Fringe -- "Bad Dreams" -- 4/21/09
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Fringe -- "Bad Dreams" -- 4/21/09
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Wow!! An episode written and directed by Akiva Goldsman. That is some serious A-list behind the scenes talent. Wonder what strings JJ had to pull to get him aboard. Just checked IMDB and this is apparently his directorial debut.
BTW, pad your DVR at least 5 minutes if you aren't watching live due to the unpredictability of American Idol.
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He wrote this episode and provided the story to the May 19th episode.
I don't think JJ had to pull many strings, TV is a great place for aspiring directors to make their debut (this is his directing debut) and Fringe allows a certain amount of creativity other shows wouldn't provide (I can't quite imagine this storyline on Gossip Girl or How I Met Your Mother). Plus, I don't think he's particularly busy at this moment as he seems to just do adaptations for Ron Howard anymore.
I've never been too impressed with his resume but it's cool to have an oscar winner write/direct an ep. Of course, we could also look at it as "From the writer of Batman & Robin, Practical Magic and Lost in Space (Movie)"
Oh and the ads for this ep have definitely been intriguing.
I don't think JJ had to pull many strings, TV is a great place for aspiring directors to make their debut (this is his directing debut) and Fringe allows a certain amount of creativity other shows wouldn't provide (I can't quite imagine this storyline on Gossip Girl or How I Met Your Mother). Plus, I don't think he's particularly busy at this moment as he seems to just do adaptations for Ron Howard anymore.
I've never been too impressed with his resume but it's cool to have an oscar winner write/direct an ep. Of course, we could also look at it as "From the writer of Batman & Robin, Practical Magic and Lost in Space (Movie)"
Oh and the ads for this ep have definitely been intriguing.
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^ That's what the producers are there for.
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I wasn't a fan of this show when it first started, but the fast few episodes have been enjoyable. This episode was cool.
Does anyone know what song was playing at the strip club? It sounds JUST like "This Trinity's Goin' To War" from Futurama: Bender's Big Score.
Does anyone know what song was playing at the strip club? It sounds JUST like "This Trinity's Goin' To War" from Futurama: Bender's Big Score.
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Re: Fringe -- "Bad Dreams" -- 4/21/09
Well he did appear in an episode of Felicity so maybe there is some kind of history there.
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Re: Fringe -- "Bad Dreams" -- 4/21/09
My favorite episode of FRINGE thus far, this series keeps getting better and better every week.
I was on board with this show from the poorly-reviewed pilot, which I would rank as my second favorite episode. I really believe this could have X Files legs and run for 10 years.
That opening scene: beautifully shot, that woman singing that lullaby, so creepy! Nicely done Akiva Goldsman, nicely done.
I was on board with this show from the poorly-reviewed pilot, which I would rank as my second favorite episode. I really believe this could have X Files legs and run for 10 years.
That opening scene: beautifully shot, that woman singing that lullaby, so creepy! Nicely done Akiva Goldsman, nicely done.
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Re: Fringe -- "Bad Dreams" -- 4/21/09
That was a really good ep.
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Re: Fringe -- "Bad Dreams" -- 4/21/09
There's more than a little resemblance to Stephen King's Firestarter here with the early drug trials and what appears to be an ability for destruction when she got upset. It looks like it was all burned except directly around her.
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I didn't see him either. I will have to Hulu it at lunch and double-check.
Yes. It was. And finally someone who knows how to keep a spoiler by not posting the name in the credits... yeah, I'm looking at YOU Heroes.
I am really excited about where this is going. Almost sad there are only 3 episodes left - but at least no more hiatus breaks. FOX better renew this show!
Yes. It was. And finally someone who knows how to keep a spoiler by not posting the name in the credits... yeah, I'm looking at YOU Heroes.
I am really excited about where this is going. Almost sad there are only 3 episodes left - but at least no more hiatus breaks. FOX better renew this show!
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Re: Fringe -- "Bad Dreams" -- 4/21/09
To echo certain sentiments already posted within this thread, I was a bit uncertain as to the future of the show based upon the first few episodes. Everything felt disjointed, with the story seemingly tossed together loosely around the "fringe science" basis.
However, the latter episodes which aired just prior to the break were gaining noticeable traction, and, since returning, the show has definitively found it's footing. The story is flowing quite nicely, and even the "monster of the week" episodes are well done.
I can say with little doubt that this has managed to become one of my favorite shows of the season, and, if the story is executed properly, could become something to be rivaled in the world of televised science fiction.
However, the latter episodes which aired just prior to the break were gaining noticeable traction, and, since returning, the show has definitively found it's footing. The story is flowing quite nicely, and even the "monster of the week" episodes are well done.
I can say with little doubt that this has managed to become one of my favorite shows of the season, and, if the story is executed properly, could become something to be rivaled in the world of televised science fiction.
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I've only caught a handful of eps, and this was the first I've seen that heavily hinted at the shows underlying mythology. Honestly, its this kind of stuff that ends up mucking up most scifi shows for me and becomes a convoluted distraction. Parallel universe war? Whatever, just give me weekly freaky pseudo science shenanigans.
As far as characters, dont like notDawson, and the girl is a bit of a sad sack dud. Maybe they are just playing it straight to counterbalance mad scientist guy (just being mean, I know their names). The rest are the usual peripherals who could be killed off and replaced and it wouldn't really matter to me.
Still, its got some promise. Most scifi/fantasy shows tend to either succeed or fail based on their second seasons, takes some time to iron out the kinks, find a flow.
As far as characters, dont like notDawson, and the girl is a bit of a sad sack dud. Maybe they are just playing it straight to counterbalance mad scientist guy (just being mean, I know their names). The rest are the usual peripherals who could be killed off and replaced and it wouldn't really matter to me.
Still, its got some promise. Most scifi/fantasy shows tend to either succeed or fail based on their second seasons, takes some time to iron out the kinks, find a flow.
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Re: Fringe -- "Bad Dreams" -- 4/21/09
I've only caught a handful of eps, and this was the first I've seen that heavily hinted at the shows underlying mythology. Honestly, its this kind of stuff that ends up mucking up most scifi shows for me and becomes a convoluted distraction. Parallel universe war? Whatever, just give me weekly freaky pseudo science shenanigans.
As far as characters, dont like notDawson, and the girl is a bit of a sad sack dud. Maybe they are just playing it straight to counterbalance mad scientist guy (just being mean, I know their names). The rest are the usual peripherals who could be killed off and replaced and it wouldn't really matter to me.
Still, its got some promise. Most scifi/fantasy shows tend to either succeed or fail based on their second seasons, takes some time to iron out the kinks, find a flow.
As far as characters, dont like notDawson, and the girl is a bit of a sad sack dud. Maybe they are just playing it straight to counterbalance mad scientist guy (just being mean, I know their names). The rest are the usual peripherals who could be killed off and replaced and it wouldn't really matter to me.
Still, its got some promise. Most scifi/fantasy shows tend to either succeed or fail based on their second seasons, takes some time to iron out the kinks, find a flow.
LOVED this episode...
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Re: Fringe -- "Bad Dreams" -- 4/21/09
Did anyone notice that during the scene near the end when the camera pans out down the hall from the room Olivia and Broyles are looking into that Anna seems to break character and talk to Broyles as though they're having a casual conversation as actors?
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Correct - he's using the crosswalk as they approach the ambulance. At about 41:35 on Hulu. Nice catch.
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Like I said above, I liked this episode, but for me this show is and probably always will be a clone of The X-Files. I was excited for it when it premiered, but as it went along I grew to dislike it; this week was good, but it's nothing The X-Files hasn't already done, and done better at that. I usually take that hour to watch an episode of The X-Files on DVD actually, but last night didn't feel like putting a DVD in the DVD player.
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