Comments on: new show review: Eli Stone http://www.screenwriterguy.com/2008/02/01/new-show-review-eli-stone/ musings of a wannabe comedy writer Thu, 22 Jul 2010 18:33:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: screenwriterguy http://www.screenwriterguy.com/2008/02/01/new-show-review-eli-stone/comment-page-1/#comment-609 screenwriterguy Sat, 02 Feb 2008 13:12:04 +0000 http://www.screenwriterguy.com/2008/02/01/new-show-review-eli-stone/#comment-609 The second episode is entitled "Freedom." Looks like they're going with titles to George Michael songs. Personally, I liked his guest spot in <i>Extras</i> better. Sounds like we're all agreeing that this show is neither horrible nor anything special. The second episode is entitled “Freedom.” Looks like they’re going with titles to George Michael songs. Personally, I liked his guest spot in Extras better.

Sounds like we’re all agreeing that this show is neither horrible nor anything special.

]]> By: Nick http://www.screenwriterguy.com/2008/02/01/new-show-review-eli-stone/comment-page-1/#comment-607 Nick Fri, 01 Feb 2008 20:45:59 +0000 http://www.screenwriterguy.com/2008/02/01/new-show-review-eli-stone/#comment-607 I watched it solely to catch that Oceanic commercial. It's one of those shows that falls into the "meh" category. I won't be a regular viewer. I watched it solely to catch that Oceanic commercial. It’s one of those shows that falls into the “meh” category. I won’t be a regular viewer.

]]> By: Monique http://www.screenwriterguy.com/2008/02/01/new-show-review-eli-stone/comment-page-1/#comment-606 Monique Fri, 01 Feb 2008 19:35:37 +0000 http://www.screenwriterguy.com/2008/02/01/new-show-review-eli-stone/#comment-606 Watched it. Liked it, but in the same way I like lukewarm tea with a liberal quantity of milk and sugar. It is certainly not challenging, and I can't decide if I like it's milquetoast spirituality or am mildly offended by it. The whole response to: "But I don't believe in God..." by the faux Dr. Chang (who I love as a character!!!) of 'You believe in justice, you believe in love, etc...that's God, Eli!" made me ponder a bit as to where exactly this show was going with things. And aren't you supposed to give the viewer at least 3 more seconds beyond what you see in the commercial of each cool thing? It should be a law by the FCC. It did have some funny moments ("Is he mine" "Yes, I was pregnant for 8 years...") I doubt that I'll watch this regularly, the way I watch NCIS or Heroes. But if it's on, I probably won't change the channel. I agree with the demographic: I mean, who'd think that God would send a gay rock star to Wham! the prophet for our times into realizing his tasks by serenading him with Greatest Hits from College? That's definitely more "spiritual" than "religious." (It actually reminds me of going to a service at this big box evangelical church where they sang "Celebrate His Love - Come On! It's a Celebration!" with a full band. (I left.) I wonder what other "meaningful" songs they'll come up with... We should all check our ipods and make a list. I go for "If Ever I Loose My Faith In You" or "Brand New Day" by Sting. Watched it. Liked it, but in the same way I like lukewarm tea with a liberal quantity of milk and sugar. It is certainly not challenging, and I can’t decide if I like it’s milquetoast spirituality or am mildly offended by it.

The whole response to: “But I don’t believe in God…” by the faux Dr. Chang (who I love as a character!!!) of ‘You believe in justice, you believe in love, etc…that’s God, Eli!” made me ponder a bit as to where exactly this show was going with things.

And aren’t you supposed to give the viewer at least 3 more seconds beyond what you see in the commercial of each cool thing? It should be a law by the FCC.

It did have some funny moments (“Is he mine” “Yes, I was pregnant for 8 years…”)

I doubt that I’ll watch this regularly, the way I watch NCIS or Heroes. But if it’s on, I probably won’t change the channel.

I agree with the demographic: I mean, who’d think that God would send a gay rock star to Wham! the prophet for our times into realizing his tasks by serenading him with Greatest Hits from College? That’s definitely more “spiritual” than “religious.” (It actually reminds me of going to a service at this big box evangelical church where they sang “Celebrate His Love – Come On! It’s a Celebration!” with a full band. (I left.)

I wonder what other “meaningful” songs they’ll come up with… We should all check our ipods and make a list.

I go for “If Ever I Loose My Faith In You” or “Brand New Day” by Sting.

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