tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8241445666161004335.post8870723348912992397..comments2024-01-20T15:51:35.268-06:00Comments on And So it Goes in Shreveport: "Let's make the car a place of silent reflection from now on."Pat Austin Beckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05767059128758168960noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8241445666161004335.post-53448930761930915012014-02-28T18:49:17.544-06:002014-02-28T18:49:17.544-06:00I just watched the first episode of House of Cards...I just watched the first episode of House of Cards around 800 pm last night...I'm about to watch the 5 tonight. I'll check this later after I'm finished my HoC marathon!Mike Thiachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02929567856363413549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8241445666161004335.post-65209735737924920182014-02-26T16:20:26.005-06:002014-02-26T16:20:26.005-06:00Yes, with regard to the "bad man" quote,...Yes, with regard to the "bad man" quote, I think that's where this is all going. That's the spiral symbol. Deep inside we all have the capacity to be evil - original sin - and even if/when these two guys find the "yellow king" they will never actually solve the problem of abuse against women or children (evil). I'm fascinated with the symbols and allusions throughout.Pat Austin Beckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05767059128758168960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8241445666161004335.post-47934171862193005922014-02-26T11:06:51.344-06:002014-02-26T11:06:51.344-06:00So far "The Mask" is my favorite!So far "The Mask" is my favorite!Pat Austin Beckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05767059128758168960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8241445666161004335.post-48609852140307298072014-02-26T10:49:25.910-06:002014-02-26T10:49:25.910-06:00The King in Yellow by Robert Chambers free on Kind...The King in Yellow by Robert Chambers free on Kindle - just got itBoRhttp://www.brideofrove.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8241445666161004335.post-72011043552705138712014-02-26T10:42:42.568-06:002014-02-26T10:42:42.568-06:00But here's the thing that is holding my attent...But here's the thing that is holding my attention. When you study Shakespeare character juxtaposition and certain archetypes in literature, critics seldom apply that measuring stick against modern writing, especially for TV. But here you have the on family man being lauded as "good family man" and "Good Detective" when he is actually neither of this things, at odds with the Mathew M character who is (I think) actually a good man if the clues are valid, but under suspicion, disliked and generally perceived to be a bad man. That scene in the car where Woody ask Mathew the question about them being bad men and Mathew responds that the world needs bad men like them to keep even worse men at bay. Scenes like that coupled with characters so keenly defined over time keep me pondering the show long after the episode ends.BoRhttp://www.brideofrove.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8241445666161004335.post-28439021523112228252014-02-25T08:00:21.128-06:002014-02-25T08:00:21.128-06:00Not exactly; there are multiple references to The ...Not exactly; there are multiple references to The King in Yellow by Robert Chambers. It's an amazing collection of short stories In its own right. Many clues.Pat Austin Beckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05767059128758168960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8241445666161004335.post-91531281258818253582014-02-25T07:43:05.545-06:002014-02-25T07:43:05.545-06:00There's a book? Both actors are doing a great...There's a book? Both actors are doing a great job. Very believable. The locations are really well done as well.BoRhttp://www.brideofrove.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8241445666161004335.post-64870670548305466212014-02-24T17:21:40.689-06:002014-02-24T17:21:40.689-06:00I love it! Totally obsessed. Now I'm reading...I love it! Totally obsessed. Now I'm reading The King in Yellow by Robert Chambers. All the symbolism has me in hog heaven. Added bonus: Matthew McConaughey is doing a kick ass job in this role.Pat Austin Beckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05767059128758168960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8241445666161004335.post-66363553512358552682014-02-24T15:37:54.063-06:002014-02-24T15:37:54.063-06:00Watching it on HBOGo - only because you recommende...Watching it on HBOGo - only because you recommended it. Not usually a fan of detective shows. I am on episode three and ... still not sure about this show.BoRhttp://www.brideofrove.comnoreply@blogger.com