The Positively Positive

I have to apologize for this one being late. First off I had to watch this episode not once, not twice, but three whole times before I could wrap my head around it enough to even begin talking about it. Secondly I had a crazy busy weekend (yay to my friend who graduated law school and whose commencement, etc I attended) and finally, for some extra fun, my internet went down. Jeesh.

Like everyone out there, I had a lot of theories about how this season would end. None of them involved Dean living a normal life though. That one took me by surprise, even after he went to visit Lisa a couple episodes ago. When I thought of the possibility of Dean going off to live the apple pie life, it was always something I pictured as part of the series finale (that is, if he survived it of course).

This season ended with all of the characters basically going their separate ways, something that I found very interesting not just because usually at least some of them are together when a season ends, but also because none have any intention of being together. It makes me wonder how next season will start out and where it will go from there. What exactly will bring all of these characters together again now that they’ve all gone off to do different things?

I’m already excited about next season and it’s not even here yet. This is gonna be one long summer. Sigh.

Highlights….

The finale montage, as always, done to “Carry on Wayward Son” by Kansas. Somehow any other song just seems wrong for the season finale now.

Chuck writing the history of the Impala. I loved learning all about her, especially the bits that even Sam and Dean don’t know.

Dean calling Sam a “grown…..overgrown man” and saying that he has to stop treating Sam like a kid, a part of that being that Dean has to grow up too and go along with Sam’s plan to put the Lucifer back in his cage.

Noting that that was the quietest opening scene I think of any Supernatural episode. When the blood went across the screen with the title card, I practically jumped.

Dean’s “Aw, ain’t he a little angel” when he spotted Cas snoozing in the backseat. Then Sam pointing out that “angels don’t sleep” and both of them realizing the implications of what that meant. Cas appears to be heading towards the person he was in the ep ‘The End’ and, as much as I was enjoying his trip to humanity, I realized that I didn’t really want that particular end for him.

Sam asking Dean to let him rot in hell and to go live “some normal, apple pie life”. Oh man, I was not expecting that.

Bobby telling Sam to fight Lucifer and to keep swinging until the end.

Cas not realizing that part of a normal, tearful human goodbye (especially when things appeared as hopeless as they did) was to lie….and then trying to lie and failing miserably at it. Well at least he tried.

Sam asking Dean not to watch him drink the blood. Eep.

Learning about all the little things that the boys have done to the Impala over the years. Loved the little toy soldier in the ashtray. I bet my dad’s old car probably still has some toys stuck in it. Those kinds of ashtrays were awesome toy holders.

Lucifer remarking that Sam was “choc full of Ovaltine”

Lucifer asking Sam to “drop the telanovela”. LOL.

Lucifer quoting the famous “Devil Went Down to Georgia” by the Charlie Daniels Band. “A fiddle of gold against your soul says I’m better than you” is one of the best lines and that’s one of my favorite songs, like, ever. I used to sing it all the time when I was a kid. So awesome that they referenced it in the show.

Dean opening up the cage and having to force his brother to go inside. Yes of course it all turned out to be a trick and Lucifer was never going to step inside, but Dean didn’t know that and I can’t imagine how hard that was for him.

The way Jared played Lucifer, speaking softly and putting in little mannerisms that reminded me of Mark Pellegrino. The whole conversation in the mirror was brilliant.

Lucifer telling Sam that they were “MFEO” (which I had to look up to find out meant “made for each other”).

Finding out how many demons have been watching over Sam his whole life and Lucifer telling him that all those times he ran away, he was running towards him.

Dean calling Cas “Bukowski” (as in Charles Bukowski – my friend had to tell me he was a writer well known for drinking) oh and also calling him a “junkless sissy”.

Finding out that Sam and Dean did things like go to Ozzie concerts and Jayhawks games in the Impala. I also love that Chuck mentioned how they were never really homeless, because they always had the car. I said the exact same thing in my novel-length Supernatural fanfic (‘Black Cat’). Guess great minds think alike eh? Then again, I bet every fan has had the same thought, it’s just nice to actually hear it said on the show.

Dean telling Cas and Bobby that, even if all he was going to see was Michael killing Sam, he was still going to go there and not let his brother die alone. Oh my god, what a line.

Reading SOOO much into the conversation between Lucifer and Michael, and how it related to Sam and Dean. I still would have preferred Dean as Michael but it was still a fantastic scene and Adam (Jake Abel) did a great job.

Dean roaring up in the Impala and popping in a cassette of “Rock of Ages” by Def Leppard. Oh yeah baby!! Love that song. I think this one beats the ‘Renegade’ moment in the season 2 ep ‘Nightshifter’

Cas calling Michael “assbutt” and hitting him with a holy fire Molotov cocktail. That was awesome! Of course then it became less awesome when Lucifer snapped him into a bloody mess a few seconds after. EEEK!!

Not one minute after killing Cas, Lucifer snapping Bobby’s neck like it was nothing. Okay, seriously beginning to wonder if anyone was going to survive this episode.

Dean telling Sam, even as Lucifer was beating the living daylights out of him, that he wasn’t going to leave him. Oh my god….there are no words for what that did to me.

The montage of the boys ending in Dean hugging Sam, all of it happening after Sam spots the little toy soldier and manages to get a grip on Lucifer. Him telling Dean “it’s going to be okay Dean, I’ve got him” was another moment that just killed me.

Dean watching not only one brother have to dive into hell, but both of them, as Sam is forced to take Michael/Adam with him when Michael tries to stop him.

The friggin’ scary good job the makeup department did on Jensen’s face. I found myself unable to look at him, especially when he was sitting on the ground after everyone in the world he cared about had just been killed or sent to hell.

Cas returning??? New and improved!! Bringing back Bobby and healing Dean!! Holy cow!

Aw, so cute the way Dean asked if Cas was God.

Chuck’s comments about how hard endings are and that no matter how much you try “the fans are always gonna bitch”. LOL! Too true.

Cas pointing out to Dean that he actually got what he wanted since they never wanted the battle between Lucifer and Michael to happen on earth, taking out all of humanity with it no matter who won.

Dean fulfilling his promise and going off to live the life that Sam asked him to, even though everything in his being said to go find Sam. The way his voice broke when he told Lisa that he’d like to take her up on that offer of a beer practically broke my heart, as did the hug. I guess he does have someone now to turn to.

Chuck disappearing in a poof?? WTF? Okay so the moment that happened I jumped up and yelled “Chuck is God???!!” because it was the first thing that came to mind. After all, he knew everything that was going to happen and that little “poof” of his was different than the way we’ve seen any other creature disappear on the show so far. No matter what, he is something new, even if he’s not God himself. But for now, that’s my theory and I’m sticking to it.

Sam watching Dean living his new life? Or was that Lucifer? WTF? Okay I gotta admit that one threw me, I so wasn’t expecting that and I have no idea what it means. Is Sam out? Is Lucifer coming for Dean?? I guess we’ll have to wait and see.

Overall an epic episode that is sending this series off in a whole new direction.

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More Supernatural…..
Supernatural, Season 5, episode 1 “Sympathy For The Devil”
Supernatural, Season 5, episode 2 “Good God, Y’All”
Supernatural, Season 5, episode 3 “Free To Be You and Me”
Supernatural, Season 5, episode 4 “The End”
Supernatural, Season 5, episode 5 “Fallen Idols”
Supernatural, Season 5, episode 6 “I Believe the Children Are Our Future”
Supernatural, Season 5, episode 8 “Changing Channels”
Supernatural, Season 5, episode 9 “The Real Ghostbusters”
Supernatural, Season 5, episode 10 “Abandon All Hope”
Supernatural, Season 5, episode 11 “Sam, Interrupted”
Supernatural, Season 5, episode 12 “Swap Meat”
Supernatural, Season 5, episode 13 “The Song Remains The Same”
Supernatural, Season 5, episode 14 “My Bloody Valentine”
Supernatural, Season 5, episode 16 “Dark Side of the Moon”
Supernatural, Season 5, episode 17 “99 Problems”
Supernatural, Season 5, episode 18 “Point of No Return”
Supernatural, Season 5, episode 19 “Hammer of the Gods”
Supernatural, Season 5, episode 20 “The Devil You Know”
Supernatural, Season 5, episode 21 “Two Minutes to Midnight”

Last Friday night I was lucky enough to attend Creation’s Salute to Supernatural Convention in LA. I was also lucky enough to attend the concert given by ‘Louden Swain’ and thought they were amazing. I have to admit that I had to Google the band name to find out what it meant, having never seen the movie “Vision Quest”.

This is my first time reviewing a live band performance and I’m finding it hard to describe why I enjoyed it so much. First off I’d have to say it’s just because of the band themselves. Lead singer Rob Benedict had already spoken earlier on stage about his work on the show. Maybe it was because I enjoyed his panel so much that I also enjoyed the show.

But I like to think that I’m not simply being biased by being a fan of Rob and his character “Chuck”. After all, the man singing on stage bore very little resemblance to his onscreen alter ego. Somehow I doubt we’d ever see Chuck rocking out wearing a short sleeved white shirt and thin black tie. Though when many of the girls in the audience screamed for him to “take it off!”, I did see just a bit of “Chuck” in Rob’s embarrassed response.

The music was a fun mix of rock, alternative and other stuff I’m probably not musically educated enough to recognize. All I know is that it was extremely fun to listen to live, which is not always the case with me and bands I don’t know. Part of the fun of listening to live music (for me, anyway) is singing along to the songs I know. Sometimes I have found myself a tad bored when watching a band I’ve never seen before.

Not so with these guys. From the first note to the final one, I was bopping along in my seat (and a little disappointed that I had to stay there, wanting to dance along instead). I was extremely sorry when their set was over and immediately joined the long line forming to buy their CD – ‘A Brand New Hurt’.

Overall a really fun concert and I hope that these guys do well so that I can hear their music on my radio someday. Until then I’ll have to be content with the memories as I listen to them on my iTunes.

Sam and Dean find themselves at a Supernatural convention in Supernatural, season 5, episode 9 “The Real Ghostbusters”. Image from www.deamonstv.com

Alright folks, confession time – I will admit that I have been to a Supernatural convention. Okay so it’s been three so far, one was in England and I already have tickets to my fourth, but hey, who’s counting right? So I have been eagerly awaiting this episode ever since I saw the clips last week and I am glad to report that it did not disappoint.

Highlights…………

A parking lot full of Impalas! LOL. Ha! I WISH all us fans had one of our own.

It’s scary to say that I’ve met a couple girls like Becky.

Love all the costumes, though I’ve never seen that many good ones. Maybe I should start working on a scarecrow outfit for next year.

Laughing my ass of as I saw the Impala coffee cup that I was eyeing at the last con. Oh man, now I really want it again.

I love that most of the people at this con are men. Guess that’s why they call it fiction.

The look on Sam and Dean’s faces at the words “homo-erotic subtext”.

The Hook Man totally looks like the real dude.

Wondering just how one goes about making a deal with an archangel for book rights.

Is it wrong that I kinda wanna do a “hunt” at the next con? Anyone with me?

All the Sam and Deans in suits and showing fake FBI badges. Can I just say how much I love that this show can make fun of itself so well?

Fake EMF ftw!

Oooh….creepy kid ghost…and the best line ever: “Holy Mother of Crap!”

Is it me or did Dean use Joey from Friends’ line on the fake ghost chick? Doesn’t “How you doin’?” belong to him?

A real ghost showing up at the convention. That rocks! I would seriously pay extra for that.

Okay Becky licking her hand and blowing it at Sam? Seriously disgusting.

The fake Sam and Dean and their fake deep voices.

Dean yelling at the guys saying that his life is not for their amusement. Okay, now I’m feeling a little guilty.

Fake Sam and Dean freaking out at the sight of a real grave…and a real ghost who actually tried to kill them.

The creepy ghost children killing the Hook Man, who kept making fun of Supernatural. Talk about poetic justice.

Dean telling Sam to give the fake ghost girl “the puppy dog thing”. Referencing Sam’s puppy dog eyes that the fans talk about so much. Nice!

Aw….fake Sam and Dean want to help “because that’s what Sam and Dean would do.”

Don’t you just hate it when your cell phone goes off when you’re trying to discipline little creepy ghost children while pretending to be their teacher from the last century? I know I do.

Fake Sam and Dean realizing how hard it actually is to dig a grave. I totally put that line into a fanfic I wrote once.

Chuck riffing while Sam and Dean are fighting the ghost. Hilarious!

Chuck saving the day. Go Chuck! Loved the “Six Million Dollar Man” sound effects too.

Is it wrong that I think Chuck is cute now? Dangit, I’m such a sucker for the hero, especially a nerdy one.

Dean seriously thinking about them putting their weapons on bungies. Huh, not a bad idea.

Dean thanking fake Sam and Dean for saving their lives, then admitting he’s the “real Dean” and neither of them believing him. Too funny.

Fake Sam and Dean pointing out that saving the world and having a brother who would die for you was not so sucky after all.

Fake Sam and Dean turning out to be a couple. Freaking awesome! Nice nod to Wincest.

“Like a monkey on the sun it was too hot to live.” – LOL!!!

Sam threatening Chuck with “we have guns and we’ll find you.” – hilarious!

Brilliant. The show figures out how to use the story within the story to a help the current story. Sam gets a lead on the Colt from a missing “scene” in one of the books. So freaking brilliant.

The outtakes of Rob Benedict (as Chuck), riffing to the audience and saying “The way I look at it, it’s really not jumping the shark if you never come back down.” – Now I’m dying to know which of the writers said that, perhaps Kripke himself?

Overall another fun episode where the show got to make fun of itself and the fans once again while still managing to give us little glimpses into the lives of Sam and Dean and also a clue to the Colt’s whereabouts to boot.

More Supernatural…..
Supernatural, Season 5, episode 1 “Sympathy For The Devil”
Supernatural, Season 5, episode 2 “Good God, Y’All”
Supernatural, Season 5, episode 3 “Free To Be You and Me”
Supernatural, Season 5, episode 4 “The End”
Supernatural, Season 5, episode 5 “Fallen Idols”
Supernatural, Season 5, episode 6 “I Believe the Children Are Our Future”
Supernatural, Season 5, episode 8 “Changing Channels”