tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115759973832197426.post874842710038095955..comments2023-05-07T03:47:02.348-04:00Comments on The Rockville 8: Chemistry The Eighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03966202602120800766noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115759973832197426.post-22102526714803616562014-04-14T20:34:36.128-04:002014-04-14T20:34:36.128-04:00That's so true Nichole! Each couple's che...That's so true Nichole! Each couple's chemistry is unique just as each person's DNA is their own. I agree, frenemies can have it as well. I look at that as "can't live with you, can't live without you." Sam and Diane from "Cheers" had that kind of chemistry. Sam never had that with Kirstie Alley (her replacement), though I enjoyed her character. But, as a foil to Sam, it didn't work. She was just as feisty as Diane but didn't "click" with him. Sparks flew when they were together. Lisa McQuayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08261421741139099750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115759973832197426.post-27050577326712727542014-04-14T20:26:56.606-04:002014-04-14T20:26:56.606-04:00Thank you, MacKenzie! I think it's true that ...Thank you, MacKenzie! I think it's true that good chemistry attracts and draws people together just as bad chemistry repels. As in Mary Behre's book, the cop hero was arresting the heroine and she couldn't stop her attraction, even after cuffing her. Their chemistry was that powerful. Lisa McQuayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08261421741139099750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115759973832197426.post-23645559809920745472014-04-14T20:24:16.439-04:002014-04-14T20:24:16.439-04:00Hi Marceline -
Thanks for weighing in with more ...Hi Marceline - <br /><br />Thanks for weighing in with more examples. I remember the press used to talk about how Nancy stared at Ronald Reagan and remember they dubbed it "The Look." I've never seen "Hope Springs" or read the "Mitford" series so I'll have to look for it. I like "As Time Goes By." Lisa McQuayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08261421741139099750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115759973832197426.post-64818499168545230652014-04-14T18:09:58.436-04:002014-04-14T18:09:58.436-04:00Hi Lisa,
I love how individual a pair's chemi...Hi Lisa,<br /><br />I love how individual a pair's chemistry can be. Yeah, I know that might not seem to make sense. Ha! Powell and Loy's chemistry is unique to them, just as yours with your husband is and that makes it awesome! I love it when characters have a chemistry that's unique to them. That can even apply to characters who are frenemies, like Michael Connelly's Haller and Bosch. Unique chemistry! Good stuff!Nichole Christoffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09799006710672537142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115759973832197426.post-10264567363884847842014-04-14T13:20:19.935-04:002014-04-14T13:20:19.935-04:00Lisa ~ Loved your post. It's so insightful. I ...Lisa ~ Loved your post. It's so insightful. I especially loved your statement: "The hero and heroine lean into each other, metaphysically speaking, and not away." It's so true. Chemistry is about so much more than the words our character exchange. Enjoyed the post tremendously. Thanks for pointing out the specifics. It can be so hard to pinpoint chemistry because it's often "hidden" in plain sight.Mackenzie Lucashttp://www.mackenzielucas.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115759973832197426.post-40471064809019392992014-04-14T12:10:01.759-04:002014-04-14T12:10:01.759-04:00Interesting piece!
My opinions:
Real life: Ronald...Interesting piece!<br />My opinions:<br />Real life: Ronald and Nancy Reagan. Barack and Michelle Obama MIGHT, but always seems to me that they're busy * proving * to the camera / interviewer that they have a great relationship.<br />Movies: agree about Powell / Loy. Best ever: Meryl Streep's and Tommy Lee Jones' characters in "Hope Springs"<br />TV: "Jean" [Judi Dench] and "Lionel" on the Britcom, "As Time Goes By"<br />Books: Timothy, the Episcopal priest, and his lady-friend-then-wife, in Jan Karon's 'Mitford' series.<br /> - Marceline (i may show up as "anonymous" on sign-in)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com