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Old 01-29-12, 01:20 PM
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Californication -- "Waiting for the Miracle" -- 1/29/12

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Hank receives an unwelcome surprise in the form of Carrie (Natalie Zea), ex-girlfriend and arsonist that he's forced to invite along when Karen and Becca show up to invite him to a dinner party. Stu, Marcy and Bates' talk of sexual proclivities leaves the Moodys searching for the nearest exit, but the party gets even more out of control when Carrie has a realization about Hank. Meanwhile, Charlie goes on a blind date with Mary, a "nice girl" who's more than a little inexperienced.


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Re: Californication -- "Waiting for the Miracle" -- 1/29/12

Great episode.

The dinner scene was great. Loved how really graphic everyone was talking about sex. Karen's husband talking about getting his prostate stimulated with Hank looking on was awesome.

at Charlie's date and sexual encounter. It was both hilarious and pathetic. Loved the woman's reaction at the end. Does Charlie suffer from premature ejaculation or something?

Natalie Zea was fun as Carrie. Very different character than what I'm used to seeing her play.
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Re: Californication -- "Waiting for the Miracle" -- 1/29/12

Good episode. Glad to see this show is much much improved after last season.
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Re: Californication -- "Waiting for the Miracle" -- 1/29/12

No, Charlie doesn't really suffer from premature ejaculation per se, but he'll definitely get himself worked up faster then most men should.

But with the entire dinner conversation, as well as the scene with Charlie, after watching all this I said "Its like this show is purposely trying to make men celibate!"

Who wants to have sex after viewing/hearing all of this? :-)
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Re: Californication -- "Waiting for the Miracle" -- 1/29/12

Wasn't Charlie's date the "Rooms-to-Go" lady in their commercials?
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Re: Californication -- "Waiting for the Miracle" -- 1/29/12

Okay the Apple product placement is getting insane this season. Aside from the iPad having its own subplot last week, Hank seems to have his phone chiming and chirping those trademarked iPhone sounds in every other scene. It's becoming obnoxiously noticeable all over Showtime's shows.
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Re: Californication -- "Waiting for the Miracle" -- 1/29/12

I liked the episode mostly for broaching the subject of if you live like Hank, where does your life go?

There were other nice touches too...
- Just because you love someone, even if he/she loves you back, doesn't mean that's the right person for you.
- Why would you treat women in a way you don't want your women treated?
- Becca not wanting to let go of her cheating boyfriend

Carrie was a fun character in small doses.

Charlie Runkle's experience was a bit ridiculous because it's one thing if you're 18 and a preemie, but at his age? He'd at least know that it isn't the end of the world and you don't say sorry and walk off. You go to your backup plan. Heck, if she's like 70% of women, she'd probably have enjoyed the backup plan more anyway.
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Re: Californication -- "Waiting for the Miracle" -- 1/29/12

What the hell's with the ABC Family sex scene?
Zea wasn't that desperate to cover up when she was on Hung.
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Re: Californication -- "Waiting for the Miracle" -- 1/29/12

Originally Posted by DJariya
at Charlie's date and sexual encounter. It was both hilarious and pathetic. Loved the woman's reaction at the end. Does Charlie suffer from premature ejaculation or something?
Marcy did say something about him not being able to last for longer than a Ramones song.
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Re: Californication -- "Waiting for the Miracle" -- 1/29/12

Oh, and it looks like next week, we will see the return of
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the mangina.
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Re: Californication -- "Waiting for the Miracle" -- 1/29/12

Also, if they want to up the male nudity in the show to make things more equal.. does it have to be Runkle and/or Marcy's old producer husband naked EVERY single week? Good lord. Seeing old saggy man ass was funny the first 10 times they did it but it's getting ri-goddanm-diculous.

And I'll say it again, what's with all the iPhone and iPad subplots? Feels like I'm watching a commercial.
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Re: Californication -- "Waiting for the Miracle" -- 1/29/12

I never really bought Karen being married to mangina. She wanted/needed someone more stable in her life, and she marries him?

And of course we're back to Hank not being able to let go of Karen. This storyline is tired.
In fact, there doesn't seem to be anything else in this show except sex.
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Re: Californication -- "Waiting for the Miracle" -- 1/29/12

Originally Posted by Josh-da-man
Marcy did say something about him not being able to last for longer than a Ramones song.
And she referred to him as 'Premacharlie.'
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Re: Californication -- "Waiting for the Miracle" -- 1/29/12

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I never really bought Karen being married to mangina. She wanted/needed someone more stable in her life, and she marries him?

And of course we're back to Hank not being able to let go of Karen. This storyline is tired.
In fact, there doesn't seem to be anything else in this show except sex.
That's the only thing the show's had going for it since season 2.
Unfortunately it seems like they decided to do away with the nudity this year.
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Re: Californication -- "Waiting for the Miracle" -- 1/29/12

Finally caught up to the series. I think the show would be more enjoyable without Karen or just less of her. Probably why I enjoyed season 3 the most.

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