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But listen to Michael Emerson describe the Finch and Reese relationship at 1:00.
*dies*
(Not for nothing, but does anyone else remember how in Ben-Hur, Stephen Boyd was directed to play it as though he and Ben-Hur were ex-lovers, but Charlton Heston wasn't given a similar direction because everyone knew he'd freak out?)
Network TV Is Broken. So How Does Shonda Rhimes Keep Making Hits?
My favorite line:
My favorite line:
The font of all this fervid storytelling is Rhimes, who, at 43, is often described as the most powerful African-American female show runner in television — which is too many adjectives. She is one of the most powerful show runners in the business, full stop.Also, everyone should always watch Scandal.
And I am so invested that I might have to stop watching until all of the episodes have aired, so I can watch them all at once. I don't think I can take the pain of waiting a week in between.
Oh my god. I never even heard of this show before Festivids, then I tried to *ahem* it and couldn't find a link. And now it's airing on PBS and already it's too much, I can't take the suspense.
Oh my god. I never even heard of this show before Festivids, then I tried to *ahem* it and couldn't find a link. And now it's airing on PBS and already it's too much, I can't take the suspense.
No seriously
Apr. 22nd, 2013 11:47 amIf you are not watching Orphan Black, you are making a grave life error.
Also worth mentioning, to the extent it matters to you - among the main characters, there are no straight white men. So far, the only straight white men have very minor roles (although they may get a tad more to do in upcoming episodes).
Also worth mentioning, to the extent it matters to you - among the main characters, there are no straight white men. So far, the only straight white men have very minor roles (although they may get a tad more to do in upcoming episodes).
Can I just....
Apr. 22nd, 2013 08:15 am
Will someone please explain to me why the three men get to be fully clothed in this picture while the woman has to be in her underwear?
(I'm sorry, I just keep seeing this and it keeps driving me crazy)
So far, it is indeed as awesome as everyone on the internet says.
Just fyi.
Just fyi.
When you Google "42 movie cast"
Apr. 20th, 2013 01:35 pmThe top row of images is ... surprising. Is it just me? Am I missing something?
So I can decide whether to delete the unwatched episodes off the DVR.
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano
The investigation is proceeding apace. This is not an "NCIS" episode. Sometimes you have to take time to properly put the chain together to identify the perpetrators. Everyone’s committed to seeing that that gets done in the right way.
Quick Spartacus vid rec
Apr. 16th, 2013 09:30 pmWe Get Around. Limited to footage from Spartacus: Vengeance. Awesome.
This documentary about American superheroines is showing this week on PBS's Independent Lens series.
Interesting essay on rape in fiction
Mar. 18th, 2013 05:03 pmShe compares Song of Ice and Fire, Batman, Skyfall, etc. Basic point, I shall spoil for you: If you defend the constant sexual assault of women characters on the ground that it is "realistic," why don't you insist on "realistic" rape of male characters who are placed in similar situations?
...(apart from the terribleness of the actor who plays Vincent) -
it's basically like what TV would be if it was just the 'shipper fanfic. All the adventure and life-threatening situations and mysteries put in the background, occasionally peeking through, and with most of the story devoted to the couple managing their relationship.
It's fine in fanfic, because fanfic is meant to be read against a background of canon. But it's weird when canon devotes, like, 35 of 43 minutes to Vincent choosing between Catherine and his old girlfriend, and Catherine figuring out how to explain Vincent to her sister and can they maybe have a normal dinner together, and then 8 minutes of, oh yeah, the evil conspiracy of government agents who are coming after Vincent with guns after performing mysterious experiments on him.
it's basically like what TV would be if it was just the 'shipper fanfic. All the adventure and life-threatening situations and mysteries put in the background, occasionally peeking through, and with most of the story devoted to the couple managing their relationship.
It's fine in fanfic, because fanfic is meant to be read against a background of canon. But it's weird when canon devotes, like, 35 of 43 minutes to Vincent choosing between Catherine and his old girlfriend, and Catherine figuring out how to explain Vincent to her sister and can they maybe have a normal dinner together, and then 8 minutes of, oh yeah, the evil conspiracy of government agents who are coming after Vincent with guns after performing mysterious experiments on him.
Oh my god, Spartacus is so excellent
Mar. 17th, 2013 10:07 amI know exactly what will happen in the end, but I don't know precisely how it will happen, and that's enough to keep me riveted.
The only thing I really dislike is the whole thing with Gannicus and the brunette chick, which smacks too much of "true love is found with sweet devoted women, not aggressive sluttish ones who are only good for casual sex."
Otherwise, I never want this show to end!! But there are only three episodes left!!! Woe.
Maybe I'll rewatch the 1960 movie.
The only thing I really dislike is the whole thing with Gannicus and the brunette chick, which smacks too much of "true love is found with sweet devoted women, not aggressive sluttish ones who are only good for casual sex."
Otherwise, I never want this show to end!! But there are only three episodes left!!! Woe.
Maybe I'll rewatch the 1960 movie.
