Author Topic: Brothers & Sisters (Read 8642 times)

JeffInNYC · « **on:** May 04, 2008, 11:35:18 pm »

Despite the 3 month writers strike, which delayed airing of first-run episodes of our favorite programs, this is one show that has kept my interest. The ensemble cast - led by Sally Field - is great and the storylines just keep getting better. Without giving anything away, tonights eppy had a few good plot twists and you gotta love the ending. The writers have laid the groundwork for what I expect to be an exciting season-ender next week.

Robert · « **Reply #1 on:** May 05, 2008, 12:39:05 am »

Well I'm busy watching the 2 hour finale of Dexter. If I watch Brothers and Sisters next week, without seeing this week's episode, will I still get the drift?

JeffInNYC · « **Reply #2 on:** May 05, 2008, 06:40:35 am »

You could miss a few eppys and still get the drift - but if youre a fan of the show, youll miss some good moments.
So, how was the Dexter finale?

rondrond · « **Reply #3 on:** May 05, 2008, 07:08:25 am »

Since your the OP and I didn't want to hijack your thread on Brother and sisters, which we do watch when we can and enjoy. Sally Fields has become one of our staples: if she's in it, we're probably going to like it.(also feel the same about Harrison ford, and Sean Connery.... but...

we watched both episodes of Dexter. I couldn't help but feel torn inside as he is:
*He carries a deepr, dark secret he is trying to control/so am I/HIV
*He found someone he could relate to/so have I/AOC*support groups/forums
*His 'ticker tape' fantasy of being accepted by society/I want to be accepted by society
*He uses a 'code' to control his 'disease'/I use a drug*Truvada/Virumane
I am weird...

Jeff G · « **Reply #4 on:** May 05, 2008, 10:18:27 am »

I don't think you are weird ....however I'm kinda weird so don't stop worrying quite yet

AlanBama · « **Reply #5 on:** May 05, 2008, 11:57:12 am »

I love Brothers & Sisters. I think it's a great show, with a great cast.

Florida69 · « **Reply #6 on:** May 05, 2008, 12:15:56 pm »

Quote from: AlanBama on May 05, 2008, 11:57:12 am

I love Brothers & Sisters. I think it's a great show, with a great cast.

Me too. I love the story line. I wonder if Justin and Rebecca are going to hook up in the end. That would be a great match. I love the cast. Anyway, cool thread. One of my must watch of the week. D

woodshere · « **Reply #7 on:** May 05, 2008, 04:05:22 pm »

Finally a show that resembles what my families' gatherings are like. We always get in fights, nothing ever goes as planned and my mom is Nora Walker made over. I can't tell you how many times my mom has said and done some of the same things Nora does on the show. I never could relate to the Walton's or the Brady's or the Huxtable's, but a family whose dinners end in disaster, a philandering father and a meddling mother, now that is something I can relate too!

Jeffreyj · « **Reply #8 on:** May 07, 2008, 05:13:27 am »

That scene with the Gay brother trying to deal with his younger bro's feeling for their younger sister had me

ROFL ing...Very good show indeed

david25luvit · « **Reply #9 on:** May 07, 2008, 11:41:47 am »

Hmm...Never saw it....but it sounds slightly interesting!
Lately I"ve been catching up on WEEDS
but that's another whole thread in itself..........

Florida69 · « **Reply #10 on:** May 07, 2008, 05:13:27 pm »

Quote from: david25luvit on May 07, 2008, 11:41:47 am

Hmm...Never saw it....but it sounds slightly interesting!
Lately I"ve been catching up on WEEDS
but that's another whole thread in itself..........

That makes me grateful I have it on demand... LOL

Texan38 · « **Reply #11 on:** May 07, 2008, 05:30:14 pm »

I have to admit, when the show first premiered I thought it had too many characters with too many story lines and Nora (Sally Field) seemed to only talk to Kitty (Calista Flockhart)......but now....to me, it seems the show has found it's groove and has only gotten better. It's become a very good show.

thunter34 · « **Reply #12 on:** May 07, 2008, 05:36:30 pm »

I would *so* totally marry the little cater waiter.

Peter Staley · « **Reply #13 on:** May 07, 2008, 05:57:16 pm »

Quote from: thunter34 on May 07, 2008, 05:36:30 pm

I would *so* totally marry the little cater waiter.

Yeah, he's cute, but did you see the minister he was dating? OMG!! Give me some of that religion.

thunter34 · « **Reply #14 on:** May 07, 2008, 06:14:48 pm »

Quote from: Peter Staley on May 07, 2008, 05:57:16 pm

Yeah, he's cute, but did you see the minister he was dating? OMG!! Give me some of that religion.

Eager to take the missionary position, Peter?

Peter Staley · « **Reply #15 on:** May 07, 2008, 06:16:46 pm »

Quote from: thunter34 on May 07, 2008, 06:14:48 pm

Eager to take the missionary position, Peter?

Of course -- whatever position that will part the clouds and make the angels sing.

JeffInNYC · « **Reply #16 on:** May 07, 2008, 08:41:14 pm »

a devout Catholic myself, Im a firm believer in loving thy neighbor.

learn how to change lightbulbs and you too can land a great catch!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RD-ggZa_XVc

Robert · « **Reply #17 on:** May 08, 2008, 10:25:10 am »

jeff.

I just watched the light bulb scene (it usually takes me a good 24 hours to download those @$!!~ clips from Youtube). It was great. Is that what I missed last week?

Thanks for that.

robt

david25luvit · « **Reply #18 on:** May 08, 2008, 01:55:52 pm »

Thanx Jeff........I enjoyed that!
Hmmm...I change light bulbs all the time and nobody wants to marry me.
Damnit!!!!

Looks like I've found my next TV addiction.......

Did anyboyd see "THE BOOK OF DANIEL"?
It was cancelled but damn it was a great show
Disc one & two are available at Netflix

AndyArrow · « **Reply #19 on:** May 09, 2008, 01:43:38 am »

Really enjoy the show and hardly ever notice an accent on Rachel Griffiths or Kevin (can't think of the actors name). Same thing with the guy on Eli Stone ... would have never know he was English either.

Kevin somehow seems to date men way out of his league.

I'm such a bitch ... or maybe I'm just jealous.

AA

Florida69 · « **Reply #20 on:** May 09, 2008, 09:20:18 am »

Did anyone see Grey's Anatomy last night the two hot GIs making out, that was hot, I was so sad that the one died.. Anyway, it is amazing how often these days we see two men kissing on TV. We have come a long way. Andrew, I too had no idea that those actors were English, I guess they had been paying attention to Madonna.. I am only kidding. But she has an English Accent. Anyway, I just thought it was totally cool to see the two military dudes making out. D

Peter Staley · « **Reply #21 on:** May 09, 2008, 09:31:39 am »

Quote from: Florida69 on May 09, 2008, 09:20:18 am

Did anyone see Grey's Anatomy last night the two hot GIs making out, that was hot, I was so sad that the one died..

OMG -- yes!!! It was an amazing scene, and I didn't see it coming.

View it here:
http://www.towleroad.com/2008/05/greys-anatomy-f.html

AlanBama · « **Reply #22 on:** May 09, 2008, 10:43:13 am »

It was a great scene. Brought a tear or two to my eyes (but we all know that doesn't take much).

I felt guilty afterwards, because I thought the DAD was kinda hot...

david25luvit · « **Reply #23 on:** May 09, 2008, 05:17:35 pm »

OMG you're right Peter...........Damn that was hot.
And at the same time it breaks your heart to see the fear in the guys eyes
when he realizes his father saw them.

TV has come along way baby................Great Show!

I see Brothers & Sisters is broadcasting the first "gay wedding" on ABC ...
think I'll tune in for that one.....

Peter Staley · « **Reply #24 on:** May 09, 2008, 05:20:54 pm »

The New York Times has a great review of Brothers & Sisters second season today:

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/09/arts/television/09brot.html

I think they nailed it. I find it unbearably sappy most of the time, but can't stop watching -- it's too gay to miss.

Peter Staley · « **Reply #25 on:** May 09, 2008, 06:26:35 pm »

Much longer Grey's Anatomy clip of very sexy gay kiss:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rylVBI9A8e8

Cliff · « **Reply #26 on:** May 12, 2008, 05:39:34 am »

I'm a recent convert to Brothers & Sisters. It comes on at 11PM over here, which is a tad bit late for me. But I generally try to catch it every week. We are usually a season behind the US.

I like Dexter, but it wasn't released to Itunes until last week (the entire season at once) and it doesn't start showing over here until later this month, I think. I hate having to wait to see my favorite US shows!

Robert · « **Reply #27 on:** May 12, 2008, 08:59:11 pm »

Well I watched Brothers/Sisters last night and I gotta say I'd be pissed if my new husband leaves me a note on the table and walks out the door on the night of our honeymoon. And I noticed the next morning he was still at his Mother's house. I'd say this marriage is on the rocks already.

Now about Dexter. Rondrond, are we watching the same show? Geez, I watched that episode and missed all that. The only thing I can read between the lines is what I imagine Dexter looks like naked. I have to admit, ever since my diagnosis, the analytical part of the brain has taken a pill; it's just no damn good. So keep those critiques coming. I need someone like you to tell me what I'm watching.

robert

rondrond · « **Reply #28 on:** May 12, 2008, 10:19:52 pm »

oh, robert,
I'm just weird. I have been having some pretty intense moments watching TV lately. Nerves?, HIV?, just a silly queen having an attack of hormones?

AlanBama · « **Reply #29 on:** May 12, 2008, 11:12:55 pm »

I liked the gay "wedding"; love how open and loving Kevin's family is with him...but one detail I found TOO ridiculous to believe, was them not having any rings. What two queens would plan any kind of wedding/committment ceremony and NOT have rings? Sheesh.....

I think Rob Lowe arches his eyebrows. Damn he sure is aging well....

cmhjeff · « **Reply #30 on:** May 13, 2008, 09:52:52 am »

Quote from: Florida69 on May 05, 2008, 12:15:56 pm

Me too. I love the story line. I wonder if Justin and Rebecca are going to hook up in the end. That would be a great match. I love the cast. Anyway, cool thread. One of my must watch of the week. D

Lucky Bitch, Justin is so dreamy! I'd be all over him!

Florida69 · « **Reply #31 on:** May 13, 2008, 10:00:07 am »

Quote from: cmhjeff on May 13, 2008, 09:52:52 am

Lucky Bitch, Justin is so dreamy! I'd be all over him!

I would arm wrestle you for him.. I think Tommy is the hot one. I want to be his assistant. LOL

D

Okealyshire · « **Reply #32 on:** May 13, 2008, 10:58:51 pm »

Brothers & Sisters was a total accidental discovery for me -- found while aimlessly bouncing through the hundreds of channels on my cable box. I was instantly hooked. The last time I found something that I liked so much were the days of West Wing and the various iterations of Star Trek. What else is good that I'm missing?

ImagineFL · « **Reply #33 on:** May 14, 2008, 04:22:16 am »

Quote from: JeffInNYC on May 04, 2008, 11:35:18 pm

Despite the 3 month writers strike, which delayed airing of first-run episodes of our favorite programs, this is one show that has kept my interest. The ensemble cast - led by Sally Field - is great and the storylines just keep getting better. Without giving anything away, tonights eppy had a few good plot twists and you gotta love the ending. The writers have laid the groundwork for what I expect to be an exciting season-ender next week.

The last episode of the season was great, as was the final of Desperate Housewives. I love both of those shows!

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