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rose_griffes) wrote2012-07-05 11:33 am
rose_griffes) wrote2012-07-05 11:33 am
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recent tv/movie consumption
I've watched through 1.13 of Avatar: The Last Airbender, having skipped one or two episodes so far. It's the perfect show for lunchtime TV because it's not going to be gory (bad while eating). And I have to say, I continue to be impressed at how much a "children's" show is doing with story arc, world and character building. Good job in humanizing both Aang and Prince Zuko in episode twelve.
I've been rewatching episodes from Person of Interest, because of popcorn fic. (Alas, there are no lengthy car chases for me to use as writing inspiration, but I've figured out a way around that.) Observation: Jim Caviezel played Reese with a quieter voice and more facial expressions in the early part of the season. The more he dialed up the voice, the 'quieter' his face got. It's really noticeable if you watch his interactions with Zoe Morgan the first time versus the second time. He's still doing interesting facial responses; they've just been adjusted on the subtle scale, I suppose. Or something.
The movie Hanna (2011) is like a cross between Alice in Wonderland and The Bourne Identity, both in terms of plot and visual aesthetic. I should have liked it more than I did; it was enjoyable, but there wasn't a lot of depth to it. I kept wondering what was left on the cutting room floor. Maybe nothing; maybe the writers and director were perfectly happy doing a road trip/thriller with a teenage girl protagonist, and didn't care about substance when they could have style.
I finally watched episode two of Luther and have concluded: at this point I'm not very compelled by the Luther-and-Alice show, except for what Alice can reveal about John Luther. Also, Alice better stay away from Zoe, because NO. I'd make some threat about keeping Zoe safe, but... these are fictional characters, so. But speaking of Zoe, how lovely is it to have an estranged wife who isn't evil?! Their relationship (or lack thereof) is complicated, for very real reasons. Thanks, show. Also, I really like DSU Rose Teller (Luther's boss) and DS Justin Ripley (his new partner).
Both episodes one and two had interesting cases seasoned with "Why is John Luther such a mess?" I'm interested enough to go on to episode three sooner or later.
Somewhere there has to be a picture or moving gif of Alice with the text "His own bespoke psychopath," right? Because that's just... really obvious.
I've been rewatching episodes from Person of Interest, because of popcorn fic. (Alas, there are no lengthy car chases for me to use as writing inspiration, but I've figured out a way around that.) Observation: Jim Caviezel played Reese with a quieter voice and more facial expressions in the early part of the season. The more he dialed up the voice, the 'quieter' his face got. It's really noticeable if you watch his interactions with Zoe Morgan the first time versus the second time. He's still doing interesting facial responses; they've just been adjusted on the subtle scale, I suppose. Or something.
The movie Hanna (2011) is like a cross between Alice in Wonderland and The Bourne Identity, both in terms of plot and visual aesthetic. I should have liked it more than I did; it was enjoyable, but there wasn't a lot of depth to it. I kept wondering what was left on the cutting room floor. Maybe nothing; maybe the writers and director were perfectly happy doing a road trip/thriller with a teenage girl protagonist, and didn't care about substance when they could have style.
I finally watched episode two of Luther and have concluded: at this point I'm not very compelled by the Luther-and-Alice show, except for what Alice can reveal about John Luther. Also, Alice better stay away from Zoe, because NO. I'd make some threat about keeping Zoe safe, but... these are fictional characters, so. But speaking of Zoe, how lovely is it to have an estranged wife who isn't evil?! Their relationship (or lack thereof) is complicated, for very real reasons. Thanks, show. Also, I really like DSU Rose Teller (Luther's boss) and DS Justin Ripley (his new partner).
Both episodes one and two had interesting cases seasoned with "Why is John Luther such a mess?" I'm interested enough to go on to episode three sooner or later.
Somewhere there has to be a picture or moving gif of Alice with the text "His own bespoke psychopath," right? Because that's just... really obvious.