tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8387071332129706211.post9130205359158022405..comments2024-03-24T07:35:38.113-07:00Comments on Welcome to the Bizarrechats of Michael F. Housel, Author of the Abstract, Amazing and Arcane: : Fox's Gotham Begins/Sleepy Hollow ReturnsBIZARRECHATShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13628550479171385545noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8387071332129706211.post-58026298524987797652016-03-01T00:47:34.571-08:002016-03-01T00:47:34.571-08:00Well, so much for the Hugo Strange casting deal. I...Well, so much for the Hugo Strange casting deal. I guess we were misled as I type this more than a year after the fact. So, BD Wong is Strange, or is that a mislead, too? You got me. That's one of the irritating things with "Gotham". Certain things are never established, only teased. BIZARRECHATShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13628550479171385545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8387071332129706211.post-24458643403080083232015-05-05T04:04:45.864-07:002015-05-05T04:04:45.864-07:00Saw the "Gothan" season finale. Great to...Saw the "Gothan" season finale. Great to witness Oswald/Peng's rise to "King of Gotham", or at least something close to it. With Fish now out of the picture (at least for season two, or so we've been told via media sources), Penguin's villainy can finally shine. Also, I like the way Ed Nygma is going through his Norman Bates phase. The foundation for the Riddler has been set! I think we're in for a superb next season!BIZARRECHATShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13628550479171385545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8387071332129706211.post-38668555480136603912015-02-26T13:42:46.779-08:002015-02-26T13:42:46.779-08:00Great season finale on "Sleepy Hollow", ...Great season finale on "Sleepy Hollow", and as my readers know, I'm always a a sucker for the time-travel component. Some shockers in this installment, too, I dare say, but I won't spoil them here. Overall, a fine-dandy season. No Clancy Brown, though, but I guess he's made "Flash" his new guest-starring stomping ground. Anyway, it'll be interesting to see what direction the next season takes. Looks like we have a genuine evil-fighting league in the works here!BIZARRECHATShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13628550479171385545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8387071332129706211.post-62157488717707135672015-02-04T14:17:33.530-08:002015-02-04T14:17:33.530-08:00Caught the latest "Sleepy Hollow": "...Caught the latest "Sleepy Hollow": "Spellcaster". Good episode. Enjoyed Johnathan Schaech's Warlock Kent character. Schaech has already more than made his mark on the fantasy/horror scene, and his "Sleepy Hollow" appearance was a most welcome addition. Hope his character returns to the series. (John Noble was back in action, as well; yet again, in absolute top form. I'm as pleased as punch!)BIZARRECHATShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13628550479171385545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8387071332129706211.post-74584551642730512612015-02-03T16:18:20.838-08:002015-02-03T16:18:20.838-08:00Well, well, what do ya know? Julian "Warlock&...Well, well, what do ya know? Julian "Warlock" Sands enters "Gotham" as the Scarecrow's daddy. How clever. As a big Sands fan, I'm most pleased with the casting!BIZARRECHATShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13628550479171385545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8387071332129706211.post-54195354064323642882015-01-20T13:53:58.113-08:002015-01-20T13:53:58.113-08:00What do "Hell On Wheels" and "Gotha...What do "Hell On Wheels" and "Gotham" now have in common? Christopher Heyerdahl!!! I couldn't be more elated!!!BIZARRECHATShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13628550479171385545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8387071332129706211.post-1483138714775477402014-11-18T05:55:57.276-08:002014-11-18T05:55:57.276-08:00Harvey Dent has entered Gotham City, and all is ri...Harvey Dent has entered Gotham City, and all is right with the televised, comic-book world...for now. We shall see how it further unrolls. BIZARRECHATShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13628550479171385545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8387071332129706211.post-61500543045090641792014-10-21T14:21:29.092-07:002014-10-21T14:21:29.092-07:00Also, regarding "Gotham", I'm quite ...Also, regarding "Gotham", I'm quite pleased by Bruce's development, particularly in the most recent episode aired, "Viper". I realize many parents probably won't allow their children to watch the series due to its mature content, but youngsters could nonetheless learn a lot from the youthful Batman-To-Be. Bruce's tenacity to define good from bad is nothing short of contagious and of course, ardently justified. His interactions with Alfred and Jim have been deeply engaging. I trust the show will continue to employ such admirable examples of conviction. As for "Sleepy Hollow", its ongoing monster parade remains satisfyingly prolific and atmospherically imaginative. I'm pleased as punch that the second season is actually rivaling its lofty expectations. It's a terrific show, with just the right macabre and historical mix.BIZARRECHATShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13628550479171385545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8387071332129706211.post-39133383362138348582014-10-19T17:01:59.222-07:002014-10-19T17:01:59.222-07:00My goodness, Robin Lord Taylor has become a sensat...My goodness, Robin Lord Taylor has become a sensation as the yet-to-rise Penguin. He's at times sympathetic and yet when push comes to shove, downright dangerous and vile. His destiny is clear, so it's fascinating to see how he's gradually becoming a legend. I'm quite anxious (as I'm sure all viewers are) to see what he does next in the process of becoming Gotham's reigning crime king.BIZARRECHATShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13628550479171385545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8387071332129706211.post-75155880231236901922014-10-19T16:15:20.060-07:002014-10-19T16:15:20.060-07:00Now that "Gotham" is several episodes in...Now that "Gotham" is several episodes in, what do you think? I have to say, fine casting on Foxs' part...Robin Lord Taylor is superb.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15230570694291856548noreply@blogger.com