Smallville 6.14 Trespass

[norwich36]

First of all, I thought a lot of the sequences in this episode--especially the one where the photographer was chasing Lana in the hospital--were beautifully shot. I'm not really a big horror fan, but I thought that as a horror episode this was quite well done, even though the identity of the stalker was pretty damn obvious. In fact, KK might consider making horror movies--she does the traumatized but stalwart heroine thing very, very well. And if you will pardon a shallow observation, she looked amazing in that purple robe in the opening scene. And I have to continue to give KK props for her acting this season; I saw the last few minutes of a rerun of a season 1 ep right before this started, and it was absolutely mind-boggling how much she's improved in the last two seasons. Even when she obviously had a cold, she was fantastic to watch. That scene where she convinces stalkerguy that she never wanted any of this and she was trapped? Brilliant. Absolutely brilliant.

And Lana was very interesting in this episode, too. I was rather impressed by the way she utilized her legitimate peril to continue investigating Clark. On the one hand, as Chloe pointed out, she put herself in danger to protect his secret, and yet she was playing on her friends' desire to help her to continue investigating. I suppose I ought to be appalled at the way she was exploiting the Kents' hospitality, but I was more amused than anything. And AMAZED at the continuity with her ex-meteorite necklace. I was happy that Chloe is smart enough to password protect important files on her computer, though.

I don't know if Chloe and Jimmy are getting back together for real or not, but damn. I'll take Jimmy if Chloe doesn't want him. He was amazing tonight--I *loved* him threatening Clark--a girl like that is worth spending your life in a body cast. Oh, Jimmy. And then helping out Clark when he was the last person in the world Jimmy wanted to help. Chloe, you need to appreciate that boy!

The thing that impressed me about the final Lexana scene is how much better Lana is getting at lying to Lex. I guess that's a good thing? I wish they would let those two actually kiss, though. For an engaged couple, they are remarkably sexless.

Though that's ok--clearly all of Lex's sexual energy is still directed toward Clark. Wasn't that final scene fantastic? God. For once Clark actually APOLOGIZED for something that he needed to apologize for. I was so impressed, even if Lex wasn't. And here they are, breaking up again, even though it won't take anymore than Clark's breakups with Lana ever do. But damn, Lex pwned that scene. "What I want is to make Lana happy for the rest of your life and for you to be there on our wedding day to see what you lost." Ha ha, Clark, you could have had me Lana me if you trusted me. Could that scene have BEEN any slashier?

Comments

[tasabian.livejournal.com]

Nora, even the Clana fans on DeKnight's blog were commenting on how slashy the last scene was. And none of them have ever HEARD of slash!

[serenography.livejournal.com]

I wouldn't say "none" of them. :)

Great observations as usual, Nora. I always enjoy your comments.

[norwich36.livejournal.com]

Thanks! (Do you hang out on DeKnight's blog, too? I tried reading it a few times, but the comments were so negative that I stopped).

[serenography.livejournal.com]

It is a generally horrible atmosphere, with a few bullies who seem to post incessently. BUT, I do post there occasionally (like just now believe it or not!), and I do have several friends who do as well. I used to get all bent out of shape over some of the comments, but my new approach is to just post my thoughts, and only converse with the people I think are respectful.

[tasabian.livejournal.com]

Sorry, that was poorly expressed. I didn't mean you (or any of the other Clana fans on lj.) Just meant it was cute to see some of the regular DeKnight posters commenting on the Clex for the first time. Here's a sample, from one poster who normally ONLY comments on Lana-related matters:

Clex: Hmmm they were acting REALLY gay tonight for some reason haha. I don't know what it is, but when Lex invited Clark to the wedding and said that he wants Clark to come and see "what he lost".......I got the impression that Lex was referring to himself and not Lana :P.

(So sweet....It reminds me of my brief period of savouring the Clana, around the time of "Hidden")

[serenography.livejournal.com]

Don't apologize, I was just teasing you. ;)
You're right, there aren't a lot of Clana fans who like to acknowledge the Clex. For me it's always been a win/win thing. But I'm kind of a freak that way.

[norwich36.livejournal.com]

Your icon!! *Flails* Did you make that one? It's gorgeous! And damn, out of context it looks like something TOTALLY different.

[serenography.livejournal.com]

I did! Isn't it awesome! There really are very few scenes that have all 3 nicely framed, I went nuts when I saw this one. I saw another icon someone had (I should ask if I can snag it) that's an animated gif file of Lana riding up and down Clark's leg. Omg.. I lmao when I saw it.

[tasabian.livejournal.com]

Which is why you are the coolest Clana fan EVER :)

[norwich36.livejournal.com]

Wow. Now *that's* slashy.

[tasabian.livejournal.com]

Yeah, it was very sweet actually! I would have thought the Lana folks would have been so interested in her plot that the Clexy undertones would have passed them by....but no!