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Oh, and BTW my earlier post was meant for Pete...
No love for Snarf. It's high school all over again. 
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Did we even see what phase guy was wearing? No, we only saw some light playing off a bald head. But just to answer that question: people change clothes all the time - even in real life!
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In the same day for no apparent reason? He's not a woman, Harley....
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It was later that day... and it still doesn't change the fact that we did not see what phase guy was wearing, so what he was wearing is irrelevant.
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They LOOK DIFFERENT!!! Somebody back me up!
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We saw a bald skull! You couldn't see anything else!
Dear, sweet Harley Kwink...I'm madly in love with you. Marry me! We can go to Canadia. Or Boston or something. It'll be grand...You know the cookies are a given. They are ALWAYS a given. You could dump me tomorrow and you'd still get the cookies. Boston..shit, wherever dyke weddings were legalized. And where better to rub their little piggie noses in how bad they suck than right on their doorstep? What are they gonna do? Be jealous of you? Stare furiously at your tah-tahs? Not willingly give you cookies, but instead begrudgingly give you their cookies? Woman, time to wake up to the powers you wield - Uschi
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You could see his face! It's a different face! Or do all black people look alike to you? 
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I liked when we found out that Patriot was under mind control and that he was really a good guy. I thought it was cool when he destroyed all the nukes in the world.....besides letting every country keep one each.
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wow...people are actually watching this...shame we can't just let NBC die.
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Actually, I thought it was great.
The first three-four seasons of Sorkin's West Wing are, by far, some of the most intelligent, witty, and downright hilarious television ever made. And, while the negative of his works tend to sometimes (sometimes...not all the time like post-Sorkin later seasons of WW) lean towards taking its subject matter a bit too seriously, I found Studio 60 to have already found the perfect balance between wit and style, glib and glam.
The camera work was superb, the pace smooth, and overall, it was a joy to see Perry and Whitford not only break out of their previous typecasting (Chandler from Friends and Josh from West Wing), but, excel in their chemistry. Those two alone have levels of charisma and talent that most television actors wish they could even touch. Together, I was uniquely surprised at how well they mesh in acting styles, scenes, and banter. Given time to go further with it, I think they could be one of television's greatest pairings.
As with the above reviewer, I also don't quite know what the infatuation is with Amanda Peet. Besides her rockin' bod, that is. But, I do know why she's on this show. She and Perry have done at least two movies together, and he's big on keeping his real-life pals close. So, no big surprise there. Still, unless she gets some meaty stories/scenes later, she's definitely the weaker link here.
Speaking of keeping friends close, I'm glad to see Sorkin kept Timothy Busfield around after West Wing. He's a great actor.
And of note, I enjoyed how NBC is actually allowing Sorkin to take the piss out of "NBS" and the obvious "Saturday Night Live" show. It'll be interesting to see how this grows.
So, all in all, I have to give this one a 9 out of 10. And, since it's the pilot, it only has two ways it can go: one notch up to perfection...or, straight to zero. We'll see... 
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whomod said: I generally don't like it when people decide to play by the rules against people who don't play by the rules. It tends to put you immediately at a disadvantage and IMO is a sign of true weakness. This is true both in politics and on the internet." Our Friendly Neighborhood Ray-man said: "no, the doctor's right. besides, he has seniority."
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And Mika's father/MPD girl's husband is the dude who can wipe out everyone's mind - and apparently phase through walls.
Different guy.
whomod said: I generally don't like it when people decide to play by the rules against people who don't play by the rules. It tends to put you immediately at a disadvantage and IMO is a sign of true weakness. This is true both in politics and on the internet." Our Friendly Neighborhood Ray-man said: "no, the doctor's right. besides, he has seniority."
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I like this show...
me too! I think it's cool that Randy is running for President. I like that John guy "poet" too. I bet he is the most powerful of the bunch.
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I've never read Rising Stars as I think JMS sucks--so I can't relate to the comment.
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And Mika's father/MPD girl's husband is the dude who can wipe out everyone's mind - and apparently phase through walls.
Different guy.
Yeah, I just IMDB'd this show. 
But mind wipe guy has the same symbol on him that MPD girl has tatooed on her.
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I like this show...
Episode 5: "Hiro's"
Best.
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Excellent, excellent story. Totally loving it.
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I like this show...
me too! I think it's cool that Randy is running for President. I like that John guy "poet" too. I bet he is the most powerful of the bunch.
I dunno, Pete...you think this is like Rising Stars?
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You mean it's going to take them five years to finish 20 episodes?
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And Mika's father/MPD girl's husband is the dude who can wipe out everyone's mind - and apparently phase through walls.
Different guy.
Yep. Different guy.
Though it appears Mind Wipe Guy's powers aren't as effective on other "specials." He mindwiped (supposedly) Esper Cop Matt, yet Matt knew his identity, wife, etc. And he mindwipes Rapist QB Brody and Brody's totally lost his identity. And both times, Mr. Bennett told him to "go deep."
Or perhaps Mind Wipe Guy doesn't want to do a full mindwipe on other "specials." Maybe he resents being used by Bennett against other "specials."
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You mean it's going to take them five years to finish 20 episodes?
No, Stracynski isn't writing this one... so it'll prolly take only 4 years...
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And Mika's father/MPD girl's husband is the dude who can wipe out everyone's mind - and apparently phase through walls.
Different guy.
Yep. Different guy.
Though it appears Mind Wipe Guy's powers aren't as effective on other "specials." He mindwiped (supposedly) Esper Cop Matt, yet Matt knew his identity, wife, etc. And he mindwipes Rapist QB Brody and Brody's totally lost his identity. And both times, Mr. Bennett told him to "go deep."
Or perhaps Mind Wipe Guy doesn't want to do a full mindwipe on other "specials." Maybe he resents being used by Bennett against other "specials."
Dude, what is with Matt passing out all the time? His powers drain him or something?
Dear, sweet Harley Kwink...I'm madly in love with you. Marry me! We can go to Canadia. Or Boston or something. It'll be grand...You know the cookies are a given. They are ALWAYS a given. You could dump me tomorrow and you'd still get the cookies. Boston..shit, wherever dyke weddings were legalized. And where better to rub their little piggie noses in how bad they suck than right on their doorstep? What are they gonna do? Be jealous of you? Stare furiously at your tah-tahs? Not willingly give you cookies, but instead begrudgingly give you their cookies? Woman, time to wake up to the powers you wield - Uschi
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And Mika's father/MPD girl's husband is the dude who can wipe out everyone's mind - and apparently phase through walls.
Different guy.
Yeah, I just IMDB'd this show.
But mind wipe guy has the same symbol on him that MPD girl has tatooed on her.
Glad you realize that there is more than one bald black man in modern day America.
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And Mika's father/MPD girl's husband is the dude who can wipe out everyone's mind - and apparently phase through walls.
Different guy.
Yep. Different guy.
Though it appears Mind Wipe Guy's powers aren't as effective on other "specials." He mindwiped (supposedly) Esper Cop Matt, yet Matt knew his identity, wife, etc. And he mindwipes Rapist QB Brody and Brody's totally lost his identity. And both times, Mr. Bennett told him to "go deep."
Or perhaps Mind Wipe Guy doesn't want to do a full mindwipe on other "specials." Maybe he resents being used by Bennett against other "specials."
I noticed this, too..perhaps "Mindwipe Guy" is his own man... and does not like what he has to do, so he does not make the effect last long ...It could be that his power is only temporary when it comes to other power enhanced beings like himself.. or, his power overall is simply not as permanent as we've been led to believe. I expect we'll learn more about this in time.
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Though it appears Mind Wipe Guy's powers aren't as effective on other "specials." He mindwiped (supposedly) Esper Cop Matt, yet Matt knew his identity, wife, etc. And he mindwipes Rapist QB Brody and Brody's totally lost his identity. And both times, Mr. Bennett told him to "go deep."
Or perhaps Mind Wipe Guy doesn't want to do a full mindwipe on other "specials." Maybe he resents being used by Bennett against other "specials."
I took the guy as being classic telepathic. Eraseing memories is just one of the things he's capable of. I could be wrong, that's just how I took it. I thought the "Go deep," was more of a probe while "Hollow him out," was pretty much self explainitory.
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And Mika's father/MPD girl's husband is the dude who can wipe out everyone's mind - and apparently phase through walls.
Different guy.
Yeah, I just IMDB'd this show.
But mind wipe guy has the same symbol on him that MPD girl has tatooed on her.
Glad you realize that there is more than one bald black man in modern day America.
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Though it appears Mind Wipe Guy's powers aren't as effective on other "specials." He mindwiped (supposedly) Esper Cop Matt, yet Matt knew his identity, wife, etc. And he mindwipes Rapist QB Brody and Brody's totally lost his identity. And both times, Mr. Bennett told him to "go deep."
Or perhaps Mind Wipe Guy doesn't want to do a full mindwipe on other "specials." Maybe he resents being used by Bennett against other "specials."
I took the guy as being classic telepathic. Eraseing memories is just one of the things he's capable of. I could be wrong, that's just how I took it. I thought the "Go deep," was more of a probe while "Hollow him out," was pretty much self explainitory.
What do you mean by "classic telepath"? Seriously, I would think that Matt's power is more in line with a telepaths than Mind wipe guy.
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There are different forms of telepathy. Different ways to use it, too.
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Ok. It's just when I think of "telepathy" I think more in line with being able to communicate without speaking or just mind reading. These days I tend to associate mind wipes with magic - ala Zatanna.
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Marvel's villain, the Purple Man could control minds..and so could one of the original 5 New Mutants, Shan, a Vietnamese heroine....though neither displayed any ability
to actually read minds.
The Puppet Master used radioactive clay to control others..this is mind control... while, in comparison, Jean Grey can get into your head and see your innermost thoughts and feelings! She also has telekinesis..and, when Phoenix, has the ability to alter the very molecules of objects! This is the ultimate expression of powers of the mind!
There was a girl who had tried out for the Legion and been rejected...Mentalla... hers was the ability to control the powers of others..,..which is a form of telepathy..she could get in your head and control what you did!
Professor X is a classic telepath..can get in your head and help you learn about yourself.
In the current Legion cartoon, Saturn Girl is shown as being able to create "Brain Blasts" which seem to be capable of affecting machines, as well as people.
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Though it appears Mind Wipe Guy's powers aren't as effective on other "specials." He mindwiped (supposedly) Esper Cop Matt, yet Matt knew his identity, wife, etc. And he mindwipes Rapist QB Brody and Brody's totally lost his identity. And both times, Mr. Bennett told him to "go deep."
Or perhaps Mind Wipe Guy doesn't want to do a full mindwipe on other "specials." Maybe he resents being used by Bennett against other "specials."
I took the guy as being classic telepathic. Eraseing memories is just one of the things he's capable of. I could be wrong, that's just how I took it. I thought the "Go deep," was more of a probe while "Hollow him out," was pretty much self explainitory.
What do you mean by "classic telepath"? Seriously, I would think that Matt's power is more in line with a telepaths than Mind wipe guy.
More like Prof. X. That kinda thing.
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And Mika's father/MPD girl's husband is the dude who can wipe out everyone's mind - and apparently phase through walls.
Different guy.
Yep. Different guy.
Though it appears Mind Wipe Guy's powers aren't as effective on other "specials." He mindwiped (supposedly) Esper Cop Matt, yet Matt knew his identity, wife, etc. And he mindwipes Rapist QB Brody and Brody's totally lost his identity. And both times, Mr. Bennett told him to "go deep."
Or perhaps Mind Wipe Guy doesn't want to do a full mindwipe on other "specials." Maybe he resents being used by Bennett against other "specials."
Dude, what is with Matt passing out all the time? His powers drain him or something?
I think he's just going to have to learn how to filter out others' minds. Both times he's collapsed have been in crowd situations.
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And Mika's father/MPD girl's husband is the dude who can wipe out everyone's mind - and apparently phase through walls.
Different guy.
Yep. Different guy.
Though it appears Mind Wipe Guy's powers aren't as effective on other "specials." He mindwiped (supposedly) Esper Cop Matt, yet Matt knew his identity, wife, etc. And he mindwipes Rapist QB Brody and Brody's totally lost his identity. And both times, Mr. Bennett told him to "go deep."
Or perhaps Mind Wipe Guy doesn't want to do a full mindwipe on other "specials." Maybe he resents being used by Bennett against other "specials."
Dude, what is with Matt passing out all the time? His powers drain him or something?
I think he's just going to have to learn how to filter out others' minds. Both times he's collapsed have been in crowd situations.
Rachel Summers..Jean Grey and Scott Summers' daughter from an alternate time line summed it up all so very well:
Rachel: " For me, being in a crowd is like being in HELL. Imagine, if you will, being on a crowded subway train.. and everyone is screaming at the top of their lungs what they are thinking about at that instant at you, all at the same time... And you can't block it out! That's what being a telepath is to me."
"I offer you a Vulcan prayer, Mr Suder. May your death bring you the peace you never found in life." - Tuvok.
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I've never read Rising Stars as I think JMS sucks--so I can't relate to the comment.
It is one of JMS' best stories...
Dear, sweet Harley Kwink...I'm madly in love with you. Marry me! We can go to Canadia. Or Boston or something. It'll be grand...You know the cookies are a given. They are ALWAYS a given. You could dump me tomorrow and you'd still get the cookies. Boston..shit, wherever dyke weddings were legalized. And where better to rub their little piggie noses in how bad they suck than right on their doorstep? What are they gonna do? Be jealous of you? Stare furiously at your tah-tahs? Not willingly give you cookies, but instead begrudgingly give you their cookies? Woman, time to wake up to the powers you wield - Uschi
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I've never read Rising Stars as I think JMS sucks--so I can't relate to the comment.
It is one of JMS' best stories...
next to Heroes of course.
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I've never read Rising Stars as I think JMS sucks--so I can't relate to the comment.
It is one of JMS' best stories...
next to Heroes of course.
heh. Not quite - this (very surprisingly) is co-produced by Loeb...
Dear, sweet Harley Kwink...I'm madly in love with you. Marry me! We can go to Canadia. Or Boston or something. It'll be grand...You know the cookies are a given. They are ALWAYS a given. You could dump me tomorrow and you'd still get the cookies. Boston..shit, wherever dyke weddings were legalized. And where better to rub their little piggie noses in how bad they suck than right on their doorstep? What are they gonna do? Be jealous of you? Stare furiously at your tah-tahs? Not willingly give you cookies, but instead begrudgingly give you their cookies? Woman, time to wake up to the powers you wield - Uschi
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wow...people are actually watching this...shame we can't just let NBC die.
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Actually, I thought it was great.
The first three-four seasons of Sorkin's West Wing are, by far, some of the most intelligent, witty, and downright hilarious television ever made. And, while the negative of his works tend to sometimes (sometimes...not all the time like post-Sorkin later seasons of WW) lean towards taking its subject matter a bit too seriously, I found Studio 60 to have already found the perfect balance between wit and style, glib and glam.
The camera work was superb, the pace smooth, and overall, it was a joy to see Perry and Whitford not only break out of their previous typecasting (Chandler from Friends and Josh from West Wing), but, excel in their chemistry. Those two alone have levels of charisma and talent that most television actors wish they could even touch. Together, I was uniquely surprised at how well they mesh in acting styles, scenes, and banter. Given time to go further with it, I think they could be one of television's greatest pairings.
As with the above reviewer, I also don't quite know what the infatuation is with Amanda Peet. Besides her rockin' bod, that is. But, I do know why she's on this show. She and Perry have done at least two movies together, and he's big on keeping his real-life pals close. So, no big surprise there. Still, unless she gets some meaty stories/scenes later, she's definitely the weaker link here.
Speaking of keeping friends close, I'm glad to see Sorkin kept Timothy Busfield around after West Wing. He's a great actor.
And of note, I enjoyed how NBC is actually allowing Sorkin to take the piss out of "NBS" and the obvious "Saturday Night Live" show. It'll be interesting to see how this grows.
So, all in all, I have to give this one a 9 out of 10. And, since it's the pilot, it only has two ways it can go: one notch up to perfection...or, straight to zero. We'll see...
What's your point? That I like Studio 60, or that I don't like Heroes?
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heh. Not quite - this (very surprisingly) is co-produced by Loeb...
Pseudo-angsty-teen soap opera? Check. Multiple and varying storylines that will, eventually, lead nowhere? Check. Various genres of sci-fi and comic books plagiarized, as well as obvious ripoff material from currently popular television shows on other channels? Check.
No....it's not suprising at all...
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wow...people are actually watching this...shame we can't just let NBC die.
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Actually, I thought it was great.
The first three-four seasons of Sorkin's West Wing are, by far, some of the most intelligent, witty, and downright hilarious television ever made. And, while the negative of his works tend to sometimes (sometimes...not all the time like post-Sorkin later seasons of WW) lean towards taking its subject matter a bit too seriously, I found Studio 60 to have already found the perfect balance between wit and style, glib and glam.
The camera work was superb, the pace smooth, and overall, it was a joy to see Perry and Whitford not only break out of their previous typecasting (Chandler from Friends and Josh from West Wing), but, excel in their chemistry. Those two alone have levels of charisma and talent that most television actors wish they could even touch. Together, I was uniquely surprised at how well they mesh in acting styles, scenes, and banter. Given time to go further with it, I think they could be one of television's greatest pairings.
As with the above reviewer, I also don't quite know what the infatuation is with Amanda Peet. Besides her rockin' bod, that is. But, I do know why she's on this show. She and Perry have done at least two movies together, and he's big on keeping his real-life pals close. So, no big surprise there. Still, unless she gets some meaty stories/scenes later, she's definitely the weaker link here.
Speaking of keeping friends close, I'm glad to see Sorkin kept Timothy Busfield around after West Wing. He's a great actor.
And of note, I enjoyed how NBC is actually allowing Sorkin to take the piss out of "NBS" and the obvious "Saturday Night Live" show. It'll be interesting to see how this grows.
So, all in all, I have to give this one a 9 out of 10. And, since it's the pilot, it only has two ways it can go: one notch up to perfection...or, straight to zero. We'll see...
What's your point? That I like Studio 60, or that I don't like Heroes?
Please reread Sneaky's post. Maybe then you can understand what I did.
whomod said: I generally don't like it when people decide to play by the rules against people who don't play by the rules. It tends to put you immediately at a disadvantage and IMO is a sign of true weakness. This is true both in politics and on the internet." Our Friendly Neighborhood Ray-man said: "no, the doctor's right. besides, he has seniority."
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I'd rather not have to work at it...
You're G-Man???
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