vmars loooooove

[jaina]

Now that we have our VM S1 box set back (thanks, miana_dude and Whitney), I've been re-re-watching the eps. No particular order, just "oooh, I wanna rewatch *this* part" which inevitably leads to wanting to rewatch something else, and then something else...which is a great way to waste a weekend, actually. So!

Things from watching Veronica Mars Season 1, the umpteenth time around:

1. I love that Weevil calls Keith "Sheriff." And that he comes to help Veronica when she calls. And basically everything about Weevil.

2. Maaaaac! I'm so happy she'll be a regular in S3. The show needs more girls. You open up the DVD set, and each DVD has a character on it, and it's Veronica and her five boys. Plus, she's adorable and geeky.

3. Even knowing what Aaron Echolls is, and knowing what he'll do...I still sort of almost fell for his act. Gyah! He acted so happy...he drove Veronica home...and GYAH! Mad props to Harry Hamlin.

4. Sort of on that subject, GOD is it ever creepy to watch Cassidy/Beaver give Veronica his version of Shelly Pomeroy's party.

5. Oooh, I'd forgotten about Duncan's unfortunate facial hair late in S1. Heee.

6. Hot damn, I loves me some Logan. In fact, I'm going to put in the episode where he totally breaks down about Lynn's death, right now.

And on a Logan note, now that I'm hooked on Dark Angel (the first DVD arrives soon, via Netflix! sirrogue is awesome!), there are just too damn many characters named Logan around. I suppose Logan Cale wins for existing first, but Logan Echolls wins for sheer awesome. And Logan Huntzberger-- well, he's just there. Brain-breakingly, Cale and Echolls are actually the same fictional age-- both born in 1988. Huntzberger is a few fictional years older. Any other Logans I'm leaving out? (lyssie just pointed out that I left out Wolverine. I suck as an X-Men fan! *cries*)

It's not as bad as the plethora of Johns/Jacks, though. I mean sheesh, I know it's a common name, but it's not the *only* common name out there. The Stargates are the worst for naming the lead male character on *both* series "John." I sort of want to make a list of all the genre Johns/Jacks I can think of, you know? Jack O'Neill, John Sheppard, John Crichton, Jack Bristow, John Danziger...oooh, Captain Jack Harkness! Can't forget him. And hey, Captain Jack Sparrow, if it comes to it.

Comments

[lyssie.livejournal.com]

John's dad was Jack Crichton. And Jack Carter's on Eureka. 'Jack' was a character in Pitch Black.

Logan aka Wolverine, btw. And he wins for existing first and being far more cool.

[jainamsolo.livejournal.com]

I cannot freaking believe I didn't think of Wolverine. They should revoke my X-fan status. :(

[portnoyslp.livejournal.com]

Also President Logan on 24. It was a very confusing year for Logans last year.

[donnafantastico.livejournal.com]

Hmmm... my cousin's name is Logan, but he's seven. I'm pretty sure no one obsesses over him yet, except his mom. :P

And HERE HERE! on all your VMars thoughts.

Don't you think it's weird that the S1 finale is called "Leave It To Beaver," considering everything that goes down in the S2 finale? I wondered if it was foreshadowing, but they couldn't have possibly planned that... could they?

I was so upset though. :( I had to take down my Mac/Beav shipper icon! Waaaaaay too squicky.

[ajmeow.livejournal.com]

I didn't know u were a veronica mars fan. =D
Funny. =D
I've only seen the episode with my brother in it but it looks like a good show!

[evilbearhunter.livejournal.com]

I have a Logan-tastic casting spoiler, if you want to hear it.

VMS2 and TWoP

[psu-jedi.livejournal.com]

I'm really annoyed with TWoP for putting the S2 spoiler in the TITLE of their season 2 finale recap!!! After I was thru watching S1, I went to read all of the recaps. And there, in FULL FREAKIN' VIEW (because they start with most recent and work back) was the spoiler for S2. I knew what the season long mystery was supposed to be, but I didn't know the answer, until I saw that. I'm oh so disappointed now! But not THAT disappointed...S2 comes out Aug 22, and we're having a marathon viewing over Labor Day weekend so I'm caught up enough to watch S3 once it starts! YAY!!

PS--the Aaron Echolls scene where he beats the crap out of Willow's (heh!)boyfriend reminded me of Clockwork Orange, but apparently it reminded the TWoP folks of Resevoir Dogs. Funny.

[jawajames.livejournal.com]

it's a bit of a stretch... but here it is :

John --> Jean-Luc Picard.

and then there's 24's Jack Bauer.
and if we are going with super agents, Jack Ryan from the Tom Clancy books/movies.
and there's John Locke on Lost.

i think the allure of using John or Jack is that for Americans (and Brits), John and Jack are everyman names - common, regular names, with little pointing out to class bias. Jack is a very british nickname, while John has deeper roots. naming a character with such a common-sounding name makes it appeal to those who could easily relate themselves to that role - being a smart, strong hero.

on the other side of the gender - what names pop up a lot? are any as common as Jack or John? Kate (and its variants)?
Kate on Lost, Kathryn Janeway,

[padawansguide.livejournal.com]

I'm glad Mac will be a regular too! I've always liked Tina Majorino!

[miana-dude.livejournal.com]

Is season 2 out yet?

And thanks again for letting me borrow it!