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"Just one more thing...": Rewatching Columbo
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<blockquote data-quote="Mel O&#039;Drama" data-source="post: 287206" data-attributes="member: 23"><p><span style="color: #000000"><p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="font-size: 22px">Butterfly In Shades Of Grey</span></strong></p><p></span></p><p style="text-align: center"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)"><em><span style="font-size: 15px">continued...</span></em></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p><p></p><p><span style="color: #000000"><span style="font-size: 15px">Still, the weaker Gotcha wasn’t a deal-breaker for me, since this episode has so many ingredients that make a <em>Columbo</em> episode work. </span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="color: #000000"><span style="font-size: 15px">The locations are just beautiful. Gerry’s leafy Santa Monica home is gorgeous, but the episode’s jewel in the crown is Chase’s stunning property with its panoramic views and extensive grounds, complete with its own funicular tramway up the steep slope (one slight disappointment is that Columbo didn’t become queasy on this as he used to do with almost any form of transport where his feet weren’t on terra firma). The episode is worth watching for this alone. As with other favourite <em>Columbos</em>, it felt very aspirational, and I found myself coveting this incredible property. Apparently it’s since been bought by billionaire Larry Elllison. </span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="color: #000000"><span style="font-size: 15px">In addition to this the outdoor scenes were sunny and picturesque, allowing it to feel expansive and visually appealing. </span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="color: #000000"><span style="font-size: 15px">I also liked the touch of what I think is the Mystery Movie Theme appearing as the theme for Chase’s radio show. </span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="color: #000000"><span style="font-size: 15px">Recent episodes have either dropped the <em>Columbo</em> formula or dropped the ball when it comes to strong writing and consistent characterisation, <em>Butterfly…</em> feels like an incredibly strong episode. There’s very little filler and it’s structured really well. There’s an antagonist with the screen presence to spark during his scenes. </span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="color: #000000"><span style="font-size: 15px">I’d put this one just below the George Hamilton episode as representing the very best of the Specials. Here as there, a returnee has a 100% success rate in being a fun antagonist. </span></span></p><p><span style="color: #000000"><span style="font-size: 15px"></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #000000"><span style="font-size: 15px">And I dare say this would make a Top Five of post-Seventies episodes. </span></span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mel O'Drama, post: 287206, member: 23"] [COLOR=#000000][CENTER][B][SIZE=6]Butterfly In Shades Of Grey[/SIZE][/B][/CENTER][/COLOR] [CENTER][COLOR=rgb(0, 0, 0)][I][SIZE=4]continued...[/SIZE][/I][/COLOR] [I][SIZE=4][/SIZE][/I] [/CENTER] [SIZE=4][/SIZE] [COLOR=#000000][SIZE=4]Still, the weaker Gotcha wasn’t a deal-breaker for me, since this episode has so many ingredients that make a [I]Columbo[/I] episode work. [/SIZE][/COLOR] [SIZE=4][/SIZE] [COLOR=#000000][SIZE=4]The locations are just beautiful. Gerry’s leafy Santa Monica home is gorgeous, but the episode’s jewel in the crown is Chase’s stunning property with its panoramic views and extensive grounds, complete with its own funicular tramway up the steep slope (one slight disappointment is that Columbo didn’t become queasy on this as he used to do with almost any form of transport where his feet weren’t on terra firma). The episode is worth watching for this alone. As with other favourite [I]Columbos[/I], it felt very aspirational, and I found myself coveting this incredible property. Apparently it’s since been bought by billionaire Larry Elllison. [/SIZE][/COLOR] [SIZE=4][/SIZE] [COLOR=#000000][SIZE=4]In addition to this the outdoor scenes were sunny and picturesque, allowing it to feel expansive and visually appealing. [/SIZE][/COLOR] [SIZE=4][/SIZE] [COLOR=#000000][SIZE=4]I also liked the touch of what I think is the Mystery Movie Theme appearing as the theme for Chase’s radio show. [/SIZE][/COLOR] [SIZE=4][/SIZE] [COLOR=#000000][SIZE=4]Recent episodes have either dropped the [I]Columbo[/I] formula or dropped the ball when it comes to strong writing and consistent characterisation, [I]Butterfly…[/I] feels like an incredibly strong episode. There’s very little filler and it’s structured really well. There’s an antagonist with the screen presence to spark during his scenes. [/SIZE][/COLOR] [SIZE=4][/SIZE] [COLOR=#000000][SIZE=4]I’d put this one just below the George Hamilton episode as representing the very best of the Specials. Here as there, a returnee has a 100% success rate in being a fun antagonist. And I dare say this would make a Top Five of post-Seventies episodes. [/SIZE][/COLOR] [/QUOTE]
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