PennLady
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You say patato I say potato. Out come on WD? Only three possibilities exist.
1. all humans die
2. all zombies die
4. every wakes up from the bad dream
Okay. So don't watch. No problem.
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You say patato I say potato. Out come on WD? Only three possibilities exist.
1. all humans die
2. all zombies die
4. every wakes up from the bad dream
Okay. So don't watch. No problem.
The thing to remember about Walking Dead is that the walkers are not the bad guys, they are just the scenery. The set dressing, if you will. The real enemy is the other humans; whether it be Shane, Merl (before he got wise), or The Governor. It's a struggle between those who are trying to hold onto some sense of civility against those who are looking to survive by ANY means necessary.
That's what I love about Walking Dead. It's not just survivors in a mall hiding from zombies. It's a show that looks at the long term affects of the end of the world. It constantly makes you question what is the moral decision vs the right decision, because they are not always the same....and there isn't always a third option.
Okay opening, set some stuff up. Rick is borderline suicidal.
I thought in World War Z, an excellent point was made. Don't mean to spoil anything, but -- in one section a soldier is describing a big battle setup against the zombies, and it's a classic case of fighting the previous war. They did it all wrong and it all went haywire, and not because the zombies took active advantage of any military tactics, but because they just kept coming, like the walkers against the fence in Walking Dead. That adds a certain amount of tension, but it's not enough.
I don't think so, although that's not to say Rick is utterly stable. But I think he is better able to think clearly, and consider Carl and Judith. He's fragile but not as far gone as he was.
So... any Walking Dead fans out there? Thoughts on the premiere of the new season? Anyone wanna bite?
I thought it was a good start. The pieces are set, the drama is still in place, and I must say that makeup and effects are at their best. Our favorite characters have returned and the villains still lurk on the horizon (and others still claw at the fences).
*note* if you don't like what you see, read, or hear, like... please leave... or whatever. Only flesh eaters are allowed.
Ah, the Battle of Yonkers. Hearing about this really makes me want to read the book from start to end. Though, with the cast that they got to voice the audiobook, I may listen to that instead. Disappointed to hear that didn't make it into the movie.
I wonder if he's talking about the fact "The Counsel" (already showing how much has changed at the prison) had to hold a vote to request that Rick carry his gun. Because when Hershel asked, he just shrugged and said "I got my knife." It begs a good question as to why he's hesitant to carry extra protection. I wonder if he's trying to find some sense of normalcy where just making a quick run to the snares shouldn't be life risking. I love how they showed Rick using the headphones to try and muffle the walker moans at the fence.
I will say, how kind of the writers to create so much walker food in the prison.
OK just to keep us entertained until next week's episode, anyone wanna name their favorite character from the show and why? Alive or dead?
I like how the characters are sort of this mix match of different lifestyles, drawn together in the cause to survive and build a new life. And each one falls into almost their own sort of role.
OK just to keep us entertained until next week's episode, anyone wanna name their favorite character from the show and why? Alive or dead?
I like how the characters are sort of this mix match of different lifestyles, drawn together in the cause to survive and build a new life. And each one falls into almost their own sort of role.
Love Michonne, Darryl, Glenn. Pretty boring.
But one thing that always sort of freaked me out was the sheer amount of *hatred* directed towards certain members of the group. Andrea and Lori especially. Same thing happened to Skyler White on a larger scale. They were just characters, trying to make their own way, making their own mistakes and having their own flaws.
But people were huge fans of Shane, the man who was capable of rape and murder, and they hated Lori because she was scared to have a baby and because she slept with a man other than her husband.
Michonne is cool in the sense that I like to see a strong, kick-ass woman. However, she's not much of a character yet. We don't know about her, what makes her tick -- or what makes her tick now vs. before the walkers. I hope they do more, because I like the actress.
Yes, Dale was that emotional center for the group, I think. Herschel has taken over some of those duties, but not all. I don't think he's someone everyone wants to confide in, for example, although some do, like Rick. Carol may be some of that human center, but she's quite pragmatic and seems to me she could make some cold decisions if necessary.
I do like Rick, too. I think Andrew Lincoln's done a great job with him. And one thing that gets forgotten, I think, is that Rick and Lori were having marital problems before the walkers. And they seemed on the verge of making up to a large degree when she was killed.
One thing I've always wished is that people would fill in the blanks of what happened that first month, while Rick was in the coma.
Michonne is obviously a strong character. Like it was said, katana wielding kick ass female. What's not to love?
But like PennLady, I hope to see more from her character. What we know is she's strong, skilled, independent, and tough. She doesn't readily trust people, and this helps her but sometimes hurts her. With her, it takes a lot to break through to her core. Andrea did because Michonne is a moral person above all and saved Andrea's life, and then the two spent months surviving and drawing closer (though Andrea still knew little about her).
We're just beginning to peel back her layers, but it is happening. Michonne is a good person deep down, and once you've broken the ice, she becomes closely attached. This is evident with Carl. In my opinion, her type character is the hard luck bad childhood kind where she had to learn to survive ALL of her life, and be wary of trusting people. That goodness in her probably caught a peek of herself in Carl, who has had to do the same being raised in a time of walkers. I think she admires his toughness just as much as she relates to his tragic story.
Michonne is a gem I would love to see uncovered a little more, bit by bit. And in the meantime, as long as she continues to Samurai the heads off of walkers, then I'll be happy.
I love Michonne, but I really dislike what she represents.
I love that she is a strong female character, a woman of color, that her story line isn't just an offshoot of a man's story line. They got a lot of things right with her.
but there is this unfortunate tendencies of movie writers thinking, "They want strong female characters? Let's give them strong female characters!" And they take it way too literally.
So we get this
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_B3iQ20bEL...wmGAUa-tTtQ/s1600/Resident+Evil+Afterlife.jpg
http://th06.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/i/2012/192/3/1/babydoll_sucker_punch_by_jgoytizolo-d56t5k6.jpg
http://images4.fanpop.com/image/pho...ing-female-ass-kickers-23975778-1384-2000.jpg
Strapping guns or swords to a poorly written pair of tits does not make a strong female character.
I want strong female characters who aren't necessarily violent, or who don't get their strength from violence. I want female characters that don't have to be 18-30 years old. I want female villains! I want different body types! I want main characters!
http://www.watchcartoononline.com/thumbs/Kiki--s-Delivery-Service-English-Dubbed.jpg
http://media.vogue.com/files/filech...27644571.jpg_article_gallery_slideshow_v2.jpg
http://herbedisdeadly.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/4ursula-jpg.jpeg
http://i.lv3.hbo.com/assets/images/series/game-of-thrones/character/s3/olenna-tyrell-1024.jpg
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/si...3/09/american_horror_story_coven_cast_a_l.jpg
I want women who are characters first.
Also, not to knock on the classic sexy violent characters. There are some well written and enjoyable ones. Michonne is one of them. So is Sarah Connor, Ripley, Lisbeth Salander, Black Widow, Catwoman, etc. I just feel like my niche of sexy violent female characters is well filled right now.
Who else has a scene that gave you an insight to what happened as the world turned or made you ask questions?