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She Made Me Watch This: "Painkiller Jane," "The Closer," "South of Nowhere," and more.

Friday night's episode of Painkiller Jane was weirdly lesbianish, The Closer's third-season opener was (mostly) great, and the newest episodes of Standoff and Hidden Palms were pretty good, but probably only watched by me.

This morning I was talking to my girlfriend Lori about these shows, and it occurred to me that instead of writing up a blog post about all of them, I could just set up our new web cam in our home office and record our conversation about it. After I bribed Lori with smoothies and cupcakes, she finally agreed to do it.

Just to set expectations, this is Lori’s first time doing anything on camera, our home office is badly in need of some art on the walls, and once the camera was on, we somehow wandered from talking about Painkiller Jane and The Closer to South of Nowhere, Maeve Quinlan, Stevie Nicks and Renee O'Connor. But if you don't mind those things, you might find this an amusing way to pass 10 minutes.

I also added some snarky commentary to it after the fact, just for the fun of it. Watch it now here:

Note: AfterEllen.com reader Suhrr has kindly transcribed the video for our deaf readers here.

FYI here's a still shot from the scene in the Painkiller Jane episode that we're discussing in the video, in which Jane (Kristanna Loken) is tied up by an evil neuron model who wants to use her as a fountain of youth. Yes, it was as strange as it looks/sounds.

And if you haven't seen it yet, don't forget to check out the Stevie Nicks Fajita Roundup!

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  • LD82's picture

    Nice

    Thanks for the reviews.  No matter how good someone's writing it can't beat a live review.  Some sense of tone and snark seems to get lost.

     The video was a really nice surprise and I hope that you guys do it again sometime.

    astifledchance's picture

    That was awesome. I for one

    That was awesome. I for one would like to see you guys do this again.

    Also you two are adorable together. :)

    SoporificEffect's picture

    Wonderful.It was really fun

    Wonderful.

    It was really fun to watch.. and the snarky commentary was great and added a lot.

    I see a lot of smoothies in Lori future :D

    And I watch Standoff too, I really like it as well.

    Dalice's picture

    Videoblogging

    is a brilliant idea, loved it. Very natural-seeming for you two to be in front of the camera, but then again all of the AE writers have quite a way with words (especially the recaps)... resulting in plenty of laughs and endless entertainment for the readers.

    Please continue to consider the videoblog idea as a more regular thing or even an occasional occurence! Can't wait for the next one :)

    EmsInNz's picture

    More please!

    What fun :) I'd be really keen to watch more videoblogs. Please assure Lori she was great in front of the camera!
    cheyenne's picture

    cute couple

    You guys look really cute together.... I heart Sarah Warn.
    Jessa's picture

    Do it again!

    I totally agree; Brenda does have great hair.  

    That was really enjoyable; I hope you’ll consider doing it again, also, loved the snarky comments. This kind of personal touch is what makes this website so great.

    sunkist83's picture

    hey

    great video, guys!

    you should do this thing more often, cuz Afterellen is mostly text. this is something new, adding video into your site.

    Is your gf (Lori) asian or maybe half-asian?

     

    sarahwarn's picture

    Lori's half Japanese

    Lori's half Japanese American, half Alaskan Native, and one-quarter chewy marshmallow center. :)
    spotticus's picture

    and a good sport

    Keep sending the smoothies and what not her way, as she is definitely a good sport, and this podcast was a very nice addition to the blog.
    kcoss's picture

    Awwww

    That is a perfect relationship, watching tv all day ...damn I need a Lori...also is it just me or do lesbians love to bring in their girlfriends into work and school and pretty much their comfort zones 24/7? I remember asking my gf to help me with school assignments...one was kind of uncomfortable since it was a pro choice poster and she was Catholic...imagine that a Catholic lesbian...

     

    Also Miss Sarah...how did y'all meet?

    netgirl1983's picture

    Exactly what I want to know lol

    How DID Lori and Sarah meet? 

     

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    lifebyosmosis's picture

    Cute blog!

    I love how you seem to always link something in your sentences Sarah.
    TheWeyrd1's picture

    AWWWWWWWW

    Not only cute but informative. This went well with my post Saturday nightclub snack (Fruit Loops in all 6 rainbow colors in honor of Gay Pride weekend)! And the Lucy Lawless doing Stevie Nicks was hysterical...love Lucy's acting/singing skills!

    So anyway...do it again...do it again!

    KateLouise's picture

    Melding of words required

    The only word to describe you two is adorkable, absolootley adorkable.

    Oh and cute T-shirts.

    browne's picture

    This was great, you should

    This was great, you should definitely do it again.
    Journey_Wmn's picture

    Loved it

    I really loved the video!! it was cute funny and the commentary was the best!!! Please do more of this, and it was a nice weekend surprise.
    overthemoo's picture

    awww

    I loved this! I talk with my friends about our shows weekly like you two did here. Maybe you can do one of these every month at least? Have kind of a round-up of what you've watched. And if not, I'm sure a friend of mine would be up for it, we can be cute and witty - let us know, yeah? ;P

    Now I'm off to watch this Lucy/Stevie skit...

    gooby's picture

    More Lori!

    You guys were awesome and should DEFINITELY do more video reviews. Lori & Sarah banter... I'd definitely watch that on a regular basis... this was actually cooler than She Said What which can sometimes be a bit too much overlapping talk. Two people who clearly have chemistry (wonder why? ;)) having a convo about TV and entertainment thing... really good stuff.

    Plus I liked the fact that Lori doesn't watch so much and Sarah watched a lot of TV so that makes for a good combination...

    Also, Lori doing the whole history of Gabby's hair... high-larious.

    Excellent stuff. Sarah, drag Lori back in front of the camera soon, we love her :D

    Hawk's picture

    The Closer

    How do we write to Kyra and tell her our concerns about the gay content in her show.

    She is a producer now.

    I need to see more Daniels too.

    I LOVE The Closer

    ten37's picture

    Aww, that was really great.

    Aww, that was really great. Please do more of those in the future?
    jrjones's picture

    Excellent Idea!

    Just when I think this website can't get any better, you come up with another great idea. Love the snarky subtitles, too. 'Like what happens to Jenny Schecter's girlfriends'. LOL.
    willowisadorable's picture

    "so is global warming"

    "so is global warming" HAHahha. well done :) i laugh because its true. im gonna do something different with my hair any day now. i swear. i kinda liked standoff aswell. shame its doing so poorly. well to be honest i just had a crush on teh lead female character. but thats usually enough for me to like something :P

    anyway great addition to the blog. and thanks afterellen for making procrastinating just that much easier. cheers!

    Woolf20's picture

    Please do it again!!

    That was great :)
    perfectflaw75's picture

    Additional fun!

    I was prepared for a awkward moment or two, but hey, it looks like Lori isn't a stranger to cameras - she did just fine! I love the snarky commentary; that spells additional fun for me :)

    I hope there's more to come... And Sarah Warn, I do hope smoothies and cupcakes aren't the only means you can bribe your girlfriend with ;) 

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    Walking_Contradiction's picture

    loved it

    That was a lot of fun to watch. I loved the little pop-up snarks that you added.

     

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    MovieLounge's picture

    Pure Genius!

    All I can say is I laughed my arse off!!
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    gali's picture

    I agree with all the above.

    I agree with all the above. That was very entertaining!

     

     

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    netgirl1983's picture

    that was fun!

    That was great fun! Very entertaining indeed. If this would be on more then I'd certainly keep watching it and keep cheering it on. That was great.

     

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    dejablu's picture

    Snarky pop-ups...

    Brenda Lee Johnson, Stevie Nicks and Sarah and Lori, too -- what's not to love about it?!  Most definitely enjoyable viewing and something I hope we get to see more of in the days to come. 

    The captioning was giggle-riffic! 

    Thanks ladies!

    Off to rewind Crystal Visions, yet again.

    scissor_sister87's picture

    Great!

    This was great, I really enjoyed watching!

    It'd be really cool if you did more video blogging, it's nice to have a bit of a change from all the text!

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    Omega II's picture

    More Please...

    Loved the video blog. You and Lori had good chemistry(SURPRISE!). The snarky comments... I love snarky comments, especially in MST3K form.

     

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    Cynthia99's picture

    Hi

     Hi, I just want to let you know, of course, your video blog is very nice and your girlfriend is cute. However, since I'm deaf, it's rather difficult to figure out what both of you were talking. If possible, you may write a transcript. I would be very grateful for that!

    deathbyblonde's picture

    Oh my god

    Can you guys do that for, like, everything?  That was so funny, especially with the commentary.  I love this site.  Oh, and Lori is very pretty, by the way :)

    Heather01's picture

    You guys are hilarious!

    Hilarious video blog. And I loved the "snarky commentary."

    conceptualleap's picture

    Please provide subtitles or transcript of videoblogs

    Hi Sarah and Lori,

    Thanks for the new and interesting blog format! Not to be a party pooper, but as a deaf person I can't make out any of what you're saying!!! Would you be kind enough to provide a written transcript of this and any future videoblog convos?? Thanks enormously!

    sarahwarn's picture

    Thanks everyone

    for all the supportive comments! We're definitely thinking about doing something like this again. Probably a little shorter and hopefully a little tighter next time — we'll get better at it as we go along.

    As for providing a transcript — as much as I'd like be able to offer that (and I really would!), we just don't have the resources, especially if we do it on any kind of ongoing basis. It takes a few hours to transcribe even 10 mins of video, and we're already giving up a few hours of our weekend to do the video in the first place (and that's on top of all the catch-up work I have to do on the weekends just to keep the site running). 

    But if someone else wants to volunteer to transcribe the videos, we'd be happy to post them!

    And almost all the rest of the content on the site will continue to be text-based, and thus accessible to our deaf readers.  

    babymari_ae's picture

    it will be great to

    it will be great to transcribe them, cause for people (me?) who don't speak english it's much more easier to understand english if it's written.

    If over there ther's anyone who speaks english and spanish both with a good level...that would help LOL

    So far I only have seen the first 5 minutes, but I like it. Jo, majas, teneis muxa kimika!

    bex's picture

    more!

    Sarah, the video blog is a great idea, especially loving the little captions!

    EleetheGreat's picture

    CUTE!

    I second all the comments about how cute you two are together! hollah to my asian lesbian sister! :) thanks for the commentary, it was nice to get a heads up on some of the shows.
    spotticus's picture

    Keep it up

    Something to tide us over until the return of "She Said What?!?".  I think this podcast was highly entertaining and you should really think about doing one every weekend to throw us a bone, since the sight is usually bereft of new blog posts on the weekends. But I can understand the need for a life and all.  This post was an unexpected bonus. Kudos!
    Pesto the Pirate's picture

    Great Video

    Thanks for doing a video blog instead. Sometimes it's a lot easier to watch something instead of reading something. You are guys so cute together. The snarky comments was hilarious to read.
    clg's picture

    yessssss

    do it again! that was awesome!!!

    mckenzia97's picture

    Transcripts

    I'm deaf too, and at the moment can't enjoy the video. But you can submit the video to project readon, and they will caption it for you. They do not touch your video at all.
    sarahwarn's picture

    Thanks for the suggestion!

    I just submitted this URL to projectreadon.com, and if/when they caption the video, I'll add a note and a link to the blog post. (What a great service they offer, BTW!)
    homeslice's picture

    very nice!

    hahaha connie chung! that one killed me

    ///atxxx///

    godsbedamned's picture

    This is cute and informative

    Great feature. I'd love for you and Lori to do it again!

    katchooc's picture

    Do it again!

    Loved the snarky pop-ups! Cracked me up each time.

    So I'd think more video blogs sound like a must.

    AkuTaco's picture

    Not gonna lie. . .

    I giggled. Like a little school girl, I did.
    Mercy83's picture

    Yea...

    Lori is great - you've both got great senses of humour, too, because the pop-ups were awesome. Not Connie Chung. I was snorting into my coffee from 0.01 seconds into it. Well done to both of you - and it's nice to put a voice to a face because I've not watched anything else on here involving the lovely ladies. Although if there's ever anything about Scribe, I'm totally ganking it!

    *grins*

    Oh, the talk about the TV shows, that was great too.  

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