BTW, is The Corner good? I liked the book, but the miniseries seemed kind of hammy.
And he directed Short Circuit 2!
Have you guys read Homicide? What an amazing book (if you like The Corner especially). If you have read both, which is better in your opinion?
a championship game of your favorite professional sport
a championship game of your favorite professional sport
a championship game of your favorite professional sport
a championship game of your favorite professional sport
I can watch a film I love whenever I want, but it's not everyday that the Twins are in the Series.
Here's to a Reds v Twins Fall Classic in 2010.I can watch a film I love whenever I want, but it's not everyday that the Twins are in the Series.very very true. For any team I mean, that wasn't a shot at the Twins. I mean these games are live too, and like you said, you can watch a film pretty much whenever.
My favorite tv theme song of all time is Friday Night Lights.
Okay, a question:
What would you choose to watch in most situations: a championship game of your favorite professional sport or a film that you love?
What would you choose to watch in most situations: a championship game of your favorite professional sport or a film that you love?
I'll Fly AwayCritically acclaimed but short-lived show set during the Civil Rights Movement. Created by the guys who made Northern Exposure, but this one isn't zany. I saw about 5 minutes of it once, it didn't grab me. Sam Waterston stars as a southern lawyer, I've always assumed he was playing an Atticus Finch type.
HomefrontCritically acclaimed but short-lived show set during the Second World War. I've never seen it and had only heard of it from reading Kyle Chandler's IMDB page a couple months ago.
I'll Fly AwayCritically acclaimed but short-lived show set during the Civil Rights Movement. Created by the guys that made Northern Exposure, but this one isn't zany.
Anyone watched Legend of the Seeker? I watched the 1st two episodes, I'm not very impressed but I like fantasy a lot. Just wondering if I should give up now or keep at it.
There's a show called "Steven Segal: Lawman" starting tommorow on A&E.
Yes, Steven Segal is also apparently a cop. And there is a show. Called. "Steven Segal: Lawman". Starting tommorw.
It is a show following Steven Segal around as he is policing. If this is not the greatest thing ever to grace television, it will be a letdown.
There's a show called "Steven Segal: Lawman" starting tommorow on A&E.
Yes, Steven Segal is also apparently a cop. And there is a show. Called. "Steven Segal: Lawman". Starting tommorw.
It is a show following Steven Segal around as he is policing. If this is not the greatest thing ever to grace television, it will be a letdown.
The billboards and commercials have been cracking me up for a while now.
The complete series DVD set of Homicide: Life on the Streets is on sale for only $60 at Amazon! That's 7 seasons and over 110 episodes.
Anyone watched Legend of the Seeker? I watched the 1st two episodes, I'm not very impressed but I like fantasy a lot. Just wondering if I should give up now or keep at it.
I'd definitely say to keep with it, I like the show a lot. I will admit it's a bit "blah" for lack of a better term for the first six or so episodes, but after that it turns into a nice old fashioned fantasy romp a lot like Hercules or Xena, except for this time with overt sexual deviancy themes.
Homicide is like Judy Blume, and Law and Order is like Beverly Cleary.
Homicide is like Judy Blume, and Law and Order is like Beverly Cleary.
I've read neither of those authors' works; thus, I don't get it. :-[
Homicide is like Judy Blume, and Law and Order is like Beverly Cleary.
It's a meaningless and nonsensical reference to this (http://www.filmspotting.net/boards/index.php?topic=6964.msg366553#msg366553).Homicide is like Judy Blume, and Law and Order is like Beverly Cleary.I've read neither of those authors' works; thus, I don't get it. :-[
I'll Fly AwayCritically acclaimed but short-lived show set during the Civil Rights Movement. Created by the guys who made Northern Exposure, but this one isn't zany. I saw about 5 minutes of it once, it didn't grab me. Sam Waterston stars as a southern lawyer, I've always assumed he was playing an Atticus Finch type.
Homefront
Critically acclaimed but short-lived show set during the Second World War. I've never seen it and had only heard of it from reading Kyle Chandler's IMDB page a couple months ago.
It's a meaningless and nonsensical reference to this (http://www.filmspotting.net/boards/index.php?topic=6964.msg366553#msg366553).Homicide is like Judy Blume, and Law and Order is like Beverly Cleary.I've read neither of those authors' works; thus, I don't get it. :-[
Posting a David Janssen vs. Bill Bixby vs. Michael Landon poll and having that poll be both popular and closely contested.
David Janssen vs. Bill Bixby vs. Michael Landon
(http://i48.tinypic.com/xgmr1g.jpg)How do you know you're really rich? 'Cause you use a remote control to open the front door even though you're standing next to it.
Wow, I've never heard of that. Sounds good.Clearly you should watch more Colbert (http://www.colbertnation.com/the-colbert-report-videos/247479/september-14-2009/cory-booker).
Clearly you should watch more Colbert (http://www.colbertnation.com/the-colbert-report-videos/247479/september-14-2009/cory-booker).Comedy Central is blocking my hockey loving ass from viewing that clip.
Have you seen Street Fight (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0457496/), by the way? (It's good.)Yep (http://www.filmspotting.net/boards/index.php?topic=4678.msg169548#msg169548). I liked it.
James Franco on General Hospital.What the what?
James Franco on General Hospital.What the what?
Urgh, I'm blocked.Is General Hospital's official site accessible in Canada? If so, go there now. It's real and sublime.James Franco on General Hospital.What the what?
Oops, I thought everybody knew about that. Sorry, matt!
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I watched it a few years back on Netflix Instant...really, really good. Glad someone else has seen it.Have you seen Street Fight (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0457496/), by the way? (It's good.)Yep (http://www.filmspotting.net/boards/index.php?topic=4678.msg169548#msg169548). I liked it.
“Rudolph” has consistently occupied the top spot. Ratings-wise, that is.I would have thought Charlie Brown or The Grinch would get better ratings.
I think that's Jenny on the left, but in sketches, when they have wigs and costumes on, it's totally impossible.
It definitely is not.I think that's Jenny on the left, but in sketches, when they have wigs and costumes on, it's totally impossible.Good, its not just me.
Yeah, Boston Legal is a really fun show, though at some point (somewhere into season 4 I believe) it just becomes Kelley (not all that subtly) screaming his political views about 7 times an episode which just got annoying (not that I necessarily disagree with his views but it all becomes a bit too much). However overall its a good show with good performances across the board, especially Shader (I meant to write Spader but I rather like Shader (or Shatder or Spatner...if I had a do over I'd go with Spatner)).
Something like Extras lasts for only 7 1/2 hours, right? But The Pacific is gonna be 10 or 11 hours. Yet The Pacific counts as a mini-series while Extras has two seasons and a movie. Strange.
Something like Extras lasts for only 7 1/2 hours, right? But The Pacific is gonna be 10 or 11 hours. Yet The Pacific counts as a mini-series while Extras has two seasons and a movie. Strange.I don't think the term mini-series is used all that much in British TV. It's only when those shows (e.g. Prime Suspect) get imported to North American TV do they get called a mini-series. But something like The Pacific is American made and is a format separate from regular dramas that are created with the hope that they'll run for a long time, so the format is called a mini-series.
Can anyone explain to me what the difference is between Series and Season?In American TV series refers to the program title, so Curb Your Enthusiasm, Seinfeld, or The West Wing would be examples of series. Season in American TV would be the separate cycles of production, which usually runs from the fall to the spring. In UK TV they call a cycle of production a series. The hope with American TV is that the show will get strong enough ratings and the network will keep ordering new seasons, while UK TV tends to do a limited number of series (my observation anyway, others might know to the contrary).
Can anyone explain to me what the difference is between Series and Season?In American TV series refers to the program title, so Curb Your Enthusiasm, Seinfeld, or The West Wing would be examples of series. Season in American TV would be the separate cycles of production, which usually runs from the fall to the spring. In UK TV they call a cycle of production a series. The hope with American TV is that the show will get strong enough ratings and the network will keep ordering new seasons, while UK TV tends to do a limited number of series (my observation anyway, others might know to the contrary).
In American TV series refers to the program title, so Curb Your Enthusiasm, Seinfeld, or The West Wing would be examples of series. Season in American TV would be the separate cycles of production, which usually runs from the fall to the spring. In UK TV they call a cycle of production a series. The hope with American TV is that the show will get strong enough ratings and the network will keep ordering new seasons, while UK TV tends to do a limited number of series (my observation anyway, others might know to the contrary).Thanks for that! I find it interesting too that those 'series' blocks usually are far shorter than any given US season (less than ten episodes). A way to maintain quality, maybe?
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/518HQ5A0QML._SL500_AA240_.jpg)Can anyone explain to me what the difference is between Series and Season?In American TV series refers to the program title, so Curb Your Enthusiasm, Seinfeld, or The West Wing would be examples of series. Season in American TV would be the separate cycles of production, which usually runs from the fall to the spring. In UK TV they call a cycle of production a series. The hope with American TV is that the show will get strong enough ratings and the network will keep ordering new seasons, while UK TV tends to do a limited number of series (my observation anyway, others might know to the contrary).
I always wonder what is printed on British DVD covers.
Does anyone else play Streak for the Cash on ESPN? I got my streak up to 11 with the Blackhawks winning tonight. It's the best I've done so far.
There's always the feature film.
They had the right idea. Josh is good with a woman to spar with, but Moira Kelly always kinda bugged me. They later got it right with Marlee Matlin and Mary-Louise Parker.I agree she was pretty much the only character I never really liked.She reports to ME, & she reports to TobyI never missed Mandy.
I'm so glad they're finally cancelling 24. The last couple of seasons it's become a show I don't even enjoy very much but can't stop watching out of habit/"I've stuck with it this long".I've never seen more than a few minutes of it. I'm curious about it 'cause of Mary Lynn Rajskub, but it just seems like such a big commitment.
They had the right idea. Josh is good with a woman to spar with, but Moira Kelly always kinda bugged me. They later got it right with Marlee Matlin and Mary-Louise Parker.I agree she was pretty much the only character I never really liked.She reports to ME, & she reports to TobyI never missed Mandy.I'm so glad they're finally cancelling 24. The last couple of seasons it's become a show I don't even enjoy very much but can't stop watching out of habit/"I've stuck with it this long".I've never seen more than a few minutes of it. I'm curious about it 'cause of Mary Lynn Rajskub, but it just seems like such a big commitment.
They later got it right with Marlee Matlin and Mary-Louise Parker.
They later got it right with Marlee Matlin and Mary-Louise Parker.
Mary-Louise Parker is always the right choice.
Is anyone else watching Parenthood?
Her?She must be funny or something.
I'm really enjoying Justified. Loved the Chinatown joke in the second ep.
I am watching Sports Night and it is causing me some consternation. I cannot decide if Aaron Sorkin or Joss Whedon is the greatest TV writer of all time.
I am watching Sports Night and it is causing me some consternation. I cannot decide if Aaron Sorkin or Joss Whedon is the greatest TV writer of all time.
Larry David wants to know who these fools are that you claim to be occupying his throne?
I maybe need to stop watching so much Dexter. I keep thinking that someone is sneaking up behind me. :o
I maybe need to stop watching so much Dexter. I keep thinking that someone is sneaking up behind me. :o
Best opening credits of a show ever hey?
I dont think Matt has seen a TV made in the last two decades.:)
Anyone catch Tennant and Stewart's Hamlet on PBS the other night? Thoughts?
/filmcast was talking about Party Down saying it was good. They were mistaken. A lot of these actors may be good in other stuff, but this is such an ill-suited venue as they are all such a bunch of goofs and incompetents that they would be fired or the catering company gone out of business. The show seems to be laughing at itself too much, which is good I suppose since I certainly wasn't.
I maybe need to stop watching so much Dexter. I keep thinking that someone is sneaking up behind me. :oI had to stop watching it for a while. I was getting the same feeling.
I am half way through season one of Veronica Mars and 3 eps into Mad Men. Both are pretty awesome so far.
I am half way through season one of Veronica Mars and 3 eps into Mad Men. Both are pretty awesome so far.
Eep! You're making me bite my nails over here, Clovis! More detailed reaction needed! (Also - glad you're enjoying them.)
Boardwalk EmpireI can't wait.
I am half way through season one of Veronica Mars and 3 eps into Mad Men. Both are pretty awesome so far.I kinda gave up on both of those, although I do plan on getting back into Mad Men eventually.
I am half way through season one of Veronica Mars and 3 eps into Mad Men. Both are pretty awesome so far.I kinda gave up on both of those, although I do plan on getting back into Mad Men eventually.
Re: Party Down
I've seen it 3 times and it hasn't hooked me yet. I'll keep trying 'cause it seems like something I'd like.
So do you people watch shows with anyone else or is your TV viewing a solitary experience?Depends on the show. I usually like to have a batch of both new and classic shows that I'm going through with my gf, but I often have a couple going that she's not interested in. It's always nice to have a TV buddy when possible. Back when it was still on, Sunday night meant going to mom's to watch The Sopranos with her.
And I basically force people to watch Strangers with Candy with me.
And I basically force people to watch Strangers with Candy with me.
If that's not what friends are for then I don't know what is. Man, I miss that show. The shit Jerry said just killed me.
Jerri Blank: Shazam. Look. Drake Rogers. Mmm, he makes me all puffy down there. I'd love to tame his blue vein swayback throbber.
Tammi Littlenut: What do you mean, Jerri?
Jerri Blank: Take him backstage behind the meat curtain, know what I mean? I'm talkin' about pounding out the veal.
Tammi Littlenut: Are you thinking about having sex already?
Jerri Blank: Does a pimp carry a razor?
Tammi Littlenut: I don't know...
Jerri Blank: Trust me, they all do.
(http://noffload.net/uploader/files/1/econs/lol.gif)
Ellen Page was on Leno last night, talking about all this eco-living sort of stuff and deepening my affection. But Leno...every time I see him it makes me wonder more how he ever got work. He is just sleazy and unfunny. He had a few different sort of moments where he'd tell a joke that amounted to flirting with Ellen and you could tell she was a little discomforted by it.
But yeah, Leno isn't good.
Ellen Page was on Leno last night, talking about all this eco-living sort of stuff and deepening my affection. But Leno...every time I see him it makes me wonder more how he ever got work. He is just sleazy and unfunny. He had a few different sort of moments where he'd tell a joke that amounted to flirting with Ellen and you could tell she was a little discomforted by it.
But yeah, Leno isn't good.
I turned off Leno for good the first night the "dancing Ito's" made an appearance. (guys dressed as Judge Ito from the OJ trail)
SNL needs to rip this show a new one.
Yeah, well, he's (David Brent) kind of a dick in that and we all know I don't like unlikable protagonists.
Do you like Extras, Bondo?Yes, quite a bit.
I would agree with you Mr. Tomorrow about Extras up until the Christmas special. I totally cried when he broke down in the BB house. It's the ultimate in niceness and caring about others.Yep, a beautiful moment. Maggie in her new smaller flat and earning money by cleaning set to that Kate Bush song set's you up big time for Andy's on air apology. But still, over the course of the series, Andy's dickish.
I find Michael Scott more unlikable and abrasive than David Brent.
I find Michael Scott more unlikable and abrasive than David Brent.
I think this has been very noticeable the last few seasons.
Funny, this week's AVQ&A is all about discomfort comedy (http://www.avclub.com/articles/discomfort-comedy-we-can-and-cant-take,44340/)
I find Michael Scott more unlikable and abrasive than David Brent.
I think this has been very noticeable the last few seasons.
Funny, this week's AVQ&A is all about discomfort comedy (http://www.avclub.com/articles/discomfort-comedy-we-can-and-cant-take,44340/)
That does clarify a little. I didn't like Borat/Bruno (I hate pranks and that sort of lying and deception more generally, no matter how much the person might deserve it) and though I like Louis C.K. well enough, I've been a bit mystified by the love his new show is getting. I gave up after about four episodes. I guess I'm just not made for discomfort comedy.
and though I like Louis C.K. well enough, I've been a bit mystified by the love his new show is getting. I gave up after about four episodes.
and though I like Louis C.K. well enough, I've been a bit mystified by the love his new show is getting. I gave up after about four episodes.
I often have that feeling after reading your posts :D
I can't bring myself to watch any of those Showtime dramedies. I'm not yet sure if this means I'm a big sexist or not.
What, Weeds/The Big C?Yeah, and Tara and Jackie.
What, Weeds/The Big C?Yeah, and Tara and Jackie.
The ads for The Big C make me so sick.I haven't seen any of those. It could be great for all I know but whether it's fair or not, Weeds and Tara have made me suspicious of all Showtime shows staring a brand name leading lady.
The ads for The Big C make me so sick.I haven't seen any of those. It could be great for all I know but whether it's fair or not, Weeds and Tara have made me suspicious of all Showtime shows staring a brand name leading lady.
Nothing about The Big C or Nurse Jackie leads me to believe I need to bother with them.Yeah, although I always feel like I shouldn't be ignoring these shows because I do like the stars. Even Linney.
I quit Weeds halfway through Season 4 (like right before they got to Mexico I think).I never made it through season 1, which is long before everybody started hating it. In fact the ridiculousness that it is now almost appeals to me more than the quirky suburban thing it was originally...almost.
I quit Weeds halfway through Season 4 (like right before they got to Mexico I think).I never made it through season 1, which is long before everybody started hating it. In fact the ridiculousness that it is now almost appeals to me more than the quirky suburban thing it was originally...almost.
Season 3 had a pretty funny cameo by PFT as a super-religious health teacher.I might have to track that down.
Other than Kelly Packard and the awesome theme song, I thought California Dreams was crazy boring.
Other than Kelly Packard and the awesome theme song, I thought California Dreams was crazy boring.
I laughed a lot because it was pretty mediocre and often worse.
I was a tad too young to enjoy it ironically.Other than Kelly Packard and the awesome theme song, I thought California Dreams was crazy boring.I laughed a lot because it was pretty mediocre and often worse.
So, I had never watched much Hannah Montana. But, now with my girlfriend having a four year old daughter I watched a few eps the other day. Yes, it is an awful show, but that goes without saying. However, I never realized how scary Miley Cyrus' voice is, it's very deep and manly, like scary manly.
So, I had never watched much Hannah Montana. But, now with my girlfriend having a four year old daughter I watched a few eps the other day. Yes, it is an awful show, but that goes without saying. However, I never realized how scary Miley Cyrus' voice is, it's very deep and manly, like scary manly.
She has some kind of lisp, right? It always sounded like it when I heard her talk, but I tend to stay away from those channels.
I'm kind of ::) about the whole voice thing being referred to as "scary manly." It's a little sexy in the sense that often it is what is unique about someone that is most appealing. Why should women have to be slighted if they differ in this or that way from some "ideal."
I'm kind of ::) about the whole voice thing being referred to as "scary manly." It's a little sexy in the sense that often it is what is unique about someone that is most appealing. Why should women have to be slighted if they differ in this or that way from some "ideal."
I don't adhere to any ideal, but if your voice is gruff and manly, then it is gruff and manly, and that is a scary trait in a woman.
With the impending departure of Michael Scott The Office should not be pursuing Harvey Keitel for the replacement boss (http://www.avclub.com/articles/the-office-now-considering-replacing-steve-carell,44778/); instead, they should take a The Thick of It approach and have a new boss take over the Scranton Branch each season. 1SO, pitch it! Beat Armando before The Thick of It adaptation hits the shores! Undercut the market!
With the impending departure of Michael Scott The Office should not be pursuing Harvey Keitel for the replacement boss (http://www.avclub.com/articles/the-office-now-considering-replacing-steve-carell,44778/); instead, they should take a The Thick of It approach and have a new boss take over the Scranton Branch each season. 1SO, pitch it! Beat Armando before The Thick of It adaptation hits the shores! Undercut the market!
Or they could just stop filming The Office and do a Pam+Jim spinoff show since that seems to be the only thing it's about anymore.
Edit: Maybe I'm just too bitter. Perhaps a new boss every year would refresh the show!
I think I'm done with TV for a while. I think I'm gonna go back to watching TV on DVD when I have the free time as opposed to carving out time for TV every week.
I don't believe in torrenting
With the impending departure of Michael Scott The Office should not be pursuing Harvey Keitel for the replacement boss (http://www.avclub.com/articles/the-office-now-considering-replacing-steve-carell,44778/); instead, they should take a The Thick of It approach and have a new boss take over the Scranton Branch each season. 1SO, pitch it! Beat Armando before The Thick of It adaptation hits the shores! Undercut the market!
Or they could just stop filming The Office and do a Pam+Jim spinoff show since that seems to be the only thing it's about anymore.
Edit: Maybe I'm just too bitter. Perhaps a new boss every year would refresh the show!
They had a couple of episodes focused on Pam & Jim last year, no different than any other seasons, so I don't get this often cited criticism.
The new Fall schedule is about to start in the US. As a Brit what are the new shows I should be looking out for.
The new Fall schedule is about to start in the US. As a Brit what are the new shows I should be looking out for.
Nothing sounds interesting to me, and that includes Boardwalk Empire, because anything done by Scorsese post-Goodfellas isn't worth much effort in seeing. Wait for it o DVD, that's what I'm doing, and none of the other shows sound all that interesting to be honest.
The new Fall schedule is about to start in the US. As a Brit what are the new shows I should be looking out for.
Nothing sounds interesting to me, and that includes Boardwalk Empire, because anything done by Scorsese post-Goodfellas isn't worth much effort in seeing. Wait for it o DVD, that's what I'm doing, and none of the other shows sound all that interesting to be honest.
Scorcese is just executive producer. Terrence Winter is responsible for writing some of the best episodes of The Sopranos.
The new Fall schedule is about to start in the US. As a Brit what are the new shows I should be looking out for.
Nothing sounds interesting to me, and that includes Boardwalk Empire, because anything done by Scorsese post-Goodfellas isn't worth much effort in seeing. Wait for it o DVD, that's what I'm doing, and none of the other shows sound all that interesting to be honest.
Scorcese is just executive producer. Terrence Winter is responsible for writing some of the best episodes of The Sopranos.
Still doesn't do much for me, I liked The Sopranos but never found it to be amazing TV, like so many others did.
The new Fall schedule is about to start in the US. As a Brit what are the new shows I should be looking out for.Boardwalk Empire for sure. Other than that I'm waiting to hear the buzz before I bother investigating myself.
I bet the new Hawaii Five-0 is awesome.
I bet the new Hawaii Five-0 is awesome.
Anyone watch Running Wilde?
Anyone watch Running Wilde?
Yeah. I'll give it a couple more episodes. We all owe it to Hurwitz to keep this one on the air for awhile.
Anyone watch Running Wilde?
Yeah. I'll give it a couple more episodes. We all owe it to Hurwitz to keep this one on the air for awhile.
I liked Running Wilde. It's not AD right now, but it's funny. "I'll go get my thing," is a great line and Peter Sera-I-played-Darth-Maul was super funny.
ESPN 30 For 30: One Night In Vegas.
Another impressive documentary in this series, following on from 'The Two Escobars', 'Straight Outta LA' and 'Jordan Rides The Bus'. This one follows the friendship between boxer Mike Tyson and rapper Tupac, upto Tyson's fight in Vegas September 1996 and the drive by shooting which would eventually claim Tupac's life. It features interviews with Tyson himself and a slightly incoherent (isn't he always), but well tailored Mickey Rourke.
ESPN 30 For 30: One Night In Vegas.
Another impressive documentary in this series, following on from 'The Two Escobars', 'Straight Outta LA' and 'Jordan Rides The Bus'. This one follows the friendship between boxer Mike Tyson and rapper Tupac, upto Tyson's fight in Vegas September 1996 and the drive by shooting which would eventually claim Tupac's life. It features interviews with Tyson himself and a slightly incoherent (isn't he always), but well tailored Mickey Rourke.
Thought this one was pretty disappointing. I liked the comic book approach but I feel like it really could've gone so much deeper exploring the link between the two. Also wasn't a fan of the spoken word dudes.
Who's pumped for Outsourced tonight?!?
Who's pumped for Outsourced tonight?!?I miss Duke Silver already. :'(
I just wanted to mention - Shawn the Sheep is awesome
Shaun The Sheep - Life's A Treat (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mtfb4m6xGCA#ws)
Who's pumped for Outsourced tonight?!?I miss Duke Silver already. :'(
Who's pumped for Outsourced tonight?!?I miss Duke Silver already. :'(
You know, I complained a lot about the show based solely on its premise. Then last week I actually saw a few clips and it was maybe even a little worse than I expected. Hopefully it's a fast failure.
ESPN 30 For 30: One Night In Vegas.
Another impressive documentary in this series, following on from 'The Two Escobars', 'Straight Outta LA' and 'Jordan Rides The Bus'. This one follows the friendship between boxer Mike Tyson and rapper Tupac, upto Tyson's fight in Vegas September 1996 and the drive by shooting which would eventually claim Tupac's life. It features interviews with Tyson himself and a slightly incoherent (isn't he always), but well tailored Mickey Rourke.
You know, I complained a lot about the show based solely on its premise. Then last week I actually saw a few clips and it was maybe even a little worse than I expected. Hopefully it's a fast failure.I haven't seen any clips so I'll give it a shot, but I'm not expecting much. Although I believe this is the first show of his own creation, Ken Kwapis has worked on enough great shows to earn 22 minutes of my time.
I won't be watching it for fear that my tivo would be counted as a viewer.:D
You know, I complained a lot about the show based solely on its premise. Then last week I actually saw a few clips and it was maybe even a little worse than I expected. Hopefully it's a fast failure.I haven't seen any clips so I'll give it a shot, but I'm not expecting much. Although I believe this is the first show of his own creation, Ken Kwapis has worked on enough great shows to earn 22 minutes of my time.I won't be watching it for fear that my tivo would be counted as a viewer.:D
I liked Running Wilde. It's not AD right now, but it's funny. "I'll go get my thing," is a great line and Peter Sera-I-played-Darth-Maul was super funny.
Sorry, NBC comedy night, we must part this season. :'(You're over Donaghy?
ESPN 30 For 30: One Night In Vegas.
Another impressive documentary in this series, following on from 'The Two Escobars', 'Straight Outta LA' and 'Jordan Rides The Bus'. This one follows the friendship between boxer Mike Tyson and rapper Tupac, upto Tyson's fight in Vegas September 1996 and the drive by shooting which would eventually claim Tupac's life. It features interviews with Tyson himself and a slightly incoherent (isn't he always), but well tailored Mickey Rourke.
I was pretty disappointed in all of those, actually. Two Escobars because of the filmmaking (they inexplicably stretched 4:3 footage to 16:9, making everyone look fat), it was so hard to watch I didn't even finish it. The Chris Evert/Martina Navratilova one was unintentionally hilarious.
The Birth of Big Air is the only one I've liked for awhile. But Winning Time is one of the best.
I'm over TV.
I'm over TV.
Sorry, but that's just CINECAST!ing dumb.
I'm over TV.
Sorry, but that's just CINECAST!ing dumb.
I'm kind of the same way, but I think my reasons may be different. School and work are taking up so much of my time now that I can't afford to add any new shows to my rotation. So for the time being I will stick with the shows that show up on a weekly basis in my Hulu queue, and as they end/get canceled my TV watching will slowly drop to zero. I basically have to choose between movies or TV due to time constraints and I'm picking movies.
I just would rather spend that time elsewhere right now.I'm over TV.
Sorry, but that's just CINECAST!ing dumb.
Is there enough interest here for an Eastbound and Down topic? Hilarious way to start the season. Danny McBride's masturbation face might be the funniest thing I've seen in months.
The new Whiteboard episode finds me and my friends talking about NCAA football and basketball, the MLB, NBA and NFL. And there is arguing. Enjoy! (http://thewhiteboardpodcast.wordpress.com/2010/10/08/episode-003-part-2-top-10-sports-leagues-5-to-1/)
Should I watch Homicide: Life on the Street before attempting to trawl through The Wire?
Should I watch Homicide: Life on the Street before attempting to trawl through The Wire?
It's not necessary.
I agree, flieger, it's been good. From the snobby resentment of Michael C to Tim Gunn calling out Gretchen in front of everybody, this has definitely been a strong season.
but did anyone watch Tim Gunn's "It Gets Better" video? Really good.I hadn't seen that, just looked it up. He's a mensch.
After a so so episode last week, this week's Running Wilde had me in stitches. It was hilarious. The whole party scene was fantastic.
After a so so episode last week, this week's Running Wilde had me in stitches. It was hilarious. The whole party scene was fantastic.
It's been scientifically proven that Andy Richter makes everything better. I hope Fox doesn't pull the plug soon, I think it's getting better every week.
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia is back on? I'm six episodes behind? :groans:
I thought this week's was pretty great. Mac's mom and dog were awesome.It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia is back on? I'm six episodes behind? :groans:They've been solid, but not classic episodes.
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Did anyone watch this? If so, how was it?
You could try another patient.
Which means you're watching season 3. Go back to the beginning!
You could try another patient.
AMC is rerunning all three seasons of Breaking Bad in back-to-back episodes starting Wednesday. I'll be catching up.
Season 3 is even better.AMC is rerunning all three seasons of Breaking Bad in back-to-back episodes starting Wednesday. I'll be catching up.Three episodes into season 2 and the show is really good.
I need to see Season 3, waiting for the bluray to come out.Season 3 is even better.AMC is rerunning all three seasons of Breaking Bad in back-to-back episodes starting Wednesday. I'll be catching up.Three episodes into season 2 and the show is really good.
Also this Rufus Sewell guy is one cool sob. Why haven't I seen him in more stuff?
Zen: Vendetta [BBC TV]
BBC's new feature length mini-series. Starring Rufus Sewell as detective Aurielo Zen and Caterina Murino as his assistant. First things first. It's set in Rome, the majority of the characters are Italian (and Italian speakers), however all the dialogue is in English and some done in regional accents. This was both confusing and annoying. At first I thought they were English detectives working in Rome as some undercover plot. Then we come to the plot, 'dumb as nuts', I would described it. The finale involves a woman, who I shall describe as feral, who earlier in the story was barely capable of using a cigarette lighter, turns out to be a crack shot with a gun, saving Zen in the process.
The saving grace of this programme is the setting, Rome looks wonderful both from aerial and street level scenes.
Will I be watching the next episode...probably just for Rome and Caterina Murino, both wonderful sights, ahem.
But it's no Mad Men.
...but still no cigar.Although you're both wrong, be sure to vote (http://www.filmspotting.net/forum/index.php?topic=8288.0).
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Also this Rufus Sewell guy is one cool sob. Why haven't I seen him in more stuff?
It's the EYES...Also this Rufus Sewell guy is one cool sob. Why haven't I seen him in more stuff?
I am strangely fascinated by Rufus Sewell... Check out some of his other TV stuff - I especially love him in Shakespeare ReTold: The Taming of the Shrew and as Charles II.
I am strangely fascinated by Rufus Sewell... Check out some of his other TV stuff - I especially love him in Shakespeare ReTold: The Taming of the Shrew and as Charles II.
| Well I finished this series today, finally. It took a long time but I really enjoyed it. It became better throughout, the way TV shows do when you when become attached to the characters. The production value was quite high, and that went a long way to sucking me in. It's too bad the series didn't continue on to a more definite conclusion. It sounds like the cost of making these film was quite high and so, despite the obvious switch to blue screen backdrops in the last two films, they had to call it quits. :( The stars of the series are the adventures, the characters and the details of shipboard life. Maybe it romanticizes life on the ocean, but damn if it doesn't make you want to go back in time and join the British navy. There's some tremendous characters that come and go through this series, Pellew, Styles, Matthews, and of course Hornblower himself. The acting throughout is generally pretty decent, but once you come to love the characters it doesn't really matter. I know rambler has read the series (he had it on his best books list). I wonder if he's watched this, and what he thought of it? If the tv show was this good I can't only imagine how great the books are. I wonder how they compare to Patrick O'Brian's Aubrey–Maturin series. Anyways, Horatio Hornblower was very much worthwhile. :) | (http://img390.imageshack.us/img390/6827/hornte7.jpg) |
Maybe it romanticizes life on the ocean, but damn if it doesn't make you want to go back:)in time and join the British navy.and finish Flotsam & Jetsam: A Sailor's Marathon.
Well I finished this series today, finally. It took a long time but I really enjoyed it. It became better throughout, the way TV shows do when you when become attached to the characters. The production value was quite high, and that went a long way to sucking me in. It's too bad the series didn't continue on to a more definite conclusion. It sounds like the cost of making these film was quite high and so, despite the obvious switch to blue screen backdrops in the last two films, they had to call it quits. :(
The stars of the series are the adventures, the characters and the details of shipboard life. Maybe it romanticizes life on the ocean, but damn if it doesn't make you want to go back in time and join the British navy. There's some tremendous characters that come and go through this series, Pellew, Styles, Matthews, and of course Hornblower himself. The acting throughout is generally pretty decent, but once you come to love the characters it doesn't really matter.
I know rambler has read the series (he had it on his best books list). I wonder if he's watched this, and what he thought of it? If the tv show was this good I can't only imagine how great the books are. I wonder how they compare to Patrick O'Brian's Aubrey–Maturin series.
Anyways, Horatio Hornblower was very much worthwhile. :)
The Wire has no dream-sequences. This makes it superior to The Sopranos.Heh, everybody picks on the dream-sequences. Some of them are really tedious, but a couple of them are pretty great, I remember really liking 5.11, and the Kevin Finnerty stuff in season 6.
@ smirnoff: I'm a little late on this, but I am glad to hear that you enjoyed the Hornblower series!
I read all the books right after watching the series because I wanted more - the nautical language was challenging at first, but I got completely addicted and plowed through them in no time. I can totally see you enjoying them as well.
Well I finished this series today, finally. It took a long time but I really enjoyed it. It became better throughout, the way TV shows do when you when become attached to the characters. The production value was quite high, and that went a long way to sucking me in. It's too bad the series didn't continue on to a more definite conclusion. It sounds like the cost of making these film was quite high and so, despite the obvious switch to blue screen backdrops in the last two films, they had to call it quits. :(
The stars of the series are the adventures, the characters and the details of shipboard life. Maybe it romanticizes life on the ocean, but damn if it doesn't make you want to go back in time and join the British navy. There's some tremendous characters that come and go through this series, Pellew, Styles, Matthews, and of course Hornblower himself. The acting throughout is generally pretty decent, but once you come to love the characters it doesn't really matter.
I know rambler has read the series (he had it on his best books list). I wonder if he's watched this, and what he thought of it? If the tv show was this good I can't only imagine how great the books are. I wonder how they compare to Patrick O'Brian's Aubrey–Maturin series.
Anyways, Horatio Hornblower was very much worthwhile. :)(http://img390.imageshack.us/img390/6827/hornte7.jpg)
O man, I read a couple of those books. Didn't realize they became a TV series.Yes, yes you did.
Wow, they made a show out of those books? Cool. I'll have to check those out.
It's been forced on me by numerous family members lately, and I'm now willing to concede that the TBBT is solid-ish in a middling kind of way.Except not funny at all, and nowhere near as funny, complex, endearing, real, or unique as Abed from Community.except way funnier.The best win of the night has to be Jim Parsons for The Big Bang Theory. He has created one of the funniest and best characters in TV history with Sheldon.I feel like he's doing Lithgow on 3rd Rock from the Sun.
RE: Studio 60 discussion in the movie thread
I gave up after the episode where Nate Corddry's parents had never heard of "Who's on First?", so terrible. I'm looking forward to checking the whole series out on DVD just so I have specific things to cite when explaining to Clovis and iK! how wrong they are. :)
West Wing is among my favorite TV shows, so this makes sense.
It was inevitable after his white years came to such a dramatic close.
Just a reminder that the wonderful Archer returns for Season 2 on FX tonight.
Yep. I wasn't really aware of him till I watched him on The League. But what really clinched it for me was his CDR appearances.
The special was great. I'd watch anything and everything with Bobby Bottleservice in it.
Chain watching Skins is severely time consuming. I don't know if I'll get anything done... ever
Anyone planning on watching The Chicago Code on FOX from Shawn Ryan (The Shield) this upcoming Monday?
I'm only two episodes in, but so far it's great.
Ah, that's why he looked familiar.
I will post thoughts in the Skins thread after I finish laundry and do a bit more reading for classes.
This is pretty genius. And I will likely watch some of it. (http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/03/10/teennick-goes-retro-with-90s-programming-exclusive/)
This is pretty genius. And I will likely watch some of it. (http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/03/10/teennick-goes-retro-with-90s-programming-exclusive/)
This is pretty genius. And I will likely watch some of it. (http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/03/10/teennick-goes-retro-with-90s-programming-exclusive/)
17th Precinct (NBC)
Creator- Ron Moore
Starring- Jamie Bamber, James Callis, Tricia Helfer, Eamonn Walker, Stockard Channing
Plot- A supernatural police drama set in the fictional town of Excelsior.
Alcatraz (FOX)- ALREADY PICKED UP!
Creator- Liz Sarnoff
Producer- J.J. Abrams
Starring- Sarah Jones, Jorge Garcia, Sam Neill, Parminder Nara, Santiago Cabrera, Robert Forster
Plot- A cop (Jones) and a team of FBI agents track down a group of missing Alcatraz prisoners and guards who reappear in the present day after disappearing 30 years earlier.
Exit Strategy (FOX)
Creator- Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci
Starring- Ethan Hawke, Megan Dodds, Tom Sizemore
Plot- Follows the leader of a CIA extraction team (Hawkes).
Persons of Interest (CBS)
Created by Jonathan Nolan
Produced by J.J. Abrams
Starring- Jim Caviezel, Michael Emerson, Taraji P. Henson
Plot- A presumed dead CIA agent (Caviezel) is recruited by a billionaire (Emerson) to catch violent criminals in New York City.
Prime Suspect (NBC)
Producer- Peter Berg
Starring- Maria Bello, Aidan Quinn, Kirk Acevedo, Brian F. O'Byrne
Plot- An adaptation of the British series centers on a tough female detective (Bello) who has to make her bones in a tough New York precinct dominated by men.
Reconstruction (NBC)
Creator- Josh Brand
Starring- Martin Henderson, Robert Knepper, Emma Bell, Rachelle Lefevre
Plot- In the aftermath of the Cilv War, a soldier (Henderson) crosses the country and settles in a complicated town where he is welcomed as its savior, whether he likes it or not.
REM (NBC)
Creator- Kyle Killen
Producer- Howard Gordon
Starring- Jason Isaacs, Wilmer Valderrama, B.D. Wong
Plot- A police detective (Isaacs) who's involved in a traumatic car accident wakes up in two fractured realities.
Special Investigations LA (NBC)
Creator- Stephen Gaghan
Starring- Jimmy Smits, Madchen Amick, Noah Emmerich, Danny Pino, Matthew Levy
Plot- A look at Los Angeles through multiple perspectives including law enforcement, the justice system, city hall, and the criminal underworld.
Terra Nova (FOX)- ALREADY PICKED UP! (technically it just keeps getting pushed back)
Creator- Peter Cherin
Producer- Steven Spielberg
Starring- Jason O'Mara, Stephen Lang, Allison Miller, Mido Hamada
Plot- An action-adventure that follows a family back to prehistoric Earth as they try to save humanity.
Wonder Woman (NBC)
Producer- David E. Kelley
Starring- Adrianne Palicki, Elizabeth Hurley, Cary Elwes
Plot- In this remake of the 1970s series, vigilante superhero Wonder Woman (Palicki) juggles two other identities, Diana Themyscira, a shrewd corporate executive and Diana Prince, an assistant at Themyscira Industries.
Oooo . . .cop shows!
I'm starting to question the point of adapting British shows to American audiences. The Office I get....it was short lived in Britain, and the characters display a very different (ie. less edgy) dynamic. But shameless and Skins are still going somewhat strong as British shows. Surely there could be more of a backing by channels in the US instead of adapting them? I mean, should we start adapting your shows? Imagine friends in Birminghamshire, or Mad Men in Cork.
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Archer is fantastic!!!
Well, why don't you post that in The Killing thread? (http://www.filmspotting.net/forum/index.php?topic=9928.0)
Damn, The Chicago Code is really good.
Damn, The Chicago Code is really good.
No doubt.
PBS has never released An American Family on DVD.Woot (http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/showtracker/2011/04/pbs-so-cal-to-run-marathon-of-landmark-an-american-family.html).
The Walking Dead has not been sticking to the comic. But if those are your two options definitely do Mad Men.
Bill, have you seen Mad Men? Because The Walking Dead has had a lot of problems, meanwhile Mad Men is very easily one of the top two or three dramas on TV, and probably one of the best dramas ever on TV. For all the hubbub over the pilot of Walking Dead, there was not a better episode of TV in 2010 than The Suitcase from Mad Men.
there was not a better episode of TV in 2010 than The Suitcase from Mad Men.
there was not a better episode of TV in 2010 than The Suitcase from Mad Men.
I never got past episode 3 of Mad Men. Just wasn't into it. Didn't like John Hamm's character, and everyone else was just gee-golly suits and skirts.I halfheartedly watched until part way through season 2. I still keep saying I'm going to try again but it's pretty low on my list.
there was not a better episode of TV in 2010 than The Suitcase from Mad Men.
I rank the penultimate episode of The Pacific and the season finale of Treme ahead of The Suitcase. And I was tempted to be colorful and also put Breaking Bad's I.F.T. ahead because of the title, but I just can't.
I watched the first disc in the first season of Mad Men, it was mediocre. TV is lame. Movies FTW!
I watched the first disc in the first season of Mad Men, it was mediocre. TV is lame. Movies FTW!
I can understand people not getting into Mad Men based on the first couple episodes
It had it's good bits and bad. I certainly wasn't all the way sold after watching it, but by the end of the season I had warmed up to the show enough that I'm super excited about continuing on. The scene where he ends up in the tank was WOW.
It's got some strong emotional moments, tense action, unique scenarios, and gives you the feeling the best is yet to come (which keeps you watching :)).Total agree. The tank scene was really, REALLY awesome. I actually paused and rewound it in order to peep the timing. Seriously cool.
I'm also a huge fan of the show.
I've been reading the comic since late 2003. Hopefully the success of the first season will get more people to check that out.
I'm also a huge fan of the show.
I've been reading the comic since late 2003. Hopefully the success of the first season will get more people to check that out.
How did you not go crazy waiting for each new edition?!
I'm in that position now. Read through the series in a matter of weeks recently and now I'm hanging... waiting. It's hard.
Doctor Who!
There's a BBC series currently on. If you can access BBC iPlayer I would recommend it. Its called The Shadow Line. The cast is a strength - Chewie Ejiofor, Chris Eccleston, Leslie Sharp, Stephen Rea and Rafe Spall playing a loose cannon crime boss. It's a weird Tinker Tailor/ cop show hybrid. Glad the BBC have gone back to auteur style drama.
Its called The Shadow Line. The cast is a strength - Chewie Ejiofor, .
Sam, if I put The Walking Dead at number 1 would you reconsider? It's not, for me, but it's damn good.
Sam, if I put The Walking Dead at number 1 would you reconsider? It's not, for me, but it's damn good.
Nope. I've little interest in zombies in general. Just gave it a chance because I heard people who shared my sentiment of not liking zombies who dug the comic. Watched the pilot and it was terrible. Don't have an interest in watching anymore. Got shows that are better to catch up on, like Breaking Bad season 3, which comes out on bluray soon.
I didn't count Breaking Bad, which technically did not have a season during the 10-11 season.Oh, what's the official period for the season?
I didn't count Breaking Bad, which technically did not have a season during the 10-11 season.Oh, what's the official period for the season?
5. Doctor Who
My Top 24 Shows of the 2010-11 TV Season:
1. Mad Men
2. Parks & Recreation
3. Treme
4. Community
5. Louie
6. Justified
7. Terriers
8. Archer
9. Game of Thrones
10. The Daily Show
11. Doctor Who
12. Boardwalk Empire
13. Top Chef
14. 30 Rock
15. The Colbert Report
16. Futurama
17. Bored to Death
18. Sports Show
19. True Blood
20. Modern Family
21. The Office
22. Friday Night Lights
23. Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution
24. The Simpsons
25. Saturday Night Live
26. The Walking Dead
If I had a nickel for every article titled "Darren Aronofsky to direct...".
I'll believe it when there's a trailer.
Watched the last season of Cougar Town over the last couple of days. Not bad at all, reminded me of Coupling more than anything else. But more laid back and middle aged. Also, Courtney Cox looks like an alien.
Watched the last season of Cougar Town over the last couple of days. Not bad at all, reminded me of Coupling more than anything else. But more laid back and middle aged. Also, Courtney Cox looks like an alien.
Great, now I have to watch this. Thanks a lot :P
Stupid Emmys. Excluding BB, I guess I'll push everything behind it up and put Mildred at 10.June to June, I think. With some allowance for shows that run into June (like Game of Thrones). Breaking Bad ended before June 2010 and won't start again for a few more weeks in 2011, so it won't be eligible for this year's Emmys, for example.I didn't count Breaking Bad, which technically did not have a season during the 10-11 season.Oh, what's the official period for the season?
The Killing? Seriously?
I thought everyone agreed to hate that show now.
Waterston + Sorkin? Will the monologues ever end??
Has anyone checked out Wilfred, original (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0899203/) or recent FX remake (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1703925/)? Funny?
Even with the Harry Dean Stanton factor, I dropped that one pretty early. I should try again?
Even with the Harry Dean Stanton factor, I dropped that one pretty early. I should try again?
Me too. It never really clicked with me.
Not just Harry Dean Stanton, though. Grace Zabriskie, Bruce Dern, Ellen Burstyn, plus the core ensemble: all amazing... and it's damn funny.
a second tier HBO series.How many tiers do you have to go down before you get to John from Cincinnati?
That show was great.Milch apologist. :)
Sex & the City is actually very funny and smartly written.
...
Oh, CINECAST! - Am I gay now?!
jbizz is such a Miranda.
Mad Men
Four episodes in and vaguely interested. Mainly digging the representation of early 60s sex roles. I sort of cringe whenever Vincent Kartheiser is on screen. He reminds me of a high school freshman trying to play an adult role in the fall play.
Normally I wouldn't double post, or pimp my blog in this thread at all, but I wrote an article about 10 memorable TV scores (http://www.soundonsight.org/10-memorable-tv-scores/) and would love to hear what some of the Filmspotting TV fans think. Check it out if you're interested.
Normally I wouldn't double post, or pimp my blog in this thread at all, but I wrote an article about 10 memorable TV scores (http://www.soundonsight.org/10-memorable-tv-scores/) and would love to hear what some of the Filmspotting TV fans think. Check it out if you're interested.Some good scores on there to be sure. I'd have Lost on my list, personally.
Aaron Sorkin's new tv series about the behind the scenes life at a CNN-like channel just got green lit. I cannot wait!
Aaron Sorkin's new tv series about the behind the scenes life at a CNN-like channel just got green lit. I cannot wait!
Well, it can't possibly be worse than Studio 60, right? Right?
Well, it can't possibly be worse than Studio 60, right? Right?
Awkward. is really good. Believe it or not. My So-Called Life in the Easy A world.
Does Kenny vs. Spenny get any better, or is the pretty much at the same level for its entire run?If you've seen 1 or 2, you've seen them all.
Didn't know that Rob McElhenney actually gained 50 pounds for Season 7 of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. I saw a tv spot and thought it was just a fat suit and makeup. LOL. Can't wait for the premiere.
Breaking Bad: Seasons 1-3 are now available on Netflix Instant Streaming (http://movies.netflix.com/WiMovie/Breaking_Bad/70143836?trkid=496624).
The potential series would explore the early relationship between the famed psychiatrist and his young patient, an FBI criminal profiler who is haunted by his ability to empathize with serial killers.
After a dozen years of DirecTV I switched to Comcast (well...xfinity) today. I guess they have streaming. Sounds like it's just enough to be a gateway drug to their pay-per-view streaming...anyone have any experience with it? Recommendations?
After a dozen years of DirecTV I switched to Comcast (well...xfinity) today. I guess they have streaming. Sounds like it's just enough to be a gateway drug to their pay-per-view streaming...anyone have any experience with it? Recommendations?
Why the switch Jeff? I've had Comcast for years now and I desperately want to get away from them, I believe ses does as well.
After a dozen years of DirecTV I switched to Comcast (well...xfinity) today. I guess they have streaming. Sounds like it's just enough to be a gateway drug to their pay-per-view streaming...anyone have any experience with it? Recommendations?
Why the switch Jeff? I've had Comcast for years now and I desperately want to get away from them, I believe ses does as well.
I had AT&T U-Verse for a few years before I moved to the city this spring and was left with Comcast as my only choice. Comcast definitely beats U-Verse when it comes to free on demand programming (which I rarely watch) but they're so damn expensive. I personally haven't had any bad experiences with Comcast (fingers crossed), but I know plenty of people that have and I definitely wouldn't use them if I had a choice.
After a dozen years of DirecTV I switched to Comcast (well...xfinity) today. I guess they have streaming. Sounds like it's just enough to be a gateway drug to their pay-per-view streaming...anyone have any experience with it? Recommendations?
Why the switch Jeff? I've had Comcast for years now and I desperately want to get away from them, I believe ses does as well.
I had AT&T U-Verse for a few years before I moved to the city this spring and was left with Comcast as my only choice. Comcast definitely beats U-Verse when it comes to free on demand programming (which I rarely watch) but they're so damn expensive. I personally haven't had any bad experiences with Comcast (fingers crossed), but I know plenty of people that have and I definitely wouldn't use them if I had a choice.
A bunch of reasons, mostly because going cable saves a ton of money because phone, internet and TV go through one company. Before, I had Qwest for internet and DirecTV. Each had it's pricing steadily increase over the past few years. Together it is over $200 month right now. Comcast offered $125 / month. As I'm sure you well aware, the industry is completely geared toward stealing each other's customers through hot introductory offers. I'm not the least bit surprised you're leaving. In two years I will be too. I'm sure of it.
I believe "Anal Midget Fantasies" has moved to ESPN.
The fact that it stars Damon Wayans Jr makes me feel old, though.He's only on the pilot, if that makes you feel better.
Drama Supporting Actor- Peter Dinklage (Game of Thrones)
Drama Supporting Actress- Margo Martindale (Justified)
Coach!
I was pulling for Olyphant
I was pulling for Olyphant
That category was absolutely stacked (though I no longer watch House and have only watched a season of Dexter), even without Cranston.
I was very pleased that Margo Martindale won.
Also, Modern Family can't be that funny.
Modern Family is really good. It probably shouldn't have had EVERY adult actor nominated, though. Why not do that for Parks and Rec or Community? Or, better yet, pick one from each show and spread the love. When there are four MF nominees in one category there is something wrong.
And don't get me started on Community not getting a directing nod. The bottle episode, the D+D episode, the paintball episodes...
I was one of the 28 million who watched The Kutch last night. That was the first time I watched that show. It's not very good; however, seeing The Kutch is always fantastic!
2 Broke Girls wasn't too bad. Laugh tracks are weird though.
I accidentally watched 2 Broke Girls. As unimaginative, crude and unfunny as I find Two and a Half Men.
I was one of the 28 million who watched The Kutch last night.
I accidentally watched 2 Broke Girls. As unimaginative, crude and unfunny as I find Two and a Half Men.
From the mind of Whitney Cummings! (reason for me not to watch it)
I was one of the 28 million who watched The Kutch last night.
and another book just drank hemlock and died
VanDerWerff recomends 2 Broke Girls.
I accidentally watched 2 Broke Girls. As unimaginative, crude and unfunny as I find Two and a Half Men.
From the mind of Whitney Cummings! (reason for me not to watch it)
Is this that sassy girl from that Whitney show? That show seems insufferable.
Yes, she's starring in that one and producing (and writing? I don't remember) 2 Broke Girls. She's been on the last few Comedy Central Roasts and I really don't care for her. Everything I've heard from her is of the "if I say filthy things really loud, because I'm a lady people will find it shocking & hilarious" variety.
So is this New Girl show that Im not going to watch the same as that My Boys show from like 5 years ago that I didnt watch?
I'm pretty sure the way Jim Caviezel looks at the start of this show is probably just how they found him when the casting director came calling.
Awkward. is really good. Believe it or not. My So-Called Life in the Easy A world.
:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
Arrested Development! :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
Late-season Charles in Charge was at the vanguard of the light entertainment postmodern movement.Interesting. So you're suggesting the Powell years were more daring than the original Pembroke era? I have one minor quibble with you assertion; Nicole Eggert was certainly no social construct, she was adorable in a manner than was absolute and unchanging.
Even within the expected parameters of child-acting, Michael Fishman was just plain awful.Ha, and he gets worse as the series goes on. Different actor in the original pilot, he had to have been better.
Arrested Development! :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
I just blue myself.
The Powell years got increasingly crazier and self-aware, right?No doubt a major influence on It's Garry Shandling's Show, season 4 of Seinfeld, and Louie.
Watched the pilot for Terra Nova today. I must say it didn't really make an impression on me.
Are there any new must see American shows I should be looking out for this season.
Watched the pilot for Terra Nova today. I must say it didn't really make an impression on me.
Are there any new must see American shows I should be looking out for this season.
The pilot's up on Showtime's website, for those of us stateside, at least.
Are there any new must see American shows I should be looking out for this season.
Network TV rarely tends to have anything worth watching with the exception of a few comedies. I'm being slightly snobbish with that comment, but I'm speaking from "the top down." By this, I mean that with channels such as AMC, FX, HBO, and Showtime having such a high quality of programming, very little measures up from ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC. I just finished my viewing of all the new network pilots. I realize that shows can grow, but generally speaking the shows with a good pilot usually (and there are notable exceptions) turn out to be worth your time. Sorry for another entry in the format of a list, but I'd be here until November typing out of my specific thoughts on each one (and little blurbs won't do the good or even bad ones justice). So here they are and I am being generous to adjust for those that don't look "top down" as I do.
ABC
Watch- Revenge
Don't watch- Charlie's Angels, Pan Am, Suburgatory
Still coming this fall- Last Man Standing, Man Up, Once Upon a Time
Still coming this winter- Apartment 23, GCB, Missing, The River, Scandal, Work It
CBS
Watch- A Gifted Man, Person of Interest
Too soon to tell- 2 Broke Girls, Unforgettable
Don't watch- How to Be a Gentleman
Still coming this winter- The 2-2
CW
Watch- Ringer
Don't watch- H8R, Hart of Dixie, The Secret Circle
FOX
Watch- New Girl
Too soon to tell- Terra Nova
Still coming this fall- Allen Gregory, I Hate My Teenage Daughter
Still coming this winter- Alcatraz, The Finder, Little in Common, Napoleon Dynamite, Touch
NBC
Watch- Up All Night
Too soon to tell- Prime Suspect
Don't watch- Free Agents, The Playboy Club, Whitney
Still coming this fall- Grimm
Still coming this winter- Are You There Vodka It's Me Chelsea, Awake, Bent, Best Friends Forever, The Firm, Smash, Who's Still Standing?
I'll update in November and again in January or February.
Jessica Lange is HAMMING. IT. UP. on AHS.
CW
Watch- Ringer
You mean 50 years later they're still ripping off Stan Brakhage (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cur2P5Ym3Yw&feature=related)?
No, Nolan is a "terrible" filmmaker because people like to be hyperbolic and contrarian.
Looks like I'll be spending some time with Gossip Girl since it's on Netflix Instant now.
Looks like I'll be spending some time with Gossip Girl since it's on Netflix Instant now.
No way! Forget Mad Men and Twin Peaks, I know what I'm watching too!
I have been hating on, but consistently watching, American Horror Story, but the Halloween Part 2 episode has launched this series into full-on crazy, tv-trash-heaven.
I have been hating on, but consistently watching, American Horror Story, but the Halloween Part 2 episode has launched this series into full-on crazy, tv-trash-heaven.
As if we don't have enough trash tv as it is.
This season of Survivor is one of the best I've ever seen. The most recent episode was Jawesome.
I have been hating on, but consistently watching, American Horror Story, but the Halloween Part 2 episode has launched this series into full-on crazy, tv-trash-heaven.Only watched the pilot, it was great fun.
One week into fan voting on The X-Factor and I'm already pissed off.I've been trying my best not to watch this.
I have been hating on, but consistently watching, American Horror Story, but the Halloween Part 2 episode has launched this series into full-on crazy, tv-trash-heaven.
but it seems a bit like The Walking Dead trying to masquerade as Deadwood.
Boardwalk Empire is damn good and continues to impress me on a weekly basis.
I really enjoyed Page Eight which had a stellar cast (Judy F*ckin' Davis, Michael Gambon, Bill Nighy, Ralph Fiennes, Rachel Weisz) and wonderful cinematography by Martin Ruhe!
I really enjoyed Page Eight which had a stellar cast (Judy F*ckin' Davis, Michael Gambon, Bill Nighy, Ralph Fiennes, Rachel Weisz) and wonderful cinematography by Martin Ruhe!
To those interested, it's available to watch online over at PBS' Masterpiece site here (http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/watch/index.html).
PBS Masterpiece Classic, Mystery, and Contemporary have been great this year.
To those interested, it's available to watch online over at PBS' Masterpiece site here (http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/watch/index.html).
PBS Masterpiece Classic, Mystery, and Contemporary have been great this year.
Thank you Verite. I abandoned my homework and housework and enjoyed every moment of it.
Anyone watched Bourdain's new food/travel series The Layover?
The complete box set of arrested development (well complete until they start making it again) is on sale for $60. I haven't actually seen it yet. Did it ever screen here? Should I just buy it while it is on sale?
Ditto about Rome. Ray Stevenson is phenomenal in that role.
$60.
Polly Walker's Atia is my favorite performance in Rome.
Polly Walker's Atia is my favorite performance in Rome.
There lies an old Bondo/AAA debate: he's all about the Kerry Condon, while I'm more a Polly Walker man.
This No Reservations Christmas ep is one of the strangest things I've ever seen.Nothing says yuletide cheer like cooking octopus with Christopher Walken.
Bill Forsythe enters into Boardwalk Empire at some point? Okay now I'm interested again...
I'm not ever sure I was arguing about which performance is better
Bill Forsythe enters into Boardwalk Empire at some point?
This No Reservations Christmas ep is one of the strangest things I've ever seen.Nothing says yuletide cheer like cooking octopus with Christopher Walken.
There are funny ladies out there, I just can't think of very many exclusive female comedians who I car for at all.
But it has an upside-down exclamation point! That's awesome, right?Heh, yeah, he stole ¡Keith!'s act.
Time to do some clean up, friends.
Also, the first season (only 6 episodes, 30 minutes each) is all on Netflix Instant right now!
This is truly the end, and it's sad.
Also, Portlandia starts up again tonight.
I'll be back for seconds for sure.
Even Mr. Show had a few clunkers.
I watched 3 episodes of Todd Margaret and didn't like it much. It feels like the whole joke is right there in the title. It doesn't really get funny, just repetitively awkward.
Even Mr. Show had a few clunkers.
He was great in the season two premiere.I'll be back for seconds for sure.Only if they sweeten the tandoor with a little more Kumail Nanjiani spice. Mmm, naan!
Jim Rome 'leaving' ESPN...
I mean, who watches CBS SportsNet anyway?
Jim Rome 'leaving' ESPN...
I mean, who watches CBS SportsNet anyway?
Unfortunately, it sounds like he'll be popping up in their NFL/March Madness coverage, which will make it more difficult for me to ignore him.
Jim Rome 'leaving' ESPN...
I mean, who watches CBS SportsNet anyway?
Unfortunately, it sounds like he'll be popping up in their NFL/March Madness coverage, which will make it more difficult for me to ignore him.
I guarantee that within a couple of years, they'll shit can his ass too.
But that means I have to acknowledge him for a couple years, when for the last couple years I've been able to forget he exists at all.
Jim Everett
Armando Iannucci's Veep series premiere starring Julia Louis-Dreyfuss- April 22
Armando Iannucci's Veep series premiere starring Julia Louis-Dreyfuss- April 22
Until they announced these dates earlier I didn't know this was coming, but I'm so excited! He tweeted that there's more The Thick Of It Coming soon too.
How To Make it in America reminds me of those Village Voice sidebar slideshows you'd see while reading the latest Hoberman. Ergo, I'll keep watching it, with appropriate self-loathing.
It's ok to admit you're just watching it to see Lake Bell topless. We won't think any less of you.
Ooo... haven't got to that bit yet. 8)
Oh yeah, and I also finished the fourth episode of Mad Men, which continues to be pretty great. Such great character building so far. Still get taken out of the world each time I see Cole Phelps in a shot.
Is anyone watching The Vampire Diaries? I just caught up with it and am finding it a lot of fun, but I'm having trouble finding anybody else who's watching.
And Archer tonight was incredible.
More to the point, when is it not?
Showtime's Sunday shows have all been renewed- Shameless, House of Lies, and Californication.
Oh yeah, and I also finished the fourth episode of Mad Men, which continues to be pretty great. Such great character building so far. Still get taken out of the world each time I see Cole Phelps in a shot.
You should have watched Mad Men first.
And Archer tonight was incredible.
More to the point, when is it not?
I agree, and think alongside Todd Margaret (#TeamMargaret), that it's the funniest show/best comedy on the old picture box. I was struck by how great, even compared to the other episodes, though especially the other season 3 episodes, it was last night.
Also, Delocated was fantastic. I think the 30 minute format will work really well for that show.
Friendly reminder:
I Just Want My Pants Back starts up on MTV tonight at 11 pm EST.
Friendly reminder:
I Just Want My Pants Back starts up on MTV tonight at 11 pm EST.
This is so much better than Skins (US)
Friendly reminder:
I Just Want My Pants Back starts up on MTV tonight at 11 pm EST.
This is so much better than Skins (US)
I put them on similar levels, I like the characters in Skins (US) better, but what Pants does better (and what SUS did a terrible job of) is developing a sense of place. Still don't/can't believe that show took place in Baltimore, seemed more like filler area blahsville. I enjoy both, and prefer Skins proper to both as well. But Pants is still young, still room to grow, potentially challenge Awkward. for MTV's finest program. Look forward to taking the journey.
Perfectly blending the stylized postapocalyptic look and feel of Mad Max with the teen angst of Degrassi, New Zealand’s The Tribe is one of the most remarkable series to ever hit the airwaves.
Now I still have a ton of catching up to do since I mostly missed the entirety of the first season, but I'm thinking about placing Check It Out up there among best comedies on TV.
Need to watch The Heart, She Holler in full as well.
Watch a show that has an ending. Like Lost or Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Watch a show that has an ending. Like Lost or Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
30 Rock live show
They did. I liked last years episode but I think this one was a lot better. A few good mini-sketches about old tv shows and an amazing Jon Hamm appearance.
He'll always be Ben Katz to me.
The Between Two Ferns specialThat's a thing?!
The Between Two Ferns specialThat's a thing?!
I'm Alan Partridge, Series 1
Coogan = (http://i.imgur.com/7MMBn.gif)
Spaced, 1.1-1.2
Borderline unwatchable.
First time?Yep.
The series is annoyingly visually unappealing throughout the entire run, though.That is certainly my impression from the first 2.
I'm Alan Partridge, Series 1
Coogan = (http://i.imgur.com/7MMBn.gif)
Spaced, 1.1-1.2
Borderline unwatchable.
Not yet.I'm Alan Partridge, Series 1Have you seen KNOWING ME, KNOWING YOU (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108828/)? (It's great.)
Coogan = (http://i.imgur.com/7MMBn.gif)
Though I hope you do see episode 6 and the ending of episode 3, I definitely won't begrudge you for not continuing past epi 2. As a whole, I don't consider the series must-see.I might give it another shot or two. I guess my biggest problem isn't that's it's terrible to look at, it's that I didn't think it was funny.
Not yet.I'm Alan Partridge, Series 1Have you seen KNOWING ME, KNOWING YOU (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108828/)? (It's great.)
Coogan = (http://i.imgur.com/7MMBn.gif)
I guess my biggest problem isn't that's it's terrible to look at, it's that I didn't think it was funny.
Only new network shows that caught my eye were- Hannibal, Revolution, The Following, Last Resort, and Arrow (because I'm Green Arrow-obsessed). I'll check out those pilots.
BEFOREL OREL – A Moral Orel special that sheds light on the origin of Orel’s religious nature and the birth of Shapey. Coming to [as] soon.
"Beforel Orel" (Moral Orel special) is a half hour episode which could turn into a series if it does high enough ratings. More info later.
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:'(
Yeah, that was nice.She's a rainbow, Jr.
It was a pretty good episode, too.No standout sketches, but Mick's charm was a win.
Speaking of H. Jon Benjamin, Bob's Burgers is also fantastic, though it takes a bit to adjust to hearing the voice of Archer coming out of Bob's face.
Speaking of H. Jon Benjamin,
Congratulations to Sweden on winning the Eurovision song Contest.
Who else is getting pumped to hate The Newsroom? :)
does he generally cause so much alarm/reason to not get excited?
I've had Treme season 2 sitting here for over a week, I can't seem to bring myself to watch it. I had mixed feelings about season 1 (mostly enjoyed it, but the Zahn character was dumb, all the "New Orleans is the greatest, most magical place in the universe" shit annoyed me). Anyone got thoughts on the 2nd season?
A few brief thoughts on The Newsroom.
1. Cool seeing Pill. I know a lot of people liked her in SPvtW, but I didn't think she had much to do. Cool seeing her do more here.
2. Glad to see that Mottola (a guy a like) was charged with setting the aesthetic for the series. At times I felt like he was being too generic in what seems to be his first non-Adventureland steps in to drama, but the scene where they were putting together the BP story was great.
3. The musical cues were really bad.
4. Seems like a lot of the relationship dynamics are incredibly generic, so I hope that they put interesting spins on them or branch off in interesting directions. Or perhaps not focus on them as much as the news making process.
5. Both Will and Mackenzie are played by people I have seen multiple times before but can't remember them in those other roles for the life of me. Specifically I have seen a ton of the work that Mortimer is, but I am blanking completely on any of her characters.
6. So do we assume one of these characters is a mouthpiece for Sorkin, or is that irrelevant? Regardless, I found myself in 100% agreement with Will's breakdown speech at the very beginning that got him in trouble (even with the musical cues ruining the end). So maybe that makes me a bad person or something. I love the USA.
7. I'll probably watch the rest of the season, also glad to see Munn not in (or marginalized since I think she was news reporting in the background at one point) this episode. That should be a trend.
I'll ponder it more, maybe.
EDIT: 8. I haven't watched any episodes of House, but for some reason Will seems to remind me of what I have heard/imagine Dr. House to be like on that show.
Suburgatory, 1.1
I feel like if something is labeled a satire, for some folks that means it’s inherently smart. Watching one episode is admittedly not a fair measure, but this felt really tired. If I ever watch it again, it’ll be to see if Sisto actually does it with his daughter.
DRAMA SERIES
-The Good Wife (CBS)
COMEDY SERIES
-30 Rock (NBC)
-The Big Bang Theory (CBS)
-Curb Your Enthusiasm (HBO)
-Girls (HBO)
-Modern Family (ABC)
-Parks and Recreation (NBC)
Pfft! That show's on a network!The Emmys are the new CableACE Awards.
-Nick Offerman (Parks and Recreation)There is no justice.
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If only Matt the Movie Watcher were here.
And when I hear that Fontana and Levinson's cop show is set in New York in 1864, I pay attention. The period is a familiar one from Westerns and Civil War stories, but in terms of what was happening back in the northeast — and also what urban policework was like in this long-ago period — it's ground that's only occasionally been trod.
[...]And, indeed, Fontana and Rokos' script has a lot of fun playing with our expectations of contemporary cop dramas by showing how things would have worked in the mid-19th century.[...]The series was originally developed at AMC five years ago, and Fontana and Rokos expanded their original pilot script into a two-part story to better allow them to introduce the characters and this world.
[...]"Copper" is very much a work in progress, but it's a work in progress from a creative team whose track record all but demands investing the time to see what it becomes. Fontana isn't infallible (even in the cop show realm, his short-lived UPN series "The Beat," starring a young Mark Ruffalo, was more noble experiment than compelling drama), but the pieces are certainly here for him to do something special down the road.
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I wish I could remember the name of it.
Anyone have a good suggestion for a podcast that started in the first 3 seasons?
Seconded, love this podcast. Funny and informative from the cast and crew of the show.
I also like Breaking Good, but it started in the fourth season I believe
It was Vilmos Zsigmond
Would anyone recommend the Netflix series Lilyhammer?
Worlds colliding!
Last night before going to sleep: Freaks & Geeks
The greatest news ever. Cannot wait to watch what will hopefully one of TV's greatest shows once more (http://www.grantland.com/blog/hollywood-prospectus/post/_/id/62438/danielle-fishel-and-ben-savage-announce-involvement-in-boy-meets-world-spin-off-break-tumblr-and-twitter-respectively[/url).
The greatest news ever. Cannot wait to watch what will hopefully one of TV's greatest shows once more (http://www.grantland.com/blog/hollywood-prospectus/post/_/id/62438/danielle-fishel-and-ben-savage-announce-involvement-in-boy-meets-world-spin-off-break-tumblr-and-twitter-respectively[/url).
Is it too much to hope for Mr. Feeny to return in a musical number about saltpeter?
The greatest news ever. Cannot wait to watch what will hopefully one of TV's greatest shows once more (http://www.grantland.com/blog/hollywood-prospectus/post/_/id/62438/danielle-fishel-and-ben-savage-announce-involvement-in-boy-meets-world-spin-off-break-tumblr-and-twitter-respectively[/url).
Is it too much to hope for Mr. Feeny to return in a musical number about saltpeter?
We can only hope, we can only hope.
Rider Strong seems to have matured into a hipster douche! (inevitable?)
http://tv.yahoo.com/news/exclusive-rider-strong-girl-meets-world-234400687.html
Should I start watching Park and Recreation?Definitely and pls don't give up till you finish S2 as well. They're still finding their feet in S1 and S2 is when the show gets really great. It's one of my favorite TV shows currently running.
"Ray Donovan" starring Liev Schreiber and Jon Voight & "Masters of Sex" starring Michael Sheen and Lizzy Caplan
And yes, before you ask, I do hate the Dopplegangland episode of Buffy.
An Oral History of Freaks and Geeks (http://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2013/01/freaks-and-geeks-oral-history)
Anybody watched Parade's End? Is it worth watching? Benedict Cumberbatch and Rebecca Hall, I'm intrigued.And
Anybody watched Parade's End? Is it worth watching? Benedict Cumberbatch and Rebecca Hall, I'm intrigued.And some episodes written by Tom Stoppard, too, and also, directed by Susanna White (I really loved the Bleak House and Jane Eyre mini-series she directed) - definitely intrigued. I set it to record a few days ago, so I'll give the first episode a shot, anyway!
Anybody watched Parade's End? Is it worth watching? Benedict Cumberbatch and Rebecca Hall, I'm intrigued.
Anybody watched Parade's End? Is it worth watching? Benedict Cumberbatch and Rebecca Hall, I'm intrigued.
I did mention a couple of times that it is pretty fantastic.
Stoppard, Cumberbatch, Hall and Susanna White, the director of Bleak House, all doing a thing together? I need to see this, like, yesterday!I know! Me, too!
Kickstarter campaign for the Veronica Mars Movie Project (http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/559914737/the-veronica-mars-movie-project).
Thought we had a thread for MTV's Awkward., but I can't find it. Just to let everyone know season three starts on April 16th!
EDIT: The first two seasons are on Instant Watch as well.
I watched the first episode and thought it was meh, but I'm gonna keep with it for a while.Same.
They cancelled Happy Endings is nothing sacred
Has anyone watched that Maron show? It kind of sucks.
Mulaney for Weekend Update, please.
I think his stand-up is great, but I don't know if he makes sense to take over Update. He did a couple desk pieces a while ago and I remember them kind of stinking.Mulaney for Weekend Update, please.I'd like that.
He did a couple desk pieces a while ago and I remember them kind of stinking.
Why Jimmy Pardo does not have a late night talk show is beyond me.
I think his stand-up is great, but I don't know if he makes sense to take over Update. He did a couple desk pieces a while ago and I remember them kind of stinking.Mulaney for Weekend Update, please.I'd like that.
Verite, oad and I are enjoying Rectify on Sundance. I've seen all 6 episodes and it's the best thing I've seen on TV in quite awhile. . . .Heartily concur!
Please watch it. It's great!
I wish Pardo was getting the show that Pete Holmes is getting.Yeah, what the f-ck, Conan? Boo.
I wish Pardo was getting the show that Pete Holmes is getting.
Is anyone watching Inside Amy Schumer? First two episodes were pretty funny. Glaser killed it in episode two.
Has anyone watched that Maron show? It kind of sucks.
Watched the first ep if Top of the Lake. Weird. Good. Intriguing.Yay!
Bob's Burgers is actually pretty good.
General reminder: at 12 EST on [adultswim] tonight "The Greatest Event In Television History" airs. It's not the same one as last year's "The Greatest Event In Television History" that was a fifteen minute special on the channel where Adam Scott and Jon Hamm did a shot by shot recreation of the introduction to Simon & Simon. Don't know what will happen on tonight's thirty minute installment, but it will involve Adam Scott and Amy Poehler doing something.
Wilfred started season three last night with a two episode premiere.
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My oldest son is in search of a series that he can get through Amazon Prime. He just finished:
Deep Space Nine and
Eureka
He has seen the other Star Trek series and Psych. What are some of your favorites, where an 8 year old can be in the room? :)
Just completed the first seasons of Orphan Black, Rectify, and In the Flesh. Highly recommend all three.
Has anyone else seen In the Flesh?
I did. He's a fixer. He's damaged. His family life is a mess.
The pilot had a lot to do with introducing all the characters.
Also there are some accents, supposed to be Boston, but oh my so not.
Vocational irony narrative!He's a fixer. He's damaged. His family life is a mess.Fixer fix thyself, eh?
Vocational irony narrative!
Anyone else plan on catching FX's The Bridge?
Anyone else plan on catching FX's The Bridge?
For sure. Premieres tonight, yeah?
Anyone else plan on catching FX's The Bridge?
For sure. Premieres tonight, yeah?
It's not a rerun. It's not a reality show. I'll watch.
First 3 episodes of Orange is the New Black were very good. A nice subversion of the "everyone in prison is either evil or wrongly convicted" things that generally happen in stories like the one being told here. Also, I really like the use of flashbacks for the side characters as well as the main character. It's a pretty well done device.
Buffalo Bill!
Never watched Weeds.
First 3 episodes of Orange is the New Black were very good. A nice subversion of the "everyone in prison is either evil or wrongly convicted" things that generally happen in stories like the one being told here. Also, I really like the use of flashbacks for the side characters as well as the main character. It's a pretty well done device.
The scared straight scene in ep 10 of Orange is the New Black might be one of the funniest scenes of the year.
Larry's dad (who plays this guy?).
guy looks familiar
guy looks familiar
Very much so. (I'm thinking commercials.)
By the way, here's the real Larry's NEW YORK TIMES article (http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/28/fashion/28Love.html?pagewanted=all&_r=3&).
Of interest, I didn't realize this show was based on people IRL.
New mini-series starting on BBC America on Aug 7 @ 10pm EasternGood first ep. Gonna keep watching!
BBC AMERICA’S "BROADCHURCH" (http://www.rogerebert.com/balder-and-dash/grief-destroys-a-small-town-in-bbc-americas-devastating-broadchurch)
Right there with you!
I plan to watch it all.
(I associate British television with awful editing.)
Broadchurch is a show riddled with cliches
Sleepy Hollow is pretty fun. Headless horseman? Boring. Headless horseman wielding an assault rifle, a time travelling member of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse? Awesome.Gets a 2nd season. (http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=109742)
Has anyone else seen/liked the UK version? And how can I get a hold of it?I've been trying to track it down too.
Let me know if you have any success!Has anyone else seen/liked the UK version? And how can I get a hold of it?I've been trying to track it down too.
Anyone else catch Getting On (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2342652/combined) on HBO last night?
I liked it quite a bit and will most likely keep watching, but I also saw in the end credits that it's based on a BBC series of the same name (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1468773/combined) (the title, in retrospect, does seem much more British than American!), and now, I'm much more curious to see the original, which is supposed to be great, than in continuing with the American version.
Has anyone else seen/liked the UK version? And how can I get a hold of it?
I heard the review - so disappointing, primarily because I expect better of them in terms of reviews. They weren't really reviewing the show itself, I didn't think, but rather punishing it for not being the show they expected it to be; essentially, they didn't really assess the show on its own terms. I commented on the Slate Facebook thread (https://www.facebook.com/Culturefest?ref=stream) (scroll down to Dec. 4) if you want to see my more specific complaints about what they said in their review; I also commented on what I appreciate about the show. It's not perfect TV, but I think it's really quite good.Anyone else catch Getting On (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2342652/combined) on HBO last night?
I liked it quite a bit and will most likely keep watching, but I also saw in the end credits that it's based on a BBC series of the same name (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1468773/combined) (the title, in retrospect, does seem much more British than American!), and now, I'm much more curious to see the original, which is supposed to be great, than in continuing with the American version.
Has anyone else seen/liked the UK version? And how can I get a hold of it?
I've been recording this, but haven't watched it yet. Did you hear the Slate Culture Gabfest review of the show, they didn't seem to be fans, bu they said that the Slate's TV critic liked it.
I heard the review - so disappointing, primarily because I expect better of them in terms of reviews. They weren't really reviewing the show itself, I didn't think, but rather punishing it for not being the show they expected it to be; essentially, they didn't really assess the show on its own terms. I commented on the Slate Facebook thread (https://www.facebook.com/Culturefest?ref=stream) (scroll down to Dec. 4) if you want to see my more specific complaints about what they said in their review; I also commented on what I appreciate about the show. It's not perfect TV, but I think it's really quite good.Anyone else catch Getting On (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2342652/combined) on HBO last night?
I liked it quite a bit and will most likely keep watching, but I also saw in the end credits that it's based on a BBC series of the same name (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1468773/combined) (the title, in retrospect, does seem much more British than American!), and now, I'm much more curious to see the original, which is supposed to be great, than in continuing with the American version.
Has anyone else seen/liked the UK version? And how can I get a hold of it?
I've been recording this, but haven't watched it yet. Did you hear the Slate Culture Gabfest review of the show, they didn't seem to be fans, bu they said that the Slate's TV critic liked it.
I hope you do check out Getting On - I'd love to hear what you think!
I haven't seen Getting On, so I don't know if I like it or not, but I often find the Gabfest tends to not do TV very well. I guess to be fair it can be hard to understand a show based on 1 or 2 episodes, particularly the first 1 or 2, but in general Steve and Dana tend to be pretty disengaged when it comes to TV segments.
Anyone else watching The Returned (http://www.sundancechannel.com/series/the-returned)? After hearing the Slate Culture Gabfest discussion, I decided to catch the second episode when it aired on Sundance - and then promptly caught up with the first on iTunes.
Really loving it so far. Beautifully atmospheric and gorgeously shot. Superb cast.
Yes, good point, Matt. I've often wished they'd do a follow-up segment on some of the shows they've reviewed once a season is finished - if they've watched the whole season, that is.I haven't seen Getting On, so I don't know if I like it or not, but I often find the Gabfest tends to not do TV very well. I guess to be fair it can be hard to understand a show based on 1 or 2 episodes, particularly the first 1 or 2, but in general Steve and Dana tend to be pretty disengaged when it comes to TV segments.
Yeah, it must be hard to review something in that manner. I always try to give a show some time to find its footing. There are some shows (like Orange is the New Black) that they really liked, but yes, for the most part it does seem that way, Matt.
Yay! Looking forward to hearing what you think! I have the last ep/season finale on my DVR - hoping to get a chance to watch tonight.Anyone else watching The Returned (http://www.sundancechannel.com/series/the-returned)? After hearing the Slate Culture Gabfest discussion, I decided to catch the second episode when it aired on Sundance - and then promptly caught up with the first on iTunes.
Really loving it so far. Beautifully atmospheric and gorgeously shot. Superb cast.
Was irritated that it wasn't available on Sundance On Demand but then I learned of the marathons throughout December. Last marathon is airing this Sunday, I finally can catch up with it 8)
We are currently watching The Returned. I heard on Hitfix podcast that even though it doesn't end after this season, it has an emotionally satisfying ending, but it doesn't solve anything.Yeah, I don't think there's a way everything could be answered/wrapped up (still need to finish the last ep!), but I've been hoping there would be something that would offer some kind of closure.
Victor is a creepy kid; but, more than that, do you think he's representative of anything? He is the zombie that has returned more than once.
Big Mike! John Hawkes! Charlie Kaufman! (http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/michael-cera-john-hawkes-to-star-in-charlie-kaufmans-fx-pilot-how-and-why-20140114)
Do yourself a favor and watch Review because Andy Daly is a goddamn national treasure.
HBO and Amazon Prime make a deal (http://insidetv.ew.com/2014/04/23/hbo-amazon/).If only for Enlightened and Parade's End, yay!
Shows to go live May 21st.
Man, there's quite a bit I'd love to see on there.
According to commercials, it's incredibly acceptible to show up to the most crowded and crazy party with Taco Bell and/or KFC.
Do yourself a favor and watch Review because Andy Daly is a goddamn national treasure.This
have you kids seen my camping powder?haha
Empire, Fox's hip-hop drama, and that Casey Wilson-David Caspe Happy Endings follow-up over at NBC were both picked up today.
I'm interested in what Terence Howard/Lee Daniels/Danny Strong can showcase in Empire. I'll try out the pilot.
OitNB:
There are lesbians, so can you take it? That's about it though, as far as I can remember.
K, so Oz is crossed off my list. Ok, I think I'll probably start watching OINB soon. :) Thanks!
K, so Oz is crossed off my list. Ok, I think I'll probably start watching OINB soon. :) Thanks!
Now have to add OZ to my list. I don't really remember very much in OitNB that may damage you too badly..Not had a chance to get around to the second season yet
I agree.
I am enjoying the current season though. It's tough to come back from so much time off, I feel like I've lost the strong emotional connection I had with all characters, but it's still a good show.
Emmy nominations are out this morning, and I know there are bigger deal things, but my husband's Adventure Time episode ("Be More") was nominated, and I am so excited.
It's made by really funny people, jb. I think you'd dig it. Don't start with season 1 though. Took a season to get its legs.
Emmy nominations are out this morning, and I know there are bigger deal things, but my husband's Adventure Time episode ("Be More") was nominated, and I am so excited.Nice!
I'm gonna give The Intruders another week or so before I start on it, but I'm interested.Same.
Anybody watch The Game on BBC America? How was it?
I've recorded Olive Kitteredge, so I will be watching that soon.Woo!
Blimey I don't remember it that well. :o The show put me in the mood for a re-read. As they mentioned the film is a very weak version of the book.
It's not that there aren't a few interesting ideas at play, but the politics of it is profoundly idiotic. One line: "We do not negotiate with terrorists." I simply don't buy the political calculations being offered.
Black Mirror S1E3
Why does sci-fi always have to show the science going wrong? This is a perfectly reasonable exploration of how perfect memory might lead us down a very bad rabbit hole. But I've tired of jealousy stories, though that's not a great argument against. It does decent things.
Still, I kind of want just a happy story about how awesome this tech would be. Yes, I would indulge in memories of past relationships. Though this premise also sets itself up for Eternal Sunshine decisions of memory deletion...but that can be good and bad...wouldn't we love to be able to lose some of our most embarrassing moments. Those that no one else thinks about but we linger on as if that is what people focus on about us? Or are those memories/experiences essential for growth? Another thing worth considering.
The Affair
The Americans
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Fargo
Masters of Sex
Penny Dreadful
Speaking of HBO, did anyone watch The Jinx? It was really good, though I guess IRL spoilers for the last episode that I missed prior to it airing anyway, and now I reckon I ought to watch that Friendmans thing.
Speaking of HBO, did anyone watch The Jinx? It was really good, though I guess IRL spoilers for the last episode that I missed prior to it airing anyway, and now I reckon I ought to watch that Friendmans thing.
Loved it, even though Jarecki looks like he has a side job as an extreme magician.
Speaking of HBO, did anyone watch The Jinx? It was really good, though I guess IRL spoilers for the last episode that I missed prior to it airing anyway, and now I reckon I ought to watch that Friendmans thing.
Loved it, even though Jarecki looks like he has a side job as an extreme magician.
Loved it, and so glad we were there listening for the big reveal when it happens, instead of getting in on it after the fact or second-hand.
We sat in silence, speechless, when he uttered that last sentence.
It was maybe the most perfect TV moment I've have ever experienced.
Produced by Platinum Dunes... ::)
Started watching Garfunkel and Oates, which was just added to Netflix Instant. Really enjoying it.
So it looks like the annual crushing of Canadian hopes vis a vis the Stanley Cup is well under way. Also, no NHL thread so I guess the forum isn't too big on that? And yet people watch basketball.
*continues only watching soccer and roller derby*
Does anybody subscribe to services like NHL or NFL live? I am thinking of subscribing in the next season but due to the game timings, I really can't watch them live. But if they give me access to watch the games the following day or two then I will consider it since it is quite easy for me not to know any scores unless I make an effort to check
Also, no NHL threadhttp://www.filmspotting.net/forum/index.php?topic=1916.0
Does anybody subscribe to services like NHL or NFL live? I am thinking of subscribing in the next season but due to the game timings, I really can't watch them live. But if they give me access to watch the games the following day or two then I will consider it since it is quite easy for me not to know any scores unless I make an effort to check
If the NHL or NFL is anything like football, I'm sure there are plenty of forums or sites where you can watch the games at your leisure. Cough, cough torrents.
Yesterday due to silly UK restrictions, No live football to be shown on Saturdays between 2.45pm and 5.15pm. I watched the first fifteen minutes of the Barca game on a live stream on the laptop cast to the TV :)
Google Chrome actually has an extension for streaming of live football matches.
It kind of baffles me that The Simpsons is still an active show. I feel like the last time I actively watched the show was half of its life-span ago, and even then it was mostly watching reruns from the first handful of seasons. Who is the audience now? Is the show always gaining new fans? Are people who were alive and watching in 1990 still watching?
Does anyone know of any good documentaries about the earth? The formation, evolution, timeline.. etc.
Does anyone know of any good documentaries about the earth? The formation, evolution, timeline.. etc.
Does anyone know of any good documentaries about the earth? The formation, evolution, timeline.. etc.
COSMOS! Go watch that right now!
Does anyone know of any good documentaries about the earth? The formation, evolution, timeline.. etc.
History of the Earth?
BBC's Planet Earth is good, but maybe too much wildlife and too little evolution for you.
Is that Cosmos: A Personal Voyage?
Is that Cosmos: A Personal Voyage?
Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey
I just renewed my Singapore Netflix subscription because I heard the second season of Daredevil might be on it. I hope I won't regret my decision; the list (and more importantly, the quality and selection) of programs on Netflix Singapore was less than satisfactory, which led to my cancellation in the first place. And god, the price for HD subscription is quite expensive; $13.98 for HD and $16.98 for Ultra HD. I'm greedy for the best definition, so I went for the 17 dollars package... but I just hope spending almost 20 bucks on the Singapore version of the network is worth it. They didn't have the second season for Penny Dreadful, for example, but I'm hoping that won't be the same case with Daredevil.
HD is 1080 and Ultra HD on Netflix is 4K. I am not sure it is worth it unless you are watching in a 4K TV. Not sure how many computers can do that resolution but even if they do I am not sure it really makes a difference on a small screen.
I haven't tried SG version of Netflix. I was enjoying the US version but now it doesn't work so will be cancelling soon. Will probably take a break from Netflix for a while as I have enough stuff to watch
I never really thought one way or the other about Amanda Peet's acting ability, but she's pretty fantastic in Togetherness.
I never really thought one way or the other about Amanda Peet's acting ability, but she's pretty fantastic in Togetherness.
She is fantastic. I liked her in Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip as well. That show... not so much.
I never really thought one way or the other about Amanda Peet's acting ability, but she's pretty fantastic in Togetherness.She's great! Togetherness is great, too.
I never really thought one way or the other about Amanda Peet's acting ability, but she's pretty fantastic in Togetherness.She's great! Togetherness is great, too.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eX-BCKutDh0
As annoying as some of them can be, there's something that gets me excited when a dramatic recap sets the mood at the beginning of an episode.
ANIMANIACS is on Netflix.
Goodbye y'all.
Only 3 Seasons of Penny Dreadful (http://nerdi.st/28IyxgO) - there will not be a fourth.
I am seriously bummed about that.
It is/was one of the most underrated shows on TV.
Only 3 Seasons of Penny Dreadful (http://nerdi.st/28IyxgO) - there will not be a fourth.
I am seriously bummed about that.
It is/was one of the most underrated shows on TV.
Only 3 Seasons of Penny Dreadful (http://nerdi.st/28IyxgO) - there will not be a fourth.
I am seriously bummed about that.
It is/was one of the most underrated shows on TV.
Also, one of those networks does not have a single show in the top20100?
I swear CBS ratings are entirely fueled by elderly people who still have a TV set from the 70's or 80's and no cable. That and shut-ins who have died with their TV on and no one has found them yet.
Is anyone here watching Halt and Catch Fire?
Is anyone here watching Halt and Catch Fire?
Is anyone here watching Halt and Catch Fire?
I watched season one but didn't continue for some reason. I liked it too.
Will come back to this.
Any big X-files fans out there?
When the series was on, I was in my teens, and I caught episodes here and there, but I was never an avid watcher. I'm about 10 episodes into the first season now, and I'm finding it hit and miss. Some episodes are great, and some are just downright awful. I'm wondering if the whole series is like this or if it finds a rhythm later on.
Westworld
Anthony Hopkins' face after Clementine pointed the gun at him. LMAO! Brilliant.
Just finished Season 1 of Broadchurch. Between this and watching The Night Manager a few months ago, I'm prepared to declare Olivia Colman the best actress working today.
Have you seen Sarah Lancashire in Happy Valley. 1SO?I looked up her IMDB and I haven't seen a thing she's in.
Jen Kirkman: Just Keep Livin? is the best stand-up special I've seen in a while. Superb.
Just watched it the other day, too. And, yeah, it's great!Jen Kirkman: Just Keep Livin? is the best stand-up special I've seen in a while. Superb.
Thanks, MT, it was superb. I never would have found it without your post.
I liked the podcast at first but I found it easy to drop when I needed to listen my podcast load. Single-person podcasts in general aren't a great idea.Yes, I don't think the solo podcast works very well. (Trying to think of one I do like that's just one person?)
I was impressed she had a new special so soon after her last one.Just watched it the other day, too. And, yeah, it's great!Jen Kirkman: Just Keep Livin? is the best stand-up special I've seen in a while. Superb.Thanks, MT, it was superb. I never would have found it without your post.
Kirkman has a podcast as well. I haven't listened yet but I did download an episode so it's waiting for me.She's always a really good Never Not Funny guest.
Is Jen K the NNF guest who has the tooth brushing daily ritual?I don't think so, but I'm not as regular an NNF listener as I once was.
I hear it isn't good?
Nadal v. Federer in Australian Open final tonight.
Nadal v. Federer in Australian Open final tonight.
Nadal v. Federer in Australian Open final tonight.
Finished The People v. O. J. Simpson last night. Fantastic show. One of the best I've seen in the last year.
I've always placed them on par with the type of programming from HBO and over the past 5-10 years the same could be said of Showtime and AMC and now even Netflix in terms of placing a high standard on quality (in comparison to say network television). I'd say with the release of The Shield in 2002, they really kicked open the door in terms of what you can put on non-premium cable. That being said they are certainly enjoying the most success over the past few years.
I really like- The Shield, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Thief, The Riches, Damages, Archer, Justified, Louie, Terriers, Lights Out, The Americans, Fargo, Married, You're the Worst, Man Seeking Women, Baskets, American Crime Story, Atlanta, Better Things, Taboo, and Legion
Shows that had strong spots but either were inconsistent or went off the deep end would include for me- Nip/Tuck, Rescue Me, Sons of Anarcy, American Horror Story, Wilfred, and The Bridge