By now, you've probably realized that the Noah's Arc recap was absent last week. Very bad head and chest cold. We are back on NoahWatch—so please, no more threatening letters or high-resolution pictures of Liza Minnelli. A few dozen emails were sent asking about the delay, so we won't promise these for Thursday, we'll aim for as soon as we can. But if you enjoy the scene-by-scene, Mystery Science Theater 3000-ish rundown ... it takes a whole day.
The most immediate impression of Wednesday's episode is that we're watching a much stronger, fuller show—it's becoming a high-concept "dramedy" which could be fabulous. The dramatic element is far more focused and the characters are becoming multi-dimensional. For Ricky, Wade, Trey and Chance's characters, it's a good thing. In Noah's case ... hmm. We're just not sold on his character. Over one week, he's morphed from a clueless but sincere Chrissy Snow (to the young'ns, that would be Suzanne Sommers on Three's Company) to a super-organized and demanding Jeremy Piven-type Entourage player. Something is missing.
The other creative elements of the show are finding wonderful traction, most notably the dialogue. The writing is more balanced and there's less emphasis on the schtick. In a few cases, the show begins to flirt with Frasier-style highbrow—which could be wonderful in the long run. Even more of a surprise: the snaps are fewer and far between. If we're not mistaken, there was not a single bitch, girl or hoe to be found for almost two weeks. (Correction: one this week, at the very end, and it was quite appropriate.) The signature "what's the degaga, bitch" is also on hiatus. However ... be prepared for a lil less snap queen and a little more Woody Allen-inspired angst. Even though we'll make a few protests, yours truly will always take Alice or Hannah and Her Sisters over the UPN. So yes, we're enjoying the show much more; but yes, we're still going to shout at the tv screen. Today, for the first time, we may even pick on Alex and Trey. Here we go:
Last night's episode: Drama, drama, drama. All four characters face moral dilemmas. Will Ricky reform his slutty ways? Will Chance go with his cheating ex or get some thug luvin'? Is Trey cheating on Alex? Finally, Noah gets some screenwriting work—but will this mean the end of his whirlwind romance with Wade? Most importantly: Why was the color peach in almost every scene?
FADE IN:
Noah and Wade are enjoying a domestic moment in the kitchen ...
As usual, Noah is serving up-to-the-minute California fashioni ... Wait. Wrong picture.
As usual, Noah is serving up-to-the-minute California fashion. (Love the beads. Love. Them.) He's sorting the take-out—because he is the brains, ya know—and upset because something is missing. Men. You can never depend on them to remember anything. "Did you get some napkins?" he sighs audibly to Wade. Noah: Maybe Wade didn't remember to bring napkins. Last week, he was too busy (a) writing checks for four grand to pay your rent, (b) making calls to get you work, (c) buying the car that you sold and (d) helping to plan a surprise birthday party for you. Be a big boy and use a paper towel.
Minor diversion: Was anyone reading Wednesday's post about product placements? Here's an example of what we're talking about: Wade is prominently walking across the screen and holding a bottle of orange Glaceau Water—recently discussed on these pages. It's no coincidence that the label constantly faces the camera, or, that he passed another bottle to Noah. There's nothing wrong with these, but the WGA is hoping for more disclosure.
Back to our regularly scheduled programming: Wade suggests that Noah look in his bag. Noah finds no napkins but numerous overdue bills. Wade has been living large and avoiding the bill collectors. Maybe it had something to do with buying a plasma tv. Maybe it also had to a lot with buying back Noah's Chevy Corvair.
Wade says that he has "a little cash flow problem" and "once my re-write funds kick in, everything will be straight. No pun intended." Noah breaks it to him. Remember the call that Wade made to Paramount to get Noah work, so that he could pay his way overdue rent? (We'll update just like the soaps, since we missed a week.)
Brandy, the "Paramount executive"—VP, Production? VP, Development? Sr VP Development?—assigned Noah a job: rewriting Wade's script. Mind you, Wade has written blockbusters for Will Smith and Noah has written ... student art films. First, let's show you what Noah wore to his script meeting last week ...
It will be important for later.
Ok, Wade doesn't take the news so well. He was carb-loading and stuffing a massive In-N-Out burger into his face ...
Wade runs in the bathroom and we hear retching sounds. You're assuming that Wade is very upset that his work has been assigned to Noah. (FYI, rewrites are common in the biz.) Or, that the burger disagreed with him.
We think that Wade finally realized that his BF was wearing a poncho and pookah shells. Understandably, Wade begs off and leaves.
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ALEX'S OFFICE/CLINIC
... and the first committee meeting. Chance, Ricky and Noah are at the new offices of the Black AIDS Institute, the non-profit created by Alex. Noah fields phone calls instead of rewriting the script that could earn him a WGA minimum of $17, 474 for first-draft rewrites. We learn that Wade is behind in his credit cards, condo payments and his Hummer is about to be repo'd.
Enter Alex wearing peach. As always, Rodney Chester steals the scene and informs Ricky that the posters are on the wrong wall.
Ricky: That's not what you said before.
Alex: (Gritting teeth) That's what I said now!
We love you Rodney Chest! But we love Trey even more. Luckily, his character is being expanded. Enter Trey, boxes in hand, with Guy.
You remember Wade's friend, "the breast cancer specialist from Cedars"?' He's helping Trey with a few extra shifts at the hospital (doctors can do that, you know) and also helping Alex with resources for the center. Guy's hair is so fresh-n-so-clean, looks like it was recently loc'd.
The password for today's show is PEACH.
We love Trey. We don't like in him peach schnapps-inspired ... paisley? Ricky is your friend but you don't have to shop at his boutique. In four weeks, no one else has.
Guy compliments Trey's work and is quite touchy feely. Love that bedside manner. Alex steps in and defends his man. "If there's one thing my man is ... he's passionate!" Yes, Alex, rub it in why don't you?
Trey and Guy dash. Enter Junito (Wilson Cruz, looking quite tasty and pecalicious), another doctor "doing his residency at County Hospital." All these doctors. Where is this show taped—Pine Valley?
Wilson's smile could light up the sky.
Junito is the new late night testing intern/resident and of course Ricky volunteers to field phone calls that night. Cute couple, right? Same height and complexion, bet they'll have pretty babies.
Random thoughts: A 24 hour STD clinic? Doctors on call? Who is funding this joint, John D and Catherine T?
Time for the weekly obligatory ass-check from Ricky. "If I can help out a friend in need and get some hot ass in the process." Hint: "Tops" who wear festive, rhinestone-embroidered "tops" might find the pickings kinda sorta slim. But then again, this is LA.
Chance's cell phone rings, he's giggly, and we learn that it's T-Money, who he's been slumming with for the past two weeks. They met at the drag show and homeboy has been giving him "thug lessons." Chance also was lookin' most hot in a mesh jersey. Guess what color T-Money wore?
For the past several weeks, we're getting the distinct impression that "the hood" and its residents are fairly exotic creatures in these parts who need to be studied, examined, feared and fetishized. (Not necessarily in that order.) T-Money also left Chance stranded in "the hood" when the police followed their car. Intro the obligatory love triangle because Eddie has also been creeping for another ... Chance.
INT: WADE
Noah heads to stately Wade Manor. He has a bight idea to bring him and Wade back together. Let's collaborate without giving you credit! Let's break WGA rules—even though I'm not a member and you are, so you'll get in trouble—and we'll both write this. He offers to split the fee, so we see that his heart is in the right place.
Cut to later that day? next day? Noah is pretty in peach; he and Wade argue scene structure and character development. Wow! Noah really knows his stuff. All that hanging out with his friends and zero writing has paid off. But Wade doesn't want to make changes on his script.
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EXT - CAFE
"I don't think this is gonna work. He's too tied to the material!" Noah says at the lunchtime committee meeting. Noah has his first major writing project out of community college and he's LUNCHING WITH HIS FRIENDS. Such a Hollywood player. Apparently, Logo is sparing no expense to keep the art direction consistent. Noah is pretty in peach; Chance's collar and button-holes are peach. Here's a two-shot:
Told ya so.
Chance (soccer mom) says that he has to pick up Eddie's daughter from ballet. Noah isn't the only one in the rewriting business. The ghost of Jane Austen begins whispering sweet nothings in everyone's ear. Verbatim as follows:
Ricky: Didn't your obligations to that child end with your failed relationship to her philandering father?
Chance: Why should Kenya have to suffer because her father is a philanderer?
Noah: I think it's very admirable.
"Philanderer"?
You have to watch this scene. It's so Hannah and Her Sisters. But even though we are cutting up, we prefer the Upper West Side-Woody Allen angst over "Bitch, what's the de-gaga?" So we'll just leave on that note and say that we like the new read.
More moral dilemmas: Alex thinks that Trey may be cheating on him with Guy. Ricky is infatuated with Junito, but, there was no sex. "We just talked all night!" he gushes, reading back Junito's resume and education. Chance's cell phone rings. T-Money says that he knows that he was "an opportunity for [Chance] to explore gay black men obsessed with more hip-hop males." The gay black version of Pride and Prejudice goes to commercial break.
FADE IN:
Wade is sleeping, Noah is feeling frisky. Notice that Noah's peach shirt is a perfect accessory to the drapery, paint and pillowcase scheme. Wade is rudely awakened from his peaceful slumber. (Hey, if they're going to give you Sense & Sensibility ... ) Wade is half-sleep. "What time is it?" he asks.
Instead of saying, "Time to write our script" or "Time to make some money," Noah says that it is time for some lovin'. Here's his idea:
Two weeks ago, we said that this was coming. Noah, take a memo, luv. The first two rules of being a top: (1) You do not under any circumstances attempt digital or manual penetration without the other's permission, and more importantly ...
(2) You do not attempt such penetration while wearing a peach blouse. Number One is negotiable. Number Two is a deal-killer.
Noah: "Why does everything have to be on your terms? The script, the rewrite, sex. What about me?"
Good question. Wade found you this gig. He made the call. Bought your car out of hock. Offered to pay your 4k rent bill so that you and your peach blouses would not be evicted and on Los Feilz Blvd. Came out to his friends as your boyfriend—in a sports bar no less. Is more or less changing his life to be your gay boyfriend. Accepted your drag night. But that's a good question, Noah: WHAT ABOUT YOU?
Like any other writer or creative type, Wade is defensive: It's my script, I know it best, yada yada. (Which, theoretically, is why studios often use different talent different for the rewrite.) Remember, this show is called Noah's Arc so once again, it's all. about. Noah (tres bitchy). "Apparently you don't because that's why they assigned it to me!"
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INT: CHANCE & T-MONEY
Enjoying a quiet evening at home. They're watching movies and Chance is once again in drag, albeit an ill-fitting do-rag and torn jeans. (Hey, give us a break, he's had it easy so far.) The femz & Timz look is very Christopher Street Piers circa 2000. Chance is impressed that thug-lover knows foreign films. "There's more to you than meets the eye!" Remember this line, it's important later.
Have we yet mentioned how utterly bad the kissing is on this show? Fair warning: It. Becomes. Worst.
About five seconds of the loudest, sloppiest kissing that we've seen outside of a Pixar animated feature. For once, we're happy that the cell phone rings. That kiss really must have been as bad as it looks because Chance promptly answers.
"What is it Eddie?" Eddie was supposed to pick up Kenya—his daughter—hours ago. He wants her now. T-Money says that he will drive. Just like Dick Cheney, Kenya is always mentioned but almost never seen. Tonight must be one of those nights that she is hiding at an "undisclosed location."
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INT: RICKY & JUNITO
They're at "Trade", Ricky's boutique. You'll recall that earlier, Alex made a point to mention that Junito was working the night shift at the counseling center. Let's assume that (a) their shifts are over, (b) it's the next night, or (c) they blew their volunteer work for HIV prevention for lgbt youth. Let's not assume (d) the producers made a mistake.
Ricky: Doctor, shouldn't you be at the County Hospital saving lives right now?
Dr. Junito: I prefer the company right here.
We should assume Option C.
Remember earlier when the ghost of Jane Austen appeared at brunch? She returns to haunt the halls of Trade. Junito says that Ricky speaks his mind and that's "refreshing"; Ricky is also "a perfect gentleman" who did not try to "jump his bones." That last colloquialism is out of place with the next line: "It is refreshingly considerate." Thankfully, Ricky also hates these Merchant-Ivoryisms and says as much.
Junito explains: "Refreshing is Junito-speak for wow."
Wow. A doctor who neglects patients, has a limited vocabulary and refers to himself in the third person. What a catch!
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We have never been so glad for a scene change to Chance, who, refreshingly, we like more by the minute. He and T-Money have secured little Kenya from her undisclosed location at Andrews Air Force Base; they're now at Eddie's and she is fast asleep on the shoulders on T-Money. Eddie grabs her from T-Money's arms (she is, after all, just a prop) and demands answers. "What is HE doing here?"
[update] Did we mention what happened last week? T-Money abandoned Chance in a car, somewhere in "the hood" because the police followed them. He was "holding" a bag of weed. Would you want your daughter around these two? [/update]
Eddie announces that he is putting Kenya to bed and when he returns (as we said, she's just a prop) he wants "[T-Money] out of my house!" Eddie: It's your house. Why not ... show him the door? Eddie is looking quite juicy so we'll leave him alone. (For now.) T-'Money has a sexy voice, he says goodbye to Chance and then IT begins again. SMACK, SMACK. Kissing this loud cannot be that good. Eddie returns: "I don't want that thug around my daughter!"
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ALEXIS: The only thing that burns you up is to see me kissing another man! Touching another man! Making love to another man!
BLAKE: I bet it burns you up!
ALEXIS: (SLAPS BLAKE)
Alexis Chance and Blake Eddie make passionate love to the strains of Adriana Evans. Even though Chance has just slapped another man in the face, he wants to stay in "thug" character: Call me Lil C! How about we call you ... a beoytch, mm'kay? Some of the best man-sex that we've ever had is after or during fights. But after watching Chance slap Eddie, we'd need some Viagra.
DISSOLVE:
Noah inside the offices of the Black AIDS Institute. You'll notice that the peach interior of his laptop case matches his blouse. A close-up also shows several very large gaudy rings on his fingers, which may explain Wade's earlier discomfort.
Let's actually cut the jokes for one moment. This montage is brilliant. The dissolves show Noah at different stages of the writing process. Ironically, our habits are quite similar. (Minus the peach and rings.) The post-its or note cards on the wall are wonderful companions. Plus, it's an inventive use of a film technique on the small screen. We may rag on the outfits or some of the art direction, but Patrik-Ian Polk's skill as a director is quite evident.
Chance returns home and T-Money is sitting on his doorstep, just like Wade waited for Noah a few weeks ago. This must be what the brothers do in LA; they wait on doorsteps. Gordon Chambers is singing in the background. (Hey Gordon. Call me, boo!) T-Money's voice is sooo sexy and reassuring. "No need to explain. You slept with old boy." Chance answers with a cliche: "You're a great guy, more than meets the eye..." Didn't we hear this line earlier? "But ... I still love him. And I can't even think about anyone else until I get over that." A touching moment. Gordon sings us out to commercial.
FADE IN:
INT: ALEX, TREY, & GUY
The Black Aids Institute. Trey and Guy carry boxes. Is Trey's contract governed by a unique SAG provision that says he must enter all scenes via a doorway and/or carry something?
Guy: "Sorry about the mix-up. It was an honest mistake."
Yes, once again the "men" are making mistakes. Wade forgot the napkins, now Guy screws up an order. Do we want to believe that a "breast cancer specialist at Cedars" cannot deliver the proper medical supplies to a fledgling non-profit? This is pushing it.
Alex: "It just cost us two days of testing, but we'll bounce back." Normally we don't pick on Alex but ... child, that man is a doctor. Don't talk to him like that. Didn't Guy help you get the funding to open this joint? Didn't he hook up your man with "extra shifts" to keep coins in your purse? Why is Guy taking this?
Note that once again, Trey and Alex are matching. You can relax, Alex baby. Any man that is willing to match outfits must luv ya. ;) Especially icky peach colors. Trey says that he will be home "around 8," walking away with his hand on Guy's broad shoulders.
Hmmm. About what we just said ...
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EXT - UNIVERSITY
****BREAKING NEWS**** Chance is at work. Students are handing in papers to the professor as they walk out the door. Isn't that you submitted your Econ 204 papers?
Eddie is at the door with a very nice floral arrangement. Gerberra daisies, lillies, roses .. wait, maybe not so nice. The lillies are fully closed. (Good.) The roses are fully opened. (Bad) We even see the hint of a carnation or too. (Very bad) There is a peach flyer on the bulletin board.
Chance is speechless. You brought me day old roses!
Eddie has a ring box. Unfortunately it is not Tiffany blue, or, to that end, any of the distinctive colors of Harry Winston or Van Cleef & Arpels. (Final straw) What is there to discuss?
Eddie displays a silver ring. "Marry me."
Chance is speechless—and rightfully so. We can forgive the day-old roses. We almost can forgive the lack of a Tiffany jewel case. But a silver engagement ring? Call the gay police.
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Alex enters the apartment. Work it out, Alex, love the LV messenger bag. Unfortunately, not loving the peach walls. Nice stainless steel refrigerator; hopefully when Trey gets that promotion, he will splurge on a Sub-Zero. Alex calls out to Trey, "Sorry I'm late. I got caught up at the clinic." Doing what? There are no clients, no doctors, no supplies. What were you doing? Who knows, maybe Alex was shopping for that Sub-Zero.
No sign of Trey anywhere so Alex checks the... Wait ... are those two martini glasses on a plastic tray? What's on the dining room table—place settings, black and peach plates and matching napkin rings? We've gone from Martha Stewart-esque ponchos to opened roses, plastic serving trays, and silver engagement rings. These are gay men; you'd think pewter, china or linen would be good friends of theirs. Or at least IKEA, Banana Republic or Pottery Barn.
Let's try this again.
No sign of Trey anywhere so Alex checks the machine. Ahh, the dulcet tones of his Treyness. "I'm helping Guy do some work on his house. We're working late, so we're gonna crash over there." Poor Alex looks concerned. He's probably noticing that plastic serving tray.
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Wade at Noah's door holding a script. "I found this on my doorstep." Great idea, Noah. Just leave the script to a potential Hollywood blockbuster on a doorstep. You're hired!
Noah is ... insecure? He wants Wade's opinion. Unfortunately, Wade isn't loving the script. "This is your first gig. You need to be more conservative." The phone rings.
It's Shaniqua Brandy—the "executive at Paramount." (In the real world, the "executives" usually call agents.) "It's edgy, innovative. I love it!" To rub it in, Noah puts her on speakerphone.
We can't stay upset with Noah too long. He seems like he wants to mend faces with Wade. "Let's go out and celebrate!" he says. Noah jumps on Wade's lap and tries to get a kiss; Wade is not feeling it. "I have some work of my own to do," and walks out. Awww, Noah looks despondent. This is probably a bad time to point out the pink and green jacket from a few weeks ago.
Before we check out of this scene, let's set the record straight: we don't begrudge Noah for getting the assignment. We just think that he acted very ungrateful. We also feel that Wade has made far more compromises than Noah. But this scene probably illustrates that Noah has a good heart; in the heat of the moment, we've all said a few things that we shouldn't have.
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Ricky having a late-night, candlelight (Chinese?) dinner with Junito at the clinic. Not that any clients would show up during late-night testing hours. Okay, we'll take off the bitchy hat for one minute: Ricky is having a romantic moment. He and Junito read their fortune cookies.
They're sitting cross-legged on the table and there is good camera movement to show the happy couple. Ricky doesn't look so happy ...
Possibly because he noticed Junito's pastel "ascot"? It seems that everyone on this show has an ascot. We've seen more ascots in two weeks on Noah ... than two weeks in London. Or is that just the "style"?
Initially we loved Ricky's character; then we started to dislike him more and more; now, he's somewhat redeeming himself. Tonight, he attempts (some) honesty: "I'm not the nice, innocent guy that you think I am." Junito: "I never said you were innocent. But you're a nice guy."
Yada yada kiss kiss slurp slurp. Looks like some tongue was slipped, too. Ricky isn't a bad guy—he's just a bad kisser.
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Alex surprising Noah with a dish of ... lasagna? How refreshing! That's "Rod-speak" for "it's our favorite food!"
EXT GUY'S HOUSE:
Alex and Noah outside Guy's house. Two things to note: (1) Alex has a fierce vintage, drop-top Bronco. Now that's what we call California style. Alex, your kitchen may be tacky, but the LV messenger bag and the Bronco are FIERCE. .
(2) Guy's house looks just like ...
... the Brady Bunch house. All that we are missing is the Sherwood Schwartz credit. If the house was an inside joke, loved it! ;)
If it isn't obvious, Alex has cooked up more than a meal. He has a plan: "They're doing some work on guy's house. And since neither one of them can cook, I brought them dinner."
Noah: "Shouldn't you call them first?
Alex: I'm just surprising my man with a little home cooked casserole. No tee!
Any-hoo, Rodney Chest once again steals the show by jumping out of the truck, donning a ski mask, and morphing into a ninja. Thankfully, Noah remains in the car while Alex creeps down the walk and peers into the first floor bedroom window of this split-level home. (Oh grow up, we're laughing with them!)
Alex hears Guy moaning. Oooh yeah baby. That's my spot.
What's a gay to do? Alex charges in, guerrilla-style. We hear a scuffle and then gunshots. He escapes through the backdoor, trips over Trey who was sleeping beside the pool and ...
Falls into the water. ROFL
Now, if that sequence wasn't priceless ... the lovely and talented Uno Dos Trey is startled from his peaceful slumber and omg ...
Look at those thighs. Dayumn.
We're really loving these third act climaxes. This is just too funny.
Guy is shirtless and wearing boxers, gun in hand. NORMALLY we like that. But standing next to Trey ... he's aiight. Guy has his ... err, weapon ... trained on Alex. We also see that "Guy" has a "girl." At that moment, Noah arrives on the patio. "No! Don't shoot!"
Yes, dear readers. Noah saves the day. Thankfully, Trey was not cheating. Ricky was able to have romance for a night or two. Chance admitted that he loves Eddie .. who has now proposed. Noah's script is a hit while Wade feels slighted, a gay version of A Star is Born.
Lastly, did anyone catch the next week tease—Adele Givens as a couples counselor? That should be rich.
ROD, I LOVE YOU!! YOU ARE SO OFF THE CHAIN!! I AGREE WITH JUST ABOUT EVERYHTING YOU SAY ABOUT THE SHOW. ONE THING, CUT CHANCE SOME SLACK! HIS CHARACTER IS NOT THE LIKEABLE ONE (AKA MIRANDA HOBBS) BUT YOU KINDA LEARN TO LOVE HIM.
IF THEY NEED HELP WITH THE KISSING SCENES, I AM AVAILABLE FOR LESSONS!! HA-HA-HA!
Posted by: MARTIN | 18 November 2005 at 07:45
For a minute there i thought i was the only one noticing that Wade was giving up way more of himself to be with Noah... than the other way around.
Posted by: WundaJigga | 18 November 2005 at 08:20
the dynasty bit...priceless.
Posted by: karamale | 18 November 2005 at 09:13
I too am tired of the ascott/scarff tied around the neck. I just saw an old episode of Three's Company (post Chrissy Snow) and Mister Furley was banging the scarf around the neck. I guess it's making a come back.
SIKE
Posted by: Bernard Bradshaw | 18 November 2005 at 09:26
Another peachy-keen deconstructive recap, Rod. We, the Logo-less, thank you for keepin us in the loop.
Posted by: Andy in Seattle | 18 November 2005 at 10:20
I love these recaps even though I watch its episode once more after it airs. I must say I was sadly disappointed again, with T Money and Chance's kissing scene. It seems to have grown worse. That disturbing sucking air sound and the way T Money looked like he was trying to fight Chance off by turning his head in the opposite direction was just all wrong. That was probably one of the most awkward moments in the show.
Posted by: Koncious Kaos | 18 November 2005 at 12:11
I love it. I haven't been able to see Noah's Arc yet but these commentaries makes me feel like I've watched it....evidenced by my reviews with friends who have seen it.
Posted by: maroon | 18 November 2005 at 13:00
I love this show. However I agree with many that the fashion is often too outrageous (& I live in LA). Patrik, if you're reading this, fire or control the stylist/head of wardrobe. Directing 101 - allow no other production elements to overpower the actors or dialogue. You wouldn't allow a distracting prop or set dressing piece in frame. Neither would you allow an ambitious background extra to become a distraction. Outside noise? Bad take. Well, the fasion on this show can sometimes be as much of a distraction if a viewer is so focused on the scarves, flowers, prints, etc. that they aren't looking at the actors or concentrating on the dialogue. Don't let "Romeo" try to upstage these scenes. I know the fashion is fun to snark about after the fact, but dang.
Other than that - love the show. Love the actors (although some could stand some improvement). Love the storylines. Love the music. Love the "skin" (the freak in me says "more, more, more"). And Rod, love the recaps even though I disagree with you sometimes.
Posted by: Big G | 18 November 2005 at 13:30
these are hot and the show is hot
Posted by: Odell | 18 November 2005 at 13:33
Rod,
Dude, always witty. Always.
Posted by: Bobby | 18 November 2005 at 13:49
lmao... thumbs up
Posted by: boogie tonight | 18 November 2005 at 13:57
just wondering if you've heard about this contest (www.handsblue.com)? they're giving away free jeans. its a denim scavenger hunt for US college students.
be the first to find the denim and take it home for free.
Posted by: lauren | 18 November 2005 at 13:58
BEST LINE: "You do not attempt such penetration while wearing a peach blouse."
The show is getting more enjoyable, but its going too fast. How about they focus on two characters story each week?
Posted by: Blak | 18 November 2005 at 14:58
Once again "The Rod" did his thang!
Not agreeing with it all, but still loving your view.
Posted by: Ronda | 18 November 2005 at 15:18
That Trey could make me change my ways. Thanks for the recap Rod...
I'm catching up this weekend.
Posted by: Coy | 18 November 2005 at 16:09
Your recaps are great -- you should get Blade to syndicate your stuff. I'm going to go through serious withdrawl for your recaps when the season ends. Cheers.
Posted by: Cap | 18 November 2005 at 17:40
another great episode. my only problem was with t-money and how he kissed chance. its like damn brotha do you have a tongue lol
Posted by: algie | 18 November 2005 at 18:35
Another great re-cap. A little dissapointed there wasn't one last week -- we were curious if once again you knew Ricky's tricks!
The Other Half and I also have found the non-main characters more interesting than the Fab Four. It is getting better, and we look forward to each week (episode and recap) but we'd like to see more T-Money (non-kissing role), and, others for them to play off of. (and, of course Trey Trey Trey! We're just looking, Rod, we know he's yours:)
Posted by: ReggieH | 18 November 2005 at 22:34
Rod-
Could you please call Patrik Ian Polk and ask him when "Noah's Arc" will be available on DVD?
Waiting for those bitches at Dish TV to get their shit together and offer LOGO in their lineup and missing my show is getting on my last nerve!
But I love the recaps, I want Trey to leave Alex and show up on my doorstep!!!
Tell him to bring Ricky and Junito, too.
I'll pull the whole train!!!!
Posted by: Jaun Mosby | 18 November 2005 at 23:04
Rod, you're right on target with everything especially the kissing. Chance is my favorite character but watching him kiss T-money is gut wrenching, I have to turn my head or close my eyes. It's like watching 2 horses eat hay off of each others faces. T-money is colorful however & I hope they bring him back.
Posted by: Don | 19 November 2005 at 02:31
Rod, thank you for the recaps. For those of us who are unable to receive LOGO, your entertaining and detailed summary and commentary are the next best thing to actually watching the show.
I am hoping NOAH'S ARC will be on DVD soon after its 1st season ends. Thank you Mr. Polk for creating this program. To the entire cast of NOAH'S ARC, thank you!!! You all are handsome brothers!!!!
The entire masculine and feminine fuss doesn't interest me. The clothes some members of the cast wear doesn't interest me though I enjoy Rod's critiques about particular items.
I am just happy to see a show about 4 black gay men loving other black gay men. This is so beautiful and so long over due in gay cinema.
Posted by: Trent | 19 November 2005 at 05:26
Rod, this weeks recap was hilarious. You had a brotha laughing out loud.
I must agree, Noaheisha, needs to be taken down a notch, after the brotha has given up 150% of his old life, plus bought back your car and give u a birthday bash and 1000.00 worth of flowers. You got the nerve to bring this I am so happy and everything is going great attitude in front of a brotha going thru hard times who helped you out. Tacky to say the least.
I can not get the scarves either. I mean is it the same as when you vist Hawaii and they place a Lai around your neck ? So when you visit West Hollywood, they tie a scarf around your neck. LOL Damn, they have wore more scarves on that show, than our 70 yr old church secretary has in a year of sundays. LMAO
I thought the acting on this week show was horrible, it was worse than my cousins 8th grades re make of Grease. I hope they all are taking acting classes. It is "refreshing" that they are butching the girls up, the less homo speak, the better.
Finally, I think they have paired Ricky with some he is more likely to attract, because I couldn't see him bending over a muscle bound homo thug, wearing a studded t-shirt and man clogs. LOL
There has been a lot of talk about the some of the actors on the show being straight, and I think that "Rick Fox" look a like "T Money" is str8. He had a very hard time kissing Chance = Chante. If you look closer, he has tucked his lips under so he's not kissing lip to lip. That is a trick you use when you are kissing someone you dont want too. I know Chante is not a beauty queen, so i will cut him some slack. lol If he comes back on the show, i can give him a few kissing lesson.
Posted by: naturalblkluv | 19 November 2005 at 12:50
Brilliant, and very witty.
Posted by: johnozed | 19 November 2005 at 14:22
thanks rod for the recap i was feelin a little let down without you last week i,am so glad your,e feelin better.i am atrue hearty noah fan and wade,but if wade want to be the man then that,s what he,s suppose to do give more of him self.if he did what he did for noah out of the goodness of his heart then there should be no problem.wade,s not mad with noah because he got the job he mad because he want to be the man in the relationship so he,ll have all the say so .if your man or woman try to help you don,t get the big head and act like you to good for alittlehelp ,noah was only tryin to show him the same love he got.if wade could not see that then he was a fool.let some of the air out your head wade.i still love just same. i know that was long but somebody had to say it .that,s from a real womans point of view.peace out
Posted by: faye | 19 November 2005 at 16:06
Rod, please stop it. The recaps are getting sillier and sillier. The DYNASTY bit was almost priceless. Noticing the opened roses and carnations was just too much. These are definitely worth the day's wait, take your time.
By the way, totally agree with you. The Woody Allen dialogue is a vast improve over the snap queen.
Posted by: ricky | 19 November 2005 at 22:09