November 19, 2008
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The relationship between Lucas and Peyton has been going strong throughout One Tree Hill's sixth season, which leads me to believe the couple is headed for some sort of major disaster. Even the appearance of Julian, who just happens to be Peyton's ex-boyfriend, didn't throw much of a wrench into their happy engagement. There isn't a couple on television that can go an entire season without some sort of major complications, and Lucas and Peyton are no exception. Monday's episode of One Tree Hill ended with Peyton clutching her stomach and collapsing in pain, leaving us to speculate about what sort of health problem is plaguing her.
November 18, 2008
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Last night's Casablanca-inspired One Tree Hill had almost no point in the context of the season, but that doesn't mean it was a worthless hour of television. The trip back to the 1940s allowed the actors to wow us with different spins on their usual characters, providing a welcome change from the usual OTH antics. In Lucas' bizarre dream world, Dan was a mobster, Julian was a thug, Brooke was a femme fatale, Peyton was a kept woman, Mouth was a hard drinking reporter, and Nathan and Haley were star-crossed lovers. Chad Michael Murray's script impressed me with its stylized dialogue and references to episodes past, but not all viewers felt the same way. Many fans had a negative reaction to the episode, with some calling it unintentionally hilarious and the worst of the season. Should Chad Michael Murray stick to his day job, or does he have what it takes to make it as a writer?
November 17, 2008
It doesn't matter if you missed One Tree Hill last week, because tonight's dream episode is transporting us back to the 1940s! Send that mook that's been rattling your cage out on the streets with a bindle, then sit down with your favorite dame and prepare for an episode unlike anything you've ever seen. This moving picture was dreamed up by that brilliant wiseacre Chad Michael Murray, and it's sure to rock your socks more than a speakeasy on a Sunday. The hep cats in the audience are bound to dig this jazzy trip, but the squares will probably flap their lips until things return to normal next week.
Now that I've got the old-timey slang out of my system, let's jump into tonight's very special One Tree Hill.
November 17, 2008
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Chad Michael Murray has been wowing fans of One Tree Hill for years as Lucas Scott, but only recently has the actor stepped behind the scenes to try his hand at writing and directing. Murray wrote tonight's special 1940s-themed episode, which transports the characters back to a time when mobsters ruled the streets and movies were still in black and white. He's also spent the past week directing his first installment of the series, which will air sometime in January. Murray may be best known for his acting, but fans will soon learn that his work behind the camera is equally fascinating.
Chad stepped away from his directorial duties this morning to speak with us about what's coming up on One Tree Hill. Read on for his thoughts on tonight's episode, his script ideas that didn't make the cut, and who he thinks Lucas should ultimately end up with.
November 16, 2008
The fifth season finale of One Tree Hill left us with one of the biggest cliffhangers of the television season. A moment before the episode came to an end, Lucas called up a very special girl and asked her to go to Las Vegas with him to get married. We then had to wait all summer to find out which girl Lucas chose. After showing us dream sequences that featured Lucas celebrating a wedding anniversary with each of his three women, the One Tree Hill season 6 premiere finally revealed that Lucas picked Peyton. Leyton fans were thrilled, but Brucas fans were left sulking.
Now that the big cliffhanger is finally resolved, we have plenty of other juicy One Tree Hill spoilers. Read on at your own risk!
November 13, 2008
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Chad Michael Murray is a very busy man these days. The One Tree Hill star can now be billed as an actor, writer and director thanks to all the work he's been doing behind the scenes of the hit CW series. Murray wrote next week's special 1940s-themed episode, entitled "We Three (My Echo, My Shadow and Me)," and has also been hard at work directing an installment that will air later this season. Though he's been busy calling the shots on his directorial debut this week, Murray's found some time to sit down and speak with us about his work on One Tree Hill.
Read on to find out how you can submit a question for Chad Michael Murray.
November 12, 2008
Few things excite me more than the prospect of a One Tree Hill episode set in the 1940s. It's rare that OTH steps away from reality to present a dream episode, but that's the setup for next week's "We Three (My Echo, My Shadow and Me)." The fabulous '40s extravaganza was penned by series star Chad Michael Murray, who will also be moving behind the scenes to direct an installment later this season. Fans will get a chance to see all of their favorite OTH actors playing retro versions of their characters, complete with old-timey outfits and, in at least one person's case, some very bizarre facial hair.
To get fans ready for next week's One Tree Hill, we have photos of the actors in costume, as well as a special behind the scenes video.
November 11, 2008
It seems that One Tree Hill introduces a new character to stir things up every few episodes. Last season brought us the likes of Mia, Millicent and Quentin, while this year we've met Mick, Julian and Sam, among others. Despite the abundance of new additions, I try to stay open-minded and give each character a shot at winning me over. Unfortunately, not all characters are created equal, and some end up being less lovable than others.
My biggest issue with season 6 of One Tree Hill, aside from the ridiculously annoying Gigi, is the character of Sam. She's gone from being a cookie-cutter rebel to a boring, sardonic teen. Last night's episode left us with hope that Brooke might ship her away so she can finally get a baby, but will it actually happen?