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Wednesday, 16. April 2008, 14:28:56

James Woods , it's like he's permanently on speed. Fast-talking, ever thinking, joking, always moving...

This is Sebastian Stark.


Über lawyer. Ruthless, offensive, crafty... Known to those who know of him as Shark.

Shark is... Interesting. Think a legal version of House. In more ways than one - Stark IS House, down to the total pompous ass characteristics and reputation for being the best, yet extremely difficult... evidence mysteries and seeking out the way to win the case replace medical mysteries... The small collection of young newbies under his charge... It's very similar. I am besotted with House, it's one of my favourite things to watch, and I feel the same way about Shark.

Woods is in his element here, he plays know-it-all narcissist down to a T, and he makes for excellent viewing. Of course, for me, a dramatic show is nothing without its humour, and it doesn't disappoint there, either. What's also interesting is that ruthless though Stark is, so far the cases are fought on the side of truth and justice, even though he often intends to fight dirty and does...

I'd heard very good things about this, and I'm glad we decided to rent this first season on DVD. Worth a watch, if House is at all your thing.

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Comments

Attila 16. April 2008, 14:39

James Woods is such a cool actor! :yes:

Robert Hurley 16. April 2008, 15:05

Did you ever see him in The Boost? It's hysterical!

The Dark Furie 16. April 2008, 15:58

I've got James in one of my upcoming posts, but it's not about acting. He plays this brilliantly. His character isn't played as sympathetically as Hugh Laurie plays House, so he can't be excused as much as House is. But everyone loves a sarcastic bastard when they're on the right side (else I'd have no visitors ever), and this is something both characters excel at. I've seen a lot of James Woods films in the past and he's never played a role quite like this. It suits him to the ground.

Dennis 16. April 2008, 17:04

You have visitors? I thought your blog was the black hole of Opera! :lol:
/wiseass

r♡se 16. April 2008, 18:17

I love James Woods. Shark fits him perfectly :D.

The Dark Furie 16. April 2008, 18:42

*beats Dennis with a stick*
Get back to the salt mines boy. :mad:

Mao! Mao! Didi mao! 16. April 2008, 20:38

Tilla - he really is! I'd never really recognised him before he was on Family Guy, though...

Rfhurley - never heard of it. What's the blurb for it?

Mik - yeah, not as lovable as House, but just as fun.

Dennis - nice burn! p: .

Rose - I really like the guy too, and yeah, it's like the role was written for him!

Dennis 16. April 2008, 21:19

p:

Robert Hurley 16. April 2008, 21:36

Rfhurley - never heard of it. What's the blurb for it?


James Woods is strung out on coke (yeah, I know it's redundant). Sean Young plays his wife in the movie, and reportedly became his stalker in real life.

Two emphatic spoons up!

Mao! Mao! Didi mao! 16. April 2008, 21:54

Hmmm... Sounds interesting (both fiction and real-life) I'll look that up. Thanks!

Dennis 16. April 2008, 21:59

:frown: I wish I had a stalker.

Mao! Mao! Didi mao! 16. April 2008, 22:08

You do, Dennis! His name is Mik Furie :D

The Dark Furie 16. April 2008, 22:26

I know where you live Dennis. What you wearing bitch? :ninja:

Cois 16. April 2008, 23:17

Never watched Shark.. Had a chance to with the first couple of episodes but passed on it..

Dennis 17. April 2008, 00:34

I'm not tellin'! :zip:

Robert Hurley 17. April 2008, 02:21

I wish I had a stalker.


No you don't. Trust me: the charm wears off, like, immediately...

Dennis 17. April 2008, 05:45

:eyes: You mean kinda like when the honeymoon is over? :left:

Mao! Mao! Didi mao! 17. April 2008, 08:33

Clint - Kept putting it off myself. Glad we got around to it, though...

:lol: @ Mik and Dennis p: .

Rfhurley - you had a stalker?! I only had a mini one. This lesbian that worked at McDonald's followed me everywhere for a while.

Cois 17. April 2008, 10:42

A Mclesbian followed you? :D

Dennis 17. April 2008, 11:06

I bet she had thick fingers. :eyes:

Mao! Mao! Didi mao! 17. April 2008, 12:03

She didn't. She was a petite redhead. Creepy in a strange way. Yes Clint :lol:

Cois 17. April 2008, 16:15

So she was a happy meal? :D

Dennis 17. April 2008, 19:50

And liked box lunches. :left: :lol:

Mao! Mao! Didi mao! 17. April 2008, 20:28

:lol:

Cois 17. April 2008, 23:01

Did she play with the toys? :D or your toys?

Mao! Mao! Didi mao! 18. April 2008, 07:31

:rolleyes: .

ANYWAY, we just watched the season finale. Fantastic way to end it, fucking brilliant :eek:

Cois 18. April 2008, 11:29

Great! :D did you get free food from your petite redhead Mclesbian? :lol:

Mao! Mao! Didi mao! 18. April 2008, 12:25

No. Shut up! p:

Cois 19. April 2008, 00:35

[ whisper] so she shagged you without Mik knowing? OMG!

I'll just shut up now.. :zip:

Dennis 19. April 2008, 06:03

:zip: :left: :angel: :right:

Dennis 19. April 2008, 06:03

:zip: :left: :angel: :right:


:bomb: oh for Criesake!

Mao! Mao! Didi mao! 19. April 2008, 07:46

:rolleyes:

Cois 19. April 2008, 08:04

Shark is way cool man.. Totally.. :headbang:

dɹɐzılpǝkɔıw ɐʞɐ ɹǝɥgɐllɐg lǝbɐsı 20. April 2008, 12:10

Big fan of this series too! :yes:

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