Glee Videos and Thoughts
October 15th, 2009 by thetvchick
Last night’s episode of Glee was filled with amazing Sue vs. Schue moments, and musical numbers that were unstoppable. Jane Lynch is such an incredible comedic talent. Pair that with Matthew Morrison’s quick wit, and anytime Lea Michele or Amber Riley belt out a tune, and you have a winning combination. Not to mention my eyes filled with tears at the closing number “Keep Holding On.”
However, there was an ongoing blogger debate earlier this week about “Glee,” stemmed from this article. The article’s main point was that the show relies on stereotypes and they need more depth of character. Some TV critics agreed with the article, saying they loved the musical numbers, but not the over-the-top drama. Others were saying that they could do without some of the characters. But for me, this show is pretty close to perfect. I understand that it can be over-the-top, but how did you feel in high school? I felt like little things could be the end of the world. And that feeling is portrayed perfectly through the main characters on Glee. Yes, they do spontaneously burst out in song (but hey, who doesn’t?), and sometimes Sandy is just too much for words. But deep down, Glee is charming and wonderful. Not to mention full of extremely talented actors and singers, that each week leave me eagerly anticipating the next episode. I am loyal to a number of shows, but there are few that I must watch that night no matter what time I get home from work, and Glee is one of them. So keep doing what you’re doing, Ryan Murphy and all the creative staff. You are brilliant!
And because I know you need to watch these videos over and over again until next week, please enjoy!
Glee cast sings Keep Holding On:
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Glee cast sings No Air:
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posted on October 15th, 2009 at 6:20 pm
I'm hardpressed to think of any show that doesn't lean on stereotypes in order to relate to its audience. I think the great thing Murphy & Co. have done is create a show about high school where character archetypes (which I'd argue is more what this show leans on than stereo-) find that under their social labels, they might not be all that different. Haters to the left, I say.
posted on October 15th, 2009 at 8:41 pm
I agree. If you think of just about any show, they have some stereotypes…and I think part of Glee (the club not the show in general) is about all of their characters coming together to realize they aren't that different deep down.
posted on October 17th, 2009 at 10:32 pm
My favorite piece has to be how the cheerleaders, no matter what (including sonograms), are always in uniform.
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