Backdoor pilots have not been faring well this week.
I'm so sorry about CJ's teacher, Suzi, but I'm glad he's feeling better about senior year.
We gotta go to the crappy town where I'm the hero!
Wash ,'Jaynestown'
Natter 72: We Were Unprepared for This
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.
Amy - May 02, 2014 1:09:24 pm PDT #26697 of 30000
Because books.
EpicTangent - May 02, 2014 1:17:40 pm PDT #26698 of 30000
Why isn't everyone pelting me with JOY, dammit? - Zenkitty
Oh, man, this episode of CSI is a backdoor pilot for a CSI: CYBERCRIMES, and it is so awful.
I was explaining earlier over in Supernatural how this one made the one on Supernatural look brilliant by comparison. The writing was PAINFUL, and the computer graphics seriously looked like they were lifted from the movie Weird Science.
I'm so sorry about CJ's teacher, Suzi, but I'm glad he's feeling better about senior year.
Seconded. It's good he has a plan. Much ~ma for his teacher.
And mucho congrats to Dr. Esse, OTD (which can't ever mean anything except On Time Delivery to me, but yay, you!)
Sheryl - May 02, 2014 1:33:46 pm PDT #26699 of 30000
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"
Congrats, Dr. Esse!
Dana - May 02, 2014 1:37:29 pm PDT #26700 of 30000
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
The writing was PAINFUL, and the computer graphics seriously looked like they were lifted from the movie Weird Science.
The writing was so bad. SO BAD. That bit where the scary computer avatar dissolved into bits was...wow.
EpicTangent - May 02, 2014 1:39:22 pm PDT #26701 of 30000
Why isn't everyone pelting me with JOY, dammit? - Zenkitty
Circa 1984 style, right? And yet still not as awkward as the writing.
Hil R. - May 02, 2014 1:49:22 pm PDT #26702 of 30000
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
This being the internet, I assume that stands for One True Doctorate?
It totally does now.
Congratulations, Dr. Esse!
beekaytee - May 02, 2014 1:51:41 pm PDT #26703 of 30000
Compassionately intolerant
Congrats, Dr. Esse!
Double seconded. Yay DebetEsse!
Man. I cannot agree more with the CSI snark. That was just painful. Not only did it scream HEY, you are going to see this character again, REMEMBER them! But, yeah, the cgi for a show that is supposed to be about tech crime just made me cringe. Yikes.
I don't mind seeing Patricia Arquette on my screen again, but I have a feeling she won't be on it for long. As much as people derided CSI:Orange for it's terrible acting and effects, I think this one will be worse, and not of interest to the older audiences that love NCIS and CSI:Original.
Amy - May 02, 2014 1:54:11 pm PDT #26704 of 30000
Because books.
I don't mind seeing Patricia Arquette on my screen again
I loved Medium. Despite some of the psychic silliness, I thought that was one of the most realistic portrayals of marriage I'd ever seen.
beekaytee - May 02, 2014 1:55:59 pm PDT #26705 of 30000
Compassionately intolerant
It's going to be a jumpin' weekend. Tomorrow, I am serving as a walk marshal for the Million Pibble March. It could be interesting or painful, but since I am opposed to Breed Specific Legislation, it feels important to do my part.
On Sunday, the owner of the pet care company has arranged for us to do a self improvement seminar, based on becoming lighter hearted. I could really, really use that! I hope it is fun.
Also, interviewing a new dog walker who may or may not have substance issues. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that she is actually good. We really, truly need to hire a few people...like now.
beekaytee - May 02, 2014 1:57:27 pm PDT #26706 of 30000
Compassionately intolerant
I thought that was one of the most realistic portrayals of marriage I'd ever seen.
Amy, that is EXACTLY what I said at the time. I just loved that relationship.
Along those lines, I first watched Surviving Jack yesterday and I love that they show a couple with teenaged children who are still in love with each other. It makes me so happy to see that.