formerlyfreedom July 21, 2014 Share July 21, 2014 Abraham Lincoln tries to avoid assassination on the way to his inauguration, Francis Scott Key writes "The Star-Spangled Banner," and Edgar Allan Poe feuds with Rufus Griswold. Guest stars: Martin Starr as Abraham Lincoln, Charlie Day as Allan Pinkerton, Preston Flagg as Harry Davis, Adrianne Palicki as Kate Warne, Jeffery Ross as Francis Scott Key, James Adomian as Alexander Cochrane, Craig Anstett as Britsh Officer, Jesse Plemons as Edgar Allan Poe, Jason Ritter as Rufus Griswold. Narrators: Paget Brewster, Henry Philips, Duncan Trussell Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/11439-s02e04-baltimore/
Primetimer July 23, 2014 Share July 23, 2014 Tara's not a crackpot. She just thinks if Martin Starr was going to play Lincoln, he should have shaved accordingly! Read the story Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/11439-s02e04-baltimore/#findComment-222804
attica July 23, 2014 Share July 23, 2014 If it's wrong to be a stickler, I don't wanna be right! Preach it, T! Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/11439-s02e04-baltimore/#findComment-223764
teddysmom July 23, 2014 Share July 23, 2014 Yes but at least they got the PopTart hat right! Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/11439-s02e04-baltimore/#findComment-224014
Rinaldo July 23, 2014 Share July 23, 2014 I really don't care about the facial hair in a situation like this. It's interesting how they're building up a bit of a stock company of enactors. Including some I wouldn't have expected to be into it, like Jason Ritter. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/11439-s02e04-baltimore/#findComment-224029
attica July 23, 2014 Share July 23, 2014 Did any body wonder at how much Jesse Plemons looks like (a young) Mickey Dolenz (of the Monkees) in his Poe garb/hair? Just me? 5 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/11439-s02e04-baltimore/#findComment-224183
torontomeridith July 23, 2014 Share July 23, 2014 Kate Warne may not have been exactly like Adrianne Palicki, but based on that photo, she was quite a lovely looking woman, also without a moustache. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/11439-s02e04-baltimore/#findComment-224214
peeayebee July 23, 2014 Share July 23, 2014 I love how the second narrator kept laughing, so that the characters in the story were laughing inappropriately. I didn't know the story about the Baltimore Plot, with Lincoln having to disguise himself. I assume that part is true. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/11439-s02e04-baltimore/#findComment-224353
Kat From Jersey July 23, 2014 Share July 23, 2014 Hee, "Go Full Lincoln"! Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/11439-s02e04-baltimore/#findComment-224355
ganesh July 23, 2014 Share July 23, 2014 I love Paget Brewster so I'm glad she returned for another narration, and her story was the best one. Charlie Day was hilarious with her dialogue. The middle guy was too drunk. It just didn't work for me. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/11439-s02e04-baltimore/#findComment-225424
cynicat July 23, 2014 Share July 23, 2014 Paget Brewster was hysterical, as was the whole segment. MOTH!!! 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/11439-s02e04-baltimore/#findComment-225466
zxy556575 July 23, 2014 Share July 23, 2014 I suppose the reenactor actors are used to looping dialog, but dang, they all do such a good job. I usually listen to the teevee in the background while I'm on the computer, but I actually watch this with my eyes. Paget's "moth!" was killing me. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/11439-s02e04-baltimore/#findComment-225602
Rinaldo July 24, 2014 Share July 24, 2014 I suppose the reenactor actors are used to looping dialog, but dang, they all do such a good job. They do, and it's not just the synching (good though that is). It's like an acting-class assignment where you're given a soundtrack and must craft a whole character arc that will justify every moment. Some of the actors have been astounding at this, making everything consistent, no matter how nonsensical. I might single out Jordan Peele as still the best of all at this. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/11439-s02e04-baltimore/#findComment-225685
Tara Ariano July 24, 2014 Share July 24, 2014 I have thought about this a lot -- I'm sure they practise to get the cadence right, but I wonder if they wear earpieces when they're actually shooting that plays back the narrator for them. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/11439-s02e04-baltimore/#findComment-225777
Rinaldo July 24, 2014 Share July 24, 2014 I would think there'd be no need for earpieces -- none of the sounds they make on the re-enactment set will actually be used, so they might as well just play the soundtrack on loudspeakers for everyone to hear. Or are you saying that earpieces might permit more split-second precision with the sound? 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/11439-s02e04-baltimore/#findComment-225791
ganesh July 24, 2014 Share July 24, 2014 The narrator's story is edited down to the 5+ minutes we see. So do they split up the narration for each character, so each would only hear what they would say? Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/11439-s02e04-baltimore/#findComment-225819
Tara Ariano July 24, 2014 Share July 24, 2014 Or are you saying that earpieces might permit more split-second precision with the sound? Yes, exactly. Like singing along with an iPod! 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/11439-s02e04-baltimore/#findComment-225919
planetofapes July 24, 2014 Share July 24, 2014 I agree Martin's facial hair wasn't cutting it. But shaving his face might be a big deal for an actor just doing a 10 minute bit? He may be restricted to Amish roles once he does and I don't feel there are enough Amish roles going around. I felt the same way about Stephen Merchant. Thank you for the picture of the real Kate Warne, I find her more beautiful than the actress who played her. I can't believe no one is raving about my fave, Duncan Trussell, who was HILARIOUS. I found the other two stories lacking in comparison to his... Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/11439-s02e04-baltimore/#findComment-226967
beeblebrox July 25, 2014 Share July 25, 2014 Martin Starr is on "Silicon Valley" with a beard. I'm guessing that he's keeping it for the show. If anything, it's been awhile since he's shaved it. I totally didn't recognize Jesse Plemons as Edgar Allan Poe. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/11439-s02e04-baltimore/#findComment-228898
ganesh July 25, 2014 Share July 25, 2014 It's funnier when the actors don't change their appearance for the role. "We need you to be Lincoln, just wear this pop hat!" 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/11439-s02e04-baltimore/#findComment-230564
Princess Sparkle August 13, 2014 Share August 13, 2014 It's interesting how they're building up a bit of a stock company of enactors. Including some I wouldn't have expected to be into it, like Jason Ritter. I wondered originally last season how Jason Ritter got into this, since I too wasn't expecting it, and I found my answer - he's been friends with Simon Helberg since they've been kids (and were roommates in college), and Derek Waters and Simon Helberg were a comedy duo together for awhile (and had a web series with Bob Odenkirk I believe). So I'm guessing they were connected through Simon Helberg. Charlie Day might have been one of my favorite lip-synchers ever. He's up there with Jordan Peele for me; he was fantastic. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/11439-s02e04-baltimore/#findComment-286562
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