Californication - season 3 (1 Viewer)

[David Norman]

From the looks of that TV setup and the professional level of the owner I was guessing it was either an LD-S2 or something like the X0 since only the best would be appropriate (talk about geek city). I don't think there was ever a close enough view to even get an idea of the model, but it must have been something special that there was chance that an early 70's porno could have been mistaken for a HiDef BluRay.

Man I'm so pathetic that the whole show boiled down to a Laserdisc joke.

 

[Greg.K]

As I was watching this episode, I knew the HTF would end up talking about the laserdisc bit.

 

[mattCR]

I admit, the only flipper LD I ever owned was a Pioneer S104, for a short while.. because unless I'm mistaken both my CLD-97 and CLD-99 flipped/read both sides of the disc on their own. And I'm sorry, but there are some LDs I will never give up. CAV copies of Disney stuff? Yeah, tell me all about improved resolution.. it's still incredible stuff.

 

[David Norman]

My LD's still number well into the 4 digits including I think all the Disney Boxsets. They were absolute works of art even if you never even watch the discs themselves.

 

[JonZ]

Kathleen Turners dialogue this season has been absolutely hysterical.

 

[Mikah Cerucco]

http://blogs.glam.com/glamchic/files/2008/01/romancing-the-stone.jpg

I see the person who was in Romancing the Stone and Jewel of the Nile and it's a bit difficult to watch Kathleen Turner on Californication. Aesthetics aside, though, she is playing the character well.

 

[David Norman]

And I see the vixen who played in Body Heat (and I cringe a little seeing that) -- and aesthetics aside I agree with you conclusion.

I can't figure if she's doing a parody of Matty Walker/Joanna Crane, or trying to do a satire of am aging Jessica Rabbit, or making fun of Joan Wilder, but man she looks like she's having fun. OTOH, I was absolutely shocked to see she was born in 1954 though she was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis in the mid 90's so I'm betting the disease and her meds have had a major impact.



I just checked her film credits and her first 10 years were just amazing the great characters she played with about 6 of my favorite films of the 80's

Body Heat in 1981 (Hard to believe this was her debut film)
Romancing the Stone/Jewel of the Nile
Crimes of Passion
Prizzi's Honor
Peggy Sue Got Married (only Oscar nomination for Best Actress along with Sissy Spacek, Jane Fonda, Sigourney Weaver who all lost to Marlee Matlin)
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
War of the Roses in 1989

Even Julia and Julia was an impressive effort.

The Accidental Tourist got some of the best reviews of the bunch, but is one of the films I could never enjoy.

She was considered for the Sharon Stone Basic Instinct role.

 

[Mikah Cerucco]

Right And Sharon Stone is only 4 years younger. Anyway, I suspected (and vaguely remembered) it was more than just meds. But the meds don't help. I think she is/was on steroids for her arthritis, and just about every woman I've come across that uses them says it makes you put on weight.

There's a nice article Ms. Turner wrote that talks about some of what she's been through:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-509181/Kathleen-Turner-reveals-descent-alcoholism.html

Like the rest of us, she's human. She's been through a lot and despite what's happened on the outside, I have to celebrate her spirit. But I'd be lying by omission if I didn't acknowledge the aesthetic change is somewhat jarring for me.

As for that article, apparently it's an extract from a book. And thank goodness it's only an extract. If the whole book were online, I think I'd still be reading it.

OK, back to comedy.

 

[Patrick Sun]

Frikkin' hilarious episode this week.

 

[Greg.K]

I've been watching all season and I had no idea that was Kathleen Turner until reading it in this thread.

(I skip the opening credits, so if she's mentioned there I missed it).

 

[David Norman]

Originally Posted by Patrick Sun

Frikkin' hilarious episode this week.

I absolutely agree. I was in tears about halfway through and didn't stop crying for about an hour. I don't think I've laughed that hard since one particularly MASH episode I saw when in college -- and I think that had a couple beers attached.

 

[mattCR]

The entire scene with Rick Springfield was just over the top nasty.. it's hilarious that he's willing to play that role.. I love that they brought back Hank's "book" published by the shark, I keep hoping they will have a reveal where she has to admit she didn't write it as her second book sucks

 

[MarkMel]

I don't know when she's going to have time to write the book since she's in college with Claire.

 

[Mikah Cerucco]

So far, I've liked her much more on Californication than Heroes. But I'm sure for an actor, being on a "big" network show is attractive due to greater visibility. The pay may even be better.

 

[Jeremiah]

Is it me, or is it not that big of a deal between Hank and the F&P girl? He didn't know who she was and she came on to him. It's not like this happened after he met her and knew who she was ad how old. IDK, after all the things his wife has forgiven him for that he did knowingly, seems she is overreacting.

Great ending tho.

 

[mattCR]

Well, she made a heck of a comeback on the season finale tonight, and Hank gets both the credit for the book.. and he will likely get framed as the scumbag who was afraid to publish under his own name... and we go on with a virtual Roman Polanski situation next year

What a tricky tightrope they have to walk for next season!

 

[PhilipG]

Originally Posted by Jeremiah

Is it me, or is it not that big of a deal between Hank and the F&P girl? He didn't know who she was and she came on to him.

What, statutory rape is not that big a deal?? He should get jail time for it, even in California.

Karen was marrying the girl's father, I'd expect her to be pissed as hell.

Nice cover of Rocketman to bookend with the pilot. Felt a bit sorry for Runkle though.

 

[JonZ]

Some really great epsiodes too the past few weeks. Weakest one was easily the duel ep from last week.

The one withe all the women in Hanks apartment including the ODing girl was one of my favorites episodes so far.

Pretty great season ending I thought. Was pretty touching (Beccas talk with Hank) and sad.

Karens comments had me wondering is Kapinos used to read the comic book Cerebus "Youre gonna die poor, drunk and alone" / "You live only a few more Years. You die alone unmourned and unloved".

 

[Patrick Sun]

We all knew the truth about Mia and the book would come out, but strangely I felt sad for Hank, while it doesn't excuse his actions, he knew the truth would destroy his family, especially after finally getting them all on the same page again, but he let it out anyway, damn the consequences because truth ultimately frees the soul.

 

[todd stone]

poor Hank can't win!