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I really wonder if Fontana is the beneficiary of kickbacks from some mob operation. Farina really did slide right in very seamlessly, which is a huge task considering that Briscoe has been such a staple. I think he brings some of the tension back to the precinct that has been missing since the early days.
As for the first episode, I'm used to seeing familiar locations, but I nearly crapped my pants when I realized that they did some filming on Governors Island. It was during the scene where the officers were doing drills in a field. My old elementary school was prominently featured in the background. P.S. 26 represent!!! The Coast Guard left the island in the late 90s and I haven't been there since then, so the episode was the closest thing to going back home for me. |
Originally posted by TruGator I liked that too. "You can stay in your office or stand in the back next to Jack" "If you can't handle the verdict then stay in your office" (something like that) She was looking pretty pissed. How long is she on for this season? She leaves at midseason, so I guess around 10 eps in. Still no word on the replacement. |
Originally posted by Cartload I really wonder if Fontana is the beneficiary of kickbacks from some mob operation. Farina really did slide right in very seamlessly, which is a huge task considering that Briscoe has been such a staple. I think he brings some of the tension back to the precinct that has been missing since the early days. As for the first episode, I'm used to seeing familiar locations, but I nearly crapped my pants when I realized that they did some filming on Governors Island. It was during the scene where the officers were doing drills in a field. My old elementary school was prominently featured in the background. P.S. 26 represent!!! The Coast Guard left the island in the late 90s and I haven't been there since then, so the episode was the closest thing to going back home for me. They seemed to model the character after that one character in the L&O Movie 'Exile' where they brought Logan (Chris Noth) back - the Paul Guifoille (sp) (the guy who plays Brass on CSI) - he was slick, well-dressed, and looked to Mobbed-up. I'm guessing that he is legit though - like he married money but wanted to continue working. As for location shooting, I really think this helps L&O over CSI: NY. It is filmed entirely in NYC so it looks 100% accurate. Oh yeah - I alluded to the tension in the DA's office, but I forgot about the headbutting btwn the LT and Fontana in the first episode. Can't be L&O without some good tension. :) |
I dunno. An NYC cop who's rich as Croesus, driving that car and wearing $300 shirts? Not sure if this works for me in L&O. Are we supposed to be wondering all season where the money came from, or are they gonna explain it away early on? Otherwise, I really liked Farina, Fontana, and the way he fit in, especially the way he took the lead a few times without stepping on Ed's toes.
It all sounds like a gimmicky detective show. Remember that old Gene Barry show, Burke's Law: a multimillionaire police commisioner with a chauffer driven Bently who runs around solving crimes that his detectives can't solve. Or Banacek. Or Cool Million. Or [Insert Das list here]..... |
Originally posted by movieking Did the first episode of this run a minute or two over? The last couple of scenes were cut off on my PVR. Thankfully they're setting the stage for Serena to get booted off the show. It doesn't look like we'll get a slow, painful death like people hoped but it would be nice if she were fired (I don't think any of the lawyers have exited in that fashion). Nice chemistry between Green and Fontana but I don't want to wonder all season where his money comes from. I wonder how many episodes before Van Buren just chews him out which would be fun to watch. |
Both episodes were great. I really like Farina on the show. Should be a great season.
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I liked the 2nd episode more than the first. The thing that bugged me about the first is that the wife had no sad feelings about leaving her husband (or at least she didn't show it)
Farina is good though. What did the chief mean when she said that she had no choice in taking him? |
Originally posted by tofu Farina is good though. What did the chief mean when she said that she had no choice in taking him? I believe that is part of the mystery. |
That line in the 1st episode where the guy wants to run something by the lawyers and Farina is like "It's ok, we'll wait" and then sits down and starts reading a magazine was freaking hilarious. :lol:
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I loved the exchange btwn Green and Fontana on marriage:
Fontana: "You Married?" Green: "No. Too Young. You?" Fontana: "No. Too Old." |
Originally posted by Jobronie I dunno. An NYC cop who's rich as Croesus, driving that car and wearing $300 shirts? Not sure if this works for me in L&O. Are we supposed to be wondering all season where the money came from, or are they gonna explain it away early on? Otherwise, I really liked Farina, Fontana, and the way he fit in, especially the way he took the lead a few times without stepping on Ed's toes. It all sounds like a gimmicky detective show. Remember that old Gene Barry show, Burke's Law: a multimillionaire police commisioner with a chauffer driven Bently who runs around solving crimes that his detectives can't solve. Or Banacek. Or Cool Million. Or [Insert Das list here]..... Plus there are a bunch of stores in NYC where you can buy brand name clothing very cheap. |
I thought both of these episodes were better then most of last seasons. I loved Lenny but this show needed something new and I like what Farina did in the first 2 episodes.
I have to agree with Red Dog that the highlight of both episodes was Arthur and Jack telling Serena to go to her office if she didn't like what they were doingrotfl |
I enjoyed both episodes as well, the second moreso than the first. Good to know that Serena is out her way out.
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Originally posted by al_bundy i think he just likes to splurge. If you live in the right neighborhood in NYC you can have a lot of disposable cash. NYC cops make good money too. I wouldn't be surprised if his character makes around $70k a year. Plus there are a bunch of stores in NYC where you can buy brand name clothing very cheap. Maybe he picked up the car at a seized property auction. We'll see... |
My guess is Farinas Charachter is EX-CIA It would explain his secrecy about his past, his money, and the time he spent in Iraq.
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Originally posted by apchrist My guess is Farinas Charachter is EX-CIA It would explain his secrecy about his past, his money, and the time he spent in Iraq. |
I thought it had been in Iraq, but, from what I recall it was just that he hadn't fought. That could explain it I might be wrong though about the whole thing, it's just a guess.
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Rohm is leaving...what did I miss?
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Originally posted by gettinbranded Rohm is leaving...what did I miss? She must have stopped screwing Dick Wolf. |
According to Google...she wanted out before the seasons start, but they asked her to stay until the midseason since they already had one big replacement coming on.
Something about her movie career taking off. |
Originally posted by gettinbranded Something about her movie career taking off. :lol: Yeah, good luck with that, Rohmbot. If she wants her movie career taking off, I suggest she take off clothes. |
"Dennis Farina is going to amaze," says Wolf, who jokes that Farina is quite convincing as a cop. "This is completely self-serving," says Wolf, "but it's the best work he's ever done. It's as seamless a transition as when we went from Michael Moriarty to Sam Waterston. He's either the 19th or the 20th cast member. "Jerry said six or seven years ago, if it was the same ongoing cast, the show wouldn't still be on the air." Facing "CSI: New York" - with its own star power - Wolf wanted to keep some familiar faces, especially since Orbach would be gone. "Liz Rohm [who plays Assistant DA Serena Southerlyn] will be leaving sometime during the season," says Wolf. "She really helped us out of a jam because her movie career has taken off. With Dennis Farina coming here, I told her, 'I'd really love to have you here [at the start].' I said, 'Please stay here for part of the season.'" |
Funny...I see no evidence of said take off here: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0737533/
I did find this though: http://www.petitiononline.com/dg455/petition.html :) |
I never realized a part in Miss Congeniality 2 means your movie career is taking off:lol:
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The online petition is pretty funny. If she wasn't leaving already, I would have definitely signed.
I cannot see her having any kind of successful movie career, but you never know. |
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