Sepinwell argues Allyson's point:
But in the early going, "Dollhouse" feels less like a show that's been a victim of network goonery than a show that had some basic problems in conception that still need to be addressed.
Question: Will hiding in a cavern with stockpiled chocolate goods be any part of this plan?
Xander ,'Get It Done'
The Minearverse 6: Fiery Thread of Death
[NAFDA] "There will be an occasional happy, so that it might be crushed under the boot of the writer." From Zorro to Angel (including Wonderfalls, The Inside and Drive), this is where Buffistas come to anoint themselves in the bloodbath. Oh, and help us get Terriers dvds!
DavidS - Feb 18, 2009 6:38:47 am PST #1839 of 4535
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Kevin - Feb 18, 2009 7:07:45 am PST #1840 of 4535
Never fall in love with somebody you actually love.
The premise of DH does have good points, though - for a start, you can pretty much do any kind of episode, because the characters can be anybody and anything. It's pretty broad.
I watched a brief minute of "Out of Gas" last night by chance. It was the scene at the end, with Mal getting patched up with his 'family' around him. Him asking if they'll be there when he gets back. Simple drama. And it absolutely works. It works because it's emotional. You know what Mal has been through, and it's effecting because of that. I think Dollhouse's challenge is to get people to care about Echo et all. A signature thing in Whedon's work is the notion of 'found family' - it's something that I truly believe in as a good thing - and Dollhouse lacks that entirely. These characters don't even like each other.
Polter-Cow - Feb 18, 2009 8:25:21 am PST #1841 of 4535
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
My favourite Lost episode: THE ONE WHERE THEY EXPLAIN JACK'S TATTOO FINALLY. It's a page turner!
Ha, according to Lindelof and Cuse, that's the most important episode of the series BECAUSE it's so bad. And helped show ABC that the show was not exactly sustainable in an open-ended format.
I don't think you do have to watch it, Laga. I think you could start with this season and get into it. Everything that happens on the show is so batshit insane, but this year has been terrific in its batshit insanity, and there really is direction, now.
I think at the very least she should start with season four (or the season three finale), which is where the show radically changed direction and became awesome.
Dana - Feb 18, 2009 9:08:53 am PST #1842 of 4535
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
Speaking of soap operas...I have found a website that has all the clips of the classic Jack/Jennifer years on DOOL.
(DON'T JUDGE ME.)
Vortex - Feb 18, 2009 9:43:34 am PST #1843 of 4535
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
(DON'T JUDGE ME.)
umm, so are there any Patch/Kayla clips (I distinctly remember jumping up and yelling YES!!! when he finally told her he loved her)
Dana - Feb 18, 2009 9:48:39 am PST #1844 of 4535
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
Insent, Vortex.
Vortex - Feb 18, 2009 9:51:19 am PST #1845 of 4535
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
DAMN YOU! My student assistant is right outside my office, I can't watch it until I get home. WAH!
Connie Neil - Feb 18, 2009 9:52:49 am PST #1846 of 4535
brillig
Patch/Kayla! Ah, memories of my college TV room . . .
Dana - Feb 18, 2009 9:53:14 am PST #1847 of 4535
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
I may possibly be downloading things with the intent of burning them to DVD.
Mostly because I've decided that Jack is Patient Zero of my affection for anti-hero types with secret hidden angsty pasts.
beekaytee - Feb 18, 2009 11:42:04 am PST #1848 of 4535
Compassionately intolerant
Oh man. I loved me some Patch.