tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17309641.post6660310851106720425..comments2024-03-11T17:26:10.898-07:00Comments on Let's Talk Alias: New PostGirlscouthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09488863065118161693noreply@blogger.comBlogger81125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17309641.post-74064142345332200712009-05-22T20:11:50.563-07:002009-05-22T20:11:50.563-07:00This just in...
51 shows get the ax
I forgot to ...This just in...<br /><br />51 shows get the ax<br /><br />I forgot to e-mail Uncle to learn how to link, but I'll try to figure out what Page48 was saying. Here is the result:<br /><br /><A HREF="http://tv.yahoo.com/slideshow/438/photos/1" REL="nofollow">The List</A>The only one of the exiting shows I will regret is "The Unit." There were elements of The Unit that I found absolutely enthralling. Yes, the wives were a little annoying, but they carried an important part of military life that gave the show a sense of realism when the soldiers were out on mission. I might be all alone in being a fan of the show (and, I agree, they started leaving the paradigm that was working in the last season), but I will watch and re-watch the DVDs in the future with equal relish as I have with LOST, BSG, House, Smallville, 24, and Veronica Mars (which my mother is now enjoying, BTW).<br /><br />Fare thee well, Unit. :(SKlafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00319049127450549422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17309641.post-74147625595783111062009-05-22T13:51:08.134-07:002009-05-22T13:51:08.134-07:00V trailer looks good. I remember miniseries. It wa...V trailer looks good. I remember miniseries. It was the first time I saw the M11/.380 machine pistol. I REALLY wanted one!!uncle111https://www.blogger.com/profile/06648380991715575787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17309641.post-22044680034048967052009-05-22T12:42:38.518-07:002009-05-22T12:42:38.518-07:00I'm not having problems with either "V" trailer li...I'm not having problems with either "V" trailer link, SRG.Page48https://www.blogger.com/profile/09728079057077761364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17309641.post-41028065691744681152009-05-22T10:25:01.567-07:002009-05-22T10:25:01.567-07:00man, all the links to the V trailer aren't working...man, all the links to the V trailer aren't working now, stupid ABC, let me know if someone finds it elsewhere...SRMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01576968119404544145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17309641.post-47076557452478986132009-05-22T07:41:04.769-07:002009-05-22T07:41:04.769-07:00ILA4E, that first chick just simply has a hate-on ...ILA4E, that first chick just simply has a hate-on for JG. She more than deserves a lifetime of CSI:Wherever.<br /><br />Second dude made a lot more sense except a couple of slip ups like : "Don't worry that you won't be able to follow it" and telling readers to forget about Rambaldi, it doesn't matter anymore. Other than that, I like his enthusiasm. <br /><br />But that first clueless bimbo??? A pox on her house.<br /><br />Here's a longer <A HREF="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahjPQjQGdbU&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.horror-movies.ca%2Fhorror_15281.html&feature=player_embedded" REL="nofollow">trailer</A> for "V". Unfortunately, it doesn't debut till mid-season.Page48https://www.blogger.com/profile/09728079057077761364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17309641.post-83322546151372834582009-05-22T07:18:43.293-07:002009-05-22T07:18:43.293-07:00Man, yeah!
Now I am pumped about "V"
They surely...Man, yeah!<br /><br />Now I am pumped about "V"<br /><br />They surely went out of their way to install an all-star cast without grabbing the limeline too much.<br /><br />Elizabeth Mitchell is probably the most recognizable due to her stellar work in LOST, but Alan Tudyke is approaching the edge of serious stardom, and I suspect "V" will push him over it. Fellow cast member of Firefly, Morena Baccarin has a memorable grace, and I believe her acting skill in this role will solidify her among the TV greats as well.<br /><br />I didn't see an air date for the Pilot episode. I am moderately excited to see it. Maybe we'll all have something more to return here to discuss fairly soon.SKlafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00319049127450549422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17309641.post-73662163335219798592009-05-22T07:14:02.251-07:002009-05-22T07:14:02.251-07:00EDIT: because, heh, I meant 'sifting' through old ...EDIT: because, heh, I meant 'sifting' through old articles, and not "suffocating" through them...<br /><br />...well, maybe that first one.ILA4Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09999057316604311524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17309641.post-52349380942105006432009-05-22T07:05:42.031-07:002009-05-22T07:05:42.031-07:00In the midst of the looming 3-year anniversary, I ...In the midst of the looming 3-year anniversary, I found myself stifling through some old <B>ALIAS</B> articles and came across two contrasting reviews of the Season 4 opener.<br /><br /><A HREF="http://www.nytimes.com/2005/01/05/arts/television/05heff.html" REL="nofollow">"What?"</A>Yeah. Not sure if they actually knew that they were talking about the greatest thing on television.<br /><br />In any case;<br /><br /><A HREF="http://www.usatoday.com/life/television/reviews/2005-01-04-alias_x.htm" REL="nofollow">"More like it..."</A>Thought it was interesting to see how differing the opinions were.<br /><br />Clearly, one writer has/(had) sense.ILA4Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09999057316604311524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17309641.post-72342556546119805942009-05-22T04:49:36.707-07:002009-05-22T04:49:36.707-07:00I thought "V" looked pretty promising, too.
Somet...I thought "V" looked pretty promising, too.<br /><br />Something to maybe look forward to.ILA4Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09999057316604311524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17309641.post-11046611644976613352009-05-21T17:45:06.933-07:002009-05-21T17:45:06.933-07:00Robetron, be sure to check out the pilot review of...Robetron, be sure to check out the pilot review of "V" a few comments back. Even if you have a spoiler phobia, by the time you see the actual pilot, you won't remember anything about the review.Page48https://www.blogger.com/profile/09728079057077761364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17309641.post-4942575557353419772009-05-21T16:53:41.603-07:002009-05-21T16:53:41.603-07:00LOL... Morgan Fairchild... funny.
As I mentioned ...LOL... Morgan Fairchild... funny.<br /><br />As I mentioned over on "let's Get LOST," I checked out your link, Page48, and "V" doesn't look too shabby. <br /><br />I thought the original mini-series was freaky when I was a kid with the way they would always give a legal disclaimer that it was entirely fiction, and that people should not take it too seriously, but that kids should not be allowed to watch. Today, it pales in comparison to what they show explicitly without a disclaimer.<br /><br />Anyway, the new version, with 4 scheduled seasons of 13 to 22 episodes each, looks pretty good. There may be hope for something to watch next season after all.SKlafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00319049127450549422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17309641.post-12130069947129781942009-05-20T21:31:46.064-07:002009-05-20T21:31:46.064-07:00Yeah, looking at the ST cast list on IMDB, JJ used...Yeah, looking at the ST cast list on IMDB, JJ used faces from "Felicity", "Cloverfield", MI3, and even that barfer "What About Brian?". <br /><br />As to what is going on with Jen, beats the hell outta me. Look at some of the garbage she has lined up and it may as well all go straight to DVD, IMO. Not only would I not darken the door of a theater to watch such drivel, I wouldn't even illegally download it. <br /><br />Our Jenny needs serious career counseling before she morphs into Morgan Fairchild.Page48https://www.blogger.com/profile/09728079057077761364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17309641.post-17699090402648572802009-05-20T20:51:24.326-07:002009-05-20T20:51:24.326-07:00Yeah I do remember those rumours; most certainly w...Yeah I do remember those rumours; most certainly wishful thinking.<br /><br /><I>"...ST isn't a ridiculous romantic romp, so I doubt JG would be interested anyway."</I>Haha, yes. But seriously, what is she doing!? What draws her to the crap she does accept? (I don't believe she'd do it for the pay check -- right!?) *worries*<br /><br />J.J certainly did find a place for the less-memorable faces of <B>ALIAS</B> (and some also in <B>LOST</B>).<br /><br />I'm glad he's becoming a massive name; he is kind of a genius.ILA4Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09999057316604311524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17309641.post-10023198455708739082009-05-20T18:57:24.920-07:002009-05-20T18:57:24.920-07:00ILA4E, remember all those lovely rumours about Jen...ILA4E, remember all those lovely <A HREF="http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Jennifer-Garner-In-Star-Trek-4709.html" REL="nofollow">rumours</A> about Jen being cast in "Star Trek"? Ah, just wishful thinking I guess, but too bad, so sad, ST isn't a ridiculous romantic romp, so I doubt JG would be interested anyway. <br /><br />I see however that JJ did manage to find roles for Weiss (no shocker there), Carrie, Rachel and Lazaray, in addition to several less memorable "Alias" faces (Jon Dixon, Oz Perkins, Michael Berry Jr. Pavel Lychnikoff. Morgan Sheppard), as well Akiva Goldsman who we discussed several comments back.Page48https://www.blogger.com/profile/09728079057077761364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17309641.post-16251510102710573262009-05-20T16:28:53.561-07:002009-05-20T16:28:53.561-07:00"Two, I wish the missing two years had been more c...<I>"Two, I wish the missing two years had been more climactic. The reveal and reason behind the Julia Thorne story line was too quick and swept under the rug too fast."</I>Yeah, I was sure that there was supposed to be more to the Julia Thorne storyline -- if it was awesome over a few episodes, imagine what it could have been over the majoirty of the season.<br /><br />Man, the season finale could have been <I>massive</I>!<br /><br /><br />I saw STAR TREK a couple of weeks ago -- really only because it was J.J's, and virtually the <I>entire</I> <B>ALIAS</B> crew worked on it. Like <I>Bonkers</I> said; it is still good even if you're not one of those well-clued Trekkies.<br /><br />Definitely caught the <B>ALIAS</B> shout-outs!ILA4Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09999057316604311524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17309641.post-44388212238976641712009-05-20T13:00:26.670-07:002009-05-20T13:00:26.670-07:00Juliet from "Lost" gets a new gig along with a cou...Juliet from "Lost" gets a <A HREF="http://www.televisionaryblog.com/2009/05/pilot-inspektor-abcs-v.html" REL="nofollow">new gig</A> along with a couple of "Firefly" veterans.<br /><br />I never watched the original of "V", but I doubt that this bares any resemblance.Page48https://www.blogger.com/profile/09728079057077761364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17309641.post-54416288036545282902009-05-20T11:32:27.968-07:002009-05-20T11:32:27.968-07:00Couple random comments:
I hope that article about...Couple random comments:<br /><br />I hope that article about The Unit is right and it gets picked up. They had some rocky episodes this year but the two biological attack episodes were well written nail biters.<br /><br />Went to see Star Trek last weekend. Highly recommend it to all - even non Star Trek fans. Sylar turned Spock was very good and the guy who plays Kirk catches attention everytime he was on screen. The lines had great snap and there's even an Alias shout-out. No spoiler... but think JJ's favorite color and the end of Season 1.<br /><br />If I had to change anything about Season 3 there would be two things. One, I wish the season hadn't been so chopped up when it aired. It wasn't until I watched the season on DVD that I saw how really good it was. Two, I wish the missing two years had been more climactic. The reveal and reason behind the Julia Thorne story line was too quick and swept under the rug too fast. I remember thinking, "that was it?"<br /><br />Anxiously awaiting the return of BN.Bonkers for Bristowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16384627352473423435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17309641.post-73969965651749986972009-05-20T08:24:34.073-07:002009-05-20T08:24:34.073-07:00"The Unit" gets the shaft.<A HREF="http://www.reuters.com/article/entertainmentNews/idUSTRE54J0Z620090520" REL="nofollow">"The Unit" gets the shaft</A>.Page48https://www.blogger.com/profile/09728079057077761364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17309641.post-50142579253965195322009-05-20T01:08:44.336-07:002009-05-20T01:08:44.336-07:00Also, how depressingly sad is it to say, "7 years ...Also, how depressingly sad is it to say, "7 years ago..."?<br /><br />Far. Out. Time flies.ILA4Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09999057316604311524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17309641.post-39682449222708114982009-05-20T01:07:21.951-07:002009-05-20T01:07:21.951-07:00I. Want. ALIAS. Back.I. Want. <B>ALIAS</B>. <I>Back</I>.ILA4Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09999057316604311524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17309641.post-91688522194480205992009-05-19T21:15:05.495-07:002009-05-19T21:15:05.495-07:00I drew the attention of readers at fringebloggers....I drew the attention of readers at fringebloggers.com to the fact that the <A HREF="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qfjMraEE7o" REL="nofollow">season ending scene</A> (skip to 1:32 mark) of S1 of "Fringe" (which introduced, out of the shadows, a mysterious new character) was actually much more riveting 7 years ago when it went like <A HREF="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cs87aiZfzJY&feature=channel_page" REL="nofollow">this</A> (skip to 6:42 mark).<br /><br />I'm sure that will be considered blasphemy among the "Fringe" zealots, but let's face it, aside from the fact that it's JJ attempting to recreate essentially the same scene with different actors (presumably because it worked so well the first time), the gold medal clearly goes to..."Mom?"Page48https://www.blogger.com/profile/09728079057077761364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17309641.post-12940786772389303152009-05-19T20:25:47.285-07:002009-05-19T20:25:47.285-07:00I completely agree with all your examples, Page.
...I completely agree with all your examples, <I>Page</I>.<br /><br />The one thing that <I>I</I> love more than anything about Season 3, was the relationship forged between Jack & Vaughn -- I couldn't have hoped for more.<br /><br />It's weird, because as much as I can find flaws in it, I don't think I really would change anything.<br /><br />My problem, really, stems from the fact that the evil execs. over at ABC kinda took the serial-nature of <B>ALIAS</B> and threw it in the trash (except that it still remained fairly semi-serialised, especially when all the loose ends were tied up at the end of each season, and when you compared it to other TV Shows -- <I>not series</I> -- airing at the time).<br /><br />I think that had an effect on the storylines the show went with.<br /><br />Am I correct in saying that there was supposed to be more on the whole Julia Thorne thing?<br /><br />(I also recall J.J saying that he had enough double agent stuff to last the duration of the second season; but ABC interferes, and we begin getting somewhat self-contained episodes) –- I heart S2, btw. Would not touch a thing there.<br /><br />Season 1 was mind-blowing. I re-watched it recently, and prepared myself much like <I>Robetron</I> has; I acted like I knew nothing. That was some effing incredible television! You’ve been right in saying all along, Page, that serial is the way to go. The reveals we got in <B>ALIAS</B> are going to be impossible to match.<br /><br /><br /><I>"However, if he's hip to Lauren's jive by the 3rd episode, where does that leave us by Christmas?"</I>That's what I mean, though. I think maybe they took the wrong direction. I don’t know; sometimes I get in these moods where I feel like there things done… wrong, but then I think about everything else that I love about the season, and that's when I think that I wouldn't actually change anything.<br /><br />Season 3 did own, though!<br /><br />I have memories from every single episode; I suppose I just wonder what could have been…ILA4Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09999057316604311524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17309641.post-32968558592780526882009-05-19T19:44:22.567-07:002009-05-19T19:44:22.567-07:00"How crap like that EVER makes it to air is so far..."How crap like that EVER makes it to air is so far beyond my comprehension."<br /><br />That tells you what the average viewer is like, unfortunately.uncle111https://www.blogger.com/profile/06648380991715575787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17309641.post-31867556796064068622009-05-19T19:41:03.440-07:002009-05-19T19:41:03.440-07:00Just noticed these headlines-
47-MILLION-YEAR-OLD ...Just noticed these headlines-<br />47-MILLION-YEAR-OLD MONKEY, MISSING LINK IN HUMAN EVOLUTION?...<br />Obviously has something to do with Rambaldi.<br /><br />GPS system 'close to breakdown'; Network of satellites could begin to fail in 2010... <br />So, what would Alias have done to compensate?<br /><br />I'm watching S3E2 ans Syd just confronted Lindsey in the men's room. What a great scene.<br /><br />I feel kind of like I did during S5 when I was posting on the ABC Alias board about episodes as they aired.uncle111https://www.blogger.com/profile/06648380991715575787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17309641.post-55212828341078723002009-05-19T19:36:07.741-07:002009-05-19T19:36:07.741-07:00VG's string of bad luck (or bad judgment) continue...VG's string of bad luck (or bad judgment) continues. I watched about 10 minutes of "Glee" tonite and I think it should have been canceled before the 2nd half hour began. <br /><br />How crap like that EVER makes it to air is so far beyond my comprehension.Page48https://www.blogger.com/profile/09728079057077761364noreply@blogger.com