tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post5632104961390284730..comments2024-03-19T05:50:19.572-04:00Comments on What's Alan Watching?: Chuck, "Chuck vs. the Other Guy": We'll always have ParisAlan Sepinwallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03388147774725646742noreply@blogger.comBlogger173125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-63082371982270470562010-04-09T10:54:51.038-04:002010-04-09T10:54:51.038-04:00Bryce Larkin coming back is not going to happen. ...Bryce Larkin coming back is not going to happen. He died at the end of season 2 and more importantly, Matthew Bomer has his own series now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-62691577168350070382010-04-09T10:22:05.248-04:002010-04-09T10:22:05.248-04:00I wouldn't be surprised if the next big arc is...I wouldn't be surprised if the next big arc is bringing Bryce back. If you go back to last year, I seem to recall the Ring bringing Andy Richter's character back to life in some hospital/lab type setting. At the end of season 2, the ring carried Bryce away off somewhere and no mention of him at all this year. Who knows....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-21197641033411759202010-04-08T21:59:46.171-04:002010-04-08T21:59:46.171-04:00That was one of the best episodes, and the music w...That was one of the best episodes, and the music was epic - especially the scene when Shaw drags Sarah away. I hope Chuck comes back for a 4th season - it's a great tv show.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-45395158912365236242010-04-08T21:30:26.964-04:002010-04-08T21:30:26.964-04:00Ithiel said...
Well now that they are finally tog...<i> Ithiel said... <br />Well now that they are finally together I hope they don't resort to the Ross/Rachel plot device of taking "a break" for the next 7 years and then putting them back together as a couple on the series finale. They need to portray them as a couple that are together no matter what life throws at them.</i><br /><br />That's right! <br />I want them to be like Mr. and Mrs. Smith, except they work on the same side.<br />Plus no knife throwing.Jaynenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-5121431927829426812010-04-08T20:28:10.383-04:002010-04-08T20:28:10.383-04:00I really did like how they chose to end this seaso...I really did like how they chose to end this season originally.<br /><br />However, I always found that Shaw's character was a bit shifty, if not schizophrenic. I mean... I understand that was his wife and all, but Sarah didn't want to kill her. Shaw simply didn't seem very realistic to me--more like a cartoon antihero, if anything.<br /><br />I liked how Chuck is squeemish and hypocritical about killing. It makes him seem more realistic. Nobody's perfect and giving Chuckie flaws like him make me like him more.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11393204228040053379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-853847145336836642010-04-08T17:37:11.024-04:002010-04-08T17:37:11.024-04:00The line that Chuck screwed up was "You said ...The line that Chuck screwed up was "You said you couldn't be with someone who didn't believe in you. Well I believed in you. I just didn't believe in me. I love you... always." Fun symbolism, but was Chuck the Andie/Molly Ringwald character in this respect? Morgan was right, cause the line was from Blane/Andrew McCartney, who was the target of affection.<br /><br />If you leave, don't leave now / Please don't take my heart away / Promise me just one more night ...orewakazuohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10250967083269082043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-81221642848638948372010-04-08T13:51:00.827-04:002010-04-08T13:51:00.827-04:00First let me say I very much enjoyed the episode.
...First let me say I very much enjoyed the episode.<br /><br />Now, I was very much thrown off at the beginning because of the glaring inconsistencies which I haven't seen anyone else comment on.<br /><br />At the end of the last episode(and in the recap of this episode) she has curly hair and is wearing a blue or purple sweatshirt when she leaves with Shaw and in the car(and she left her gun on the bed, remember). As they are entering the white building she's has perfectly straight hair and is wearing a black jacket with a black belt, dressed up almost. That says to me that they changed things around considerably after the fact.robnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-28783023357326769762010-04-08T12:05:29.928-04:002010-04-08T12:05:29.928-04:00Sarah was in no way obnoxious (and no moreso than ...Sarah was in no way obnoxious (and no moreso than I've been in the past when I've had to shut the same stuff down, and when I've gotten similar complaints). There are rules here, Sarah politely reminded people of them, end discussion. <br /><br />Any further complaints, here or in any other post, get deleted, immediately. I shouldn't have to be wasting my time on this, folks. Act like adults. It's not hard.Alan Sepinwallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03388147774725646742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-55056000406848011892010-04-08T11:48:32.114-04:002010-04-08T11:48:32.114-04:00You may have done it, Alan... but you would have d...You may have done it, Alan... but you would have done it in a far less offensive and obnoxious way. If you don't believe me, why are there so many websites created to criticize the mods at TWoP? <br /><br />She was on a power-trip there, and her style is not appreciated here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-25395943484371069082010-04-08T07:18:54.897-04:002010-04-08T07:18:54.897-04:00Guys, everything Sarah has done so far is somethin...Guys, everything Sarah has done so far is something I would have done. Go look at <a href="http://sepinwall.blogspot.com/2009/03/six-simple-rules-for-commenting-on-my.html" rel="nofollow">Rule #5</a> in terms of repeating things that have been asked/pointed out multiple times before, for instance.Alan Sepinwallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03388147774725646742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-64751588607855949792010-04-08T04:21:35.936-04:002010-04-08T04:21:35.936-04:00Why are they with the TWoP lingo and rules? This i...<i>Why are they with the TWoP lingo and rules? This is not TWoP. Wind it up and it says, 'topic.' Give me a break.</i><br /><br />Agreed. The rules you created differ vastly (for the worse, I might add) from the rules enforced here. I'd suggest you guys go and read the repeatedly stresses part about manners, but... well, we all saw what you guys were like over on TWoP.<br /><br /><i>As did yours, Anonymous 10:59. <br /><br />Topic, please.</i><br /><br />And yours, hon. Now let's all get back on topic before someone with some real authority turns up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-52611915662899376342010-04-08T01:14:43.904-04:002010-04-08T01:14:43.904-04:00Why are they with the TWoP lingo and rules? This i...Why are they with the TWoP lingo and rules? This is not TWoP. Wind it up and it says, 'topic.' Give me a break.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-36198263366452533272010-04-08T00:21:21.881-04:002010-04-08T00:21:21.881-04:00Within the next three episodes, Hot Brunette #47 i...Within the next three episodes, Hot Brunette #47 is going to enter Chuck's life and distract him from Sarah. Calling it right now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-58989732750393561792010-04-07T23:03:51.945-04:002010-04-07T23:03:51.945-04:00Beckman using the clapper was pure genius.
anonym...Beckman using the clapper was pure genius.<br /><br />anonymous--this season was pretty rocky and I think they wasted alot of the momentum and goodwill they had doing into this season, so it's not shocking the audience didn't grow. We are all diehard Chuck fans, who can bitch about S3, but still watch and stick around for more. The casual viewer who just tuned in would have seen a much different show than we saw for two seasons.Gregnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-77888114042158975882010-04-07T20:37:28.809-04:002010-04-07T20:37:28.809-04:00This is probably one of the best episodes of the s...This is probably one of the best episodes of the series. When I can ask myself why they're putting a great, emotional scene like the one with Shaw and Sarah at the beginning of the episode when it feels like it should be at the back end of the episode, it's a pretty good episode overall. I don't particularly like how everyone has to keep confirming that Chuck is a "real spy" and Morgan was annoying for parts, but these were really small complaints. I particularly liked the escalating Mexican standoff in the elevator and Mark Sheppard's cool response to the chaos. Shaw being a double agent was easily called by many and I thought the show kinda dispensed with him too quickly (coulda milked Shaw for more intel on the Ring), but the ending was really satisfying. And why must every hotel in Paris have a view of the Eiffel Tower? The characters saying they're in Paris isn't enough information?Henrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-76016570266552019102010-04-07T19:49:55.639-04:002010-04-07T19:49:55.639-04:00And I'm in with Caz and Crazy: having *had* a ...And I'm in with Caz and Crazy: having *had* a relationship finally culminate after *ten years* of build up (no, really: don't ask), I can tell you that giggling was exactly where we went.<br /><br />Well, first.Baylinkhttp://tr.im/btonicnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-5521612709840513532010-04-07T19:47:04.534-04:002010-04-07T19:47:04.534-04:00I've just rewatched Act 1 on Hulu, and it'...I've just rewatched Act 1 on Hulu, and it's quite clear to me that Shaw is about to shoot Sarah, glances to his right, sees Chuck, and turns on a dime.Baylinkhttp://tr.im/sixernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-6538348360453848432010-04-07T18:17:20.233-04:002010-04-07T18:17:20.233-04:00Finally an episode that I enjoyed from the beggini...Finally an episode that I enjoyed from the beggining until the very end, and I wonder what will happen next. It had it all and if the writers keep on like this there is no doubt that the show will go on even beyond season 4. Chuck after 3 long years of waiting finally has sex with Sarah (I guess, they never confirmed it) and God knows how much frustration Chuck had in him for that, especially after that rude interuption in season 2 with Morgan taking his condom and Fulcrum barging in. Finally, after draging it way too long, the love story is complete. With Casey reinstated and Morgan becoming a regular member of team Bartowski we have a lot to go on. Shaw is finally gone although I don't get why people don't like Brandon Routh because he's a good actor but the character was baaaaad. Anyone who disagrees should watch 'Zack and Miri Make a Porno'.<br />Can't wait for these two weeks to go by...Tonynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-62353361717656213892010-04-07T14:53:46.152-04:002010-04-07T14:53:46.152-04:00Casey's crown vic had been destroyed in an ear...Casey's crown vic had been destroyed in an earlier episode "Chuck vs the Crown Vic"!<br /><br />I absolutely loved this episode! I was so happy to see Shaw canoodling with the Ring, because if he left the show as still a "good American spy" I would have been very disappointed. This makes it easier for me to hate him, which I've been wanting to do!!<br /><br />I will agree in that these next 6 episodes are going to have to work really hard in order to top this. I also truly hope that we get a new season because I would like to see how Chuck grows more as a spy, although him as a squeamish, dork, spy is truly ADORABLE and what makes this show charming!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-44906872873594094662010-04-07T12:11:34.557-04:002010-04-07T12:11:34.557-04:00Absolutely LOVE Chuck. Chuck vs the Other Guy was...Absolutely LOVE Chuck. Chuck vs the Other Guy was a fantastic episode. The cast of this show are amazing...just love the mixture of comedy, action and drama. NBC would be very WISE to bring Chuck back for a 4th season!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-30208282110141265752010-04-07T11:37:11.842-04:002010-04-07T11:37:11.842-04:00Caz, I agree with you, I loved the scene, and thou...Caz, I agree with you, I loved the scene, and thought it did justice to the characters. Chuck's adorable, slightly goofy smile before the kiss, then passionate kissing with smiles on their faces. I think it represented what Sarah fell in love with--the fact that Chuck's an adorable, geeky guy, with a big heart and a smile to match. The kiss scene was light-hearted and fun--they've just gone through hell, but now they have each other, and they can finally be happy and hopeful in that. So I thought the scene, though light-hearted, worked well. And loved the understated shot of the Converses as the scene panned to the Eiffel Tower.Crazy like a Foxhttp://www.martindale.com/Susan-C-Fox/26180176-lawyer.htmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-59340020234430853162010-04-07T11:29:54.989-04:002010-04-07T11:29:54.989-04:00Ditto. Oh my goodness, so ditto.Ditto. Oh my goodness, so ditto.Cazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06062009770759021694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-50540205506521181522010-04-07T09:57:10.235-04:002010-04-07T09:57:10.235-04:00Now that I've gotten to review certain parts o...Now that I've gotten to review certain parts of the episode, well, a few dozen times, I haven't exactly given up on my various rants about the S3 writing and plotlines, but absolutely no one can fault the regular cast of this show. ZL and YS really did rise above the material to give us a great trajectory toward the end of the season. And JG and AB have really kept "Chuck" from going off the deep end. <br /><br />And I've been thinking what a great tragedy it will be if ratings do fall off the cliff once "Chuck" returns. Look at all the great storylines that won't be resolved if this show doesn't get a fourth season:<br />* Morgan as Chuck 2.0: Lovable and goofy, but I suspect like his best friend, Morgan has far more potential than anyone's given him credit for. I want to see Josh Gomez shine in S4. <br />*Casey resolving his personal life and becoming more happy and human in the process. I want more Adam Baldwin-centric stuff going on.<br />*Ellie finally finding out about her brother and what that does to their relationship. Give Sarah Lancaster something to do because she's great.<br />*The whole Bartowski family connection to Fulcrum, the Ring, Mom....<br />*Sarah continuing her path toward becoming a whole person. And they should bring Gary Cole back for a visit while they're at it. <br />*Chuck finally becoming whatever it is he really wants to be -- what is that, anyway? We've seen Pathetic Loser Chuck, Spy-in-Training Chuck, Big Bad Spy Chuck, now Happy Chuck with Sarah. Where could Chuck be in a year? ZL can take Chuck anywhere, and I still want to see the vision Schwartz and Fedak have for him. <br /><br />So, bring on the sangwiches and anything else we have to do to keep this show on the air. I'm in.Lisanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-57534577690425608222010-04-07T09:44:51.588-04:002010-04-07T09:44:51.588-04:00Hey, Sarah D. Bunting, one thing no one has mentio...Hey, Sarah D. Bunting, one thing no one has mentioned is the Die Hard reference during Shaw's death scene.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-52575154968720277052010-04-07T08:04:29.079-04:002010-04-07T08:04:29.079-04:00I know it couldn't happen in this show, but fo...I know it couldn't happen in this show, but for a moment I thought it could have been hilarious to see Chuck flashing on Kamasutra...:P<br /><br />Now I look forward to see if we'll have any between-the-lines reference to this... although Sarah asking "did you flash last night?" could be too easily misread!Tuklnoreply@blogger.com