It wasn't a *bad* episode, but it just felt like they were treading water, waiting to kick off Legends of Tomorrow.
Very convincing. Makes me completely want to put myself under government control. Please take me to where you can make me unconscious and naked.
Riley ,'Help'
Boxed Set, Vol. V: Just a Hint of Denial and a Dash of Retcon
A topic for the discussion of Doctor Who, Arrow, and The Flash. Beware possible invasions of iZombie, Sleepy Hollow, or pretty much any other "genre" (read: sci fi, superhero, or fantasy) show that captures our fancy. Expect adult content and discussion of the Big Gay Sex.
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Steph L. - Nov 18, 2015 5:50:11 pm PST #28762 of 30001
I look more rad than Lutheranism
Kalshane - Nov 19, 2015 4:40:23 am PST #28763 of 30001
GS: If you had to choose between kicking evil in the head or the behind, which would you choose, and why?
Minsc: I'm not sure I understand the question. I have two feet, do I not? You do not take a small plate when the feast of evil welcomes seconds.
It almost looked like it hurt him (not much, but a little).
It did. He briefly got bloody-eyed and veiny.
I really didn't like the handheld shots for some of the fight scenes. It gave it a very documentary feel that is at odds with the tone of the show. It also made it very obvious the characters weren't actually hitting their opponents at points.
Tom Scola - Nov 19, 2015 5:12:51 am PST #28764 of 30001
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.
Oh, my God, Neal McDonough. At the end, when Oliver is giving his speech, there is no reaction from Damien, except for a tiny little nostril flair. So awesome.
msbelle - Nov 19, 2015 5:19:26 am PST #28765 of 30001
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
The ep was directed by the stunt coordinator. His first time directing. I too thought the handheld camera work in the fight between the rail cars was odd. I almost never notice stunt doubles unless I look for them. Things moving fast I just don't notice it.
Steph L. - Nov 19, 2015 5:24:49 am PST #28766 of 30001
I look more rad than Lutheranism
Oh, my God, Neal McDonough.
He is just killing it as Damien Darhk. I don't think even Malcolm Merlyn is as gleefully evil as Darhk is.
Matt the Bruins fan - Nov 19, 2015 6:02:11 am PST #28767 of 30001
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
Evil wizards have been an archetype for centuries for good reason.
Jessica - Nov 19, 2015 6:09:55 pm PST #28768 of 30001
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
So, Sleepy Hollow just went full-on Gift.
Steph L. - Nov 19, 2015 6:36:07 pm PST #28769 of 30001
I look more rad than Lutheranism
That episode actually combined several Buffy episodes (or, you know, leaned heavily in their direction): Anubis reminded me of nothing so much as the Judge; despite that, I got an early Drusilla/Spike vibe from Pandora and Anubis (though Pandora is FAR less crazy than Drusilla); and, yeah, totally The Gift at the end.
I hope Abbie doesn't come back wrong.
Nora Deirdre - Nov 19, 2015 6:53:42 pm PST #28770 of 30001
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)
omg, I've been tracking this thread watching Arrow from Season One (and also the Flash once it went on Netflix) reading a little at a time, with every episode and NOW I'M TOTALLY CAUGHT UP!
Oh, thanks for making me sound smarter than I am by using your theories to impress Tom.
Three things: 1) My God, I still hate Laurel. 2) OMG Harrison Wells is awesome in every universe and 3) Cisco is my heart and ALL MY LOVE.
Steph L. - Nov 19, 2015 6:57:22 pm PST #28771 of 30001
I look more rad than Lutheranism
OMG Harrison Wells is awesome in every universe
TRUTH.
Cisco is my heart and ALL MY LOVE.
He annoyed me at first, and now I have nothing but heart-eyes for him.