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[sunshine_queen]

So, I have the best roommate ever, who actually asked me yesterday "So, do you want to watch some Alias?" We watched 1-4 yesterday, and now we're watching 1.5 and THIS IS SO COOL. SO COOL. I just recently watched all these episodes for the_retelling, but I've been noticing some really cool things- I think watching without subtitles really aids in catching

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[agent_nica]

WORD on not watching with the subtitles. I love how I am allegedly a best friend of yours, and yet for your newly acquainted roommate, you acquiesce and turn off the subtitles. I am more than mildly insulted, you know. Plus, I am amused that you use subtitles. (1) Sometimes, they are actually incorrect; (2) I am the most hearing-impaired-without-being-deaf person on the planet, and I don't use subtitles!

Anyway, yes, not reading all the time makes it easier to actually watch a character's face, which is fun because it adds so much to a scene. What's even more fun is watching for little quirks--I can't think of any in Alias, but in XF, for example, Mulder putting his hand on Scully's back, or invading her personal space . . . watch for stuff like that that the characters do, because it's interesting to wonder how that came about. Did the actor decide to make it a character quirk? Does the actor, as himself, do it normally, and just accidentally integrated it into his character? Did it call for it in the script

[sunshine_queen]

It's different watching TV with subtitles when the TV is the size of a postage stamp, hence no subtitles. Also, I have seen basically everything there is to see on Alias at one point or another, given that I've seen every episode multiple times. And I will never willingly turn the subtitles off. So bite me.

I figure I didn't give her my cold, as we both lived in the same hall, and she thinks she was getting sick before she moved in.

Also, you are lame for commenting and not IMing me, there, :-P TIMES A ZILLION.

[snapplesons]

Yay!!!! Madi I'm so glad you and your roomie are getting along! Yay Yay yay!!

I'm the girl of your dreams. ;)

[sunshine_queen]

LOL, that you are. How's everything going at home?

[snapplesons]

It's going...

[cryssa]

Aw, I'm glad you like your roommate! I really hope I like mine half as much. She likes the office, though, which will be a bonding area.

I have to say, I'm so jealous of your Emily Gilmore dinner. Hee. Also? My team lost our first game. Sad. :( And it was the hottest day I have ever experienced in all of my California life. So hot, in fact, I might be forced to compose an entry about it tomorrow.

[sunshine_queen]

Ooh, LJ entries are fun. They were sending us emails earlier this week about the heat index for today, but it wasn't too bad because it was cloudy most of the game.

I'm sure you'll bond nicely with yout roommate. It'll be fun!

Aww, I'm sorry you guys lost! Next time.

[etoilefilante]

Yay for liking your roommate! That must be a weight off your mind. And she likes the same things! Always good. I used to love Alias, but season 3 tarnished my love a little. Is this your first year at uni? What are you studying?

And love your icon, obviously. :)

[sunshine_queen]

Alias is my #1 fandom foreverrrrr, so while it had its ups and downs, I forgave it. And loved it. Mostly. Season five is what really hurt my soul.

It's my second year, actually. I'm studying poli sci. And having a roommate that so far is like my brain twin? Awesomely awesome. Truly.

I so love my Bourne icons. They make me happy.

[etoilefilante]

I don't think I saw season 5. Is that the one where Vaughn was supposedly betraying her? Actually, yes! Could you, wonderful Alias fan, explain to me what happened in the end? Last I saw Lauren was evil, and erm... I don't remember much beyond that. That was season 3, right? I know there's a sister in the mix somewhere, and a marriage, but I don't really know the details. It would be good to find out, because I adored the first two seasons.

[sunshine_queen]

Oh, good god. So much happened. NADIA. You missed Nadia! Nadia is the best of all characters

[danakm]

YAY! ALIAS!! :D

[sunshine_queen]

That is my reaction whenever it's mentioned. :)