Have to say I enjoyed John's attitude Upgrade.
I thought this episode moved things along nicely. Liked the focus between John & Lois and Clark & Zod teaming up. Loved the part in the FoS.
Props for returning to Seattle.
All the focus on the whole Charade of Clark's was a great surprise.
Loved how the relationship lines really blurred together. Lois realizing she can't know the Blur's identity speaking to Clark that he can't reveal who he is was well done. Had no clue they'd go so far as so have them touch hands. Yeah, it's possible she could realize deep down that it's Clark.
Will Zod try to pose as the Blur again? A quick scene like that would be nice.
Clark jumping through the glass and overlapping the image was another one of the most beautiful scenes the show has done. Checkmate Attic = Instant Win
My guess is that the Red Queen is Martha (in which case that was clearly a stand-in) or might be someone new. I can't see it being Chloe.
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Sunday, April 11, 2010
S-9.17 "Checkmate"
Going back to season 8, this episode checkmated about the past 19 episodes.
Awesome opening scene. Sorta got a Disney PR vibe with how slow some shots were. Usually when there are fewer I wouldn't give it much thought.
Still trying to grasp the fact Tess has a hidden jump tube. >_>
Beautiful rescue scene. For something fairly simple, it worked wonders.
I have to admit, I about jumped outta my chair in excitement when it was revealed John had impersonated Waller. It was the icing on an already very sweet cake.
Ugh... Where's Mia? I generally like just about everything, but not this Chloliver thing. o_O
And yeah, it's great how Clark has no problem threatening Tess on the edge of buildings and she's genuinely scared he'd kill her.
Wait, another player? Red Queen? (long pause) Martha? OMG!
Just like last year at this time, Smallville delivered again. The focus on Checkmate and getting to see John in action with his powers easily made for some of the best scenes since the Davis/Lex flashbacks and pilot re-creation.
Awesome opening scene. Sorta got a Disney PR vibe with how slow some shots were. Usually when there are fewer I wouldn't give it much thought.
Still trying to grasp the fact Tess has a hidden jump tube. >_>
Beautiful rescue scene. For something fairly simple, it worked wonders.
I have to admit, I about jumped outta my chair in excitement when it was revealed John had impersonated Waller. It was the icing on an already very sweet cake.
Ugh... Where's Mia? I generally like just about everything, but not this Chloliver thing. o_O
And yeah, it's great how Clark has no problem threatening Tess on the edge of buildings and she's genuinely scared he'd kill her.
Wait, another player? Red Queen? (long pause) Martha? OMG!
Just like last year at this time, Smallville delivered again. The focus on Checkmate and getting to see John in action with his powers easily made for some of the best scenes since the Davis/Lex flashbacks and pilot re-creation.
Friday, March 26, 2010
MMPRv2 update
Now that we're 12 episodes into the reversioning, I'd have to say it hasn't been that bad lately. I come to realize that season 1 wasn't all that great to begin with.
"TEAMWORK" and "BIG SISTERS" were especially bad as far as the episodes go and the 'new' stuff didn't help. On the other hand, "SWITCHING PLACES" and "FOUL PLAY IN THE SKY" were easily some of the best early eps they did. Mostly, I like the Ranger-centric bumpers and the gags they do with Bulk n' Skull. The word pop-ups make some scenes more fun, but it feels really unneeded during morphed footage. Re-showing the beginning of "DAY OF THE DUMPTER" again and again is cringe-worthy, although the last time they showed it ("I, EYE GUY") had a creative segway.
"TEAMWORK" and "BIG SISTERS" were especially bad as far as the episodes go and the 'new' stuff didn't help. On the other hand, "SWITCHING PLACES" and "FOUL PLAY IN THE SKY" were easily some of the best early eps they did. Mostly, I like the Ranger-centric bumpers and the gags they do with Bulk n' Skull. The word pop-ups make some scenes more fun, but it feels really unneeded during morphed footage. Re-showing the beginning of "DAY OF THE DUMPTER" again and again is cringe-worthy, although the last time they showed it ("I, EYE GUY") had a creative segway.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
S-9.14 "Persuasion" and 9.15 "Conspiracy"
Awesome seeing Clark destroy Zod's towers as a last-ditch effort. One of the best uses of heat vision ever.
Surrounding Tess in the fire ring and nearly killing her wasn't bad either.
... What the hell, Chloe?!
Zod getting his powers back was pretty predictable. After Clark stabbed himself, I started to get what was going on. And awesome way to end the sweeps.
It's great having such a prominent villain on the show again. Sure, we got 6 eps until the final battle, but it feels like it could be the next ep, which I like. :)
The Kandorians in the FoS... Can't wait.
Two pretty good episodes.
Surrounding Tess in the fire ring and nearly killing her wasn't bad either.
... What the hell, Chloe?!
Zod getting his powers back was pretty predictable. After Clark stabbed himself, I started to get what was going on. And awesome way to end the sweeps.
It's great having such a prominent villain on the show again. Sure, we got 6 eps until the final battle, but it feels like it could be the next ep, which I like. :)
The Kandorians in the FoS... Can't wait.
Two pretty good episodes.
Sunday, February 14, 2010
S-9.13 "Warrior"
Forget Warrior Angel, we all know the real warrior is Zatanna. >_>
Liked how Zatara had put a spell on the never-opened comic, leading to Zatanna having to get involved. And those eyes... ^_^
Nice to see Allison direct an episode actually centered on Chloe this time.
After Zod was suddenly hanging out in Clark's house before, I wondered if there'd be any scenes with them in this. Not surprised there weren't.
This was a nice, fun and pretty flexible episode.
Liked how Zatara had put a spell on the never-opened comic, leading to Zatanna having to get involved. And those eyes... ^_^
Nice to see Allison direct an episode actually centered on Chloe this time.
After Zod was suddenly hanging out in Clark's house before, I wondered if there'd be any scenes with them in this. Not surprised there weren't.
This was a nice, fun and pretty flexible episode.
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Smallville: Absolute Justice
Even for a non-comics fan like myself, this was an absolute thrill.
Awesome seeing the Icicle/Star-Spangled Kid fight through Chloe's POV.
Liked how the former heros got mixed up with the government and taken to jail for refusing to work for them. Clark learning about them and uncovering the museum was well done.
THE CAPE!
Awesome match between Icicle/Stargirl.
Guess Fate didn't feel like telling Clark Lex isn't really dead. Interesting way they sorta danced around this.
HE'S BACK! Had a feeling John was getting his powers backs in this, even cemented with a badass line.
A little overboard with slow-mo final battle, but it's what I expect from the show. And I did like how the camera panned around between everyone using their weapons.
OH SNAP! Could Tess's ties with Checkmate have to do with Lex giving her the Luthorcorp position?
Loved the nods to Justice League, "Lois & Clark" and John's appetite for cookies.
When Pam mentioned the apocalypse, I naturally thought, well, isn't that what'll happen if Zod succeeds? >_>
The lesson and encouragement about fighting together more and spending time with eachother outside of that was nice.
Even Cordelia was more human than Chloe in late s3 of Angel -- and she was half demon!
Hopefully the new Dr. Fate will be part of the storyline later, since we know a character or 2 usually appears after the teamup. Can't wait to see what they do next year. For this year, it was great and the 2 parts made the pacing pretty good.
Awesome seeing the Icicle/Star-Spangled Kid fight through Chloe's POV.
Liked how the former heros got mixed up with the government and taken to jail for refusing to work for them. Clark learning about them and uncovering the museum was well done.
THE CAPE!
Awesome match between Icicle/Stargirl.
Guess Fate didn't feel like telling Clark Lex isn't really dead. Interesting way they sorta danced around this.
HE'S BACK! Had a feeling John was getting his powers backs in this, even cemented with a badass line.
A little overboard with slow-mo final battle, but it's what I expect from the show. And I did like how the camera panned around between everyone using their weapons.
OH SNAP! Could Tess's ties with Checkmate have to do with Lex giving her the Luthorcorp position?
Loved the nods to Justice League, "Lois & Clark" and John's appetite for cookies.
When Pam mentioned the apocalypse, I naturally thought, well, isn't that what'll happen if Zod succeeds? >_>
The lesson and encouragement about fighting together more and spending time with eachother outside of that was nice.
Even Cordelia was more human than Chloe in late s3 of Angel -- and she was half demon!
Hopefully the new Dr. Fate will be part of the storyline later, since we know a character or 2 usually appears after the teamup. Can't wait to see what they do next year. For this year, it was great and the 2 parts made the pacing pretty good.
Saturday, January 23, 2010
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