tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post1130738346391444115..comments2024-03-25T19:18:14.047-04:00Comments on What's Alan Watching?: The Office: My dinner with Lan JevinsonAlan Sepinwallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03388147774725646742noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-90785341216133945042008-04-16T16:39:00.000-04:002008-04-16T16:39:00.000-04:00I loved the quick shot of Jan's bed with the 100 p...I loved the quick shot of Jan's bed with the 100 pillows on it--it says immediately what a complete anal-retentive control-freak she is. No wonder Michael has to sleep on the bench!erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16186483042206438665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-55915559808610128352008-04-15T09:56:00.000-04:002008-04-15T09:56:00.000-04:00On all the comments hoping we see some tension bet...On all the comments hoping we see some tension between Jim and Pam -- I hope we don't, or at least not major relationship-threatening tension. It's a relief to see one relationship that actually works on the show.CMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01559451322234777335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-33358235011427605612008-04-13T19:34:00.000-04:002008-04-13T19:34:00.000-04:00I think Michael just lied to Jan about it at some ...I think Michael just lied to Jan about it at some point in the past, maybe even before they were a couple.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-6850508066543421182008-04-12T23:29:00.000-04:002008-04-12T23:29:00.000-04:00Anyone care to wonder why in the world Michael dec...Anyone care to wonder why in the world Michael decided to "confess" to Jan that he and Pam used to date? It seems that Michael pretty much wrote down his life story in his journal. As revealed in the "Deposition" episode, Jan had read everything that he wrote. <BR/><BR/>It's been shown in other episodes that Michael has a slight crush on Pam. I'm just wondering if he was fantasizing about Pam while "making love" to Jan one night, accidentally called out her name, and used the dating as an excuse to cover that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-27189012316142911912008-04-12T22:25:00.000-04:002008-04-12T22:25:00.000-04:00In another continuity error, didn't Andy in one of...In another continuity error, didn't Andy in one of his first faceoffs with Dwight say that he drove a Nissan Xterra, which is Spanish for "X-Earth"?<BR/><BR/>That little hybrid-looking thing he and Angela are sitting in while eating ice cream.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-4460784727149072472008-04-12T21:02:00.000-04:002008-04-12T21:02:00.000-04:00Jim, They're not going to write Angela's pregnancy...Jim, <BR/><BR/>They're not going to write Angela's pregnancy into the show.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-24996866610614781752008-04-12T14:04:00.000-04:002008-04-12T14:04:00.000-04:00Angela's "The thought of popping one of your beets...Angela's "The thought of popping one of your beets into my mouth makes me want to vomit" was wonderul.<BR/><BR/>Also, I enjoyed Michael referring to his co-workers that he attempted to hit up for an investment as his "rich friends."<BR/><BR/>And, the neon beer sign that "ties the room together": Big Lebowski reference?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-61967555772936079282008-04-12T12:42:00.000-04:002008-04-12T12:42:00.000-04:00just realized there's a small continuity error...i...just realized there's a small continuity error...<BR/><BR/>in 'the deposition' we learned that michael keeps his diary on jan's side of the bed because he "doesn't like the lump in the mattress" yet in this episode we see that michael sleeps on the benchjcpbmghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18052159608994666038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-1389100619785287462008-04-11T23:16:00.000-04:002008-04-11T23:16:00.000-04:00loved how hunter's cd was titled 'the hunted'loved how hunter's cd was titled 'the hunted'par3182https://www.blogger.com/profile/03647653154201086767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-29801458868953986212008-04-11T22:56:00.000-04:002008-04-11T22:56:00.000-04:00I really watch too much TV.Oscar, the name of Henr...<I>I really watch too much TV.</I><BR/><BR/>Oscar, the name of Henry Winkler was in my mind before I finished reading your post.<BR/><BR/>And Sue Ann made veal prince orloff that they pretended Mary had made, and Lou took three portions and had to put two back.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-92039459579833819312008-04-11T21:45:00.000-04:002008-04-11T21:45:00.000-04:00I enjoyed the episode though the premise was basic...I enjoyed the episode though the premise was basically a retread of the classic "Dinner Party" episode from The Mary Tyler Moore Show with Dwight filling the Ted Baxter role as the uninvited guest who shows up anyway. Of course, Mary's party didn't have the awkward sexual tension that Jan and Michael's soiree had, but she did have Henry Winkler sitting at the little table, sharing Rhoda's salad.<BR/><BR/>I really watch too much TV.<BR/><BR/>And, I don't know if it counts as an AD shout out, but Michael's hand chairs did make me blurt out "Buster".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-5519850377788672402008-04-11T21:20:00.000-04:002008-04-11T21:20:00.000-04:00His face seemed to convey "Oh yeah, I "accidentall...<I>His face seemed to convey "Oh yeah, I "accidentally" forgot to put it away but that's right - I tape our hanky panky."</I><BR/><BR/>I admit I didn't catch Michael's expression, but I thought - and correct me if I'm wrong - that Jan was the one who was into sex, role-playing and videotape. I seem to recall Michael telling "the girls" in the office that Jan liked to tape the sex and critique his performance afterwards.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-26336526462212816012008-04-11T20:56:00.000-04:002008-04-11T20:56:00.000-04:00I thought it was a really good episode. I loved J...I thought it was a really good episode. I loved Jan dancing to the song because it was so clearly about her (and explained her affection for Hunter). I also liked Michael dipping his meat into the wine glass, and near the end when Pam reminded Jim that his apartment was flooded, not on fire. And I thought Jan putting the Dundy back together was sweet.Zachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08218803066224269296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-64615902260072426132008-04-11T16:03:00.000-04:002008-04-11T16:03:00.000-04:00- I love when Michael said he bought a condo so he...- I love when Michael said he bought a condo so he could fill it full of kids.<BR/><BR/>Good episode, but I kept thinking to myself - poor Michael. I felt bad for him...<BR/>Andy is really growing on me.<BR/><BR/>I'm so happy it's back.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-80480076184410760952008-04-11T15:34:00.000-04:002008-04-11T15:34:00.000-04:00of course the song was about jan! that was the jok...of course the song was about jan! that was the joke! he was her former assistant, and all the lines ended with words that rhymed with "jan" (hand, man, etc), so you kept thinking that the next line would say her name!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-2421078590108147662008-04-11T14:41:00.000-04:002008-04-11T14:41:00.000-04:00It seems to me that if the spinoff is going to tra...It seems to me that if the spinoff is going to traditionally spin-off from the universe of The Office, that Melora Hardin's Jan is the obvious character to anchor the new show around. To some degree, I hope that the spinoff simply takes the style of the show into a very different environment-- as if it's the same documentary filmmakers working on a different project.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-88768338105988317762008-04-11T14:34:00.000-04:002008-04-11T14:34:00.000-04:00Is that song real? If so where can I find it?? Doe...Is that song real? If so where can I find it?? Does anyone know?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-19049065260324228052008-04-11T14:28:00.000-04:002008-04-11T14:28:00.000-04:00But the focus of the awkwardness was the Michael/J...<I> But the focus of the awkwardness was the Michael/Jan relationship which I think has been overplayed </I><BR/><BR/>You have to keep in mind that this is the episode after The Deposition so they have very recently viscously undermined each other in front of coworkers. Watched one after the other this will just be a fluid continuous theme, it was just bad timing with the strike.So it goeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08105825401590556983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-89686751729259422162008-04-11T13:00:00.000-04:002008-04-11T13:00:00.000-04:00This episode was directed by Paul Feig, who also d...This episode was directed by Paul Feig, who also directed the "Survivor Man" episode and "E-mail Surveillance" (Jim's barbecue party). He seems to be the go to guy for non-office Office shoots.<BR/><BR/> I thought he did a good job in navigating that small condo space, and I think he earned the closing musical montage.<BR/><BR/> He's the only reason I'm considering watching the "Kath & Kim" remake.<BR/><BR/>AnonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-34324831068021478042008-04-11T12:41:00.000-04:002008-04-11T12:41:00.000-04:00Count me among the people who thought that Melora ...Count me among the people who thought that Melora Hardin completely knocked it out of the park. <BR/><BR/>I thought that her performance was brave. It's a character that could be totally awful and hated, but I found myself amazed at how she balanced Jan's need to be the boss -- which is a huge aspect of her relationship with Michael -- with her deep immense sadness and embarrassment at being in the situation in which she finds herself.<BR/><BR/>And, despite everything, funny.barefootjimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619403344304134318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-79665530804098562192008-04-11T12:13:00.000-04:002008-04-11T12:13:00.000-04:00I thought it was great. I guess it depends on how ...I thought it was great. I guess it depends on how dark and mean you like your comedy. Jan has an office and a workspace and "space issues" and has pretty much never been both so evil and so pathetic.<BR/><BR/>I was listening to Hunter's lyrics to see if they rhymed "Jan" with "made me a man". I couldn't tell, but I love the way they allude back a minor character/point like that.<BR/><BR/>I didn't know Angela Kinsey was pregnant. That could be hilarious if they work in a who's the babydaddy thing for the fundie ice maiden.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-57739701629738430012008-04-11T11:49:00.000-04:002008-04-11T11:49:00.000-04:00Melora Hardin is truly a gifted comic actress. I ...Melora Hardin is truly a gifted comic actress. <BR/><BR/>I always love any episode where we get to see a lot of Jan. I hope she goes on to a lead role of her own at some point, because she definitely could carry a show.<BR/><BR/>I also agree with everyone that it was great to see Beth Grant - "Sparkle Motion" lady herself (aka "Rapture Lady"). But the character really didn't give her much to do. <BR/><BR/>She's one of the great character actors that everyone remembers from something.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-59616340037786089332008-04-11T11:27:00.000-04:002008-04-11T11:27:00.000-04:00One thing I haven't seen mentioned yet was Michael...One thing I haven't seen mentioned yet was Michael's facial expression after Jan found the camera tripod still setup...<BR/><BR/>His face seemed to convey "Oh yeah, I "accidentally" forgot to put it away but that's right - I tape our hanky panky." <BR/><BR/>It was subtle and such a great acting job by Steve Carell.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-45709927504275624502008-04-11T10:46:00.000-04:002008-04-11T10:46:00.000-04:00Yeah, his clues were something like "His name is T...Yeah, his clues were something like "His name is Tom and he goes on a cruise!" and "Rhymes with Narnold Schmartzenegger!" Not exactly all Jim's fault it didn't go well. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-73271309672474075832008-04-11T08:50:00.000-04:002008-04-11T08:50:00.000-04:00I will always think of Beth Grant as the woman who...I will always think of Beth Grant as the woman who mistook blow up dolls as angels in the opening death scene of an episode of Six Feet Under.JJBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14399093195022903351noreply@blogger.com