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The Office -- "Casino Night"

May 12, 2006 01:12

amycurl and marymary, I don't care if it's just the three of us blabbing about this. Because like marymary, I am DYING to talk about this episode of my other favorite show. There: I said it, and I'm glad I did. (OK, now I'm feeling bad, as if other shows I like would feel bad about that phrasing, so let me amend: As of 8 p.m. Sunday (sniff), "The ( Read more... )

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THAT"S what I'm talkin' about! marymary May 12 2006, 14:15:08 UTC

Don't you love being shocked and overjoyed at the same time? I know, my ship is showing. But I was just so happy last night ( ... )

Re: THAT"S what I'm talkin' about! tomfoolery815 May 12 2006, 15:41:21 UTC

"How much do you love Pam, Tom ( ... )

tomfoolery815 May 12 2006, 15:48:32 UTC

In re: Dwight, that should read "not knowing what to keep to himself regarding ..."

I know! marymary May 12 2006, 16:00:13 UTC

"...but IIRC that was a single-camera sequence; he had to produce the tear in the middle of the scene. I felt it, you know?"

That was unbelievable. I, in fact, didn't believe it when I saw it at first. I am in such awe of actors who can be that "in the moment" to let their bodies react honestly to what their character's supposed to be feeling! That made no sense, so just Word.

"-- Jan being so damaged that she actually wants to get together with Michael. Does she not know that she looks exactly like Melora Hardin, and that means she's smokin' hot?"

Normally, I hate it when hot actresses are cast opposite very average looking or otherwise unattractive guys (see, Seinfeld). I call it Wishful Casting --- the creators want to think those women are available to them. But she does such a brilliant job with that role, with so few lines, that you get how messed up she is. So much self-hate, in the scenes with Michael, but hidden from everyone else.

OMG I'm so late for something! Back later.

Re: I know! tomfoolery815 May 12 2006, 16:10:54 UTC

Yeah, Jerry had no trouble attracting incredibly beautiful women, did he? I guess if you're REALLY funny ...

I was, admittedly, in the shallow end of the pool there re: Jan. I think Melora Hardin is incredibly good-looking. But she's a very good actress, too: For a successful businesswoman who is that attractive to still be attracted to Michael? That was my point. Michael has his moments, obviously; but a woman like her, you'd think, could do so much better than Michael. It's to the writers', and Ms. Hardin's, credit that the woman who seemingly has it all, doesn't.

Re: I know! tomfoolery815 May 12 2006, 16:39:41 UTC

And just for us ... a comparison of TWW and "The Office":

http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/la-et-westwing12may12,1,3020780.story?coll=la-headlines-entnews

we're a demographic! marymary May 12 2006, 19:09:50 UTC

Can I get a high-five?

Great article --- a littly dissy of later WW seasons, but we're used to that.

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Okay, I'm jealous... amycurl May 12 2006, 18:40:55 UTC

...of your little tete a tete over here, all by your twosomes. I went home for lunch just so I would watch Ellen, and I won't have time to watch this until tomorrow, probably late. So, I guess I am powerless to stop my girlfriend and my inappropriate crush from getting so cozy with each other.

So, no basic point to this other than to say--never leave Keytus Kids and your TV alone for one night, because stuff happens.

stuff happens marymary May 12 2006, 19:14:38 UTC

Hey, it's not like we're hiding, a. We've been right here waiting for you. Just tryin' to find a way to spend the time... :)

tomfoolery815 May 12 2006, 19:15:58 UTC

Wait, am I the girlfriend or the inappropriate crush? ;-) Well, avert your eyes the rest of the way, and I'll return to totally hitting on you in places Liz hangs out.

"OT, but ..."
Marymary, that is adorable, bringing the TWoP ettiquette over here. It's my LJ, so it's my party, and my "guests" can talk about what they like. I don't know why I thought you meant Jerry; I guess I reverted back to when I realized that funny does, in fact, go a long way.

The warehouse manager is named Darryl. He's played by Chris Robinson, and like everyone else on this cast, he's terrific.

Oops, almost forgot: High five! (smack)

The thing to keep us wondering about all summer -- like the answer to "Who's been hit?" in the summer of 2000 -- is what question is answered by Pam saying "I think I am?" I think I am in love with Jim? I think I am breaking up with Roy? Hmmm ...

the big question(s) marymary May 12 2006, 23:03:50 UTC

Right, that's the question. I have to listen to "I think I am" again to hear how she says it --- probably a clue if I listen hard.

Also, see my post of 1:57 CST, above. What do you think will happen? How does this play out next season? I mean, we know Pam is in love with Jim too, regardless of what she said to her mom. So what will the writers have her do? I can't decide what I think.

Darryl was awesome. That scene and the "confessional" were perfect.

Tom, I'm pretty sure you're the inappropriate crush. :) But amy, why inappropriate? I think my crush on Tom is quite righteous and proper. Tom, do you feel cheap in any way? Wait, you guys aren't, like brother and sister, separated at birth, are you? Cause that really would be inappropriate.

Re: the big question(s) tomfoolery815 May 13 2006, 00:17:49 UTC

We haven't done DNA tests or anything -- although collecting the data could be fun if done the right way -- but to my knowledge, amycurl and I are not related. She has described herself as having dark, curly hair and olive skin, and I could not be less like that.

Re: the big question(s) marymary May 13 2006, 00:30:42 UTC

Yikes, in that case I'd better start hoping you're not MY brother! (Well, not that I wouldn't want a brother like you...you know what I mean.)

On the other hand, maybe I should go shopping for another brother. My actual brother lives in Sweden now, and as such is no use to me. He didn't talk much even when he was here, so you can only imagine.

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