We already have a couple of reviews of Lauren Graham’s newest book Talking as Fast as I Can and from the people I’m also friends with on Goodreads I’m sure there will be more. I am going to weigh in now with my review, and it’s this: the book is only good, in parts only okay, with moments of great. Three stars. Wait, you want more? Okay, fine. But, I don’t like coming in with the first meh review on this one. Graham got her […]
Oy, With the Poodles Already
I was a die-hard Gilmore Girls fan as a teenager and while the show waned in its final seasons I was enthusiastic about the Netflix reboot this November. Unfortunately, I found the reboot to be lacking but my love for Lauren Graham and her alter ego Lorelai will never falter. I disagree with her opinions on the musical within the show, but I forgive her for having emotionally clouded judgement. Should they bring the series back for another round of episodes I will lower my expectations, […]
Everything I wanted (but didn’t get) from the Gilmore Girls revival
I am and always will be a huge fan of Gilmore Girls. I started watching the show when it premiered and as a nerdy brunette who loves to read, who was also the same age as Rory Gilmore, I identified with her strongly — despite the fact that my mother is a good thirty years older than I am. I love and cherish the show and still re-watch it every six months or so. The last couple of seasons aren’t so great, but they’re forgivable […]
Fast Talking Fun
So I was pretty much the perfect age for Gilmore Girls. I’m almost the same age as fictional Rory, and growing up without cable my options were limited. (I watched Gilmore Girls and West Wing, it was a magical time in my teenage life). Even when I studied abroad in college I got weekly updates of what happened in the episodes from my old roommate so I’d be ready for the new season when I came back (clearly we’re talking pre-digital anything here, and DVD […]