The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Recap: A Thousand Pounds of Beef

As a seasoned reality TV enthusiast who’s witnessed more than my fair share of drama, I must say, the ladies of this show are quite the piece of work! The latest episode had me scratching my head more times than I care to count, but that’s what keeps us coming back for more, right?

Greetings once again for another exciting episode of Rich Women Doing Things. This week, our wealthy ladies got ready for a day on their yacht, donning hats embroidered with their initials as a precaution against memory loss from an excess of alcohol and medication. On the boat, they felt qualified to instruct the chef on grilling skewers and lobsters, having spent numerous years overseeing culinary professionals. When they stumbled upon Hermès towels on board, they pondered whether the textiles were part of the yacht’s standard equipment or yet more generous gifts from the hostess to further fill their already bulging, monogrammed suitcases.

In this installment, we find the wealthy women engaged primarily in disputes with Dorit, rather than yacht activities. Picking up from where the altercation between Kyle and Dorit ended in the previous episode, we’ll delve into a detailed analysis of this ongoing argument. This debate appears to be central to the events unfolding this season.

As a movie buff who’s been keeping an eye on the reality TV scene, let me tell you this: I’ve noticed that Kyle has a set of rules for herself and another for everyone else – it’s as clear as daylight, even the most ardent Kyle admirer can’t deny it. To drive my point home, I recall the joke I made about her disastrous fashion show, and when she swore she’d never speak ill of anyone’s business, I reminded her of the time she poked fun at Buca di Beppo and that Capri Room back in the day. Now, my Capri Room isn’t strictly speaking my business, but I believe the essence of my statement remains valid.

As I reflect on this intriguing showdown, there I was, seated at the far end of the table, questioning Erika across the table, “Going back that deep, you mean?” To which she replied with a casual confidence, “Absolutely!” Here’s the fascinating aspect of this confrontation: Only Kyle, Dorit, and Erika seemed to fully grasp the complexities, having been entrenched in all these past conflicts. The rest, including Boz and Jennifer Tilly, were as lost at sea as the Parsifal III when it loses a sail. Yet, Jennifer Tilly, ever the astute observer, later admits it was quite entertaining to watch the two of them trade barbs. Indeed, she hits the nail on the head. These ladies are masters in their field. Their prowess, refined over more than a decade of intense battles, makes witnessing their performance an unparalleled pleasure.

I’ve noticed that Kyle has been struggling lately, particularly due to her best friend’s suicide and her slow-moving divorce. It seems these events have taken a toll on her, possibly contributing to whatever turbulence she’s experiencing now. However, Dorit counters with understanding yet assertive words: She acknowledges the hardships Kyle has been facing, but expresses her frustration about how she’s been treated recently. She likens her role in supporting Kyle to the powerful lyrics of “Defying Gravity” – implying that while she’s willing to stand by Kyle, she can no longer tolerate being a passive participant in this situation.

Dorit questions why Kyle didn’t get angry at Erika when she read Kyle’s text during last year’s reunion, instead of isolating her, and Erika claims it was manipulative. Erika is scrambling to find the NeNe Leakes “Now why am I even here?” GIF. Once Erika clarifies her stance, Sutton attempts to resolve the conflict by reminding everyone that Kyle has also excluded her, they have discussed this issue, and Kyle has promised to improve their relationship moving forward.

Then a shocking thing happens: Kyle cops to it. To all of it. She says she ices people out and she needs to work on it. She admits that what she said about Dorit not being that close to her on Amazon Live was messed up. She’s sorry for it all. I know there are plenty of Kyle haters out there who won’t think the apology was honest, but acknowledging she has a problem is the first step to fixing it. (The problem with Kyle is she never finishes fixing anything.)

In this situation, Dorit’s response leaves me puzzled as she seems unable to acknowledge her mistakes. When Kyle points out Dorit’s comment at BravoCon about not knowing her favorite Richards sister, which many found insensitive, Dorit defends herself by stating it was a joke and offering a vague apology: “I’m sorry if you were offended.” However, Dorit consistently refuses to admit wrongdoing and instead repeats the same defensive argument she has used against Kyle and Garcelle for seasons. Essentially, she claims that if she ever made a mistake, she would be quick to apologize. The issue is, because she fails to acknowledge her guilt, even when confronted with evidence of causing harm, she will not offer an apology. This is much like a bank saying, “If there’s any error in our records, we’ll refund your money,” but never finding the error; you’re left feeling wronged and waiting for an apology or reimbursement that may never arrive.

In response to Kyle’s statement, Garcelle concurs that Dorit finds it difficult to apologize. Dorit then responds to Garcelle, “I’m not surprised you feel that way, as I know I’m not your favorite. You’ve made it clear that I’ve caused you pain, and I haven’t apologized.” However, the reason Dorit is not well-regarded by Garcelle is because she has repeatedly hurt her, and despite knowing this, she hasn’t extended an apology. Instead, Dorit seems to be both the burden and the cause of the problem, filling that burden with her own self-created issues, which others find unpleasant to deal with.

At this moment, the dinner becomes completely still. Boz nervously takes a sip of her beverage. Erika surveys the room, praying no one will approach her. Kathy Hilton, who earlier attempted to clean her teeth with an eyeshadow brush, positions the candle beneath her jaw as if ready to narrate a ghost story. The dreadful event that befalls the main character is … they are excluded from Chanel for all eternity! Oh, the terror! The terror!

Tomorrow marks our yacht excursion, and what excites me most is that Sutton appears to have a thing for Captain Theo, who oversees this San Diego yacht. Friends, this could be a fantastic pairing! They seem to be around the same age, he’s quite good-looking, he’s well-versed in yachts, and let’s face it, his haircut hints at a penchant for cheesy humor – something that always gets Sutton laughing. As we disembark the boat, Kathy shares with Theo that Sutton has an issue with her leg, so he helps carry her down the stairs. Later, Dorit passes Theo Sutton’s number because Sutton is too timid (not to be mistaken for Dorit’s bluff) to do it herself. I can’t help but root for this! I hope it works out. When will we learn if he’s available? When will we know if he reached out? Honestly, I can hardly stand the anticipation; the suspense is driving me crazy.

On the boat, Dorit and Sutton share a heartfelt conversation where Sutton offers emotional aid during Dorit’s divorce process. Meanwhile, Garçelle and Kyle have their own meaningful chat about being single moms with children preparing to leave home. Additionally, Kyle brings up that PK, an art piece created by Dorit which seems to be a controversial sculpture of a horse in the town square, occasionally sends her texts. I’ll delve deeper into this topic during the next episode when it appears to resurface again.

The main action aboard the ship revolves around Dorit and Kyle, who appear to have reconciled their substantial disagreement. Kyle offers an apology once more, while Dorit refrains from doing so again. They acknowledge that with so much happening in their lives currently, they shouldn’t be quarreling; instead, they should be backing each other up. Frankly, this is the first time in “Housewives” history that I’m disappointed a fight has ended. Typically, I’m eager to move forward, but I find myself secretly hoping these two continue their disagreement for the next 15 episodes. I’ve been hooked from the start, and I’m ready for more of this drama.

It’s fortunate that Dorit didn’t take too long to hop back onto her Louis Vuitton broomstick again. That evening, Sutton asked everyone to stand up and proposed reading a speech from her phone. Frankly, I must admit, reading off a phone is not appealing. The same occurred at Meredith’s bat mitzvah on RHOSLC, and I recall feeling irritated then. If you require note cards for a speech, that’s acceptable. A small piece of paper, sure. But using a phone? That merely makes one appear unintelligent. And if you’re making everyone stand up while the speech is lengthy enough to necessitate a phone, why not have a seated speech instead? Couldn’t this be a speeches-while-seated occasion? Once they all criticized Sutton’s speech, she united them with a ribbon and proclaimed them sisters. I even exclaimed aloud, “Cue the montage!” as I anticipated seeing a “TWO WEEKS LATER” title and clips of them all tearing each other’s clothes and tossing each other’s wigs into the sea.

During the dinner, Garcelle brings up an instance where Dorit performed onstage with John Mellencamp, singing alongside Kyle and Teddi Mellencamp. Interestingly, Dorit stated the previous night that she wasn’t particularly close with Teddi. However, Garcelle seems to find this inconsistent, given that one of the main points of contention in their ongoing dispute was Kyle suggesting that their friendship might not be as strong as people believe. As this discussion unfolds, Dorit clarifies her statement from the night before, asserting she didn’t say they weren’t friends but rather that they weren’t close. Meanwhile, Erika leans over to Kyle and whispers, “I don’t think she said ‘not friends’ last night.

Wow, it seems there’s quite a build-up for the next phase of the battle, taking place inside a Sprinter van – as many significant fights often do. Sutton claims she overheard Erika muttering comments loud enough for everyone to hear, but she was secretive about the content with the group. Sutton expresses her discomfort with such backbiting; I’m at home suggesting if that’s her preference, perhaps she should consider a different line of work outside reality TV. Meanwhile, Erika is hoping to quickly share the NeNe Leakes “Now why am I in it” GIF from her clipboard into their chat without having to search for it again.

As a discerning film critic, I find myself often echoing Dorit’s approach, focusing more on the specific instances rather than the underlying themes. In this case, she seems to be grappling with her words regarding Teddi, seeking clarification and understanding. However, it appears that the group is attempting to convey a different message: Erika’s subtle remarks are the crux of the issue, not Teddi or Dorit herself. The suggestion seems to be that open dialogue about these issues can lead to resolution and growth, rather than lingering on secondary matters. (Garcelle’s mischievous comment about Teddi relishing her secondhand screen time is a wickedly amusing aside.)

Dorit appears to understand the issue at hand within the group, yet she seems to be clinging onto an old matter, Teddi, while everyone else has moved forward. This is what makes Dorit tiresome as she frequently gets things wrong, confused, or misguided, but instead of acknowledging this, she argues with Sutton about who started the argument first, overlooking the main issue. It’s like she’s chasing after the cart and the horse, shouting that there’s a bad smell without actually doing anything to connect them, to get the whole caravan moving, to embark on a journey towards something closer to the truth.

2024-12-11 06:54

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Recap: A Thousand Pounds of Beef

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