tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post7899395947925435827..comments2024-03-05T13:12:19.974-05:00Comments on TV Addicts Blog: The Event: Season 1 Episode 8 - For the Good of Our CountryMike V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07952930766822976058noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-36519608587333662232010-11-18T11:27:23.152-05:002010-11-18T11:27:23.152-05:00Cajun - I think most people are thinking the same ...Cajun - I think most people are thinking the same thing. Maybe I was just overthinking things with Hal because of his age! :-)<br /><br />No problem on The Walkind Dead info. Enjoy it, it's great stuff. I just rewatched episode 3 and loved it again! I love Deb's dialogue on Dexter...it's fantastic. I still haven't watched last week's episode but it's nice to hear Mike V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07952930766822976058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-2596147766542882392010-11-18T10:51:14.010-05:002010-11-18T10:51:14.010-05:00I don't think that was an actor portraying Hal...I don't think that was an actor portraying Hal Holbrook as a younger man, I thought it was just technological morphing -- CajunAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-64902679584978375082010-11-18T10:46:33.470-05:002010-11-18T10:46:33.470-05:00Thanks for the info on Walking Dead. I'll try...Thanks for the info on Walking Dead. I'll try to check it out this weekend. On Dexter, finally caught up to where I started watching it last season. When I started watching it, Deb and Lundy had just been shot. What an awesome episode that was! I can't believe she hasn't been nominating for anything, probably because they couldn't show a clip of her on an awards show without Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-32484658173966308422010-11-18T08:33:44.803-05:002010-11-18T08:33:44.803-05:00Okay well that's 2 votes to 1 now on Young Hal...Okay well that's 2 votes to 1 now on Young Hal Holbrook lol So, maybe I'm wrong. I just figured a future episode would depict Dempsey as a young man...but hey...maybe it's just the CONCEPT will be introduced by Dempsey but he won't be along for the long haul. I guess there are different ways to go about it! <br /><br />As for Potter, oh yes I'm going! I got our tickets a Mike V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07952930766822976058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-83694398864825249552010-11-18T07:47:56.647-05:002010-11-18T07:47:56.647-05:00Gnni - I also watch Terriers. Something about it ...Gnni - I also watch Terriers. Something about it - charming and quirky.<br /><br />Candidate - I also love SOA - but am three weeks behind due to being sick and a vacation. Plan on catching up this weekend. Been a great season.<br /><br />I def think that the morphed pic of Hal is the actor himself as a young guy. <br /><br />Mike - if you go to Potter tonight have a great time !MJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-31421564393505982962010-11-18T07:34:08.692-05:002010-11-18T07:34:08.692-05:00@Gnni - Not to take anything away from MJ, and she...@Gnni - Not to take anything away from MJ, and she may have made the comment too, but I think I commented on Dempsey "TRYING" to appear old. :-) MJ may have too though! lol I looked up on IMDB to see who the guy was but it wasn't on there. Someone on thetvevent.com (where I also post my recap) mentioned that they thought it was a younger version of Hal Holbrook. I'm Mike V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07952930766822976058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-11977933067764118812010-11-18T07:34:04.247-05:002010-11-18T07:34:04.247-05:00@Char - I don't think you're alone with th...@Char - I don't think you're alone with the Leila/Sean story. It's getting a little ridiculous! I think it's something they can probably fix, but right now it just seems like stalling and a waste of time. Glad you got that out of your system though! Yeah, they do have to get back to the EBEs but I appreciate their efforts to explore other characters that haven't had as Mike V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07952930766822976058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-83886752974138425052010-11-18T07:33:45.729-05:002010-11-18T07:33:45.729-05:00@Char - I don't think you're alone with th...@Char - I don't think you're alone with the Leila/Sean story. It's getting a little ridiculous! I think it's something they can probably fix, but right now it just seems like stalling and a waste of time. Glad you got that out of your system though! Yeah, they do have to get back to the EBEs but I appreciate their efforts to explore other characters that haven't had as Mike V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07952930766822976058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-33563977644697162562010-11-18T01:17:40.830-05:002010-11-18T01:17:40.830-05:00MJ,
I loved the idea that Hal Holbrook is dosing t...MJ,<br />I loved the idea that Hal Holbrook is dosing to look old, that would be awesome!! The flash of the younger him looked like him, but was someone else...familiar. Anyone know or guess the actor that was that flash of a younger him?<br /><br />Haven't read Doc since Lost left us.<br /><br />Haven't Dexter'd since Jimmy Smits, not enough time in my weeks for too much TV.<br /><gnni4https://www.blogger.com/profile/04668227133177013409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-36760807383205824762010-11-17T23:09:07.594-05:002010-11-17T23:09:07.594-05:00Hey Mike,
I just have to vent. I can't stand...Hey Mike,<br /><br />I just have to vent. I can't stand the Leila and Sean storyline!!! I don't think it adds anything to the show. I don't think either of them (esp. her) are good at acting!! To be honest, I fast forward when their stupid story line is on (gun shot, kidnap MD, pharmacy, sew-em-up boys). YUCK, YUCK, YUCK!!!!! There, I feel better, I think. The rest of the Charhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11688099157838628286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-26947406370279894972010-11-17T19:32:29.967-05:002010-11-17T19:32:29.967-05:00@Cajun - Glad you're gonna check it out! I...@Cajun - Glad you're gonna check it out! I'm surprised I was able to sell you guys on this one! lol <br /><br />Looks like Episode 1 is available on the AMC site here's the link:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.amctv.com/originals/The-Walking-Dead/video?bcpid=86227333001&bclid=648729362001&bctid=659216515001" rel="nofollow">Walking Dead Episode 1</a><br /><br />Episode 2 and 3Mike V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07952930766822976058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-10323188144213716162010-11-17T17:53:34.342-05:002010-11-17T17:53:34.342-05:00Humgry audience...you betcha. Lost being a 6 cours...Humgry audience...you betcha. Lost being a 6 course organically prepared meal and the rest...is like getting weened to frozen dinners. lol I agree that it's not fair for The Event to be marketed as a replacement for Lost although I do understand marketing so I get it. I am happy that the networks are indeed scrambling to find something to fill those shoes. Overall I do think the quality of TVCandidatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13566071683739216319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-2171127235281114012010-11-17T17:45:22.962-05:002010-11-17T17:45:22.962-05:00Based on your comments, Mike, I'm going to hav...Based on your comments, Mike, I'm going to have to start watching the Walking Dead. Do you know if the episodes are posted anywhere?<br />CajunAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-20517953900275868042010-11-17T16:30:15.560-05:002010-11-17T16:30:15.560-05:00@Candidate - Thanks for the props on the recaps! ...@Candidate - Thanks for the props on the recaps! I aim to entertain, even when the stories just don't measure up to our lofty expectations! lol If I wasn't recapping, I'm sure I'd still watch the show. But I'm definitely paying a lot more attention to it than I probably would be if I wasn't! (i.e. listening to podcasts, reading additional information about the show.)Mike V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07952930766822976058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-26400281268597074032010-11-17T15:15:24.820-05:002010-11-17T15:15:24.820-05:00I will still Watch The Event but have to agree tha...I will still Watch The Event but have to agree that it's just not to par or near the bar that they raised. (shameless self promotions as the next Lost and 24.) The storylines are good but your recapps make them much better. The government actors are pretty good, Sean and Leila just aren't seasoned enough actors to handle serious lead roles such as this. The whole doctor at Leila's gunCandidatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13566071683739216319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-44570054884744608192010-11-17T15:08:27.274-05:002010-11-17T15:08:27.274-05:00MJ - I think we're fine with no new episodes o...MJ - I think we're fine with no new episodes of anything in December. For selfish reasons, I'm going to be away most of the time! lol But, really...December is a bad time to be airing anything. Besides...Chuck probably doesn't have enough episodes in the can since they just got their additional order. They probably need time to write additional story arcs to come back with. Mike V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07952930766822976058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-63558387043594411262010-11-17T15:05:01.331-05:002010-11-17T15:05:01.331-05:00No problem Cajun, thanks for continuing to read!
...No problem Cajun, thanks for continuing to read! <br />I'm with you on the Leila/Sean stuff. It's getting a little repetitive and cringe-worthy. But I too have adopted Kelly's mentality and try to embrace the unintentional (or hey...maybe intentional) humor of it all! <br /> <br />See...I'm all for answers but I really did enjoy LOST leaving stuff up for interpretation and Mike V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07952930766822976058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-53239270408825478632010-11-17T14:57:57.561-05:002010-11-17T14:57:57.561-05:00NBC is messing with Chuck too ! It's off the...NBC is messing with Chuck too ! It's off the first 3 weeks of Dec for some singing show, then it's xmas week. SO that's a month with no Chuck !MJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-15697434155063167412010-11-17T13:12:26.696-05:002010-11-17T13:12:26.696-05:00I enjoyed most of the show this week, with the exc...I enjoyed most of the show this week, with the exception of the Leila and Sean scenes. I wish she would have gotten shot instead of Sean, but you know how I feel about Leila! I just watched it last night, so I think everyone has already made most of the observations and/or comments that I would have made regarding the screwdriver (PUH-LEASE!!!!!), VP getting attacked before he could name names,Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-40626140166690180942010-11-16T16:09:11.621-05:002010-11-16T16:09:11.621-05:00Yeah..it's ridonk...I posted a link to EW'...Yeah..it's ridonk...I posted a link to EW's article in the first paragraph of my recap and ranted on a bit about it lol It's very flashforward-esque. Not liking it! (the hiatus that is) <br /><br />No spoilage of Chuck considering I never watched Firefly...I know it's all streaming on netflix so maybe I'll try to catch it sometime.<br /><br />I have heard about Matt LeBlancMike V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07952930766822976058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-25441480996435788152010-11-16T15:14:31.581-05:002010-11-16T15:14:31.581-05:00Hmmm - trailer for a new comedy in Jan on showtime...Hmmm - trailer for a new comedy in Jan on showtime. Looks good to me. I've seen many a great brit show get ruined on this side of the atlantic. Coupling (the orig) was hysterical. Loved Being Human too - afraid to see what they will do to that one now. MI-5 (Spooks over there) was brilliant - almost a realistic 24.<br /><br />http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2010/11/MJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-20754896287634751432010-11-16T14:15:32.329-05:002010-11-16T14:15:32.329-05:00What's this about a hiatus ? So after novembe...What's this about a hiatus ? So after november we won't see the event until Feb ? What frakkin morons ! They are gonna kill their own show. This is why NBC is in last place. I heard about some new shows coming on, and except for the comedy I wasn't interested so I guess I did not notice that one of them was replacing Event for a month.<br /><br />Like we need another 'caped&#MJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-31601360546133549132010-11-16T12:48:12.346-05:002010-11-16T12:48:12.346-05:00@Kelly - LOL....whatever works for you! Clearly, ...@Kelly - LOL....whatever works for you! Clearly, I've resorted to laughing at some of the laughable plot devices on the show too. I don't think i commented enough on the VP not being able to get the words out to the President besides being interrupted by who knows what and then eventually the explosion. It was pretty rough! lol But, like I said, I'm still enjoying the concepts Mike V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07952930766822976058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-40970646311886845192010-11-16T12:24:52.160-05:002010-11-16T12:24:52.160-05:00ok, i've figured out how i can truly enjoy thi...ok, i've figured out how i can truly enjoy this show- laugh my butt off at the ridiculousness of it! the time-warped speed driving, the fact that the VP was JUST about to tell Eli the name of the head honcho and then he got conveniently blown up, the "oh what a coincidence, here's a screwdriver with which you can very easily start the car".. it's all really really funny to Kellynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-20055951834036100072010-11-16T10:48:44.921-05:002010-11-16T10:48:44.921-05:00Hmmm...I read a good point and totally forgot abou...Hmmm...I read a good point and totally forgot about Doc Jensen's theory last week. The whole Hal Holbrook cliffhanger. Whatever he was drinking could actually be making him look OLDER as opposed to him trying to return to his youth. He could actually BE one of the EBEs trying to maintain his aging. That wasn't Doc's theory, but someone's comment on EW's recap. I like Mike V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07952930766822976058noreply@blogger.com