RD has been haunting my TV screen
For the past month, especially the second week of October, Reed Diamond has haunted my TV screen, most of which was self-induced though. 
Since this comm tipped me off about RD's guest spot on the second episode of The Mentalist this season, and seeing its director was Robert Duncan McNeill, whose directing career I've been (more or less) following since his Voyager days, I gave it a shot, although I had never in my life watched an episode of that show before.
As I fully expected, I was obviously a little overwhelmed with the story, and most of the time I didn't have the slightest clue as to what was going on but Reed Diamond's appearance, though relatively short, was definitely worth it. He was truly creeping me out with his performance!
Having watched the following episodes as well now, I feel I am getting a tenuous grip on what is up. And I have genuinely enjoyed his continued guest spots on the show. Yet, no matter whether his character turns out to be the infamous Red John or not, while still not being entirely unsympathetic, the man can most certainly be creepy as hell!
Next day, next show... After David Boreanaz' Twitter entry for the upcoming episode of Bones, I thought to myself "Why not?! As far as I know, their characters on the show were buddies so Reed Diamond's character won't be the bad guy."
Imagine how shocked I was when the character of Hayes Flynn didn't even make it until the credits! The gruesome murder was clearly nothing for easily upset stomachs
but at least he died a hero, had a huge part in helping catch the baddie once and for all, and I loved how fiercely Booth believed in his friend!
Two days later I received my highly anticipated copy of Joss Whedon's Much Ado About Nothing in the mail and immediately committed myself to watching.
Being a huge Shakespeare fan for decades and thoroughly enjoying Joss Whedon's unique and passionate approach to his projects, I was exceedingly desperate to finally getting to watch his take on the play. I certainly wasn't disappointed in the least. As a viewer I enjoyed the movie tremendously because it was a fine piece of art and I felt everybody involved truly poured their heart into the film!
Not intending to single anybody out by demeaning everyone else's performance, I was most impressed with Amy Acker, Alexis Denisof, Clark Gregg and Reed Diamond. All of them excelled at playing their roles! Having watched a couple of their previous projects and knowing about their terrific acting abilities, I had no doubt Amy Acker and Alexis Denisof would be able to pull this off but both Clark Gregg and Reed Diamond blew me away with their portrayal!
I was sad to realize, however, that the region 2 DVD didn't have region 1's special features and was missing the cast commentary, the making of, the bus documentary and the music video. Since the movie was such a joy to watch, which I have done a couple of times already, I didn't in the least mind ordering an additional region 1 copy to complete the collection.
Come the weekend, I was watching a random season four episode of Criminal Minds and burst out laughing when Reed Diamond's name was in the credits. I have been aware that he has had a guest appearance on that show at some point but to come across it that night was completely unexpected.
Still, I was happy his character was neither the killer nor did he die a violent death before the end of the episode.
Jump to Tuesday evening (after having watched the complete set of extras from Much Ado About Nothing over the weekend), when I switched on my TV set, I accidentally stumbled across a rerun of Bones, and it just so happened to be the one with Reed Diamond that had been in the previously clips of 9.04.
I guess six appearances in nine days certainly qualifies as "haunting my TV screen"...
Since this comm tipped me off about RD's guest spot on the second episode of The Mentalist this season, and seeing its director was Robert Duncan McNeill, whose directing career I've been (more or less) following since his Voyager days, I gave it a shot, although I had never in my life watched an episode of that show before.
As I fully expected, I was obviously a little overwhelmed with the story, and most of the time I didn't have the slightest clue as to what was going on but Reed Diamond's appearance, though relatively short, was definitely worth it. He was truly creeping me out with his performance!
Having watched the following episodes as well now, I feel I am getting a tenuous grip on what is up. And I have genuinely enjoyed his continued guest spots on the show. Yet, no matter whether his character turns out to be the infamous Red John or not, while still not being entirely unsympathetic, the man can most certainly be creepy as hell!
Next day, next show... After David Boreanaz' Twitter entry for the upcoming episode of Bones, I thought to myself "Why not?! As far as I know, their characters on the show were buddies so Reed Diamond's character won't be the bad guy."
Imagine how shocked I was when the character of Hayes Flynn didn't even make it until the credits! The gruesome murder was clearly nothing for easily upset stomachs
but at least he died a hero, had a huge part in helping catch the baddie once and for all, and I loved how fiercely Booth believed in his friend!
Two days later I received my highly anticipated copy of Joss Whedon's Much Ado About Nothing in the mail and immediately committed myself to watching.
Being a huge Shakespeare fan for decades and thoroughly enjoying Joss Whedon's unique and passionate approach to his projects, I was exceedingly desperate to finally getting to watch his take on the play. I certainly wasn't disappointed in the least. As a viewer I enjoyed the movie tremendously because it was a fine piece of art and I felt everybody involved truly poured their heart into the film!
Not intending to single anybody out by demeaning everyone else's performance, I was most impressed with Amy Acker, Alexis Denisof, Clark Gregg and Reed Diamond. All of them excelled at playing their roles! Having watched a couple of their previous projects and knowing about their terrific acting abilities, I had no doubt Amy Acker and Alexis Denisof would be able to pull this off but both Clark Gregg and Reed Diamond blew me away with their portrayal!
I was sad to realize, however, that the region 2 DVD didn't have region 1's special features and was missing the cast commentary, the making of, the bus documentary and the music video. Since the movie was such a joy to watch, which I have done a couple of times already, I didn't in the least mind ordering an additional region 1 copy to complete the collection.
Come the weekend, I was watching a random season four episode of Criminal Minds and burst out laughing when Reed Diamond's name was in the credits. I have been aware that he has had a guest appearance on that show at some point but to come across it that night was completely unexpected.
Still, I was happy his character was neither the killer nor did he die a violent death before the end of the episode.
Jump to Tuesday evening (after having watched the complete set of extras from Much Ado About Nothing over the weekend), when I switched on my TV set, I accidentally stumbled across a rerun of Bones, and it just so happened to be the one with Reed Diamond that had been in the previously clips of 9.04.
I guess six appearances in nine days certainly qualifies as "haunting my TV screen"...