What about the cake scene from one of the promos? Where does that fit into the premiere. Is it a birthday cake (whose birthday?)? Or a "Yay I'm all healed and going home"-cake?
No birthday, it is the way they usually celebrate a patient's farawell after completing the therapy-they are saying good lbye-luck to House..supposed to be a funny scene. :clap:
Out of interest - what demographic were the audience at the screening. I assume all Intenet people, but how many women to men or men to women?
It seemed like there were a lot more women than men, but I couldn't swear to that.
Why is Lydia in New Jersey? Isn't her husband somewhere else? When she leaves to go back to him, does House try to talk her out of it? Is he upset about it?
Her husband is in New Jersey, too, but he doesn't come out to the hospital anymore. He came for a couple of years, but lost hope. Lydia kept coming because Annie was her best friend and she misses her. She plays the piano for Annie because she seems to sway to the music. Annie was a professional cellist.
Also, Lydia sort of tells House that she liked Annie more than her husband (platonic, I think, no undercurrent implied). Not that she doesn't love him, but it seems more a marriage of convenience, not passion) They do talk about the way they both know it will have to end and seem to understand that agreement.
When Annie gets better and is released, she needs to go to physical therapy and there is a place in Phoenix near the husband's company HQ so they transfer.
He's devastated by her decision to leave. He finds out that she is leaving. She doesn't tell him. He insists on going to see her to talk to her to tell her he doesn't want her to go. She is very practical about it, but very sad, too.
From watching the preview, does anyone see an opening for any of the characters House interacted with to return? (the doctors, his roommate, the woman)
Yes - any and all could logically reappear because of the connections House has made with all of them while there. In fact, I'd say it would almost make no sense if none every appeared again.
What about the cake scene from one of the promos? Where does that fit into the premiere. Is it a birthday cake (whose birthday?)? Or a "Yay I'm all healed and going home"-cake?
It is a "Re-Birthday" cake presented to each patient upon the announcement of their impending release as a kind of ritual. It's a "I'm going home" cake, but the yay is muted.
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Out of interest - what demographic were the audience at the screening. I assume all Intenet people, but how many women to men or men to women?
It seemed like there were a lot more women than men, but I couldn't swear to that.
Thanks hr, I was wondering who the eager beavers would be.
He's happy. He leaves Mayfield, walks with his suitcase to the bus stop, gets on and the episodes ends with him smiling, camera revealing he's wearing a happy face t-shirt..
I think the fact that he gets on the bus is a very significant step. I assume that this means that he didn't call Wilson to come and get him, or make other arrangements. And, of course, the symbolism of the bus is striking, harking back not only to the crash, but also to the "dream" sequence with Amber after the crash.
I think the fact that he gets on the bus is a very significant step. I assume that this means that he didn't call Wilson to come and get him, or make other arrangements. And, of course, the symbolism of the bus is striking, harking back not only to the crash, but also to the "dream" sequence with Amber after the crash.
ITA with you. I believe House getting on the bus, alone, to begin his new life is very symbolic and significant. I think we can assume he could have called Wilson to pick him up, but he chose not to lean on Wilson but rather to take the first step himself. It is both triumphant and poignant. A wonderful aspect to this particular journey is that at one point, after Wilson reluctantly hangs up on House, House feels as though he has lost his only friend. But he discovers that he is not alone in this world; and I think that is what he takes away from this entire experience. He is not an island.
Hi, all. I didn't attend the screening but I have a press screener of the premiere that I've watched three times. I'd be glad to answer any questions.
Sorry I didn't post sooner. Didn't realize this thread was here.
Can you elaborate on how House causes a patient to harm themself?
And are there any other surprises or twists other than the above, and Lydia leaving?
I like to know surprises ahead of time so I can notice the tiny hints and pay more attention!
Can you elaborate on how House causes a patient to harm themself?
And are there any other surprises or twists other than the above, and Lydia leaving?
I like to know surprises ahead of time so I can notice the tiny hints and pay more attention!
House is so sure that he knows more than anyone. He takes a seriously delusional patient (who thinks he is a superhero) off hospital grounds be "stealing" Lydia's car. he takes him to a carnival where the 2 of them get on a ride that causes people to fly (compressed air, I think). It's a fun scene and they both have a great time...then the guy decides to fly some more by jumping off a ledge in the parking garage. He doesn't die, but is seriously hurt.
Ultimately, this is a real wake up call for House
