tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2438969139466502388.post8525019828987162856..comments2024-03-26T11:17:40.890-04:00Comments on Cultural Wormhole: Eureka - "The Story of O2"Paul Steven Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18392153757274116397noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2438969139466502388.post-37706774676007295972010-08-16T20:27:15.728-04:002010-08-16T20:27:15.728-04:00I wouldn't worry too much, unless it starts fo...I wouldn't worry too much, unless it starts following you around the house.coffeemonkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17035058219257020902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2438969139466502388.post-61022128132128933092010-08-14T17:49:58.320-04:002010-08-14T17:49:58.320-04:00Indeed. I was not "blaming" the directio...Indeed. I was not "blaming" the direction for the sub-par episode. It just was what it was.<br /><br />But yeah, paying attention to the writer and director of an episode can lead to some insights.<br /><br />Should I be worried about my Roomba vac? You know... with all the AI wonkiness going on? lol Later!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12904329171673297673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2438969139466502388.post-85833952890670172762010-08-14T15:04:56.641-04:002010-08-14T15:04:56.641-04:00Thanks for the comment, Scott! I hadn't even r...Thanks for the comment, Scott! I hadn't even realized that Colin directed the episode, but that's a very good point. I hardly ever pay attention to the opening credits, so I rarely ever consider much beyond what's right there in my face-- the acting, the cinematography, and the story. Probably wouldn't hurt to take a broader perspective from time to time...<br /><br />And I don't think the episode's problems were necessarily directorial... The story itself was lacking, perhaps owing to the ethereal, disconnected nature of the main plot, and the mundanity of the b-plot.<br /><br />In any event, the next episode is better, and I just finished watching last night's, which was better still, and back to par for the show.coffeemonkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17035058219257020902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2438969139466502388.post-24450634282810443792010-08-14T13:31:21.974-04:002010-08-14T13:31:21.974-04:00Well put. I felt the same way about this one. Not ...Well put. I felt the same way about this one. Not the most satisfying, but the story of dad and daughter was sweet for me. Soon, you'll be able to relate even more, won't you?<br /><br />Colin Ferguson directed this episode, and that type of arrangement often plays into "separated storylines" in these kinds of shows. He's able to focus primarily on PERFORMANCE in one pretty much whole production -- the Zoe sequences. Then, able to focus on DIRECTING the other production. Almost a first and 2nd unit sort of thing. You'll often notice less screen time in episodes where actors are directing themselves, and that's what we have here. Colin in far less scenes.<br /><br />Anyway, Matthew, I enjoyed the review. Keep it up!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12904329171673297673noreply@blogger.com