All good things must come to an end, right? Now, don't get your Aquaman underoos in a twist, Entourage isn't ending; if anything this show is hitting its stride in a big way. However, it seems like the ordered chaos that these boys have gotten used to is coming under attack, with their old friend Dom coming to visit from out East with a script in hand and not a bar of soap in sight. So will he be this fab four's meathead Yoko Ono? Only time will tell. In the meantime, let's see what kind of havoc he caused for Vince and his Aqualackies.
So what's a newly minted superhero to do once he becomes the biggest star this side of whatever comes out of Angelina Jolie's vagina next? No, not go to Seaworld!?!?! But to a fancy schmancy dinner, hosted by none other than Ari Gold, Super Duper Talent agent. Ari takes Vince and his boys out to a swankfest dinner to celebrate Vince becoming the number one movie star in the world.
It seems as though my amusement park predictions were not so far off, because the studio is positively plotzing over the new Aquaman ride at the nearby Six Flags. Vince puts up some mild objections about going to his theme park ride opening, but Ari says he has to, and also to eat all his vegetables or he's going to bed without a prostitute. Ari, will also be at the ride unveiling, but he doesn't do rides. Well, besides the loop de loop on Mrs. Ari every second Wednesday of the month. Vince uses his new found superstar power ring to get Ari to agree to ride his log floon, because if he doesn't Vince will be a no-show at the park. Ari agrees, and has to wipe a little tear from his eye, since he's swelling with pride over the leaps and bounds that Vince has made in becoming a true Hollywood douche bag.
Ari needs to excuse himself from the evening festivities, because her daughter has a boy over the house. They're only 13 but according to Drama, 13 is like being 30 in this town. To make matters worse the kid who is over is an actor. To make things even worse, he's the star of Young 21 Jump Street, a detail that I think is pure genius.
When the boys get to the mansion, Turtle and Drama are so busy fighting over a doggy bagged Porterhouse steak they almost don't notice that he front door is wide open. There are noises coming from inside the house and Arnold the dog does not sound too happy. The guys start to enter the house, but Turtle, ever the smart one, suggests that maybe Vince should wait in the car. If something happens to him they are all screwed. Truer words have never been spoken, my friend.
They are tentatively walking towards the living room where they hear the noises. They grab their weapons of choice, a baseball bat, a golf club, a statue, a large comedic set piece cliché, you know the usual. Then a booming voice comes in from the living room telling them he can hear them, and my first instinct is that I didn't know that Vin Diesel was this desperate for work. Actually, yeah I did. But it's not Vin Diesel, it's his fat younger brother, or as the guys start calling him, DOM! The guys are all stoked to see Dom, except Eric, who Dom calls Ebola. Dom just spent 3 days on a bus out to California, just days after getting released from prison. So now that he's seen his ol' buddies, what he needs now is to be introduced to some of the high-end call girls that Vince keeps on speed dial. To the skankmobile they go!
VIN!?!?!
OOOH SORRY MY MISTAKE
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Comments (14)
Dom was totally the doppleganger of Tommy from the MTV Jersey Shore True Life.
1 of 14 | Posted by The Barmaid
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Posted on June 26, 2006 11:59 AM
Amazing ep and amazing recap! This whole Dom scenario seems interesting and i cant wait to see how it will end up. "Dom da dom dom DOMMMM!" so effin classic, damn i wish this show was at least 40 min. Also i like how you pointed out how Vince is so unemotional and mentally blank but an awesome movie star and thats what the show parodies about acotors. Nice analysis. see ya next week. p.s. The new recap format is interesting and it's going to take time to get used to.
2 of 14 | Posted by sloppyseconds
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Posted on June 26, 2006 12:00 PM
HA! Tommy!! i totally see it. thats actually really funny.
3 of 14 | Posted by D-Hoffs
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Posted on June 26, 2006 12:11 PM
Ironically, I was at Magic Mountain on Saturday with a friend, and he joked that they should build an Aquaman ride. Little did we know... (and little did we know that when we rode on the front of Goliath that we were sharing the very same space as Vince and E. How wonderful!)
4 of 14 | Posted by B-Side
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Posted on June 26, 2006 12:33 PM
WTF is this horseshit? why are recaps spread over four pages?
if i wanted to waste time clicking page links, i'd read TWoP.
btw, Umnata--hilarious recap!
5 of 14 | Posted by jash
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Posted on June 26, 2006 1:39 PM
The Barmaid, i def. understand where you was coming from, i saw that same ep. of true life and swore it was tommy playing dom. it was so surreal.
6 of 14 | Posted by sloppyseconds
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Posted on June 26, 2006 5:26 PM
i too thought it was tommy from true life, but for the better part of the episode i couldnt quite put my finger one. nonetheless it was kind of a boring episode but it was a hella funny recap!!!! more ari=a happier me!!!
7 of 14 | Posted by laceykately
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Posted on June 26, 2006 5:49 PM
*i wish we could edit the posts.
it should read 'i couldnt quite put my finger on it'
8 of 14 | Posted by laceykately
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Posted on June 26, 2006 5:51 PM
The reason Sloane is little-seen lately: Eric and I have been making cute little Irish babies.
(I wish. Am I the only girl out there who would eschew Adrien Grenier in favor of Kevin Connolly? What can I say...brains and freckles, plus that sexy scratchy voice--a winning combo!)
9 of 14 | Posted by maybeimamazed02
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Posted on June 26, 2006 7:19 PM
B-Side, "ironically" or "coincidentally"? Didn't you rag on Zach for misusing the word "ironic" in the Real World? YOu're still awesome. Great recap of a great show
10 of 14 | Posted by SaveFerris
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Posted on June 26, 2006 8:44 PM
I agree with jash, this new format of spreading the recaps over multiple pages sucks...
Regarding Entourage, Umnata your recap is great but I can't believe you're buying this Dom crap. What a bs storyline! Dom is like stock character #128b --"Roy" from the Simpsons or something. What the heck is going on with this show?? It was doing so well last season...
What happened to Sloane? What about the fight between Ari and his former boss? What happened to Turtle's rapper client Saigon? When I think about all the story lines they've just dropped I get pissed.
Also, what about developing the characters? Ari and his family are the only ones who really have a sophisticated background. What about Drama's d-list status and his pathetic Viking Quest stuff? What about Eric's shaky role and competing with Ari?? It just seems so lame to ignore all the interesting things this show could be and instead introduce the meathead, tattooed, hometown prison friend who went to jail for Vince...sheesh, how corny.
Sorry to complain, I just really like this show and hate to see it jumping the shark when it doesn't have to...maybe they'll turn it around, but please, I hope they get dom da dom dom DOM out of there and quick!!
11 of 14 | Posted by sweet j
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Posted on June 27, 2006 10:38 AM
Shows like this are why I gladly pay extra to receive HBO. It’s consistently funny, creative, raunchy and entertaining. After this episode though, I think I’ve got my yearly USDA requirement of flabby caucasian man-ass. I agree that Dom is a tired cliche, straight from central casting. His character is only good for a few more episodes before he becomes a drag.
The usually energetic Debi Mazar, who must have a contractual obligation to say the word “fuck” at least 16 times per show, was so lackluster that she could have called in her performance by telephone. How dilated does she need to be before she takes her damned pregnancy leave?
I thought it was cool how Eric told Turtle and Drama that Dom stays in the gang, because Vince wants it that way. E is struggling to maintain the delicate balance between protecting Vince from his own self-destructive behavior, and respecting the wishes of his client. He reminded me of Artie from the Larry Sanders show.
12 of 14 | Posted by conrad5
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Posted on June 27, 2006 9:22 PM
Dom has got to go, but it is great the way that Drama interacts with him. This show needs to be an hour long...it is too short!
Go back to the old recap format please!!!!!!
13 of 14 | Posted by GD
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Posted on June 29, 2006 7:15 PM
Dom gone...hee hee. That was the worst character ever to spring in this funny, inventive show. Way too meatheaded and painted with extremely broad strokes. Glad they did him in quickly.
Waiting for Sunday's recap. I have a few things to say, particularly about the Bruno Kirby character. HURRY!
14 of 14 | Posted by Tony A.
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Posted on July 5, 2006 5:22 AM