I ordered my copy during the Criterion sale today, and have basically the same question. I have no idea which aspect ratio I'll watch first.

This is definitely sound analysis.

This would be a version of Franklin/Bash that I would actually enjoy.

Do we know that Center Stage associate went to Harvard? I honestly don't remember, that could've been a plot point in the DA deal that got her a job.

I was confused during the episode as to whether it was Shame or Shane, but the credits had the name as Shame. More appropriate for a wannabe suburban street artist hell-bent on shaking up the system.

Wakka wakka.

How Funny Is This Episode?

It really is, and it's the only part of the book that feels like it could only be written by Barry.

At first I thought this would be a link to the Eagles song referenced in the title, but I know better than to expect that.

He should've tried singing the Lisa Loeb song instead.

"OH WE'LL KNOW!"

I'd suggest starting at the beginning of season 3. The first 2 seasons are basically a more haphazard style with a much different cast, and once it got to 10 episode seasons on TNT it started to settle into the groove it's in right now. If you like how that goes, then I'd venture back to the first 13 episodes and give…

It's hard to have a favorite when they never stuck with one long enough to make an impression. Lucy Liu was so good last season that it only took an episode or two for her to make an impression, and it was okay for her to leave after a season-long arc. But Ruben made such a mediocre impression that it was hardly…

I actually love that at times it apes the feel of COPS. It's the kind of stupid perpetrator/dumb accident hijinks from that show backed up by really strong characterization for the police officers. Southland makes it a lot more difficult to outright despise cops.

Rose would clearly be the kind of person who relentless watched movies with Manic Pixie Dream Girls…and then goes out and acts like one.

Is it basically every song by the xx with a lot of xx-esque instrumentals? That's all I hear whenever the score gets pumped up.

Kyle Newacheck has come a long way as a director. The direction at the beginning of the series wasn't notable, but as they've gotten more ambitious and hopefully higher budgets he's learned a lot and it shows. I'm glad he's getting to direct other shows like Community, Parks & Rec, and Happy Endings.

The mere fact that this cast was assembled for a project like this is nothing short of staggering.

This would also be hilarious.

I'm hoping for the next go-round we can get some representation for female pop groups of the late 90s/early 2000s. Someone really needs to cover B*Witched's "C'est la Vie."