#76
Posted: 10/7/10 at 11:41am
I DVR'ed it and now I'm not that excited to watch it.
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#77
Posted: 10/7/10 at 12:24pm
I think it's odd that Manny gets most of the recognition as the child star (not that he's not fantastic), when really all three of Claire and Phil's kids are pretty great also. The fight between Haley and Alex that ended with Alex yelling "Do you see how much you need to study!?" was funny, and Luke did a pretty impressive pratfall with that bumping his head into the wall bit...
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#80
Posted: 10/7/10 at 1:04pm
I have a hunch that season one will remain the singular almost-perfect collection from this show. The way the much-shorter Lisa Kudrow project "The Comeback," stands as a perfect example of a sitcom with a strong beginning, middle and end.
I don't doubt there will always be funny lines, sequences and episodes of "Modern Family" in the future, I just don't think there is anywhere to go now that they are already revisiting ground they've covered.
We've seen guest stars simply not work as they bring what they do into the universe of the show. It's like the new characters have been Photoshopped in, (Shelley Long and Nathan Lane). If they're just going to amp up the neuroses already demonstrated by the characters (how much more screechy can Claire become? hasn't she already learned the lesson that Haley is just like she was as a teen a few times?) how long will it be before they're unbearable?
Also, I thought Manny's acting was really weak in last night's episode.
I don't doubt there will always be funny lines, sequences and episodes of "Modern Family" in the future, I just don't think there is anywhere to go now that they are already revisiting ground they've covered.
We've seen guest stars simply not work as they bring what they do into the universe of the show. It's like the new characters have been Photoshopped in, (Shelley Long and Nathan Lane). If they're just going to amp up the neuroses already demonstrated by the characters (how much more screechy can Claire become? hasn't she already learned the lesson that Haley is just like she was as a teen a few times?) how long will it be before they're unbearable?
Also, I thought Manny's acting was really weak in last night's episode.
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#81
Posted: 10/7/10 at 1:14pm
I usually find Rico Rodriquez (Manny) way too mannered, self-aware and precocious, but last night he did crack me up.
#82
Posted: 10/7/10 at 1:14pm
"Also, I thought Manny's acting was really weak in last night's episode."
That was one of my big question marks. I've read so much about how great he is, and then . . .
That was one of my big question marks. I've read so much about how great he is, and then . . .
#83
Posted: 10/7/10 at 1:18pm
I know he's just a kid, but I find the character well written; I'm indifferent to his performance generally, for the reasons broadwayjim gives.
On the other hand, I find Luke both natural and laugh-out-loud funny.
On the other hand, I find Luke both natural and laugh-out-loud funny.
#84
Posted: 10/7/10 at 3:09pm
Manny: "Do you know what menstruation is, Jay? Because I do!"
Phil: "I'm like Shirley Temple and that black guy."
Cam: "You're not a joke! You're Pepper Salzman!"
Luke: "I was scared because the cabinet didn't fall."
Manny: "There are fiery lakes in heaven? This is turning into hell!"
Jay: "Tell me about it."
I dunno, maybe I'm simple. I loved last night's episode.
Phil: "I'm like Shirley Temple and that black guy."
Cam: "You're not a joke! You're Pepper Salzman!"
Luke: "I was scared because the cabinet didn't fall."
Manny: "There are fiery lakes in heaven? This is turning into hell!"
Jay: "Tell me about it."
I dunno, maybe I'm simple. I loved last night's episode.
#85
Posted: 10/7/10 at 3:18pm
But an example of the poor writing choices is the fact that the Shirley Temple joke then had that annoying Phil add-on "Bill Bojangles Robinson, I said it first!" Just non-sensical and not too comedic.
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#87
Posted: 10/7/10 at 4:05pm
"Phil: "I'm like Shirley Temple and that black guy."
Cam: "You're not a joke! You're Pepper Salzman!"
These were two of my favs too! LOL LOL
Cam: "You're not a joke! You're Pepper Salzman!"
These were two of my favs too! LOL LOL
#88
Posted: 10/7/10 at 4:22pm
I find that I usually find one of the 3 families to be funny each week. The head bump was funny but The explanation to Pepper and breaking the figurine was too funny.
Manny was annoying last night.
I still like "Cougar Town" better. The wine neighborhood watch was hysterical. And has anyone noticed what they have been doing with the title when it shows up?
Manny was annoying last night.
I still like "Cougar Town" better. The wine neighborhood watch was hysterical. And has anyone noticed what they have been doing with the title when it shows up?
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#89
Posted: 10/7/10 at 4:26pm
Sofia Vergara is absalotuely hilarious!
''With the number of people I ignore, I'm lucky I work at all in this town'' - Helena Bonham Carter
#90
Posted: 10/21/10 at 9:52am
“Disabled interracial lesbians with an African kicker?”
“Did not see that coming.”
“Did not see that coming.”
"It does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are 20 gods or no god. It neither picks my pocket, nor breaks my leg."
-- Thomas Jefferson
#91
Posted: 10/21/10 at 10:56am
For me, last night's episode may have been the funniest of the series. Every character had a moment to shine, and I laughed steadily through the whole thing.
Picking a favorite line is nearly impossible for me, but the one that made me rewind was "Oh no, they cut corners! They forgot to build fire escapes!"
Picking a favorite line is nearly impossible for me, but the one that made me rewind was "Oh no, they cut corners! They forgot to build fire escapes!"
Hi, Shirley Temple Pudding.
#92
Posted: 10/21/10 at 11:30am
Luke really is becoming the surprise star. His timing and deadpan are way advanced for a child actor. He is in many ways the equivalent of Brittany on Glee: a minor character that could easily be played as cliche dumb but somehow ends up as a truly original comic creation.
But last night's episode belonged to Sarah Hyland as Haley, who showed the smarts behind her dumbness as well.
And Julie Bowen has become a goddess to me.
But last night's episode belonged to Sarah Hyland as Haley, who showed the smarts behind her dumbness as well.
And Julie Bowen has become a goddess to me.
#93
Posted: 10/21/10 at 11:36am
I loved when the Japanese exchange student went back home and shared his new personality with his family. When he whispered to himself at the end I just about died!
#96
Posted: 10/21/10 at 1:02pm
I am up and down with this show. Last night was good though. The garage scene with the shovel was too funny. i was not into the whole Indian thing at the pre-school interview. I know this show can be out there but that was a bit much and annoyed me. The gay couple annoy me most of the time anyway. The whole contest thing was pretty funny. I didn't see the soap thing coming. I do love Sophia Vargas.
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#97
Posted: 10/21/10 at 1:27pm
The kids are all terrific, but Luke comes across as a real natural.
"It does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are 20 gods or no god. It neither picks my pocket, nor breaks my leg."
-- Thomas Jefferson
#98
Posted: 10/21/10 at 1:29pm
Oops- my bad! I did mean The Middle! That's what I get for posting while I have a migraine! I did love Modern Family when they were in the interview and he started speaking "Native American" The little girl who plays Lily is absolutely adorable!
#99
Posted: 10/21/10 at 1:30pm
Luke was overshadowed by Manny in the first season, but the writers seemed to have realized just how funny that kid is. Every line they give him hits. "Chicken pot-pie!"
Hi, Shirley Temple Pudding.
#100
Posted: 10/21/10 at 1:37pm
God, Julie Bowen looks scary thin. What a role model she is.
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