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Post by NikkiGreen on May 24, 2004 0:11:53 GMT -5
The new detective is going to played by Dennis Farina.
I'd much rather have Bishop than Serena (just my humble opinion).
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Post by janetcatbird on May 24, 2004 15:02:57 GMT -5
"11 years--the longest I've been with any woman."
I haven't seen Dennis Farina in anything but my parents thought he'd be good. Yes, that was a nice way to send Lenny out, but I was mad that he didn't get a hug, or even a pat on the back from anyone. (Well, remember in Bratt's last episode just as his character was about to walk out the office Van Buren went "Rey..." in that Mama tone of voice, as in, don't-you-walk-away-from-me-without-an-acknowledgement-young-man, and she gave him a hug.) Good grief, look at how long Lenny had been there...sigh. Sentimental Catbird needs to get a grip, I know. But that was a nice setup to explain how he can retire but still be involved in the spinoff.
The plot did seem old to me--I could have sworn one of the earlier mothership episodes had done something similar. But in a way, that allowed them to acknowledge Lenny's departure in more than the five minutes from the end blurb that most of the others had gotten. Besides, how many viewers were focused on the case for this particular episode? Apart from Trisha, Metella, and those like-minded souls?
Take care all, Catbird#nosmileys
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Post by NikkiGreen on May 24, 2004 18:22:07 GMT -5
Poor Catbird...Lennie will be back eventually. Dennis Farina should be good. He used be a policeofficer in Chicago. I remember him as Lt. Torello in "Crime Story". Man, there's a show with a great title track during the opening credits ("Runaway" by Del Shannon)
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Post by NikkiGreen on May 27, 2004 13:09:04 GMT -5
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Post by Metella on May 27, 2004 16:36:24 GMT -5
Well, now, WTF indeed. I so no real logic behind that, I don't buy it is because all the possible consumers of these DVD's want to get 14 without the others. ?
Anyone else on here have an idea why they are doing this?
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Post by NikkiGreen on Jun 21, 2004 18:41:05 GMT -5
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Post by Morrigan13 on Jun 23, 2004 10:08:40 GMT -5
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Post by Metella on Jun 24, 2004 6:28:23 GMT -5
Amen, honey.
Bring on an older, fatter, single mother as a character! Well, ok, that maybe going too far .... but someone with a real face - not a cookie cutter barbie face.
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Post by NikkiGreen on Jul 2, 2004 23:57:11 GMT -5
Should be interesting...the few columns I've come across state that ER may be leaving after her contracted 13 episodes are completed. How about a male? It'll soon be 12 years since the last one!
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Post by NikkiGreen on Sept 15, 2004 13:30:32 GMT -5
From AP news:
Right at 'Law & Order'
NEW YORK (AP) -- The folks on NBC's "Law & Order" will go to work on a familiar street.
New York City on Tuesday renamed a short road that heads to Pier 62 on Manhattan's West Side "Law & Order Way" in honor of the show's 15th anniversary. That's where the show's offices are located and many of its episodes shot.
"New York City is as much a part of every 'Law & Order' ensemble as the actors," said Dick Wolf, series creator.
The drama is welcoming yet another cast member this season, with actor Dennis Farina, a former police officer, replacing Jerry Orbach as actor Jesse L. Martin's detective partner. Orbach is heading to the new spinoff "Law & Order: Trial By Jury."
Martin said his new partner is doing fine.
"He just fit right in," he said. "I don't know how he did it, because I was nervous as hell that first day."
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Post by NikkiGreen on Sept 16, 2004 14:04:03 GMT -5
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Post by janetcatbird on Sept 22, 2004 22:08:05 GMT -5
So, what'd everybody think of the new guy? Obviously they wanted a contrast to Lenny, I think they came up with one. Although we are definitely in that wary, what-do-we-make-of-this-guy stage so we shouldn't jump to conclusions. (And no, I won't burst into "Getting to Know You", even if I like "The King & I". I do not enjoy Rogers' and Hammersteins' obnoxiously cheerful schmaltz.) I must admit that the first episode where he whipped out that book and highlighted the crusader's tabard (you can imagine how this History major/Brother Cadfael fan got excited at that!) reminded me of Goren. Oh well, a couple more days!
Is it just me or were these two episodes portraying Serena as a bit of a wimp? Well, that's not the right word, but very conflicted and hesitant, not too happy with the situations. Lord knows I could never do that job, I'd be whining all the time and I wouldn't want to have to judge people. Wonder if they're setting up the reason for her leaving: after 13 episodes the character may just be at burnout or need to get away. (Hey, that was the direction Claire Kincaid was headed if it weren't for the car accident.)
I was struck by the final shot of the second episode, after the verdict was handed down the (ex)husband/widower sitting in the courtroom witht hat troubled "Oh God what have I done?" look on his face. Nicely handled by the director/cinematographer.
Can you tell I'm ready for some new meat?
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Post by NikkiGreen on Sept 23, 2004 13:02:16 GMT -5
Well, Fontana certainly is different from Lennie. And colourful! He has no problems with lying! And someone with a brighter head of silver hair than SW! Was there traces of emotion on Serena's face? Burnout, leading to leaving the job...interesting! Eleven more episodes until we know for sure. So, why do all brown-skinned people talk with the same sort of accent in Mr. Wolf's world? Doesn't seem to matter if they're supposed to be from the Middle East, India, Pakistan, etc..... On another note, the premiere was the highest rated show of the night but the second episode got beat, although marginally, by CSI:NY. NBC is reairing the premiere this coming Saturday at 9:00PM. ETA: I do like Fontana.
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Post by Patcat on Sept 23, 2004 14:11:28 GMT -5
DETAILS is a fashion oriented magazine for guys that tries to be a more hip version of GQ or PLAYBOY without the centerfolds.
W I'm less familar with, but it's a women's fashion magazine.
I saw the spread in DETAILS, and just Mariska Hargarity and Chris Meloni are in it from the L&O world. They both look good, though, and appear to be having a good time.
There are photos of Mr. D'Onofrio and Ms. Erbe at the reelvincentdonofrio site--click on the reelblog to get to them.
Patcat
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Post by trisha on Oct 1, 2004 14:09:44 GMT -5
I didn't just give him one shot, I gave him two, and I just plain don't like Dennis Farina on L&O. I don't think Farina does a very good job acting his part, sorry Farina fans. I don't believe him. He's too forced in some scenes, and too forceful in others. He's a distractingly bad actor, IMO. The character I really dislike. He has an awful orange tan that clashes horribly with his hair and light colored clothing. He looks even more orange next to the gorgeously coco-complected Jesse L. Martin * sigh* Sorry, mushy, girlie moment there. Back to Farina's character: he's an asshole. He constantly makes snap judgments, he's abrasive, rude, close minded and he dresses like a Vegas club host. Bluck. Make him go away! I don't think I can watch the show if he stays
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