tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2988312369977876118.post6578832495257654770..comments2023-10-24T11:53:53.077-04:00Comments on Lions and Men: Television Review - Alcatraz PilotNick @ Lions and Menhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08511439477058138216noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2988312369977876118.post-37381661356141755402012-04-16T13:07:23.957-04:002012-04-16T13:07:23.957-04:00It seems that the single episode thing did not wor...It seems that the single episode thing did not work, which was sad, because the IDEA of the series was great. The episodes somewhat sucked until they threw you a bone at the end to make you tune in next time. I was shocked a little by the ending of the series, but it felt resolved. What are your thoughts?<br /><br />The River was very good. You know how Paranormal activity was way too long, but engaging, well The River had the same feel, but in a whole bunch of episodes. It got canceled for next season though, which I'm okay with. Spielberg wrapped the season up well. <br /><br />Have you watched any of Once Upon a Time? Now that is kick-ass. :)Hillaryhttp://flailingthroughlifeandlove.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2988312369977876118.post-23890892779121503412012-02-22T17:26:35.724-05:002012-02-22T17:26:35.724-05:00Spot on with your comments about poorly scripted s...Spot on with your comments about poorly scripted scenes. I was having this discussion with my girlfriend a few days ago. I really want to like Sam Neil's character but he's just so dry. It seems like the only reason he is there is to transition to the next scene.<br /><br />I think it is still a bit too early to judge whether the "one episode, one story" will be effective for this show. It seems like the writers are trying to build up a base of plot points and characters (main characters as well as the guys in prison) that they can later play around with in more interesting ways. <br /><br />At least this is what I HOPE they are doing. It feels to me like they are sacrificing character development to churn out convenient 40-minute dramas. Hauser spends his days either underground in a secret facility, or shooting people in the leg. Madsen seems cold and sterile. And Sato continues to feel misplaced. Hopefully, they will start focusing more on the characters as time goes by. <br /><br />I have not yet checked out The River, but after reading your comment and watching the trailer on Youtube, I am definitely going to check it out!Nick @ Lions and Menhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08511439477058138216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2988312369977876118.post-48398299614598319052012-02-22T15:51:18.642-05:002012-02-22T15:51:18.642-05:00A well put and detailed summary. Still, after watc...A well put and detailed summary. Still, after watching it for a few weeks now, what are your thoughts? Is this "one story, said and done" episode approach working for you?<br /><br />Honestly, after watching Lost, I find the one story each episode approach refreshing. A soundtrack nut, I enjoy the music for the intro and the scenes. Sam Neil, as always, is awesome. To me, his acting makes up for a lot of, well, bad acting, or, dare I say it, poorly scripted scenes. Honestly, I don't think it's the actors' faults a lot times. The pressure of having each episode tell a whole story seems to cut some of the scenes within the episode a little short, making them shallow and poorly developed.<br /><br />All in all, I am enjoying the premise of the plot arch a lot. It has its moments where I am sure the season will be cancelled, but then in the same episode something seems to come along like Superman and save it all from its impending doom. <br /><br />What are your thoughts on The River?Hillaryhttp://www.flailingthroughlifeandlove.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com