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Post by texasscotian on Feb 23, 2014 23:00:38 GMT -5
Geez... is it just me, or does he have a really angry attitude in the interview?? I haven't read through the whole article yet, but what really stood out to me, was his attitude. He doesn't seem to have a chip on his shoulder.. it's more like a mountain! He just seems so incredibly bitter about his time on Charmed. Maybe not so much with the actors (although it seems like he and Shannon Doherty could write a book about each other!), but with the studio itself and it's lack thereof promoting the show. I never really got into Charmed so I can't give an opinion one way or the other about it. I really, really LOVED Lois and Clark!! Dean Cain... ... did it for me then and still does it for me now!! I just find it ironic that in this interview which is now 8 years old, he's complaining about lack of promotion for his show, and yet, (and please feel free to correct me if I'm wrong), isn't that part of his job as well now?? It just seems to me that BATB would be much better off on a network like Syfy/Space. They promote the heck out of all their shows! When you look at their website (Space's website...not sure about Syfy's website, but I would imagine it would be the same), they put up new episodes of current shows really quickly. I am continually amazed at how slow Showcase it at putting up the latest episodes of BATB. BTW... these are just my opinions only and I really hope that no one thinks I've gone off on a tirade or rant, because I really, really don't want anyone to think that. I really love BATB - warts and all. I am rarely this passionate about a show. The last time I really felt this passionate about a show was for Quantum Leap. That was a show that had a cliffhanger for a ending that just broke my heart, because they left it at a point where the ending was unresolved. Anyway.. I'll end my nickel's worth of an opinion for the day; I'm off to go on my "Banana Split Duty" shift!! If anyone wants to join me, you're more than welcome to hop along!!
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Post by VinCat❤Destined on Feb 23, 2014 23:19:10 GMT -5
I think what they are doing is parallel to last season episodes.
Last year's Tough Love will be EP 15Catch Me If You Can All Means Possible will be EP 16 About Last Night and Insatiable will be this years version of EP 17 Beast Is The New Black
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Post by crazyforbatb_has season 3 on Feb 24, 2014 0:12:11 GMT -5
I think what they are doing is parallel to last season episodes. Last year's Tough Love will be EP 15Catch Me If You CanAll Means Possible will be EP 16 About Last Night and Insatiable will be this years version of EP 17 Beast Is The New BlackNow that is something I can look forward to. All these episodes had visits to the BANANA REPUBLIC so here's hoping.....gotta make sure I stock up on iced coffees and maybe a couple of portable fans
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Post by anapi -season3baby :) on Feb 24, 2014 1:31:00 GMT -5
lol this is a long interview and i have not read it. anything interesting?
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Post by anapi -season3baby :) on Feb 24, 2014 1:33:34 GMT -5
beast is the new black? meaning being a beast is fashionable? meaning what? cause many things spring to mind... serum? beast by demand? genetics but that would open up a completely new chapter i guess... that could be season 3 material rather than end of season material so it is probably a silly idea on my part
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Post by anapi -season3baby :) on Feb 24, 2014 1:40:05 GMT -5
Was Kern the Showrunner for Lois and Clark? I loved Lois and Clark.. granted it was cheesy at times, especially toward the end of the series, but it was livable. I don't like all the story lines that he has done this season, but I don't feel like the whole season is a waste. But that's my opinion, and I can definitely understand where you are coming from. I remember liking Lois & Clark when it was on, thought it was good, a little rough towards the end. A lot of s2 bothered me, esp when they made Vincent character so dark and Catherine so damaged, but I can see now where they wanted to take me. It's unpleasant and I was angry. But I think that only made me want to fight harder for the show and Vincat. The triangles absolutely wrecked the story line. IMO, if we extract the triangles from the plot lines, the show did have more action to it and the mythology is intriguing. I think the writers mismanaged character development, but they seem to be getting back on track again. I think a lot of people's frustration has been the lack of Vincat and their epic love. I can understand why showrunners want to separate leads to extend the show's run. But at some point, you still need to put elements in the show that makes us want them back together. They seemed to want to pulverize all remnants of their connection. And I think that is where the writers went wrong. They forgot to remind us why Vincat is so amazing. Perhaps, Catherine could have had more dreams. Or we could have had more legit flashbacks from Vincent. We all know they are amazing, but I really appreciate visual reminders of how great they are together. In that way they could please the audience and introduce their new direction. They could have written their new plot lines in a way that did not sacrifice character development or regress characters. But I think they know that now. I can understand your frustration with show... I can agree with some of your points/thoughts. I do think the show needed to grow a little from s1, so I think we are experiencing some of those awkward growing pains. I think S1 had exhausted many of their story plots. I loved the characters and romantic scenes in s1, but overall some of the episodes had plot lines that were too predictable or not exciting. Im just trying to be hopeful that they will outgrow some of the melodrama elements if we do get a new season. Keep the mythology and the missions, but get rid of the unnecessary soap opera like triangles. the show had issues both seasons. the problem in my opinion is that they started off season 1 without a long term plan for the season and they kept improvising throughout season 1 and then made huge changes in season 2 as well, and that is not just in terms of the story line or the characters hence the show does not flow naturally like some other shows do where there is a story from beginning to end ... i think this has been their greatest mistake
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Post by ForgetMeNot => S3 4BATBeasties on Feb 24, 2014 3:41:56 GMT -5
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Post by MyBatB on Feb 24, 2014 5:25:21 GMT -5
Geez... is it just me, or does he have a really angry attitude in the interview?? I haven't read through the whole article yet, but what really stood out to me, was his attitude. He doesn't seem to have a chip on his shoulder.. it's more like a mountain! He just seems so incredibly bitter about his time on Charmed. Maybe not so much with the actors (although it seems like he and Shannon Doherty could write a book about each other!), but with the studio itself and it's lack thereof promoting the show. I never really got into Charmed so I can't give an opinion one way or the other about it. I really, really LOVED Lois and Clark!! Dean Cain... ... did it for me then and still does it for me now!! I just find it ironic that in this interview which is now 8 years old, he's complaining about lack of promotion for his show, and yet, (and please feel free to correct me if I'm wrong), isn't that part of his job as well now?? It just seems to me that BATB would be much better off on a network like Syfy/Space. They promote the heck out of all their shows! When you look at their website (Space's website...not sure about Syfy's website, but I would imagine it would be the same), they put up new episodes of current shows really quickly. I am continually amazed at how slow Showcase it at putting up the latest episodes of BATB. BTW... these are just my opinions only and I really hope that no one thinks I've gone off on a tirade or rant, because I really, really don't want anyone to think that. I really love BATB - warts and all. I am rarely this passionate about a show. The last time I really felt this passionate about a show was for Quantum Leap. That was a show that had a cliffhanger for a ending that just broke my heart, because they left it at a point where the ending was unresolved. Anyway.. I'll end my nickel's worth of an opinion for the day; I'm off to go on my "Banana Split Duty" shift!! If anyone wants to join me, you're more than welcome to hop along!! I loved L&C too ! Dean cain portrayed a really good Clark Kent (Superman.... ) and his chemistry with Teri Hatcher was a good one too. And you're right about the promotion of BatB, there's a big lack of it ! Even Austin answered recently (his twitt is on the forum) that there will be any promotion until the end !
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Post by VinCat❤Destined on Feb 24, 2014 5:29:05 GMT -5
beast is the new black? meaning being a beast is fashionable? meaning what? cause many things spring to mind... serum? beast by demand? genetics but that would open up a completely new chapter i guess... that could be season 3 material rather than end of season material so it is probably a silly idea on my part Oh lady what ever the 'other ' story is remember that Sherri was talking 'sex...in?' fill the blanks! Oh my @clena in the rain scenario comes to mind LOL I think we are all going to need showers after this episode
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Post by MyBatB on Feb 24, 2014 5:30:59 GMT -5
beast is the new black? meaning being a beast is fashionable? meaning what? cause many things spring to mind... serum? beast by demand? genetics but that would open up a completely new chapter i guess... that could be season 3 material rather than end of season material so it is probably a silly idea on my part That's funny because they said ep16 was previously scheduled to be the last of the season..... ! So it could be the new direction of the S03 in the last ones of S02 ?
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Post by anapi -season3baby :) on Feb 24, 2014 6:18:45 GMT -5
beast is the new black? meaning being a beast is fashionable? meaning what? cause many things spring to mind... serum? beast by demand? genetics but that would open up a completely new chapter i guess... that could be season 3 material rather than end of season material so it is probably a silly idea on my part Oh lady what ever the 'other ' story is remember that Sherri was talking 'sex...in?' fill the blanks! Oh my @clena in the rain scenario comes to mind LOL I think we are all going to need showers after this episode i know i know!! what was i thinking lol!
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Post by VinCat❤Destined on Feb 24, 2014 8:23:19 GMT -5
Oh lady what ever the 'other ' story is remember that Sherri was talking 'sex...in?' fill the blanks! Oh my @clena in the rain scenario comes to mind LOL I think we are all going to need showers after this episode i know i know!! what was i thinking lol! I dont have the slightest clue...Obviously NOT banana! LOL
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Post by anapi -season3baby :) on Feb 24, 2014 8:24:46 GMT -5
i know i know!! what was i thinking lol! I dont have the slightest clue...Obviously NOT banana! LOL I am now though lol
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Post by eyeofthetiger on Feb 24, 2014 23:43:24 GMT -5
So I rewatched Ancestors on Mon night to analyze it again in light of the recent episodes. It was really hard to see how horrible Vincent had become during that time. I forgot this was sorta his rock bottom episode... He was really in a dark place. In a way, Im glad they showed it because it shows how far he has come. It also refreshed some of the gem mythology which I think be important in 16.
But I was left with a couple things:
1. Dana called Sam an archeologist who helped on a case. No mention of his involvement in research or their son. Did the writers forget that they wrote this? Or is this something important for future episodes. Ididn't really dwell on it until Same has proven to be after revenge & not just power. Perhaps Dana is crooked too? Why lie to Catherine about what her husband did. Perhaps she is Barnes? What better way to never get caught then to be the one in charge of searching for you... it always seemed shady to me that she just shot Mara if she was so important to breaking the case. This could all just be over-analysis or perhaps its just lazy continuity of scripts.
2. Not that is matters now, but I do not believe that V was intimate w/ Tori until after this episode. I think between Cat not shooting him a 2nd time, the look she gives him and the fact that he saw Cat kissing and working w/ Patrick - he prbly thought she had already moved forward. He realized that he has lost everything. I also think JT unintentionally put the idea in V to pursue Tori. I think V was very desperate for answers and after hearing JT go on about the "primal" connection, perhaps V thought having a relationship w/ Tori would give him answers. I also think he thought he had nothing to lose and Tori never kept secret her desire to be with Vincent. In my head, this is how the timeline goes which I think helps me digest the Tori debacle. Im not saying I agree with V's decisions, but I think I understand his rationale a little better now. It helped explained why he could just pick up w/ Tori.
3. Gabe's behavior seemed a little exaggerated. He overreacted multiple times. So either he does care about Cat or he is trying to hide something. Some of his looks and actions just seemed that they could be interpreted as shady. It seemed that he was worried about more than just Cat's safety. But then again it could just be over watching.
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Post by anapi -season3baby :) on Feb 25, 2014 1:48:26 GMT -5
Catherine Ashton @designingashton 8h Back and Forth they go where they will end no one knows:) #Feasties #BATB Collapse
NOT PARTICULARLY LOVING THIS TWEET I THINK CATHERINE IS CURRENTLY READING SCRIPT 18... SO THIS IS THE EPISODE WHERE CAT HAS TO MAKE A DIFFICULT DECISION SHE DOES NOT WANT TO MAKE WHICH KIND OF IN MY MIND MAKES ME THINK EVEN MORE THAT THEY WILL BREAK UP AGAIN IN 18 THOUGH NOT WILLINGLY...OH MY
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