tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post6428507946733314828..comments2024-03-25T19:18:14.047-04:00Comments on What's Alan Watching?: Friday Night Lights, "Keeping Up Appearances": Show me the money!!!!!!Alan Sepinwallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03388147774725646742noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-41370501463730147952012-03-10T08:01:23.221-05:002012-03-10T08:01:23.221-05:00What was the punk rock song playing when coach tay...What was the punk rock song playing when coach taylor put new qb in second half and told him to ignore his father in stands?Mac8https://www.blogger.com/profile/07051587330501508364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-56388520765726613842009-03-02T14:49:00.000-05:002009-03-02T14:49:00.000-05:00I was pretty bored through most of the episode whe...I was pretty bored through most of the episode when it became clear that almost all of the storylines were going to wrap up by the end. I wish they would've devoted three episodes to Street pursuing the sports agent (or coach, or whatever) route, but I guess that would leave less room for Herc.<BR/><BR/>I'm also annoyed with the overuse of background music as a dramatic crutch. A lot of these conversations would stand on their own because of the performers, and perhaps be even more powerful without the superfluous score.<BR/><BR/>And I didn't realize how much Saracen brings to the show until he wasn't on it. If this isn't the last season, I hope there's room for a strong Saracen storyline next year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-62290602561046695202009-03-02T00:26:00.000-05:002009-03-02T00:26:00.000-05:00did anyone else notice the scene where one of Herc...did anyone else notice the scene where one of Herc's legs was resting on his other leg?<BR/><BR/>this bothered the hell out of me.<BR/><BR/>how did it get like that? did riggins put it there? why would he sit like that when he has no feeling in his legs?<BR/><BR/>and flaming lips cover or not, it was still an extremely awkward scene.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-84011742367455269282009-03-01T22:38:00.000-05:002009-03-01T22:38:00.000-05:00It is funny how Buddy loves panther football so mu...It is funny how Buddy loves panther football so much that he can be sweet talked by Jason Street into selling him his house, but he also turns his nose up at his daughter dating Tim Riggins. He should be in awe that the great Riggins is in his home nightly. He strikes me more of a superfan, and less of a visionary like JD's dad.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-6221604081493909462009-03-01T18:37:00.000-05:002009-03-01T18:37:00.000-05:00I actually enjoy Devin and I think the actress pla...I actually enjoy Devin and I think the actress playing Devin is doing a phenomenal job. She is just like a typical freshman girl: shy, awkward, confused, and not confrontational.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-22641393761090203512009-03-01T18:09:00.000-05:002009-03-01T18:09:00.000-05:00Maybe I'm wrong, but I believe Devin is a lesbian....Maybe I'm wrong, but I believe Devin is a lesbian. And it's Texas; I can see why she'd want to keep it private.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-59603420885357159852009-03-01T13:49:00.000-05:002009-03-01T13:49:00.000-05:00Maybe Devin is just saying she's a lesbian so that...Maybe Devin is just saying she's a lesbian so that Landry doesn't take it personally and tell her she's out of the band. Freshmen think like that. Devin probably would prefer being known as a lesbian than be tossed out of a band. She also swore Landry to secrecy. I think Landry has more heart aches when Devin starts to date guys. <BR/>I liked this episode although I do think that we're all feel good suckers and hate to see our peeps in trouble.<BR/>Is there any way to to push for Kyle and Connie to get Emmy noms. These two are the most amazing actors on TV.freganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17121968131763837676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-7170533673251133992009-03-01T04:51:00.000-05:002009-03-01T04:51:00.000-05:00Setting a girl's hair on fire for the second time ...Setting a girl's hair on fire for the second time doesn't get you suspended? I wish there'd been some other reason for Tami to talk to Jamarcus in her office--something that doesn't make it seem like he's got serious issues in the head.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-18202689063712713632009-03-01T00:39:00.000-05:002009-03-01T00:39:00.000-05:00Joe McCoy has made me realize that Buddy would rea...<I>Joe McCoy has made me realize that Buddy would really be more obsessive about having a kid live through him than we've seen on the show.</I><BR/><BR/>Er...that should be, "Buddy would really be more obsessive about living through his kid than..."Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16906089927390662087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-88294521641858930532009-03-01T00:38:00.000-05:002009-03-01T00:38:00.000-05:00Has it ever occurred to anyone else that Buddy Gar...Has it ever occurred to anyone else that Buddy Garrity, He Who Worships Football, and happens to have a son (who I forgot existed, mind you), should really be the Poor Man's Joe McCoy? Shouldn't that guy have had a football in Buddy Jr.'s crib from minute one and be dragging the kid into playing the second he could walk? Shouldn't Buddy be throwing total shit fits at the idea of soccer? Really, if you think about it, I just cannot conceive of this guy being so mellow about a boychild. Joe McCoy has made me realize that Buddy would really be more obsessive about having a kid live through him than we've seen on the show.<BR/><BR/>Other than that, other than things wrapping up too fast and easy for Street (no surprise right now given the time crunch), and Devin's singing was making my ears bleed, I still think this isn't as bad as Rose and Thorn. <BR/><BR/>The Jamarcus storyline made me think, "Hey, remember in the first season when FNL would make up some player or other and he'd get an episode and then we'd never hear from him again? I'm surprised they had the time to do that again in this season." I wouldn't mind if they brought the kid back, but this felt like it'd be dropped ASAP.<BR/><BR/>Though really, what did the parents think he was doing all the time? Even if they have six kids and can't keep track of the one out of the house all the time, I hear from my friend with a football-playing kid that at the very least, his laundry REEKS. How did they not notice this?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16906089927390662087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-78428962677971820852009-02-28T21:16:00.000-05:002009-02-28T21:16:00.000-05:00Just to be sure, everyone does understand that the...Just to be sure, everyone does understand that the Vaseline song was a cover of a Flaming Lips song and not a Devin original, right?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-28179873750773983752009-02-28T14:03:00.000-05:002009-02-28T14:03:00.000-05:00Landry never even gets the most minor of breaks, i...<I>Landry never even gets the most minor of breaks, it seems. Why couldn't he have this one little thing? </I><BR/><BR/>@Kristin - It's called karma! How quickly we forget. Landry had a nice girl that really liked him but he chose to dump her for Tyra. Yes, I know he followed his heart so I don't feel bad for Landry because Tyra and now Devin are following theirs. I love Landry, but I didn't have much sympathy for him in this case.<BR/><BR/>And I'm glad that it turned out she was gay. Everyone automatically thought it was a new love interest for Landry as soon as she was on the scene but I like the storyline better this way. She was a voice of reason last ep with her telling Landry he had to get over Tyra and seems excited about making the band better. I'm glad we're past the "will they or won't they get together" part of their relationship nice and quick. <BR/><BR/>I also liked that they are introducing new characters. I thought maybe they were going to set up Lyla's little sister and brother to come back to Dillon so they could be FNL:The Next Generation along with Smash's little sister, but I guess that's not happening.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-65497219340603139622009-02-28T09:55:00.000-05:002009-02-28T09:55:00.000-05:00Weak episode, straight out of season 2. I like Al...Weak episode, straight out of season 2. I like Alan's formulation from a few episodes ago: the heart of the show is high school football, and the show is strongest when it's focused on that. This episode meandered all over the place with a token football game thrown in and focused on minor characters who are normally there for comic relief. <BR/><BR/>With that in mind, I wouldn't have minded the Jamarcus plot line if it hadn't wrapped up so easily, and it might be saved depending on how it's treated in future episodes. I'd also like the JD plot line more if it were somewhat more subtle. <BR/><BR/>I know I'm in the minority on this, but I don't think it is a coincidence that two of the weaker episodes this season have focused on Street. He's not been one of my favorite characters since sometime during season 2. He just seems to suck the oxygen out of every episode he's in. He's not in high school or involved with the team in any way, so almost by definition, focusing on him takes the show away from its strength. Yes, I know he was injured playing football, and he's trying to figure out what to do with his life since he can't play football, but these facts are almost treated as afterthoughts these days. His story lines are basically soap opera. Scott Porter is a fine actor, but it is more than time for him to prove that somewhere else.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-66939695773933309342009-02-28T08:04:00.000-05:002009-02-28T08:04:00.000-05:00I agree the stories all had an LA Law feel to them...I agree the stories all had an LA Law feel to them, all wrapping up quickly in predictable ways. <BR/><BR/>But...but with one line Lyla/Minka made the episode.<BR/><BR/>"You're leaving."Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05135139008278044619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-28228178840675854142009-02-28T04:19:00.000-05:002009-02-28T04:19:00.000-05:00If I was Landry, I wouldve lost all interest in De...If I was Landry, I wouldve lost all interest in Devin the lesbian immediately after her cringe-inducing song.<BR/><BR/>And if I was a writer for the show, I would stop adding poor characters and focus on the already developed characters that have made the show what it is. I understand the importance of setting the show up for future seasons, but there will be no future seasons if the show sputters.<BR/><BR/>A lot have you been too generous. This episode was half-assed and I give it a D-plus.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-83607254970779396932009-02-28T03:10:00.000-05:002009-02-28T03:10:00.000-05:00can we start a fund for season 4? so much more int...can we start a fund for season 4? so much more interesting than 3 episodes of csi plus weekly serial killers on criminal minds etc<BR/><BR/>the season just gets better and better; thanks directv!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-70218935412119648422009-02-28T02:23:00.000-05:002009-02-28T02:23:00.000-05:00Not sure if the connection was made here or not (c...Not sure if the connection was made here or not (certainly elements laid out, but no dots connected,) but the Vaseline sponsorship factored greatly into the choice of using this particular Flaming Lips song. "She uses Vaaaaaaaaseline" More product placement magic from NBC.<BR/><BR/>While everything felt a bit forced, I appreciate what they were trying to thematically, with the four fathers (McCoy, Hall, Garrity and Sreet) all trying to reach their children in their own way. McCoy and Hall are set up to compare and contrast, and I'd argue Buddy and Jason's story as estranged father's also are a companion piece to the them. Matt and his (formerly estranged) mother might have been an interesting parallel as well, but it appears scenes between them were cut from the episode. NBC released a couple episode stills of a scene with them together at her work (his mom cutting Matt's hair,) but that scene (and either character) never made it in the episode. <BR/><BR/>And yes, having the lights of Friday night act as deus ex machina for nearly all their conflict was too convenient by far, but there's at least something interesting about the concept. Not a great episode, but I'll still take this hour most everything else on tv.Shawn Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05703481653646144923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-10765821014264828692009-02-28T00:43:00.000-05:002009-02-28T00:43:00.000-05:00I agree that it was a meh episode, but I did like ...I agree that it was a meh episode, but I did like the part where Tami told Landry that unlike some of the football players, his life was barely getting started. <BR/><BR/>I needed a talk like that when I was in high school and repelling all the ladies.<BR/><BR/>I also thought Buddy was going to have a heart attack. I listened to this episode on headphones and he was really wheezing. Then again, I don't know how I'd react if my daughter started discussing her pubes in the car.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-34937371403358900842008-11-22T18:08:00.000-05:002008-11-22T18:08:00.000-05:00Watched it two weeks late but...I liked it.Watched it two weeks late but...I liked it.Bryan Murrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04453957792623988652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-50356613802322260822008-11-17T16:38:00.000-05:002008-11-17T16:38:00.000-05:00There was a nice bit of continuity I noticed in th...There was a nice bit of continuity I noticed in this episode. Back in season 1 the Riggins boys had a bit of a row and knocked their tv over. While they were watching Tim's highlight reel, I noticed that the top of the tv was held together with duck tape. I had to chuckle at that one.Merrylegshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03768089761416498502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-91731506590645226742008-11-16T03:55:00.000-05:002008-11-16T03:55:00.000-05:00Is it just me or does nobody like Devin? I loved h...Is it just me or does nobody like Devin? I loved her on the show. Very cute with her song and all... But, yeah, coulda done with the lesbian thing. Came outta nowhere...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-54476522657001126982008-11-16T02:28:00.000-05:002008-11-16T02:28:00.000-05:00One thing this episode did have was some nice subt...One thing this episode did have was some nice subtle bits of humor. Herc's comment about how 2 idiots and 2 cripples succeeded improving the house "its like the special olympics" had me rolling. The downside to the episode was they tried to fit too many stories leaving them underdeveloped and coming off a lazy. They should've saved the Buddy or JaMarucs storyline for another episode. Still great episode nevertheless, it's great to see FNL back in a groove after the disappointing 2nd seasonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-29976540989873216782008-11-15T14:30:00.000-05:002008-11-15T14:30:00.000-05:00I also liked the episode--well, about half of it. ...I also liked the episode--well, about half of it. I teared up at the Riggins video, and I think the friendship between Lyla and Street (and their talk at the end) is quite sweet. They made the love triangle a really believeable triangle of relationships (and as much as people don't like Lyla, she has strong chemistry with both leads, and that's not easy to do). <BR/><BR/>I liked Devin last ep, but for whatever reason, she and her annoying voice just aggravated me. But I did think she looked/acted like a regular teen. And Landry will just fine in the real world. I loved Tami's advice that he should listen to her, as she's always right, "just ask my husband."<BR/><BR/>I liked JaMarcus--I thought he was an interested character, as were his parents, and I liked his introduction. You have to introduce new characters some how, and that was as good a way as any.<BR/><BR/>As for Joe--yeah, he's a creep, but a cartoon? I'm sure we've all seen those incredibly over-invested parents of young athletes who live through them. I didn't see it as a cartoon (although i'm not sure about Janine Turner's character...is she accepting? Disgusted? Clueless?) I agree that JD defending him is an interesting plot point--it just reinforces that when it finally sinks in what a jerk his father is, he's just going to crumble like a house of cards.<BR/><BR/>And I did want to pop Buddy's kids in the mouth. However, Buddy can be a lot to deal with (as those of us who disliked him in Season 1 can attest), and all the things they said about him were true. I'm sure Mr. Vegan Kevin seems much preferable as a father figure than a big Texan blowhard like Buddy. Still--show some respect!!<BR/><BR/>Overall--not best, but I'd give it a B-.erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16186483042206438665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-49370466386293589652008-11-15T05:22:00.000-05:002008-11-15T05:22:00.000-05:00Re Tim and his brother outside the football game, ...Re Tim and his brother outside the football game, I noticed the moment, but I figured they were checking out JD's mom. (Loved her in _Northern Exposure_.)tabernaclehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09270564558390860172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-49288786996431759342008-11-14T10:07:00.000-05:002008-11-14T10:07:00.000-05:00Loved Billy's comment when he was showing the hous...Loved Billy's comment when he was showing the house to the couple that the tub in the master bedroom was huge-enough for three people! Kinda scared them off!<BR/><BR/>I like Devin, she's artsy, good addition to the band......but could have done without the lesbian thing.<BR/><BR/>The idea of Jason becoming a sports agent just gives him another option AND a reason to get out of Dillon. He has to pay his dues, hopefully get a degree....but his combination of sports knowledge and his way with people will get him far.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com