tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post3512551688691515739..comments2024-03-19T07:50:26.697-04:00Comments on Doux Reviews: Chris's Best of 2012Billie Douxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17141769005175631213noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-33674587171575309892013-01-02T10:48:57.447-05:002013-01-02T10:48:57.447-05:00and I do re read myself.
.....when you have somet...and I do re read myself.<br /><br />.....when you have something this good in front of you....celticmarchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06018881585193380762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-31090485676956833932013-01-02T10:47:51.520-05:002013-01-02T10:47:51.520-05:00Ahhhhhhhhhhh
Remedial Chaos Theory.
Spectacularl...Ahhhhhhhhhhh<br /><br />Remedial Chaos Theory.<br /><br />Spectacularly brilliant. I could rant about this particular episode as I did with Lost, at the height of my flabbergasted wild inspiration (why take psychotropics when you have something in front of you ????) ST TNG had its Inner Light; Community has its Remedial Chaos Theory...<br /><br />Yes, THAT good. Yes, not kidding. Yes, we are NOT pulling your arm(s). Chris ? Take the p-l-u-n-g-e.celticmarchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06018881585193380762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-17165470890122495372013-01-01T19:45:31.045-05:002013-01-01T19:45:31.045-05:00Jess
Not a sports fan. But I confess that FNL has...Jess<br /><br />Not a sports fan. But I confess that FNL has intrigued me for quite a while. Might add it to my to watch list...<br /><br />(SOB ! So much to watch !)celticmarchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06018881585193380762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-57436254425985992972013-01-01T00:54:08.167-05:002013-01-01T00:54:08.167-05:00Allo, Chris.
I am now following Scandal.
Nadim ha...Allo, Chris.<br /><br />I am now following Scandal.<br />Nadim has ticked my interest in watching it and so far, it's okay.<br /><br />New Year greetings to you and all the writers here.<br />:)PlatinumRosebudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11426871129709203669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-42952124103898524252012-12-31T16:11:48.402-05:002012-12-31T16:11:48.402-05:00LOL
Poor Chang; so much hatred. (no, I don't ...LOL<br /><br />Poor Chang; so much hatred. (no, I don't love him either)celticmarchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06018881585193380762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-55395511205932617682012-12-31T15:11:49.746-05:002012-12-31T15:11:49.746-05:00Sooze -- I love that one as well. The other one t...Sooze -- I love that one as well. The other one that just amuses me beyond the telling of it is the slinky on the escalator. I must lead a sad life!<br /><br />:-)ChrisBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10843864158239536750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-16638971460035561992012-12-31T14:52:40.784-05:002012-12-31T14:52:40.784-05:00No one has commented on your ad campaign pick so I...No one has commented on your ad campaign pick so I will...my fave is the antelopes with night vision goggles....Soozenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-33739782274224752592012-12-31T12:32:20.143-05:002012-12-31T12:32:20.143-05:00*Adds Storytelling Animal to Amazon cart*
I'v...*Adds Storytelling Animal to Amazon cart*<br /><br />I've been meaning to see The Invisible War. I'm sort of waiting for it to pop up on Netflix Instant. A lot of Kirby Dick's docs are available there.<br /><br />After years of trying to make myself like Community, this year I finally succeeded! Push past the first season, it's my least favorite. And try your very best to ignore Chang.sunbunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08553429350476841139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-4913867284973984802012-12-31T06:55:58.328-05:002012-12-31T06:55:58.328-05:00Great thoughts, Chris.
I'm with you on the V...Great thoughts, Chris. <br /><br />I'm with you on the Vampire Diaries. I'm not that mad at the 4th season, but season 3 was strong, for sure. <br /><br />I haven't seen beyond the second episode of Nashville, even though I liked what I saw. Maybe I just don't LOVE it yet?Pandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06278058860653997977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-1136268954286483932012-12-31T04:59:54.286-05:002012-12-31T04:59:54.286-05:00Thanks, all, for the comments. It does sound as t...Thanks, all, for the comments. It does sound as though <i>Community</i> is something I should try this year.<br /><br />Josie -- the book does not attempt to have the answer to the universe. I am not a fan of those either. Gottschall's argument is that, as humans, we must tell stories and that our lives are surrounded by them. Like your recommendation of <i>Ways of Seeing</i>, this was one of those reads that, once I read it, I kept wondering why I had never thought of it before. By the way, <i>Ways of Seeing</i> was number two on my list for 2012 -- so, thanks again!<br /><br />J.D. -- even I couldn't sit still for all ten seasons. I would "watch" it while I was doing paperwork, cooking dinner, etc. But, it does hold up well.ChrisBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10843864158239536750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-69779117471773098652012-12-31T04:06:41.129-05:002012-12-31T04:06:41.129-05:00Love Scandel, and the stuff with the election rigg...Love Scandel, and the stuff with the election rigging and the assassination attempt is really fascinating. I just hope they don't kill off Fitz. <br /><br /><i>Remedial Chaos Theory</i> is one of my absolute favorite episodes of any sitcom ever. Okay, that may be a bit of an exaggeration. Seriously though, when they rerun it, I watched it three times. I know I'm pathetic. Community is unlike any sitcom, you really have to experience it to understand.<br /><br />Marathoning all ten seasons of Smallville makes me feel just a touch ill. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed the show. I just can't imagine trying to watch it again, at least for a few more years. <br /><br />Great Article Chris, and a Happy New Year to you with many great new episodes ahead of us all!Samantha M. Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02340568293992559934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-68479347703221576302012-12-31T02:06:20.202-05:002012-12-31T02:06:20.202-05:00Okay, okay, I'll read The Storytelling Animal ...Okay, okay, I'll read <i>The Storytelling Animal</i> already! I came darn close with Chris's recommendation a few months ago. Chris + Jess = no excuses. <br /><br />But...is it one of those "here's the answer to the universe" theories, like Campbell's monomyth, or Jung's archetypes? I have an intense aversion to one-size-fits-all explanations of stuff. <br /><br />Chris, please do try <i>Community</i>. And don't worry if you don't like the pilot. The pilot is the worst episode and the most normal. It only goes uphill from there. "Remedial Chaos Theory" is one of my favorite half-hours of TV ever.Josie Kafkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17892717530356699008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-16208330388977154032012-12-30T20:34:50.624-05:002012-12-30T20:34:50.624-05:00Yea, another FNL convert! Clear eyes, full hearts...Yea, another FNL convert! Clear eyes, full hearts!<br /><br />I'm also sticking with <i>Nashville</i> for now. I definitely don't love it, but I adore Connie Britton and find myself captivated by any scene featuring Rayna and Deacon. Hayden P's Juliette has managed to somewhat endear herself to me, too, although I find her new Fake Tim Tebow boyfriend a bore. A large number of the storylines are either too soapy or too boring for my tastes, but I love whenever they focus on the music making business, especially the artist collaborations.<br /><br />And here's another plug for <i>The Storytelling Animal</i>. I read it earlier this year per Chris's recommendation and found it totally fascinating. For anyone obsessed with stories of any type, I think it is a great read. I found myself thinking back on the book frequently, when recent tragedies inevitably turned into attacks on violent content in the entertainment media. As though darkness in storytelling is something new, and not something that's been there from the earliest days of stories. (The section on children's make believe play was particularly fascinating in this regard.) Thanks again for the recommendation, Chris!Jess Lyndehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14165015932507376656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-38375040090406591822012-12-30T19:41:31.517-05:002012-12-30T19:41:31.517-05:00Oh wow. ANOTHER one !
Community !!!Take the plung...Oh wow. ANOTHER one !<br /><br />Community !!!Take the plunge !!! Go for it ! Have a leap of Faith. Go go go !!! Giddeee yop combooooyyyyy (ok cowgirl) !!<br /><br />I've stopped watching publicity for quite a while now, but Columbus up there is tempting. Let's see if it's available on youtube.<br />celticmarchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06018881585193380762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-77562082538175975052012-12-30T19:06:08.551-05:002012-12-30T19:06:08.551-05:00Nadim, if you try Smallville and fall in love with...Nadim, if you try Smallville and fall in love with it, I shall expect comments! :) At least one or two, at any rate.<br /><br />Yes, Chris, Community is a lot of fun and occasionally weird and brilliant. I imagine it's not everybody's cup of tea, though.<br /><br />I agree about Scandal. I love it. I didn't put it in my "best of" list, though, because I'm waiting to find out how the current major plotline concludes. If a certain character dies (I'm trying to avoid spoilage) then I'm probably done with the show.Billie Douxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17141769005175631213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-61747373421208606442012-12-30T18:23:49.229-05:002012-12-30T18:23:49.229-05:00It feels like I'm reading my own thoughts Chri...It feels like I'm reading my own thoughts Chris! I'm writing an awards post for my blog and I also gave Scandal the best returning Drama award ;) As for TVD we've discussed it enough and I totally agree!<br /><br />Moreover, I'm intrigued by your thoughts on Nasvhille. I only saw the pilot and now I'm excited to continue! In addition, I've never watched Smallville so I might just give it a shot at some point (As overwhelming as that seems).<br /><br />Wonderful read all in all!Nadimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09432781029841283198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-33134833248481080202012-12-30T14:52:14.780-05:002012-12-30T14:52:14.780-05:00Definitely watch Community. It's utterly weird...Definitely watch Community. It's utterly weird but it's awesome :)Juliettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00203399623895589924noreply@blogger.com