Smallville 4/22--spoilers, most likely

[Uzumaki]

I also thought it was an okay episode. Probably the worst Lex-centric ep so far, but still pretty good, barring Lana, the sheriff, and the kick-boxing scene. I definitely think Helen will die, which is sad, because she has companionate-chemistry with Lex, even though I don't think they should be dating. Helen's boyfriend was cool and psycho, though, and all without Kryptonite.

Why didn't Lex show Helen how to kickbox when he showed Lana, who was basically having the same problem?

Furthermore, why does Lex get knocked out every week, yet says he was trained by a Navy SEAL?

 

[DerianCypher]

And no, it didn't feel all that appropriate either way. And I think it actually was Blue Oyster Cult doing the acoustic version, but don't quote me on that... [/B]

Actually it was a group called Gus.

DC

 

[John Crichton]

Actually it was a group called Gus.

Cool beans. How'ja find out? Or did you just know?

EDIT: Ah, just found it. It's on the Scream 3 soundtrack. Thanks for the lead.

 

[Seaver]

Don't Fear the Reaper was an excellent song for that scene.

In that scene: Lex proves his evil by noting that the only thing that stopped him from murdering the guy was the fact that she wouldn't like it, effectively noting that he doesn't have a functioning internal conscience, and he's inviting an otherwise-good person to, effectively, join his evil world.

It wasn't a romantic scene. It was an evil seduction scene. While it doesn't perfectly parallel inviting your love to commit suicide with you, it was certainly an effectively creepy song in my book. I got chills watching the scene, which I believe was the intent. The song enabled the chills.

Agreed. It wasn't a romantic scene by any means. This is Lex Luthor we're talking about here. The song was a good choice IMO.

Plus, while it may have been unintentional they had the lyrics timed with when he took her hand for the ring. It seemed like the music volume increased just the tiniest bit during the "take my hand" part of that verse. Minor yes, but I appreciate corny tricks like that, and that is a common technique used from what I understand.

As far as all the other cheesy stuff about this show, yeah it's bad, but I enjoy it. I love screaming at the TV about how stupid it is. Odd maybe, but then again I loved MST3K too.

The one thing that seriously irritates me though is that almost every week something happens, Clark knows something is up, and no one believes him. Plus, usually someone close to Clark will turn on him accusing him of being paranoid/jealous. It's the standard formula.

Hello! He saves you morons on a regular basis! When Clark says something is wrong, something IS wrong.

The only person who doesn't doubt him is Pete.

I just wish the writers would move the character development along a little. If nothing else I would love to see Clark snap just once and point out all the times he been right the next time someone doubts him.

Anyway enough of this stream of consciousness. Back to being a productive member of society.

 

[Negative Zero]

Actually it was a group called Gus.

dude, you rock!!!