http://blogcritics.org/ A sinister cabal of superior bloggers on music, books, film, popular culture, politics, and technology - updated continuously. en Copyright 2005-2007 by the authors Thu, 31 Jan 2008 19:17:13 EST http://backend.userland.com/rss Blogcritics.org custom software http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/01/28/210758.php#comment-692094 BB, No, not a House addict yet. I am just a guy who is very selective about the TV nowadays. It all comes down to being 'screened out'. Between the TV, computer, cell phone toys, etc. I am just sick of looking at screens. You think I'm going to fall for the books on computer and all that stuff? ANYWAY, the other cool thing about Mira is her alternative headspace. Anyone who was married to Quinten T has got to be OK in my book.... best, Douglas M 692094@blogcritics.org Thu, 31 Jan 2008 19:17:13 EST http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/01/28/210758.php#comment-692071 Hey, Dan, There are a couple of clips up at the FOX website you might enjoy. Do you normally watch House? Barbara 692071@blogcritics.org Thu, 31 Jan 2008 17:55:36 EST http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/01/28/210758.php#comment-692067 Yes, Mira has made some interesting films. "Mighty Aphrodite" is a head spinner, yet she maintains her grace. "Mimic"? that is a tough one but she pulled it off. You know, one I found interesting from a 'public must know' point of view is the one she did about Human Traffic-ing. Can't remember the exact title, but she plays an up and coming 'go get 'em' detective and exposes some realities in this country... Go Mira! We love you.... best, DM 692067@blogcritics.org Thu, 31 Jan 2008 17:34:34 EST http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/01/28/210758.php#comment-691831 Hey Douglas! Glad you happened upon this place. Mira seemed to be so completely down to earth and unaffected. I really liked her. I've seen several of her films. Quiz Show is one of my favorite movie of all she was terrific; ralph fiennes is a particular favorite of mine; Paul Scofield. what a cast! I even liked Mimic. (Jeremy Northam is another favorite--I do have a thing for British actors, don't I?) This will be a perfect episode for Sunday. Can't wait, and be sure to stop back to read my commentary on the episode (and I will hopefully make a House fan of you!) Barbara 691831@blogcritics.org Wed, 30 Jan 2008 19:31:52 EST http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/01/28/210758.php#comment-691826 BB, Thank you for the heads up with your article. I am a HUGE Mira Sorvino fan! In a good way (being a guy you find that you have to defend admiration for female actors as a non-sex, pro acting/personality thing)! No matter how twisted the situation the script provides, she always maintains this down to earth, human value vibe. And she is a well educated person! And seems so personable... Anyway, I'll have the TV focused in. Mira fan, DM 691826@blogcritics.org Wed, 30 Jan 2008 19:15:57 EST http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/01/28/210758.php#comment-691763 Glad to help, Susanne! I am so psyched for Sunday's episode, I'm having trouble concentrating on writing my review of last night's episode! I saw those clips also. Love them! 691763@blogcritics.org Wed, 30 Jan 2008 14:16:37 EST http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/01/28/210758.php#comment-691669 I agree. This makes me feel a whole lot better. I saw afew clips it looks good. I won't be dissapointe after all. I'm a House/cameron person but at the end of the day ships shoudn't be a huge factor on the show at least I hope they shouldn't Thankyou for your response. I feel way better. 691669@blogcritics.org Wed, 30 Jan 2008 08:57:41 EST http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/01/28/210758.php#comment-691660 Well, Hugh Laurie has chemistry with everyone, so... I'm not sure it's the sort of crush-y kind of sexual chemistry. I think she probably finds him interesting (she's a psychologist, so that's a given) and something strikes within him that resonates and makes him care. We know that House has a very deep reservoir of caring--and when he does care about a patient--when a patient strikes that caring-chord in him, he can be the most compassionate doctor and person on the planet. I think he keeps it tightly under wraps--or tries to--and sometimes with only limited success. I think Cameron's being flustered in "Ugly" had more to do with her embarrassment at having said something unguardedly stupid that she no longer believes. I don't think she likes House in that way at this point. And I do think Cameron has travelled a long way since season one and her need for House's approval. (As has Chase). With Cuddy, I think that House's feelings coming more to the surface (again he would deny it) last season has had an effect on her. She and House go back a long way, and their bickering has always been part of the series. She has his number and he knows it and she knows he knows it, but lets him play anyway. In the end she usually wins (unless he has a good reason, and then she relents). I really don't mind that House forms an attachment with this woman. it is so House to become enamoured of someone who is inaccessible. He can keep up his barrier; she doesn't even have to know that he is handicapped--makes him less (in his eyes) hunchback-of-notre-dame-ish. (and I'm a House/cuddy person, so...) 691660@blogcritics.org Wed, 30 Jan 2008 08:03:48 EST http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/01/28/210758.php#comment-691604 Nicely written. I liked it. But oh dear, more sexual chemistry as if we don't have enough of that already and her unstanding of him better than anyone else? Pick a number and stand in line with the rest of us, the list goes for 3 1/2 years long. Afer reading the tv guide me stomach just feels sick, are these women nothing but love interests for House? Surely there has to be more to them then that. How is cuddy an cameron strong this season? Between cam's bumbling speech to both the camera and the locker room and cuddy being degraded to a walking doormat and sex objecct I'm thinking what has happened? The "Lets get it on" scene creeps me out a bit, I hope that it is better than it sounds I don't want to think that House is a dirty old man. But other than that she seems sweet. 691604@blogcritics.org Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:52:43 EST http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/01/28/210758.php#comment-691353 I didn't get the impression either that they had been "involved". But I did get the impression that the characters had perhaps known each other from the hospital (and was maybe why she called on House). But I have no idea, other than guessing. 691353@blogcritics.org Tue, 29 Jan 2008 08:00:10 EST http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/01/28/210758.php#comment-691312 Good job, Sasmom. After reading the TV Guide, I don't get the feeling that these two had any sort of relationship other than just knowing each other. 691312@blogcritics.org Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:12:35 EST http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/01/28/210758.php#comment-691287 Mira was delightful to speak with. I felt that when I was talking to her it really was "fan-to-fan" as much as interviewer to star. I am completely psyched about this Sunday's episode (and of course tomorrow night's as well) barbara 691287@blogcritics.org Mon, 28 Jan 2008 22:52:23 EST http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/01/28/210758.php#comment-691285 Nicely written, Barbara! How fantastic to be offered a guest role on your favorite show, appearing with one of your favorite actors. Mira's enthusiasm really shows, and I hope the show lives up to not only the post-Super Bowl-slot hype, but also to the teases and spoiler-bits that have been given us. Her insight into Dr. House's psyche should give her performance added punch. Am looking forward to this episode more than the SB commercials! 691285@blogcritics.org Mon, 28 Jan 2008 22:47:14 EST