tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post114558994981941517..comments2024-03-28T18:01:28.997-04:00Comments on What's Alan Watching?: Two colleges and a digestive blockAlan Sepinwallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03388147774725646742noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-1145740638764683832006-04-22T17:17:00.000-04:002006-04-22T17:17:00.000-04:00I finally got to the past two weeks of "The O.C." ...I finally got to the past two weeks of "The O.C." on DVR last night and I'm not convinced that we're being pushed toward a Marissa death, but it's fairly clear that they're pushing her in the direction of being written off the show dead or alive. Ryan's freshman buddy was mostly there to explain to Marissa that sometimes just because you can get into college doesn't mean that you're ready to be there. <BR/><BR/>I don't think killing Marissa would accomplish anything to push the drama forward this season. However, they could just send her off in the finale on a motorcycle to travel the country and find herself. That way, she could be brought back for the series finale next season (I figure "The O.C." has one more season left in it, but not two). That that point, *then* you can kill her. Or maybe they could pull a Dawson's Creek and have the finale take place five or ten years in the future and let all the characters come play tribute to Marissa as she dies of some unfortunate wasting disease. <BR/><BR/>Or something like that.Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08110645467194876282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-1145687939839957512006-04-22T02:38:00.000-04:002006-04-22T02:38:00.000-04:00Did anyone notice that Anna had like THE worst hai...Did anyone notice that Anna had like THE worst hair extensions EVER?? Is the O.C. really that hard-up that they can't afford a decent stylist for this girl? <BR/><BR/>Overall, I have been a die hard O.C. fan since its humble beginnings, but I was so terribly disappointed with this week's episode. I'm kind of glad Kirsten fell off the wagon though - she really has been a stick in the mud lately with this whole Sandy bit. I mean, really - cut Eyebrows Man some slack! The man is WORKING (something she might consider), so that she can keep living in her marble palace doing nothing all day but drinking tea and deciding where to get take-out from!LawNuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14887092149843956182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-1145681224693031092006-04-22T00:47:00.000-04:002006-04-22T00:47:00.000-04:00Even Amy Acker shooting down a helicopter and then...Even Amy Acker shooting down a helicopter and then discarding the rocket launcher like an empty Starbucks cup as the flaming wreck plummeted behind her couldn't make up for the rest of that snoozefest. "Oh, blonde girl, can you delete these files before the character actor who always plays a jerky boss finds it?" It's too late to be <I>24</I>, guys.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-1145659017772961762006-04-21T18:36:00.000-04:002006-04-21T18:36:00.000-04:00I think I might have missed a few Alias episodes b...I think I might have missed a few Alias episodes back when ABC had it day-jumping because I honestly know nothing about Prophet Five (or even that Sydney was kidnapped). And everything with Rachel and Tom I skip because I find them way too boring. And I really wish the writers would decide if Sloane is evil or not. Just pick one and stick to it, reallyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-1145639911040067632006-04-21T13:18:00.000-04:002006-04-21T13:18:00.000-04:00so, here's what you, uh, missed by fast-forwarding...so, here's what you, uh, missed by fast-forwarding: Ryan's freshman buddy = not a jackass. But, he was a former fuckup in his second go-round as a frosh, which somehow made Marissa want to go back to the Surf Nazi, who had rented "The Sound of Music" after Marissa told him about how when she was little she wanted to be like Liesl (awww -- or rather, bleah).<BR/><BR/>On the Sandy-Kirsten front, they go to a dinner with a bunch of doctors where Sandy talks up the hospital. Kirsten gives an oh-snap little toast, then walks out, downing a glass of wine along the way. <BR/><BR/>I know a soap needs drama and strife to thrive, but I'm even more annoyed by this plot thread than by Seth's idiocy, which is saying something. The current Sandy is so completely out of whack with what he was that it really doesn't even make sense anymore.<BR/><BR/>But hey, prom next week! And, it looked like more Anna. So that could be good.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-1145636703659648202006-04-21T12:25:00.000-04:002006-04-21T12:25:00.000-04:00I read that interview and didn't think Shwartz mea...I read that interview and didn't think Shwartz meant killed off -- just leaving. But that would be good enough. I don't think they have the cojones to do it (they only kill peeps like Caleb or shudder-to-say-his-name Surf Rat Johnny). A show like this would never kill off someone like that. But if they did... wow. Happy happy joy joy indeed. And ballsy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-1145633556360232212006-04-21T11:32:00.000-04:002006-04-21T11:32:00.000-04:00"And will someone please kill off Marissa? Please?..."And will someone please kill off Marissa? Please? If Schwartz kills her off, I will probably give the show one more chance."<BR/><BR/>Josh gave an interview with Michael Ausiello at TV Guide where he hinted that one of the four main characters could be killed off by the end of the season. It ain't gonna be Ryan and it ain't gonna be Seth, and there would be a riot if it was Summer, and Mischa Barton's the alleged off-camera diva, so... happy happy joy joy?Alan Sepinwallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03388147774725646742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-1145633254607793682006-04-21T11:27:00.000-04:002006-04-21T11:27:00.000-04:00velvetcannibal -- it's a teen soap on FOX. Don't ...velvetcannibal -- it's a teen soap on FOX. Don't know what you're expecting (Dawson's Creek?) They have to do big dumb contrived drama. That said, I agree with Alan - when it's funny it's still really funny. And if they got rid of Marissa (please God! there are rumors...) I think the show could be much funnier all the time. She provides too much melodrama. And not in the fun way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-1145630664737503862006-04-21T10:44:00.000-04:002006-04-21T10:44:00.000-04:00Aras chose Terry because he knew perfectly well Te...Aras chose Terry because he knew perfectly well Terry wasn't the choice. Note his statement that the challenge was meant to divide his team. Bad answers are absolutely the way to go in that challenge, because nobody gets mad at you if you don't chop/break them. Aras (who impresses me more and more each week) is the first contestant I've seen who realized that, at least the first who put it into practice.Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03092217234287469255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-1145630279601690982006-04-21T10:37:00.000-04:002006-04-21T10:37:00.000-04:00I have missed The Office and am pretty annoyed wit...I have missed <I>The Office</I> and am pretty annoyed with the level of reruns. At least there's something to look forward to there.<BR/><BR/>I checked out the first half of <I>Alias</I>, but abandoned the second half for <I>Veronica Mars</I>. Since ABC shows run on their own special time, I did catch the Vaughn look after VM had ended. The hell? I feel like I'll catch the episodes in pieces, but I share your boredom. The first and second scenes were too fun for me not to be disappointed with show now. Even though I can't tear my eyes off Lena Olin.<BR/><BR/>As for <I>The O.C.</I>, I bailed midway through the second season. I watched the finale that year, but I have only caught bits and pieces of the third. I can't stand it. It's a shell. Instead of coming up with interesting storylines, it's all contrived, crappy conflict that makes no sense. And will someone please kill off Marissa? Please? If Schwartz kills her off, I will probably give the show one more chance.velvetcannibalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14649039454592018539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-1145627134718982242006-04-21T09:45:00.000-04:002006-04-21T09:45:00.000-04:00No, Cheesesteak. The finale is on May 11. But I ca...No, Cheesesteak. The finale is on May 11. But I can't imagine the finale being any funnier than this one.Alan Sepinwallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03388147774725646742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-1145622918222981512006-04-21T08:35:00.000-04:002006-04-21T08:35:00.000-04:00anonymous (and, by the way, can people start click...anonymous (and, by the way, can people start clicking the Other option and punch in either their real name or a pseudonym so I can keep track of who's saying what?), Hin-Jew was funny. In general, when the show tries to be funny, it's still good (see any scene with Taylor Townsend from about one-third of the way into the season on). But the more serious part of the story -- Summer being heart-broken and Seth trying to win her back -- is one of those Idiot Plots, where it only works if everyone involved acts like an idiot. I hate it for the same reason I won't watch shit like "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days."Alan Sepinwallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03388147774725646742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-1145601649831229752006-04-21T02:40:00.000-04:002006-04-21T02:40:00.000-04:00The "Great Expectations" episode of South Park did...The "Great Expectations" episode of South Park didn't have any of the usual characters (except Pip). "Not Without My Anus" didn't have any of them. "The Butters Show" has the main gang, but only at the very end.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-1145598317563635452006-04-21T01:45:00.000-04:002006-04-21T01:45:00.000-04:00the OC was awesome tonight. really funny. you ma...the OC was awesome tonight. really funny. you may not like the seth story but i think its pretty hilarious (Kumar Zimmerman the Hin-Jew?). I am loving the 2nd half of this season. Don't fight it, Sepinwall!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-1145594601704098312006-04-21T00:43:00.000-04:002006-04-21T00:43:00.000-04:00I blogged about Survivor already back at ALOTT5MA,...I blogged about Survivor already <A HREF="http://throwingthings.blogspot.com/2006_04_16_throwingthings_archive.html#114559067004110430" REL="nofollow">back at ALOTT5MA</A>, and I agree with everything Alan said. I just have a hard time believing that Shane's being a total crybaby over his placement in the reward challenge was a complete and total act.<BR/><BR/>On South Park: just a weird f*cking episode. I will not watch it again. When was the last time that they had an episode with no Stan/Kyle/Eric/Kenny, and was their absence supposed to be some further slam at the network?Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02113168955236758821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-1145594188890575262006-04-21T00:36:00.000-04:002006-04-21T00:36:00.000-04:00What a great column. I completely agree with every...What a great column. I completely agree with everything you said about "The O.C." (I, too, wish it would just be bad all the time), "Survivor," and "Alias." In a weird way, I think having Bruce drop out will hurt Top Gun in the end. True, he'll make it to the Final 5 no matter what. But if there had been a tribal council following the Shane/Cirie fallout, it might have benefited Terry.<BR/><BR/>Also, I'm hating "Alias" now. That makes me sad. I used to love it so much, couldn't get enough of it, and now it leaves me bored. It's like they're spinning their wheels, refusing to give us any real answers. Which is exactly where I fear "Lost" is headed.Johannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18074716152904939126noreply@blogger.com