Just a Bunch of Random Items I Don't Want to Forget To Mention

[asta77]

Was anyone else disappointed in last night's Chuck? Half way through I began to think I should have watched House instead. That's about the same time I gave up trying to use the 3D glasses which didn't work well and hurt my eyes. But my main problem was the actual plot. Chuck has a far fetched premise that, by and large, they've been able to

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[marcee12]

So what you're saying is... I shouldn't be beating myself up over not having 3D glasses?

[asta77]

Hey, if you want to beat yourself up, don't let me stop you! But, don't so it over not having the glasses. ;) I thought perhaps I was just having an issue with them because of having to wear them with my glasses, but there were quite a few people complaining on the post about the ep over at TV Squad. One problem may have been no one took into account HD when making them. Another seems to be they made the plastic too dark. And there was some weirdness with the people in the background popping forward. Definitely a failed experiment on NBC's part.

[danceswithwords]

But my main problem was the actual plot. Chuck has a far fetched premise that, by and large, they've been able to make somewhat believable. But how Tyler was being used by the bad guys left me going, "Seriously???"

I thought it was a particularly good example of what happens on the show when the slapstick and the adventure is out of balance. It felt waaaaay too slapsticky. I particularly thought the end was jarring--the conversation between Chuck and Sarah about what she had to do to protect him, followed by him jumping into the car with them like an overeager puppy, was just weird.

On the other hand, there was an excellent Arrested Development shout-out. No touching!

[asta77]

I particularly thought the end was jarring--the conversation between Chuck and Sarah about what she had to do to protect him, followed by him jumping into the car with them like an overeager puppy, was just weird.

I did like that Chuck confronted Sarah about what happened and they were able to come to terms with it instead of having some weird tension that she's clueless about exist between them for weeks. But that conversation didn't fit with the rest of the episode. Though Casey having his vacation day from Chuck ruined by Chuck was amusing.

I'm still trying to comprehend that part of the master plan of the Villains of the Week involved duping a rockstar into getting tattoos to pass information to their partners around the world. And did they just use groupies to retrieve the information? It just seems like there would be an easier way to go about all this.

[brokenmnemonic]

I like that comment from Leah Cairns - it makes sense for her character, and explains why she was looking a tad nervy while Lee had a gun to his head. I wonder if we'll see her changing sides...

I need to catch up with Life, as I'm a few episodes behind. I'm curious what they'll do with the episodes if Sarah's character isn't around as much - more work for Crews in scenes where he's on his own, or will they try and bulk the script up by showing more scenes with him and his housemate, and another temporary partner or something? Hmmm.

[asta77]

A thought just occurred to me. Racetrack mutinied because of Admiral Adama's orders and she is trying to help reestablish the civilian authority because the Quorum, if not totally against an alliance with the Cylons, is at least wary of one. While Lee would try to protect his father, he is still a member of the civilian government. And though she certainly knew Lee would be taken into custody once he boarded Galactica, I don't think she was aware of what Zarek (who presumably sanctioned Lee's death) had planned. This isn't just Zarek trying to wrestle control from Adama, this is Zarek getting rid of all challenges to his power. Now she's not only being betrayed by Adama and his mission, but Zarek's as well. So, yes, I could see her changing sides again.

I wish Charlie's temporary partner would be a guy, but I fear they are going to go with a female so they can create some UST and possibly have them give into it since she won't be around forever.

[raincitygirl]

Good points all. Not to mention the part where Racetrack has flown with Athena on and off for a couple of years now, and has tended to treat her as "one of the gang". Now, granted, being okay iwth one Cylon does not equal being okay with the government getting in bed with a bunch of Cylons (and Athena herself has not been the alliance's biggest fan). But while Racetrack can't have been naive enough as to think Helo/Athena/Hera would be left undisturbed, there's a difference between being taken into custody, and being taken into custody by some scumbags who plan to take the opportunity to commit a few war crimes against female Cylons.

[_jems_]

Thanks for that link to Carrie Fisher's blog, I love her writing!

[asta77]

Me too! And I real love her snark about Hollywood and all it's insanity. :)

[shysterb]

Re catching up on Heroes -- Television Without Pity does recaplets -- or weecaps -- in addition to the lengthy scene-by-scene recaps. They're usually 2-3 paragraphs per episode at most. You could skim through those to catch up.

[asta77]

Cool. Thanks!