tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2376208744490382379.post2331008497461552142..comments2023-12-29T04:06:05.923-05:00Comments on The Blood Angels: by Jawaballs: The Walking Dead... holy crapJawaballshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06188462457051627625noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2376208744490382379.post-89294904747107202202012-11-09T12:01:00.864-05:002012-11-09T12:01:00.864-05:00Well up until that point Shane was still strugglin...Well up until that point Shane was still struggling but succeeding at holding onto pre-apocalpyse order. But giving into his dark side, and shooting Otis, sent him into a downward spiral where he fell hard and fast. <br /><br />Carl has been showing signs parallel, if not similar, to those of Shane's, the scene with the zombie in the swamp last year, the scene with his mom this year, the scene where he tells his dad to shoot that kid... Shooting his mother could be the symbolic last straw causing a kid who is struggling with his current situation to become unhinged and follow Shane down that spiral. <br /><br />But I think in this case, Carl is made of better stock, and we will see his goodness shine through. Like the light on Lori's face!Jawaballshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06188462457051627625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2376208744490382379.post-65618534960880964992012-11-09T11:53:26.781-05:002012-11-09T11:53:26.781-05:00I guess I just don't see where shooting a corp...I guess I just don't see where shooting a corpse in the head (one that might not even have been moving)is the same type of turning point of not just killing a man but actually wounding him to draw attention from you and leaving him to be eaten alive. <br /><br />Either way it was a hell of an episode :)Hulksmashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06417830994213666149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2376208744490382379.post-19205657052788844172012-11-09T11:34:15.302-05:002012-11-09T11:34:15.302-05:00Hah! I knew you were going to pipe in on that. Yo...Hah! I knew you were going to pipe in on that. You are right, the circumstances are very different (I did say that) and at face value, unrelated. I compare them though because they are both turning points that will push them over the edge. Shane was barely holding on, but having to make the call and sacrifice the guy sent him over. And remember, it wasn't entirely selfish. As I discussed last season, he was more respecting his bind of honor to his friend still at that point than worrying about himself. One of them had to get away to save Carl, and Shane knew he had the best chance of survival. <br /><br />It was not an easy decision for him, but once he made it, he was all in.<br /><br />Shooting Lori was no more easy for Carl, and no doubt has the same ramifications. The only question, which way will it take him? We saw where it brought Shane. Will it bring Carl the other direction?<br /><br />Jawaballshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06188462457051627625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2376208744490382379.post-45649207684641565322012-11-09T10:31:46.482-05:002012-11-09T10:31:46.482-05:00Still reading a bit to much into it but a good art...Still reading a bit to much into it but a good article :)<br /><br />One thing:<br /><br />How in gods name is Carl shooting his dead mother in the head the same as someone shooting a living person to escape?<br /><br />You literally can't compare an act of selfish survival against a live human to an act that has been agreed upon by the group regarding their deaths. <br /><br />Oh, and I doubt we'll see zombie Lori. Carl is hard. And I mean HARD now. He was already developing it last season and throughout this season has shown the same thing. He thinks of the group and responds accordingly now. In all honesty, outside of Daryl, he's probably the best adjusted member in this world. And I think they really pointed that out with the flashback to Rick handing him the gun in Season 2.<br /><br />Doesn't mean he won't have daemons having watched his mother get gutted to save his sibling but I still think you reach to hard to a correlation between shane and carl.Hulksmashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06417830994213666149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2376208744490382379.post-62118577016650735522012-11-08T17:30:01.930-05:002012-11-08T17:30:01.930-05:00I missed the first few minutes, and am glad I did....I missed the first few minutes, and am glad I did. When they ran into the prisoner in the generators it was more of a surprise that way. Saw the opener in the replay.sonsoftaurushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08466971377569066201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2376208744490382379.post-26216193466867651552012-11-08T11:44:48.297-05:002012-11-08T11:44:48.297-05:00Hah, Falling Skies! I gave that show a good try. ...Hah, Falling Skies! I gave that show a good try. But man it went south fast. I just couldn't watch season two. <br /><br />As for the Lori, Rick Shane love triangle... Firstly yes she is a weak character and I'm glad she is gone. Ive been calling for her head for a year. In season two especially, she spent a lot of time manipulating Shane and Rick for some weird reason. She would tell shane to leave, then ask him to stay. Then she would go to Rick and tell him they needed Shane, then say Rick needs to do what he needs to do to protect the group from him. The whole situation with Shane was her fault, a situation created by her. She didn't love her husband, almost admitted in season one. But she felt duty bound to be with him for Carl when he returned. But missed the big Shane trouser snake and hated herself for it!Jawaballshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06188462457051627625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2376208744490382379.post-58772188173763281502012-11-08T11:38:32.232-05:002012-11-08T11:38:32.232-05:00vs revolution and falling skies and a few others, ...vs revolution and falling skies and a few others, they take the cake by far. man i wish i hadent even typed falling skies. ShotDownMindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07796343273156585733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2376208744490382379.post-70881087975898444012012-11-08T11:37:52.812-05:002012-11-08T11:37:52.812-05:00I dont think they fleshed out the "love trian...I dont think they fleshed out the "love triangle" enough or at all. <br /><br />I havent watched the webisodes or read any of the comics. But besides a couple of snide conversations, I have no ideaer why Rick hated on Lori so much. <br /><br />I think especially in death, she was a really weak character. i think killing her off has more to do with cleanup and drama focus then installing demons in carl. that kid is fuked no matter what. they dont have to go out of their way to make sure we know. <br /><br />I didnt expect her to die in this manner even though it seemed foreshadowed incredibly. I thought her acting as sort of a co-counselor to rick they were trying to create an actual use for her now that shane is dead. she gave rick the ok to kill in cold blood to handle the cons if he thought it was necessary, and she emphasized the part about killing the cons... <br /><br />My favorite so far was the shootout in the bar. Amazing. I prob wouldent have watched season 2.5 without it. ShotDownMindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07796343273156585733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2376208744490382379.post-85980108632915732022012-11-08T09:47:17.543-05:002012-11-08T09:47:17.543-05:00Great points and I agree! I also like how they do...Great points and I agree! I also like how they don't call them zombies, as if the zombie culture does not exist in this world. I think this was even touched on at some point, in this world the zombie apocalypse was not even considered. <br /><br />And yes, I especially love how they don't rely on artificial twists to create drama. They just use great writing!<br /><br />I agree, season two was weak. To really appreciate the season you have to focus on the gems hidden within the episodes, like the interactions between Dale and Shane, Shanes descent into madness and the duplicity of Lori's personality. <br /><br />In a mostly bland season, there were still some moments that can be considered among the best scenes to appear on TV on any network. <br /><br />This season has been mostly outstanding however.<br /><br />It may not be as deep as I like to look, but interpretation is part of the fun that I have with the show! IT is certainly deeper, and more human than shows like Revolution.Jawaballshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06188462457051627625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2376208744490382379.post-26144948645484420832012-11-08T09:13:12.854-05:002012-11-08T09:13:12.854-05:00I think what is fantastic about the series:
they ...I think what is fantastic about the series:<br /><br />they dont call them zombies<br /><br />zombie show that didnt get into the zombie lore until end of first season, and barely scratched it<br /><br />they kill shit and blow up heads and brains often enough to desensitize any viewer after just 1 or 2 episodes<br /><br />there are almost no twists. if you really are a connoisseur of story and drama, they dont pretend nothing bad is going to happen or try to trick us. we actually know what is going to happen next almost 100% of the time. but the writers have really mastered suspense and use it masterfully. <br /><br />Most of season 2 was boring and useless. <br /><br />The story is not as deep as you proclaim, but I sit on the edge of my couch and laugh/cringe/cry almost every episode. <br /><br />I cry out of the brilliance of suspense. they really use the same build up constantly, but I want to see if "it" happens next.<br /><br />ShotDownMindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07796343273156585733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2376208744490382379.post-91081704746418893502012-11-08T09:11:12.415-05:002012-11-08T09:11:12.415-05:00:) Perhaps Shotdownmind. I admit that the show do...:) Perhaps Shotdownmind. I admit that the show does have some frequent flaws and has had some pretty bad episodes. It may be that I let artistry of individual performances cloud my estimation of the show as a whole. But when you get episodes like this, they more than make up for stinkers like last weeks.Jawaballshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06188462457051627625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2376208744490382379.post-18228393018367456712012-11-08T09:06:08.384-05:002012-11-08T09:06:08.384-05:00Im pretty sure you are way to googoogaga lol.
Its...Im pretty sure you are way to googoogaga lol.<br /><br />Its good at times, but almost never as good as you say.<br /><br />ShotDownMindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07796343273156585733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2376208744490382379.post-81189474777767550112012-11-08T08:26:40.627-05:002012-11-08T08:26:40.627-05:00Emotionally draining is all I can say about that e...Emotionally draining is all I can say about that episode. I do DVR it and typically watch it in the AM before work. My entire ride to the office that morning was thought filled with the show.<br /><br />Absolutely amazing.<br /><br />Sometimes when a show kills a major character I don't even want to watch it anymore. When Game of Thrones killed my favorite character, I almost gave up on the series (I'm glad I didn't mind ya). The Walking Dead however, tends to have the opposite effect, even after the death of major players, I can't wait to see what happens next.Ted Nagelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08722464988570156477noreply@blogger.com