Reviews: Anything Else [2/16 - 2/20]

[livingfruitvirus]

I forgot! >.< I guess Venture Bros. filled up my usual habit of 2 threads on a Sunday.

[pabcool]

"Therapy"

This Home Movies episode shows off the usual greatness of HM. The whole therapy plot was great, (and the fact that I wanted to run over, shoot, and toss the therapist's blood-drenched corpse off a nice little cliff was probably intencional) the movie, due to it's overwhelming low budget cheeziness I usually see in low budget films, was very amusing, and the McGuirk sub-plot was decent. (McGuirk REALLY strikes me as the type who'd regularly see a shrink)

I give "Therapy" a B+.

"Shaky Pisa"

Although I usually enjoy Lupin The 3rd, today's episode was even better than Home Movies! It played off like an action movie cliche, and not only did I enjoy the usual antics of "Pops" but Lupin's "let's make like a tree and get the hell outta here!" was great. Very, very enjoyable episode with a great, if not slightly paper plot.

I give "Shaky Pisa" an A-.

[Amano Ginji]

I watched HM with my dad, and 10 minutes passed.

he said "....great, another 20 minutes of this......"

I didnt like todays episode...

[JTurner954]

Monday's episode: I feel that I could (I said "should" and deleted it) give this episode a B and I will. The home movie was very funny, the Mcgurk scenes were ok, and the therapy sessions ranged from ok to very funny (the last therapy sequence especially). I also liked the "should" discussion with Paula. Nice to see Andrew take control of a situation instead of being the "weak one".

And now a rant using the letter "B" (if you read last week's talkback, you know what I mean):

I hate this BB. If she were to walk B my home yelling at the father with this B attitude, I would come out of my home and B her. I would tell her to get an attitude adjustment and if she didn't shut her mouth and B her volume down, I would B forced to call the cops and B her for B a disturber of the peace. Maybe B doing this, they won't get married and the father would B happy and spend more time with B. Ugh, I hate that BB.

If you would like to know the translation (no curse words are there), E-mail or Private Message me.

[StrangerAtaru]

THINK BIG, VOTE SMALL!

Now that that's out of the way....

HM: "Therapy": Once again, we have one of those episodes that is for the most part good, but does have a couple of problems here and there. For starters, I love the whole plot about Andrew, Linda and Brendon all being forced to go to therapy in order to get the marriage setup to work. Although some of the fighting involving Andrew and Linda could have been worse in this part, it is Brendon as a "third party" in these fights with his typical snide comments that makes it hilarious. (such as one of my favorite lines in the whole series: "Well then it's unanimous: SOMETHING'S STUPID!") The therapist in this episode reminded me a lot of the anger management counselor McGurk went to in "Brendon's Choice", but in this episode, he creates a lot of awkwardly funny things just because of his ridiculous methods involving how to approach conflict resolution. (which, as we all know by now, doesn't go anywhere) Brendon's telling off of the guy's methods at the end should have been a lot funnier to me, but considering it is so similar to McGurk's approach to Fenton in "The Party", it just was not as funny. Meanwhile, I thought that even though McGurk was trying to be useful in this episode, a lot of what he does isn't necessarily needed. Once again, he treats Brendon older than he really is and tries to instill a non-existant Oedipal complex with Linda, while the whole gingivitis bit was even more pointless. (while McGurk has been off or pointless the last few episodes, he starts picking up comedically again next time) Paula once again was a great character, trying to cope with Brendon's therapy as well as her old husband remarrying. I especially like the conversation in front of the TV with Brendon in this episode. And of course, what review of this episode would be complete without "The Shrinking President King", one of the better movies made and giving desperately needed roles to Melissa and Jason in this episode. Although I didn't quite overinterpret it to the way that the therapist does, it does bring out a lot of the themes in the episode in a fun, low-budget fashion. Then again, be prepared to compare a movie like this to the "big one" coming up real soon. (you know what film it is.....)

BTW: During this funny bit where Brendon tries his "gentle talk" on the caf lunch lady, this is the first time I notice the background character I have appropriately named "Joe Kido". Yes, I think he does look like the Digimon character, probably not intentionally, but who knows.

Next: A field trip where everything goes crazy, and McGurk gets a part-time job.

[The Landstander]

First off, if you haven't done so already, VOTE FOR BRENDON SMALL IN THE DELANEY POLL! or walter & perry will grab your arms...

Home Movies: "Therapy" A good one with a couple of problems and a few things that fell short.

First and foremost, "The Shrinking President King" was excellent. Jason's laugh was great, it looked good without looking too professional (that'll come up in a few other episodes), Jason laughs was hilarious, and the episode connections were there in many ways (more so than even the therapist mentions). I won't spoil all the connections for you (though I have a few things on my website: www.starboy.tk) [/plug]

The central plot was good. The idea of the fact neither Andrew, Brendon or Linda really wanted to be at therapy was well done (and they get progressively angrier as the episode goes on). The therapist was a good character (Mitch Hedberg would've been nice for the voice, though. But that's just wishful thinking) Andrew had good lines ("do you have to call me 'Dad'?"), Brendon was hilarious ("You can tell from my nose") and Linda was, tolerable. Anyone else notice this is the second episode in a row to go to commercial on a spit take?

Paula had a nice subplot (even if I missed it the first time seeing the episode). Her reacting to Andrew's marraige through lots of food & TV (the scene with Brendon on the couch) or Sunshine & Alcohol (the scene with Brendon in the sandbox), was very well done and added a human element to the character.

McGuirk was good as an advice giver in this one (his astronomy thing was hilarious, as was his interpretation of Brendon & Linda), but...more on him in a minute.

here come the negatives of this episode.

First off, the big problem I had with this one was when Andrew & Linda verbally fought several times in the episode. It wasn't funny and brought the episode down (plus we haven't known the characters long enough for this to be a good emotional scene). McGuirk's gingivitus subplot should've A) Never had existed or B) Been resolved, preferably A. Also I just didn't like one specific quick exchange in this episode...

Brendon: I'm mad and I like it.
Andrew: Ya!
Linda: Way to go, good for you, Brendon-
Andrew: You leave him alone and talk to him like that Linda...

That just doesn't seem like something Andrew would say at that moment, based on what we know about his character. I mean, he wanted Linda & Brendon to get along better...but I'm thinking too much. Overall, a B.

Positives: The movie (!!!), Therapy (and the therapist), Paula's reaction, McGuirk's advice
Negatives: Andrew & Linda fighting, McGuirk's ginivitus

[DianaGohan]

Let's see. I would normally want to review something in full, but the main thing to review on Weeknights that's in reruns (Home Movies) is well... reruns, and going over reruns really isn't my style.

I will say though that "Therapy" was good (Even without a subplot) and Should get an A. While "Class Trip" was even better (All those characters interacting with each other) Gets an A+.

The Next episode History (The Contversial "Best or Worst" episode Of Season Two) airs tommorow. What I find odd is how the promo for the episode tells nothing about the main plot (The movie) and instead focuses on the History subplot. Come to think about it, the original promo for 'History" didn't have any shots of the movie either, so maybe their either trying not to give away the surprise, or it's some kind of conspiracy. (Like the one Coach McGuirk talked about in the episode). Looks like art can imitate life, it seems.

[HomeMoviesFan]

Was it me or did the lunch lady in Home Movies' "Therapy" seem like something out of "The Oblongs" or "The Simpsons"? Great episode, though. Brendon's outburst ("THERAPY SUCKS!!!") is almost as good as McGuirk's outburst in "The Party". I find 'The Incredible Shrinking King' very boring, though. The therapist was hilarious, but wouldn't it be funnier if the therapist from "Brendon's Choice" could be used?...

[DianaGohan]

The therapist was hilarious, but wouldn't it be funnier if the therapist from "Brendon's Choice" could be used?...

I doubt it. That therapist never would have gotten the concept of gentle talk the way this one does. Besides, while continuity from show to show is great, you do not want it to get repeitive. And maybe the creators of Home Movies feel that it would be in their best intrests to not repeat ALL the characters (Like Addleberg). By the way, could... I mean, ouch right there. You should of said It would have been funny if the therapist from Brendon's Choice would have been in the best intrest for them to use? Tsk Tsk. How could you forget Gentle Talk. I mean, ouch. Ouch.

[JTurner954]

Tuesday's episode: Pretty good. I especially liked the scenes with Mcgurk in the coffee shop. The second half was better than the first when the hm in the hotel continues and the conclusion with everyone talking at once in the coffee shop. BTW, is it safe to assume that McGurk works at a different school than Paula previously did?? I have no other comments excpet that Walter and Perry were kind of funny, yet still very creepy.

Overall grade: B+

Tomorrow's episode is going to be so great.

[HomeMoviesFan]

Didn't anyone notice that in "Class Trip", the scenes where Coach McGuirk was being checked out (the intro of his "Brendon Small" incognito) before being hired at the coffee shop were edited out, maybe for time reasons? I was almost falling asleep at the end of the first act, but I certaintly don't remember those scenes in there at the time...if I'm wrong I must've been not paying attention. Good episode though, and regular viewers will be very, very suprised (especially those who are watching HM for the first time) on tommorrow's episode, since all the promos were fixed on the "history" scenes (about only 8 minutes of that was in the episode)...

[StrangerAtaru]

HM: "Class Trip": For some strange reason, when you see an episode like this, a general ensemble episode with various elements we have seen before and stuff you think could be predictable, it should not work. Yet in this case, we have another classic season 2 episode. I'll start with what I consider the weakest link of the situations (even though it was still funny): the whole movie situation with Brendon, Jason and Melissa. While there were some inspired moments, "The Queen of Diamonds" is not one of the more memorable movies to me, partially because it is somewhat confusing to figure out what is going on and where. On the other hand, it is funny seeing those three sneak away and interact within the hotel, leading to some great things occuring. (such as Jason being thought to be a bellhop and the climax of the plot where they have to hide in the hotel room) Paula had some great scenes in this episode with both her son (such as the scene where she reveals she is going on the trip) and Lynch (the list), trying to keep her cool over a situation where some people would find themselves at wit's end. One of the more surprising performances in this episode I thought was Fenton, whom after coming off as "annoying annoying" in "The Party", became more "comedic annoying" here, primarily with his troubles with both Walter and Perry (who had another weird, but funny appearance) and Mr. Addelburg. (unfortunately, this is perhaps one of the only times I actually like Fenton) And then of course is the most problematic, yet comedically rewarding plot in the whole episode: McGurk's part-time job. Although I thought that it was a tad too convinient that he got a job so quickly at a place conviniently placed next to the field trip location in something that got him there in the first place (throwing a coffee machine on the Principal's car), it turned out to be one of the funniest sub-plot of them all. (I mean, only McGurk would steal Brendon's name to have a better background check) Clarise was a tad annoying, but also somewhat funny in saying all of these things that probably had nothing to do with the whole thing. And then, of course, was the classic climax where Brendon goes to the coffee shop.....but I think that part speaks for itself. Overall, a great episode that probably, if someone else tried to do it, wouldn't have been as funny.

Next: One of the most controversial (and funniest) episodes of the season, complete with insane historical figures, compliments, Mr. Pants, hot dogs, and the two most unlikeliest heroes in space! (you know who they are)

[pabcool]

Well... My review.

"Class Trip"

I felt that even though I wanted to kill Clarice, this episode outdid itself. I enjoyed Fenton's reactions to the very annoying (and very creepy) duo of Walter and Perry. As for the McGuirk sub-plot, it was possibly the best part of this episode. (the Brendon Small thing was genius, and the "don't pay me" line was great) I also enjoyed the throwaway jokes with Alison, ("She was at the airport") and the main plot with Brendon, particularly the actual movie.

I give "Class Trip" An A-.

[dino boy]

I noticed something interesting: when McGuirk got shocked by the coffee machine, you could see a metal plate in his head.

Class Trip was pretty good--the part where the people from the hotel room see jason on the toilet in his costume and he acts nonchalant about the whole thing was hilarious.

[The Landstander]

VOTE FOR BRENDON IN THE DELANEY POLL!!!!!

Home Movies: "Class Trip" Excellent. A flawless episode that combined Season One-style dialogue between characters and Season Two-style scripted lines delivered excellently.

The plot seems so simple and mildly predictable that it shouldn't work, but as StrangerAtaru said...it does. Brendon and "The Queen of Diamonds" was great, especially how Brendon couldn't remember any of his lines...the opening "QOD" sequence was the best ("In the Den?") The trio sneaking around the hotel was well done.

Paula had another good storyline in this one, and the Lynch/Paula dialogues were some of the best out of both their characters. A background character (Alison) got some development (which is always good). Fenton got some interesting moments ("I want to see you kick someone out") and Walter & Perry were at their Walter & Perriest ("I want to be a bell"...that line always gets me). And Ken Addleburg was pretty good...not much to say there.

McGuirk had one of his best plotlines ever. It was not only funny in concept (McGuirk uses the name Brendon Small to pass a background check) but was great in delivery (I love when Paula walks in, Clarice asks who she is, and McGuirk goes, "My mother"). I personally like the character of Clarice, even if just how McGuirk worked off her ("You should try blinking...because blinking shows that you're human"). BTW, I'm almost sure Clarice should be returning in Season 4.

This episode had a great ending as well...first the coffeehouse scene, which got gradually crazier with more than a couple great lines ("Lady, you're not getting coffee!" "Hey, that's a da guy I threw outta my hotel last week" "You're crushing my bladder")...and then the bus scene, which left with a good Paula joke, and good Walter & Perry moment, Jason's unique brand of humor and the most realistic dialogue I've ever seen on TV by McGuirk & Brendon.

One more note, but this episode had a lot of "Did You Notice" type gags, McGuirk's electricution among them (he also has a tail, apparently). For some reason I liked one of these gags...in McGuirk's office during the coffee maker scene, you can see a note on the wall: "Dear Jon, Doing Better In Arizona. Miss You Alot. Love, Eddie" There's something I like about that joke...perhaps more than I liked Eddie in general during "Dad".

So, to sum up, Excellent. A+

Positives: Interesting mix of humor styles, McGuirk as Brendon Small, Fenton & Walter & Perry, the movie, sneaking around, Ending sequences
Negatives: Really can't think of anything big...a tad predictable, perhaps

[JTurner954]

Wednesday's episode: LOLOLOLOLOL!!!!!!! This episode does something LOLOLOLOLOLOL that rarely happens when LOLOLOL I watch a TV Show: I laugh the whole way through it. LOL. Randomness is what's here and LOLOLOLOLOLOL I loved every second of it. Even the scenes outside ROTFL of the movie like McGurk as the tutor were great. This is the very best hm of the show. There's so much funny that it would take an entire page thread to mention so I'll just continue with LOLOLOLOLOL Mr. Pants LOLOLOL Hot Dog Factory LOLOLOLOLOL Rocks LOLOLOL cheap effects LOLOLOLOLOL Vote at the Delaney poll. Thank you.


Overall grade: A+

[DianaGohan]

Ah, yes Home Movies "History. In the Third Season Episode "Storm Warning" Brendon stated he wanted to Make Movie History. What he failed to realize was he already did. The definitive best or worst episode of Home Movies (Second Season at least) there are reasons why people love this episode and think it's the greatest ever. Others hate that it goes against the standard HM formula and think it's one of the worst episodes ever of the show. Their are good reasons for both of these groups. However, I have to lend toward the side that states it's one of the best, because of all the god forsaken humor. You have three historical inaccuarices (George Washington, Picasso, and Annie Oakley) trying to destroy the human race by any means necessary. (Be it Kidnap and Kill, a bunch of rocks, or even the Kitty Cat Man Mr Pants) On the other side, you got the Starboy and Captain of Outer Space, who will save the human race by any means necessary (Be it compliments, singing, or finding out what Hotdog's are made with). While people complain about the fancy use of film techniques Brendon used in this film, It really did fit the mood. The kids (Brendon, Jason and Melissa) give near Oscar worthy preformences (I say near worthy because it was good enough to win an oscar ((we wish)) it was shown on TV first, which ruins any chance of getting one), and the cast of extras (Walter and Perry, Junior Addleberg, Dwayne and the Band) were all suberb as well. The rest of the show was nearley just as good. Brendon sweating out the test, McGuirk's history lesson, Brendon's limited knowledge of the subject, and Paula refering on how his movie making got in way of him studying. One of the best episodes ever. A++

If Brendon wins the Poll, he definitley needs to be in Star Boy Attire, with the flag in the background waving heroically. That'd be insanley sweet.

[StrangerAtaru]

HM: "History": Before I begin this review, I would like to say that I had known about Starboy before this infamous (and hilarious) episode ever aired on CN. Over at "Adult Swim.com", there is a fun, but pointless, game called "Starboy and the Attack of the Mutant Hotdogs". While it was pretty easy to beat, it introduced me to the weird random world of this character, as well as the kick-butt music, long before this episode aired. (in fact, when I first saw the preview for "Impressions" during the first run of the second season, I thought THAT was the Starboy episode. I was that enthusiastic to see him by then)

As for the episode itself, this is the movie by which all of the other movies on this show have to equate to, both in volume and sheer insanity! Who else but Brendon would think of something so random as George Washington (killer of Abe Lincoln), Pablo Picasso (who chopped off his ear) and Annie Oakley (raised by Daddy Warbucks) being evil and wanting to destroy the human race? And that's just the tip of the iceburg: "Starboy and the Captain of Outer Space" is the ultimate "Ed Wood" movie that he never made. Where else would all action leading to the rescuing of certain historical figures (sort of, considering I never heard of the Mermaid Queen), just freeze to hear a song about giving compliments? (which has a hilarious thing in itself in when the scene changes to the "musical" one, you can see the basement for a split second) Who else would use cardboard for monitors and leave tape all over the sets? (probably to hold them up) Where else would the ultimate evil weapon be an insane singing cat named "Mr. Pants"? What other show would just drop everything they are doing just to visit a hot dog factory? It's just so insane that many can't help but laugh at both it's insanity and it's poor quality! Besides, this movie makes fun of everything from "Star Trek" (Brendon reminded me a lot of Shatner) to "Superman" (both the "hula hoop locking rings" and the "Polaroid prison") to Jefferson Starship? (note the name of the spaceship Starboy flies)

With all the talk about "Starboy", many seem to forget, though, that there is a lot of hilarious things going on in the real world as well. For starters, the whole movie is obviously linked to Brendon's troubles on history assignments for Lynch. This is perhaps one of Lynch's best performance in the series, as we are forced to see his reactions and methods of trying to get Brendon to learn this stuff he doesn't want to study. (just watching Lynch read off Brendon's "answers" to questions he even put in his movie, albeit wrong, makes them sound funnier) This also sort of parodies typical "study" episodes of many "realistic" shows where the main character is failing something, and ends up studying to get a better grade. (but in this show, things don't go as they plan in the end...) McGurk too has a great episode, acting in his "mentor" mode again considering he is also Brendon's history tutor. (well, on all things Area 52) One of the strangest, yet funniest, scenes in the episode is when McGurk realizes Brendon is seeing Lynch for help, turning the whole thing into something more like a romantic situation involving "another woman" and making it more preposterous. Finally, there is the small, but important role for Paula, who as the parent wants her son to succeed, but realizes at her end that Brendon isn't doing anything to pass history. And the best thing about her: she gets to have the last word in the episode! Overall, it may still be an episode some love and others hate, but I love it!

Next: Brendon has writer's block, McGurk has insomnia, and Paula has, um, bad writing?

[The Landstander]

Home Movies: "History" Well...

First off, the movie was this episode. Though the real-life bits were all quite good, the movie probably took up around 16 of 22 minutes. This is a slightly controversial episode in that you either love it or you hate it. Now, though I can certainly understand the arguments made against this episode (which I'll address later), on a pure humor scale, I really can't help but love this episode.

First off, the movie itself. Personally, I thought the idea of fighting 3 Evil Historical Figures is funny in and of itself, and all three evil figures are funny (I think the Historical Figures' scenes were better than the scenes with Starboy, personally). Starboy & The Captain of Outer Space were definetely funny too, but not on the level of George, Pablo and Annie. The humor in the movie, however, did come off at times as different than the average Home Movies humor ("Let's go find out how hot dogs are made" actually reminds me of Sealab 2021 style humor). Most of the time this humor does actually work, but a few scenes (most notably the hot dog I just mentioned) didn't seem to work that well, and came off as a trying-a-little-too-hard for a laugh. However, the movie also had dialogue between the Historical Figures and Starboy/Captain that came off very Home Movies style, except this time done in character. The conversation leading up to the "Compliment Song" seemed very Home Movies style, as did the opening "We Have To Stop Them" scene. The movie also gave us some great music (in order of preference): Mr. Pants, Starboy & The Captain of Outer Space Theme, Compliments Part I, Compliments Part II. Walter & Perry & Addleburg's hostages scenes were pretty good, but one of the weaker W & P performances. Now, as for the movie being too professional for Brendon's normal quality, normally I would've agreed with that argument until I took a closer look and realized it's as low budget as usual, except Brendon put in tons of effort taping everything together and making it look relatively real (which, actually, adds to the outside world story line of Brendon putting too much effort into his films). Ok, I think that's everything...

Now, as for the real life scenes, though few in quantity, they were all big in quality. Lynch was particularly good in this episode ("The pope's cousin, Count Popula, a magical monster with pencils for arms" was made twice as funny with Lynch's delivery), and he had some great interactions with Brendon. McGuirk wasn't super great in this one (unlike tonight's episode), but he had his fair share of good lines. Paula, though perhaps a bit underused, had what I thought was a simple yet really funny ending line, "Trust me, that might be good news." I don't know why, but I love that line. I would've liked to have seen a little "Behind-The-Scenes" work on the Starboy movie with Jason and Melissa...but then again, that might've taken something out of the delivery of the film, so maybe not.

Well, I think that covers about everything. What it comes down to is whether you think that the Starboy movie is strong enough to carry an entire episode. Personally, I do. But, after reading some negative reviews, I have to agree the episode had a couple of flaws...so I'll end up with an A (not an A+).

Positives: The evil historical figures, Starboy/Captain dialogue, Lynch, Paula's ending line, McGuirk as a tutor, the songs
Negatives: No "behind the scenes" at the Starboy movie, the movie occasionally gets a little too wacky

[HomeMoviesFan]

History: Great Starboy episode. I love the way that Brendon's film is putting way, way too much into his life and pushing his schoolwork out. Poor Brendon, he should've waited 'til summer vacation to make "Starboy". I actually timed what the Starboy and Real-Life scenes times are. Starboy is about 15 1/2 minutes of the episode, while the Real-Life stuff is 8 1/2 minutes of the episode. The Real-Life stuff was even more great, and Brendon's "Nixon" impression still gets me, as does "Count Popaopulous, the pope's cousin". And the Hot Dog scenes in the Starboy stuff have a type of humor that would see on other animated series, much like South Park or the Simpsons. I mean, seeing animals turned into food may be good humor on other animated series, but definetly not Home Movies. Oh, and if you think "Starboy" is too, umm, 'good', see 106, "Director's Cut". Franz Kafka is pretty well-done too, though not as big as Starboy, but well-done at least...

[Nik Jam]

Cowboy Bebop: TV, Video Games, Computers and.... Religion. Genius, just Genius

oh right, Home Movies

The Starboy and the Captain of Outer Space episode is one of the best of Season 2

[JDuncan]

According to Starboy's opening titles. Jason's last name is Popondopolis.

[The Landstander]

Originally posted by jdoggg
According to Starboy's opening titles. Jason's last name is Popondopolis.

actually, now that you mention that, in "Time To Pay The Price", his name is shown in a mug shot as J. Penopolis.

[JDuncan]

They probably didn't realize they changed it, considering how small a detail it is. Here's a sloppily taken screenshot (Geocities, copy and paste): http://www.geocities.com/frylock957/popondopolis.jpg

[DianaGohan]

Home Movies: Writer's Block

One of the greatest things about this episode is the continuity factors. I'm not talking about the reapperance of the nurse, or Walter and Perry hating Fenton, or McGuirk's tattos or photos of Sammy (even though all of those were great refrences). What I'm talking is about Brendon, after writing the genius overproduced "Starboy" movie, can't seem to find any way of making another movie, after putting so much energy into that one (It may also be the two weeks of no movies that Paula forced on him as well). Brendon's plot was the best as well. The idea for a dream (which reminded me of a scene from the Space Ghost Coast to Coast episode "Joshua), McGuirk saying to take the idea of a movie, Brendon stealing Paula's idea, and the rice song. Paula's subplot wasn't as good, but I did like the steadily turning worse script of her movie. Oddly enough, McGuirk's plot seemed the weakest. Also, he seemed to be overpricing a DVD player. You can get a PS2 for only 200 and that plays game discs, CD's and DVD's. I also believe at the time this episode was made, you could get a cheap DVD player for about 200 dollars. McGuirk worked best of the regulars (aka Brendon and Melissa) and himself, but not off the intern workers at the Sleep Deprivation Center. For a final Grade: A-

[pabcool]

"Writer's Block"

I thought this episode was great. Weaker than "Class Trip" but still as good (if not better) than "Therapy". McGuirk was fantastic as usual, but some of the best parts of this episode came from the sheer randomness of it all. The dream script, Jason and Melissa's interactions, "Fenton is stupid" (best W&P preformance i've seen so far) and the "rice is nice" song. It was all so random and bizzare, I couldn't help but laugh. Did I mention "Fenton is stupid"?

I give "Writer's Block" an A-.

"Wonder Twins"

Umm... Can you say "form of crap"?

I knew you could.

I give "Wonder Twins" a D.

[JTurner954]

Wednesday's episode: Well, I liked the "quest for the DVD player" storyline more than the writer's block storyline. One of the best sequences was the Walter and Perry poem. Good episode, but not a great one.

Overall grade: B-