HeyThere83
-
Posts
194 -
Joined
Content Type
Blogs
Gallery
Downloads
Discussion
Posts posted by HeyThere83
-
-
There was a brief focus on Zabel's coffee cup as he was leaving his mother's house. I would like to know why.
-
2
-
5
-
-
I love this show so much! I am DEVASTATED about Zabel.
-
22
-
-
I think Tom with Tyra would have been fun. I hope that can somehow happen in the future, actually.
Overall things felt different for sure, but I still enjoy watching and it's comforting to have the show back, especially right now.
-
4
-
-
3 minutes ago, Lady Calypso said:
The episode didn't make me sob all throughout it, or at all, but the one really strong moment was the scene where Rebecca was told about Jack's death. That was actually really, really moving for many different reasons. Mandy Moore did an excellent job here.
This might have been the only time I REALLY felt a performance.
-
7
-
-
Either way, it makes me annoyed by them.
I don't think it's easy to avoid. If I flip on the TV it's there. Commercials, interviews, the news. If I get on the net....it's there. I don't necessarily have to be searching for anything TIU related to see or hear it.
-
3
-
-
I think I saw a commercial that said the episode after the Super Bowl is going to be "historic."
-
-
1 hour ago, ChicksDigScars said:
And that's not even what I said. These people had three children AT THE SAME TIME. It is impossible to give all three equal attention at the same times that they need it. They're playing zone defense right off the bat, not man to man. Jack and Rebecca never had the eldest baby alone to pamper and dote over. Then, they never had a second child, where there was a parent for each child. They had three at once. They were at a disadvantage from the get go.
Kevin was Number One. He was called Number One. He was christened the leader, who did everything first. In their eyes, he was the one who was the most well adjusted, the most well off. He didn't need them as much. Whether that is right or wrong, that is typical of parents put into an overwhelming situation of a multiple birth that outnumbers them. And as we've seen in this thread, even real life parents who did NOT have all their children at once are guilty of this. That said, he got plenty of attention. Football camps cost MONEY. Taping your child at games and keeping a collection of videos to send to recruiters takes time, attention and effort. Most children would be jealous of the attention that their sibling gets in that situation. Many times, Jack was shown talking to Kevin about how he treated other children, and Kevin blew him off and kept acting like a bratty teenage jock that everyone worships. Jack's comment about "I'm certainly glad you're taking that talk we had seriously," proves that Jack DID spend time with Kevin, and did ATTEMPT to teach him right from wrong, which Kevin blew off. He had Kate at his beck and call as an adult. She put his needs ahead of her relationship with Toby plenty of times. Kevin is shown as dropping in on his siblings, uninvited, whenever he wants. "Oh, sorry, is it a bad time?" He selfishly cheated on his wife and destroyed his marriage. The marriage that Rebecca was crucified for NOT including when she talked about "milestones that Jack missed." Maybe she didn't mention Kevin's wedding because that marriage was unsuccessful and over? Because of Kevin's infidelity? Bringing it up would have just brought another one of Kevin's shortcomings up in the session. But no. Damned if she did and damned if she didn't, which explains Rebecca's experience with motherhood for both Kevin AND Kate.
Kevin simply needs to take some responsibility for his own actions, is all I'm saying. He was not neglected. He grew up in a two parent household with parents that loved him and siblings who tried to, despite the way he treated them. Now he complains? Now he reduces his mother to tears and makes her feel like she was a failure as a parent? It's a two way street. Even though this is fiction, I'd have loved to be "neglected" the way Kevin was.
This story and character is not well written at all. They decided this season I guess that they really needed to drive home some point that Kevin was a neglected child and use more extreme examples that don't fit well with the way this story was presented last season. They also had to make him an addict even though there were no signs last season that I can remember. But part of that is probably because Justin and Dan probably had some meeting about ways to get him some acting nominations.
-
2
-
-
I don't think Justin should be nominated just because most others have been. I don't understand the nominations for this show, but if Justin were nominated along with Sterling I would be so confused. Justin's performances are not on the same level on this show and in general. I know Dan Fogelman thinks he NEEDS to be in the awards discussion simply because the others have been and he's on his show, but that's not the way it works. There is a strange entitlement issue with this show and some of the people involved with it.
16 hours ago, Neurochick said:My UO is that I feel a lot of the Beth hate and Kevin Love has elements of racial unease there. There was even a post as how the actor who plays Kevin hasn’t gotten much recognition for his portrayal of Kevin. IMO, once again the white male must be front and center and if he’s not, something is wrong.
One of the lines from this show that didn't get enough focus was Kevin's to Randall about having to compete with another black man. How is that not addressed?
-
4
-
-
I'm sure a nomination was on Justin's mind the entire time he shot that episode.
Not sure why this show is nominated for anything. Sort of feels like it was thrown in there for.....reasons.
-
Well that was satisfying. Likeable and talented final 3, with the top two turning out as it should have, I think. Either of them winning would have been good with me. So happy for Lindsay! She's adorable and super sweet and talented!
-
3
-
-
They just wanted to hurry up and get to the extraordinary episode so that it could be Chrissy's turn to try and get an Emmy nod.
But this show is notorious for just starting stuff and ending it a half hour later.
-
2
-
-
3 hours ago, DesertCyclist said:
Sigh... I enjoyed this episode, and it definitely had its moments, but I'm on the fence about Justin Hartley. I typically restrict my negative criticism to larger creative choices and not comment on actors, but with Hartley's portrayal I never really buy into Kevin being a real person. It always feels like someone "acting" to me when Kevin's on screen, and I struggle with suspension of disbelief. I don't know if it's a conscious choice made by Hartley or if he isn't a strong dramatic actor. At times, I think it actually works because Kevin himself isn't all that authentic, but last night the only time I really felt there was honest depth was during Kevin's breakdown near the end. I'm sorry if my opinions offend Kevin or Hartley fans; I really do want to like Hartley.
Well for as long as I have followed him, he has always been, well.....obsessed with needing people to think he is like the greatest actor to walk this planet. So yes, to me anytime there is anything that requires drama I can practically see him envisioning himself on a grand stage accepting an acting award.
-
6
-
-
Something that really bugs me is the constant talk of "masterful" "powerhouse" "heartbreaking" "groundbreaking" "phenomenal" "outstanding" "honest" and so on and so on and SO ON performances. Every performance is NOT Emmy-worthy. And no, your entire cast is NOT entitled to an Emmy or to even be in the discussion about it.
I do NOT like stuff that is written for the sake of TRYING SOOO HARD to get your cast awards. Is ANYTHING on this show written without some ulterior motive?
-
11
-
-
1 hour ago, Bean421 said:
The thing that is going to turn me off of this show is the interviews and press the actors and show runner gives. Calm down team! You aren't the first beloved drama ever created...you certainly won't be the last.
It is BEYOND OTT. So much of what I'm reading tonight is particularly embarrassing.
-
3
-
-
I suppose....however, I feel they would do it in this order either way lol.
-
I actually cringed and laughed at the lawn breakdown scene. I don't think Justin does a good job at all with that type of thing.
-
16
-
-
Could they BE anymore obvious with the order they are going in? I mean, it was never a secret but this just adds to it all. And seriously, how is anyone supposed to take seriously this poor Kevin was ignored by his parents stuff when TPTB don't really care about the character? He is THAT character. So common on soaps. Justin has been on soaps so I wonder if he knows he's THAT character....*snort*
-
1
-
-
16 hours ago, GSMHvisitor said:
They sure seem to enjoy being in the spotlight. But to each their own I guess.
They really do. The wedding seemed less about the actual marriage and more like yet another moment to capitalize on publicity for TIU and Bad Moms Christmas. And for CS to have a spread in People Magazine.
On 10/29/2017 at 6:09 PM, Scarlett45 said:Oh wow that’s nice. I remember when he married Lindsay (Korman) Hartley his co-star on Passions. They keep their daughter out of the spotlight which is good.
Beautiful bride and beautiful wedding.
Speaking of which...it's quite annoying to always read the inaccurate accounts about how they met. His ex-wife worked on All My Children with his new wife years ago, when they were still married. They sat next to eachother at the Daytime Emmys in 2011 for cryin out loud....
-
Why does it feel like appearing in People magazine was a top priority for them?
Is this standard procedure for weddings these days?
-
I wasn't sure of where to put this...here or in the unpopular opinions thread. Ended up here. So.....does anyone know if other shows have casts and writers that are seemingly non-stop patting themselves on the back and congratulating eachother on every.single.thing.?? I mean, they are the most beautiful humans in the world, the most insightful, brilliant, astounding, profound, changing the world one day at a time each and every day.
?
-
7
-
-
I think it's the fact that they show this and then show them married in a "twist" ending. The kids act weird towards him and they go the whole season without showing how they got together. I mean.....I really wonder what they thought people would conclude from that.
-
4
-
-
He is for some reason much more attractive to me this season
-
It seems to be a theme for the writers to do things that imo they know darn well would be interpreted a certain way and then later act bewildered as to why the audience interpreted it that way because that's totally not what it meant.
-
8
-
S01.E07: Sacrament
in Mare Of Easttown
Definitely. My favorite role I have seen her in, by far.
I wish Mare were real, I want to hang out with her! 😁