I loved Alison from Palmdale. I loved that entire episode.
And James Ellison. LOVED him. And I loved his relationship/dynamic with John Henry. I thought that was one of the most fascinating things about the second season. I felt there was an innocence about John Henry, something in the way he progressed that made me wonder whether or not Ellison could really teach him the value of human life and the difference between "right" and "wrong." And the scene where John Henry basically begs Ellison to stay with him so that he can finish painting his figures. It's such a childlike and human way to behave and I think it opened up a lot of questions. It was definitely the thing that I most looked forward to in the end.
John Henry alternately creeped me out, mesmerised and moved me. I loved the scenes with the dolls and especially the one where Savannah asked if the ducks could play. I also loved his game with her around the building, where he made the lights switch on and off. He opened up so many questions, didn't he? And that's a bit part of what I loved about this show.
Hang in there baby!deathisyourartMay 19 2009, 01:05:35 UTC
I loved Brain Austen Green as Derek, and the way Sarah wasn't precious around him -- she just ripped open that shower curtain and told him off -- the fact that the character had no ego about taking orders from a woman, that he would brush his teeth for 20 minutes, that he wanted to know where his brother was laid to rest and was put "in the grass" with him, and that he took John to meet baby Kyle
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Re: Hang in there baby!bop_radarMay 19 2009, 01:28:05 UTC
she just ripped open that shower curtain and told him off Hee! Yes, she did.
had no ego about taking orders from a woman, that he would brush his teeth for 20 minutes, that he wanted to know where his brother was laid to rest and was put "in the grass" with him, and that he took John to meet baby Kyle. Awww, Derek love! *co-signs*
And thank you for pointing out the growth in our characters--the show producers seem to have been very clear on the trajectory, emotionally, for each of the main characters.
I loved how the show made me think about situations in multiple uncomfortable ways, and that it didn't try to tell me which one of those ways was the RIGHT way. And I loved the Kyle dream, and how Jonathan Jackson just cries on cue. Also, I love pancakes and am going to have some right now.
Re: Hang in there baby!bop_radarMay 20 2009, 07:57:06 UTC
Oh, yes, she's such an awesome vidder!
think about situations in multiple uncomfortable ways, and that it didn't try to tell me which one of those ways was the RIGHT way Yes. I personally found that that resulted in me being able to be 'in' multiple characters' perspective simultaneously without feeling weird about it. Whereas on a show that is itself more biased textually, I find that I end up forced into a particular character or side in response (not always the one the show favours--my underdog predilection comes out!).
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I loved Alison from Palmdale. I loved that entire episode.
And James Ellison. LOVED him. And I loved his relationship/dynamic with John Henry. I thought that was one of the most fascinating things about the second season. I felt there was an innocence about John Henry, something in the way he progressed that made me wonder whether or not Ellison could really teach him the value of human life and the difference between "right" and "wrong." And the scene where John Henry basically begs Ellison to stay with him so that he can finish painting his figures. It's such a childlike and human way to behave and I think it opened up a lot of questions. It was definitely the thing that I most looked forward to in the end.
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John Henry alternately creeped me out, mesmerised and moved me. I loved the scenes with the dolls and especially the one where Savannah asked if the ducks could play. I also loved his game with her around the building, where he made the lights switch on and off. He opened up so many questions, didn't he? And that's a bit part of what I loved about this show.
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But I'll share one thing I loved... I loved SCC's combination of heart and nihilism, pancakes and ... death. *g* (Yeah, I'm kind of weird!)
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I loved John Connor, and I was so happy to finally see him come into his own, showing us glimpses of who "John Connor" will one day be.
Also, I love this amazing video: Breathe Me. It's frakking brilliant.
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Hee! Yes, she did.
had no ego about taking orders from a woman, that he would brush his teeth for 20 minutes, that he wanted to know where his brother was laid to rest and was put "in the grass" with him, and that he took John to meet baby Kyle.
Awww, Derek love! *co-signs*
And thank you for pointing out the growth in our characters--the show producers seem to have been very clear on the trajectory, emotionally, for each of the main characters.
I loved Jesse and will miss her.
I respected this show so much.
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I loved halcyon_shift's vids, both released and not yet released.
I loved how the show made me think about situations in multiple uncomfortable ways, and that it didn't try to tell me which one of those ways was the RIGHT way. And I loved the Kyle dream, and how Jonathan Jackson just cries on cue. Also, I love pancakes and am going to have some right now.
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think about situations in multiple uncomfortable ways, and that it didn't try to tell me which one of those ways was the RIGHT way
Yes. I personally found that that resulted in me being able to be 'in' multiple characters' perspective simultaneously without feeling weird about it. Whereas on a show that is itself more biased textually, I find that I end up forced into a particular character or side in response (not always the one the show favours--my underdog predilection comes out!).
Your icon is adorable. All Reese men = win.
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