After last week’s fantastic episode, this week’s returned back ho-hum Hills land (you know, the land where storylines don’t really advance all that much and the cameras spend way too much time on Spencer’s face). Fortunately, we did get a chance to sample a new flavor: Nana! Seriously, how adorable was Spencer and Stephanie’s grandmother? And how in the world did MTV producers get such a sweet woman to agree to appear on a show that revolves around melodrama? Maybe this is the element that the show’s been missing all along: mature adults. (Then again, I guess that’s what we have 60 Minutes and Law & Order for, right?) Anyhow, on to last night’s highlights and lowlights (with convenient timestamps to help you DVR users fast-forward through the dreck!)
Up Hill Moment (26:00): You guessed it— this one goes out to my new homegirl Nana. To backtrack a little, Spencer spent a majority of the episode whining and nagging (so out of the ordinary for him, right?) about what a terrible person Stephanie was because she’d neglected to visit their Nana in Huntington Beach for a long, long time. "What kind of person doesn’t check in with their Nana?" he asked her. Um, Spence, dude, what kind of person talks to their own sister that way to a TV camera? (Also, who wants to bet that Spencer didn’t clue Nana in on his "sporadic nuptials" in Mexico two weeks ago? Now who’s the black sheep?) At first, I was a little annoyed at Stephanie for just standing there like a bump on a log and letting Spencer make her feel like crap, but then when she said, "I don’t know if I want to go and like listen to you like lie and say how great you are," I understood more where she was coming from. Why even try to fight with the golden boy when he only hears his own voice anyway? Later on at Nana’s casa — where yes, even Heidi, a.k.a. Kiss A** No. 2, rubbed it in that they’d kept in constant touch with grammy: "Didn’t we see Nana last week?" she asked aloud for no good reason — Nana suggested that she and Steph spend some alone time the next day. This leads us to the official Up Hill Moment of the episode, in which the pair sat and talked endearingly on a bench by the beach. Stephanie confessed that she felt Spencer wouldn’t be Nana’s "favorite" if she knew more about him. Yeah, apparently Nana doesn’t have Internet or a subscription to any celebrity weeklies. "Well maybe it’s just as well I don’t know more about him because maybe I wouldn’t like him," Nana replied and then continued, "You know, life is sometimes a bucket of worms and you don’t know what to do with them." Aw, what a wise thought— I love people who compare Spencer to slimy, tiny-brained creatures.
Down Hill Moment (28:00): This one was a a bittricky because there wasn’t anything downright wrong or disturbingabout last night’s episode (besides the aforementioned nagging aboutfamily loyalty by the aforementioned d-bag), so I’m going with Laurenand Audrina’s meeting of the minds at Bond Street. Why is it that thesegirls choose to discuss such personal matters in such public places?Both of them have nice, big houses, so one would think they want tohave their heart-to-hearts in a more private setting. Anyway, Audrinatoiled and toiled over what to do about the loss of Lauren’s friendshipfollowing the Justin Bobby hook-up rumor (side note: I have to say, itwas pretty humorous when Brody asked Lauren sarcastically, "Why youbanging Justin Bobby?") and finally came to the conclusion— thanks toher now omnipresent sister, Casey— that she should just sit down andtalk to Lauren. The two (former?) besties continued to go back andforth about trust and yada yada yada until Audrina suddenlystarted to get teary-eyed and busted out with this doozy: "I’m justlost, I don’t know who I am anymore." It seemed like it was a sincereadmission, and as much as I’ve put Audrina down in the past (and agreewith Lauren for being irritated with her), I still wished Laurenwould’ve just leaned over and hugged the poor girl.Instead, Lauren remained stern and made some comment about believingthat people want the best for Audrina. The conversation ended there andI’m not sure how much was actually solved, but I do know that momentwas extremely awkward.
Am I alone on that one? Or are you ready to movepast this whole Justin Bobby debacle and onto the next one? Are you asobsessed with Nana as much as I am now? (Seriously, Nana, if you’re outthere, let’s talk about starting our own advice column here on EW.com!)Finally, did you hear that Speidi’s "sporadic nuptials" were, in fact, caught on tape by The Hills cameras? Tell us below how this news makes you feel. (Options include: Icky, mortified, empty, or rageful.)
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It’s amazing to me still that Spencer goes on and on about family loyalty when he kicked Holly out and THEN didn’t encourage Heidi to tell her parents, or even invite anyone to their wedding. I feel terrible for her family. How embarassing it must have been for them to find out she got married in a magazine, where she then said, ” Oh I know my mom is going to be upset, I want to tell her myself” THEN DON’T PUT IT ON THE COVER OF A MAGAZINE FIRST! That just proves that her and Spencer are in this for the publicity. How could she possibly watch the show and seriously be this dumb? I just feel bad for her family. Finding out on a magazine nearly a week later. It’s ridiculous to me.
General question: Since we saw previews for the City at 10 pm on Mondays beginning Dec 29th…does that mean the Hills is done for the season? Or will it be moved? Also…”Bromance” seriously??
i LOVE Brody & Lauren’s friendship…not only did the “banging justin bobby” comment make me snort hot chocolate out my nose, but his advice was spot on…I wish these two could get together…I really think they make each other better people.
Admittedly, Audrina is a complete moron for letting this middling drama go on for as long as it did, but homegirl looked amazing at the end of this ep, perhaps the best she’s ever looked.
What’s most interesting is that for the first time in a long time, the emoptions in this and the previous episode did not feel forced or guided by oz-like producers behind the proverbial curtain. Which is kind of awesome, but also kind of sad b/c i really do believe that Audrina is completely lost and has no idea what the hell is going on in her life, and Lauren is incredibly hurt by Audrina’s betrayal. Ah, to be 23 again…
This new review format sucks
Anonymous, you are right. this new format sucks.
Anyone wanna bet that “Nana” is loaded and not in great health (i.e. why Spencer wants to get on her good side)?
When I heard the Spencer/Heidi got married, I felt bad for Heidi. I felt that Spencer, the talentless boob, horrible human being, finally got his hands on his money-making machine.
I like to try new things too, but the new recap format is pretty uncool.
I think the wedding was faked so that the producers would have something newsworthy (besides Whitney leaving) for the finale.
Audrina really looked beautiful this episode. I agree that we will “coincidentally” see the wedding on the season finale.
People still watch this show?
Last night episode went back to being the same old hills. I feel that Lauren is foolish for being friend with Audrina again. Audrina is as manipulative as Heidi and I wish Lauren would have said well why dont you go find your self and then maybe we can try to be friend again.
I am not in love with this format. I do not watch the hills due to scheduling conflicts with my DVR, so therefore I follow the LC and the gang via recaps. This format does not give a whole picture of the eppy’s.
Please be change to a more play by play format!
BTW Spencer likes himself and only himself. But he will be 45yo and look back and say I was hot, WAS is the operable word!
BORING! JB debacle is just that- a debacle. Audrina looked nice. She should comb her hair more often. This show is so done. Stick a fork in it. Whitney? I wouldn’t watch that stick in the mud- good luck on that show, Whit! Say what you will about Speidi but without them, what the heck would this show be?
Oh yeah- think it may be time to relieve Lindsay Soll of her duty. Apparently no one watches this show anymore or maybe they just don’t post here anymore. Sad!
How lame was it that Spencer tried dragging Nana into his petty little drama? Not like Nana has bigger things to worry about, like, I don’t know…dying, maybe?
I thought Lauren was so sanctimonious with Audrina. The girl is sorry, and she keeps going on and on about feeling betrayed.
I heard somewhere that the Speidi wedding isn’t even legal…maybe it was just for the show?
These 2 morons are made for and completely deserve each other. I just hope they are kind enough not to breed.
These 2 morons are made for and completely deserve each other. I just hope they are kind enough not to breed.
Spencer enjoys putting everyone down. I wouldn’t be any place near my brother it they said that stuff to me. I will miss Whitney, don’t think I watch bromance doesnt sound that good.
Bring back the old format.
I think spontaneous is the word you want to use. Not sporadic. For the definition of sporadic, please refer to your DVD copy of Clueless.
Horice and I are upset at the objectification of poor Nana. My son is dead to me.
I actually found Spencer’s grandma rude. Like whoever that was on the Hills aftershow I actually watched for Lord’s sakes, you don’t exactly tell your grandchildren who your favorite is. And yeah Stephanie got into drugs and trouble and doesn’t call her Grandma and see her everyday or every week, but still. Give her a break.
The new episode recap format totally sucks. If I miss the show and don’t have a DVR, this certainly doesn’t help me figure out what happened in the episode! Go back to the old format please!!
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