As I've often stated, I live for The O.C.'s pouty petunia Mischa Barton. Gal's got gutsy game, that's fer sure! And with a mouth like that, both literally and figuratively, who wouldn't, huh? So, there Ms. B. is, reading a book at Barnes & Noble in the Grove. I declare, that Grove place is so friggin' happening (no, I'm not getting free movie passes, my doubting dears) that it's awash in ravishing beauties sampling all wares offered--even if taxing mental exercises are required! Genius!
Back to the stunning Barton, who was accompanied by her stunningly wealthy boyfriend, Brandon Davis. Uh, do you mind if I say this is where I don't quite understand life? I mean, Brandon's cute 'n' all, supposedly a nice guy--as we have a mutual pal or two--but really, the guy's sorta doughy. And, like, Mischa's a fox!
Does money buy everything in this friggin' town? Stupid question.
Almost as dumb as that fab M.'s underwear looked, pokin' outta her chic low-riders (with a hot turquoise tee). Not even a tacky thong I could make slurplicious fun of! Entire cumbersome waistband showed, just like when my mother, Mariah, bends over to prune her rhododendrons. I swear, hangin' with the colossally rich Davis--who was rather overdressed in a pink shirt with black vertical lines and black pants--seems to have gone to the noggin of the normally exquisitely attired looker. What, now she thinks she can look dowdy like the rest of us? Don't do it, Meesh.
This Week's Poll: Which TV couple should back together -- for good -- this season?
Ryan and Marissa (The O.C.)
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CSI Spike TV 7:00pm "Let the Seller Beware", Episode #303. Prospective buyers find homeowners' dead bodies during a walk-through.
Taylor Handley guests (trivia: Taylor was on the final season of Dawson's Creek. Note Taylor's character's mom is none other than Gail Leery. Interesting) ---
Also, watch commercials for CSI on Spike to see our lady Melinda Clarke. She wants you to be her boss.
Memo to Mischa Barton: Sweetie, you probably missed news of America's war on nasty terrorists who hijack airplanes (InStyle mag blows off that icky jihad stuff, right?), but here's a red-alert homeland security warning: The Celebrity Bill of Rights is officially canceled . . . so don't ever abandon your vehicle curbside at LAX Baggage Claim again, or next time you'll suffer worse than simply getting the damn car towed -- I'll personally ask Dubya to ship your cute "O.C." butt to GUANTANAMO!
When teen queen Mischa showed up late for a script reading, she admitted to an airhead move that'd shock Tara Reid! Mischa told everyone she was rushing to pick up an arriving galpal, left the car in the high-risk security area outside "Arrivals" and blithely bopped inside . . . ignoring no-parking warnings. Cops immediately pounced on her vehicle -- and when Mischa strolled out less than 10 minutes later, she FREAKED! "Where the hell is my car?" she screamed at the fuzz -- who handed her a card inscribed with the address of a faraway lot where it had been towed! "No . . . no!" ranted Mischa. "You can't tow my car . . . I was only in there a few minutes to help my friend with her bags!" Cops yawned in her kisser -- and one pointed silently at a nearby sign that said: "TAXI!" ____________________
"I don't really have one ready, but I suppose I could riff a list of things I care as little about as our last week together. Let's see: low-carb diets, Michael Moore, the Republican National Convention, Kabbalah and all Kabbalah-related products, high definition TV, the Bush daughters, wireless hot spots, 'The O. C.,' the U.N., recycling, getting Punk'd, Danny Gans; the Latin Grammys, the real Grammys, Jeff the Wiggle that sleeps a lot, the Yankees payroll, the red states, the blue states, every hybrid car, every talk show host, everything on the planet, everything in the solar system, and everything that exists, past, present and future in all discovered and undiscovered dimensions. Oh, and Hugh Jackman." Dr. Cox to J.D. on the season premiere of "Scrubs," when J.D. requests a metaphor for their last week together. Many, many thanks to TV Gal reader Jeff who tracked down the entire quote. ____________________
Pick up Entertainment Weekly this week (cover with Drea de Matteo & Matt LeBlanc from Joey) to get sneaks and info about The OC (including MAJOR spoiler on Seth, Ryan and...Theresa's baby...). Or...I'll just post it right here. But, be warned, there are spoilers!
Josh Schwartz, creator of ''The O.C.,'' has some changes in store for the second season of his punch-drunk teen/adult screwball comedy/soap: ''In the first season we wanted to make an impact,'' he says, ''a lotta melodrama, and that was fun. But now we want to explore these characters' inner lives in a way we didn't get a chance to. We'll call this year ''My So-Called O.C.'' -- a kinder, gentler 'O.C.''' We think Josh is joshing us a little. Just consider what he's going to accomplish in the season premiere alone, according to Benjamin McKenzie: When we last left McKenzie's monosyllabic muscle-shirted Ryan, he'd headed back to Chino to do the right thing by Theresa, the homegirl carrying his baby. Meanwhile, his buddy Seth (wittily voluble Adam Brody) literally sailed off into the sunset. ''Man, when I got the script I said, 'Are they settin' me up for some ''Gilligan's O.C.'' thing?''' says Brody. ''But then Josh talked me through it and I think you'll see it as'' -- he pauses, assumes a mock-serious tone -- ''part of my growth process.''
So what's next? (Highlight if you want to read the spoilers.) The six months that will have elapsed in real time will be about three months for the show. And says McKenzie, ''Ryan has gotten a job in construction, he's trapped in this almost businesslike relationship for the sake of the child; Seth is in Portland, refusing to come back. Sandy [Peter Gallagher as Seth's dad] convinces Ryan to come and try and get Seth back.'' Wow. What else you got, Ben? ''While Ryan's in Portland, Theresa phones and tells him that she's lost the baby. She says this is a sign that he should go back to where he was free -- that is, the O.C.''
McKenzie agrees with critics who've said his character has been a bit too broody, too guarded...and too hung up on Mischa Barton's wifty, woozy Marissa. ''We were accused, with some degree of truthfulness, of creating a character who was a bit too melancholic,'' he says. ''So we're opening him up. 'Ryan Speaks!' is the headline for my character for the second season.'' He laughs. ''I can handle dialogue!'' He'll also handle a new love interest. ''There was always a question in my mind: Why is Ryan interested in Marissa? What do they talk about? We're looking for a less melodramatic relationship and a more three-dimensional one.''
In addition to Ryan's new squeeze, Schwartz says there'll be new hotties all around -- including one for Marissa, one for Seth, and one for Summer (Rachel Bilson) -- though he won't offer any information about who these fresh O.C.-ers are. For adult ''O.C.'' fans -- we know you're reading this -- rest assured Sandy and Kirsten (Kelly Rowan) remain prominent. Seth's boat trip puts a strain on their marriage, and Sandy will start lawyering again. Tate Donovan has been rumored to be on his way out of the show; the tight-lipped Schwartz won't comment on such speculation, but a Fox spokesman says Donovan will remain in the O.C. at least through early next year. What Schwartz WILL say of Donovan's Jimmy: ''He's living on his boat now. He's making some money -- Jimmy's the one guy coming back into the season who's better off!'' --- And, on EW.com (need code or subscription to log in)
Pitch Hits TV stars try to sell you their shows. Adam Brody, Eric McCormack, and other stars explain why their series are the ones to see this fall. by Liane Bonin
5. Adam Brody, ''The O.C.,'' pictured (Fox, Thurs., premieres Nov. 4, 8 p.m.) WHAT IT IS Rich parents and spoiled children live less-than-perfect lives in a wealthy community. WHO HE IS Seth Cohen, the onetime geek who's discovered girls HIS PITCH ''People need to watch the show to be cool. Because I'm cool right now. No, just kidding.''
Eric Balfour 180: I've never really gotten the whole Eric Balfour thing. Sure, he's talented. Sure, he brings a certain somethin'-somethin' every time he's onscreen. But I never understood the screaming girls and flying phone numbers until...a certain fateful night in Waikiki, when his band, Fredalba, played at a Honolulu hot spot called the Wave. It could have been the tropical air and the lack of ventilation, or possibly the intoxicating music, which quite frankly--excuse zee French--kicks some serious ass. All I know is that Eric was such a jaw-droppingly intense performer, singer and shirt-ripper-offer (that's a technical term) I somehow found myself pressed up against the front of the stage, screaming in unison with a fellow instant groupie: "I want to have your baby!"
We were kidding (...sorta). Still, I wanted to crawl under a coconut and die when, at the Hawaii premiere the following night, he instantly recognized me and walked up and said, "Hey, thanks for coming last night. I'm glad you guys got into it." You can see me try to recover from my humiliation as I interview him right here. Anybody got a coconut?...
By the way, I asked Eric if he might return to The O.C. and Six Feet Under, and he said, "O.C. was a little arc I did, sorta as a favor to Josh Schwartz and McG. They're good guys, and I wanted to hang out with them. Six Feet Under, I hope that we will continue that story and wrap up Gabriel's experience."
It's official. We will be releasing Music From The OC Mix 2 on October 26, along with other surprises. Mix 2 features some of your favorites from the second half of the first season of THE OC. Mix 2 will include Jem's cover of "Maybe I'm Amazed" from Caleb and Julie's wedding, Nada Surf's version of "If You Leave" featured in Anna's last episode and more.
