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vanillalimeI think I have a lot of things to say about this show. I definitely have a lot of things to think.
First, DISCLAIMER. I have a deep, intense admiration of Lee's acting skills. It was his incredible portrayal of Tobias Beecher in Oz that sucked me into that show, and his ability to convincingly adapt to the multiple evolutions of that character over the course of the series is what kept me watching. Since discovering him in Oz, I have seen Lee portray many different types of characters in many different types of genres, and he continuously impresses me, even in those yucky horror films he insists on making. That being said...
Good God, people, he is so FUCKING HOT in this show.
And I feel kind of bad for saying that, because it sounds like I'm totally objectifying him, but I can't help it and I really don't feel bad enough about it to stop. Also, based upon what I've read and heard about him, I have a feeling he wouldn't really have a problem with being thought of as a sex object anyway, so I'm not going to lose any sleep over it. If I'm losing sleep over Sex Object Lee, it's for reasons other than guilt.
ESPECIALLY given the way I am introduced to one Eddie Drake in Lee's first episode of Wanted. He struts (STRUTS!) through his bar, and all I can see is the HAIR and the MUSTACHE and the MUSCLES because he's wearing this sleeveless (as in sleeves cut off intentionally) shirt that deliberately exposes these BULGES. And what does he proceed to do? He picks up two HEAVY BOXES and carries them, one in each hand, causing said muscles to bulge even further, for no real purpose other than to get these boxes from a Point A to a Point B that is about 10 steps away. Then, in case we didn't notice them the first time, he does it AGAIN with two more boxes. LOOKIT Lee using his muscles to do meaningless manual labor! He's amazing!
It's like the directer and/or writers sat down and asked themselves, "How can we make Lee look as sexy as possible in his first scene?" and this is what they came up with. It's the equivalent of having a voluptuous woman wear a low-cut dress and then making her bend waaaaay down over a desk or countertop. I had to watch this scene over and over again (HAD TO!) because I knew the dialouge was explaining Important Character Backstory, but it all sounded like Charlie Brown's teacher going "wah-wah-wah" the first 5 times through because of all the distractions. FOCUS!
Then when I DID hear actual words being spoken, they were things like Eddie saying "I was just waxing your hood." LOL Which... is an expression I've never heard before? And don't know what it means? I have a pretty good idea of what I'd LIKE it to mean, but I'm pretty sure it's not correct. And then shortly after that, Eddie says, "So use me." HAHAHA Yes, okay, I DO know what means, and that is a plan that I can totally get behind. Yes, Eddie, I will most definitely use you, if you just let me.
So, I finally get through Lee's first scene. Then, in his second scene, he shows up wearing another sleeves-cut-off shirt, but this one is a shade of blue that is a perfect match for the blue of Lee's eyes. SWOON.
Now, the thing is, I also have blue eyes, a really deep blue, just like Lee's, and I believe that him wearing this shirt is like a special shout-out to the Blue Eyes Club that he and I and Christopher Meloni all belong to. Just the three of us. Because that's the way I want it.
In Lee's third scene, he shows up wearing a leather jacket over his blue sleeveless shirt, and GUH. That's when I gave up on taking notes and just decided to concentrate on the pretty.
Then at some point, this happened:
THE TONGUE! IT CANNOT BE CONTAINED!
Then near the end, Eddie sucks back a beer (and sucks it goooood) with his lips and muscles and hair and black wifebeater. And I couldn't help but notice that Lee places the entire opening of the bottle in his mouth to take a drink, instead of just the bottom edge. Which I think is really interesting, but for reasons I don't think I'll get into right now.
I did write down this quote about Eddie that someone said at about this point:
"He's got balls for miles."
HEE. Again, not exactly sure what it means, but I'm pretty sure I agree with it.
And then the episode bascially ended with this visual, and I just about died:
So, there you have it! My introduction to Eddie Drake was more than I could have ever hoped for. There was also some, you know, plot and other characters and chasing-bad-guys-with-guns stuff that went on, too. I should point out that this show has Lee not only looking his best, but doing his best snarky thing that I love so much. OH, and the hair! My God, I never really discussed his hair. I guess that's something to save for next time.
Again, a huge THANK YOU to![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
fanfromfla for making this possible, and for trillingstar for pointing me in the right direction. I think my little Lee crush has just exploded into full-blown, legitimate obsession! But, you know, in a fun, creative way! Not a "Do I need to suggest a restraining order to Lee?" way! I mean, it's not like I'm busy making a doll that bears his likeness, or anything like that. ;D
First, DISCLAIMER. I have a deep, intense admiration of Lee's acting skills. It was his incredible portrayal of Tobias Beecher in Oz that sucked me into that show, and his ability to convincingly adapt to the multiple evolutions of that character over the course of the series is what kept me watching. Since discovering him in Oz, I have seen Lee portray many different types of characters in many different types of genres, and he continuously impresses me, even in those yucky horror films he insists on making. That being said...
Good God, people, he is so FUCKING HOT in this show.
And I feel kind of bad for saying that, because it sounds like I'm totally objectifying him, but I can't help it and I really don't feel bad enough about it to stop. Also, based upon what I've read and heard about him, I have a feeling he wouldn't really have a problem with being thought of as a sex object anyway, so I'm not going to lose any sleep over it. If I'm losing sleep over Sex Object Lee, it's for reasons other than guilt.
ESPECIALLY given the way I am introduced to one Eddie Drake in Lee's first episode of Wanted. He struts (STRUTS!) through his bar, and all I can see is the HAIR and the MUSTACHE and the MUSCLES because he's wearing this sleeveless (as in sleeves cut off intentionally) shirt that deliberately exposes these BULGES. And what does he proceed to do? He picks up two HEAVY BOXES and carries them, one in each hand, causing said muscles to bulge even further, for no real purpose other than to get these boxes from a Point A to a Point B that is about 10 steps away. Then, in case we didn't notice them the first time, he does it AGAIN with two more boxes. LOOKIT Lee using his muscles to do meaningless manual labor! He's amazing!
It's like the directer and/or writers sat down and asked themselves, "How can we make Lee look as sexy as possible in his first scene?" and this is what they came up with. It's the equivalent of having a voluptuous woman wear a low-cut dress and then making her bend waaaaay down over a desk or countertop. I had to watch this scene over and over again (HAD TO!) because I knew the dialouge was explaining Important Character Backstory, but it all sounded like Charlie Brown's teacher going "wah-wah-wah" the first 5 times through because of all the distractions. FOCUS!
Then when I DID hear actual words being spoken, they were things like Eddie saying "I was just waxing your hood." LOL Which... is an expression I've never heard before? And don't know what it means? I have a pretty good idea of what I'd LIKE it to mean, but I'm pretty sure it's not correct. And then shortly after that, Eddie says, "So use me." HAHAHA Yes, okay, I DO know what means, and that is a plan that I can totally get behind. Yes, Eddie, I will most definitely use you, if you just let me.
So, I finally get through Lee's first scene. Then, in his second scene, he shows up wearing another sleeves-cut-off shirt, but this one is a shade of blue that is a perfect match for the blue of Lee's eyes. SWOON.
Now, the thing is, I also have blue eyes, a really deep blue, just like Lee's, and I believe that him wearing this shirt is like a special shout-out to the Blue Eyes Club that he and I and Christopher Meloni all belong to. Just the three of us. Because that's the way I want it.
In Lee's third scene, he shows up wearing a leather jacket over his blue sleeveless shirt, and GUH. That's when I gave up on taking notes and just decided to concentrate on the pretty.
Then at some point, this happened:
THE TONGUE! IT CANNOT BE CONTAINED!
Then near the end, Eddie sucks back a beer (and sucks it goooood) with his lips and muscles and hair and black wifebeater. And I couldn't help but notice that Lee places the entire opening of the bottle in his mouth to take a drink, instead of just the bottom edge. Which I think is really interesting, but for reasons I don't think I'll get into right now.
I did write down this quote about Eddie that someone said at about this point:
"He's got balls for miles."
HEE. Again, not exactly sure what it means, but I'm pretty sure I agree with it.
And then the episode bascially ended with this visual, and I just about died:
So, there you have it! My introduction to Eddie Drake was more than I could have ever hoped for. There was also some, you know, plot and other characters and chasing-bad-guys-with-guns stuff that went on, too. I should point out that this show has Lee not only looking his best, but doing his best snarky thing that I love so much. OH, and the hair! My God, I never really discussed his hair. I guess that's something to save for next time.
Again, a huge THANK YOU to
fanfromfla for making this possible, and for trillingstar for pointing me in the right direction. I think my little Lee crush has just exploded into full-blown, legitimate obsession! But, you know, in a fun, creative way! Not a "Do I need to suggest a restraining order to Lee?" way! I mean, it's not like I'm busy making a doll that bears his likeness, or anything like that. ;D
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Date: 2014-10-04 03:07 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2014-10-04 04:42 pm (UTC)"an asshole with a heart of gold!"
LOL, sounds like something that should be on Eddie's business cards! ;)
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Date: 2014-10-04 10:03 am (UTC)Thank you fanfromla and Trillingstar.
I love the Oz dolls too, with all the tiny details. And they're signed by their real counterparts too. Beyond impressed Colleendetroit.
Yes, there was plot too. And Traci Lords.
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Date: 2014-10-04 04:47 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2014-10-04 05:12 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2014-10-26 02:28 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2014-10-28 05:41 pm (UTC)You might want to check out the Wanted section on leetergesen.com here. It has episode summaries and screencaps. Not quite as wonderful as watching the show itself, but pretty close!
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Date: 2015-05-16 12:12 pm (UTC)Good God, people, he is so FUCKING HOT in this show.
Oh yeah he is. The funny thing is that the first time I saw the show, I was seriously put off by the mustache. I hated it but now it has grown on me.
I think my little Lee crush has just exploded into full-blown, legitimate obsession!
We've all been there, my friend. Heh. So we can definitely count on you at the next Lee gathering, right? I need it to happen soon. My dreams are telling me that it's necessary. :)
Thanks for sending me the link and apologies for taking so long to read it. It was perfect!
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Date: 2015-05-17 05:44 pm (UTC)After discovering Lee, I saw many pictures of him with that mustache and honestly didn't think much of it. But once I actually saw him in the role of Eddie, I thought it totally worked. Lee MADE it work. :D
So we can definitely count on you at the next Lee gathering, right?
Oh, that sounds wonderful in theory, but I would probably be reduced to a giant puddle of goo and completely embarrass myself! LOL
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Date: 2015-05-17 10:23 pm (UTC)You would be fine at a Lee gathering. Lee makes everyone feel comfy and you'd have us there for moral support. :)