Post by Patcat on Apr 5, 2008 12:34:56 GMT -5
Will air April 9 on the USA Network at 7pm (EST)
First aired October 3, 2004. Second show of the 4th season. Episode 68.
Written by Marlane Gormand Meyer and Rene Balcer
Directed by Jean De Segonzac
Guest Actors:
Kristin Rhode as Doris Mitchell
Glenn Fitzgerald as Spencer Farnell
The bizarre death of a noted fashion photographer reveals even greater horrors.
The photographer Helmut Newton, whose photographs depicting models in submissive or suggestively violent poses created much controversy among conservatives and feminists, is a likely model for the photographer in this episode.
Quotes:
Carver (debating the detectives): "That and a murder confession might get us an indictment."
Eames (on the crime scene to Goren): "A smell you can't identify."
Goren (to Spencer): "you know, you can repress the memory of abuse all you want, but it will always find a way to express itself."
Goren (about Spencer's picture of Eames): "Almost as pretty as the real thing."
The board's original discussion of this episode (well worth a visit, I might add, and I'd welcome anyone who wants to discuss these issues) centered on Goren and Mr. D'Onofrio's interpretation of the role. Several commentator noted Goren's appearance (although he looks downright healthy in this episode in comparison to his looks in recent episodes). There was a lively but respectful debate on how much Mr. D'Onofrio contributed and contributes to the development of Goren's character. And, probably inspired by Goren's remark to Spencer about abuse, there were many comments about Goren's experience of abuse as a child.
Regarding Goren's comment about how abuse "will always find a way to express itself": Does Goren use this to get Spencer to reveal something? To get Spencer to empathize with him? Does Goren fear his abuse will express itself?
Has Spencer killed before he murdered these four women? Would he have killed again? Was Eames a potential victim?
Was Heltman a sympathetic character?
Does Goren have any sympathy for Spencer? Does Eames?
This episode originally aired just after SEMI-DETATCHED and just before WANT. How are the criminals--Nellie, Spencer, and John Tagman--treated by the story and by Goren? What are their differences? And why?
LOCI stories frequent start in one direction and then veer into another. (Sometimes the story changes direction so often and so quickly that I fear I'm in danger of suffering mental whiplash). This story begins by concentrating on Heltman's family and then veers to concentrate on Spencer. How well does the story handle this shift?
Are Spencer and Heltman alike?
It's not the greatest LOCI episode, but there's much to like. Some wonderful performances. In the board's original discussion, several people singled out Kristin Rhode's performance as the chillingly clueless sister of Spencer. Glenn Fitzgerald is uncompromising as Spencer. It would've been easy to play him as a victim, but Fitzgerald shows what a monster lurks beneath the charming exterior. And some solid work by Ms. Erbe and Mr. D'Onofrio. She's wonderful in the undercover scene, giving a convincing portrayal of a young woman new to New York City. Mr. D'Onofrio is also terrific in that scene as Goren pushes all of Spencer's buttons. While both actors don't trade on their looks, the fact Ms. Erbe and Mr. D'Onofrio look so good doesn't hurt. It's also a relatively light scene in a very dark episode. I also like Mr. D'Onofrio's reaction as he looks at one of the photographs of the victims and comes to the horrible realization that the young woman is dead.
Submitted for your consideration and comments,
Patcat
First aired October 3, 2004. Second show of the 4th season. Episode 68.
Written by Marlane Gormand Meyer and Rene Balcer
Directed by Jean De Segonzac
Guest Actors:
Kristin Rhode as Doris Mitchell
Glenn Fitzgerald as Spencer Farnell
The bizarre death of a noted fashion photographer reveals even greater horrors.
The photographer Helmut Newton, whose photographs depicting models in submissive or suggestively violent poses created much controversy among conservatives and feminists, is a likely model for the photographer in this episode.
Quotes:
Carver (debating the detectives): "That and a murder confession might get us an indictment."
Eames (on the crime scene to Goren): "A smell you can't identify."
Goren (to Spencer): "you know, you can repress the memory of abuse all you want, but it will always find a way to express itself."
Goren (about Spencer's picture of Eames): "Almost as pretty as the real thing."
The board's original discussion of this episode (well worth a visit, I might add, and I'd welcome anyone who wants to discuss these issues) centered on Goren and Mr. D'Onofrio's interpretation of the role. Several commentator noted Goren's appearance (although he looks downright healthy in this episode in comparison to his looks in recent episodes). There was a lively but respectful debate on how much Mr. D'Onofrio contributed and contributes to the development of Goren's character. And, probably inspired by Goren's remark to Spencer about abuse, there were many comments about Goren's experience of abuse as a child.
Regarding Goren's comment about how abuse "will always find a way to express itself": Does Goren use this to get Spencer to reveal something? To get Spencer to empathize with him? Does Goren fear his abuse will express itself?
Has Spencer killed before he murdered these four women? Would he have killed again? Was Eames a potential victim?
Was Heltman a sympathetic character?
Does Goren have any sympathy for Spencer? Does Eames?
This episode originally aired just after SEMI-DETATCHED and just before WANT. How are the criminals--Nellie, Spencer, and John Tagman--treated by the story and by Goren? What are their differences? And why?
LOCI stories frequent start in one direction and then veer into another. (Sometimes the story changes direction so often and so quickly that I fear I'm in danger of suffering mental whiplash). This story begins by concentrating on Heltman's family and then veers to concentrate on Spencer. How well does the story handle this shift?
Are Spencer and Heltman alike?
It's not the greatest LOCI episode, but there's much to like. Some wonderful performances. In the board's original discussion, several people singled out Kristin Rhode's performance as the chillingly clueless sister of Spencer. Glenn Fitzgerald is uncompromising as Spencer. It would've been easy to play him as a victim, but Fitzgerald shows what a monster lurks beneath the charming exterior. And some solid work by Ms. Erbe and Mr. D'Onofrio. She's wonderful in the undercover scene, giving a convincing portrayal of a young woman new to New York City. Mr. D'Onofrio is also terrific in that scene as Goren pushes all of Spencer's buttons. While both actors don't trade on their looks, the fact Ms. Erbe and Mr. D'Onofrio look so good doesn't hurt. It's also a relatively light scene in a very dark episode. I also like Mr. D'Onofrio's reaction as he looks at one of the photographs of the victims and comes to the horrible realization that the young woman is dead.
Submitted for your consideration and comments,
Patcat