tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post8964060925317833495..comments2024-03-25T19:18:14.047-04:00Comments on What's Alan Watching?: Terminator, "Strange Things Happen at the One Two Point": Dot dot dotAlan Sepinwallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03388147774725646742noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-29541617310633765722008-12-04T13:47:00.000-05:002008-12-04T13:47:00.000-05:00Just found the recaps and discussion here on T:SCC...Just found the recaps and discussion here on T:SCC, which is my favorite show. :) Yea!<BR/><BR/>After the revelation about Riley (which did surprise me--I knew she was up to something less than honest but I couldn't figure out how she would be on the side of the machines), I find it really interesting to look back and see how easily she handled Cromartie at the Connor household when he showed up there a couple episodes ago. <BR/><BR/>She did not seem scared or reluctant at all. If she knows John, she would have to know that the machines are probably really the only thing that could make him want to run/hide like that. But instead, she stepped right up to the plate, so to speak. <BR/><BR/>Did she not know what Cromartie was? Or, does she consider it part of her role to protect John (i.e. a replacement for that aspect of Cameron)? <BR/><BR/>I mean, yeah, she could have guessed that Cromartie wouldn't randomly kill an annoying human girl who threatens to call the cops on him (because it calls more attention to him), but if I were her, I don't know that I would have bet my life on it, having seen what the terminators can do.Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13744090646845545511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-74426535530022967722008-12-02T14:18:00.000-05:002008-12-02T14:18:00.000-05:00And Tommy Shaw is quietly crying somewhere that St...And Tommy Shaw is quietly crying somewhere that Styx is forever stuck for being known as the "Domo Arigato" band.<BR/><BR/>Great episode overall- totally with you on the "no clue on the plot, but don't care vs Heroes" deal. <BR/><BR/>I disliked that Sarah was really willing to give over the cash. What happened to having Cameron mug the dude? <BR/><BR/>And yeah, I never believed Riley was normal and not there for a purpose, but it's nice to know she's probably a human influence to try and come between Cameron and John.<BR/><BR/>-EmeraldLizAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-70297805051964596692008-11-26T00:49:00.000-05:002008-11-26T00:49:00.000-05:00Hubby and I both really liked last night's episode...Hubby and I both really liked last night's episode. I loved seeing crazy Sarah esp. since we watched The Terminator and T2 movies this weekend.<BR/><BR/>I knew Riley was from the future and sent back--I rawk!<BR/><BR/>Also, this now *has* to be my favorite episode ever b/c 2 characters gave b-i-g shout-outs to my fave 80's band: Duran Duran!!!!!<BR/><BR/>Hey, I can't help it.... ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-4707581529369109122008-11-25T23:24:00.000-05:002008-11-25T23:24:00.000-05:00@Anonymous, @Jcpdiesel21: I don't fully get the Je...@Anonymous, @Jcpdiesel21: I don't fully get the Jesse-hate. At the very least, the character has given Derek someone to play off against (gawd; "someone against whom to play"?? Whence the "off"?). I enjoyed seeing Derek be all badass (and yet reasonable: "I'll have to think about this") over Jesse's mission and the importance of full disclosure (asymmetric though it ended up being). The toothbrush exchange was a little cool. Me, I'm surprised they "still" (pan-chronologically speaking) have that much history in common seeing as they're from different futures and what not (see the Tobyx2 episode).tabernaclehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09270564558390860172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-30715092415772081662008-11-25T23:11:00.000-05:002008-11-25T23:11:00.000-05:00I wish Derek would kill Jesse, too. I don't reall...I wish Derek would kill Jesse, too. I don't really care for her or her accent that comes and goes.jcpdiesel21https://www.blogger.com/profile/16624469405060494711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-8562333864124037662008-11-25T20:35:00.000-05:002008-11-25T20:35:00.000-05:00I don't think that was John in Ellison's dream. It...I don't think that was John in Ellison's dream. It was Cromartie.<BR/><BR/>I hated the introduction of Shirley Manson but I'm surprised now that I am kind of interested in her story.<BR/><BR/>I wish Derek would kill Jesse.<BR/><BR/>There's an interesting take on the female characters in this show here: http://io9.com/5098948/all-the-terminator-chicks-are-psycho-andor-robotsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-87191943597905624672008-11-25T18:17:00.000-05:002008-11-25T18:17:00.000-05:00I thought what they showed Ellison digging up was ...I thought what they showed Ellison digging up was a dream...where he dug up John. Not Cromarty.Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09412645118253860411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-49673683379609741692008-11-25T15:44:00.000-05:002008-11-25T15:44:00.000-05:00They showed him early on in Ellison flashing back ...They showed him early on in Ellison flashing back to digging him up. That would be enough to qualify him for a guest credit, per SAG rules.Alan Sepinwallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03388147774725646742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-61152783421791737572008-11-25T15:25:00.000-05:002008-11-25T15:25:00.000-05:00And way to go on the Garret Dillahunt fakeout, peo...<I>And way to go on the Garret Dillahunt fakeout, people; I somehow remained unspoiled that he was still on the show</I><BR/><BR/>Not in the habit of checking the opening credits I take it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-85236840491397121982008-11-25T15:13:00.000-05:002008-11-25T15:13:00.000-05:00Other than the Riley reveal, it was a good episode...Other than the Riley reveal, it was a good episode, with many creepy moments. I watched it right after I finished Heroes (blech). Compared to the Heroes disaster, it's obvious that, for all its faults, the purpose of each episode is pretty clear.Boricua in Texashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10408201125366918838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-69474897922895549492008-11-25T15:08:00.000-05:002008-11-25T15:08:00.000-05:00Everything worked in this episode; I'm liking the ...Everything worked in this episode; I'm liking the show more and more. Starting with the superficial, Cameron looked elegant and ethereal in evening dress. I liked John's attitude toward Derek during that curt exchange outside the house--glimpses of John's eventual leadership qualities, finally. Sarah was crazy and great, finally. Cromartie is still around--rather, GH--which can only be a good thing. The question of Shirley Manson's agenda has become more interesting, as has the character of Riley. And the self-contained elements--the case-of-the-week parts--were satisfying in and of themselves as well. Really, not a false step in the whole hour, in my opinion. Way to go, show.tabernaclehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09270564558390860172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-86941461685425326822008-11-25T14:33:00.000-05:002008-11-25T14:33:00.000-05:00Thank you thank you thank you for the ongoing Sara...Thank you thank you thank you for the ongoing Sarah Connor coverage. I very much look forward to these recaps.<BR/><BR/>The Riley Reveal had me pretty floored. I had wondered at various points if there was more to her than met the eye, but had pretty much decided to assume that she was a normal girl, whose function in the show was to inspire John to want a semblance of a "normal" life. So, wow. That was a heck of a scene with her breaking down at her foster family. <BR/><BR/>I'm totally intrigued by the Shirley Manson character and the Babylon project. I have no idea where that's going on there, but I'm definitely hooked. I think that casting her was a stroke of genius, she is so perfectly creepy and detached. Her interactions with Agent Ellison are always cool to watch.<BR/><BR/>Chrome Artie!!!! Woo hoo! I had been bummed that that dude had left the show, he was such a good creepy robot guy! I think its funny that Garret D played 2 roles in Deadwood and is now playing 2 roles (sorta) in this show too. I would have really missed that creepy smile.<BR/><BR/>Oh! and Sarah had good hair tonite. I HATE her hair normally, but last night she looked much better.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com