I think it's one aspect of Eric Close's characters that he's so perfectly WASPy that he simply doesn't exude much sensuality.
Well, you know I agree with you there. He's almost too... clean, too smooth and unruffled, to approach from a real sensual/sexual angle. Martin's reactions to Danny are just about the sparkiest I've ever seen EC, and that's a wee, wee sizzle (on his part, at least).
Good genes. Handsome. Calm. No emotional storms, even if he does intensely focused really well.
(Heh. You too? Hurray for middle class indoctrination.) I do see that clearly in Martin, but with him (as opposed to, say, Vin) I also see darker things lurking below the surface. To me he seems to be repressing a lot of rage and pain. That's one aspect of the character I'm really hoping they develop next season, even if it means seeing more of his irritating father. I want to see him let loose. Of course, I'm not holding my breath, but still.
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Re: Eric Close
Date: 2003-07-09 07:00 pm (UTC)Well, you know I agree with you there. He's almost too... clean, too smooth and unruffled, to approach from a real sensual/sexual angle. Martin's reactions to Danny are just about the sparkiest I've ever seen EC, and that's a wee, wee sizzle (on his part, at least).
Good genes. Handsome. Calm. No emotional storms, even if he does intensely focused really well.
(Heh. You too? Hurray for middle class indoctrination.) I do see that clearly in Martin, but with him (as opposed to, say, Vin) I also see darker things lurking below the surface. To me he seems to be repressing a lot of rage and pain. That's one aspect of the character I'm really hoping they develop next season, even if it means seeing more of his irritating father. I want to see him let loose. Of course, I'm not holding my breath, but still.