Note: Our dumb DVR did not record T:TSCC and we started watching 20 minutes in so I had to wait for tonight to see eppy 08, Mr Ferguson Is Ill Today, online. I’m sad I missed it on the bigger screen but the fact that it still comes off really great online is a testament to it’s very high cool factor.
NOVEMBER 10, ON FOX
S2 E08
“Mr. Ferguson is Ill Today”
John and Riley’s impromptu trip to Mexico results in deadly consequences. Meanwhile, Sarah and Ellison finally come face-to-face in the “Mr. Ferguson is Ill Today” episode of TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES.. “Sarah doesn’t have a plan but she has a gun. The Connor’s meet up with Cromartie in Mexico this time and apparently a massive gun battle ensues.” Riley and John abscond to Mexico with unfortunate consequences; Sarah encounters Ellison in a face-to-face meeting. (tvguide.com)
“SPOILERS AHEAD: Tonight’s episode of Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, aptly titled Mr. Ferguson is Ill Today, is a particularly unusual story. The plot is fractured into multiple accounts of the same narrative from the perspective of each of the major characters, the location was unique and, above all, the story culminates in the death of a principle character, Cromartie. (The episode’s title is actually the first line of dialog Cromartie spoke in the pilot!) While the multi-perspective storyline provided interesting musical challenges, it was the episode’s Mexican location that gave me the most room to explore.
“Mr. Ferguson” allowed me a second opportunity to produce a song for Terminator, after the season premiere’s searing “Samson and Delilah” with Shirley Manson. This time, I arranged a traditional Mexican folk tune called “La Llorona.”
Cameron kills Cromartie (T:TSCC, S2 E08)
What is Cameron thinking? Does she suddenly feel guilty for killing one of her own? What is going on in her unpredictable computerized brain? I didn’t want the score to answer any of these questions, only to raise them. Bear Mccreary: Bear’s Battlestar Blog
(cont.)
“I first heard about this song a few days before I saw the episode. I happened to be hanging out with the episode’s director Michael Nankin (whose skillful touch Battlestar fans will recognize from some of the best episodes of that series, including Maelstrom) and he told me that he was experimenting with the song in his cut. So, even before the spotting session with the producers, I was already thinking about how I could take a traditional Mexican folk tune and Terminator-ize it.
When I saw the sequence in question a few days later, I knew the inspiration would come quickly. The last act of “Mr. Ferguson” takes on the feeling of a Sergio Leone western. Leone’s collaborations with Ennio Morricone have been a tremendous influence on me, in particular on my scores for the Rest Stop films. So, I felt right at home musically, and simply had to find the right balance between traditional Mexican folk instumentation, the electric strings, metallic percussion, and of course, the vocalist.”… More here: Bear’s Battlestar Blog:
Derek Connor
NEXT WEEK:
Airs: 17th November 2008 (US)
Episode 2.09 - Complications
Emmy Award winner Richard Schiff (“The West Wing”) makes a special guest appearance in an all-new episode. Sarah’s mystifying nightmares creep into her real life – but what do they mean for her and John? Meanwhile, Derek and Jesse investigate a possible Skynet conspirator.
This Post Secret seems so simple yet if you examine “who” you love it becomes clear that there’s a bit more to it.
How do we end up in shitty relationships time and again? Bad choices or is it because we don’t feel we deserve good ones?
If we are lamenting the loss of the “best thing that ever happened to us,” is it because we just couldn’t deal with someone that good? In other words were we not good enough?
I think so. Sometimes the reason easiest to explain is spot on. My feeling is this one is.
A couple more really good Post Secrets that you’ll need to click to appreciate are just below. Make sure you vist the Post Secret site for many more!
Beautiful
As a woman of size I relate to this quite strongly.
Unhappiness
This Post Secret makes me ask all kinds of questions. How old is this person? Is it a guy or a girl?
Does this person even fully appreciate how far the feminist movement goes back through the last century?
Are they lamenting the 1970’s feminist movement or the 1920’s Suffrage Movement which paved the way for women to have the right to vote?
Was this person a feminist- be they male or female- and the choices they made as a feminist somehow ruined their life?
In the end all I can realy ask is WTH (what the heck?).
I like this one a lot, too. I'm pretty certain Biden likes kids.
Barack and Mother-in-law
Barack having lost his grandmother who helped raise him just two days prior, holds the hand of his mother -in-law, the last close matriarch in his family.
This is my favourite of election night. It really says so much about their relationship. Boy, did this guy hit it out of the park when he chose Michelle. Have not even mentioned Michelle’s older brother, the really big guy onstage that evening at the end. He’s only 18 mos. older than Michelle. I’m assuming he gets on well with his bro-in-law.
Here’s a headline plucked from today Business news section of my local paper:
“Sales at the nation’s largest retailers fell off a cliff in October, casting fresh doubt on the survival of some chains and signaling that this will probably be the weakest Christmas shopping season in decades.”
That sounds pretty scary doesn’t it? Did you know that Kmart was one of the few large retailers who DID NOT have a drop in earnings in October? It’s true! and it says to me that they are doing something right.
It has been a very long time since I put anything on layaway but in my opinion it is a very viable way of shopping. You can find an item that you need, that perhaps you’ve been waiting for to go on sale but your budget will not allow for it until the next week or week after. Do you put it on credit? I think most of us realize that now it is a very bad time to consider doing that.
Upright Freezer
What if it’s an item similar to what I’ve chosen today–a space saving upright freezer? Purchasing a small freezer which can hold about 46 pounds of food is a smart way of tightening up the household budget by allowing more space to store foods bought in bulk. You can save quite a bit of money over time by buying in bulk so a stand alone freezer is a smart useful choice to put onKmart Lay-Away–an “easy pay” option.
The two tribes come together for a feast. They are offered a tempting decision and make a surprising sacrifice that many soon regret; and Randy lets his newfound power go to his head.
As usual, the promos overplayed the “never before happened” aspect of this game.
The tribes thought they were to merge; they were brought together to feast with the caveat that a container on the table in front of them could only be opened when they were finished eating (they could not feast after opening it). And they were not merging yet.
Turns out that the container had a clue to find a really easily found immunity idol just feet from them.
For whatever brilliant strategic reason Marcus and then Randy wanted to just throw the idol into the ocean and then two teams voted to do so.
Wha?!? Prior Seasons of Survivor have featured idiot moves with the Immunity Idol–this is just a variation on idiocy.
End result? Marcus’ “Kota 3″ team–a mix of half of the two teams blew it at the challenge and he himself was voted off the Island (continent?). He can be found currently in videos starring him at the Ponderosa–ruminating about if a brilliant doctor such as he was not in an impossible position in that how could he not be a leader in the tribe because of his status in life, extended education, blah, blah, blah. Stereotypical doctor–all wrapped up in his own ego.
The cool part was that it came down to the swing vote of delusional Susie (”I want to make it to the final three”) and Crystal convinced her to swing with the old Fang tribe by using the information that Marcus spilled to Crystal (in the short time they were “bonding”) about Randy and Corrinne “hating” her. So double dumb, Marcus!
Episode 9 Title: Survivor: Gabon
“The Brains Behind Everything”
Marcus, the first jury member for Survivor: Gabon, reflects on his time in the game, and the “many true friendships he made that will last a lifetime.”
Survivor Gabon - Episode 9 Preview
Airs: November 13, 2008
Next Week’s Promo Transcript
Jeff Probst: Next time on Survivor… (African tribes dancing and singing)
Jeff: Meet the new Fang…
Randy (talking to Matty and demonstrating a challenge): Just set it forward and drop it.
Randy, Matty, Sugar
Matty: Shhhhhhhhhhhh.
Matty:
Randy: Right now, just drop it.
Randy, Matty
Jeff: Same as the old Fang.
Jeff (at challenge): Fang, one big happy tribe, obviously.
Jeff: And at Kota, Kenny is the man of the house.
Kenny is cooking!
Kenny (confessional): Right now, I know for a fact that I can win this game.
Summer Glau (fight scene from “Brothers of Nablus”)
“TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES” The Connors find themselves on high alert and in odd company after their house is robbed. Elsewhere, one Terminator terrorizes Ellison, while another gets dangerously close to John Connor. Meanwhile, Derek and Jesse continue to get reacquainted in the “Brothers of Nablus” episode of TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES airing Monday, Nov. 3 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.
I think this was my favourite episode this season. Derek and his future-past babe, Jesse’s relationship which felt somewhat contrived before seemed a little more natural, John Connor’s assertion that he is able to think for himself was more convincing, and James (formerly Agent) Ellison had a very fun scene (for the audience to witness), especially when my favorite male Terminator, Cromartie showed up and literally ripped the heart out of Ellison’s Terminator twin.
The premise of the show was rather simple–the Connor’s home had been burglarized. Of course, immediately they went in to fight mode though they quickly realized that the home had a typical robbery rather than a Terminator stalking them. As the episode progressed, we got to see a little bit of Riley and John together as well as Riley standing up to Cromartie–despite the fact that she had no idea what kind of danger she was in. Cool scene, just the same. Even Shirley Manson as the intimidating T-1001, Catherine Weaver, is starting to come across as believable. I think, on reflection it was a stroke of genius to have her in the last episode be shown how to be more human towards Savannah, her “daughter.” It’s playing well especially now that she’s interacting more outside of the office. I may have to revisit my initial judgment that Shirley Manson was a bad casting choice. Lena Heady as Sarah Connor also seemed better utilized in this eppy. What else can I say– she’s gorgeous to look at and fun to watch in action, and they gave her plenty of action. They gave her interaction, too. Yay!
Except for one single moment that fell flat for me “Brothers of Nablus” was an almost great episode.
Upon reflection I wish now that they the left that final scene out with Thomas Dekker as John Connor speaking to his mother about allowing him to kill Sarkassian in response to Sarah’s assertion that she was here to protect them. He questioned her mother about “how” she was protecting him then– when she “allowed” him to kill Sarkassian. It sounded like a typical teenage parent-can’t-win statement, and in that respect it played well, but it just fell flat for me. Why? Because at this point John should know what their life is about and death is certainly a big part of their lives in the need to kill or be killed. So that’s my only quibble-which is not a lot. Other than that I thought this episode was pretty awesome. I’ll give it a solid B+.
Cast: Lena Headey as Sarah Connor; Thomas Dekker as John Connor; Summer Glau as Cameron; Brian Austin Green as Derek Reese; Richard T. Jones as James Ellison; Garret Dillahunt as Cromartie; Shirley Manson as Catherine Weaver; Leven Rambin as Riley
Guest Cast: Stephanie Jacobson as Jesse; Busy Phillips as Kacy Cotton; Leah Pipes as Jody; Jillian Armenante as Rita; Amro Salama as Supervisor; Andrew Ableson as Moishe; Scott Vance as Kaplan; Glenn Taranto as Bardo; Charlene Lovings as Holly; Cornell Womack as Dr. Ostrowski; James Gleason as Phil Dewitt; Jeanette O’Connor as Donna Dewitt; Joe Hursley as Tristan Dewitt; Danny Martinez as Dave; Ronnie Connell as Nicholas
Next week:
NOVEMBER 10, ON FOX
IT’S A TRIP SOUTH OF THE BORDER ON “TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES”
John and Riley’s impromptu trip to Mexico results in deadly consequences. Meanwhile, Sarah and Ellison finally come face-to-face in the “Mr. Ferguson is Ill Today” episode of TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES airing Monday, Nov. 10 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. “Sarah doesn’t have a plan but she has a gun. The Connor’s meet up with Cromartie in Mexico this time and apparently a massive gun battle ensues.”
This is an interesting one. I guess I’m pretty far out of the loop as the only “drugs” that I can think of that might be “made” in a bathtub is marijuana. I don’t think the poster is referring to pot though as wouldn’t he/she have said “grown” (the drugs) in the bathroom?
So what the heck else do up make in your tub? Gin?
I’m not trying to be flip. I’m sure I could Google it. The writer’s handwriting looks older than young teenage. Hopefully, if there is anything illegal going on (note: s/he did not say “illegal drugs”) the writer is old enough to not be a part of the situation.
OK, a couple more. Nothing really grabbed me this week–though a couple were good.
Seems like a bit of a drug theme on Post Secret this week.
I used to think “I couldn’t feel,” unless I smoked pot. To a degree I still feel that way. Getting high on marijuana which people have done for centuries, is a way for some to feel more intensely. Certainly it’s great for sex. Not so great in terms of after-effects of munchies with some weed–other weed not so much. However, pot seems to have been refined so much now that paranoia is no longer the equation.
In summary, I’ll say there was a time in my life many years ago where I thought I could not be really genuinely happy without being stoned. It had much more to do with chronic depression and “self-medicating” to temporarily relieve the depression, however.
It’s not that way now. I guess I’m coming from a different place, and though I still enjoy a toke now and again but I don’t feel I must have one to be able to be genuinely happy.
Susie tells Corinne that she was going to vote for her at Tribal Council. This upset Corinne greatly. Go figure.
Synopsis: E07 “It All Depends On The Pin-Up Girl,”
Airdate: Oct 30, 2008
“Tensions rise at Fang when one castaway is careless with the tribe’s rice supply. Paranoia prompts one castaway to scramble for an alliance, alienating his tribe in the process. The tribes compete in a cutthroat round of a childhood game in an effort to win a lavish reward. Surprise letters from home bring even the toughest castaways to tears. A shocking twist is revealed that gives one castaway the chance to change the game for the opposing tribe. A nail-biting challenge ensues when the tribes learn that they’ll be battling for individual immunity and will both vote out one of their own at two separate Tribal Councils.”
It’s getting intense in Survivor: Gabon~
Matty is losing his um, composure
The photos above and below are of Matty and Ace talking strategy, specifically as it pertains to Tribal Council. For all their efforts, they were blindsided.
Ace before Tribal
Guess where Sugar got sent again? Her team, Fang lost (shocker) the Reward Challenge: ELEPHANT EGGS, yet again so if you guessed that team Kota sent her to Exile you are right! She has surpassed any other Survivor player in number of times she has been sent to Exile.
To answer the teaser for this episode (above), Crystal accidentally spilled the scarce amount of rice they have left and so insisted on going hungry–then got mad when they didn’t save her any leftovers. <eyeroll>
Dan over on Kota was the one with “paranoia” prompting amateur psychologist Corinne to speculate that “maybe he used to be fat,” and that made him super insecure.
Bob
I wish they’d spent more time on the letters from home. Both Bob who sobbed on camera, and Dan (who we didn’t see do so) were very emotional, according to Jeff Probst in his EW.com web-column.
The shocking twist that gave “one castaway the chance to change the game for the opposing tribe” was when Individual Immunity winner Marcus was told to assign a second II to a member of the Fang tribe. Marcus “strategically” choose Sugar, in the hopes that the Fang Tribe would be forced to vote out a power player. Fang actually did vote out a power player but not for the reasons one might guess. They felt Ace couldn’t be trusted/was too cocky/ his accent was fake (take your pick) though he hadn’t backstabbed and they could have kept him a bit longer.
Here are a few promo photos from next week. It appears that there is a merge-FINALLY! Click the thumbnail photos to make them bigger.
Hippo
I think most of them are wasted,
except for maybe the hippo.
Delusional?
Corrine and Sugar
Randy
NEXT time on Survivor: Thursday, November 6~”Apple in the Garden of Eden”
Survivor: Gabon
The tribes come together for a surfside feast with a tempting twist.
The castaways decide to make a shocking sacrifice that many regret.
One castaway takes the game into his own hands and lets the power go to his head.
Promo Video for Episode 08: “Apple in the Garden of Eden.”
Promo Voiceover, Episode 8 “Garden of Eden”
Promo Transcript:
Matty: Nobody wants to be thrown out of Eden.
Announcer: They think it’s a merge. They think they know the game.
Randy: I am the new king of Gabon. But nothing is what it appears to be.
Matty: Ace was covering you the whole time, he never was gunning for you.
Sugar: I know. I feel awful that I got rid of Ace.
Announcer: And what’s in this box…
Randy: It says, “Do not open…”
Announcer: Will shock everyone.
Marcus: This is me crumpling up my playbook and throwing it out the window.
It’s hard not to think of “Saint” Angelina when one sees photos like this one.
Regardless of what she did when in her twenties, adult, responsible Angelina continues doing good works. I think those that criticize her have every right but how many of us even if we could afford it would travel to a place like “war-torn Afghanistan?”
This is far from the first time she’s ventured into places with questionable safety. And I don’t think she’s acting when she sits and listens to the people of these countries with pad and pen in hand. Just that simple act of traveling there and showing that someone cares–what is that worth? Impossible to measure. Most of us assuage our guilt about our plenty by giving to charity. Jolie actually gives of herself as well as giving substantially monetary donations.
Before surprising Clint Eastwood this week at the Hollywood Film Festival Awards Gala, Angelina Jolie traveled to the other side of the world for her first trip to war-torn Afghanistan.
Jolie, a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Refugee Agency, met refugees who have returned to their post-Taliban homeland to rebuild their lives after fleeing in 2001. She also visited projects by Afghan Hands, an organization helping women and children, inspired by her work with refugees. “After seeing real suffering,” she tells PEOPLE, “you never complain anymore.”
What’s the first thing she did after returning home? “Hug the kids.” – Mary Green
