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DJariya

I'm not too familiar with Idina Menzel. Is she a Broadway star? All I know about her is that she's married to Taye Diggs.

Patman

Yup, she originated the role of Maureen in "Rent" and Elphaba in "Wicked".

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Idina_Menzel

kstublen

As far as films are concerned, she reprised her role as Maureen in "Rent" and played Nancy in "Enchanted," where she was severely underutilized.

Eve1972

Ya, it is a bit like they hit the rewind button. I am also getting a little tired of the team always ragging on Rachael. Isn't there someone else to pick on for a few episodes? LOL I still LOVE this show though...

Xander

Love the show, liked the episode though I agree that I wish they would move the plots in a different direction instead of recycling old ideas.

"Sometimes I forget my middle name" slayed me.

The Infidel

Isn't it weird how you can look at a word and at first not see it for what it's supposed to be? I looked at that word and saw "un-derutilized", and I even went on to wonder for a split second what it means to be DE-rutilized, let alone UN-derutilized. Then I realized, "Oh...under-utilized. Duh."

OldBoy

now...that wasn't Jane Lynch actually singing, right?

movieking

Thanks for the recap.

And thanks to those that posted the Vogue links!

DJariya

It was her singing. But I think her vocals were really drowned out by the music and the backing vocals. It actually sounded more like her singing over a pre-recorded track.

brayzie

I thought this episode was so-so. I was anticipating alot more considering the wait and how much happened on the last episode.

I agree, that it does feel like a big reset was pushed on everyone. Back to the satus quo. Cheerios coach reinstated instantly, not even having to work her way back. Will & Emma and Rachael & Finn back to square one.

Some thoughts through the episode:



Also seemed like more singing than usual. "Hell" and the last song were really good though.

Heat

I liked the guy's singing, but his habit of sticking his tongue out was a little distracting.

postermen

You should go to www.penisland.net . They have things there you might want.

MJFargo

I, for one, wasn't a bit disappointed in the second season opener. The writing was tight and set up the conflicts for the season rather quickly. Adding Jonathan Groff (Michele's partner from Broadway's "Spring Awakening" was a very smooth move) and getting to see them work together a delight. Veteran Broadway star Idina Menzel promises great sparks if both she and Groff stick around. Each add weight to the already strong central cast.

Having the table's turned on the Rachel/Finn conflict will also be a nice change. I've always admired Cory Montieth in a challenging role of being dim yet attractive. I think he pulls that off quite well with a voice that melds well with the choir.

I seemed to have been the only fan of Jessalyn Gilsig, who added leavening to Matthew Morrison's "sunny" disposition. I'm glad to see she's still in the mix, taunting Emma (in a particularly well-written, well-played scene with Jayma Mays).

The complaint that the show is "recycling plots" seems odd. Wouldn't they have to change the setting to move things much? During last season we discussed, "What'll happen when they graduate?" But the plot has moved slowly enough to keep them all in high school. The cutting parody, I hope, they continue to write in the script; for me, it's what keeps it all watchable.

The preview for the next show being the "Vogue" video shows that there is no lack of imagination in the creative team. And I'm just as eager to tune in each week as I was last season...at least so far.

Rypro 525

^its still season 1. They shot the first 13 last summer (well the pilot earlier) and i assume just waited to see what the response would be

Xander

Yeah, I'm definitely not glad that Terri is still around. I was really hoping they gave her the boot.

MJFargo

Annnnnd, right, Rypro 525. Season I, Pt. 2, I guess

Raul3

No one liked the "he pulled a Jessica Simpson" line?