damnit bridges, you beat me to it.

I LOVE when large corporations are involved. Can't wait for this one.

This epi should be interesting. Can't wait.

Six more days until I get my Goren fix! I have been suffering withdrawl from a new Goren episode... It has only been 8 days since the last one... I need a NEW Goren fix...

Anyway, Smile seems like it will be a really good episode... In the preview for Smile, when Goren says, "Someone engaged in a cover-up," What is that on the desk in front of him? I can't see what it is. At first, I thought it was a microphone, like Goren was on the air on a radio station... But it just looks like a regular room in the background... So it can't be that... I keep rewinding the preview, & watching it over and over again, but I can't make it out... I even pressed PAUSE on the VCR, but it is to blurry to make it out... What is it? Does anyone have a clear shot on your TV of the scene?????

high res version of the preview is here

the previews look awesome!! so excited!!! ^__^

Now I see clearly that it is a box of pens and Goren's badge! WOW!

Thank you!!!

I can't wait for Smile!!!!!

I'm really kind of bummed, because the preview bored the crap out of me. Please don't get me wrong, or judge me harshly. I adore VDO, KE and was so looking forward to all things CI, but I don't know - tainted mouth wash? wtf? I guess for me - that kind of story line is "been there - done that" So my hope is that I'm just not getting the big picture and the ep is going to totally wow me!

Crossing my fingers until next week.

And working diligently on the fic. I hope to have update soon. Bear with me, faithful readers.

We got the tainted lotion angle in "Rocketman" last season, so I hope LOCI can put a new spin on the tainted mouthwash plot element in "Smile" this time around. Otherwise, we might be in for more episodes involving contaminated personal hygiene products, lol! And there are some products I hope LOCI doesn't touch with a 10 foot pole!

exactly. and don't forget the tainted aspirin, or whatever that was. I'm just craving a little more drama.

Oh I'm so down with this script idea...it's not yet another variation on the inside look at a rich and/or politically powerful dysfunctional sociopathic family (at least on the surface anyway). Halle-freaking-lujah! My requests for some cases with some substance have been answered and I'm glad

I am assuming this script idea comes from the tainted Chinese product recalls that have been affecting kids (Mattel's lead paint in Barbie and toddler toys, etc) are the inspiration and I think there are still places you can go with a crime theme that is relevant to all of us. I am old school about my L&O and CI eps and love crimes that speak to larger social issues, so bring it on already!

I could use a break from overly emotionally invested detectives, so thanks to Warren and the writers!

The Vault

I'm not going to pass judgement on 'Smile' until I've actually seen it!

its a square pencil holder and you see his badge on top of it, he is sitting in front of someones desk. I always hate it when kids get killed, but I guess it happens in real life so they show it on tv shows to, But I hate even more when slasher movies do it.

I hadn't realised 'Smile' had aired anywhere yet either. If Vincent and Kate are happier having character-driven stuff to chew on, I'm grateful to be along for the ride. As always, there's a choice to watch or not.

it hasn't we are discussing the preview.

I'm with ya!!

Oh I'm sorry, since 'Smile' seems to have been condemned already, I assumed some had already seen it, in it's entirety, somewhere. I prefer not to judge things on a 1 minute (was it that long even?) trailer.

There were reports on the news a few months ago of tainted toothpaste as well as the toy recalls.

I imagine the twists and turns are different but the first thing I thought of when I saw the preview was the episode about the contaminated blood clotting agent that was being sold overseas.

Anyway, I'm just looking forward to watching some new CI.

i just want my bobby fix

oh, I agree. I'm not condeming the ep - just the trailer. I'll be watching & feeding my VDO & KE craving

ITAWTP. ;-))

They could run a commercial for the 42 minutes - as long as VDO is in it, I'm there. :-)


spook

Me too! I'll be there for the reruns, of VDO!

Yeah, I'm not obsessed or anything <bg>, but even though I have every VDO ep on DVD or VHS or amazon unbox, I still watch the reruns whenever they're on.

Hey KR, I look at your "spoiler" every time I read your posts, lookin' for a new one.

"Boo!" ;-))


spook

same here, I stop what I am doing to watch the commercials, Hey spook, did you notice David Duchovny does the voice in the pedigree commercials, I recognize that voice anywhere. He is another actor thats better looking with age. Now let him guest star on CI and I would be in heaven.

I saw on the next preview, where Ben Affleck's new movie, Gone Baby Gone, is the sponser of LOCI thursday night.

Whether or not the toxic poisoning subject has been overused, I find the idea of children being poisoned by mouthwash a little far fetched. As I recall, children don't even want to brush their teeth; I just can't picture a child stopping to use "mouthwash" (esp. since it usually tastes so vile.)

Since I work for an agency that deals with recycling and toxic waste regulations, I can suggest a list of "toxic" products are among the "hot" issues of discussion for new regulations:

(1) lead paint in toys
(2) lead solder in jewelry for children and adults
(3) lead and other metals in "adornments" and "fasteners" on clothing (i.e. snaps, decorative studs, threads, etc.)
(4) mercury in batteries and electronics (In California, it is now illegal to dispose of any spent batteries, electronic appliances, computer equipment, and/or TV Sets in the normal garbage)
(5) Toxics in lighting [In California, flourescent tubes can no longer be disposed in normal garbage. As of a few months ago, there is action to "ban" incandescent (traditional) light bulbs totally from sale or use; they not only have trace gases and metals, but are energy wasters.]

I cracked up when I read this! So glad I'm not the only one out there that records the previews and watches them over and over until the real deal comes along. I think this post could easily fit into the "You know you're obsessed with CI when..." thread.

That's a good one for you spook!

goren and mulder. that will be awesome to watch!! lol ^__^

I *did* notice DD does the Pedigree commercial voiceovers. His Mulder would be a great guest star on CI. Detective Munch from SVU/HLOTS was on The X-Files once, so they must exist in the same TV universe. :-)

Or, DD could be a clever bad guy, and VDO could kick his @ss. Unless our bright boy "Goren" could talk him into kicking his OWN @ss. ;-P


spook

Mulder has a reputation for being an excellent profiler at the FBI.

I would love to see Goren and Mulder go at the bad guys together. Between the two of them, there would be no place to hide, and no escape from the mind play. Since neither one of them is really interested in recognition and would rather pursue truth over popularity, I don't think we'd have to worry about one-upmanship creeping in.

I just wonder how Scully and Eames would get along. Personally I think they'd hit it off right away, as long as Scully kept an open mind about Goren to start with. Tensions would run high if she came in all "I don't know about this crazy guy..." Being partnered w/ Mulder however I think would tend to have her giving him the benefit of the doubt to start with. Eames might do just the same thing if Mulder started things off too spooky... Still I'm confident they'd find their middle ground.

you know that got me thinking, Mulder would be the only guy partner that would work with Goren, but I don't know if Goren would believe in aliens. But besides from that, they have the same Chilled out attitude.

Glad you had a good laugh! Yes, I think I should post on that thread...
26 more hours to go until I get my Goren fix!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Now it is 25 1/2 hours...

He does have that rep. At least until he started lookin' for little gray men. ;-)

No perp would escape from these two. They are both very "bright boys". And you're so right, neither one is concerned with glory, just with getting the job done and getting to the truth.



As long as Scully and Eames kept an open mind about the other halves of the partnerships, they should all get along fine. :-) Scully is used to partners with eccentricities (sp?), since she's been with Mulder for so long. ;-PPP


spook - who loves talkin' CI *and* TXF, since TXF is where I got my screen name.

Mulder to Scully: "Do you think I'm spooky?"

Just 2 1/2 more hours! Although I live in CA, I have satellite TV so I get CI at 7:00. Unfortunately I have to rely on my trusty VCR tonight. My ex-father-in-law passed away and I am going to visit the family tonight. But it will be waiting for me when I get home.

OK, that sounds kind of cold, doesn't it? I really am not so cold that I would prefer to watch TV to visiting my ex's family--his sister was my best friend in high school and I love the family. I am just glad that I don't have to miss my VDO fix entirely.

2 minutes to go!

Hey Bubba-
I here that! I live in TN and there is one heck of a storm coming. But hey, wind is wind. Good luck with the satellite.


They have crazy camera angles again. But they did not have a Goren/Eames comfort kiss. I know, fire me...I shall keep my shipper opinions to very little. HEHE

And there is a scary lady...did not know this was a halloween eppy!

Anyone notice that Bobby calls her Mrs. Eames when they go to that apartment.

And if he is out with a gal trying to get info with drinks involved, then where is Eames?

I'm watching "Smile" - - gosh Jim Gaffigan is a guest star again. I guess LOCI is a great gig.

Robert is very hot in this epi (IMO), and I noticed that VDO has developed a facial thing he's doing with his mouth - - a lot....

Let me know if you've noticed it as well.


BTW- I'm having cards made up right now so I can hand them to Robert every time I see him- - if that's what it takes to have a nice romantic dinner with him.....

Now...boat, gal, and no EAMES. What? My heart bleeds.

Nice dinner, quiet ferry ride....if he kisses her, I'm going to die...My heart will break and my illusion will be shattered!

He's been sitting down a lot. I think that he has something wrong with his right leg. I noticed that he was limping a little on it on the todayshow 10/4.

Thanks for humoring me. I am going to die, or come through the tv. You know the gal is from the show "Angel" ??????

That chickie definately has a thing for him...at least she's not crazy...at least I don't think so...yet.

And finally, Eames has a different shirt on. I like her all dolled up and not wearing the tank tops. So critical, sorry!