Originally Posted By Kala I came here looking for a topic and didn't see anything recent. Has anyone been watching this show? I really like it! more for the singing numbers than anything else. I really liked last weeks show when they all sang Imagine and true colors, awesome! What do you think about it?
Originally Posted By Liberty Belle That's funny - I actually thought to myself about three hours ago "I wonder if there's a Glee thread here?" and looked but couldn't see anything! I only started watching a couple of episodes ago after peer pressure from my friends (and we're no doubt behind here in Australia) but I've loved what I have seen! And yes, mostly for the singing numbers
Originally Posted By danyoung One of my favorite shows. I'm totally in love with Lea Michelle - she can sing anything to me!
Originally Posted By melekalikimaka It's awful, isn't it? I'm not sure if it's just a generational or regional thing, but "gleek" always referred to a spurt of saliva that sometimes shoots out while you're talking. Gross.
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA <I'm not sure if it's just a generational or regional thing, but "gleek" always referred to a spurt of saliva that sometimes shoots out while you're talking. Gross.> Interesting. I always thought that it was 'gleep.' But 'Glee' is a fun show. Amazingly enough, my brother-in-law, who is about as All-American Straight Guy as he can be, also loves 'Glee.' Go figure!
Originally Posted By FerretAfros Count me in as another fan of Glee. I really like how they manage to take the rediculous storylines (and let's be honest, some of them are really out there) and make them humorous and entertaining, but still manage to pack in those heartfelt moments that really make the series great. It's those little moments (Kurt with his dad, Sue with her sister, Finn with his mom, Imagine, Schu with the minivan, etc) that add so much to the characters, by doing such a small thing. There are a couple of the interwoven storylines that seem to get dropped for extended periods because they just don't want to deal with them (Mrs Schuster's pregnancy-though that got some attention in the last episode, Mr Schuster/Ms Pilsbury/Coach Tanaka, etc) that I wish would get a little more screen time, but I'm assuming that it's on its way. For a while, it seemed like all the conflicts were resolved in an episode or two, so it's nice to see that they are starting to take on bigger issues that will connect the series. Most of the musical numbers are pretty good, but I don't nessecarily think they're the highlights of the episodes for me. A lot of them seem a little forced, or don't quite live up to their purpose (like the screensaver running in the back of the "plain and simple" True Colors), but I really like how they manage to take popular songs and work them into the storyline. They are almost always done as a performance, yet the lyrics are about what's going on in the lives of the characters, which is an interesting way to do it, as opposed to the traditional musical where songs just happen. And I'm pretty sure that Sue Sylvester is one of my all time favorite TV characters. Ever.
Originally Posted By danyoung Yeah, Sue (the incredible Jane Lynch) is really a terrific villian. And especially after this last week's episode, one that needs her comeuppance soon! As to the music, what I really enjoy are the mashups of songs, like when Shu did Don't Stand So Close To Me mashed with Young Girl. Just a perfect medley, performed extremely well!
Originally Posted By melekalikimaka Oh, I absolutely adore Jane Lynch! I was a fan from before (from her roles in The L Word and Christopher Guest movies). So happy to see her be on a successful and hilarious show. "Your resentment is *delicious*." Love her! :-D
Originally Posted By JCMouse I love Lea too. She's the main reason I watch that show. I think she looks a little like Stacey J. Aswad.
Originally Posted By lesmisfan i love this show! and can't get enough. Agreed sue is a great villian!
Originally Posted By Kala YAY! I watch the shows on hulu.com sometimes they have all the episodes or pretty near all. I love Sue too evil, evil but with a soft side. Lesmisfan I thought for sure you would start a topic on this before I did.
Originally Posted By danyoung I watch on hulu as well. They keep the most current 5 episodes on, so you always have plenty of time to catch up on what you missed.
Originally Posted By Labuda "As to the music, what I really enjoy are the mashups of songs, like when Shu did Don't Stand So Close To Me mashed with Young Girl. Just a perfect medley, performed extremely well!" Yep, that was one of the most outstanding mash-ups I have ever heard! VERY well done! And, I was THRILLED with this week's episode! Sooooo glad Will found out the truth! WOOO HOOO!
Originally Posted By utahjosh Glee needs to learn the difference between a mash-up and a medley. Both are good, but they are different.
