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New interview w/ a spoiler or two
Topic Started: Tue May 4, 2004 5:14 am (196 Views)
Renee
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"Schneider had complained his character had become too reactive, but Schneider said he now likes how the storyline has developed. . . .

"'There was something that made (Jonathan) need to be reactive, and it came to fruition in (the April 21) episode,' Schneider said. . . . [I assume that's "Legacy," though they have the date wrong.]

"Schneider said his character is becoming proactive again as he and Jor-El try to influence their son's future."

Hmm . . . very interesting. (Thanks once again to oleura at K-Site for the link -- she really is a font of information!) I wonder what was making Jonathan be "reactive" and what happened in "Legacy" that was related to that? Lord knows we've gone over and over the events of that one, but I don't quite get what he's talking about.

http://www.shns.com/shns/g_index2.cfm?acti...DER-TV-05-04-04
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These are some of the most interesting quotes I've seen yet. Why *would* Jonathan become more "reactive" in that he's not causing things to happen just simply reacting when they *do* happen. As he says, Jonathan was much more involved with everything in earlier seasons. Why not now and what does it have to do with Jor-el and the deal?

I was struck by Jonathan saying "I don't know how to protect you anymore." Why not? I can't really believe it has anything to do with his health. Jonathan doesn't routinely beat down people who might know Clark's secret. Why is Jonathan feeling hindered at that moment? He obviously knows something, but what the heck is it? You'd think if he thought he was dying he would be *more* involved in directing Clark, not less.
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It's rather confusingly worded, but I think what he was trying to say was that Jonathan has been reactive all season for some reason that we don't know about (they really do keep things from the actors, don't they? Because as the article says, the "reactiveness" was bothering JS for a while). And "Legacy" was some kind of a turning point, after which he'll start being more proactive again.

At least, I THINK that's it. . . . :confused:

"Jonathan doesn't routinely beat down people who might know Clark's secret."

Actually, now I think about it, he does! First Phelan, then Nixon, now Lionel! :)
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Yeah, that's what I think he meant too but I'm wondering where the clues are, you know? What made him pull back? We know it all started after he met with Jor-el. :oh:
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Darned if I know. I read mysteries all the time, but they haven't made me one bit smarter about finding clues or figuring out what they mean. I've thought about it and thought about it (obviously having too much time on my hands!), and I can't fit the pieces of this one together.

But I do think it's comforting that JS likes his storyline now, since we know he likes playing the strong dad!

Well, not to change subjects too abruptly, but, um, any chance of a new installment of "Measure" soon? Pretty please? We all need something enjoyable and less frustrating to think about!
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I read mysteries too. I have a whole collection of mystery stories. Books 1-38. this is still a stumper.
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This is a wierd thought but I thought "What would be almost the same as giving up his life?" How about giving up his memories? Maybe just of Clark? If anything that would make it more difficult for him to put up a fight with Jor-el if he doesn't remember raising Clark. Of course Jor-el can't take them right away or Jonathan couldn't go find Clark and drag him back--'cause he wouldn't have remembered him. So he has to wait for Jonathan to come back. He tells Jonathan he'll have time to say good-bye and prepare himself. Jonathan is now resisting, feels he'll lose everything and is now realizing what he has truly done. It would certainly explain the depression about what he's done with his life. A big part of his life has been being Clark's father, his protector. So maybe that's what Jor-el is waiting for, and also why Jonathan is saying he must live with his own decisions. It would also explain "I don't know how to protect you anymore." He knows, even if his family tries to tell him what he should remember, without memories of being Clark's father, he can't possibly be as effective in the boy's life. And in a way he would be starting his life over and losing 15 years. It would be like starting over. And maybe Jor-el couldn't take his memories when Clark was there because his memories would have been taken too--and Jor-el knows Clark must have his memories to become who he is meant to become. Hmmmm. Wierd thought but thought I'd throw it out there.
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It makes sense the way you put it, but I hope that's not it. Too sad. :(
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Well I said maybe that was the deal. That better not be what ends up happening ;) Clark better stop it somehow.

It would also explain Jonathan not thinking he's dying and still saying "not yet" and telling Clark he loves him in Hereafter. Can you imagine knowing you won't remember your own son? You'd want to say 'I love you' while you still could. God, just thinking of the scene that way makes me want to cry.
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