tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post6610773022119039699..comments2024-03-28T17:08:01.559-04:00Comments on Doux Reviews: Supernatural: Season 7, Time for a Wedding!Billie Douxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17141769005175631213noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-26704870065376493132014-09-13T06:07:28.482-04:002014-09-13T06:07:28.482-04:00I was a little confused about the logistics of thi...I was a little confused about the logistics of this episode. Isn't there a huge distance between Vegas and Delaware? Also, I'd expect Dean to be enjoying himself on The Strip. Why would he go to Vegas, annually even, just to sleep in a motel at the edge of the city and drink beers at a small-time strip joint?Remcohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18355810571884915463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-72219533804807572912012-10-08T18:03:23.266-04:002012-10-08T18:03:23.266-04:00One of the strengths of this show is its ability t...One of the strengths of this show is its ability to have serious moments in comedic shows and comedic moments in serious shows. This one was certainly the former and I laughed out loud several times.<br /><br />But, the final shot of Dean really moved me. Who is he if he's not looking after Sam?ChrisBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10843864158239536750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-87420250958582581452012-06-01T19:14:21.750-04:002012-06-01T19:14:21.750-04:00The chapel scene reminded me of the Angel episode ...The chapel scene reminded me of the Angel episode "the trial" where Angel has to run through a hallway filled with crosses. It's been a long time since I've seen that episode though, so I could be wrongOtherwyrldnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-71749355502582316932011-11-16T02:47:04.426-05:002011-11-16T02:47:04.426-05:005 mins in and I had already paused it twice I was ...5 mins in and I had already paused it twice I was laughing so hard.<br /><br />Jensen's expressions and the way he stuttered when Sam told him was absolutely hilarious! <br /><br />Very funny epiosde, tho I agree about the "Then" completely spoiling it. You have to give credit to Mark Shephard who always insists not spoilers crop up when Crowley appears at the end of an episode. (On a side note, I bloody love Crowley, he is fab!!)<br /><br />Supernatural continues to deliver this season nd I am o glad it isback to where it used to be!Sam Bnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-64085689726596677782011-11-15T21:38:53.233-05:002011-11-15T21:38:53.233-05:00Great Review Billie! I didn't read ALL the com...Great Review Billie! I didn't read ALL the comments, so if this has been pointed out already, oops. The wedding hallway was the same set as the convent as Lucifer Rising, right? It looked similar.Zackyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07589898100951130499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-33432736094100333312011-11-15T10:52:38.536-05:002011-11-15T10:52:38.536-05:00If you want to see pretty much the same situation ...If you want to see pretty much the same situation with a different gender look at Swap Meat. Almost all the same things happened to Sam and just like here it was played for laughs and the culprit walked away. Nothing to be ashamed of then (except maybe for producing an overall mediocre episode) and nothing to be ashamed of now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-17868576856490647962011-11-15T10:02:44.298-05:002011-11-15T10:02:44.298-05:00Get a grip, Anonymous. It's a television show....Get a grip, Anonymous. It's a television show. Becky isn't evil. None of us condone rape, and we have no reason to be ashamed of ourselves for finding the situation funny.Billie Douxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17141769005175631213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-66646898548722162732011-11-15T08:07:54.570-05:002011-11-15T08:07:54.570-05:00Becky tried to rape Sam. Comments that Sam wasn...Becky tried to rape Sam. Comments that Sam wasn't APPRECIATIVE enough of her? That is absolutely disgusting. People are not obliged to like their attempted rapists. The save that there was no actual sex does not prevent the situation from being squicky and nonconsensual as all hell.<br /><br />Try reversing the genders. If you had an episode about a man who deliberately drugged a woman, altering her mental state, had her legally bind herself to him in that altered state, went on drugging her, kidnapped her, knocked her out and tied her up when she emerged from the drug because he had run out of his drugs, would you find it funny or sympathetic? Would you think it was sad that his victim didn't appreciate him enough at the end, or root for him to end up happy ever after immediately with another woman?<br /><br />Attempted rape doesn't become amusing and sympathetic because the attempted rapist is female and her victim male. Everyone involved in writing, greenlighting and producing this episode and playing that situation for laughs, and several people who have commented here, should be ashamed of themselves.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-33398368047763066852011-11-14T22:44:28.411-05:002011-11-14T22:44:28.411-05:00After re-watching I have a slightly better opinion...After re-watching I have a slightly better opinion of this one. I knew it was somewhere between a 4 and 7 out of 10. First watch it was 4-5. But my final score is 6. Like I said last week, removing expectations always improves the viewing experience. Still middling though.<br /><br />I also want to say I'm sorry to see that some (not on this site) think Becky is supposed to represent what the folks at SPN think of us fans. I don't think that was the intent, but I can't help but remember one of Grandma's favorite sayings: "A hit dog will holler." Some people may have seen more of themselves in Becky than they are comfortable with.<br /><br />I think Becky is still a virgin. She may love/lust after the likes of Chuck or Sam from afar, but once she gets them up close I don't believe she has any idea what to do with them. That would explain why Chuck's Madonna/Whore thing kicked in.<br /><br />RoseComposeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-89789194895409887692011-11-14T16:01:27.668-05:002011-11-14T16:01:27.668-05:00And at the risk of TMI, if I had Sam (or Dean, or ...<i>And at the risk of TMI, if I had Sam (or Dean, or John, or Castiel, or Crowley, or even Bobby) in thrall, I'd be consummating the hell out of our relationship</i>. I won't deny that the combination of Dean, myself, and Love Potion Number Nine didn't occur to me, KAM. :)Billie Douxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17141769005175631213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-89988734687223167762011-11-14T15:58:15.294-05:002011-11-14T15:58:15.294-05:00RE: "Loved Dean bringing Sam and Becky a waff...RE: "Loved Dean bringing Sam and Becky a waffle iron, the most useless of wedding gifts."<br /><br />I also loved that she used it for its only practical purpose, which was knocking someone out.<br /><br />Okay, so the episode didn't rise to the great heights we know Supernatural is capable of -- I still enjoyed it.<br /><br />And at the risk of TMI, if I had Sam (or Dean, or John, or Castiel, or Crowley, or even Bobby) in thrall, I'd be consummating the hell out of our relationship, but I think Billie's right: deep down, Becky must have know it would have been wrong.<br /><br />KAMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-51954731889243659332011-11-14T15:05:57.349-05:002011-11-14T15:05:57.349-05:00When I saw the preview last week, I thought for su...When I saw the preview last week, I thought for sure that the wife would have been Jess raised from the dead or something weird like that. I never thought that it would be Becky. When I saw her in the "Then", I literally groaned outloud. For some reason, I just really don't like her character. <br /><br />So maybe the fact that what we got was so out of sync with what I expected made the episode feel so off to me. Yes, there were some really good and rather funny parts. (Waffle iron, Dean in a sweater vest, Garth and Becky at the end, Sam trying to talk around the gag... Crowley's beard) But I don't know. If I'm using RoseCompose's catagories (love them by the way) this would probably go into the "have to watch with part of my brain directed elsewhere." But it was still a decent episode if you compare it to some of the other stuff that I'm watching. (Looking at you, Bones and Secert Circle)<br /><br />One last thing. Becky had Sam all lovely dovey for at least three days. And they didn't comsumate ANYTHING?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-23200636503566240592011-11-14T09:33:09.973-05:002011-11-14T09:33:09.973-05:00I really enjoyed this, Billie. (See my review at w...I really enjoyed this, Billie. (See my review at www.Moogi.com)<br /><br />I felt very sorry for Becky, who was dissed by Sam, Dean, Guy, Crowley--all the males except Garth, and the women, too. The poor gal looked luminous and beautiful when she married Sam, and she SHOULD have consummated when he was in her thrall, but had too much integrity, apparently. I sure would have, LOL! She saved Sam's life and he wasn't as appreciative as he could have been. I know, love potion, blahblah, but this is Sensitive Sammy! <br /><br />Just the thought of Sam pants less under that cover made the ep worth the price of admission for me, but seriously, I expect better from our Winchester brothers toward someone hurting as much as Becky. I'm glad she survived and hope she finds the true love she's seeking.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-51266641692394272532011-11-14T08:28:46.815-05:002011-11-14T08:28:46.815-05:00Am I the only who didn´t like this episode? It had...Am I the only who didn´t like this episode? It had some funny moments but I found it unfunny and forced and Becky a bit annoying and unlikeable. I love Supernatural but this was not a good episode.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-41675913683609094302011-11-13T22:26:48.731-05:002011-11-13T22:26:48.731-05:00I agree with Rose again. This one was just middli...I agree with Rose again. This one was just middling for me. It was amusing at times, and it was nice to see Dean having a non-jerk week, but I don't much care for Becky.<br /><br />I'm still somewhat convinced that Sam only forgave Dean as part of an effort to try to take care of him for a change. Sam seems to have come to a realization that no matter how nutso he may be, he's got things relatively under control and in perspective; whereas he's got serious concerns about Dean (with good reason). Still looking for those shades of grey, I suppose. I just can't help myself. :)Jess Lyndehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14165015932507376656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-44784877706680841312011-11-13T22:05:13.984-05:002011-11-13T22:05:13.984-05:00"Loved Dean bringing Sam and Becky a waffle i..."Loved Dean bringing Sam and Becky a waffle iron, the most useless of wedding gifts."<br /><br />Funny, I saw this episode and was overcome with a desire for a waffle maker of my own. I nearly put it on my Christmas list, but the egg poacher won out.<br /><br />This was fun, but seeing Becky made me miss Chuck.Josie Kafkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17892717530356699008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-80008312692720703972011-11-13T18:46:53.481-05:002011-11-13T18:46:53.481-05:00I don't know yet if this episode will go into ...I don't know yet if this episode will go into the "decent but not great" category with the likes of Jump the Shark and Sin City, or the "have to watch with part of my brain directed elsewhere" bucket with Magnificent 7 and Swap Meat. Definitely not in "so awful it makes me mad" with And Then There Were None and not in "won't admit how many times I've watched it I love it so much" with… well… with most of the series (hadn't really thought about it like this before but I guess that's what makes SPN my favorite show!) <br /><br />In short: This was a middling episode for me. I liked what they wanted to do but don't like the way they did it so much. If you can tolerate a sports analogy I think they were going for a double but accomplished a successful bunt.<br /><br />(One other category I forgot to mention: the "so blah I forget to mention them" episodes like Long Distance Caller and Red Sky…)<br /><br />RoseComposeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-1397839787919198872011-11-13T17:30:42.408-05:002011-11-13T17:30:42.408-05:00I've always loved that Supernatural plays with...I've always loved that Supernatural plays with television show cliches, as in "Jump the Shark." That they can do it without actually being cheesy and trite proves that it is still possible to create intelligent, original television.<br /><br />I was never into Becky, but I wanted her to end up with Garth. Why shoot that down, Dean? Sure, Becky's psycho, but not in a homicidal way. Besides, Garth's a hunter; I think he can handle Becky. Come on, they'd be great together! I've always loved DJ Qualls; when I saw his name in the opening credits, I squealed with glee. And Mark Sheppard? Love, love. love. Even with the beard.<br /><br />For a show that has already run beyond its intended expiration date, Supernatural hasn't lost a thing.<br /><br />KAMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com