Koontzland - Dean Koontz discussion
Films & TV Shows
>
Twin Peaks, The X-Files, Fringe and MUCH MORE!
While that's one of my favorite vids, I still don't understand what you were saying.
y'all are into season 3 already, and I haven't even seen my first episode...all these unrelated bits about Fringe Code, Walternate, FauxLivia, kidnaps, WHY the kidnap, etc. etc. is not making sense to me, and won't until I actually slog through the first two seasons...and I'm not saying you shouldn't be talking about these things (and I shouldn't just be listening until I can get up to speed) but if you notice in the CT skits, Lauren says "I'm not bothered (or bovvered, occasionally)" when she really IS and wants to make light of it...just trying to ameliorate my frustration in being an unknowing outsider...and I was also hoping someone would get the joke.
I've seen that vid so many times and I never understood what she was saying. So...I'm guessing you're a Doctor Who fan? I love it. Torchwood too.
That was a funny skit and I am not a Dr Who fan!
Christine, you've got to give it a go. It's fantastic. Catherine Tate is so funny. I didn't think she'd make a good companion but she wound up being fantastic.
But I don't have one of those things to shut her off, oh wait a minute, I do, its a TV remote. LOL.
message 408:
by
Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl, Colorful Colorado
(new)
Mod
When I was reading over this comment real quick, I thought it said: "The name of the class is Brainwashing & Behavior...."
I haven't read Flowers for what's his face or seen the movie neither - I guess I should.
message 409:
by
Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl, Colorful Colorado
(new)
Mod
Storm Front, Book one of the Dresden Files by Jim Butcher
Dustin Crazy wrote: "When I was reading over this comment real quick, I thought it said: 'The name of the class is Brainwashing & Behavior....' I haven't read Flowers for what's his face or seen the movie neither - I guess I should."This is reality, Dustin, not a Koontz novel. ;-) Yes, you definitely should read (and watch) it.
Dustin Crazy wrote: "...Does anyone know if the Dresden files television series is any good? I've never actually read the books by Jim Butcher but they've been recommended to me quite often."I watched it and thought it wasn't too bad, though nothing that special. It only ran for 1 season (or possibly less) on the Sci-fi Channel.
message 412:
by
Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl, Colorful Colorado
(new)
Mod
Can't I live in a Koontz created reality? Maybe I will (read & watch flowers for what's his face).
message 413:
by
Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl, Colorful Colorado
(new)
Mod
Dustin Crazy wrote: "So another main character (a character people really wanted to see more of) was officially killed off in the first episode of Season 3 - just like a main character was killed off in the beginning ..."To which character are you referring in season 3?
message 415:
by
Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl, Colorful Colorado
(last edited Nov 09, 2010 10:36PM)
(new)
Mod
*MAJOR SPOILER ALERT*
his initials are W.B. founder of M.D. and super star named S on S.T. U get who I B referring 2 now? He died you know - he's dead now and we hardlly got to see him except in season 1 and 2 finales.
*END OF SPOILER ALERT*
Dustin Crazy wrote: "...Does anyone know if the Dresden files television series is any good? I didn't like it that much; it could have been done a lot better. And I didn't like the dude they cast as Harry Dresden.
Dustin Crazy wrote: "The one that stayed behind to take care of things in the other universe/reality and they had a funeral for and read the will... you know that one :-)..."Yes, I know who you are talking about now. I guess it didn't occur to me, because we never saw much of him. You never know though, perhaps he's not dead and just got pushed into yet another reality by that device. ;-)
Jackie wrote: "...And I didn't like the dude they cast as Harry Dresden."Ditto. He always seemed so arrogant and narcissistic. He is a big part of the reason the show was canceled, as he was leaving to play a role on Lipstick Jungle.
I thought he played a very good bad vamp on The Gates. The guy who played Harry Dresden that is.
Becca, yes, he did a good job on The Gates. I just didn't like him as Harry.
I wanted to like the Dresden Files show, but I just couldn't get into it. I figured since I didn't care for the books, I might like the show.
I loved the new Fringe! Olivia is being told by the phantom Peter to go home...once she figures that out and goes home, all hell is going to break loose, especially when peter realizes what hes done and how he didnt know her from fauxlivia. I also think fauxlivia is starting to doubt her mission. I think shes falling for peter....but who wins his heart faux or reality? and who will win the battle of universes? will the show become regular again or dark fringe? very interesting.
message 423:
by
Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl, Colorful Colorado
(new)
Mod
"If you end up breaking the universe, this time it's on your head!"
I only gave this episode 4 out of 5 stars - I think I like the episodes that take place on the other side better like Amber and The Plateau. The beginning scenes with chat room brought to mind our activities on goodreads :-) And how about that Used book store? The idea of the First People was interesting and kind of reminded me of Phantoms, which we read as a group this past spring.
Dustin Crazy wrote: "...The idea of the First People was interesting and kind of reminded me of Phantoms, which we read as a group this past spring."Why does it remind you of Phantoms? It is actually straight out of Twilight Eyes, though not uniquely, as a "first humans" theory is a common theme throughout science fiction. The Stargate series is a good example.
I agree with Jason on the 'first people" being right out of Stargate. I really like where the series is headed right now. The whole thing with the vacuum seems crazy but why not? Also someone told me that there is a watcher in every episode even if they are not part of the story line. It might have been someone on this thread, I don't remember but the big news is I finally saw one. Hooray for me!
Christine, in the last episode? Where was he? I must have missed it.
He was at the scene just after Peter pulled the data thing out of the shapeshifter (the one that was planting the cubes in the radio towers) that faux olivia shot and he fell out of the high rise building and went splat on the sidewalk. The watcher is standing at the barrier watching, of course.
OK, I know the scene. Now I'll have to find it online to watch, because it's already deleted off the DVR. I think hulu will have it by now. I'm off...(So much for that half hour of reading, Chris, LOL)
Here it is:http://www.hulu.com/watch/191084/frin...
I had to watch the scene twice to see him! Great catch, Christine!
message 430:
by
Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl, Colorful Colorado
(new)
Mod
I haven't read Twilight Eyes yet so it reminds me of phantoms just the vanishing of ancient civilizations and the mention of Atlantis.
message 431:
by
Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl, Colorful Colorado
(new)
Mod
I didn't know they were in every episode either, but I'll start looking for him now.
Dustin Crazy wrote: "Oh, I didn't know there was a watcher in every episode..."I have known it for a long time, but decided early on not to try to spot them, because I didn't want to be distracted from the plot and miss any subtleties.
Humm...you have a point there, Jason.
I watched the episode twice, once for the plot and the second time to spot the watcher. Is that cheating?
No, I think that's how it would have to be. I probably won't be able to spot the watcher because I won't be watching the episode twice. You can tell me what scene it's in. Now that's cheating, LOL
Christine wrote: "I watched the episode twice, once for the plot and the second time to spot the watcher. Is that cheating?"No, that's dedication (and perhaps a bit of obsession)! :-D
Dustin Crazy wrote: "Oh, I didn't know there was a watcher in every episode - I didn't notice him, but from now on I'll try to "watch" for him - it'll be like finding Waldo - nice to have yet another element of fun wit..."raallly where?
Jason "plasborgma" wrote: "...that's dedication (and perhaps a bit of obsession)! :-D"That's me!
Jenna wrote: "...rallly where"**Spoiler alert**
The watcher is in the crowd behind the barrier in the scene where Peter has just pulled the data unit out of the shapeshifter that fauxolivia had shot and tossed out the window of the high rise building.
Jenna, to add to Christine's reply: look in the background, between the main characters.
Jason "plasborgma" wrote: "Dustin Crazy wrote: "The one that stayed behind to take care of things in the other universe/reality and they had a funeral for and read the will... you know that one :-)..."Yes, I know who you a..."
Sheesh...he looked mostly dead to me!!!
Christine wrote: "Jenna wrote: "...rallly where"**Spoiler alert**
The watcher is in the crowd behind the barrier in the scene where Peter has just pulled the data unit out of the shapeshifter that fauxolivia had ..."
No way!!! I didn't realize there was a Watcher there! Yup - I'll be 'watching' for them from now on, too!!!
message 445:
by
Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl, Colorful Colorado
(new)
Mod
I rented the first disc of the first season from Blockbuster to see what it was like but haven't watched any more than that - I think I will give it another try sometime. Right now I'm doing Fringe and Supernatural. I also want to try Firefly. Are you a big fan of Dexter? I will try to watch it again if you highly recommend it :-) Dexter seems like an interesting character - I even read parts from the books. I would like to get to know Dexter, the Killer who kills killers because both our names start with the letter "D" and Dexter likes to give out Donuts and I like Donuts so I think we will get along pretty good since I am not a killer.
I'm a faithful and zealous Dexter fan. I'm rivetted to the TV when it's on. I wish the seasons were longer. That's my only complaint. The current season is shaping up to be one of the best. Quite intriguing with the Lumen character thrown in the mix. Season 3 with Jimmy Smits still holds the top spot, IMO. Dexter is the most interesting character I've ever seen on TV. He's complex and has so many facets to him. Considering he started out two-dimensional, he's come quite a long way. I adore him. Kinda crazy when you approve of a serial killer, but I can't help myself. Dexter does good work, he's a national treasure, every city needs a Dexter. LOL
Dustin Crazy wrote: "Suey wrote: "Hey...any DEXTER fans out there?!?!"I rented the first disc of the first season from Blockbuster to see what it was like but haven't watched any more than that - I think I will give ..."
Cute...yup - the series is great. The books are great too, but of course, the show doesn't follow too closely to the books - bummer. But watched the first 2 seasons before starting to read the books - so...both GOOD! It's another one I count the days till the next episode. Never tried Supernatural or Firefly...let me know?
Jackie wrote: "I'm a faithful and zealous Dexter fan. I'm rivetted to the TV when it's on. I wish the seasons were longer. That's my only complaint. The current season is shaping up to be one of the best. Qu..."I agree, Jackie! Did you hear that the guy that plays Dexter (forget his name) was battling cancer before this season? I was praying that he'd get better so the show wouldn't end or they'd have to try to replace him. He's the perfect Dexter! (I know - I was also praying for myself to be healed of my SHALLOWNESS!!!) But he kicked it, so - yay for us all - him especially! Have you read the books?
Dustin Crazy wrote: "Suey wrote: "Hey...any DEXTER fans out there?!?!"I rented the first disc of the first season from Blockbuster to see what it was like but haven't watched any more than that - I think I will give ..."
ummm...and, Dustin? Don't tell anyone, but Dexter is better than Fringe. Sssshhhhh...
Suey wrote: "...ummm...and, Dustin? Don't tell anyone, but Dexter is better than Fringe. Sssshhhhh... "Sorry, I can't help myself, I have to butt in on this conversation.....I have watched and read Dexter and watched Fringe and no, Dexter is not better than Fringe IMO. What I will say is that comparing the two is like comparing apples and oranges. They are completely different shows. I like the science and what if of Fringe but can't get my arms around the glorification of a serial killer even if "he uses his powers for good" on Dexter. I admire most of the actors that are in Dexter just can't watch it.
Koontzland - Dean Koontz
Books mentioned in this topic
If You Meet the Buddha on the Road, Kill Him! The Pilgrimage of Psychotherapy Patients (other topics)If You Meet the Buddha on the Road, Kill Him! The Pilgrimage of Psychotherapy Patients (other topics)
Storm Front (other topics)
Night Chills (other topics)
The Church of Dead Girls (other topics)
Authors mentioned in this topic
Jim Butcher (other topics)Dean Koontz (other topics)
Dean Koontz (other topics)
Watch and enjoy...Catherine Tate and David Tennant
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxB1gB...