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Post by Anne, Old S'cubie Cat on Nov 30, 2006 16:25:53 GMT -5
If Jessica succeeds in killing DL, or accidentally injures or kills Micah instead, Niki might be so horrified that she'd give up the ghost. So to speak. I'm still hoping that Niki wrests control back long enough to fire into the air, or something like that, but it's not looking hopeful. Anne, it's not even 6AM here, so don't expect logic Myself, I'm trying to keep in mind that the camera cut away before we saw who even fired the gun—something that also happened on BSG this year, and in that case the shooters and the targets ended up not who we were lead to believe they were. So who knows--it might have been another individual altogether firing at Jessica, rather than Jessica shooting at D. L. Well, let's just keep hope alive.
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Post by Shan on Nov 30, 2006 19:11:19 GMT -5
Rewatching the episode and just got to the part where Hiro spontaneously jumps home after Charlie says "I love you" in Japanese.
Just for the record, I still hate this show.
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Post by Sara on Jan 26, 2007 22:44:03 GMT -5
At the moment, I'm kinda wishing I'd waited to read your review of "Six Months Ago" before writing mine for "Fallout," as I can already think some different ways I'd have approached the episode going in. As it is, though, once again your review enhanced my understanding and appreciation of an episode. The importance of words, your observations about editing/fixing, the question of destiny, the repeated references to time, and, most important, the parallels between Peter and Sylar. The latter in particular fascinates me, and I think we'll definitely want to keep an eye out for any more commonalities between the two men as the second half of the season unfolds. Oh, and the "car of doom" and your question "Has Tim Kring been watching a lot of Whedon?" both produced a lot of snickering on my end. Great lines, both. Speaking of lines, excellent job on finding the Vonnegut references; since it appears nothing appears on this show by chance, I appreciate your taking the time to figure out which book Niki's dad was reading and to explore its relevance to the episode. Most splendiferous work all the way around, my friend.
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Post by Lola m on Jan 27, 2007 13:34:26 GMT -5
Erin! You guys are killing me with all this thinky thought goodness! I can’t keep up! **gasps**
Very clever premise to your review – the importance of editing. What with Slyar’s messed-up power being all intertwined with the idea of “putting things together” and all.
Excellent examples of how the time and watch theme are woven through the ep. I had missed some of these, missed how totally the theme was present. Also, lots of eetahing on how this actually went further back into the past than just “6 months ago” and thus cementing the whole element of time and history and their importance. A nice contrast to the worries about future events. It’s all about how the past and our present actions will create the future!
Oh, and it’s all about the Fathers. Daddy issues, always daddy issues. But seriously, I like how you linked the father theme to the idea of time and to the past. Chandra’s actions in the recent past (contacting Mr. Bennet and Sylar) set in motion the events we’re seeing in the present. But it’s not in isolation; not just because of Chandra. It’s what existed before (Mr. Bennet’s feelings as a father and Sylar’s feelings about his childhood) that drive their actions and thus create the present we have now.
Lovely and eerie imagery in here, Erin; Sylar constructing himself piece by piece . . .
Whew!!! **falls over** Maybe later this weekend I can get to Fallout and your Angel analysis . . .
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Post by Queen E on Jan 28, 2007 9:24:51 GMT -5
Erin! You guys are killing me with all this thinky thought goodness! I can’t keep up! **gasps** Very clever premise to your review – the importance of editing. What with Slyar’s messed-up power being all intertwined with the idea of “putting things together” and all. Excellent examples of how the time and watch theme are woven through the ep. I had missed some of these, missed how totally the theme was present. Also, lots of eetahing on how this actually went further back into the past than just “6 months ago” and thus cementing the whole element of time and history and their importance. A nice contrast to the worries about future events. It’s all about how the past and our present actions will create the future! Oh, and it’s all about the Fathers. Daddy issues, always daddy issues. But seriously, I like how you linked the father theme to the idea of time and to the past. Chandra’s actions in the recent past (contacting Mr. Bennet and Sylar) set in motion the events we’re seeing in the present. But it’s not in isolation; not just because of Chandra. It’s what existed before (Mr. Bennet’s feelings as a father and Sylar’s feelings about his childhood) that drive their actions and thus create the present we have now. Lovely and eerie imagery in here, Erin; Sylar constructing himself piece by piece . . . Whew!!! **falls over** Maybe later this weekend I can get to Fallout and your Angel analysis . . . Thanks, Lola! As for the "constructing" thing, there were two separate instances where we see Sylar putting together the delicate gears of a timepiece: when Chandra walks in, and when Brian arrives. And those are two important moments in his construction of self. As for Chandra, I hope I didnt come across as "blaming" him for Sylar, just not catching on soon enough to the danger he presented. Chandra, in some ways, is as isolated as Gabriel; Gabriel doesn't respect his father, and Chandra dismisses his son. So, of course, they form their own father/son bond. Badness, that. I really felt bad for Mohinder in this episode; he doesn't even get a mention when Chandra and Mr. Bennet are talking. Having a "heart of stone" because of pain and loss is not the strong choice, and makes those around you think they've somehow not measured up. If Mohinder had displayed a power, would that have gotten his father's attention? In a non-psychotic way (and man, I wish I put this in my review), Chandra is nearly as obsessed with power as Sylar is...I wonder, once he realizes how "patient zero" turns out, if Chandra would have realized that and appreciate Mohinder more. Of course, Sylar cuts off all these possibilities. Sorry, went on a tangent, there. Thank you for reading and enjoying and commenting!
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Post by Lola m on Jan 28, 2007 20:27:23 GMT -5
Erin! You guys are killing me with all this thinky thought goodness! I can’t keep up! **gasps** Very clever premise to your review – the importance of editing. What with Slyar’s messed-up power being all intertwined with the idea of “putting things together” and all. Excellent examples of how the time and watch theme are woven through the ep. I had missed some of these, missed how totally the theme was present. Also, lots of eetahing on how this actually went further back into the past than just “6 months ago” and thus cementing the whole element of time and history and their importance. A nice contrast to the worries about future events. It’s all about how the past and our present actions will create the future! Oh, and it’s all about the Fathers. Daddy issues, always daddy issues. But seriously, I like how you linked the father theme to the idea of time and to the past. Chandra’s actions in the recent past (contacting Mr. Bennet and Sylar) set in motion the events we’re seeing in the present. But it’s not in isolation; not just because of Chandra. It’s what existed before (Mr. Bennet’s feelings as a father and Sylar’s feelings about his childhood) that drive their actions and thus create the present we have now. Lovely and eerie imagery in here, Erin; Sylar constructing himself piece by piece . . . Whew!!! **falls over** Maybe later this weekend I can get to Fallout and your Angel analysis . . . Thanks, Lola! As for the "constructing" thing, there were two separate instances where we see Sylar putting together the delicate gears of a timepiece: when Chandra walks in, and when Brian arrives. And those are two important moments in his construction of self. As for Chandra, I hope I didnt come across as "blaming" him for Sylar, just not catching on soon enough to the danger he presented. Chandra, in some ways, is as isolated as Gabriel; Gabriel doesn't respect his father, and Chandra dismisses his son. So, of course, they form their own father/son bond. Badness, that. I really felt bad for Mohinder in this episode; he doesn't even get a mention when Chandra and Mr. Bennet are talking. Having a "heart of stone" because of pain and loss is not the strong choice, and makes those around you think they've somehow not measured up. If Mohinder had displayed a power, would that have gotten his father's attention? In a non-psychotic way (and man, I wish I put this in my review), Chandra is nearly as obsessed with power as Sylar is...I wonder, once he realizes how "patient zero" turns out, if Chandra would have realized that and appreciate Mohinder more. Of course, Sylar cuts off all these possibilities. Sorry, went on a tangent, there. Thank you for reading and enjoying and commenting! Oh, I wasn't thinking you were necessarily thinking Chandra was to blame. Rather, that it was just another great example of causes and ripples of effect. Sara's pool cue and balls thing. That said, what you say here about Chandra's obsession is definitely something we need to take into account. In addition to comparing him with Sylar, I'd say let's compare him to Mr. Bennet. Each is/was "collecting" folks with powers; each also wanted to protect their child - perhaps not going about it in the best way . . .
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Post by Queen E on Feb 12, 2007 6:53:23 GMT -5
Thanks, Lola! As for the "constructing" thing, there were two separate instances where we see Sylar putting together the delicate gears of a timepiece: when Chandra walks in, and when Brian arrives. And those are two important moments in his construction of self. As for Chandra, I hope I didnt come across as "blaming" him for Sylar, just not catching on soon enough to the danger he presented. Chandra, in some ways, is as isolated as Gabriel; Gabriel doesn't respect his father, and Chandra dismisses his son. So, of course, they form their own father/son bond. Badness, that. I really felt bad for Mohinder in this episode; he doesn't even get a mention when Chandra and Mr. Bennet are talking. Having a "heart of stone" because of pain and loss is not the strong choice, and makes those around you think they've somehow not measured up. If Mohinder had displayed a power, would that have gotten his father's attention? In a non-psychotic way (and man, I wish I put this in my review), Chandra is nearly as obsessed with power as Sylar is...I wonder, once he realizes how "patient zero" turns out, if Chandra would have realized that and appreciate Mohinder more. Of course, Sylar cuts off all these possibilities. Sorry, went on a tangent, there. Thank you for reading and enjoying and commenting! Oh, I wasn't thinking you were necessarily thinking Chandra was to blame. Rather, that it was just another great example of causes and ripples of effect. Sara's pool cue and balls thing. That said, what you say here about Chandra's obsession is definitely something we need to take into account. In addition to comparing him with Sylar, I'd say let's compare him to Mr. Bennet. Each is/was "collecting" folks with powers; each also wanted to protect their child - perhaps not going about it in the best way . . . (How did I miss this response?) Also, definitely! I wonder how much Mohinder is going to follow in Chandra's footsteps in that regard?
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