Comments on: Steven Seagal: Lawman premieres tonight

By: Outlaw Vern

Outlaw Vern — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 09:36:59 +0000

Mr. Subtlety – I think there’s some truth to that, because when I hear people telling stories about Seagal supposedly being an asshole I kind of wish I didn’t hear them. Except when they’re really funny stories. But no, for the most part it was a deliberate choice to focus on the movies in Seagalogy because I don’t feel qualified to research a biography. I do feel qualified to analyze a bunch of movies. I would absolutely love it if somebody wrote a really good biography of Seagal some day, but I wouldn’t be the guy to do it.

So yeah, it’s kind of weird to realize we’re gonna be watching a full season (at least) of unscripted Seagal, but it’s also really interesting to see how it overlaps with his movies. So overall I’m very excited about it.

By: Mr. Subtlety

Mr. Subtlety — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 23:37:36 +0000

Hey Vern, you know, I was thinking about this show (haven’t seen it yet) and it suddenly dawned on me that for almost all of Seagalogy, you focus on Seagal the artist. You shy away from any but the most pertinent biographical data, and mostly seem to avoid discussing interviews and such. Is there any part of you, then, that would rather NOT get to know Seagal apart from his art? I mean, sure, reality TV is scipted and edited to the hilt, but I was wondering if Seagal the person isn’t necessarily the Seagal you’re interested in — or, if you think this turn of his career will be more illuminating than alienating. Just curious how this change in the dynamic of your study feels to you, I guess.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 23:19:39 +0000

The intro where Seagal tells you he’s been a cop for the last 20 years, like he’s actually been doing “lawman” shit every weekend all that time instead of some cops gave him an “honorary cop” certificate one time back when he was famous – at first I was like “gimme a break” and then I realised Seagal’s delivery was just like when a grandad tells his grandkids some tall tale about himself… like he knows it’s BS but he’s having a little fun with it.

I also like that they found that one doofus desk jockey cop for Seagal to patronise, and the real cops who are actually doing dangerous work for shitty pay get mostly treated with respect

By: OsLord

OsLord — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 19:00:02 +0000

Just checked out the first two episodes online last night. I found it to be like a much more interesting and enjoyable version of COPS. Gotta love “Seagal-Vision” as well. Pretty hilarious. My girlfriend loved it too. I’m totally down for checking out more of this stuff. Seagal comes across as a surprisingly endearing character. Definitely much more than in his most recent movies.

By: Sebastien

Sebastien — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 14:23:07 +0000

I really dig Steven Seagal: Lawman. Our main man doesn’t look phony or full of shit and the fact that he’s been doing that for twenty years really shows he’s really dedicated to this. Yes the guy is getting fat but the tremendous amount of respect he got from his colleagues and even the criminals really came throught. It might be TV bullshit but I chose to believe it.

It’s still a reality cop show so not much is happening. Nonetheless, every 2 seconds there’s a cop saying “every day your life’s on the line… you never know when a gun will be use against you…” and stuff like that.

Sorry about the mistake, english is my second language.

By: Skani

Skani — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 03:43:59 +0000

Okay, slight tangent, but in the same category of washed up 80s-90s action stars. Has anyone seen the trailer for this new Universal Soldier flick yet? Cinematography looks decent, but looks like Dolph and JCVD are mostly in the background, while this uncharismatic Belarusian (sp?) dude is the main event. Plus, seems like they shot the whole thing at this one warehouse, whereas part 1 had some real sense of broad scope (budget, I know…but still kind of depressing). Meanwhile, I’m thinking, if JCVD will do this thing, why is it that he is too good/full of artistic integrity to do the Expendables? Also, did anyone else see that rough Expendables trailer? It looked really corny, not just the production values but the…everything? I’m hoping that it will all come together, but was very discouraged by that trailer. Okay. I’m done.

By: Jareth Cutestory

Jareth Cutestory — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 02:50:06 +0000

bullet3: I think you might have just provided a new movie title: Steven Seagal is SENSE OF JUSTICE.

Or maybe they’ll use it for his line of fragrances for men: Steven Seagal’s SCENTS OF JUSTICE.

By: CallMeKermiT

CallMeKermiT — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 23:49:10 +0000

GoodBadGroovy : Thanks for the link , I can now say that I’ve seen Steven Seagal: Lawman ( even if it’s just one episode ). I’m really surprised that Seagal was still able to put all of his martial arts and zen background in this TV show . You can say what you want about the man , but he always puts this spin on all of his projects , this is his personal touch .I mean , he calls a guy a “not very good zen practitioner” or something like that , and I’ve never heard a cop say that. I hope , in future episodes , for a little talk about environmental awareness . He also looks very quick , for a man his size , during the training sequences. On a less serious note , the show can also be called Fat Unit , I mean , all the cops in the episode are a little overweight . You know , just like in the real world. But I had fun watching it , and that’s all I can ask.

By: bullet3

bullet3 — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 22:04:00 +0000

Actually, I really dig Seagal’s sense of justice that comes through in this. Everybody starts tasing that guy, and he runs in and tells everyone to cool it and take it easy. He seems very professional, he even lets those kids with the gun and liquor bottle go at the end.

By: Foxybeige

Foxybeige — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 21:16:29 +0000

Dear People of Jefferson Parrish – don’t backtalk the police, they will tase you and accuse you of not being a very good zen master.

This makes me want to tase a zen master, just for science.