HAPPY BIRTHDAY KYLE!!!!!

Happy Birthday to Kyle Chandler from Lindz at The Friday Night Lights Revue! : )

Emmy Upset for Kyle and Connie

Well, not only did Kyle and Connie not win their deserved Emmy awards, they also got very tackily snubbed.  And they were NOT the only ones.  I honestly do not know where these failing awards shows are going, but it's. Not. Good. At. All!!!!  The whole last hour of the show was mainly commercials; I honestly think this year's event could have been shortened to one hour.  No joke.

It's Emmy Night Tonight!!!

Let's hope that FNL wins in all four of its categories tonight!!

Don't Forget!

EMMY NIGHT IS COMING UP...AUGUST 29TH....GOOD LUCK KYLE AND CONNIE!!!

Thanksgiving

This episode was completely wonderful.  Tim sacrificing his freedom for Billy nearly brought me to tears.  I was very proud of Tammi but surprised at her seemingly sudden decision to head the East Dillon guidance department.  Julie's and Matt's and Landry's and Jess's breakups were saddening as well, but I was happy that at least Matt and Landry made amends.  And of course, the  East Dillon victory was one of the most satisfying things that happened all season.  I almost feel that the season was tied up a little too nicely; I have no idea what season five will bring.  I am really going to miss watching FNL until next season, but I can't wait for the Emmys!  Good luck, Kyle and Connie! : ) 

FNL Ranks Number Eleven on ITunes

Entertainment Weekly reported that FNL ranked Number Eleven on ITunes Top 30 List Last Week.  Good job, FNL!

Laboring

This episode was probably the most depressing so far this season.  Even so, I felt that it was a wonderful preamble to the season finale.  I am still completely frustrated with Tami's situation-it is just so unfair!  The intense rivalry between West and East Dillon sort of makes me yearn for the days when the Panthers was all there was.  I still feel bad about the Landry-Vince-Jess situation, plus I'm worried about Vince's future.  There wasn't quite enough about Julie in this episode, considering she's weighing some life-changing options about her future.   The Tim and Billy story was going great and sweet until their past came back to haunt them.  No matter what, I feel that every episode this season has gotten better and better, which will just make it that much more painful to part with it.

The Injury List

Once again, we're dealing with a very intense episode.  I felt so bad for Tami and so mad at everyone who was saying she encouraged Becky to have an abortion.  Any instance of injustice, even on fictional television, really angers me.  The whole Tim-Becky-Becky's mom (whose name escapes me) dilemma was nerve-wracking, as well.  And Vince continues to disappoint, but you know he feels that he must do what he's doing.  I worry about what's going to happen with Landry's continually depressing love life.  Luke is just being stupid about his injury, and thank God that someone finally find out.  Oh, and the Julie and Matt situation is just heartbreaking.  I can't wait for next week, but I will be so sad when this season is over.

I Can't

This episode was really intense, and somewhat sad.  I thought Vince's storyline was going well until the end.  I just felt so disappointed in his means of getting money.  I was disappointed in Becky, too, because I thought she was going to choose to have the baby.  I also felt that she wasn't totally happy with her choice, at all.  Luke seemed really upset too, which is sad.  Connie Britton gave a great performance struggling with Becky's dilemma.

CONGRATULATIONS KYLE AND CONNIE!

 I am happy to inform you that Friday Night Lights' Kyle Chandler and Connie Britton have been nominated for Best Lead Actor and Best Lead Actress in a Drama Series Emmy Awards!  Unfortunately, the rest of the cast and the series itself were snubbed once again.  The 62nd Annual Primetime Emmys will air live on NBC on August 29th, hosted by Jimmy Fallon.  I will announce the time at a later date. 

The Lights in Carroll Park

This episode was definitely very dramatic- Becky's pregnancy, the shooting in Carroll Park, Coach finding out about Glenn and Tami's kiss (although that was actually hilarious) and Julie meeting Ryan (which was a little weird with the kissing thing.  But then, that's just my opinion).  Everybody gave A+ performances, though.  I'm a bit worried that next week's epiosde may be just a little too dramatic, going by the teasers.  Just have to wait and see!

The Toilet Bowl

This episode was good-I'm just not sure it was great.  All the right ingredients were there, but it just wasn't the best- there hasn't been enough Kyle Chandler lately.  The Tami-Julie scenes were really good though.

FNL INSIGHT-  I just realized that Jurnee Smollett (sorry if the spelling's off!) was in the film The Great Debaters!  It's a good movie, and everyone should see it (even though I am anything but a fan of debate).

In The Bag

This episode was really great, what with all its emotional catharsis and whatnot, but all of that uber-drama also added an overly-complicated and extravagant edge to the episode that was not needed-  I mean, Coach and Vince, Matt and Julie, Luke and his dad, Becky and her dad and Riggins, Billy and Mindy, Landry getting over Tyra, Tammi and Glenn- did I even cover every story?  Still, great acting from everyone as usual-the story was the only problem.

Stay

This episode was really tense- but in a good way.  I honestly don't know how Julie can keep becoming brattier.  Can she never respect her parents' wishes?  Really good episode though!

The Son

I thought Zach Gilford did a really good job in this episode...you could feel his torture. It. Was. Tense.  And when Julie and Coach shared a sad moment, you could feel their sadness.  Such realistic emotions....that's our show for you.  Good job, cast.  All of you.  Enough said.

Sort of A Homecoming

Everyone did a nice job in this episode... I really enjoyed the part of the story where Coach Taylor went and found the East Dillon Alumni.  I could have done without the sudden announcement of Matt's father's death at the end though, because I felt like it was a distasteful cliff hanger for a show like this; it wasn't a good subject to use for shock value.  Good episode otherwise, though.

In The Skin of a Lion

This episode was really good, as usual, but I think maybe we could of seen a little more emotion from some of the characters.  I felt that Brad Leland did a surprisingly good job at making Buddy Garrity an ardent, loyal friend to the Taylors and "betraying" his previously loved Panthers.  I also enjoyed the Matt Seracen and Luke storylines a little more than usual.

A Note to Readers

Don't be too surprised if over the course of Season 4 some of the reviews and the like are a little delayed...I'm in a summer improv troupe and some of our shows are during the episodes.  I'm sorry, and I hope you all understand!

Thanks,
                 Lindz

After the Fall

This episode continued in the same way as the last episode, returning once again to the roots of the show with everyone's struggles and realistic moments of human interaction.  Connie Britton plays her no-nonsense Principal Taylor very well as she stands up to new Panthers Head Coach Joe McCoy and his "co-conspirators".  Coach Taylor is much the same when he gets his Lions back on the field after his forfeit of the last game.  This season may well become the best of all time.

East of Dillon

This episode was by far the best episode I've seen in a while.  The show's trademarked subtle humor, believable drama, and high entertainment level were all there, and in good amounts.  The scene in which Coach Taylor yells at one of his new players and kicks multiple players off his team right when he needs every player he can get reminds us of what a good actor Kyle Chandler is and what a believable character he makes of Coach Taylor.  Everyone else is also as good and believable as usual.  The episode was over much too fast.