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Well, one point of not-sigh first: I had to miss Chuck today. Boo. Hopefully I shall catch reruns.
But, the main topic:
I didn't hate CSI: Miami today.
And it feels so good to say that. Honestly, both Miami and SVU have the ability to make me cranky for days on end with a bad episode. (Even though it doesn't actually affect my behavior that much, because that'd be a little bit sad.) Not having that cloud of anger over my head this week (so long as SVU does its job) makes me feel...relieved. Slightly lightheaded, even.
(For some reason, there aren't any episodes of L&O: TOS or CSI: Vegas that I really, actively dislike, and while CI and CSI: NY can piss me off with an episode, the Cloud of Cranky they spawn only lasts for a day or two, not three or four like Miami and SVU. I don't know; I guess CI and NY aren't as bad on their bad days? This warrants further investigation.)
So anyway, quick thoughts on the episode...
I should totally get some work done now. Yeah. Smashing idea, that. Especially since the final draft of my short story is due on Wednesday and I as yet have no idea where the thing's going or how I'm going to finish it. Boo again.
But, the main topic:
I didn't hate CSI: Miami today.
And it feels so good to say that. Honestly, both Miami and SVU have the ability to make me cranky for days on end with a bad episode. (Even though it doesn't actually affect my behavior that much, because that'd be a little bit sad.) Not having that cloud of anger over my head this week (so long as SVU does its job) makes me feel...relieved. Slightly lightheaded, even.
(For some reason, there aren't any episodes of L&O: TOS or CSI: Vegas that I really, actively dislike, and while CI and CSI: NY can piss me off with an episode, the Cloud of Cranky they spawn only lasts for a day or two, not three or four like Miami and SVU. I don't know; I guess CI and NY aren't as bad on their bad days? This warrants further investigation.)
So anyway, quick thoughts on the episode...
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-I mean, I'm in such a good mood that I can't even be angry about Ryan's Epic Fuckup. Which earned its Epic moniker, by the way. I mean, he was doing so well last week, and then...bam. Fuckup time.
However, is that a glimmer of S3 "I'm not interested in proving myself" Ryan that I saw in that scene where they were processing the gun? Hurray! That might almost make up for how wierdly pushy he was being with Natalia in the beginning of the episode.
-Could we have payed a little more attention to Frank, please? I was quite worried about him, especially when that girl got shot. I figured it would be just like them to kill him off here and expect nobody to notice.
That said, I want the Frank Action Suit back. That patrol uniform is weirding me out.
-Still not enough Alexx...*taps foot impatiently*
-I hate myself for saying it, but I may be starting to like Kyle. He just looked so helpless and small in that holding cell...*cuddles*
I'm still trying to figure out why they stopped for a random haircut, though. Especially since it made him look even more twelve than he did already.
Muse: Isn't it obvious, though? He needed an emergency dye job if he was going to be inducted into the Loyal Fraternal Order of the Ginger.
Me: ...I'm not listening to you anymore.
Muse: You're the one feeding me Classic Who, baby. You should be proud I didn't mention Turlough the Ginger Minx, the Order's Supreme Grandmaster.
Me: No more drugs for you.
-I kind of wish that The Three Convicted Amigos had told Kyle who his father was, rather than Horatio himself. It would have gotten all the drama of The Big Reveal out of the way and would have allowed the fallout to happen as awkwardly as possible. That said, I think the scene was handled okay - there's no big, dramatic buildup to it like I thought there would be.
Of course, that may be because I lack an adequate sense of drama and had a dialogue something like this going throughout that whole scene:
Horatio (untying ropes): Kyle? Kyle, are you all right?
Kyle (tears off gag): You fucked my MOM?
Horatio: ...What?
Kyle: You fucking FUCKED my MOTHER?
Horatio: I really don't think this is a good time, Kyle.
Kyle: Holy Jesus CHRIST.
Horatio: Seriously. Kyle. Not now.
Kyle: But that's why I've always had the weird obsession with sunglasses, isn't it? God, IT ALL MAKES SENSE NOW.
Horatio: -__- You want to make that a bit louder, kid? I think half the cellblock didn't hear you.
-Um...is it so wrong that I couldn't remember The Three Convicted Amigos names and ended up just calling them Tatts Convict, Three-Strike Convict, and Fooshy-Hair Convict? I don't remember what I called the fourth Amigo when he showed up.
-Wha - whu - Rebecca Nevins exists? She didn't die in the S4 Continuity Chasm? Oh my stars and garters, the writers might actually be paying attention. This makes me gleeful.
What also makes me gleeful is how she and Horatio are still all icy and snippy and mad at each other. It's a good thing most of Horatio's love interests conveniently die off; he doesn't handle breakups all that well.
-I spent a good twenty minutes being STONE DEAD from the Marisol reference - not just the Marisol reference, the RIO reference, which was completely unexpected. And a Marisol/Rio reference INVOLVING ERIC, no less. I can now say with confidence that, when we die, we go to Disney World. But with angels and fairies and unlimited calorie-free funnel cake.
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-I mean, I'm in such a good mood that I can't even be angry about Ryan's Epic Fuckup. Which earned its Epic moniker, by the way. I mean, he was doing so well last week, and then...bam. Fuckup time.
However, is that a glimmer of S3 "I'm not interested in proving myself" Ryan that I saw in that scene where they were processing the gun? Hurray! That might almost make up for how wierdly pushy he was being with Natalia in the beginning of the episode.
-Could we have payed a little more attention to Frank, please? I was quite worried about him, especially when that girl got shot. I figured it would be just like them to kill him off here and expect nobody to notice.
That said, I want the Frank Action Suit back. That patrol uniform is weirding me out.
-Still not enough Alexx...*taps foot impatiently*
-I hate myself for saying it, but I may be starting to like Kyle. He just looked so helpless and small in that holding cell...*cuddles*
I'm still trying to figure out why they stopped for a random haircut, though. Especially since it made him look even more twelve than he did already.
Muse: Isn't it obvious, though? He needed an emergency dye job if he was going to be inducted into the Loyal Fraternal Order of the Ginger.
Me: ...I'm not listening to you anymore.
Muse: You're the one feeding me Classic Who, baby. You should be proud I didn't mention Turlough the Ginger Minx, the Order's Supreme Grandmaster.
Me: No more drugs for you.
-I kind of wish that The Three Convicted Amigos had told Kyle who his father was, rather than Horatio himself. It would have gotten all the drama of The Big Reveal out of the way and would have allowed the fallout to happen as awkwardly as possible. That said, I think the scene was handled okay - there's no big, dramatic buildup to it like I thought there would be.
Of course, that may be because I lack an adequate sense of drama and had a dialogue something like this going throughout that whole scene:
Horatio (untying ropes): Kyle? Kyle, are you all right?
Kyle (tears off gag): You fucked my MOM?
Horatio: ...What?
Kyle: You fucking FUCKED my MOTHER?
Horatio: I really don't think this is a good time, Kyle.
Kyle: Holy Jesus CHRIST.
Horatio: Seriously. Kyle. Not now.
Kyle: But that's why I've always had the weird obsession with sunglasses, isn't it? God, IT ALL MAKES SENSE NOW.
Horatio: -__- You want to make that a bit louder, kid? I think half the cellblock didn't hear you.
-Um...is it so wrong that I couldn't remember The Three Convicted Amigos names and ended up just calling them Tatts Convict, Three-Strike Convict, and Fooshy-Hair Convict? I don't remember what I called the fourth Amigo when he showed up.
-Wha - whu - Rebecca Nevins exists? She didn't die in the S4 Continuity Chasm? Oh my stars and garters, the writers might actually be paying attention. This makes me gleeful.
What also makes me gleeful is how she and Horatio are still all icy and snippy and mad at each other. It's a good thing most of Horatio's love interests conveniently die off; he doesn't handle breakups all that well.
-I spent a good twenty minutes being STONE DEAD from the Marisol reference - not just the Marisol reference, the RIO reference, which was completely unexpected. And a Marisol/Rio reference INVOLVING ERIC, no less. I can now say with confidence that, when we die, we go to Disney World. But with angels and fairies and unlimited calorie-free funnel cake.
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I should totally get some work done now. Yeah. Smashing idea, that. Especially since the final draft of my short story is due on Wednesday and I as yet have no idea where the thing's going or how I'm going to finish it. Boo again.
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I will now resume squinting so as not to accidentally catch any more glimpses of text.
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And...well, they don't actually mention her name, but they do talk about her, which counts as a reference on my scorecard. Take that, rest-of-the-fandom. Ha HA.
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Haha, I actually watched that last night! I have a somewhat similar review, only with intense lack of character knowledge. I always figured it was Marisol's own damn fault... what the hell was she doing scampering about in a red freakin' dress? Why not just go with Bambi Killing Orange with a big neon "DEATH TO ME" sign blinking over her head? Fo' realsies.
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I only bring this up because Alana de la Garza in a red dress would be so obscenely hot I'm not sure I would have been able to handle it. XD
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Oh no! Muppet's Latent Lesbian Sex Kitteness is coming out - musta been the Dirty Pirate Hooker boots. XD
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is it so wrong that I couldn't remember The Three Convicted Amigos names and ended up just calling them Tatts Convict, Three-Strike Convict, and Fooshy-Hair Convict?
-Seriously, you're killing me here! Fooshy-Hair Convict? EXCELLENT.
I'm still trying to figure out why they stopped for a random haircut, though. Especially since it made him look even more twelve than he did already.
-It did, didn't it? I figured the idea was to look more professional for court appearances, rather than the Emo Teenager hair, but it still seemed like an odd thing to throw in there. (on a related note, your muse should speak up more often. Loyal Fraternal Order of the Ginger? XD)
It's a good thing most of Horatio's love interests conveniently die off; he doesn't handle breakups all that well.
LOL, that's true. I feel like that should be a footnote in a character profile somewhere.
And as for the Marisol reference...that was AMAZING. I just sat there making little squeaking noises of disbelief and glee, especially over the dark intensity of Eric's expression.
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And I've tried to reply to this so many times over the past few days, so let's see if I can do it this time...
While I was actually okay with the "I'm your father" scene, I still sort of prefer my version (to hell with the FCC), so I'm glad you enjoyed it. *bows* That's how most teenage boys I know would have reacted, anyway.
And that convict's hair is really all I remember about him. Sad, but true. That bit where he gets shot? It's like a Pantene ad. My bit of Unintentional Hilarity for the evening.
So far, I think my favorite explanation for the haircut is that short hair is harder to pull out in a fight, which makes perfect sense to me and renders irrelevant the fact that the haircut does not make him look any older or more professional.
Well, there should be a Loyal Fraternal Order of the Ginger. They can have secret meetings and everything.
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*eyes LJ suspiciously*