The L Word

[Xectxny19X]

How is season 3 so far according to everyone? I haven't even watched eppie 1 yet. *sigh*

 

[sxxyblueyes]

How is season 3 so far according to everyone? I haven't even watched eppie 1 yet. *sigh*

X!! Long time no see hun! So far season 3 is pretty good to me. Im not looking forward to this weeks episode I think its gonna be a tearjerker!

So how have you been?!

 

[PredatorSmile]

I have a lot/hate thing for the sexy hairdresser, Shane. She's a Player, lol ! She sleeps with women, and then leaves them. Always. I used to date a girl like that, before I met my current boyfriend and discovered monogamous love. I want to see Shane fall in love with a woman and get her heart broken, just like the rest of us. I haven't felt such love/hate for a gay character since I saw Dean Cain play a gay stud who was also a serial dater in a recent movie.

 

[Roxanne Appleby]

The talent involved in every aspect of this program - actors, writers, directors, music director, musicians - is unbelievably huge. I suspect that applies to any cutting edge product created by the mainstream U.S. film and tv industry. Makes me kind of proud to be an American, actually. (Not to suggest that equal talent does not exist elsewhere, but we do seem to have a knack for effectively assembling it to create wonderful things.)

As a creative person I am humbled by the talent displayed. I makes me appreciate the Scaglierri character in the movie Amadeus, a composer who when he heard Mozart's music knew himself to be just a hack, and realized that he could never aspire anything even remotely comparable. (Don't worry - I'm not going to try to knock off any of the L-Word writers!)

 

[Brenda Stein]

How is season 3 so far according to everyone? I haven't even watched eppie 1 yet. *sigh*

Its okay, I still can't believe they killed off the tennis player. Really amazing and she was probably the one character I really liked. Also, there is a girl on the show who wants to be a man, a storyline I just dont care for on this show. Ginny is still annoying, I am not really sure what her deal is. Other than that, its not a bad season and I hope it gets picked up for next season.

 

[Guest]

Its okay, I still can't believe they killed off the tennis player. Really amazing and she was probably the one character I really liked. Also, there is a girl on the show who wants to be a man, a storyline I just dont care for on this show. Ginny is still annoying, I am not really sure what her deal is. Other than that, its not a bad season and I hope it gets picked up for next season.

Shit ~ is there a way I can hide a thread?? I really really wish I hadn't seen this post. We don't get series 3 in the UK until much later this year

 

[Brenda Stein]

Shit ~ is there a way I can hide a thread?? I really really wish I hadn't seen this post. We don't get series 3 in the UK until much later this year

oh sorry!

 

[human_male]

What happened to Jenny?

They just cancelled it down here. I don't know if the season finished or if they just yanked it on a whim which they do often. The last episode I saw was when Tina had the baby, and Jenny broke down and started slashing her legs. She's traumatized by something horrible in her past. Something to do with a carnival or circus. Does it ever explain what happened to her and did she get better?

Also, does Shane have a penis? Coz she looks like it from the way she's humping Carmen.

Ta very much.

 

[Brenda Stein]

What happened to Jenny?

They just cancelled it down here. I don't know if the season finished or if they just yanked it on a whim which they do often. The last episode I saw was when Tina had the baby, and Jenny broke down and started slashing her legs. She's traumatized by something horrible in her past. Something to do with a carnival or circus. Does it ever explain what happened to her and did she get better?

Also, does Shane have a penis? Coz she looks like it from the way she's humping Carmen.

Ta very much.

You just finished watching last season. There is a whole new season of 2006. Jenny got help and then got back to writing, ironically about things like "cutting" and trauma etc. The only other thing I will tell you is that Carmen lost a lot of weight, she lost her Latin booty, now she is a thin petite woman who walks around in short shorts all show! Don’t ya love those Latin’s!! Her and Shane have all sorts of issues to deal with in their relationship…last night Shane asked her to marry.

 

[BDisaster]

kudos to the writers for making everyone cry when dana died! My god it takes an incredible team to convince viewers that a character is not just some fictational thing but you're friend and someone you feel close and connected to. When dana died i felt like i had lost my best friend, it was awful

 

[Anniejustagirl]

kudos to the writers for making everyone cry when dana died! My god it takes an incredible team to convince viewers that a character is not just some fictational thing but you're friend and someone you feel close and connected to. When dana died i felt like i had lost my best friend, it was awful

I must agree... tough decision to let any of your characters go, but to wrench at the hearts and souls of viewers while calling attention to such an important issue.... they truly brought her to life and then tore her from our arms....

I greatly enjoyed the powerful and varied ways that they chose to say good-bye to her on the show as well.... Shane broke my heart

I'm kinda trippin over the moira/max character. Certainly has got me thinking, but i'm not really sure what that is yet? Simple discomfort? I wonder. I have known people in transition, but this character doesn't seem to affect me in the same ways....

 

[PredatorSmile]

Shane from the L Word reminds me of a lot of girls I've dated, and a few Bad Boy types my friends liked. She's hot, sexy and totally BAD !!! I'd love to TAME her.

 

[Guest]

I SO wannad t know whats happenin We're not getitng this for a few months still. Damn!!

 

[Brenda Stein]

kudos to the writers for making everyone cry when dana died! My god it takes an incredible team to convince viewers that a character is not just some fictational thing but you're friend and someone you feel close and connected to. When dana died i felt like i had lost my best friend, it was awful

Well, dont ya think they took their cue from Six Feet Under and The Sapranos? Killing off lead characters is now " the thing to do" in Hollywood. But, she was my favorite character so I shall miss her, I think it leaves a void in this show. Also, I think I saw her on a preview on CBS. She got work fast!!!

 

[OzDvl]

I love this show, we are only a lil way into season 2..*sighs* was thinking that they were never gonna get around to airing the second season..mind you it starts at midnight here so i gotta keep my eyes open long enough to watch it..not a prob when it comes on because i am wide awake..just the waiting for it to come on nearly sends me to sleep..
Here we just saw jenny ask shane to cut her hair for her..and now i got to wait till next week to see it

 

[Roxanne Appleby]

In Season 2, Episode 9 ends with two short vignette-type scenes over which is laid a beautiful song that continues during the closing credits. The first scene has Bette hanging a gorgeous glass mobile in the nursery that she hopes someday will be Tina's, and the second vignette is Dana preparing her "fashion show" with a strap-on for Allice. The sequence is beautiful and touching.

The song is "Lay Around" by the Jealous Girlfriends, and after seeing the episode for the first time a few weeks ago I became haunted by the music (in the good way), but did not know what it was. So I posted a thread here and Nirvana came through with an identification.

Something I learned from being a writer here on Lit is never hesitate to tell an artist how much you appreciate what he or she created, and never underestimate how much doing so may be appreciated by the artist. So I sent a note to the creator of this song, Ms. Holly Miranda, telling her how beautiful it is, that I had said so on the "L Word Music Question" thread here, and that she must be very proud to have created something very wonderful. Ms. Miranda graciously responded with the note below, which I post here so others can appreciate her graciousness, and learn about her new works.
Roxanne


From : Holly Miranda
To : Roxanne Appleby

Re: Haunted by "Lay Around"

Wow Roxanne - Thank you so much for the kind words and for helping to promote and spread the word. I am extremely proud of that song and record. There were a lot of amazing musicians who worked really hard on that.

My band, The Jealous Girlfriends, have a new album that we just finished (myspace.com/thejealousgirlfriends).

I also have solo music that I make in my little apt in Brooklyn (myspace.com/ravenmayhem).

Check it out and let me know what you think, I hope this finds you well.

xoxo

Holly


Roxanne again: Here is a two minute clip from "Lay Around" that Nirvana sent me. (It is posted elsewhere on the Internet, so I don't think we're stealing.)
http://audio.cdbaby.com/mp3lofi/j/e/jealousgirlfriends-03.mp3

 

[DustyWolfe]

Also, there is a girl on the show who wants to be a man, a storyline I just dont care for on this show.

Sorry you don't like that they are covering a touchy issue on the show. I'm quite impressed that they have a Female to Male (FTM) transsexual on the show. I've not gotten to see season 3 yet but I've heard alot about it. I do find it rather unfortunate that they have Max being a total asshole after starting hormones though. Then again, it does happen to some, especially if they aren't going through a doctor and end up having Testosterone levels that are too high. That definitely can cause issues.

 

[Anniejustagirl]

Sorry you don't like that they are covering a touchy issue on the show. I'm quite impressed that they have a Female to Male (FTM) transsexual on the show. I've not gotten to see season 3 yet but I've heard alot about it. I do find it rather unfortunate that they have Max being a total asshole after starting hormones though. Then again, it does happen to some, especially if they aren't going through a doctor and end up having Testosterone levels that are too high. That definitely can cause issues.

My discomfort with the Moira/Max transformation is not in addressing the issue, but in seemingly addressing the issue in such a stereotypically negative way.... I realize that that's my interpretation of the storyline, but it just feels to me like they are going to the dark end of the spectrum first.... Of course it does tend to emphasize the dangers of going on your own version of hormone thearpy of any kind.... It's so different for everyone that no one should ever attempt to self-medicate ... no matter how desperate the need may seem.

 

[Brenda Stein]

Looks like season final on Sunday. I seriously doubt they bring this back next season.

 

[Anniejustagirl]

Looks like season final on Sunday. I seriously doubt they bring this back next season.

hope you're wrong.... hell... queer got what?! six?!

*lighting a candle of hope*sigh*

 

[DustyWolfe]

My discomfort with the Moira/Max transformation is not in addressing the issue, but in seemingly addressing the issue in such a stereotypically negative way.... I realize that that's my interpretation of the storyline, but it just feels to me like they are going to the dark end of the spectrum first.... Of course it does tend to emphasize the dangers of going on your own version of hormone thearpy of any kind.... It's so different for everyone that no one should ever attempt to self-medicate ... no matter how desperate the need may seem.

Ah, I misunderstood what you said previously then. My apologies, guess I was being kind of sensitive *looks a bit sheepish* I feel the same way about how Max is being played out. It's hard enough for FtMs to get respect as it is without being portrayed like that on television. I've been watching discussions about this on a few of my lists and signed a petition that someone started. The petition is going to be sent to HBO in hopes that they will either change the way Max is played out or at least explain why he's being the way he is.
Not everyone will pick up on the fact that the way Max is responding isn't normal. Some will miss the connection that he's having problems and he's not going about his transition properly.

 

[Roxanne Appleby]

Looks like season final on Sunday. I seriously doubt they bring this back next season.

I think it is nearly impossible to sustain an artistic/creative endeavor of this type at the peak of excellence for much more than two seasons. We probably all would be amazed at the amount and intensity of the work that goes into producing this thing. After a couple years people start getting burned out, the writing gets a little stale, the situations a bit contrived, the spark goes out of it, and before long they're just going through the motions.

Fans who come to love the thing accept this and may not mind the decline very much because it has become a fixture in their lives, and/or a cultural "institution."

I haven't seen season three yet. In the past two months I've watched the first two seasons for the first time. My take on the talent and artistry involved in every aspect of the show is this: You could place it in a display case at Tiffany's right amongst the most precious items, because it is a jewel.

Therefore, in some way I would not mind if they quit rather than let it become just a common bauble.

 

[Brenda Stein]

I think it is nearly impossible to sustain an artistic/creative endeavor of this type at the peak of excellence for much more than two seasons. We probably all would be amazed at the amount and intensity of the work that goes into producing this thing. After a couple years people start getting burned out, the writing gets a little stale, the situations a bit contrived, the spark goes out of it, and before long they're just going through the motions.

Fans who come to love the thing accept this and may not mind the decline very much because it has become a fixture in their lives, and/or a cultural "institution."

I haven't seen season three yet. In the past two months I've watched the first two seasons for the first time. My take on the talent and artistry involved in every aspect of the show is this: You could place it in a display case at Tiffany's right amongst the most precious items, because it is a jewel.

Therefore, in some way I would not mind if they quit rather than let it become just a common bauble.

Well it is Showtime cable so who knows, its possible. Showtime doesn’t seem to roll out very many dramatic series like HBO does, so I hope they bring it back one more season. I don’t want to spoil it for you, but there is a marriage coming up!! I wont say whom....

 

[Roxanne Appleby]

Well it is Showtime cable so who knows, its possible. Showtime doesn’t seem to roll out very many dramatic series like HBO does, so I hope they bring it back one more season. I don’t want to spoil it for you, but there is a marriage coming up!! I wont say whom....

Very delicious tease - thank you! You did it just right . . .

 

[Anniejustagirl]

Ah, I misunderstood what you said previously then. My apologies, guess I was being kind of sensitive *looks a bit sheepish* I feel the same way about how Max is being played out. It's hard enough for FtMs to get respect as it is without being portrayed like that on television. I've been watching discussions about this on a few of my lists and signed a petition that someone started. The petition is going to be sent to HBO in hopes that they will either change the way Max is played out or at least explain why he's being the way he is.
Not everyone will pick up on the fact that the way Max is responding isn't normal. Some will miss the connection that he's having problems and he's not going about his transition properly.

i didn't express myself well.... and you have a right to be sensitive.... i apologize for throwing something out there without the least bit of clarification

They seem to be toying with the idea of Max going beyond emotional abuse and they are already putting out a Powerfully negative vibe for people in transition. it concerns me a great deal... The decision to transition is tough enough... the process can be brutal... and the Max character is not doing anything to care for himself in the process....

Even folks in our own community are uniformed or underinformed in many cases... i don't see this as being helpful.