Swingtown: We’re Having A Heatwave!
In the latest episode of “Swingtown” the town was hit with a heatwave! Trina responded by, of course, throwing a pool party for the neighborhood.
Trina decided to take up photography, a hobby she once loved in her younger years, but apparently gave up. It seems seeing the old boy-toy brought back some nostalgia, as well as a bit of the Trina she had lost over the years. She is woman hear her roar! I think Trina is tired of taking crap honestly.
Trina also found out Tom slept with a flight attendant, while she was not present. She confronted him, and he claimed he was upset and jealous over her and the boyfriend. She point blank gave him an option for them not to do “it” with him, but he went along with it. She said what he did was cheating and against the rules, as they weren’t together. Trina told Tom that it was time for them to re-visit the rules and remain exclusive for awhile. I knew it! I so knew these two would end up getting out of swinging. It’s temporary now, but who knows. I think Trina is moving away from Tom honestly.
Meanwhile, Janet bounced a check, which made her call the bank to find out why, which caused her to learn Roger hadn’t deposited a paycheck, which made her go to his work and find out he was laid off. Ohhh no, she was not happy!
Roger, not being able to go to work and not able to hang out at home, ended up over at Janet’s trying to fix her broken air conditioner. When the power went out, the job pretty much became pointless. They ended up heading to the Decker’s for the pool party.
Susan and Roger talked at the party. He even admitted to her that he can see why she and Bruce did what they did with the Deckers. It appeared as if Roger was hitting on her and going to make a move, but he didn’t. Seriously, I thought he was going to grab her and slip her some major tongue. I’m still convinced he’s in love with Susan though. Of course the biggest twist would be that he’s not and we’ve all been faked out! He told her that he wasn’t sorry he was fired, that job was killing him. He said he wanted more out of life. They talked about love, real love, and Roger thought it was being with someone who sees you as you see yourself. Susan described how she saw him . . . then quickly said she’s sure Janet sees him that way too. She then encouraged him to tell Janet the truth. What if all this time Susan’s been the one secretly in love with Roger? Wow, major turnabout!
Roger went home where Janet told him she knew he was let go before he could say it. He then let it all out, saying he hated that job, he’s not sorry, and he wants more out of his life. Shockingly Janet said . . . “okay!” She said she was his wife, and whatever he wanted she would support. They then had a romantic dinner by candlelight. Go Janet! She’s opening up and not being such a tight wad. I am thinking Janet might go out and . . . . get a job! Shocking I know, but the women’s lib movement was several years go (in their time).
Bruce meanwhile got stuck at work with the new girl, who of course propositioned him. He said he had a wife, and she said she had a hotel room. Gee, didn’t see that one coming! Meanwhile Laurie and her teacher got closer and went to some softball game which he was playing in. Zzzzzzz! Laurie did however pass her class with an A, and hinted to her mom she had a new guy.
Fun bonus material! Everyone who watches this show seems to love Janet. I don’t know if the show will survive the “summer series curse,” but I hope it does, and I hope Miriam Shor (who plays Janet) gets an Emmy nom next year! Anyway, I first got exposed to this wonderful actress from the movie “Hedwig and the Angry Inch,” in which she played Yitzak, a role she originated in the off-Broadway show. Hmmm, how to describe him? Yes I said him. Yitzak is an eastern European man who, well who dreams of being a woman. He’s part of a rock band, whose lead singer Hedwig is, well was once a man? It’s too confusing and messy to go into, but one of the best rock operas to come along in a long time. It’s complete comedy and camp. The clip I wanted to show that really showcased her of course has too many F-bombs to be played at anyone’s work safely. So I’m settling for this clip. Enjoy the brilliance that is Miriam!
Post Note: I replaced the original clip I had selected with the movie opener. It features more of Miriam and well, is less spoilerish.
I’m starting to think that its Susan who is in love with Roger. At the very end, she was touching her shoulder where Roger had touched it at the pool, and she had that far away look on her face.
07.20.2008 at 2:03 am