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Post by Hazel on Jul 27, 2010 6:30:17 GMT -5
;D I always get confused when she tries to strike the same pose in front of the portrait! She uses the wrong hand or something, doesn't she? No, you need to focus on the Maddie in the foreground of the painting, not the reflection. It's tricky because your eyes want to go to Maddie's face instead of her back. Three more things about this ep: 1. I get why Maddie wanted to buy that portrait, and it's more than just vanity IMO. If you put yourself in Maddie's shoes, it would be pretty traumatic to know that someone committed suicide surrounded by images of you. I know I'd be freaked out beyond comprehension, especially after viewing the scene, blood spattered pictures of herself and all. I think she was maybe trying to understand that tragedy by holding onto the painting, and probably also felt some misplaced guilt about her "role" in the whole thing. Yeah, she romanticizes it, but I think that's part of her trying to rationalize the irrational in a way she can get her mind around and exorcise some demons in the process. 2. What the hell happened between the "poor slobs" exchange and Maddie's entrance into her office? She comes in a house afire, and there seems to be no reason for it. 3. David is completely swoonable in this ep. From "fiscal" to "slobs" to that moment when Maddie realizes her portrait isn't the be-all, end-all and he just watches her reaction, concerned, knowing she'd be hurt... wow. BW gets to so many places in David's heart, and brings you right along with him. <3
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Post by sandra on Nov 13, 2010 16:39:04 GMT -5
I really loved the dialogue in this script. There are so many little gems. Some of my favorites (besides "get your hand off my behind"): "They usually only mark the 'hard to see' places." "Killing yourself because you can't get a date with the homecoming queen is not the act of a sane man." "My goodness....." spoken perfectly by David. "The purpose of this morning's meeting has been to brainstorm." "To what-storm?" "Funny. Hurtful, but very funny." "He wasn't overseas. He was up the river." "Dead guy had hiccups?" "I feel stupid." "Gee, you look so soft and supple." "You slither great." "You keep wearing that much makeup and they'll lose interest." Any other favorites? Lots of wonderful lines......so here's a few more "A blonde and her vanity....." "Next windfall we get, can I stick a statue of myself in the lobby?' "Elvis memorabilia?" -- given Cybill's revelations about him "Notwithstanding the bondage angle...which for my taste adds appreciably to the pose's artistic allure...." "He wasn't perusing a certain portrait...was he? This must be one hell of a painting!" "What are you doing...and is it supposed to hurt?" and in terms of risque......here's one that didn't make it past the censors -- VOICE: Where's the Dutchess? (spelling as in script) DAVID (to Maddie): You didn't tell me you were living with anybody. HARRY: (ignoring that): Where's the Dutchess? DAVID: A Dutchess too. You're a much more progressive girl than I would have imagined. I add another few: M: "Addison, my god!!" - D: Isn't that redundant?" D (when M. comes in late): "You realized how worried we been? DiPesto's been answering the phone in prose!" D: "Wanna talk about it? - What am I doing? I never ask." M: "Everywhere he turned, everywhere he looked, he saw me." D: "No wonder he killed himself." D: "You are so beautiful when you're getting fiscal..." D: "You wanna talk about it?" (no answer from M.) "It's alright, I'll talk about it." D: "Did I say something wrong?" - M: "Do you ever say anything right?" Oh, dear, but the poor slob will, won't he?? And classic ML, the discussion in the loft what that man was looking for - a clue - I'm waiting for it - for what etc. etc.: M: "A clue, a clue, a clue!!!" - D: "Gesundheit!" there's the germanism again! Besides, another of that: M: "Is that clear?!" - D: "Alles klar, Herr Kommissar!" (in english: "all clear, Mr. Commissioner!") Oh, and I found the music in the scenes when Maddie sees the portrait in the gallery and later watches it in her house very interesting, is anybody else reminded of a Hitchcock movie?
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Post by sandra on Dec 12, 2010 17:27:45 GMT -5
2. What the hell happened between the "poor slobs" exchange and Maddie's entrance into her office? She comes in a house afire, and there seems to be no reason for it. Maybe she's still upset because David practically accused her of being vain, besides, remember what David told already Agnes when she once remarked "Miss Hayes seemed a little upset." - "Miss Hayes is always a little upset!" ;D
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Post by bluemoonshampoo on Jan 15, 2011 9:05:05 GMT -5
;D I always get confused when she tries to strike the same pose in front of the portrait! She uses the wrong hand or something, doesn't she? No, you need to focus on the Maddie in the foreground of the painting, not the reflection. It's tricky because your eyes want to go to Maddie's face instead of her back. Three more things about this ep: 1. I get why Maddie wanted to buy that portrait, and it's more than just vanity IMO. If you put yourself in Maddie's shoes, it would be pretty traumatic to know that someone committed suicide surrounded by images of you. I know I'd be freaked out beyond comprehension, especially after viewing the scene, blood spattered pictures of herself and all. I think she was maybe trying to understand that tragedy by holding onto the painting, and probably also felt some misplaced guilt about her "role" in the whole thing. Yeah, she romanticizes it, but I think that's part of her trying to rationalize the irrational in a way she can get her mind around and exorcise some demons in the process. 2. What the hell happened between the "poor slobs" exchange and Maddie's entrance into her office? She comes in a house afire, and there seems to be no reason for it. 3. David is completely swoonable in this ep. From "fiscal" to "slobs" to that moment when Maddie realizes her portrait isn't the be-all, end-all and he just watches her reaction, concerned, knowing she'd be hurt... wow. BW gets to so many places in David's heart, and brings you right along with him. <3 I whole heartedly agree with number 3 here - woah, he's irresistible - couldn't take my eyes off him. He just has it all ;-)
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Post by bluemoonshampoo on Jan 15, 2011 9:32:24 GMT -5
I really enjoyed this re-watch of 'Portrait'- it is just full of everything that makes Moonlighting what it is :-)
Hey that line 'thighs part'- I only noticed it because someone mentioned it on the forum so I listened out for it...can't believe I missed that before. I guess it was pretty fast and it cuts from it pronto...maybe the censor was taking a bite of his dinner and missed it :-) Come to think of it, Bruce is soooo fast in this episode, that dialogue in the office gives 'My Fair David' a run for its money. It's so much fun when they're rapid firing the one liners at you in succession - your laughing at one line and they're setting you up for another- the best! 'Come on Maddie, I'm running out of material...'
The theme is a good character development for them - 'vanity'- let's face it, they've both suffered from it in one episode or another ha ha. So perfect to end it with them all covered in paint - nice touch: they should have both turned round and said 'because we're worth it!'
I do indeed get why she bought the portrait though (it certainly wasn't because it was good he he) - it would certainly freak you out knowing that someone died painting your pic- but also there's something a little invasive about it don't you think? It's very personal - knowing someone has studied your face like that - an uncomfortable feeling on top of feeling honoured? Best to get it off the shelf and into your own home :-)
This ep has a lot in common with 'My Fair David' - they both also share one of those classic awkward Dave moments. I liken the Limbo stick moment with the what shall we spend the money on moment - audience thinking 'Oh Dave - stop now' :-) I want my next meeting to be like the ones at Blue Moon - all that fun and they even had an agenda, minutes and AOBs ;-)
I particularly like that little moment in the lift at the end when he forgets his jacket because he's so intent on Maddie...lovely when he's got to go back up and get his stuff - a little vulnerable moment - all carried away :-) 'My coat's upstairs' (all sheepish). Of course they can't agree on where to go.
Other favourite lines:
'I'm half serious' 'One desk, under guard, indivisible...' 'You wouldn't want anybody to help check those hard to see places would ya?' 'Private booth? This is the age of video!' 'A meeting: kinda like talkin' to yourself only wid the gang...' 'It's okay, we're her first meeting' 'You just can't burst in here like that. Oh yeah? Tell that to the writers! Besides, how would you like me to burst in?' 'I wanna know why my partner is being held, and why it isn't by me.' 'Has it never occured to you why this town is crawling with crooks? It's because you never them leave it.' 'I cheat at connect the dots!'
Catch you soon Blue Mooners xxxx
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