LONGMIRE

[mrsl]

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We had a minor discussion about this show down on the General TV and Media thread a couple of weeks ago. For those western fans who didn't see the posts, Longmire a modern day sheriff who interacts with reservation indians, mountain climbers, hunters, and other outdoors types. I thought it was a new show, but I saw a few remarks about the first season, so I really don't know if it's in the first or second season. Whatever it is, you might enjoy it on Sunday night at 9:00 p.m. Actually it follows another show called The Glades but I keep missing it. I'll have to set my timer to record it.

I do suggest you check out Longmire, I think you will like it.

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[Lzcutter]

Anne,

The last couple of episodes of Longmire have been really, really good and I'm so glad I saw your post and Mark's about the show a few weeks ago otherwise I would have missed out.

The show has already been renewed for a second season.

Can't wait to see how this season ends!

[pvitari]

I have quickly become addicted to this show. It's great to see a crime show that's not set in an urban area -- though I enjoy a lot of the urban crime shows too. ;)

Robert Taylor is a great modern-day sheriff and why am I not surprised they had to go all the way to Australia to find the right actor for the part? :)

[mrsl]

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.Well Pvitari:

I guess they're still growing men up to full size in Australian cinema. Consider the Duke, Henry Fonda, Ty Power, Cary Grant, etc. of their generation were all at least 5'11'' by their 30th birthdays, it seems really hard to picture any leading 'man' of today as capable of carrying a whole movie by themselves. All the big guys are on the little TV box. Maybe it's because of the big home flat screens. They know they'll look full sized. I don't mean to sound mean but I've been saying this or things like it for years now. I guess it all ties in with playing sports on Play Station instead of outside in the fresh air. Of course it's not all the kids fault, we can look at a couple of whiz, bang ex presidents who decided to cancel funds for school sports and recess programs; just like many state senators are not accepting Michele Obama's suggestions for fresh food and fruit meals for luncheon in schools. Let the chubby kids keep eating cheese burgers, hot dogs, and pizza so it's easier on the cook.

Anyway, I'm tired of seeing these little boys trying to act like grown men in the movies.

Sorry, I just get so angry at kids losing out because some senator wants to take another trip to Hawaii.

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[pvitari]

Mrsl, I know just what you mean. Nothing exemplifies better for me how things have changed than the new encarnation of Dallas, on TNT. Larry Hagman (even in his 80s, and after a number of dire illnesses) and Patrick Duffy are the real deal -- they're MEN. Those two kids playing J.R. son John Ross (Josh Henderson) and Bobby's son Christopher (Jesse Metcalfe) are bland puppies who look like they're playing dress-up. I find Henderson especially off-putting. I don't get the casting of those two at all, but maybe they just wanted two boys who wouldn't frighten off tweens or something.

One American actor who I think might fit into the old-fashioned mold is Chris Evans, who was so great as Captain America.

[mrsl]

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I'm glad someone sees what I see finally. I'll have to check out Chris Evans to see what kind of figure he makes. I'm surprised nobody has as yet made the comparison in yesterday's men and today's. While the girls are fully grown, during love scenes, they must feel like they're hugging their little brothers. Unfortunately, even the tall ones are skinny guys. I really laughed a few years ago when Tobey Maguire 'buffed up' for the second installment of the Spider man series and all the news media made a big thing of it with photos and interviews on how he did it, when actually all he really did was buff up to what his body weight should have been for his height. It's just another thing I see as perfectly logical and others find it superior . . . silly

[Lzcutter]

Okay, am I crazy or what?

I thought that the reason Walt went on his bender (the one we've seen in flashbacks) was because his wife died of cancer.

According to the promo I saw after this week's episode, that may not be all the story.

I thought in one of the early episodes there was dialog about Walt's wife's death and it being medical related.

Did I just dream that?

[mrsl]

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That's what I mean Lz when I ask if you saw or heard something that I didn't. I'm not saying you did or did not because I don't always 'get' what they're trying to say, and I would rather give you the benefit of the doubt than myself.
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[mrsl]

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Well, Lynn, you were right!!! So she was killed instead of dying from cancer. Personally, I think the daughter is a w itch, and I wish Walt had really kicked a** with Branch. I didn't like him the first time I laid eyes on him, and my dislike has just grown. I also am pretty sure, especially after tonight that Vic would like to have a better (or more personal) relationship with Walt than she has now, but she has to remember she's married to that lug.

I have to say however, that was a great beginning of a pretty serious show and the wonderful unspoken thoughts of Vic and the chubby deputy, made the start of the show hilarious to me at least.

One more thing is they have to start giving bigger parts to Lou Diamond Phillips or he will walk next year, and I would hate to see that.
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[pvitari]

I sure hope they bring in Adam Beach to guest star next year. He is a terrific actor.

Definitely more Lou Diamond Phillips. Great to see him rescued from a string of bad movies.

Katherine LaNasa, who plays the blonde lady with the fledgling romantic interest in Walt, has an absolutely fascinating real life history. I first read up on her when she played a cop on that Simon Baker series, The Guardian, who had an affair with Simon's character, angsty lawyer Nick Fallin. Life must be very difficult for her right now -- she is the mother of Dennis Hopper's son Henry, a promising young actor who was just accused of drugging and raping a 15 year old girl. :( :(

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katherine_LaNasa

http://theadvocate.com/utility/homepage ... s-big-year


So... who thinks Walt did kill that guy back in Denver?