‘Before Anyone Else Defines It, I’m Going to Define It’

However, Gilroy openly acknowledges the challenging aspects of creating “Andor”. His affection and pride for the series are evident, yet he’s also candid about the hard work and fatigue that went into bringing it to life. He seems to guard the show too, adding backstory and incorporating the Force, despite initial reservations about using the universe’s magical elements. After all, “Star Wars” thrives on its vast history, and if he doesn’t do it, someone else will.

Rihanna Made a Banger for Smurfs

As a devoted cinephile, I’m recounting my recent encounter with Rihanna’s music video. In it, I find myself strolling through an artificial flower garden, accompanied by a grand blossom, until reaching a door. With a swift kick, she transfers the remainder of the video to our beloved Smurfs, specifically her character, Smurfette. The Smurfs proceeded to dance, even incorporating a touch of voguing, before venturing through an array of trippy environments – from an aurora-lit sky, to a river adorned with water turbines, and concluding at a neon rainbow-backed screen. The video then returned to Rihanna, who graced us with one final strut. It’s always a delight to have her back, belting out tunes that could easily provide the soundtrack for a dancefloor rendezvous reminiscent of her earlier days. Apologies to the little ones.

Salma Hayek Communing With Bugs Won Late Night This Week

This week, Guillermo’s misfortune was finding “Amyl and the Sniffers” opting for “Tiny Bikini” on The Tonight Show as their song. While the performance was enjoyable in its own way, given the small size of the bikini, I can’t help but feel that they should have played their viral hit, “Jerkin’,” instead. Despite the fact that the profanity would be censored, isn’t that part of the charm of late-night shows – the unexpected and often bleeped content? Kudos to Amy Taylor for rocking her small flip-flop bikini!

RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Recap: Free-Throw Shots Fired

It appears this week’s edition of All Stars might not be as bad as initially thought, but if the two premiere episodes highlighted the advantages of this bracket system, this final week of the first bracket exposed its shortcomings quite clearly. To start off, the queens distribute the four remaining “MVQ points” – or perhaps they are better known as “Messy Points,” as Aja rightly suggests.

Grey’s Anatomy Season-Finale Recap: Explosions in the Sky

On this particular occasion, I find myself inclined to rush towards the conclusion, but let’s take a brief pause for some patience as we establish the context. We’re at the end of the internship’s first year, and much like in ‘Grey’s’, multiple romances are unfolding simultaneously. However, only a few seem destined for longevity. Among those, Jo and Link belong to the durable pair. They’ve just tied the knot, he serenaded her at their wedding, and they’re on the brink of having twins. Aren’t they adorable! Simone and Lucas fall into the uncertain category. They share undeniable chemistry, but their communication often seems to lack consistency.

Hacks Recap: Ice, Ice Baby

It’s time for a visit from another familiar face: Ava’s mother, Jane Adams, is coming to town! Incredible, you can actually get a direct flight from Boston to Burbank? I’m green with envy! I always find myself battling the crowds at LAX and taking that shuttle to the parking lot where Ubers and Lyfts reside. It’s quite an ordeal. Each time I’m there, I can’t help but think: Wow, it’s hard to believe our country still doesn’t have high-speed rail in its major cities. But let’s not make Ava’s mom’s visit about that. Instead, we know what she’s here for – to subtly (and not so subtly) encourage her child to start a family. At just 28 years old, Ava, as we both suspect and she will eventually confess, isn’t interested in having kids, but that won’t stop her mom from suggesting they split the winnings from her class action lawsuit to help freeze Ava’s eggs. (“Are you still waiting for Leo DiCaprio to come along so you can have a child? I think there’s something to that! You move in the same Hollywood circles!”)

Top Chef Recap: Les Quatre Saisons

Over the course of time, the nature of the winners has undergone a substantial shift. Regardless of intention, each victor has symbolized an aspect of the development and refinement of gastronomy and haute cuisine in our society. We’ve witnessed prodigious talents like Richard Blais and Michael Voltaggio who excelled in technical finesse, as well as comfort-focused stars such as Stephanie Izard and Joe Flamm. We’ve observed emerging artists from the Michelin family, including Kelsey Barnard Clark and Jeremy Ford, branching out on their own paths. Remarkable resurgences have been seen in chefs like Melissa King and our respected host Kristen Kish, who attained success by refining their individual culinary styles. The tales of their journeys inevitably find expression in their dishes – but is there a need for food to tell a story to be truly exceptional?

Hacks Recap: A Religious Experience

During the interview, Dance Mom appears to have a more glamorous Hollywood vibe – those stylish cowboy boots are quite chic! She’s joking around with Deborah about her new role as a grandmother now. A sweet touch was the stock image of a baby wearing one of Deborah’s signature wigs. By the way, she’ll be known as “Aunt Deborah” from now on. I can’t wrap my head around the fact that her dance performances are resonating with the studio audience. However, it seems like things are going smoothly for her, which means good news for her representatives, Jimmy and Kayla: Old Navy is offering her a deal, planning a significant investment in Deborah’s show. Isn’t the idea of synergy exciting!

9-1-1 Season-Finale Recap: Not Just a Number

The main issue I have with this episode lies in the scale of the central crisis: the collapse of the apartment building that was left hanging last week. It seems out of proportion when compared to events like a tsunami, an overturned cruise ship, or even a bee-nado. The 19-story building’s collapse doesn’t feel as significant as it should, perhaps due to the narrow focus on just a few residents. We follow Graham — also known as Cart Cop — his rival in the laundry room Donnie, and Donnie’s girlfriend, Crystal. Additionally, we meet Jessa and her mother, who express concerns about the building’s safety (which is unheard of in the 9-1-1 universe!). Later, we encounter an older man named Flint West. Although I acknowledge that the lab lockdown and potential outbreak are challenging to surpass, particularly given Bobby’s death being tied into it, these characters don’t capture enough interest to warrant as much screen time as they receive in this episode.