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The Newsroom 1.9: The Blackout Part 2: Mock Debate

Aug 21, 2012 23:51

The team still need more Casey Anthony to get the debate. Lisa's only friend pimps her out to ACN, which involves a visit to Lisa's workplace you'd THINK would alienate her further (past the point where Maggie revealed her secret to a news organization for her own gain). But no, Lisa is (among other positions) a stand-up girl and she agrees to be ( Read more... )

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edgeriffic August 22 2012, 23:07:00 UTC

Mac's ridiculous "miracle" speech. I just don't believe she's an exec producer at the top of her profession.

I found the speech clunky, but I did like the timing at the end when the lights came back on. Even though I saw it coming, it still made me laugh. I like that the blackout lasted so briefly, just like in real life when you get all geared up to "persevere" and then it's...over. I liked that Sorkin called it Blackout part 1 and 2 and then it was only a 20 minute blackout---showed a sense of humor and willingness to play with expectations a bit.

Charlie: "When Don says 'Eat me,' that's usually the end of the conversation.

Hee. Really loving SW in this role. But my favorite part of this exchange was OM's delivery, "Me?" -pause- "Fuck you." The delivery of all three elements was brilliant---the pretending to be excited at "Lil' old me being considered?", the pause, and then the FU. Lovely. Loving OM lots and lots too.

marymary August 23 2012, 03:04:50 UTC

edgy I agree with everything. And I hadn't thought about the comedy of the tiny blackout titling both eps -- that is good, you're right. :)

I think OM, JGJ, Tom Sadoski, Sam Waterston and Dev Patel are my favorites. Wait, who does that leave? :)

tomfoolery815 August 23 2012, 03:32:04 UTC

But my favorite part of this exchange was OM's delivery, "Me?" -pause- "Fuck you." The delivery of all three elements was brilliant---the pretending to be excited at "Lil' old me being considered?", the pause, and then the FU. Lovely. Loving OM lots and lots too.
Great breakdown, Edgers! When you get smart, funny and smokin' hot in one package, well, that's a special day.

Did you guys see her on Jimmy Fallon earlier this summer? She added Allison Janney's willingness to look silly for a laugh to the mix. In other words, I have a new addition to the long, distinguished list of Tom's Celebrity Crushes.

anatolealice August 23 2012, 23:43:41 UTC

I'll have to rewatch as I was so tired, I fell asleep a few times, but my favourite bits were Neal and Sloan. Especially (quoting Mary)

Neal, on the trolling. "After two hours, I had economics PhDs typing in all caps."

HEE! It was just hilarious listening to his very methodical system for becoming a troll. It made me think of Margaret's outrage over the calorie count of the muffins. I think he could've incited war faster on a diet website and saying the opposite of whatever prevailing truth the group believes, people there are already on the ledge (I know, I spend enough time on those sites myself)

When the blackout happened I thought 'ooh, just like sports night' and I was sorry it ended so fast. I liked Mackenzie's plans, even if I wasn't keen on her.

ETA actually 'wasn't keen' is an understatement. Mackenzie has been really, really annoying me. I find her really whiny and she makes Maggie look super professional.

tomfoolery815 August 24 2012, 04:50:54 UTC

It made me think of Margaret's outrage over the calorie count of the muffins.
Ha! That's a great comparison, Anabelle. :)

And now, I present, the Sam Waterston Newsroom Anger-o-Meter. Brought to you by "his best buddy Mr Bourbon:"

Jeebus, the formatting here sucks.

http://www.vulture.com/2012/08/video-the-sam-waterston-newsroom-anger-o-meter.html

Sorry for all the edits.