CLEARLY, IN THE PHOTOS, THERE WAS NO DIRECTION TO "PULL YOUR KNEES IN TIGHT:" After it briefly leaked on to YouTube yesterday, Fox has put up the entire "Time Warp" number from next week's Glee on Hulu. Interesting in that it's a group number where Lea Michele doesn't get a solo, but a number of other folks do, including Jenna Ushkowitz and Dianna Agron (as well as a surprisingly non-processed-sounding Cory Monteith). Also, while a lot of the costuming is right on, one major RHPS character seems absent, or at least substantially over-dressed.
On the flip side, Monteith, Michele, and Agron have a shoot for GQ where the ladies at least are far from over-dressed, which the Parents Television Council has already denounced. I'm wondering if the choice as to which actress would wear less was the choice of the magazine or whether the more-clad actress put her foot down about doing underwear shoots. I kind of expect it was the latter, and credit to her if that's the case.
"substantially over-dressed" indeed - that's like the NickJr version of Rocky. The doubled characters (Magenta & Columbia) were a bit confusing at first in the wide shots. And who was that taking on the part of Eddie -- Mike Chang?
ReplyDeleteAdam, I think it's indeed Mike Chang. Agree that the doubled characters are confusing.
ReplyDeleteMatt, why do you think Dianna put her foot down about styling for the shoot? I actually think it could be the other way around - Lea wanted to be the "sexier" one and put HER foot down about not letting Dianna get a skimpy outfit.
And as usual, my first inclination is to tell the PTC to take a flying leap. Thankfully, that's my second inclination as well.
ReplyDeleteI'm looking at it from GQ's perspective--Dianna is definitely the traditionally "hotter" one of the pair, and I'd think they'd want her given the demographic they aim for. Lea has also done more than a few skin-baring shoots of late, so there's less novel there. (Another factor may be that looking at the photos, seems that Agron has a fairly large tattoo on her left side, which they or she may have wanted to hide.)
ReplyDeleteThough given recent reports, I can definitely see Lea saying "I want to be the sexy one!"
Obv., it's Quinn as the featured Magenta - I couldn't really tell but I'm guessing Santana as Magenta2, since Brittany and Tina were the two Columbias.
ReplyDeleteI do not care for the PTC, since I'm guessing most children aren't reading GQ. (Does anyone read GQ not on airplanes or in a doctor's office?) I don't care for the pervy Terry Richardson optics, though, either. Dressing women up as sexy tween girls squicks me out.
ReplyDeleteGotcha - makes sense re: your Dianna reasoning. As for Lea, she's got quite the bad reputation...I don't know what happens to her post-Glee - I guess back to Broadway, where tween girls will forever love her. (I have heard some ridiculous stories from members of the Spring Awakening cast about her terrible behavior during that show and how the producers basically allowed it because she had such a crazy fan following - it was like "listen, we know she's the one being a brat, but we can't afford to have her mad because she's bringing the repeat ticket-buyers.")
ReplyDeleteConfession: I just do not get RHPS. Surely there's a reason why so many people love it, but I have no idea what that reason is. I feel like it's a major lapse in my cultural consciousness.
ReplyDeleteI am with the PTC on not liking the cover, against them on why.
ReplyDeleteThey say: It is disturbing that GQ, which is explicitly written for adult men, is sexualizing the actresses who play high school-aged characters on Glee in this way. It borders on pedophilia,” said PTC President Tim Winter. "Sadly, this is just the latest example of the overt sexualization of young girls in entertainment."
I say: Both actresses are 24. Even if they play high school kids on TV, they are NOT underage and have the right to pose however they want. HOWEVER, I resent that these talented and successful WOMEN are being PRESENTED as underage nymphos. SO MANY THINGS that I don't like about modern sex roles for women are happening in this picture: 1. Always be young. 2. Always be ready for sex (mostly undressed, mouths open, legs open). 3. Threesomes are cool as long as it's 2 women and 1 man and if the man is clearly in charge (which is certainly the case here as he's shown to be the one most capable of the basic action of PUTTING ON CLOTHES).
I'll also ditto most of what Jessica had to say at Go Fug Yourself: http://gofugyourself.celebuzz.com/go_fug_yourself/2010/10/fug_the_cover_dianna_agron_coryetc102010.html
And, beyond that, GQ? Really? I realize, much like AARP, KFC, and TLC, you've long since become letters that aren't supposed to stand for something, but this is not very "Gentlemanly" of you at all. Visually it's the kind of trashy, tawdry imagery I'm used to on Maxim or FHM. When Playboy's recent covers look classier than yours, it might be time to rethink things: http://gothamist.com/2010/07/19/mad_men_playboy.php (Safe for work, no actual nudity)
I suspect there's a whole series of "bratty sister"/"annoying girl"/"bridezilla" type parts for her in the future, but clearly, the grail parts for her are Fanny Brice and Elphaba.
ReplyDeleteConfession: I've still never seen it, except for a clip here and there.
ReplyDeleteYou know, I'm not sure I get RHPS and I saw it at the UC (Berkeley) Theater -- with a fairly long standing ensemble -- probably 20 times. My friends liked it and it's what we'd do if we couldn't get beer on a Saturday night. It's stupid and it's largely tedious. I kinda hope there's a similar troupe of midnight theater goers that develops around "Human Centipede: First Sequence" because I think it would be great fun to yell "ass-muncher" at the right moment.
ReplyDeleteIt's been a long time since I've seen it, and I've never seen it the way it's "supposed" to be seen, with full participation, but through about "Touch-a, Touch-a, Touch Me," it's a pretty darn funny parody of schlock sci-fi, with some nice songs. That said, it has no idea how to end (though that's true of much of what's it's parodying), and winds up being both too mature for younger folks and too immature for older folks.
ReplyDeleteI think it's something that had its time and place in pop culture, and that the moment has passed (time of death: the day it was released on home video, which undermined the whole purpose of its appeal). I saw it probably half a dozen times the way you're "supposed" to, but not since law school, over 15 years ago now. So there was a point at which I could reliably follow along with the audience participation, which was, at the time and in the moment and under the right influences, fun. But those brain cells dedicated to the audience lines have long since been taken over by more important things, like coming up with funny titles for imaginary upcoming SyFy Original Movies.
ReplyDeletePretty much what Matt says. I remember the first half being a lot of fun. After that, it starts to drag. Also, I've only seen it at midnight showings, so I usually lost interest in anything happening after about 1am.
ReplyDeleteFWIW, the EP (5 bucks at Best Buy this week) gives us the following songs, performers, and order:
ReplyDeleteScience Fiction Double Feature--Santana
Dammit Janet--Rachel, Finn, Kurt, Mercedes, Quinn
Hot Patootie/Whatever Happened To Saturday Night?--Dr. Carl
Sweet Transvestite--Mercedes, Santana, Brittany
Touch-a Touch-A Touch-a Touch Me--Emma, Santana, Will, Kurt, Finn, Dr. Howell
There's A Light/Over At The Frankenstein Place--Rachel, Finn, Kurt
Time Warp
Also, FWIW, even though he's not in the episode or credited on the songs, Mark Salling is still listed as part of the cast.
RHPS holds a very special place in my '80's (high school/college) memories. I saw it the first time as a bootleg copy at a prom afterparty. None of us were sober and thought it was the greatest thing ever. I then proceeded to see it at midnight showings several times in college armed with squirt guns, rice, etc. None of us were sober and thought it was the greatest thing ever. The last time I saw it was in 1993. My boyfriend and I had just seen Schindler's List and were overwhelmed. He looked at me and said, 'I need something completely different.' I took him to a midnight showing - no water or rice but a high school drama group reenacting on stage during the movie. Did I mention he was a super conservative Texas boy who had never even heard of RHPS. We were both dead sober. Not sure if it was the recovery from Schindler's List or the lack of alcohol but come to find out, not the greatest thing ever. Could have sworn it had some sort of plot???
ReplyDeleteAdd me to the list of people who have not seen RHPS.
ReplyDeleteAny reference to it makes me think of Chbosky's book The Perks of Being a Wallflower which is amazing and in which RHPS plays a major role.