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elrhiarhodanAnd we are just one episode shy of the half-way point for the entire third season. Time DOES fly, doesn't it?
Starting this week, I am going to do the Dish a little differently. Rather than post a series of random squees, which are not really useful, I'm going to try to write something a little more cogent about what I liked, what I didn't like, what worked, what didn't work and where I think the story is going.
I also need to make an announcement. I am firmly in Camp Sara. I like the character, I like how she has progressed from antagonist to compatriot. I don't know if I completely buy the Neal/Sara chemistry, but they are sexy people doing sexy things together, which makes me happy. Hell, yeah - I'd rather Neal was doing sexy things with Peter and Elizabeth, but I can't have everything.
That being said, criticism of the character's actions or non-actions is always welcome, but if you want to tell me how much you hate Sara Ellis, you don't find her at all interesting/attractive/intelligent and that she contributes nothing to the show, please just don't. There are many other fans who feel as you do and welcome such contributions. I don't want to be made to feel I have to defend my preferences on my own journal.
And here we go...see you on the other side.
What I Love:
Porn, really? Moz panicking is adorable, so is jealous Moz, and Moz on the verge of giving the whole treasure secret away.
I do like that Sara doesn't hesitate to call him on the passports - but she calls them excellent forgeries? I thought they were supposed to be the real deal, with farmed identities.
Having the old main title back is a pleasure. No more soap opera music!
Mozzie just grabbing the first thing handy - the Watergate transcript. And then grabbing the candy, Yes, Mr. Havisham, you are adorable. Evil, but adorable.
I love that Peter called Neal and Sara on their shopping spree.
The Vulture is a woman - and Moz is instantly infatuated.
Sali = Salieri / Mozzie = Mozart - is Moz going to get lucky, finally? Yes he did! I do like that pairing. Maybe she gives Moz a reason to stay. (And apparently not).
What I don't like:
Neal is lying to Sara - and saying that Peter wouldn't be surprised that he has the passports. This breaks my heart.
I don't like how he's trying to tempt Sara - to bring her along. Yes, it was romantic, but it is just wrong.
What Works:
The pinstriped suit and slicked back hair. Yes - I like that look on Neal. Dunno why, it should be sleazy, but it isn't.
I love that El has Mozzie on speed dial. And that they chat regularly.
What Doesn't Work:
The way Mozzie gets in touch with The Vulture - seems a little too pat.
Peter's "Neal in Prison" joke. Sorry - it just doesn't work for me.
I don't like that Neal called Mozzie and Sali misfits
And I don't know how I feel about Sara finding out. I really don't.
As always, respectful thinky and not so thinky thoughts are most welcome. Have at it, folks!
Starting this week, I am going to do the Dish a little differently. Rather than post a series of random squees, which are not really useful, I'm going to try to write something a little more cogent about what I liked, what I didn't like, what worked, what didn't work and where I think the story is going.
I also need to make an announcement. I am firmly in Camp Sara. I like the character, I like how she has progressed from antagonist to compatriot. I don't know if I completely buy the Neal/Sara chemistry, but they are sexy people doing sexy things together, which makes me happy. Hell, yeah - I'd rather Neal was doing sexy things with Peter and Elizabeth, but I can't have everything.
That being said, criticism of the character's actions or non-actions is always welcome, but if you want to tell me how much you hate Sara Ellis, you don't find her at all interesting/attractive/intelligent and that she contributes nothing to the show, please just don't. There are many other fans who feel as you do and welcome such contributions. I don't want to be made to feel I have to defend my preferences on my own journal.
And here we go...see you on the other side.
What I Love:
Porn, really? Moz panicking is adorable, so is jealous Moz, and Moz on the verge of giving the whole treasure secret away.
I do like that Sara doesn't hesitate to call him on the passports - but she calls them excellent forgeries? I thought they were supposed to be the real deal, with farmed identities.
Having the old main title back is a pleasure. No more soap opera music!
Mozzie just grabbing the first thing handy - the Watergate transcript. And then grabbing the candy, Yes, Mr. Havisham, you are adorable. Evil, but adorable.
I love that Peter called Neal and Sara on their shopping spree.
The Vulture is a woman - and Moz is instantly infatuated.
Sali = Salieri / Mozzie = Mozart - is Moz going to get lucky, finally? Yes he did! I do like that pairing. Maybe she gives Moz a reason to stay. (And apparently not).
What I don't like:
Neal is lying to Sara - and saying that Peter wouldn't be surprised that he has the passports. This breaks my heart.
I don't like how he's trying to tempt Sara - to bring her along. Yes, it was romantic, but it is just wrong.
What Works:
The pinstriped suit and slicked back hair. Yes - I like that look on Neal. Dunno why, it should be sleazy, but it isn't.
I love that El has Mozzie on speed dial. And that they chat regularly.
What Doesn't Work:
The way Mozzie gets in touch with The Vulture - seems a little too pat.
Peter's "Neal in Prison" joke. Sorry - it just doesn't work for me.
I don't like that Neal called Mozzie and Sali misfits
And I don't know how I feel about Sara finding out. I really don't.
As always, respectful thinky and not so thinky thoughts are most welcome. Have at it, folks!
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Date: 2011-07-20 02:19 am (UTC)I liked Peter's Dad routine. The teasing, the angry "you are coming with me", and I agree that the prison joke is getting very old.
Jeff made an interesting tweet that the Flatron Building final scene was meant to symbolize the wedge between "our two heroes". Which two he didn't say.
My first thoughts on Sara finding out: Neal is really sloppy for such an accomplish conman. I wanted Neal to make the decision himself not to be forced into a corner by Sara (or anyone) finding the passport or the treasure. For his own growth he needed to do it himself. So now they will break-up (for awhile, I guess) and Neal will have more to think out (it just seems like he needed to do it himself not be forced into it).
I thought Matt did an amazing job with the discussion of the hotel room both with Sara and then finding out Peter bluffed him into leaving someplace where he was happy.
Finally, Dauphnir, according to Jeff Eastin was in Norse myth Draupnir was a gold ring gifted to Odin which could multiply endlessly, thus granting the bearer unlimited wealth.
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Date: 2011-07-20 03:04 pm (UTC)In retrospect, this ep sort of worked for me - but left me feeling more like I did after the first time I saw On Guard than say, the end of Veiled Threat or Dentist of Detroit.
There was a definite streak of meanness in Peter this week - and that's not nothing new. He tends to behave like a 7 year old boy when it comes to Neal and Sara. Yeah, he likes them together, but the teasing is sort of nasty after so many episodes.
Matt did hit the high notes when he talked about his "golden age" - even his sorrow about being bluffed out of it. And as much as that last scene upset me, it did reinforce how much smarter Peter is than Neal.
Now that I come to think about it - maybe that's why Neal's so willing to fall in with Mozzie's plans now. He thinks he'll find a paradise that no one can force him out of.