tiffanie_says_stay_in_your_lane
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But I'll be honest - I'm not offended by people's criticism. In fact, I agree with them. Yeah, he does get knocked out from letting people sneak up behind him on a consistent basis. He also leaves his office unlocked sometimes, and walks in to get startled by either a beautiful woman, or another man holding a gun. So he does make some silly mistakes quite often, that would have him dead if he was a real person, but this series is so adventurous, intriguing, and occasionally funny, that I didn't care about the lack of believability. I've been working from home since May 2022 (no I'm not a hermit, I still go out 😂). I found that when my shift ended, I didn't know what to do with myself, besides surf the net on my laptop, but then I realized that I needed to give my eyes a break after looking at a computer screen for 8 hours, so I gave TV a chance. I wasn't feeling optimistic, as I figured nothing decent was on. Was I ever wrong! I discovered this show flipping through the channels, and I've been addicted ever since.
Korean war veteran turned PI, Joseph "Joe" Mannix (Mike Connors) starts out working for a detective agency in LA called Intertect, which utilizes computers to solve crimes. He rarely sees eye to eye with his boss Lew (Joseph Campanella). He preferred to follow his own intuition, rather than listening to the computers. It also didn't help that he was being micromanaged: there's cameras in the employees' offices, and Lew gives feedback via an intercom system the whole day (if that wasn't a future prediction, I don't know what is). Understandably annoyed, Mannix quits and becomes self-employed. He acquires a secretary, Peggy (Gail Fisher). Her husband was a police officer who had gotten killed in the line of duty. Casting her was groundbreaking in and of itself, since she was the first African American to have a recurring role on television. Throughout the course of the series, their relationship started to seem more like they were married, and less like an employer-employee dynamic. She usually worried about him when he was out doing his investigations... Had seen both his highs and lows. Overall, she stood by him through thick and thin. There were a couple of times when he yelled at her so intensely that he made her cry. After all of that, might as well date each other. I personally think they would've made a cute couple. They looked better than Harry and Megan. He was tall, tan, had thick hair and strong facial features. And she was pretty, so it wouldn't have been like two dorky/unattractive people together.
The content of the episode's storylines was progressive for the late 60s/early 70s, which makes it fascinating to watch now, since we're still having the same issues. Not just micromanagement in the workplace, but the series addressed racism, PTSD, suicide, alcoholism, hallucinations. The writers did an exceptional job of handling sensitive topics, considering they weren't even intending for the show to be a social commentary. The acting was brilliant by everybody involved - the main and supporting characters - something you definitely don't see anymore. I think a lot of it has to do with people being miscast, so if they're chosen for a role that doesn't fit them, it's not like their acting abilities shine through. It's funny how Mike Connors hadn't even planned on acting as a career. He went to law school to become an attorney. He was introduced to a director by his basketball coach, who said he liked his voice and the expressiveness of his face while he was playing. It's amazing how your life can turn out to not be what you envisioned, and you can still end up successful. It did start to get somewhat outlandish, so I do recommend stopping at season 7.
By the way, in reference to the reviewer who called Mannix a dirty old man for being flirtatious towards women who were substantially younger than he was. The age difference between him and the various female characters was ten years at the most - I wouldn't exactly call that weird. The only time I can think of him fitting that description is in the episode "Voices in the Dark," where Carol Lynley played a former athlete who had gotten paralyzed after a car accident and was being phone stalked. He was 46 at the time, and she was 29. But they didn't become romantically involved. He was just making sure she stayed safe. It did seem kind of ridiculous for him to be interested in young women on a serious level later on in the series. But from 1967 to 1971, he was in his early to mid-40s. The actresses were in their late 20s to early 30s, so it's not like they were young enough to be his daughters.
Don't listen to the negative reviews. There's nothing wrong with Mannix. It's the best neo-noir that was ever made!
Korean war veteran turned PI, Joseph "Joe" Mannix (Mike Connors) starts out working for a detective agency in LA called Intertect, which utilizes computers to solve crimes. He rarely sees eye to eye with his boss Lew (Joseph Campanella). He preferred to follow his own intuition, rather than listening to the computers. It also didn't help that he was being micromanaged: there's cameras in the employees' offices, and Lew gives feedback via an intercom system the whole day (if that wasn't a future prediction, I don't know what is). Understandably annoyed, Mannix quits and becomes self-employed. He acquires a secretary, Peggy (Gail Fisher). Her husband was a police officer who had gotten killed in the line of duty. Casting her was groundbreaking in and of itself, since she was the first African American to have a recurring role on television. Throughout the course of the series, their relationship started to seem more like they were married, and less like an employer-employee dynamic. She usually worried about him when he was out doing his investigations... Had seen both his highs and lows. Overall, she stood by him through thick and thin. There were a couple of times when he yelled at her so intensely that he made her cry. After all of that, might as well date each other. I personally think they would've made a cute couple. They looked better than Harry and Megan. He was tall, tan, had thick hair and strong facial features. And she was pretty, so it wouldn't have been like two dorky/unattractive people together.
The content of the episode's storylines was progressive for the late 60s/early 70s, which makes it fascinating to watch now, since we're still having the same issues. Not just micromanagement in the workplace, but the series addressed racism, PTSD, suicide, alcoholism, hallucinations. The writers did an exceptional job of handling sensitive topics, considering they weren't even intending for the show to be a social commentary. The acting was brilliant by everybody involved - the main and supporting characters - something you definitely don't see anymore. I think a lot of it has to do with people being miscast, so if they're chosen for a role that doesn't fit them, it's not like their acting abilities shine through. It's funny how Mike Connors hadn't even planned on acting as a career. He went to law school to become an attorney. He was introduced to a director by his basketball coach, who said he liked his voice and the expressiveness of his face while he was playing. It's amazing how your life can turn out to not be what you envisioned, and you can still end up successful. It did start to get somewhat outlandish, so I do recommend stopping at season 7.
By the way, in reference to the reviewer who called Mannix a dirty old man for being flirtatious towards women who were substantially younger than he was. The age difference between him and the various female characters was ten years at the most - I wouldn't exactly call that weird. The only time I can think of him fitting that description is in the episode "Voices in the Dark," where Carol Lynley played a former athlete who had gotten paralyzed after a car accident and was being phone stalked. He was 46 at the time, and she was 29. But they didn't become romantically involved. He was just making sure she stayed safe. It did seem kind of ridiculous for him to be interested in young women on a serious level later on in the series. But from 1967 to 1971, he was in his early to mid-40s. The actresses were in their late 20s to early 30s, so it's not like they were young enough to be his daughters.
Don't listen to the negative reviews. There's nothing wrong with Mannix. It's the best neo-noir that was ever made!
I've noticed this show is popular with females. It comes on the channel Start TV, which I have access to, and I had never seen it, so I thought I'd give it a try. Keep in mind, I'm not one for the sentimental, saccharine Hallmark variety (although I'm empathetic and compassionate as a person). TV shows that are geared towards women are very surface level, so the characters are one-dimensional and unrelatable to me, but Gilmore Girls did have potential. I like the idea, but the show suffers from the irritating main character phenone in my opinion. Lorelai (Lauren Graham) and her intellectually gifted daughter Rory (Alexis Bledel) live in a small Connecticut town. Episodes follow the ups and downs of their social and romantic life. There's also a long list of supporting characters, including Lorelai's friend, Sookie St. James (Melissa McCarthy). They buy a place called the Dragonfly Inn and run it together.
I honestly can't elaborate on anything that happens in the show because I don't watch it long enough, for the reason I mentioned above. I struggle just to get through half an episode because of Lorelai. She talks incessantly! It's headache-inducing. I know that's the point of the show - people are going to have dialogue - but she's not saying anything. She has an immature personality, and as a result, has the need to make an empty comment and stupid joke about everything. It's like having a coworker who's always trying to be funny and witty but they're not, so you just want them to shut up. Rory is 16, and she's more quiet, level-headed, thoughtful, etc., so her mom is the one who acts like a teenager. It's pretty sad when you think about it, seeing a kid who basically has to take on the role of a parent, and to know they don't really have much of a chance in life. A frustrating aspect of the series is the writers couldn't just have Rory be a true nerd. Of course they had her go through several boyfriends, which is totally unrealistic for a girl who's a bookworm. I guess relationships had to be added for the drama, but it still implies that women are flaky and have poor self-esteem. I'm glad I didn't watch this during my formative years. I think Gilmore Girls and other vapid programs that were on TV throughout the early 2000s had a negative influence on a lot of people from my generation. Also, people make it seem like you're odd if you're a woman who doesn't like things that are conventionally feminine, but I've found women who watch this also like Mean Girls, and aren't that much different from the characters, as they're gossipy and boring themselves. I know a lot of people won't agree with me on this, but Lorelai ruins it for me. If you read the other 1 star reviews, you'll see a long list of users felt the same way.
I honestly can't elaborate on anything that happens in the show because I don't watch it long enough, for the reason I mentioned above. I struggle just to get through half an episode because of Lorelai. She talks incessantly! It's headache-inducing. I know that's the point of the show - people are going to have dialogue - but she's not saying anything. She has an immature personality, and as a result, has the need to make an empty comment and stupid joke about everything. It's like having a coworker who's always trying to be funny and witty but they're not, so you just want them to shut up. Rory is 16, and she's more quiet, level-headed, thoughtful, etc., so her mom is the one who acts like a teenager. It's pretty sad when you think about it, seeing a kid who basically has to take on the role of a parent, and to know they don't really have much of a chance in life. A frustrating aspect of the series is the writers couldn't just have Rory be a true nerd. Of course they had her go through several boyfriends, which is totally unrealistic for a girl who's a bookworm. I guess relationships had to be added for the drama, but it still implies that women are flaky and have poor self-esteem. I'm glad I didn't watch this during my formative years. I think Gilmore Girls and other vapid programs that were on TV throughout the early 2000s had a negative influence on a lot of people from my generation. Also, people make it seem like you're odd if you're a woman who doesn't like things that are conventionally feminine, but I've found women who watch this also like Mean Girls, and aren't that much different from the characters, as they're gossipy and boring themselves. I know a lot of people won't agree with me on this, but Lorelai ruins it for me. If you read the other 1 star reviews, you'll see a long list of users felt the same way.
I discovered this was on ABC Sunday evening. Not like I was surprised. I'll be honest, all of the publicity that Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis have been receiving is getting kind of annoying. I remember reading that Sean Connery said celebrities are used like merchandise. While I'm personally not a fan of him, I do agree with the observation he made. They probably don't even realize they're being used in such a way, but it is similar to marketing a product, like they're not even human. Or they know what's going on but they don't care. UK actors are more shy and introverted compared to American actors, so they tend to have a negative response to constant spotlighting from the media. Americans in general love being the center of attention, so imagine how insufferable they are if they're famous and making millions of dollars. I thought it was dumb how they made a second Freaky Friday. It was probably nothing but a pure cash grab. I'm sure it's awful, and I know I shouldn't say that without seeing it first, but I don't plan on going to the theater to find out because sequels are usually a bust, so I'm not even gonna waste my time.
It's always interesting to revisit a movie that you haven't seen since you were a kid. I watched both this version and the original when I was growing up, and I like the first just as much. I wouldn't say this one is bad. In fact it's quite decent for a remake - it's just that my preference has changed. I'm not into cutesy movies anymore. I like shoot-em-up, gritty, fast-paced, atmospheric type films, so of course after watching that kind of stuff, something like this is bound to elicit somewhat of an eye roll from me. Lindsay Lohan plays herself in two different roles, as Annie and Hallie. If you've seen the original you know what happens so I won't go into detail, but basically what happens is they meet at summer camp out of the blue. They were separated when their parents Nick (Dennis Quaid) and Liz (Natasha Richardson) got divorced. Annie, a girly-girl, lives in London with Liz, and Hallie, a tomboy, lives with Nick in Napa Valley. They loathe each other initially, but then collaborate on how to get their parents back together. They learn to impersonate each other, and switch places when it's time to go home. Nick's fiancee, Meredith (Elaine Hendrix), is the wrench in their plan. She's materialistic, snobbish, and wants to send Hallie to boarding school after the wedding. Characteristic of the make believe world, Annie and Hallie's plan falls perfectly into place. The series of pranks they play on her during a camping trip even results in Nick changing his mind about marrying her. I mean, obviously if someone asks you who are you going to choose, me or them, when 'them' refers to your children, you're going to choose the latter... But why didn't it ever occur to him that Annie and Hallie pushed her inflatable bed out in the middle of the river while she was sleeping? I'm not saying I'm on her side, because she was a gold digger, but they just get off scot-free.
It's a nice film if you're a parent and looking for something safe to watch - there aren't any embarrassing or cringe moments, no questionable language. It is a bit more sultry compared to the original. Watching it now at 32, I found myself thinking how the opening sequences were quite romantic, and I love wine. So yes, as one of the reviewers mentioned, the overall theme won't appeal to kids, but the entire movie is child-appropriate. The only issue I had, is although it was exactly the same as the original, it was actually kind of lame, and not to mention unrealistic. When people get divorced, one parent gets custody of all the children, so if they had twins, the mother wouldn't take one and the father takes the other. Also, couples who ended their marriage and have been living apart for many years aren't just going to decide on getting married again because their family and friends think they should. I do believe some people are still in love deep down inside, but divorce can be a complex matter, and it's definitely not going to be solved by their kids. When you're watching from the perspective of an adult, you have to use suspension of belief. It's a nice choice for a movie night if you want something innocent, but you can expect to be kind of bored if you're over 18.
It's always interesting to revisit a movie that you haven't seen since you were a kid. I watched both this version and the original when I was growing up, and I like the first just as much. I wouldn't say this one is bad. In fact it's quite decent for a remake - it's just that my preference has changed. I'm not into cutesy movies anymore. I like shoot-em-up, gritty, fast-paced, atmospheric type films, so of course after watching that kind of stuff, something like this is bound to elicit somewhat of an eye roll from me. Lindsay Lohan plays herself in two different roles, as Annie and Hallie. If you've seen the original you know what happens so I won't go into detail, but basically what happens is they meet at summer camp out of the blue. They were separated when their parents Nick (Dennis Quaid) and Liz (Natasha Richardson) got divorced. Annie, a girly-girl, lives in London with Liz, and Hallie, a tomboy, lives with Nick in Napa Valley. They loathe each other initially, but then collaborate on how to get their parents back together. They learn to impersonate each other, and switch places when it's time to go home. Nick's fiancee, Meredith (Elaine Hendrix), is the wrench in their plan. She's materialistic, snobbish, and wants to send Hallie to boarding school after the wedding. Characteristic of the make believe world, Annie and Hallie's plan falls perfectly into place. The series of pranks they play on her during a camping trip even results in Nick changing his mind about marrying her. I mean, obviously if someone asks you who are you going to choose, me or them, when 'them' refers to your children, you're going to choose the latter... But why didn't it ever occur to him that Annie and Hallie pushed her inflatable bed out in the middle of the river while she was sleeping? I'm not saying I'm on her side, because she was a gold digger, but they just get off scot-free.
It's a nice film if you're a parent and looking for something safe to watch - there aren't any embarrassing or cringe moments, no questionable language. It is a bit more sultry compared to the original. Watching it now at 32, I found myself thinking how the opening sequences were quite romantic, and I love wine. So yes, as one of the reviewers mentioned, the overall theme won't appeal to kids, but the entire movie is child-appropriate. The only issue I had, is although it was exactly the same as the original, it was actually kind of lame, and not to mention unrealistic. When people get divorced, one parent gets custody of all the children, so if they had twins, the mother wouldn't take one and the father takes the other. Also, couples who ended their marriage and have been living apart for many years aren't just going to decide on getting married again because their family and friends think they should. I do believe some people are still in love deep down inside, but divorce can be a complex matter, and it's definitely not going to be solved by their kids. When you're watching from the perspective of an adult, you have to use suspension of belief. It's a nice choice for a movie night if you want something innocent, but you can expect to be kind of bored if you're over 18.