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Supernatural: Season 1, Episode 5: “Bloody Mary”

Posted on January 31, 2014 by sheila

Directed by Peter Ellis Written by Ron Milbauer & Terri Burton Episode 5 is as dark as the pilot, even darker in some scenes. You barely see a face in clear view. Color is so drained out of the frame … Continue reading →

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Supernatural: Season 1, Episode 4: “Phantom Traveler”

Posted on January 27, 2014 by sheila

Directed by Robert Singer Written by Richard Hatem Supernatural hits its groove now. The pilot set up the backstory of the Winchester trauma and the reunion of the two brothers, on a quest to find their missing Dad. Episode 2 … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on TV Pilots, including the Supernatural Pilot: What Works, Story Arcs, Starting Out Confidently, Working Blind

Posted on January 9, 2014 by sheila

It’s fun to examine the pilots of shows that go on to be hits (preferably shows that last more than one season, where characters/plots go far far from the starting point). While everyone is making the pilot, the main thrust … Continue reading →

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Breaking Down the Schtick: Jensen Ackles, Physical Comedy, Objectification, Consent, and Other Supernatural Topics Inspired By Three Seconds of Footage

Posted on December 22, 2013 by sheila

Supernatural re-caps here. I wanted to talk about Jensen Ackles (aka Dean Wichester in Supernatural) and his gift for comedic schtick. Schtick being: acting that is obvious and BIG, a body that is able to express in BIG terms the … Continue reading →

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