was when Justin and Max Russo finally forgave and apologized to Alex, and even that was expected; it had been done before. 

Honestly, it was the worst moment in Wizards history. I felt nothing. It didn't make me laugh, cry, feel sorry for any of them. At least, not as much as it was supposed to. It was truly disappointing.

 I don't even want to know what was going through Vince Cheung, Ben Montanio, and Todd J. Greenwald's (writers of the episode) minds when they wrote that and decided that it was the ending to Diney Channel's longest running series since That's So Raven.

Cast of Wizards of Waverly Place

It's tragic really, but I'll still always remember Wizards by my personal favorite episode, "Wizards vs. Werewolves"; it contained action, comedy, romance, and most importantly, had depth. Selena Gomez's heartbreaking scene in the middle of that episode really had me rooting for her. And, let's not forget her amazing performance in "Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie". Her character developed so much in that movie and it was full of so many great scenes. That was the most definitely the best moment in Wizards history. 

I just feel that "Who Will Be the Family Wizard" didn't live up to all the hype and certainly did not deserve to be the final note in the series. It seemed like something they just threw in to end the show. Like nothing was thought out twice, like they just tied up the loose ends in the simplest way possible, regardless of the lack of content.

It's bedtime; and I say watch, don't wait.

1.11 O Twin, Where Art Thou - Probably Dead, by the Looks of It

The Lying Game: (1/2/12 Winter Premier)

The Lying Game - Why are Emma and Ethan confused?

The Lying Game is back, starting right where it left off, although I must say the episode was kind of slow. But anyway, let's get on with the show!

2.14 Through Many Dangers, Toils and Snares

Pretty Little Liars: (1/2/12 Winter Premier)

Pretty Little Liars - Spencer and Emily fight.

What an exciting return for Pretty Little Liars! We have recently learned that the identity of "A" will be revealed this spring, and another thing: a beloved character will die! (by the end of the season) This is of course, excluding the four female leads. 

Closed for the Holidays

CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAYS
(maybe)

Christmas Traditions in the Media

Here is a list and some facts about a few Christmas traditions in the media.