tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post2124200663909205976..comments2024-03-18T19:41:40.545-06:00Comments on Michael Offutt: Is Red in the Blacklist the latest incarnation of Hannibal Lecter?Michael Offutt, Phantom Readerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10557969104886174930noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-69229548433242016402013-10-07T22:51:55.025-06:002013-10-07T22:51:55.025-06:00I've enjoyed the first 2 episodes of The Black...I've enjoyed the first 2 episodes of The Blacklist. My biggest concern is that there are so many plot twists and intrigue, that I hope they don't get burned out halfway through the season. I like Red's character, but I'll like him even more when we see some vulnerability, when we actually get to know who he is. Is Elizabeth's husband a spy or is he being framed as another part of Red's game? I'm excited to find out.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03060064276650474244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-69654837427263542582013-10-07T19:37:44.089-06:002013-10-07T19:37:44.089-06:00I think I will have to check this out. I haven'...I think I will have to check this out. I haven't had a chance yet to look at too many new shows.Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-69707964161623057982013-10-07T19:33:15.629-06:002013-10-07T19:33:15.629-06:00I love Spader so I'm in for now.I love Spader so I'm in for now.H. R. Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06715450637785127208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-57870825956647887902013-10-07T19:18:59.758-06:002013-10-07T19:18:59.758-06:00I've never heard of this $20. bill scam. How i...I've never heard of this $20. bill scam. How interesting, and it really does say a lot about human nature.stephen Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659054447637207734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-91111872869871337982013-10-07T17:48:03.983-06:002013-10-07T17:48:03.983-06:00Did you catch Entertainment Weekly's write up ...Did you catch <i>Entertainment Weekly</i>'s write up of this show? I believe it was in the fall TV preview issue. The creators of the show talked about it in some detail, and some of your questions were answered there.Liz A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16531953467834426316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-6164579700972584692013-10-07T17:23:28.178-06:002013-10-07T17:23:28.178-06:00It's interesting how you put Red in the catego...It's interesting how you put Red in the category of the 1%, which sounds befitting considering the luxury angle. But what doesn't jive is that he's also superb at reading people, their psychology and emotions. In reality and according to tests run by some psychologists, most (although not all) of elite, powerful 1% types is that they are LESS empathetic and weak at reading emotions and needs in other people. In contrast, lower class/ low middle class people test out as the best at discerning what other people are feeling. Helenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14967821142796562697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-36641183166043119372013-10-07T16:42:06.676-06:002013-10-07T16:42:06.676-06:00My sister was watching the show and I caught a gli...My sister was watching the show and I caught a glimpse of it not knowing what it was about; I didn't know it was about hannibal lecter. that intrigues me. thanks for this introduction.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12160669603997465454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-80614003913966415152013-10-07T14:58:36.688-06:002013-10-07T14:58:36.688-06:00I haven't caught this yet. It must be on at 10...I haven't caught this yet. It must be on at 10. I'm glad he's not a murderer, then I can watch. I'm such a woos.M Paxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096697282530998519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-77104676506529018702013-10-07T14:34:44.442-06:002013-10-07T14:34:44.442-06:00Missed the show, but I saw the previews. And my fi...Missed the show, but I saw the previews. And my first reaction was like you said, a total rip-off of the Silence of the Lambs scenario (which you do see over and over again on shows now). But maybe I'll give it a shot and see how they work with it. Spader is always interesting to watch. :)Luanne G. Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15762881276976395955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-16824180323708818992013-10-07T14:33:54.674-06:002013-10-07T14:33:54.674-06:00There's been a David Spader sighting! I forgot...There's been a David Spader sighting! I forgot that guy even existed. I haven't seen this show. Just too busy to watch much TV these days.Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-4263335453713108372013-10-07T11:27:44.748-06:002013-10-07T11:27:44.748-06:00Spader is great to watch, but the rest of the cast...Spader is great to watch, but the rest of the cast is a bit middling, especially the girl. It also gets a bit predictable when everything is the opposite of what you expect (a lot of that going around tv drama last couple of years).<br /><br />moodmooderinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01523337588830695638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-86160789719414864052013-10-07T11:00:32.208-06:002013-10-07T11:00:32.208-06:00We use loss aversion on our kids. Using loss avers...We use loss aversion on our kids. Using loss aversion in classrooms actually produces better test results than rewarding students that do well.Andrew Leonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13964775673414653644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-78700152427740183712013-10-07T09:45:14.260-06:002013-10-07T09:45:14.260-06:00Man, i can barely even recognize Spader in that pi...Man, i can barely even recognize Spader in that pic!Sarah Ahiershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02795455714801965956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-29996849871190373552013-10-07T07:53:30.626-06:002013-10-07T07:53:30.626-06:00Another show, I'll catch up to on demand, but ...Another show, I'll catch up to on demand, but intriguing.<br /><br />I think made believable - if you compare the character to today's politicians. Not all are ridiculously rich, but quit a few are, and this is how they act - and even more blatantly than ever. Maybe because they see these characters as someone to emulate - which makes it even sadder. Sorry, again on my soapbox.<br /><br />Back to the story: I do hope we don't find out that she's his daughter - tired! But I will try to hold off judgement. <br /><br />Although, I did catch the last three hours of Breaking Bad, and thought it was wrapped up a bit too neatly - and that's said by someone who loves a Happy Ending!<br /><br />Okay, so you can't please me! LOLYolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-50316788751360791682013-10-07T07:05:57.146-06:002013-10-07T07:05:57.146-06:00Here in Mexico, I'm out of the loop as to new ...Here in Mexico, I'm out of the loop as to new shows coming on TV. But you've intrigued me with your analysis. I'm going to have to hunt this one down.Karen Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01522178275164058849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-76865046770281388242013-10-07T07:01:06.881-06:002013-10-07T07:01:06.881-06:00Seeing the previews for that all I could think was...Seeing the previews for that all I could think was Spader's really gotten old and fat. It's kind of depressing.PT Dillowayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09394481476862013009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-85187400309878735232013-10-07T06:52:46.287-06:002013-10-07T06:52:46.287-06:00Spader is just an amazing actor, but I was bothere...Spader is just an amazing actor, but I was bothered too by how Hannibal Lector-ish he was. But the show is still captivating!Jay Noelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04757777693161610861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-57511935983702809372013-10-07T04:34:00.019-06:002013-10-07T04:34:00.019-06:00Guess we'll just have to wait and see. If they...Guess we'll just have to wait and see. If they just let him go in his own direction, Spader has the capability of carrying the show by himself as a unique character.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-26392800366531463172013-10-07T03:37:13.509-06:002013-10-07T03:37:13.509-06:00Big fan of The Blacklist. Glad you're intrigue...Big fan of The Blacklist. Glad you're intrigued too Mike.Sheena-kay Grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17712661419116636671noreply@blogger.com