Meh.

[hackthis_archive]

I'm cynical. I'm a pessimistic. I have commitment-issues -- and those are just my good qualities.

Smallville


+It’s not every day that an asylum looks like a corporate office, I must say. It’s great how everybody is interacting with minimal supervision like an Eminem video. This is not a prison you know. [/sarcastic Oz comparison]

+ That entire Lex escape was ripped off from Terminator 2 right down to the baton action in the hallway.

+ Pod people. Martha has been replaced with a pod person.

+ G-U-L-L-I-B-L-E spells Lana. I mean some dude tells you that his parents died in a fire. Okay, that’s awful, right? Don’t you perhaps want to look at his facial expressions when he says that though? I mean, if he looks like he’s about to die laughing, perhaps you should be a little skeptical, you know?! Also, is Nell dead or something?

+ They have finally put the right clothing on Chloe. Thank you, Fab Five.

+ I want to see Oz now. If I were casting the new Batnut movie I would *so* cast Chris Meloni as Batnut.


The O.C.

If you say you hate Oliver, you are obviously ignoring the great comedic relief that he brought to an otherwise mediocre episode. I hate to say it when Josh mentioned the Da Vinci Code! The Smurfs! and The Garbage Patch Kids! but there you have it -- last night was no great shakes.

I mean sure, we all love Sandy so much we can’t see straight, and sure Lady Deathstrike’s hair was really cool, if perhaps a little bottle-red heavy. (It’ll wash out in a few weeks!)...

And sure the less said about Anna's sartorial wreckage the better...

And sure Luke is the new dork in town and we get a few miles out of that, but let’s face it, kids, we only confirmed one thing last night -- Oliver is fucking mental. But we already knew that, I mean he's doing his nut for Marissa for crissakes. I suppose it doesn't matter though, since we'll be getting some serious!Nighttime!Drama! out of this one.

Oh, had y’all forgotten that this was in fact a nighttime soap? I’m sure next week we’ll all be vividly reminded of that fact. Plus, you know, if we get rid of Oliver *now* we won’t have nearly as much satisfaction when Ryan pounds him into the ground later. That so has to happen. If Josh cops out and that doesn’t happen, somebody’s going to be in mad trouble.

I don’t even know what to say about Seth, except that perhaps he’s had a lobotomy or something since he doesn’t even fucking *know* Oliver, and he’s protecting him as though he’s carrying Captain Oats’s love child. Foal. or something. I see all ‘the women’ and the exponential increase in his social circle has gone to his head. He shall have to learn the hard way though. I mean, we all know what happens when they don’t stick together, right?

Who wants to place odds on who’s going to get shot?

C’mon. Place’em now.


Next week: Some shit happens.

Comments

[sundaysunday.livejournal.com]

Aw c'mon, Luke's already been shot. How about a nice stabbing? It's oh so Chino.

I vote for Marissa.

Oh wait, I bet she's not an option. Damnit.

[hackthis.livejournal.com]

Aw c'mon, Luke's already been shot. How about a nice stabbing? It's oh so Chino.

You sound like a fashion expert on the red carpet. 'Oh, that's so Newport. Oh, that's so Chino. Ew!'

[mearagrrl.livejournal.com]

I think Nell moved to Metropolis with her boyfriend or husband or something...I haven't been watching real closely, the past season or so...

[hackthis.livejournal.com]

Oh, I know she moved to Metropolis, but my point was that she moved three hours away, not three days. Why doesn't Lana go stay with her for forever a bit?

[torchthisnow.livejournal.com]

Plus, you know, if we get rid of Oliver *now* we won’t have nearly as much satisfaction when Ryan pounds him into the ground later. That so has to happen.

Is it sad when I want to see this more than I want to see Ryan/Seth mackage? I mean, it would be infinitely more satisfying if I got to beat Oliver's ass, but still.

I don’t even know what to say about Seth, except that perhaps he’s had a lobotomy or something since he doesn’t even fucking *know* Oliver, and he’s protecting him as though he’s carrying Captain Oats’s love child.

You could probably hear me whimpering from all areas of L.A. last night when they showed the previews for next week. Seth doesn't believe Ryan. SETH doesn't believe RYAN. How can Seth not believe Ryan!

My whole world makes no sense anymore. Although I'll look on the bright side and think of all the confrontation and angry sex-fics that this is going to mean.

[hackthis.livejournal.com]

Is it sad when I want to see this more than I want to see Ryan/Seth mackage?

No, it's not sad at all because I feel the exact same way.

You could probably hear me whimpering from all areas of L.A. last night when they showed the previews for next week. Seth doesn't believe Ryan. SETH doesn't believe RYAN. How can Seth not believe Ryan!

My whole world makes no sense anymore. Although I'll look on the bright side and think of all the confrontation and angry sex-fics that this is going to mean.

I have totally been thinking on this -- the angry sex part, because dude, Seth is so in the wrong here.

[torchthisnow.livejournal.com]

I have totally been thinking on this -- the angry sex part, because dude, Seth is so in the wrong here.

Dude, yes. Come on, it's RYAN. You stick up for your secret boyfriend lover best friend when shit like this happens. You TRUST.

Bad form, Seth. Bad form.

[thepouncer.livejournal.com]

Can Marissa be shot? In the face, tragically necessitating extreme facial reconstruction. So she can return, phoenix-like, portrayed by a new actress.

I too was less than happy with the goings-on in Palm Springs.

I'm willing to grant Smallville their inconsistencies and ripoffs, though, since they brought The Pain to such an extent.

[serialkarma.livejournal.com]

Mmmhmmm. Nothing to say, eh? *g*

That entire Lex escape was ripped off from Terminator 2 right down to the baton action in the hallway.

I'm embarrassed that I didn't get this right off. You're so right.

I can appreciate the comedic value of Oliver tossing pill bottles left and right while dancing to Tom Jones, but I still hate him. If he was that manic all the time, on the other hand, he would remind me even more of Jack Nicholson's Joker (speaking of Batnutman) and I would love him and want him to stick around just to make steam pour out of Ryan's ears.

[hackthis.livejournal.com]

Mmmhmmm. Nothing to say, eh? *g*

That entire Lex escape was ripped off from Terminator 2 right down to the baton action in the hallway.

I'm embarrassed that I didn't get this right off. You're so right.

I was trying not to open the flood gates, but people seem to be so happy, you know I have to put in my dissenting opinion because I'm mean like that. At least I *know* that the human condition is to be perpetually dissatisfied. Whoa. That was pretty heavy for this hour of the morning wasn't it? Huh.

Tom Jones rocks!

[mskat.livejournal.com]

My issue is that the characterization is feeling sloppy. The change in Luke has been too dramatic, too unwarranted, too extreme. I kep wanting to scream, "Hello! Continuity much!"

But instead, I took my remote and turned on Angel.

[stphjay.livejournal.com]

even though i have much love for The O.C., I feel that a lot of their characterization has been sloppy. For instance, they really changed Summer's character drastically from like the first two episodes, really taking the soulless bitch edge off, and leaving more of a bitch with a good heart - the Summer we've got now is, in my estimation, not the same Summer that was going to "play [Ryan] hot and cold" - and the change was really hasty, the show's not even that old.

[hackthis.livejournal.com]

I agree that there have been characterization issues, but I give Josh leeway there, especially in the beginning, as it's been pointed out repeatedly that this was the little engine that what never supposed to make it up the mountain. happyminion and I had a conversation about how Josh tends to cram each episode full of stuff as though he might be cancelled at any time, which you know, isn't necessarily a bad thing. Not that the show is in danger of going anywhere, but at least he doesn't keep things hanging for five seasons. I give him credit where it's due. There are always going to be things that could be improved on, but for the most part if Josh wants something to happen he just makes it happen. This is why he rocks.

[stphjay.livejournal.com]

So Oliver is clearly the Kimberly* of Newport, and that is nighttime soap-appropriate, but I still find him utterly repulsive. I suppose that has more to do with my hate for his face than his uber-manipulation.
And, okay, I won't mention Anna's clothes, but who the FECK wears that much eyeshadow to go to bed? Or even to attempt to have sex with their adorable adam brody shaped boyfriend? Ech.


*Kimberly from Melrose Place. Insane doctor type.

[ethrosdemon.livejournal.com]

Um, Chris Meloni as Batman _&$_*$-83w8904- ok, I approve. But I just say that Jake Gyllenhall was up for it and got passed over. I might have spelled his name wrong, but FUCK he would have been PERFECT!!!!!!!!!!! I love him. Shit.

I thought the Da Vinci Code thing was brilliant! I cracked up like a smack addict at that. Shakes and all.

[hackthis.livejournal.com]

Um, Chris Meloni as Batman _&$_*$-83w8904- ok, I approve.

You know he would rock that shit sooooooooo hard I'd be like *afraid* and what not. I could see Jake doing that, too, but Chris. *makes fan girl noises and throws up devil horns*

[lalejandra.livejournal.com]

Every time I see Oliver, all I can think is: EMILY VALENTINE! Don't these kids watch 90210 reruns? Also, I was confused about the S/S/A/L drive home in the middle of the night -- shouldn't they be sleeping?

Overall: lame.

I watched SV for the first time since (literally) the first episode aired for the first time, and all I have to say is that there should be more shows in which pretty boys grope each other while "fighting". Oh yes. I might have to start watching. (Although, totally, shades of Return to Oz!)

[torchthisnow.livejournal.com]

Every time I see Oliver, all I can think is: EMILY VALENTINE! Don't these kids watch 90210 reruns?

See, every time I see Oliver, all I can think is: TARA MARKS. The freaky girl who was basically stalking Kelly in...um, the 6th or 7th season? It culminated with her trying to kill them both in the car with the exhaust fumes and crap. She, too, was a fucking psycho.

She played Veruca on Buffy, too.

[lizzyjit.livejournal.com]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who likes Oliver. I mean, I don't *like* him but I love having him around. He's like the Kimberly of Newport and I'm just waiting for him to rip that brown Flock O' Seagulls wig off.

[jersey-tomato.livejournal.com]

Who wants to place odds on who’s going to get shot?
I personally would rather see Summer have one of her rage blackouts and stab marissa and oliver. it's hard to watch ryan do everything for marissa when I'm not even convinced that he really loves her

also, lana bringing that guy from rehab a basket of muffins or something? she can barely walk 10 feet without help but she has the strength and energy to make freakin' baked goods?! I wish I could watch eps of SV with all the lana parts cut out grrr

[latxcvi.livejournal.com]

+ That entire Lex escape was ripped off from Terminator 2 right down to the baton action in the hallway.

Which actually worked for me since I'd been imagining his attempted escape as essentially borrowing from that sequence. In fact, in *my* head, we even got the using one's bedframe as a pull-up bar (because you've seen MR's biceps, after all). I liked the homage because dude, if you're gonna steal, at least steal from shit that *works*, you know?