leigh57: (Jack/Renee bookcase white arms)
[personal profile] leigh57
In the (approximate, since I lack her flair -- get it?) style of [livejournal.com profile] lowriseflare, my fandom wishlist for 2012:

1. for Alan Rickman and Emma Thompson to costar in a delightful two hour BBC comedy that has nothing to do with death, pain, alcoholism, or emo of any kind and in which they have metric craptons of well-acted eyesex
2. for Annie Wersching to land a monumentally badass role in a new TV show that is (for once) good, and for her costar to be hot
3. for Justified to keep doing exactly what it's doing, complete with emo!Winona, awesome!Art, lots of complicated bromance between Boyd and Raylan, and meatier storylines for Tim and Rachel
4. for Touch to be as fantabulous as it looks in this trailer. Or in lieu of that, for it to be totally terrible but still stay on TV so I can hear Kiefer talk every week:)
5. for someone to find and put all over youtube A) all the 8x17 nookie footage that hit the cutting room floor B) the gag reels from every single season of 24 or, even better, C) all of the above
6. for me to find the courage to watch the end of BSG
7. for Brandi Carlile to release a new CD already, and then come tour near my home 12 times
8. for Allison Janney to have her own show, in which she plays A) POTUS B) a lifelong New Yorker forced to relocate to Birmingham, AL, C) a bounty hunter, or D) anything

My list is actually pretty short;) What about you guys? Fandom wishes for 2012?

Date: 2012-01-12 02:26 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] paladin24.livejournal.com
1. For Fringe to get a fifth season, either full order or 13 eps, I don't care which, with the proviso that the writers know this is the final season for realz, thus giving them time to end things properly. And I also want a 2 hour series finale because it was awesome when they did it in season 2.

2. Fringe, but more specifically John Noble to finally get acknowledgement of their existence and respect deserved from the Emmys.

3. For me to quit procrastinating and making lame excuses and to get off my lazy ass and WRITE/POST SOME FUCKING FANFIC GODDAMMIT.

Date: 2012-01-12 02:36 pm (UTC)
ext_407935: (Fuck you writers!)
From: [identity profile] leigh57.livejournal.com
Bwah, your #3 made me realize that I forgot to put I WANT MOAR AMAZING JACK AND RENEE FANFIC FROM MY F-LIST on the list. Because I absolutely do want that!

I know you're not even a little bit alone in wanting Fringe to get the recognition it deserves. I'll hope that for you, too. And hell yes, for a decent sendoff. Why is the damn dismount always so hard?

Date: 2012-01-12 04:23 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] paladin24.livejournal.com
The problem about the dismount with a show like Fringe is the enormously complex mythology and storyline that's been building and building over 3 1/3 seasons to date. Fans want the big, major questions answered while leaving a degree of mystery and not wrapping things up too tightly.

Date: 2012-01-12 04:32 pm (UTC)
ext_407935: (Mulder/Scully atmospheric)
From: [identity profile] leigh57.livejournal.com
Yeah. The theory I've built up since being royally kicked in the (figurative, obviously) nuts by TV is that it's not possible to keep everyone happy. My fav example is XF, which to my way of thinking, actually did a pretty decent job of tying things up (save the second movie, of which I shall not speak;).

But so many people were disappointed in a million different things, and I was just like, DUDE. No show can do absolutely everything. I have high standards, but some people are freakin' ridiculous.

Date: 2012-01-12 04:48 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] paladin24.livejournal.com
I agree with you. XF is a good example, though I think the difference is that while XF probably went on for too long, Fringe isn't going to have enough time - 4.5 or 5 seasons seems like about the right amount just based on my highly subjective gut feeling.

Did Chris Carter and co. have adequate advance notice they were ending the show when they did and to plan accordingly?

One big difference (and not to sound like I'm dissing XF, because I'm not, I like both shows) was that Fringe's mythology was as I understand it from word of Abrams and co. preplanned while XF seemed to, as so many say, make it up as they went along. They knew where Fringe was going to end from Day One and I think the viewers should see the ending that was envisioned.

I agree that its impossible to please everyone, especially when they have unreasonable expectations. One thing that gets me about the Fringe fandom is that on one hand you have people rail against the fact that ratings suck balls and people don't watch, and then you have the very same people insist they are ready to jump ship the minute the show does something they don't like (this season, for example, is very controversial) and I always want to proverbially smack them and ask what do they think Fringe might be replaced with if it went off the air? Another intelligent, well-written, well-acted, character-driven Sci-Fi series, or another clone doctor/lawyer/cop procedural or reality show? Fringe on a bad day is still better than 99% of the genuine shit out there.

Date: 2012-01-12 05:14 pm (UTC)
ext_407935: (Raylan dorky)
From: [identity profile] leigh57.livejournal.com
Fringe on a bad day is still better than 99% of the genuine shit out there.

Yeah, that's exactly how I feel about Justified.

One thing I notice from what you're saying though is this -- again it's in the trying to please everyone. For example, I'm sure a lot of the hardcore Peter/Olivia shippers are put off by aspects of this season, unless a lot has gone on that I've missed (which is totally possible).

If what you want is amazing mythology, I don't doubt that Fringe is doing it better than XF did it. I was always there for the love, and as far as I'm concerned, that's where Chris Carter knew to be smart (oh and no, I don't think he had a clue where it was ultimately going). He never once messed with that central relationship, so at least he always had one core set of fans who stayed happy. Because the shipping aspect of Fringe is less central, it's probably a great deal more difficult to decide which fans to please.
Edited Date: 2012-01-12 05:15 pm (UTC)

Date: 2012-01-12 06:12 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] cybertoothtiger.livejournal.com
The best wrap-up I've seen is the one for Touching Evil. They tied up enough loose ends, but left it open-ended, and easy to imagine that they would carry on doing their thing.

Date: 2012-01-12 06:23 pm (UTC)
ext_407935: (7x03 Jack/Renee badass walking)
From: [identity profile] leigh57.livejournal.com
I have never even heard of this show. I make me laugh. Meh.

Date: 2012-01-12 06:36 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] cybertoothtiger.livejournal.com
It's not surprising, as it was cancelled after one season and now exists only on Youtube. It has an X-Files vibe and can be pretty uneven, but the characterization is great. I found it when I was looking for Burn Notice videos, because it stars the same guy. I actually like him better in it than in Burn Notice.

Date: 2012-01-12 06:38 pm (UTC)
ext_407935: (7x02 Larry facepalm)
From: [identity profile] leigh57.livejournal.com
Huh! To add to my total random today, when I pulled out my DVDs for this last S7 rewatch, I noticed that there's a huge BN trailer at the beginning of them. I've owned them for 2 1/2 years without ever observing this. LOL.

Date: 2012-01-12 03:12 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] sparkles-mouse.livejournal.com
I have a bunch of friends who saw Touch and said its absolutely amazing.

And YES about Allison Janney!!!! All bow down to Flamingo!

Date: 2012-01-12 03:30 pm (UTC)
ext_407935: (Bill Smiling)
From: [identity profile] leigh57.livejournal.com
I have a bunch of friends who saw Touch and said its absolutely amazing.

SQUEE!!! Now I'm even more excited. But I can't remember when they're showing the pilot. It's this month, isn't it? And then they make us wait until March for more? Hmm. I will go find out.

I miss Allison Janney so much. Which is a little hilarious since I never even watched TWW.

eta: Okay! 25th. *bounces*
Edited Date: 2012-01-12 03:34 pm (UTC)

Date: 2012-01-12 04:09 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] sparkles-mouse.livejournal.com
Oh thanks for the date! I never remember. Can't wait to finally see it!

Date: 2012-01-12 04:12 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] xbedhead.livejournal.com
Soooo...that means Kiefer and T.O. in one week of one another?! Oh, be still my heart. Now if Michael Fassbender and Hugh Jackman would do a duet, I could just die.

Date: 2012-01-12 04:26 pm (UTC)
ext_407935: (Kiefer hoodie glasses)
From: [identity profile] leigh57.livejournal.com
Holy fuckballs, excuse me for a second while I make sex with your icon.

Ahem.

Okay then;)

I think I must be missing something in the female genetic code, because I cannot get the Hugh Jackman thing for love or money. But that's okay.

Date: 2012-01-13 12:41 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] xbedhead.livejournal.com
Fuckballs, eh? *G*

He does look rather spiffy in that one. I don't use it very often, but it's oh-so-pretty.

And you really are missing something. The guy is just...le sigh. Oh the things he does to my insides (and outsides, really, if I'm being honest)>

Date: 2012-01-13 02:01 pm (UTC)
ext_407935: (Kiefer pensive)
From: [identity profile] leigh57.livejournal.com
I need more icons of Kiefer's arms, is the thing. I really really do. I gotta get on that. XD

Hee, you can be honest. I'm giggling my butt off during this S7 rewatch at just how happy it makes me (all of me;) to hear Kiefer say, "The following takes place between . . ."

GUH.

And idk about Hugh Jackman. I mean to be fair, I haven't seen any of the stuff that apparently really makes the ladies (and some gents of course -- my journal is a safe space!) swoon. I should watch one and then report back. If you were going to recommend a film designed to induce Hugh Jackman lust, what would it be?

Date: 2012-01-13 02:51 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] xbedhead.livejournal.com
Oh, you mean like these arms? *G*

The Fountain, hands down. It's wonderful for a number of reasons (Hugh Jackman's hottness aside) - the acting and chemistry from both the leads are great (can I be Rachel Weisz when I grow up, please?), the cinematography (they had me at the first sepia-toned scene), the special effects (no CGI, only sound stages, lighting tricks and blown-up clips of petri dish bacteria), the soundtrack (oh, the soundtrack - I would marry it if such unions were recognized by the state).

When you watch it, you just have to watch, don't try to figure anything about. Worry about what's actually going on during subsequent views, but the first time through, you just...let yourself be in the moment of the movie. I'm laughing at how ridiculously zen that sounds, but it's really how you have to go about it. There's so much going on that won't make sense, that you get distracted by what you don't understand instead of seeing the picture as a whole. It's kind of like, choose your own ending/meaning. For me, it's about how you can't truly live and appreciate life until you finally accept your mortality - that you won't live forever, so that you should cherish what you have here and the time you have here.

Date: 2012-01-13 03:25 pm (UTC)
ext_407935: (Kiefer thank you)
From: [identity profile] leigh57.livejournal.com
*wipes away terribly unattractive drool*

Those are the ones! That picture is my iPod wallpaper. True story.

Why have I not even heard of this movie? My pop culture rock is so damn big. But if it has Rachel Weisz, I won't have any trouble getting M to watch it;) So I'll put it in the Netflix queue. Thanks for the rec!

*threadjacks*

Date: 2012-01-13 03:06 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] marinw.livejournal.com
Do you still have this one?

The problem is that Kiefer's arms are covered with tattoos that don't always match his characters. The makeup must be a headache because touching K's arms must be such an unpleasant task! So we will always see him in long sleeves no matter the climate.

As long as the paparazzi are interesting in stalking him we should be good!

Re: *threadjacks*

Date: 2012-01-13 03:27 pm (UTC)
ext_407935: (Kiefer Confessional Arms)
From: [identity profile] leigh57.livejournal.com
Of course I still have that one. See?

Yeah, I always thought about that when they did naked or half naked scenes with him on 24 (most of which involved torture or bioweapon infestation, woe). I'm assuming it will be less of an issue in Touch, because he has to wear worn out henleys:)

Date: 2012-01-12 04:23 pm (UTC)
ext_407935: (Kiefer sexy grey)
From: [identity profile] leigh57.livejournal.com
I keep forgetting that you couldn't get your hands on this one because of the weird filming time. You have to squee with the rest of us! But it will be totally fun.

Date: 2012-01-12 04:25 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] sparkles-mouse.livejournal.com
I know. I'm so mad it wasn't around with the rest of the pilots. Looooved the script though. I actually still think about it all these months later!

Date: 2012-01-12 04:33 pm (UTC)
ext_407935: (Do Me Kthanx)
From: [identity profile] leigh57.livejournal.com
I just wanna see Kiefer in absolutely no blue collar clothes;)

Date: 2012-01-12 04:38 pm (UTC)
ext_119807: (West Wing: CJ smile)
From: [identity profile] lauridsen09.livejournal.com
#8 - Cosign.

Date: 2012-01-12 05:11 pm (UTC)
ext_407935: (Jack saving little girl S5)
From: [identity profile] leigh57.livejournal.com
Not #1 also? What what?

Photobucket

Wow I need that icon of Janney with Big Bird:)

Date: 2012-01-12 05:24 pm (UTC)
ext_119807: (SVU: Meloni Wet Hot American Summer)
From: [identity profile] lauridsen09.livejournal.com
Oh, and #1 of course. I figured it went without saying. :)

Photobucket

Credit: roselafleur
Edited Date: 2012-01-12 05:24 pm (UTC)

Date: 2012-01-12 06:24 pm (UTC)
ext_407935: (Mary Sue)
From: [identity profile] leigh57.livejournal.com
Saved! Thank you:) I love that icon so much. Why does Big Bird make me happy?

Date: 2012-01-12 05:51 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] silas-says.livejournal.com
OMG. Totally with you on that last one. Seriously.

Date: 2012-01-12 06:24 pm (UTC)
ext_407935: (7x14 Renee wary)
From: [identity profile] leigh57.livejournal.com
Right? She's amazing. AMAZING.

Date: 2012-01-12 06:10 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] cybertoothtiger.livejournal.com
I heartily support #1. Well, all of your list, really. Even though I have yet to jump on the Brandi bandwagon.

Hey, total aside, but what music do your boys like? J wants to learn some songs on the guitar, and he's mostly into pop and hip-hop, which, um, yeah. He doesn't like my music, of course.

Okay, back to the list. I would like, in no particular order:

1. Richard Dean Anderson to guest star on Burn Notice.
2. A movie of The Ranger's Apprentice with Kiefer playing Halt, the small but deadly master Ranger who rides horses and is sneaky and deadly with a bow and arrow. In fact, maybe I'll write to the author and suggest it, it would be THAT GOOD.
3. For me to find the time to catch up on Justified and Fringe (thank you, BTW, for keeping your comments about the latter spoiler-free. It's more than I deserve.)
4. For there to never be a Cherub movie.
5. For the 24 movie to die a quiet death.
6. For there to be a new, awesome, spy series with hotness and a sense of humour but not farcical. Allison Janney could be in it, or Annie. Or both!
7. For Mad Men to be back with new episodes in time for gin and tonic season.



Date: 2012-01-12 06:32 pm (UTC)
ext_407935: (BSG So Say We All!)
From: [identity profile] leigh57.livejournal.com
In fairness, I must admit that Brandi had to grow on me like Larry Moss, only possibly more slowly. A was always like, "She's so GOOD" and I was like, "Eh." But then suddenly idk. I started listening more hardcore and then it was like BLAM is what it was like. Because now I love her more than any single performer besides Emmylou. Seeing how fantastic she is in concert only sealed the deal.

My kids listen to . . . very eclectic things because we listen to very eclectic things. They of course enjoy the current terrible pop (to which I mostly ugh, but I do enjoy some of it), pretty much anything 80s that isn't horribly emo, standard stuff like Aerosmith and Def Lepard (sp? Why do I not know that?). Mostly if it has a decent beat, they like it.

Which of course rules out all my faves (Sarah, Brandi, Emmylou, Lucinda, Patty, Alison), which they have conveniently labeled "donkey music." Heh. S wants to play the guitar too. I think his hands are too small.

Why do I not even know what The Ranger's Apprentice is? Yikes. But I'd watch it if Kiefer were in it;) And no problem about the spoiler-free Justified comments. I don't think [livejournal.com profile] xbedhead is quite caught up either, so I try to be good. I mean I'm assuming you meant Justified because I don't even know Fringe spoilers, LOL.

What's a Cherub? And don't say a baby angel.

The 24 movie is happening, so I guess we'll see how that all shakes out. OY.

I tried with Mad Men. I really really really did. Watched almost two seasons of it! But finally I was just like, you guys are all too depressing and self-absorbed for me to spend time with you. Although you do have nice suits.
Edited Date: 2012-01-12 06:32 pm (UTC)

Date: 2012-01-12 06:49 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] cybertoothtiger.livejournal.com
We got a half-size guitar for J and he can manage it no problem. S should try it!

OMG - The Ranger's Apprentice! They're a series of books about a young orphan in a Tolkien-esque land who really wants to be a knight but is too small. So instead he apprentices to be a Ranger, who are the secret service of the land. It's awesome. They sneak around with bows and arrows and have clever horses. I'm reading the first one to the boys, and even A is spellbound. It does have lots of battle stuff, which I don't know how you feel about in books? I see they are making a movie of it, with Paul Haggis at the helm, so that's encouraging. No casting decisions yet.

Cherub is another series about teenage spies in modern England. It's depressing as fuck, as they have to infiltrate crime rings, and the life of the modern British housing project teenager is... depressing as fuck. Very social realist, and the main character is a bit of a knob. I think because the author is a bit of a knob. Lots of smoking and underage drinking and the 12 year old protagonist is always trying to get girls to snog. It's fascinating and I can't put them down, but I wish I'd pre-read before I let A read them. No way am I letting J read them.

Ugh, 24 movie. Do Not Want.

I only watch Mad Men because it is so visually stunning. It's the perfect late summer night TV with a G&T at the end of a hard day of hanging at the pool.

Date: 2012-01-12 10:57 pm (UTC)
ext_407935: (Hermione obvliate)
From: [identity profile] leigh57.livejournal.com
Huh! I'll have to check out this Ranger thing if we ever finish the Septimus Heap books, which is a huge if! We've been reading them forever and I adore them, but damn they are seriously long. And I think there are seven of them. We just started six!

Date: 2012-01-12 06:23 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] century-fox.livejournal.com
Annie totally needs to have a lead role (or at least, a supporting role) in a new, good show, with a hot love interest! I nominate Idris Elba. :P And WORD to #4 and #5.

My fandom wishlist:
1. For Season 3 of Luther to air, or at least be made, this year
2. For Kanye to guest star on Parks and Rec
3. For The Good Wife writers to figure out what they're doing with Cary's character (I feel like the latest episode showed potential for that *keeps fingers crossed*) Also, Cary/Kalinda.
4. For Diane Lockhart (on The Good Wife) to continue to get lots of screentime where she can be a BAMF, just like she did in the most recent episode

Date: 2012-01-12 06:34 pm (UTC)
ext_407935: (Annie Sky1 promo goofy)
From: [identity profile] leigh57.livejournal.com
Oh, I would watch the hell out of Annie with him! :) Absolutely. I just want her to have a role where she's not wringing her hands and crying, dammit. SHE CAN DO SO MUCH MORE, SO LET HER.

Is Luther one of those BBC things where they make four hours of it and then make four more two years later? I can't believe how they handle Sherlock, and I'm so glad I'm not a rabid fan because I'd be crazy.

OMG Kanye on P&R. That would be so funny.

I don't even know who Diane is! Wow, my pop culture fail is so epic. It only gets more epic with each passing minute. WOE. &hearts

Date: 2012-01-12 06:53 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] century-fox.livejournal.com
Diane (played by Christine Baranski) is one of the partners at the law firm Lockhart/Gardner (along with Will, who's played by Josh Charles) where Alicia (Julianna Margulies) works. She's amazing. :D

Is Luther one of those BBC things where they make four hours of it and then make four more two years later?
Yeah, haha (although series 1 had six episodes). Ruth Wilson, who plays Alice, mentioned in an interview that she and Idris Elba want to make a third series to wrap up the show, but I'm not sure when that's going to happen.

I just want her to have a role where she's not wringing her hands and crying, dammit. SHE CAN DO SO MUCH MORE, SO LET HER.
Word!

Date: 2012-01-12 10:56 pm (UTC)
ext_407935: (Nom nom nom)
From: [identity profile] leigh57.livejournal.com
Oh, it's Christine Baranski! I absolutely adore her. She is relentlessly fabulous in everything she does.

I hope you get more Luther!

Date: 2012-01-13 10:56 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] dealan311.livejournal.com
I was gonna say, you definitely know who Christine Baranski is. And yes, she is doing wonderfully on the Good Wife with tons of meaty stuff to deal with.

Date: 2012-01-13 02:04 pm (UTC)
ext_407935: (BSG Laura bright smiling)
From: [identity profile] leigh57.livejournal.com
Oh the second Cinna said the name I was all OH. I absolutely adore her. I love The Ref for a lot of reasons, but she's at the top of that list. I just didn't know the name of her character on TGW.

I feel as if I should absolutely be watching that show. My motivation to watch anything is just . . . less than zero. It's pathetic. I can't believe I haven't even finished BSG. FAIL to the max.

Date: 2012-01-12 09:18 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] marinw.livejournal.com
My Fandom wish is for season 2 of Homeland to get here really soon. And for it to have Cherry Jones and James Morrison doing something. Cherry as Carrie's shrink would be AMAZING.

I also want Touch to contrive a reason for Naked!Kiefer.

I love it when Kiefer talks. I love it when he opens his mouth and words come out.

Did you notice the fake 24 film trailer on the sidebar to your link.? Hardeeharhar.
Edited Date: 2012-01-12 09:27 pm (UTC)

Date: 2012-01-12 10:54 pm (UTC)
ext_407935: (Scully Wine Time)
From: [identity profile] leigh57.livejournal.com
I think Cherry is signed on for whatever HoGo's working on next, and it's not Homeland. That's brave, man!

Why am I doubting we'll see naked!Kiefer in Touch? I WISH. Maybe the movie?

I didn't notice the fake 24 film trailer. But usually there are so many of them that I just tune it out. Was it especially funny?

Date: 2012-01-12 11:07 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] marinw.livejournal.com
Oh Cherry. One takes the jobs one can get. Yep, she's is Awake. Even the 4-minute trailer I just watched is tedious.

The fake 24 trailer was not particularly funny, just some action movie cut with Jack looking badass.

Kiefer wasn't naked Melancholia either. *mopes*
From: [identity profile] dealan311.livejournal.com
The Good Wife: For Kalinda and Alicia to get back to being each other's BFFs again. I actually have few complaints for this show; strong female characters abound and storylines are compelling, so for now, that's all I want.

Hawaii 5-0: for Lori to have a point and for Kono to have more scenes and a storyline in general. Grace Park (Boomer/Athena from BSG) is being wasted on this show. Le sigh.

Castle: for Kate and Rick to open up about their secrets and progress their relationship already. We already know they're in it to win it, so I'd like for them to start showing us more of them testing the waters to tell each other the S4 secrets already.

Glee: for Brittany and Santana to finally have a conversation about their relationship since Santana's outing, have an actually, honest-to-god, well lit, onscreen kiss, and let them graduate together so I can leave the show with some modicum of relief. Oh and for them not to mess up Mike Chang.

Warehouse 13: bring back HG Wells. I am going to be crushed if they don't bring her back.

Revenge: for Fauxmanda to go away, I'd originally say for Declan and Charlotte to have a point, but Charlotte just became 100% more relevant to the revenge plot, so...yeah.

Nikita: for the show to go back to Alex and Nikita's relationship rather than the angstfest of Michael and Nikita. I signed up for that show for the action, and the show works best when the two of them have intertwined storylines. Physical distance is fine, but their relationship is the core of the show, and it's annoying that they have gotten away from that.

Fringe: For them to get a full order of one more season to wrap up everything well in S5. Like Tim, I think that it has a shelf life of 5 seasons, and I just want Olivia to find her happiness- all incarnations of her. I'm already getting an Astrid centric ep, so I'm psyched for that, and I'm not too worried about the new Amberverse. I just want them to tell the story they want to tell and conclude the way it should.

I watch more shows, but I am mostly happy with where they are right now.

I really do need a TV icon.
ext_407935: (7x03 Jack/Renee badass walking)
From: [identity profile] leigh57.livejournal.com
DAMN, woman. That is a lot of shows not only to watch (and I know you watch others!) but to have a formed opinion about. Wow, awkwardly phrased sentence, get thee behind me!

That sucks that Grace Park is being wasted, but honestly, isn't that show pretty terrible? It seemed pretty terrible when I powered through some of for Annie.

I am so curious as to what will eventually happen with Castle. I realize it's one of those shows that's technically a "will they or won't they" except that clearly they will. My curiosity arises from the fact that it's a serious trick to keep a show that thrives on sexual tension working once you let the characters do the wild thing. But on the flip side, if the show stays on the air and you don't let them, you risk becoming just ridiculous and driving the viewers batshit insane in the process. Castle (I assume) is successful enough that it will be on for a few more seasons, so yeah. I'm just wondering.

I am 100% wishing goodness for all my Fringe watching f-listers. You guys deserve a show that winds up properly, man.
From: [identity profile] dealan311.livejournal.com
No kidding. For the record, I didn't mention Once Upon a Time, Suits, Leverage, Revenge, Modern Family, Big Bang Theory and all my British shows. Mostly because those are all soapy shows, summer shows or comedies, so there's not too much to complain about. I'm totally digging the gender swapped Count of Monte Cristo, Revenge, but it's no big if I miss a couple eps here and there and have to catch up.

OH WAIT. That is one more fannish thing I want. I hope that the new Avatar the Last Airbender sequel airs this year and is super awesome. I am so excited for Legend of Korra.

And yes, it's kind of a terrible show, and yet I feel compelled to watch it, because it seems to be single handedly keeping Asian American actors in Hollywood employed since 2010. On occasion it can be decent, but mostly it's wasted potential.

Castle is hitting that point of shit or get off the pot. I agree that there's a fine line, but somewhere around the 4 year mark, something has to give. I think people are mistaken when they think that shows that thrive off of sexual tension can't survive once the chase is over, because it assumes that the chase holds all the excitement. Getting together is really only the beginning.

And I watch all these shows when I do the laundry. I brush twice daily sometimes while checking mail. I clearly like multi-tasking. Hehe.
ext_407935: (8x17 Teri convo)
From: [identity profile] leigh57.livejournal.com
I think people are mistaken when they think that shows that thrive off of sexual tension can't survive once the chase is over, because it assumes that the chase holds all the excitement. Getting together is really only the beginning.

Oh, agreed 100%. I think I didn't make myself clear in my comment. More like, I don't think writers know how to handle this well for the most part. I haven't seen many situations in which it worked. This is one thing that I loved about Tony and Michelle -- they were together, but there were all sorts of other points of conflict and it just worked. I could be wrong (I'm mostly talking out of my ass here, because I have never seen Castle -- I just talk to people about it), but it seems riskier on Castle just because of the nature of the show. If they let Rick and Kate knock boots, they'll just have to be careful where they take the story from there. It CAN be done, no question.

Ahahahaha, you check your mail while you brush your teeth. Amazing.
From: [identity profile] dealan311.livejournal.com
When you share a bathroom with two other siblings (and during Christmas are accustomed to sharing 3 bathrooms between 21 people), you learn to be mobile when getting ready and spending as little time in the bathroom as possible. In high school, I used to answer the door while brushing my teeth because no one else was ever ready to go by the time our carpool friend had arrived and I didn't like leaving her out in the cold.

Besides, I don't know what other people do while brushing their teeth. Do you just look at yourself in the mirror the entire time while brushing? Seems like a waste of time.
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From: [identity profile] leigh57.livejournal.com
Hee, no. I avoid looking at myself in the mirror as much as possible, actually. I had to think about it for a second, but I think most of the time I just daydream or write stuff in my head. Yep.

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