tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21156876594107419592024-02-06T20:35:45.823-08:00Cynic Picnic RevisitedNewer, Sleeker, and still the best blog known to manpoliticchic6http://www.blogger.com/profile/18038836090409852419noreply@blogger.comBlogger172125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115687659410741959.post-63649734267915005182023-09-11T09:26:00.004-07:002023-09-11T09:26:39.751-07:00Ates Gulsoy Sepremecy: A Tale of Two Brothers<p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhaWB9V-qQMy8B0YwVuDS_jCqG449IIhclm_C0sh7FNmK0cPMDX_Tjft4KbSe0yQvMWyHvGCeJi7vcEmh9e6vghVtZSCqw_phx7qPDakggkpE0GiZT06SkJcGDam1oiG3ICTUc2NCIjCNEVxN-IHRaJj4vICr6x_Mnr1Yw-sXOBmeKS_cb_p68MobaNt9FE" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="268" data-original-width="500" height="172" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhaWB9V-qQMy8B0YwVuDS_jCqG449IIhclm_C0sh7FNmK0cPMDX_Tjft4KbSe0yQvMWyHvGCeJi7vcEmh9e6vghVtZSCqw_phx7qPDakggkpE0GiZT06SkJcGDam1oiG3ICTUc2NCIjCNEVxN-IHRaJj4vICr6x_Mnr1Yw-sXOBmeKS_cb_p68MobaNt9FE" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span> Okay, I feel I have to start with the disclaimer *I don't hate Yaman*. I do that because the fan girlies are getting all sorts of in their feels if you say you happen to prefer Ates and Feraye as the main couple (even though Ilhan Sen, who plays Ates, is cast as the main lead, was the first cast, is first billed in the series, has a greater following and more popularity... but neyse) people seem to lose their collective minds. So here is a list of things I LIKE about Yaman which will help you all sleep better at night if you happen to be in the FerYam camp. </span><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span><span> 1-He has a nice relationship with his younger brother. In his family he seems to be the classic overlooked middle kid.</span><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span> 2-He seems like a cheerful person up for fun and adventure. </span><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span> 3-He's good looking, never underestimate looks in how I respond to dizi leads. I can forgive an attractive man for doing A LOT of wrong in dizis.</span><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span><span> 4-He genuinely loves Feraye and desires a future with her.</span><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span><span> </span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhz_nNTNxI3OWHIYvNIphK90S4t0QG6Isplc5GwIzQJmDFnwgbLWVpf5fpID3DH1K2mCaJNkhldiUd39gcd8uRzYTbcHUnskZ-4MBMW5C39srUPwzzK4Ryd22Y0vD2f9Tx1JeBMPppmB3os8iGLvn6YDd8WNJqCrwWpbGouwPh5AmQ5AzjiAbSpLZdX96YG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img alt="" data-original-height="295" data-original-width="295" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhz_nNTNxI3OWHIYvNIphK90S4t0QG6Isplc5GwIzQJmDFnwgbLWVpf5fpID3DH1K2mCaJNkhldiUd39gcd8uRzYTbcHUnskZ-4MBMW5C39srUPwzzK4Ryd22Y0vD2f9Tx1JeBMPppmB3os8iGLvn6YDd8WNJqCrwWpbGouwPh5AmQ5AzjiAbSpLZdX96YG" width="240" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;"><span><span><span> </span></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhjwfC3raS9X2mv2tKeM6kPwAaxKluQf3lDxfAGVTAFxaR2TkK7ZZWbhihNm3iu2y9ymhpFKJh-zcYw5d5lDNckTgatRh7-KHPnh3mGHZ6_UR4v7YzkDZTBRPG6KKSslrSI7vrl4jg0Wq_jXNP3uwI2LnK-jHDtWN-EfVyRs7xfsrKVOqXxMKB1LHg_Hh90" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="295" data-original-width="295" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhjwfC3raS9X2mv2tKeM6kPwAaxKluQf3lDxfAGVTAFxaR2TkK7ZZWbhihNm3iu2y9ymhpFKJh-zcYw5d5lDNckTgatRh7-KHPnh3mGHZ6_UR4v7YzkDZTBRPG6KKSslrSI7vrl4jg0Wq_jXNP3uwI2LnK-jHDtWN-EfVyRs7xfsrKVOqXxMKB1LHg_Hh90" width="240" /></a></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span> </span>Now with those pleasantries out of the way. MY GOODNESS is Yaman exhausting as a human being. Really, like the dumbest person ever to dumb in diziland (and that is saying something! I've watched so many stupid dizi men). I'm team AtFer all the way. I dislike foolish dizi men who are always falling into the most obvious traps. Also, Ates' personality, the capable/quiet type is more appealing to me as a human being. Exhibit A: my husband. That being said, I was keeping my options open as I started Safir last week and I reserve the right to switch ships at any time because I can and this isn't all that serious. But on to the MAIN reason why Ates Gulsoy reigns supreme in the Battle of the Brothers.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><span><span><span><b><span style="font-size: large;">How to Deal with a Thirsty Girl: 101<span> </span></span></b></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span><span><span><span><span> Every dizi promises the thirsty (oftentimes riddled with mental illness) girl who is trying to get the attention of the menfolk because apparently eligible Turkish men are a scarce resource and these women be out here going to war. On the record... I will always prefer a triangle where two men (preferably brothers or best friends, perhaps relatives raised as brothers! just for the additional heartache) are after the same girl then when women like the same men. Watching women go insane with jealousy doesn't really do a lot for me. But in this case we have Bade and Aylena. </span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span><span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjbcVczhL7XqRrWwtbHIA9IfVXX7r5Vmu1Z4zTys2tT9gSkThYmmKJrR5VqxDBhFhXw8OV28gr4M4MZm_ExrIRUIRK6788NFv_zugv9N_ZR6JV6NfkGEZV53eAKMt53gK1Adv9yJRq-NDr5O3IrJPVcVJmW2ywefct1M_ot0SIJ67q_g1mz-87Mj3cnvvGm" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img alt="" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="720" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjbcVczhL7XqRrWwtbHIA9IfVXX7r5Vmu1Z4zTys2tT9gSkThYmmKJrR5VqxDBhFhXw8OV28gr4M4MZm_ExrIRUIRK6788NFv_zugv9N_ZR6JV6NfkGEZV53eAKMt53gK1Adv9yJRq-NDr5O3IrJPVcVJmW2ywefct1M_ot0SIJ67q_g1mz-87Mj3cnvvGm" width="240" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgsK84wBf3OoTO_YxUvqudn5Y8Bb3NvzKj9B6TOQdKZaxi455LQJmdoYABj9LriCe6epVf6qLPMNhvjsIxJVqPJ0UtYVKKj6eGxq7ydHgu9Z1qHqLb5A5LdZIuwHlHDJaCSdAEXf-q7dAMBYSDtojqiUrpQYmNQ4DSyl_bjptrtWtH46uGMhExQNXG3XOmw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="422" data-original-width="750" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgsK84wBf3OoTO_YxUvqudn5Y8Bb3NvzKj9B6TOQdKZaxi455LQJmdoYABj9LriCe6epVf6qLPMNhvjsIxJVqPJ0UtYVKKj6eGxq7ydHgu9Z1qHqLb5A5LdZIuwHlHDJaCSdAEXf-q7dAMBYSDtojqiUrpQYmNQ4DSyl_bjptrtWtH46uGMhExQNXG3XOmw" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">I don't know... she looks kind of cute for Yaman. Hate me FerYam girls! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Bade likes Ates because her dad and Omer Gulsoy have been plotting a marriage. Whether she has genuine interest in him or just likes that he's the head of a wealthy family and therefore a catch... tbd. Aylena has what can only be called an UNHEALTHY obsession with Yaman. She claims she's loved him since she was a girl and presumably she grew up in the household and knows him well. Heck, she's even creeped on him while he was showering and claimed she'll die if she's away from him... if that doesn't spell unhealthy dizi darling, I don't know what does.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span> The brothers diverge by how they deal with these women that seem to want them and show it in embarrassingly obvious ways. Ates is cold. And I mean COLD, cold. He negs her by refusing to eat her food, NOT EVEN THE GLUTEN FREE BROWNIE! He won't compliment her or even look her in the eye. He also makes it clear that he has a long term relationship (albeit fictional at this point) that he wants to take to the next level. In other words, in a kind of douchey way I'll admit, he refuses to give her hope. Ates knows he doesn't want to be in a relationship with her, so he makes it clear that he doesn't find her pandering personality appealing and he won't be getting with her just because her dad and his grandpa think its a great idea.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEitxSEWeTTs9Vi38NkXJAtbdzvV2-5jval6CS30FCcAByJXnzT2iTVhdZEQDRidrJm5cNSrzQffDUDI8bO0tblZoXYB5hotvOEb2sbpqiUTZPgezgHzeejZhwHf2jxRCZA5zV-2KTS0OdAiohKoWR5lJfkPNw2APlDCKzXw1Mhb7t-TJKwYbad1v2A0l9ck" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1860" data-original-width="2076" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEitxSEWeTTs9Vi38NkXJAtbdzvV2-5jval6CS30FCcAByJXnzT2iTVhdZEQDRidrJm5cNSrzQffDUDI8bO0tblZoXYB5hotvOEb2sbpqiUTZPgezgHzeejZhwHf2jxRCZA5zV-2KTS0OdAiohKoWR5lJfkPNw2APlDCKzXw1Mhb7t-TJKwYbad1v2A0l9ck" width="268" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span> Contrast Ates setting his boundaries with Bade to how Yaman treats Aylena. And yes, he IS aware that Aylena has a crush on him. When Yaman and Okan return home (pre murder) they have a discussion which clearly indicates Yaman is very aware that Aylena has feelings for him, but to be fair I'm assuming he didn't know that she and her mother were actually bat shit crazy, but this is a Turkish dizi so... At any rate his reactions to Aylena are flirting. He compliments her pjs, he takes candy from her while gazing into here eyes. He gives her hope. He plays with her. In one breath he's telling Cemile that he will marry Feraye and in the next he's flirting with her step sister. This boy is unserious. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhqQdfbMfdkulHdO5DpEoiFfktsuQnOLwFKKic0ELxy_9NANTgYKjFvIVHRRNOc3QYAKlQcCeTXhGkic9UiC5tx7L72TmebPGwn4aRlsfksjyxQptakGCyLimX66ZO0W34PeZvGdSn3F7nky4AZQq1r68Wo0RLzXTXKsxXwYwZwJDN3yHCVEog-1moXbEQP" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1954" data-original-width="3200" height="195" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhqQdfbMfdkulHdO5DpEoiFfktsuQnOLwFKKic0ELxy_9NANTgYKjFvIVHRRNOc3QYAKlQcCeTXhGkic9UiC5tx7L72TmebPGwn4aRlsfksjyxQptakGCyLimX66ZO0W34PeZvGdSn3F7nky4AZQq1r68Wo0RLzXTXKsxXwYwZwJDN3yHCVEog-1moXbEQP" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So friends, and frenemies. Ates Gulsoy is the type of man who wouldn't give hope where hope shouldn't be given. He is the type to pull you from a fire and stay in the hospital all night. He's out here protecting reputations. AtFer forever, or at least until Ates falls for some stupid nonsense and I decide I like Yaman more. The REAL test will be when Mama Gulsoy finds out that Ates plans to marry Feraye. Will he choose his mother or Feraye? We already know that Yaman chose family over love... what will Ates choose? Until next time, Happy Watching. May your dizis never be cancelled and the ships you love sail into forever. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgNFCwnro0AAA4uP1k3iyLRqkndAO87WOnPN6pHLcQSxMwL-caZ0TF41z8M1lNpDFycDj3tyBneBBy_ckQ17o5uBAq8OMFD3jwSIqXXXc1ag7ZP1ngEIk-rNm6tC0WXBxzrEBXTjl5tMEkTgJGKwTFME0joU3D2-vXjTo3cfon0gQv21AAlV1717m8YKD3Y" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2880" data-original-width="5120" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgNFCwnro0AAA4uP1k3iyLRqkndAO87WOnPN6pHLcQSxMwL-caZ0TF41z8M1lNpDFycDj3tyBneBBy_ckQ17o5uBAq8OMFD3jwSIqXXXc1ag7ZP1ngEIk-rNm6tC0WXBxzrEBXTjl5tMEkTgJGKwTFME0joU3D2-vXjTo3cfon0gQv21AAlV1717m8YKD3Y=w640-h360" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><br /><br /> </span><br /></div><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><br /></span></div><br /><br /><p></p>politicchic6http://www.blogger.com/profile/18038836090409852419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115687659410741959.post-28581833600478069142021-10-23T19:37:00.001-07:002021-10-23T19:37:57.551-07:00El kizi episode one review "Son Yaz Tears are Delicious!"*<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM8VyjMkJafUj-addgR3NHEZo1CJmW8iG1f8ab3rlTVRzKh1Ev9HoNOT7eqi5akGDiQuYPxA5UHPrZo6ijzujLBzLzrgyF6DT1fvDp9YAIkENQIwcidNwP4N66Oveavn9LRlL692q4WcyN/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="1920" height="100" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM8VyjMkJafUj-addgR3NHEZo1CJmW8iG1f8ab3rlTVRzKh1Ev9HoNOT7eqi5akGDiQuYPxA5UHPrZo6ijzujLBzLzrgyF6DT1fvDp9YAIkENQIwcidNwP4N66Oveavn9LRlL692q4WcyN/" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"> For real, I wasn't going to write a review on this show. I am not even terribly invested. Yes, I like the leads, Sevda Erginci and Ismail Sasmaz, and was interested to see how that pairing would work. Spoiler, it's kind of weird? I'm not sure where it's going. Is the Harun (Ismail) character going to be straight up evil? Is the Ezo character supposed to be a little evil, too? </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPIWDNnP15DBf-zxKvzYnb9D2FJcfWhOBX_nrZcrDlesSsu8iyCO43NVoC0SPGGBjkbVCZxoIkLlqkGHJL1Sg_Uq5Wo2iUJmw2N_C_dLbV3xQSTJSfVkD_HN3pySqqULq0qSm0OoqEQlcE/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPIWDNnP15DBf-zxKvzYnb9D2FJcfWhOBX_nrZcrDlesSsu8iyCO43NVoC0SPGGBjkbVCZxoIkLlqkGHJL1Sg_Uq5Wo2iUJmw2N_C_dLbV3xQSTJSfVkD_HN3pySqqULq0qSm0OoqEQlcE/" width="240" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">At ANY rate... the only reason why I feel compelled to write this review is that I've seen a lot of misinformation out there by Son Yaz fans who didn't even watch El kizi. For those of you unfamiliar with Fox Turkey and Diziland in general... this last season Fox had more shows in production than they had days in the week, which logic dictates would necessitate cancelation of some of the lower performing shows. Son Yaz was airing on Friday night against some stiff competition and the ratings weren't amazing. They kept falling to the point that there had already been rumors about cancellation last season, but due to a last minute reprieve, they decided to give Son Yaz a second season to begin in the fall. During the summer AMI aired on Friday night. It didn't have much competition, but ratings are usually lower in the summer due to soccer (football) competitions and the fact that people are traveling, but surprise of all surprises... Ask Mantik Intikam exceeded everyone's expectations and did well. It got higher ratings in the summer than Son Yaz got in the fall/winter which is hard to do. As a result, they decided to change Son Yaz to Saturday night up against some other VERY popular shows which would most certainly be difficult for a show that didn't have a particularly strong showing on its original night. A day change can be the kiss of death for a show... and that proved to be the case for Son Yaz. Cue a truck with tissues because Son Yaz fans LOST THIER COLLECTIVE SH*T... which gives me all sorts of ideas about their average age, but neyse, we can talk about the ethics of giving children a soap box at another time. The Son Yaz fandom (not everyone, obviously, but some LOUD fans) argued with EVERYONE. They hated AMI and their fans for "stealing their day" and getting better ratings with a plot they said was cliche though they didn't watch it... THEN they hated Kardeslerim a show that aired the new day that got higher ratings. They hated it so much they personally attacked the teenaged lead actress of Kardeslerim to the point of alienating people who were sympathetic to their show getting low ratings. Who among us hasn't watched a floundering show and CURSED the fact that international fans are relying on an archaic and chaotic ratings system. Their illogical arguments and blame made it hard to feel bad for them. Maybe get better writers, don't kill off a main character do a crappy time jump and change shooting locations if you want the second season to be successful. But again, fans have ZERO control over this. </p><p style="text-align: center;">Fast forward to today.... Today was the first day El kizi aired in Saturday time slot that once belonged to Son Yaz (even though they hated that time slot, like they hate everything). I watched the episode then went online and SURPRISE SURPRISE Son Yaz fans had been out in force trashing a show they'd never even watched based on one or two clips without any context. So, here I am, wasting my precious time and setting the record strait.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_y5HhouQnUYGETFTr6zigeQY3hPTxxc4lACiyL89mBmx3Qna2cMmoBGgiuE6yBKZAEP8VlhvZsw1qIpmSr4e7S2nAQXirsYNN-_xw07IRM6XVGl1e9xQScEe7ot-kHdfOQD4QgNeKJVUP/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="322" data-original-width="572" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_y5HhouQnUYGETFTr6zigeQY3hPTxxc4lACiyL89mBmx3Qna2cMmoBGgiuE6yBKZAEP8VlhvZsw1qIpmSr4e7S2nAQXirsYNN-_xw07IRM6XVGl1e9xQScEe7ot-kHdfOQD4QgNeKJVUP/" width="320" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">RECAP</p><p style="text-align: center;">Ezo's father is a powerful businessman who runs his house with an iron fist which means he verbally and physically abuses his only daughter--more on all of this later. His second wife, Ezo's stepmother and her brother are no different, also treating Ezo horribly. Ezo's grandmother provides little protection so Ezo can only find comfort in her friendship with Ali (her father's business associate's grandson) and her servant. Meanwhile, after a chance meeting Harun and his mother set their sights on Ezo's fortune.</p><p style="text-align: center;">BULLET POINT REVIEW</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlPUPskstE97gVMfwLeukqaUFW0kCB_B1YQKR_A0Iza6hCksa7GOlzhoDjLxvtbhDcPSHYrrV6rDX-RHrg8vMz6pRep7qWp3XrOLvIjVitR7Xz3ASu4U33pIipvEh5aE-p_K9ZDbuPhZAf/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="564" data-original-width="1024" height="176" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlPUPskstE97gVMfwLeukqaUFW0kCB_B1YQKR_A0Iza6hCksa7GOlzhoDjLxvtbhDcPSHYrrV6rDX-RHrg8vMz6pRep7qWp3XrOLvIjVitR7Xz3ASu4U33pIipvEh5aE-p_K9ZDbuPhZAf/" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-In the first scene we see Ezo noping out of the house to take a college entrance exam that her father most definitely would not approve of as he doesn't like women to do anything other than being under his thumb. She ALMOST gets away with it but not quite.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-We learn about Ezo's friend Ali, who she wants to marry. He's cute, but he's doing his military service... </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-After being chased by a bull cause she's wearing an eye catching red dress... Ezo is saved by Harun. They immediately hug, then he immediately acts like a jerk. Then he realizes who she was... and things are about to get interesting there. Maybe. I still can't tell.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiRM1I7N91JQASmqB4-D13MhT03udghe7dVPjByuhhChNWlSh8hG8svx0kLzFn5PfpANJvNBwRBK07zDj2ZO9ikCCQ1epRhH3lLnyV17QRgRnYsZDoA4do2f0OKM7rwwlA363KvbZrF4ed/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="169" data-original-width="320" height="169" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiRM1I7N91JQASmqB4-D13MhT03udghe7dVPjByuhhChNWlSh8hG8svx0kLzFn5PfpANJvNBwRBK07zDj2ZO9ikCCQ1epRhH3lLnyV17QRgRnYsZDoA4do2f0OKM7rwwlA363KvbZrF4ed/" width="320" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Back at home, Grandma (Sultana from Cukur who I HATED) has shown up and thrown things in to a bit of chaos. Wicked Stepmother and Grandmama do not get along, and Resul (the dad) is horrible to his daughter for a while. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwHltvCTMlvvJDRXOkkddvADK2oxFESpf5FKIEXUdmlYlIg_5ihM8Wln96tSP4HFdMY9UMBOrgt7BYZYMzO1pX30FT13YhcjepRsICoo2RxkM6NgJYxwPw4KQA-m8kZw2NzD7YDiN9evoX/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="801" data-original-width="1200" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwHltvCTMlvvJDRXOkkddvADK2oxFESpf5FKIEXUdmlYlIg_5ihM8Wln96tSP4HFdMY9UMBOrgt7BYZYMzO1pX30FT13YhcjepRsICoo2RxkM6NgJYxwPw4KQA-m8kZw2NzD7YDiN9evoX/" width="320" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Stepmama decides she can't bear to have Ezo's mom's clothes just lying around for her to wear so decides to have a little bonfire in the yard... which isn't discreet and is also ridiculous. The result of which is a face slapping match, and her brother shooting Ezo's dog after he hit Ezo.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Be forewarned the face slapping in this show is top notch. EVERYONE gonna be slapped at some point.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuXsMMidrFu6eIO5Pd7uRaLMCnCDdXlI6qJ2Ls-boJkm0TlTpININXoKKaow6eXy6vU-zpKQVVucjR0oH6tIZenGfMGuJhMvQuwtj2OPlvoItLz8LpUhDQ6Z6adG_o8Igln64RXTo1Jmgh/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="800" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuXsMMidrFu6eIO5Pd7uRaLMCnCDdXlI6qJ2Ls-boJkm0TlTpININXoKKaow6eXy6vU-zpKQVVucjR0oH6tIZenGfMGuJhMvQuwtj2OPlvoItLz8LpUhDQ6Z6adG_o8Igln64RXTo1Jmgh/" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Here we find out that the dog was a gift from Ezo's deceased mother, so not only did she love the dog because she's not an animal hater, but because it represented a time when she was happy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Resul shows that not only is he a crappy husband by meeting with Harun's mom and trying to get a little affair started, and a crappy dad, but also a horrible person in general as he threatens some miserably poor workers, one of whom is in labor delivering a baby. Yes, they want you to know this man is no good.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Ezo stands up to everyone and gets beaten again, and her favorite servant and the servant's horrible daughter (Hey, Ayse from Kardeslerim! Didn't like you there either!) are fired for trying to stick up for Ezo. Everyone else just stands around kind of useless. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Meanwhile Harun's mom is drowning in debt and trying to convince Harun to go after Ezo. He isn't interested. At least... not initially. There is a promising younger brother, Mert who perhaps we'll get to see more, but thus far Harun and his mom are scheming away.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Ezo is on a semi hunger strike when her Wicked Stepmother's creepy brother comes to leer at her. He's done this before and he has something shady going on with the maid's daughter so he's someone we hate. I do remember liking him on another show, though I can't remember what it was? Someone help. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-For some reason it is really important Ezo attend a party and wear a basic choral number, instead of dressing in the dress everyone wanted, Ezo wears her mother's wedding dress*BOLD MOVE* and the night ends in yet another beating and a quick trip to visit her mother's grave after her dad confessed he killed her mom, and tried to kill her as well. Cool, cool, cool, cool, cool.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjP01BAF7CIlvr7YRhG7Hfl5fg8FHd29mHwUBVImG0n40iA07mv2T3iNeD7fh1hcfiDOAtDrTcfZzoFNCQAdkA7wlZ0LZEo-8oHlSpfj6H_-Bs5uupu1f_UF-v3ZUvolcwv0Lc_LqJEugM/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="280" data-original-width="500" height="179" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjP01BAF7CIlvr7YRhG7Hfl5fg8FHd29mHwUBVImG0n40iA07mv2T3iNeD7fh1hcfiDOAtDrTcfZzoFNCQAdkA7wlZ0LZEo-8oHlSpfj6H_-Bs5uupu1f_UF-v3ZUvolcwv0Lc_LqJEugM/" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Also, Harun stalks her to the graveside to ask questions about her dad and suggest she go to the police, but just then they see her house on fire. Fortunately, Resul and Wicked Stepmother perish in the blaze but not before we learn some more critical information about Ezo!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhacdHiDvBV1qUs2v8f4oFxlODepUP67r2UaX7q5wYuiS2m8VM72HrNd5m0OdARfa1Z97KbNzx8QsrgGStIdL3vWV_0PwR-1vBv2IOKvQqGAKAaGlbzaAhOHM40UAhpqESdve9zUMF3cu5H/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="553" data-original-width="758" height="233" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhacdHiDvBV1qUs2v8f4oFxlODepUP67r2UaX7q5wYuiS2m8VM72HrNd5m0OdARfa1Z97KbNzx8QsrgGStIdL3vWV_0PwR-1vBv2IOKvQqGAKAaGlbzaAhOHM40UAhpqESdve9zUMF3cu5H/" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Cut to the funeral where Ali comes just in time to hug her and upset Harun and his mom who want Ezo's money and plan to get it through marriage. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-In the end we find out that Ezo deliberately set the fire to kill her father... Yeah, did NOT see that coming. Then the police come, and there's some history there.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">THOUGHTS </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><p>-Here is where we talk about violence (against women and animals specifically) on screen. It appears the biggest turn off for Son Yaz fans who never watched El kizi and why they are trashing it all over social media is that is shows a woman being beaten and a dog getting shot. Well, not exactly, but a dog is shot and you see the actress's face as she witnesses the event. </p><p>-I've written EXTENSIVELY about the harmful effects of abuse being shown for entertainment purposes and how it can normalize abuse in general. Don't remember? Okay... let me refresh your memory. <a href="http://cynicpicnicrevisited.blogspot.com/2021/08/ask-mantik-intikam-episode-six-review.html">Here</a>. I dislike gratuitous violence in general, but violence against women shown as entertainment is THE WORST. Particularly when the show springs it on you all at once (I'm looking at you, Kardeslerim and your stupid "escort" plot line) or when they try to couch it in comedy (Baht Oyunu, don't think I forgot your mean girl scribbling a woman's phone number all over the bathroom). I find any sexual assault particularly disturbing and have stopped watching shows, or never started shows because of the negative energy I feel when consuming that type of media. We are entitled to like and not like what we want, but I dislike hypocrisy. </p><p>-El kizi IS NOT GRATUITOUS violence. How can you tell if violence is gratuitous? Well...</p><p>a) Does the violence develop the character/plot? </p><p>Turkish shows are famous for mistreating the female leads because they love the idea of this pure woman overcoming all these hellish odds. Usually that type of show is not for me, but El kizi didn't hide the fact that THAT was the plot. All the marketing, previews, trailers, let you know immediately that Ezo was going to be abused.</p><p>As Ezo confronts her abuse she becomes stronger. A MAN doesn't settle matters for her, she settles them herself. The murder of the dog is to show that these people are systematically trying to erase every part of Ezo's mother from her life. Whether on purpose of by accident. They are trying to break her down. This is part of the story. It shows the evil of those she is confronting (her father, stepmother, stepmother's brother) so when they have a downfall, you will be on Ezo's side... cause spoiler SHE KILLS SOME OF THEM.</p><p>b) Is the violence portrayed in a romantic/comedic/positive light?</p><p>No, most assuredly not. They let you know it is ugly. It is cruel, and not only the physical violence, but the emotional violence is not entertaining. The looks of hatred between Ezo and her father are frightening. This is not romanticizing abuse at all.</p><p>c) Do the perpetrators suffer real consequences from their violence whether legal or otherwise?</p><p>Well, Ezo burns some of the people to the ground, so there is that. </p><p>d) Do the perpetrators have a change of heart?</p><p>Thus far they are dead, except for the grandma and the creepy step uncle, but we'll see.</p><p>-I'm not trying to convince anyone to watch El kizi. I don't care if you do or if you don't. What I am trying to do is shine a light on HOW one should address a dizi they aren't watching without becoming childish... and yes, PETTY. (For example, from a person who didn't watch the show, and also didn't indicate she didn't watch the show until I asked. BE UP FRONT. Say you watched a clip, it isn't hard.)-<i>"Y</i><span style="background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03); color: #0f1419; font-family: TwitterChirp, -apple-system, system-ui, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i>ou don't understand the outrage?! Hmm..Well let me break it down, it's pretty disturbing to see a woman slapped to the ground & hear her dog squealing as he's killed. It's normalizing violence towards women and animals that I take issue with. SY fans aren't petty, we're evolved</i>" </span>Although, Son Yaz fans, did you forget you watched a mafia dizi that involved torture, murder, etc? </p><p>-The moral of the story is this, Son Yaz fans are the worst. Watch whatever you like, but be educated, if you have arguments to make, make sure you know what you're talking about. LUTFEN! </p><p>*<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Seriously, though, the ONLY reason I decided to write a review was because I COULD NOT ENDURE anymore uninformed and ignorant takes from Son Yaz fans who are upset their dizi was cancelled. Is this your first rodeo SY fans? That is what happens in diziland... please act like you've been here before. </span></p></div>politicchic6http://www.blogger.com/profile/18038836090409852419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115687659410741959.post-91753990212524897812021-09-18T19:57:00.003-07:002021-09-18T19:57:41.049-07:00Ask Mantik Intikam Episode 13 Review "Embrace the Pain"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkKtBJQHE9cvdJc0xFpAMkhPb8bF2A3BbDhzkd0yAuhMydXXImpxYq16AMGMsYwIs5vHDdYrO_kvF-tZphCvZx-k99wyi5Y0Z6580lzTXIWGJfq5lRR8Br-m6D4oKgUztbwqbb8ObMy94c/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="576" data-original-width="1024" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkKtBJQHE9cvdJc0xFpAMkhPb8bF2A3BbDhzkd0yAuhMydXXImpxYq16AMGMsYwIs5vHDdYrO_kvF-tZphCvZx-k99wyi5Y0Z6580lzTXIWGJfq5lRR8Br-m6D4oKgUztbwqbb8ObMy94c/" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"> Recap</span></b></div><p style="text-align: left;">Shaking my head friends and foes. This is TOO much. Again, I emotionally divorced myself from the show and am now just watching because the leads are my jam and I like to criticize questionable writing choices. This episode was a mess from beginning to end. They did not dwell on things that should have been dwelt upon and spent emotional energy on pointless scenes (Cinar trying to get to the airport?). Long story short--since this is supposedly the recap part--Ozan DOES indeed marry Cagla, but don't worry it is only so as not to embarrass her in front of her family. But also, he goes on a honeymoon with her... and lets her move in? But everything's cool guys, its only a marriage on paper. Meanwhile, my Esra is thriving, doing business deals, planning to move to Antalya, letting Ozan know he has no business interfering with her life because he's a married man. Cinar grows emotionally closer to Esra which Ozan fans REALLY don't like, and also pulls some shady stuff in the company in order to be around Esra alone. Cagla has a million little emotional breakdowns that no on cares about. They also have a slightly "Breaking Bad" storyline involving Eko and Yalcin. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Bullet Point Observations</span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiEBmfPFtAhTQIgwVFmMz26Spk7HJFrPZC_ab7uV9p7o6gN2RgUpdWsKtkgDNUM-eZVxbfzc8Eq8JzwNwcgcYLf_ptGhBFWtMAvHtENWqOiRrugBPisyeEZbYcEHPrKkqLdsQb2Sg4sRMR/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1898" data-original-width="1170" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiEBmfPFtAhTQIgwVFmMz26Spk7HJFrPZC_ab7uV9p7o6gN2RgUpdWsKtkgDNUM-eZVxbfzc8Eq8JzwNwcgcYLf_ptGhBFWtMAvHtENWqOiRrugBPisyeEZbYcEHPrKkqLdsQb2Sg4sRMR/" width="148" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">-Cagla is a pretty crier. Damn her.</p><p style="text-align: left;">-Ozan's sense of duty is seriously suspect... marrying someone so they won't be embarrassed when you KNOW they have feelings for you and you KNOW how your ex wife--who you happen to be in love with--is going to react to the situation? Um.... *blinking rapidly*</p><p style="text-align: left;">-When Ozan Bey says for Cagla not to expect things from him that he won't do... well, I think Cagla had certain unfulfilled expectations from that honeymoon and now I just want to laugh and laugh.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGSMsp4sMymr_xn-Ay5K1A8rWprDxoylntaz7E_M9SAqqEmaTPSpTh1b2saNy5zXwK5wTBknSgZFJqyMCrK1PcpvLxgeSx-x-ySzAKYBGDqjFSi9NEMH_CsZU6_0iB3c5Y3zhKl9XVWkdK/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="828" data-original-width="1472" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGSMsp4sMymr_xn-Ay5K1A8rWprDxoylntaz7E_M9SAqqEmaTPSpTh1b2saNy5zXwK5wTBknSgZFJqyMCrK1PcpvLxgeSx-x-ySzAKYBGDqjFSi9NEMH_CsZU6_0iB3c5Y3zhKl9XVWkdK/" width="320" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">-Ozan looking at Esra with those sad puppy eyes hurts my heart... Esra not giving a damn brings me joy. I'm torn.</p><p style="text-align: left;">-Jealous Elif is kind of cute. Eko the philosopher is great. Aside from this the neighborhood storylines are "meh".</p><p style="text-align: left;">-Hearing Hande talk about "healthy relationships" is PEAK comedy. Why a smart woman like Cagla would listen to a woman who's own ex husband and son can't stand her makes no sense. </p><p style="text-align: left;">-Eh, the cuts between the serious moments and the comedy are not it. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW1rV-lcn7pNjSLKAb2pDztsxDWKvXzyZSq2zuNt5eV2XyyJkA2eXkredmlOgCB7lcOc4Rj0t6eUQbXqx4u4UIozimdoA5hlOEj80ItnJ6XrI99dzpzO4a3rt5lIgrrCVDCZkO71K8KO-O/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1069" data-original-width="1080" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW1rV-lcn7pNjSLKAb2pDztsxDWKvXzyZSq2zuNt5eV2XyyJkA2eXkredmlOgCB7lcOc4Rj0t6eUQbXqx4u4UIozimdoA5hlOEj80ItnJ6XrI99dzpzO4a3rt5lIgrrCVDCZkO71K8KO-O/" width="242" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">-That snow globe might not survive this series. I fear for it every episode. </p><p style="text-align: left;">-I'm glad Cinar/Cagla's dad finally told Hande what we were all saying. We don't want to see you here next episode. </p><p style="text-align: left;">-Ozan confessing his love while he's married to another woman ain't it... AND BEFORE ALL OF YOU COME HERE WITH THE "It's not a real marriage" line--culturally speaking, to<b><i> ESRA, </i></b>even if they aren't sleeping together, even if it was never consummated, his signature on that paper says it is a real marriage. So everyone, take all your international sensibilities out of the equation and think what it would mean for a Turkish woman, even a fairly secular one, to have a married man talking to her in this way. It is disrespect and neither Esra nor I are having it...</p><p style="text-align: left;">-Can we also talk about how he was concerned about Cagla's embarrassment but feels no compunction asking a woman who he's disrespected in ALMOST every way to WAIT FOR HIM for an indeterminate amount of time while he is in a 'fake' marriage? Fool, please! This woman is done waiting on you. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXkvK8RUeim4v8w4mL98XMu7stMuB3dy6kB4MiEARb0EpQuqe17cqevd5DEVmc0A3aBwhWS_6-er0IrhMAG9FcDdcMgl47jUzUOy3UKMopdETfCMdz1McbosUm2rlIaUcE6lamdGcvpcCK/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="453" data-original-width="680" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXkvK8RUeim4v8w4mL98XMu7stMuB3dy6kB4MiEARb0EpQuqe17cqevd5DEVmc0A3aBwhWS_6-er0IrhMAG9FcDdcMgl47jUzUOy3UKMopdETfCMdz1McbosUm2rlIaUcE6lamdGcvpcCK/" width="320" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">-Cinar... please, do not try so hard for Esra... 1) it makes everyone hate you, not me, but everyone else on the internet and 2) your heart will break and 3) when you go evil, everyone will feel justified in hating you. And you will go evil, with that mom and that sister, honey, you're going evil.</p><p style="text-align: left;">-Ozan is really so stupid... "just close friends" with Cagla. Oh good heavens. </p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO9N-8zK2_We56_SosRFgJwiMIQzQBxHMBPQ4LtDYCzFTQeuHD7Oiv23dtnPHP9FtsphY5TYqePk2vZ6mYPwJeeb7pczbE1YStJ4NhzA7IQg2yzqKwoQq08kAU62TFmp-GicpVreIJ8eY5/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO9N-8zK2_We56_SosRFgJwiMIQzQBxHMBPQ4LtDYCzFTQeuHD7Oiv23dtnPHP9FtsphY5TYqePk2vZ6mYPwJeeb7pczbE1YStJ4NhzA7IQg2yzqKwoQq08kAU62TFmp-GicpVreIJ8eY5/" width="320" /></a></div>-Ilhan why do you have to be so adorable? Seriously, Ozan is on my last nerve, but Ilhan... when I see him all happy puppy to meet Esra on the terrace and I know nothing good is going to happen on that terrace, well... I want to give him a hug. <p></p><p style="text-align: left;">-When Esra plans revenge... girl plans revenge. Remind me never to get on her bad side. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipczaVASBAnD_2qg3AGbF-MmdEaFnKNLXbNHlZC-89A_U5yfAhZ8wapSuh8AQkUc6GRouQmS-FTpTw-wQk9wnXsZyMkpHQZ7rtQnZZYhJQMBDXWMbWZuJ53nKSoQT1FzMZiEZRQnFg5KEM/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="827" data-original-width="827" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipczaVASBAnD_2qg3AGbF-MmdEaFnKNLXbNHlZC-89A_U5yfAhZ8wapSuh8AQkUc6GRouQmS-FTpTw-wQk9wnXsZyMkpHQZ7rtQnZZYhJQMBDXWMbWZuJ53nKSoQT1FzMZiEZRQnFg5KEM/" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">-I approve of this look on Ozan.</span></div><p style="text-align: left;">-Now Cagla has seen that Esra is not so good natured, lets see what happens next (goodbye, snow globe!).</p><p style="text-align: left;">-Not Zumrut and Menekse teaming up to keep Eko and Elif apart! </p><p style="text-align: left;">-And in a surprise to no one, since they showed the entire thing in the Fragman... Ozan took Cinar's spot on the plane and is going to Antalya with Esra.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Thoughts & Predictions</span></b></p><p style="text-align: left;">-I've so many thoughts, where to begin? Lets talk about Cagla's mom, Hande, since they are going to force her down my throat... introducing Cagla as a sympathetic character initially then doing an about face was odd. I feel that the addition of Hande is make Cagla's change more palatable. "Oh, look, Hande's manipulating her! Oh look, it isn't her fault!" This all goes back to the hastiness and grandness of the engagement storyline. They have to keep upping the ante to keep explaining characters acting in ways we haven't seen before. This is what subpar writing looks like, folks.</p><p style="text-align: left;">-Flashbacks: There is always a lot of online chatter about the lack of flashbacks (or any character other than Ozan having a flashback? Don't ask, this fandom is something else...). As someone who studied writing in college (read: clearly an expert!), flashbacks are a tricky writing devise that used well can enhance a story. When used too often or incorrectly it breaks up scenes and makes things feel choppy. It ruins the flow. In the initial episodes those flashbacks were used to highlight the characters and their history with one another. They added to the plot, they moved the story forward, they were used subtly and with clear intent. Lately, they are doing flashbacks of conversations characters had ONE EPISODE IN THE PAST. That is not a flashback! If you really think the audience is so stupid that they can't remember the conversation of a week ago, you throw in a voiceover. There is no need for a flashback. </p><p style="text-align: left;">-They glossed over the SUPER SECRET MISCARRIAGE and that was just criminal. When you do a remake, obviously following it strictly brings no surprises... but there are certain tenants of the original that were vital to the plot and the characters. That is the SUPER SECRET MISCARRIAGE as both cause for divorce and the desire for revenge. It had been built up to be that catalyst in the Turkish version as well but at some point they either deviated from the course, or wrote themselves into a corner where they didn't know how to properly look after what should have been the biggest reveal of the series and certainly a climax of an episode or two. Here it is an afterthought, not given a flashback (I repeat, NOT GIVEN A FLASHBACK! They gave eating oranges a flashback for the love!), not addressed emotionally by Ozan to whom this is brand new information, and then glossed over in order to talk about marriages and trips to Antalya. </p><p style="text-align: left;">-Showing Ozan going to Antalya in the Fragman was a waste. Why even bother with the episode? We already knew what was going to happen. We couldn't even as a fandom get excited about it. They need to do better with the fragman's in general. They are edited weird and have sloppy music that makes it sound like a thriller. </p><p style="text-align: left;">-There is a fun little rumor going around diziland that Fox is sabotaging Ask Mantik Intikam because they didn't expect it do so well and they have so many other shows in development. This is an interesting theory, but why wouldn't they just change the day if they wanted to sabotage and return Son Yaz to Fridays? Son Yaz fans claim that Fox is trying to sabotage <i>them</i> with the move to Saturdays... They can't BOTH be right. Fox can't be trying to destroy two shows just for the hell of it. Particularly considering the ratings system and how they've kept floundering shows going for WAY too long on Fox. Anyway, it is a fun theory. I don't know how much credence I give it, but they don't put a lot of money into promotion. I'll say that. </p><p style="text-align: left;">-Since we didn't get a fragman, I have to predict blind. Obviously, Ozan and Esra will go to Antalya. How long they'll last there is another matter. Will Cinar join them there? Hande will clearly tell Cagla to do all the wrong things and Cagla will do them. They are either going to go with a reconciliation route which, with the Ozan's current marriage, seems kind of sloppy but I'm an international fan and have no cultural stake so... it wasn't consummated, in the US it can still be annulled so, baby, they aren't married! Esra and Ozan are free to reunite any way they see fit... and probably get her pregnant because this is a dizi in which any sex outside of marriage must needs result in pregnancy. I don't make these rules, I just observe them. OR they could go the Esra takes the first plane back to Istanbul and everyone is pissed as hell then Cagla slips Ozan a roofie and SHE gets pregnant, or pretends to be pregnant or some nonsensical thing because this is diziland. The most winningest of all situations would be for everyone to somehow discover that Esra and Ozan's divorce wasn't actually legal, therefore his marriage to Cagla is illegal and everyone lives happily ever after but who knows?</p><p style="text-align: left;">-I'm on this sinking ship till I drown! Happy Watching!</p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>politicchic6http://www.blogger.com/profile/18038836090409852419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115687659410741959.post-66429982410285396102021-09-14T09:01:00.000-07:002021-09-14T09:01:15.610-07:00Kardeslerim Episode 19 Review "Back to the Coop"<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJVYm0MFrPJvF3uMoojBogdWQ9JglFUOtgnp3-CN2KIYcDoSzaWQWwd5GwYy32BETIUlctllDb60qdvhijPEAZ0kftW5bSkOeJyjygfm2900rARd7WSxYsG_JjbXqA3Gr3WEJIFH7W6Sd8/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="952" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJVYm0MFrPJvF3uMoojBogdWQ9JglFUOtgnp3-CN2KIYcDoSzaWQWwd5GwYy32BETIUlctllDb60qdvhijPEAZ0kftW5bSkOeJyjygfm2900rARd7WSxYsG_JjbXqA3Gr3WEJIFH7W6Sd8/" width="317" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Recap</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Kizlar, we did it, we all survived hiatus to return for season 2. I kept my expectations LOW for this episode because the last few were not that great, in my opinion... and ended up enjoying this. There were some iffy editing choices with scene length. I imagine they were trying to get everything in. Neyse, Doruk confronts Akif who has no shame... then Akif confronts Tolga who also has no shame. Kadir gets out of jail and ends up BACK in the chicken coop *pause for significant eye rolls* with his siblings. Asiye and Doruk break up because somehow Tolga is doing what no adult in the show was able to do and blackmail Akif. Also, they are <i>really</i> trying to make AyBer happen... </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b> Bullet Points</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitIwnF7rPIMo_cSvv1_bZpz2cirxVxm7wNQVmtNqXkBvXWUP8RPAtIPmFlZIeQh93Iafn6UrqErld7oEpGIErAs7OAG5xyYnWPOXjo9l9bNhUm4Gp9IVZXCaQpavQOAkOcMZUeNud6BY17/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="680" height="176" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitIwnF7rPIMo_cSvv1_bZpz2cirxVxm7wNQVmtNqXkBvXWUP8RPAtIPmFlZIeQh93Iafn6UrqErld7oEpGIErAs7OAG5xyYnWPOXjo9l9bNhUm4Gp9IVZXCaQpavQOAkOcMZUeNud6BY17/" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Doruk and those white pants... usually when I see white pants on anyone but Ilhan Sen I think of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qdNy_vz-gM">this little gem</a>. Seeing Doruk in them was no different.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Looks like during the break the camera people worked on their camera angles and someone instructed Doruk and Asiye to hug like normal people without coats and backpacks on. Bravo. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Akif is still a bastard. I still love him.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg52K1rHBBDa2e2ue0SndsyuNPWCVCeoxeV68faj1UdkfpRQlzoHMDIaDg4SGmJcX3pN_-RNMWsLQ7Sd7Phgaqi23fFunSIF7So_Q1rgbpYVxRdGiUpzv9HkATC1eYnvnFRc4GoYRZ1GSLT/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="665" data-original-width="1242" height="171" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg52K1rHBBDa2e2ue0SndsyuNPWCVCeoxeV68faj1UdkfpRQlzoHMDIaDg4SGmJcX3pN_-RNMWsLQ7Sd7Phgaqi23fFunSIF7So_Q1rgbpYVxRdGiUpzv9HkATC1eYnvnFRc4GoYRZ1GSLT/" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Ooohhh, look at Ms. Sengul getting a taste of her own bitter medicine. Yep, she didn't like that but I certainly did.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Is Ahmet Omer's birthdad? I HOPE HOPE HOPE so. I think we'll see this couple again particularly since they seemed so interested in Emel.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-The Atakuls got a completely different house and no one mentioned it. Did they think we would not notice? But the ERENS STILL HAVE TO LIVE IN THE COOP... YETER!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-A lot of foreshadowing happening in this episode. Akif will commit suicide before going to jail. Doruk will love Asiye all his life even when they break up. Harika and Suzan Hanim always being poor.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-THE NERVE of Suzan Hanim to go to Omer for money... I can't.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-The security at these Turkish Dizi hospitals is so lax.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeUKXWOpYJqPI4SFUrhHzILTQqIpit21HVhnoeMQndK6Bu8CaMOAbHgmfXcyhakcIm8KG27wddIKZJIN2CX7Y8F108QUVqZIk5m74-k3iwYB7HeX1sWLxdAxj3VZtPyCE9A4CaETNaOK1Z/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="979" data-original-width="1673" height="187" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeUKXWOpYJqPI4SFUrhHzILTQqIpit21HVhnoeMQndK6Bu8CaMOAbHgmfXcyhakcIm8KG27wddIKZJIN2CX7Y8F108QUVqZIk5m74-k3iwYB7HeX1sWLxdAxj3VZtPyCE9A4CaETNaOK1Z/" width="320" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-How it TOLGA the only person in this whole show who can get Akif to do his will? Akif went up against Sengul's brother and some random blackmailer dude. He went up against Sengul. He went up against Nebahat. He went up against Suzan Hanim... you're telling me a little psychopath like Tolga can push him around. Writers, please!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUakNtal5l3JopK30tP6rsuYxRn-mvPgv9DMpzbS3Iu3VHS7PbqsRBIb8s0IyKnIVlBzHq5eMTg2udSEsC7MN-_co-uI9kfRQE-ELJaYAgrQm4CfSMG1ShZ1OW1ajs91hZE3ito2e52uWu/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="582" data-original-width="1080" height="172" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUakNtal5l3JopK30tP6rsuYxRn-mvPgv9DMpzbS3Iu3VHS7PbqsRBIb8s0IyKnIVlBzHq5eMTg2udSEsC7MN-_co-uI9kfRQE-ELJaYAgrQm4CfSMG1ShZ1OW1ajs91hZE3ito2e52uWu/" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Ya'll I am <i>trying </i>to get on board with KadMel but they STILL bore me. HELP! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Why is Aybike helping anyone with homework? Didn't they establish last season that she is not good in school? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Nebahat talking about Allah better be very careful because karma is not kind... though I'm not sad about Suzan Hanim's discomfort because I kind of hate her.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCd43dOhcWwp7_rD5HKKloQTrCl_tscFFFtWjmv4Lm37QLQkcgL_fVphh0jOM36yZsEaAfy7aLbNaM9qU1mheIs51ldJdAM9Eghdmo3GI-UsMavcnWXc4HU1INsovnJ2NJo1buCErAqrq9/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="541" data-original-width="963" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCd43dOhcWwp7_rD5HKKloQTrCl_tscFFFtWjmv4Lm37QLQkcgL_fVphh0jOM36yZsEaAfy7aLbNaM9qU1mheIs51ldJdAM9Eghdmo3GI-UsMavcnWXc4HU1INsovnJ2NJo1buCErAqrq9/" width="320" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Hahahahahah! That chair breaking under Harika was the best part of the entire episode. I will die on this hill. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-The CGI in this episode is truly laughable. CGI Kite above prison, CGI Emel on the roof. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Welp, the breakup montage was a bit underwhelming but I support Asiye. Even though Akif 'undid' all the harm he did with the whole framing thing (and the Erens ended up ahead in terms of material wealth, and they made a friend along the way) Doruk showed that if the comfort of his family is involved... he will choose that over honesty and the well being of Asiye's family. He's a teenager so I don't know that I entirely blame him, but Asiye doesn't know any of that and would have broken up with him for keeping THAT secret anyway. So give me angsty breakup any day.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7dJIkjWJPrfNEEcFJwkTJfvpmV1FtTRpxdtKfEmrZ1cN2VNa4A6X9Z2rwNBhxF0BQMFWpk-SktxktFyhyE05yN09w9DmBRALePJN2Ixu7wrVGwzoPLeBT89NTw2V8J6Vma_cVqhhuNCuH/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1520" data-original-width="720" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7dJIkjWJPrfNEEcFJwkTJfvpmV1FtTRpxdtKfEmrZ1cN2VNa4A6X9Z2rwNBhxF0BQMFWpk-SktxktFyhyE05yN09w9DmBRALePJN2Ixu7wrVGwzoPLeBT89NTw2V8J6Vma_cVqhhuNCuH/" width="114" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Loving the addition of Cemile. At first I was unconvinced that yet ANOTHER white girl with dark hair and eyes was what I wanted to see on Kardeslerim, but they introduced her in a very cool way and I see lots of potential for disruption.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Ha! Omer teasing Emel about burning the money is all of us. Also, seriously RENT A HOUSE. HIDE THE MONEY. DO NOT LET SENGUL SEE IT!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Thoughts and Predictions</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-So, it looks like they got rid of a lot of the side characters (Ayse, Mazlum, maybe Talya and Susie? Selim?) that I didn't love, but it IS a first episode so some of them may come back. With the addition of new characters it is hard to know how they'll fit all the school scenes particularly since Tolga has joined the main cast.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-This Berk/Aybike situation is a BIG no from me. "Sweet Berk" is annoying and there was no actual redemption ark. The writers are simply rehashing all the plot points from the Asiye/Doruk romance and it feels hollow to me. They also used the horrible devise of bringing in someone <i>even more evil</i> (Tolga) to mitigate guilt by comparison. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-I'm intrigued by the possibility of having Omer's birth dad be a major plot point this season. I was taking receipts when Suzan Hanim said he was Ahmet and do not think the guy who lost a daughter and visiting the orphanage is a coincidence. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-This windfall of cash worries me because if I know Kadir--and I do--he's going to be offering to pay for things that he has no business paying for. He's going to let Sengul take advantage of him. He's going to make piss poor choices and those kids are going to stay in that chicken coop for all time. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Now lets talk breakup. AsDor is why a majority of us are watching (and fell in love with) the show initially. Their storyline is still the most compelling. This season it looks like they are giving Doruk more difficult scenes and more moral dilemmas. I don't know about his acting skills yet, so I don't know if Onur has the power to carry these scenes, but I'm excited to see. The story WILL switch focus to show Doruk's conscience bother him and I believe he'll uncover more of his father's secrets. Maybe not the murders, but the affair with Suzan Hanim and certainly some shady business dealings. He'll also be torn with the reality of profound feelings for Asiye, but a sense of shame and guilt in her presence. As well he should. The addition of Kaan (the potential half brother) to this scenario could be amazing if handled correctly. I'm even down for a love triangle when I was adamantly against it earlier. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Overall, I am PUMPED for the new season. This episode gave me hope that they will have more focused fan service (ie, planned not hastily thrown together) this season which will make the storylines more cohesive. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Neyse, Happy Watching!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>politicchic6http://www.blogger.com/profile/18038836090409852419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115687659410741959.post-295815245243991022021-09-12T00:22:00.004-07:002021-09-12T00:22:51.061-07:00Ask Mantik Intikam Episode 12 Review "Cagla Gets Married"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9tZsmy0MecgZPpdu7xZ-lf0mIFikj9pT7-wJwx642aGNH5Sa8Tno4_B01WirZ3yNqatkmir2U99Th7qeCWYY1DH_Cqb88v7fjFCyoq5SA7X3me_a_yQ8GJ1dhSO76CDMJb2JeYKhNANVI/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1268" data-original-width="2048" height="198" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9tZsmy0MecgZPpdu7xZ-lf0mIFikj9pT7-wJwx642aGNH5Sa8Tno4_B01WirZ3yNqatkmir2U99Th7qeCWYY1DH_Cqb88v7fjFCyoq5SA7X3me_a_yQ8GJ1dhSO76CDMJb2JeYKhNANVI/" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Recap</span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;">Well, the writers took the SUPER SECRET MISCARRIAGE reveal and sandwiched it in with Cagla's dream wedding and the whole episode left an underwhelming taste in my mouth. The episode clearly had missed scenes (Esra with some letters where she tried to tell Ozan about the SUPER SECRET MISCARRIAGE?) and dwelled too long on other unimportant scenes. It was a VERY disjointed episode. Ozan and Esra dance around each other while Cagla and her mother compete for who can be most obnoxious. Musa and Zeyno do their best to make sure Ozan doesn't make a mistake but the episode ends with Ozan at the wedding ready to say "yes" even though he knows that the conversation he overheard was a misunderstanding, and the biggest reason Esra was angry with him had to do with her SUPER SECRET MISCARRIAGE. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Bullet Points</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi-R0d7g7vIJ8LlK65AcXLyr4EGX6xoPZSD9tMGk_Bju3D_icFqKLeg2IsnY0EB9PGH_LUd-goGlW1YwvYcDXrX3Z5fIDnzWSrw8x7KlRardoe9FJF8hPh_ZQtepoku0Qk-Z_EIdkIgh3z/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi-R0d7g7vIJ8LlK65AcXLyr4EGX6xoPZSD9tMGk_Bju3D_icFqKLeg2IsnY0EB9PGH_LUd-goGlW1YwvYcDXrX3Z5fIDnzWSrw8x7KlRardoe9FJF8hPh_ZQtepoku0Qk-Z_EIdkIgh3z/" width="320" /></a></div>-Oh look, that whole "Esra is my ex wife" thing fell kind of flat... No fallout at all which narratively makes no sense. Why keep it a secret if the reveal doesn't even matter? *foreshadowing for the SECRET MISCARRIAGE reveal.*<div>-Just when I thought Zumrut, my Queen, was going to be the worst mother on this show... along comes Cagla's mom. She played an annoying mom in another show, but I am too lazy to see which one. </div><div>-My man Cinar being the only logical one on this show. Doesn't want to rush into something with Esra, still believes Esra has feelings (and not just hate) for Ozan, wants his sister to be cautious, sees his mom's schemes and shuts her down... I only know they're setting him up for a fall by making him seem nice now. Never trust dizi men. That is what I've learned.</div><div>-A word on Cagla. GAH. I hate when they use mental illness as an excuse to be evil. The mentally ill people that I know are kind, considerate, and would never willfully hurt anyone else. Cagla goes about trying to hurt Esra at every turn, and I've said it before... ESRA IS NOT HER PROBLEM. Ozan is the problem. </div><div>-They're also eluding to the fact that Cagla was left at the alter previously. </div><div>-They've leaned into sad Ozan's gelled curly hair. I do not approve of sad Ozan or his sad hair. </div><div>-It IS satisfying to see Ozan look completely nauseous whenever Cagla touches him. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5qNlDiQYtoigy4ygmFDDKeD9vXdjzb4fqMfLF319JEF9y5lAvXbtfQFI77jAFZXOSe_f3wwCdUzpPB41mAZioP0lctDEtl14JFkynm_hKUxqFSNhp0QwjYiBRW7puRpOt1_bzRQgs-R6E/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="750" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5qNlDiQYtoigy4ygmFDDKeD9vXdjzb4fqMfLF319JEF9y5lAvXbtfQFI77jAFZXOSe_f3wwCdUzpPB41mAZioP0lctDEtl14JFkynm_hKUxqFSNhp0QwjYiBRW7puRpOt1_bzRQgs-R6E/" width="240" /></a></div><div>-They abandoned Esra's "flashback hair" and we're all thankful. </div><div>-Lots o' wedding flashbacks about the original wedding.</div><div>-I laugh whenever they make ridiculously attractive actors 'eat' sweets in these dizis. It was the most lackluster cake eating I've seen yet. We know that Ilhan is not putting sugar into that body. (Those of you who also watch Kardeslerim--it should be all of you because it is great--will remember when Doruk had to eat a bite of Melisa's cookie and took the smallest bite ever then pretended to chew it. Good times.) </div><div>-Menekse with the shimmy, watch out girl, you're going to hurt someone!</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmHoB19lGAcy0UIDM3i5RClCZ-b-XN1o4oBrlYstil9DUf3ZM-856yRb2tHbvaWphpKImBprZ49geUQkDiHFEXMMQGrAa_xshgMItVv6XQGSdtSSbX-0TYwRTq3v3JUZNGTzXnV7uZjF8a/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="828" data-original-width="1792" height="148" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmHoB19lGAcy0UIDM3i5RClCZ-b-XN1o4oBrlYstil9DUf3ZM-856yRb2tHbvaWphpKImBprZ49geUQkDiHFEXMMQGrAa_xshgMItVv6XQGSdtSSbX-0TYwRTq3v3JUZNGTzXnV7uZjF8a/" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Zeyno was putting in work left and right. While I didn't agree with her defense of Ozan, I did appreciate her trying to get in everyone's business. That is a true friend.</div>-Does it concern everyone else that Menekse's restaurant never has any customers? I mean... never. Zeyno just runs her plots straight from that joint without interference.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuay9c4jRs7tggLuGXUM3YVSR9mPu6ozrkwofxx3paDGMdRzn7RcLPGas7XDScN5LteVKy7cpJbR-gVBUGaGudTJu8nNq9aj78YEYQKzy0c8ARv80Q4PDZtWddd3K_CvE8l6cuA1YZtxVs/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="828" data-original-width="1792" height="148" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuay9c4jRs7tggLuGXUM3YVSR9mPu6ozrkwofxx3paDGMdRzn7RcLPGas7XDScN5LteVKy7cpJbR-gVBUGaGudTJu8nNq9aj78YEYQKzy0c8ARv80Q4PDZtWddd3K_CvE8l6cuA1YZtxVs/" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Queen Zumrut. I could kiss this woman. Prancing about the hood, causing trouble... planning to wear WHITE to the wedding. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Right on brand with love of her son and not tolerating any slander!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-CAN NOT WAIT till post wedding when Cagla decides she doesn't have to pretend nice anymore and they really quarrel with each other.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-I thought I'd be interested to hear what she thought about the SUPER SECRET MISCARRIAGE when it comes out, but I think I'll just be annoyed because it will remind me about how the horrible the reveal was in this episode.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-They had some cute Elif/Eco moments. Mainly that Elif inherited her mom's cooking gene, but she's seeing Eco's good side now and that is important. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg56sNezFEfTrh7ajjnQSfVQ58E_4Nc7S1Vo1TIJrTnASKGR7_9ZAVpIbxfn3rm12adfOv8pePQOD21R9qUf8MqtYg3c4Bfse1xtzjHOKEH1hIf4DAJGqGlQs-fa-rYZukrj7mjefW8tH_K/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="501" data-original-width="1080" height="148" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg56sNezFEfTrh7ajjnQSfVQ58E_4Nc7S1Vo1TIJrTnASKGR7_9ZAVpIbxfn3rm12adfOv8pePQOD21R9qUf8MqtYg3c4Bfse1xtzjHOKEH1hIf4DAJGqGlQs-fa-rYZukrj7mjefW8tH_K/" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Now for the worst scene in the entire show... As we all learned from the fragman. Zeyno told him about the baby, he left to ask Esra about it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-She then describes that she had a miscarriage and it is hugely underwhelming. He says he's sorry and if she told him things would have been different... blah blah blah.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Then off to the wedding to marry Cagla, and the cliffy is whether he says yes or not, which the fragman clearly shows that he did.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Thoughts and Predictions</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-So where did it all go wrong? Welp, I'd say in episode 10 when instead of confronting Esra he went AND PROPOSED MARRIAGE to Cagla. I think the writers made the mistake there... now the tension becomes the wedding, and not this SUPER SECRET MISCARRIAGE. Initially, the miscarriage was touted as the reason Esra left the marriage, but at some point the writers decided they were going to bundle a miscarriage into an already failing marriage which is an entirely different animal. Apparently, they were headed for divorce BEFORE the baby, and that was just one more thing according to the AMI version. It makes no sense and means that the writers changed ideas mid stream--maybe at the stream where they decided a hasty engagement was a good idea. It would have been better to have Ozan decide to <i>DATE</i> Cagla, then the miscarriage still would have been emotionally impactful. As it was, just another throw away moment.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-People have said that they were glad the scene didn't show a lot of Ozan's emotions because we got to see Esra's pain, but I'd say that is why the original version is superior. The Ozan character hears the Esra character telling someone else about the miscarriage, so she gets to have her pain while he can have his separate pain. Then LATER they talk about it. I think this would have been more successful in this version as well, but done is done.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-A brief word on Ozan/Cagla's marriage. It was fun doing mental gymnastics with all the other international fans of the show as we tried to absolve Ozan of all guilt in this Cagla marriage thing by saying that MAYBE Cinar put something in that contract for Esra and MAYBE he threatened Ozan and MAYBE Ozan is really just trying to protect Esra and MAYBE.... the reality is Ozan is a douche canoe. Simple as that. HE WAS GOING TO MARRY CAGLA UNTIL HE HEARD ABOUT THE MISCARRIAGE. I repeat... <b>THIS MAN WAS GOING TO MARRY CAGLA</b> and thought it was a good solution to make some people happy and kill the Esra situation. Childhood trauma is not an excuse to be an asshole. Ozan has been an asshole for MOST of these episodes. All I'm saying is these writers better kneel down and kiss Ilhan Sen's feet every time he walks into the room because for his beautiful bone structure and the veins in those hands, this fandom will forgive him anything and justify EVERYTHING.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Why am I still watching? GOOD QUESTION. The show isn't fun to me anymore. Honestly. I miss the office hijinks of Ozan making Esra wash his car or her revenge with the flowers he's allergic to... But basically I still watch because Burcu and Ilhan are incredibly talented. I've buckled up, and now I'm just ready for all the cliche nonsense that I expected from this dizi initially. Fox is famous for chasing ratings with crazy storylines, so I'll be here to see how far it takes me.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-On the prediction front. Whether Cinar threatened Ozan or he married Cagla out of duty, it doesn't really matter, our boy ain't consummating anything anytime soon. I think he'll actually take off after the wedding for some soul searching time, and in the interim Cinar and Cagla will do a REAL corporate takeover... Esra of course will agree to go with Cinar to Ankara, and we'll get some flashbacks about why the wedding happened or potentially some miscarriage flashbacks that we should have gotten earlier. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Happy Watching! </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div></div>politicchic6http://www.blogger.com/profile/18038836090409852419noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115687659410741959.post-55909449149118460992021-09-07T07:45:00.000-07:002021-09-07T07:45:32.985-07:00Kardeslerim Season 1 Recap: Characters The Incidentals <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now, I know a lot of you will be annoyed by my calling them incidentals, but really, these characters are side characters and no amount of fan love can change that (except for Berk, shame, I think they're rolling him into a love interest...). If you don't have a last name, you are a side character and I don't want to know about your tragic family past or your hopes and dreams. You serve to move the plot along for the main characters... don't forget it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Berk The Jerk</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUE3jCD_CM8_QzwfDTtUb4SHBK24kRh9MOiK5Ei_MB7xYZn6hPMXKAwq-xZr7zrm6_kUy2FwjYuHiUrL3uSppHWQDkf0nZxOLsDMAmXps-7-bpedSzZ-dYKTXgmwErXxUxAoPdB4LdyobT/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUE3jCD_CM8_QzwfDTtUb4SHBK24kRh9MOiK5Ei_MB7xYZn6hPMXKAwq-xZr7zrm6_kUy2FwjYuHiUrL3uSppHWQDkf0nZxOLsDMAmXps-7-bpedSzZ-dYKTXgmwErXxUxAoPdB4LdyobT/" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Okay, he's LESS of a side character than some other characters by benefit of being Doruk's best friend and little follower. Berk's a certified sociopath but he doesn't let that get in the way of him having a great time bouncing around the halls of Ataman College and getting involved in things that aren't his business. He had a crush on Melisa but as soon as he discovered how boring she was, he transferred his pseudo affection to Aybike. I say pseudo, because as a sociopath, Berk is only capable of mimicking human behavior. He is incapable of feelings which is one of the reasons why he shows his affection by harassing, putting Aybike's father in the hospital, attempting to break up Doruk and Asiye, as well as laughing when Tolga sets Asiye up to have an unfortunate encounter with men who think she's a prostitute. Berk is the actual worst, and anyone who says differently has not been watching the same show I have.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Tik-Tok Ayse</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO1FjOSy3zL3ga0l8w4MV6LnhoWVP628S9bq92am9IyzN6S7WUpoTIdvU-UkCUcv7D5_PtrFlt7cu65xiUMbkK60KF04bmCN1WyZytNlzk0Tv5oQ4VFyS9b7DB1MHXybQw6NGJEGkKepWg/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1089" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO1FjOSy3zL3ga0l8w4MV6LnhoWVP628S9bq92am9IyzN6S7WUpoTIdvU-UkCUcv7D5_PtrFlt7cu65xiUMbkK60KF04bmCN1WyZytNlzk0Tv5oQ4VFyS9b7DB1MHXybQw6NGJEGkKepWg/" width="218" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Yeah, girl is vanilla and they forced her on us with the Omer "meet cute" but she's added very little value as his girlfriend. I guess she's fine at handing water to people, and teasing Ogulcan for about 3 minutes one episode, but other than that her acting and her plot lines are a bit of a yawn. Rumor has it this actress has a large TikTok following and the show runners were hoping that would appease the younger fanbase, but no one seemed to care. She won't be in the second season so don't get attached, but since this is a season one recap, I thought I'd put her in here for good measure as she was Tolga's ex, therefore the reason for bringing that whole plot upon us!</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Creeper Selim</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCBCBRxrgKHXN-CsoBdX8ermkycjrGOgFdRlRHwwfCV-dKZY-sBkg61G41xbXQ_U1rTGX6EdO04E4vUxDDy67up-ZkOtOFcCb1lULTrLVoC2EL3dexB1jVvH5Jq-t8TDtenLFBR7zPUGXv/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="589" data-original-width="589" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCBCBRxrgKHXN-CsoBdX8ermkycjrGOgFdRlRHwwfCV-dKZY-sBkg61G41xbXQ_U1rTGX6EdO04E4vUxDDy67up-ZkOtOFcCb1lULTrLVoC2EL3dexB1jVvH5Jq-t8TDtenLFBR7zPUGXv/" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Look, Selim, for me, is the second biggest disappointment of this show, because he had the potential to be more than just a jealousy vehicle bringing Doruk and Asiye closer together. I also hoped that Selim, Kadir, and Mazlum would have a three musketeers type childhood friendship which would make his feelings for Asiye more complicated. Nope. He's just a creepy older dude from the neighborhood who likes Asiye and happens to be her landlord's son/landlord. Once his feelings for Asiye are clear and she clearly rejects him (because, have you SEEN Doruk?) he agrees to sell the land where both Greater and Lesser Eren's live thus hastening an orphanage plot for season 2. Rumor has it Selim's storyline isn't over, but there is seriously nothing more for him to do here, so... *shrug*</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Needs Therapy Tolga</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUYy0jTPTQJbRHVwtGmhno85o3cU1rFSIx5P6K7ZRcWhrIh9K_HjPDc7bl_mJtbErwVjWg8I0OiTE253HCpF2o5V459JBGiDofRiaNkd4bqX88CpQH8nHMN3K0-Qx7U5rX7UN_GGV3IwxR/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="313" data-original-width="625" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUYy0jTPTQJbRHVwtGmhno85o3cU1rFSIx5P6K7ZRcWhrIh9K_HjPDc7bl_mJtbErwVjWg8I0OiTE253HCpF2o5V459JBGiDofRiaNkd4bqX88CpQH8nHMN3K0-Qx7U5rX7UN_GGV3IwxR/" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I REALLY, but REALLY wanted to see the end of Tolga with the end of season one, but nope, he drops some critical info to Doruk in the last episode which means we'll be seeing even more of his psychotic self. Tolga's a few years older than the rest of the kids that go to school at Ataman College, but he's a troublemaker and hasn't finished school. He dated Ayse before either of them appeared on screen and her romance with Omer was the initial reason for his animosity to the Eren family... but frankly this character was just chaotic evil looking for a plan. Tolga is responsible for the "escort" plot that I hated, the Orhan shooting, which I hated, and Omer's visit to jail, which I also hated. Do you sense a theme? I really think the writers brought in Tolga to be TOTALLY evil so Berk could be less evil and therefore more palatable for romantic storylines and such... Either way. Not looking forward to all the havoc Tolga will be reaping in season 2</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Talya Mean Girl 1</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEAQKq5gTRvZfgnOfDrcH2DjljuQVjRfjgqy4G3qbkA0HZ6Al4R1BatEskg60fdqpEAzctrrGeV-u-zP8qrKWeWjfsGhjNl7lZMOQlUiGZCW3weGg2QeZkvvWq02Jnw0zA56gU4EzydMZo/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="768" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEAQKq5gTRvZfgnOfDrcH2DjljuQVjRfjgqy4G3qbkA0HZ6Al4R1BatEskg60fdqpEAzctrrGeV-u-zP8qrKWeWjfsGhjNl7lZMOQlUiGZCW3weGg2QeZkvvWq02Jnw0zA56gU4EzydMZo/" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The very fact that Talya exists and that she has a fanbase and that I now have to write about her, annoys me. For the first several episodes (she wasn't in the first episode at all... maybe not in the 2nd?) she just hung out with Harika doing Harika things. She helped steal Asiye's clothes, she openly mocks the Eren family's poverty, she helps cover Asiye in lipstick, she encourages Harika to put Asiye in her place and is privy to the whole test stealing nonsense. Somewhere along the way, though, apparently she acquired fans (what is wrong with you people?) and the writers gave her a romance storyline with Kadir's best friend Mazlum. I wouldn't care about the storyline in most circumstances but the fact that they cut the TalMaz scenes in with the AsDor scenes garners my complete hatred. If I could just skip through everything involving Talya, I wouldn't be mad about it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"> Susie Mean Girl 2</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcXq3NsakCI7RwStKjQEe23E1pYQTXCmQvhx69F69MRASCP6TpKtsLdN2C58oJRv47ZHQVwHPF10QjVverBq-IOYQWDsuGx9dD3ZcPNxHMlw6yhyOlcs9S_83_OSOvb3TVOfhhKUb9EqK3/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="713" data-original-width="713" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcXq3NsakCI7RwStKjQEe23E1pYQTXCmQvhx69F69MRASCP6TpKtsLdN2C58oJRv47ZHQVwHPF10QjVverBq-IOYQWDsuGx9dD3ZcPNxHMlw6yhyOlcs9S_83_OSOvb3TVOfhhKUb9EqK3/" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Susie is my favorite of the mean girls. That doesn't mean I want to know more about her backstory or have her dating one of the main characters (I'm looking at you crazy SusKad kids!) but her airhead personality is a nice change to the cold calculating evil of most of these school kids. Susie is famous for being kind of the dumb one of the mean/popular kid friend group. She had a crush on Kadir and basically got sucked into the KadMel drama when Kadir dated her to avoid hurting Omer who liked Melisa at the time. Omer stopped liking Melisa because he realized that she wasn't a terribly well rounded character, but then Kadir was still stuck with Susie for a hot second. When that ended, she was understandably upset, but she didn't do much for the last half of the season. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Mazlum Don't Date This Man</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNmOa0vzyOkbpr50kFDBlefaDBCMv5fzab1Iip6VQHRFV0chdOI22NHMMjqykxjrZ7Y80xRI4PA8zCOfVpYjhK6xo7VbAFVtLPvtLdQmnJD-vOX-OuoHhP97GdoafTd2zumapfTm2Vnt29/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="635" data-original-width="635" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNmOa0vzyOkbpr50kFDBlefaDBCMv5fzab1Iip6VQHRFV0chdOI22NHMMjqykxjrZ7Y80xRI4PA8zCOfVpYjhK6xo7VbAFVtLPvtLdQmnJD-vOX-OuoHhP97GdoafTd2zumapfTm2Vnt29/" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Mazlum is Kadir's best friend who had a fiance, his own house, and enough money to lend Kadir at the beginning of this show... but apparently lost it all to work as a barista at Ataman College and date Talya of all people. If ever there was a hastily thrown together character that they just don't know what to do with, it is this guy. I don't know if I expect more or less out of him, but my expectations aren't being fulfilled either way. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><br /><br /><p></p>politicchic6http://www.blogger.com/profile/18038836090409852419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115687659410741959.post-26112307915483237042021-09-03T20:48:00.000-07:002021-09-03T20:48:02.444-07:00Ask Mantik Intikam Episode 11 Review "Jesus Take the Wheel... For Real"<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ5HpaIeDUMmEC6ZugOdAVlf8_ivk6ndsSaOsr4UiPtyzQBtTkE2LyMUjTtMbH9ynHSr3AUKidb0uLVGdqLwhjEDPygDUVFRHU_-C_8p7FU0VQ3Ls9rzaEqAXpbQZc65F6Boqc3__pVneN/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1170" data-original-width="1170" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ5HpaIeDUMmEC6ZugOdAVlf8_ivk6ndsSaOsr4UiPtyzQBtTkE2LyMUjTtMbH9ynHSr3AUKidb0uLVGdqLwhjEDPygDUVFRHU_-C_8p7FU0VQ3Ls9rzaEqAXpbQZc65F6Boqc3__pVneN/" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Recap</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I didn't love this episode, I was hoping it would be more cohesive but felt a bit disjointed, like they were rushing along because they had scheduled the BIG SECRET MISCARRIAGE REVEAL for next week, so they had a bunch of boxes they needed to tick with this episode in order to make it happen. That being said, lets dive on in. Ozan rushes to Cagla and hastily proposes marriage, this will make no one happy, not even Cinar who should be happy as Ozan will no longer be a rival for Esra's affection... but no, turns out he isn't a completely selfish brother and he doubts Ozan's motivations. Esra takes the news of Ozan's engagement poorly. Zumrut loves it. Sweet Eko moments incoming. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: medium;"> <b>Review Bullet Points</b></span><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNUEu94Pe0Oooix6keQ6C4NsFTX1z8dj39aY2QEAts4E9e75UfcD7cO8TytruZJMVIjW45jVr5JfLKcp8eP4-srsNvGWJhHahjnzclZQ5DU0kFAvtVtj35hzdq8G16xdbNguSfbytTsPDh/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1334" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNUEu94Pe0Oooix6keQ6C4NsFTX1z8dj39aY2QEAts4E9e75UfcD7cO8TytruZJMVIjW45jVr5JfLKcp8eP4-srsNvGWJhHahjnzclZQ5DU0kFAvtVtj35hzdq8G16xdbNguSfbytTsPDh/" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Ozan is really going into self destruct mode and burning ALL those bridges. I thought I'd like this, turns out, I really don't. His dead eyes are not my friend.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Cinar's NE!? at Cagla's engagement announcement was good. He said what we were all thinking.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-I had to drop off my baby at preschool while the first Ozan/Esra standoff happened so I listened to it on my headphones. Long story short, the women at preschool drop off probably think I was going through an emotional breakdown and they were right. There were tears. Burcu does heartache SO well. Going through all those 5 stages of grief right before our eyes. Something about her pleading with Ozan just tore me apart... Not Ozan, though, he is a stone cold bastard.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Predictably, Esra takes Cinar's job offer, yet homegirl needs a couple days to watch trashy tv (I see you Yasak Elma) and eat chocolate before she can face the horror show that is Dead Eyed Ozan and Smug Cagla. Something tells me that Esra should have read the fine print in that contract.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieSY2ZqUe6qBT9McoWO2emdnguSqrKkbfC7bPeRDmb4ysH8k5PpcgiyCNOi1Um_c5hQr-trkS1reBKRfRwOWs622hzxN8MgXf93J8tXqRrs0I-RcpJKmP6Owmj0tevaJO9foiRuFCYhCfk/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1334" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieSY2ZqUe6qBT9McoWO2emdnguSqrKkbfC7bPeRDmb4ysH8k5PpcgiyCNOi1Um_c5hQr-trkS1reBKRfRwOWs622hzxN8MgXf93J8tXqRrs0I-RcpJKmP6Owmj0tevaJO9foiRuFCYhCfk/" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Usually I'm all for Musa and Zeyno's hijinks, particularly their efforts to unite Ozan and Esra, but this time I think Zeyno let her girl down by letting her get so drunk and embarrassing herself. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-I can't <i>really</i> blame Musa and Zeyno for assuming that if you get two adults in the same place they might talk about their issues... you know, like adults.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Unfortunately, drunk Esra couldn't quite get her point across despite using some rough and ready means at her disposal. I'm sorry but nothing about that kiss was fulfilling in any way. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-I interrupt our regularly scheduled review to talk about Cagla... Ooof Cagla, ooof! Look, I wanted to like Cagla a lot because I like the actress, and I feel like the writers of SCK did her character dirty, so I was hoping that while she would be a rival for Ozan, she would have a decent backstory and wouldn't be so predictably dizi "blond girl that his mom likes". For the first few episodes, they had me believing it would be a more subtle and complex relationship, but ever since episode 10, Cagla went full crazy... BUT QUICK! Saying horrible comments to Esra at every turn, trying to inflict the most damage, chasing Ozan around and not confronting him about seeing him kissing Esra. Esra is NOT her problem. Ozan is. She needs to be focusing her energy in that direction. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj9XmuCPrCGsP33RiDtjLsdg63A-vlunRXRiHH6owrWzy4BZamJJMVj33LpRkNwLH-m_2vAWfJM-GAEjNNYagTs1bstJ5y3u7gSx1WKJB3FIiXhF-eBFTdrNlbVDd7rAaz1JSPNGY8icrH/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="386" data-original-width="680" height="182" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj9XmuCPrCGsP33RiDtjLsdg63A-vlunRXRiHH6owrWzy4BZamJJMVj33LpRkNwLH-m_2vAWfJM-GAEjNNYagTs1bstJ5y3u7gSx1WKJB3FIiXhF-eBFTdrNlbVDd7rAaz1JSPNGY8icrH/" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-At least Cinar exists to get Esra frozen yogurt and pull her out of despair. He's going to go evil quick really soon as well, so lets enjoy him as he is now.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Boring stuff involving Zumrut and Menekse. Didn't care all that much.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Elif learns the truth about her sculptor. Never trust them.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-And we have the most uncomfortable "family dinner" ever with Esra, Ozan, the Twins from Hell, and their dad. Look, I usually crack up during awkward dinner scenes because they are too hilarious. This one was not. To Cagla talking about redecorating the secret house, to work issues... very much I wanted that scene to end.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Finally, Esra becomes aware of the reason for Ozan's hasty engagement and instead of listening to her, Ozan decides to tell everyone Esra is his ex wife. I honestly don't know what he's trying to accomplish with this other than prove to Esra that he cares so little about her, he doesn't care who knows they were married. Or maybe he's hoping this new info will help Cagla force Esra out of the company since Ozan never had the balls to do so? Either way... Esra warned him. She said that when he regretted his actions it would be too late, and I see too late pulling out of the driveway at the end of this scene.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Thoughts and Predictions</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-I'm not asking to change writers because I've seen what happens in diziland when they do switch... it gets worse (hence Melisa's situation in SCK). But there has been some BAD writing that needs to be addressed. </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz6A_iI_vhJAFXZeFuGUvsjmuvEiDT5Kf81AoXyH5lOEqp9G33A8vhvIVjbbR6Ni3orc8L50riakQ3DIwVOn7jWvc7fHJrheUgwoS1Za5LuEX_60H5cyguo5y98jejuoZlymxvm4wnHGH5/" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="368" data-original-width="680" height="173" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz6A_iI_vhJAFXZeFuGUvsjmuvEiDT5Kf81AoXyH5lOEqp9G33A8vhvIVjbbR6Ni3orc8L50riakQ3DIwVOn7jWvc7fHJrheUgwoS1Za5LuEX_60H5cyguo5y98jejuoZlymxvm4wnHGH5/" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Let us never forget...</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-I really didn't want to meet The Twins' mom. There are enough bad/crazy parents in this dizi already.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-I keep hearing how "destroyed" Ozan will be when he learns the news of Esra's miscarriage... but thus far the writers have given me no indication that Ozan is capable of paternal feelings. There was a sentence in the last episode about having a room upstairs for children when Esra was ready. No lead up or preamble or even flashback of Ozan's desire for children in the past. As far as I know, Ozan could hate kids. I think the writers just wanted the audience to take for granted that Ozan had strong paternal feelings, but it wasn't written into any of the scenes I've watched. A friend mentioned that the devastation might be his sadness for putting Esra in that position alone, but again, what the writers have shown us is a ruthless person who is VERY willing and able to tromp all over Esra's feelings for his own pride, benefit, amusement... And I have kept saying... IF YOU MAKE OZAN TOO UNLIKEABLE, THE AUDIENCE WILL TURN ON HIM. I've forgiven a lot because I'm slightly obsessed with the veins in Ozan's hands, but I too am at the end of my rope.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-I already addressed how Cagla went too bad too quickly.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-The BIG SECRET MISCARRIAGE REVEAL!!! So, lots of people have LOTS of thoughts on how, when, where, why that should happen. Some wanted it earlier (I wanted it later). Some are fans of the original (I think the original is lame). From the fragman, we are lead to believe that Zeyno comes to Ozan before he and Cagla are getting married and reveals the truth prompting him to go to Esra to see if that is actually the case. They could be misleading us, they sometimes do... but the last several crappy fragmans have basically shown us exactly what is going to happen. No dreams. No nuance. No nonsense. They've shown it all. IF what is in the fragman stands as I see it, I'll be very disappointed. Primarily, because it really goes back to not addressing one of the chief issues within the complex Esra/Ozan dynamic. Ozan only considers Esra's feelings as they relate to his life. As written, Esra's importance is in relation to Ozan himself. For example, her role as someone who helped him when he was a child, her role as his wife/ex-wife, and if the reveal is as it stands, her role as the mother of his miscarried child. He didn't sit with his engagement and realize Esra's superior character attributes. He didn't sit in the engagement and realize he really loved her. He didn't realize anything... instead he learned that he was a crappy husband and Esra suffered for it. His <i><b>guilt </b></i>leads him to Esra, not his love. Then the writers are really going to expect me to watch some love story unfold when he would have married Cagla if not for an unborn child??? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-And yes, the Ozan fan brigade (you know who you are, leave me alone) will try to justify ANYTHING Ozan does by yammering on about his fear of abandonment and his father leaving etc etc etc... but I'd LOVE to take a survey of how many of those people a) are actually married and understand the TRUE complexities in taking on someone else's mental baggage in such a vulnerable and intimate way b) actually have children or c) actually understand the pain of a miscarriage. I'd hazard a guess, not many. I'd also be interested to see if any of the writers fall into those groups because if you are allowing your partner to emotionally abuse you because he fears abandonment... then I feel bad for you in real life. And yes, Dizis are Dizis and real life is real life, but I will never stop talking about how fiction needs to do better addressing toxic masculinity and mental health issues. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-So will I continue watching now that I've lost faith in the writers and have written extensively about how they suck? OF COURSE... I always stay on a sinking ship for MUCH longer than I should. I don't know that I'll watch live anymore, especially as fall dizi season is upon us and if AMI fails me there are plenty other dizis to take my time.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-I'll give it ONE more live episode, if 12 is as disjointed as 11 from a writing standpoint, I'll just catch it later in the week and not try to add to the ratings.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Happy Watching! May all your Dizi dreams come true. </div><br /><br /><br /><p></p>politicchic6http://www.blogger.com/profile/18038836090409852419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115687659410741959.post-45641339233512009332021-08-29T16:48:00.001-07:002021-08-29T16:48:54.578-07:00Ask Mantik Intikam Episode 10 Review "What the hell, Ozan Bey?" <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhybs6bkYayxQhBvxiS4sGSXKBrDTyG61UyBCFErbIdWWVOHywCLvndFmeT5e97YnfYv0fFahQQ3WHsjIRTvl3wFwfuVyEWllc-lNjZW77YvGOHe1-qMIFXPs2ZKXqiKEelOJrkSKR-YuXf/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="429" data-original-width="763" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhybs6bkYayxQhBvxiS4sGSXKBrDTyG61UyBCFErbIdWWVOHywCLvndFmeT5e97YnfYv0fFahQQ3WHsjIRTvl3wFwfuVyEWllc-lNjZW77YvGOHe1-qMIFXPs2ZKXqiKEelOJrkSKR-YuXf/" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Recap</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">*Sigh (cut to me pulling up <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjmBLCbTgDo">"Go Ahead and Break My Heart Again, by Finneas </a>)... why do I do this to myself? Why do I willingly sign up to have my heart broken by Ozan Bey week, after week, after week... while all y'all said "it was just a dream" I kept trying to tell you it wasn't. I even suspected the reasons behind Ozan's hasty decisions, but neyse, lets get to it. Ozan and Esra spend the entire episode flirting and fighting like adorable puppies until Ozan overhears an unfortunate snippet of conversation then goes and acts a fool. Cagla and Cinar both ramp up their efforts to win the affection of #EsZan to mixed results. The Erten family continues to suffer in love from the Korfaly family as Elif again puts Eko in the friend zone. Zumrut is still my Queen and Menekse and Yalcin get back together. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Review Bullet Points</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo_2a9h_g8nzRf2Cv-lgzxRYm6TRcxB8RvPPxSkXYiFb_39tgYHm40mKQfcioC1b1d_vjq_hLTYrZQ5zbp0K9EbGRRhRTBYTaQ74nb7zQuTowS_DELgMX3cqcjYlg78swUoLdjOrrQ-eP6/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="425" data-original-width="680" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo_2a9h_g8nzRf2Cv-lgzxRYm6TRcxB8RvPPxSkXYiFb_39tgYHm40mKQfcioC1b1d_vjq_hLTYrZQ5zbp0K9EbGRRhRTBYTaQ74nb7zQuTowS_DELgMX3cqcjYlg78swUoLdjOrrQ-eP6/" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Post rain kiss Ozan is rip raring to go, Esra understandably needs a little time to think about life. Remind me to tell you a hilarious story about how when my husband and I were dating, we broke up for three months, then unexpectedly got back together, and got engaged 4 days after that... I get it Ozan, I get it... and he wants to get it, too!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Ozan has ZERO chill to his game. None. He's chasing her around the office (again) and showing up in the neighborhood (also again). What he ISN'T doing, but SHOULD be doing is taking his mom aside and telling her that she needs to get over her hatred of Esra*...I'll discuss this later.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-I can't tell if I like happy flirty Ozan or sad broody Ozan best. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Instead of addressing any of their previous issues, which they need to be doing BTW, Ozan is giving Esra the key to "their" house and getting upset with her for going to business meetings with Cinar, who happens to be her boss... and her friend. By not telling Esra that Cinar knows about their marriage, he is setting her up for bad situations.*</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZW7KSgqALFVfxObnTGu_pncR01IUBH4DtAKQ9N2E2a4-MD1ihvZwrWL2ZT6sJNkK0NCQRRaFbgmVJDcyDUOSb-R54yRNC2Xg6yFwiO3-gTpTxBdm3F5VVr5tpl57gUKSSy86GO967-HSY/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="892" data-original-width="1586" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZW7KSgqALFVfxObnTGu_pncR01IUBH4DtAKQ9N2E2a4-MD1ihvZwrWL2ZT6sJNkK0NCQRRaFbgmVJDcyDUOSb-R54yRNC2Xg6yFwiO3-gTpTxBdm3F5VVr5tpl57gUKSSy86GO967-HSY/" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiOTZrAG8Xnom6Ql9SY2Skw-5mXCyGlMnYBSL_XgvAHYXaPISdAF98yDL8mySskSykrmo1GqMNsMvTlPi-hMnu_JFaeT_h5w-YLy9IzMwXJIXOCUVTtIFrTkLGEHYEaSr22GlO8wUYmF90/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="384" data-original-width="680" height="181" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiOTZrAG8Xnom6Ql9SY2Skw-5mXCyGlMnYBSL_XgvAHYXaPISdAF98yDL8mySskSykrmo1GqMNsMvTlPi-hMnu_JFaeT_h5w-YLy9IzMwXJIXOCUVTtIFrTkLGEHYEaSr22GlO8wUYmF90/" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Speaking of the twins from hell (lies, I still kinda like Cinar, corporate takeover and all). Cinar and Cagla do their best (individually, not collectively) to get in between Ozan and Esra.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Cinar steals Ozan's parking spot in a move intended to show Ozan that he better park himself away from Esra. They argue, and it is stupid. Cinar should just tell Esra he knows Ozan is her ex... but instead he brags to Ozan about his honesty while going along being dishonest in his own life. Hypocrisy is my favorite.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Cinar is still dangling job offers, but this time he has seemed to clue in to the fact that Esra shouldn't be his assistant, but the project manager. Again, this company is crazy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Cagla has a weird passive aggressive coffee date with Esra which is pleasurable to neither of them. I suspect we'll repeat this soon...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Cagla's war for Ozan is all about make up and short skirts, elbow grabbing, and endlessly talking about eating fish together. I have a feeling she is not the brightest General.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Z4-PG9KUAie0mv-ExEUE4AipfIdftd52dHCd9KKEzUsbG0GbF4vCa3QeAeh6CpNxj7ffDMJ46FnsrMPg3XKrOozBmUOT2znWYLYrhOEwhnIUvtRkB19-ABcLtsO01n2YuFzmfa4tF-A8/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1a4ejMMOj20Bp6yjPPPyYhGt_e1Tl7iDolrOyWsJr7dl8cAkxMizj1brHkvMw3ueCGjlhKTJAZgxBLxSCCJBVs7eF0QfsW3uQb984xRpNVs9fQbNnlrXkhSSnEc2hsaoYnsJDIq9NRfI6/" width="320" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;">-Back in the neighborhood Zumrut is upset about #EsZan, and upset that Elif might date a sculptor of all things... Zumrut, Queen... I am so with you on this Elif thing. Sculptors are the worst.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;">-They're really leaning into foreshadowing in this episode... even the hairdresser knows whatever she read in those coffee grounds will NOT end well. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;">-Eko is understandably grossed out by his parents who got back together, but he faces greater emotional turmoil when Elif tells him that "no means no" AGAIN, but this time a sculptor is involved. There was a weird editing situation with the Eko/Timur scene that I think was a mistake? I wish I didn't like Eko, but I do, so I feel sad for him. Can none of the Erten children find happiness???</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"></div></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA-Lp5M-2G9qYnAM8Fn5vhts8VI-_ZCpdBxU5Te2edwMaf1mE9r8jnbjnjFIiE3YUZwlFHf4JpCYcSzg7s_hkbVRCnEE2nJT_SbvQcsHVh3G-_Zb6dmclDOkdfxSkbJNfxsD4WcDkoEKGS/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="689" data-original-width="1282" height="172" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA-Lp5M-2G9qYnAM8Fn5vhts8VI-_ZCpdBxU5Te2edwMaf1mE9r8jnbjnjFIiE3YUZwlFHf4JpCYcSzg7s_hkbVRCnEE2nJT_SbvQcsHVh3G-_Zb6dmclDOkdfxSkbJNfxsD4WcDkoEKGS/" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Cagla railroads Ozan into a date, but he doesn't realize it is a date... and he leaves her hanging to eat dinner with Esra, like we knew he would.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Esra continually attempts to confess, about the BIG SECRET MISCARRIAGE when Ozan brings up kids. Then about her motivations for going to the company, but each time Ozan cuts her off.*</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Cagla calls to find out where Ozan went, he ignores Esra's concerns to deal with his business partner but got more than he bargained for as Cagla tells him she's in love with him and then storms off.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Ozan becomes the worst eavesdropper in the history of eavesdropping and listened to the completely wrong part of Esra and Zeyno's convo. What can a bad eavesdropper do but break up furniture and propose to someone who you don't love, but you know has feelings for you.*</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Cut to me weeping, roll credits.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Thoughts and Predictions</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Even though I knew it was going to happen, it still hurt.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Why is Ilhan Sen the best crier in all of Turkish men crying? If you're familiar with his former work (and you absolutely should be) you know what I mean.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Looks like they are trying to make curly haired Ozan happen... PLEASE NO... just remember the horror that was Erol's semi afro. Ozan's hair needs to be shellacked and sprayed down just like Necati Yilirim's hair (moment of silence).</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5bBtBabPMWlcMJrT_qn0ud3HG13Tn67NVEm1GQ5JBUJ15Da93CWdIxUCrJRCzVqSaMFsKs7pszC8O_qjGcKj6iou9Lwzdc_xVi6PN4Ba_674wbrITJ6OgtEOQYsvg6DKdk3YZOLGTRwve/" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="720" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5bBtBabPMWlcMJrT_qn0ud3HG13Tn67NVEm1GQ5JBUJ15Da93CWdIxUCrJRCzVqSaMFsKs7pszC8O_qjGcKj6iou9Lwzdc_xVi6PN4Ba_674wbrITJ6OgtEOQYsvg6DKdk3YZOLGTRwve/" width="135" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Neco, Ah, Neco</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSdSbUyP-95aFtz0fJeJZyeuvAkyHQGF1z4ucrRxGhNaxTWBRbkMJ0p9FQ4tsN5NhqAhmCbXWDquWMQvRkfI6sNpcCPl9wZJjYyx9K71Ueu2k9fwM_y-tlasLfeh5aKgiyjgDM5nTfXHrC/" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="665" data-original-width="661" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSdSbUyP-95aFtz0fJeJZyeuvAkyHQGF1z4ucrRxGhNaxTWBRbkMJ0p9FQ4tsN5NhqAhmCbXWDquWMQvRkfI6sNpcCPl9wZJjYyx9K71Ueu2k9fwM_y-tlasLfeh5aKgiyjgDM5nTfXHrC/" width="239" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Erol, you also died before your time</td></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">*REMEMBER ALL THOSE THINGS I WOULD DISCUSS LATER... well here they are, my list of grievances against Ozan Bey... Or rather the writers of this hot mess of an episode. And yes, I have read all your analysis, and all your reasons why you want to keep Ozan Bey lily white and innocent, but this time, that ain't it. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span> a) He's always been dismissive of Esra's feelings. Just as he rushed to Cagla so as not to be rude, he left Esra hanging, ignoring her concerns.</span><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span> b) Ozan's gifting her a phone is indicative of how her perceives Esra. He thinks she's practical. While Cagla gets jewelry, Esra gets a replacement for the phone he broke. He didn't even propose to her, or woo her initially. Ozan acts like Esra doesn't need gestures of love and affection. While he certainly loves her Ozan doesn't understand how Esra needs to be loved. </span><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> c) Esra has never been first place. His mom occupies that spot, and I'm not saying what with the abandonment issues and watching your mom hustle to get by you can't love her. I'm saying he allows and <i>allowed</i> his mother to occupy the chief place in his heart which cannot work when he's in a relationship with Esra.<br /></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span><span><span> d</span></span></span>) Ozan expects Esra to make all the correct choices while withholding critical information that pertains to her. Sure, I can see why he might not want to tell her about Cinar's feelings because that could be a betrayal against their friendship (though using his sister to hurt Esra later on, does not smack of honoring friendship). I can allow it. But Esra NEEDS TO KNOW that Cinar is aware that they were married. He's forcing her to continue a lie with her other employer. He's putting her in the middle of something that isn't her fault. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span> </span>e) <b><i><u>EMOTIONAL ABUSE</u></i></b>, oh dear.... I talked about it AT LENGTH <a href="http://cynicpicnicrevisited.blogspot.com/2021/08/ask-mantik-intikam-episode-six-review.html">here</a>, and I thought the writers had beaten that horse to death... not so. Instead of addressing an issue (his hurt and misunderstanding) he runs to Cagla, A WOMAN WHO HE KNOWS HAS FEELINGS FOR HIM, and proposes marriage. People will say, "Oh, he's hurt, he's not thinking... he doesn't care any more. He's going to marry for Logic instead of Love so nothing can hurt him again blah, blah blah". Ozan knows exactly what he is doing. He KNOWS that Esra is jealous of his relationship with Cagla. He is using Cagla to hurt Esra in a way that is pretty low. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> f) What this all boils down to is a selfish lack of awareness. Ozan now knows that the divorce was painful for Esra but he has never bothered to ask "why?" He's never taken the time to try to understand her reasons. I can see being bitter when you're angry, but instead of rushing back together, a little, "hey, we should address the past" would go a long way to healing a relationship.</span></span><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-To those who are expecting quick resolution, I hate to say it, you WILL be disappointed. This Cagla engagement storyline is where the writers are taking us... for a while. Esra will retaliate in true Esra fashion by taking Cinar's job offer. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-We're going to get some back story on Cagla, which is honestly a good thing. In the kdrama she had a husband who died tragically and an artificial limb and she was mentally unstable. In AMI we saw a little breadcrumb of her wanting to take sleeping pills and Cinar telling her she didn't need them because she's come so far. To those who hate fragmans with Cagla, or scenes with Cagla, or hate the fact that the actress posts videos of herself on set (I mean, people, let Melisa have a life, what is wrong with you?!)... buckle up, we're going to be seeing MORE Cagla.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Cagla will be awful to Esra, using Zumrut, manipulating Ozan, using the company. I am ready for evil Cagla. I kind of LIVE for Evil Cagla. Dressed to the nines, stomping around, giving off mean girl hate. YES!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Cinar will be sweet with Esra, while being simultaneously underhanded with Ozan. He is going to LOVE the engagement for his own reasons and will stir up trouble. I think BEFORE Ozan realizes his mistake in getting engaged to Cagla, we'll see Cinar confess his feelings to Esra and try to start a relationship with her. Potentially leaving Esra unavailable whenever Ozan comes to his senses. I actually really want to see Ozan FIGHT for Esra at some point. I'm not talking about bickering in the parking lot. I'm talking about stepping up and being the man Esra has always needed.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Musa and Zeyno will try to correct errors of the past but Ozan and Esra's collective pride will get in the way.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Elif will discover the sculpture is a jerk. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Happy Watching... if such a thing is possible in this hellscape we call Diziland.</div>politicchic6http://www.blogger.com/profile/18038836090409852419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115687659410741959.post-66899453884881378672021-08-27T15:00:00.000-07:002021-08-27T15:00:02.289-07:00Kardeslerim Season One Recap: Characters The Manyasli (I honestly didn't know their last name until I started this... but it explains Ataman College) Family<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Kenan "was largely unimportant" Manyasli</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrd8bUZqIi_4m0g84mkx55obyDU_YJgf1mGmBK4i1fRRIu_PtxqlbyRALIVvOpiS8qat728IBivVX045PLDkDBDhh3bbdmQVhLMKSl_D07n8am9tvho9rUkoIkOemnK-_XhALnTCKVInO4/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="439" data-original-width="640" height="220" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrd8bUZqIi_4m0g84mkx55obyDU_YJgf1mGmBK4i1fRRIu_PtxqlbyRALIVvOpiS8qat728IBivVX045PLDkDBDhh3bbdmQVhLMKSl_D07n8am9tvho9rUkoIkOemnK-_XhALnTCKVInO4/" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Kenan is Akif's former (former because he's deceased... parents don't last long on this show) business partner, the Man part of the Ataman Group. He was born with money and has little to zero affection for his wife and child (which to be fair, if your wife was Suzan Hanim and your daughter was Harika...) but spends most of his time working. When he finds out that his business partner and his wife are having an affair he gets into a tragic, but convenient, car wreck and dies. Thus being the catalyst for the financial downfall of his family.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Suzan "Bad Mother/Bad Friend/Bad Person" Manyasli</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge6vywY7gBrOx3OFmQdmtYu_k9yA5kU_n6jMT-17TvqowvTD8fZZHoBq4IcVD3UQQPypQcHP1d94yB1FC-miZQOxAZHlPNwlLbNZtHjlRZiGWz42A9Jge6LpbOyPUVo4Q22a2ofM1WEv6c/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="256" data-original-width="256" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge6vywY7gBrOx3OFmQdmtYu_k9yA5kU_n6jMT-17TvqowvTD8fZZHoBq4IcVD3UQQPypQcHP1d94yB1FC-miZQOxAZHlPNwlLbNZtHjlRZiGWz42A9Jge6LpbOyPUVo4Q22a2ofM1WEv6c/" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Suzan Hanim is not a good person. She came from a poor family and gave birth to Omer as a result of a teenage pregnancy. After abandoning (or allowing her dad to abandon... we'll see how the writers try to save her) Omer, she marries Kenan the wealthy owner of the factory where her family worked. Due to her unhappy marriage, she begins an affair with her best friend's husband, and her own husband's business partner. If that wasn't bad enough, it was her daughter's, boyfriend's, dad. Yeah. Yuck... too close. This affair results in the death of the Eren children's parents. Though Suzan feels brief remorse and tries to financially help the children, her vile pettiness takes the form of competition against Nebahat for Akif's attention (gross) and the eventual loss of her wealth when she battles Akif later on. Meanwhile, she's reinforcing all Harika's negative behaviors while being a disappointment to Omer.</div><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Harika "Hi, I'm a narcissist!!!" Manyasli</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiquSGnqkpzWcR_bKie8EI2JaSfBAc_n98FnoaBmw3rxHlDYGAp1TY0FdGbvZ6QksgzsSGefpyRMU6-54_CxSUGzHDomnZ88nhe_1Cd2mGTvRSXCVx41i-bjk97y_aDMPBM7Zxw1GoXhn3a/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="418" data-original-width="283" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiquSGnqkpzWcR_bKie8EI2JaSfBAc_n98FnoaBmw3rxHlDYGAp1TY0FdGbvZ6QksgzsSGefpyRMU6-54_CxSUGzHDomnZ88nhe_1Cd2mGTvRSXCVx41i-bjk97y_aDMPBM7Zxw1GoXhn3a/" width="162" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Where to start? She once dated Doruk Atakul? She pushed her pregnant mother down the stairs causing a miscarriage? She led Ogulcan on for her own benefit? She locked Aybike in a closet after reading her diary aloud for the entire school? She knew that Tolga was trying to dishonor Asiye in a disgustingly vile way and did nothing about it? She likes to illegally handle fire arms? She's a thief? She physically harmed herself then blamed Omer? She stole a test, then framed Asiye? She stomps around and says, "I hate you!" all day long? SO MUCH STUFF... I'd forgotten half of it and only remembered as I was writing.... and there were things I left out for brevity. Rest assured, Harika has not had healthy parental figures, has never had boundaries, and lives on the delusion of her puffed up self importance. She uses people for her benefit, and even her relationship with Doruk felt more as though the status and attractiveness of Doruk were important, but his personality and behavior was incidental. Whatever brief moments of humanity she's shown have been carefully overridden by her extreme self interest.</div><br /><br /><p></p>politicchic6http://www.blogger.com/profile/18038836090409852419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115687659410741959.post-14602777488658031552021-08-27T14:18:00.004-07:002021-08-27T14:18:31.847-07:00Kardeslerim Season 1 Recap: Characters the LESSER Erens <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Orhan "Big ole' Coward" Eren</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlbos7vprcc6-4URC-AxfSFSQHOLMAkBWzXrnVCPkWqMueJUdeiX5AI96rE315DUJhy3hZMVrMdazvS8oHVmBxBia7bX3GwkQuGS9YdkKWIIsDo-F7mVvaZa5Ht8JifJdS15eknM-YD_6v/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="923" data-original-width="616" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlbos7vprcc6-4URC-AxfSFSQHOLMAkBWzXrnVCPkWqMueJUdeiX5AI96rE315DUJhy3hZMVrMdazvS8oHVmBxBia7bX3GwkQuGS9YdkKWIIsDo-F7mVvaZa5Ht8JifJdS15eknM-YD_6v/" width="160" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Orhan is Veli's younger brother and while he has a very kind heart, dude is weak. While taking responsibility for his brother's kids after their parent's death, he lets his wife move them into the chicken coop without much fuss. He also doesn't help look after their physical needs AT ALL... if anything he is passive as his wife uses money meant for the orphans to benefit his own children and his household. He also convinces the kids to use Asiye's prize money to BUY A PILAF CART instead of putting it toward rent on a better place... *deep breath* I'm still mad about it. I'll give it to him, whenever he TRIES to help his nephews and nieces, his wife gets in his way... What did I tell you, coward. He also CAN NOT KEEP a secret. Omer's parentage managed to stay under wraps for nearly 17 years, but the second Veli dies, Orhan is blabbing to everyone. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Sengul "Snake Teyse" Eren</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb7lWUsueb5JsIAZj1rMIfDFoNpG8a8annHLJg3bKokgC8hMfb8O0SOO7vbzlkYgbg7zXXlk5cYpp6i2SHx1LwN8dOO4gHQoy1Z3Qd0AkSBgHXktMsYbSthO1QH7vMyVLK3GbrHdfh2GJY/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="256" data-original-width="256" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb7lWUsueb5JsIAZj1rMIfDFoNpG8a8annHLJg3bKokgC8hMfb8O0SOO7vbzlkYgbg7zXXlk5cYpp6i2SHx1LwN8dOO4gHQoy1Z3Qd0AkSBgHXktMsYbSthO1QH7vMyVLK3GbrHdfh2GJY/" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sengul, Sengul, Sengul. She's shameless. She's brazen. She's hilarious at times. She's infuriating. She's the reason the orphans were sent to the chicken coop instead of taken care of at home. She also knows that Akif killed her brother and sister-in-law... but instead of GOING TO THE POLICE (no one goes to the police in this show... well, to report real things. They DEFINITELY go to get the Eren's in trouble) she tries to use the information for her material benefit. While she has genuine love and affection for the orphans, her primary goal is always to elevate her own situation and that of her children. Everything will be secondary to that. She ALSO REALLY can't keep a secret. She lives to spill the tea. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Ogulcan "Nothin' but trouble but we love him anyway" Eren</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh89cy6cDDFfpVOiEnb55AlHvy1lrFANrO0_9HK09In9kyJ4KnHmqTDMujwbShiRcZ2k2qzvQvR3BItVzYI8srQirHnWMCD-Y75eHWULf-M0OnS1EVKn_w_92DmSih3WD5Pl3j9jwkA6Gwq/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="418" data-original-width="283" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh89cy6cDDFfpVOiEnb55AlHvy1lrFANrO0_9HK09In9kyJ4KnHmqTDMujwbShiRcZ2k2qzvQvR3BItVzYI8srQirHnWMCD-Y75eHWULf-M0OnS1EVKn_w_92DmSih3WD5Pl3j9jwkA6Gwq/" width="162" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ogulcan is your typical friend that gets you in bad situations but is so personally charming that it is hard to stay mad at him. I have a brother like that so I get Ogulcan's appeal. Ogulcan is the son of Orhan and Sengul and Omer's best friend. Certainly the closeness in age fostered more of a sibling relationship between the cousins. He has a kind heart, generous personality, and tries to help his cousins. He encourages both friends, enemies, AND frenemies in their romances and was the first Asiye confided in about her growing relationship with Doruk. He's non judgmental and quick to forgive. He definitely inherited Orhan's heart (and crappy taste in women!) and Sengul's ability to cause chaos! Ogulcan can be impulsive and leaves other people (most often his cousins) to clean up the mess. He develops an infatuation for Harika, and becomes the only person she can truly count on that likes her for herself... why I can not say, Ogulcan IS a bit dumb. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Aybike "Should not date Berk" Eren</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhiaVUCTMqSgRPSkWGhsj7JlDS7l6xo7nHNxN4BPa4nFcY5umb1Gw6nAFbwJ4WUGiSykMHhQ1OdhzCiKKSD6f2nAUNU_F8cBCaBRBpuT3L_bqEKty4EOliTuKZ8BwGUiMIPdUabvYAtOE7/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="418" data-original-width="283" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhiaVUCTMqSgRPSkWGhsj7JlDS7l6xo7nHNxN4BPa4nFcY5umb1Gw6nAFbwJ4WUGiSykMHhQ1OdhzCiKKSD6f2nAUNU_F8cBCaBRBpuT3L_bqEKty4EOliTuKZ8BwGUiMIPdUabvYAtOE7/" width="162" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Aybike is the same age as Omer and Asiye and grew up with them like siblings. Aybike is quick witted, spunky, a bit materialistic, and obsessed with bettering her own situation. She's a bit like Sengul, but a LOT more likable. She and Asiye have a sweet cousin relationship without significant envy or intrigue which is REFRESHING in a dizi. Aybike is happy to cheer on Asiye's success in her singing, schoolwork, and her romantic relationships all the while still wishing she had a romantic relationship of her own. Aybike was attracted to Berk, but after a sadistic battle of wills, is now holding him at arms length which is wise because he put her father in the hospital. While she is nice, she isn't pure hearted as Ogulcan. She can be self interested and a bit petty if needed.</div><br /><br /><p></p>politicchic6http://www.blogger.com/profile/18038836090409852419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115687659410741959.post-21414879584004582502021-08-27T10:30:00.000-07:002021-08-27T10:30:19.038-07:00Kardeslerim Season 1 Recap: Characters Part 2 The Atakul Clan<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Akif "Parent and Lady Killer" Atakul</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv2I6tVpxAHXsYtLC003PSzqid7njkKDRJ7F2C88UZNssLP6nR57kV71j8JuhmEfKUuLdkKJSgUbabrtn_nssq8R-We1p-ODGYXM8YmqmM4fMw3P6oBZcyoSYlYNKFsib_n2HbAWqtNCVM/s418/Atakul1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="418" data-original-width="283" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv2I6tVpxAHXsYtLC003PSzqid7njkKDRJ7F2C88UZNssLP6nR57kV71j8JuhmEfKUuLdkKJSgUbabrtn_nssq8R-We1p-ODGYXM8YmqmM4fMw3P6oBZcyoSYlYNKFsib_n2HbAWqtNCVM/s320/Atakul1.jpg" width="217" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Akif, what can I say... he's a bit of a bastard. Without this guy, 97% of the events in Kardeslerim would not have taken place (3% is Sengul doing Sengul things which she would have done regardless). Initially Akif is a wealthy self made businessman who is having an affair with his business partner's wife, Susan Hanim. After being caught in the act by Hattice Eren, his actions inadvertently lead to her death, then he very deliberately kills Veli Eren to keep his secret thus orphaning the orphan children. If you think he'll pay for this anytime soon, you are wrong. Akif is charmingly evil, managing to manipulate situations to his favor and be so likable at times that you're actually rooting for him. It is wrong, but I don't make these rules. He is fairly hands off with his children, and an unfaithful husband not to mention treacherous business partner. When he is not embezzling money from his company, he's framing people for crimes they didn't commit. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Nebahat "Greatest Disappointment" Atakul</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgioWw59z3NqXNbCL4RrARnv6zBdJ06jxeb7GazoCyM0UNBzF6Q3rwxFfYlIAihDloGdQBt6fV3tg20G6Htcxp59dBign8l0Bj40nJVva-f3YJIKoUlFQujWXlhfOT6kquo_mbCEJPDkON/s256/Atakul+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="256" data-original-width="256" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgioWw59z3NqXNbCL4RrARnv6zBdJ06jxeb7GazoCyM0UNBzF6Q3rwxFfYlIAihDloGdQBt6fV3tg20G6Htcxp59dBign8l0Bj40nJVva-f3YJIKoUlFQujWXlhfOT6kquo_mbCEJPDkON/s0/Atakul+2.jpg" width="256" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Oof, Nebahat, ooof, ya. That is really all we need to say about this woman. She found out about Akif's affair and more important, the homicides and manslaughters he was involved in, and instead of GOING TO THE POLICE immediately and leaving him, she hatched a plot to divorce him and make him suffer. This is when Nebahat had me fooled. I really believed that her "hell hath no fury like a woman scorned" attitude would serve Akif some consequences. Alas no, he manipulated the situation and she ended up not only staying with him, but helping him cover up his bad behavior. While she dotes on her children, her affection is superficial and appearances are very important to her. She also accuses Asiye of theft, so I will never be a fan.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Doruk "Never Skips Leg Day" Atakul </span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirjtnnXFVx75rdUj_nHrcWtUgbt-gKqfKWiy-Z8niHMp3gbfaXERq3vJHPfR61GttpSY2-7b6Ev03GjsEKevSd2hiNRyvuPQnG_w2U0X8h1XUfbjtfjPabnLL2ru6XJF_yTEIxlexfE2iB/s297/Atakul+3.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="297" data-original-width="269" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirjtnnXFVx75rdUj_nHrcWtUgbt-gKqfKWiy-Z8niHMp3gbfaXERq3vJHPfR61GttpSY2-7b6Ev03GjsEKevSd2hiNRyvuPQnG_w2U0X8h1XUfbjtfjPabnLL2ru6XJF_yTEIxlexfE2iB/s0/Atakul+3.png" width="269" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbAj9WQBwLRlZsMmhONYD_JVsQnH38ocGevzJVPJuGPKofLKr5b7-x4e5QN_QTWe4qE03gt9uafpSVbj1xiomBcMMPTFKPXw7oBzkB4JLesItG28p2q1EXiIsrqzavcHb9vk-Cd2Y_b4ib/s710/Screen+Shot+2021-08-27+at+10.49.45+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="710" data-original-width="412" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbAj9WQBwLRlZsMmhONYD_JVsQnH38ocGevzJVPJuGPKofLKr5b7-x4e5QN_QTWe4qE03gt9uafpSVbj1xiomBcMMPTFKPXw7oBzkB4JLesItG28p2q1EXiIsrqzavcHb9vk-Cd2Y_b4ib/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-08-27+at+10.49.45+AM.png" width="186" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Look, I felt two photos were necessary to highlight the fact that Doruk really doesn't skip leg day. You're welcome. Doruk is confident, handsome, intelligent, and certainly involved with his friends, girlfriend Harika, and his life of privilege. When we first know him, he has never had his world view challenged and just believes that wealth and power are the only traits things worth having. His only real affection is for his younger sister Melisa. As Doruk collides with the Eren family, his views are challenged. Specifically, as he begins to sing with Asiye as part of a school music competition, his eyes are opened and his love for Asiye allows him to grow into a better version of himself. This will test his family and his friendships (and his own patience because Asiye is NOT your typical fawning dizi female). </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Melisa "Meh" Atakul</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBH4ZFFdXIY3N0b_iHqAtKOYSgzVkGUULt7Vs9fw7fWLQarr4X9UAo2EZ41mp04531PPI93iUGgBdipAxLo5MY9c67D7cD2YdK6VqSXKHTfS3iO-uP6ZwNH_dNKhtC_OE1N_S9UqVUfZd_/s297/Atakul+4.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="297" data-original-width="269" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBH4ZFFdXIY3N0b_iHqAtKOYSgzVkGUULt7Vs9fw7fWLQarr4X9UAo2EZ41mp04531PPI93iUGgBdipAxLo5MY9c67D7cD2YdK6VqSXKHTfS3iO-uP6ZwNH_dNKhtC_OE1N_S9UqVUfZd_/s0/Atakul+4.png" width="269" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Melisa is the only daughter of Akif and Nebahat. She's Doruk's sister and Kadir's girlfriend--kind of? Who knows, there was a weird DTR but I don't know what was officially decided on that one. Either way, you see what I'm doing... she is identified as a person by her relationships to other people. She doesn't have a lot to her outside of that. Initially she was the social conscience of the Atakul family and her friend group, but since no one listened to her, and she herself didn't enact any changes, her role became that of "Kadir's love interest" . Melisa is also a bit famous for getting involved in situations and making them WORSE, particularly for the Eren family. To me this is the great tragedy of Melisa, she has potential to be an interesting character but the writers have been content to have her be a 'girlfriend' and that's it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><p></p>politicchic6http://www.blogger.com/profile/18038836090409852419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115687659410741959.post-23760865750994440402021-08-27T08:08:00.000-07:002021-08-27T08:08:27.009-07:00Kardeslerim Season 1 Recap: Characters Part 1 The GREATER Eren Family <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK42T4nDGTZ6krbN0jJ5JfMJ7QGFGSJkLedJmaknFDbeqooINM_QxkmhEQOpB3m5JPMHuBO8jqirY9aWSqT2MybZEicaDoieiqVkvHs2hovvhLOBvgmH9FOn0LL8aCIx9EISpLjM2Z9jC0/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1711" data-original-width="1000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK42T4nDGTZ6krbN0jJ5JfMJ7QGFGSJkLedJmaknFDbeqooINM_QxkmhEQOpB3m5JPMHuBO8jqirY9aWSqT2MybZEicaDoieiqVkvHs2hovvhLOBvgmH9FOn0LL8aCIx9EISpLjM2Z9jC0/" width="140" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Season 2 of Kardeslerim is coming on September 11th *maybe* and I can not be happier. It is hard to describe the spot that Kardeslerim filled. I'd seen little clips on youtube here and there but hadn't really been interested in starting another show set in high school (I was wrong about that detail. It's actually a family drama but they do A LOT in the high school) until I saw this <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXf0u83w7W0&t=289s">little snippet that peaked my interest</a>. I binged the entire 4 existing episodes in one night and then began watching live. With each episode I became more invested... so in anticipation I'll be doing some recaps of Season 1 starting first with some characters and how they relate to one another. I'll also slander my least favorite characters and obviously criticize acting ability and styling choices because I am ME after all.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Veli "Don't get attached cause he's dead" Eren </span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPwsEYKhEXCuk7LCdnZ42f4qVvmYUPKDSta_0if8QjyYsvYB80kBqmn-yTIbMWfUptU7tZAl_qf58rkyRO63nV7rAcLzMJ6_L7Z2xI9j8As3WEq_vHPieuh1t569f_-KcWOJMG7IqVT_uN/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="231" data-original-width="280" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPwsEYKhEXCuk7LCdnZ42f4qVvmYUPKDSta_0if8QjyYsvYB80kBqmn-yTIbMWfUptU7tZAl_qf58rkyRO63nV7rAcLzMJ6_L7Z2xI9j8As3WEq_vHPieuh1t569f_-KcWOJMG7IqVT_uN/" width="291" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">This isn't a pic from the show because (serious spoiler) he wasn't in the show long enough to generate a ton of production materials. Veli was slightly murdered when he confronted Akif Atakul--you'll hear about him A LOT--about causing his wife's accident. Veli was kind hearted, hard working, upstanding, and had a strong moral compass. You can see these traits passed down to his eldest son, Kadir. Veli worked at a construction site for Akif Atakul in a slightly unskilled job and stressed the importance of education to his children, particularly Omer.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Hatice "Don't get attached to her either" Eren</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMOx5TedlTzb2rwe1sG43iDa6uZ4IzAOcS2-WnwSj9RIu9Hp8oNXAGnVp5Knr8LMB2mhFol3ojTfx3x_AQW91W4VmvvAXsxAjeDMhyEoYfL-45LklA9iTjwqqcEA9oaZvcin5H4rM4NNE0/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="467" data-original-width="700" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMOx5TedlTzb2rwe1sG43iDa6uZ4IzAOcS2-WnwSj9RIu9Hp8oNXAGnVp5Knr8LMB2mhFol3ojTfx3x_AQW91W4VmvvAXsxAjeDMhyEoYfL-45LklA9iTjwqqcEA9oaZvcin5H4rM4NNE0/" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Hatice is Veli's wife who had the misfortune of catching Akif Atakul (told you we'd be seeing this name often) and Susan Hanim having an affair. Akif tried to offer her money for silence but she is also an upright person who refused to take his money and also said she wouldn't say anything. Unfortunately, this conversation resulted in a car accident where Hatice was injured. Akif didn't call for medical help immediately and Hatice died the same day as her husband subsequently leaving their four children orphaned and at the mercy of some pretty crappy relatives. Hatice worked for the Atakul family as a housekeeper and was particularly beloved by Melisa, the Atakul's teenaged daughter. Hatice was loving, kind, empathetic, and the heart of her home. She had a particularly close relationship with Omer. Aspects of her kind heart and virtuous character are seen clearly in her daughter Asiye.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Kadir "Has more outfits than a 'poor' guy should" Eren</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZSXmsNEaGIE8q24hO6ZBkDfL8UeaaANpU7FKaPjrDYefQYqta3TA6kWXxapDdnE6Vtvtvz0tErhQc18BUqZTU16-m9S116GtYyi3kpVf2XKwNprmD4JYUFFNJyOggiPEkMVairN4P9ueg/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="418" data-original-width="283" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZSXmsNEaGIE8q24hO6ZBkDfL8UeaaANpU7FKaPjrDYefQYqta3TA6kWXxapDdnE6Vtvtvz0tErhQc18BUqZTU16-m9S116GtYyi3kpVf2XKwNprmD4JYUFFNJyOggiPEkMVairN4P9ueg/" width="162" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Kadir is the eldest Eren sibling who didn't graduate high school because of conflicts with teachers and works construction with his father. When he assumes responsibility for his siblings he ends up getting kicked out of their home and forced to live in a chicken coop. He also ends up getting stabbed. After he saves Akif Atakul (here we go again) from dying he gets a job at Ataman College (high school for you non Turkish Dizi watching fools) as a barista. I don't know how that makes more than a construction worker, but *shrug* eventually they all will have to work at the school. He is quiet, respectful, and honors family above all else... and as a result ends up in a few bizarre love triangles. More on that some OTHER day. His main characteristic is pride. He refuses to accept insincere help or charity and has the unsavory habit of offering to pay for things that a) he is not responsible for and b) does not have the money to pay for. He can be infuriating at times.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Asiye "Little Red Wool Coat" Eren</span></b></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiE0h57sKAIDpORkLMEiSyT564sVvQMt38WVCN-uD_XWAgcOMLMn0Y8rrhezLObcmpMdEmXcDNawRMR4G42zpaTvT8Tt7nJiBI2Nu6ASnoyrSLkVe_4clpOpMTjjBZe2lhar1FPOxVRPQc/" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="420" data-original-width="700" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiE0h57sKAIDpORkLMEiSyT564sVvQMt38WVCN-uD_XWAgcOMLMn0Y8rrhezLObcmpMdEmXcDNawRMR4G42zpaTvT8Tt7nJiBI2Nu6ASnoyrSLkVe_4clpOpMTjjBZe2lhar1FPOxVRPQc/" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">First off, lets talk outfits, I chose this picture because everyone HATES those corduroy pants and turtleneck combo that Asiye has in MULTIPLE colors.</span> <span style="font-family: georgia;">Asiye is the oldest daughter of the Eren family and Omer's "twin". She has a kind but reserved personality, and a lovely singing voice. After her parent's death, Asiye serves as a mother figure to the family and the emotional support for all her siblings. She's a hard worker and good student. Asiye doesn't usually confide in others, choosing to keep her difficulties to herself. Despite an initial revulsion she begins to have feelings for Doruk Atakul (son of Akif, her parent's murderer) which eventually lead to a tentative relationship beloved by the fandom, and the reason for the show's success. Let's be honest. None of us are watching for KadMel... AsDor as the couple is called collectively show a more lively sweet aspect of Asiye's character which I assume was her natural state before hear parent's death.</span><br /><br /><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Omer "Not really an Eren" Eren</span></b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_h06XZX9WzNYIMLh6remMwrYy3vPuqnPbDVxzKDBwUWnpJc0H_4sYwna8Y72FRAgGer5Hrbs5-0SFsD6PQA60LoQF0Ugu9XIQk_aoKlcT1VyszIBdZ3Vs1hWI9ftjNYdaCefvTpxFwvz3/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="418" data-original-width="283" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_h06XZX9WzNYIMLh6remMwrYy3vPuqnPbDVxzKDBwUWnpJc0H_4sYwna8Y72FRAgGer5Hrbs5-0SFsD6PQA60LoQF0Ugu9XIQk_aoKlcT1VyszIBdZ3Vs1hWI9ftjNYdaCefvTpxFwvz3/" width="162" /></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;">Surprise and Spoiler, Omer is ACTUALLY the love child of Susan Hanim and some dude named Ahmet. Veli took the abandoned Omer home after his birth and decided to raise him as Asiye's "twin" as they were only a few weeks apart in age. Omer is the Eren that just has the worst luck... he gets framed for this, he gets framed for that, Harika is his half sister... It's a lot. Omer is very intelligent and the apple of Hattice Eren's eye. He wants to be a doctor. Initially, he had an unrequited love for Melisa Atakul (Akif's daughter... who is dating his brother... the Mel portion of the most boring couple in the universe...) but begins dating a girl named Ayse later on. His friendship with his cousin Ogulcan gets him into difficult situations, but ultimately the love of his family help him to eventually have a firm moral resolve. His crying is very tragic, and his life is sad so he cries a lot.<br /></span><br /><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Emel "Burns Money for Fun" Eren</span></b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWhMDXk376bEF58Ji585KzVmDqEDXKF2j5lXrOjEgBIU6-pJ0nyLqLSLREC3khHXoC0wYP3fQlzc8aYFoY0sXyfYQhKMfQrzmPv04l22ivzLItdZqiOG-m0WqSbACUTNKU56pXaPw3OhkS/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="418" data-original-width="283" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWhMDXk376bEF58Ji585KzVmDqEDXKF2j5lXrOjEgBIU6-pJ0nyLqLSLREC3khHXoC0wYP3fQlzc8aYFoY0sXyfYQhKMfQrzmPv04l22ivzLItdZqiOG-m0WqSbACUTNKU56pXaPw3OhkS/" width="162" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Emel is the youngest Eren, her hobbies include drawing on walls in the chicken coop and burning money. She acts as the heart of the family, her tears have the ability to keep people in check. She is the first AsDor shipper in the Eren family and first to spot that Asiye liked Doruk as more than a friend. For a kid who's just lost her parents and life is uprooted, Emel is bizarrely normal. She tolerates being carted back and forth with various people watching her and some truly nasty cooking by Omer and Sengul. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><p></p>politicchic6http://www.blogger.com/profile/18038836090409852419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115687659410741959.post-47388341598930696592021-08-21T11:45:00.000-07:002021-08-21T11:45:12.069-07:00Ask Mantik Intikam Episode 9 Review "Kiss in the Rain"<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDBUNHtsxW5DDU2wuOr7W5Va9rhkal2n43mAFGE0CqTBQKujs5vYqCpnIqYx0trdMUwB7cNleq31-37f8ip0M7b-G0sde4P8EGu3qjUES0GHv8pHPa75ocXuI0efvXKHI2ykxTLQfBIoy-/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1344" data-original-width="1675" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDBUNHtsxW5DDU2wuOr7W5Va9rhkal2n43mAFGE0CqTBQKujs5vYqCpnIqYx0trdMUwB7cNleq31-37f8ip0M7b-G0sde4P8EGu3qjUES0GHv8pHPa75ocXuI0efvXKHI2ykxTLQfBIoy-/" width="299" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Recap</span></b></div>This episode came out pistols blazing... Ozan having finally confirmed that Esra left the company because she was afraid of being around him used a classic Esra tactic and brought her back to work. Unfortunately, Cinar, having found out that Esra is Ozan's ex wife decides corporate takeover is the only payback. Zumrut does a good deed. Esra and Ozan KISS IN THE RAIN, while Cagla watches creepily in the distance.<p></p><p><b style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> Review</span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpgz6f9AKhKBld2X6IVdKqwh0M5038JAXvVrcsma2dUskDZoCyXFiSa8cZtUjPJmBMY6qFUCwXB0wEP7k06ndCPh799Y5kn3v3kj5r0gulSBAOCbclhkuKe_BA8_MIWQp9_32uWef2yzta/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="819" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpgz6f9AKhKBld2X6IVdKqwh0M5038JAXvVrcsma2dUskDZoCyXFiSa8cZtUjPJmBMY6qFUCwXB0wEP7k06ndCPh799Y5kn3v3kj5r0gulSBAOCbclhkuKe_BA8_MIWQp9_32uWef2yzta/" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl6mRvOLXAflN29ZmddFS2KupxeitDECmFBs699S2-XoFd1OYhWfF13wydqNCif-h0LUtMcfuGLTD90lb6KaSVxDwvfw2hY2xhHxiQoqsMMqI1QP5nJugp8cVJ6JHu58iUESvt0of1sRdX/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="846" height="204" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl6mRvOLXAflN29ZmddFS2KupxeitDECmFBs699S2-XoFd1OYhWfF13wydqNCif-h0LUtMcfuGLTD90lb6KaSVxDwvfw2hY2xhHxiQoqsMMqI1QP5nJugp8cVJ6JHu58iUESvt0of1sRdX/" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-At the beginning of the episode both Ozan and Cinar go about pining the lack of Esra in the workplace. Ozan deals with his sadness by staring broodily and remembering stolen moments while Cinar sleeps in the office and argues with his superiors. Both of them find themselves in the neighborhood to find out why Esra was crying when she left the office... look, you'd cry too if you couldn't just see Ozan everyday, but that is another story.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Ozan quickly determines that Esra is running from her feelings for him and this makes him very cheeky. Cheeky Ozan smiles a lot and winks at everyone. I love winking, so I think I love Cheeky Ozan as well. Or shall we call him Happy Puppy Ozan? Either way, his winks aren't wasted. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Unfortunately Cinar spies Ozan in the area and everything comes together with realization and confirmation that Esra is indeed Ozan's ex wife. THEN things take a turn. Look, in cliche shows they'd drag out the fact that Cinar knows but they don't KNOW he knows... Not so in AMI... he immediately calls out Ozan for being a bad friend (fair point) and heads straight to corporate takeover (WHOA... a bit overboard but I love a good villain...). There is also a basketball game/punch that happens in between. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghfYwbEgjG3MdHRpK1dhRBMWxzU67WwcHZ6Ujm8neIIP8aDJEEJrJgselWkek5NBOVcmVmL7GP-vLo0767ZAqcd4kdSaWn0UfHCakbYr1XnRSqr0lawBTTDSn7D-JnMffiYeoY0C-nX3le/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1180" data-original-width="1619" height="233" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghfYwbEgjG3MdHRpK1dhRBMWxzU67WwcHZ6Ujm8neIIP8aDJEEJrJgselWkek5NBOVcmVmL7GP-vLo0767ZAqcd4kdSaWn0UfHCakbYr1XnRSqr0lawBTTDSn7D-JnMffiYeoY0C-nX3le/" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Musa and Zeyno finally meet and become the second cutest couple in diziland. Their unabashed interest in one another makes Zeyno a bad wing woman, and instead of keeping Esra away from Ozan as promised... she facilitates Ozan's advances. Only a girl who has been sabotaged by a BFF can understand the comedy in the dirty looks Esra was giving her best girl. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Esra wears the hell out of a red dress.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5pUNI2jC89TnDgnO2n0a7A4SbAHmpOTnADbSJnAShb1gIFV7FjjqVqkmKSBhvEGeiaJzsGDzVkbQltLpyAdE78nQ_tad2uR8jpL5jhiei5oa3xe_1oglficalFZby7DiUetrPiQORabb2/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="504" data-original-width="504" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5pUNI2jC89TnDgnO2n0a7A4SbAHmpOTnADbSJnAShb1gIFV7FjjqVqkmKSBhvEGeiaJzsGDzVkbQltLpyAdE78nQ_tad2uR8jpL5jhiei5oa3xe_1oglficalFZby7DiUetrPiQORabb2/" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Ozan makes up his mind that he's not going to let Esra escape from him this time. He completely disregards personal space and spends his time working at Menekse's cafe until he (with a wink!) teases Esra into coming back to work.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Back at the office Cinar takes over his father's shares in the company to question Ozan's decisions and offer Esra the position as his assistant... a) Esra misses work so often, she'd be an absolute CRAPPY assistant and b) (as Ozan said) she's going to be leading the marketing/ad project (although why a software company is involved in an ad campaign still mystifies me. This company has always seemed vague with its door to door sales team and CEOs that are always out of the office) so why would she need to be an assistant to anyone? Also... isn't she still an intern? Don't they have internal regulations about promotions etc? Seriously, this is a fake company people, but I still hate the inefficient way it is run. Cinar's new position does nothing to impress or change Esra's opinions about Cinar, but it does ad for comedy as Ozan and Cinar passive aggressively try to keep her near them. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMehgPyOrVR-0ygqM3JMV2SW0ta5IHH39Gwj2ZO0Wohw5vyKWfIfhp4kr0Yi-2XuNhSdZl6oXTnN6CQACrc7CxBlaV3f0zb8P8AiyXC5I-gsK5bhXvZLyrAtkTs_wygmy04RM91LG4fbp8/s1158/Screen+Shot+2021-08-21+at+11.54.43+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="702" data-original-width="1158" height="194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMehgPyOrVR-0ygqM3JMV2SW0ta5IHH39Gwj2ZO0Wohw5vyKWfIfhp4kr0Yi-2XuNhSdZl6oXTnN6CQACrc7CxBlaV3f0zb8P8AiyXC5I-gsK5bhXvZLyrAtkTs_wygmy04RM91LG4fbp8/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-08-21+at+11.54.43+AM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Despite Eco and Esra trying to Parent Trap Menekse and Alcin (see, I finally learned his name), it takes my Queen Zumrut stepping in to get everyone back on track. Yes, she SAYS she's doing it so that Menekse can focus all her energies on THEIR mutual fights, but we're not buying it... particularly when we see glimpses of the lonely soul who made material comfort a coping mechanism.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-A new man comes to the neighborhood. Eco isn't happy about it, but Elif certainly is. Poor Eco. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-We end the episode with an argument, a confession, and a kiss in the rain. *sigh. Folks, they had me at argument, but everything else was beautiful as well. Ozan's pleading for Esra not to run away this time. Esra's reluctance to trust what she was hearing but responding to his kiss anyway because... well, look, this is Ozan we're talking about. Also, and here I will get into the nitty gritty of kisses in diziland. Most of the time they are meh. Look, I'm usually not looking for the character to eat one another's faces off because for first kisses that is a tad unrealistic in my humble experience. First kisses are a bit more tentative. BUT... Ozan and Esra have been married. They have a shared history of passion. They have both love and desire in that kiss. They have a history of disappointment and a hope for a shared future in that kiss. It NEEDED to be epic, and my friends, it was. </div><p style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGDZwARYALNlwnOy2AJfUm4R27Zj4Kz69tXEv9z6L3KVsyn8uoo0IRZTKPALVupsmlsKDK1U8kmbv5Xyx5cELegxa3ws7vt_AzTg89WkHK4gu3iEkANjRzubHhnSm3ZWkdqqSJo1oyPc8L/" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1420" data-original-width="1080" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGDZwARYALNlwnOy2AJfUm4R27Zj4Kz69tXEv9z6L3KVsyn8uoo0IRZTKPALVupsmlsKDK1U8kmbv5Xyx5cELegxa3ws7vt_AzTg89WkHK4gu3iEkANjRzubHhnSm3ZWkdqqSJo1oyPc8L/" width="183" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">This shot wasn't in the episode but I'm hoping it is the aftermath...</span></td></tr></tbody></table><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Thoughts and Predictions</span></b></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div style="text-align: left;">-Man, how I LOVE, love this show. I'm watching another RomCom currently and feel THAT show has run off the rails a bit. They need to take note on the things that make AMI this summer's RomCom to watch. </div><div style="text-align: left;">-A) Engaging side characters that while certainly flamboyant and over the top never become TOO MUCH. They are touched upon, not DWELT upon... and we've seen character development for Zumrut, our main over the top character. You get to see her dimensions, rather than the consequences of her actions. She offers surprises. As do the other side characters. Who isn't cheering for Muso and Zeyno to hit it off? I know I want a double wedding. </div><div style="text-align: left;">-B) The romance isn't one note. Sure, Ozan does a bit of trapping Esra against walls (we love to see it) but there's so much more. There's making her hangover food, there's Esra applying anti itch cream, there's sweet flashbacks, there's closing Meneke's restaurant together. The writers keep giving us glimpses into a LIFE, not just sexy brooding shots and jealousy that is unresolved. </div><div style="text-align: left;">-C) Complicated leads who are neither angels nor devils (this might change for the twins as they step into a more antagonistic role). Both Esra and Ozan have made mistakes, they've been selfish, they've been unaware, and they've been callous to one another's feelings. They've both shown love, growth, new awareness, and their good sides along the way. Cagla and Cinar have shown kindess, a work ethic (for Cagla), desire to help those around them succeed. They've shown dishonesty, hurt, and single-mindedness. They've been both good and not so good, and that is the point. Lets focus on Cinar. He has every right to be upset that Ozan didn't tell him about Esra initially when he began to express interest. Cinar's motivations are to win Esra's affections and he says "Esra will decide." He's not laying claim to her just because he wants her (at this point...). His actions in the company are meant to provoke Ozan, but I believe he really feels that Ozan doesn't see the whole picture in the company. It is clear he's been a capable person, but was lazy. Now he feels motivated. See, complicated characters.</div><div style="text-align: left;">-D) Styling. Folks, I am a styling snob. Whether it is dressing young girls to look too old, or ugly hair, I am all over that in my critiques of any show. The styling people on AMI absolutely nail it. The clothes reflect character and personal taste. Slight touches to show Esra at work v Esra at home. When Cinar comes to the company as a CEO he isn't immediately dressed in a 3 piece suit, but in a jacket and better tailored jeans. All Cagla's outfits are gorgeous! (minus those crazy green leopard pants, but I will allow it this time) </div><div style="text-align: left;">E)- Production. AMI is smart. I know there have been some critiques of the fragmans, but I'll tell you what I like. I enjoy NOT seeing every single romantic scene that happens in the show. I like snippets and breadcrumbs. I also love that they shoot so many versions and takes of the #EsZan scenes so what we see in the episode might not be how it was in the fragman. The promotional materials reflect this as well. It's exciting to see different kisses, and different angles. Everything is crisp, well done, carefully thought out and the backing music and sounds are 10/10. I particularly love the scenes when it is getting all romantic with the music, then there is a screeching sound and back to reality. They know how to play with the comedy using ALL their tools, not just the actor's facial expressions.</div><div style="text-align: left;">-Neyse, I've written a treatise on why I love this show, but on to what I THINK will happen. </div><div style="text-align: left;">-Cagla saw the kiss and will either immediately team up with Cinar to make Ozan's company life hard, or team up with Zumrut to keep Esra and Ozan apart. Cagla is in a difficult position here because her brother is in love with Esra, and she herself likes and admires Esra... But hell hath no fury so we shall see. </div><div style="text-align: left;">-Cinar will fight more with Ozan. </div><div style="text-align: left;">-Esra and Ozan will try and fail to keep their new/old relationship secret. They will be tentative with each other. There might be some misunderstandings. </div><div style="text-align: left;">-Eco will try to win Elif, despite the new hot guy in town.</div><div style="text-align: left;">-Happy Watching!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-ivp97tJAeEoEqTlwkZRbEE-ttuv4lb0_tJ74W7df74XcMfJ2iEJnOr2pbkpaaDzFb0LDVi2Gyp-C3HlEy1UB1L0PcnK5e90aALC35-qYhl2LxxEAyRCUR_haf2DSB03HvDNHsZhxR4Ng/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="768" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-ivp97tJAeEoEqTlwkZRbEE-ttuv4lb0_tJ74W7df74XcMfJ2iEJnOr2pbkpaaDzFb0LDVi2Gyp-C3HlEy1UB1L0PcnK5e90aALC35-qYhl2LxxEAyRCUR_haf2DSB03HvDNHsZhxR4Ng/" width="240" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p>politicchic6http://www.blogger.com/profile/18038836090409852419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115687659410741959.post-32342822287474208312021-08-21T09:42:00.001-07:002021-08-21T09:42:34.547-07:00Baht Oyunu Episode 8 "Misplaced Ring Misadventures?"<p style="text-align: center;"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQWbWys0cNAYzcWcT2gc2-WbpEotnpttmnmf4hUJWJSprxpm-3_0KltnjltKadh2OXkec0tfFf3hHfhanNjL0QgdN3wgEfvGp5yl76Azt5tKVU2dwUf1QnB7EIK0Vf2_n9cMxTs7qodueJ/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQWbWys0cNAYzcWcT2gc2-WbpEotnpttmnmf4hUJWJSprxpm-3_0KltnjltKadh2OXkec0tfFf3hHfhanNjL0QgdN3wgEfvGp5yl76Azt5tKVU2dwUf1QnB7EIK0Vf2_n9cMxTs7qodueJ/" width="320" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Recap</span></b></p><p style="text-align: center;">No lies, I'm feeling slightly burnt out on Baht Oyunu which is why it has taken me over a week to watch this episode. More on that later</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Review</span></b></p><p style="text-align: left;">-Sigh, Bora Bey is a hard ass, no? What will he do when the WHOLE truth comes out? I'm with Ada on this one. Life is complicated and messy and gray. Bora's self righteousness in this episode is not attractive. And he's doubting her writing ability... give him his crap pen back and get the hell out of there because none of these people deserve you.</p><p style="text-align: left;">-More on this mysterious Alsi... who was she, when is she coming to destroy Bora's peace?</p><p style="text-align: left;">-Drunk Bora is not as fun as Drunk Ozan. Look, I know I shouldn't compare these two shows, but since everyone already is... I might as well jump on board. Drunk Bora is a bit pathetic. </p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU-0yXKoZpJsM9HTLFbHvDzZUiNGblj3ihegWRF39W2foyJ4tIBN0o2FKG7mpYH5Fa0graU7Vzy0is5_04KW5U8fKNpGDUjOjgOzN2-LsEHlM6Pech1LuVzPN-swRx7RUwgEy-IzCq8dlH/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU-0yXKoZpJsM9HTLFbHvDzZUiNGblj3ihegWRF39W2foyJ4tIBN0o2FKG7mpYH5Fa0graU7Vzy0is5_04KW5U8fKNpGDUjOjgOzN2-LsEHlM6Pech1LuVzPN-swRx7RUwgEy-IzCq8dlH/" width="320" /></a></div>-Tugce gets blackmailed into taking Ada to work as her assistant and as predicted, it doesn't go as planned. Bora says if Ada doesn't do her job well Tugce will fired, which seems kind of crappy since she technically owns 25 % of the shares of the company and has known Bora since childhood. <p></p><p style="text-align: left;">-Look, I know this is a show but it has some WEIRD employee/employer dynamics. </p><p style="text-align: left;">-Ada and Tugce get railroaded into securing an interview with the teacher from Afili Ask/personal trainer from Sol Yanim. He's a bit of a douche in this show as well. Bora can barely disguise his jealousy which ends in a fight and then some weird offer for Ada to appear in a commercial with the guy. None of this makes any sense so I'll just say, I THINK it was supposed to be charming, but didn't turn out to be charming.</p><p style="text-align: left;">-The most interesting dynamic forming is the Ada/Tugce alliance when they turn into mean girls for a common cause. Then apparently Belma/Crazier Aunt are uniting to keep Bora and Ada apart whilst it looks like Crazy Aunt/Bora's dad are teaming up to get Bora and Ada together? </p><p style="text-align: left;">-We do have one sweet moment with Evrem, who apparently uses his flamboyant persona as a mask to shield his true feelings. He explains what it is like to be an orphan, summing up Ada's dilemmas as well. </p><p style="text-align: left;">-Overall the issue with the wedding ring floated around the entire episode only for Elif to find it at the end of the episode and show ti to Bora.</p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Thoughts/Predictions</span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;">-At this point, I'm a bit bored. While there were sweet and comedic moments overall this plot is going nowhere. There are no resolutions and after a while all the comedy is just various versions of what we've already seen before. Again, I think this show needs to only be an hour and a half.</div><div style="text-align: left;">-They aren't utilizing the Elif storylines enough. I always liked those sections.</div><div style="text-align: left;">-Apparently Bora gets a new assistant and she's awful.</div><div style="text-align: left;">-An Evrem makeover. </div><br /><p></p>politicchic6http://www.blogger.com/profile/18038836090409852419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115687659410741959.post-57891974888013067812021-08-17T22:07:00.001-07:002021-08-17T22:07:16.123-07:00Ask Mantik Intikam 8 Review "It Was All A Dream"<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixEeo_ZaB0Ws54SIIbAWXxy3UZLxKct970qovSdTKgiOtnNzbI1JONS5UjiagQW5mzbIPeZM28cIilH6LWo-c1FtvhRXZ9Xy1TIlT3SYSaovlqVdUj3n0LG4t5fe4XtxjjQ5CswumIjCsW/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="213" data-original-width="320" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixEeo_ZaB0Ws54SIIbAWXxy3UZLxKct970qovSdTKgiOtnNzbI1JONS5UjiagQW5mzbIPeZM28cIilH6LWo-c1FtvhRXZ9Xy1TIlT3SYSaovlqVdUj3n0LG4t5fe4XtxjjQ5CswumIjCsW/" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Recap</span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;">Everyone who thought the kiss would be real was REAL disappointed. I knew it was going to be fake, so I was only the normal amount of disappointed. Esra spends the episode slowly beginning to understand that she has feelings for Ozan but ultimately decides to run from those feelings. Ozan, delighted that Esra is jealous of him stays near her especially when Musa explains that Esra is scared of her feelings. Melekse thinks her husband is having an affair and teams up with Zumrut to do something about it.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Review</span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqpI4HquqpmalsMq5uLCbfC6Z5IWf-q9ibf-At9sO4G-VXnJhPIg-GIhFji8I8fgMl5kfohtYVHAzqLSHedqg6zQo0WRL2YW0oLRF9oI9tARFZKDXoTKip-ZUyiFxjOwlgpyeoeSIK5Wf9/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1344" data-original-width="2016" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqpI4HquqpmalsMq5uLCbfC6Z5IWf-q9ibf-At9sO4G-VXnJhPIg-GIhFji8I8fgMl5kfohtYVHAzqLSHedqg6zQo0WRL2YW0oLRF9oI9tARFZKDXoTKip-ZUyiFxjOwlgpyeoeSIK5Wf9/" width="320" /></a></div>-Esra spends a lot of time trying to not answer why she's been chasing Ozan around, but Ozan is no fool. He knows she's jealous and it makes him smug. Smug Ozan is pretty great so I'm not mad about it. </div><div style="text-align: left;">-Also, Ozan is still listening to CDs? And he's a tech guy? What?</div><div style="text-align: left;">-Quick discussion about dream kiss. Dream kiss in the fragman was WAY more interesting than the kiss in the episode. Well played fragman people. Manipulate us while still making us happy. </div><div style="text-align: left;">-We're starting to see Cagla's true colors. She persuades the magazine to use Esra and Ozan's picture on the cover of a magazine instead of the ad inside. She then tells Ozan a different story about the situation. Later Cagla asks for Esra's help in selecting a watch for him. Esra picks out one that suits Ozan best and when he goes on and on about how well Cagla knows him and asks how she knew what would suit him best, she answers coyly but doesn't say someone else picked the watch. Tiny indications that prove Cagla's relationship with honesty is not what it should be...</div><div style="text-align: left;">-Let's talk Ozan and Cagla for a moment. Even though he knows she wasn't honest about the hospital, he doesn't suspect her motives. In fact, he says she wouldn't lie to him. He has a high opinion of her, contrast that with how Ozan constantly degrades Esra. It is annoying. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy73ceIAZpEt8BigALaDe8VeA21JFwQdXHIa6eZeExJsCtsYLgLReaZgdfdzfShaYfIvSxyRU19ZBUOiWD4vHumHB_Fyv0tMCBK792RkQTQr7EUXnbvkdpbIueS6S5zZu_utJE7eWzPUGX/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="701" data-original-width="665" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy73ceIAZpEt8BigALaDe8VeA21JFwQdXHIa6eZeExJsCtsYLgLReaZgdfdzfShaYfIvSxyRU19ZBUOiWD4vHumHB_Fyv0tMCBK792RkQTQr7EUXnbvkdpbIueS6S5zZu_utJE7eWzPUGX/" width="228" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Remember that guy that called Esra bad names in episode one? The one who was going to press charges? The one who basically brought Esra to Ozan's attention after all those years? Well his name is Yusuf and he shows up at the company and almost ruins the tentative balance of lies Ozan and Esra have established. Happily he only wants Ozan to represent him and ask for a girl's hand in marriage. Fun Turkish Culture stuff. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-ALL THESE SCENES are a 10/10. Esra hitting him with a statue, him overhearing Zumrut and Menekse out their children via speakerphone, forcing Ozan and Esra to pretend they're still married, asking for the girl's hand, drunken Ozan! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Best flashback yet. Ozan and Esra as young children is tearjerking. Ozan's father leaving. The bailiff's coming to repossess things at Esra's house. Both of them stealing away to Esra's special place. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Beautiful and fun "couple" moments. Particularly when Ozan and Esra are ignoring Yusuf to talk to each other or being annoyed at him for how far away his girlfriend lives. Esra taking care of Ozan when he's drunk. Ozan "sleeping" with Esra's head in his lap. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Ilhan Sen can pull off white pants. I will say that. It's not an easy look, but he wears it well.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ5O8R50z3fsj5W9ju97aAVeaAQFUwu0wwSxdn0Lpa4Ol9zummYIPhjP3BO9Aq_b0T0Q2zjMUrmBE1GBm7kdbYoaTb2ep4sxkJAHnh6j8FAciwStRXkI-kKUT4jhptDD9AfA7xAFy6GaMl/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1520" height="152" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ5O8R50z3fsj5W9ju97aAVeaAQFUwu0wwSxdn0Lpa4Ol9zummYIPhjP3BO9Aq_b0T0Q2zjMUrmBE1GBm7kdbYoaTb2ep4sxkJAHnh6j8FAciwStRXkI-kKUT4jhptDD9AfA7xAFy6GaMl/" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Zumrut and Melekse do not share the chairperson role easily. Eco and Elif end up doing all the work while they are both distracted, first by Esra and Ozan's magazine cover, last by Melekse belief her husband is having an affair.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Insight into their frenemy relationship: Zumrut acts up to provoke Menekse for the hell of it. I knew I loved her. She's not happy unless she's stirring the pot.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-We got to see a tender Zumrut moment where she's looking at a photo album with Ozan's father ripped out of each of the photos. She's sad and I find this storyline highly interesting.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Zumrut and Menekse team up to catch her husband in the act.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEise9JxwbjXXAecX_hwj3ZNG197sxdJzSYAFyEqiB8db4HHhGJbbcaXDIF_Ql3gkApRECQQdbTvX0h8yDIsVOsG56m5fnizETmJhCjli9AR8kKPJmgjSn4zfmOPRnoJvqE3bW0IoU50UQri/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEise9JxwbjXXAecX_hwj3ZNG197sxdJzSYAFyEqiB8db4HHhGJbbcaXDIF_Ql3gkApRECQQdbTvX0h8yDIsVOsG56m5fnizETmJhCjli9AR8kKPJmgjSn4zfmOPRnoJvqE3bW0IoU50UQri/" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Praise for Musa. He is the voice of reason in all this madness. He gets the games Ozan and Esra are playing and understands that they are madly in love. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0hN9QnQcojChNP6V5vir4NdoqyAphKdH0lmUVsY7gb7y7WuLSrFvK0msY9soCWwmPVf9XYN5_bwSAkMFvK7CpNPXjiW4svjaNGoKmgfVP84Zjf-CaKjnw-3bxsntR_P1hDZaJ6Ug7cimt/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="1440" height="179" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0hN9QnQcojChNP6V5vir4NdoqyAphKdH0lmUVsY7gb7y7WuLSrFvK0msY9soCWwmPVf9XYN5_bwSAkMFvK7CpNPXjiW4svjaNGoKmgfVP84Zjf-CaKjnw-3bxsntR_P1hDZaJ6Ug7cimt/" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Cinar... Ah, Cinar. What can I say... I feel for you. Cinar wonders why Esra keeps running off and where to and why... something tells me he's about to find out REAL soon! (Something is the Fragman... the fragman told me. I need to do these reviews right after I watch the show before the fragman comes out but I'm lazy...)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Gaia is still after him, which is still a fun dynamic.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Cinar and Esra share a sweet/sad moment when she questions him about love. Basically, he's talking about her the whole time while she's thinking about Ozan. I have no idea why I have more sympathy for him in this scenario than his twin sister Cagla, but I do. The friend zone is rough.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEispbE5YtbSm7scSfd8wi6QnOfXZrb1zLvpD7KpVAOYL1N1ybzGMcM-UMQJK6a2XeMfGzJe2599VkAnuucAAVNczK9Cfef-YFyN6FWpim2WIMWZKWwkyj0IsHwntAaY7KuABwXSLzheloPX/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="740" data-original-width="827" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEispbE5YtbSm7scSfd8wi6QnOfXZrb1zLvpD7KpVAOYL1N1ybzGMcM-UMQJK6a2XeMfGzJe2599VkAnuucAAVNczK9Cfef-YFyN6FWpim2WIMWZKWwkyj0IsHwntAaY7KuABwXSLzheloPX/" width="268" /></a></div>-AND... here is my favorite scene in the whole episode... yes, more than dream kissing, more than sweet flashbacks, more than Ozan looking fine in white pants... This scene is perfect. Esra trying to avoid Ozan while he's trying to return her bracelet. When he calls her in the hall "Esra!" then has to add that "Hanim. Esra Hanim" I LOST IT... and his exasperated shrug when she runs off again. Too fantastic. Comedic timing is SO important and both Ilhan and Burcu have it. Whoever cast these two was a genius.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5H6vuyXnxziQgqQKmWKOUI3FqKhe__-RTpfG7ZlY1wF9Wcwpkba_7MFu2MHf82VILuReN6YUhZRC6D0cZxAtI-IfjxfRCr8XUmxEuOrczqt8r7GrjowhB_oqs4DDj4iMK9_UGkcBEc-wN/" style="display: inline !important; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5H6vuyXnxziQgqQKmWKOUI3FqKhe__-RTpfG7ZlY1wF9Wcwpkba_7MFu2MHf82VILuReN6YUhZRC6D0cZxAtI-IfjxfRCr8XUmxEuOrczqt8r7GrjowhB_oqs4DDj4iMK9_UGkcBEc-wN/" style="display: inline !important; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-pvbmXCLQnuwhP2jmDMK3ftRNNGxce3MmcaqsIZaGaFmjzyJ61VTMhUjKa1NRiz3JtJ-A3IaZn068gejCu9yydw-vqXHVWyQTacNgp28desMOLQMX7m06PokAq1IKE7gqrFPtJMSfKRQE/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="960" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-pvbmXCLQnuwhP2jmDMK3ftRNNGxce3MmcaqsIZaGaFmjzyJ61VTMhUjKa1NRiz3JtJ-A3IaZn068gejCu9yydw-vqXHVWyQTacNgp28desMOLQMX7m06PokAq1IKE7gqrFPtJMSfKRQE/" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNjZWTirPYqWpXgxz8t_xkuFu8pXkxkh2FNMnQyz3F72NTD2Wrw8CF2-wSSwPmk1mbVVs-R3m-iPLXGjwsTsO-ewB6as7bTKDY_WNDSPM00Yt5WMK12kpFd1S5EmuJ0MX207oKZu8FYChyphenhyphen/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="960" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNjZWTirPYqWpXgxz8t_xkuFu8pXkxkh2FNMnQyz3F72NTD2Wrw8CF2-wSSwPmk1mbVVs-R3m-iPLXGjwsTsO-ewB6as7bTKDY_WNDSPM00Yt5WMK12kpFd1S5EmuJ0MX207oKZu8FYChyphenhyphen/" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">-We end with Esra quitting. I have a lot of thoughts about this and I might as well just put them all down since you're reading this and where are you going to go? Right? There is some criticism about Esra running from her feelings, which she is certainly doing, but I assert that she's also trying to do what is best for Ozan more than for herself. Though Ozan told her he and Cagla were just friends, the attitude Esra sees between them are more than friendly. Ozan called Cagla "my soul" and let her caress his face and hold his hand in the hospital. While these interactions might be innocent to Ozan, to Cagla they are evidence of his special feeling to her. Cagla's conversation about the watch Esra selected proved to Esra that whatever Ozan said, there is something more to that relationship. I interpreted her quitting as her way of getting out of Ozan's way. Yes, Menekse said that she should approach love with logic, and logically speaking Cagla would be a better match for Ozan. I really think she is doing some ultimate self sacrifice here... the same way she did when she didn't tell Ozan about THE SUPER SECRET MISCARRIAGE. Ultimately, she doesn't want to cause him any pain. Leaving him is what she thinks is best for him. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Thoughts/Predictions</span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;">-I am so curious about Ozan's dad. I know they didn't address this in the original, but it might be a very interesting twist to add his return to AMI.</div><div style="text-align: left;">-I've said it before, I'll say it again. I love all the side characters. I never skip their scenes, and that is kind of a big deal for me...</div><div style="text-align: left;">-Next episode we're going to find out that Menekse's husband wasn't cheating but is working on another invention and maybe has an investor?</div><div style="text-align: left;">-Ozan will go after Esra to give back the necklace and try to persuade her to go back to work.</div><div style="text-align: left;">-Cinar will see, figure out they have a past, find out Esra is Ozan's ex wife and all hell will break loose.</div><div style="text-align: left;">-Ozan and Esra MIGHT KISS IN THE RAIN AND IT MIGHT NOT BE ANYONE'S DREAM.</div><div style="text-align: left;">-Cagla will see them kiss.</div><div style="text-align: left;">-Most of that was in the fragman, as well as everyone in evening dress so I can't wait to see where they are taking us.... Happy Watching!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><p></p>politicchic6http://www.blogger.com/profile/18038836090409852419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115687659410741959.post-66659071495651209862021-08-08T18:41:00.001-07:002021-08-08T18:41:44.791-07:00Ask Mantik Intikam Episode 7 Review "OZAN ZIPS ESRA'S DRESS" <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd6F3PElfYaNvAt-haoTEGMNZNVGUQWst3SCJQCIFyFlZUM_2-wBDIlr8NLSFpEl4cD23ejoogP2IYT2d3drhZtw3Wf3r_vNU9mesK2vc8yoRUcO1D-YnOqK1GNHgBrUhe15NKGLCQR1XT/s2048/AMI+2.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd6F3PElfYaNvAt-haoTEGMNZNVGUQWst3SCJQCIFyFlZUM_2-wBDIlr8NLSFpEl4cD23ejoogP2IYT2d3drhZtw3Wf3r_vNU9mesK2vc8yoRUcO1D-YnOqK1GNHgBrUhe15NKGLCQR1XT/s320/AMI+2.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Quick Recap: OZAN ZIPPED UP ESRA'S DRESS, I REPEAT, HE ZIPPED UP HER DRESS! And that's really all you need to know. Just kidding. Esra goes around being jealous and Ozan goes around being emotionally abusive* while their mothers are in a battle to become the neighborhood chairperson. Cagla lies by omission then sucks up to Zumrut but she still gets put in the friend zone, where she belongs.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">REVIEW:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Where to begin... I feel we need a moment of silence for Ozan's hair. Just look at it... </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix9ErWrsbxps6F-3J2ATacLzUkyWE3JPnd2zMnU2Nn4wmTnsfQc-mn2mu36vkg5izGvn-9tqCVgNpe97eTDgl6KzF0bONx_5AZmJ2OlpQw0Tjtre6_TKhvDO8Vjt8nBFEkZVsNUi-mOxGZ/s680/AMI+6.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="420" data-original-width="680" height="198" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix9ErWrsbxps6F-3J2ATacLzUkyWE3JPnd2zMnU2Nn4wmTnsfQc-mn2mu36vkg5izGvn-9tqCVgNpe97eTDgl6KzF0bONx_5AZmJ2OlpQw0Tjtre6_TKhvDO8Vjt8nBFEkZVsNUi-mOxGZ/s320/AMI+6.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvg37RkbhHhMHz9RvGe8nW6PmoDf6WqQ4sb7PEo5YG6AB1h0zTfkUSqCZVHAU6ReuiB3Swi4OSLuNkdf8A1YVQuc99sVO2gkLDfab9PH0lFhyIFRNmEomh-pH4bKb9rB2YL1y32xad8ecG/s1024/AMI+7.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="606" data-original-width="1024" height="189" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvg37RkbhHhMHz9RvGe8nW6PmoDf6WqQ4sb7PEo5YG6AB1h0zTfkUSqCZVHAU6ReuiB3Swi4OSLuNkdf8A1YVQuc99sVO2gkLDfab9PH0lFhyIFRNmEomh-pH4bKb9rB2YL1y32xad8ecG/w320-h189/AMI+7.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Is it glorious? YES IT IS!!! While I am okay with the hairstyling of AMI (do not ask me how I HATED "Seni Cok Bekleden's" curly fro situation... ick), I prefer this down, semi natural style. Please more of this.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Now lets talk about how Cagla is a liar and has forever earned my dislike. What did I say about the true character beginning to form? While she knows she did wrong by letting Ozan think she stayed with him all night, neither she nor Cinar think it is THAT big a deal. When she meets Zumrut later she becomes OVERLY polite and slightly insincere when she finds out the crazy woman is Ozan's mom. So, now I distrust her and am watching her for any mistakes. I hope they don't make her totally evil, but this is a dizi so I imagine that is on the horizon. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Esra asks Musa to NOT tell Ozan the truth that she was the one with him all night in the hospital, holding his hand and comforting him. She then goes to great lengths the entire episode to keep the secret, even when Ozan is emotionally abusive and hurtful.*</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_KfWqgODT_LZie0hfKtQikKhLMt89xUagj_wEFpDD1ASXOtw0voi1DhUoN9QXwXUK2KeKTnRGrs-i3HyBZxOunOBnTpCKfHPcfDhahurxaDtj2JZOcr7r6_nZ0YmjJ5WooEOiPegtqg1J/s1922/AMI+1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1922" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_KfWqgODT_LZie0hfKtQikKhLMt89xUagj_wEFpDD1ASXOtw0voi1DhUoN9QXwXUK2KeKTnRGrs-i3HyBZxOunOBnTpCKfHPcfDhahurxaDtj2JZOcr7r6_nZ0YmjJ5WooEOiPegtqg1J/s320/AMI+1.jpeg" width="180" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-We get everyone's favorite... the flashback of the EsZan marriage in which Esra walked around kind of frumpy because that is what you do when you already got the man (Exhibit A--see my social media before and after marriage) and Ozan wears lame sweaters. They're sweet with one another and natural with one another and it hurts my heart to see how caring they were in the past when currently they quarrel like my children at the end of summer break. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9I95nLMZcCLqhUobPgVAP9lWjdqpv2WkPVN0czN-08-9QrwN89zKZrHagiGFLOqZqxL7EjeUSZJgK3NQTv-0HmXZ6OtJ4Em6l3b7f7KO1OlNBqNzlJK72W3HhGIR1gGEkRrC6tYVYujFs/s1024/AMI+3.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9I95nLMZcCLqhUobPgVAP9lWjdqpv2WkPVN0czN-08-9QrwN89zKZrHagiGFLOqZqxL7EjeUSZJgK3NQTv-0HmXZ6OtJ4Em6l3b7f7KO1OlNBqNzlJK72W3HhGIR1gGEkRrC6tYVYujFs/s320/AMI+3.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-We also get Ozan channeling his inner Neco from "Ramo".... and guess who's not mad about it? ME!!! Neco and Fatos was easily the most toxic ship I ever sailed and I am still sad that they killed them off so soon... </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVcZO97stXdBGAQwFAQ0gGNlDL28d2VGHTULkH0Bqec_InjKFDrgnrcOxJ26FhnUjPXBk5v8LXRXmEXF4MAvDFskVhyphenhyphenUwMIWUjsYCue-8DLUY-IzR22uU2JuhtRvOc0wnTsEWZU8-EZvvc/s1024/AMI+10.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="682" data-original-width="1024" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVcZO97stXdBGAQwFAQ0gGNlDL28d2VGHTULkH0Bqec_InjKFDrgnrcOxJ26FhnUjPXBk5v8LXRXmEXF4MAvDFskVhyphenhyphenUwMIWUjsYCue-8DLUY-IzR22uU2JuhtRvOc0wnTsEWZU8-EZvvc/s320/AMI+10.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-The TRUE MVP of this episode is Zeyno! Girl is the best friend everyone should have. She'll sit and listen to all your nonsense, then try to CORRECT your nonsense by text, when that fails she'll go along with your crazy plans to slander your ex even though she knows that you are jealous, jealous jealous. She is a queen. She is a goddess. She deserves her own love story. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbe7U-Ycccur0n5rAhk0icXpzfGHvUWwcrbi84rls4FNVn7iCGdtS7OIfFc_jbbmxJhP9aL2-XJhlVXao0pjozY-Xal0Fht1E5N96yjVg3jItVoZ3Q1SOThLUY1N0Q2Cjfk8f3E0VGjyR2/s680/AMI+4.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="483" data-original-width="680" height="227" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbe7U-Ycccur0n5rAhk0icXpzfGHvUWwcrbi84rls4FNVn7iCGdtS7OIfFc_jbbmxJhP9aL2-XJhlVXao0pjozY-Xal0Fht1E5N96yjVg3jItVoZ3Q1SOThLUY1N0Q2Cjfk8f3E0VGjyR2/s320/AMI+4.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-I feel like we need to take a moment to acknowledge the other queen of my heart... Zumrut Korfaly. This woman is THE WORST... but I love her so much! She steals every scene she is in. From diva walking around the company telling people to get off their phones and work to trying to convince Cagla that her tacky furnishings are the fault of her sister! Let us not even speak about how she's trying to hijack the neighborhood election with empty promises and marry off her son to Cagla! She and Menekse tied in votes and will be working together for the neighborhood so I imagine that will go poorly. I WILL say, I hope we get some serious Zumrut when Esra's BIG SECRET MISCARRIAGE is revealed. I want her to be apologetic and I want Ozan to stick up for Esra the way he didn't when they were married the first time... So a <i>tiny</i> bit of character growth, but not too much, because I love her chaotic ways! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk-XY8Nl0Fl_qy4bdbPGSs9acLAWg-ixxKynBi6d_SwQGMndy2NuXbqd5qQnfnHg4GJk4e2EwlrmyTDHoXguhPkkyAmO2G_I6dVnnWAjfjOgNCnZj3iHgAq_SHXjQHt2CUVJfJIBLvZc6H/s2048/AMI+9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1843" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk-XY8Nl0Fl_qy4bdbPGSs9acLAWg-ixxKynBi6d_SwQGMndy2NuXbqd5qQnfnHg4GJk4e2EwlrmyTDHoXguhPkkyAmO2G_I6dVnnWAjfjOgNCnZj3iHgAq_SHXjQHt2CUVJfJIBLvZc6H/s320/AMI+9.jpg" width="288" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Just a note on Elif. She has the cutest smile. I could not find a pic of her smiling in AMI, but she's adorbs. I can see why Eco likes her. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-A little Cinar drama on the horizon as Gaia has discovered his identity and now she's on the prowl. Cinar is confused, and not flattered. When Esra asks what type of girl he likes, Cinar takes the opportunity to describe herself, but she doesn't get it and poor Cinar also hangs out in the friend zone.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpqpcbEslwHmsL0M_G7FlJ2hA9UpvZ30kyG4_oFpEox5DJMGo5xbNXDp6gJzDKPqc1l-Rsa6MnMLrH89Y9ZwAHf7jcyhwE6VCIPZ7DO6e8UHEavso6oriXSn1mgD10H3YCQTGVOtuzWaE0/s1024/AMI+8.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="682" data-original-width="1024" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpqpcbEslwHmsL0M_G7FlJ2hA9UpvZ30kyG4_oFpEox5DJMGo5xbNXDp6gJzDKPqc1l-Rsa6MnMLrH89Y9ZwAHf7jcyhwE6VCIPZ7DO6e8UHEavso6oriXSn1mgD10H3YCQTGVOtuzWaE0/s320/AMI+8.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-When we talk about Sibling Supremacy Eco and Ezra > Cagla and Cinar every day of the week. Cinar compliments Cagla on her outfits and says she shouldn't give up on Ozan even though the boy is CLEARLY not interested... Eco teases Esra mercilessly pointing out that Cagla is gorgeous and it would be impossible to be friends with her but the second Esra needs him, there he is committing acts of vandalism in the neighborhood to prevent Cagla and Ozan from becoming a couple. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfxaN_PHYqVmUB_A_0ilYcfpKeSUfYzwXZEEDt1wZJwUXRmo_oIoEMOh0szf8DLvDHVGdW01a7y2a3id0i4aAmMeUPGbxMtTd3UOUFoLpulwiTdTnkfpHUKxe41RmnZXShyKDlOXO93ccT/s1024/AMI+11.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="682" data-original-width="1024" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfxaN_PHYqVmUB_A_0ilYcfpKeSUfYzwXZEEDt1wZJwUXRmo_oIoEMOh0szf8DLvDHVGdW01a7y2a3id0i4aAmMeUPGbxMtTd3UOUFoLpulwiTdTnkfpHUKxe41RmnZXShyKDlOXO93ccT/s320/AMI+11.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Aside from these two impossibly good looking human beings being breathtaking when they are standing next to each other... lets talk about how Esra acted a fool the whole episode and finally our couple was able to sit down and have a semi real conversation. Ozan discovered that she was the one in the hospital by accident and wants answers. Ozan also acted a fool for much of the episode, resenting Esra needlessly... but as the soothing sounds of Sen Beni Guzel Hatirla by Hande Mehan washed over them, I couldn't help but feel like we've finally turned the corner and Ozan will act like a human while Esra will acknowledge her love. Please. Pretty please...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">THOUGHTS AND PREDICTIONS</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-This is my favorite currently airing dizi and I sincerely hope that Fox lets it run its course to approximately 25 episodes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Burcu and Ilhan are disgustingly good looking. For real. Put them in any clothes, give them stupid hair, and they still look ridiculously attractive. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Some people really like Jealous Esra... I prefer jealous Ozan and want to go back to pointless scenes of playing basketball where Cinar pours out his heart and Ozan pulls sad puppy faces. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-I said this last week, but I REALLY believe it this time... I think we're turning corners toward resolution. Esra claims that she's all about the work, so I want her to stop putting herself in Ozan's path and get on with it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-From the fragman we know that Ozan will settle Esra's mind about his relationship with Cagla, but that doesn't mean that Zumrut and Cagla will let him get out of it that easily. I predict that Zumrut will try to be more involved with Cagla much to Ozan's chagrin and Esra's irritation.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Ozan will make excuses to keep Esra working closely with him while she half heartedly tries to avoid him.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Musa will continue to be the biggest shipper of EsZan and continue to help his Yenge behind the scenes. I'd love for him to meet Zeyno and for their pure hearts to fall in love.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">- Please kissing next episode? Or something close to kissing? Or more flashbacks. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Happy watching and I can't wait for next week's episode!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></b></div><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">*I've discussed this before, I will not discuss it again, only to say the writers need to find better ways to deal with fragile male disappointment. </span></b><p></p>politicchic6http://www.blogger.com/profile/18038836090409852419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115687659410741959.post-34699139724735667292021-08-08T16:32:00.004-07:002021-08-08T18:42:58.381-07:00Baht Oyunu Episode 7 Review "Ada Quits"<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjcE1yOHp8Kdiz5N7LKdWDZlz9Yj1p-ZXdxFgZHBe7GzRe2rJrEiL2bsQ3-qK2YXEmEYznC6f8s8aC64BXM4GGQvBSsDG0en7L4KjnFmL9CKkcx_nBCJpIGwnqT-iWGWWGsWnFqd_ixODj/s1920/BO+8+1.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjcE1yOHp8Kdiz5N7LKdWDZlz9Yj1p-ZXdxFgZHBe7GzRe2rJrEiL2bsQ3-qK2YXEmEYznC6f8s8aC64BXM4GGQvBSsDG0en7L4KjnFmL9CKkcx_nBCJpIGwnqT-iWGWWGsWnFqd_ixODj/s320/BO+8+1.png" width="320" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Episode 7 Overview: Bora Bey gets sucked into Ada's crazy drama and Ada just can't take deceiving him... so instead of coming clean about her "marriage" to Ruzgar, she lies to Bora <i>again</i> and quits her job. I don't get the logic here, but it is a dizi so off we go!</span></div><p style="text-align: center;">REVIEW</p><p>-Bora Bey is a stickler for honesty, which is funny considering that he is far from honest about his feelings for Ada, neyse... we'll judge you for tucking your polo into your tight dad jeans and wearing a belt some other time.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGInDiQ8GCD1NqbTgA0mYKskKgU0v8yJsPKRGbtITnyj4ZU6Sv1blb1CRzuLJTtTjfikQhO4S_q2sYNSSe4wvy43sKxB_0XiKE7saxwAEZ3xxbwljQ_Jv3MwVyGwNdsTH1ejyvyNSAbgVB/s1920/BO+4.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGInDiQ8GCD1NqbTgA0mYKskKgU0v8yJsPKRGbtITnyj4ZU6Sv1blb1CRzuLJTtTjfikQhO4S_q2sYNSSe4wvy43sKxB_0XiKE7saxwAEZ3xxbwljQ_Jv3MwVyGwNdsTH1ejyvyNSAbgVB/s320/BO+4.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><p>-Ada and Bora, after some hijinks involving lies heaped upon more lies (Bora lies pretty well for someone who hates lying...) they head to Ada's old college where St. Bora pays for scholarships. Wouldn't it be awkward if the scholarships were suddenly canceled and Bora was confronted by a disgruntled student during his big speech??? Ha just a little <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90s_YtX7-Ds&list=PLFnn1C5aaJ8ZkxqkTisszvX8Qw6OzWoyb&index=8">Sen Cal Kapimi</a> fun for all you EdSer fans out there. Instead Bora ambushes Ada with a public speaking opportunity which seems like a weird way to a girl's heart, but okay.</p><p>-Oh! I almost forgot a critical guitar playing musical memory medley... It didn't move the plot forward at all, so I can only assume they threw that into to capitalize on Aytac's latent heartthrob status. Hey, there is only one heartthrob we want to watch fake play guitar (Aytac was actually paying, so I'll give him that) and singing a little flat, and that is <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2TpQET3ZVA">Doruk</a> ... so step back Bora Bey! </p><p>-We also discover that Ada was a good student and a brilliant writer. Her teacher realizes that she lied about graduating, but Bora is blissfully ignorant but the scene brings on Ada's conscience and her big "I quit" moment which is anti climatic considering she's still basically living at his house.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-PP6jjwV40d_3141k-FE2iSjgM0sNsKPZkgc0ODKkuqut1dLVaQoOKC_4Awmd47ebSf8HwEZAX_fEvqMrZU1UqYbQv6wBrYs3GKzysESZ9PafqpkftgRzSMaZ8fuUCjWkOn7ylu4f0JZr/s1421/B07+3.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="772" data-original-width="1421" height="174" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-PP6jjwV40d_3141k-FE2iSjgM0sNsKPZkgc0ODKkuqut1dLVaQoOKC_4Awmd47ebSf8HwEZAX_fEvqMrZU1UqYbQv6wBrYs3GKzysESZ9PafqpkftgRzSMaZ8fuUCjWkOn7ylu4f0JZr/s320/B07+3.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><p> -Celal, who is an annoying hindrance, continues to be an annoying hindrance this time forcing Ada and Ruzgar into the photoshoot from hell. The photographer was a million years old, so I can't wait to see how they'll turn out... especially considering that no doubt Bora or Tugce will discover them soon.</p><p>-I feel compelled to discuss how I <i><b>want</b></i> to hate Ruzgar, but he makes me laugh with his shamelessness. Apparently I'm a girl who likes shameless people because I can't get enough of the bouncy way he walks and his blatant narcissism. When he was getting Celal drunk and making a fancy breakfast... I. Could. Not. </p><p>-Ruzgar was forced into buying Ada a ring. Isn't that the way, now that she wants a relationship with someone else here he is buying her a ring which will come back to cause problems...</p><p>-I don't care about Ada's family at all. They are annoying me at this point. WHY ARE THEY STILL AT BORA'S HOUSE? Don't get me started about the "pregnancy" storyline. Who pulls a used pregnancy test out of the trash? Who wouldn't just ask their sister about it instead of telling their brother in law? It all makes no sense.</p><p>-A bit of intrigue with Yasmine (crazier aunt) and Bora's mom. They are both in agreement to get Ada and Bora away from each other ASAP which is dumb because Bora and Ada make each other better people. The sum being greater than the parts and all that. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiClJgl8q1Poq5tNoQAg4hA63OxoZV5ssOx_hiVbjnFz3p7gEnN6tztW2ovvYNvTzGMZ3B0MRghC9cBvAez_Fq_btFC_OmJ4H5y2dVg7V7uWBiQ-o2kXyZ5ZG5OjxdJOx-AlAb6SZRW7_SM/s750/BO+7+2.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="750" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiClJgl8q1Poq5tNoQAg4hA63OxoZV5ssOx_hiVbjnFz3p7gEnN6tztW2ovvYNvTzGMZ3B0MRghC9cBvAez_Fq_btFC_OmJ4H5y2dVg7V7uWBiQ-o2kXyZ5ZG5OjxdJOx-AlAb6SZRW7_SM/s320/BO+7+2.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><p>-We've come to the point where we are going to criticize Bora's "at home" attire. Tight jeans, belt, polo tucked in, dad jeans??? BORA NO! Wear what you wore to play basketball! Athleisurewear. PLEASE. I beg of you. </p><p>-Speaking of basketball.... HAHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAH! Cemre can not play. She dribbles as badly as I do. Even though the script called for her to lose badly, she was real life bad. If she could have played at all they would have had a scene like <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEmKCjRK9u0">this</a>*... but no, she could barely keep the ball in her hands so they had to write Bora Bey winning. I still don't understand why the scene was there, because it felt filler as all get out. </p><p>-We end the episode at Ada's new restaurant job where we had to hear about "Tugce's" amazing article which still annoys me because there is absolutely no reason to not print an innocent correction. It is an online magazine for heaven sakes not a Pulitzer Prize winning piece of investigative journalism!</p><p>-Ada was just about to come clean when Tugce interrupted thus ending our hopes for any swift resolution.</p><p style="text-align: center;">THOUGHTS AND PREDICTIONS</p><p>-Real talk... While this episode was funny and fun overall... it dragged A LOT. I'm wondering if this show needs to be 30-45 minutes shorter a la "Ask Mantik Itikam" (though I wish that one were longer, apparently I can never be satisfied). We knew Ada was quitting, they dragged it out, we knew Bora was upset, they dragged it out, even the overall Ada and Ruzgar being married has been dragged out. Other characters need to start finding out bit by bit to create interest.</p><p>-Cemre and Aytac continue to be the reason this show flourishes. Points for the people who play Ruzgar and Tugce (whose names I am too lazy to learn) because they have comedic charisma as well. All the other characters/storylines including Ali/Selin are uninteresting. I would like to see more of Bora's niece. She was critical in the beginning, but like a lot of dizi children, they are using her less and less. Usually I'm cool with that, but because she is so integral to Bora and Ada, I'd like to see developed interactions.</p><p>-While Baht Oyunu continues to CRUSH on social media, the ratings are consistently going down and that worries me. I don't want this show canceled and a few hastily scrapped together last episodes. That would be a disservice to the hard work of this cast. </p><p>-Next week we know that for some reason Tugce will hire Ada back, why? Hijinks. Bora will be annoyed but "annoyed Bora" is my happy place so bring it.</p><p>-That dude from Afili Ask and Sol Yanim will arrive. Jealousy will happen. The fragmans show a fight? </p><p>-There will be a mixup with Ada's wedding ring, but Bora will still not find out the truth.</p><p>-Ada's family MIGHT go back to their own house.</p><p>Happy watching! I am looking forward to next week!</p><p><span style="font-size: x-small;">*Single greatest basketball scene in a dizi ever. One moment of silence for the superiority of "Fazilet Hanim ve Kizlari."</span></p>politicchic6http://www.blogger.com/profile/18038836090409852419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115687659410741959.post-67173907366055458972021-08-03T11:12:00.001-07:002021-08-03T11:12:25.436-07:00Ask Mantik Intikam Episode Six Review "The Wedding Photo Shoot Episode"<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicptlKjah7GZ5t6dp7fmrNF6vzF59wOflB5l8sje7XEe6rnMu_8ushv_-akiD4pNsYFr4r2YGYhVC8gw8BJbp_WAN4UjydS7dnLRbkL3uKYxvgKcNCnxIHahRfp2t6vzQN9XH-7ArJkpMd/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1366" data-original-width="2048" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicptlKjah7GZ5t6dp7fmrNF6vzF59wOflB5l8sje7XEe6rnMu_8ushv_-akiD4pNsYFr4r2YGYhVC8gw8BJbp_WAN4UjydS7dnLRbkL3uKYxvgKcNCnxIHahRfp2t6vzQN9XH-7ArJkpMd/" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Quick recap: Esra and Ozan see things they willfully misinterpret whilst their parent's feud continues. The twins begin to reveal all the reasons why we'll have to hate them in the future.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">REVIEW:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Ooof Ozan, Ooof ya. First he accuses Esra of some REALLY shady behavior (various translations go from hitting on, throwing yourself at, or putting out for...) then runs away to hide. Such an Ozan move, apparently. No one can find him, but Esra swallows her pride and heads over to yet another location where Ozan verbally abused and humiliated her***, in order to bring him out of his funk. She annoys him. Classic Esra, but she also accomplishes what she set out to do. Ozan is a man who needs a woman to pull him out of his comfort zone. Too bad he decides to say more hurtful things to her.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6QqjXese6wZCKZ2I3_eiDDB4DkUdgJco-gShP98MAM1mCuHIDp451ox9ImJZuL43i9nMzUhClPORvb_4G9K66XmnARn7YibyY21M4kHSsa0b0IuS18EpzmCC4bKewiKm0SxAOZsushD2x/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="483" data-original-width="680" height="227" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6QqjXese6wZCKZ2I3_eiDDB4DkUdgJco-gShP98MAM1mCuHIDp451ox9ImJZuL43i9nMzUhClPORvb_4G9K66XmnARn7YibyY21M4kHSsa0b0IuS18EpzmCC4bKewiKm0SxAOZsushD2x/" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">-Zumrut is out and about doing Zumrut things. Stealing Esra's dad's notebook, cradling her bracelets like they are her offspring, scheming to somehow get those credit cards back. All to no avail. Girl is going to have to pawn one or two of those bracelets because she hasn't learned the big life lesson which is, don't mess with other people's livelihoods. I have some questions as to what jobs this woman did to support her family while Ozan was growing up...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7nKJwsjifZy3NfnCEjPZXSCp07_3QABMkfYIphGtivu3Ff_yv9NeiEsOYL0KrFWM1WGF7z_A_GWxEa9vfgGpX1AcbBIeiL4SPoV6AfadD3-Km8hcLlKTCymIbb-v9keFNV63w9UhtrCi2/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="360" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7nKJwsjifZy3NfnCEjPZXSCp07_3QABMkfYIphGtivu3Ff_yv9NeiEsOYL0KrFWM1WGF7z_A_GWxEa9vfgGpX1AcbBIeiL4SPoV6AfadD3-Km8hcLlKTCymIbb-v9keFNV63w9UhtrCi2/" width="240" /></a></div>-Esra put Cinar squarely in the friend zone which on one hand bums me out because it seems like Cinar is the only man in the show who actually understands Esra's character. On the other hand Esra and Ozan are endgame and Cinar is just getting in the way. In fact. That is basically what the twins did this episode. Get in the way.<p></p><p>-Cinar then tells Ozan exactly how Esra friend zoned him (because apparently there is no one else to confide in) and instead of immediately going to apologize to Esra for misinterpreting the situation... Ozan asks to hear more, but then doesn't like what he hears (surprise, surprise) when Cinar vows to win Esra's heart. Yeah. It sucks, but you asked for that info, so...<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikNK6kmu38PreGZQI6w0wT0GMCEnQ-HyuWxYMNYH41qKwlWbo3v5FfziLPZqVBPJadB4pauyYssl2S5zfaeo4jak0ks4XUCHKcYZL9vHIna2liClcaO8X_ByX6X5SIBmQuy0HUL20QKTX2/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="624" data-original-width="1125" height="177" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikNK6kmu38PreGZQI6w0wT0GMCEnQ-HyuWxYMNYH41qKwlWbo3v5FfziLPZqVBPJadB4pauyYssl2S5zfaeo4jak0ks4XUCHKcYZL9vHIna2liClcaO8X_ByX6X5SIBmQuy0HUL20QKTX2/" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Meanwhile Cagla is out here being awkwardly in love with Ozan who is blissfully unaware. She even railroads him into doing a wedding photoshoot for the new company they are working with. HERE IT IS FOLKS! I was wondering when they were going to start to turn Cinar and Cagla into schemers and we are seeing the beginning now. Cagla knows Ozan doesn't want to do it but says yes without asking him then informs him in a big meeting so he looks like a jerk if he says no. It is the subtle manipulations that are going to build to bigger things later on. Mark my words. Mark them.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Due to a facial mishap the only possible replacement said photoshoot is Esra... who dazzles both Ozan (thought he is too much of a douche to admit it) and Cinar who was basically booking his wedding venue on the spot. Apparently that is all it takes to generate interest, ladies. Show up in front of someone wearing a wedding dress. Okay, I'm sure it helps if you also look like Burcu, but hey, a wedding dress is a start.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-The shoot is awkward, but in the end there are some loving looks overshadowed by a falling piece of lighting. Happily, Ozan remembers he's a decent human being and takes a head injury for the team. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhFD7ltY1UYXOHXqKXWCFY57YFFfKr0GWTTQ6CtlNSiH-Dk0uzRY8JC2XojPJ4FkbtUn4pG_Mn_2bhYRiugRENwlw38mXvVQtAiaLmfM-AOuGczfhkA6X_6hLq3p3_CsBPqMr1YutLSRUO/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="706" data-original-width="1126" height="201" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhFD7ltY1UYXOHXqKXWCFY57YFFfKr0GWTTQ6CtlNSiH-Dk0uzRY8JC2XojPJ4FkbtUn4pG_Mn_2bhYRiugRENwlw38mXvVQtAiaLmfM-AOuGczfhkA6X_6hLq3p3_CsBPqMr1YutLSRUO/" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Esra refuses to leave Ozan's side and ALLUDES TO THE BIG SECRET WHICH WE ALL KNOW IS HER MISCARRIAGE!!! Okay, we're not supposed to know that and I don't care that I'm spoiling it. Here Burcu's acting is a 10/10. Her eyes filling with tears, her tenderness, the way she says "I'm here" when Ozan calls her name in his drug induced sleep. These kids. They break my heart.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh88-vlYfoEqAzGTqdcZ3n64CF7bC_o60J0kl4Wn18kc6NXhEQPOFgR_iRglc-tMsr0io5kvy4RHtf1FFTGWGZYIrgWEZ9HGjoCdF53oDfr_sT5sv37dx4ZkFQWbPbk7ArvEofxOu55OxAi/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="885" data-original-width="1072" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh88-vlYfoEqAzGTqdcZ3n64CF7bC_o60J0kl4Wn18kc6NXhEQPOFgR_iRglc-tMsr0io5kvy4RHtf1FFTGWGZYIrgWEZ9HGjoCdF53oDfr_sT5sv37dx4ZkFQWbPbk7ArvEofxOu55OxAi/" width="291" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Speaking of breaking things. CAGLA!!! Okay, Get your hand of Esra's man's face. That's one. Two, how dare you act like you stayed in the hospital all night? Although, I know you would have because that is the kind of woman you are, but still. You didn't. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-So I'm feeling negative things toward Cagla right now. She's ramping up her pursuit of Ozan which makes her enemy number one. The fact that Ozan is kind to her and cruel to Esra doesn't help. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDlJytTcIQjSbiek7jQmlbYlWhtPAue-P6R5PMsGMRoiViOV219aPjRqOmtyyq52DbQLckSthH8Zy5YFVm0NT3aLM2XoNm8_0T1uMwkOlvvIjY_emGXftueEgvrrR7mudKrCOHL37bcGXY/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="1125" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDlJytTcIQjSbiek7jQmlbYlWhtPAue-P6R5PMsGMRoiViOV219aPjRqOmtyyq52DbQLckSthH8Zy5YFVm0NT3aLM2XoNm8_0T1uMwkOlvvIjY_emGXftueEgvrrR7mudKrCOHL37bcGXY/" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">PREDICTIONS:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Esra will misinterpret what she sees and believe that Cagla is the person Ozan has in his life. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Cagla will start to realize that Ozan is a little too close to Esra for comfort.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Eventually Ozan will find out that Esra stayed by his bedside all night.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-I'm really hoping for an Esra/Ozan kiss. Perhaps when she says she isn't jealous of him because she doesn't love him? There is a lack of kissing in this show.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">THOUGHTS:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-This episode is I hope a bit of a turning point. Initially, when Esra went to work she wanted to punish Ozan and have him fall in love with her again. She worked toward this. Now she has realized this will not happen the way she thinks and every time she gets into Ozan's path she ends up getting hurt so she claims that she will focus on earning money to pay him back. Supposedly she owes him 500,000 which is dumb since her brother is the one that took the money so put that fool to work, but neyse, this is a dizi so we gotta complicate things. There was also some (I hope) foreshadowing about somehow coming into money. I would LOVE it for Esra's family to strike it rich, for her to write her resignation and a check to Ozan and tell him that he was right and she should silently get out of his life. All this BEFORE him finding out about the miscarriage would be chef's kiss! You'd see him scramble for a way to keep Esra in the company!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Also, I want to see Esra standing on her own two feet and doing successful things within the company on her own merits. We saw how she sealed the wedding planners deal, but it still irritates me that the restaurant deal was basically a favor that someone gave to Cinar. Ozan needs to see Esra working and striving and succeeding.... but why is this important, you ask? While Ozan loves Esra, he doesn't respect her or understand her. He thinks she's unwilling to work and doesn't believe she's smart. While he didn't have the courage to propose to her, he still didn't value her. Ozan needs to learn to value her as she is. Esra, for her part doesn't realize she loves Ozan, nor does she understand his feelings at all. Ozan clearly has abandonment issues (hello, absent father) and she's been callous with his feelings in that respect. When she left him without explaining, without giving him a chance to understand her, she did him a disservice. They are both very wrong and need to learn to communicate. I swear. I could sit them in a room and have this all sorted out within the hour, but that would not an interesting dizi make.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">***-Here we come to my BIGGEST TURKISH DIZI COMPLAINT! Well, maybe not the biggest, but one I address over and over and over. <i>Ozan is emotionally abusive to Esra.</i> That is all there is to it. Telling her she isn't worth anything. Telling her she doesn't deserve happiness. Saying she's a gold digger. Telling her she's putting out for some guy... yeah, all of this is VERY wrong. Belittling and demeaning her efforts in public. I think that the writers are TRYING to make a big contrast for when the "secret" is actually revealed... but they've taken things too far. This happens a lot. Male characters will use abusive language to the female characters in the show and then as soon as they realize the mistake they move it right along. There is no apology. No admission of major guilt. No acknowledgment that these behaviors are fundamentally wrong. No real consequences. And look, I get that this is a dizi and moreover a summer dizi, so it should be light hearted and fun, but this sends the wrong message. It sends men a message that if they are let down or hurt by a woman it is okay to treat her horribly and you are justified. It teaches women that their value is contingent upon making some man happy. This is NOT the message to send. It wasn't the message 10 years ago, and it certainly is not the message now. Women don't exist to make men happy. We have our own worth. I want these dizis to start reflecting that with the language that they use when male and female characters fight and how those disputes are resolved. That is all. </div><br /><br /><p></p>politicchic6http://www.blogger.com/profile/18038836090409852419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115687659410741959.post-28471966116667051482021-07-31T16:20:00.001-07:002021-07-31T16:26:54.984-07:00Baht Oyunu Episode Six Review "The Tango Episode"<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbQ2Q-iPJv_ge_eLHnkOEd2Lh3o7Iltgii4ijTZqr8JMEm6Ml147GY8ZPPVMujU3YiNXmcXkj3B44Nrn_cdizFMeVmkWwVaEU9Qy0bYQmx0t3dFExnMyg_MGYaLmY2sQVEvQB2vaahAxGx/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbQ2Q-iPJv_ge_eLHnkOEd2Lh3o7Iltgii4ijTZqr8JMEm6Ml147GY8ZPPVMujU3YiNXmcXkj3B44Nrn_cdizFMeVmkWwVaEU9Qy0bYQmx0t3dFExnMyg_MGYaLmY2sQVEvQB2vaahAxGx/" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">To all you chumps who thought that Bora Bey was going to discover that Ada and Ruzgar are married... I hate to disappoint but that ish isn't happening for a while. And when I say "while" I mean possibly episode 7. Quick recap before I dive on in with the bullet points. Bora and Ada resolve their differences yet again and end up covering a story at some new age couple's retreat. Meanwhile Ada's family is firmly entrenched at Bora's house to the confusion and consternation of everyone else involved. (Does no one have jobs? They just hang out at a stranger's house all day?) Tugce and Ruzgar also go to this couple's retreat.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">REVIEW:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnK95cA3NuJylSy-eUZY60Ucb-tK-b3gma_lcmJmE3jexfhqYUTq9y4QZkKrbjrXxn4aIwrGt9hyXgp0bTZWnHz8Wp6H3mvNk-TqSsvg3EI7ybqhrH7-EbgET2XjVb0nc_hT4VJoJlJ8Mg/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="384" data-original-width="680" height="181" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnK95cA3NuJylSy-eUZY60Ucb-tK-b3gma_lcmJmE3jexfhqYUTq9y4QZkKrbjrXxn4aIwrGt9hyXgp0bTZWnHz8Wp6H3mvNk-TqSsvg3EI7ybqhrH7-EbgET2XjVb0nc_hT4VJoJlJ8Mg/" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Bora calls himself superfluous which is both tragic and untrue... though I find it disconcerting that Bora is perpetually sweaty looking. Make-up people, take note, powder this man's face a bit so he doesn't shimmer like a vampire from Twilight. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK53u-cFSrMQSrPH3a42at8RQUYWvKP1w0HFciAyw-MzA6RyJ8r8AiT0U0dYhlEYrjmQKhZKGS2COHxGptYan7RLAqvlxUrYuMNbflSAoElTmzBLe_RlPojgYQYfNL_iwTD0yAWRiFv4as/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="383" data-original-width="680" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK53u-cFSrMQSrPH3a42at8RQUYWvKP1w0HFciAyw-MzA6RyJ8r8AiT0U0dYhlEYrjmQKhZKGS2COHxGptYan7RLAqvlxUrYuMNbflSAoElTmzBLe_RlPojgYQYfNL_iwTD0yAWRiFv4as/" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Luckily Ada doesn't take no for an answer and hunts him down to have a hilariously RomCom park adventure complete with milk mustaches, pizza eating, and shoeless walks in the park. Does it sound like the best time ever... well, it was. Bora low key bragged about his military service. There was also a little romantic face touching so... you know... </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7kfI8jlp0SG0UeRTAXwHy-JUPwrrn6U3T3J3A3ek-lmqLRnrYqQSlSvpyuC26iRAkNEYXDP3reu3etmpn53PbEEBmGAlpQQyypOR4FxWh1Iaz37n5zhHU2WzwkXUbGh_jXGM8EoKup3Do/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7kfI8jlp0SG0UeRTAXwHy-JUPwrrn6U3T3J3A3ek-lmqLRnrYqQSlSvpyuC26iRAkNEYXDP3reu3etmpn53PbEEBmGAlpQQyypOR4FxWh1Iaz37n5zhHU2WzwkXUbGh_jXGM8EoKup3Do/" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-I'm compelled to restate my love for Cemre Baysel. She does comedy SO well. I first loved her as Fatos in Ramo, then watched her as Biricik in Sol Yanim... both very different but dramatic and serious characters in their own way. She has a face that can do comedy, romance, and drama which is very handy. Her comedic timing is what helps Baht Oyunu trancend from just your regular old summer dizi to something more. She effortlessly weaves into the serious and into the comedic bringing the audience along. I'd love to see her in more comedic roles. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaIHmWDf8aUqwYCGdHmZmepNDugrdl0ZA9O3hFJeThsYB_qdGAiswDaVCof9Y2Y0Eu7wxznHS8yva3ZSoxX_UF4jtz3a1ZaLGx6Hd4zbr9j1jrKes-lZlkTllnIbeNhCQCf7o56CmbBkYj/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1079" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaIHmWDf8aUqwYCGdHmZmepNDugrdl0ZA9O3hFJeThsYB_qdGAiswDaVCof9Y2Y0Eu7wxznHS8yva3ZSoxX_UF4jtz3a1ZaLGx6Hd4zbr9j1jrKes-lZlkTllnIbeNhCQCf7o56CmbBkYj/" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Ruzgar continues to be human garbage dissuading Ada from telling Bora Bey the truth about their relationship by threatening to tell Ada's aunt. Look, he's awful, but he's so funny. His interactions with Tugce were peak comedy this episode. Especially doing couples activities at the romantic retreat. Also, "Why are you without shoes?" He's back to saying "okay" in that horrible voice again. Kill. Him. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Back at the office where they have a website Ada gets a crappy pen in exchange for her intellectual property which is a piss poor exchange and I have so many thoughts on the wrongness of this....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Ada's aunts are thirsty. One wants to have a baby, the other wants Ada's co-worker who I'm still not entirely convinced isn't gay. Most of the external family scenes were "meh" this week </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHHyQpz9ttEicObhFW1JwogCHqLQ71g8kVEOiU525qAP9YYPfqd0uFJyOM8RAKPcGJv-sRMbgsyroycZf4TYiz5556EQunsNKslkYiiZoPRLApao-A-DeH4L-nqoiFK2D1StovXmf9lUkU/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="576" data-original-width="1024" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHHyQpz9ttEicObhFW1JwogCHqLQ71g8kVEOiU525qAP9YYPfqd0uFJyOM8RAKPcGJv-sRMbgsyroycZf4TYiz5556EQunsNKslkYiiZoPRLApao-A-DeH4L-nqoiFK2D1StovXmf9lUkU/" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Ali (Bora's cousin/sidekick) manages to manipulate Bora into taking Ada to the couple's retreat which Bora is convinced is a scam. His spidey senses are correct, it IS a scam. But a beautiful scam that allows for face touching, bed sharing (one of my favorite cliche's which we've already had once in this dizi), matching outfits, tango lessons, couples exercises and BORA SPINNING TRAYS ON HIS HANDS?! Seriously, why is this whole show not just Bora spinning crap on his hands. It was mesmerizing. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-The episode ends with a brief triumph for Ada only to be ruined by Celal Bey (I think that was his name) recognizing Ada as he has come to talk to "Tugce" about the white wedding article. Secrets about to be exposed... or are they?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-A note about the shameless ad placement in the episode... I laughed and laughed and laughed. It wasn't clever. It wasn't subtle. I almost titled this "The Shameless Ad Episode"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Predictions:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-I don't actually think the wedding info will come out yet. More likely Ada will do something else stupid or quit because she can't handle lying to Bora.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-The fragman leads me to believe there will be basketball games.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Bora will run into Ada as a waitress again. By the end of the episode she'll be back at the company. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Ada's family might FINALLY go back to her place.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Tugce and Ruzgar will both be condescending and annoying. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhclEEYL-q4urf5-cXqv2DUQv3060HaT4B6JRH9Y8U9k4d0yFBvIhhWY4x-Hem9NwZ3KSSwI6TwVaNZ5JdgVoOWAPaUfQHsPB7Otxs35oaRVNKyAyD-YykSxx7MSWJt0fF2kOdHcQsNmz-9/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="680" data-original-width="677" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhclEEYL-q4urf5-cXqv2DUQv3060HaT4B6JRH9Y8U9k4d0yFBvIhhWY4x-Hem9NwZ3KSSwI6TwVaNZ5JdgVoOWAPaUfQHsPB7Otxs35oaRVNKyAyD-YykSxx7MSWJt0fF2kOdHcQsNmz-9/" width="239" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Remember this guy from Afili Ask? I do. Also, he was on Sol Yanim. Apparently he is joining the cast. Everyone thinks it will be as a rival for Tugce, but I saw an image of him in costume with the rest of the cast and it looked like he was dressed like Ruzgar. So I am thinking Ruzgar's brother? Cousin? Someone from Ruzgar's past, and I think more likely he will have interest in Ada. All I know is I CAN NOT WAIT</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Random Thoughts:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This is my 2nd favorite dizi this summer. The comedy value always makes me smile and Cemre and Aytac are doing an amazing job straddling that romantic/comedic line. They have amazing chemistry and play off of one another so well. I've never seen Aytac in anything before but also noticed he's taken more serious roles. When I saw the previews I knew this would be the classic romcom full of our favorite cliches and it hasn't disappointed. I don't have a cliche if done well, and thus far, I've liked what they've done... but once Bora discovers that Ada and Ruzgar are married, I really don't know where they could take the plot?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><p></p>politicchic6http://www.blogger.com/profile/18038836090409852419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115687659410741959.post-17771621608506457162021-07-26T12:56:00.003-07:002021-07-26T13:13:14.308-07:00Ask-I Memnu Episode 2 "The Awkward Family Dinner Episode" <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCeSUgiDU5B1kYMW3BJREpUYjRbBi8U1djubzs5jl4nGMM2SWFjOB_fvJ345c8ry9-sEtiKso-naqSwVSTXIn9ISrD2vw99-CTaESJwchjB6DufcxPMyfB4WNRUWTY-k3WRR1xE5u6UiGD/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1080" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCeSUgiDU5B1kYMW3BJREpUYjRbBi8U1djubzs5jl4nGMM2SWFjOB_fvJ345c8ry9-sEtiKso-naqSwVSTXIn9ISrD2vw99-CTaESJwchjB6DufcxPMyfB4WNRUWTY-k3WRR1xE5u6UiGD/" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear...Where to begin on this one? I have unraveled a few of the relationships that were confusing to me in the past and answered some critical questions. Then some OTHER bizarre questions arose such as another potentially disturbing love triangle. In the opening scenes it looks like Behlul* and his cousin Nihal are more friendly than I am with my cousins. Besir thinks so as well. I really hope that Besir and I are just reading into things because... yuck. The age thing... the <i>cousin </i>thing... the fact we have sufficient love triangles to keep us busy for DAYS.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheRr1bNf3_UuUaVWUn3K-a4NnB5xGegBB_26SX5we57g9XAAfWiem8IvFt01Xu6E2_BSHKC-vXkMj8_Vi_Qx4WKheRJvRqpB8TUlMX-pIoUp_l5-CJE7talgpMGWPo0mjbj7H9pq965O-J/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="327" data-original-width="454" height="230" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheRr1bNf3_UuUaVWUn3K-a4NnB5xGegBB_26SX5we57g9XAAfWiem8IvFt01Xu6E2_BSHKC-vXkMj8_Vi_Qx4WKheRJvRqpB8TUlMX-pIoUp_l5-CJE7talgpMGWPo0mjbj7H9pq965O-J/" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I will just say, I do not have high hopes for this couple. They've already started arguing, Nihat is keeping the secret that he paid off Peyker's mother for her to sign the prenup (using money he apparently didn't have and now they need to sell land to get). She's receiving flowers from Behlul that drive her mad. Basically this relationship is built on a foundation of lies... so that should be fun in the future.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">--Here I should note that I made it to the 35 minute mark in this episode before I had to change my player to 1.25 time. Too many long drawn out shots of nothing in particular with violin music. It makes the laughter a little weird but the rest of it very tolerable--</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Speaking of foundations of lies... Adnan invites Firdevs and company over for an awkward family dinner in which Nihal acts like a nightmare to balance out Firdevs who is also being a bit of a nightmare. Their power struggle is comedic and tragic. At this point I don't know if I admire Nihal for clinging so to her dad (being a bit of a Daddy's Girl myself) or if I find it all very unhealthy and co dependent. All I know is watching these two circle that poor old man while he only has eyes for Bihter is hysterical. Only Mademoiselle (who it turns out isn't a mistress, she's just been in love with Adnan secretly since his wife died) Deniz can see what is going on. Then Bulent, who is hopefully REALLY too young to figure into love triangles, develops a little crush on Bihter. What is with all the men in this family being in love with her? Is there no one else? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifzxOtrxdVVWkiB1cAWBF7NE1lqmW1JE9kVZFtwqEQzQGM2LsHFhhDUj0AhG8ESKk5OEPuvoQIXGFwEueQuBlcpqaf6GTIXzTULhTA9aBv7jpKxJAgMAeLxcZZsGVnvJiDtqPoENdNqncw/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="357" data-original-width="635" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifzxOtrxdVVWkiB1cAWBF7NE1lqmW1JE9kVZFtwqEQzQGM2LsHFhhDUj0AhG8ESKk5OEPuvoQIXGFwEueQuBlcpqaf6GTIXzTULhTA9aBv7jpKxJAgMAeLxcZZsGVnvJiDtqPoENdNqncw/" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Adnan chooses to confide in Deniz about his plans to marry Bihter, which is good since he's already working on a wood carving of her which isn't weird at all, particularly since he stopped working on a woodcarving of his daughter in order to focus on this... symbolic, I think so and if I'm not mistaken Nihal with think so as well. Deniz makes a quiet drama about leaving, but we all know this woman ain't going anywhere. We'd lose a weird love triangle, and this show is all about MORE love triangles. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Meanwhile Firdevs is crowing about how she will marry Adnan and how interested in her he is, which I find odd because I've never seen him show even more the most cold form of politeness to her. She is THIRSTY and Bihter is just egging her on which makes me think that Bihter is getting involved with Adnan for revenge and we all know how well relationships that begin for vengeance turn out...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Predictably, Nihat isn't happy when she finds out that her dad will marry, even though it isn't Firdevs, the hag. Nihat wouldn't have been happy either way, cause she's a brat. Behlul seems surprised... I've noted his feelings and will keep an eye on them. He spends an inordinate amount of time looking at Bihter in photos of her sister's wedding. The servants gossip about things, but they all bore me so the less said about them, the better. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">In the last scene we have a big reveal where Firdevs thinks Adnan is coming to talk to her about marriage (they haven't even been out on a date?!) when he tells her he wants to marry <i>her daughter</i>... Stay tuned because I predict this will NOT end well. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">*You will note my lack of accents and occasionally incorrect spelling. I did try to set my keyboard to Turkish so I could write the accents correctly but it was a disaster trying to type all the rest of the words I needed so here we are. Also, why so many similar names? Behlul, Bihter, Besir, Bulent? Nihat, Nihal? For real Turkish Dizi writers TAKE PITY on your international fans. Go with WILDLY different names. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>politicchic6http://www.blogger.com/profile/18038836090409852419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115687659410741959.post-41333324832063342942021-07-21T21:10:00.000-07:002021-07-21T21:10:12.528-07:00Ask-I Memnu Episode One "The Graveyard Proposal Episode"<p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAYUy9AtxeZF1Ds51H06Yl3V0KC7STFIQmeYZYdu99W0td_Vbqa3itK4AQd0XmZ2Ott0ol47N0q8-sPFFteOxbL9215VUIOmwGwU3Ib1iwRdXChoAEamTT6DrpUyPkiS7aL35TuIXMcJWJ/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="271" data-original-width="186" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAYUy9AtxeZF1Ds51H06Yl3V0KC7STFIQmeYZYdu99W0td_Vbqa3itK4AQd0XmZ2Ott0ol47N0q8-sPFFteOxbL9215VUIOmwGwU3Ib1iwRdXChoAEamTT6DrpUyPkiS7aL35TuIXMcJWJ/w220-h320/image.png" width="220" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Well, well, well, here we go again with some GREAT news. I decided that along with the live shows I review, I'll also review one classic Dizi that I've never seen. The lucky winner this time around is Ask-I Memnu, which though the promotional materials look a lot like <i>Twilight</i>, has very little to do with vampires. It does have to do with creepy old dudes creeping on young ladies, so I suppose it has that in common with <i>Twilight</i>. Ask-I Memnu has a whopping 79 episodes and aired from 2008-2010 making this Dizi roughly 13 years old. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">From the first episode I gathered that this this story is about 3 (or 4?) families and how their lives intersect into a CRAP LOAD of love triangles. JUST WAIT! I don't know where to start... so I THINK I'll start with this love triangle.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivSg_iNyOtvI173JMrhdyQmV5aPNKOheiySxdjGf0AF5jPMPhZrkwkvqlLLSuCqnR_cdQ7STbdycStc9Tj8F58qMoCuPBNF0WOQr-rYCAJJ3udhiQwKcBvqj2seMZtuB90SANsVgQbUwJm/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="183" data-original-width="275" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivSg_iNyOtvI173JMrhdyQmV5aPNKOheiySxdjGf0AF5jPMPhZrkwkvqlLLSuCqnR_cdQ7STbdycStc9Tj8F58qMoCuPBNF0WOQr-rYCAJJ3udhiQwKcBvqj2seMZtuB90SANsVgQbUwJm/w200-h133/image.png" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikuucXKRQYg_KRe5PhVGGXOQeHGKy8eRZl6V924XlgTXbL-MGWY1P5-_RYN6GlH1TTwvxVsXxzscKUkoIalGgzIRJgMNixtnq0QJnkzqz9l-1QSBaojegzzRQHaagipVV_wJEq25qxB957/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="194" data-original-width="259" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikuucXKRQYg_KRe5PhVGGXOQeHGKy8eRZl6V924XlgTXbL-MGWY1P5-_RYN6GlH1TTwvxVsXxzscKUkoIalGgzIRJgMNixtnq0QJnkzqz9l-1QSBaojegzzRQHaagipVV_wJEq25qxB957/w200-h150/image.png" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTSUCqaoF2Qw1uYQbwh16sP0O3Q3JeSOJAu79zqkPVxArymqPaDY2gp3mDpnWGI9He9uFuudLua2VAnl1sTPZsZ_jib4ApQiNdhuezzsqHqAYhrgro8ZPohYmvxeB8K2mEaHmyVvcP51Dp/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="159" data-original-width="318" height="100" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTSUCqaoF2Qw1uYQbwh16sP0O3Q3JeSOJAu79zqkPVxArymqPaDY2gp3mDpnWGI9He9uFuudLua2VAnl1sTPZsZ_jib4ApQiNdhuezzsqHqAYhrgro8ZPohYmvxeB8K2mEaHmyVvcP51Dp/w200-h100/image.png" width="200" /></a></div>Say hello do Adnan, Firdevs, and Bihter. Adnan is old (rich?) and likes to hang out in the graveyard where his wife is buried. Firdevs is old, scheming, and likes to inadvertently murder her husband through her infidelity. Bihter is Firdevs daughter which makes her sad. She also likes to hang out in the graveyard and visit her recently departed father who died because of infidelity. Bihter SWEARS that she will never forgive her mother who is on the lookout for a rich husband and Adnan is in Firdev's sights. At the end of the episode we see Adnan propose to Bihter in the graveyard which is appropriate because he has ONE foot in the grave. At this point I don't know if Bihter really cares for the old dude, or if she just wants revenge on her mom. Either way, I do not approve of their relationship... nope. The thought of her kissing him grosses me out and that is kind of my litmus test for whether I approve of fictitious relationships.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk6rqRbCkcwUXG3xwAfwE2RJos7Mj-LM17KmtaJdvwec676F4X1YQ_RJ3yeEXGtkpnPXbRdItf-Zq72HNPRl8ucJ0ypds1Kxfv4y1d-O_Zb5RbUB9VzyYne88Bhr54I_hncZ9RaQFeafjs/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="254" data-original-width="198" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk6rqRbCkcwUXG3xwAfwE2RJos7Mj-LM17KmtaJdvwec676F4X1YQ_RJ3yeEXGtkpnPXbRdItf-Zq72HNPRl8ucJ0ypds1Kxfv4y1d-O_Zb5RbUB9VzyYne88Bhr54I_hncZ9RaQFeafjs/w156-h200/image.png" width="156" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If you thought that was the end of the love triangle for these folks, OH NO! Sit back and get a glass of something cold because let me now introduce you to Madamoselle Deniz. I still am unclear as to whether she was some sort of nanny, music teacher, or discreet live in mistress for Adnan but whatever her role, she is in love with Adnan (I think) and the first to realize that he might be after Bihter. She's gonna cause problems, I can feel it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzbzc9UISIElcehyphenhyphen7tC3YB2MOPIOUUaUGSFpfkEG01fkgciUa9cLs8rsg3ELpu0a4AdeV85VUZOpRCzDvYax_TjrTeYmvFrqofKTp8wzJxQE7rOTQ-PD-GbyT1w2rIyA-PWM_77Z9Mcj82/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="393" data-original-width="393" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzbzc9UISIElcehyphenhyphen7tC3YB2MOPIOUUaUGSFpfkEG01fkgciUa9cLs8rsg3ELpu0a4AdeV85VUZOpRCzDvYax_TjrTeYmvFrqofKTp8wzJxQE7rOTQ-PD-GbyT1w2rIyA-PWM_77Z9Mcj82/w200-h200/image.png" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSdvDx9xaglGjZaYQEZsLlEOoBvJK3BSc1c1syPJHuQLBAERuGaBTHyHPyo1o2VBfq_7y6Vg0ScTkw5TEKszAJSq0OvJymkaIFPeiph0E8fGtgyAKybboH37q1LGczzyitPlL_mZLcKPRa/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="300" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSdvDx9xaglGjZaYQEZsLlEOoBvJK3BSc1c1syPJHuQLBAERuGaBTHyHPyo1o2VBfq_7y6Vg0ScTkw5TEKszAJSq0OvJymkaIFPeiph0E8fGtgyAKybboH37q1LGczzyitPlL_mZLcKPRa/w200-h200/image.png" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRo36b6_bNLsughNvW33ZmDeysjIKmsIywgExSSqwqdp_QWSOuEwlV6nkvaT5JeFdeRAefITkJE-baST4KtWwvxtu0qonz2C-_w6u9-1qFsc8geJlAIzLy-n5bolMT6-HDCH9lt-UWFBzT/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="205" data-original-width="205" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRo36b6_bNLsughNvW33ZmDeysjIKmsIywgExSSqwqdp_QWSOuEwlV6nkvaT5JeFdeRAefITkJE-baST4KtWwvxtu0qonz2C-_w6u9-1qFsc8geJlAIzLy-n5bolMT6-HDCH9lt-UWFBzT/w200-h200/image.png" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now lets meet Belul, Peyker, and Nihat. Belul is Adnan's nephew and the type of devil-may-care douchebag that wears unnecessary scarves and borrows money from his teenaged niece. He's a real piece of work but the ladies apparently love him. Peyker used to date Belul but he broke up with her six months ago and in that time she consoled herself and got pregnant by Nihat. Nihat has pretty green eyes and doesn't deserve the fresh hell that is going to await him by marrying into this family. (Did I mention the whole episode it about Nihat and Peyker's wedding?) Ferdevs already bribed him to get Peyker to sign a prenup so he does know what he's getting into. As for Belul and Peyker... I don't know how serious it was since Belul jumped out of bed with a model to make it to the wedding. I'm going to assume he just doesn't like the fact that she moved on. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqzoZ64DGGopePoRhhfxaVLy6j-TULoxT3H-7oSZpkjhIglRfC2RqPJgd-VHPxGfGxDf76H1-LZ949ojM9LmCk5ENzO_kBkswO2Ikjlhmz4uH5AR8-AWp-2oMKjnHtzjk7yAsCBaXsPNN4/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="630" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqzoZ64DGGopePoRhhfxaVLy6j-TULoxT3H-7oSZpkjhIglRfC2RqPJgd-VHPxGfGxDf76H1-LZ949ojM9LmCk5ENzO_kBkswO2Ikjlhmz4uH5AR8-AWp-2oMKjnHtzjk7yAsCBaXsPNN4/w175-h200/image.png" width="175" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv9yYGqhIrnfaFc8-a7CAcIT6tAPguvgZ9dDB0QWg3svzw6CZKTfJgVrd6Azlwh0Uz66SE5kcUUUQWj6fBiuLXFygU6yfBgNy68kdh30myxuk95qPJUgI_sUqp1mzYnypJE6Je2qA4O2PB/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="113" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv9yYGqhIrnfaFc8-a7CAcIT6tAPguvgZ9dDB0QWg3svzw6CZKTfJgVrd6Azlwh0Uz66SE5kcUUUQWj6fBiuLXFygU6yfBgNy68kdh30myxuk95qPJUgI_sUqp1mzYnypJE6Je2qA4O2PB/w200-h113/image.png" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXMpU6bcWNEOGSxjez8OxZK6NZ5nWpl0HEYVPrAMW1h-pJTnhRpAUKyqgenKaMtFPq6TOTG7ogQ_O9rv9nvnJ4VezXi1yV3qzqgB6__0Tags5ifwu9R5zQtqp4XYvtZDO2fFhRbR-bsLwm/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="487" data-original-width="865" height="113" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXMpU6bcWNEOGSxjez8OxZK6NZ5nWpl0HEYVPrAMW1h-pJTnhRpAUKyqgenKaMtFPq6TOTG7ogQ_O9rv9nvnJ4VezXi1yV3qzqgB6__0Tags5ifwu9R5zQtqp4XYvtZDO2fFhRbR-bsLwm/w200-h113/image.png" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This is a kind of boring love triangle consisting of Nihal (Adnan's daughter), Besir, and Cemile, who are both servants in the house. Besir is WAY too old for Nihal, but I suppose what with the "main couple" they aren't concerned about that sort of thing. Nihal has no idea what is going on and doesn't seem to like him, so maybe it isn't a triangle so much as Cemile-->Besir-->Nihal. Just a line of people who like people who don't like them back. Haven't we all been there, folks? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQNP7GhaEhyphenhyphen80x0iIiRTQbUb9w7dQ-SVaUA1eKWBbrLoCu0qeYIP9RyuMAkOtajU6URdULQfHZ7Tu_d3jZuFZdOG0Zad63FyTKM4D7x_KL5FHdhvgkbUfMTU6d3FERUlV-Mn2ut5HNUvWx/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="774" data-original-width="750" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQNP7GhaEhyphenhyphen80x0iIiRTQbUb9w7dQ-SVaUA1eKWBbrLoCu0qeYIP9RyuMAkOtajU6URdULQfHZ7Tu_d3jZuFZdOG0Zad63FyTKM4D7x_KL5FHdhvgkbUfMTU6d3FERUlV-Mn2ut5HNUvWx/w388-h400/image.png" width="388" /></a></div>BUT WAIT.... Just when you thought you'd seen all the love triangles, may I present a rather creepy love rhombus? Do these people who are mid make out look familiar? Yeah, as far as I know Bihter gets married to his UNCLE (who her MOM kind of liked) ... and her SISTER is still kinda sorta in love with Belul? None of this has happened yet, of course, but I know it DOES happen because they reference it on Gunesi Berklerkin when Zeynep realizes she is in love with Kerem. Such a classic episode. Neyse... Happy Watching, until we meet again! </div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p></p>politicchic6http://www.blogger.com/profile/18038836090409852419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115687659410741959.post-16776857502200780592021-07-17T08:15:00.002-07:002021-07-17T08:15:44.939-07:00Ask Mantik Intikam Episode 5 Review "The Volleyball Episode"<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXI3gpBxbLdltRTAhfjwxeKlY6KVnzZY9O6LXW7iRsEzRAVC0c2YX0ohyphenhyphenSCgb7f7ocJpE3q8oAerL4Jl47_lgKbF_TW5-xU3_syBcSKEF8KzXVlzswVR2wIDGhBb7nsZOHUE55DAoEQCS2/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="675" data-original-width="1200" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXI3gpBxbLdltRTAhfjwxeKlY6KVnzZY9O6LXW7iRsEzRAVC0c2YX0ohyphenhyphenSCgb7f7ocJpE3q8oAerL4Jl47_lgKbF_TW5-xU3_syBcSKEF8KzXVlzswVR2wIDGhBb7nsZOHUE55DAoEQCS2/" width="320" /></a></div>Arkadaslar, there is a lot to unpack in this episode. First a quick recap-- Cinar and Esra's conversation about what is going on with Esra and Ozan Bey is interrupted (spoiler, they will have a lot of interrupted conversations this episode) by Cagla who comes to report that a man was taken ill at Esra's family restaurant and he's planning on suing the company. Ozan takes charge, only to discover that his mother, Zumrut is the root of the issue (do you see what I did there). He manages a tentative peace between both families by having Zumrut work for Menekse until she's forgiven. Meanwhile Esra and Ozan keep having the same disputes they had when they were married. This only gets worse when Cinar finally admits to Ozan (and himself) how he feels about Esra, revealing he knows that she suffered because of her previous marriage and that she has her guard up. He says he will confess how he feels and if Esra feels the same, he'll leave the company. Ozan spends the rest of the episode trying to keep them apart to prevent this confession. Now to my bullet points:<p></p><p>-The MVP of this episode is Ilhan Sen's amazing bone structure. No lie, but whatever it is about his face makes him look like a sad/bewildered puppy and breaks my heart at the same time. Occasionally he looks like an angry puppy. And then, he can look like a sad puppy and an angry puppy all at once. Honorable mention also goes to his neck veins... wow, but they were doing work this episode!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivB5NGzRuHZlJ1ZKYqDuJYLmDIXQMb9rUX4xlqC-KQm3K9sVuocSB5alsTwEUeLKZq2SvNKwydNgZKClZ1fIJ3QgNS8-M9c8MfRwggStPLC8ndKOxooYOVQJiB2nqsd_rWWCMcQXPNx581/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1805" height="191" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivB5NGzRuHZlJ1ZKYqDuJYLmDIXQMb9rUX4xlqC-KQm3K9sVuocSB5alsTwEUeLKZq2SvNKwydNgZKClZ1fIJ3QgNS8-M9c8MfRwggStPLC8ndKOxooYOVQJiB2nqsd_rWWCMcQXPNx581/" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>- Ekrem and Elif are kind of cute together and Eko's heartbreak is affecting me more than I thought it would. He is kind of handsome in that dark-eyelashes-that-look-like-he's-wearing-eyeliner sort of way and Elif is smart. They'd make a decent couple. <br />-Speaking of Elif, how did Zumrut manage to give birth to two reasonably intelligent children because she and her bangles are my favorite hot mess. The fact that they went to get Esra's wedding ring and she bought a bracelet instead... ah, I just love it.<p></p><p>-This Menekse/Zumrut feud is more entertaining than I imagined it would be. In RomComs I'm usually bored by all the quirky and loud side characters but I am not tempted to skip through their scenes, so a win for everyone!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJs8dgVXeGkXeyl8Blt35019kFmaM30O67Bi5DV7ARfXPnk_7keS6Trq76UrVWrhDhJzepVd7GBxDfZ-GuHwScs_lk_yNfMVmbXZgxd7YjuiH2Y4PqtizlsTL4fgK_itNBCQY0taxotGhQ/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1153" data-original-width="1428" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJs8dgVXeGkXeyl8Blt35019kFmaM30O67Bi5DV7ARfXPnk_7keS6Trq76UrVWrhDhJzepVd7GBxDfZ-GuHwScs_lk_yNfMVmbXZgxd7YjuiH2Y4PqtizlsTL4fgK_itNBCQY0taxotGhQ/" width="297" /></a></div><br /><p>-Cinar and Cagla's characters are both very nice. A LOT nicer than they were in the Korean Original "Cunning Single Lady". Cagla is supportive of both Esra and her brother, she isn't scheming. Cinar, while immature, understands Esra deeply and is doing his best to take care of her and make her life easy which Ozan didn't do while they were married. In short, they're both very likable. I am worried what we are going to do with them because EsZan is endgame. The twin's hearts will have to break and I don't want them to go stereotypically bad. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq94DTprjxnDDzbM2v67sfadox9ldDrEWlXR9AtsI8dQvwxTM_l2GsLTUDng0vmgJ_DpkcSBOIRFIED0rbQJAk1fCCSozY7qhLenJKupd3A-IqkZtWn7frsyNiUpncPfzPp0oIXj1_OI3h/" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq94DTprjxnDDzbM2v67sfadox9ldDrEWlXR9AtsI8dQvwxTM_l2GsLTUDng0vmgJ_DpkcSBOIRFIED0rbQJAk1fCCSozY7qhLenJKupd3A-IqkZtWn7frsyNiUpncPfzPp0oIXj1_OI3h/" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">From episode 4 "The Birthday Partay"</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>-The Esra/Eko sibling dynamic is pretty great. Esra throwing rocks at him to make him leave while at the same time telling him to drive carefully because she loves him captures any brother sister relationship perfectly. </p><p>-Of all the inadvertent hugging, lap sitting, missed dinners, and general hijinks, the scene that felt the most romantic to me was the volleyball scene where Esra gets briefly knocked unconscious by Ozan's spiked ball. If you ignore the physics involved, and you must because a spiked ball would not have hit her from that angle even if it bounced up from the ground... it is a beautiful shot. When Ozan is touching her face gently and Cinar pushes him out of the way to revive Esra himself... Ozan looks very sad/confused/hurt puppy. Which Ozan puppy is my favorite I can't say, but my heart actually felt a bit sick for him in that moment. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZzWd8e6mT713jRXYL-csMFgPBc5e1bXXd2Gd4RW48VaOtW8eWP5kS5eHJW0Un6VC0oj3vqLZe_Uc33jp6Xg4XPofQcMvBlk3u7eyX5GSRWFwp1gep6H-2RPHxYiwkuIeHYBo0ZDtO2QNj/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2011" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZzWd8e6mT713jRXYL-csMFgPBc5e1bXXd2Gd4RW48VaOtW8eWP5kS5eHJW0Un6VC0oj3vqLZe_Uc33jp6Xg4XPofQcMvBlk3u7eyX5GSRWFwp1gep6H-2RPHxYiwkuIeHYBo0ZDtO2QNj/" width="244" /></a></div><br /><p>-Esra's dad, whose name I don't remember because he is that unimportant to me, gets his invention broken but I didn't care. </p><p>Predictions:</p><p>I don't think that Cinar will make his confession in this episode. More likely he will notice Ozan and that will kill the mood, or Cagla will make an appearance and they'll have another awkward moment with just the four of them. I REALLY don't want the writers to have Esra use Cinar to punish Ozan. I also don't want Cagla to be used in the same way... but it is a summer RomCom and one never knows what fresh hell they have in store for the lead couple. Zumrut and Menekse will continue to battle but Zumrut's punishment will end soon. Elif might not enjoy the new and improved Eko and might wish for a return of old version. Musa will continue to be the star of the entire show as he has been thus far. The wedding planning company will request to work personally with Esra which might cause her and Ozan to take some uncomfortable walks down memory lane. </p><p>Randomness:</p><p>The original show only had 16 episodes. I believe the "Ozan" character kisses the "Esra" character in episode 13 and the big miscarriage secret (BIG SPOILER) is revealed in episode 14. I don't know how strictly we are following that timeline, but it seems like Esra is going to have to realize that she actually loves him soon. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3oB6mkwIWpivlaYFTyYls_L7xw8Nbqe25deE0Ne6aQbab_JIcC0tRAUzWm2xFtR_BstS34jr3lC7Kjk3rndtqKSE_5zx9QHp4O2_hUXFI3OhvrN4HJgSTeOUzyv1tP_TUOtCz-2XsAtW1/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3oB6mkwIWpivlaYFTyYls_L7xw8Nbqe25deE0Ne6aQbab_JIcC0tRAUzWm2xFtR_BstS34jr3lC7Kjk3rndtqKSE_5zx9QHp4O2_hUXFI3OhvrN4HJgSTeOUzyv1tP_TUOtCz-2XsAtW1/" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>politicchic6http://www.blogger.com/profile/18038836090409852419noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115687659410741959.post-18218151907294524642021-07-16T06:52:00.005-07:002021-07-16T06:52:45.994-07:00Turkish Dizis<p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: "Google Sans", Roboto, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 24px; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-fBZkZXjiSH2UqSsuDNc7JgFMyD9dDtKAaMQEduLRP-IhvAP4isePBfd3oyWrjq5XWmyHGkilgKqZEmR1U62kYYz8axn6KxKgt-9KzV7G3iyYfipwFzsibO-veNWEw6qC3Fg9BHMgMgkn/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="400" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-fBZkZXjiSH2UqSsuDNc7JgFMyD9dDtKAaMQEduLRP-IhvAP4isePBfd3oyWrjq5XWmyHGkilgKqZEmR1U62kYYz8axn6KxKgt-9KzV7G3iyYfipwFzsibO-veNWEw6qC3Fg9BHMgMgkn/" width="160" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: "Google Sans", Roboto, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 24px; text-align: left;">Çalıkuşu</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: "Google Sans", Roboto, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 24px; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So here we are. The post where I finally decide that this is no longer the family friendly type blog and it will henceforth and forever be a blog where I review Turkish Dizis. What is a Turkish Dizi, you ask? Well, it is a Turkish show. Some people (cough Beardocrat) call it an evening soap opera. And sure, I'll admit, Dizis have that vibe but they are more like Spanish Novelas which are also like soap operas so.... At any rate. All the formats I've used to review Turkish shows aren't quite working and as I haven't been using this space for anything productive in years (I haven't posted since 2016! Ha. Only a few kids, a global pandemic, and various social injustices ago!)... Well, it is time to give this space new life. Lets talk Dizis!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">How did I get into Dizis??? Also, a good question. When I was breastfeeding one of my children, Corinne I believe, I needed something to do at night. I've always watched Netflix shows which is how I got through a LOT of episodes of crime dramas, Gossip Girl (yes, I know, and I judge myself as well), and various documentaries. Somehow I stumbled across The Love Bird which is the English title of the show pictured above. I was enthralled. It was so different. I knew very little about the Turkish culture, much less the history and I found many things confusing. Why did they call everyone Bey (Lord... roughly used to mean Mr. or Sir but kind of more formal and informal at the same time... I know, confusing, right?)? Why did they drink tea all the time and read fortunes in coffee grounds? Why did they call their aunts "Sister in Law"? But I also loved the story, which I later learned had been a famous novel that had previously been a dizi as well. It was the story of wild Feride, an orphan who was left in the care of her uncle's family and falls in love with her very correct cousin, Kamran. Yes, the cousin love thing is a bit... ick, but it is a historical show so I'll allow it. Kamran is a jerk, but he can make a mustache look good so he isn't a complete write off. The show bends and weaves with revenge plots, evil cousins, pregnancies, kidnappings... they cover a lot of ground. For some reason, it is the Turkish language that makes this all palatable. I wouldn't be able to take the show seriously in English, but for some reason the beauty of the Turkish words just lull me into complacency and I can't get enough.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbp9LQ5coEcHDhOt5plb6PvC0xDY2Gocr6EAi2AjH-cdtXYixv3dV2LALDK-PGR6o0ZZ69gmCab8bS0dGkiHn3AT2w3quHatKiBzFo9j33_Kr_A6691gvgdbTjyN3q_QWJ_HBjltN-CJ9z/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="192" data-original-width="341" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbp9LQ5coEcHDhOt5plb6PvC0xDY2Gocr6EAi2AjH-cdtXYixv3dV2LALDK-PGR6o0ZZ69gmCab8bS0dGkiHn3AT2w3quHatKiBzFo9j33_Kr_A6691gvgdbTjyN3q_QWJ_HBjltN-CJ9z/" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Fast forward to pandemic times. I couldn't leave the house. I missed socializing with my friends and neighbors. I felt unmotivated to write and even unmotivated to read. My mind was unsettled. Randomly one evening while scrolling around Netflix I found another Turkish show. This one was COMPLETELY different than the other shows I'd seen here and there while late night breastfeeding. It was about vampires in modern day Istanbul. Again. I was hooked. It was unpredictable and I ended up switching loyalties midway through which is a sign of good writing. When the writer can convince you of one thing so surely right from the start, then slowly unravel layers and give more information to make you change your mind. The personal charisma of the lead actor also caught my attention. Fun fact about me. I'm kind of anti blond. Yes... yes... I know, but we all have our preferences. For men, I find dark hair and light eyes the most attractive combination (hello, Beardocrat, yes, I am looking at you). And strawberry blonds... oh no. NO THANK YOU. Until the acting of this guy just blew me away. So I looked up his name on IMBD. Kerem Bursin. I've since decided that there is a particular role he plays well, that of the misunderstood jerky rich guy... but that is another story. Since I'd looked him up and my computer tracks everything, a random fanvideo from one of his earlier shows popped up on youtube. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2UFEL6CoWGzQ6Nb5QqPcWvSmtm2q2NQoLQrel8c-oKSXYsuyx5rZUK35u-xSZm04IUqOSqgG9laDeVYUaYR80pl5FfG8tTYIv4dRaVhoSHrLO15jLb4YG7NmuCa-fvd6czVMifUlf7IOa/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="720" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2UFEL6CoWGzQ6Nb5QqPcWvSmtm2q2NQoLQrel8c-oKSXYsuyx5rZUK35u-xSZm04IUqOSqgG9laDeVYUaYR80pl5FfG8tTYIv4dRaVhoSHrLO15jLb4YG7NmuCa-fvd6czVMifUlf7IOa/" width="135" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Gunesi Berklerkin. Ah... the rabbit hole that is THAT show. I could go on for days about this one. About how it did the enemies to lovers trope so well. About how it was kind of the perfect high school drama. About the fact that there were plot holes large enough to drive a truck through and threads that started then went nowhere, but I still managed to like this show. About how it lost the plot somewhere along the way but the acting of the main characters sucked me in, entirely. That was it folks. I could refuse no longer. I loved Turkish shows and I was going to devote my free time (and my not free time, sorry kids, sorry Beardocrat) to learning Turkish and watching these shows. Fast forward to present day. I am currently watching some shows live. Kardeslerim, which is on summer hiatus. Ask Mantik Intikam, which is in full swing, and Baht Oyunu also in full swing. As my reviewing platforms haven't been serving me well. I'll be posting my reviews here. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK1kwX5uFI-gu1nurRUEkLqfJ4IDSkAu9QOmVc6UUBhaZvlLYnGjG5COg2Dp6iK-g5CTb6HtkFX4d6W3Vppr_2jm9SyXgBG04dloqiL3NDaZ7G1YoEBcFF-WLeHZM2W3JfnUwwRHGDTcLI/" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1711" data-original-width="1000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK1kwX5uFI-gu1nurRUEkLqfJ4IDSkAu9QOmVc6UUBhaZvlLYnGjG5COg2Dp6iK-g5CTb6HtkFX4d6W3Vppr_2jm9SyXgBG04dloqiL3NDaZ7G1YoEBcFF-WLeHZM2W3JfnUwwRHGDTcLI/" width="140" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCTc5DU8C86ptNTSYiJzzVXDJOC5jmqbEqefkrAWFJc9EoFOjlWkcSe6EAB55cnUMRpBjl818Fh4bLeSZVrzG5RinwYfeSMAQ7-34lcPmbV0Pa9_dmF888d_e_6c6htaI2OAsPIXiLpFRj/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="953" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCTc5DU8C86ptNTSYiJzzVXDJOC5jmqbEqefkrAWFJc9EoFOjlWkcSe6EAB55cnUMRpBjl818Fh4bLeSZVrzG5RinwYfeSMAQ7-34lcPmbV0Pa9_dmF888d_e_6c6htaI2OAsPIXiLpFRj/" width="161" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9zWdWVLa8TzGqng7hIxeFZYzNCGMkJPUlTnJ0Rn2uHkTYW-Xn6S8kLKfswu5yMbOS4zgTq1wQAC8Fqz-jX5m7TybVxkumY5Nk-ZJk_xgaWeR02hV0leFJNaBbYmiyZAo5LU95tFnREKuK/" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1434" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9zWdWVLa8TzGqng7hIxeFZYzNCGMkJPUlTnJ0Rn2uHkTYW-Xn6S8kLKfswu5yMbOS4zgTq1wQAC8Fqz-jX5m7TybVxkumY5Nk-ZJk_xgaWeR02hV0leFJNaBbYmiyZAo5LU95tFnREKuK/" width="168" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: "Google Sans", Roboto, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 24px; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><p></p>politicchic6http://www.blogger.com/profile/18038836090409852419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115687659410741959.post-36501459292832628602016-12-01T08:46:00.002-08:002016-12-01T11:11:01.698-08:00Build the Wall and Other Tales of Childrearing During 2016<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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I have a five year old son. When the Beardocrat and I were thinking of names for the wee one we once called Squirmy we wanted to give him a name that meant something so we chose David (after the Beardocrat's grandfather) and Earl (after my own grandfather). I hoped that as he grew he'd be interested in learning about the men whose names he shares and he'd be inspired to be like them. Strong. Hardworking. Kind. Not afraid to stand up for what is right. Well, yesterday he came home with a 'hilarious' (his word not mine) story from school. At recess apparently some kids started chanting "Build the Wool"(yes, David thought they were saying "wool") to the guys removing the snow. Wasn't that funny?<br />
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So, full disclosure. I hate Donald Trump. I hate everything he is. I hate the way he says whatever he thinks will appeal to the angry and overlooked. I also hate Hillary Clinton. LIKE REALLY HATE her. I think she and the Donald are essentially the same human being pandering to those who agree and vilifying those who don't. So the way that some of my friends felt about the result of the 2016 Presidential Election, I felt that way back at the beginning of 2016 when the two major parties chose Donald Trump and Hilary Clinton as their people. I felt sad. I felt depressed. I felt, "What is happening?" Which is a polite way of saying "WHAT THE HECK???" Which is a polite way of saying something else. In short, I felt without hope. As the election neared it became worse and worse. I felt awful when Donald won, and it would have personally been equally horrifying if Hilary would have won. Then I started hearing about kids at Elementary schools chanting "Build the Wall" while their hispanic classmates cried and I thought, "Who is raising these monsters?"<br />
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Then my David came home with his 'hilarious' story and I genuinely thought that I might throw up. It made me that sick. My David, my sweet, quirky, opinionated, wonderful David found the chanting funny. Okay. So he didn't know that they were talking about a wall or what that meant at all. He only knows he likes to chant. Being familiar with the type of children that go to David's school I imagine their parents would be horrified if they knew what their kids were chanting. Immigration legal or otherwise is a nuanced issue and I doubt that any of the children involved understood anything except that they were getting a rise out of their teachers. They weren't monsters, they were just ignorant.<br />
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But is that okay? Is it okay to be ignorant in a world when there are people who are screaming "Build the Wall!!!" and they mean it. Ignorance isn't okay. After my initial revulsion of David's 'hilarious' story I felt hope. I felt opportunity. I felt the chance to be the light in a world that is embracing darkness. I sat down with David and we had a long talk. I told him about the man who would be president for the next four years. I told him very specifically that the Donald's personal character is not something we want to emulate and that some of his professed policies don't align with what I personally believe or the teachings of Christ which we strive to follow. I told David that once to appeal to the masses Donald Trump said he'd build a wall to keep others out. Sure, I dumbed it down, but I feel I got the essential. There are people who are not like us (though, with the Chilean mother, those on the other side of Trump's imagined wall are actually quite like us) and we can choose how to treat those differences. We talked about love. We talked about compassion. We talked about how it feels to be excluded. We talked about bravery and what he should do if he hears any more kids shouting "Build The Wall!" We talked about how one person choosing to stand up for what is right can change the course of history. We talked about the responsibility that we have to be better.<br />
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Once upon a time I thought I would be an international lawyer. I wanted to work for corporations. Then I grew a soul, but that is a whole <i>other</i> story. I thought that I would change the world in big, visual, breathtaking ways. When I sat down with David and we talked together about why we love other people and how we can disagree with others and still show love and respect and dignity, I was changing the world in a big and breathtaking way. I don't care who is the President (well, I do, but that isn't my first priority). The state of the world today has given me the unique opportunity to educate my children and encourage them to <b><i>be </i></b>better. Not just them, but myself. There is no reason to despair, hang my head, or stop trying just because the candidates our country chose are corrupt, immoral, and self serving. When people give their worst behavior, we MUST give them our best.<br />
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Back to David. He is growing up in an interesting time, and I am sure every previous generation felt the same. When David was born I remember singing to him alone in our hospital room that he was a child of God and was sent to earth with a plan. As he grows I see wonderful (and infuriating) traits develop or demonstrate themselves. He is naturally very compassionate and it makes him sad when he sees other people unhappy. He likes being with people and is physically very affectionate. He can be moody, but his most prevalent mood is cheerfulness. His laugh can make anyone want to join in. Best of all, at this point he <b><i>WANTS</i></b> to be good. He wants to make good choices. He wants to be kind to others. If I can help keep him on this path, he will surely grow up to honor the men whose names he has been given and instead of building walls, he will be opening his arms and heart to those who most need compassion.<br />
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<br />politicchic6http://www.blogger.com/profile/18038836090409852419noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115687659410741959.post-75547508043432311372015-05-13T16:24:00.001-07:002015-05-13T16:24:29.345-07:00Besties<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is my bestie and me. Were we thinner then? Yes, yes we were. Are we even MORE awesome now? Yes. Is that even possible? Oh, yes. This 15th The Wicked Rage (as she is known to her friends) will celebrate her birthday. Since she will be in Disneyland, this blog tribute will have to count as my happy birthday wish.<br />
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The Wicked Rage and I met when I got the cheapest apartment on short notice a week before the BYU semester started. I was 'technically' beginning my Junior year of college, but the place felt completely different because I had just returned home from serving a mission in Brazil (little did I know, so had The Wicked Rage!). I didn't know any of my roommates, and when I met her initially I thought she was a friend of my other roommate. I didn't have any thoughts on the subject. The Wicked Rage will tell you that she disliked me immediately. Well, dislike might be too strong, she said she thought I was weird and that I went home all the time. To clarify, the weirdness she speaks of is holing up and reading Robert Jordan's <i>The Wheel of Time Series</i> all night every night. I don't think this is weird, one has to read all night to finish a book a day and I was WAY behind at that point. I didn't know there would be a million books in the series, then there were only seven. Now let me address the "go home all the time" accusation. I have a birthday in September, Labor Day falls in September, and THAT particular year my former sister in law was having a baby shower in September. So yes, that MONTH, I did go home a lot, but not because I am a strange recluse, because there was free food at all of these events and I can not pass up free food.<br />
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The Wicked Rage has a prickly exterior. For this reason we didn't really click until one evening when she was watching a TV Show called American Idol. I had no idea what this show was about, but I asked her. She seemed annoyed with my questions. I didn't care, I asked her more questions. Then, we found ourselves mocking the contestants left and right and a friendship was born. This friendship has sustained moving together, a crazy roommate, various jobs, periodic homelessness, road trips, Angel marathons, fan fictions, unfortunate hair/fashion choices, and a car accident (or two). I've known the Wicked Rage longer than I've known the Beardocrat and I make it no secret I prefer watching movies with her (she LIKES to talk during movies).<br />
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Though the Wicked Rage has a prickly exterior, she has a tender heart. She is the first person I have told about each of my pregnancies (after the Beardocrat, of course). She is willing to go shopping at a moments notice and always convinces me to buy the shoes I need. She peer pressured me into cutting my nasty damaged hair after my mission, and that was a great choice. She is ALWAYS up for a gossip session. She tells me which make-up to buy, otherwise, I really wouldn't know. She introduced me to wake boarding. She enjoys horrible movies AS DO I! She is the person I share my secrets with. She has saved my sanity a million times over with her weekly visits. She makes me laugh. When I had Corinne-tin-tin (#3) she was at the hospital during the scheduled C-Section and saw the baby more thoroughly before I did! For these reasons, and many others, I named #3 to honor her.<br />
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#3's middle name is Linell, which is the Wicked Rage's middle name. It is a combination of both of her grandmother's names. I hope that #3 will have those attributes that I admire in my bestie. I hope she is kind and has a kind heart. I hope she is hard working. I hope she is service oriented. I hope she is a good friend. I hope she has a great sense of humor. I hope she is smart, and just a little nerdy. I hope she can pull off any hair color (including tiger stripes!). I hope that she lives up to the name we gave her.<br />
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Happy B-Day, Wicked Rage, you are the best Bestie around.<br />
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