tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post285123666109256660..comments2024-03-05T13:12:19.974-05:00Comments on TV Addicts Blog: The Walking Dead: Season 2 Episode 12 - Better AngelsMike V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07952930766822976058noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-61038677767791083202012-03-16T14:59:13.413-04:002012-03-16T14:59:13.413-04:00No problem on the article sharing. I'm equall...No problem on the article sharing. I'm equally excited about the TWD finale and Talking Dead afterwards! <br /><br />Also quite excited that it will lead to Mad Men's return and Game of Thrones won't be soon behind! :)Mike V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07952930766822976058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-10806967152785740212012-03-16T12:53:03.524-04:002012-03-16T12:53:03.524-04:00Excellent article ! And very interesting with the...Excellent article ! And very interesting with the speed that Shane turned. Can't wait for the finale and then Talking Dead afterwards.MJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-27162003469612317032012-03-16T11:22:51.829-04:002012-03-16T11:22:51.829-04:00Thanks for sharing that Mike. Interesting intervie...Thanks for sharing that Mike. Interesting interview. I like his comment about the initial outbreak. I'm excited to see the finale, but don't want the season to end. I'm actually surprised how much I've enjoyed this show.Leslienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-31990078903155135802012-03-15T16:13:29.805-04:002012-03-15T16:13:29.805-04:00We were discussing the speed at which Shane became...We were discussing the speed at which Shane became a walker. Glenn Mazarra (new show runner) says this is intentional. <br /><br />"– On Shane becoming zombie, much faster than Amy, and not getting bit: We worked hard to make sure that revelation landed. We knew what we were doing there. We knew it would land a punch. We’ve never had a main character become a zombie to this extent. Those [Mike V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07952930766822976058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-82678025306230016972012-03-14T10:29:46.107-04:002012-03-14T10:29:46.107-04:00@Plumbarius
Good job on avoiding those spoilers! ...@Plumbarius<br />Good job on avoiding those spoilers! It was really tough. I think they were just showing Shane was transforming and the walker virus was taking over. But there could have been more to it. I can't remember if they ever showed it that way to us before! <br /><br />@MJ<br />ONCE - well you weren't entirely wrong suspecting Grandma since she USED to be. lol But yeah, I Mike V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07952930766822976058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-19844212403446568582012-03-14T09:46:58.845-04:002012-03-14T09:46:58.845-04:00Once: I Too was shocked the wolf was red. I thou...Once: I Too was shocked the wolf was red. I thought Peter as they wanted us to and then Grandma, but not Red.<br /><br />Didn't the Queen have something of each of theirs locked away ? Was it a heart? Maybe she can't have both their Storybrook selves and their fairy tale hearts ??<br /><br />I missed last week's talk on Once so all I'll say is poor grumpy ! He should have goneMJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-48925661620644818312012-03-13T20:10:56.280-04:002012-03-13T20:10:56.280-04:00I found it curious when, after Shane's death, ...I found it curious when, after Shane's death, they showed flashes of zombies several times. <br /><br />It looked to me that those were images going through Shane's still living brain before becoming a walker??<br /><br />I am pleased to say that I avoided any spoilers from my friends on FB, emails, texts, etc!Plumbariusnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-8833956047577544512012-03-13T15:45:58.342-04:002012-03-13T15:45:58.342-04:00Once - yeah, surely Emma would have reacted more i...Once - yeah, surely Emma would have reacted more if she saw a beating heart!<br /><br />The River - Yes, I've been watching, MJ, and enjoying it. They have maintained a pretty good creep factor each episode. I hope they give us some answers in the next couple of episodes since it probably won't be renewed.<br /><br />Awake - I've only seen the first episode, so the jury is still out Leslienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-49358371874371962362012-03-13T15:13:11.674-04:002012-03-13T15:13:11.674-04:00Right...makes sense. I guess I go off of his comm...Right...makes sense. I guess I go off of his comment in the pilot episode. He doesn't want to lose one reality. He wants them both to be real and doesn't have a problem with it. So while it's intentionally frustrating to the viewer, I don't think he really cares to know if one is fake! lol <br /><br />I'm gonna guess it's not that simple that one isn't real. CommonMike V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07952930766822976058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-34085949039934372292012-03-13T13:44:10.296-04:002012-03-13T13:44:10.296-04:00That is funny with the computers. I didn't no...That is funny with the computers. I didn't notice either.<br /><br />I agree - it doesn't work that way but I guess the point I am making is that he should be doing things to test it all out. He should be thinking one is not real and trying to figure it out. I guess I'm assuming he thinks one is not reality - maybe he 's not thinking that way at allMJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-39762210853525802292012-03-13T12:42:07.070-04:002012-03-13T12:42:07.070-04:00Good question on Awake...but I don't think tha...Good question on Awake...but I don't think that's how it works. These are 2 completely different realities that don't co-exist...just that the clues complement each other for these cases. So if he put a post-it on the fridge in one reality...he'd have to put another post-it on the fridge in the other reality. At least that's how I'm interpreting it. lol BTW, I havenMike V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07952930766822976058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-12825608770379465632012-03-13T12:13:22.813-04:002012-03-13T12:13:22.813-04:00Good point about Rescue Me doing the closure thing...Good point about Rescue Me doing the closure thing as well.<br /><br />On Chuck I just assumed that the actress was actually faking the accent then ! I used to laugh that she was supposed to be Russian and had the brit accent though. Kinda like Sean Connery in Red October. The actress that played Sarah was an aussie in real life afterall.<br /><br />I actually have 2 Onces on the DVR - hope to mjnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-90055656418540627072012-03-13T09:50:56.644-04:002012-03-13T09:50:56.644-04:00@Leslie - Totally forgot to respond to your ONCE c...@Leslie - Totally forgot to respond to your ONCE commentary last night! <br /><br />ONCE - The reveal of Red as the wolf was definitely quite the twist. The whole episode I kept saying to my wife. "uhhh duh...don't leave Grandma alone, the wolf will get her. We know this story!" lol Well, they got me. It was a good time. <br /><br /><br />As for David in the woods....I dunno Mike V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07952930766822976058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-74839792215284776182012-03-12T22:22:05.226-04:002012-03-12T22:22:05.226-04:00Hi Weasel! Good to see you back! And glad you...Hi Weasel! Good to see you back! And glad you're enjoying TWD. It's a great show. Definitely plenty of quality television in LOST's wake. Not all as fun to discuss in the detail that we did, but great television nevertheless! <br /><br />Look forward to seeing you around here. Now, off for a quick alcatraz recap!Mike V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07952930766822976058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-80171719474635799152012-03-12T20:56:15.559-04:002012-03-12T20:56:15.559-04:00Nice recap Mike V., and it's nice to read you ...Nice recap Mike V., and it's nice to read you again! I finally got time to watch this series and got caught up before Sunday's episode. My favorite show since LOST, I must say. Still catching up on all the other recaps, but nice job! I have no insight to offer, just popping in to say hey.<br /><br />WeaselWeaselhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08257220908746878112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-4267222806139097812012-03-12T18:06:21.687-04:002012-03-12T18:06:21.687-04:00ONCE - I don't know about you, but I was surpr...ONCE - I don't know about you, but I was surprised that they revealed that Red was the wolf! Now we know why Granny is a little grumpy with her granddaughter and daughter being wolves! Didn't expect that! And, what was up with David in the woods standing right in front of Mary Margaret and not seeing her? So, I assume it's Regina setting up Mary Margaret with her fingerprints on the Leslienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-20206861415616075802012-03-12T17:30:41.902-04:002012-03-12T17:30:41.902-04:00Understood Leslie! Lol. I don't think the CDC ...Understood Leslie! Lol. I don't think the CDC had figured out how to determine why some walkers changed quickly and others slower. They just knew it varied but I could be wrong!<br /><br />Didnt know about hawking! That's nerdvana right there! Lol<br /><br />I saw once so talk away! I'm on my phone or I'd say more. LolMike V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07952930766822976058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-23656772094332161532012-03-12T16:40:16.100-04:002012-03-12T16:40:16.100-04:00Mike, yes, I noted your sarcasm and was echoing it...Mike, yes, I noted your sarcasm and was echoing it! On the quick change, I think I remember the CDC guy saying that there was a range of time it takes for the change from minutes to hours. I don't know what plays into how long it takes.<br /><br />Did you hear that Stephen Hawking will appear on Big Bang Theory in addition to Leonard Nimoy's voice?<br /><br />Yes, welcome back MJ! Did Leslienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-47764921294548625102012-03-12T16:14:09.242-04:002012-03-12T16:14:09.242-04:00@Leslie -
Surely you sensed the sarcasm in my tone...@Leslie -<br />Surely you sensed the sarcasm in my tone when I said the Dad/Son scene was heartwarming, right? lol But yeah, totally agree with all of your commentary. <br /><br />Makes sense that Shane was torn on killing Rick. Especially after Rick had gone out of his way to save his best friend's life against all better judgement. <br /><br />As for them changing quickly...i totally Mike V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07952930766822976058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-12452782925581867132012-03-12T15:18:07.377-04:002012-03-12T15:18:07.377-04:00also, i feel the scene in the comic where Rick goe...also, i feel the scene in the comic where Rick goes back LATER, digs up Shane, and "final deaths" him (really sorry to use a Vampire term) was one of the most powerful that was robbed by Carl (who btw killed Shane in the comic), but i guess since Rick knew anyway with Jenner telling him, that wouldnt have happened anyway..that "everyone is zombie/walking dead" reveal is after AUStarwarshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14665873270678541589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-61946680289159321182012-03-12T15:15:33.220-04:002012-03-12T15:15:33.220-04:00Mike, thanks for the shoutout! I dont think the w...Mike, thanks for the shoutout! I dont think the whole "soul" thing is correct, thats way too "Lost" for this story that I truly believe is just a survivalist/zombie story told from the perspective of a man and his son (and others)..i never got a whole metaphysical vibe, but that is an interesting way of looking at it..there is a priest character in the Graphic Novels but Im AUStarwarshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14665873270678541589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-24573026820618740042012-03-12T12:55:19.939-04:002012-03-12T12:55:19.939-04:00I am so behind after being away - but made sure to...I am so behind after being away - but made sure to watch last night! Never did get back to read all the comments from last week, but will today. <br /><br />Maybe see if there are any comments on Once, Ringer or River. River has been fabulous. Awake too ! But I guess I'm too far behind for comments now. LOL<br /><br /><br />I'm sorry if was anyone was spolied here for this week with MJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-75671584508870106382012-03-12T12:20:35.696-04:002012-03-12T12:20:35.696-04:00No kidding, WOW! These last two episodes have bee...No kidding, WOW! These last two episodes have been really intense! I can only imagine what the finale will bring! I don’t know anything about the comic books, but it was hard to miss reading that Shane wasn’t going to be around forever, but frankly, I suspected it would be in the finale, not the week after we lost Dale. <br /><br />That opening scene was crazy going back and forth with the Leslienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-27395238018284642862012-03-12T10:02:32.759-04:002012-03-12T10:02:32.759-04:00Shane Speaks!
http://insidetv.ew.com/2012/03/11/j...Shane Speaks!<br /><br />http://insidetv.ew.com/2012/03/11/jon-bernthal-shane-walking-dead-shocker/<br /><br />Kirkman Speaks!<br /><br />http://insidetv.ew.com/2012/03/11/walking-dead-robert-kirkman-2/Mike V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07952930766822976058noreply@blogger.com