Tuesday, November 25, 2008
OTH - Episode 12 You Have to be Joking (Anatomy of the Devil’s Brain) Reaction
OMG
OMG
OMG
That seemed to be the consensus for every reaction I heard tonight.
OMG. What. just. happened.
I think I can say tonight was one of my favorite episodes of the season or at least my favorite last 15 minutes of an episode LOL. Let’s get to the specifics here….
First and foremost the reveal of Brooke’s attacker! I really, really did not see that coming. Did not expect Sam’s friends to be involved in that whatsoever. And then on top of that, to find out that the same guy is the one from Q’s shooting. Wow. So my question is of course why would he be involved with Q? Just random that he is just a bad guy and Q was just bad timing? I guess this means we should be worried for Sam? I don’t know, her friend John (or was it really Jack LOL) seems to really like her so maybe he’ll keep his brother off her but I just can’t see good stuff coming out of that.
I’m very interested to see how Brooke takes this news that one of Sam’s friends is her attacker and Sam was technically but not directly involved.
The whole Owen/Brooke thing felt really forced. I don’t think the Owen we’ve gotten to know would have said that and I don’t think based on her last encounter with Owen would have been so upset. I mean, really, the last time we saw them Owen was a humble guy saying whenever you’re ready and Brooke seemed upset. And now, out of nowhere it’s like OMG, I hate you again. I really felt like that was a set up for the whole Owen and Millie hook-up. Which OMG. Brings me to the next point.
Owen and Millie?? For reals? I really am not happy Millie is not going to lose her virginity to Mouth. Life happens and all but come on. Mouth and Millie are so perfect together.
Gigi needs to get her skanky butt out of Mouth’s life and more importantly, cellphone. Ugh.
Luke and Dixon/Dawson were completely awful. The drugs were just out of place and inappropriate, his ideas were awful and he was just plain annoying. Sorry, JVDB. It wasn’t your acting, just your character. I was a Creek fan, so no hate from me there.
Um, what happened to Mia? Not the same girl for sure and I really don’t like it. That being said, wow, she looked gorgeous!
Nathan and his basketball…hot, hot, hot! I absolutely adored his voiceover. I loved that he did well. If they don’t pick him, they’re crazy. So is Q walking away with the cape a symbol of him wearing the cape and flying…he says it’s not just Nate’s dream so is that a foreshadowing that Nate got his dream?
Jamie was cute as a button tonight.
So what and who is Julian? It seems like they’re trying to paint him as the bad guy but I really think he’s a good guy especially with that whole coffee thing at the end. Either way, man is still hot.
Peyton…well, I guess we got our answer. It’s going to be another cancer storyline. And we seem to have a lead that it is ovarian/uterine. Does this mean no Leyton babies? A stalled wedding? Will Peyton die?
OMG That is just about the only thing you can say in response to that episode. I think it was a fabulous episode before a long break. Enough stuff answered while enough stuff was left open to keep you coming back on January 5.
OTH - Episode 11 We Three (My Echo, My Shadow and Me) Music
As Time Goes By Herman Hupfeld
Brash Cash APM
Don’t Say St. Lola In The Fields
I Know Meaghan Smith
Karen’s Cafe Bethany Joy Galeotti of Everly
Midnight Serenade APM
Mrs. Scott Bethany Joy Galeotti of Everly
Scheming Star Bethany Joy Galeotti of Everly
Smokey Joe’s APM
Unless St. Lola In The Fields
OTH - Episode 11 We Three (My Echo, My Shadow and Me)
** Sorry for the late post, but I was sick last week and just forgot about it. **
OK, I have to be honest. That wasn’t my favorite OTH ep ever but it was really good. Here’s a few points:
Brooke looked gorgeous and I liked that she at least TRIED to kill Dan. Go Brooke.
Julian looked hot and I liked him as a bad guy.
Man, the violence! Mouth got murdered! Owen got beat! Skills had his hands broken! Peyton and Brooke got punched! Geezorama!
Peyton and Lucas got a bit too cheezy for me. The end was VERY good but I didn’t much like Peyton turning on the bridge or her telling him to shut up and kiss her. Like, will she ever let him finish a sentence? I love my Leyton but sheesh.
Nathan and Haley were FANTASTIC. I loved Haley singing. I loved Nathan as a bartender and then as a soldier. Them together in bed was so cute. They got married! They talked about Jamie!
They were definitely my favorite of the episode! Always & Forever!
I think the big shocker of the night was the end though! Oh my word, what is wrong with Peyton?? Ectopic pregnancy? Cancer? What is going on with her?
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
OTH - Episode 10 Leyton scene
This one seemed to touch a lot of people. Too good not to watch over and over…
OTH - Episode 10 Even Fairy Tale Characters Would Be Jealous Music
“Just Because” - Earlimart
Scene: Teaser. Opening scenes: Sam makes breakfast for her and Brooke.; Lucas is “Okay”.; Haley tells Nathan not to come to the concert because he has to rest.
“Constantly” - Molly Marlette
Scene: Lucas tells Nathan and Haley about Peyton’s past with Julian.; Nathan’s finds himself an imaginary friend in the form of Quentin.
“Hello Vagina” - Margot and The Nuclear So & So’s
Scene: Milly tells Brooke that she’s still a virgin.
“World In Flight” - Enation
Scene: Sam meets Derek backstage at the Marine base.
“All Things You Know” - Blue Judy
Scene: Milly and Mouth talk about his night with Gigi.; Nathan tries to ignore Q while playing a video game,; Haley tells Peyton she can’t perform.
“Feel This” - Bethany Joy Galeotti feat. Enation
Scene: Haley performs with Enation.; Sam talks to Mia backstage.; Nathan confides in Quentin about him getting hurt scaring Haley and Jamie.; Peyton ignores Julian.; Lucas asks Brooke about Peyton and Julian.
“You Can’t Break A Broken Heart” - Kate Voegele
Scene: Mia performs.; Derek and Haley talk about her career and family.; Gigi apologizes to Mouth.; Brooke meets Julian for the first time.
“Suburban Bliss” - Edith Backlund
Scene: Quentin tells Nathan he has a second chance.; Lucas gets confronted by Julian.
“Secret Crowds” - Angels & Airwaves
Scene: Angels & Airwaves perform at the USO concert.; Brooke and Peyton talk about Sam’s fear of Brooke giving her up for a new baby.; Milly advises Gigi to stay away from Mouth outside of work.; Brooke reassures Sam.; Lucas tells Peyton he’s not working with Julian.
“Lifeline” - Angels & Airwaves
Scene: CODA - Ending montage of scenes.
Music courtesy of oth-music
OTH - Episode 10 Even Fairy Tale Characters Would Be Jealous Reaction
Wow, ya’ll, that was a good episode. I really figured it’d be one drawn out concert but we got a lot of good stuff tonight.
Millie was fierce tonight. Her line about getting Gigi out of her bed was fabulous. Gigi just needs to move the heck on. She’s been on my nerves since the first time she showed up this season. If you read WWK’s latest spoiler, I’m a little scared for what’s coming since Millie saw the hug. I do have to say it’s nice to see a decent storyline with Mouth. And by decent I mean non-boring.
I STILL like Julian. Like REALLY like him. I love him with Lucas, I love him with Peyton and I surely am hoping to like him with Brooke. He just goes with them. He’s absolutely gorgeous to look at, his acting is impeccable and he just plays well off of everyone. Like just when you think you want to hate Julian for interfering you realize he’s being honest and he’s a decent guy. Or…I think he is.
I love Brooke for sticking up for Peyton and Lucas. I love her for calling Lucas out on his crap. Brooke was great reassuring Sam. But what’s with the baby thing? Is she getting a baby, is she not..why bring all this up again?
I OF COURSE loved Lucas and Peyton at the end. FINALLY Lucas apologizes for straying from them and thanks Peyton for being so strong. To me he finally redeemed himself.
Now, Hello, Naley! Wow, encore to the encore, indeed! Naley was as cute as ever together tonight. And honestly, it was good to have a little break from Jamie. I LOVE me some Jamie but it was good to see them as a romantic couple and not just the parents of the show.
The music was really good tonight. I love Kate’s song and Angel and Airwaves were fantastic. Really liked the songs.
So what’d you think? Am I off-base on this having some great stuff even though the concert was supposed to be center-stage?
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
A Moment in History!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is a moment in History, people. If you watch TV lastnight, then you know what I am talking about. We have the first African American Persident of the United States. This is one that I will tell my son about. I was talking to someone this morning, and I said something about Barack Obama being the first African American President and they said, why do you have to refer to him like that. He is mixed.... I said, "yes, he is, but the world doesnt see him like that..... They see him as a African American (Black Man), so that is how he is going to be referred to". That is the same way, Ashton(my son) is going to be referred to as..... But, Ladies and gentleman.... this is a moment in History, and Dr. Martin Luther King, would be proud..... So, with that being said..... Here is him acceptance speech....
OTH - Episode 9 Sympathy for the Devil Music
Can You Tell Ra Ra Riot
Can’t Go Back Now The Weepies
Deception Loves Company Juice Monkey
I Don’t Live In A Dream Jack Pull the Pin Stereophonics
It is Best To Keep It All Inside Johnathan Rice
Leaving You Corey Crowder
Love Song for a Schuba’s Bartender Margot & The Nuclear So and So’s
Soul Waver Malika Ayane
Ugly Overdrive
You Got Growing Up To Do Joshua Radin
OTH - Episode 9 Sympathy for the Devil Review
Wow, I LOVED this episode. Let’s ramble tonight!
Brooke and Owen were cute together. The whole Godiva, etc. thing was so very Brooke but her love of loot came back and bit her. Poor Owen got used like a dish rag. At least Brooke apologized. But not sure why she can’t date Owen AND take care of Sam. I personally think that was a bit of a stretch just to prepare her upcoming character for another romance we saw a glimpse of in the previews. And let’s talk about Julian while we’re at it!
OMG! Julian! I think I was surprised a bit about how serious Peyton and Julian were in the past. And no wonder Peyton is hesitant to tell Lucas. It’s obvious she loves Lucas and nothing can stand in the way but Lucas knows nothing and she knows him finding out is going to be drama. Why hurt the guy when it doesn’t matter anyway? Well. Lucas finds the picture and confronts Peyton! How will Lucas react to this? Only time will tell I guess.
But I love, love, love, love that Leyton got shook up a bit and that LUCAS is the one unsure of the whole thing. And hello? Julian is HOT. I thought he fit in perfectly with the rest of the cast and had great chemistry. If Lucas and Peyton weren’t so perfect for each other, I’d be all over and Peyton and Julian hook up. I mean, can you blame poor Julian for walking out after having Lucas plastered everywhere?? And he was right, I think he handled the thing with Peyton/Lucas very well. No tattle-telling and no funky moves by him. So far he is A-OK in my book.
So it looks like Brooke is going to be the lucky one (well, I mean Peyton IS lucky, she’s got Lucas) and he seems interested in Brooke and WOW, I’m really seeing good stuff on that front. Goodbye, Lucas and Owen, hello Julian! Go Brooke! How does she get all the hot guys anyway?? Lucas, Owen, Julian. Yes, one lucky girl that is.
Nathan scared the crap out of me tonight when he went through that glass. I love the parallel to his other accident but love even more that he wasn’t hurt. Jamie asking him not to play was so sweet. Poor thing. I’m going to miss watching SlamBall because it was pretty cool but I think I’m going with Haley and Jamie and being glad to breathe while he’s playing!
Sam and Jamie were pretty cute tonight. His “economics” lesson and all the jargon he picked up was funny.
So…I wonder how far down Peyton and Lucas go? How does this Brooke and Julian thing work? What happens to Owen? What’s Nathan going to do? Not sure how much we’ll get answered since next week is the concert and then the next is Chad’s episode but they are definitely serving us up some drama!
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
E!Online Confirms Sophia Bush and James Lafferty Dating
Warning: Have earplugs standing by, ’cause One Tree Hill fans around the world may soon let out a collective squeal.
Inside sources close to the show have just confirmed to me exclusively that Sophia Bush is dating her Tree Hill costar James Lafferty. “They’re definitely together,” says one insider who works on the CW series.
Requests for comment from both personal representatives have so far not been returned.
Turns out, it was Sophia’s ex-husband (and yes, James’ and Sophia’s fellow OTH costar) Chad Michael Murray who first spilled the beans…
During an interview with a local CW news affiliate (see video below), Chad was asked about his relationship and failed marriage to Sophia and responded:
“It’s one of those things where you grow up a lot faster. You’re put in a situation where you’re gonna deal with things right in your face. But I think [Sophia and I] are both professional and mature enough to get through it. And now it’s just easy. We’re just friends. And she’s got James, and James and I are friends. It’s just a little tight group in Wilmington.”
Sophia and James also were spotted recently at Los Angeles International Airport (see photo above). Her brief marriage to Murray ended in 2005 after only five months. They for dated nearly two years before he popped the question.
So what do you fans think of James and Sophia as a couple? Seems a pretty sweet match, doesn’t it?
And even better, somewhere Nanny Carrie is rolling in her grave…
OTH - Episode 8 Our Life is not a Movie but Maybe Music
Lets Dance to Joy Division - The Wombats
Sheets - Damien Jurado
Simple Life - Carolina Liar
Watch Out - Chris Cornell
OTH - Episode 8 Our Life is not a Movie or Maybe Review
Tonight was an ok night for me. Nothing gripping. A few things to mention though.
Good to see Peyton and Derek both well. Most of that just seemed set up for the USO concert but whatever, it was good to see them.
Nathan and Owen outside Brooke’s door was hilarious but honestly the whole thing with Owen and Brooke was awkward and I wouldn’t be surprised if it didn’t work out at this point. Didn’t feel any chemistry there at all tonight.
I remember when my thoughts first started changing towards Q and tonight my first heartstring was tugged on by Sam. She was truly sorry. And great acting from Ashley!
Lucas and Haley’s scene was so cute. Definitely a YouTube moment.
Nathan and Haley were cute together. At least she was on top him. Now only if he would flip over….haha. Kids, close your ears…er, shut your eyes…whatever!
Gigi needs to go away. Still annoying and not cute this season. I do have to say she looks beautiful. Maybe she can have Owen and call him Sexy all the time. Now I would go for THAT.
I think that’s all the memorable stuff. What’d you think?
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
OTH - Episode 7 Messin’ with the Kid Music
Music was awesome this episode!
I Want Something that I Want - Grace Potter and Bethany Joy Galeotti
Ah Mary (Acoustic Version) Grace Potter and the Nocturnals
Bethlehem Hopewell
Dreamer Uh Huh Her
Fascination Street The Cure
Gypsy Queen Kristin Diable
Long Gone Chris Cornell
Pa’ Bailar Bajafondo
Psychotic Girl The Black Keys
Standing Still Buddahead
I LOVE TV: “One Tree Hill” bides its time till sweeps
Monday night’s episode of the locally filmed drama series “One Tree Hill” was what I like to call a filler episode. After the craziness of Nanny Carrie and angst of Peyton’s daddy visit, we got a quieter, sweeter episode that focused on relationships. The Scotts helped Jamie deal with a bully. Peyton and Lucas had their own “War of the Roses” as she finally moved in with him. And Brooke took one step back, two steps forward with foster kid Sam.
The whole episode seemed like a reset button to shake out the storylines of earlier this year — one final farewell to Quentin, Mouth is back at his old job, Brooke reconnects with Owen. And even though she’s been saying she wanted to get back into singing for a while, Haley finally belted out “I Want Something That I Want” with guest star Grace Potter.
Last week, I was talking about how Mark Schwahn has signed on to a seventh season but the cast has not, and while your responses overwhelmingly supported a seventh year, I’m curious:
Would you support a seventh season of “One Tree Hill” that didn’t include all five main characters (Peyton, Lucas, Nathan, Brooke and Haley)? Would it be OK if Sophia or Bethany Joy left but everyone else stayed, for example? Could the show go on without Lucas? Without Nathan? Discuss….
OTH - Brooke’s New Love Interest?!
Brooke’s (Sophia Bush) got a new love interest! Hot man Austin Nichols of Friday Night Lights and John From Cincinnati fame will be heading to One Tree Hill to canoodle for a while. Yum! Also, Robbie Jones (Quentin) told me this weekend, “I’ve actually been authorized to say yes, Quentin will be coming back. Very exciting. Actually, I’m leaving to go back next week to shoot a little more.” So there you have it! We have definitely not seen the last of Q in the little town of Tree Hill.
OTH - Episode 7 Messin’ with the Kid Review
I had a great time with this episode. What a great, light-hearted time watching everyone tonight. Well, almost everyone. Let’s go down a list here!
I have to start out with Lucas and Peyton. How much fun was that?? The dream really surprised me. All week I’ve been saying since when is Lucas so messy?? Glad to see I hadn’t missed a character flaw. LOL. It was just so good to see them have fun. And Leyton didn’t seem so corny. Sometimes when they have fun, it’s corny–think Season 4. Tonight was silly, yes, but it was pretty true to life. No, maybe my husband and I have never taped our house but figuring each other out? Laughing in bed? Arguing about music? Discussing magazine articles? Yes, it’s all there and it was so good to see Peyton and Lucas together. Not be dramatic. Not be cheesy. Just be a couple. It was wonderful.
Fergalicous. Need I say more?
So it was Owen’s big explanation tonight. I loved that Brooke gave him such a hard time for us all. Loved the Jerk comment the whole way through. But I liked that they tied in his explanation to his childhood. Brooke can relate to that right? And Brooke was still feelin’ it. I loved her little smirk when she closed the door on him the last time. That definitely isn’t the last we’ll see of them. Go Browen!
It was good seeing Brooke and Sam. I liked that they didn’t make it easy. I can’t imagine having a teen foster child I think they even let Brooke off pretty easy actually.
May I say Nathan playing slamball is hot. Period.
And him with Jamie saving the day..hot dad? Hot.
Nice to at least a few Naley scenes in there. They’re so cute together.
Loved all the Scott comments by Dan, Nathan AND Jamie.
Jamie’s face at the end was SO cute!
The poncho! I can’t believe they brought up the poncho. Loved it!
And speaking of bringing things back…Gigi’s back! And it doesn’t see like she’s changed a whole bunch except lost her glasses and started having sex…and a lot apparently. Can we say TMI??
Grace and Haley were great together. I can’t wait to have Haley back to doing what she loves.
And may I say I didn’t miss Skeb in this episode?
Loved Dan protecting his family with that kid’s mom. He’s like the head of the mob or something. Love it!
So what’d you think? Too light-hearted for our show? Just what we needed after a heavy start to our season?
Monday, October 20, 2008
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
One Tree Hill - James Van Der Beek to guest
Welcome home, Dawson! James Van Der Beek will return to his old Dawson’s Creek stomping grounds in Wilmington N.C. this month to shoot an episode of One Tree Hill that will air in late November. Van Der Beek — who memorably depicted a serial killer on Criminal Minds in 2007 — will play a director who’s interested in making a movie out of Lucas’ (Chad Michael Murray) novel. “The specter of Dawson’s Creek is always around us,” says Mark Schwahn, who exec produces Hill on the same production lot in Wilmington that was once used by Creek. “We’re about to [complete] 128 episodes, which is what Dawson’s did,” says Schwahn. “So I thought it would be cool to get James.”
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
One Tree Hill’s James Lafferty introduces us to the sport of SlamBall
Ever heard of SlamBall? We hadn’t either, until we found out about the crazy sport’s appearance on One Tree Hill starting tonight (The CW, 9 p.m ET). It’s a full-contact basketball-hockey-football hybrid, with TRAMPOLINES. Seriously, trampolines. As SlamBall website user djdchamp93 so eloquently puts it, “this is wat nba shud look lyk.”
In terms of made-up sports, we were feeling like SlamBall ranked up there with Quidditch, so we asked James Lafferty — who plays Nathan, the promising NBA prospect/high school hoops star-turned-paralyzed alcoholic-turned-less-promising NBA prospect/high school hoops coach — to kindly explain what, exactly, it entails. “[Slamball] is like the closest thing to flying you can do without jumping out of an airplane or being strapped to a harness and swung around,” he says. “It’s set on a spring-loaded wood floor with a basketball hoop on each end. It’s the size of a normal basketball court. Each basket is at ten feet, and under each hoop there is an area that goes from courtside to courtside that has four trampolines. The entire court is surrounded by Plexiglass.”
If you want to play (or watch), you need to learn the lingo: “‘Juice the tramps’ is basically manipulating the trampoline to get the highest jump that you possibly can,” Lafferty says, and “‘Popcorn’ is when a defensive player jumps [on the trampoline] at the same time or right before you’re trying to shoot and takes your jump away.”
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OTH executive producer Mike Tollin is a partner in SlamBall, which airs Sundays on Versus through Oct. 26. Aha, so that’s how they came up with the idea. But, as Lafferty argues, it’s actually not too unbelievable for Nathan to play. “It fit right into the storyline of Nathan trying to make his way back to the NBA,” he says. “SlamBall seems like a way to showcase his athletic abilities and [prove] he is healthy enough to play again.”
If you’re a OTH fan, you appreciate his effort to explain the logic, but you know it’s unnecessary: This insane-sounding spectacle fits right in with the show’s nonstop, out-of-left-field drama ever since it wisely skipped over the Tree Hill High gang’s college years and inserted them straight into their early twenties. A spoiler from last week’s show for the uninitiated: a crazy nanny attempts to kidnap a small child for the second time while holding his grandfather, who’s in need of a heart transplant, hostage in a fake hospital bed. She chases the small child through a cornfield and dies via a magnificent axe/gun combo assault. Follow? “The Nanny Carrie storyline has got to be up there — definitely in the top three,” Lafferty admits. “That one was pretty good.”
Monday, October 13, 2008
OTH - Season 6 Episode 6 Choosin’ My Own Way of Life Review
OK, here’s my rundown!
SO glad that Carrie is GONE. It was like normal had returned to Tree Hill. OMG.
I have to say I wish Nathan would cut Dan some slack. Yes, he killed your father, but he saved your WIFE and SON. And he truly seems remorseful and just wants that relationship back. And really Dan bent over backwards for Nathan and his basketball. I know sometimes it was too much but it would be so great for Dan to share in this time with Nathan getting back into ball.
And speaking of…so great to see Nathan excited about ball. Of course loved the little bit of Naley we got at the end.
Owen’s back! Yippee! Jamie and him were so cute together. I love how Owen said he screwed it up. At least a hint that they are going to deal with that.
I felt SO, SO, SO bad for Lucas and his book signing. Wow. I was not expecting that. Poor guy. I understand the concept of family being more important and I love how he said Peyton was so important to him but wow. I was embarrassed for him.
I think Mick and Peyton were good tonight. I think Mick finally showed that he and Ellie made the right choice. I think Peyton saw that and got some closure. I liked how he brought in Ellie and said how she never got over it. I liked that it was HER coin that he had, showing that he wasn’t ever really sober (I did get that right, right?). I liked how they pulled in her People Always Leave picture. I like how Peyton called Larry at the end.
I think this Sam and Brooke thing is going to be good. It was nice to see how they tied in Peyton’s adoption and Brooke’s line with Sam. For some reason, I’m much better dealing with this foster parent idea rather than Angie.
I’m so glad Brooke finally told Peyton the truth. I’m glad Peyton made it clear how upset she was that Brooke didn’t say anything. And I’M REALLY glad Peyton is the one that saw the mirror and finally was like, ok, what’s up? Good to see them close again.
Not sure how I feel about Mouth coming back. I’m a fan of Mouth’s and I don’t know, we spent all of Season 5 trying to get him to the point he is and then he’s going to pull a Brooke and Peyton and head home. I just wish we could know that he’s being successful for a little while longer.
I think that got it all. There were no major highs and no major lows. It was a good episode about everyone deciding their future. Nathan chooses slamball, Brooke faces her past and moves forward with Sam and her “bucket list”, Peyton moves past her dad, Mouth chooses Tree Hill, Lucas (forcefully) leaves his book tour. A lot of decisions were made tonight so I think it will be interesting to see what happens as we move forward and they all have to deal with them.
OTH - Episode 6 Choosing My Own Way of Life Music
La Rocca - Half Speed
Fratellis - Baby Doll
Jack Savoretti - Dreamers
Matt Pryor - It Ends Here
Adrianne - Storm
Frightened Rabbit - Good Arms vs. Bad Arms
Dido - Quiet Times
They Bring Me To You - Joshua Radin
Who Ya Think Ya Are - Bosshouse
Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers - Hearts in Pain (CODA)
Friday, October 10, 2008
Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers “Hearts in Pain” Featured on Sixth Episode Of OTH
The band Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers announced on their myspace page that their song “Hearts in Pain” will be featured in the sixth episode of season six of One Tree Hill. This is the first song by the band on the hit CW show.
Also, listen to an exclusive interview with the band, Stephen Kellogg, Kit Karlson and Boots Factor, on the 22nd edition of the One Tree Hill Connection Podcast on October 14.
Grace Potter Scores One Tree Hill
On Monday October 20, Grace Potter will make a guest appearance on the television series One Tree Hill. Potter will appear as a street performer, delivering versions of “Ah Mary” (from This Is Somewhere) along with a new composition, “I Want Something That I Want.” She will perform the latter tune with actress Bethany Joy Gaelotti, who portrays Haley on the show. Potter also will score the episode of the show, which airs on The CW at 9PM ET.
Meanwhile, Potter continues to tour with the Nocturnals, and will appear in Northampton, MA at Pearl Street Ballroom this evening.
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Monday, October 6, 2008
Mark Schwahn inks trio of TV deals
Mark Schwahn is mixing television and music with three new deals.
The “One Tree Hill” creator has inked a two-year exclusive overall deal with CBS Paramount Network TV and a pact with CBS Records to launch his own imprint.
Additionally, Schwahn has inked a one-year agreement with Warner Bros. TV, which co-produces “Hill” with Tollin/Robbins Prods., to continue as executive producer and showrunner on the CW series, a major step towards a potential seventh-season pickup for the ensemble drama.
Under the pact with CBS Par TV, which begins in June, Schwahn will develop new series projects. That is a long way from his early days as a filmmaker who never considered a career in television until he hit a brick wall trying to get a feature script made for a basketball-themed drama set in high school. Brian Robbins, Mike Tollin and Joe Davola of Tollin/Robbins — which produced two movies penned by Schwahn, “The Perfect Score” and “Coach Carter” — suggested he should try reworking the project as a TV series.
“The first thing out of my mouth was: ‘I don’t want to do TV,’ ” Schwahn said. “I was such a knucklehead feature writer.”
He later reconsidered, and the ill-fated feature script became “One Tree Hill.” Schwahn never regretted it.
“I really have embraced television,” he said. “The writer has creative control in television, and it’s very fulfilling to make a mini feature every nine days.”
“Hill” has been creatively reinvigorated this season with the series’ four-year jump into the future. And paired with “Gossip Girl,” it has turned Monday into a flagship night in the ratings for the CW, making a renewal for “Hill” a no-brainer. With Schwahn on board — CBS Par has agreed to loan him out to work on “Hill” one last season if it is renewed while developing for CBS Par — the only hurdle is signing the cast, with talks under way to lock them in.
Schwahn said he is happy to stay at WBTV to run the show he loves, but for his future TV endeavors, he felt CBS Par was the best fit.
“Warner Bros. has been a wonderful home, but CBS Paramount embraced the entrepreneurial spirit of what I’d like to do,” he said.
That entrepreneurial spirit includes venturing into the music business with his deal at CBS Records.
Music has always been close to Schwahn’s heart: He was once in a band and describes himself as “a frustrated musician who wasn’t good but wanted to be great.”
Music has had a very strong presence on “Hill,” whose episodes Schwahn names after songs. The show constantly features music and performances by artists like Gavin DeGraw, whose popularity skyrocketed after his track “I Don’t Wanna Be” became the show’s theme song. What’s more, “Hill” has a major music-themed plotline built around Payton (Hilarie Burton), allowing the introduction of aspiring musicians as recurring characters played by up-and-coming artists like Kate Voegele and Tyler Hilton.
Schwahn said he hopes to take his support for young musical talent up another level with his CBS Records deal, working with Larry Jenkins, head of CBS Records, and Amy Osler, head of CBS Par TV’s music division.
“It really comes from a pure place. I’m a fan of music, I feel I have a good ear for it and I would love to be able to help shine a light on new artists and new music even more than what I can do via ‘One Tree Hill,’ ” he said.
Music also will continue to be a big part of Schwahn’s TV projects. For instance, one of the series ideas he is looking to tackle under the CBS Par deal is set in the music industry.
Schwahn is repped by Endeavor and attorneys Jared E. Levine and Kevin Yorn.
‘One Tree Hill’ fans keeping show alive
WILMINGTON, N.C. — When One Tree Hill made its debut in the fall of 2003, creator Mark Schwahn recalls, the ratings were so low that “Even my mother didn’t know we were on the air.”
“We were the lowest-rated show on any channel the week we debuted, but we were the only show to pick up every week for the next six weeks.”
Backed by an ardent fan base, who still travel from all over the world to coastal North Carolina in hopes of seeing one of the show’s young stars, One Tree Hill has survived to a sixth season, on Mondays, on the CW. It reached the magic 100 episodes needed for syndication in March, and with this season it matches the tenure of Dawson’s Creek.
“When we were in our second and third seasons, it was not fathomable to me that we would be here today,” actor James Lafferty said.
Schwahn originally pitched the show as a movie titled The Ravens, but it became a series about half brothers — played by Lafferty and Chad Michael Murray — in the fictional town Tree Hill, N.C., who compete both on and off the basketball court.
“We have never been supported by a big PR push or big marketing campaign,” said Sophia Bush, who as Brooke Davis competes for the affections of Lucas Scott (Murray).
“We really have never been anybody’s baby the way that shows that sort of have a guarantee of multiple seasons generally are,” she said. “So for us, it’s really been every year about our fans and their loyalty bringing us back and putting us back on the air.”
Still, the show was growing stale when Schwahn decided before the start of season five to move everything forward by four years, skipping the characters’ time in college.
“When Mark said, ‘I want to do this,’ I was so relieved,” said Bush, 26. “The last thing I wanted to do was go to college on the show. We’ve all seen the college years, and they don’t work — ever.”
The aging of One Tree Hill reinvigorated both the actors and the show’s fans. The average ratings rebounded to 3.5 million viewers in season five, the same as in the show’s first.
“When we made the decision, I think everybody here was excited. I know I was. Just the opportunity to play a little bit closer to your age,” said Murray, 27.
Nathan Scott (Lafferty) and Haley James (Bethany Joy Galeotti) are struggling with the trials of marrying and having a child.
Peyton Sawyer (Hilarie Burton), another love interest for Lucas, is the owner of Red Bedroom Records.
“Peyton’s gone from being such an extremist in high school, which was hard for me because I’m pretty mellow, to being a calmer adult,” said Burton, 26.
The contracts for the rest of the cast are up at the end of this season, but Schwahn and executive producer Joe Davola said the studio and the network are talking about a seventh.
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
OTH - Season 6 Episode 5 You’ve Dug Your Own Grave, Now Lie In It Music
How Would You Like It - Jem (opening)
“Moving Ground” - Mezzanine Owls (COB)
“Heartbeat” - Adios Control (Sam tries to return Brooke’s gift at Clothes Over Bro’s.)
Running Down - Michelle Featherstone (Haley tells Deb about Dan staying at a hospice.; Lindsey meets with Lucas.; Mick tells Peyton to make a list of her five favorite albums.; Brooke tells her therapist about Sam and giving up the company.; Nathan gets a surprise job proposal.)
Orphans - Jack Mannequin (Peyton talks to Mick Wolf about her parents.; Nathan goes to a meeting in Fort Wayne)
“They Bring Me To You” - Joshua Radin (Peyton and Mick read their Top 5 list.; Peyton calls Lucas.; Lucas asks to make some changes to his book tour schedule.)
“Capsule” - Turin Brakes (Brooke talks about her future and happiness with her therapist.; Nathan doesn’t make his final decision without talking to Haley and Jamie.)
No Envy, No Fear - Joshua Radin (Sam pays for Brooke’s coffee.)
“If I Am A Stranger” - Ryan Adams & the Cardinals (CODA)OTH -
Lucas Scott’s ‘The Comet’ Reviews
I wrote down all the reviews that were on the back of his book The Comet.
Lucas Scott’s sophomore effort is a moving portrait of lost love. It will turn even the most cynical reader into a hopeless romantic.
Lucas Scott reaches for the stars and ends up capturing THE COMET in his in his meditative follow-up to An Unkindness of Ravens.
Moody and evocative, Scott’s prose sings and his sentiment overwhelms in The Comet. Rich with metaphor and infused with the most emotional slow-burn one would expect from a heavenly body, fans of Scott’s first novel would need the presence of Tiresian to see the change of pace coming.
The comet takes off on the first page and hurtles across the reader’s imagination, leave a starburst that lingers long after the final words.
The second effort, The Comet, proves that Lucas Scott is a young literary talent that will be with us for some time.
OTH - Season 6 Episode 5 You’ve Dug Your Own Grave, Now Lie In It Review
Hey all. Sorry I didnt post this last night, but I was working on the other blog.... But, I did write it lastnight, if that counts at all. LOL..... So here it is.
So tonight was good. Not the heart-stopping ride I was expecting but it was good. Finally felt like there was actually movement in story lines instead of just setting up some. So here’s a few thoughts…
Glad the truth came out to Lindsey and glad to see she still supports Leyton. Was a little scared that was going to go down all wrong.
It was good once again to see a little bit of fire in Brooke. It’s small but there was a glimmer of hope with her and Millicent. I’m really excited to watch Brooke do what she did in all those years we never got to see but this time she’s smarter and wiser and stronger. It’s going to be good.
So Mick is her father. I doubt one person is surprised. And he’s still not grown up enough to handle it. But is Peyton strong enough to take him leaving her again?
I was honestly surprised at the GM’s offer to coach to Nathan. I was wondering how he got to this slamball thing and now it makes sense…the NBA thinks he’s too injured to play right now so he’s going to have to prove himself on a different court.
And the highlight of the episode was the Carrie storyline. My heart did stop for a second in that corn field with Jamie. I had no clue who grabbed him from the side but SO glad it was Haley. I actually really loved that Deb and Dan were the ones to save Jamie. Apart for so long yet working together in a way to keep their grandchild safe. I actually liked Deb and Dan together in early seasons and it was good to see them. In a crazy nanny, evil Dan sort of way I guess. Let’s murder someone together! Woot woot! Carrie got what she deserved and unlike Quentin I don’t feel remorse for her. I mean, I don’t like to see anyone killed but really, it was SO time for that to END. Not sure how much therapy Jamie’s going to need for that but at least he wasn’t hurt. Not sure my little heart could have taken that. I think they could have spent more time in the suspenseful part of those scenes. We basically saw it all and ruined it a bit for me. I thought we were going to be in a big hunt for Jamie for half the episode but they made it short and sweet. I think it hurt it a little bit if you ask me. Interesting to see how it gets spun to the cops. Technically Dan wasn’t threatened with his life that second time. Either they lie and say she was shot all at once or they let him off because all that had happened to him. Either way, I think Carrie’s dead and THAT is a good thing. End of Nanny Carrie’s storyline. Finally.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
OTH - Season 6 Episode 4 Bridge Over Troubled Water Music
Paris - La Rocca (Released Sept. 30) (opening scenes)
“Mick In My Studio” - John Doe (Mick wolf playing in Peyton’s studio)
“More Than Life” - Whitley (Deb/Carrie at the park)
“Matinee” - Hurts to Purr (Haley/Jamie at Dan’s house)
“A Children’s Crusade On Acid” - Margot and The Nuclear So & So’s (Nathan and Haley talk about Dan over lunch.; Lucas visits Q’s mother.; Haley breaks up a fight between Sam and a group of girls at school.)
Said and Done - Meiko (Peyton and Mick talk)
This is Your Life - Low vs. Diamond (Lucas’s speech)
Scream -Chris Cornell CODA
OTH - Season 6 Episode 4 Bridge Over Troubled Water
Wow, tonight surprised me. I figured not much was going to happen but I was really happy at the end. I finally felt like we got a drama filled episode and not a soap-opera filled episode. Now, I love me some high drama. Don’t get me wrong. I’ve enjoyed the first three eps immensely. Some of the best we’ve ever had. So I thought tonight would pale in comparison but it was really, really good.
It was good to see the same shrink again LOL. It was just enough to push Brooke in the right direction. I liked seeing some spunk back in Brooke again. I can’t believe the audacity of Victoria. Hardly caring that she’d been hurt and almost in the same breath tell her about her parents failed marriage and that Brooke was a mistake. I think Brooke finally saw the light with her mother. That Brooke wasn’t the unlovable, broken one she always thought she was..that Victoria has the issues and I love the line at the end Brooke gives about Victoria getting her dreams.
Still not sure I’m believing this whole Skills/Deb thing. I can see they make each other happy but I don’t know. It’s weird. Not as creepy but I’m with Nathan..fine, if you want to be happy but just don’t give me the details. And wasn’t Jamie calling Nathan out on Nathan kissing his mom the most hilarious thing? We were dying laughing. Luke’s comment to Nathan about Skills nickname we saw on the promo was still funny.
Enjoyed very much something we DIDN’T see…Dan/Carrie scenes. Maybe that’s why it was so good! The only thing I did not like about that storyline was the scene with Deb and Carrie. I DO NOT buy it that Deb doesn’t know what Carrie looks like. If someone stole my grandson and they were still around, you better be sure I’d know what they looked like. Yes, maybe there was no time for pictures but come on! That was a stretch.
The dedication to Q was nice. Chad always does so well with the heartfelt speeches. I loved how the players stepped up and wanted to play a four man season. I also enjoyed seeing glimpses of Q throughout the show. But honestly, I hope we are over that. Enough sadness. And I think the scene at the end with Nathan and Skills was wonderful. Two friends silently making everything ok between them and someone coming in to fill Q’s shoes to help Nathan. I liked it. Once again, I’m very impressed with James’ acting. Just his looks and his pauses. You can feel his emotions without him saying a word. All very nice. Good job, James.
Lucas and Peyton were almost non-existent this ep and that is ok. Luke took care of his team and Peyton was dealing with a man she thought might be her father. And speaking of…is there anyone convinced that he is anyone BUT her father? Why bring him in unless he either knew something about her father or was her father? And he’s already said he didn’t know him so he must be him. I’d like to see where this goes because I’ll be shocked if he’s anything but her father.
One other note is I loved the CODA song. It was different than normal I think but good.
So I guess that’s it. Next week looks like the big Nanny Carrie showdown and THANK GOODNESS. My heart will be in my throat while Jamie is in danger but I think it’s going to be great…especially if it involves Carrie in pain! Ah yes, I feel the soap opera moments coming back!
Friday, September 19, 2008
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
OTH - Season 6 Episode 3 Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly. Music
Matthew Ryan - Some Streets Lead to Nowhere
The One AM Radio - A Brittle Filament
Matthew Perryman Jones - Feels Like Letting Go
The Audreys - Small Things
The Robbie Seay Band - Shine Your Light on Us
The Sequel - Memories “All We Need”
Dan Craig - Further the Fall
Civil Twilight’s song “Quiet In My Town” (CODA)
OTH - Season 6 Episode 3 Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly.
Sorry for this being so late, But I have just been caught up. I actually wrote this the same night as the episode aired.... So here goes.
Tonight was sad. What other way can I put it? Parts were really hard to watch. Here are a few of my notes about it.
The music was gorgeous tonight.
Nathan stepping up to say he’d tell Jamie was endearing but them deciding to do it together was awesome. I love that they are being a solid couple. In fact, they had to make a lot of tough decisions as parents tonight.
Jamie not quite understanding death broke my heart.
Denise’s speech to Nathan, Haley, Lucas and Skills was amazing. Kudos to the writers and Denise’s character for boldly talking about Christ and their faith instead of beating around the bush.
Lucas and Peyton’s moment in his their room was just enough LP for this episode. I loved the fact Luke was still thinking about the wedding and Peyton knew it wasn’t the time. And the fact they talked about it being like marriage was almost an “inside squee” moment given the circumstances.
James Lafferty ROCKED his scene with Sophia. Wow. That scene came out of nowhere and I’m so glad it did. Nathan was awesome to Brooke and the fact he was looking back on their paths and seeing similarities is something I hadn’t thought of and I really, really liked that. His lines were heartfelt and well-delivered and I’m just loving this new, solid man that Nathan Scott has become.
I could have done without the Dan/Carrie scenes but wasn’t it a nice plot-twist with the whole son thing? Wow! I wasn’t expecting that one either. It sure explains a lot and yet opens up a whole other set of questions!
I loved how it came out that the voice-over was Sam’s paper she wrote.
The last scene though really got me. First Jamie with the cape and then Brooke looking like she had her moment and let go. I hope in some way that moment started her healing.
This was a beautiful episode, one that everyone who worked on it should be proud of. I think it did Quentin justice and even was able to move a few plots forward a bit. I cried so much. It really choked me up. AWESOME EPISODE......
One Tree Hill Exclusive: Derek’s Back!
But which Derek?
Hint: He’s not crazy.
That’s right — Ernest Waddell is returning to the CW’s One Tree Hill this season, and for multiple episodes, sources tell TVGuide.com.
As best to my knowledge, shortly after Peyton’s momma, Ellie, passed on, she learned she had a half-brother out there, somewhere. Enter Psycho Derek (played by Matt Barr). That Derek, however, was just a poser/flim-flam man/all-out psycho.
Just as “Derek” got his comeuppance, Peyton’s actual sibling surfaced, and he was a tough-as-nails Marine with a tender heart. After a four-episode run in 2006, Waddell’s Derek was deployed to Iraq, but not until he could escort his sis to a basketball banquet honoring Nathan.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
`One Tree Hill’ survives for sixth season`
WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) — When “One Tree Hill” debuted in the fall 2003, creator Mark Schwahn remembers, the ratings were so low that “even my mother didn’t know we were on the air.”
“We didn’t even know if we would get a season two,” Schwahn said. “We were the lowest-rated show on any channel the week we debuted, but we were the only show to pick up every week for the next six weeks. We were so low, we were like a test pattern.”
But backed by an ardent fan base, who still travel from all over the world to coastal North Carolina in hopes of seeing one of the show’s young stars, “One Tree Hill” survived to a sixth season, airing at 9 p.m. Mondays on the CW. It reached the magic 100 episodes needed for syndication in March, and with this season matches the tenure of “Dawson’s Creek” — the teen-angst drama that preceded “One Tree Hill” in Wilmington and on the WB.
“When we were in our second and third seasons, it was not fathomable to me that we would be here today, in our sixth season,” actor James Lafferty said.
Schwahn originally pitched the show as a movie titled “The Ravens,” but it became a series about two half-brothers — played by Lafferty and Chad Michael Murray — in the fictional town Tree Hill, N.C., who compete both on and off the basketball court.
Originally slated as a midseason replacement on what was then the WB network, “One Tree Hill” moved to a September debut after another pilot fell through. The show has never been a critical favorite, and the actors don’t hesitate to note how they have succeeded even without much support from their own network.
“We have never been supported by a big PR push or big marketing campaign,” said Sophia Bush, who as Brooke Davis competes for the affections of Murray’s Lucas Scott.
“We really have never been anybody’s baby the way that shows that sort of have a guarantee of multiple seasons generally are,” she said. “So for us, it’s really been every year about our fans and their loyalty bringing us back and putting us back on the air.”
Still, the show was growing stale when Schwahn decided before the start of season five to move everything forward by four years, skipping the characters’ time in college. It avoided the awkward end of “Dawson’s Creek,” which had to come up with reasons for its graduated high schoolers to either stay in town or find repeated ways to stay in touch after leaving for college or out-of-town jobs.
“When Mark said, ‘I want to do this,’ I was so relieved,” said the 26-year-old Bush. “The last thing I wanted to do was go to college on the show. We’ve all seen the college years, and they don’t work. Ever.”
The aging of “One Tree Hill” reinvigorated both the actors and the show’s fans. The average ratings rebounded to 3.5 million viewers in season five, the same as in the show’s first.
“When we made the decision, I think everybody here was excited. I know I was. Just the opportunity to play a little bit closer to your age,” said the 27-year-old Murray. “Lucas was a little bit of a whiny 16-year-old. We had to change that up a little bit. And I’m damn happy about it.”
The older Brooke is now the owner of her own clothing line, while Lucas is about to publish his second novel. Lafferty’s Nathan Scott and Bethany Joy Galeotti’s Haley James are struggling with the trials of marrying and having a child at a young age.
Hilarie Burton’s Peyton Sawyer, another love interest for Lucas, is owner of her own company — Red Bedroom Records. Season five ended with a cliffhanger about whom Lucas would ask to marry, and the premiere showed that Peyton was the one.
“Peyton’s gone from being such an extremist in high school, which was hard for me because I’m pretty mellow, to being a calmer adult,” said the 26-year-old Burton. “This year has been nice because all of us actors are just happy. We’re all having a good time. We’re happy with our jobs. We’re happy with our lives.”
The actors themselves have grown up on the set. Murray and Bush were married briefly in 2005. The 23-year-old Lafferty was only 17 when the pilot was filmed. Burton has settled into Wilmington, where the series is filmed at EUE/Screen Gem Studios, buying a house during the first season and later opening a production company — Southern Gothic Films.
Asked if a seventh season would interfere with her plans for the production company, Burton said: “You would be surprised at how well I multitask.”
The contracts for Burton and the rest of the cast are up at the end of this season, Schwahn and executive producer Joe Davola said the studio and the network are talking about a seventh. After starting in the shadow of “Dawson’s Creek,” Lafferty concedes he didn’t think “One Tree Hill” would last as long.
“We’ve been able to tell all the stories we wanted to tell and do all the things we wanted to do with our characters and there really is no greater reward than to be able to look back on the past six years and say we did it,” he said. “We really made it. Not a lot of shows make it as far as we did.”
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
OTH - Season 6 Episode 2 One Million Billioneth of a Millisecond on a Sunday Morning Music
Katie Herzig Forevermore Jamie jumping
The Fratellis Shameless Ravens playing
9 ball How Do You Dream Haley/Q talk
Vince Vaccaro Changin Peyton/Brooke on the couch
Vince Vaccaro Left Alone Dan/Carrie
Carolina Liar When You Are Near Nathan/Haley talk
Earlimart Face Down in the Right Town (coda)
OTH - Season 6 Episode 2 One Million Billioneth Millisecond of a Sunday Morning Review
Wow, anyone still have tears from Q? Or at least Jamie asking hard questions about Q? That was tough! Wow, what an episode. Here are my thoughts…
Dan and Carrie - ok, it’s officially old. I’m done with the torture.
Skills and Deb - I think I actually liked them during their real conversation. For half a second there, I saw the old Deb and I liked her. And I didn’t mind that Skills was with her.
Nathan/Haley - Their storyline seems to be slow moving. As much as I like to see Nathan playing ball, I’m a little tired of the high school gym practices. I did like the whole “intervention” with Nathan. I’m glad it was an issue, they dealt with it and it was over. That really could hae been dragged out and painful if the writers wanted to make drama. Haley and Jamie were cute together although it was seemed a little forced knowing what was coming with Q. I did like Naley’s talk at the RC. The whole “Haley James pick up lines” was so cute and to think Nathan was trying so hard to impress Haley even with the way he was back then was so cute. I love when the writers tie in some old school OTH.
Lucas and Peyton - I loved the voiceover at the beginning that turned into Lucas talking to Peyton. I think it’s an interesting idea that at times of his voiceovers, maybe he was talking to Peyton all along. I don’t know if that works, but maybe. In this case, I really liked it. I liked that they were just talking. No drama. No cheesy lines. Just talk. OK, the part about sleeping on the floor was some cheese. But I loved it. It was like asking her to marry him all over again.
Their airplane scene was ewwww..but cute. I love how they’re planning their wedding. They’re just so darn happy and I love it. He’s so sweet to her I awwww at the screen.
They’re moving in together!!! As much as I don’t recommend that…awwww…they’re moving in together. And Lucas packed up her stuff. And Jamie was there. Awwww…
Ok, lets get down to business though.
Brooke -I feel so bad for her. That dark place she’s supposed to go to? She’s there. Down deep. She’s dug her heels in and she’s not going anywhere for awhile. She can’t even tell her best friend how she got hurt. Is she really worried about the media? I think there’s more to it than that. I think it’s a little shocking she called Deb but I think I like that pairing. Something new and it’s really good to see Deb in a motherly role again. Brooke telling Peyton about the stairs was almost funny if it wasn’t so heartbreaking to look at her bruises. Brooke was still trying to be funny Brooke. At first I was surprised that Peyton took Brooke’s word for it that she fell down the stairs but I think when they sat on the couch it seemed Peyton knew that something else was up. With her question about Angie I think she was trying to call Brooke out on what she said hoping Brooke would tell her what was going on and yet not pushing her. It’s going to be interesting to see how this Deb/Brooke relationship plays out. How far will she let Brooke go before she calls the police or at least tells her friends?
And lastly Q - Honestly I was spoiled on Q’s death (I mean, I had been reading the spoilers for months now) but it didn’t make it any less heart wrenching. All the stuff leading up to it…the cape, the box, Haley’s pep talk and hearing his dreams, the heart to heart with Nathan…was it all a little contrived and obvious? Yeah, but so what. We’re all finally liking Q and we’re being brought to that dramatic peak where we really see him interacting with the other characters and seeing who he really is and then we’re shot down to that valley where his life is taken. Of course the question is who shot him? Was it a random store robbery or something more planned? Did Carrie leave Dan and go off the deep end for some reason?
But the part that really got me and yes, had me in tears was the promo for next week with Jamie asking so many questions about Q! It broke my heart in a thousand pieces and I think I was glad it was the one time I watched the episode by myself. Having two children, I just can’t imagine what Nathan and Haley are going through. Nathan must feel some responsibility knowing he might could have changed it had he practiced longer and then having to explain it all to Jamie. It’s awful.
Was this the best episode ever? No I don’t think you could say that. But I almost see last week’s as an ending to season 5 and then this week as a new start. Brooke has now started this new relationship with Deb, Deb and Skills seem to have gone to a new level, Nathan seems to be at his peak on his practice and ready to move on, Lucas and Peyton now start real life as a couple, they now have to deal with Q, even looks like Carrie needs to make new plans. I definitely see this as more of ground-laying episode but I think it had its share of good moments and count it a winner.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Season 6 Episode 1 Touch Me I’m Going to Scream Part 1 Music
Bethany Joy Galeotti - Feel This
Lovers in Japan/Reign of Love Coldplay (Lucas and Peyton at the airport)
Poke by Frightened Rabbit (Lucas and Peyton driving)
Highly Suspicious by My Morning Jacket (Sam stole the shirt)
I Should Be Lost Without You David Condos (Brooke/Mouth)
Flo Rida In The Ayer (Jamie dancing)
Look at You by Morning Jacket (Lucas carries Peyton in )
Earlimart Town Where You Belong
Violet Hill Coldplay (CODA)
Ratings for Season 6 Episode 1 Touch Me I’m Going to Scream Part 1
One Tree Hill began its season with a 2.1/3, beating an hour of Samantha Who? reruns on ABC.
Leyton from the Season Premiere
I have graciously put all the LP scenes from last night in one video.
OTH - Season 6 Episode 1 (Touch Me I’m Going to Scream Part 1)
OH MY WORD, I’ve said it like a hundred times already but THAT WAS THE BEST EPISODE OF ONE TREE HILL EVER IN THE HISTORY OF ONE TREE HILL. Well, at least for Leyton fans. And really…I’ve even had some Brucas fans admit that they were pretty cute together.
As I find myself so many times writing these things, I don’t even know where to start!!
I think I just have to start rambling.
The anniversary scenes…I loved them. The Brucas fan in me loved the wife and husband comments. Wow, we even got a Brucas kiss..how long has it been?Lindsey and Lucas’ scene..eh. Very casual there. And I love the comment..they were easy together. Yes, they were easy together. They got along fine and until Peyton came between they probably could see themselves together because they were happy. But it wasn’t the same as…
Lucas and Peyton on their anniversary. It seemed so right. I almost could feel the cookie dough fight all over again in that place with them together joking and laughing with one another. I loved how he couldn’t handle the thought of Peyton in sexy underwear.I liked Gus. I loved his wise words to Lucas. I’ve really missed that figure in Lucas’ life and while Gus probably isn’t someone that will be there, it was nice in a moment of such heavy decisions, he was there for him.
The airport scene. Well, the look in Lucas’ face when he saw her was just priceless. Pure joy. Everything melted away in that moment. Gone was the drunken, depressed, heartbroken Lucas. It may have been a sudden change, but it was a beautiful moment of awakening for him. But once again, what is with Peyton laughing when they kiss? She does that so much. I was kinda hoping for a sexier moment there but I’m not going to complain too much. Her joy was overflowing and that’s fine with me.
Them in the Vegas room…her mirror comment was HILARIOUS. I loved that. Now only if we got to see it in action…did I really just saw that out loud?? You know you were thinking it too!! I mean really, we should have at least seen a shirt come off there! LOL
The text messages were adorable although I didn’t really understand the significance of bringing Psycho Derek up so much! What is with that?The chapel scene was too funny. You’ll never hear me say it again but I’m glad they didn’t get married. Wow, that was some cheesy mess.But oh my, going back to the original hotel room and then them repeating the lines from 5×18! That was wonderful! I was spoiled on the fact he didn’t really get to propose so I expected it but I still didn’t like it much that he didn’t do a full-on proposal. I would have liked some romantic lines there. But they got engaged! Woot! Woot!The amount of Leyton goodness was just off the charts this episode. Unbelievable. It’s like Season 5 never really happened and we were seeing where they SHOULD have been right after Season 4. It was a beautiful thing to watch.
OK, on to the rest of the episode!
Jamie and Quentin were so funny and cute in this episode. I loved how they brought something the fans enjoyed in real life at the game and put it in an episode. Thank you, Mark! Haley learning the dance was so cute! In fact, even though Naley didn’t get too many scenes, we did get a little kiss from them and they really seem so happy. And really, isn’t that the point they are at right now? They got through Carrie and are on the mend.
Deb and Skills. I honestly can’t tell if they’re growing on me or not. There’s definitely a comedic quality to them but I’m not to the point where I’m seeing anything but cougar quality. Not feelin’ the love on that one yet. Nathan is hilarious though. I loved his “scarred for life” comment.
Mouth and Millicent. I was about to have heart failure when Millicent said she wouldn’t go with Mouth. I was like, hey, wait a minute! You’re supposed to be with Mouth! Brooke and Mouth were sweet together. I loved her question about who topped me although it was a bit sad. First she loses her mother and then Mouth :( But more on Brooke in a minute. I was shocked Brooke fired Millicent and then Millicent was like OK! A little weird but I’m glad Millicent is going with Mouth.
Poor Brooke. I can’t believe the way Victoria is acting. I’m proud of Brooke wanting to stand up for her line. And the way she stood up to Sam. That was awesome. She is not taking the crap now. But how is she supposed to fight a robber like that? I was blown away at that scene. I couldn’t believe how he was beating her down. Poor thing. No wonder she goes to a dark place this season!
And finally can we talk about Psycho Nanny Carrie. Did Mark watch a little Stephen King before writing this? Wow. Pretty intense stuff there. Definitely earned the show the title of soap opera drama. Is it possible I actually feel bad for Dan? I did. I do. Nanny Carrie has seriously lost her mind. And you know…I was surprised she was after Jamie and not Nathan. That threw me for a little loop there.
So let me stop rambling. That was hands down my favorite episode ever. It moved nicely, the writing was so awesome and it had so much Leyton I could hardly stand myself.
Previews for next week look even better.
