Comments on: Smallville – 8×01 – “Odyssey” http://www.lowerdecks.com/2008/09/20/smallville-8x01-odyssey/ Where everyday fans of science fiction, fantasy and horror gather to discuss their favorite television shows, movies and comics. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:21:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Van Bayard http://www.lowerdecks.com/2008/09/20/smallville-8x01-odyssey/comment-page-1/#comment-8140 Van Bayard Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:43:23 +0000 http://www.lowerdecks.com/?p=181#comment-8140 The info that <a href="http://www.nannycamz.com/nanny-cams-c-5.html" rel="nofollow">nanny cams</a> can leave you is invaluable. Catch a mate who is cheating on you when you're gone off to work - This is a a much cheaper choice to engaging a private investigator. In some states proof that a spouse is cheating might effect the result of a divorce dispute. The info that nanny cams can leave you is invaluable. Catch a mate who is cheating on you when you’re gone off to work – This is a a much cheaper choice to engaging a private investigator. In some states proof that a spouse is cheating might effect the result of a divorce dispute.

]]> By: DieselMickyDolenz http://www.lowerdecks.com/2008/09/20/smallville-8x01-odyssey/comment-page-1/#comment-10 DieselMickyDolenz Mon, 22 Sep 2008 19:22:00 +0000 http://www.lowerdecks.com/?p=181#comment-10 Well, thanks to David Sr. for clearing up the crystal bit. I was admittedly too lazy to go back and find out exactly what the thing was. I'll stand by my criticism of the cut from J'onn rescuing Clark to everyone having escaped from the lab complex. This was not a minor detail, as there were still plenty of goons around and getting out wasn't going to be easy. Were the how and why of the situation critical? No, but it's another example of either trying to fit too much into a single episode to do any of it justice, or poor writing. You choose. I'm willing to buy that it was the former, but I need to start seeing something better with the next episode. Well, thanks to David Sr. for clearing up the crystal bit. I was admittedly too lazy to go back and find out exactly what the thing was. I'll stand by my criticism of the cut from J'onn rescuing Clark to everyone having escaped from the lab complex. This was not a minor detail, as there were still plenty of goons around and getting out wasn't going to be easy. Were the how and why of the situation critical? No, but it's another example of either trying to fit too much into a single episode to do any of it justice, or poor writing. You choose. I'm willing to buy that it was the former, but I need to start seeing something better with the next episode.

]]> By: forst http://www.lowerdecks.com/2008/09/20/smallville-8x01-odyssey/comment-page-1/#comment-9 forst Mon, 22 Sep 2008 02:22:29 +0000 http://www.lowerdecks.com/?p=181#comment-9 Sometimes it is hard to just sit back and enjoy a television series -- especially if one has been invested in said series for over seven years -- when it disappoints on so many levels, as it seems the season premiere of Smallville did for Diesel Mickey Dolenz. Obviously, David Sr. disagrees, but that is okay!<br><br>Personally, although I enjoyed the premiere, thinking about it now I find myself understanding many of the complaints DMD had with the episode. It really was a bit of a mess and Clark losing his powers stopped being interesting a long time ago. The loss of so many characters over the past few seasons has taken its toll as well. Still, as DMD says, perhaps the premiere was just a way of clearing the way for the new producers to strike out on their own after wrapping up unresolved storylines from last season. We shall see. Sometimes it is hard to just sit back and enjoy a television series — especially if one has been invested in said series for over seven years — when it disappoints on so many levels, as it seems the season premiere of Smallville did for Diesel Mickey Dolenz. Obviously, David Sr. disagrees, but that is okay!

Personally, although I enjoyed the premiere, thinking about it now I find myself understanding many of the complaints DMD had with the episode. It really was a bit of a mess and Clark losing his powers stopped being interesting a long time ago. The loss of so many characters over the past few seasons has taken its toll as well. Still, as DMD says, perhaps the premiere was just a way of clearing the way for the new producers to strike out on their own after wrapping up unresolved storylines from last season. We shall see.

]]> By: David Sr. http://www.lowerdecks.com/2008/09/20/smallville-8x01-odyssey/comment-page-1/#comment-8 David Sr. Sun, 21 Sep 2008 03:14:26 +0000 http://www.lowerdecks.com/?p=181#comment-8 Yes not to sure what show you watched to give an accurate review but the crystal is in fact the very same one that was united in season four from the stones that was used to construct the Fortress. Remember Clark saying "how does an ice fortress just disappear", well hence the crystal. For reference to this fact please review the end of season 4 finale, and season 5 premier. Smallville is the name of the show, and changing the name of a show that's trademarked and instantly recognizable would make absolutely no sense whatsoever. The feel of the show is more then noticeably better it's downright refreshing. New characters, hence new storylines, and a Clark that openly states at the end of the episode that he's been trying to hold on to a life that hasn't existed in several years, so he's moving on from that, and embracing his destiny that truly makes for a much improved show. Clark stepping up is what we've wanted and now that's what these new show runners are giving us, and I believe they're going to deliver it. Oh and another thing, do we really need to spend a lot of time hashing out every little detail of everything someone does just for the benefit of saying, "oh OK that's how they did this or that " all so we can grasp the reality of every situation, no. Let's not forget that this is a show about an alien sent to Earth from a dying planet who can move faster then a speeding bullet, withstand anything except green irradiated rock from his home planet, see through anything other then lead, shoots fire from his eyes, can blow storm clouds away and make a sunny day, has yet to find a limit on what he can lift, and oh yeah Fly! I think it's safe for the audience to suspend disbelief on detailed matters of every single action for the sake of moving things along . I am not advocating a total ban on them having to explain matter and hash out details in the story but there are times when when it's extremely important to do so, and others when it's not. It's entertainment as well as fiction so sit back and enjoy the ride. Take care. <br><br><br>Peace To All Yes not to sure what show you watched to give an accurate review but the crystal is in fact the very same one that was united in season four from the stones that was used to construct the Fortress. Remember Clark saying “how does an ice fortress just disappear”, well hence the crystal. For reference to this fact please review the end of season 4 finale, and season 5 premier. Smallville is the name of the show, and changing the name of a show that's trademarked and instantly recognizable would make absolutely no sense whatsoever. The feel of the show is more then noticeably better it's downright refreshing. New characters, hence new storylines, and a Clark that openly states at the end of the episode that he's been trying to hold on to a life that hasn't existed in several years, so he's moving on from that, and embracing his destiny that truly makes for a much improved show. Clark stepping up is what we've wanted and now that's what these new show runners are giving us, and I believe they're going to deliver it. Oh and another thing, do we really need to spend a lot of time hashing out every little detail of everything someone does just for the benefit of saying, “oh OK that's how they did this or that ” all so we can grasp the reality of every situation, no. Let's not forget that this is a show about an alien sent to Earth from a dying planet who can move faster then a speeding bullet, withstand anything except green irradiated rock from his home planet, see through anything other then lead, shoots fire from his eyes, can blow storm clouds away and make a sunny day, has yet to find a limit on what he can lift, and oh yeah Fly! I think it's safe for the audience to suspend disbelief on detailed matters of every single action for the sake of moving things along . I am not advocating a total ban on them having to explain matter and hash out details in the story but there are times when when it's extremely important to do so, and others when it's not. It's entertainment as well as fiction so sit back and enjoy the ride. Take care.

Peace To All

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