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| Ben Bass on AOD 2013; artist on demand interview | |
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| sillygyrl8 | May 3 2013, 01:47 AM Post #1 |
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http://www.blogtalkradio.com/artistsondemandradio/2013/05/03/ben-bass-1 The interview is now available. *melts* |
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| ryder1029 | May 3 2013, 02:43 AM Post #2 |
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So, the part when Ben said that are major roadblocks, he meant plural right? As in more than one obstacle? I'm trying to think of what besides Marlo would stand in the way of them reconciling. All I can come up with are the following scenarios. a) Sam does, in fact, fall madly in love with Marlo b) Marlo and Sam get married c) Marlo turns up pregnant (maybe that's the thing that makes Sam realize that he's got changes to make. Impending fatherhood would certainly give one pause for self-reflection d) Something happens to Marlo or someone else and Sam holds Andy responsible (again) e) Andy's in a relationship, but I don't see that happening. Women in these scenarios are more or less always portrayed as obsessive, needy, catty, emotional basket cases incapable of moving on. f) The job, but since Sam's a detective now I don't see why this would be an issue anymore Anyone have any other thoughts? Edited by ryder1029, May 3 2013, 02:45 AM.
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| sillygyrl8 | May 3 2013, 02:59 AM Post #3 |
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Ryder - Can we keep that stuff in the speculation/promo/rants sections please? Thank you. |
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| ryder1029 | May 3 2013, 03:02 AM Post #4 |
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Sorry. I thought it was fine because I was talking about things Ben said in his interview. I didn't realize that this was a read-only thread. My bad. BTW- I wasn't ranting. Just thinking out loud about what he said. It would be helpful if you let people know that aren't allowed to post comments or what comments you'll allow and what you won't. With so many threads, each having their own set of rules and restrictions, it can be confusing. Edited by ryder1029, May 3 2013, 03:21 AM.
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| sillygyrl8 | May 3 2013, 03:28 AM Post #5 |
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You can talk about what was said in the interview - but the scenarios you came up with are speculations so they belong there. |
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| vixenali | May 3 2013, 03:29 AM Post #6 |
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I thought this interview was very insightful and actually put me in an even more realistic mindset of Season 4 (I'm not going to say negative, because it is NOT that). I'm still optimistic, as in I feel that Ben gave us hope that Sam/Andy are going to be an epic, classic couple and things are going to be deep for them in S4. Like in old works of literature and old movies. (going off of what @LAwoman said in the promo thread) I asked on twitter: What does Ben say are some of Sam’s character flaws? The interviewer, Kristin Downer, asked it and it ended up combining with @RB_Phan’s question of Sam’s background. And Ben gave an excellent, insightful answer, and I had more questions for him because of his answer (GOD I hate this online stuff sometimes, lol)!Character flaws according to Ben: He’s a know-it-all and needs to learn and examine oneself: himself. Sam learns to understand there is a problem there as the season develops—he’s becoming aware of his limitations that show him why he’s unhappy and his life is unfulfilling. He’s confined by his upbringing and social background (I’m guessing parental issues, sister getting attacked, possible foster care stuff, and lower middle class). He wants to be known/found out, but it is a fear and it is problematic for his life. Not enough self-reflection because he buries things. He’s trying to adapt with moving on, and the theme of change comes into his awareness. (what is he making an object of awareness?) Also Sam has a few more major character flaws. He’s loyal and that can get him into trouble sometimes. (plays in S4 and very seriously). Ben also has more that he doesn’t want to give away. (of course! I gotta see this shiz unfold across 13 episodes) The unexamined life is not one worth living. -Socrates To me, the more things Sam and Andy go through and understand about each other and who they are as individuals, the better. They need to fill and cement that strong base of their relationship and so they can build on it. (you wouldn't build a skyscraper on a swamp, would you??) btw, I wanted to ask BB this question for awhile now because I don't think Sam is so high on the pedestal as he sometimes is made out to be. I wanted to learn how BB sees this character that he's been playing for 4 years now. Multi-dimensional.
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| mickyit | May 3 2013, 04:18 AM Post #7 |
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It was great! I really like how Ben always tries to understand well the question and tries to answer saying enough but not too much! @vixenali: you made an excellent question! I think that the more they go on in the story season by season, the better they understand in a deeper way their own character. I loved how Ben answered your question, except the loyal/ trouble part. To be honest the part where he compares McSwarek to Romeo-Juliet (even if nobody dies, thank God) doesn't give me too much hope... But let's wait and see what's in store for us! |
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| rookiefan24 | May 4 2013, 03:56 AM Post #8 |
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I know there were a bunch of people who felt like the interview was negative in terms of McSwarek, but i liked it and I think that Ben didn't really say anything we didn't already know, or guess for ourselves. There was never a point in time where it looked like they were actually going to work things out this season, so it doesn't really bother me that he didn't really give that too much hope. I was really intrigued by what he said about how Sam is later on in the season - which makes me think that he would start to examine himself AFTER he ends things with Marlo? His interview makes it sound like we are going to see two parts to Sam, a Sam in the beginning of the season and another at the end. He pretty much says it when he talks about Sam in the beginning and Sam later on. Also, the whole emotional thing. Didn't those who went to visit later in the shooting season say that there were times Ben couldn't talk because he was getting mentally prepared for a very emotional scene? With that commentary and the shots that we got of them outside a hospital at the end of the season, the whole emotional thing makes sense. I don't see anything in it that makes me feel negatively about this season. I think he chose his words a bit more carefully than usual but this one stands out "the fans will feel its a necessity for McSwarek to be together... it will drive them crazy in a fun/good? way" (left my notes at school where I wrote down the quote) I'm really wanting to find out more about that! |
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| ryder1029 | May 4 2013, 04:15 AM Post #9 |
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What pics outside of the hospital? I don' t remember hearing about that. |
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| rookiefan24 | May 4 2013, 04:57 AM Post #10 |
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I swear there is filming outside a hospital or what looks like outside a hospital towards the end of the season. I think Traci is there along with Sam and Marlo and I think Andy? Maybe it's not a hospital, but I thought it was. I think someone said something about it. I'd have to go back through the threads and look. Also, I don't think that it was clear that the building was a hospital, but the doors looked like it was and that may be where the idea came about. I can see it in my head, but that doesn't really help you! |
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| LAwoman | May 4 2013, 05:07 AM Post #11 |
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I think people who were in town in January said there is a hospital scene in the finale. Didn't someone also talk to or see a tweet from someone playing a nurse as well? |
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| Overthinker | May 4 2013, 08:16 AM Post #12 |
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I remember a tweet of a girl with a broken finger who was excited to play a nurse in RB (they were filming last episode) and a girl asked her also about McSwarek but she just said things were complicated (at the time I thought was what the authors asked to say in general, but maybe it was the truth). I'm looking forward to see him realising his limits (about time too) and growing, not to talk about discovering something of his past but I have to say that my expectation about McSwarek lowered a lot (they were pretty high, my fault). I'm ready to enjoy the journey (also if it is a long one) and look at them to see 'the necessity to be together' but honestly only 13 ep and 9 months of hiatus with an uncertain season 5 made me hope for something more. Thank God Andy isn't anymore a damsel in distress. |
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| hookedonrb | May 4 2013, 08:20 AM Post #13 |
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I'm not sure of the pic you guys are talking about but there is another one that I keep seeing. Somewhere along the line Ben was asked what the season was like for Sam or something to that effect. He pointed to this picture where Sam is walking across an outdoor crime scene and he looks.... frustrated, tired, tense, something. If I can find the picture I will bring it forward. |
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| Hawley | May 4 2013, 12:58 PM Post #14 |
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I think the picture you're talking about is the one Ben posted himself on his twitter (it's still there), showing him in a leather jacket walking across Clarence Square while 4.12's being filmed. I don't remember seeing pictures of a hospital, but there were tweets about it when they filmed 4.6 last October at Humber River Regional Hospital in Etobicoke. If someone finds pics, would love to see 'em. Back on topic, I didn't find the interview negative: it actually made me more excited for Season 4! That mixture of drama that BB alluded to with the comedy (like the promo with Andy laughing when the perp she's chasing knocks himself out) that RB does so well! Since BB mentioned his 'monumental spring cleaning' at the end, would love him to come to my house to do the same - about as likely as winning the lottery, huh?
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| snapple79 | May 4 2013, 01:10 PM Post #15 |
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I know there's a photo of a hospital in the qwiki Greg posted from the episode he directed (4x12) and then there's the photos from actress that plays a nurse in 4x13. |
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| hookedonrb | May 4 2013, 02:06 PM Post #16 |
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Yes, the Clarence Square picture is what I am thinking of. I have thought the picture and Ben's comment shows us S04 is going to be serious. As far as the spring cleaning - give me a call when he gets there. I would be MORE than happy to help out in any way
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and it ended up combining with @RB_Phan’s question of Sam’s background. And Ben gave an excellent, insightful answer, and I had more questions for him because of his answer (GOD I hate this online stuff sometimes, lol)!








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