She's beautiful. Still not much of an actress, but very beautiful.
Damn you, Bridget! Damn you to Hades! You broke my heart in a million pieces! You made me love you, and then you-- I SHAVED MY BEARD FOR YOU, DEVIL WOMAN!
Monty ,'Trash'
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erikaj - Feb 11, 2007 2:38:02 pm PST #625 of 7329
Always Anti-fascist!
esse - Feb 11, 2007 2:46:32 pm PST #626 of 7329
S to the A -- using they/them pronouns!
So, I'm actually kind of sold on New!Octavian. I love the slightly reserved quality he portrays the character. I mean, I loved the original Octavian more? But this guy will do. I also really dig that with Agrippa and Poet!Guy, it's like a new generation of Roman leaders, which is entertaining. And the scene in the slave camp was just heartrending. I'm really wondering what new trajectory the Pullo and Vorenus storyline is going towards next, because I have no clue. Although I titter at the idea of Pullo and Vorenus raising the kids. Together! Like two dads. Yes.
Glamcookie - Feb 11, 2007 2:53:12 pm PST #627 of 7329
I know my own heart and understand my fellow man. But I am made unlike anyone I have ever met. I dare to say I am like no one in the whole world. - Anne Lister
Hm, I like her on the show. I think she's pretty good. Then again, maybe the beauty factor is influencing me...
Jessica - Feb 11, 2007 3:08:21 pm PST #628 of 7329
If I want to become a cloud of bats, does each bat need a separate vaccination?
I mean, I loved the original Octavian more? But this guy will do.
Yeah, I'm slowly coming to terms with him. I think he's doing a great job (it can't be easy stepping into an established character and retaining enough of the original actor's mannerisms that the audience can see the continuity), it's just going to take some time before I'm able to look at him and not see Wrong!Octavian.
Although I titter at the idea of Pullo and Vorenus raising the kids. Together! Like two dads. Yes.
Vorenus' kids have two daddies! Love!
esse - Feb 12, 2007 3:15:41 am PST #629 of 7329
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it's just going to take some time before I'm able to look at him and not see Wrong!Octavian.
Exactly!
Vorenus' kids have two daddies! Love!
I know! Of course, this line of thought leads my brain to a weird sitcom version of Rome, "My Two Patriae," with Pullo trying to convince Vorenus to let their son go into, I don't know, bull fighting or whatever, and Vorenus being all "My son will serve Rome! Just as we did!" Etc, etc. So, so wrong. But hilariously wrong.
erikaj - Feb 12, 2007 8:37:57 am PST #630 of 7329
Always Anti-fascist!
Maybe it will take a few episodes, GloomCookie before I don't feel like I'm watching Flashdance Girl...curate(?) But age has done nice things to her face. Also, I shouldn't compare anybody to Allison Janney. The other actress just looks bad. But it is not her fault.
Fred Pete - Feb 12, 2007 9:11:56 am PST #631 of 7329
Ann, that's a ferret.
So, so wrong. But hilariously wrong.
And coming this fall to A&E.
esse - Feb 12, 2007 9:38:25 am PST #632 of 7329
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In my very steamy dreams!
Glamcookie - Feb 12, 2007 9:54:55 am PST #633 of 7329
I know my own heart and understand my fellow man. But I am made unlike anyone I have ever met. I dare to say I am like no one in the whole world. - Anne Lister
The other actress just looks bad.
Which one? Tina (Justine from Angel)? She bugs the shit out of me.
I think I'm on board with the new Octavian. Still love the boy Octavian, but this one'll do. Poor Vorenus. He'd better sleep with one eye open.
erikaj - Feb 12, 2007 10:14:06 am PST #634 of 7329
Always Anti-fascist!
No, I mean any actress I watch after watching Allison Janney as CJ Cregg, although it's true if you're talking about Bette's wife, hippie earth mothers everywhere are all "Yeah, she's sweet, but kind of out there.' In addition, you can always tell she's smoldering away about something she's too "nice" to come out and say. It bugs me when people do that.ETA: Oh, no, you were talking about the one with the male fiance. Although it was a good joke when he said "Kiss and make up with her...whatever you women do."