tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post1189431751433543189..comments2024-03-25T19:18:14.047-04:00Comments on What's Alan Watching?: Friday Night Lights, "In the Skin of a Lion": Open eyes, full slate, can't sleepAlan Sepinwallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03388147774725646742noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-8543842136002222142009-11-25T22:42:32.120-05:002009-11-25T22:42:32.120-05:00Howard Chaykin a fan of Friday Night Lights? Aweso...Howard Chaykin a fan of Friday Night Lights? Awesome!:D please get John Siuntres watching the show, he never talks about it.Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13859096508069444349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-28554579310420331062009-11-16T05:33:48.537-05:002009-11-16T05:33:48.537-05:00I don't think the "youre a long way from ...I don't think the "youre a long way from home" was strange. I could easily see that being said in a similar situation in real life. It was muttered under the breath in passing, very believable. And he is a long way from home. He didnt grow up with these kids and in a school like that it seems like unless you have some history with the people, anyone lighter than a deep shade of tan really is a long way from home. I mean look at him, the way he acts too - he must stick out like a sore thumb.<br /><br />What I found really stuck out was buddy's speech. especially his, "clear eyes, full hearts, can't lose" sendoff. laying it on a little thick for me. kind of equivalent to a slow clap moment or something. just a little schmaltzy. amazing how season 1 literally had no schmaltz whatsoever.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-1561615495141883392009-11-15T09:05:40.818-05:002009-11-15T09:05:40.818-05:00I'm with Alan on the John Diehl arc. As much ...I'm with Alan on the John Diehl arc. As much as I'm a fan of his work as an actor, the character seems like one more variation on the eccentric artist cliche of television.<br /><br />That said, this show always manages to surprise me, so I remain open to a change of mind.<br /><br />As someone who knows nothing about football, and too much about musical comedy(despite the fact that GLEE makes my eyes bleed, and not in a good way), I'm never hip to any stretches in the presentation of the game.<br /><br />I had a fanboy moment with Kyle Chandler at LAX about a year ago. The guy looks like a superhero--and couldn't have been more gracious.<br /><br />Great to see Taylor Kitsch playing such exquisite discomfort--and, back to that fanboy stuff again, I can't wait to see JOHN CARTER OF MARS.<br /><br />Talk about digressive...Howard Chaykinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-46047924556225120932009-11-14T10:50:20.381-05:002009-11-14T10:50:20.381-05:00Don't you think Riggins may be distant to the ...Don't you think Riggins may be distant to the new girl because she looks the same as Tyra and it makes him uncomfortable?<br /><br />Because I don't think that their resemblance is just a coincidence. And the hair is the same as Tyra's in 3rd season.CrÃtico en Seriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06115244368060747810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-90458847069946131462009-11-14T02:45:07.852-05:002009-11-14T02:45:07.852-05:00She was in the episode where Kwasi (Sipowicz's...She was in the episode where Kwasi (Sipowicz's "community leader" nemesis) was killed trying to help out his ex-brother-in-law who had gotten in a bad situation with some drug dealers I think.<br /><br />Alan's review of that episode is <a href="http://www.stwing.upenn.edu/~sepinwal/summaries/swaldo.html" rel="nofollow">here</a>.Chris Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09883587751218471785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-5251510760110037292009-11-13T22:28:10.732-05:002009-11-13T22:28:10.732-05:00The actress who plays Jesse was also in one of my ...The actress who plays Jesse was also in one of my favorite NYPD Blue scenes ever, that involved Sipowitz and a racial slur. I wish I could find it on youtube. Alan, surely you know what I'm talking about. What episode was that?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-41985525455398553232009-11-13T21:43:14.974-05:002009-11-13T21:43:14.974-05:00"My prediction--
Matt leaves and Julie start..."My prediction--<br /><br />Matt leaves and Julie starts dating Vince."<br /><br />Based om what? Julie liked Matt because he was artistic and sensitive. She liked the swede because she thought he was artistic and sensitive. Vince does not fit the billLandrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-33153019495776223802009-11-13T20:41:24.199-05:002009-11-13T20:41:24.199-05:00Being that the plan is to end it after the 5th sea...Being that the plan is to end it after the 5th season, once they get the new characters firmly established I hope they start bringing those who've been written off in for guest appearances here and there. Doing it right away would be a bad idea since we'd stop caring about the new kids, but eventually they should (not too many people are just starting to watch it now, so it's not like they'd need to waste time on backstory). Beyond that point, I'm glad they were able to keep the show going, with how season 3 ended and the aging characters I didn't know if continuing the show was a good idea at all, but it's pretty clear at this point that it was a brilliant move.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-21260287536481713762009-11-13T14:51:05.590-05:002009-11-13T14:51:05.590-05:00Here's why I can buy the fact that Tim and Luk...Here's why I can buy the fact that Tim and Luke have never met: It was established last night that Luke doesn't even live in Dillon (Tami names the town at one point...can't remember what it was, though), which makes it possible that redistricting took him out of another district and into East Dillon's. Just a thought...Larry Horsenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-11137920277506827202009-11-13T10:41:01.315-05:002009-11-13T10:41:01.315-05:00My prediction--
Matt leaves and Julie starts dati...My prediction--<br /><br />Matt leaves and Julie starts dating Vince.Dannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-58930837670874063082009-11-13T08:09:41.766-05:002009-11-13T08:09:41.766-05:00Jordan--Saracen is being written out of the show. ...Jordan--Saracen is being written out of the show. It's been fairly well-publicized that he is going out on a 6 or 7 episode arc, kind of like Street and Smash. On a side note, wouldn't Smash's sisters being attending East Dillon? Here's hoping for an appearance from Mrs. Smash! I do miss her.Merrylegshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03768089761416498502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-81666957581113720692009-11-13T07:50:17.235-05:002009-11-13T07:50:17.235-05:00I'm really enjoying John Diehl's work - he...I'm really enjoying John Diehl's work - he had me when he showed up at the door in his underwear. The guy's part cautionary tale, part art genius. I like how, in a subtle way, he's come to champion Matt and his artistic abilities.<br /><br />Reading various boards, a lot of people are won over by Luke Cafferty. He's maybe the nicest of the Dillon teens to roll down the pipe in the show's history - respectful, hard-working, willing to take a verbal thrashing by Coach. I like him too, but I hope we get to see a sharper side to his personality.Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13859096508069444349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-53321674391231908862009-11-13T03:05:46.424-05:002009-11-13T03:05:46.424-05:00No, but he should. As with Connie Britton, not to ...No, but he should. As with Connie Britton, not to mention the slew of young actors who were all quite tremendous in their own rights. <br /><br />- I found Stan roaring into the megaphone absolutely hilarious. <br /><br />- Perhaps it is Lila, but I think Tim is not sleeping with Becky has more to do with him not falling back (well, at least not exactly) to his old life, while still being in Dillon. But, kudos to Tim not only being a ladies' man but also a fantastic wingman. <br /><br />- Buddy's announcement does seem a bit contrived - was there any doubt even in the first episode that this would happen? I'm still waiting for them to write a bit more depth for McCoy as the 'bad' guy , like with Buddy - who was the 'bad' guy in the early seasons too, but has another side to him that isn't strictly twiddling-his-moustache evil. <br /><br />- Heartbreaking to see Coach's eyes wide open at the end of the ep - definitely feeling a whole lot of shitstorm coming up within the Lions. Which makes moments like them getting a touchdown worth all the more, I suppose.belindanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-84786558071784578482009-11-12T23:27:35.376-05:002009-11-12T23:27:35.376-05:00I loved the on-field alteraction between Coach Tay...I loved the on-field alteraction between Coach Taylor and Vince. It seemed very real, Kyle Chandler has always been a great actor. Random question, has Kyle Chandler ever been considered as a Emmy nominee for Best Actor in a Drama? Or is that category too competitive with the likes of Hugh Laurie, Bryan Cranston and Jon Hamm?outoforder30noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-25009285556858036472009-11-12T23:22:10.201-05:002009-11-12T23:22:10.201-05:00I find myself hoping that Saracen ends up being wr...I find myself hoping that Saracen ends up being written out of the show. Kind of like Street and Smash were last year. At this point he just doesn't fit in anymore. It's like he's off in his own show. Unlike Riggins who still fits in just great.<br /><br />Dude, I find myself REALLY hating Angry Gold Chain Guy every time he is on screen. Just has the eyes of a punk. I really hope he doesn't end up on the team. Although I fear he will.Jordanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04277411683353404082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-23836583773893347402009-11-12T21:44:33.417-05:002009-11-12T21:44:33.417-05:00Yea maybe their coach is Bill Belichick's brot...Yea maybe their coach is Bill Belichick's brother.WhatTheFDidIDohttp://www.twitter.com/whatthefdididonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-88299237933693587232009-11-12T21:30:20.480-05:002009-11-12T21:30:20.480-05:00"I was frustrated with the football details d..."I was frustrated with the football details during the game in this episode. A team up 27 points throwing with under a minute left?" <br /><br />maybe their coach is a jerk and trying to run up the score. I remember my high school team doing an onside kick in the fourth quarter despite a huge lead .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-43395289949291761332009-11-12T20:19:12.903-05:002009-11-12T20:19:12.903-05:00I was frustrated with the football details during ...I was frustrated with the football details during the game in this episode. A team up 27 points throwing with under a minute left? The clock running after a change of possession? Otherwise, a pretty good episode with a great performance again by Kyle Chandler.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02906253981073775350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-8414131140389187962009-11-12T20:12:33.274-05:002009-11-12T20:12:33.274-05:00Why Tim won't fall into bed with Becky?
To bo...Why Tim won't fall into bed with Becky?<br /><br />To borrow from another thread... He knows she's cuckoo bananas.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-72002550500534695562009-11-12T18:28:23.961-05:002009-11-12T18:28:23.961-05:00The show seems to be doing a decent, but not perfe...The show seems to be doing a decent, but not perfect job of juggling two separate and conflicting timeframes.<br /><br />First, it's done a good job of setting up the season for a long series of trials and gradual advancement. As you point out, the writers have dug Coach Taylor into a massive hole in East Dillon to be climbed out of little by little.<br /><br />But second, the introduction of the new settings and characters needs to be done relatively quickly for them to have any meaningful place in the show, but it leads to a lot of... well... strained moments to say the least. I don't like the broad strokes that Vince's basketball friends need to be painted in to make racial tension in East Dillon work, and the convenient knowledge (Jess and football) or lack of knowledge (Luke's unexplained past as a Panther) have read fairly transparently as plot devices first, character backgrounds second.<br /><br />Last note: In just three episodes this season, it seems like Kyle Chandler has had more shining moments than ever in his portrayal of Eric Taylor. Coach and Vince going at it on the sideline was great, and his work with Connie Britton never disappoints, but was anybody else made as uncomfortable during the scene with the Under Armour guy as I was?Brendanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13605193879263202327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-75462734854743714492009-11-12T15:28:35.114-05:002009-11-12T15:28:35.114-05:00I smiled when Tammy, talking about west Texas and ...I smiled when Tammy, talking about west Texas and earthquakes, uttered dialog that included the words "Permian" and "Odessea" in the same sentence. It reminded me not only of the fictional Panthers' namesake, but also of the rivalry between the Permian High School Panthers and the cross town Odessa High School Bronchos that roughly parallels the show's current story line.<br /><br />Also, is that the first time the word "Permian" has been uttered on the show?Sister Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05951804464704449331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-38740027117651357172009-11-12T15:24:17.430-05:002009-11-12T15:24:17.430-05:00To: nfieldr
I agree that Becky looks a lot, A LOT...To: nfieldr<br /><br />I agree that Becky looks a lot, A LOT, like Tyra. On another type of show, they could pull off a plot where it turned out she was Tyra's half-sister.<br /><br />I just realized that the actress who plays Jess is the same actress from Eve's Bayou and the same actress who played one of the Olsen twins friends in Full House.<br /><br />Makes me feel old ... and a little bit of a perv for thinking that she's hot.Eldo Owensnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-34990373648725762762009-11-12T15:23:40.681-05:002009-11-12T15:23:40.681-05:00I'd like to see East Dillon play a close game ...I'd like to see East Dillon play a close game against Dillon but lose to close out the season, with Dillon going on to win a state title (which they can mention in the beginning of season 5). Then, in season 5, they can lose another close one to them in their regular season (to create the whole we are so close to beating these guys but can't get over the hump thing). Then they meet Dillon again in the playoffs and finally beat them.<br /><br />That makes more sense to me than having East Dillon beat them this season.EJFnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-25369757686468018072009-11-12T15:09:41.965-05:002009-11-12T15:09:41.965-05:00or his dad wanted him to
This episode made it cle...<i>or his dad wanted him to</i><br /><br />This episode made it clear his dad couldn't care less about football, and only wants Luke to help on the farm. <br /><br />We know from JD McCoy that freshman are eligible to play on the Panthers. So unless the show wants us to buy Luke as a freshman (which is silly and counterproductive), he'd have been on the team already, given how amazing everyone says he is. <br /><br />It's not a huge plot hole, but, like most of the creation of East Dillon High and its students, it doesn't perfectly fit in with the world already established.Alan Sepinwallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03388147774725646742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-87308823713218950942009-11-12T14:54:04.593-05:002009-11-12T14:54:04.593-05:00How is it that Luke and Tim haven't met before...How is it that Luke and Tim haven't met before? <br /><br />Luke is obviously good, good enough that he was "living" in Dillon's school zone, as had been done for many years. Ergo, Luke was a recruit.<br /><br />He also was not at Dillon the season before. He may have been recruited by McCoy, or he may have been recruited the year before by someone on the Dillon staff. Or perhaps he simply wanted to play for Dillon (or his dad wanted him to. Seen that before?)<br /><br />The plot hole isn't so big when you consider that Dillon has been in the state championship game of TEXAS 2 of 3 years. This ain't the football team that future TV critics play for (that's East Dillon. I bet Landry's your favorite).Mattnoreply@blogger.com