Here, they revisit episode 6 of season 5.
Joshua Malina:Dude.
Scott Foley:Dude.
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JM:So…were back.
SF:And better than before.
JM:Well, the same.
Lets go with the same as before.
Lets not set the bar too high.
SF:Thats not really your thing.
JM:It really isnt.
I like to set the bar low and then step over it.
So, you are still in the middle of directing episode 516.
JM:Hows it going?
SF:Its been, so far, a pretty good experience.
I love working with our crew in this capacity.
That goes for our cast as well.
That was really positive.
Hopefully well mine the downside of it all when we blog 516.
But I will join in on the love-fest and say that I have thoroughly enjoyed working with you.
We had one long day together, and I was impressed with your demeanor on set.
And of course you know actors and you know the show, which was apparent in your direction.
I found your input very helpful.
I had some complex scenes with Portia and Artemis, and you guided us and shot them well.
See, I can be nice.
SF:Who knew?
Next week Ill work just two more days for you, and then be done with the episode.
Thats one of the reasons I dont direct.
Its extremely time-consuming and would pull my attention away from our blog.
I am, ultimately, more committed to the endeavor.
JM:Yeah, but the main reason is so I can concentrate on our blog.
So, lets get to it.
Episode 511, The Candidate.
My storyline has David finally fully engrossed in the (love?
triangle that looked to be forming with both Liz and now Susan.
Oh, dear, twistedScandalwriters, what will you have me do next?
Im not even entirely sure what David thought was going to happen next.
Best, perhaps, not to ponder it.
Although I have the feeling that youre constantly pondering it.
While eating a burrito…
JM:No.
Im usually thinking about what Ill eat next.
Even when Im already eating a burrito.
In my view, Olivia lost that competition to him long ago.
But after this particular episode, David has hit new depths.
SF:Way to work in your title.
And now, truly, Susan Ross is the leading contender for Wearer of the Hat of Ivory.
Her character seems to be pretty solid, pretty squeaky clean.
Well see…
SF:I really liked this episode.
I though that Bellamy especially was on her A-game.
Im looking forward to seeing her relationship with Liv develop (or destruct)!
JM:Yes, it was good fun to see those two snack and argue at O.P.A.
I felt a bit possessive of the cereal, though.
Sorry about the word jam.
Pining in the wings of some small town hall meeting?
Hes cheating on Fitz!
They were Belt buckle jangles, and Box springs bouncing.
I took these as a cue to watch through a small crack in my fingers.
JM:Yeah, hell be okay.
See how I tease the next episode?
SF:You have a way.
JM:OK, thats all Ive got.
