Biggest Brat of Brighton Beach

So I caught up on Russian Dolls a little, and while I still have a couple of episodes to go, I wanted to comment on the one I saw.

The episode is called "Calendar Girls" and it revolves around this pageant/contest to be in a Brighton Beach calendar. I know. Well, Diana and Anastasia are taking it very seriously and want to be in the calendar together. I mean, they both want to be in the calendar, not be in the same photo for the same month or anything. Anna, on the other hand is too busy with her modeling school to compete, plus she's already a model. So she helps Diana and Anastasia prepare. Which I thought was nice.

First, the girls all do a photo shoot. There are 16 girls at the photo shoot and only 12 will be picked. So the photo shoot is really important. The girls are all getting their hair and make up done at the same salon - and this salon is sponsoring the contest. Anastasia got upset because she didn't like the way the stylist curled her hair. She flipped out and cried and yelled and screamed. It was an ugly display. The salon owner was not happy. 

The rest of the contest takes place at a lounge/restaurant where the girls do a bit of runway and then the winners are announced. Diana and Anastasia and the other girls all do their best runway while Renata hosts - this lady is hosting everything! Finally, Diana is picked and Anastasia is not. Which is no surprise to anyone, since everyone agrees that people talk in Brighton Beach, and her little tantrum didn't go over so well. In fact, Renata tells Anastasia that her tirade is the reason she wasn't picked. And then Anastasia threw another fit. Smart girl! Give the people what they want, right?

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Just Not For Me

Recently I've been hearing a lot about "Dance Moms" on Lifetime, and a lot of people were raving about it. So, I decided to give it a try. Unfortunately, it's just not for me.

Here's what I liked about it: I love the kids and the dancing. Here's what I didn't like: everything else. Seriously, it was awkward and uncomfortable and it just seemed ... strange to me. Maybe it's because I don't have any point of reference with this. I was never in a dance class as a child and my mother is not a stage mom. Clearly, or I'd be famous by now.

I could handle the tough dance instructor and even some of the high-strung mothers. But when it came down to the Candy Apples' coach bashing the Abby Lee dancers and vice versa, I was out. Honestly, it scared me a bit. These kids are talented, most definitely. But all the drama with the coaches and the moms and the other coaches just puts a damper on the whole experience.

What I'm trying to say is that this show is a major downer. And it really shouldn't be. It should be a fun, upbeat, happy show about these talented kids. Instead, it focuses on these ridiculous adults. Like I said, maybe I'm missing something.

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Welcome to the Dollhouse

Hello, friends! So, I hope everyone is having a wonderful Labor Day weekend!

Let me just tell you, I feel that I was very productive this weekend because I discovered and caught up on a new show, "Russian Dolls". How did I not know about this show before? It may just be my new favorite. At least until Real Housewives of Atlanta comes back.

Now, the first thing I like about the show is the mix of ladies in the cast. Some are in their 20s, and some are ... not. But I love that! The more mature ladies are just as interesting (if not more so) than their younger counterparts.

Speaking of the young'ens, they are super young. Well, maybe just young to me. They're all 21 or 22. One of them, Diana, looks just like Scarlet Johannsen. She's feisty and sassy, and seems to have a good sense of humor. Anastasia is a little bratty, but seems like a fun girl. Ana comes off as snobby and a bit egotistical. Of course, these girls have drama with each other and their two buddies Eddie and Albert.

The older ladies are absolutely fascinating to me. There's Renata, the radio talk show host, who's full of positivity. Marina owns a very famous restaurant with her husband and has a mother in law who participates in Grandma Pageants (OMG!), and is very funny. Sveta is a businesswoman and has a little beef with Marina.

I may be forgetting someone, but the point is - this show is great. It's on Lifetime (and available On Demand on Comcast). So catch it and let me know what you think!

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