Smallville, Supernatural, job interview
May. 18th, 2007 05:05 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
ria_oaksSitting on the ferry, nothing better to do than write up reviews for Smallville and Supernatural last night... have yet to see The Office or Grey's Anatomy; they're taped up at the island. I was coordinating the taping of all my shows last night while I was out with ![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
rainbowpegacorn for her birthday. XD Had a really good time. We went to Metrotown to Build-a-Bear and built a cow. We gave him a pirate outfit and named him Jack Sparrow. :) Then went out to dinner to a Korean restaurant which was fun though I can't say I liked the food all that much. But we went to Death by Chocolate after and had waffles so all was good. XD Lizzy was there, which was really nice. I haven't seen her much over the last few years, but I like her and I enjoyed chatting with her. Got all the gossip from high school, heh. Though I don't really know many people from Windsor anymore and I can't say I care all that much about the gossip. ^^
Anyway, Smallville... non-spoilery version, it was pretty good and the thing I expected to happen did in fact (probably) happen and I gotta congratulate the producers for having the guts for doing that. Ended on a cliffhanger, of course, and I'm rather worried about the fate of one of my favourite characters...
Well, they actually did it, they killed Lana... presumably. No body yet, but that car explosion seemed pretty definite. I've been expecting her to die all season, since I knew that'd be the nail in the coffin for Lex and Clark. I don't really believe that Lex had her killed, so I'm really not sure... maybe Lionel? I don't entirely trust him. Or who knows, maybe it was a coincidence and it was just someone who hated Lex (god knows there are lots of them around!). Anyway, I'm hardly sad. Actually I kinda cheered... though part of me was actually surprised that they did it - wasn't sure they'd have the guts to do it. Was nice to have her finally learn the truth about Clark, though, before she died. Course, we did already go through that once in season 5...
Anyway, forget Lana - what about Chloe?? I'd read that she wouldn't die because her power would become important next season, but maybe they were lying... bastards. She better not die - she's one of the few characters I can stand anymore. And she's awesome. Gah.
Yeah, I don't really have any other thoughts... it was pretty good. I thought Lana would die later in the episode, though. XD Excited for next season. Can't believe we're already at 7 seasons! That's how many Buffy had... wow. Wonder if it'll go to 8. Though I've heard that Michael Rosenbaum will probably leave after season 7, and what would the show be without Lex...?
Anyway, forget Smallville, heh. I enjoyed it, but as soon as Supernatural started I all but forgot it... because holy CRAP. I almost cried during the RECAP, thanks to the use of "Carry On Wayward Son" which I have since downloaded and it makes me all flaily whenever I listen to it because it's a perfect Dean song.
Wow, just... wow. Hell of a way to end the season. Ultimately, most of what happened I saw coming, but I still really enjoyed it. Of course I knew that Dean would go to some crazy lengthes to get Sam back, and indeed he did... one year, damn. I kept flashing back to Bablyon 5 and Sheridan's '20 years to live' thing. But at least he got 20 years... daaamn. Presumably Sam will find a way to get Dean out of the deal, but imagine if he didn't and the series ended with season 3 and Dean dying! That would suck. o.o I can't imagine they'd end it with Dean dying and going to hell... of course, I've thought for awhile that a wonderfully dark and depressing way to end the series would be for Sam to go evil, Dean to have to kill him, then Dean killing himself. Yeah, twisted. Heh. Anyway, presuming that it gets renewed for a fourth season (cross fingers!) I assume that Dean will be saved.
Which brings us to season three, which I thought they did a nice job of setting up. They effectively tied up most of the major loose ends in case the show was cancelled, but left it open for season 3. And damn, I have to go, we're off the ferry and I have a job interview... meep. Not that it matters since I'll just finish writing it when I get home and then post it.. anyway.
Okay, I'm home from the interview and I'm stressing out and I'm listening to 'Carry On Wayward Son' AGAIN because it's such a perfect Dean song and it's very addicting... Okay, will finish review first then talk about interview...
So... season 3, yeah. I was saying tomonia84 that last season was the season of Dean and I think next season will be the season of Sam. They've been building up to him possibly going evil, and now they're really moving that storyline ahead. I was shocked when he shot Jake, and it'll be very interesting to see where they go with that.
Anyway, the entire episode was very powerful and well done, I thought. Jensen was incredible throughout, but he really did some amazing acting in the beginning. His speech to dead!Sam about how he was supposed to protect him and he failed was painful as hell. I loved the scene where Bobby confronted him about what he had done, and also about just how damned fucked up Dean is. He really needed someone to tell him that, to just smack him around and tell him that he's messed up in the head. It's sad to see just how little Dean thinks of himself and how quick he is to give up his life for Sam. And how, to him, it all makes sense because he thinks he's living on borrowed time anyway and he feels like he should have died and that his father shouldn't have sacrificed himself for him (ironic, considering that that's exactly what he just did and I can't help but wonder just how he thought Sam would react when he inevitably found out).
Which of course brings us to John, and oooh... I knew he'd be in the ep, of course, thanks to the guest credits (really, it would have been awesome if they'd left him out of those...). And as soon as Bobby said that the door led to Hell I guessed what would happen. I still cheered when he appeared and stopped the YED for killing Dean, though. :) Yay John! And that wonderful, silent scene where he put him hand on Dean's shoulder and showed so clearly that he was proud of him and that he didn't regret giving up his life for Dean. It'll be interesting to see how this effects Dean and if it will maybe start him on the path to recovery next sesaon... while Sam starts to break down, perhaps? Oooh. :)
And on a completely other note, I'm listening to a Dean fanmix right now and "Dirty Little Secret" by The All-American Rejects just came on and SERIOUSLY. I don't think this is supposed to be a Wincesty mix, which is why it makes me laugh so hard... seriously. "Who has to know, when we live such fragile lives, it's the best way we survive" "I'll keep you my dirty little secret" Ummmmm... I suppose she chose it based on Dean's various flings along the road, but it really really sounds Wincesty. Heh. ANYWAY.
Not much else to say.. Bobby is awesome, Ellen is awesome, and I hope they both stick around. It's fantastic to have a strong female character. And I like how Bobby has become something of a surrogate father for the boys, because I think they need an adult influence in their lives to occasionally smack them around when they're being stupid. XD And he obviously genuinely cares for both of them; I loved how he put his hand on Dean's face after he was done smacking him around, because it shows that ultimately he cares about him and wants him to realize his own self-worth and stop being a self-loathing messed up idiot. XD
Anyway, so the YED is gone... wow. "That was for our mother" - sniff. They had to tie that storyline up eventually and I'm glad they didn't drag it out to much, but it's kinda strange to think that they thing they've been working towards doing all their lives is now done. And how much do I love that all three Winchesters were involved in the final fight? So awesome to have John back for those few moments. He was a shitty father, but he did his best I suppose and he was ultimately a good man. I hope we see him back again for flashbacks... that would be nice. I love flashbacks to the boys as kids, like in that episode in s1, don't remember the name.
I think that's it.. enjoyed it overall, and really looking forward to season 3. Thank god it got renewed! I wish I'd started watching this show earlier... I didn't bother in s1 because it sounded kinda shallow even though I'd heard it was entertaining. But it became increasingly popular online and my f-list became increasingly obsessed with it, then season 2 started and I kept hearing really good things about it. I have meant to watch it for ages, honestly, but never got around to it thanks to having other shows taking priority (PB, VM last summer) and having, you know, school. XD But glad I finally watched it. I think it's really coming into its own and it has a lot of potential which it's starting to live up to. The move away from fillers in season 1 to a story arc and strong character development in season 2 was a smart one, I think. It's still nice to have the occasional filler, of course, but I like it when even the fillers add to the character development and the relationship between the boys. It'll certainly be interesting to see where it goes in s3.. I suspect it will get increasingly dark, and I like that. :) I'd like to see Sam start to break down a bit like Dean did this season, and see how he deals with whatever happened when he was brought back and how he'll start going evil. They touched on it this season, of course, but I think it'll really start amping up next season. Should be awesome. :)
Whew, done. So, the interview.. meep. Think it went well - I had to answer some short written questions "What is your ideal work environment"? and shit like that, and also had to do an aptitude test which I think went okay. I'm mostly worried because she said she wants someone who will be committed and will stay on for a few years. I basically said that I'm not sure at the moment and can't guarantee anything, but if it works out I could be willing to stay for a few years. I hope I sounded enthusiastic enough; I told her that I really want a job like that which will give me office experience, and that I want to work on my written communication skills since that's likely an area I will go into as a career. I don't exactly want to make a career out of banking, but it's a nice starting point. And I caught a glimpse on a piece of paper on her desk of the wage, and it says $14 for the first while (while I'm on probation) then up to $15.10. So yay! :) I hope I got it... *crosses fingers* I'll know early next week. And I'm already stressing about it... really want it, compared to Doc's. Still have to go to work at Doc's on Monday, and I'm a bit stressed about that. I'm not sure if they're going to train me anymore or if they're just going to throw me out there. o.o Plus it's a long weekend, so unless it rains Monday (*crosses fingers*) it'll be super busy. Waah.
rainbowpegacorn for her birthday. XD Had a really good time. We went to Metrotown to Build-a-Bear and built a cow. We gave him a pirate outfit and named him Jack Sparrow. :) Then went out to dinner to a Korean restaurant which was fun though I can't say I liked the food all that much. But we went to Death by Chocolate after and had waffles so all was good. XD Lizzy was there, which was really nice. I haven't seen her much over the last few years, but I like her and I enjoyed chatting with her. Got all the gossip from high school, heh. Though I don't really know many people from Windsor anymore and I can't say I care all that much about the gossip. ^^Anyway, Smallville... non-spoilery version, it was pretty good and the thing I expected to happen did in fact (probably) happen and I gotta congratulate the producers for having the guts for doing that. Ended on a cliffhanger, of course, and I'm rather worried about the fate of one of my favourite characters...
Well, they actually did it, they killed Lana... presumably. No body yet, but that car explosion seemed pretty definite. I've been expecting her to die all season, since I knew that'd be the nail in the coffin for Lex and Clark. I don't really believe that Lex had her killed, so I'm really not sure... maybe Lionel? I don't entirely trust him. Or who knows, maybe it was a coincidence and it was just someone who hated Lex (god knows there are lots of them around!). Anyway, I'm hardly sad. Actually I kinda cheered... though part of me was actually surprised that they did it - wasn't sure they'd have the guts to do it. Was nice to have her finally learn the truth about Clark, though, before she died. Course, we did already go through that once in season 5...
Anyway, forget Lana - what about Chloe?? I'd read that she wouldn't die because her power would become important next season, but maybe they were lying... bastards. She better not die - she's one of the few characters I can stand anymore. And she's awesome. Gah.
Yeah, I don't really have any other thoughts... it was pretty good. I thought Lana would die later in the episode, though. XD Excited for next season. Can't believe we're already at 7 seasons! That's how many Buffy had... wow. Wonder if it'll go to 8. Though I've heard that Michael Rosenbaum will probably leave after season 7, and what would the show be without Lex...?
Anyway, forget Smallville, heh. I enjoyed it, but as soon as Supernatural started I all but forgot it... because holy CRAP. I almost cried during the RECAP, thanks to the use of "Carry On Wayward Son" which I have since downloaded and it makes me all flaily whenever I listen to it because it's a perfect Dean song.
Wow, just... wow. Hell of a way to end the season. Ultimately, most of what happened I saw coming, but I still really enjoyed it. Of course I knew that Dean would go to some crazy lengthes to get Sam back, and indeed he did... one year, damn. I kept flashing back to Bablyon 5 and Sheridan's '20 years to live' thing. But at least he got 20 years... daaamn. Presumably Sam will find a way to get Dean out of the deal, but imagine if he didn't and the series ended with season 3 and Dean dying! That would suck. o.o I can't imagine they'd end it with Dean dying and going to hell... of course, I've thought for awhile that a wonderfully dark and depressing way to end the series would be for Sam to go evil, Dean to have to kill him, then Dean killing himself. Yeah, twisted. Heh. Anyway, presuming that it gets renewed for a fourth season (cross fingers!) I assume that Dean will be saved.
Which brings us to season three, which I thought they did a nice job of setting up. They effectively tied up most of the major loose ends in case the show was cancelled, but left it open for season 3. And damn, I have to go, we're off the ferry and I have a job interview... meep. Not that it matters since I'll just finish writing it when I get home and then post it.. anyway.
Okay, I'm home from the interview and I'm stressing out and I'm listening to 'Carry On Wayward Son' AGAIN because it's such a perfect Dean song and it's very addicting... Okay, will finish review first then talk about interview...
So... season 3, yeah. I was saying to
monia84 that last season was the season of Dean and I think next season will be the season of Sam. They've been building up to him possibly going evil, and now they're really moving that storyline ahead. I was shocked when he shot Jake, and it'll be very interesting to see where they go with that.Anyway, the entire episode was very powerful and well done, I thought. Jensen was incredible throughout, but he really did some amazing acting in the beginning. His speech to dead!Sam about how he was supposed to protect him and he failed was painful as hell. I loved the scene where Bobby confronted him about what he had done, and also about just how damned fucked up Dean is. He really needed someone to tell him that, to just smack him around and tell him that he's messed up in the head. It's sad to see just how little Dean thinks of himself and how quick he is to give up his life for Sam. And how, to him, it all makes sense because he thinks he's living on borrowed time anyway and he feels like he should have died and that his father shouldn't have sacrificed himself for him (ironic, considering that that's exactly what he just did and I can't help but wonder just how he thought Sam would react when he inevitably found out).
Which of course brings us to John, and oooh... I knew he'd be in the ep, of course, thanks to the guest credits (really, it would have been awesome if they'd left him out of those...). And as soon as Bobby said that the door led to Hell I guessed what would happen. I still cheered when he appeared and stopped the YED for killing Dean, though. :) Yay John! And that wonderful, silent scene where he put him hand on Dean's shoulder and showed so clearly that he was proud of him and that he didn't regret giving up his life for Dean. It'll be interesting to see how this effects Dean and if it will maybe start him on the path to recovery next sesaon... while Sam starts to break down, perhaps? Oooh. :)
And on a completely other note, I'm listening to a Dean fanmix right now and "Dirty Little Secret" by The All-American Rejects just came on and SERIOUSLY. I don't think this is supposed to be a Wincesty mix, which is why it makes me laugh so hard... seriously. "Who has to know, when we live such fragile lives, it's the best way we survive" "I'll keep you my dirty little secret" Ummmmm... I suppose she chose it based on Dean's various flings along the road, but it really really sounds Wincesty. Heh. ANYWAY.
Not much else to say.. Bobby is awesome, Ellen is awesome, and I hope they both stick around. It's fantastic to have a strong female character. And I like how Bobby has become something of a surrogate father for the boys, because I think they need an adult influence in their lives to occasionally smack them around when they're being stupid. XD And he obviously genuinely cares for both of them; I loved how he put his hand on Dean's face after he was done smacking him around, because it shows that ultimately he cares about him and wants him to realize his own self-worth and stop being a self-loathing messed up idiot. XD
Anyway, so the YED is gone... wow. "That was for our mother" - sniff. They had to tie that storyline up eventually and I'm glad they didn't drag it out to much, but it's kinda strange to think that they thing they've been working towards doing all their lives is now done. And how much do I love that all three Winchesters were involved in the final fight? So awesome to have John back for those few moments. He was a shitty father, but he did his best I suppose and he was ultimately a good man. I hope we see him back again for flashbacks... that would be nice. I love flashbacks to the boys as kids, like in that episode in s1, don't remember the name.
I think that's it.. enjoyed it overall, and really looking forward to season 3. Thank god it got renewed! I wish I'd started watching this show earlier... I didn't bother in s1 because it sounded kinda shallow even though I'd heard it was entertaining. But it became increasingly popular online and my f-list became increasingly obsessed with it, then season 2 started and I kept hearing really good things about it. I have meant to watch it for ages, honestly, but never got around to it thanks to having other shows taking priority (PB, VM last summer) and having, you know, school. XD But glad I finally watched it. I think it's really coming into its own and it has a lot of potential which it's starting to live up to. The move away from fillers in season 1 to a story arc and strong character development in season 2 was a smart one, I think. It's still nice to have the occasional filler, of course, but I like it when even the fillers add to the character development and the relationship between the boys. It'll certainly be interesting to see where it goes in s3.. I suspect it will get increasingly dark, and I like that. :) I'd like to see Sam start to break down a bit like Dean did this season, and see how he deals with whatever happened when he was brought back and how he'll start going evil. They touched on it this season, of course, but I think it'll really start amping up next season. Should be awesome. :)
Whew, done. So, the interview.. meep. Think it went well - I had to answer some short written questions "What is your ideal work environment"? and shit like that, and also had to do an aptitude test which I think went okay. I'm mostly worried because she said she wants someone who will be committed and will stay on for a few years. I basically said that I'm not sure at the moment and can't guarantee anything, but if it works out I could be willing to stay for a few years. I hope I sounded enthusiastic enough; I told her that I really want a job like that which will give me office experience, and that I want to work on my written communication skills since that's likely an area I will go into as a career. I don't exactly want to make a career out of banking, but it's a nice starting point. And I caught a glimpse on a piece of paper on her desk of the wage, and it says $14 for the first while (while I'm on probation) then up to $15.10. So yay! :) I hope I got it... *crosses fingers* I'll know early next week. And I'm already stressing about it... really want it, compared to Doc's. Still have to go to work at Doc's on Monday, and I'm a bit stressed about that. I'm not sure if they're going to train me anymore or if they're just going to throw me out there. o.o Plus it's a long weekend, so unless it rains Monday (*crosses fingers*) it'll be super busy. Waah.
