Post by Patcat on Dec 28, 2010 11:19:18 GMT -5
Submitted early because of the holidays. Please feel free to continue any other EOTW discussions.
ALBATROSS
Will air January 1, 2011 on WGN at 2pm (EST). Fifth episode of Season Six. First aired February 6, 2007.
Written by Marsha Norman (Ms. Norman won the 1983 Pulitzer Prize for her drama NIGHT MOTHER and the Tony and Drama Desk Awards for writing the book of the musical THE SECRET GARDEN) and Warren Leight. Directed by Frank Prinzi.
Guest Actors:
Donna Murphy as Maureen Pagolis
Xander Berkeley as George Pagolis
Mike Colter as Dave Oldren
Synopsis: The murder of a judge during a reenactment of the Aaron Burr/Alexander Hamilton duel lead Eames and Goren to an ambitious politician and her scandal ridden husband.
Ripped from the headlines: Possibly based somewhat on Republican politician Jeanine Piro and her difficult marriage to Al Piro. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeanine_Piro
Quotes:
Goren: “Does your wife mind you having so many, you know, beautiful female friends?” George Pagolis: “My wife’s booked eight nights a week, you know?”
Goren: “Do you know anyone who might want you dead, Mr. Pagolis?” Pagolis: “Yea, I do. Next question.”
Eames (about George Pagolis): “You get the feeling there’s a long list of people who’d like this jerk dead?” Goren: “No one keeps better track of their enemies than a politician.”
Eames: “Best shot of the killer’s life, and he hit the wrong guy.”
Eames: “How come Maureen stays married to Pagolis, no matter how many times he cheats on her or gets indicted?” Goren: “Like my mother would say, you know, if she stays in it, she must get something out of it.”
Goren: “Looks like our sniper’s name is Steve Gilteri. He likes mysteries.” Eames: “Now he gets to be in one.”
Goren: “We’re detectives. We don’t stalk.”
Eames: “A woman politician taking the fall for her corrupt husband. You never see it go the other way.”
Goren: “Then she shouldn’t have taped him. She should’ve left him.”
Goren: “Are we all right?” Eames: “I hope so.”
Queries:
We learn in this episode that Goren drinks Scotch (expensive) and, in addition to the Margaritas, Eames drinks Martinis. Were they drinking on duty? Do either or both have a drinking problem?
Why does Maureen stay with George? Come to that, why does George stay with Maureen?
What will happen to the Pagolis family?
Maureen says she stays with George because of their sons, but could she be hurting them more by staying with their father?
Is George Pagolis responsible in any way for the judge’s death?
Does Maureen and George’s relationship at all mirror Alex and Bobby’s?
Is Ross a good father?
Ross appears to have a lot of high connections. How did he get them? How does he use them? Is he different from Deakins in this?
Ross is hard on Goren (especially) and Eames, and yet they seem to be his go to team. Is this odd?
Why does Dave admire Ms. Pagolis? Why is he willing to take responsibility for the murders?
Is Eames blinded by her admiration of Ms. Pagolis? Does it hurt the investigation? Is this unusual for her?
Do the victims get lost in this story?
Comments:
Aside from the music video opening (which no one seems to have liked), I liked this episode. Far from the best LOCI, but certainly far from the worst. The great question about this story is why Maureen Pagolis stays with her husband, and I like that there’s no definite answer to this question. One of the many things I like about LOCI is that it doesn’t offer easy answers—sometimes no answers—to difficult questions. I usually find the interjection of video comments (especially from Faith Yancy) to be highly annoying, but here they clarify Maureen Pagolis’ plight. I like Donna Murphy’s performance as Maureen, although I can’t help but think a New York politician might be tougher and harder. But perhaps it’s Maureen’s relative kindness and gentleness that keeps her from making the really tough decisions in her life.
The later seasons of LOCI have allowed some more exploration of Alex Eames’ life and character, and I like that in this episode it’s Goren who pushes for sticking to the facts and that it’s Eames’ feelings that may confuse the case. As always, splendid work from Ms. Erbe and Mr. D’Onofrio.
Submitted for your consideration and comments.
Patcat
ALBATROSS
Will air January 1, 2011 on WGN at 2pm (EST). Fifth episode of Season Six. First aired February 6, 2007.
Written by Marsha Norman (Ms. Norman won the 1983 Pulitzer Prize for her drama NIGHT MOTHER and the Tony and Drama Desk Awards for writing the book of the musical THE SECRET GARDEN) and Warren Leight. Directed by Frank Prinzi.
Guest Actors:
Donna Murphy as Maureen Pagolis
Xander Berkeley as George Pagolis
Mike Colter as Dave Oldren
Synopsis: The murder of a judge during a reenactment of the Aaron Burr/Alexander Hamilton duel lead Eames and Goren to an ambitious politician and her scandal ridden husband.
Ripped from the headlines: Possibly based somewhat on Republican politician Jeanine Piro and her difficult marriage to Al Piro. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeanine_Piro
Quotes:
Goren: “Does your wife mind you having so many, you know, beautiful female friends?” George Pagolis: “My wife’s booked eight nights a week, you know?”
Goren: “Do you know anyone who might want you dead, Mr. Pagolis?” Pagolis: “Yea, I do. Next question.”
Eames (about George Pagolis): “You get the feeling there’s a long list of people who’d like this jerk dead?” Goren: “No one keeps better track of their enemies than a politician.”
Eames: “Best shot of the killer’s life, and he hit the wrong guy.”
Eames: “How come Maureen stays married to Pagolis, no matter how many times he cheats on her or gets indicted?” Goren: “Like my mother would say, you know, if she stays in it, she must get something out of it.”
Goren: “Looks like our sniper’s name is Steve Gilteri. He likes mysteries.” Eames: “Now he gets to be in one.”
Goren: “We’re detectives. We don’t stalk.”
Eames: “A woman politician taking the fall for her corrupt husband. You never see it go the other way.”
Goren: “Then she shouldn’t have taped him. She should’ve left him.”
Goren: “Are we all right?” Eames: “I hope so.”
Queries:
We learn in this episode that Goren drinks Scotch (expensive) and, in addition to the Margaritas, Eames drinks Martinis. Were they drinking on duty? Do either or both have a drinking problem?
Why does Maureen stay with George? Come to that, why does George stay with Maureen?
What will happen to the Pagolis family?
Maureen says she stays with George because of their sons, but could she be hurting them more by staying with their father?
Is George Pagolis responsible in any way for the judge’s death?
Does Maureen and George’s relationship at all mirror Alex and Bobby’s?
Is Ross a good father?
Ross appears to have a lot of high connections. How did he get them? How does he use them? Is he different from Deakins in this?
Ross is hard on Goren (especially) and Eames, and yet they seem to be his go to team. Is this odd?
Why does Dave admire Ms. Pagolis? Why is he willing to take responsibility for the murders?
Is Eames blinded by her admiration of Ms. Pagolis? Does it hurt the investigation? Is this unusual for her?
Do the victims get lost in this story?
Comments:
Aside from the music video opening (which no one seems to have liked), I liked this episode. Far from the best LOCI, but certainly far from the worst. The great question about this story is why Maureen Pagolis stays with her husband, and I like that there’s no definite answer to this question. One of the many things I like about LOCI is that it doesn’t offer easy answers—sometimes no answers—to difficult questions. I usually find the interjection of video comments (especially from Faith Yancy) to be highly annoying, but here they clarify Maureen Pagolis’ plight. I like Donna Murphy’s performance as Maureen, although I can’t help but think a New York politician might be tougher and harder. But perhaps it’s Maureen’s relative kindness and gentleness that keeps her from making the really tough decisions in her life.
The later seasons of LOCI have allowed some more exploration of Alex Eames’ life and character, and I like that in this episode it’s Goren who pushes for sticking to the facts and that it’s Eames’ feelings that may confuse the case. As always, splendid work from Ms. Erbe and Mr. D’Onofrio.
Submitted for your consideration and comments.
Patcat
