JJ's storytelling is like a full on Monet. From far away, it’s OK, but up close, it’s a big old mess.
Spike: We got a history, him and me. Fred: What? Spike: It was a long time ago. He was a young Watcher, fresh out of the academy when we crossed paths. It was a, what-you-call battle of wills and blood was spilled. Vendettas were sworn. It was a whole-- Fred: My God you're so full of crap. Spike: Yeah. Okay.
'Unleashed'
Natter 31 But Looks 29
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Kristen - Jan 05, 2005 9:16:55 pm PST #3502 of 10002
The Partyman - Jan 05, 2005 9:31:16 pm PST #3503 of 10002
[insert something funny here]
Without having read any whitefont or seen the new ep yet, my two cents on the Alias topicy:
I imagine the only real 'plan' that JJ has is the Rambalid stuff. I do thing he knows where that is going, but much of everything else, yeah, he's making it up as he goes along. I imagine Season Three (and subsequent) would have been very different if Lena Olin had agreed to return, and he probably only brought in Isabella Rosselini to fill that gap, but I do get the feeling that he knows what he's doing with some of it.
So is the S4 premiere gonna make me change my mind, or squee?
Susan W. - Jan 05, 2005 9:48:01 pm PST #3504 of 10002
Good Trouble and Righteous Fights
This just in: The Daily Show? Still got it.
Wrod. I wish there was some way to tag a visual joke. If you could, Barack Obama with a giant halo of radiance would be my new tagline.
Nilly - Jan 06, 2005 1:49:44 am PST #3505 of 10002
Swouncing
Poking head to post that, since I probably won't be here until after the weekend, according to the Buffista Calendar, tomorrow, Friday the 7th, will be Miracleman's birthday. So lots of early wishes for daddy MM!
And great Thursdays, Fridays, weekends and all the other "timelies", capitalized or not, for everybody. One day I'll be able to properly post again, not just skip-post-run.
Topic!Cindy - Jan 06, 2005 1:56:53 am PST #3506 of 10002
What is even happening?
Hi, Nilly. Did I miss you? What's keeping you so busy?
I feel like a little kid. I'm so happy that school has been canceled on account of snow. Well actually, perhaps I should say I feel like a teenager. When we had snow days when I was little, there was true joy. Now, as in my teens, the overwhelming feeling is more akin to relief.
The Partyman - Jan 06, 2005 3:04:34 am PST #3507 of 10002
[insert something funny here]
So is the S4 premiere gonna make me change my mind, or squee?
Okay, quoting myself here, but I've just watched it and:
It made me squee in places, and scratch my head in others.
The new opening credits are incredibly lame.
DXMachina - Jan 06, 2005 3:55:06 am PST #3508 of 10002
You always do this. We get tipsy, and you take advantage of my love of the scientific method.
The rumors are true. LiveJournal has been bought out: [link]
Kat - Jan 06, 2005 4:19:10 am PST #3509 of 10002
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo
I read that somewhere else DX. Bought out by the Movable Type people, right?
From far away, it’s OK, but up close, it’s a big old mess.
And, that's okay if you are willing to go with it for what it is. If you just sit back and enjoy the ride, it's great. But if you are looking for the deeper metaphor, the bigger meaning and the neat way it all hangs together, you're screwed.
Topic!Cindy - Jan 06, 2005 4:50:58 am PST #3510 of 10002
What is even happening?
The rumors are true. LiveJournal has been bought out: [link]
Yep. Favorite bizarre comment exchange in that thread so far?
[mysticskunk] Sellout. I guess us free journal users are screwed now. Makes no sense to a real business to keep it free.
[bradfitz (the LJ guy)] That's why they bought us ... They WANTED a free site.
[mysticskunk] Then I apologize. I'm more than just a bit jaded by corporate monsters and almost nothing is ever free or fair in life anymore. If what you say is true, then I have nothing to complain about and I wish you all the best.
[gurl4sale] God, do you furries even READ ANYTHING? God, you're all so stupid.
[mysticskunk] We all look alike too! =)
[arfuni] I was actually just thinking how absurd it was that a man likely to now be a millionare [that'd be bradfitz --me] was posting replies to a furry on the internet.
It's funnier, 'cause it's true.
I read that somewhere else DX. Bought out by the Movable Type people, right?
Those are the ones, Kat.
From far away, it’s OK, but up close, it’s a big old mess.
And, that's okay if you are willing to go with it for what it is. If you just sit back and enjoy the ride, it's great. But if you are looking for the deeper metaphor, the bigger meaning and the neat way it all hangs together, you're screwed.I haven't watched regularly enough to be certain, but this kept running through my head last night, wrt Lost.
Also, yesterday, I noticed a new-ish salon in my town with the name "Le Monet" (or possibly "La..." I disremember) and I thought, sheesh, I hope that's intentionally ironic, but suspect they just picked something French sounding, to appear sophisticated.
sarameg - Jan 06, 2005 4:51:31 am PST #3511 of 10002
I totally watch Alias for the wigs and the boom. I actually get bored when the plot gets in the way. I am so deep!
And for the record? I think the wig count stayed at 3, and the underwear at 3, if you count tank top in bed. I was kind of disappointed (about the wigs, people.)
And the flickering flourescents may creep me out in garages from here on out.