tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7119990365479009764.post8596673782975937642..comments2024-03-14T18:09:09.667-05:00Comments on Do Some Damage: In Praise of CSI: MiamiUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7119990365479009764.post-5372076102089106212009-09-27T12:27:00.124-05:002009-09-27T12:27:00.124-05:00There is nothing left to say except to say thank y...There is nothing left to say except to say thank you for a very well written and accurate assessment of both David Caruso and his show "CSI:Miami". To be sure, I will continue to peruse this site.Shelbynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7119990365479009764.post-29735561142908530682009-09-27T10:29:20.648-05:002009-09-27T10:29:20.648-05:00Thank you for another point of view. As a life-lo...Thank you for another point of view. As a life-long David Caruso fan, I have watched almost everything he has appeared in. And up until the last few seasons, I watched CSI Miami on a weekly basis. I lost interest however when the Marisol Delko storyline ended abruptly with her murder. <br /><br />When Caruso was in NYPD, he had a professional as well as a personal life and both were portrayed on the show. This is not the case with CSI Miami. The writers and directors have made Caruso's character very one-dimensional for the most part. I don't mean this as a criticism of Caruso. He works very well with the material he's given.<br /><br />CSI NY, on the other hand, manages to balance the work and personal lives of its characters very well. I know CSI Miami could too if only they would try.Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13123010915507254767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7119990365479009764.post-6270262073625386902009-09-26T22:06:59.114-05:002009-09-26T22:06:59.114-05:00Scott, thank-you for so eloquently defending my fa...Scott, thank-you for so eloquently defending my favorite TV show. I especially appreciate the Calleigh quote you used about things being more "fanciful" in Miami. That's the quote I always use when I attempt to 'explain' the show to people. <br /><br />Caruso's Horatio is what first drew me to the show and what has held me there. Sadly, most non-viewers do not understand the character, and as a result they do not understand the actor. Pity. Caruso is a fine actor.<br /><br />I've caught Castle occasionally and enjoyed it each time. Fillion is fun, though I liked him best in Firefly. I'll try to make a point to TiVo next week.ehmalo01https://www.blogger.com/profile/00489694639723228505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7119990365479009764.post-83635041136920176872009-09-26T15:51:18.772-05:002009-09-26T15:51:18.772-05:00Dojo - Glad to have another Miami fan. And I stron...Dojo - Glad to have another Miami fan. And I strongly urge you to take a look at Castle, even if you do so on Hulu. It's a charming show that might need some help...or a new time slot.<br /><br />Dave - HUGE GRIN. Thank you for your post. Loved it. Shared it with my wife who also laughed. Have you seen Jim Carrey on Lettermans spoofing Caruso? It's on YouTube.<br /><br />Steve - Based on your description of Caruso, I'd have to ask "Which one?" since that's pretty much what he always wears. That's his uniform. Happy that you'll give it another go.<br /><br />Jay - Here's the thing about the three CSIs: each has their own thing. I've rarely watched NY and basically don't care about it. However, I'm still angling for a huge, three-episode arc: mystery starts on Monday in Miami, moves to NYC (with Caruso) on Wednesday, and Caruso and Gary Sinese show up in Vegas on Thursday *with* William Peterson guest starring. THAT would be so friggin' awesome.<br /><br />And I'm glad you love Castle. Keep watching!Scott D. Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15293540073601809197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7119990365479009764.post-53522202684570966242009-09-26T09:24:55.434-05:002009-09-26T09:24:55.434-05:00I've seen a handful of CSI episodes, spread ac...I've seen a handful of CSI episodes, spread across the different cities. It's not really my thing. But each episode I saw was a tight, well told story. It's hard to disagree with that sort of thing, really.<br /><br />I LOVE Castle. I was always going to, probably, because I'm a big fan of Fillion. But it's fun, well written and well acted. It's the best kind of popcorn - the kind that doesn't hide behind "it's just a bit of fun" and does the hard work of telling a good story and paying attention to charachter and logic. Good stuff.Jay Stringerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08764183157841848163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7119990365479009764.post-86669042381585668932009-09-26T08:44:22.117-05:002009-09-26T08:44:22.117-05:00I guess I don't understand people who spend so...I guess I don't understand people who spend so much energy arguing against a TV show. Wouldn't it take less energy to change the channel?<br /><br />I have watched one episode of the Miami show--the one where Horatio is wearing the dark suit with the dark shirt and takes his sunglasses off to make a point. I thought it was just fine.<br /><br />The thing is -- it's a TV show. It has its limits and its own set of possibilities. As Jay said in this space about comics, some packages work better than others for a certain kind of story-telling. With these shows, you know what to expect. Now, some of the better ones know this and use this to flip things around on you. (I'm looking at you FLASHFORWARD.) And just use the convention of the cozy on TV to entertain you for an hour (MONK, MURDER SHE WROTE, MATLOCK.)<br /><br />On your recommendation, sir, I'll head back to CSI: MIAMI for another go around.<br /><br />Nice post.Steve Weddlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03876211586767139613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7119990365479009764.post-57570779961702639442009-09-26T08:43:33.782-05:002009-09-26T08:43:33.782-05:00I think this post was... (takes off sunglasses) RI...I think this post was... (takes off sunglasses) RIGHT on target.Dave Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10185814518997114591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7119990365479009764.post-82248145255620131842009-09-26T08:23:31.236-05:002009-09-26T08:23:31.236-05:00Excellent points, well stated. It's always nic...Excellent points, well stated. It's always nice to find someone who shares one's view, though we have to admit we've failed to connect with "Castle", mainly due to its unfortunate time slot.<br /><br />We are forever guilty of recording such overlaps, then neglecting to give the necessary time later.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com