So, I pulled out my season 5 DVD’s last week and got to watching disc 3. I finished in one night, of course, and was ready to move on, when I noticed- disc 4 is missing. It’s MIA people and I am dying! I have to finish the season. I can’t watch just four episodes and not finish the season!! I searched the house high and low- nothing. It has simply vanished.
If you have season 5 on DVD and you would like to put this poor girl out of her misery- is it possible for me to get a burned copy from you?? I mean, it has all the extras on it! The bloopers, the commentary. HELP ME!!
You can contact me at girlscout35@hotmail.com Thanks!
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
This all started with a BABE!
Remember the pilot? Of course you remember the pilot. Danny gets down on one knee and proposes and Sydney is ecstatic. And then all this elation and normalcy is out the window the minute Danny Hecht says the word “baby.” Baby, family, future- a couple of choice words for a young international super spy. In that moment (on the couch in their old apartment), Sydney feels she is forced to tell Danny about her position at SD-6, which of course, leads to his demise. This, in turn, leads us on a 5-year journey with Sydney Bristow, as she ultimately takes down Sloane, time and time again, avenging not only Danny’s death, but Francie’s, Will’s kidnapping, Vaughn’s near death and Nadia’s murder. The Alliance, Rambaldi, CIA, Covenant, Prophet 5, we would have heard nothing about all of this if someone hadn’t yelled procreation.
Last night I was watching season 5. Yes, I had the strength to put the DVD in the player and actually sit down and watch four back-to-back episodes. Watching Sydney give birth and then care for little Iz only reminded me of how this whole story got started. She had to tell Danny about her job- clearly he was thinking of settling down and having a family and she was thinking about globetrotting and catching bad guys. It seemed only fair that she tell him the truth, to prepare him for the sort of life she had already been living. That back-fired, we know, but in the end, Sydney was ready to embrace this baby, family, future scenario, and kudos to her for doing so. Forget the whole “working mom” bit. Simply- Sydney Bristow deserved a damn break. She deserved some down-home normalcy and it don’t get more normal than rocking a baby to sleep on the lid of the dryer and pouring tall glasses of lemonade for guests.
It is only implied that Sydney and Vaughn went back to work after Irina’s death- and that the birth of their second child set the play in motion to leave the CIA and settle on the beach- looking back now, that seems like the most logical scenario. We always knew Sydney wouldn’t be able to stay away- and for Vaughn, the CIA had been his whole life until he met Sydney. Irina told Sydney during Isabelle’s birth, that she had to choose between being an agent and a mother- she would either fail at one or both. She chose to be an agent and she told Sydney that she would have to make a choice too- she couldn’t do both. Sydney simply said, “Watch me.” And look, after 5 years, we have watched Sydney Bristow make a family with everyone around her- Francie and Will, Jack and Nadia, Weiss, Marshall, Dixon. And if all that didn’t prepare her for motherhood, then I don’t know what would have.
We have known from day one that Sydney had a knack for compartmentalizing. She had this uncanny ability to move from one mission to the next, from her daily life to her professional life and no doubt, from spy to mother. It just seems funny now- to look back on the old Syd and see the precise moment her world changed. The precise moment our world changed- the TV world changed. All because of baby.
Last night I was watching season 5. Yes, I had the strength to put the DVD in the player and actually sit down and watch four back-to-back episodes. Watching Sydney give birth and then care for little Iz only reminded me of how this whole story got started. She had to tell Danny about her job- clearly he was thinking of settling down and having a family and she was thinking about globetrotting and catching bad guys. It seemed only fair that she tell him the truth, to prepare him for the sort of life she had already been living. That back-fired, we know, but in the end, Sydney was ready to embrace this baby, family, future scenario, and kudos to her for doing so. Forget the whole “working mom” bit. Simply- Sydney Bristow deserved a damn break. She deserved some down-home normalcy and it don’t get more normal than rocking a baby to sleep on the lid of the dryer and pouring tall glasses of lemonade for guests.
It is only implied that Sydney and Vaughn went back to work after Irina’s death- and that the birth of their second child set the play in motion to leave the CIA and settle on the beach- looking back now, that seems like the most logical scenario. We always knew Sydney wouldn’t be able to stay away- and for Vaughn, the CIA had been his whole life until he met Sydney. Irina told Sydney during Isabelle’s birth, that she had to choose between being an agent and a mother- she would either fail at one or both. She chose to be an agent and she told Sydney that she would have to make a choice too- she couldn’t do both. Sydney simply said, “Watch me.” And look, after 5 years, we have watched Sydney Bristow make a family with everyone around her- Francie and Will, Jack and Nadia, Weiss, Marshall, Dixon. And if all that didn’t prepare her for motherhood, then I don’t know what would have.
We have known from day one that Sydney had a knack for compartmentalizing. She had this uncanny ability to move from one mission to the next, from her daily life to her professional life and no doubt, from spy to mother. It just seems funny now- to look back on the old Syd and see the precise moment her world changed. The precise moment our world changed- the TV world changed. All because of baby.
Monday, June 25, 2007
Where Are They Now?
I have done a few updates on the cast since the finale of Alias last year. We’ve seen the faces of our favorite spy friends all over the small screen and a few on the big screen. We all know that Merrin Dungey (Francie) will play side-kick to Kate Walsh’s Addison Montgomery on the Grey’s Anatomy spin-off, Private Practice. Ron Rifkin (Sloane), Patty Wettig (Judy Barnett) and Balthazar Getty (Tom Grace) will appear for another season of Brothers & Sisters, directed by my favorite Alias director, Ken Olin. Greg Grunberg (Weiss) made a smash hit of Heroes, and will now be joined by former Alias castmate, David Anders (Sark). The goofy Amanda Foreman (Carrie Flinkman) will again play goofy Ivy, on JJ’s drama What About Brian? Spydaddy Victor Garber will be back, again, in a courtroom role on Eli Stone and Michael Vartan is finally back on primetime television, starring in Big Shots with the saucy Dylan McDermott. JG, between trips to the park and diaper changes, is busy filling her acting and producing schedule with many a movie coming soon. That’s all well and good, our favs are keeping busy, but…
But what has happened to all the Alias writers- the very brains that come up with the elaborate and complex story that was Alias? I can tell you what they are not doing- feeling sorry for themselves, or apologizing for the last 2 seasons of Alias. They have moved on- some to bigger and better things.
Season 1 had some of the best and brightest writers. They created the Alias world- the characters, the relationships, the storylines. JJ Abrams, who wrote both the pilot and the season 1 finale is now working on three projects- two are untitled and the third- Star Trek- sure to be his next big hit. He’s moved on from Lost, which is noticeable and still manages to dabble in producing on Lost, Six Degrees and What About Brian?
Jesse Alexander, one of my all time favorite Alias writers, is now heading up the writing and producing team over on Heroes. Jeff Pinkner, another amazing Alias writer, moved on with JJ to Lost, and is still there, holding down the fort and the vision. Roberto Orzi and Alex Kurtzman- who wrote several of my favorite episodes over the first 3 years of Alias, are also still with JJ- they will be attacking the Star Trek story. I have no doubt their love for action and drama will combine well for the film and its nice to know JJ is giving work to the people who made him a star in the first place.
So, here is a little challenge for you… track down some of your favorite Alias supporting characters, writers, directors, etc. and tell us what they have been up to. Did Alias do them in, or are they out there, still making a name for themselves?
But what has happened to all the Alias writers- the very brains that come up with the elaborate and complex story that was Alias? I can tell you what they are not doing- feeling sorry for themselves, or apologizing for the last 2 seasons of Alias. They have moved on- some to bigger and better things.
Season 1 had some of the best and brightest writers. They created the Alias world- the characters, the relationships, the storylines. JJ Abrams, who wrote both the pilot and the season 1 finale is now working on three projects- two are untitled and the third- Star Trek- sure to be his next big hit. He’s moved on from Lost, which is noticeable and still manages to dabble in producing on Lost, Six Degrees and What About Brian?
Jesse Alexander, one of my all time favorite Alias writers, is now heading up the writing and producing team over on Heroes. Jeff Pinkner, another amazing Alias writer, moved on with JJ to Lost, and is still there, holding down the fort and the vision. Roberto Orzi and Alex Kurtzman- who wrote several of my favorite episodes over the first 3 years of Alias, are also still with JJ- they will be attacking the Star Trek story. I have no doubt their love for action and drama will combine well for the film and its nice to know JJ is giving work to the people who made him a star in the first place.
So, here is a little challenge for you… track down some of your favorite Alias supporting characters, writers, directors, etc. and tell us what they have been up to. Did Alias do them in, or are they out there, still making a name for themselves?
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Come and Gone
I check in periodically. I log in and read comments, look at previously posted articles, browse news sites for information on the former stars of Alias and the many writers, producers and directors behind the show. Yesterday I realized, I completely missed the anniversary of Alias’ demise- the series finale.
I have been chatting back and forth with Page and Uncle (see the post below), throwing out justification for season 4 or lack of justification. We have been discussing the changes in Alias from season 1 to season 4 and how the lack of Executive support, horrible writers and an obviously tired cast and crew caused Alias to cave in on itself in season 5. Aside from all this discussion, which might seem harsh and more like a verbal bashing- I love that I can still pop in the DVD’s and watch all that is good about the show. I can remember key lines and certain moments that have defined the characters we love, and enveloped us in their world.
I will admit- I still get angry. I get frustrated. It is so easy to watch a season 1 episode and curse the sky- “Why? Why TV Gods, did you have to take away such a genuine program. Sydney had her whole life ahead of her!” I know it seems rather ridiculous now, to get all bent out of shape because of a TV show that ended a year ago. Some ask why I still post, why Let’s Talk is still standing long after the final moments of its purpose have come and gone. I don’t know. I can’t explain it. I just can’t let go. Not yet.
“We’ll find each other. We always find each other…”
She looks rather reluctant to say goodbye, doesn't she?
I have been chatting back and forth with Page and Uncle (see the post below), throwing out justification for season 4 or lack of justification. We have been discussing the changes in Alias from season 1 to season 4 and how the lack of Executive support, horrible writers and an obviously tired cast and crew caused Alias to cave in on itself in season 5. Aside from all this discussion, which might seem harsh and more like a verbal bashing- I love that I can still pop in the DVD’s and watch all that is good about the show. I can remember key lines and certain moments that have defined the characters we love, and enveloped us in their world.
I will admit- I still get angry. I get frustrated. It is so easy to watch a season 1 episode and curse the sky- “Why? Why TV Gods, did you have to take away such a genuine program. Sydney had her whole life ahead of her!” I know it seems rather ridiculous now, to get all bent out of shape because of a TV show that ended a year ago. Some ask why I still post, why Let’s Talk is still standing long after the final moments of its purpose have come and gone. I don’t know. I can’t explain it. I just can’t let go. Not yet.
“We’ll find each other. We always find each other…”
She looks rather reluctant to say goodbye, doesn't she?
Sunday, June 10, 2007
See the Light
It's Sunday afternoon and I while flipping channels I came across an episode of Alias. I love that. I love when I stumble on an episode, one I haven't seen in awhile. All I have to do hear the opening credits and see the faces of our beloved characters and I am hooked all over again.
Season 4, episode 8, "Echoes". Nadia is taken hostage by Sydney's number one sworn enemy, Ana Espinoza. In hindsight, its rather ironic that Sydney is forced to play Ana in order to save Nadia's life. Poor Nadia, having to spend the evening tied up and branded by Ana, Sydney, Vaughn and Dixon gallivanting around cutting off ring fingers and staging a death. No fair. Sark makes an appearance, which, of course makes the episode that much better. And the fact that he wants to see Lauren's body and wants Vaughn to go with him? OH THE DRAMA!
I love this episode, but I can't help but notice how different it is. Not just this episode, but all of season 4. The way it was shot, the colors, the urgency of every scene. They shot more outside, in the evening, when the California sun was melting, creating a beautiful marriage between the light and the film. I love it. I love how you can see Sydney's freckles in that light- how her cheeks and Nadia's are rosy and healthy. I love that APO is stark and bright, but their faces are soft and certain. I love the contrast, I love the combination. It's just another reason why I love this show- why I love the cast and crew. Daniel Attias, who directed this episode, did an amazing job. Season 4 was very much a call back to season 1 in technique and process. Season 4 had this new, innocent feeling. Maybe it was Nadia being welcomed into the world of Alias. Maybe it was the freshness of Sydney and Vaughn and how their love changed over the course of all that affected it. Maybe the writers and directors decided to take a new look at the show and give it new life. Either way, whatever it was, it was good- even though during the original airing, I was probably complaining.
And, come on, Sydney fighting with Ana in the boutique? One of the best moments of all time. "Another spring, another June, another sunny honeymoon..."
Season 4, episode 8, "Echoes". Nadia is taken hostage by Sydney's number one sworn enemy, Ana Espinoza. In hindsight, its rather ironic that Sydney is forced to play Ana in order to save Nadia's life. Poor Nadia, having to spend the evening tied up and branded by Ana, Sydney, Vaughn and Dixon gallivanting around cutting off ring fingers and staging a death. No fair. Sark makes an appearance, which, of course makes the episode that much better. And the fact that he wants to see Lauren's body and wants Vaughn to go with him? OH THE DRAMA!
I love this episode, but I can't help but notice how different it is. Not just this episode, but all of season 4. The way it was shot, the colors, the urgency of every scene. They shot more outside, in the evening, when the California sun was melting, creating a beautiful marriage between the light and the film. I love it. I love how you can see Sydney's freckles in that light- how her cheeks and Nadia's are rosy and healthy. I love that APO is stark and bright, but their faces are soft and certain. I love the contrast, I love the combination. It's just another reason why I love this show- why I love the cast and crew. Daniel Attias, who directed this episode, did an amazing job. Season 4 was very much a call back to season 1 in technique and process. Season 4 had this new, innocent feeling. Maybe it was Nadia being welcomed into the world of Alias. Maybe it was the freshness of Sydney and Vaughn and how their love changed over the course of all that affected it. Maybe the writers and directors decided to take a new look at the show and give it new life. Either way, whatever it was, it was good- even though during the original airing, I was probably complaining.
And, come on, Sydney fighting with Ana in the boutique? One of the best moments of all time. "Another spring, another June, another sunny honeymoon..."
Thursday, June 07, 2007
Possible new spy thirst quencher?
Has anyone else heard of the new USA show called Burn Notice? I keep seeing ads for it, and it looks somewhat intriguing. It's about a spy (not sure if he's CIA) who is suddenly "fired" from his job while on a mission, but has no idea why and aims to find out. More info can be found on the USA website (FYI a trailer for the show w/ sound starts automatically on this page), first episode is 10pm EST on June 28th. Just thought I'd throw that out there if anyone else is craving some new spy fun. :)
Monday, June 04, 2007
Looks Like Bloopers
Oops, looks like Ben and Jen caught us spying. Hi ya'll, no Alias updates, but take a look at these photos! Is that last one not a blooper face?? I think we've seen that face before. Hahaha!! Glad to see JG out and about- would be happier if they were pics from the set of an Alias movie. Uncle, how's it coming?
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