tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post8853140286422116891..comments2024-02-16T02:02:48.559-06:00Comments on Criminal Minds Fanatic's Favorite Things: Spoiler Thread: Heathridge ManorCriminal Minds Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00255008623665949930noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-16350588574483017352012-11-12T13:43:03.400-06:002012-11-12T13:43:03.400-06:00Did not get to watch last night, but honestly, rea...Did not get to watch last night, but honestly, really did not miss it since this and last season have been off track. After reading the comments here, doubt I will even bother. CM is not the same show it used to be (seasons 2-5), and that was the only reason I watched was for the uniqueness, actors and writing skills. The personal drama and unsub centric direction is not interesting or Breanna Wilcoxhttp://www.plurk.com/p/hjtr9pnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-16106554746718166302012-06-12T03:49:47.066-05:002012-06-12T03:49:47.066-05:00http://yellowcricketsharmonies.blogspot.ro/2012/06...http://yellowcricketsharmonies.blogspot.ro/2012/06/matthew-gray-gubler.html A little something our favorite character impersonator said. :) Just to make all of us smile.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12610091154625729233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-88637875384192585682012-04-07T10:19:10.720-05:002012-04-07T10:19:10.720-05:00Watched it a second time last nite. Appreciated M...Watched it a second time last nite. Appreciated Matthew's directing even more but the writing still left me scratching my head. Didn't like the eppy much more and will not be tuning in to A&E or ion to see it again in the future. But I guess I would have to say that applies to most all of S-6 and much of S-7. Foundation was quite good and I am looking forward to next week's gubegirlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-55620178286712609282012-04-07T09:35:02.754-05:002012-04-07T09:35:02.754-05:00I admit that CM hasn't been what it used to be...I admit that CM hasn't been what it used to be. I feel like they've left Hotch's personal life hangin, and Emily's own dealings with coming back onto the team...I do wish they'd throw back in some of that BUT I thought the ending was awesomely creepy so like the fan that I am, I'll be back :)mixedbunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13966441486192945479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-88850504906153056142012-04-07T07:46:33.353-05:002012-04-07T07:46:33.353-05:00I thought there were some good bits - the sets, th...I thought there were some good bits - the sets, the lighting, the long shots, the close-ups. Many of the scenes would have made lovely still photographs. I was especially enamoured of the old furtniture, the gramophone and the music they played. <br /><br />But mostly, in terms of narrative interest, i felt absolutely nothing. Wasn't scared, disgusted, saddened, angered. Nothing. I didn'tElevennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-187957206465878402012-04-07T03:21:18.094-05:002012-04-07T03:21:18.094-05:00I liked it. I like the way they mix up the styles ...I liked it. I like the way they mix up the styles of episodes. Last time we had Foundation which was very much Old School CM. This week we have the hauntingly atmospheric Heathridge Manor which had many elements that remind of The Fisher King - and I kind of agree with another poster that this could have made a fabulous two parter. Things change, people change and grow and it is unrealistic to Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17858868299991645521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-4740208389115389792012-04-06T23:06:58.836-05:002012-04-06T23:06:58.836-05:00Yawn.
And *another* Morgan episode next week????...Yawn. <br /><br />And *another* Morgan episode next week???? Yawn squared!Blue Sunflowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07129157682247042945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-45744511527924630632012-04-06T18:11:58.027-05:002012-04-06T18:11:58.027-05:00Thanks, LaShawna! I googled her and she will be 1...Thanks, LaShawna! I googled her and she will be 19 in just a few more days, but I think she still she's quite a mature-looking teenager! Someone else remarked about it too, so I'm glad it's not just me:) Maybe I'm just remembering how my kids looked when they went to their proms in recent years...I liked that she could sew, tho' - most young people these days cannot even sewgubegirlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-44486827014002401422012-04-06T15:18:38.772-05:002012-04-06T15:18:38.772-05:00Madeline Martin- the young woman who played Lara t...Madeline Martin- the young woman who played Lara the sister- is only 18 years old. So while she may look older, she is well within the age range to be cast in that part. I'm willing to be she didn't look dramatically younger when she was actually 16.LaShawnanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-86178191413163424782012-04-06T12:18:18.342-05:002012-04-06T12:18:18.342-05:00That seems to be the theme of many of the posts: ...That seems to be the theme of many of the posts: Not a bad episode, but also not the CM of which many of us came to be fans in the first place. I fear that CM, at least as it was, has jumped the shark and may become less and less recognizable and entertaining to old timers. I hope I'm wrong. GBAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-51279720094787511842012-04-06T09:49:36.789-05:002012-04-06T09:49:36.789-05:00How sad...gone are the days when by this time in t...How sad...gone are the days when by this time in the week after a new eppy showed, there would be hundreds of posts on here:( The good ol' days - I miss 'em!<br /><br />I thought Matthew's directing was great but the storyline was not. It took me awhile to catch on, but not in a suspenseful way - more convuluted. All the guest acting was good, altho' once again, we are seeing gubegirlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-31740837774693525902012-04-06T07:37:17.262-05:002012-04-06T07:37:17.262-05:00I was really excited when I heard that there would...I was really excited when I heard that there would be another MGG directed episode. Because I loved Mosley Lane I had high expectations of this episode although this season is not from the same (high)standards as previous did. I must say that sometimes I had the feeling of teamspirit again when for example Reid figured out the numbers were dates or that the UNSUB didn't admired the devil but Justinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-91683986811806869462012-04-06T00:40:59.142-05:002012-04-06T00:40:59.142-05:00I think this was an ok episode the idea was fresh ...I think this was an ok episode the idea was fresh and interesting (a very different plot for CM specially the end), the direction by MGG was really good (he was carefull with details, atmosphere,etc) BUT it also was i dont know, lame? Something was missing and I dont know what it is. I miss the soul and spirit of CM i still believe writters and DM are still trying very very hard to get the magic Jmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-54066853509910547762012-04-05T21:58:02.623-05:002012-04-05T21:58:02.623-05:00I didn't like it. There was too much detail l...I didn't like it. There was too much detail like the lights being out at the office and the girls arm being cut off and there was not enough time with the team. The unsub hogged all the screen time and the episode. It was hard to follow. Don't make so many dots for the audience to connect. We get overwhelmed. It had so much going on it was like the Fisher King. Maybe a 2 part Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-24232326090817878392012-04-05T14:43:43.515-05:002012-04-05T14:43:43.515-05:00I watched the episode last night and to be honest ...I watched the episode last night and to be honest I didn't like it I thought that MGG was writing and directing it.When I saw it I was like wow this wasn't good at all, it was nothing like the "Lauren" episode. I know that it was a totally different type of episode but I thought that it would be like the others he's directed. <br /><br />When I was reading the credits it wasAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-35989120440925756022012-04-05T11:49:51.662-05:002012-04-05T11:49:51.662-05:00The last two new episodes demonstrate a "type...The last two new episodes demonstrate a "type" of show contrast that may be central to whether "old" fans stick around or there is an appeal being made to a different audience. Both stories were good, and had positive elements. However, two weeks ago we had the team-centric type and last night we had the unsub-centric type. That makes a difference. Question is: which will Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-3624655157040861992012-04-05T09:50:06.191-05:002012-04-05T09:50:06.191-05:00Did not get to watch last night, but honestly, rea...Did not get to watch last night, but honestly, really did not miss it since this and last season have been off track. After reading the comments here, doubt I will even bother.<br /><br />CM is not the same show it used to be (seasons 2-5), and that was the only reason I watched was for the uniqueness, actors and writing skills. The personal drama and unsub centric direction is not interesting orHSGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07320618230154223528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-45868730801366898152012-04-05T08:04:41.309-05:002012-04-05T08:04:41.309-05:00If this isn't allowed feel free to delete. Thi...If this isn't allowed feel free to delete. This is my long but in depth and amusing review of last nights episode. I have a weekly column on Celebrity Cafe which is a big honor.<br /><br />http://thecelebritycafe.com/feature/2012/04/criminal-minds-recap-heathridge-manorMySentimentExactLeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13851220624320384540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-43715581247930569332012-04-05T07:55:03.175-05:002012-04-05T07:55:03.175-05:00Obviously I was very disappointed last night becau...Obviously I was very disappointed last night because I never bother to log in immediately after an episode and express myself and last night I just couldn't help myself. As I said in my comments, it's not a bad little story and would've made a great creepy, ghost story of the week for some other program, it just wasn't Criminal Minds. MGG did a fine job with it. He can'tsf81387https://www.blogger.com/profile/07811095340797956377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-52847153224193340042012-04-05T03:55:13.480-05:002012-04-05T03:55:13.480-05:00I will watch Criminal minds until they stop making...I will watch Criminal minds until they stop making episodes, or fire MGG. I love his work both as an actor and a director. I think this episode was wonderfully made. I think he did a great job directing!<br /><br />BUT...And I hate to say but...But nothing about the story really caught my attention. I mean the idea is ok, and creepy and could have been really good...But I am SICK of aaaaaalways Hizz10nnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-62036286764781993712012-04-05T01:31:31.657-05:002012-04-05T01:31:31.657-05:00I found this to be a rather blah episode. It wasn&...I found this to be a rather blah episode. It wasn't good but it wasn't bad. Loved to see Juliet, though. *G* <br /> <br />Could have done with less unsub, but it wasn't the worst episode ever. Sure, it was far, far, far from the best but it wasn't anywhere near as bad as Cold Comfort. Sort of sad that it was so forgettable. I miss really good episodes every week.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-71840080487097129422012-04-04T22:43:33.973-05:002012-04-04T22:43:33.973-05:00This was yet another episode that was centered on ...This was yet another episode that was centered on the unsub. It was somewhat interesting (I'd give it a 6/10), but Criminal Minds is supposed to be about the team. I'm beginning to think that this is the new format of the show, and team-centered episodes like "Foundation" will be few and far between.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-74872229410838150782012-04-04T22:32:18.411-05:002012-04-04T22:32:18.411-05:00Matthew mentioned in one of his pre-episode interv...Matthew mentioned in one of his pre-episode interviews that he likes to cast against type, e.g. Robert Englund in a more innocous role rather than the bad guy.LaShawnanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-67473950184606962172012-04-04T22:11:33.399-05:002012-04-04T22:11:33.399-05:00Englund played his role, performed his task, suber...Englund played his role, performed his task, suberbly. Gothic story, creepy setting - all set up in the promo. Who better to bring the audience in? Maybe, just maybe, he would be more to the story than the local constabulary. GBAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33855605.post-32113341677989654212012-04-04T21:55:07.670-05:002012-04-04T21:55:07.670-05:00This was a good episode. I give it two thumbs up. ...This was a good episode. I give it two thumbs up. Gubler did a good job, he is a perfectionist so I didn't doubt he would. My full (and very long) review goes up on The Celebrity Cafe sometime tonight, it's already been submitted.<br /><br />But did anyone else think Robert Englund was totally pointless?<br /><br />LeeMySentimentExactLeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13851220624320384540noreply@blogger.com