May 20, 2007: The Prince and the Paupers
After all the network-television season finales wreaked havoc on my emotional state this past week, it was nice to take it down a notch with the guys. I can always count on
Entourage for good, mindless entertainment that doesn't shock (too often anyway) and doesn't require much thinking. There's something to be said for reliable mindlessness.
I suspect that there are a lot of guys out there who really wouldn't mind having Vincent Chase's problems. Sure, he had to sell his house to finance his dream project, but in the meantime, some billionaire Middle Eastern prince is ordering him to sleep with his hot wife. As Tony Soprano's dearly departed mother would say, "Poor you."
I have to say again that I'm really not thrilled with the direction that the show has taken over this most recent batch of episodes. I definitely have missed
Debi Mazar (though I suspect that the filming of this arc probably coincided with her maternity leave). Shauna's lightning wit (and temper) along with her verbal sparring with just about everyone who crosses her path is always fun to watch, and I was happy to see her pop up in the previews for the next episode.
While Vince and Eric wined and dined their way into a 60 million dollar investment, Johnny cajoled
Brett Ratner (playing himself) into casting him in
Rush Hour 3. Despite the fact that Brett was really interested in Johnny's younger cast mate, Drama seized the moment and finessed Brett through sheer force of will... and by refusing to leave his house. (I laughed out loud when Brett's assistant announced that "Johnny Chase has arrived" and Johnny followed up with, "In more ways than one.")
Turtle's efforts with sneaker-loving Kelly continued much to the chagrin of her father, Rufus. Until now, Turtle's attempts at romance have been limited to chatting up Vince's leftovers, but he seems to have a real connection with this girl and maybe his new relationship will give him the jump-start he needs to make something of himself. (The precarious state of Vince's finances would indicate that a fall back wouldn't be the worst thing in the world.)
Next week we get a Memorial Day break and then we return on June 3 and head right into Season 4 starting June 17. Enjoy your holiday!
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