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[froodle]

The problem with watching Deadwood is that, awesome as it is, it makes anything else you watch look unbelievably trashy by comparison. It's like, say you watch some Deadwood, and then the next night you catch a couple of episodes of SG1, and all you can think of is that Al Swearengen would have solved all their problems ten minutes into the episode using only whores, liquor, card games and the occaisonal slit throat. And then he would slap Daniel for being whiny and self-pitying and tell him to get a haircut, and it would be totally awesome. But my point is, it's not really fair to expect the same standard of greatness from other people that you get from Ian McShane. It's like the first time you see Johnny Depp in something, and you realise it is possible for someone to be utterly gorgeous and a fantastic actor, and ever after you're just a little disappointed by everyone else.

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[imbeiaiel.livejournal.com]

I've never seen Deadwood - shameful I know. It's one of those shows where I kept meaning to watch it and never seem to get round to it. I'm watching Carnivale this week - makes a nice change from Lost which makes my brain hurt. I still don't understand that programme.

[froodle]

Deadwood is one of those shows that is so well put together, so well-cast, written, acted and directed, that despite my immense love-affair with Ian McShane, I hardly ever talk about it simply because I have nothing snide to say. However, since I have meant to watch Carnivale for months and never gotten around to it, I suppose I can't fault you.

I swear, Lost is just the makers of the show having a good laugh at our expense. I think Gadzuki is to blame for everything. Everyone hates Gadzuki.

[imbeiaiel.livejournal.com]

We'll have to swap - I'll watch Deadwood and you watch Carnivale. Not that I understand Carnivale but it's pretty. Lost is weird.

:) I thought of you when I watched Final Fantasy: Advent Children yesterday. I'm sure that there's about five voice actors in Hollywood.

[froodle]

Wasn't Carnivale cancelled? I recall hearing something to that effect, which always puts me off as there's nothing more frustrating than unresolved plotlines. And on that note, Lost is getting worse and worse for not giving us any answers. It's like, I don't mind waiting a season for certain major plotpoints to be resolved, but all we're getting is more questions and no answers in sight.

Oh my God, how squeal-worthy are Rude and Reno? And you're not wrong about the voice-actors; that whole industry is rife with the kind of inbreeding that puts most of South Carolina to shame.

[imbeiaiel.livejournal.com]

It was - evil powers that be! Lost is on again tonight and I bet that I don't understand it. I can just admire Sawyer looking pretty I suppose. - important plot developments be damned.

I was all "you are kidding right?! *squee*" - loved them.

[froodle]

True, the presence of Sawyer and his scruffles atone for a multitude of script-writing sins.

OH my God, I love that scene where they're fighting... the mini-Sephiroths who aren't Kadaj, I can't remember their names... and they're all moaning about wanting to be with Mother and Reno's like, "What do you mean, 'Mother'? It's Jenova's frickin' head!" and the minis are all, DON'T TALK SMACK ABOUT OUR MUM! and Reno goes "Nah, your mom's cool... wait, no!" and it's so Awesome and Funneh! And omg Rude's glasses! And he carries spares and it's Soooo Awesome!

[imbeiaiel.livejournal.com]

Even when I get really confused I placate myself by admiring Sawyer in all his beddraggled glory.

I loved it and admit to finding the cheesy ringtone bit amusing. I need to stop playing those pesky FF games.

[froodle]

That scene had me in hysterics the first time I watched it. And the victory dance! Comedy gold!

[imbeiaiel.livejournal.com]

I need FF icons... why don't I have FF icons?

[froodle]

I don't know, but I think you should remedy this immediately. Liamneeson would want you to.

[imbeiaiel.livejournal.com]

If Liamneeson has spoken then I know what I have to do :)