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Cissy, on the other hand, confronts her problems head-on, harping at Mitch over the phone about Tina’s conspicuously-timed appearance in Imperial Beach. “Every degenerate in America jerks off to his mother’s videos, and she only showed up to make money off Shaunie’s being in the papers,” she says. Shaun, lying in bed listening to her tirade, can’t take any more and, plopping one of Tina’s shrink-wrapped films in front of his grandmother, takes off on his skateboard. “You hurt my feelings,” he tells her. “You did.” Later, Cissy goes looking for him at the surf shop, explaining to Kai what happened and recruiting her help. Kai leaves to search for Shaun at a skate park, but not before telling Cissy he’s probably upset because he didn’t get to see his mother when she came to the house. “Whoever you don’t drive away runs away on his own,” Kai points out.
John goes “behind the wire” into Vietnam Joe’s camp, stepping into the sights of the vet’s sidearm. “Good way to get another fatal injury, Frat Boy,” Joe tells him. John explains that justice must be served to the “Vato” who stabbed him and tells Joe the police should be involved, which leads the pair to Bill’s house. John has developed a habit of narrating Joe’s thoughts aloud as they surface in the vet’s mind, but when he starts channeling Bill’s wife, Lois, the ex-cop balks. Starting to weep as he converses with her through John, Bill agrees to help find John’s attacker, but he orders his visitors to leave while he composes himself.
Back at the Snug Harbor, a party is in the making. Butchie helps Dickstein pound stakes and hang string to block off a shuffleboard court, but the lawyer – too uptight to risk Butchie’s mistakes – sends him away. Butchie wanders around while Barry gives Freddy a plant for his room (actually prompting near-appreciation) and Palaka cleans the pool with Ramon. Dr. Smith arrives on his bicycle, asking Butchie about his family before taking Palaka to finally get his wrist X-rayed, at Freddy’s threatening insistence.
Cissy pulls into the parking lot and herds Butchie into his room. “I want Tina to see Shaun,” she tells him, feeling guilty about her outburst that morning. After she leaves, Butchie calls Tina, who has already left I.B. Unfamiliar with acting like a parent and riled by his own abrasive mother, he’s dying to get high and blows up on Tina in a fit of worry and frustration. “Where the f**k have you been? I’ve been calling for 20 minutes!” She hangs up. Calling back, he apologizes in an equally harried tone and begs her to come back to see Shaun. After she agrees, he throws the phone and begins to cry.
Joe drives John and Bill to the road where he found John stabbed and abandoned, scouring the area through binoculars in search of his assailant. John holds his hands to his eyes, peering through imaginary lenses. At the same time, Cissy lets herself into Kai’s trailer and recovers her gun from beneath the mattress before heading home. Back in the van, Joe directs John’s attention toward an illegal in a field, handing him the real glasses. John takes a look, but says to himself, “Better she tries to kill me and fails than tries to kill herself,” before abruptly passing out. Standing in front of her kitchen window with the gun in her hand, Cissy is startled to notice John standing in her backyard.
In a television infomercial voice, John asks, “Are you sitting in your kitchen on Seventh Street thinking of blowing off your head with your gun you got back from Kai’s trailer?” As Cissy slowly breaks down, John asks her about the time she was tripping on LSD and caught 13-year-old Butchie masturbating. “You said, ‘Let me show you how to do that,’” John says, making the gesture in the air until Cissy can’t take anymore and fires the gun at him …Click. Kai’s removed the bullets, and Cissy can do nothing but listen to John explain how she pushes her family away because of her shame. “Hold the gun under the spigot and turn the water on,” John tells her. “Spare Shaun finding you dead in the kitchen.” She complies, looking up afterward to notice John is gone.
Dickstein joins his fiancée, Daphne, at a café for lunch, and she warns him against working for a psychopath. He explains that Barry is paying him more than he’s ever made, and besides, “Psychopath is harsh.” After telling Dickstein she wants to meet his “new friends,” Daphne’s attention is drawn to the waitress, a girl named Jerri, and an irritated customer, Dwayne, who’s using the café’s internet service to update his Yost web site. Dwayne says the site has received 10,000 hits because of Shaun’s injury, but Jerri is more interested in pestering him, sticking her wet finger in his ear and pulling her shirt over his face. Daphne isn’t amused, but when Dickstein walks out behind her, he leaves an appreciative tip on the table.
Butchie calls Kai, who’s found Shaun at the skate park but refuses to take him anywhere until she knows whether Tina is coming to meet him. Still straining to fix the whole situation, Butchie convinces her to approach him, but Shaun says he doesn’t want to go to Cissy’s house for the meeting. “Who financed your video Shaunie, with her own money,” Kai asks. “Who’s been there for you every f**king minute of your life?” Shaun takes off his helmet and follows Kai to the car. Butchie, with one task complete, sees his next hurdle appear in the Snug Harbor in the form of Tina’s red Mustang. He tells her Shaun will meet her at Cissy’s, and calls his mother to ask her to “host a lunch. Lay out some tuna fish or whatever.” Cissy wants to know where Tina came up with that idea, but agrees to “leave the f**king stuff.” It’s close enough to a family meal to satisfy Butchie.
When Tina arrives at the house, the strained peace manages to hold. Cissy gives the porn star her tuna salad recipe – through clenched teeth – then retreats to Mitch’s clubhouse to smoke cigarettes and peek through the windows. When Shaun enters the kitchen, conversation between him and his mother is sparse. He asks whether she’ll be in I.B. long, and she doesn’t have an answer for him. But, when Shaun asks if she’ll make a sandwich for Cissy, she agrees.
Now that they’ve put Shaun and Tina together, Kai gives Butchie a ride back to the Snug Harbor, where all the day’s preparations have culminated in a barbecue of impressive proportions. Dickstein and Daphne sit among the rest of the misfits while Ramon mans the grill. John appears at Cass’s hotel to bring her – and her camera – saying to Linc as he passes, “It’s time to get back in the game, Linc Stark.” Linc follows. Once everyone is gathered at the Snug Harbor, enjoying each other’s company in groups of two or three, John begins to proselytize. In vague, puzzling statements, John talks about his new friends, but he’s also getting at something else: “The man at the wall makes a word on the wall from the circle and line. The word on the wall hears my Father. The zeroes and ones make the Word in Cass’s camera.” [for the complete text of John’s speech, see JFC writer Steve Hawk’s blog]. Everyone congregates around John, some more aware of him than others, as Bill arrives in his truck with a harmonica. He climbs to the top of his spiral staircase – inexplicably transported to the Snug Harbor’s yard – and plays a tune with Freddy accompanying on saxophone. John ends his message with, “You will not note my Father’s Word, nor remember Cass’s camera – but you will not forget what we did here.”
Back in Joe’s van, still parked by the border road, John wakes up. Bill and Joe are both sleeping in their seats, so John rouses them with, “Hit the floor troopers.” Bill, rubbing his jaw, swears he feels like he’d just been playing his harp. “Well, this was time well spent,” Joe says, turning the key in the ignition.
July 16th, 2007 at 12:19 pm
I certainly understand the highly negative reviews this series is receiving, but can’t yet set it aside. There are plenty of turn-offs in each episode (the strained, seemingly purposeless diatribes from Cissy and Mitch, the vaguely Rubik’s Cube like quality of the dribs and drabs by which the story line is being revealed, the inexplicable joyless self-absorption of Cissy and Mitch, etc.), but there are also a few character and story hooks that keep us coming back for more.
It seems that the last episode tried to give the remaining viewers a stronger clue about what has been going on and what may be to come. I suppose most of the folks who have hung on this long are committed enough to accept the incomprehensibility of John’s “virtual sermon to his virtual congregation” as a promise that SOMETHING is going to be happening here, and that MAYBE we’ll be able to comprehend what that is over the next several episodes.
I just wonder whether or not there will be a “next several episodes” for this critically demolished, poorly watched, odd-ball series.
Maybe the last viewer to turn off the set in exasperation gets some form of TV viewer recognition, or prize, or our collective pity.
July 16th, 2007 at 1:24 pm
This show has more of a hook than Lost for me. I don’t see myself going anytime soon.
July 16th, 2007 at 1:47 pm
The aura of this show is just underneath the surface. I am glad it is not spoon feeding me answers, but instead giving me plenty of reasons to imagine and wonder… Why are people so put off by this approach to television??? Excellent writing for Ed O’Neil, my god is he an excellent character.
July 16th, 2007 at 2:43 pm
I find in my circle of friends, the ones being turned off by the show are ones who have reflections of themselves being thrown in their faces. This show is not a run of the mill Hollywood formula program with a begining, middle, and end. The negative comments seem to come from frustrated viewers who pride themselves on being able to second guess where the writting is going.
Because the viewer has to use their minds to see pass the words, those who do not continue watching the program are slowly returning to their own dramas that they feel thay have control of, (like Sissy).
The Black Hole that is JFC is slowly getting tighter, sucking in the ingrediants that will culminate in a finale that will leave all viewers that remain with a smile on their faces knowing that they participated in a Journey that others will regret not tasting when all is said and done.
We are all circles and lines / 1 & 0’s
July 16th, 2007 at 3:36 pm
I love this show. Did you catch the last name connection? A “monad” in Leibnizian philosophy is the irreducible unit of existential reality. I laughed when I heard that. The show is weird, no doubt about it, but I think in a deeply wonderous way. I’ve watched every episode and am completely hooked on it.
The “Sermon in the ( Snug) Harbor” was also a brilliant detail for a show about surfer spirituality. I think most people who don’t like JfC, if they are honest with themselves, would have to admit it’s because the show makes them think too hard or is over their heads.
July 16th, 2007 at 7:12 pm
I am really trying to get into this show, but it has been difficult so far. I have seen all the episodes, and I guess I will continue to watch. I keep waiting for it to be half as good as Deadwood. Obviously not there yet! I thought last night’s episode was the best so far. Someone tell me though…what is the deal with John?
July 16th, 2007 at 9:17 pm
Using logic and basing criticism off of what you think is right or wrong with the show is completely not what the show is about. Instead of trying to analyze every sentence, every action and every character, relax for one minute and watch the episodes over again. “This is how I relax.” One by one each character is falling into place within a huge puzzle, that anxiety you feel that the plot is going nowhere, that it makes no sense, that the characters are too raw, that’s what makes JFC great. Stop for one minute, watch an episode over, and enjoy. We are all spoiled by clear-cut plots and straight-forward answers from the Sopranos, Deadwood etc. that we will easily push this genre away because we’re not used to it. It is a hell of a show.
July 16th, 2007 at 11:15 pm
Bravo Dan! By far the most intelligent comment yet! I find my self trying to look deeper into phrases & concepts presented in this series. I’m actually ‘turned on’ by the show because of the reflections of myself.
July 17th, 2007 at 1:46 am
I had a big grudge against this show; in my mind it took away Deadwood. I also was angry at HBO, why should I give my interest to a show again when they are just going to pull it from me early again, when only 1.x million people like it. They did it once already. And, it is a dumb surfer show; it is hard for me to identify with the surfer theme….so, I watched it against my good judgment….
dammit, I’m hooked. I like what the other blogger wrote: sit back and watch as all the parts fall into place; TRUST that it is going somewhere. Have fun trying to figure it out; be entertained. I give a lot of credit to HBO for trying shows like this, BUT KEEP WITH IT DAMMIT.
July 17th, 2007 at 3:09 am
My wife and I have been watching JFC since the start. Though, we’ve been teetering. The fact that not much is explained was enticing, and despite the fact that Sissy and most of the characters are fairly two dimensional and totally predictable in their behavior and exchanges, it has seemed interesting enough. This past episode was ridiculous. Dissolving into nonsensical riddles does not make something deep. Quirkiness does not serve as a substitute for substance. Mystery can only make you hold on so long if the characters are caricatures. As for anyone using the term “over our heads” for those of us who expect some level of cogency to what we watch, please enlighten us: what just happened? I am a huge fan of HBO, they have reinvented television, but JFC sucks.
July 17th, 2007 at 10:38 am
If you thought the last show’s rants from John were nonsensical riddles then yeah, you’re probably not going to enjoy the show. However, nearly everything that John said made sense if you’ve been following the show very close, and not just expecting him to reveal his plan or plot in the same fashion of Deadwood or the Sopranos. “baptize that fuckin’ pistol” The perfect quote for people who are eager to criticize the change in genre from HBO’s normal clear-cut plots and story lines.
July 17th, 2007 at 11:43 am
This show has certainly been hard to swallow, at least at the start, but that last episode has sucked me in completely. For a while I’ve been watching it to see where the religious and biblical refrenences will start to make sense. I’m not sure if most poeple are really paying attention to that facet of the show or not, but remember the first words John uttered were “The end is near.” That has set a tone for the whole show. John’s most recent diatribe has answered some questions, but also created more. consider his reference to “doubting Thomas” his “Father’s word” and his seemingly inchoherent reference to the technological development of man from fur, to fire, to the wheel, to the internet..
One other thing, and I may be reading too much into this, but one of the final scenes tduring the “sermon” was the Yost family standing behind the dead man, with Butchie and Kai sitting in front. All together, counting Butchie twice and the dead man, there were eight people there. The dead man has the head wound which I assume to be a gun shot, perhaps from Cissy. Based on the supposed biblical undertones could this be a visual reference to the Beast, i.e. the seven heads, one being wounded fatally by a head wound, and the Anti-Christ being itself the eighth king? I’m not convinced myself, but I found the scene extremely odd.
July 17th, 2007 at 12:12 pm
i love JFC, i got all my friends hooked. i think the characters are great, real people, f up and all.you can relate to them. shaunie can use some work on his acting, in my opinion, hes expressionless but i still think hes good for the role. idk maybe thats the creators point. considering his dads a drug addict and his grandparents are so messed up maybe hes a little slow or socially awkward
July 17th, 2007 at 5:59 pm
I just discovered today that JFC is getting bad reviews!?!?!
this is easily the best mind-bender since Twin Peaks- way better than Lost- I was expecting to find early Emmy/Golden Globe nods about this show! it’s simply amazing and addictive existential puzzle and the acting is outstanding! especially Ed O’Neil- I feel like I am in the Bizzaro world with these reviews! are American audiences STILL not willing to accept quality abstract and thoughtful television over reality shows and cop dramas? come on people and appreciate something GOOD and MEANINGFUL when it comes your way!
July 17th, 2007 at 8:01 pm
My boyfriend and I JFC “religiously”
July 17th, 2007 at 8:11 pm
My Girlfriend and I watch JFC religiously. We feel that the show is not only Biblical but more spiritual. To begin, the reference from John about how a wave has a ripple effect similar to the belies of the tao or budhist.
The wave wiped out Mitch who in-turn wiped out Cissy, who wiped out Butchy, who wiped out Shawn. When John speaks of 9-11 he says the date is 9-11-14 but actually is referring to Hebrews 9-11 thru 14. John is also drawing a peace sign in the dirt with his foot. The dead grey man may be ( Mr Rawlings Came “past of CUM” on Barry’s face. He was in room 24 which Barry thought was haunted. Why did Barry buy the hotel? Just a few questions we would enjoy discussing. Please excuse the spelling. we could not see the letters.
July 17th, 2007 at 8:18 pm
Sorry about you not being able to see while you were typing. I tried to edit your post. The problem is fixed now.
July 17th, 2007 at 9:03 pm
i agree, it seems that americans cant appreciate a show if it doesnt have a laugh track. the show is awesome.
July 17th, 2007 at 9:06 pm
when i heard his last name was monad, i thought that if you re arrange the letters its spells, “nomad”. that also made me think a little harder.
July 17th, 2007 at 10:16 pm
Check out the symbol for Monad on Wikipedia. It connects the “large circle” and the line. Also. rewatch what John drew with his right foot in the dirt. Looked to me to be a circle with a decending line that branched into lines at an accute angle. Very much in keeping with one of the first century (AD) symbols for Christianity. Two circles within a larger circle (three circles total) were also utilized at that time to denote the same. Three squigley horizontal lines (a wave), one above the next were also used to represent Baptism. Just food for “examen of conscience” (check Wiki if you are not familiar).
July 17th, 2007 at 11:54 pm
I agree with you in the most part, however I still think Carnival was the best since Peaks.
July 18th, 2007 at 10:42 am
So American’s can create these great things, but American’s can’t enjoy them? I’ll offer that you two are a tad too general in your groupings of others, in that I didn’t create it, find the show to be great, and I am American.
July 18th, 2007 at 10:44 am
He drew a peace sign with his foot.
July 18th, 2007 at 10:46 am
Anyone else catch the prediction for 9/11/14 ?
July 18th, 2007 at 6:59 pm
I too have been intriqued by the first 4 episodes, enough to keep watching. But after watching Episode 5, I am hooked. John’s Sermon was very revealing and myterious at the same time. It draws many fragments of the series together, and provides hints of what is to come…
July 18th, 2007 at 7:59 pm
JFC is an enigma too early to be turned away from. The potential of depth is obvious with a similiar potential of superficialness. Bottomline, to this point, I’ll really be bummed if JFC turns out to be Mork from Ork.
July 18th, 2007 at 8:24 pm
Imagine an empathetic being of pure compassion arrives one day to explore the progress of human-kind since Its last visit to this dimension.
Struggling to communicate with an arrogant, confused, vaguely self aware species, IT guides the creatures toward their inner truth; that they are all afraid and can not be comforted save their love for one another.
Thanks for the show Milch……………
You still owe us two Deadwood movies and we will be pissed if we don’t get them.
Friend of Bills
July 18th, 2007 at 9:22 pm
as with Deadwood this show has us all hooked…thank God for On Demand we don’t miis a second….the buzz is building (at least where I work)…
July 18th, 2007 at 9:48 pm
(Doubting?)Thomas,
Watch it again. It is definitely not a peace sign.
Pax,
Brother.
July 18th, 2007 at 10:26 pm
any body else notice this? John 5 13 I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life. (John is from Cincinnati, whose area code is 513)
July 19th, 2007 at 12:16 pm
Um….it’s a surf drama where no one surfs. They just revealed that Cissy jerked off her son. I don’t care how smart this show is, or bizarre, I am done. Too bad - I lasted this long. Milch taught at Yale, but no one taught him that in a surf drama, you gotta have some surfing, not just losers talking shit. Buh-bye
July 19th, 2007 at 12:22 pm
AGREED!
July 19th, 2007 at 1:43 pm
WOW! I’m so releived. I was afraid after the horrible reviews the show would be cancelled. I’ve loved it from the first verse of johnny appleseed. Here’s to many more episodes !!!
July 19th, 2007 at 2:59 pm
You’re telling me that you find Mitch and Cissy’s characters to be in any way rich, sophisticated, even interesting? I’m not sure if it’s the hysterical writing or hysterical acting that ruins those parts. Agree with Ed O’Neill and some of the other secondary roles - they’re are interesting, albeit weird. I like weird, I like very much abstract, I abhor poor writing and poor acting. Too much of that in this show. But it could “find itself”.
July 19th, 2007 at 3:08 pm
You seem to be in a very similar place; what you have written describes very well where my wife and I find ourselves - wanting to like the show despite itself (or, if it as much a child of genius as some of the other viewers have indicated, inspite of ourselves). We’ll still watch, but are far less optimistic than we were a couple of weeks ago. Don’t get me wrong, we want to enjoy it and recognize we’re missing something. There is a limit to how much we’ll work at understanding a Sunday evening television show.
July 19th, 2007 at 3:30 pm
My feeling is that we will follow them if they lead us - but they gotta lead us better than this. Much like our administration in Washington - hmmm, maybe JFC is subversively trying to allegorize Bushie & Co. Both are equally as confusing.
July 19th, 2007 at 5:03 pm
And Kung Fu was about a monk who blocks a punch or throws a kick in one out of ten episodes. Big deal. I could see your point if this were a porno and there were no f-ing, but surfing is everywhere, just not literally.
July 19th, 2007 at 5:44 pm
Kung Fu had plotlines and characters that you cared about and could follow. Big difference. Since the opening credits lead us down the surfing garden path every single time and then never delivers anything other than trite intellectual garbage, at least surfing would be a welcome relief from the dialogue.
July 19th, 2007 at 6:03 pm
JFC. Hmm. Jesus Effing Christ? His bizzarre diatribe at the BBQ made no sense, but I had the feeling, that if I had gone to the trouble of analyzing every scene in all six episodes, they would have started to make sense. He kept saying “My Father’s word” Who is John’s father? God?
One of the very first things that John kept saying was, “The End is Near.” I get the feeling that HBO is headed for a Second Coming of Christ plot. I don’t know, but that’s my bet.
July 19th, 2007 at 6:09 pm
Love the show - as do wife and family BUT the last 10 mins of ep#6 (someone called it the “Sermon at Snug Harbor”) was way out there. I got the techno progression from fur-mud-stick-wheel, etc, but the whole ‘my father’s word” and “inside Cass’s camera” was hard to follow. anyone get the impression that Barry watched Cissy giving Butchie a hand way back when, as he alluded to it just after she sped into the motel lot. As someone said, the ‘family portrait’ was meaningful, especially with Butchie there twice, once with his past (Tina) and once with his future (Kai). Question - the dead guy’s head wound - was it from Cissy’s gun?
July 19th, 2007 at 11:03 pm
This is a pretty quirky show about a crazy surfing family….but don’t you think the underlying plot is that John is portraying Jesus? What are your thoughts?
July 20th, 2007 at 1:35 pm
As with a few other folk, I am trying to get into the show as well. I believe I am somewhat intelligent and going to catholic school my whole life I should catch the suttle biblical/spitual references, but I miss them. I love Bill, Butchie and John as characters, I can do without the Sissy and Mitch drama, but love how Shaun is protrayed as the only quiet socially anxious kid who only thing he knows how to do is skate/surf (product of his parents/grandparents). This blog would be great if I can get some more insight on the symbolism in the show or if anyone knows of another website that is dedicated to it??
One last thing: Who was the green/dead guy John picked up and put on his “altar” during his homily.
July 20th, 2007 at 1:39 pm
Don’t hurt yourself trying to figure out the brillance of the show. B/c of people like you this show will probably be cancelled. Turn on FOX/ABC like “Are you smarter then a 5th Grader” and continue watching your reality shows or read a book.
July 20th, 2007 at 2:50 pm
I agree with Dave, I understand the reasons people are tuning out this show (although, the downright animosity was more that I would have figured), but at the same time, I am holding on to find out what the purpose of the whole thing is. I think I like the idea behind the show–even the mysterious stranger, although I read someone compare it to “touched by an angel,” but I’m afraid that the constant shrill swearing, over-emotional characters and a few flat performances will equal cancellation before we find out if this whole mythology is worth the time it takes to decode it. My own theory is that John is showing people how they are connected to each other which will, in turn, show them God or “God”, but, boy howdy, this show takes an investment to get there, and I’m afraid that people will not be willing to make that investment, and then we’ll never know why Sophie is evil, er, um, I mean, who John is.
July 20th, 2007 at 4:03 pm
Rusty -
Why do you assume lack of appreciation of this “brilliant” show with a lack of sophistication or intelligence? That is unfortunate reasoning and does not advance any discussion. I think most of the comments on this blog are either constructive, or simply statements of perception. Name calling and belittling commentary is neither warranted nor does it make you seem intelligent.
July 20th, 2007 at 4:12 pm
The repeated, in-your-face, don’t-you-dare-miss-the-fact-that-we’re-including -this-word-in-this-show use of the “n word” by Butchie was WAY over the top. They better have a #$%@ damn great excuse for using it, other than to try to generate controversy/publicity.
July 20th, 2007 at 5:20 pm
I did notice that too. Butchie couldn’t just say it once, either. I’m sure there were a hundred, thousand other ways to illustrate Butchie’s lack of self-control without crossing that line (over and over).
There are a lot of similarities in the language of JfC and Deadwood–the characters seem to talk around what they are trying to say, which I like, but it seems like there is something more aggravating about the swearing on JfC–maybe because it is so blatently “in-your-face.” Instead of it just being the way people might talk in this universe Milch has created, it’s more like each rant has double exclamation points after it. Deadwood’s use of language was funnier in some ways, but it also seemed to fit the situation better; JfC does seem sometimes like it is just there for shock value.
July 20th, 2007 at 5:36 pm
The only way I’ll hurt myself Rusty is to continue watching.
July 20th, 2007 at 6:58 pm
Well, after this week’s episode ending with the “my father’s word” speech, I definitely think he’s Jesus-ish, or the Holy Spirit or some kind of Jesus/Spirit messanger for God. Saying that he and his father share the same birthday certainly suggests Jesus, but the fact that he seemed to arrive in IB with no knowledge of human customs or speech alludes to something else. The Jesus of surfing and zen?
I also think that the idea that Cass’ camera holds the “word,” might be a reference to this show itself carrying a “word” or message. Clearly the show has a message, although at this point, I suppose it’s wide open for interpretation.
July 21st, 2007 at 2:59 pm
also….anyone notice that JFC is loose slang for the popular phrase Jesus Fuckin’ Christ?
Just a thought
July 22nd, 2007 at 4:57 pm
This show has me by the leash. I’m a Californian in exile in New England and it satisfies my jones for palm trees, beach neighborhoods and waves, even if we don’t see enough surfing.
It’s the Shakespearean shit I love most, though. Milch’s bursts of iambic pentameter and Shakespearean dynamics–i.e., the fools (Freddie and Palaka) speak truth early and often–make my week.
I DVR it and watch at least once again.
The language is rich and the characters complex. What more can we ask?
July 23rd, 2007 at 12:52 pm
A plot. We could ask for a plot. And some surfing.
July 23rd, 2007 at 1:43 pm
There is a plot–the end is near, and everyone’s fighting over Sean who will “soon be gone,” Mitch & Butchie are supposed to “get back in the game” (which I assume means we will see Mitch before the end of the season?), & Cass’ camera has something to do with showing everyone the writing on the wall. I don’t know what all that means exactly, but I think there is a story being told.
July 27th, 2007 at 1:18 am
I LOVE this show and I’m so hooked!!! My fear is that the show won’t last because most of the typical American TV audience is too lazy to actually invest in the intellect of the show. We’ve turned into a country of mindless reality TV and “John From Cinn.” is much too sophisticated for the average Joe. I think Cissy’s character and Rebecca DeMornay’s (SP) performance are brilliant!! Ed O’Neil is amazing!!! And it’s great to see Luke Perry in a role like this! There IS a story being told and the outcome will only reveal itself to those who are patient and appreciate the journey!! Finally, something on TV that is thought provoking and has more depth than Entertainment Tonight and Access Hollywood’s bulls**t!!!
July 27th, 2007 at 1:24 am
THIS ISN’T A SURF DRAMA!!!! Check ESPN or XGAMES!
July 27th, 2007 at 5:34 pm
did you get an answer on the dead guy behind kai and b? it’s making me crazy!
August 10th, 2007 at 3:37 pm
removing myself from email notification