I can see where you are coming from on this, but I respectfully disagree. There are things that Bobby and Alex have done for each other that could go into the category of being at least friends. I mean, I like the people I work with, but I would never stay by their sides if one of them were in the hospital like Bobby did with Alex. Now you could counter that Bobby felt guilty which promoted his actions, but, to me, that action was promoted by feelings of true concern for a friend. Also, in Purgatory Alex mentions calling Bobby several times and wonders why he hasn't called her back. Granted, again these could be considered one work partner keeping the other posted about work. But when one of my co-workers is gone, I don't think about calling them. (Maybe I am just too cold-hearted and should worry that the thought doesn't cross my mind. ) But to me, it sounded like Bobby and Alex had been in touch during the time of his suspension. And her reaction and anger in Purgatory were more of a wounded friend than a wounded co-worker.

Now I know this show is fiction, so please take my next statement as if the show were to truly be happening - like it was a documentary of these cops lives. Sometimes things happen off screen on shows that they viewers never see. Just because Bobby and Alex are not shown hanging out, doesn't mean that it doesn't happen. Though I seem to go to either the X-Files or the Gilmore Girls as examples, I am going to again. Most of Mulder and Scully's romantic relationship happened off-screen. (Not that I am suggesting Non-romos that is the case here, though I am a shipper. I am just using this to show my point.) Writers of shows can't show every little thing that happens between cases. I mean, we know Bobby went to visit his mother every week, but we never saw him actually do it until what, season 6? And just because we never see any of the characters date, does that mean they don't? I am not attacking, I am just trying to say that there are things that "happen" on the show that we will never get to see.

oops got to go to the store, hope they still got some, brb.

This is just the thread I was looking for. When I went to go get MY copy of this weeks issue of tv guide, there was no Goren in sight.

I'm taking the liberty of posting this here.

I went to buy it and it was still this weeks issue, 23-29th guess I will go tomorrow and check.

I found one at the Food Lion. Target doesn't even sell TVGuide...pshaw! I was disappointed in the pictures.

I was out and went into two different places today, and no TV Guides....
Now I know why I used to have a subscription.... at least I've gotten to read it online. Thanks for the link Lozzie!

I too had to go on an excursion to find the TV Guide. My first stop, after work last night at 9:30 during a thunder and lightning storm, was the Royal Farms. And guess what? NO TV GUIDE. Plenty of copies of Hustler, though. hehehe. Sorry - not exactly what I had in mind. But if Hustler has an article or photos of our Vincent, I will proudly walk up to the counter with my head held high and make my purchase.
Next stop, Barnes and Noble. And Voila! Multiple copies of TV Guide. So I bought three. One for me, one for a fellow board member, and one extra. I explained to the cashier that I don't really watch 'that much' television to warrent 3 TV Guides, and she said, "Hey you need one for every room." Smart funny girl.
The things we do for our Vincent. The pleasure was all mine. If he only knew!

This is exactly why I subscribe to the TV Guide and not buy it every week. Too much hassle looking for the current week. And when you subscribe you get the them a week ahead of time. I had the VDO issue the Tuesday before it came out in stores.

Nothing like getting VDO delivered right to your door!

Oh, God ~fans self~ Can you IMAGINE?!

yes I can! ::THUD::

So, It's next weeks issue? I looked thru the entire 23 to 29 issue and no VDO, so I didn't buy it. Him being in it was the only reason I wanted it.

Its the 30th through 13th issue, on page 42.

Even after having read the article here (and not agreeing with a lot of what's said in it), I'm still glad that I bought the magazine for the pics.

And if Vincent doesn't lose a little weight and bring back his cheekbones, I'll...well, I don't know what I'll do, but he'd better start taking care of himself....

This is a reminder bump to myself to get out of the house sometime soon and go pick up a copy of TV Guide...I hit my local Food Lion Friday and they had the wrong issue on the stand

By the way I was shocked to see that TV Guide is now a much larger magazine...shows you how long it's been since I bought an issue. If you had seen me looking at the wrong parts of the checkout stands looking for the issue you would have been cracking up at me

The Vault

I still have not gotten out of the house to get one of these...darned AMPTP...today for sure

What do others think of their copy?

The Vault

I've had for a while and have read it numerous times.. (yeah .. obcessive).. i loved it.. and the picture of the two of them sitting on the desk is very nice(from *Betrayed).. and Gate mentioned his weight.. well.. he's lost some and hopefully will lose a little more(for his health mainly) all you have to do is watch *amends* and you'll notice.. this next episode was filmed before the strike and you should be able to see the difference.

*bug*

for those who don't get TV guide in your country or area, I found it on TV Guide web site. I didn't get mine till sunday, geez they waited till the last min. to put it out. Here is the link.


Robert Goren on the Couch

I finally got one. The grocery store in this one horse town just got them in yesterday. The week is half over. It's a good thing I don't need one for programing.
VDO looks so forlorn in the picture. I know he is acting but you just want to put your arms around him and say it's going to be OK. It does sound as if we have some really good episodes coming up. Probably the last one of this season and the first of season 8.

I got a copy too...ended up going to Wal-Mart to get it (got tired of waiting for my Food Lion to get them in).

Not a really great article but hey it's not like TV Guide really pays attention to CI so I guess something is better than nothing. And the pictures are nice.

The Vault (I wasn't all that impressed with what TV Guide has become)

I disagree for one reason. That is because they are NYPD partners. If this was any other job, I would totally agree with you. However, the bond between partners who are police officers is unique, unlike any other - it goes beyond the casual.

I'm not saying that they hang out every night. But they have to be at least friends. The two of them are with each other some times 24/7, oftentimes alone. After 7 years, it has to have affected their relationship.

I, too, wondered why VDO would leave out Eames, saying "the only true relationship with a woman that he's had in the last seven years other than his mom" was with Nicole. Does he want to really knock away any potential shippiness? Does he not see it as a "true" relationship since Bobby rarely confides in her? Maybe it's just me, but sometimes, when Eames calls him "Bobby" he almost looks exposed. Like she reaches more into him than he does with her. Only once calling her Alex. What is that all about? Maybe it's a more complex anti-relationship than we are privy to just yet. Maybe we'll never know. Maybe he mis-spoke and someday we can ask him about it!

I fantasise about doing an in-depth interview with Vincent. This is one of the things I would take him up on, too.

Well, ya'll who have the mag (like I do) know that the photo on the cover is Mario Lopez and some girl I've never hear of in swimsuits......hubby says to me the other night that he finally had to pick it up and open it up to see why I'd bought it (cuz of the pic on the cover...he wasn't sure.....), I was laughing hysterically at him...and he says, "then I saw the article on Law & Order, and knew why"......I still crack up thinking about it!

God, I love The Hubby! (AND, he has a lot of similarities to VDO... )

eta: LOCI Character Insights marathon tomorrow! I'm so jealous of those of you who will get to watch it! We hang out here for the morning, then catch the train to Philly around noon.....do Valley Forge in the afternoon and spend the night in Hershey......

Is it just me, or does Mario look naked on the cover? I had to really look to see that he was wearing a bathing suit, but most of it is covered by the girl's legs.

Have fun tomorrow. I'm SO jealous. Any chance you will get to stop by Judy's store?

Would you believe I haven't gotten it yet? I had it in my hand and my daughter started giving me a hard time about it. "Mom, you're not really buying that just because VDO is in it, are you?" Of course, I said yes. Boy, was that a mistake. It's okay, though, cause I feel like I've already read it just from being here. Thanks everyone.

I pretty much agree...although I think being in the police deptartment, they may be a bit more close than other occupations just because they depend on each other...life protection wise, on a daily basis, so must have a bit more trust than say...a cahsier of office worker would have.
I too am a non-shipper and you have made a good point here.



We get them just for our pizza place, becuase our store has 3 tv's for people to watch as they eat...and hubby likes to have sports on at least one. The first thing I do every week one arrives(the guide), is to scan through for VDO and LOCI related stuff...same with the Entertainment Weekely that we get.



If only!!!!...THUD!





Oh yes, wouldn't that be awesome??!!

I do the same thing when my TV Guide arrives. First it's CI then SVU then the other stuff I watch, although I don't watch much. I do the same thing with the EW, of course I scan the EW for the movie front more than TV, especially with the new X-Files movie coming out in 3 weeks.

I'm only half thrilled. I'm disappointed at the interview, But now at least I have new bobby pics to put up on my wall. (I'm trying to draw him right now) All the same it was a little worse than the one done back in october. (Ok I really don't know when they interview VDO kay?) Even though that one was only like 2 paragraphs long it was pretty good. (USATODAY) I really didn't get any news to my ear. Happy belated fourth of july!!

Maybe the nosedive will involve paternity. One thing has always bothered me since Endgame. Iif Brady was a rapist/serial killer NYPD would have access to his DNA. Why didn’t Bobby ever have a paternity test done? I mean, ya I know, he was having a terrible time dealing with everything, but at some point he will want to know. I remember thinking at the end of the episode he could have the test done and if he didn’t want to deal with whatever the truth was he didn’t have to read the results. At least he would have the results if ever did want to know the truth.

As far as the Nicole Wallace romantic angel, gag me! I don’t believe that for a moment. He knows she poison of the worst sort, and he is always so mad when she dodges jail. He knows she a manipulative user and would say and do anything to get whatever she wants. She was to be his mental match. She was the Moriarty to his being Holmes.

Donny? I was never really convinced that Donny was Frank’s son, but possibly a kid he met on the street. Frank, knowing Bobby can never totally turn a deaf ear to family, lied to get Bobby to help Donny; thus, Donny’s disappearance after his release and Frank’s reluctance (or ignorance) about Donny’s whereabouts.

Very good points! I do think Donnie is related though, why else would Frank be so interesting in getting him any help?

What I liked best was the little blurb with a picture of VDO that said "So what if Criminal Intent is on ALL the time? As long as Vincent D'onofrio's quirky Detective Goren is on the case, it's worth watching."

To which I would like to add a heartfelt and resounding "Hell yeah".

Exactly, Gate!

I know this is an old topic, but I thought some of the newer people would like to talk about it. I was so glad to get a chance to see it even though I don't get the magazine. I was in Giant and the guide was a week old so I didn't think they would still have it. I searched the aisles while my mom and brother were at the checkout station...and I found one! I showed it to them and they laughed. My mom said "Aw..." Wierd article, though but good pictures.