tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post7258514943630317894..comments2024-03-29T09:13:52.064-04:00Comments on Doux Reviews: Person of Interest: 2 Pi RBillie Douxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17141769005175631213noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-73341430668385811122017-04-10T21:49:02.148-04:002017-04-10T21:49:02.148-04:00In my other life I am an actuary, and in a previou...In my other life I am an actuary, and in a previous episode they referred to actuarials (the proper term is actuaries, but some people use the other). Nice to see that actuaries are supposed to be intellectual! Anyway, one reason I love this show - and especially this episode! - is the celebration of math. What a lovely tidbit about pi, its inclusion of everything. Pi is magnificent, a transcendental, an amazing discovery.<br /><br />Loved how Finch asserted that "math is not punishment". Math is power.<br /><br />Victoria Grossackhttp://www.tapestryofbronze.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-70590608338979148422014-08-02T16:00:52.642-04:002014-08-02T16:00:52.642-04:00Thanks so much, Anon! :)Thanks so much, Anon! :)sunbunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08553429350476841139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-5699020011130305322014-08-02T13:41:37.052-04:002014-08-02T13:41:37.052-04:00Love your reviews. Always read before an episode ...Love your reviews. Always read before an episode to make sure I miss nothing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-39046301974043038692013-10-21T19:29:23.352-04:002013-10-21T19:29:23.352-04:00Throughout, I kept thinking that Finch should have...Throughout, I kept thinking that Finch should have been a teacher. His enthusiasm for the subject; his beautifully elegant explanation of pi; his ability to reach his students were all played to perfection. Even better, it did not devolve into the ridiculous. Loved Caleb's meta line about standing on the desk, clapping.<br /><br />It was nice to see Fusco part of the Scoobies again. He's been a bit sidelined lately.ChrisBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10843864158239536750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-69343860064352165502013-01-08T19:49:08.281-05:002013-01-08T19:49:08.281-05:00Sun
yes ! Almost an Epiphany ! I will always reme...Sun<br /><br />yes ! Almost an Epiphany ! I will always remember when, in my first year in University, the teacher of Statistics (we were in Psychology : we didn't want to be there LOL) explained the origins of the famous bell(ed) shaped curve that they use sooooo much in Science.<br /><br />The guy had almost an Illumination; clearly he was deeply touched when he told the story. And only TWO of 200 plus people caught that. Yours truly and one of my newest friends......Epic.<br /><br />I REALLY adore seeing Ben Linus in front of a classroom !<br />celticmarchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06018881585193380762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-43242837722025382412013-01-08T12:22:37.343-05:002013-01-08T12:22:37.343-05:00Josie / celticmarc - Also loved Finch's explan...Josie / celticmarc - Also loved Finch's explanation for pi. Finch made it seem so elegant and even sort of spiritual.<br /><br />Nick - I also assumed Fusco took care of the drug dealers. And, yeah, Caleb has a ton to deal with now. Fortunately now that he's a bazillionaire, he can afford some serious therapy. :)sunbunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08553429350476841139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-821570155224182022013-01-07T20:10:12.075-05:002013-01-07T20:10:12.075-05:00That's a neat idea Nick ! Let's hope someo...That's a neat idea Nick ! Let's hope someone at CBS reads us ! <br /><br />I looooved Finch's explanation for Pi : one of the highlights of this season.celticmarchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06018881585193380762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-9959973446826978922013-01-07T19:18:38.248-05:002013-01-07T19:18:38.248-05:00Fair enough!
It actually struck me how much the k...Fair enough!<br /><br />It actually struck me how much the kid would have to face following that. In fact I'm pretty hopeful he'll turn up again - I mean, he's due to be filthy rich, he's got drug gangs after him and Finch even sort of gave him a contact number.Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17171152477267754603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-38138238470707684382013-01-07T15:41:02.281-05:002013-01-07T15:41:02.281-05:00Nick
benefit....of the doubt !Nick<br /><br />benefit....of the doubt !celticmarchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06018881585193380762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-84616211010909568742013-01-07T15:00:38.139-05:002013-01-07T15:00:38.139-05:00Actually I just assumed Fusco took care of the dru...Actually I just assumed Fusco took care of the drug dealers - couldn't he have?Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17171152477267754603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-37928427985615196612013-01-06T08:57:21.443-05:002013-01-06T08:57:21.443-05:00Well, quoting you AND Josie : "I love Michael...Well, quoting you AND Josie : "I love Michael Emerson. I love Finch. I really can’t say anything else."<br /><br />Ditto; big time. Awesome actor.celticmarchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06018881585193380762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-17978686729600704012013-01-06T08:54:52.679-05:002013-01-06T08:54:52.679-05:00Have I said how weird it was...to watch it live ? ...Have I said how weird it was...to watch it live ? LOL<br /><br />Party pooper here, but come on, the drugs guys won't come back ? Unresolved story line writers!<br /><br />I couldn't but think about Ben Linus at school...with no bruises (for a change). The Pi explanation was very interesting (crap, now I speak like Worf).<br /><br />Again sunbunny, huge smile on my face while reading your review(s). Awesome.<br /><br />Quoting you : "Should be fairly awesome, yes?" Ohhhhh yessssss. And again : "It is not 2012." Probably because it is related to the previous episode that did air in 2012.celticmarchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06018881585193380762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-14910721469325507572013-01-06T06:12:08.382-05:002013-01-06T06:12:08.382-05:00I think he was doing the coding AND the drug-deali...I think he was doing the coding AND the drug-dealing so he could maximise the amount of quick money he could make - for his mom. And I was baffled that he'd do the drugs when the coding would pay off so much, but it all fit in when we found out he was planning to commit suicide - he didn't care about the drug gang because he wanted to die anyway. Great, great plot this week (which conveniently required no ass-kicking, just when Reese got out of commission).<br /><br />Also loved the Pi scene. Finch is brilliant.Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17171152477267754603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-226782686775386532013-01-05T22:35:05.747-05:002013-01-05T22:35:05.747-05:00I love Michael Emerson. I love Finch. I really can...<i> I love Michael Emerson. I love Finch. I really can’t say anything else.</i><br /><br />Amen! While I missed the Reese/Finch banter, getting some quality Finch time was perfect. This show makes me want to hug random people in case any of them are living lives as hugless as his.<br /><br />I was confused about the drug-dealing, too. Maybe he just wanted to get as much money as possible, quickly?<br /><br />I'd never heard Pi explained that way, and I loved the explanation. So much cooler than "it doesn't end." <br />Josie Kafkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17892717530356699008noreply@blogger.com