tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post128198529487235723..comments2024-02-04T05:13:04.501-05:00Comments on Nik at Nite: Flashforward 1.04: Black SwanNikki Staffordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04463618183850438914noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-33007732285720061542009-10-24T19:14:54.243-04:002009-10-24T19:14:54.243-04:00FLASHFORWARD:
This television series pales in com...FLASHFORWARD:<br /><br />This television series pales in comparison to LOST. Sorry Nikki, but this show has some pretty pathetic writing.<br /><br />First of all, they open every single episode with a recap of the "217 seconds". <br /><br />Then you have two lesbians who's lines are ridiculous!<br /><br />But the worst writing has to be all of the doubters that the flashforward/dreams are actually predicting the future. The evidence is all all around---all of the dreams are falling into place. No one appears to be able to change the inevitable future.<br /><br />But you also have the FBI boss barking at Ralph Fiennes the entire series...it's soooooo cliche. It reminds me of the 1980's movies like Lethal Weapon where the sergent is asking Mel Gibson to turn over his badge. Come on! <br /><br />Cha-lie or no Cha-lie, this series will never make it to season 2.Steven Nicolethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04418256089788011988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-843621674060702532009-10-22T14:14:25.399-04:002009-10-22T14:14:25.399-04:00@M9ego: Wow. What a thought. It has always bothe...@M9ego: Wow. What a thought. It has always bothered me that Olivia could be in love with another man in less than 6mos. Her working undercover seems like a great explanation, her hubby may have even put her up to it!evenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-89501783593616900542009-10-20T03:47:49.972-04:002009-10-20T03:47:49.972-04:00ok , so its as brilliant as we first thought BUT I...ok , so its as brilliant as we first thought BUT I think there could be some good twists to come. For one I believe Olivia is not going to cheat with Simcoe.....I think it will turn out that she is working under cover for the police to try and find out Simcoe's secret. I did wonder if the man drowning Tracey was Aaron ?M9 EGOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04953944098834603403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-74464753670317871972009-10-19T17:34:44.237-04:002009-10-19T17:34:44.237-04:00Just watched this weeks episode in the UK and I to...Just watched this weeks episode in the UK and I too was cheering when Charlie/Simon appeared, I don't mind that he is probably one of the bad guys, it will be interesting to see him in a different type of role.<br /><br />I also caught the Shakespeare nod to Mark/Joseph Fiennes's role in Shakespeare In Love at the beginning. The shakespeare of cheesy Dad jokes..lol<br /><br />@Susan and Nikki <br />I don't think Nicole is Aaron's daughter and the name she was confused with was her sister-Paige<br /><br />I am still slightly confused about the suspect who just happened to have internet conncetion in a holding cell, is she somehow linked to the blackout? She seemed to be hiding something and said she knows very 'dangerous' people- Simon maybe??EvaHartnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-37178532181135005552009-10-19T09:08:15.828-04:002009-10-19T09:08:15.828-04:00I was really getting into this show and it hooked ...I was really getting into this show and it hooked me right off the bat...but...<br /><br />A few annoyances are really pushing me away not least of all is nothing happening except in the last seconds of the show. Also the show basically revolving around Los Angeles is a little nearsighted, but convenient for the production. The acting and writing are bland and there are no characters to really connect with.<br /><br />At any rate epi's 1 and 2 were okay and then I started getting bored. Seems others are feeling that way too.Garrettnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-18160544381747457012009-10-18T11:24:33.606-04:002009-10-18T11:24:33.606-04:00They have names?
Then again, by this point in Los...They have names?<br /><br />Then again, by this point in Lost I was still referring to Charlie as 'Crack Hobbit.'Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-28747049147168160102009-10-18T01:41:11.300-04:002009-10-18T01:41:11.300-04:00Nikki I don't remember, I'd have to rewatc...Nikki I don't remember, I'd have to rewatch. <br /><br />I do know that their names are Aaron Stark and Nicole Kirby, but it's not impossible for them to be related even with different last names.Susannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-89013446614110518522009-10-17T21:57:50.100-04:002009-10-17T21:57:50.100-04:00I thought we saw someone say to Nicole at one poin...I thought we saw someone say to Nicole at one point, "Are you Tracy?" and she looks down and says, "No, I'm her sister." Did they say a different name?Nikki Staffordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04463618183850438914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-76292004824496946812009-10-17T21:50:26.158-04:002009-10-17T21:50:26.158-04:00Susan you are right. Aaron's daughter Tracy ba...Susan you are right. Aaron's daughter Tracy babysat Nicole and Aaron introduced her to Olivia and Mark.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-63176206198641077962009-10-17T15:16:55.811-04:002009-10-17T15:16:55.811-04:00Oops I got a couple of names wrong, when I said Tr...Oops I got a couple of names wrong, when I said Tracy I meant Nicole. Tracy really is Aaron's daughter, but what I meant to say was I don't think Nicole is Aaron's daughter.<br /><br />Ok I think I have them straight now ;)Susannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-47071378092298684042009-10-17T13:41:09.692-04:002009-10-17T13:41:09.692-04:00I agree with anonymous Tim,
I am barely hanging on...I agree with anonymous Tim,<br />I am barely hanging on to this show.<br />Obscure you are spot-on.<br />DenaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-9329383229977900102009-10-17T12:21:52.786-04:002009-10-17T12:21:52.786-04:00Nikki are you sure Aaron and Tracy are father and ...Nikki are you sure Aaron and Tracy are father and daughter? They have different last names (though that doesn't prove anything). It was my impression that Aaron's daughter used to babysit Tracy, and Aaron later introduced Tracy to the Benfords for her to be their babysitter.<br /><br />Debi I agree with you about Olivia, hopefully she will give Bryce the credit for recognizing the disease, though maybe she's afraid if he gets the credit the whole thing will come out, including the part where he warns her against performing the surgery.Susannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-41876467915062660992009-10-17T11:53:03.369-04:002009-10-17T11:53:03.369-04:00I mean of course the other doctor's belief in ...I mean of course the other doctor's belief in the patient's vision and his use of that in his diagnosis.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-51888771412560886992009-10-17T11:51:40.195-04:002009-10-17T11:51:40.195-04:00Lost some faith in the Olivia character when she n...<i>Lost some faith in the Olivia character when she never gave credit for her miracle diagnosis to the other doctor.</i><br /><br />She doesn't want to credit anything to his vision, because she desperately wants them not to be true. It's hard to separate one from the other.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-82439963169688959222009-10-17T08:29:12.695-04:002009-10-17T08:29:12.695-04:00Nikki - Loved your post - where did you get the pi...Nikki - Loved your post - where did you get the picture of Dom? I don't remember it from the iTunes version.<br /><br />Agree the show is getting a slow start, but did Lost really have everyone hooked by the 4th episode?<br /><br />Really have to get reading the book "Flashforward" now that the TV character Lloyd is accused of being the cause, just as he is in the book.<br /><br />Lost some faith in the Olivia character when she never gave credit for her miracle diagnosis to the other doctor.Debinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-73392191029495879272009-10-16T23:47:16.638-04:002009-10-16T23:47:16.638-04:00So far, I'm enjoying it. I've given up on ...So far, I'm enjoying it. I've given up on Heroes.<br /><br />I'm wondering if the repetition (for example of Olivia's ff) is so that they will be really ingrained in our minds. I have a feeling some of what people think is going on is not what is really happening. Maybe they aren't lovers.<br /><br />Or maybe I'm trying to give the show the benefit of the doubt for Rob's sake.<br /><br />And while I'm enjoying it, it's no Lost.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-65219768792500921742009-10-16T22:38:30.813-04:002009-10-16T22:38:30.813-04:00I totally squeed when I saw Dom. It doesn't hu...I totally squeed when I saw Dom. It doesn't hurt that I also love Jack Davenport (ahhh, Coupling), so seeing that they'll be interacting makes me excited girl.<br /><br />I agree completely on the juxtaposition of the really cheerful old standard with the horrific scene. It was the most effective representation of the tragedy of the initial incident the series has shown.<br /><br />Speaking of which (and not to be such a downer on this show because I do *kinda* like it), I still find it really REALLY hard to believe that everyone focused on their flashforwards so quickly when an unimaginable number of people died. (Did they ever say exactly how many people died that day?) I mean, people are self-centered, sure, so of course many would be focusing on their flashforwards. Demetri, for example, has a good reason to be thinking about the flashforward almost exclusively. But considering that EVERYONE must know someone who died that day, it really bothers me that there hasn't been enough mourning on the show. Well, I suppose if they haven't focused on it in the first few eps, it's probably never gonna happen...Lorettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16015590974634693201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-45674825265483212582009-10-16T20:42:36.772-04:002009-10-16T20:42:36.772-04:00looks like others are agreeing with us ...
http:/...looks like others are agreeing with us ...<br /><br />http://community.livejournal.com/ohnotheydidnt/40192770.htmlfbnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-92138867425354805462009-10-16T15:18:13.052-04:002009-10-16T15:18:13.052-04:00The problem I'm having right now is that the s...<i>The problem I'm having right now is that the show really, really wants to be like Lost, but it feels more like Heroes. The pacing is weird, most of the characters are flat, the dialogue is generally bad, but it drops cool cliffhangers that make you want to come back next week.</i><br /><br /><b>obscure</b>, you nailed it! this is EXACTLY what i think. the cliffhangers are what hooks me, but the rest of it, i'm really struggling with, for those very reason. <br /><br />there are just so many random plot holes and inconsistencies that i feel like my eyes are constantly rolling. lost fans are trained to pay attention to the smallest details (inconsistent continuity is a major pet peeve of mine) and this show is lacking on that level.<br /><br />moreover, i'm finding all the lost alums on the show very distracting. aren't there any other actors who need work in hollywood? i think the show would have fared better with a cast of unknowns or character actors and maybe one 'star' anchor (kind of like how lost began). instead, it feels recycled and almost gimmicky, plus none of the characters are particularly inspired or endearing or evil or quirky enough for me to be intrigued.<br /><br />i'm hoping this show is more like season 1 of dollhouse, where the first part of the first season was weak until the show hit its stride, as opposed to heroes, where the first part of the first season was strong and then it just faded over the stretch. i don't hate it, but it's not must-watch TV, either. for now, it's entertaining and i have nothing else on thursdays at 8, so it'll do.<br /><br />PS: anyone else think sonya walger was the image of jennifer aniston in her hospital scenes (when she had her hair up)? just me?fbnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-83216215623238910452009-10-16T14:17:34.657-04:002009-10-16T14:17:34.657-04:00Zari the blackout occurred on Oct. 6. It's not...Zari the blackout occurred on Oct. 6. It's not like Lost where the plane crash occurred on the date of the premier episode.<br /><br />Nikki I agree that "what did you see" is not a casual question, but in this case, Simcoe spends a lot of time in the hospital and has probably spent a lot of time with Bryce since Olivia is trying her hardest to avoid him.<br /><br />As for me, I am sticking with this show, because while it can't be compared to Lost (what can?) it's still better than just about anything else out there.Susannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-90892976049604757922009-10-16T13:32:32.037-04:002009-10-16T13:32:32.037-04:00Episode 1 “No More Good Days” originally aired on ...Episode 1 “No More Good Days” originally aired on 24 September 2009: <br />On what seems to be a day like any other, everyone on Earth blacks out at the same moment for 2 minutes and 17 seconds. They also have a vision of where they will be or what they are doing some six months into the future, on April 29, 2010.<br /><br />So, why have the last two episodes started with a “title” saying “On <b> October 6 </b> everyone in the world blacked out for 2 minutes.”?? Please help! ;}<br /><br />...and OT: Have you caught the “flashes” of “Juliette” in the promos for “V”?!Zarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03179474701017566772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-27984874327242518552009-10-16T12:57:42.530-04:002009-10-16T12:57:42.530-04:00The problem I'm having right now is that the s...The problem I'm having right now is that the show really, really wants to be like Lost, but it feels more like Heroes. The pacing is weird, most of the characters are flat, the dialogue is generally bad, but it drops cool cliffhangers that make you want to come back next week.<br /><br />It needs to majorly up the quality of writing, though, if it wants people to still be watching a month from now. Cool cliffhangers and an interesting premise will only get you so far.obscurenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-20953871639359129922009-10-16T11:34:47.217-04:002009-10-16T11:34:47.217-04:00I did like the stuffed kangaroo that was in Simcoe...I did like the stuffed kangaroo that was in Simcoe's kid's room. Maybe there is something there with the kangaroo? I'm holding on to this show, I refuse to give up on it. I know I'm going to need a Lost placebo soon enough...Robynnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-57687929867775900212009-10-16T09:31:34.200-04:002009-10-16T09:31:34.200-04:00I really hate to say it, but I'm starting to a...I really hate to say it, but I'm starting to agree with the doubters. I'm going to write a longer post on this talking about where the show is at, and where I'm at with it. The second episode was awesome, and it's never lived up to that bar since.Nikki Staffordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04463618183850438914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-63610145953128096482009-10-16T09:15:56.816-04:002009-10-16T09:15:56.816-04:00Nikki
I love Bjork, and still get annoyed when I ...Nikki<br /><br />I love Bjork, and still get annoyed when I see a Lost alum anywhere as I am imagining the logistics of getting them to Hawaii (but maybe most of S6 happens in LA) and their absence in S6. I definitely screamed when Charlie/Simon came on. <br /><br />But the show is slow. They have a lot to resolve and what do they do after April 29, 2010? <br /><br />And the acting/writing/directing is OK, not great. But as Lost fans, we have been spoiled and do have a pretty high bar. I think it is interesting that it basically is a medical + FBI procedural + Sci Fi show. Ambitious.JShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06219841452322761803noreply@blogger.com