Comments by joyeful (Page 17)

401. The Simpsons Quotes: What's Your Favorite?

     2/20/2012 1:22 PM
     
     Ralph Wiggum: "They taste like burning..."

402. Castle Round Table: "Pandora"

     2/20/2012 1:22 PM
     
     asdf: Good call...but did she get married? Or divorced? Could have been that Castle was the reason for her marriage failing....

403. Once Upon a Time Review: True Love Isn't Easy

     2/20/2012 1:13 PM
     
     Okay, I'm Canadian so maybe I'm way off base here - but isn't anyone else noting that August W. Booth has the same middle initial and last name as the man who assassinated President Lincoln? August Wayne Booth - John Wilkes Booth. Cause that was the first thing I thought of...don't ask me what the connection is though...
     
     Regina is a terrible person. Just when I think she can't surprise me with how terrible she is, she does it again. I can't believe that SHE spraypainted the car, and then to steal the letter...WOW.
     
     I was sorely disappointed in David, but I did understand that he was trying to not hurt people. I don't think that will be enough to keep him and Mary Margaret apart though.
     
     Between Sidney, the late sheriff, James, and author boy, there are no shortage of good looking fellas. I'm thinking of moving to Storybrooke. My goodness.

404. Castle Round Table: "Pandora"

     2/18/2012 10:30 PM
     
     1. I think it's the reverse of Jim's theory. I'm thinking Castle either wasn't interested OR wanted something casual, and Sophia was more in love. Castle's a handsome bachelor - I find it highly improbable that he's always on the pining side of the relationship.
     
     2. My favourite was the car scene. I liked when Beckett said she wasn't upset and Castle responded with, "Then what are you?" I like when he shows that kind of annoyance and edge in his voice. He loves her but he's not afraid to call her out on stuff.
     
     3. I kind of agree with Castle - it's sort of his space, and he's right - it would be just as awkward if he went to teach at Alexis' school. I think it's uncomfortable for anyone when their worlds intersect unwittingly.
     
     4. Definitely season 2. The urgency before the apartment blew up was more intense and had more time to build.

405. Lauralee Bell to Parody Paula Abdul on Castle

     2/16/2012 9:57 PM
     
     I can't imagine her as anyone but Cricket...

406. TV Fanatic Face-Off: The Voice vs. American Idol

     2/15/2012 11:04 PM
     
     I'm definitely voting for the Voice - as a singer, it definitely caters more to the talent than to the "package". The judges are much fairer - they understand how hard it is to stand in front of people who are going to judge you. They don't insult the contestants for no bloody reason.
     
     Quote: Idol is responsible for an Oscar winner, multiple Grammy winners and more platinum records than viewers who watch Carson Daly's late night talk show.
     
     Jennifer Hudson was on Idol, yes, and there's no doubt at all that helped her career, but let's remember that she got kicked off way too soon. I wouldn't call Idol responsible for her Oscar - Idol's about singing, the Oscar was for acting.
     
     Also, comparing the Idol's award track record to the Voice is unfair - Idol has a 10 year head start.

407. Ryan Phillippe to Anchor CBS Police Pilot

     2/15/2012 7:44 AM
     
     Does CBS really need another police procedural? Does TV in general, really?

408. Zachary Levi Cast in Fox Sitcom Pilot

     2/14/2012 11:17 PM
     
     I love Zachary Levi and I'm so glad to see him land on his feet.
     
     Though I'm not quite ready to see him as anyone but Chuck, married to someone other than Sarah...
     
     ShaunieB - I like your casting idea. And your avatar ;-)

409. Castle Review: An Epidemic of Evil?

     2/14/2012 8:09 AM
     
     That didn't even feel like an hour. When it ended I had to look at my watch - done?!
     
     I swear - Nathan Fillion could make chemistry with a freakin' cardboard box! How on earth does he do it?!? I ALMOST wouldn't be sad if he and Sophia hooked up - the chemistry was flying off the screen between them. Jennifer Beals was fantastic.
     
     I think Stana Katic played the discomfort well. It was almost like Beckett was kicking herself for being jealous, but couldn't help wanting to know stuff. I thought that was well done. Oh man, angry Gates was awesome, as was scorned Esposito. I'm with Castle - I'm not sure how I feel about his worlds colliding, but so far Alexis with Lanie seems to be working.

410. How I Met Your Mother Review: Slam-trak

     2/14/2012 8:00 AM
     
     I'm reading everyone's comments and people are making really good points. My previous comment was probably a little too vitriolic. I actually enjoyed the episode on a whole - the drunk train was hilarious, Marshall and Lily were fun, and Barney and Ted's hangout was epic-dary.
     
     I can totally buy that Barney wouldn't recognize the stripper. Their faces is the last thing Barney Stinson would be focused on :-)
     
     What I didn't like about the episode was the end, that's all. I totally get that this is a vehicle to move a plot, and they did foreshadow it earlier, granted. It's not even about Barney and Robin, as much as I liked that pairing. It's about what seems like a regression for Ted's character. That moment means that he's been wasting the past number of years just dating girls while waiting for Robin to be commitment ready. I just want to believe that Ted had grown more and had learned more about himself than that. I wanted to believe that he had stopped living in retrospect.

411. How I Met Your Mother Review: Slam-trak

     2/13/2012 11:40 PM
     
     This week's episode brought to mind imagery of one Henry Winkler and a shark...
     
     I can't believe they went back to Ted and Robin. I'm so sick of Robin. Everyone and their grandfather wants Robin. How could they go back to Ted and Robin, especially after how she left it with Barney? And seriously...when is Ted ever going to be NOT desperate? UGH. I'm losing my patience with these writers.
     
     But for the record...I enjoyed last week's episode. :-)
     
     
     For the record - I liked last week's episode.

412. Castle Round Table: "The Blue Butterfly"

     2/11/2012 2:37 PM
     
     There are shows where the leads are in a relationship and the show is just as exciting. Chuck and Sarah in Chuck, someone else mentioned Lois and Clark...it CAN be done, dear Castle-writers.
     
     If they wait too long then it either gets weird or people will lose interest. See Mulder & Scully in the X-Files (we have no idea WHEN it happened..and a baby), and Booth/Brennan (seriously - 6 seasons and a baby??).

413. Jennifer Beals on Castle: Who is She?

     2/11/2012 2:33 PM
     
     I bet we're gonna find out that he only followed CIA chick around for a few months, and he's been following Beckett like a puppy for 4 years...
     
     Dammit, if that doesn't make Beckett wake the hell up, I don't know what will...

414. Grimm Review: Assassination and Anxiety

     2/11/2012 2:29 PM
     
     Anyway, to the show...Great review!! Thank you, Grimm. I am never, ever going to Portland. Grossest case ever. And the moving finger - goodness gracious...
     
     I liked this case, because I like the idea of some creatures having a biological imperative to do what do for survival. I also like how openly defiant Nick and EDDIE (haha) are being, having a snack on an open park bench. But my favourite part had to be bad-ass Nick scaring the crap out of those creatures - I LOVE how he uses that to his advantage. "Don't make me come back here." HA!!
     
     One thought on the review - I think the affliction was just the female of the species (kinda like the female black widow spider). The males probably live on normally, the females have to kill to live. She wouldn't have just looked old, she would have died of old age. I don't think it was as much protecting her family as it was trying to stay with them because she loved them.

415. Grimm Review: Assassination and Anxiety

     2/11/2012 2:10 PM
     
     Hmmmm...I think this site is being trolled every week by someone saying that Monroe's name isn't Eddie. The first week was fine. Twice was a coincidence. But the third week in a row? I smell a troll...

416. Castle Round Table: "The Blue Butterfly"

     2/9/2012 7:49 PM
     
     Can I just say...what Castle and Beckett have right now isn't sexual tension. When it's just sexual tension, they can push buttons all they want because it's exciting to get a rise out of the other person. When it's love, they're almost afraid to push buttons because they're afraid the reaction might be negative. They're much more careful.
     
     There was sexual tension in the first two seasons when they were just attracted to each other. What they have now is I'm-in-love-and-don't-know-what-to-do-about-it tension. That's completely different - and I think the actors are doing a fantastic job of playing it that way.

417. Castle Round Table: "The Blue Butterfly"

     2/8/2012 9:14 PM
     
     Goodness me - is there nothing Nathan Fillion can't do?! How are people not BEGGING him to do feature films?
     
     1. Gotta go with Lanie. Girl can SANG!!
     
     2. While she SHOULD have (legally), I can see why she wouldn't. Taking two old people to court for a self-defence case with barely any evidence and mobsters involved...messy and pointless.
     
     3. Kate vs Fate - too hilarious. Close second is Castle vs. Ryan the leprechaun.
     
     4. I think it's a little too slow. The pacing isn't terrible, but I think they're ready to have the obstacles removed so that they can get on with it. I think they'll be even more fun when they're together - the tension will be gone and Castle can be his old playful self.

418. Castle Review: Blues for the Butterfly

     2/7/2012 12:58 AM
     
     @Jennifer - YES, from Serenity! AND...the girl was named Vera. Like the gun.
     
     I need to sleep so all I'm gonna say for now is...AWESOME.

419. Castle Clips: SIX Sneak Peeks at "The Blue Butterfly"

     2/6/2012 7:33 AM
     
     I can't bring myself to watch these - I'm looking forward to it too much to ruin it with spoilers :-)

420. Grimm Review: Of Reapers and Reasons

     2/4/2012 1:24 PM
     
     I really enjoyed this episode - mostly because of Nick. I love watching him embrace his Grimmhood and using that to intimidate the "creatures". He gets a little more bad-ass every episode. David Giuntoli is really finding what works.
     
     I also found Hank was a little more wooden than usual, but not terrible. Juliette was the most pleasant surprise; they used her well in this episode. Seems like her future is shaping up.
     
     Okay - when Renard brought a freakin' rifle to the trailer, we knew things would get real. And when he shot the guy before he had time to breathe, things were definitely on.
     
     I'm thinking Renard as a reaper is sort of an analogue to Nick as a Grimm. They both have a conscience. I think Nick sounds like the first Grimm to consider the monsters and their circumstances; he doesn't kill first and ask questions later. Renard treats Nick that way, he realizes Nick isn't really a threat to all creatures, just the bad ones. That's probably why he's protecting him.

421. Castle Round Table: "An Embarrassment of Bitches"

     2/3/2012 7:39 PM
     
     Glad to see the round table is back!! Missed it last week.
     
     1. Not surprised at all - she seems like a dog person.
     
     2. Agreed with Jim - a Retriever is perfect for Castle, matches his personality. I see Beckett with an iguana. Seriously.
     
     3. The two of them are barely comfortable with each other - the playfulness that was there before is really strained. I think Castle was just afraid of making things worse.
     
     4. Agreed with Jim - the whole Kay/Reggie thing was hilarious.
     
     5. I think my fave was Castle/Beckett in the apartment right before the touch - cause that was the most comfortable they'd seemed in a long time. Castle's face when she asked him if the dog was on the couch was perfect...

422. Matt's Most Memorable Moments: Kristen Bell Times Two!

     2/3/2012 7:28 PM
     
     I don't understand the fascination - if she were anyone but a cute actress, we'd all think she was a freakin' lunatic. It reminds me of that Auto-Tune The News Cat video...

423. Chuck Round Table: "Chuck Versus the Goodbye"

     2/3/2012 9:48 AM
     
     (sigh) I've been avoiding this round table because this is my final goodbye to the show I loved so much.
     
     1. It's definitely a tie between "unleash the perverts" and the invisibility cloak.
     
     2. My favourite callback was Sarah in the Buy More wearing exactly what she wore the first time she met Chuck. Because that was the moment in the pilot that sold me on the whole series. "Vicky Vale, Vic-Vicky Vale, vickity vickity..."
     
     3. All the endings were perfect, but the idea of Jeffster being German pop stars gives me special joy.
     
     4. The first speech in the house broke my heart and made me cry. The one on the beach brought tears of love.
     
     5. I LOVED the series finale. I like that the writers think highly enough of their audience to allow them to think and imagine the ending. And really - who doesn't want a romance like Sarah and Chuck's? A man that will wait through a second lifetime for the woman he loves?
     
     6. Final season gets an A-. Series gets an A+.

424. Chuck Review: With All Of My Heart

     1/28/2012 7:15 PM
     
     1. I cried. Yes I did.
     
     2. I loved the ending, and if anyone wants to go back and see the last round table, apart from the flash-forward, I totally called it.
     
     3. I thought the ending was great. It did get slow at some points, but really, at this point in the evolution of television, happy tied-in-a-bow endings are for sitcoms. This show was way too intelligent, and the writers know their viewers too well to insult them with a nicely-packaged-happily-ever-after ending. The happily ever after is implied.
     
     4. I'm holding out hope for a made-for-TV movie in 5 years. I'm not quite ready to let go of these characters.

425. Castle Flashback Promo: Off to 1947!

     1/27/2012 12:54 PM
     
     With having to wait two weeks to see this, no Community, Chuck ending...this has not been my favourite TV week...