tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post5167356405655796036..comments2024-03-25T19:18:14.047-04:00Comments on What's Alan Watching?: 'Cupid' review - Sepinwall on TVAlan Sepinwallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03388147774725646742noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-69401978085278230702009-04-01T07:28:00.000-04:002009-04-01T07:28:00.000-04:00Let's move the discussion over to the blog-style p...Let's move the discussion over to <A HREF="http://sepinwall.blogspot.com/2009/03/cupid-pilot-oceans-apart.html" REL="nofollow">the blog-style pilot review</A>, okay?Alan Sepinwallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03388147774725646742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-38549699791272975022009-04-01T07:06:00.000-04:002009-04-01T07:06:00.000-04:00There was a lot of fan speculation at the time of ...There was a lot of fan speculation at the time of the original that Trevor and Claire would be the 100th couple, and that he would have to choose between her and Mt. Olympus, that he would have to become mortal to stay with her, all sorts of variations on those ideas. Of course, they never even got to the 15th couple, so that became a non-issue, though they went somewhere near that with one of the episodes (Trevor finds a woman who is a good fit for him, but he can't go through with it because he so desperately wants to go home).Traceynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-147971243251284152009-04-01T01:13:00.000-04:002009-04-01T01:13:00.000-04:00I actually like the idea of Claire as Psyche, that...I actually like the idea of Claire as Psyche, that's somewhere they never got to on the original.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16906089927390662087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-25967051745277758492009-03-31T23:11:00.000-04:002009-03-31T23:11:00.000-04:00Is there any doubt that Claire is the mortal Psych...Is there any doubt that Claire is the mortal Psyche? A mortal woman who cannot see the true nature of her husband god. While I can appreciate the setup for a potential wedding between Claire and Trevor at the end of the series, I thought it was a bit irritating that they visited the Psyche story a SECOND time within the same hour.<BR/><BR/>But I have to admit, whereas I normally don't care for Cannavale, I do enjoy his Trevor.Sara Howardnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-50564463484945097792009-03-31T23:00:00.000-04:002009-03-31T23:00:00.000-04:00I guess I was one of the few people that was in lo...I guess I was one of the few people that was in love with the original show. I was shocked to see another show stole the same concept but then found out after a quick google search it's the same show.<BR/><BR/>Oh well, this one seems lighter then I remember the original which felt more mature. I won't stick around to watch it but I'm sure I'll catch a few episodes.jamesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-41954391603439331822009-03-31T22:26:00.000-04:002009-03-31T22:26:00.000-04:00I can't wait to see how they redo "the Linguist" e...I can't wait to see how they redo "the Linguist" episode. I remembered it even before Alan did his strike survival review.<BR/><BR/>I will be curious to see the opinions of those who have seen the original versus those who didn't.Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317568565085893849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-3320971632771975262009-03-31T21:39:00.000-04:002009-03-31T21:39:00.000-04:00OK, I see. And I'll actually see for myself in abo...OK, I see. And I'll actually see for myself in about twenty minutes. But I personally think the original pilot was mediocre (it was "The Linguist" that hooked me).Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15758923671028899249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-28940841977217824002009-03-31T21:30:00.000-04:002009-03-31T21:30:00.000-04:00That they spend too much time on the not-so-intere...That they spend too much time on the not-so-interesting couple and not enough on Trevor and Claire.Alan Sepinwallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03388147774725646742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-89061636061436420362009-03-31T21:23:00.000-04:002009-03-31T21:23:00.000-04:00That's exactly my point, Alan. I remembered your r...That's exactly my point, Alan. I remembered your review, and I remembered you saying how the original Dave and Madeline were one of the least interesting couples ever on the show, and how the only conflict in their relationship comes three-quarters of the way through and is resolved almost immediately. And now your complaint again with the new pilot is with the couple-of-the-week, so how is this really different?Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15758923671028899249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-17146965609893126252009-03-31T18:55:00.000-04:002009-03-31T18:55:00.000-04:00BURN!BURN!JakesAlterEgohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05099695249686972253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-65504153749307365152009-03-31T16:52:00.000-04:002009-03-31T16:52:00.000-04:00Please, Alan. Are you forgetting how mediocre the ...<I>Please, Alan. Are you forgetting how mediocre the original Cupid pilot was?</I><BR/><BR/>Yes, Anna. I've <A HREF="http://sepinwall.blogspot.com/2008/01/strike-survival-tv-club-cupid-pilot.html" REL="nofollow">forgotten every single detail of the original "Cupid" pilot</A>.Alan Sepinwallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03388147774725646742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-61086344076203646242009-03-31T16:36:00.000-04:002009-03-31T16:36:00.000-04:00Please, Alan. Are you forgetting how mediocre the ...Please, Alan. Are you forgetting how mediocre the original Cupid pilot was?Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15758923671028899249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-90266911171287518632009-03-31T14:17:00.000-04:002009-03-31T14:17:00.000-04:00I'm not optomistic, either, after reading that ABC...I'm not optomistic, either, after reading that ABC demanded more focus on the weekly couples and less on Clare and Trevor.<BR/><BR/>Seriously, what worked for me about the original series was the relationship between Clare and Trevor. What's the point if they have to play second fiddle to the guest stars? What is this, The Love Boat 2009?Kensingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09745826428431759073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-8912872479006206112009-03-31T14:02:00.000-04:002009-03-31T14:02:00.000-04:00From what I've seen in the commercials, it looks l...From what I've seen in the commercials, it looks like pretty much the exact same Trevor/Claire, just with different actors. I'm not sure what to make of that, if it's good or bad.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16906089927390662087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-3034929621780427452009-03-31T12:14:00.000-04:002009-03-31T12:14:00.000-04:00I liked the pilot, but the problem is that I only ...I liked the pilot, but the problem is that I only liked it kinda, and I am exactly, precisely the kind of indulgent person they need to love the show. If it only works on me about 70-30, I'm concerned that's as well as it will work on anyone.<BR/><BR/>But it was still fun, and I still enjoyed it.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08184669198971626945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-55470445522571340422009-03-31T11:23:00.000-04:002009-03-31T11:23:00.000-04:00Both Anonymous and Denis are correct. Memory playi...Both Anonymous and Denis are correct. Memory playing tricks. I fixed it in the column.Alan Sepinwallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03388147774725646742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-1507492630172884532009-03-31T11:16:00.000-04:002009-03-31T11:16:00.000-04:00Alan,I don't think Seinfeld and Cupid ever overlap...Alan,<BR/><BR/>I don't think Seinfeld and Cupid ever overlapped. Seinfeld ended in May of 98 (I was living in TX at the time) and I remember watching Cupid when I was living in CT (in the Fall of 98). Sorry.Denisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-36998950691433427032009-03-31T11:13:00.000-04:002009-03-31T11:13:00.000-04:00Cupid never aired opposite Seinfeld. Seinfeld wen...Cupid never aired opposite Seinfeld. Seinfeld went off the air in May of '98 and Cupid aired in the '98-'99 season. I think when it was on Thursdays it aired against Frasier and Veronica's Closet.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-85321496035691863222009-03-31T10:17:00.000-04:002009-03-31T10:17:00.000-04:00It's not just about the audience they're going for...It's not just about the audience they're going for, but the lead-in. I've seen tons of "The Unusuals" ads, but that's because I watch "Lost" every week, and it'll have "Lost" as its lead-in. I don't watch "Dancing," so I haven't seen many (or any) "Cupid" ads.Alan Sepinwallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03388147774725646742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-89471553316081430902009-03-31T10:08:00.000-04:002009-03-31T10:08:00.000-04:00Yes, they are.And during Samantha Who? (and earlie...Yes, they are.<BR/><BR/>And during Samantha Who? (and earlier during Ugly Betty). I think that's the audience they're going for.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-77453268661899737232009-03-31T09:28:00.000-04:002009-03-31T09:28:00.000-04:00Are they promoing it during Dancing with the Stars...Are they promoing it during Dancing with the Stars, maybe?Alan Sepinwallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03388147774725646742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-6163877280630740152009-03-31T09:09:00.000-04:002009-03-31T09:09:00.000-04:00I haven't read all of the posts in this thread, bu...I haven't read all of the posts in this thread, but I just wanted to say I'm not optimistic, if only because ABC has not been promoting this at all, as far as I can tell. I've seen lots of promos for "Castle", "Better Off Ted" and "The Unusuals", but diddly/squat for "Cupid".Devin McCullennoreply@blogger.com