Damn... not another show!

[castalie]

Well sorry to disappoint, but yes, another show! Okay, that's it. I'm hooked on Nip/Tuck for good. Just watched "Nanette Babcock" and "Sophia Lopez" *trails off* Wow and I just realised that each episode title is the name of one of their patients *wide eyes* Original. Sweet *g*

Yeah anyway, just watched those episodes and wow! Some parts are just heartbreaking! The last scene of "Nanette Babcock"? I couldn't believe it - I mean, maybe I should have seen it coming, I don't know... Nanette sure seemed determined to do something drastic, but the bastards had me believing she was going to turn against someone else, not herself. It was so fucking sad!

Oh the scene in "Sophia Lopez" when Julia launches her violent diatribe against Christian over Matt? Damn, that was a painful scene. I maintain that Christian Troy is the new Brian Kinney. Everyone around them expect the worst of them both and no one really seems to trust them enough or give them the benefit of the doubt... not even their friends. And since everyone assumes that Christian or Brian are just selfish bastards, they think it gives them the right to say truly hurtful things to both of them - and it always breaks my heart. Same thing with Matt when he refuses to follow Christian and tells him he's not like him... and that he doesn't want to be like him. Yeah, I know, I can't even really blame either Julia or Matt - Julia was after all protecting her son and Matt was being really mature and responsible... but being part of the audience, I see Christian's side and I know his motivation or his fears and such, and it's always painful to see people behaving in such a way that you know they're hurting him deeply... and yes, the man should try to be a little bit more responsible himself but I think he's doing quite good already - everything considered. Loved when he turned down Bobolit's offer *g*

Twas also nice to see Sean kick his prejudice goodbye. And speaking of him, watching him and Julia together is sometimes painful too. It can be so awkward *cringe* Which is the point, I know. And when you think they're finally both on the same page, well one of them is already ahead and the other is left behind again.

Also, I was wondering... the Julia-Christian Mean Scene? Seemed a little... not forced at all, but the way Julia kept insisting on the whole 'if you were Matt's father blah blah blah' had me wondering whether Christian really isn't Matt's father after all? I don't know, it almost looked as if they were trying to pass a sekrit message in that scene. But then... I can't really see Julia being deceptive enough to hide something like that - though I don't know her enough yet, granted - so it would mean she wouldn't know either? Or maybe she had some doubt but convinced herself Sean was the father? Also hey! Now that I think of it? Wasn't there a scene where Sean showed some pictures of his kids to Grace and they commented on how Matt didn't look like him? Hmm, will have to pay attention here *g*

So yes, hooked *g* I think what I love is that they're all fucked up but they keep trying. They're trying to fight against their prejudices, against their up-tightness, their worries, their insecurities, their ignorance... they're really trying and that's what I like, I think. I mean, when they do succeed, it's so much more meaningful, know what I mean? If they were all perfect, there would be no accomplihsment at all...

Then again, maybe I just like fucked-up characters telling a fucked-up story, who knows? lol

And this has nothing to do with it but... we won't have Lost next week either?? Is that true? And why, dammit!

Comments

Lost

[aswanargent.livejournal.com]

It's a repeat again next week; Claire's story. No idea why they're doing the repeats like this, unless they're trying to give new viewers a chance to catch up.

Btw, what subject(s) did your exam cover?

Re: Lost

[castalie.livejournal.com]

Apparently it's the State of the Union's fault? But Lost should come back on the 9th, or something like that. I miiiiiiiiiiiss it *pout*

And yesterday's exam was on the House of Stuart, [British monarchs, I mean] from 1603 to 1714 --with a bit of the Tudor one as well, mind-- focusing on the Revolutions and Wars in England at the time. Very interesting, really loved it. I just messed some important stuff when I wrote my paper *sigh*

Re: Lost

[aswanargent.livejournal.com]

Oh, History!!! That was my college major (which of course explains why my whole working career has been spent in banking ... :-)

[slb44.livejournal.com]

*Does the happy fannish dance of joy* I'm so glad this show has grabbed you like it has me. I feel like I'm reliving it while you watch the eps for the first time. I remember thinking almost exactly the same things you did. *bg* I'm so happy you're enjoying this. And like I said before it just get more fucked up and better and better as the eps go by. ;-)

[castalie.livejournal.com]

Getting into a new show always gives me such a thrill, I fucking love it *g* And I'm quite happy Nip/Tuck grabbed me - it's quite an interesting show with some original and fascinating takes at, well, stuff lol It's just not your regular show, you know? *g*

Oh yeah I remember your warning, and I'm sooo intrigued *g*

[slb44.livejournal.com]

Getting into a new show always gives me such a thrill, I fucking love it *g*

Yes, oh yes! And sharing that show with someone else, especially if you've already got other fandoms in common makes it all the more thrilling. *beg*

[castalie.livejournal.com]

All the more thrilling, I concur here *eg*

No Lost

[lornelover.livejournal.com]

I think the State of the Union is gonna eat Wednesday night TV, so they're not showing new episodes of anything since half the audience wouldn't see it at the right time or at all. But after that it's February sweeps all the way, baby. Then the real fun begins. And someone's gotta die! C'mon, Dead Pool!

Re: No Lost

[castalie.livejournal.com]

Well I hate this State of the Union, then *pout*

Yay to real fun beginning... and they'd better not screw with my Dead Pool! Of course, they can screw yours *eg*

Re: No Lost

[lornelover.livejournal.com]

Bush's addresses are kinda fun. You can have big parties of people get together and yell and throw things at the screen, and make up drinking games like "take a shot whenever he says 'nuk-u-lar', 'freedom' or 'weapons of mass destruction'." And by fun, I of course mean really, really frustrating for at least 48% of the country.

Well, as long as someone's getting screwed. *dirty thoughts*

[moimoietmoi.livejournal.com]

I thought exactly the same thing about the scene where Julia is screaming at Christian! I was so sad for him, while I totally understand why she's so mad at him, and I kept wondering why she insisted so much on the fact that he isn't Matt's father!
Some scenes in this series are just so painful, but they are what makes this show really good! I am so glad I saw yesterday's episodes!

[castalie.livejournal.com]

Yay to great minds thinking alike *g* It's quite cool to get into the show together, I mean everyone else already knows it, but it's brand new for us, it has a certain appeal *g*

And that scene between Julia and Christian so broke my heart *sob*

Some scenes in this series are just so painful, but they are what makes this show really good! I am so glad I saw yesterday's episodes!

Exactly my thought *nodnod* And I feel quite proud that I reminded you to watch it *preens*

[moimoietmoi.livejournal.com]

We are great minds! Superior beings even!
It's really nice being able to compare thoughts on a new show! *g*

Thank you so much for reminding me! *g*
*hands you cookies*

[castalie.livejournal.com]

Yeap, comparing notes is one of the many pleasures of fangirling a show *g* Else, it's just you talking to yourself, which okay, is nice too, but you know what I mean lol

Thanks! *grabs cookie*

[moimoietmoi.livejournal.com]

lol Oh, I know! I keep making commentaries out loud when I watch tv!

[castalie.livejournal.com]

La solution serait de s'incruster l'une chez l'autre - en se parlant à soi-même, on parlerait en fait à quelqu'un d'autre lol

[moimoietmoi.livejournal.com]

On parlerait toutes les deux en même temps et on aurait l'illusion de parler à quelqu'un! lol
On aurait l'air plus ou moins folles, à ton avis?

[castalie.livejournal.com]

Hmm nan, parce que je suis sure qu'on aurait l'intuition d'attendre que l'autre ait cessé de parler. Yeap, je le sens bien comme ça *nodnod*