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Veronica Mars Rewatch – “Drinking the Kool-Aid”
Poor Veronica is going through a bit of a rough patch after Abel Koontz told her that her father is really Jake Kane. Now the implications of that possibility are really starting to sink in … is he her father? Does her father know? … and what does that mean for her former relationship with … Continue reading
Veronica Mars Rewatch – “Like a Virgin”
It would be a nightmare for any high school girl – stepping out of the shower in the school locker room to discover your clothes have been shoved into a toilet. Poor Veronica. Fortunately, this brings about our introduction to Meg Manning, who loans Veronica her cheerleading uniform so she can leave to get new … Continue reading
The cast grows larger: Wallace and Piz to return
Two Veronica Mars movie announcements in the last two days! First, Veronica will be joined by her stalwart friend Wallace (Percy Daggs III) This really comes as no surprise… after Veronica, Keith, and Logan, Wallace is really the last piece of the core cast. Everyone else is just a bonus. I’m a little more perplexed … Continue reading
Veronica Mars Rewatch –“The Girl Next Door”
Secrets, secrets are no fun… secrets, secrets hurt someone. Our friends in Neptune spent this episode wondering if it was better to live with secrets or with knowing the truth. The theme of secrets plays out on three fronts: Veronica and the mystery-of-the-week with her next-door neighbor, Logan and Weevil, and a flashback to Veronica … Continue reading
Veronica Mars Rewatch – “Return of the Kane”
This is an episode of fatherly relationships — namely Jake Kane, Aaron Echolls, and Keith Mars. Jake Kane, until this point, has really been shown in mixed light as he’s still considered a suspect in his daughter’s murder. But it’s hard to see him as a cold-blooded killer after watching his interactions with Duncan in … Continue reading
Veronica Mars Rewatch – “You Think You Know Somebody”
While watching this episode, I can’t help but think of the Wizard’s First Rule from the Sword of Truth series: “People are stupid; given proper motivation, almost anyone will believe almost anything. Because people are stupid, they will believe a lie because they want to believe it’s true, or because they are afraid it might … Continue reading
Veronica Mars Rewatch – “The Wrath of Con”
This episode can be easily split into two halves–the case of the week and memories of Lilly. Gamers Gone Wild Wallace’s crush Georgia loaned several thousand dollars to a kid who promised to pay her back with lots of interest. She was never repaid, and Veronica took on the case to track down her unreturned … Continue reading
Veronica Mars Rewatch – “Meet John Smith”
Identity is something that just about everyone struggles with–especially in high school. And the characters on Veronica Mars are no exception. Veronica herself is confident and self-aware, but she is still trying to figure out where she belongs in her new existence as an outsider–without her old friends, her old life, and even without her … Continue reading
Veronica Mars Rewatch – Credit Where Credit’s Due
The second episode of Veronica Mars brings us deeper into the culture clash of Neptune, with the haves versus the have-nots. In this case, the haves are the 09ers… those who live in the desirable 90909 zip code. The poster children for the 09ers are Logan Echolls and his current girlfriend Caitlin Ford. Unfortunately, this … Continue reading
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