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Title: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on August 07, 2011, 09:38:15 pm

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Episodes

Episode 1: I Don't  Want To Do This Without You (http://www.hulu.com/watch/276606/parenthood-i-dont-want-to-do-this-without-you#play-queued-show-by-original_premiere_date-asc)

Episode 2: Hey, If You're Not Using That Baby... (http://www.hulu.com/watch/280290/parenthood-hey-if-youre-not-using-that-baby#play-queued-show-by-original_premiere_date-asc)

Episode 3: Step Right Up (http://www.hulu.com/watch/280291/parenthood-step-right-up#play-queued-show-by-original_premiere_date-asc)

Episode 4: Clear Skies From Here On Out (http://www.hulu.com/watch/285084/parenthood-clear-skies-from-here-on-out#play-queued-show-by-original_premiere_date-asc)

Episode 5: Nora (http://www.hulu.com/watch/285085/parenthood-nora#play-queued-show-by-original_premiere_date-asc)

Episode 6: Tales From The Luncheonette (http://www.hulu.com/watch/290486/parenthood-tales-from-the-luncheonette#play-queued-show-by-original_premiere_date-asc)

Episode 7: Forced Family Fun (http://www.hulu.com/watch/295721/parenthood-forced-family-fun#play-queued-show-by-original_premiere_date-asc)

Episode 8: In-Between (http://www.hulu.com/watch/296829/parenthood-in-between#play-queued-show-by-original_premiere_date-asc)

Episode 9: Sore Loser (http://www.hulu.com/watch/300365/parenthood-sore-loser#play-queued-show-by-original_premiere_date-asc)

Episode 10: Mr. Honesty (http://www.hulu.com/watch/302474/parenthood-mr-honesty#play-queued-show-by-original_premiere_date-asc)

Episode 11: Missing (http://www.hulu.com/watch/303977/parenthood-missing#play-queued-show-by-original_premiere_date-asc)

Episode 12: Road Trip (http://www.hulu.com/watch/314930/parenthood-road-trip#play-queued-show-by-original_premiere_date-asc)

Episode 13: Just Smile (http://www.hulu.com/watch/317205/parenthood-just-smile#play-queued-show-by-original_premiere_date-asc)

Episode 14: It Is What It Is (http://www.hulu.com/watch/318367/parenthood-it-is-what-it-is#play-queued-show-by-original_premiere_date-asc)

Episode 15: Politics (http://www.hulu.com/watch/327225/parenthood-politics#play-queued-show-by-original_premiere_date-asc)

Episode 16: Tough Love (http://www.hulu.com/watch/329060/parenthood-tough-love#play-queued-show-by-original_premiere_date-asc)

Episode 17: Remember Me, I'm The One Who Loves You (http://www.hulu.com/watch/331840/parenthood-remember-me-im-the-one-who-loves-you#play-queued-show-by-original_premiere_date-asc)

Episode 18: My Brother's Wedding (http://www.hulu.com/watch/334037/parenthood-my-brothers-wedding#play-queued-show-by-original_premiere_date-asc)

Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on August 07, 2011, 09:39:52 pm
Returns September 13, 2011. Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!

I can't wait for Parenthood to return. One of the best shows the past 2 years and I only see this going up higher in Season 3 and beyond.
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on September 06, 2011, 09:40:26 am
Jason Ritter Returns To Parenthood (http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2011/07/jason-ritter-returns-to-parenthood-plus-his-very-own-show.html)

This is great news. He along with Lauren Graham have undeniable chemistry. So, I'm stoked that he is coming back because the dude is a very good actor. I wish that The Event had a longer run, but if it had to end, better now so we can push Parenthood further. His multiple episode arc though will not signify a return beyond Season 3 as he has signed onto another series in which he is the main lead.

P.S.
I'm still in love with Lauren Graham. Yummy. (http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i266/Chiprocks1/Smilies/0%20All%20Smilies/HTL_drool.gif)
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Mac on September 06, 2011, 09:54:48 am
I can't decide this year if I'm going to do the "How many minutes into Parenthood will Amber cry" or "How many times will Amber cry" game.

No seriously, this will be the must see show this fall.

Lots of other good crap, uh stuff coming our way too. I'm pretty excited for Whitney. Some others I'm just not sure about
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on September 06, 2011, 10:30:34 am
I can't decide this year if I'm going to do the "How many minutes into Parenthood will Amber cry" or "How many times will Amber cry" game.

No seriously, this will be the must see show this fall.

Lots of other good crap, uh stuff coming our way too. I'm pretty excited for Whitney. Some others I'm just not sure about

Leave Amber alone! She's just a phucked up gurl in a phucked up world!
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on September 14, 2011, 06:34:15 am
Added Episode 1: I Don't  Want To Do This Without You

I completely forgot that this was on last night and I blame TV Guide Watchlist for failing to tell me it was.
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on September 14, 2011, 06:42:59 am
I Don't  Want To Do This Without You

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Welcome back Parenthood. What a pleasant surprise to wake up this morning and see that I had a new episode to watch. Pretty good episode. For the most part it was just coasting along. It's not until the final 15 minutes does it really take off and feel like a Parenthood episode, especially with Alex getting arrested for assault. I blame this all on Haddie. This is just another example of her immaturity by putting Alex in a position that he doesn't need to be in. Why are you getting drunk and then having your recovering alcoholic boyfriend picking you up at a house party?

I like where they are going with Adam and Crosby (about to) buying the old cafe/recording studio. There's a lot of potential with that story angle. As for the kids, what the hell! They all went and grew up 5 inches over the off season. And Mae Whitman's (Amber) hair looks horrid. Cool to see Jason Ritter back on the show. Now lets see where they take his character and Sarah (Lauren Graham).
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Mac on September 14, 2011, 07:08:23 am
I agree, I thought the show just coasted. I am already tired of when Sarah and Amber talk to each other. Good gawd, it’s just stressful from my point of view. How do they even listen to each other while talking over each other?

Well I think it’s about time we see the age difference in Haddie and Alex rear it’s head. They are in two different places. Yes Haddie has maturity issues, but also we see how many of the characters make some pretty bad decisions reflective of their emotions.

I was mentioning to my wife, what an sweet/sour position Adam is in. To take any old job that will pay the bills or do something you love and exciting, but with great risks. I would love to see the studio thing materialize. Honestly any focus on Adams regular career is pretty dry. But, where are they going to get the money? Dad? And except for the house, Crosby is a sure thing to make some critical mistakes. Not sure I’d want to be on that boat piloted by him. That’s the decision Adam has to make.

PS: Amber had a tear at the 9:47 mark.
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on September 14, 2011, 07:30:15 am
Crosby is a sure thing to make some critical mistakes.

Therein lies the fun. (http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i266/Chiprocks1/Smilies/0%20All%20Smilies/HTL_biggrin.gif)
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Mac on September 14, 2011, 07:50:17 am
Therein lies the fun. (http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i266/Chiprocks1/Smilies/0%20All%20Smilies/HTL_biggrin.gif)

Ah, your right. I've gotten to absorbed and wrapped up into this show. It will do that to you, ya know. I just need to enjoy the ride.
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on September 21, 2011, 07:45:20 am
Added Episode 2: Hey, If You're Not Using That Baby...
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on September 21, 2011, 07:54:54 am
Hey, If You're Not Using That Baby...

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What a great episode. I like how 3 of the 4 storylines had a happy ending with Max making friends at school, Adam agreeing to be partners with Crosby and Sarah going "In" with Mark. The only one to not get the happy ending was of course Julia. I'm curious to hear why she said no about giving her the chance at adopting her Baby. My guess is that whatever reason it is, this will be an arc where she either tries to win her over or......

...the Mother-to-be will file some sort of harassment suit against her, especially if Julia has her fired. Something to chew on.

Getting back Sarah and Mark. That whole scene in the care where he puts himself out there, by telling her that he is "In" was very awkward...for me. I've been there and it's not a good feeling, being left out there and vulnerable like that.
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Mac on September 21, 2011, 08:04:56 am
Good and boring stuff for me. The conversations between Mark and Sarah were kinda boring.  Up until the intimate car scene.

I do not understand Sarah, except I understand why she doesn’t have a man. Way too complicated.

I’m glad Adam and Crosby took a new direction. This will bring all kinds of new fodder for future episodes… good and bad.

Julia definitely stepped over the line and let her emotions run her into a corner… on every front. Her husband especially, but the job thing is going to be interesting.
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on September 28, 2011, 06:05:22 am
Added Episode 3: Step Right Up
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on September 28, 2011, 06:17:41 am
Step Right Up

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That was pretty big of Adam to stick his neck like that and go and talk to the parents of the kid who is suing Alex. I get where the Parents are coming from because you are trying to protect your kid as best as you can, but I couldn't help but think that Lawyers are scum and their first and only motivation is to sue sue sue, just to get their pay check. They will tell you all sorts of stuff just to cloud your judgement and get you to agree to the Lawyers way of thinking without doing any investigation of their own. The Parents were finally able to see all sides of the story, thanks to Adam and make a decision based on that rather on what was being fed to them about Alex's past.

Okay. Rant over. On to the rest of the episode.

Zeek is aware that he basically c*ck block his own grandson, Drew right? I thought Drew was doing ok "talking" to Amy at the Garage sale before he came in and took over the conversation. So, it looks like he's got a date. It's about time they give him a story angle, which he really hasn't had since his "Dad-comes-home-from-touring-on-the-road" arc.
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Mac on September 28, 2011, 07:34:55 am
Drew best get a personality.

Adam's final argument was precision. How could they not drop it. Especially the whole, uh, there were plenty of underage kids drinking.

I was very disappointed in Amber cracking and calling for mommy because of rat. I was hoping her independence to hold strong. But no, they need to keep the umbilical cord attached.
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on September 28, 2011, 08:18:48 am
I did catch that remark about the underage drinking and that may have been the deciding factor for them to dropping the lawsuit. If Parents are so quick to condemn other kids, then they better hope their own kids are squeaky clean. And that's impossible. Kids make mistakes.
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Mac on September 28, 2011, 08:56:17 am
My son who watches this too, had problems with this. He didn't understand at all how this became a big deal. I told him, it probably happens more than you think. This was not unusual parent would react like that.
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on October 05, 2011, 05:34:28 am
Added Episode 4: Clear Skies From Here On Out
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on October 05, 2011, 05:51:50 am
Clear Skies From Here On Out

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Ouch. Drew just got c*cked blocked by his Sister. But then again, his shyness is incredibly hard to sit through. I've been there a couple of times. We all have. That uncomfortable silence that seems to derail a lot of potential. And true to form, all it takes is just one thing to break through, even if it's unintentional as in the case of the pic of his Mom and Mr. Cyr making out in the parking lot and the rest falls into place. So, I was happy in seeing Amy make the next move and go to see Drew at night and invite him out for a walk. Very cool.

We are only 4 episodes into the new season, but dare I say it. I think they will be hard pressed to top this episode for the rest of the season. Clear Skies hit on so many emotions while watching it that I felt like I was on a Roller Coaster ride. From Jabbar being forced to eat lunch with Max at the expense of withdrawing from his own friends to the ensuing fight between the two and the confrontation between Crosby and Adam was definitely a "Rock and a Hard place". The corker for me of course was first watching Alex break up with Haddie, and then having to say goodbye to Kristina (Haddie's Mom) and watching him break down like that. He knew he didn't just lose a girlfriend, but an entire family. Heartbreaking. I guess now that they have gone their separate ways, Michael B. Jordan (Alex) will no longer be on the show as I don't see them writing his character to just hang around. Sucks if he is in fact gone.

This episode was so good that even Zeek and Camille got to shine in their little scenes together.
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Mac on October 05, 2011, 07:24:49 am
Definitely some major emotional scenario’s going on, but as you say, very real and something we can relate too. Crosby got screwed with regards to how everybody is blaming him for what happened. I will say, he said to much (and maybe the wrong way) to Jabbar about Max’s problems, but then again, it is true. To make Crosby the scapegoat is too easy for everybody.

I think it will get better. Last night’s episode was kind of a gate to open up all the new things that are on the horizon. Drew’s changes, Crosby and Adams new future, the birth next week, Sarah and Mr. Cyr. Oh, it’s gonna get even better.

I think Zeek is becoming my favorite character. He has changed so much and become true role model. At least for me. Everybody else is just **** crazy  ;D
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on October 05, 2011, 07:26:41 am
Everybody else is just ****ing crazy  ;D

Stop quoting Drew!! (http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i266/Chiprocks1/Smilies/0%20All%20Smilies/HTL_wink.gif)
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on October 08, 2011, 08:46:32 pm
Cee Lo Green To Guest Star On Parenthood (http://www.tvfanatic.com/2011/08/cee-lo-green-to-appear-on-parenthood/)

He will be making his debut on the October 18, 2011 episode.

Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Mac on October 09, 2011, 09:40:23 am
I guess that's probably due to the Crosby/Adam recording studio?
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on October 09, 2011, 09:41:52 am
I guess that's probably due to the Crosby/Adam recording studio?

Or Max found a new Best Friend to torment. (http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i266/Chiprocks1/Smilies/0%20All%20Smilies/HTL_wink.gif)
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on October 12, 2011, 07:54:53 am
Added Episode 5: Nora
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on October 12, 2011, 09:17:39 am
Nora

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Adam D.M.C. ftw!!
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I spoke too soon. THIS is the best episode of the season...until next week of course. (http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i266/Chiprocks1/Smilies/0%20All%20Smilies/HTL_wink.gif) I went through another emotional roller coaster. So much stuff went down. Good. Bad. Ugly. And it was all AWESOME!! Some very unique pairings that we have never really seen before. Amber and Max. Crosby and Kristina. Julie and Zoe. And of course Adam and Mistah R.A.Y. With these hookups, they gave us some incredible scenes. Just wow.

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I thought it was kinda selfish in a way to just dump Max onto Amber like that and then kind of insult her in the process by saying she was a "last resort". But out of this, Amber was able to do something that no one really has been able to do since Gaby left, and that was to get through to him and teach him empathy. Crosby and Kristina had a knock-down, drag out shouting match that was a loooooooooong time coming and it was INTENSE! And out of this mess comes an amazing scene that they will now be connected in a way they didn't see coming when he helped her through giving birth to Nora. When Julie invited Zoe into her home to stay the night, the writing was on the wall that she would see what an amazing family they had and would eventually tell them she wanted them to raise her baby. Mission accomplished. And then there is Adam trying to whoooo  Mistah R.A.Y. and convince him to record at the Lunchonette. Adam's honesty about how he felt about R.A.Y.'s music, curse words and all is probably the key that gets them the contract. I thought this was such a cool moment not only for Adam, but for the show as well.

The ending was powerful without even having to really say anything when Sarah just shows up to rescue her Ex-Husband played by John Corbett, reprising his role from last season. Her just...being there, says a lot. So much so, it more or less puts her relationship with Mr. Cyr in jeopardy. I need to watch this episode again before the week is over.
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on October 13, 2011, 06:17:51 am
In my rave of Nora yesterday, I had completely forgot to mention Aloma Wright's appearance as the Nurse who oversees the baby's delivery. For those that don't recognize the name, she played Nurse Laverne Roberts on Scrubs. It was so cool to see her pop up on the episode, more or less "in-character", like she never left for the great beyond. This was definitely the most unexpected, surprised guest-staring role to come across in a while for me.
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on October 19, 2011, 06:09:52 am
Added Episode 6: Tales From The Luncheonette
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Mac on October 19, 2011, 07:13:10 am
Cee Lo’s part in Parenthood was cool, timely, and fit in nicely with the story telling. His soulful rendition of Janis Joplin’s Piece of My heart was decent, it was not great.

I still cannot get use to, what appears as an increase in, conversations overlapping each other. We typically watched Sarah and Amber have conversations this way. What a chaotic mess. Now we are seeing it more with the other family members. Just one of my small gripes about the show.

I did not understand Crosby’s dragging his feet getting the studio rocking and rolling. Was he put off by Adams enthusiasm or even his part in the studio activities?

I also don’t understand Sarah’s reverse thinking about helping her ex-husband Seth. I’m with Zeek on this one. He has been given chances. What makes today any different. I’m all about forgiveness, but what we have not seen are all those years and times Seth let the family disintegrate. Time to move on. But Sarah seems to consistently make bad decisions despite good intentions.  Mark is pretty smart and with-it kinda guy. He’d be stupid not to see the writing on the wall and move on.
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on October 19, 2011, 07:42:17 am
Tales From The Luncheonette

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Mac hit the nail on the head with his observations about Tales From The Luncheonette. Although I found this to be a very good episode, there were a bunch of choices being made that irritated the hell out of me and each one was selfish in it's own right. I was really annoyed with Crosby and how he was acting. He is given the opportunity of a lifetime, to record Cee Lo and all he can do is mope and whine about not being ready. If I were in the same situation, I would take that challenge and use it to my benefit. Look for the positves and not dwell on the negatives which will reflect onto the performer and performance. If anything, I would have expected the roles to have been reveresed with Adam over analyzing the good and the bad.

Haddie was incredibly selfish and annoying as well. She is going to give her Mom an attitude about not reading her essay? Really, she JUST got back home from having a baby and is more or less doing everything at home by herself with Adam stuck at the recording studio and looks tired and needs her sleep. I don't see how Haddie can't see that it's gonna take time for things to get normal again.

But my biggest peeve is with Sarah. Although commendable in what she is doing, I find it extremely selfish to drag Mark into this family situation of helping her Ex-Husband getting into rehab. If I was Mark, my perception would be that she is using him as a safety net, so that if rehab doesn't work out she will leave the Ex again, but have Mark to fall back on. But if Ex succeeds in rehab, she will use the excuse "this is my family, I have to try and make this work" proclamation. Either way, Mark is on the outside, looking in and the bubble will pop. Sucks to be him.

I also agree with Zeek. But I also commend Joel for standing up to him and laying down the law. Zeek still has the mindset that he is in control and running the family and I know I would get annoyed with him questioning every decision I made. So props to Joel for that. But I would definitely want Zeek on my side, protecting the family, even if he can be a bit overbearing most times.

Also Drew finally got some....lips. (http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i266/Chiprocks1/Smilies/0%20All%20Smilies/HTL_wink.gif)

FYI, I thought Cee Lo's version of the song was awesome. So, suck it Mac!!
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Mac on October 19, 2011, 09:35:11 am
I applaud Joel actions too, well with respect of defining the lines. Whether he agrees fully with those decisions is another thing. Hopefully he's not reacting against Zeek to prove a point. At times I think Joel is doing things to pacify his wife - because well she's bringing home the dough. Him giving up money for Seth doesn't make sense. Julia is obviously moved by tears from Sarah. Damn what makes sense and help family out.

Cee Lo is cool, but that was not awesome
Bobble those donkey balls young man
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Mac on November 02, 2011, 07:37:49 am
Forced Family Fun (http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i266/Chiprocks1/Star%20Ratings/HTL_03halfstar.gif)

OK, this episode just proves the women are crazy. Holy cow, what’s with Kristina’s meltdown? Post birth depression? I understand some of her thinking, but that was unexpected from left field.

Crosby is forever going to be the goof, getting his good heart ripped out. I loved him storming in and giving Jasmine a piece of his mind. I don’t know what to think of Jasmine. She reminds me of my ex. It’s her way only and at the same time makes it look like its Crosby’s fault. We’ve got to remember Jabar is the center of both their lives. But they do have lives of their own too.

Again, I totally get Zeek. From a parent’s point of view you always want to protect your children. Adam balanced out the perspectives, but if you noticed, you could tell, he too get’s Zeek and understands it’s not just about Sarah and her choices. This is a family thing and Sarah’s actions do affect family members. In particular Amber, but the rest of the clan as well.   

I thought Mark was smarter than he’s portraying. He needs to walk away. It should be WAY more than telling Sarah no more last minute cancellations. Sarah is a mess (and major maintenance nightmare despite her charm) trying to please everyone all the time and in turn hurting everyone.
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Mac on November 03, 2011, 10:25:57 am
Black Donnellys' Jonathan Tucker Heading to Parenthood

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The Black Donnellys alum Jonathan Tucker has landed a multi-episodic arc on Parenthood, TVGuide.com has confirmed.

He'll play Bob Little, Kristina's former intern-turned-political candidate who hires Kristina (Monica Potter) to help run his campaign. Kristina will also hire Amber (Mae Whitman) to assist Little, who's described as "frighteningly young and attractive." Hmmm. A possible love connection?
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on November 03, 2011, 08:04:10 pm
Added Episode 7: Forced Family Fun
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on November 03, 2011, 09:18:54 pm
Forced Family Fun

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This episode rubbed me the wrong way and not for the obvious reasons you might think. It wasn't because of bad acting or story-lines. It was an okay episode, nothing extraordinary though. I'm kinda p*ssed that Sarah doesn't have the balls to just tell Mark that it's over. She is acting extremely selfish by keeping him on the bubble, stringing him along and the ONLY reason why she is doing it is because deep down she knows and is waiting for her Ex to drop the ball and go on a bender. But I think it's a sh*tty thing to make another person wait around just because you got eyes for another and are waiting for the shoe to drop and you will have a fallback. Cut him loose, roll the dice, fall on your face and deal with the aftermath. Just don't put Mark through your sh*t because your a coward and afraid to admit it.

Also, I feel for Crosby. I can't relate first hand, but I know that what he is dealing with, having another person replacing him as a father would absolutely crush me. I know I would not handle it well at all.
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on November 03, 2011, 09:23:09 pm
Forced Family Fun (http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i266/Chiprocks1/Star%20Ratings/HTL_03halfstar.gif)

OK, this episode just proves the women are crazy. Holy cow, what’s with Kristina’s meltdown? Post birth depression? I understand she some of her thinking, but that was unexpected from left field.


That was another thing that rubbed me the wrong way. It just seemed so out of character for her to do that. She wasn't exhibiting any issues after giving birth. Like you said, it came out of nowhere.
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Mac on November 07, 2011, 09:17:42 am
Nora

I have just seen the episode “ Nora“ (I had missed the original broadcast). By far containing the funniest scene ever with Adam going all Hip-hop walking down the street. Despite Chip posting that pic, I was not ready and thank gawd I had nothing in my mouth. I just busted out laughing.

This is also has some key scenes of Ex-husband coming back… Drunk and stinking drunk. Watching this now after the later episodes, now just really screws my mind about how Sarah is dealing with this. Is this the ‘rock bottom’ people suggest and maybe, just maybe there’s a chance of change?… or just more of the same stuff? What I got from it was Sarah dismissing all the bad crap, only holding to the good and then thinking she can help this man. I’m all for forgiveness, but Sarah’s kids should have some meaning to her decisions.
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on November 07, 2011, 09:23:05 am
Nora

I have just seen the episode “ Nora“ (I had missed the original broadcast). By far containing the funniest scene ever with Adam going all Hip-hop walking down the street. Despite Chip posting that pic, I was not ready and thank gawd I had nothing in my mouth. I just busted out laughing.

This is also has some key scenes of Ex-husband coming back… Drunk and stinking drunk. Watching this now after the later episodes, now just really screws my mind about how Sarah is dealing with this. Is this the ‘rock bottom’ people suggest and maybe, just maybe there’s a chance of change?… or just more of the same stuff? What I got from it was Sarah dismissing all the bad crap, only holding to the good and then thinking she can help this man. I’m all for forgiveness, but Sarah’s kids should have some meaning to her decisions.

I was wondering why you never commented on Nora. I was like, "wow, he must really hate it to just out and out dismiss it". I stand corrected. (http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i266/Chiprocks1/Smilies/0%20All%20Smilies/headslap2.gif)
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Mac on November 08, 2011, 01:15:33 pm
Parenthood's New Girl Alexandra Daddario on Causing Drama For Adam, Improv on the Set

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They've opened up shop and welcomed their first customer with Grammy winner Cee Lo Green. Now Adam and Crosby's burgeoning business is getting a receptionist on Parenthood. Enter, Rachel (Alexandra Daddario).

"She's a young girl who is sort of figuring out her life and really wants to go into the music business," Daddario tells TVGuide.com of her multi-episode arc starting on Tuesday's episode (10/9c, NBC).  "She comes in and she sort of causes a little bit of drama for Adam (Peter Krause)."

Rachel joins the recording studio team after dropping out of graduate school to pursue her dream of working in the music industry full time. "It was just sort of a realization that as she got older — she wanted to pursue her passion and not pursue something that she thought she had to," she says. "It's really wonderful to play a character that's so driven and knows what she wants as far as her career and I identify with that as well and sort of the fears that come with changing your path."

The role has allowed Daddario the chance to tap into some of her own experiences both on-screen and off-screen, thanks to the sometimes improvisational nature of shooting. "Sometimes Dax [Shepard] will throw things out that you don't expect and sometimes your natural reaction is better than anything you could think up," she says. "I have a background in improv a little bit. Just from studying acting, I did a lot of improv growing up. I find it sort of interesting what can come out when you're not thinking and that's a lot of fun."

But if her character is causing trouble, how long will Daddario last? Rachel will meet other members of the Braverman clan in episodes to come, but as for her long-term employment at The Luncheonette, Daddario is uncertain. "I think she could [stick around]. The character is very, very passionate about what she's doing and she's in it for the right reasons," she says. "Beyond that, I'm not quite sure what's going to happen."
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on November 08, 2011, 01:19:01 pm
Interesting. This is gonna open up a ton of story-lines, the biggest of course will be adding cracks to a one solid marriage. Very interesting indeed.
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on November 09, 2011, 05:21:31 am
Added Episode 8: In-Between
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Mac on November 09, 2011, 06:09:34 am
In-between had some good and not so good moments. Bad in the sense… you know what’s coming which makes it predictable.

I was surprised at Amber asking Dad to leave. Holy crap, when that is revealed to others, and you know it will, especially Sarah, wow… just wow. By the way Amber cried twice. She’s got to catch back up to season two).

Ya knew Kristina would have problems with the new secretary no matter what, with here extreme sensitive nature.

Miles character still bores the hella out me. Watching scenes with him is excruciating . Sorry, just not interested in young love.

And I knew Crosby was gonna pay for bursting into Doc Joe’s office. While it was quite the grand stand, paybacks are a ****. Not saying he shouldn’t have done it. It may work with Jasmine (which it really doesn’t) but it doesn’t work with other folks.

Zeek is so cool. He learned a lesson or two. It was fun to see him leave the party early, come home, play some of his music, with wife and the grand kids.

Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on November 09, 2011, 06:39:49 am
In-Between

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Alexandra Daddario ftw!!
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So, does the title of this episode refer to these? I'm not a pig, I'm just very observant.
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Amber has a tendency to take on the "parent" role, even if she at times can be a bit immature and emotional in her reactions to everything around her. She is after all still just a kid. So, imagine my surprise that she stepped up and did what her Mother should have done from the beginning and that's lay down the law to her Father and tell him why his being around will in the long run hurt Sarah. This is a pretty huge thing for her to have to tell her own father, to ask him to leave, which goes against everything she wants. Think about it. Amber, her entire life is angry at her Dad for never being there and then at the moment he finally commits to the family, she sends him packing.

We all know that in cases like this, Sarah will act out and blame those closet to her for his leaving. My money is on Mark getting the animosity, which will suck because he stuck it out when most people would have ran the other way given the uncomfortable position he was put in.

Crosby. I don't know if I'm entirely against how he approached Dr. Joe in his office. I'm pretty sure I would have done the exact same thing. I don't think being "civil" would have worked to his favor because Joe NEEDED to see how much it affected him that he was taking Jabbar to his first football game. It registered a bit more with Joe after the fact. On the other hand, Joe was able to do it the civil way and make a peace offering by giving Crosby the football tickets to take Jabbar and make his point that he will be around for the time being.

The ending with Zeek and Camille dancing with the kids was cute.
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on November 16, 2011, 06:20:17 am
Added Episode 9: Sore Loser
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Mac on November 16, 2011, 06:33:52 am
Sore Loser

What a great episode. There was so much going on I felt for the first time, they did not have enough time (hour show) to properly give the scenario's the attention they needed. While the whole Sydney thing was great to see, I notice they wrapped it up quite quickly like a Cosby show. Her 180 from a raving maniac to a good loser just would not happen that fast. I loved the way mom and dad handled it. I laughed my ass off when they open the door and Sydney’s on the floor, running out the door and escaping for their lives.

If mom ever finds out all the things Amber has done recently, I can only imagine the hell fire brought down. Asking dad to leave. Encouraging Drew to defy mom (despite mom’s good/bad intentions). That whole scene of Mom talking to Drew about his grades hits home with me. Even the obsession with the phone and the girlfriend. Very realistic.

I’m totally shocked at Adam. I cannot understand what he’s doing. I thought he had his **** together and he totally loses it with ****. The only reason I can see him stepping into forbidden land is he’s not getting any at home… and Kristina being a maniac does not help.
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on November 16, 2011, 07:52:06 am
Sore Loser

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Wow. So much to talk about. But we gotta dive into the most prominent part of the episode, Adam and Rachel. Dude, I thought you were so much smarter than that. You can't be that blind to not see that you guys have an attraction to each other and saying all those complimentary things about her is just only going to fan the flames even more. In a situation like that, you call her a cab!! Sure, I get that offering to give her a ride home is the nice thing to do, but come on, you should know better than that. Deep down, I don't think he would cheat as he clearly says at the end by telling her that he "loves his wife".  But there is a part of me that suspects that even though he knew where it was going and where it could have gone, he just needed to see that he was still desirable to someone other than his wife.

Speaking of his wife. I gotta give it up for Kristina for putting that bully in his place. Loved the comment about the "Justin Bieber" hairdo. Haha. I don't think I would have waited that long to address the situation and I probably wouldn't have been as civil as her laying down the law.

The whole Sydney thing regarding winning and losing was interesting. I'm extremely competitve by nature and I hate to lose, but I don't think I have ever acted out in the way she did. That was extreme. I know those types of people exist. But it's still makes me take a step back when I see it first hand. Props to both Julia and Joel for staying the course and not giving into her tantrums.

And then there is Zeek and Camille who proved they each still have plenty of widsom to impart on their kids. Zeek by addressing the situation with Sydney and Camille by setting Sarah straight about they way she is handling Drew not seeing Amy and more to the point in how she treats her own Mother.

Crosby is an ass. Who makes fun of a client while he is suppose to be working? Act professional dude. You always complain that no one takes you serious. Well, maybe if you took things serious for once, the rest will fall into place.

I like Rachel and I hope that she is around for awhile. But I get the feeling that Alexandra Daddario stay is going to be short-lived on the series.

Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on November 16, 2011, 07:55:58 am
Sore Loser

While the whole Sydney thing was great to see, I notice they wrapped it up quite quickly like a Cosby show. Her 180 from a raving maniac to a good loser just would not happen that fast.

That was EXACTLY what I thought as well.
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Mac on November 16, 2011, 08:11:55 am
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So much to talk about. But we gotta dive into the most prominent part of the episode, Adam and Rachel. Dude, I thought you were so much smarter than that. You can't be that blind to not see that you guys have an attraction to each other and saying all those complimentary things about her is just only going to fan the flames even more. In a situation like that, you call her a cab!! Sure, I get that offering to give her a ride home is the nice thing to do, but come on, you should know better than that. Deep down, I don't think he would cheat as he clearly says at the end by telling her that he "loves his wife".  But there is a part of me that suspects that even though he knew where it was going and where it could have gone, he just needed to see that he was still desirable to someone other than his wife.

I think you're on the right track. Out of the whole show, that one comment stuck out big time. With the look on his face, he was not talking to Rachel. He was talking to himself, trying to convince himself.

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We could see where all this was going with Adam, but IMO, the next morning should have been 'Sayonara baby, this is not going to work'

With Adam first trying police Crosby's relationship with Rachel and then it turns 180 on him, Adam... dude, your mind is so far off from work, this can only lead to trouble.
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on November 23, 2011, 05:24:52 am
Added Episode 10: Mr. Honesty
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on November 23, 2011, 05:47:59 am
Mr. Honesty

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Mr. Honesty huh? What good did that do for you Adam? You should have kept your mouth shut and not told Kristina. Who would ever have thought that Crosby could be right about anything and I don't mean just "not tell her" either. He gave you sound advice as to why not to tell her regarding the fact that she just had a baby and is extremely self conscious and very emotional and that no amount of sugar coating it is gonna to soften the blow. But just to show how dumb you can be Adam, you go and top yourself again by lying to Kristina that you had fired Rachel. Huh? At what point did you think that Kristina would never drop by the Luncheonette to see you or call you? Of course she was going to find out that Rachel is still working there. Dude, you're up sh*t creek. Sucks to be you.

As for Crosby, as soon as I heard Jabbar asking if he and Jasmine were ever going to get married, I knew that it would bring up some buried emotions and that they would be hooking up again. Sure enough, that's exactly what happened. Do I think this is the start of a beautiful relationship? Ha, not even close. They will both be suffering from the walk of shame the next morning and say it was nothing but a big mistake. Now, when Dr. Joe finds out, we will see what kind of man he is. Does he drop her like a bad habit for cheating on him or does he just accept it and become a doormat? Sucks to be you.

Now to Joel and Julia. I don't know if this is what they have planned on the show, but watching it unfold where Zoe and her boyfriend do a last minute reprieve and shake them down for more money brings up something I have thought about before. Who is to say that Zoe didn't plan this from the beginning? It was my intial thought about her when they started this story arc to get Julia and Joel to accept you as family and then threaten to take away the baby knowing they have invested all that time and money into you that they would gladly accept the new terms. Sucks to be you.
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Mac on November 23, 2011, 06:09:59 am
Adam… unbelievable dude, and uncharacteristic. I am totally baffled at everything you did. I laughed out loud when Crosby was being very sarcastic. “Yea, that’s an excellent idea. Kristina will embrace it.” Smiling the whole time he’s saying it because he for one of the few times, knows he is way smarter than Adam this time.

Now Crosby hooking up with Jasmine is a dream come true… again. But in the morning, Jasmine will cut his heart to pieces again and say it was a one time thing. Again, she is doing what she wants. Good luck with that.

Amber cried at the 31 minute mark, but she kept a stiff upper lip later when talking with mom at the coffee hut. Grandma is doing the right thing. Helping, but laying down the law. It seems unbelievable that someone doesn't know how much they make or what they spend money on, but I have seen it far too often. Someone needs to kick Amber in the ass... MOM!!!!, but we know that won't happen. This story line hits too close to home. We are going through this with my step daughter. She knows little about finances and is going in directions not thought out well. She says money means nothing to her (she's a new found Christian... God will provide), yet all her decisions involve money.

Don’t know what to say about the whole baby adoption thing. I know exactly what’s coming from Zeek.

I think many of these story lines illustrates what we see a lot of in real life. Smart people who seem to have their **** together, but for one reason or another make some unbelievably stupid decisions.
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on November 30, 2011, 07:01:50 am
Added Episode 11: Missing
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on November 30, 2011, 08:11:41 am
Missing

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I was not expecting to see Crosby be the one to break it off with Jasmine. I would have bet top dollar that he would have been all gaga waking up next to her and immediately get clingy. That didn't happen at all. Is he now starting to grow up? Hell, he even manage to speak intelligently to Rachel when she tried to quit her job because of what happened with her and Adam.

I gotta say that I'm impressed with how well Julia is handling the whole Zoe/baby/money shakedown. If I were in her spot, I'd be f ucking furious and give Zoe the cold shoulder, especially with Zoe being so condescending to "give her time to think it over". The almighty dollar doesn't rule here. Not everyone is lead by the nose. In spite of all of this, when you really look at it, I think it's Zoe herself that wants to be adopted by Julia and Joel because she sees the life that she doesn't have and the fact that her boyfriend kicked her out of the house at the end just reaffirms this.

Everything wrapped up nicely at the end, some sooner than I expected and some out of nowhere. I knew they would find Max. But I wasn't expecting Kristina to call Rachel and bury the hatchet so quickly. Most likely for her own peace of mind more than anything else. I kept waiting for the shoe to drop with Mark and Sarah and I figured him wanting to have a baby with her was the moment that would finally rupture there relationship because of the age difference. To my surprise it didn't...

..until next week of course.
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Mac on November 30, 2011, 10:58:33 am
Yes, everything did wrap up nicely… for the most part. I kind of like it. There are some things that do not need to keep going. Jasmine and Crosby… so much a relief. It was refreshing to see something different happen than what we would expect to happen with Crosby.

Julia’s directness was just masterful. No playin… this is the way it is. No thinking. No money. Our hands are tied. Zoe did look totally surprised. I guess because she was believing in her boyfriend. That situation is still laying on eggs. I do not understand the boyfriend’s paper signing. Is it because biologically he is the father? How does that play into law?

Max’s adventure was very interesting. I love Haddie spoke her piece of mind. Good for you. And contrast that with Max’s comment and then pull back and look at mom and dad. What do you do?
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on November 30, 2011, 11:09:50 am
I'm curious about something regarding both Zoe and the boyfriend. Zoe has signed the papers to give the baby to Julia and Joel. The boyfriend has said if his price is met he will sign the papers. So it's clear that both of them don't want the baby. What happens when 2 parents are then "stuck" with a newborn and clearly don't want it? Could Julia and Joel then lay claim to the baby based on them being unfit and trying to extort money with only 1/2 of the couple signing the contract?

I'm trying to think of a way where Julia and Joel could end up getting the baby regardless of him signing. Then again, it's more likely that Zoe will have a heart to heart talk with the boyfriend and convince him to allow the Braverman's to give the life the baby deserves. But that's too easy. I want some slick lawyer maneuvering on Julia's part that says "Don't f uck with the Braverman's!" (http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i266/Chiprocks1/Smilies/0%20All%20Smilies/GleeClappingHands.gif)

Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Mac on November 30, 2011, 11:19:13 am
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I'm curious about something regarding both Zoe and the boyfriend. Zoe has signed the papers to give the baby to Julia and Joel. The boyfriend has said if his price is met he will sign the papers. So it's clear that both of them don't want the baby. What happens when 2 parents are then "stuck" with a newborn and clearly don't want it? Could Julia and Joel then lay claim to the baby based on them being unfit and trying to extort money with only 1/2 of the couple signing the contract?

I'm trying to think of a way where Julia and Joel could end up getting the baby regardless of him signing. Then again, it's more likely that Zoe will have a heart to heart talk with the boyfriend and convince him to allow the Braverman's to give the life the baby deserves. But that's too easy. I want some slick lawyer maneuvering on Julia's part that says "Don't f uck with the Braverman's!"

That' it. What are these paper's? Is it something legal? Can a woman sign over her unborn child? There has to be a legal process when it comes to life and the whole money thing is the tipping point. They can't use money because it becomes illegal?

And yep... that is Zoe's dilemma. She did not expect a 180. The Bravermen's were a sign of hope for Zoe to get out of situation she clearly does not want to be in... a mom. Now there is strong potential to be back at square one.
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on November 30, 2011, 11:30:19 am
There is just something a bit off about the whole Zoe/Boyfriend angle. I mentioned it in an earlier post a while back, but where was the Boyfriend when Zoe originally got together with Julia and started hashing this deal out? If they were in fact together from the beginning, i.e. not broken up, I find it hard to believe that the Boyfriend would have let her start this on her own which means he orchestrated this with clear intentions that they were trying to get Julia and Joel on the hook and with the threat of taking the baby away they would fall in line and pay any amount to keep the baby.

Another thing to ponder. Her Boyfriend suddenly kicks her out at the end after having a "talk" with him about the contract? Maybe this is to play on Julia's sympathy toward her and get back into her good graces and work on her from the inside? I'm clearly taking this way too far. (http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i266/Chiprocks1/Smilies/0%20All%20Smilies/facepalm_anim_test-03.gif)

Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on January 04, 2012, 07:52:21 am
Added Episode 12: Road Trip

Welcome back Parenthood, I forgot what your face looked like.
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on January 04, 2012, 09:34:25 am
Road Trip
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The Braverman Clan

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Craig T. Nelson & Frances Sternhagen

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Craig T. NelsonMonica Potter

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Miles Heizer & Lauren Graham


I love Road Trips in life as well as on TV Shows and movies. They did a pretty good job of keeping things interesting throughout the entire episode which is hard to do if the entire story revolves around being on the road. This episode is basically a stand alone episode from the rest of the series since most of the subplots were pushed off to the side to focus on Zeek (Craig T. Nelson) taking the entire Braverman Clan up to see his Mom on her Birthday. He really got to shine here. But it's very sad that any person, especially someone of his age is STILL seeking approval from his Mother. Leave it to Kristina (Monica Potter) to tell him like it is and get through to him....for the most part.

Poor Drew (Miles Heizer). He walked in on his mom having sex with Mark. AKWARD! I would never be freaked out if I walked in on Lauren Graham having sex. (http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i266/Chiprocks1/Smilies/0%20All%20Smilies/HTL_biggrin.gif) As for Max, I would have expected his "you're a b*tch" outburst to have happened long ago. She was right in disciplining him the way she did. Too bad she caved in so easily after the fact.
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Mac on January 04, 2012, 09:49:00 am
Missed it last night. Need to check it out.
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on January 11, 2012, 06:51:49 am
Added Episode 13: Just Smile
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on January 11, 2012, 09:21:54 am
Just Smile
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Dax Shepard

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Courtney Ford

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Max Burkholder & Peter Krause

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Jason Ritter & Lauren Graham


This episode felt incredibly small by comparison to the entire series. Only one scene with Max, Haddie and Kristina. Nothing with Zeek and Camille. And even the few scenes with Julie and Joel were a bit on the light side. I guess when you boil it down, the entire episode was about Crosby and his whining. Ugh. Just when I think he has turned the corner and is going to grow up, he reverts back to a 5 year old throwing a temper tantrum. I get and can empathize why he is p*ssed and jealous. But come on dude! It's just one magazine cover. You have a hot cello player (Courtney Ford) eyeballing you and this is all you can fixate on? Potential love interest here. But how long before he phucks this one up and she is off the show?

So, it looks like Zoe has convinced her boyfriend to sign the adoption papers for Julie and Joel. I was sure they were going to drag this out a bit longer but I suspect there's something afoot here. Maybe she forged his signature and when they go to make the adoption legal, the boyfriend pops back up creating a messy situation? It just seemed to end a bit prematurely here. Eh? Also, I was 100% certain that this was the episode where Mark and Sarah would break up because she was pushing for the "having a baby" talk. To my surprise he seemed to be receptive to the idea of pursuing it which means he's gonna die or something. That's how it works on shows like this. Give 2 characters a shot at happiness and then snatch it away at the 11th hour. Bah!! (http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i266/Chiprocks1/Smilies/0%20All%20Smilies/HTL_mad.gif)
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on January 11, 2012, 09:45:38 am
To my surprise he seemed to be receptive to the idea of pursuing it which means he's gonna die or something. That's how it works on shows like this. Give 2 characters a shot at happiness and then snatch it away at the 11th hour. Bah!!

More likely scenario will be that Mark gets super pumped up at the idea of having a kid and being a father only to discover that Sarah can't have any more children and with him now wanting a kid he will most likely walk from the relationship and pursue a woman that can bare his children. That's my guess.
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Mac on January 11, 2012, 03:08:18 pm
Don't get me started on Mark and Sarah. Sarah is one f ucked up women with a big heart. But still, f ucked up.
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on January 11, 2012, 03:56:11 pm
Don't get me started on Mark and Sarah. Sarah is one f ucked up women with a big heart. But still, f ucked up.

I do see a pattern with her now. She is very clingy. First with her Ex-Husband, and now with Mark. Watching her beat around the bush trying to broach the subject of a baby was uncomfortable to watch because it was like everything in her existence seems to hinge on what Mark had to say about it.
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on January 18, 2012, 06:45:42 am
Added Episode 14: It Is What It Is
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on January 18, 2012, 08:09:01 am
It Is What It Is
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Courtney Ford & Dax Shepard

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Joy Bryant

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Skyler Day & Miles Heizer

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Amber (Mae Whitman) has the 'disinterested' flirting down to a perfect science. Her "flirting" was painful to watch. I'm guessing that was flirting. Who can really tell with her at times. I've never seen anyone more bored than she was. Should Amber and the Congressman hook up, it's gonna be boring is my guess. And speaking of people that shouldn't be getting together, Jasmine (Joy Bryant). Please tell me you're not about to sabotage Crosby (Dax Shepard) and Lily (Courtney Ford's) budding romance just because you prefer to have your cake with Joe and keep Crosby in the corner because you don't want him to move on and would prefer that he die alone. Are you that petty? It's clear that relationship doesn't work. There is no need for the writers to keep doing this merry-go-round with this two. It's going to be pointless for the viewer since we already know how it's going to end every time.

Haddie. Poor Haddie. I feel for her. But I also feel for the parents that are going to have to foot the bill with money they clearly don't have. Adam needs to just man up and tell her he doesn't have the money. Him wanting to be the 'good Dad' could tear the family apart down the road when they are in financial ruin. Jr. College ftw!!!!! Bah!! The whole Drew (Miles Heizer) thing was uncomfortable to watch. Seeing him trying to distance himself from his mother because she was cramping his style and then having her kind of forcing herself into his new inner circle elevated it to another level that even had me squirming in my seat.

Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Mac on January 18, 2012, 09:05:18 am
Yea, I don’t know what’s going on with Amber and the politician. That’s not going to go well. Boring, probably, but I see conflict. Where are these two folks from different sides of the tracks going to find common ground?

I think Jasmines thoughts are more about who is this other person, outside of her circle, impressing her son. How’s that feel Jasimine? Now you know how Crosby has felt through your callous it’s all about me treatment. That one little look by Joe told a whole lot about how he’s going to have a conversation with Jasmine as well. And speaking of looks, the looks on Julia’s face while she’s hugging Zoe for comfort displayed realization, this baby adoption is still very delicate and it’s not looking like it will go through.

Crosby is such a loose cannon with emotions, who know’s what direction he’ll end up taking. I would love to see he and Lily take off.

I was completely blown away by Adam’s breakdown with Haddie. Oh good gawd, this is so out of character for him. Why? Why did he do that? It doesn’t make sense. But, you know what, his action might be representative of what a lot of parents do today. Doing what they can for their baby’s even if it means bringing on a lot of pain for the rest of their lives. It doesn’t make sense.

Drew’s actions isn't new to me and it shouldn’t be to Sarah. It didn't work with Amber and it's not going to work with Drew. I see this all the time in real life and we see it repeated in dramas on TV. Sarah is once again is living this Utopian world, that she does not live in. Get a clue Sarah, let him make some decisions. You trying to control his world is like wrangling cats. Good luck with that.
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on January 18, 2012, 09:22:46 am
I think the look on Joe's face was more about "it's over" than wanting to have a conversation with her. He doesn't strike me as the type that would willing put himself in the middle of a situation where he would have to beg and say "choose me". Every guy has experienced that 'look' where you just know the writing is on the wall. It's best to pull up anchor and move on instead of beating a dead horse and trying to make something work.

My guess is that after this plays out, Crosby and Lily will have nice thing going, she will bond with Jabbar and start to become more involved in both their lives and on the flip side, Jasmine will end up alone (once Joe bails) and she will start plotting to break up Crosby happy little life. Jealousy is a motherf*cker.

I think Joe and Amber should hook up. (http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i266/Chiprocks1/Smilies/0%20All%20Smilies/new_tongue.gif) It would be more entertaining than what the writers are currently cooking up with the Congressman. I'm going to go out on a limb and say that the Amber/Congressman thing doesn't work out. Duh. We both can see it coming. But I get the feeling they are going to set up something along the lines of a nasty fight or something that torpedoes his chances at running for Public Office. There's something about him that just rubs me the wrong way, like, "I'm a Congressman, why are you not kissing my ass and giving me what I want" kind of persona. What do you think Mac?
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Mac on January 18, 2012, 09:27:59 am
The Congressman is slime. Slick slime, but slime.

He puts on a great face, stereotype of what I think of politicians at least.
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on February 08, 2012, 06:36:18 am
Added Episode 15: Politics
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Mac on February 08, 2012, 07:02:15 am
Missed it because of The River showing at the same time. Hoping to catch up with On Demand.
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on February 08, 2012, 08:17:49 am
Politics
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The more that Jasmine keeps trying to make Crosby jealous, the more I detest her. Her narcissistic personality is such a turn off. I don't get why she feels the need to tell Crosby everything with the intent of fishing for a reaction. So, I was pleasently happy when he was like "okay" when she said that she was in fact moving in with Joe. Not the reaction she was expecting, which made it all the more better. And speaking of Joe, I guess he is the kind of person that would beg to keep someone around. Buying her a house? Sheesh. Man up dude!! We know how this is going to end. He is going to buy her a house and then realize that she is still in love with Crosby. What is it with dudes always buying her a house?

The Amber/Bob thing is a mistake. It's not going to end well now that her co-workers suspect the reason why she got the promotion is for personal, rather than professional reasons. I see this relationship crashing and burning when she gets jealous of him having to glad handle for voters and will be caught flirting with Rich Wives and he will give an excuse like "this is how it works, blah blah blah......" Mark my words.

The whole Zoey thing is playing out exactly how I envisioned it. I knew she would bail, leaving them to wonder and obsess on about whether they are getting the baby or not. It's time to send in Zeek to kick her ass!
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on February 15, 2012, 07:13:06 am
Added Episode 16: Tough Love
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Mac on February 15, 2012, 08:23:03 am
Last night’s episode seemed to be divided up into more small bites. It appeared to be trying to tackle more than its usual frenetic story lines. My favorite scene by far was when Crosby approached his dad Zeek about the medicine. I could feel the love and relationship in those few minutes.

Drew is still the most boring character ever… on the show, in the history of filmmaking. Even in such a passionate position of family dynamics changing, I could care less how he feels. He’s not making me feel anything because quite frankly, he’s a horrible actor.

Swinging to the other side we see Max start to have some personality other than his asperger’s syndrome and connect with someone… even if it’s not within the family (I had to look up spinal bifida, didn’t know what it is). It was touching to see him contemplate on his situation and smile. It was not good to see him starting to use his defect as an excuse, even when he probably doesn’t understand it. I would expect we will see more of that. I’m sure Adam and Kristina have been aware this could happen and hoping like hell to avoid it. This just brings even more of the mountainous stress they must be going through.

Don’t even get me going with what Sarah and Mark are doing by considering a child. Sarah has so many issues, it makes my head spin. While a women can conceive at anytime, pregnancy after 35 starts to get risky with health issues. Sarah is 41. I'm whining, but still, Sarah want's a child because of Mark's comment. Not that she wants a child. It's about the love between them. The child just sounds like a prize because of their love for each other.

Oooo- oooo-oooo, Amber is getting some strange. I guess that was her being sexy, but hey, she's strange.
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on February 15, 2012, 08:26:18 am
Tough Love
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This episode started off pretty boring and was on the way to becoming a very uneventful one at that, maybe even the "worst" episode ever in its entire run. But somehow it morphed from a 2 Star episode to that of 4 1/2 Stars. It started off slow and ended up incredibly strong. A lot of stuff went down with Max, Drew, Sarah, Zeek and Crosby, Zoey and Julia and of course Kristina, Amber and the douche Congressman. This one was a really good episode all around and I can't wait till next week. Pretty cool to see John Corbett show up at the end.
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on February 15, 2012, 08:30:55 am
She does have plenty of issues and I think they ONLY reason why she wants a baby is because she thinks she is going to lose Mark if she doesn't give him one. I wonder if that phone call at the end will suddenly change her mind about her relationship with Mark and decide to give her Ex one last chance. If she ends up doing that, it would just prove that she is unstable in the choices she keeps making.
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Mac on February 15, 2012, 08:57:04 am
I’ve lived through some pretty hard life experiences and what I’ve learned is, it is so easy to make follow up emotional decisions that should have been thought out. Sarah, Mark and even Seth I think are in very delicate emotional states that can make some very bad decisions. Well I guess that could be said for all the characters and the whole show. Oh well, let’s see how this plays out. From the previews of next week, looks like Crosby is going to be pulled back into Jasmine noose.
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on February 22, 2012, 06:03:04 am
Added Episode 17: Remember Me, I'm The One Who Loves You
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on February 22, 2012, 07:53:20 am
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This was a very interesting episode. One family is getting crushed while the another is repairing and salvaging theirs and another is looking to start fresh in New York. That's a lot of change and it was interesting to see the interplay between the three. Not sure which had the biggest impact both on screen or with me, so I will just start with the order it is presented.

Sarah and Mark have decided to move to New York so that she can resume her Broadway ambition and give Mark a chance to teach there while preparing to start a family of their own. Although they can dream Big with the best of the them, I wouldn't hold my breath in Sarah even pulling the trigger on this for a lot of reasons. A) She agreed to it rather quickly, in spite of thinking about her own kids. She will come up with and excuse (her Ex-Husband) as a reason not to go. B) Has she ever followed through on anything that she has said she would do? Wishy-washy. She's already using the excuse of "this is a year from now, right"? See. Doesn't want to have to think about it already.

Poor, poor Julia and Joel. The ending did not surprise me at all. I saw this coming from Day 1 and that Zoe would not give the baby up. I can imagine the feeling Julia had in the pit of her stomach when she went to the Nursery and saw Zoe playing with her newborn baby. And I can imagine the rage that was welling up inside of her. If that happened to me, knowing that you were not going to take that baby home after dreaming about it for 9 months, I would be FURIOUS!!! Oh, I can't even begin to think how irrational I personally would get in a situation like that.

But didn't Zoe sign papers giving Julia and Joel rights to adopt and that there would be no "out" clause should she change her mind at the 11th hour? If I were to draw up a contract, THIS would be at the very top of the page: YOU CAN'T CHANGE YOUR MIND AND TAKE BABY BACK EVEN IF YOU WANT TO. X__________: Sign Here.

And then there's Crosby and Jasmine. I saw this coming a mile away. Even though as the scene played out, I'm doing a facepalm and saying "why, why, why"? Have they not seen how this movie ends? They keep going back and making the same mistakes over and over. Having said that, I thought the scene was amazing with the way it was shot and Jabbar's reaction was f ucking priceless!! It was so damn good I had to replay it a few times. The song they chose to underscore the ending montage of the episode was perfect. Awesome.

Let's not forget about the suitors that are looking to buy The Luncheonette from Adam and Crosby. This should open up a great story arc as they are bound to butt heads over this. I think with Crosby and Jasmine back together, he will be even more steadfast in keeping his recording studio with Jasmine's backing. Hell, she even told him earlier in the episode that he should NEVER sell it. And let's not forget about the perceived "betrayal" that Crosby is sure to feel when he finds out that A) Adam had a meeting with the Suitors behind his back and B) He is working on their behalf to get him to sell.
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Mac on February 22, 2012, 10:52:53 am
You are giving Jasmine more room than I would. Crosby is hopelessly in love and will continue to go back. Jasmine is selfish. Even my wife forgot the crap she pulled... still blaming Crosby for cheating. I don't see it that way. I actually think the idea of a $1,000,000,000 is ringing in her head. Whether it’s actual or that Crosby has that kind of potential. Her falling back in love doesn’t make sense. Because why?

Adam, Adam, Adam… what are you doing? Yes, finances are wrapped around your neck, but you going to push relationships that will only turn out bad. He should have much better sense. And where this dude came from… I can only imagine to move the story along. No way the value of the Luncheonette sprang to a million dollars or even two in the short time they’ve had it.

Sarah will never move away, let alone New York. The last scene with Amber was proof of that. Again, I take what Sarah does with a grain of salt. All heart, but no brains. The light bulb will come on for Mark at some point and I would think something as serious as having kids and moving family, will break the camels back. Either that or he’s deliriously stupid like Crosby.

I can only feel for Julia. My gawd, the pain. The possibility of it not happening was always out there. They chose to put the blinders on. Despite the legalize, this is truly gut wrenching to everyone
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on February 22, 2012, 10:59:55 am
I'm not giving Jasmine anything. My opinion of her hasn't changed at all. As you said, she is the most selfish person on the show and constantly leads Crosby around by the nose. In spite of how I feel about her, the character and the history between those two, I thought the scene was pretty kick ass and really, it boils down to Jabbar's reaction that his parents are getting back together that sold me on it more than anything else.

Not sure if I would go down that road of "...a million dollars in her head" as her motivation here. She would have a nice, cushy life with Joe The Doctor. Free band-aids for life, baby!
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Mac on February 22, 2012, 11:03:49 am
I agree, but how do you explain the sudden turnaround. I say sudden, but she says it never stopped. Maybe so, but Jasimine's action said something completely different.

I have no idea why she would come back to Crosby now. What happened?
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on February 22, 2012, 11:14:29 am
I agree, but how do you explain the sudden turnaround. I say sudden, but she says it never stopped. Maybe so, but Jasimine's action said something completely different.

I have no idea why she would come back to Crosby now. What happened?

Well, like I said, this wasn't a shock to me. Watching the last few episodes with regards to her, I have been noticing subtext in how she was interacting with Crosby and every time they were together, she was saying one thing, but her body language and eyes were SCREAMING, "Take me back. Tell me not to move in with him. Say something. Show me something that tells me you don't want me to go". And I think that moment, as subtle as it was, occurred in the tent. And then when Crosby finally manned up and told her how he had f ucked up and regretted ruining their family and what he truly lost, is where she finally came to the realization of what she would herself be losing should she decided to go forward and move in with Joe. It was seeing this "life" moving on without her when she was watching Crosby drive off that finally decided to take action.

That's how I saw it.

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Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on February 22, 2012, 11:39:06 am
I forgot to mention in my original post for this episode....

....Dwayne Wayne, er... I mean Kadeem Hardison's gotten old. Why wasn't he wearing a Flat Top in the episode? Where are his granny glasses?

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Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Mac on February 22, 2012, 03:03:27 pm
Huh... who?
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on February 22, 2012, 03:09:03 pm
Huh... who?

The dude trying to buy The Luncheonette.
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on February 29, 2012, 05:57:51 am
Added Episode 18: My Brother's Wedding
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Mac on February 29, 2012, 07:15:47 am
I was somewhat disappointed with the finale episode. I got a distinct feeling the writers tried hard to wrap up quickly certain story lines to create pseudo cliffhangers for next season. I was surprised at the speed of Crosby and Jasmines wedding. They said about 2 sentences to each other which is setting up the whole scenario of jumping into marriage to quickly.
I was surprised at the Crosby and Adam fight. Yes, Crosby was a jerk by the best man switch stunt in front of family, but Adam more so of starting the physical fight. I think what Zeek did was perfect. Pretty much grabbing Adam by the collar and waking him up. Adams actions at the end of the wedding was sweet/sour. What are you doing dude, getting up there and talking about yourself? Then he redeemed himself in the best way possible.

Drew… whatevah

Sarah and Mark… WTF. None of that makes sense. Guess I’m blinded by the emotional relationship. Wanting Mark to see the logic or illogic in his actions.

I find Kristina more and more of a b itch each episode... for a variety of reasons.

My jaw was dropped with what came about with Joel and Julia. That all happened so fast. None of that makes sense at all. Are they happy about a 9 year old boy? Coming from that situation.

I know, I know… again, without these twists and turns we wouldn’t have these wonderful stories.
Title: Re: Parenthood (Season 3)
Post by: Chiprocks1 on February 29, 2012, 07:23:29 am
My Brother's Wedding
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A decent episode. A lot of lives getting changed in this one. Crosby and Jasmine make it to the alter and get marrired. Joel and Julia get another kid....already. But I'm a little unclear what's going on with them. Are they now Foster Parents and will be taking in wayward children as shown at the end of the episode? Also changing is Sarah's life. After breaking up with Mark, he later proposes to her. We are left in the dark if she says 'yes or no'. It's called a cliffhanger for a reason, baby. Also changing is Drew. He got his swerve on with Amy. The biggest change was Amber. She got her job back. ZzzzZZzzzzZZzzzzZZZzzz. Okay. If that's what you consider life-changing, have at it.

Really cool....and somewhat funny to see Derek Phillips pop up as Billy, the best man for Crosby's wedding. He is better known as Billy Riggins from Friday Night Lights. This series is turning into the unofficial "FNL" and I'm ok with that. It's always cool to see former alums from FNL on Parenthood.

I was expecting something major to happen at the end. I had this sense of doom that was hovering over the episode and when Crosby and Jasmine drive off, I thought to myself "This is it. This is where they get sideswiped by a Semi". I'm glad it didn't come to that. I think why I had a weird feeling is because when Adam gave his blessing to keep The Luncheonette, the other shoe of some sort was gonna drop.