作者: jamiemarch (jamiemarch) 看板: the_L_word
標題: the best & worst of the TLW2
時間: Wed May 18 14:51:09 2005
Worst Villain – Shane and Jenny’s roommate Mark (Eric Lively) is a shoo-in fo
r this award. Mark’s behavior was offensive, sure, but he was also boring, and
his sudden change-of-heart combined with an obvious obsession with Shane was u
nbelievable and, dare I say it, lame.
Best Guest Star – On Season 1, The L Word made a mistake by having the sole As
ian character be the hysterical (as in, apparently crazy) girlfriend of Bette a
nd Tina’s baby daddy. The show made amends this year by casting Linda Ko as th
e calm, assured nurse that Bette hired to care for her dying father beginning i
n episode 2.12 ("L'Chaim"). Thank you, casting directors.
Worst Guest Star – Ariana Huffington’s appearance in episode 2.01 (“Life, Lo
ss, Leaving”) was clearly a throwaway celebrity placement, and an uninterestin
g one at that.
Best Use of Music in an Episode – The L Word has been pretty adventurous with
its sound this year, and music director ezgirl (a.k.a. Elizabeth Ziff of Betty)
definitely got it right in episode 2.09 (“Late, Later, Latent”) when she cho
se to layer Heart’s “No Other Love” over Bette and Tina’s love scene. That
song’s minimalist aesthetic and one verse of repeated lyrics was perfect for t
he emotion and intensity of the scene.
Worst Use of Music in an Episode – The theme song has really taken a beating t
his year, and while I admit I am not a fan of its spy-girl-meets-surfer-chick s
ound, I would have been okay with it if it had been limited to the opening cred
its. However, the theme song reappears throughout most episodes in endless vari
ation (xylophone, cello, French), hammering home the fact that “this is the wa
y that we live.” Message to ezgirl: okay, we get it! Girls in tight dresses dr
ag with mustaches!
Best Angst-ridden Moment – Dyke drama was showcased in its finest form during
Tonya and Dana’s bridal shower in episode 2.05 ("Labryinth") when a miserable
Bette toasted the mismatched couple. “I lift my glass to caring…and kindness
and trust…and longevity and respect. To all the things that you'll need to kee
p your love alive,” Bette began. “I wish you... happiness. And I hope that yo
u forever spare each other pain. And if you find that is impossible,” she conc
luded with heartbreaking honesty, “then I wish you forgiveness.” Did you hear
that massive rustling sound? That was thousands of lesbians pulling out their
tissues at the same moment.
Worst Angst-ridden Moment – Tina’s emotional breakdown with Helena (2.09, “L
ate, Later, Latent”) shortly after she slept with Bette was so over-the-top bi
zarre that I kept wondering if Tina was flailing out at Helena on purpose in or
der to drive her away. The scene was a seesaw between stereotypical pregnant ho
rmones gone bad and questionable acting—neither Laurel Holloman nor Rachel She
lley convinced me that the two characters were really in the moment.
Best Use of a Prop – The dildo at the airport in episode 2.10 (“Land Ahoy”)
wins, hands-down. (No pun intended.)
Worst Use of a Prop – “Land Ahoy” delivers again on this category. The Phoeb
e Sparkle/Amy Ziff extended love scene featured the use of a cello. No musical
instrument that fine should suffer that kind of indignity.
Best Man – For two seasons now, Bette’s assistant James (Preston Cook) has st
ood by her through numerous personal and professional challenges. Even though J
ames was forced to reveal Bette’s personal schedule to Helena on threat of bei
ng fired during the season finale, he still deserves to be the winner in this c
ategory. Go James!
Worst Man – Mark’s lascivious, one-dimensional buddy-in-crime, Gomey (Sam Eas
ton) takes the prize in this case. Mark would have won this category, except he
already won for Worst Villain, and in my random rules for judging, one man can
not win more than one category.
Best Public Service Message Moment – In 2.09 (“Late, Later, Latent”), Alice
crawls up to Dana and declares seductively, “Dana. Many bona fide lesbians fin
d strapping it on the ultimate way of fucking.” Alice, if your radio career do
esn’t succeed, there’s probably a job for you at your local sex toy store.
Worst Public Service Message Moment – The season finale featured Gloria Steine
m (love her, much respect) in a round-table discussion at Bette’s father’s fu
neral about feminism and its intersection with lesbianism. A fascinating and wo
rthy topic, but the conversation was both contrived and unconvincing, not to me
ntion it seemed really inappropriate for a funeral.
Best Actress, Drama – Even if Jenny is a bit crazy, Mia Kirshner invests her w
ith real dignity. Go Mia!
Best Actress, Comedy – Leisha Hailey has emerged as the show’s star comedic a
ctress. Her timing is always perfect, and she plays the straight man with a ski
ll found only in real dykes.
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