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I kinda thought this, too, until the last few episodes. Either she mellowed into the role, or I got used to her.
Wow. Amazed at some of the comments here (not necessarily the OP) about how this movie is not logical, or realistic, or about how the kidnapping is awkward, and it's winter, etc...
I could be wrong, but I think they're missing the point. It's a comedy. A "dark comedy," not a "ha-ha" comedy.
But to the original poster's point...yes, there are many movies which I have revisited after a while and was a little disappointed at how they'd aged. This is not one of them. I've watched it, in whole or in part, probably 8 or 10 times, and I could probably watch it again another half-dozen times. But that's just the kind of film it is, I guess. There are films which you like immediately after seeing, some that you dislike, and some that you are just not sure about...(You know the kind: "I think I liked it, but I'm not sure...maybe I didn't like it?")
In '96, I walked out of the theater after seeing this one with a smile. It returns every time I see it again.
But I'm not questioning the fact that he, or any of us, cannot remember all the lyrics. I was just saying that the phrases he was having trouble with were in odd places. Again, I haven't seen the film in a couple years, so I don't remember the specific song/phrases...
...but it's as if there were a movie where somebody was trying to remember a well-known or phrase or nursery rhyme, for example. "Hickory dickory dock, the mouse ran up the..."
And that's where he/she gets stuck? Like "um...ran up...the...darn! How did that go? Up the...AH! CLOCK!"
It would be much more likely that the person would not remember, say the entire next phrase or something. "Hickory dickory dock...hmm...what comes after...oh, right! The mouse ran up the clock!"
I'm just saying the scenes where he's trying to remember the lyrics didn't seem likely in quite the way they done.
I am probably an insane liberal, but to explain it on another level:
For the same reason Hamilton was portrayed as a singing, rapping, dancing person of Puerto Rican descent: It's Lin-Manuel Miranda's show.
You're free to do your own show however your like.
There was nothing in writing about any agreement for qualified immunity, which, as I understand it, any competent lawyer would have insisted upon for their client. The judge knew nothing of the agreement. The prosecutors apparently knew nothing of it. Neither did his defense lawyers, it seems.
A legally assembled jury heard the arguments and examined the evidence. They found him Guilty. I can't imagine that he is now considered Not Guilty.
The only reason I'd say Carla (the <I>character</i>, not Rhea Perlman, is my least favorite is because most, if not all, of her gags were set up by others to be easily belted out of the park. I think every other character had genuine comic and perhaps even poignant moments.
The cast was uniformly excellent, imho. Even Kirstie Alley, who is loathed these days for her political opinions, was a great comedic actress, at least in that show.
I don't disagree, but I felt exactly that of the first one. This one's every bit as good, generally, but imho it's not better than the first.
Not a biography.
My wife and I were just talking about this the other night while watching a Columbo episode. It's such a great character...it would be interesting to see several interpretations. Sorta like how many actors would like to take a crack at Hamlet or Macbeth. Maybe some kind of Fargo-type series, with a new cast east season. Yeah, yeah, I know...that'd never happen...they'd hate being compared to each other. But...can you imagine the ratings?!
But, since we're fantasizing...
<b>Old Columbo</b>
Jack Nicholson. (Jack is my first choice. I sometimes picture him while watching Falk, and the speech pattern and moves are perfect.)
Or
Jeff Goldblum. (Same as above, although he might get annoying after a while.)
Or
Al Pacino. (For a deeper take.)
And so-o-o-o many others who'd be a joy to watch; Denzel, Harrison Ford, Dustin Hoffman, DeNiro
for a <b>Middle-aged Columbo</b>
Woody Harrelson maybe?
Cumberbatch?
For a <b>Female Columbo</b>
Francis McDormand (!)
Maggie Smith
Yeah, I guess "classic" isn't the right word. But another extended success? Not quite at the Cheers or 30 Rock level, but up there.
I thought for sure there'd be some backstory there, but no. If it was referencing deleted scenes they should have deleted that shot, too.
That question is better asked of Mary Shelley. This happens in the book. It's never spelled out, but I've always felt he'd been so consumed by the challenge of creating life, but gave no thought to his responsibilities to creature. A tale as old as time. You know, the care and feeding of the thing!
poison's too dangerous
Good observations, pjpurple. I also think they didn't show the finished product because they figured that's not what the show was about. It was about Rob's work and family life. It's like asking why didn't we ever see Ralph Kramden at the wheel of his bus? (Okay yeah, as soon as I wrote that I can see that it's not the same as the OP's point about Carl Reiner being talented and not using his talent on the show. But I like the analogy anyway! 😉)
Original Serling series is on Hulu. We're working our way through all episodes.
I've read a lot of pathetic threads on these boards. I'm sure I've contributed to some of them. But this one takes the cake. People are reading a whole lot into a novelty song (that's actually one hell of a rock 'n' roll song, by the way).
But if that's what floats your boat...
We've been re-watching the 3 Fox seasons on DVD. There are so many quick lines, subtle references, and in-jokes that we may even watch them all a 3rd (or is it 4th?) time!
We've only spot-watched Netflix season 4. Maybe we'll give 4 and 5 a shot.
You're good.
I'm taking down my hummingbird feeder right now.
I'll be honest, I never connected that scene. In my defense, I was probably settling in and pouring my coffee. I did see that, but I guess I hadn't started "watching" it yet. I thought there was something odd about him picking up the dead bird. In fact, I think I told my wife that he should wash his hands! I'll have to check out the beginning again, and look for the connection. But I'm kinda thinking is this film even worth the effort?