David Duchovny is Back to CaliFORNICATING

Filming of Californication Season 3 has begun! While Hank Moody is stuck in Hell-A, I'm hoping to catch some filming in NYC where Karen is here "working" (which will likely lead to her fucking someone else and throwing a wrench in the relationship again). As for David Duchovny in the real world my guess is he and Tae Leoni went on that romantic getaway last month because once he gets back into the Hank Moody role full swing, it'll be back to full time fornication addiction again.

CALIFORNICATION News!

I'm ashamed that i'm a week late, but the amazing Kathleen Turner will be joining the cast of Californication for season three, debuting this fall. According to EW.com, "She's Ari Gold without the poison sushi allergy penis!" Turner will play the ball-breaking, potty-mouthed boss of Charlie Runkle (Evan Handler) - Hank Moody's agent and BFF. Looks like that gives us a little insight into what's to come. I'm glad to hear that Runkle won't be a car salesman for much longer.

Also, we need a female character (who's not a drug addict or whore) with balls on this show. CAN'T WAIT!

CALIFORNICATION PARTY REVIEW

MusikBLITZ presented its first event on Sunday, Jan. 25, with a Californication-themed party at Solas in NYC.


To honor David Duchovny’s hit Showtime television series, partygoers dressed as members of the show’s cast while downing Jameson cocktails.

Bronx-based cover band Famous Shamus played two awesome sets filled with a wide-range of rock songs—from Led Zeppelin (“Immigrant Song”) to Buckcherry (“Crazy Bitch”) and Bon Jovi (“Livin’ On A Prayer”) to Lit (“My Own Worst Enemy”). The band kept with the evening’s theme by performing tunes featured in episodes of Californication like Cheap Trick’s “Surrender,” the Foo Fighters’ “The Pretender” and, since many Warren Zevon songs are often heard on the show, “Werewolves Of London.” (However, the band somehow neglected to play the Red Hot Chili Peppers song that has the same name as the TV show.)


It was a good turnout on a very cold night for MusikBLITZ’s first party. And, hopefully, there will be many more to come!

Happy Holiday Monday

CALIFORNICATION THEME PARTY
Sunday, January 25th in NYC

WHO: Hank Moody, Mia Cross, Charlie Runkle, Becca Moody, Karen, Marcy Runkle, Lew Ashby, tons of Showtime’s “CALIFORNICATION” fans and more.

WHAT: A “Californication” theme party complete with multiple TV screens showing Seasons 1 and 2, Famous Shamus cover band performing music featured on the show, goodies, lots of F***ing and Punching and much, much more. Dressing up as your favorite character is highly encouraged! *This party is not affiliated with Showtime or the makers of “Californication.”

WHEN:
SUNDAY, JANUARY 25th
7 – 11pm
$5 cover

WHERE:
***RSVP REQUIRED FOR MORE INFO

California Dreamin' - Californication Season 2 Finale

“For her, yeah. At the end of the day, it's all about her. It's always been about her. What happens between us I can't ... control. Lord knows I've tried every which way. But what I can do is be the absolute best I can be for her. If I followed you to New York, I'd just be hoping against hope that we lived happily ever after. Maybe we do, maybe we don't, but you've got some ---- you've got to do, lady. I think you should do it. I'll hold down the fort. Keep her off the pole.”

Josh Gajewski at the LA Times "Showtracker" blog notes that "“Californication” is now revealing itself as a story about Hank and his daughter more so than about Hank and Karen..." THAT is what makes the show so great. It's not the sexist bullshit show or "Sex and the City for men" - the plot is humorous, witty and at times heart wrenching (especially dialogue between Hank Moody and his daughter Becca.

It's been a few days now and I'm sure you're aware that in the final episode of Californication, Lew Asbhy is in fact dead, Mia Cross heads out on a book tour, Hank finishes Ashby's book, Runkle begs Marcy back and she denies (HELL YEAH), Karen accepts a job in NYC and Sonia gives birth to a black baby.

At first Karen tells Hank he has to stay behind in LA but has a change of heart after Sonia pushes out a baby that isn't Hank's. As they're packing into the car for a road trip to their new home, Becca freaks because she lost her iPod and who shows up but the dorky BF Damien. With a new iPod in hand for Becca (complete with their playlist) he tells her he wouldn't be able to forgive himself if he let her leave without saying goodbye. Hank sees this display and decides he's willing to stay in Hell-A for Becca...because, again "at the end of the day, it's all about her."

RIP Kurt Cobain RIP Lew Ashby

I remember what I was doing when Kurt Cobain committed suicide. I was in Mandee's (yup, as in "Mandee to the rescue") with my friend Laura shopping for a long flowery dress and combat boots to wear to my 8th grade prom because I was oh so "grunge."

Hank and Karen however, were deciding weather or not to keep the baby that was growing inside of Karen. While I thoroughly enjoyed all the shirtless Hank action that went on during the flashbacks, I really loved the insight into the beginning of their relationship. As they both contemplate all that’s fucked up about their young relationship, the fact that she’s knocked up while they’re both cheating on their partners, Karen seems all too blasé about letting go of him, and Hank’s struggling with his heart – he knows he’s madly in love with Karen and doesn’t want to let her go.

Our boy sits at his (noisy) typewriter and writes a love letter to Karen that she takes a peek at while he’s in the shower. Later that day they decide they can’t see each other anymore and as they leave each other on the crowded street, Karen sees Hank drop the letter in the mailbox. She calls back to him and invites him to a Cobain vigil.

They live happily ever after….for a few years anyway.

Next episode Lew Asbhy goes and over doses. Who saw that coming?

Holy Californication!!

a BIG THANK YOU to Carlos Alcala from The Sacramento Bee for the best surprise gift i've ever received (well, with the exception of my engagement ring)!!!



I know its a crappy picture however, instead of dumping an unwanted CALIFORNICATION PROMO COOKIE, Carlos mailed it to me because apparently i'm "the only person in the world who would want something like this."

;)

He's in Love with Janie Jones

"WHAT A FUCKING BITCH!!!!"

That was my reaction to the last line of this week's episode of Californication spoken by Karen. "Yeahhhh...but he [Lew Ashby] is a great kisser..." If that wasn't another SHOT in Hank's heart I don't know what is. After about 10 seconds my reaction turned into actually feeling sorry for Karen for once...because...well, I think Kristal Hawkins at NYmag.com's VULTURE blog sums it up best:

http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2008/11/californication_karen_gets_in.html

Also, are we realizing that Lew is fond of Karen because she reminds him of Janie (who I must add is mighty hot). For the most part, this was the first episode of the season that I actually enjoyed. YAY!

But next week? Hmmmmm....

I Heart Coked Out Marcy!

Sunday night's episode made me feel dirty. I also get way too choked up when Becca speaks to Hank. Some scenes of this episode were unwatchable...as much as I'd like to go for a ride on papa Hank, I had to fast forward through the sex scenes. They just don't interest me anymore (GASP). And I certainly did not need to know that Mallory Keaton had her period. On of the final scenes of this one made me feel like i had been punched in the stomach by a 400lb body guard - Becca scolding her father.

I couldn't bear to post that scene here, for if I watch it again I might slit my wrists. Her scolding went something like this: “I'm always on your side, always, even when I shouldn't be. But I'm sick of it. I don't care if you and mom never say another kind word to each other, but I'm sick and tired of parenting you both. I'm a kid! I don't know what I'm doing half the time! But I do know this...If you keep cracking jokes, and taking another drink, and pretending that life is one big stupid party, you will miss everything.”

I think i need to watch Seanson 1 over again and see if it really was better than this season or if i'm just becoming jaded.

On another note, I am loving coked out Marcy! If you've never seen the movie Some Girl with Juliette Lewis, Marissa & Giovanni Ribisi, Michael Rapaport and the lovely Pamela Adlon pay three bucks for it on eBay and enjoy. Adlon plays the tough friend of a heartbroken Marissa Ribisi and kicks ASS.

Vagina MonoVlogs

Could it be possible that Mia's vlog is more interesting than the last few episodes of Californication? As much as I am patiently waiting for Karen to spank the shit out of Mia for stealing Hanky's novel, I really love the character development the writers have done with Mia. Unfortunately I can't say that for Hank - I think his character has become corny and they're going way too far with the chivalrous male crap...have you heard of subtly?

Coke Dick & the First Kick

Maybe its because the previews gave EVERYTHING away, but last night I felt myself not as enthused with Californication. Or it could have been the lack of cute little devil worshipping Becca (Hank and Karen's daughter). I am extremely disgusted that Lew banged Mia (though this was expected) - someone needs to hand that girl her ass...I'd love to do it myself.

God help me if this baby is really Hank's, though I have a feeling that either it won't be his or she'll have a miscarriage. If it ends up being Hank's I might have to stop watching the show.

A quote from the lovely Becca: "It's all well and good to talk about happy endings, but if a person can't deliver,
if he keeps screwing up, well, eventually i guess you kinda just have to say fuck you.
Or words to that effect."

Welcome to Vaginatown... or SUCKtown

Last week's episode of Californication (as you will soon realize, this show consumes me as does its name) I was nearly crying when Hank (David Duchovny) proposed to Karen. Sure it was a little too perfect and the lines were A LOT more cheesy than usual, but it was a total breakthrough in the show and my tears were for joy.

However, Sunday's episode left me enraged and hysterical crying (wow, I am such a woman). Crying is very unusual for me so it's kind of pathetic Karen breaking up with Hank brought me to tears. Bitch, if you thought you made a mistake, you should have never put the ring on!

I fear the next few episodes are only going to make me more and more angry at Hank. But, as Lew Ashby told Hank, he always had that rockstar vibe. Sigh...