At first glance, this blog may seem to lack structure. This is my fault. There is no overall plan, other than to write about what spontaneously comes to mind. A legacy of a writing exercise, during a creative writing course I took in 1993. [Bruce Armstrong, WFNS]
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One way to understand Rookie Blue is to compare it with a past police show. Hill Street Blues was the last police show that really made me watch. The two are opposites. Hill, because its focus is on veteran cops operating in a crime infested zone, is much raunchier.
"Name?"
"Curtis."
"Curtis what?"
"Curtis...interruptus!"
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Some of Rookie's finest moments are quiet ones. Like when a veteran tries to help a rookie through a difficult time.
"How are you doing?
"Good...I'm good."
"Yeah? You killed somebody
today."
"Yeah..."
"You ever feel like talking, you
let me know...alright?
"Yeah...thanks."
[veteran Sam; and Andy, she's one of the rookies]
3 comments:
I'm glad it's not a credit course...and I was relieved to see that Calculus wasn't a requisite. Phew! :))
Okay...question...does Sam have an accent? Andy's brunette in my world (and Italian...ha ha...Andrea) Ha ha... Getjets? You probably will make her a blond.
Actually, you'd make a good cop. You would have some smarty pants comment to make each time you arrested someone.
Keep it coming, Daniel. I like the little pieces you give us. I enjoy putting the whole puzzle together...
Giulia!
Sorry I took so long to reply. Just recovered from what I suspect was food poisoning.
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"little pieces" comment is very
perceptive. I like to keep the focus tight...it's the same way I think up a scene, when I'm working on my screenplay.
"Smarty pants". Thank you. [I've been called worse!]
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You're right. Andy's a brunette...just...like...you.
P.S. Sam has a Canadian accent.
When I first learned of this
show, I was surprised that it
was a Canadian production.
Oh Daniel!
Please don't feel like you have to write to me after each ridiculous comment. :)
And boy, I didn't write my comment properly...I think Getjets would make the smarty pants cop. Hmmmm....actually, YOU-Daniel-would make more of an insightful, thought-provoking sergeant. You'd be a man of few words...but the words would resonate in every officer. :))
hmmmm...Canadian accent? From where? Do they say "somewheres" and "nowheres"...giggle I like that...do you say that?
I can't believe you've been called worse...not you!
I enjoy reading what you have to say.........
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