I've missed Entourage during hiatus and now embrace its reture with more joy than I can possibly express in writing. HBO has certainly struck gold with this series. They bring us interesting characters, compelling stories, and let's face it, lots of luscious beefcake. Really, the writing is top-notch, the actors are perfectly cast, and the stories are more fun than any roller coaster at any Six Flags park (but without the long lines or anyone throwing up on you).

Things have changed since the end of season two.

Smarmy agent Ari, fired from the big time talent agency last season, has pulled himself up by his bootstraps and is back in the game. He's set up in his own office (complete with broken elevator, much to the chagrin of his clients), preparing for Vince's big movie premiere, and juggling enough clients to make him feel like a big shot again. He's not, but at least he thinks he's on his way.

Vince went on to make Aquaman with James Cameron and now needs to find a "premiere worthy" date for that walk across the red carpet. Turtle and Drama are handing out tickets to the event to every hot chick they see (we're talking 50 tickets, folks), exhausting their supply a little too early. Remember that point. Trust me. For all the pimping Turtle and Drama are doing, nothing's working for Vince. He quickly comes to the conclusion there's only one woman who should walk the carpet with him: his mother.

There's a problem with this choice, though. You see, Mrs. Chase has never been to either of her sons' (that would be Vince and Johnny "Drama" Chase, for those of you with quizzical looks, and that includes the very pregnant publicist Shauna) premieres. Granted, Aquaman is THE CAREER-MAKING movie premiere for Vince, but still... When cornered by a DJ on live radio, though, Mrs. Chase gives in and agrees to make the trip despite her loathing of travel. This sets Vince off on the search for the perfect gown and jewelry for his mom.

Before the dress search, while everyone's still at the radio station, as E, Turtle, and Drama are watching Vince's interview, two fine looking "sure thing" babes appear. They promise to put out if Turtle and Drama take them to the premiere. After much begging, Ari comes up with a pair of tickets, which he's taken from James Woods (because he never uses all of them anyway). When Woods demands all his tickets, Ari pretends he accidentally gave them to Vince. Woods knows how this works and heads over to boys' house.

Now, the inherent comedy of established actor James Woods chasing down a pair of tickets might seem a little surreal, but it sets up one of the funniest scenes of the show. Picture Woods banging on the door of the almost-famous Chase boys. Woods hears Drama and Turtle and starts yelling at them through the door. Insults fly, threats are made, and finally, an envelope appears in the mail slot. Turtle rags on Drama for "pussin' out", but Drama laughs, saying all Woods got was an envelope. He still has the tickets because there's no way he's giving up a chance at a "sure thing".

Former Baywatch babe, Playboy centerfold, and stunt double for Abe Vigoda, Managing Editor of Blogcritics and member of the board of directors for BLUSD, Joanie juggles her love of words, music, photography, wildlife, and television with her greatest love -- her kids. In a perfect, non-Mitty-esque world, her days would be elastic, allowing her to accomplish everything on her "to do" list.

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