A quick review on Sherlock before I pass out!
Woohoo I finally watched it! Plenty of angsty, nail-biting suspense, just like I like it. The only thing that really got to me was the first 30ish minutes. I get and even liked the way they reintroduce Sherlock to Watson's life and his reaction was perfectly natural. But all of the quick "cool" shots - it certainly felt like more than normal - ended up feeling slightly gimmicky. Does anyone agree with me?
Looking forward to next week!
Love&Harmony,
Erin
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Thursday, January 23, 2014
Sunday, January 12, 2014
Downton Downers
**Spoilers Warning** In case (if) anyone (is) reading this hasn't seen episode 2 and cares!
Ah, Downton. This week you are back to breaking our hearts. Well, actually, who am I kidding. You just can't stop. I recommend some therapy - of course, then what would the fans have to talk about?!
While the generally lighter atmosphere of the (3-day?) house party was welcome, I suffered sympathy heart palpitations when Mrs. Pattermore had her heart attack. And then Anna being attacked and raped?! Multiplied by the fact that she is afraid to tell Mr. Bates for his own good, it's absolutely heart wrenching. (Also, having the scene occur while Dame Kiri te Kawana was singing was a bit strange for me personally...) He knows something is wrong and he's going to find out. The question that remains is what will he do about it? Also -- will this result in a pregnancy? The show's history has taught me to expect just about anything.
I still don't like Edna, though she was slightly less vile until the very end. No good will come of whatever happens there, I think. Is Tom really going to try and leave? Never the less, when she's not scheming to get into bed with him, she does seem to be a welcome relief to him - someone who understands.
It was happy to see Mary actually smile and laugh! And then immediately saddening when the moment is juxtaposed with Isabelle's pain and loneliness. Maybe the Dr. hasn't quite given up hope there, yet though. Perhaps she isn't so alone as she feels?
BARROW you are SUCH a pompous ass. That is all.
As a singer, the singer bits of this episode were absolutely hilarious. All of that crisis over someone who sings for a living! Was it really so scandalous for her to be upstairs, Carson? :) And I am a fan of Dame Kiri. Of course, she's retired and there were some audible moments as to why, especially if you compare to her career years. But it was still exciting to have opera on such a hit show. Of course, that meant "O mio babbino caro" would be heard (since that's the aria everybody knows)! Still, it was exciting.
Then there's Edith and the editor. (I still don't know what he's called by heart and don't feel like looking it up... oops.) Finally getting a decent opinion out of Lord Grantham! I still am uncertain of what I think will happen. The Germany thing will somehow blow up in their faces; maybe not drastically, but it can't be a smart move. However, I've got hopes for this relationship to work out, even if it's against the odds in Edith's case. If it doesn't, I still say she should go to America and meet a man while staying with her mother's mother!
Well, that about sums it up. Looking forward to next week for both Downton AND SHERLOCK!!! So much Masterpiece Theater and I love it! Haha.
Love&Harmony,
Erin
Ah, Downton. This week you are back to breaking our hearts. Well, actually, who am I kidding. You just can't stop. I recommend some therapy - of course, then what would the fans have to talk about?!
While the generally lighter atmosphere of the (3-day?) house party was welcome, I suffered sympathy heart palpitations when Mrs. Pattermore had her heart attack. And then Anna being attacked and raped?! Multiplied by the fact that she is afraid to tell Mr. Bates for his own good, it's absolutely heart wrenching. (Also, having the scene occur while Dame Kiri te Kawana was singing was a bit strange for me personally...) He knows something is wrong and he's going to find out. The question that remains is what will he do about it? Also -- will this result in a pregnancy? The show's history has taught me to expect just about anything.
I still don't like Edna, though she was slightly less vile until the very end. No good will come of whatever happens there, I think. Is Tom really going to try and leave? Never the less, when she's not scheming to get into bed with him, she does seem to be a welcome relief to him - someone who understands.
It was happy to see Mary actually smile and laugh! And then immediately saddening when the moment is juxtaposed with Isabelle's pain and loneliness. Maybe the Dr. hasn't quite given up hope there, yet though. Perhaps she isn't so alone as she feels?
BARROW you are SUCH a pompous ass. That is all.
As a singer, the singer bits of this episode were absolutely hilarious. All of that crisis over someone who sings for a living! Was it really so scandalous for her to be upstairs, Carson? :) And I am a fan of Dame Kiri. Of course, she's retired and there were some audible moments as to why, especially if you compare to her career years. But it was still exciting to have opera on such a hit show. Of course, that meant "O mio babbino caro" would be heard (since that's the aria everybody knows)! Still, it was exciting.
Then there's Edith and the editor. (I still don't know what he's called by heart and don't feel like looking it up... oops.) Finally getting a decent opinion out of Lord Grantham! I still am uncertain of what I think will happen. The Germany thing will somehow blow up in their faces; maybe not drastically, but it can't be a smart move. However, I've got hopes for this relationship to work out, even if it's against the odds in Edith's case. If it doesn't, I still say she should go to America and meet a man while staying with her mother's mother!
Well, that about sums it up. Looking forward to next week for both Downton AND SHERLOCK!!! So much Masterpiece Theater and I love it! Haha.
Love&Harmony,
Erin
Sunday, January 5, 2014
Downton Abbey Season 4!
Downton Abbey season 4 premiered tonight, for the U.S. !!! It sucks being behind the UK in that regard, but I don't believe in cheating when it comes to Downton or Sherlock. They give me something to look forward to for January when the weather is grey and dreary. More specifically, they give me emotional schizophrenia... but it sure is exciting.
So, season 4, episode 1. It was a relief not to be dragged through some sort of devastating heartbreak (the season 3 finale was quite enough, thank you!) though it was certainly re-lived via Lady "Zombie" Mary. Michelle Dockery has certainly mastered the stone-cold statue look. However, it was easy to suffer some emotional whiplash with all of the new beginnings of scandal - especially in the downstairs of all places!
I'm not going to go crazy into detail in case anyone reading (...anyone?) cares about spoilers. But I will say that my bad inklings about the lady's maid Edna are absolutely right. There's a new O'Brian in town -- that didn't take long at all. (Really, Lady Cora, are you so naive?!) I'm curious about Cousin Rose. She always seems up to something, but she seemed to have just the right amount of romantic adventure and close it out before the end of the two hours. Nothing is ever that simple though, so we'll see. I hope that Edith is finally getting some happy days, but her romantic stars seem forever crossed. I have a bad feeling that Germany is not going to to over well and that a bad decision may have been made that will lead to some complicated -what else?! - happenings. I think I'm not alone in feeling that Mrs. Hughes and Mr. Carson are probably my favorite characters and Mrs. Hughes is the particular heroine in this week's episode. All she ever wants is the best for everyone around her, even when they aren't sure of what that is themselves. Of course, cue the teary eyes when Lady Mary finally breaks through her hardened exterior in Mr. Carson's arms. And I will always, always, always want to punch Mr. Barrow in the face. I swear that man has just one good bone in his body and it's his pinky toe.
Whew, ok! I think this is going to be the theme of Sunday posts until the season is out - it's a good decompression method. :) Woohoo Downton!! And Sherlock on the 19th!!
Here's to the best month for PBS ratings!
Love&Harmony,
Erin
So, season 4, episode 1. It was a relief not to be dragged through some sort of devastating heartbreak (the season 3 finale was quite enough, thank you!) though it was certainly re-lived via Lady "Zombie" Mary. Michelle Dockery has certainly mastered the stone-cold statue look. However, it was easy to suffer some emotional whiplash with all of the new beginnings of scandal - especially in the downstairs of all places!
I'm not going to go crazy into detail in case anyone reading (...anyone?) cares about spoilers. But I will say that my bad inklings about the lady's maid Edna are absolutely right. There's a new O'Brian in town -- that didn't take long at all. (Really, Lady Cora, are you so naive?!) I'm curious about Cousin Rose. She always seems up to something, but she seemed to have just the right amount of romantic adventure and close it out before the end of the two hours. Nothing is ever that simple though, so we'll see. I hope that Edith is finally getting some happy days, but her romantic stars seem forever crossed. I have a bad feeling that Germany is not going to to over well and that a bad decision may have been made that will lead to some complicated -what else?! - happenings. I think I'm not alone in feeling that Mrs. Hughes and Mr. Carson are probably my favorite characters and Mrs. Hughes is the particular heroine in this week's episode. All she ever wants is the best for everyone around her, even when they aren't sure of what that is themselves. Of course, cue the teary eyes when Lady Mary finally breaks through her hardened exterior in Mr. Carson's arms. And I will always, always, always want to punch Mr. Barrow in the face. I swear that man has just one good bone in his body and it's his pinky toe.
Whew, ok! I think this is going to be the theme of Sunday posts until the season is out - it's a good decompression method. :) Woohoo Downton!! And Sherlock on the 19th!!
Here's to the best month for PBS ratings!
Love&Harmony,
Erin
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