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'Glee,' Gwyneth Paltrow rocks: Can we please replace Mr. Schue?
Okay, as much as we want to make fun of Gwyneth Paltrow on "Glee," especially after that kooky performance of "Forget You," we admit ...... we kind of love her as substitute teacher Holly Holiday on Tuesday's (Nov. 16) episode.
We give her major props on a few fronts: a) Her character actually feels right in the "Glee" world, not too forced, b) She keeps up with the cast, pulling out multiple musical performances and c) She actually makes us laugh.
Holly is the Best. Sub. Ever. She's so in tune with the students and knows how to make her lessons relevant to them -- using Lindsay Lohan to teach Spanish, jazzing up "Schoolhouse Rock's" "Conjunction Junction" (um, they're in high school, but we'll let that pass), and giving a colorful interpretation of Mary Todd Lincoln:
"Mary Todd Lincoln in the house. My husband was probably gay and I'm bipolar which makes me yell things like, 'That teapot's spreadin' lies about me,' or 'That can't be my baby because I don't love it.'"We don't even know where she got her accent, but we'll take it. It was just totally unexpected. Is this a "Saturday Night Live" skit?
What else do we love? She drinks red wine while watching "Hoarders," doesn't slip on buttered floors, has a weakness for expensive beer, calls Terri Schuester a bitch and has a catchphrase.
"Forget You" is probably her best performance, but we give her credit for trying to keep up with Rachel on "Nowadays / Hot Honey Rag" and the fun "Singin' in the Rain/Umbrella" mashup.
In fact, we're thinking replacing Mr. Schue wouldn't be such a bad idea. They've certainly left it open for her return. (And this would work very well with Zap2it's TV rehab: 12 Steps to a Better "Glee.")
For more about the rest of the episode, check our "Glee" Z-Cap.
And just cuz we enjoyed it so much:
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I thought Gwenyth's character worked on this episode of glee but I think they gave her too many songs. I don't like when the celebrity guest characters take over the episode. None of her songs were particularly memorable. Not like last week's Teenage Dream.
I thought that her character was written well but I thought her performance didn't work for the character. I would have loved to see someone who can pull of kooky a little more convincingly take it on, someone like Zooey Deschanel
I thought she was awesome!!! Very funny, talented and entertaining! And loved when she called Terri a b*tch right to her face.
the character and gwyneth's performance were just EXEMPLARY. GREAT STUFF
She did a great job and I hope to see her again, but she's no Matthew Morrison. Plus, if we're going to have guest stars on to sing a bunch, bring back Kristin Chenoweth!
I loved Gwenyth in this performance. She did a wonderful job and totally killed "Forget You." This was a great episode. I wish they were all on this level. I hope they stick with the more current music they've been doing lately. And more a capella please!
Other than the songs & performances, did you all feel this episode go nowhere at all? Total disjointed I felt
I didn't like it, I didn't hate it. The "Forget You" song was pretty good though.
it was funny, and i was definitly entertained. and while i was pleasantly surprised and thought she did a great job, i agree with everyone else - i kind of wish the episode wasn't just all about her. which is what it felt like.
I thought she was amazing! The episode was pretty disjointed but plot and storytelling has never been Glee's strong suit. You have to focus on the individual bits of awesome like Gwyneth's performance or the adorable mini-mes or you'll always be disappointed with the show.