Kim Gordon is really bad at acting.Yep. I actually found the Amy Schumer appearance more grating.
I mean, I didn't really value your opinion before but, really? This show?!?! The one with the fat, naked chick?
Whenever some mentions that show I just think of this, which sums it up perfectly:
http://www.theonion.com/articles/next-episode-of-girls-to-feature-lena-dunham-shitt,31661/ (http://www.theonion.com/articles/next-episode-of-girls-to-feature-lena-dunham-shitt,31661/)
Why can't it have great nudity like "Spartacus"....or "Shameless"...or "Californication." "Girls" is to nudity what The National is to music.
However, I thought it about it a little more and comparing this message board to that show:
1.) Entitled
2.) Hipsters
3.) Parents pay for everything.
4.) The delusion that others care about your opinion.
5.) So self-centered it turns around and even isn't self-centered anymore.
6.) Token stereotypes.
and then it hit me!
9:30 Club Message Board = "BOYS".
I hate Judd Apatow so much. And his response to that question last week just goes to show you what an insufferable prick he really is. So much so, I think he's going to join Arcade Fire.
Plus, if "Girls" lasts a million years longer and produces a billion more episodes, they all will have been pissed on by the first 10 minutes of "True Detective".
Brian
P.S. Tonight's "Archer" premiere will probably be even funnier.
I'm mostly in complete agreement with you Brian but want to say that my parents (or in-laws) haven't paid for a dime of anything since I graduated from college 25 years ago. When I moved in with them for a year after grad school, my dad charged me rent. And my wife's parents haven't paid for anything of hers since she moved out of the house when she was 17.Diddo that. I dropped out of college when I was 19 and been totally on my own since I did. And grateful for it as well.
So don't be going and saying MY parents paid for everything!
I'm mostly in complete agreement with you Brian but want to say that my parents (or in-laws) haven't paid for a dime of anything since I graduated from college 25 years ago. When I moved in with them for a year after grad school, my dad charged me rent. And my wife's parents haven't paid for anything of hers since she moved out of the house when she was 17.
So don't be going and saying MY parents paid for everything!
I'm mostly in complete agreement with you Brian but want to say that my parents (or in-laws) haven't paid for a dime of anything since I graduated from college 25 years ago. When I moved in with them for a year after grad school, my dad charged me rent. And my wife's parents haven't paid for anything of hers since she moved out of the house when she was 17.
So don't be going and saying MY parents paid for everything!
Your parents paid for your college? Spoiled you were.
As I will pay for 100% of my daughter's undergrad education.I'm mostly in complete agreement with you Brian but want to say that my parents (or in-laws) haven't paid for a dime of anything since I graduated from college 25 years ago. When I moved in with them for a year after grad school, my dad charged me rent. And my wife's parents haven't paid for anything of hers since she moved out of the house when she was 17.
So don't be going and saying MY parents paid for everything!
Your parents paid for your college? Spoiled you were.
As I will pay for 100% of my daughter's undergrad education.Ditto again. It's the best feeling knowing that my kids' college fund should be up to snuff when they ship out.
You are such a tool.As I will pay for 100% of my daughter's undergrad education.I'm mostly in complete agreement with you Brian but want to say that my parents (or in-laws) haven't paid for a dime of anything since I graduated from college 25 years ago. When I moved in with them for a year after grad school, my dad charged me rent. And my wife's parents haven't paid for anything of hers since she moved out of the house when she was 17.
So don't be going and saying MY parents paid for everything!
Your parents paid for your college? Spoiled you were.
Someone paying for your college makes you weak.
You are such a tool.As I will pay for 100% of my daughter's undergrad education.I'm mostly in complete agreement with you Brian but want to say that my parents (or in-laws) haven't paid for a dime of anything since I graduated from college 25 years ago. When I moved in with them for a year after grad school, my dad charged me rent. And my wife's parents haven't paid for anything of hers since she moved out of the house when she was 17.
So don't be going and saying MY parents paid for everything!
Your parents paid for your college? Spoiled you were.
Someone paying for your college makes you weak.
You are such a tool.As I will pay for 100% of my daughter's undergrad education.I'm mostly in complete agreement with you Brian but want to say that my parents (or in-laws) haven't paid for a dime of anything since I graduated from college 25 years ago. When I moved in with them for a year after grad school, my dad charged me rent. And my wife's parents haven't paid for anything of hers since she moved out of the house when she was 17.
So don't be going and saying MY parents paid for everything!
Your parents paid for your college? Spoiled you were.
Someone paying for your college makes you weak.
Sounds like you were weak. I paid my for own college and it didn't hold me back. It made me choose a field and a college where I would get high returns for my investment. Graduated with no student loans and I was making 77k a year out of college.
As I will pay for 100% of my daughter's undergrad education which I cannot somehow manage to get paid by her through student loans and grants which she will pay off slowly with high interest rates and bleak employment opportunities until she is 35.I'm mostly in complete agreement with you Brian but want to say that my parents (or in-laws) haven't paid for a dime of anything since I graduated from college 25 years ago. When I moved in with them for a year after grad school, my dad charged me rent. And my wife's parents haven't paid for anything of hers since she moved out of the house when she was 17.
So don't be going and saying MY parents paid for everything!
Your parents paid for your college? Spoiled you were.
You are such a tool.As I will pay for 100% of my daughter's undergrad education.I'm mostly in complete agreement with you Brian but want to say that my parents (or in-laws) haven't paid for a dime of anything since I graduated from college 25 years ago. When I moved in with them for a year after grad school, my dad charged me rent. And my wife's parents haven't paid for anything of hers since she moved out of the house when she was 17.
So don't be going and saying MY parents paid for everything!
Your parents paid for your college? Spoiled you were.
Someone paying for your college makes you weak.
Sounds like you were weak. I paid my for own college and it didn't hold me back. It made me choose a field and a college where I would get high returns for my investment. Graduated with no student loans and I was making 77k a year out of college.
A well compensated tool!
You are such a tool.As I will pay for 100% of my daughter's undergrad education.I'm mostly in complete agreement with you Brian but want to say that my parents (or in-laws) haven't paid for a dime of anything since I graduated from college 25 years ago. When I moved in with them for a year after grad school, my dad charged me rent. And my wife's parents haven't paid for anything of hers since she moved out of the house when she was 17.
So don't be going and saying MY parents paid for everything!
Your parents paid for your college? Spoiled you were.
Someone paying for your college makes you weak.
Sounds like you were weak. I paid my for own college and it didn't hold me back. It made me choose a field and a college where I would get high returns for my investment. Graduated with no student loans and I was making 77k a year out of college.
You are such a tool.As I will pay for 100% of my daughter's undergrad education.I'm mostly in complete agreement with you Brian but want to say that my parents (or in-laws) haven't paid for a dime of anything since I graduated from college 25 years ago. When I moved in with them for a year after grad school, my dad charged me rent. And my wife's parents haven't paid for anything of hers since she moved out of the house when she was 17.
So don't be going and saying MY parents paid for everything!
Your parents paid for your college? Spoiled you were.
Someone paying for your college makes you weak.
Sounds like you were weak. I paid my for own college and it didn't hold me back. It made me choose a field and a college where I would get high returns for my investment. Graduated with no student loans and I was making 77k a year out of college.
i've had this argument with you before and i'm not gonna have it again, but you're completely out of touch with what college costs now and you're comparing apples to oranges. most people paid for college out of pocket who are 50 years old or older. nearly no one paid for college out of pocket who is 30 years or younger.
I'd be surprised if that amount includes anything beyond tuition.
Actually you could go to Towson University and pay $8,342 a year. I don't see how that is not doable out of pocket. Full time during the summer and working 4 days a week during the year. I worked 5 days a week and attended full-time. I had either all my classes on Tuesday and Thursday and Monday and Wednesday nights.
Serioulsy, I would make any children pay at least 1/3 of their college education. And not using student loans either. If you don't pay for part of it you won't choose your college or your field wisely. You aren't helping your children by paying for everything. They could go off and do something stupid like get a degree in philosphy at some expensive private school
I like Archer too.
You are such a tool.As I will pay for 100% of my daughter's undergrad education.I'm mostly in complete agreement with you Brian but want to say that my parents (or in-laws) haven't paid for a dime of anything since I graduated from college 25 years ago. When I moved in with them for a year after grad school, my dad charged me rent. And my wife's parents haven't paid for anything of hers since she moved out of the house when she was 17.
So don't be going and saying MY parents paid for everything!
Your parents paid for your college? Spoiled you were.
Someone paying for your college makes you weak.
Sounds like you were weak. I paid my for own college and it didn't hold me back. It made me choose a field and a college where I would get high returns for my investment. Graduated with no student loans and I was making 77k a year out of college.
i've had this argument with you before and i'm not gonna have it again, but you're completely out of touch with what college costs now and you're comparing apples to oranges. most people paid for college out of pocket who are 50 years old or older. nearly no one paid for college out of pocket who is 30 years or younger.
Actually you could go to Towson University and pay $8,342* a year. I don't see how that is not doable out of pocket. Full time during the summer and working 4 days a week during the year. I worked 5 days a week and attended full-time. I had either all my classes on Tuesday and Thursday and Monday and Wednesday nights.
I'd be surprised if that amount includes anything beyond tuition.
Actually you could go to Towson University and pay $8,342 a year. I don't see how that is not doable out of pocket. Full time during the summer and working 4 days a week during the year. I worked 5 days a week and attended full-time. I had either all my classes on Tuesday and Thursday and Monday and Wednesday nights.
That leaves housing. Meals. Books. Probably another 8 or 9k at least.
Assuming a kid isn't living at home college is basically about 20k a year minimum.
Serioulsy, I would make any children pay at least 1/3 of their college education. And not using student loans either. If you don't pay for part of it you won't choose your college or your field wisely. You aren't helping your children by paying for everything. They could go off and do something stupid like get a degree in philosphy at some expensive private school
I'm not taking atomic's side in this, but college is so horribly overpriced (like a ticket to see Paul Simon...and STING!) with regards to "elite" schools. The "a college education has never been more expensive and worthless at the same time" argument may be true. It may look better on a resume (which is whatever the educational term for "racist" is) but is a Georgetown education really that much better than Maryland education? Do they impart different knowledge? The buffet's better?I like Archer too.
And I'm a hypocrite for calling Lena Dunham "fat" (which she really isn't. I just don't like her) and yet totally lusting after this:
(http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20110213010123/archer/images/d/da/Pam.png)
She's like, my dream woman.
Brian
You are such a tool.As I will pay for 100% of my daughter's undergrad education.I'm mostly in complete agreement with you Brian but want to say that my parents (or in-laws) haven't paid for a dime of anything since I graduated from college 25 years ago. When I moved in with them for a year after grad school, my dad charged me rent. And my wife's parents haven't paid for anything of hers since she moved out of the house when she was 17.
So don't be going and saying MY parents paid for everything!
Your parents paid for your college? Spoiled you were.
Someone paying for your college makes you weak.
Sounds like you were weak. I paid my for own college and it didn't hold me back. It made me choose a field and a college where I would get high returns for my investment. Graduated with no student loans and I was making 77k a year out of college.
A well compensated tool!
Serioulsy, I would make any children pay at least 1/3 of their college education. And not using student loans either. If you don't pay for part of it you won't choose your college or your field wisely. You aren't helping your children by paying for everything. They could go off and do something stupid like get a degree in philosphy at some expensive private school
Girls was deleted from our DVRintentionally or accidentally?
Girls was deleted from our DVRintentionally or accidentally?
intentionally - season two was pretty much unbearable to watch and it the season finale was the nail in the coffinThe running through the streets shirtless while FaceTiming thing was one of the dumbest things I've ever seen on a decent show, admittedly.
As I will pay for 100% of my daughter's undergrad education.Ditto again. It's the best feeling knowing that my kids' college fund should be up to snuff when they ship out.
A. Between UVA, William and Mary and Va Tech, we have three of the top 75 schools right here in VA. She will go to a state school...unless somehow a top notch private school is cheaper.
B. She will be strongly encouraged to major in something useful and practical.
As I will pay for 100% of my daughter's undergrad education.Ditto again. It's the best feeling knowing that my kids' college fund should be up to snuff when they ship out.
My parents paid for mine and I am so glad they did. I really appreciated it and I haven't had to move back home or ask for money since I graduated. That is my gift to them for all they did for me.
BUT, I really loved both episodes of Girls. I love Shosh so much. She is an awesome character. And Yay for a naked woman on camera who looks like what women really look like. We aren't all size 2 anorexic no boob stick figures.
You re-watch entire television seasons of television series? Dude, you need to get some hobbies!
I predict these chicks won't even have careers ten years from now! That's Hollywood!
And Yay for a naked woman on camera who looks like what women really look like. We aren't all size 2 anorexic no boob stick figures.
I never understand when people make statements like this:
And Yay for a naked woman on camera who looks like what women really look like.
Does Lena Dunham really represent with women really look like? In real life, I see women of all different shapes and sizes. Not just women who look like Lena Dunham.
A. Between UVA, William and Mary and Va Tech, we have three of the top 75 schools right here in VA. She will go to a state school...unless somehow a top notch private school is cheaper.
B. She will be strongly encouraged to major in something useful and practical.
one of those schools has plenty of useful and practical majors ;)
student loans will be a practical option, especially when you realize your child wants to live with their best friends off-campus and rent is $500 a month (financial curveball!), or they want to take five years instead of four (common, these days), or they want to do any of the other million dumb things college students do that cost a shit-ton of money.
while i find it sincere that you and chaz want to pay 100%, my parents said the same thing too, and my friends parents, and all my peers in school. my experience is it rarely happens. it's nice that your parents did that for you, but college is stupid expensive now, even in-state. i started school 8 years ago, and in that eight years, tuition increased 9k from where i started. 9k! when you're staring down 100k worth of expenses, you'll come to your senses and say "okay, i guess 20k in student loans for my child is reasonable". and you can tell me i'm full of shit, because honestly who am i to judge someone else's goals or aspirations, but consider finding some practical middle ground between where you are now and atomic's "let the child pay it all" as that day approaches and you begin to realize the actual costs and what your financial options are. and if you do manage to pay 100%, good on you and i'll buy you a beer next time i see you.
So I don't get that beer until my daughter is 22? ;)
We have two professionally working parents, chose to have only one kid, I drive a 20 year old car, we chose to buy a house in an un-hip not overly expensive suburb well outside of DC, we don't have nice "stuff" in our house, we started our 529 savings before our daughter was one, we put more than we need to into the account. Trust me, we still be able to afford to pay for everything.A. Between UVA, William and Mary and Va Tech, we have three of the top 75 schools right here in VA. She will go to a state school...unless somehow a top notch private school is cheaper.
B. She will be strongly encouraged to major in something useful and practical.
one of those schools has plenty of useful and practical majors ;)
student loans will be a practical option, especially when you realize your child wants to live with their best friends off-campus and rent is $500 a month (financial curveball!), or they want to take five years instead of four (common, these days), or they want to do any of the other million dumb things college students do that cost a shit-ton of money.
while i find it sincere that you and chaz want to pay 100%, my parents said the same thing too, and my friends parents, and all my peers in school. my experience is it rarely happens. it's nice that your parents did that for you, but college is stupid expensive now, even in-state. i started school 8 years ago, and in that eight years, tuition increased 9k from where i started. 9k! when you're staring down 100k worth of expenses, you'll come to your senses and say "okay, i guess 20k in student loans for my child is reasonable". and you can tell me i'm full of shit, because honestly who am i to judge someone else's goals or aspirations, but consider finding some practical middle ground between where you are now and atomic's "let the child pay it all" as that day approaches and you begin to realize the actual costs and what your financial options are. and if you do manage to pay 100%, good on you and i'll buy you a beer next time i see you.
You re-watch entire television seasons of television series? Dude, you need to get some hobbies!
I predict these chicks won't even have careers ten years from now! That's Hollywood!
I don't even have cable. If I want to watch any of these shows I have to wait until they get released on DVD and buy it the first week when it's the best price. Then I may watch some of the episodes once. I never watch them again. I don't understand that. Why would you watch a show again? Is there stuff you don't catch the first time? Especially sitcoms. Why would you want to watch "Big Bang" or "The Simpsons" or "Seinfeld" more than once? Some people have seen the same episodes dozens of times. Don't you remember the lame jokes? Do they get funnier the more you hear them?
And I know I'm in the minority here but you know how some people can't read? I can't watch modern "renaissance" TV and think it's not tired, cliched and boring. Believe me, I've tried them all. The Sopranos. Game of Thrones. Breaking Bad. The Wire. They just are dull to me. I don't see a difference between them and any other show. It's all the same shit.
I mean, I love books and music. Love them so much I can't describe it. The 'halfway' arts. The stuff where the writer/musician provides part of it and the listener/reader provides the rest. But honestly, modern TV and movies I don't even like. I tolerate. It's just the same stuff over and over. Even something I like, like "True Detective" (I've seen the first episode), I like but I've seen it before. It's not deep. None of it is.
And Yay for a naked woman on camera who looks like what women really look like. We aren't all size 2 anorexic no boob stick figures.
You aren't? Damn it! I'm going to have to get a new mental picture of what Katie looks like.
Brian
So I don't get that beer until my daughter is 22? ;)
We have two professionally working parents, chose to have only one kid, I drive a 20 year old car, we chose to buy a house in an un-hip not overly expensive suburb well outside of DC, we don't have nice "stuff" in our house, we started our 529 savings before our daughter was one, we put more than we need to into the account. Trust me, we still be able to afford to pay for everything.A. Between UVA, William and Mary and Va Tech, we have three of the top 75 schools right here in VA. She will go to a state school...unless somehow a top notch private school is cheaper.
B. She will be strongly encouraged to major in something useful and practical.
one of those schools has plenty of useful and practical majors ;)
student loans will be a practical option, especially when you realize your child wants to live with their best friends off-campus and rent is $500 a month (financial curveball!), or they want to take five years instead of four (common, these days), or they want to do any of the other million dumb things college students do that cost a shit-ton of money.
while i find it sincere that you and chaz want to pay 100%, my parents said the same thing too, and my friends parents, and all my peers in school. my experience is it rarely happens. it's nice that your parents did that for you, but college is stupid expensive now, even in-state. i started school 8 years ago, and in that eight years, tuition increased 9k from where i started. 9k! when you're staring down 100k worth of expenses, you'll come to your senses and say "okay, i guess 20k in student loans for my child is reasonable". and you can tell me i'm full of shit, because honestly who am i to judge someone else's goals or aspirations, but consider finding some practical middle ground between where you are now and atomic's "let the child pay it all" as that day approaches and you begin to realize the actual costs and what your financial options are. and if you do manage to pay 100%, good on you and i'll buy you a beer next time i see you.
fucking boring..next thread i open you'll be telling us about your nifty retirement plan.
The Archer episode last night was not very good. Neither was How I met your mother.Archer was boring last night. It was worth it for Archer's fantasy [previewing this season]. I'm into the ideas of the whole crew being drug runners lol. I wonder if this could ever lead back to them getting Isis back though. The office dynamic is hysterical.
Am I the only one who likes the Mindy Project?
A. Between UVA, William and Mary and Va Tech, we have three of the top 75 schools right here in VA. She will go to a state school...unless somehow a top notch private school is cheaper.
B. She will be strongly encouraged to major in something useful and practical.
while i find it sincere that you and chaz want to pay 100%, my parents said the same thing too, and my friends parents, and all my peers in school. my experience is it rarely happens. it's nice that your parents did that for you, but college is stupid expensive now, even in-state. i started school 8 years ago, and in that eight years, tuition increased 9k from where i started. 9k! when you're staring down 100k worth of expenses, you'll come to your senses and say "okay, i guess 20k in student loans for my child is reasonable". and you can tell me i'm full of shit, because honestly who am i to judge someone else's goals or aspirations, but consider finding some practical middle ground between where you are now and atomic's "let the child pay it all" as that day approaches and you begin to realize the actual costs and what your financial options are. and if you do manage to pay 100%, good on you and i'll buy you a beer next time i see you.
So I don't get that beer until my daughter is 22? ;)
We have two professionally working parents, chose to have only one kid, I drive a 20 year old car, we chose to buy a house in an un-hip not overly expensive suburb well outside of DC, we don't have nice "stuff" in our house, we started our 529 savings before our daughter was one, we put more than we need to into the account. Trust me, we still be able to afford to pay for everything.A. Between UVA, William and Mary and Va Tech, we have three of the top 75 schools right here in VA. She will go to a state school...unless somehow a top notch private school is cheaper.
B. She will be strongly encouraged to major in something useful and practical.
one of those schools has plenty of useful and practical majors ;)
student loans will be a practical option, especially when you realize your child wants to live with their best friends off-campus and rent is $500 a month (financial curveball!), or they want to take five years instead of four (common, these days), or they want to do any of the other million dumb things college students do that cost a shit-ton of money.
while i find it sincere that you and chaz want to pay 100%, my parents said the same thing too, and my friends parents, and all my peers in school. my experience is it rarely happens. it's nice that your parents did that for you, but college is stupid expensive now, even in-state. i started school 8 years ago, and in that eight years, tuition increased 9k from where i started. 9k! when you're staring down 100k worth of expenses, you'll come to your senses and say "okay, i guess 20k in student loans for my child is reasonable". and you can tell me i'm full of shit, because honestly who am i to judge someone else's goals or aspirations, but consider finding some practical middle ground between where you are now and atomic's "let the child pay it all" as that day approaches and you begin to realize the actual costs and what your financial options are. and if you do manage to pay 100%, good on you and i'll buy you a beer next time i see you.
fucking boring..next thread i open you'll be telling us about your nifty retirement plan.
Also, maybe it's "odd" to talk about such things with strangers on the internet, but how is it "fucking boring?"
It's called having a real adult conversation.So I don't get that beer until my daughter is 22? ;)
We have two professionally working parents, chose to have only one kid, I drive a 20 year old car, we chose to buy a house in an un-hip not overly expensive suburb well outside of DC, we don't have nice "stuff" in our house, we started our 529 savings before our daughter was one, we put more than we need to into the account. Trust me, we still be able to afford to pay for everything.A. Between UVA, William and Mary and Va Tech, we have three of the top 75 schools right here in VA. She will go to a state school...unless somehow a top notch private school is cheaper.
B. She will be strongly encouraged to major in something useful and practical.
one of those schools has plenty of useful and practical majors ;)
student loans will be a practical option, especially when you realize your child wants to live with their best friends off-campus and rent is $500 a month (financial curveball!), or they want to take five years instead of four (common, these days), or they want to do any of the other million dumb things college students do that cost a shit-ton of money.
while i find it sincere that you and chaz want to pay 100%, my parents said the same thing too, and my friends parents, and all my peers in school. my experience is it rarely happens. it's nice that your parents did that for you, but college is stupid expensive now, even in-state. i started school 8 years ago, and in that eight years, tuition increased 9k from where i started. 9k! when you're staring down 100k worth of expenses, you'll come to your senses and say "okay, i guess 20k in student loans for my child is reasonable". and you can tell me i'm full of shit, because honestly who am i to judge someone else's goals or aspirations, but consider finding some practical middle ground between where you are now and atomic's "let the child pay it all" as that day approaches and you begin to realize the actual costs and what your financial options are. and if you do manage to pay 100%, good on you and i'll buy you a beer next time i see you.
fucking boring..next thread i open you'll be telling us about your nifty retirement plan.
whatever happened to scholarships? working your way through college? grants?
Also, maybe it's "odd" to talk about such things with strangers on the internet, but how is it "fucking boring?"
It's called having a real adult conversation.So I don't get that beer until my daughter is 22? ;)
We have two professionally working parents, chose to have only one kid, I drive a 20 year old car, we chose to buy a house in an un-hip not overly expensive suburb well outside of DC, we don't have nice "stuff" in our house, we started our 529 savings before our daughter was one, we put more than we need to into the account. Trust me, we still be able to afford to pay for everything.A. Between UVA, William and Mary and Va Tech, we have three of the top 75 schools right here in VA. She will go to a state school...unless somehow a top notch private school is cheaper.
B. She will be strongly encouraged to major in something useful and practical.
one of those schools has plenty of useful and practical majors ;)
student loans will be a practical option, especially when you realize your child wants to live with their best friends off-campus and rent is $500 a month (financial curveball!), or they want to take five years instead of four (common, these days), or they want to do any of the other million dumb things college students do that cost a shit-ton of money.
while i find it sincere that you and chaz want to pay 100%, my parents said the same thing too, and my friends parents, and all my peers in school. my experience is it rarely happens. it's nice that your parents did that for you, but college is stupid expensive now, even in-state. i started school 8 years ago, and in that eight years, tuition increased 9k from where i started. 9k! when you're staring down 100k worth of expenses, you'll come to your senses and say "okay, i guess 20k in student loans for my child is reasonable". and you can tell me i'm full of shit, because honestly who am i to judge someone else's goals or aspirations, but consider finding some practical middle ground between where you are now and atomic's "let the child pay it all" as that day approaches and you begin to realize the actual costs and what your financial options are. and if you do manage to pay 100%, good on you and i'll buy you a beer next time i see you.
fucking boring..next thread i open you'll be telling us about your nifty retirement plan.
I find it completely boring...I have zero interest in it... maybe you should start a thread on James Ford's life decisions or something... keep it contained instead of contaminating all the other threads.....
What percentage of kids get scholarships and how much do they pay? I was sixth in my class of 200, got high SAT scores, and was lower middle class. I didn't get any scholarship or grant money.
I'm all for my kid having a part time job (full time in summer) but as people have mentioned, how much of a dent is some low-wage job going to put into a 20-50K a year price tag? It seems like it would more likely slow them down and prevent them from graduating in four years.whatever happened to scholarships? working your way through college? grants?
Yet you're one of the biggest respondents to such thread.
I find threads talking about Mick and Keith and live music seven nights a week and music trivia boring. Bunch of 40 year old men who still somehow feel a need to act like teenagers. Perhaps that's why there's no women on this board. Women have better things to talk about.
Yet you're one of the biggest respondents to such thread.
I find threads talking about Mick and Keith and live music seven nights a week and music trivia boring. Bunch of 40 year old men who still somehow feel a need to act like teenagers. Perhaps that's why there's no women on this board. Women have better things to talk about.Also, maybe it's "odd" to talk about such things with strangers on the internet, but how is it "fucking boring?"
It's called having a real adult conversation.So I don't get that beer until my daughter is 22? ;)
We have two professionally working parents, chose to have only one kid, I drive a 20 year old car, we chose to buy a house in an un-hip not overly expensive suburb well outside of DC, we don't have nice "stuff" in our house, we started our 529 savings before our daughter was one, we put more than we need to into the account. Trust me, we still be able to afford to pay for everything.A. Between UVA, William and Mary and Va Tech, we have three of the top 75 schools right here in VA. She will go to a state school...unless somehow a top notch private school is cheaper.
B. She will be strongly encouraged to major in something useful and practical.
one of those schools has plenty of useful and practical majors ;)
student loans will be a practical option, especially when you realize your child wants to live with their best friends off-campus and rent is $500 a month (financial curveball!), or they want to take five years instead of four (common, these days), or they want to do any of the other million dumb things college students do that cost a shit-ton of money.
while i find it sincere that you and chaz want to pay 100%, my parents said the same thing too, and my friends parents, and all my peers in school. my experience is it rarely happens. it's nice that your parents did that for you, but college is stupid expensive now, even in-state. i started school 8 years ago, and in that eight years, tuition increased 9k from where i started. 9k! when you're staring down 100k worth of expenses, you'll come to your senses and say "okay, i guess 20k in student loans for my child is reasonable". and you can tell me i'm full of shit, because honestly who am i to judge someone else's goals or aspirations, but consider finding some practical middle ground between where you are now and atomic's "let the child pay it all" as that day approaches and you begin to realize the actual costs and what your financial options are. and if you do manage to pay 100%, good on you and i'll buy you a beer next time i see you.
fucking boring..next thread i open you'll be telling us about your nifty retirement plan.
I find it completely boring...I have zero interest in it... maybe you should start a thread on James Ford's life decisions or something... keep it contained instead of contaminating all the other threads.....
What percentage of kids get scholarships and how much do they pay? I was sixth in my class of 200, got high SAT scores, and was lower middle class. I didn't get any scholarship or grant money.
I'm all for my kid having a part time job (full time in summer) but as people have mentioned, how much of a dent is some low-wage job going to put into a 20-50K a year price tag? It seems like it would more likely slow them down and prevent them from graduating in four years.whatever happened to scholarships? working your way through college? grants?
So I don't get that beer until my daughter is 22? ;)
We have two professionally working parents, chose to have only one kid, I drive a 20 year old car, we chose to buy a house in an un-hip not overly expensive suburb well outside of DC, we don't have nice "stuff" in our house, we started our 529 savings before our daughter was one, we put more than we need to into the account. Trust me, we still be able to afford to pay for everything.A. Between UVA, William and Mary and Va Tech, we have three of the top 75 schools right here in VA. She will go to a state school...unless somehow a top notch private school is cheaper.
B. She will be strongly encouraged to major in something useful and practical.
one of those schools has plenty of useful and practical majors ;)
student loans will be a practical option, especially when you realize your child wants to live with their best friends off-campus and rent is $500 a month (financial curveball!), or they want to take five years instead of four (common, these days), or they want to do any of the other million dumb things college students do that cost a shit-ton of money.
while i find it sincere that you and chaz want to pay 100%, my parents said the same thing too, and my friends parents, and all my peers in school. my experience is it rarely happens. it's nice that your parents did that for you, but college is stupid expensive now, even in-state. i started school 8 years ago, and in that eight years, tuition increased 9k from where i started. 9k! when you're staring down 100k worth of expenses, you'll come to your senses and say "okay, i guess 20k in student loans for my child is reasonable". and you can tell me i'm full of shit, because honestly who am i to judge someone else's goals or aspirations, but consider finding some practical middle ground between where you are now and atomic's "let the child pay it all" as that day approaches and you begin to realize the actual costs and what your financial options are. and if you do manage to pay 100%, good on you and i'll buy you a beer next time i see you.
So I don't get that beer until my daughter is 22? ;)
We have two professionally working parents, chose to have only one kid, I drive a 20 year old car, we chose to buy a house in an un-hip not overly expensive suburb well outside of DC, we don't have nice "stuff" in our house, we started our 529 savings before our daughter was one, we put more than we need to into the account. Trust me, we still be able to afford to pay for everything.A. Between UVA, William and Mary and Va Tech, we have three of the top 75 schools right here in VA. She will go to a state school...unless somehow a top notch private school is cheaper.
B. She will be strongly encouraged to major in something useful and practical.
one of those schools has plenty of useful and practical majors ;)
student loans will be a practical option, especially when you realize your child wants to live with their best friends off-campus and rent is $500 a month (financial curveball!), or they want to take five years instead of four (common, these days), or they want to do any of the other million dumb things college students do that cost a shit-ton of money.
while i find it sincere that you and chaz want to pay 100%, my parents said the same thing too, and my friends parents, and all my peers in school. my experience is it rarely happens. it's nice that your parents did that for you, but college is stupid expensive now, even in-state. i started school 8 years ago, and in that eight years, tuition increased 9k from where i started. 9k! when you're staring down 100k worth of expenses, you'll come to your senses and say "okay, i guess 20k in student loans for my child is reasonable". and you can tell me i'm full of shit, because honestly who am i to judge someone else's goals or aspirations, but consider finding some practical middle ground between where you are now and atomic's "let the child pay it all" as that day approaches and you begin to realize the actual costs and what your financial options are. and if you do manage to pay 100%, good on you and i'll buy you a beer next time i see you.
Why did you decide to have only one kid? Was it because of your age?
That's a good question. A question I wish more of my actual offline friends and family would ask (not so that I could give them some kind of superior than thou answer, but because it's a genuine question), a question that I'd be happy to answer if we ever met in person. But I don't want to bore Hutch with the answer. Hutch is probably right, let's stick with Mick and Keith and Lena Dunham's boobs.
Suffice it to say it was a right enough decision that we're happy with our decision but not a right enough decision such that we never question it.So I don't get that beer until my daughter is 22? ;)
We have two professionally working parents, chose to have only one kid, I drive a 20 year old car, we chose to buy a house in an un-hip not overly expensive suburb well outside of DC, we don't have nice "stuff" in our house, we started our 529 savings before our daughter was one, we put more than we need to into the account. Trust me, we still be able to afford to pay for everything.A. Between UVA, William and Mary and Va Tech, we have three of the top 75 schools right here in VA. She will go to a state school...unless somehow a top notch private school is cheaper.
B. She will be strongly encouraged to major in something useful and practical.
one of those schools has plenty of useful and practical majors ;)
student loans will be a practical option, especially when you realize your child wants to live with their best friends off-campus and rent is $500 a month (financial curveball!), or they want to take five years instead of four (common, these days), or they want to do any of the other million dumb things college students do that cost a shit-ton of money.
while i find it sincere that you and chaz want to pay 100%, my parents said the same thing too, and my friends parents, and all my peers in school. my experience is it rarely happens. it's nice that your parents did that for you, but college is stupid expensive now, even in-state. i started school 8 years ago, and in that eight years, tuition increased 9k from where i started. 9k! when you're staring down 100k worth of expenses, you'll come to your senses and say "okay, i guess 20k in student loans for my child is reasonable". and you can tell me i'm full of shit, because honestly who am i to judge someone else's goals or aspirations, but consider finding some practical middle ground between where you are now and atomic's "let the child pay it all" as that day approaches and you begin to realize the actual costs and what your financial options are. and if you do manage to pay 100%, good on you and i'll buy you a beer next time i see you.
Why did you decide to have only one kid? Was it because of your age?
That's a good question. A question I wish more of my actual offline friends and family would ask (not so that I could give them some kind of superior than thou answer, but because it's a genuine question), a question that I'd be happy to answer if we ever met in person. But I don't want to bore Hutch with the answer. Hutch is probably right, let's stick with Mick and Keith and Lena Dunham's boobs.
Suffice it to say it was a right enough decision that we're happy with our decision but not a right enough decision such that we never question it.So I don't get that beer until my daughter is 22? ;)
We have two professionally working parents, chose to have only one kid, I drive a 20 year old car, we chose to buy a house in an un-hip not overly expensive suburb well outside of DC, we don't have nice "stuff" in our house, we started our 529 savings before our daughter was one, we put more than we need to into the account. Trust me, we still be able to afford to pay for everything.A. Between UVA, William and Mary and Va Tech, we have three of the top 75 schools right here in VA. She will go to a state school...unless somehow a top notch private school is cheaper.
B. She will be strongly encouraged to major in something useful and practical.
one of those schools has plenty of useful and practical majors ;)
student loans will be a practical option, especially when you realize your child wants to live with their best friends off-campus and rent is $500 a month (financial curveball!), or they want to take five years instead of four (common, these days), or they want to do any of the other million dumb things college students do that cost a shit-ton of money.
while i find it sincere that you and chaz want to pay 100%, my parents said the same thing too, and my friends parents, and all my peers in school. my experience is it rarely happens. it's nice that your parents did that for you, but college is stupid expensive now, even in-state. i started school 8 years ago, and in that eight years, tuition increased 9k from where i started. 9k! when you're staring down 100k worth of expenses, you'll come to your senses and say "okay, i guess 20k in student loans for my child is reasonable". and you can tell me i'm full of shit, because honestly who am i to judge someone else's goals or aspirations, but consider finding some practical middle ground between where you are now and atomic's "let the child pay it all" as that day approaches and you begin to realize the actual costs and what your financial options are. and if you do manage to pay 100%, good on you and i'll buy you a beer next time i see you.
Why did you decide to have only one kid? Was it because of your age?
I guess I wouldn't have asked but you seem to bring it up a bunch. It is pretty personal but when you spout off stuff like having children is the meaning of life and such stuff I think that is why it is relevant enough to ask on the forum. I think we should move this discussion to another thread. This should be about television.
gay people dont have kids. gay people have better jobs. gay people are more creative. gay people have all the money. gay people rule the world.
gay people dont have kids. gay people have better jobs. gay people are more creative. gay people have all the money. gay people rule the world.
gay people dont have kids. gay people have better jobs. gay people are more creative. gay people have all the money. gay people rule the world.
I rewatch the entire run of The O.C. and The Hills (up until LC leaves) EVERY YEAR.
personally i think i would tell my kid to learn a foreign language and find a way in to study in europe or something...
there's no way a college education is worth what its costing...
What about private schools for primary education. That has to be better than public school. I have all these private schools around where I live. Park School. Gilmore. They look expensive. But hey the kid is worth it right?I'd rather save for college than pay for private schooling for my kids.
gay people dont have kids. gay people have better jobs. gay people are more creative. gay people have all the money. gay people rule the world.
For now! But I'm telling you, the more equality you gain, the more super powers you will lose. Five years from now your won't be able to make great appetizers...your taste in dance music will suck....you won't be able to pick out the best Oscar dresses....
Brian Wallace
personally i think i would tell my kid to learn a foreign language and find a way in to study in europe or something...
Learn Mandarin.
when this thread returns to earth again, i would like to request a roundtable discussion about GoT season 4, and potentially mad men season 6.
and also, i'm on episode 7 of orange is the new black, and i'm just not feeling it.
It started out strong with the nude shower scene but was all down hill from there.
and also, i'm on episode 7 of orange is the new black, and i'm just not feeling it.
when this thread returns to earth again, i would like to request a roundtable discussion about GoT season 4, and potentially mad men season 6.
and also, i'm on episode 7 of orange is the new black, and i'm just not feeling it.
Is GoT an abreviation for something?
It started out strong with the nude shower scene but was all down hill from there.
and also, i'm on episode 7 of orange is the new black, and i'm just not feeling it.
I didn't get the hype.
personally i think i would tell my kid to learn a foreign language and find a way in to study in europe or something...
For some reason I got the first two books in this series at the thrift store the other week. Are they worth my time?when this thread returns to earth again, i would like to request a roundtable discussion about GoT season 4, and potentially mad men season 6.
and also, i'm on episode 7 of orange is the new black, and i'm just not feeling it.
Is GoT an abreviation for something?
game of thrones
All of it. Marissa could not tell when a guy was a scumbag to save her life.I rewatch the entire run of The O.C. and The Hills (up until LC leaves) EVERY YEAR.
Even the "Oliver" story line?
Quotepersonally i think i would tell my kid to learn a foreign language and find a way in to study in europe or something...
My word you people have been "busy" today!
Just a note on this - yes college in Europe is cheaper, but only if you have established residency and can benefit from the huge subsidies
Overseas students are charged through the fucking nose for college in Ireland (not sure about rest of Europe) so not sure you'd be saving that much money in the long run.....plus the reality is except for a few more famous schools your kid is then gonna either have to stay in Europe to work or spend half of every interview explaining why they did college overseas....."oh you went to UCD, isn't California wonderful!, um no its University College Dublin, not University College Davis"
when this thread returns to earth again, i would like to request a roundtable discussion about GoT season 4, and potentially mad men season 6.
and also, i'm on episode 7 of orange is the new black, and i'm just not feeling it.
Is GoT an abreviation for something?
game of thrones
For some reason I got the first two books in this series at the thrift store the other week. Are they worth my time?when this thread returns to earth again, i would like to request a roundtable discussion about GoT season 4, and potentially mad men season 6.
and also, i'm on episode 7 of orange is the new black, and i'm just not feeling it.
Is GoT an abreviation for something?
game of thrones
It started out strong with the nude shower scene but was all down hill from there.
and also, i'm on episode 7 of orange is the new black, and i'm just not feeling it.
I didn't get the hype.
University College Davis"
All of it. Marissa could not tell when a guy was a scumbag to save her life.
Chili and Sadie were more "what the hell is this person doing on this show" in my opinion than Oliver. I loved the way Oliver said "crudites," by the way.
I wasn't bs'ing. I really watch it annual. Five episodes from the end of season three right now. Full on volcheck.All of it. Marissa could not tell when a guy was a scumbag to save her life.
Chili and Sadie were more "what the hell is this person doing on this show" in my opinion than Oliver. I loved the way Oliver said "crudites," by the way.
That's it. I'm watching this again when I'm done with the West Wing.
American Network TV can really learn a lot from UK TV. So many shows suffer from their seasons being to long, actors getting tied into long contracts. Shorten up the seasons and kill off a character if the actor wants off the show. Far to much dilation and shows losing the plot over time. Revolution is a prime example...I agree. See: Black Mirror.
American Network TV can really learn a lot from UK TV. So many shows suffer from their seasons being to long, actors getting tied into long contracts. Shorten up the seasons and kill off a character if the actor wants off the show. Far to much dilation and shows losing the plot over time. Revolution is a prime example...
American Network TV can really learn a lot from UK TV. So many shows suffer from their seasons being to long, actors getting tied into long contracts. Shorten up the seasons and kill off a character if the actor wants off the show. Far to much dilation and shows losing the plot over time. Revolution is a prime example...
You mean they can learn how to be extremely boring,slow moving, and without any humor? I can think about 3 British shows in the history of television that are even remotely watchable. And for BBC shows maybe one. "The inbetweeners" was my favorite British show I have seen but they only had 6 episodes a year for 3 years. What can't they do a little better than 6 shows? And I think the last season was kind of weak. Todd Margaret was funny the first season but the second season was awful.
The New Girl was extremely funny last night. I like the ending with the basketball jerseys. Mindy project was decent as well.
Anyone start True Detectives? Liking it so far.
So glad Dan Harmon is back writing Community. This weeks episode "Bon Voyage" with a game of Lava was brilliant. Also, hope they release Aimee Mann's version of "Come Sail Away".
So...The Following! Amirite?
I was sick over the weekend so I discovered the show Glee on Netflix yesterdy. I managed to watch the first six episodes yesterday. What a great TV show. Why did you guys tell me about this? Oh well 82 more to watch.
I stuck with it up through graduation.I was sick over the weekend so I discovered the show Glee on Netflix yesterdy. I managed to watch the first six episodes yesterday. What a great TV show. Why did you guys tell me about this? Oh well 82 more to watch.
The first season was good, but it sort of goes downhill after that.
that show is too gay . . . even for me. oy vey.
Its not bad but it continues to play up the stereotype that all homosexual men are indiscriminate hyper-sexual nymphos.that show is too gay . . . even for me. oy vey.
Have you watched Looking? Good?
Its not bad but it continues to play up the stereotype that all homosexual men are indiscriminate hyper-sexual nymphos.that show is too gay . . . even for me. oy vey.
Have you watched Looking? Good?
Its not bad but it continues to play up the stereotype that all homosexual men are indiscriminate hyper-sexual nymphos.that show is too gay . . . even for me. oy vey.
Have you watched Looking? Good?
Its not bad but it continues to play up the stereotype that all homosexual men are indiscriminate hyper-sexual nymphos.that show is too gay . . . even for me. oy vey.
Have you watched Looking? Good?
I've yet to hear an attractive gay man deny that assertion. We've got quite a few gay guys on this forum. Any comments?Its not bad but it continues to play up the stereotype that all homosexual men are indiscriminate hyper-sexual nymphos.that show is too gay . . . even for me. oy vey.
Have you watched Looking? Good?
I've yet to hear an attractive gay man deny that assertion. We've got quite a few gay guys on this forum. Any comments?Its not bad but it continues to play up the stereotype that all homosexual men are indiscriminate hyper-sexual nymphos.that show is too gay . . . even for me. oy vey.
Have you watched Looking? Good?
Same is true of attractive straight men.
Yes, but it's not the 1970's anymore.I've yet to hear an attractive gay man deny that assertion. We've got quite a few gay guys on this forum. Any comments?Its not bad but it continues to play up the stereotype that all homosexual men are indiscriminate hyper-sexual nymphos.that show is too gay . . . even for me. oy vey.
Have you watched Looking? Good?
Same is true of attractive straight men.
I predict this thread reaches page 12 by close of business today. Over/under, anyone?
Yes, but it's not the 1970's anymore.I've yet to hear an attractive gay man deny that assertion. We've got quite a few gay guys on this forum. Any comments?Its not bad but it continues to play up the stereotype that all homosexual men are indiscriminate hyper-sexual nymphos.that show is too gay . . . even for me. oy vey.
Have you watched Looking? Good?
Same is true of attractive straight men.
Do you hate gay men because they get laid and you don't?
I reckon there's a lot of prestigious television out there.Its the Golden Age!
I don't hate gay men. What would give you that idea? I never claimed to be straight myself.Yes, but it's not the 1970's anymore.I've yet to hear an attractive gay man deny that assertion. We've got quite a few gay guys on this forum. Any comments?Its not bad but it continues to play up the stereotype that all homosexual men are indiscriminate hyper-sexual nymphos.that show is too gay . . . even for me. oy vey.
Have you watched Looking? Good?
Same is true of attractive straight men.
Do you hate gay men because they get laid and you don't?
I would say you seem to by far the most anti-gay board member.RatBastard?
I did like the last episode of how I met your mother but when is he going to meet her? Geez there are only a few shows left.I know you've been fishing for this response for a few weeks, but you do understand HIMYM is pretty much the exact opposite of prestige television, yes?
I would say you seem to by far the most anti-gay board member.RatBastard?
I did like the last episode of how I met your mother but when is he going to meet her? Geez there are only a few shows left.I know you've been fishing for this response for a few weeks, but you do understand HIMYM is pretty much the exact opposite of prestige television, yes?
Or how they are all whoremongers.All gays hang around with prostitutes? Who has made that claim?
It is the best show on TV. Isn't that what prestige television means? Don't tell me you watch lame ass bbc shows.Prestige television is a term used for highly stylized, "challenging" television shows, generally dramas, that only can reasonably hope to survive financially on pay-cable or an FX/AMC/Sundance style cable network. Examples of programs described in the press as prestige television would include Mad Men, Breaking Bad, Girls, Game Of Thrones, The Bridge, Top Of The Lake, Homeland, The Amerikans, Justified, Boardwalk Empire, etc.
It is the best show on TV. Isn't that what prestige television means? Don't tell me you watch lame ass bbc shows.Prestige television is a term used for highly, stylized "challenging" television shows, generally dramas, that only can survive financially on pay-cable or an FX/AMC/Sundance style cable network. Examples of programs described as prestige television would include Mad Men, Breaking Bad, Girls, Game Of Thrones, The Bridge, Top Of The Lake, Homeland, The Amerikans, Justified, Boardwalk Empire, etc.
Virtually no program on a broadcast network is considered prestige television as they're designed not to challenge a small, artsier audience but rather the broadest possible audience possible. HIMYM or Big Bang Theory would be considered literally the exact opposite of prestige television.
Other than Downton Abbey on PBS, I don't watch any BBC programing, although I would be interested in seeing that Black Mirror everyone is talking about (but I don't have DirecTv).
Don't tell me you watch lame ass bbc shows.
I'm with Julian.
although you should also be watching Sherlock. And Orphan Black (which is more guilty pleasure, but still awesome)
The only show that you mentioned that doesn't suck is Girls. I think we can have our own definitions of what Prestige televison. I think most of the shows you list are just bad HBO shows. Downton Abbey is a badly done Soap Opera. None of the shows listed would I consider Artsy.I didn't say I didn't like HIMYM or Big Bang Theory. They're excellent at accomplishing what they're trying to do. I simply said they're not prestige television. Its not a term I made up, that's the accepted way its used by TV critics. Its not intended to mean "these are the best shows on TV," actually it started with a negative connotation that these shows had a certain "prestige" to watching them (e.g. that someone could brag and attempt to look intellectual by saying they watch Top Of The Lake, etc) among certain people who fancied themselves elitists.
I do like Big Bang Theory. It is funny. Do you not have a sense of humour, Julian?
The only show that you mentioned that doesn't suck is Girls. I think we can have our own definitions of what Prestige televison. I think most of the shows you list are just bad HBO shows. Downton Abbey is a badly done Soap Opera. None of the shows listed would I consider Artsy.I didn't say I didn't like HIMYM or Big Bang Theory. They're excellent at accomplishing what they're trying to do. I simply said they're not prestige television. Its not a term I made up, that's the accepted way its used by TV critics. Its not intended to mean "these are the best shows on TV," actually it started with a negative connotation that these shows had a certain "prestige" to watching them (e.g. that someone could brag and attempt to look intellectual by saying they watch Top Of The Lake, etc) among certain people who fancied themselves elitists.
I do like Big Bang Theory. It is funny. Do you not have a sense of humour, Julian?
Well I think we can manage with the prestige-tv and the non-prestige tv being discussed in the same thread.IDK. Can you start a META thread about it and maybe we can discuss the merits of both scenarios? Maybe we'd benefit from a designated "Broad Comedies Thread."
I watched the first episode of True Detective last night...I'm on board.I haven't yet watched this week's episode but I'm still on the fence about this show. I think everyone else finds McConaughey's character much more interesting than I do. I feel like its Justified with less interesting characters, so far.
Well I think we can manage with the prestige-tv and the non-prestige tv being discussed in the same thread.IDK. Can you start a META thread about it and maybe we can discuss the merits of both scenarios? Maybe we'd benefit from a designated "Broad Comedies Thread."
Maybe we should have a thread about liking things that are more popular. It appears that for some reason people on this board have a problem liking things that are very popular no matter what the quality of the popular item.I think this is an excellent topic for a thread!
what the hell is going on here, when you have james ford, claiming to never saying he was straight, and nobody say a word regarding such a claim. for shame board . . . for shame.
and two, what the hell is going on here, when you have james ford, claiming to never saying he was straight, and nobody say a word regarding such a claim.He's talked about being a practicing bisexual in his early days, IIRC.
shows i like, netfilx style, amercian horror story, american underworld, bridezillas, gypsy wedding,Weeds, like everything on Showtime, was a certain level of OK for a while and then lasted about 3-4 seasons too long.
csi anything, alias, medium, walking dead, star trek next generation, breaking bad, auction kings, paranormal witness. i think ill start watching weeds next.
just added house of cards. worth my precious time?Yes, I thought it was really, really good. The second (and I think final) season drops on Valentine's Day.
just added house of cards. worth my precious time?
If the idea of Kevin Spacey talking directly into a camera creeps you out, I'd say skip it.That was my one complaint about it but no one else has agreed with me so far. I found it very off-putting for him to have these aside conversation all the time and just a lazy way to advance plot points from a writing stand point. It wasn't so bad I disliked the show because of it or anything.
seeing how kevin is a cornholer . . . ill watch.Allegedly...
just added house of cards. worth my precious time?
I watched the first episode of True Detective last night...I'm on board.
What, specifically, do you like about it? The cinematography is great but its moving at one of the slowest paces I've ever seen.I watched the first episode of True Detective last night...I'm on board.
I can't even wrap my head around how good this show is. Every week gets better.
just added house of cards. worth my precious time?
I like it because it's a b'more filmed show, and that's fun. I thought it was good, but it does stretch things a bit. Worth at least giving a shot.
If the idea of Kevin Spacey talking directly into a camera creeps you out, I'd say skip it.That was my one complaint about it but no one else has agreed with me so far. I found it very off-putting for him to have these aside conversation all the time and just a lazy way to advance plot points from a writing stand point. It wasn't so bad I disliked the show because of it or anything.
That was my biggest complaint.
I also figured out I just can't stand shows focused on politicians as well.
....I do watch Homeland....one question about Homeland, if I may...why did they focus so much on the vice president in the first two seasons, as if there wasn't even such a position as "president"?If the idea of Kevin Spacey talking directly into a camera creeps you out, I'd say skip it.That was my one complaint about it but no one else has agreed with me so far. I found it very off-putting for him to have these aside conversation all the time and just a lazy way to advance plot points from a writing stand point. It wasn't so bad I disliked the show because of it or anything.
....I do watch Homeland....one question about Homeland, if I may...why did they focus so much on the vice president in the first two seasons, as if there wasn't even such a position as "president"?I think the idea was he was a war-hawk a la Cheney who was highly influential in foreign policy. I also think the elevation of terrorist attempt to kill the President instead of VP increases the unbelievability of the scenario a bit. I also think it was supposed to highlight how personal the issue was for Abu Nazir.
I always wondered what would happen if a party's nominee for President died before the election. Is there even a protocol to name an alternate? I know in Senate elections, there isn't in most states.
I mean, didn't they come out and say it in one episode....seeing how kevin is a cornholer . . . ill watch.Allegedly...
I thought we were talking about Kevin Spacey, the actor, not the character he played. Yes, his character was definitely bisexual.I mean, didn't they come out and say it in one episode....seeing how kevin is a cornholer . . . ill watch.Allegedly...
Tudors if you have Showtime OnDemand had alot of nudity. Of shows still on the air, probably Boardwalk Empire, honestly. Interesting question, anyone else have any suggestions for him?
I'll never watch any of these. It's all like, "The Arcade Fire" of cable programs but please note which ones have the most gratuitous nudity. It would be appreciated. With "Californication" ending and "Spartacus" done, I just don't know what to do with myself.
Brian
With "Californication" ending and "Spartacus" done, I just don't know what to do with myself.
Brian
Tudors if you have Showtime OnDemand had alot of nudity. Of shows still on the air, probably Boardwalk Empire, honestly. Interesting question, anyone else have any suggestions for him?
I'll never watch any of these. It's all like, "The Arcade Fire" of cable programs but please note which ones have the most gratuitous nudity. It would be appreciated. With "Californication" ending and "Spartacus" done, I just don't know what to do with myself.
Brian
Shameless. Masters of Sex.
I predict this thread reaches page 12 by close of business today. Over/under, anyone?
Game Of Thrones...?Tudors if you have Showtime OnDemand had alot of nudity. Of shows still on the air, probably Boardwalk Empire, honestly. Interesting question, anyone else have any suggestions for him?
I'll never watch any of these. It's all like, "The Arcade Fire" of cable programs but please note which ones have the most gratuitous nudity. It would be appreciated. With "Californication" ending and "Spartacus" done, I just don't know what to do with myself.
Brian
And if want to see more of Chloe Sevigny then you'll EVER need then watch Hit or Miss. A UK series created by the guy who did the original UK Shameless. It was on Netflix. The whole series is pretty messed up.
The UK Shameless is recommended, especially the first season. It lost steam as it went along.
well i guess it does say "spoiler warning" ::)There are no holds barred in the Prestige Television Discussion dojo!!
Well we can lock this thread now...
http://www.nbc.com/hannibal/video/hannibal-a-warning/n45678#i147421,p1
Hannibal Season 2 trailer.
Well we can lock this thread now...
http://www.nbc.com/hannibal/video/hannibal-a-warning/n45678#i147421,p1
Hannibal Season 2 trailer.
you're all talk these days.
shut up and lock a thread already.
How much longer does everyone need before we discuss House Of Cards Season 2?I have 3 more episodes!!!
I am enjoying Gweneth Paltrow on season 2 of Glee.I also enjoyed that. Her version of Adele's turning tables was phenomenal.
The first 2 episodes of Season 3 have been unwatchable. If this trend continues I might have to stop watching. What is with all the show tunes? No one wants to listen to that.
of what show?The first 2 episodes of Season 3 have been unwatchable. If this trend continues I might have to stop watching. What is with all the show tunes? No one wants to listen to that.
Does anyone watch American Horror Story? Does that qualify for this thread?Interesting question. AHS, like Archer, is one of those shows that, in no way, fulfills any sort of definition of "Prestige Television," and yet its definitely a favorite among the people/websites that cover Prestige Television. I'm granting a provisional acceptance.
Does anyone watch American Horror Story? Does that qualify for this thread?Interesting question. AHS, like Archer, is one of those shows that, in no way, fulfills any sort of definition of "Prestige Television," and yet its definitely a favorite among the people/websites that cover Prestige Television. I'm granting a provisional acceptance.
Workaholics and Broad City have been a welcome surprise this season. Really thought the last season of Workaholics was trying to hard. It's pretty awesome this season.Does anyone watch American Horror Story? Does that qualify for this thread?Interesting question. AHS, like Archer, is one of those shows that, in no way, fulfills any sort of definition of "Prestige Television," and yet its definitely a favorite among the people/websites that cover Prestige Television. I'm granting a provisional acceptance.
Archer is pretty much unwatchable this season. About time to cancel it.
New Girl and How I met your mother were both good this week.
Workaholics would be good if they cut out the grossness.
you know, i just started watching, the following. damn, that kevin bacon is so good. now dont go spoil anything for me, we are just on like episode three or four, or something.Ironically, I just started watching this on Netflix for the first time in the last week. It really strains credulity. I love how Kevin Bacon's character -- despite having a heart problem -- is always able to get to wherever the action is quickest, only to immediately have heart palpitations and be at 25% of his usual strength. He also -- no matter how many episodes consecutively it ends poorly -- decides to always push ahead without backup.
you know, i just started watching, the following. damn, that kevin bacon is so good. now dont go spoil anything for me, we are just on like episode three or four, or something.Ironically, I just started watching this on Netflix for the first time in the last week. It really strains credulity. I love how Kevin Bacon's character -- despite having a heart problem -- is always able to get to wherever the action is quickest, only to immediately have heart palpitations and be at 25% of his usual strength. He also -- no matter how many episodes consecutively it ends poorly -- decides to always push ahead without backup.
i also, just started watching portlandia. maybe it gets awful as the season(s) go on . . . but good god, the first episode had me guffawing in my popcorn and soda pop.There's a few episodes that don't work, but it's really good, IMO. I'm biased because I live in Richmond and all the jokes pretty much work for The Fan/Carytown/Church Hill areas, just change the city name.
the only thing that bugs me, is the unfounded dedication to the direction that so many people are throwing their lives at being mentally enslaved by this serial killer. who next, the president . . . the pope?Not to give plot points away since I'm like 4 episodes ahead of you, but that gets much worse. He basically has a small standing army at his disposal which is so dumb if you think about it for too long you'll stop watching the show.
i also, just started watching portlandia. maybe it gets awful as the season(s) go on . . . but good god, the first episode had me guffawing in my popcorn and soda pop.I absolutely love Portlandia. The characters are so fucking on point it gets on my nerves sometimes lol. I can only "binge" with 2 or 3 episodes before I have to turn it off because the characters eat away at me. I could never tell if that's a good or bad thing, but I find them hilarious. Haven't seen any of the new season.
i also, just started watching portlandia. maybe it gets awful as the season(s) go on . . . but good god, the first episode had me guffawing in my popcorn and soda pop.I absolutely love Portlandia. The characters are so fucking on point it gets on my nerves sometimes lol. I can only "binge" with 2 or 3 episodes before I have to turn it off because the characters eat away at me. I could never tell if that's a good or bad thing, but I find them hilarious. Haven't seen any of the new season.
As for True Detective, I want to see if they can unravel the mystery in the last episode.... The end of episode 7 was kind of underwhelming....
30 minutes into A&E's latest "Those Who Kill" and OH MY!!!!!! Seeing as these is an American adaptation of a Danish show, one has to worry about the psyche of the Danes. This is one messed up show....
http://www.aetv.com/those-who-kill#
How much time have you spent in Portland?Zero secondsi also, just started watching portlandia. maybe it gets awful as the season(s) go on . . . but good god, the first episode had me guffawing in my popcorn and soda pop.I absolutely love Portlandia. The characters are so fucking on point it gets on my nerves sometimes lol. I can only "binge" with 2 or 3 episodes before I have to turn it off because the characters eat away at me. I could never tell if that's a good or bad thing, but I find them hilarious. Haven't seen any of the new season.
As for True Detective, I want to see if they can unravel the mystery in the last episode.... The end of episode 7 was kind of underwhelming....
How much time have you spent in Portland?Zero secondsi also, just started watching portlandia. maybe it gets awful as the season(s) go on . . . but good god, the first episode had me guffawing in my popcorn and soda pop.I absolutely love Portlandia. The characters are so fucking on point it gets on my nerves sometimes lol. I can only "binge" with 2 or 3 episodes before I have to turn it off because the characters eat away at me. I could never tell if that's a good or bad thing, but I find them hilarious. Haven't seen any of the new season.
As for True Detective, I want to see if they can unravel the mystery in the last episode.... The end of episode 7 was kind of underwhelming....
Then how do you know the characters "are fucking on point" if you've never spent any time there?Hipsters can exist outside of Portland. I've met a bunch of people that are almost exact replicas of the characters portrayed on Portalandia. It's amazing. Sorry for the confusion on that one.How much time have you spent in Portland?Zero secondsi also, just started watching portlandia. maybe it gets awful as the season(s) go on . . . but good god, the first episode had me guffawing in my popcorn and soda pop.I absolutely love Portlandia. The characters are so fucking on point it gets on my nerves sometimes lol. I can only "binge" with 2 or 3 episodes before I have to turn it off because the characters eat away at me. I could never tell if that's a good or bad thing, but I find them hilarious. Haven't seen any of the new season.
As for True Detective, I want to see if they can unravel the mystery in the last episode.... The end of episode 7 was kind of underwhelming....
Then how do you know the characters "are fucking on point" if you've never spent any time there?Hipsters can exist outside of Portland. I've met a bunch of people that are almost exact replicas of the characters portrayed on Portalandia. It's amazing. Sorry for the confusion on that one.How much time have you spent in Portland?Zero secondsi also, just started watching portlandia. maybe it gets awful as the season(s) go on . . . but good god, the first episode had me guffawing in my popcorn and soda pop.I absolutely love Portlandia. The characters are so fucking on point it gets on my nerves sometimes lol. I can only "binge" with 2 or 3 episodes before I have to turn it off because the characters eat away at me. I could never tell if that's a good or bad thing, but I find them hilarious. Haven't seen any of the new season.
As for True Detective, I want to see if they can unravel the mystery in the last episode.... The end of episode 7 was kind of underwhelming....
I was eating dinner in San Antonio and I told the waitress that she wasn't from here. And she said "She was from Portland and how do you know?" I didn't tell her that it was because she was attractive. Anyway I would say Portland has more attractive chicks than San Antonio for whatever that is worth.
Is that what hipsters are? I just found the characters amazingly annoying, and couldn't watch the show beyond a couple of episodes. Much more amazingly annoying than anyone I actually ever crossed paths with in Portland, actually. Though admittedly, I've only ever spend a few days of my life there spread out over three visits.Some, yes. The bike messenger dude who screams "[whatever ridiculous trend] IS OVER!" because some yuppy starts doing it. Lol. Classic, bruh. Fucking classic.Then how do you know the characters "are fucking on point" if you've never spent any time there?Hipsters can exist outside of Portland. I've met a bunch of people that are almost exact replicas of the characters portrayed on Portalandia. It's amazing. Sorry for the confusion on that one.How much time have you spent in Portland?Zero secondsi also, just started watching portlandia. maybe it gets awful as the season(s) go on . . . but good god, the first episode had me guffawing in my popcorn and soda pop.I absolutely love Portlandia. The characters are so fucking on point it gets on my nerves sometimes lol. I can only "binge" with 2 or 3 episodes before I have to turn it off because the characters eat away at me. I could never tell if that's a good or bad thing, but I find them hilarious. Haven't seen any of the new season.
As for True Detective, I want to see if they can unravel the mystery in the last episode.... The end of episode 7 was kind of underwhelming....
Hipsters are just yuppies with different priorities... DuhI'm a hipster and a yuppie. How many DJ/museum curators do you know? Because I'm that.
Is this the thread for talking about Once Upon a Time? Or Bones? Or Law and Order SVU? Or BObs Burgers? Game of Thrones? American Dad?Game Of Thrones, yes, although I personally hate it.
My post was a joke.Comedy gold, man. Comedy gold.
about to start game of thrones tonight, after listening to everybody in the known universe jerk off to it.GoT is great, if you love epic stories set in fantasy lands.
american horror story is losing my interest after season two. it ended so dumb. i have a feeling season three with the witches will be no better. id still bang jessica lange.
i havent watched family guy or south park in years, caught two episodes from where i had left off, and yes . . . they still got it.
I do not understand the appeal of AHS. It all seems so forced to me.
And perhaps this is a spillover to the beer thread, but did anybody watch the Brew Dogs series and have an opinion? I just bought that and plan on watching it (especially the Denver episode prior to my upcoming Colorado vacation). Or does a show revolving around craft beer not make the prestige cut because it's beer rather than cognac or merlot?It doesn't make the prestige cut because it's reality television, not because of what type of alcohol it involves.
And perhaps this is a spillover to the beer thread, but did anybody watch the Brew Dogs series and have an opinion? I just bought that and plan on watching it (especially the Denver episode prior to my upcoming Colorado vacation). Or does a show revolving around craft beer not make the prestige cut because it's beer rather than cognac or merlot?It doesn't make the prestige cut because it's reality television, not because of what type of alcohol it involves.
go start your own fucking thread. I don't take a shit in the comic book thread, you don't take a shit here.And perhaps this is a spillover to the beer thread, but did anybody watch the Brew Dogs series and have an opinion? I just bought that and plan on watching it (especially the Denver episode prior to my upcoming Colorado vacation). Or does a show revolving around craft beer not make the prestige cut because it's beer rather than cognac or merlot?It doesn't make the prestige cut because it's reality television, not because of what type of alcohol it involves.
I think we should put all television in this thread and not pretend one type of TV show is somehow superior to another.
My wife has been watching a bunch of Home and Garden TV lately. I like House Hunters but some of it is lame. Like the Flip show where they go into a demo site with freshly appied make-up and short dresses.
I don't think atomic likes comic books.okay, I don't take a shit in the Orioles thread or the soccer thread. We can't just randomly decide that threads aren't about their stated purpose because one asshole doesn't like it, it's chaos. How about I decide just announced should really be about Starbucks and sexual fantasies and University of Michigan athletics? I think Hey Seth shouldnt be about requests for Seth, I think it should be about pruning and topiaries and how to build a greenhouse. How does that sound?
Watched all of the first season, and agree to an extent.
For those who have watched it all...how do the second and third seasons rate compared to the first.
And perhaps this is a spillover to the beer thread, but did anybody watch the Brew Dogs series and have an opinion? I just bought that and plan on watching it (especially the Denver episode prior to my upcoming Colorado vacation). Or does a show revolving around craft beer not make the prestige cut because it's beer rather than cognac or merlot?I do not understand the appeal of AHS. It all seems so forced to me.
I tried to watch all seasons. Got the farthest into the 3rd season. Then, it all fell apart again. Ryan Murphy tries too hard.
i gave up on the following. jesus christ. how stupid that show got so quick, once they went to rescue the boy. i am now, power watching my way through mad men; on the third season after two weeks. that show makes me love the art that is television. watching nazi hunters; so good. about to start game of thrones tonight, after listening to everybody in the known universe jerk off to it. american horror story is losing my interest after season two. it ended so dumb. i have a feeling season three with the witches will be no better. id still bang jessica lange. clone wars is excellent. portlandia is becoming oddly great but neutrally the same all at the eqaul amount of time. i havent watched family guy or south park in years, caught two episodes from where i had left off, and yes . . . they still got it. plus, i love smallville. good gay, im gay.1. I think that's what's kind of amazing about Portlandia. It's great, but almost in small doses because they have a formula. It's quirky, but kind of annoying... yet still charming and amazing. I think that's like Portland. Hahaha.
okay, I don't take a shit in the Orioles thread or the soccer thread. We can't just randomly decide that threads aren't about their stated purpose because one asshole doesn't like it, it's chaos. How about I decide just announced should really be about Starbucks and sexual fantasies and University of Michigan athletics? I think Hey Seth shouldnt be about requests for Seth, I think it should be about pruning and topiaries and how to build a greenhouse. How does that sound?
"Prestige television" is not my term. As I've explained in this thread at least once a month, it is an industry-standard term on websites such as AV club or any other place that reviews television. It refers to stylistic dramas with a few exceptions for shows like girls which are highly stylized dramas masquerading as comedies.okay, I don't take a shit in the Orioles thread or the soccer thread. We can't just randomly decide that threads aren't about their stated purpose because one asshole doesn't like it, it's chaos. How about I decide just announced should really be about Starbucks and sexual fantasies and University of Michigan athletics? I think Hey Seth shouldnt be about requests for Seth, I think it should be about pruning and topiaries and how to build a greenhouse. How does that sound?
Just because you think some stupid show is prestigious doesn't mean anyone else does. TV shows are TV shows. Get over yourself.
If you dont like our posts, dont read them.fantastically hypocritical advice coming from you, the most humorless person on here who has never seen a dissenting opinion you didn't act like a 5 year old having a temper tantrum in response to.
And it isnt hypocritical; i skip plenty of people's posts.Lol, tell me another one. Look at your behavior right now. You're incapable of not responding to things you disagree with. If I go post what a latently homoerotic nerdfest WWE is in your comic book thread or post anything other than a dry recitation of concert listings in Just Announced, you'll be decrying the fall of civilized society within 5 seconds, as always.
Anyways, I cant wait for the new season of South Park to start.Im sure you're masturbating furiously over cartoons as you're wont to do.
"Prestige television" is not my term. As I've explained in this thread at least once a month, it is an industry-standard term on websites such as AV club or any other place that reviews television. It refers to stylistic dramas with a few exceptions for shows like girls which are highly stylized dramas masquerading as comedies.okay, I don't take a shit in the Orioles thread or the soccer thread. We can't just randomly decide that threads aren't about their stated purpose because one asshole doesn't like it, it's chaos. How about I decide just announced should really be about Starbucks and sexual fantasies and University of Michigan athletics? I think Hey Seth shouldnt be about requests for Seth, I think it should be about pruning and topiaries and how to build a greenhouse. How does that sound?
Just because you think some stupid show is prestigious doesn't mean anyone else does. TV shows are TV shows. Get over yourself.
I, along with any other person with an IQ above 80, does not want to sit here and read analysis of big bang theory or other extremely broad comedies that - while entertaining - are devoid of any critical thinking. Those are not shows made for critical review or serious discussion of plot points. If you want to start an Idiots Jerking Off Over How Anti-Establishment South Park Is thread of inanities, go ahead.
Someone cannot go "I think this thread is stupid so I'm going to hijack it because it would be better if it was about ______ instead" and at the same time argue "Just Announced" or some other thread is sacred and we must stay fervently ontopic. It's an intellectual devoid, hypocritical, borderline narcissistic argument. If you don't like this thread, or any thread, don't read it. Start another.
I never gave Big Bang Theory a chance because I read that it is more "laugh at nerds" than "laugh with nerds." Am I missing out?
Did you miss the part in the thread you quoted where I specifically say Big Bang Theory is wildly entertaining? I went to great lengths to explain that it isn't suitable for serious critical analysis -- it has no subtext, we aren't left to wonder what the creator is trying to say, there's minimal character development, etc -- the way a highly literary drama is. That's not a knock on The Big Bang Theory, it's an acknowledgment of it being a different genre with a different standard of success."Prestige television" is not my term. As I've explained in this thread at least once a month, it is an industry-standard term on websites such as AV club or any other place that reviews television. It refers to stylistic dramas with a few exceptions for shows like girls which are highly stylized dramas masquerading as comedies.okay, I don't take a shit in the Orioles thread or the soccer thread. We can't just randomly decide that threads aren't about their stated purpose because one asshole doesn't like it, it's chaos. How about I decide just announced should really be about Starbucks and sexual fantasies and University of Michigan athletics? I think Hey Seth shouldnt be about requests for Seth, I think it should be about pruning and topiaries and how to build a greenhouse. How does that sound?
Just because you think some stupid show is prestigious doesn't mean anyone else does. TV shows are TV shows. Get over yourself.
I, along with any other person with an IQ above 80, does not want to sit here and read analysis of big bang theory or other extremely broad comedies that - while entertaining - are devoid of any critical thinking. Those are not shows made for critical review or serious discussion of plot points. If you want to start an Idiots Jerking Off Over How Anti-Establishment South Park Is thread of inanities, go ahead.
Someone cannot go "I think this thread is stupid so I'm going to hijack it because it would be better if it was about ______ instead" and at the same time argue "Just Announced" or some other thread is sacred and we must stay fervently ontopic. It's an intellectual devoid, hypocritical, borderline narcissistic argument. If you don't like this thread, or any thread, don't read it. Start another.
You are an idiot. You watch a ton of TV that is probably why you are such a moron. At least on HG TV you can learn something. I am posting about TV on here because that is what the thread is for television. You think that Big Bang Theory is less intelligent than some drama because it is on Pay Television? Ridiculous. Telling other people they are devoid of humour when you cant bother to watch comedies? Maybe you don't like comedies because you lack any sense of humor.
I never gave Big Bang Theory a chance because I read that it is more "laugh at nerds" than "laugh with nerds." Am I missing out?Its definitely laughing at nerds, not with nerds. With one exception, the nerdy characters are presented as borderline autistic people who cannot avoid saying any "unusual" thought that comes into their heads.
Did you miss the part in the thread you quoted where I specifically say Big Bang Theory is wildly entertaining? I went to great lengths to explain that it isn't suitable for serious critical analysis -- it has no subtext, we aren't left to wonder what the creator is trying to say, there's minimal character development, etc -- the way a highly literary drama is. That's not a knock on The Big Bang Theory, it's an acknowledgment of it being a different genre with a different standard of success."Prestige television" is not my term. As I've explained in this thread at least once a month, it is an industry-standard term on websites such as AV club or any other place that reviews television. It refers to stylistic dramas with a few exceptions for shows like girls which are highly stylized dramas masquerading as comedies.okay, I don't take a shit in the Orioles thread or the soccer thread. We can't just randomly decide that threads aren't about their stated purpose because one asshole doesn't like it, it's chaos. How about I decide just announced should really be about Starbucks and sexual fantasies and University of Michigan athletics? I think Hey Seth shouldnt be about requests for Seth, I think it should be about pruning and topiaries and how to build a greenhouse. How does that sound?
Just because you think some stupid show is prestigious doesn't mean anyone else does. TV shows are TV shows. Get over yourself.
I, along with any other person with an IQ above 80, does not want to sit here and read analysis of big bang theory or other extremely broad comedies that - while entertaining - are devoid of any critical thinking. Those are not shows made for critical review or serious discussion of plot points. If you want to start an Idiots Jerking Off Over How Anti-Establishment South Park Is thread of inanities, go ahead.
Someone cannot go "I think this thread is stupid so I'm going to hijack it because it would be better if it was about ______ instead" and at the same time argue "Just Announced" or some other thread is sacred and we must stay fervently ontopic. It's an intellectual devoid, hypocritical, borderline narcissistic argument. If you don't like this thread, or any thread, don't read it. Start another.
You are an idiot. You watch a ton of TV that is probably why you are such a moron. At least on HG TV you can learn something. I am posting about TV on here because that is what the thread is for television. You think that Big Bang Theory is less intelligent than some drama because it is on Pay Television? Ridiculous. Telling other people they are devoid of humour when you cant bother to watch comedies? Maybe you don't like comedies because you lack any sense of humor.
Let's discuss the most recent ep of Big Bang Theory, to see how it goes. How about that Sheldon? Isn't his awkwardness humorous in the way it causes him to respond in a way that deviates from social norms? I laughed. What did you think of it, atomic?
You used the words Prestige TV. What I think is prestigious and what you think is prestigious is different. If you don't like that start a thread with the title boring dramas on Showtime. And I will know not to open it up or post in it.Again, it's not my term. It's an industry standard term made up by someone else. The fact you personally don't like the term does not change what it means.
What show that I watch has regular boob-age? I mean, aside from Girls, and trust me, in Lena Dunham's case, regular nudity is a major deterrent to watching the program.Did you miss the part in the thread you quoted where I specifically say Big Bang Theory is wildly entertaining? I went to great lengths to explain that it isn't suitable for serious critical analysis -- it has no subtext, we aren't left to wonder what the creator is trying to say, there's minimal character development, etc -- the way a highly literary drama is. That's not a knock on The Big Bang Theory, it's an acknowledgment of it being a different genre with a different standard of success."Prestige television" is not my term. As I've explained in this thread at least once a month, it is an industry-standard term on websites such as AV club or any other place that reviews television. It refers to stylistic dramas with a few exceptions for shows like girls which are highly stylized dramas masquerading as comedies.okay, I don't take a shit in the Orioles thread or the soccer thread. We can't just randomly decide that threads aren't about their stated purpose because one asshole doesn't like it, it's chaos. How about I decide just announced should really be about Starbucks and sexual fantasies and University of Michigan athletics? I think Hey Seth shouldnt be about requests for Seth, I think it should be about pruning and topiaries and how to build a greenhouse. How does that sound?
Just because you think some stupid show is prestigious doesn't mean anyone else does. TV shows are TV shows. Get over yourself.
I, along with any other person with an IQ above 80, does not want to sit here and read analysis of big bang theory or other extremely broad comedies that - while entertaining - are devoid of any critical thinking. Those are not shows made for critical review or serious discussion of plot points. If you want to start an Idiots Jerking Off Over How Anti-Establishment South Park Is thread of inanities, go ahead.
Someone cannot go "I think this thread is stupid so I'm going to hijack it because it would be better if it was about ______ instead" and at the same time argue "Just Announced" or some other thread is sacred and we must stay fervently ontopic. It's an intellectual devoid, hypocritical, borderline narcissistic argument. If you don't like this thread, or any thread, don't read it. Start another.
You are an idiot. You watch a ton of TV that is probably why you are such a moron. At least on HG TV you can learn something. I am posting about TV on here because that is what the thread is for television. You think that Big Bang Theory is less intelligent than some drama because it is on Pay Television? Ridiculous. Telling other people they are devoid of humour when you cant bother to watch comedies? Maybe you don't like comedies because you lack any sense of humor.
Let's discuss the most recent ep of Big Bang Theory, to see how it goes. How about that Sheldon? Isn't his awkwardness humorous in the way it causes him to respond in a way that deviates from social norms? I laughed. What did you think of it, atomic?
Of course the characters have developed. They are all dating people now and have grown as people. Penny and Leonard deciding to get engaged happened in the last episode. There is nothing literary about TV. You might want to look in the book thread for literary. Do you not read. Is that why you are trying to make dramas where they show boobs more into art than it is.
I only read Prestige Fiction.I would be down with a prestige fiction discussion but atomic would argue Dr Seuss is just as prestigious as Franzen or Chabon and the entire thing would get blown up quickly.
You used the words Prestige TV. What I think is prestigious and what you think is prestigious is different. If you don't like that start a thread with the title boring dramas on Showtime. And I will know not to open it up or post in it.Again, it's not my term. It's an industry standard term made up by someone else. The fact you personally don't like the term does not change what it means.
It's like the term "beach fiction". You may personally like to read highly challenging, erudite non-fiction biographies at the beach; that does not change the fact that when the general public uses the term "beach fiction" they're referring to broad, usually short, easy-to-read works of fiction that center on relatable tropes. It doesn't mean what you read at the beach is wrong, or somehow an inferior choice, it simply acknowledges that a term has a generally agreed upon definition.
I only read Prestige Fiction.I would be down with a prestige fiction discussion but atomic would argue Dr Seuss is just as prestigious as Franzen or Chabon and the entire thing would get blown up quickly.
Go ask your wife if someone comes up to her and requests a recommendation for "beach fiction" or a "beach novel" what type of book she thinks they're requesting. Report back tomorrow.You used the words Prestige TV. What I think is prestigious and what you think is prestigious is different. If you don't like that start a thread with the title boring dramas on Showtime. And I will know not to open it up or post in it.Again, it's not my term. It's an industry standard term made up by someone else. The fact you personally don't like the term does not change what it means.
It's like the term "beach fiction". You may personally like to read highly challenging, erudite non-fiction biographies at the beach; that does not change the fact that when the general public uses the term "beach fiction" they're referring to broad, usually short, easy-to-read works of fiction that center on relatable tropes. It doesn't mean what you read at the beach is wrong, or somehow an inferior choice, it simply acknowledges that a term has a generally agreed upon definition.
When I think of Beach Fiction I think of huge Russian novels like 'War and Peace". Why do you find the need to label everything into neat little groups? My wife has never mentioned the term Beach Fiction and she is a librarian. Open you mind up and stop worrying what other people think about your shows and books.
I also enjoy Tolstoy, Dostoyevsky, and the like. It is not, however, what the general public reads at the beach. For every Russian moralist-authored book at the beach this summer, there will be approximately 100. Nicholas Sparks novels.You used the words Prestige TV. What I think is prestigious and what you think is prestigious is different. If you don't like that start a thread with the title boring dramas on Showtime. And I will know not to open it up or post in it.Again, it's not my term. It's an industry standard term made up by someone else. The fact you personally don't like the term does not change what it means.
It's like the term "beach fiction". You may personally like to read highly challenging, erudite non-fiction biographies at the beach; that does not change the fact that when the general public uses the term "beach fiction" they're referring to broad, usually short, easy-to-read works of fiction that center on relatable tropes. It doesn't mean what you read at the beach is wrong, or somehow an inferior choice, it simply acknowledges that a term has a generally agreed upon definition.
When I think of Beach Fiction I think of huge Russian novels like 'War and Peace". Why do you find the need to label everything into neat little groups? My wife has never mentioned the term Beach Fiction and she is a librarian. Open you mind up and stop worrying what other people think about your shows and books.
Go ask your wife if someone comes up to her and requests a recommendation for "beach fiction" or a "beach novel" what type of book she thinks they're requesting. Report back tomorrow.You used the words Prestige TV. What I think is prestigious and what you think is prestigious is different. If you don't like that start a thread with the title boring dramas on Showtime. And I will know not to open it up or post in it.Again, it's not my term. It's an industry standard term made up by someone else. The fact you personally don't like the term does not change what it means.
It's like the term "beach fiction". You may personally like to read highly challenging, erudite non-fiction biographies at the beach; that does not change the fact that when the general public uses the term "beach fiction" they're referring to broad, usually short, easy-to-read works of fiction that center on relatable tropes. It doesn't mean what you read at the beach is wrong, or somehow an inferior choice, it simply acknowledges that a term has a generally agreed upon definition.
When I think of Beach Fiction I think of huge Russian novels like 'War and Peace". Why do you find the need to label everything into neat little groups? My wife has never mentioned the term Beach Fiction and she is a librarian. Open you mind up and stop worrying what other people think about your shows and books.
Your wife has also probably never mentioned 611.12 of the Dewey decimal system to you personally, it doesn't make it not exist. I know it's impossible to believe that something might exist and you not have heard about it.
I bet Julian drives a Hyundai Genesis Prestige.Close, but no.
I don't think atomic likes comic books.okay, I don't take a shit in the Orioles thread or the soccer thread. We can't just randomly decide that threads aren't about their stated purpose because one asshole doesn't like it, it's chaos. How about I decide just announced should really be about Starbucks and sexual fantasies and University of Michigan athletics? I think Hey Seth shouldnt be about requests for Seth, I think it should be about pruning and topiaries and how to build a greenhouse. How does that sound?
"Prestige television" is not my term. As I've explained in this thread at least once a month, it is an industry-standard term on websites such as AV club or any other place that reviews television. It refers to stylistic dramas with a few exceptions for shows like girls which are highly stylized dramas masquerading as comedies.okay, I don't take a shit in the Orioles thread or the soccer thread. We can't just randomly decide that threads aren't about their stated purpose because one asshole doesn't like it, it's chaos. How about I decide just announced should really be about Starbucks and sexual fantasies and University of Michigan athletics? I think Hey Seth shouldnt be about requests for Seth, I think it should be about pruning and topiaries and how to build a greenhouse. How does that sound?
Just because you think some stupid show is prestigious doesn't mean anyone else does. TV shows are TV shows. Get over yourself.
I, along with any other person with an IQ above 80, does not want to sit here and read analysis of big bang theory or other extremely broad comedies that - while entertaining - are devoid of any critical thinking. Those are not shows made for critical review or serious discussion of plot points. If you want to start an Idiots Jerking Off Over How Anti-Establishment South Park Is thread of inanities, go ahead.
Someone cannot go "I think this thread is stupid so I'm going to hijack it because it would be better if it was about ______ instead" and at the same time argue "Just Announced" or some other thread is sacred and we must stay fervently ontopic. It's an intellectual devoid, hypocritical, borderline narcissistic argument. If you don't like this thread, or any thread, don't read it. Start another.
I like the idea of a sexual fantasies thread. Starbucks and Michigan athletics, not so much.I don't think atomic likes comic books.okay, I don't take a shit in the Orioles thread or the soccer thread. We can't just randomly decide that threads aren't about their stated purpose because one asshole doesn't like it, it's chaos. How about I decide just announced should really be about Starbucks and sexual fantasies and University of Michigan athletics? I think Hey Seth shouldnt be about requests for Seth, I think it should be about pruning and topiaries and how to build a greenhouse. How does that sound?
If the library your wife works at doesn't use the Dewey Decimal system anymore for non-fiction and it's (presumably) located in an English speaking country, it's a major, major outlier.
No, I'd just ban you.If the library your wife works at doesn't use the Dewey Decimal system anymore for non-fiction and it's (presumably) located in an English speaking country, it's a major, major outlier.
Not really as Dewey is dying pretty quickly. And as you have no clue about what you are taling about on this I assume you have no idea what you are talking about with regards to "Prestige Television" or "Beach Books" and are just talking out your ass on everything.
Also, I think if you became moderator you would probably ban every forum member eventually including Seth.
No, I'd just ban you.If the library your wife works at doesn't use the Dewey Decimal system anymore for non-fiction and it's (presumably) located in an English speaking country, it's a major, major outlier.
Not really as Dewey is dying pretty quickly. And as you have no clue about what you are taling about on this I assume you have no idea what you are talking about with regards to "Prestige Television" or "Beach Books" and are just talking out your ass on everything.
Also, I think if you became moderator you would probably ban every forum member eventually including Seth.
If you have any evidence to the contrary that the overwhelming majority of libraries in America use Dewey for non-fiction, I'd love to see it. You don't, though, because well over 90% of libraries in this country still do as your wife will tell you. If she actually works in a library. Or if she's even real.
Keep trolling, troll.
Three isolated examples do not a consensus make. Again, I ask for one study/report that shows a majority of US libraries have moved away from Dewey for non-fiction. I'll wait.
My point is that the mere fact your "wife" hasn't mentioned the term "beach fiction" or "beach novel," does not mean the term isn't widely used. I once dated a dentist. She talked about her job frequently. That did not mean I was 100% knowledgable about dentistry simply thru osmosis. Similarly, there may be terms used in literary circles or a library that you are unaware of, despite the fact you may or may not be married to a librarian.
Julian your entire persona has crumbled
I like how you manage, in one page of one thread, to simultaneously claim that if you were single you'd be doing much more fun things than you are now and also to call a non-married person a loser because they're not married. Which is it?Three isolated examples do not a consensus make. Again, I ask for one study/report that shows a majority of US libraries have moved away from Dewey for non-fiction. I'll wait.
My point is that the mere fact your "wife" hasn't mentioned the term "beach fiction" or "beach novel," does not mean the term isn't widely used. I once dated a dentist. She talked about her job frequently. That did not mean I was 100% knowledgable about dentistry simply thru osmosis. Similarly, there may be terms used in literary circles or a library that you are unaware of, despite the fact you may or may not be married to a librarian.
Let me guess you are single now. What a suprise. Anyway I guess it is more fun for you to argue that I don't have a wife than to talk about the "How I met your mother" finale on a thread about TV.
Julian your entire persona has crumbledLet me clarify: she was a trust fund dentist who was a master of saberage.
I didn't even know about the dentist thing until now.Julian your entire persona has crumbledLet me clarify: she was a trust fund dentist who was a master of saberage.
I like how you manage, in one page of one thread, to simultaneously claim that if you were single you'd be doing much more fun things than you are now and also to call a non-married person a loser because they're not married. Which is it?Three isolated examples do not a consensus make. Again, I ask for one study/report that shows a majority of US libraries have moved away from Dewey for non-fiction. I'll wait.
My point is that the mere fact your "wife" hasn't mentioned the term "beach fiction" or "beach novel," does not mean the term isn't widely used. I once dated a dentist. She talked about her job frequently. That did not mean I was 100% knowledgable about dentistry simply thru osmosis. Similarly, there may be terms used in literary circles or a library that you are unaware of, despite the fact you may or may not be married to a librarian.
Let me guess you are single now. What a suprise. Anyway I guess it is more fun for you to argue that I don't have a wife than to talk about the "How I met your mother" finale on a thread about TV.
I think as often as you are caught in just complete fabrications and lies, I see no reason for anyone to assume anything you say it face value. You might not be married. You might not be a man. You might be Miss P. You might be some kids MFA project. Who knows? You go out of your way to reveal no confirmable information about yourself or to ever meet anyone. Why would anyone treat you with credulity?
Also was at Neutral Milk Hotel show at 2640 space and informed everyone as much. I am 6' 2" and have long blonde hair. I am pretty easy to find.Too bad me walking around 2640 after Neutral Milk Hotel played yelling "atomic" and looking for a taller guy with long blond hair, didn't produce the desired results of us meeting.
Also was at Neutral Milk Hotel show at 2640 space and informed everyone as much. I am 6' 2" and have long blonde hair. I am pretty easy to find.Too bad me walking around 2640 after Neutral Milk Hotel played yelling "atomic" and looking for a taller guy with long blond hair, didn't produce the desired results of us meeting.
Any of you fellas watch Vice? Compelling and depressing TV right there, folks.
Any of you fellas watch Vice? Compelling and depressing TV right there, folks.The last episode of Season 1 where they went to the DPRK is still one of the most surreal things I ever saw. Great show. The night before's Bill Maher + Vice is my usual Saturday morning kickoff routine.
Any of you fellas watch Vice? Compelling and depressing TV right there, folks.The last episode of Season 1 where they went to the DPRK is still one of the most surreal things I ever saw. Great show. The night before's Bill Maher + Vice is my usual Saturday morning kickoff routine.
Well, that's another way to do it. Do you at least temper it with some John Oliver? I like his show although I've always hated Stewart/Colbert so I'm a little surprised at my amusement.Any of you fellas watch Vice? Compelling and depressing TV right there, folks.The last episode of Season 1 where they went to the DPRK is still one of the most surreal things I ever saw. Great show. The night before's Bill Maher + Vice is my usual Saturday morning kickoff routine.
I like to end my weekend in depression and watch on Sunday evening vs. starting Saturday morning with sad thoughts.
Well, that's another way to do it. Do you at least temper it with some John Oliver? I like his show although I've always hated Stewart/Colbert so I'm a little surprised at my amusement.Any of you fellas watch Vice? Compelling and depressing TV right there, folks.The last episode of Season 1 where they went to the DPRK is still one of the most surreal things I ever saw. Great show. The night before's Bill Maher + Vice is my usual Saturday morning kickoff routine.
I like to end my weekend in depression and watch on Sunday evening vs. starting Saturday morning with sad thoughts.
I just read a synopsis on it (I do not have cable or satellite so I do not always hear about new shows) and it sounds interesting. I also want to check out the Killing.Kosmo also approves of The Bridge, I think.
Has anyone watched the new Fargo series? I've heard from a one person that it's good.I'd rate it merely okay. The Americans and The Bridge would be way ahead of it on my "what is FX doing right" scale.
I went completely out of my comfort zone and gave Penny Dreadful a two episode tryout and while I absolutely hated it, it seems up your alley if you have Showtime, престижний Мисливець на відьом.
I think you have HBO since you watch True Detective. If you haven't seen In Treatment, Carnivale, Big Love or Deadwood, they're all available OnDemand/HBOGo.
Julian your entire persona has crumbledLet me clarify: she was a trust fund dentist who was a master of saberage.
The internet lists a similar term, sabrage, which means to open a champagne bottle with a saber.Sabrage is an anglicization of the original French study of "le saberage."
Why would anyone want to be a master of that, no matter the Anglicization of the spelling?You and I live vastly different lives.
That is probably one of the most useless things to be a master of in these modern times.
Do we though?And you've never once came across a scenario where it would be apropos to open a bottle of champagne via sabre? Wow.
I spend my summers gallivanting around the Chesapeake on a 37 foot 1966 CrisCraft.
No, we tend to drink wine and beer.There's no explaining the behavior of new money.
I haven't seen Game of Thrones, but from what I've read I gather its some sort of misogynistic gang-rape fantasy that Elliot Rodger would have enjoyed.Ding, ding, ding!!
I haven't seen Game of Thrones, but from what I've read I gather its some sort of misogynistic gang-rape fantasy that Elliot Rodger would have enjoyed.
Women are not allowed to be knights. Wow much misogyny.
Sounds like feudal England, or modern day USA.
Women are not allowed to be knights. Wow much misogyny.
Sounds like feudal England, or modern day USA.
Women aren't allowed to be knights in modern day USA?
Do we have knights in the USA?
NO the USA doesnt have knights. We do have military forces though. And until recently women could NOT be Special Forces, or Infantry. Also I doubt there are many, if any, women currently serving as Green Berets; Navy Seals; Marine Force Recon; or Air Force combat controllers.Women are not allowed to be knights. Wow much misogyny.
Sounds like feudal England, or modern day USA.
Women aren't allowed to be knights in modern day USA?
Do we have knights in the USA?
Are you a knight?
the one thing i would love about game of thrones, besides if nobody ever called it g.o.t. anymore, would be, the fact, if i, could undestand, half of the shit they are saying. and their decolletage, is distracting.
Do you at least know all of the familial names of the various factions?
I can spell zero character names. I think Arya is the only one. Every time I Google a character I'm way off.the one thing i would love about game of thrones, besides if nobody ever called it g.o.t. anymore, would be, the fact, if i, could undestand, half of the shit they are saying. and their decolletage, is distracting.
walky, I will say this. After seeing every single episode, I still only know the names of about three characters.
Does this show discussion belong in the nerd thread?Its applicable in both, honestly. It's the Taylor Swift of Prestige Television/nerd threads.
Possible return of Breaking Bad... Never say never...Is this actually being discussed? I see nothing on AV Club or Deadline.
Jeez you people and your limited scope. The internet is bigger than this forum, AV Club, and deadline.I apologize for only checking two meta-news repositories instead of the entire internet before asking what you are referring to.
http://variety.com/2014/tv/news/breaking-bad-return-bryan-cranston-never-say-never-1201198265/
Well, you could have searched for "breaking bad return."
Well, you could have searched for "breaking bad return."
Or you could just have posted the link.
Well, you could have searched for "breaking bad return."
Or you could just have posted the link.
^^ exactly.
it's incredibly annoying for people to post reactionary responses with zero context, and then when someone questions "hey, what are you talking about?" their response is, "bro do you even internet?".
Not trying to be an ass - but I don't know who knows what, and do not plan on adding links to every single post that I make, just in case someone wants IMMEDIATE information.
I posted about Breaking Bad to start a discussion about it; but so far the only discussion it produced was that I didn't leave a link.
Not trying to be an ass
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03sFz8MPGtc
?A bird sitting on a tree is never afraid of a branch breaking, because the trust is not with the branch, but in its own wings. Believe you can fly. You can never cross the ocean until you have courage to leave sight of the shore." - Bo Dallas
I still think you are swell Steve.
despite you're self-proclaimed, "nicest guy here", you're an ass and everybody else sees it but you.I maybe wouldn't say "ass" but he's absolutely intolerant of people disagreeing with him on ANYTHING. His thin-skinned histrionics make me think he got bullied horribly at some point in his life and has flashbacks that causes him to "come hard" at people who politely asked what he's referring to because the topic seemed interesting.
make me think he got bullied horribly at some point in his life and has flashbacks that causes him to "come hard" at people who politely asked what he's referring to because the topic seemedNope, you are way off. But please continue to make assumptions on me and my past based off of Some dumb posts on a message board. No I was never "bullied horribly" at any point in my life.
Did killsaly melt down and quit the board again?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tg3r23I5SC8&feature=youtu.be
What did people think of the Game Of Thrones finale? There was 1 satisfying ending to me. Everything else was kind of disappointing seeing as how everything felt like it was leading up to something, instead it felt like this was the 2nd to last episode of the season, not the finale.
henry david thorough.This is a hilarious auto-correct.
Halt and Catch Fire wasn't perfect, but at least it's not another procedural. I don't know what changed but Hell On Wheels stepped up their game in the first two episodes this season.You know, I was also pleasantly surprised by the uptick in quality on Hell On Wheels.
Kosmette and I binge watched "The Strain" this weekend and rather enjoying so far. It's an interesting take on vampires,with some neat plot twists.The science-fiction-y-ness of all of those take them off my radar, but thanks for reporting in.
Liking the new Doctor Who so far
Not sure about Intruders, seems like some at BBC America said we need a horror series like everyone else. Also, can't get over John Simms's horrible American accent in it.
wasn't sold on The Strain after the first episode, but kept watching. It just keeps getting better and better with each episode. I love it.
Anyone else following True Detective casting reports on industry sites? Elizabeth Moss in talks for female lead with Michelle Forbes in talks for another character. Colin Farrell and Taylor Kitsch for big roles, and for some reason Vince Vaughn is in discussions too. Not loving Vince Vaughn, but the rest of that cast - the ladies especially - would be phenomenal.
Anyone else watching The Leftovers? I can't decide if it's good, or if I'm just going to end up being duped like when Lost ended.
I also need to catch up on Rectify. Only saw the first two episodes!
That Elizabeth Moss - the best actor on one of the best acted show of our generation, Mad Men - didn't get nominated for an Emmy in the season that was the most Peggy-centric is a crime. Someone should be arrested.Anyone else following True Detective casting reports on industry sites? Elizabeth Moss in talks for female lead with Michelle Forbes in talks for another character. Colin Farrell and Taylor Kitsch for big roles, and for some reason Vince Vaughn is in discussions too. Not loving Vince Vaughn, but the rest of that cast - the ladies especially - would be phenomenal.
Loved Elizabeth Moss in Top of the Lake, even if she is a weird Scientologist.
I don't see how they're going to top Woody and alright alright alright, but hopefully it will be just as good.
Anyone else watching The Leftovers? I can't decide if it's good, or if I'm just going to end up being duped like when Lost ended.The Leftovers is so hit and miss. There are certain episodes that are some of the best TV I've seen all year, but the show goes nowhere and seems a red herring fest, much like Lost. Caveat Emptor. I'm still watching it.
I also need to catch up on Rectify. Only saw the first two episodes!
Hell On Wheels stepped up their game in the first two episodes this season.Couldn't agree more
Anyone see "Hell On Wheels" this week :o And how about Common's couple of episodes early in the season, that was an Emmy worthy appearanceI'm firmly against Common getting an Emmy nod for going "big hype bear killer" for three episodes. Just no.
Well UK dramas routinely swap out lead characters because contracts are done season by season verses long term commitments in the US.Fair point. In the sphere of US dramas though, there has been an astronomical amount of turnover on this show.
Well UK dramas routinely swap out lead characters because contracts are done season by season verses long term commitments in the US.Fair point. In the sphere of US dramas though, there has been an astronomical amount of turnover on this show.
I wouldnt know as I don't watch nerd fantasy crap.Well UK dramas routinely swap out lead characters because contracts are done season by season verses long term commitments in the US.Fair point. In the sphere of US dramas though, there has been an astronomical amount of turnover on this show.
GoT?
Game of Thrones is the only good show on HBO with a name that starts with the letter G.
Game of Thrones is the only good show on HBO with a name that starts with the letter G.Thems fightin' words!!
if only jason momoa lasted longer than a season (or a book).He's good in the Red Road which is a highly underrated series on Sundance.
Anyone else watch Black Mirrors yet? We watched all six episodes in one sitting the other day.
TRIXIE MATTEL, hunty.
At least we have five seasons of him to enjoy in Stargate Atlantis.if only jason momoa lasted longer than a season (or a book).He's good in the Red Road which is a highly underrated series on Sundance.
FYI - The Missing is True Detective level story telling...I binge watched this over the weekend. Starz OnDemand is one episode ahead of broadcast if you care.
FYI - The Missing is True Detective level story telling...I binge watched this over the weekend. Starz OnDemand is one episode ahead of broadcast if you care.
It's pretty good, I agree.
Anyone else watch Black Mirrors yet? We watched all six episodes in one sitting the other day.Ha, just finished the first "season" last night. Kind of a mind fuck. Especially the 2nd and 3rd episodes. I don't really know how to describe it... I think on Netflix it's called "this generation's Twilight Zone" and some people have said "Twilight Zone meets Twitter". Either way it's definitely interesting. Probably gonna watch the 2nd season tonight.
I hadn't heard about it until a few days ago, so I didn't really know what I was getting in to. There are definitely not so subtle undertones about modern day society in it.It was really hyped on like AV Club and Hollywood Prospectus. IIRC, one of the two made it their program of the year and at the time it was completely unviewable in America (sans illegal downloads).
Ah. I don't really follow any of that stuff. I follow AV Club on Twitter, but it doesn't ring a bell. I could see how it would have been ruined by hype. I try to get to that kind of stuff before that wave comes. I saw Interstellar the night before it came out and I'm glad I did. The panning that movie got, to me, was a little crazy.I don't really go to the movies very often, maybe twice a year. (Will be going for Inherent Vice.) I pay for all the streaming service/pay channels so I generally wait until films come to that.
TRIXIE MATTEL, hunty.
i think she'll be miss congeniality fo sho.
Hey guys, um... "Prestige Television"...TRIXIE MATTEL, hunty.
i think she'll be miss congeniality fo sho.
after watching all of the introduction videos of each of the queens this season . . . im not too sure about any of them. we, shall, she.
Hey guys, um... "Prestige Television"...TRIXIE MATTEL, hunty.
i think she'll be miss congeniality fo sho.
after watching all of the introduction videos of each of the queens this season . . . im not too sure about any of them. we, shall, she.
rpdr is easily america's best 'reality' show.Melanoma is easily America's best cancer, but that doesn't make it prestige television.
rpdr is easily america's best 'reality' show.Melanoma is easily America's best cancer, but that doesn't make it prestige television.
SN: Miss P was Atomic?!?!@?!?@?!@??!
melanoma is also not a tv show.How many fucking times do I have to explain this?
SN: Miss P was Atomic?!?!@?!?@?!@??!Is this true? I do miss atomic...
I was making a subtle joke about Atomic's similar inability to understand what constitutes "Prestige Television."SN: Miss P was Atomic?!?!@?!?@?!@??!Is this true? I do miss atomic...
Atomic was one of my top five favorite posters.I have lost my ability to even.
Atomic was one of my top five favorite posters.I have lost my ability to even.
I watched the first two episodes of Black Mirror and they were OKEpisode 3 "The Entire History of You" was great and frankly very scary possibly future reality
It gets a little preachy, but I dig the middle episodes. I think 2-5 or so. The Waldo episode was just downright annoying.I watched the first two episodes of Black Mirror and they were OKEpisode 3 "The Entire History of You" was great and frankly very scary possibly future reality
Kinda digging this, tired of watching the same characters do the same story
I have liked walking into it have no clue what the next episode will be like
Series 2 of the Missing already announced!You watching the Starz broadcast or the OnDemand (which has aired the finale)? That was a good ending.
Yeah that one was bad. I wasn't a fan of the prime minister/pig episode either; though the person I watched it with loved it.It gets a little preachy, but I dig the middle episodes. I think 2-5 or so. The Waldo episode was just downright annoying.I watched the first two episodes of Black Mirror and they were OKEpisode 3 "The Entire History of You" was great and frankly very scary possibly future reality
Kinda digging this, tired of watching the same characters do the same story
I have liked walking into it have no clue what the next episode will be like
Jon Hamm is so good in the Christmas special...I just found out about this, where do you stream this. I'm watching on netflix
Yup watched it on demand, agreed on the ending. Those last three episode were real nail bitersI thought the show was pretty good, but I don't think I was as hyped over it as you.
It is not on Netflix. I watched it online. It can easily be found.Jon Hamm is so good in the Christmas special...I just found out about this, where do you stream this. I'm watching on netflix
I watched the first two episodes of Black Mirror and they were OKEpisode 3 "The Entire History of You" was great and frankly very scary possibly future reality
Kinda digging this, tired of watching the same characters do the same story
I have liked walking into it have no clue what the next episode will be like
Bojack Horseman is funny. I agree about the voice actors all being great as well.Finished up the first season last night. It's actually kind of sad.
I've also been told to watch Marco Polo and Peeky Blinders. Any word on any of these?Marco Polo is Netflix's attempt putting out the kind of hyper-violent, "boobies in every episode" programming we're used to seeing at Showtime, but its really not any good. I gave up two episodes in.
I've heard more good about Peeky Blinders. The Marco Polo side I've heard "Kind of Games Of Thrones-ish" and I've been burned out on GoT for awhile.The two episodes I watched didn't give me a GoT vibe, but then again I don't watch GoT. It reminded me of a poorly done The Tudors or The Borgias, to be honest.
Except that Prince dude who got his head popped like a grape. He was great.
Perusing The A.V. Club?s 2014 Best Of TV list (which I contributed to), I see only one show, Orphan Black, that I?d slot into the ?mid-reputable? category. The rest could pretty reasonably be called prestige television, or at least ?cult shows.? Even Orphan Black is one of those genre series like Battlestar Galactica that shades into the realm of prestige.
1. Is Orphan Black "prestige"? I plan on starting it tonight.Orphan Black is mid-reputable or prestige depending on whom you talk to.
2. What about Continuum? I am in the middle of that show's first season.
Can we start a "mid-reputable" TV thread?Please do.
Have you seen Continuum? Or are you making presumptions based on articles like that one?I have not seen it, but the relative lack of coverage from review sites that cover Prestige/mid-reputable TV pretty much tells one it is not.
Also, you have a very hipster-ish view of television. Are you a hipster Julian?I'm hipster-curious.
13 year old bonerLeave it to this guy to start talking about recently-pubescent genitalia.
I meant a boner that has been bonering for 13 years.13 year old bonerLeave it to this guy to start talking about recently-pubescent genitalia.
Just because the ship looked like this, doesn't mean it had anything to do with boners.::)
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Anyone watching Vikings? I binged on two seaons over the weekend - good stuff....and Ragnars (first)wife - YOWZA!!You all are just trying to fuck up the prestige television thread now. Too transparent.
is adventure time prestigious?I've never seen it but it actually kind of is, supposedly. AV Club covers it alot.
actually really good stuff
Orphan Black is mid-reputable or prestige depending on whom you talk to.
New Sunny was hilarious last night. SUCH PRESTIGE.Actually, all three are actually Prestige shows. Workaholics would be questionable, but the other two without a doubt.
Didn't catch Workaholics [same time as Sunny] but I did catch Broad City. Seems like they picked up right where they left off. Those are some funny chicks.
Workaholics, while I think some episodes are truly hilarious, I think they are more focused on like.... I'll call it... "Hashtag Comedy"? They kind of grab onto one thing and keep repeating. Last year they had an episode focused around the word "butthurt" and it was all over social media. I'm afraid that show attracts a lot of people who think The Hangover is the best comedy in 10 years. Still, it's funny. I'd hesitate to call it a Prestige level comedy. After 1 season Broad City is already there.New Sunny was hilarious last night. SUCH PRESTIGE.Actually, all three are actually Prestige shows. Workaholics would be questionable, but the other two without a doubt.
Didn't catch Workaholics [same time as Sunny] but I did catch Broad City. Seems like they picked up right where they left off. Those are some funny chicks.
Anyone else watching the Top Gear Patagonia Special (http://www.bbcamerica.com/top-gear/videos/patagonia-special-teaser/)? The second part reportedly sees Jeremy attacked by a mob of angry Argentines with rocks after he makes some insensitive comments about the Falkland Islands war.
Anyone else watching the Top Gear Patagonia Special (http://www.bbcamerica.com/top-gear/videos/patagonia-special-teaser/)? The second part reportedly sees Jeremy attacked by a mob of angry Argentines with rocks after he makes some insensitive comments about the Falkland Islands war.
Can't think about the Falklands without Mankie.
It has huge implications in the Venture universe.My hatred for you grows with every post.
Anyone else watching the Top Gear Patagonia Special (http://www.bbcamerica.com/top-gear/videos/patagonia-special-teaser/)? The second part reportedly sees Jeremy attacked by a mob of angry Argentines with rocks after he makes some insensitive comments about the Falkland Islands war.
Can't think about the Falklands without Mankie.
Falkland Island or Fucking Islands as Robin Williams used to say (RIP Robin, I miss you)? What the helll is wrong with you people..its Islas Malvinas....originally settled by the french in like the 1600s...called the Isles Malouines or some such.. then reverted to the Spanish and then to Argentina when it got its independence from SPain only for some lowlife British pirates to take them over in 1833...
come on folks.. I don't think we are the kind of board that condones this type of colonialism?? They are like right fucking next to Argentina and like ten thousand miles from Great Britain
serious WTF here.
Anyone catch Better Call Saul?
It didn't really keep me engaged. Thought it started and ended strong. It almost feels like they're building it like Breaking Bad with showing how hopeless and repetitive his life was/had become. The ending of last night hooked me into watching tonight's episode though.
Fucking Vince Gilligan.
Started to watch Fortitude yesterday and the description of David Lynch with polar bears is apt. Seriously strong cast and there are several layers to the story. Really wish we could binge watch this one...I'm not getting the Lynch vibe. Plotwise -- outsider straight shooting cop comes to town with secrets to investigate murder -- its similar but the feel is totally different.
Where can I find Fortitude?It is on a network called Pivot. If you do not get the network, your cable provider may bizarrely -- as is the case for me -- give you their programming thru your OnDemand service.
I think Pop Tv is the latest addition to that odd only if you buy the entire enchilada channel. They have Schitt's Creek a Canadian sitcom with Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara and Chris Elliott. Has a bit of a Waiting for Guffman, Best In Show vibeI get PopTv in HD I'm fairly certain although I've never watched anything on it. I'll check that show out.
That's what I was thinking! I missed the episode on Monday, but I'm intriged enough already to stick with it.Anyone catch Better Call Saul?
It didn't really keep me engaged. Thought it started and ended strong. It almost feels like they're building it like Breaking Bad with showing how hopeless and repetitive his life was/had become. The ending of last night hooked me into watching tonight's episode though.
Fucking Vince Gilligan.
If you remember Breaking Bad, it also started slow and didn't hit its stride until season 2 or 3.
I think Pop Tv is the latest addition to that odd only if you buy the entire enchilada channel. They have Schitt's Creek a Canadian sitcom with Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara and Chris Elliott. Has a bit of a Waiting for Guffman, Best In Show vibethis looks awesome too
I think Pop Tv is the latest addition to that odd only if you buy the entire enchilada channel. They have Schitt's Creek a Canadian sitcom with Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara and Chris Elliott. Has a bit of a Waiting for Guffman, Best In Show vibeI used the snow day today to catch up on the first four episodes of this. Great show, love it and never would have heard about it if not for this thread. (Annie Murphy, who plays the daughter, is all kinds of gorgeous as well.)
Can you say Survivor and Amazing Race on the same night?Get the ever-lovin' fuck out of this thread.
**head explodes**
House Of Cards season 3 .Me too
Needless to say, I look forward to season 3 .
Maybe I was just shocked by so many characters from season 1 being discarded like garbage throughout the season.Yeah, basically the secondary lead gets iced in epsiode 1. It was a really bold move and it wasn't really the same show after that.
I started Fortitude. I need to watch the pilot again. Confused!So I'm going to need to pay for this....been a cheapskate as there is enough 'free' tv
It wasn't like I was even rooting for her, but after she leaves there's no one to really like... And all the stuff that happens at the end I felt like I was left dumbfounded. He can't get away with everything damn it!Maybe I was just shocked by so many characters from season 1 being discarded like garbage throughout the season.Yeah, basically the secondary lead gets iced in epsiode 1. It was a really bold move and it wasn't really the same show after that.
I'm planning a season 3 binge session this weekend myself.
It wasn't like I was even rooting for her, but after she leaves there's no one to really like... And all the stuff that happens at the end I felt like I was left dumbfounded. He can't get away with everything damn it!There's a little bit of Dexter-itis with him where, after season 1, the producers decided people liked him so instead of this dynamic where a likable, intelligent character opposes him capably, they remove all that plot and just make the show him outsmarting doofuses.
Can't believe the antics of the feathers in the hair, coconut vendor wook on Survivor. Nutty.seems like a show for walky
this seasons cast seems very
white
House Of Cards has returned to being intriguing episode to episode. The episode where they renew their vows is just.... beautiful, honestly. I think I have 6 more episodes. Nothing too crazy. I'm fine with it.I thought Season 3 was rather poorly directed and took a sizable step back in quality. The wedding episode was probably the highlight of the season.
I think it's just a change of scenery. There's less of the "city" they can use because he's the president or whatever. It's always in the white house or in their room or in air force one or whatever. It has been less visually appealing so far.House Of Cards has returned to being intriguing episode to episode. The episode where they renew their vows is just.... beautiful, honestly. I think I have 6 more episodes. Nothing too crazy. I'm fine with it.I thought Season 3 was rather poorly directed and took a sizable step back in quality. The wedding episode was probably the highlight of the season.
I mean, you DO have spoiler in the title. I treat it as people tip toeing around to avoid said spoilers.Spoiler Warning is more meant as "anything that has aired is fair for discussion." If you are three weeks behind on Better Call Saul, we are not waiting for you to catch up for the rest of us to discuss it. Admittedly, shows that drop their entire season at once is a little different dynamic. Its fairplay for someone to discuss it 3 days after it comes out, I'm just personally not going to elect to do it.
BUT I still have like 6 episodes or so to go.
Did anyone talk about rpdr? I have opinions about the new season, but I will save you the effort of having to hear it, unless someone actually wants to talk about it. Gurl.Perhaps that would be better suited to "Walkie's latently homoerotic glitter and confetti explosion" thread not Prestige Television.
I, never understood the prestige element, to this thread. I just, assumed that if you are actually taking the time and effort to watch television now,adays . . . you were pretty prestige.I've explained this at least five times in this thread.
I, never understood the prestige element, to this thread.
Prestige television is a term used for highly stylized, "challenging" television shows, generally dramas, that only can reasonably hope to survive financially on pay-cable or an FX/AMC/Sundance style cable network. Examples of programs described in the press as prestige television would include Mad Men, Breaking Bad, Girls, Game Of Thrones, The Bridge, Top Of The Lake, Homeland, The Amerikans, Justified, Boardwalk Empire, etc.
Virtually no program on a broadcast network is considered prestige television as they're designed not to challenge a small, artsier audience but rather the broadest possible audience possible. HIMYM or Big Bang Theory would be considered literally the exact opposite of prestige television.
I didn't say I didn't like HIMYM or Big Bang Theory. They're excellent at accomplishing what they're trying to do. I simply said they're not prestige television. Its not a term I made up, that's the accepted way its used by TV critics. Its not intended to mean "these are the best shows on TV;" actually it started with a negative connotation that these shows had a certain "prestige" to watching them (i.e. that someone could brag and attempt to look intellectual by saying they watch Top Of The Lake, etc) among certain people who fancied themselves elitists.
Im, enjoying this whole, ask and you shall receive, action you have going on in here.
I may never be able to hear Tainted Love again the same way after this week's Fortitude.... And that David Lynch vibe is definitely there in this oneYep, I didn't pick up on it much earlier in the season but this is full on Lynchesque.
The Following! OMG OMG the box!I *hate* this show with a passion of a thousand suns. The only thing I hate more than this show is myself for watching the first ten episodes on multiple recommendations before throwing in the towel. I could feel my brain atrophy.
I can't believe Nancy won the Great British Baking Show. Richard was clearly superior, he was just a little off his game in the final bake.
I can't believe Nancy won the Great British Baking Show. Richard was clearly superior, he was just a little off his game in the final bake.
I am obsessed with this show! If this is sarcastic, sorry.
Nancy was okay, but she just seemed like one of those people who excels at absolutely everything she does.The kids today call that to Julian.
Netflix/Hulu comedies worth your while, if you haven't tried them yet:
Parks & Rec, It's Always Sunny, Bojack Horseman, Trailer Park Boys and over on Hulu I believe they have Party Down and Hotwives Of Orlando is a true gem! I'm also assuming you've seen Arrested Development because if you haven't, what are you doing with your life?
I just need cable for sports. I NEED SPORTS. Does anyone know if the sports packages directly through the league are worth it? I know the MLB offers something like that.
http://morningafter.gawker.com/david-lynch-wont-remake-twin-peaks-on-the-contract-show-1691692958there is absolutely no way this can end well if he is not involved
so just ran across this (http://order.hbonow.com/)I was under the impression that Apple exclusivity is only like the first 90 days or something like that. No?
little annoyed it's only available on Apple TV.
I seriously want to take a dump on steve job's grave (although I'll use the stock notes to wipe)
I was under the impression that Apple exclusivity is only like the first 90 days or something like that. No?
The Going Clear documentary on HBO was pretty good, and I would imagine quite shocking to anyone who had never read the book it was based on (or their own research. . . or seen The Master).
Netflix suggested Garfunkel & Oates so I watched a few episodes and it's funny. I don't really like their songs that much. It's like a female Flight Of The Conchords. The premises [?] of some of their songs are funny, but they're just... I guess too upbeat for me. The show's funny though! I'm glad IFC gives sort of off brand comedians a place to showcase their comedy chops via TV shows instead of being watered down for some big network. Although I still don't think Comedy Bang Bang is funny.I loved that show and I am bitterly angry it was cancelled.
Cancelled? That sucks. And Comedy Bang Bang has like 4 or 5 seasons? Come on, IFC!I also think Comedy Bang Bang is stupid.
Speaking of prestige television, did anyone watch the Beiber roast? Many belly laughs were had at mi casa.I saw Martha Stewart's segment online which was pretty funny but I did not watch the entire thing.
Speaking of prestige television, did anyone watch the Beiber roast? Many belly laughs were had at mi casa.I saw Martha Stewart's segment online which was pretty funny but I did not watch the entire thing.
Actually pretty pissed. Is it just me or are they not running this one as much? I swear the last couple of roasts were on 24/7 for weeks after they aired. Haven't been able to catch this one.Speaking of prestige television, did anyone watch the Beiber roast? Many belly laughs were had at mi casa.I saw Martha Stewart's segment online which was pretty funny but I did not watch the entire thing.
I'd highly recommend it. They actually ripped on each other more than Biebs, but damn it was funny.
Lost Day:Its still kind of amazing how bad the last 50% of that program's run was. It is the only show where the later seasons were so bad I will not even recommend anyone watching the early ones because of it.
http://uproxx.com/tv/2015/04/why-lost-fans-have-been-waiting-a-decade-for-today/
Someone told me they were going through season 1 and loved it. I told them they should probably stop sometime in season 3 or 4 because... well... nothing ever really happens after that. God DAMN that show pissed me off. How did something so captivating just turn into complete garbage. That finale was TERRIBLE. "Flash sideways"!? Purgatory!? Flash forwards!? Magical powers bestowed by a guy named Jacob!? A smoke monster that made train noises!? Stupid. Stupid. Stupid.Lost Day:Its still kind of amazing how bad the last 50% of that program's run was. It is the only show where the later seasons were so bad I will not even recommend anyone watching the early ones because of it.
http://uproxx.com/tv/2015/04/why-lost-fans-have-been-waiting-a-decade-for-today/
Also they explicitly said "it's not purgatory" a thousand times which was only true in the anger-inducingly factual sense that "it's not purgatory... yet."This was such a slap in the face to the fans.
So wonder if they are going to resolve stuff on Fortitude tonight... The end of last week's episode was crazy...The last 6 visits or so have been crazy. This show is so good. If it was on HBO or FX, people would be talking Emmy buzz.
new true detective (https://youtu.be/4OfU7CGY5DQ)looks AWESOME....really wasn't excited about the casting at first, but this looks greatAgreed.
Did no one else watch Justified? A little inconsistent at times through the years, but when it was on, it was really on. Like Olyphant's prior gig - Deadwood - it never really got its due during its run but will probably get noticed after its demise.This final season is being raved about by AV Club. I feel like the first season and this last one were very strong but it got so-so in the middle. I'll miss it; excited to see what the finale brings.
Like Olyphant's prior gig - Deadwood - it never really got its due during its run but will probably get noticed after its demise.Deadwood was great and he was fantastic in it
Season 2 of Justified was definitely the best, they just never had a villain as good as the one Margo Martindale played since then. Her pot queen pin role was the best.. Last season is kinda plodding along, with a couple good momentsI was always partial to the white guy who was kind of nuts and got his arms cut off by the hog guy at the end of the season.
daredevil is quite good, they definitely nailed the look and feel of frank miller era daredevilgood to hear....haven't turned on the tube in a week or so, but this was high on the next to watch list
daredevil is quite good, they definitely nailed the look and feel of frank miller era daredevilI just always thought he was a lame superhero. And I don't like any superhero shows. But Netflix is good...
daredevil is quite good, they definitely nailed the look and feel of frank miller era daredevilgood to hear....haven't turned on the tube in a week or so, but this was high on the next to watch list
I was catching up on the Americans this weekend and wow have amped up the tension on this one.Best season yet.
I've also been enjoying Broad City.I maintain Broad City is the best "pure" comedy on TV.
Really funny. I've also been enjoying Broad City.Broad City is hysterical. I missed most of the 2nd season. Gotta go back and watch that. Ilana makes me giggle non stop.
Is anyone else totally bored by these last episodes of Mad Men? I usually don't appreciate a season until it's over and I can watch it from the beginning again.I think they've been really great, albeit more cerebral than earlier seasons. The Diana storyline, on its face, is a dud but I think what she's supposed to represent is great. I thought last night's episode was a top 10 all time Mad Men episode.
i must now, step away, from this thread.SPOILER WARNING is a cruel mistress.
I couldn't help but pick up on an eery similarity between the panorama of the tall buildings outside Don's new office window and the images of the tall buildings in the opening credits. Maybe I'm reaching.Everyone and their mother has predicted this ends with Don reenacting the opening credits. I just don't see Matt Weiner doing that. He said at one point the show would end with a scene of Don in the modern day.
If they end Mad Men with Don being D.B. Cooper, I will throw my tv out the window because I never need to watch anything else.
Started watching Daredevil. Surprised by the brutality of it. It's interesting for sure.Stick is awesome. Always one of my favorite characters
Can one show have more cliff hangers than Nashville?Thats still on? Seriously?
I think I heard about unreleased Cobain album(s?) coming out and I can't imagine anything I'd rather do less.I would listen to the Kurt album before watching the upcoming docudrama, Soaked in Bleach.
I, blame hutch.Fucking Hutch. Guy is on a rampage.
Rape me, hutch.(http://i.imgur.com/b5NE4jx.gif)
I have yet to start the Bridge. But I did start the Killing, and have enjoyed it so far (I am about 8 episodes deep right now). By the way, they have four seasons now (13, 13, 10, and 6 episodes each).I just read a synopsis on it (I do not have cable or satellite so I do not always hear about new shows) and it sounds interesting. I also want to check out the Killing.Kosmo also approves of The Bridge, I think.
The Killing is a really frustrating show. It does alot of things "right" as far as cinematography and decent acting but the show is horrifically paced. They take a story that was originally done in 10 episodes in Denmark or wherever and flush it out to 2 12-episode seasons by turning the entire thing into a huge stream of non-sequitor red herrings EVERY EPISODE and then finally cap the entire thing off with an out-of-left field new ending that strains credulity to say the least. I recall internet rage from alot of places towards the first season finale. By the end of season 2, I literally did not care who killed Rosie.
By the way, they have four seasons now (13, 13, 10, and 6 episodes each).I actually thought season 4 was the best. Very compact, no red-herring bullshittery.
This season of GoT has been pretty boring.
(http://i.imgur.com/EIAPnmm.gif)By the way, they have four seasons now (13, 13, 10, and 6 episodes each).I actually thought season 4 was the best. Very compact, no red-herring bullshittery.
so i was listening to NPR last night, and they had a panel discussion about the end of the current TV season. one of the panelist (TV critic for the NYT or some much) said, i kid you not, "I believe that the final episode of Mad Men marks the end of the era of prestige television".
so i guess after Mad Men ends, we'll need to shut down this thread? can't be living in the past, folks.
so i was listening to NPR last night, and they had a panel discussion about the end of the current TV season. one of the panelist (TV critic for the NYT or some much) said, i kid you not, "I believe that the final episode of Mad Men marks the end of the era of prestige television".Well, three things:
so i guess after Mad Men ends, we'll need to shut down this thread? can't be living in the past, folks.
(3) The idea of this messageboard consciously making efforts to not live in the past is so funny I nearly killed myself laughing. You understand there's an entire weekly thread where people masturbate furiously to the thought of concerts they saw that week XX-number of years ago, right?
Oh, I got it but I'll never pass up an opportunity to call out the oblique pathetic-ness of the contingency of this board that has no social/recreational life outside of concerts.(3) The idea of this messageboard consciously making efforts to not live in the past is so funny I nearly killed myself laughing. You understand there's an entire weekly thread where people masturbate furiously to the thought of concerts they saw that week XX-number of years ago, right?
well at least someone got my joke...
I'll never pass up an opportunity to call out the oblique pathetic-ness of the contingency of this board that has no social/recreational life outside of concerts.
Oh, I got it but I'll never pass up an opportunity to call out the oblique pathetic-ness of the contingency of this board that has no social/recreational life outside of concerts.
other than music we discuss:We discuss those things. You and I do. As do many others on here.
- baseball, hockey, football
- running
- beer
- whisk(e)y
- tv shows, movies, and formerly a book thread
- restaurants/food
But to act like there's not a group of wackjobs on here who have zero interests/social life outside of music is just being obtuse.Or maybe some people do not share everything about their lives on music bulletin boards.
I just started season 3 of Breaking Bad. OMFG.Glad you're getting around to these cultural touchstones while they're still in their moment. Any thoughts on last night's episode of MASH?
I just started season 3 of Breaking Bad. OMFG.Glad you're getting around to these cultural touchstones while they're still in their moment. Any thoughts on last night's episode of M*A*S*H?
Well played. (Especially the asterisks.)I just started season 3 of Breaking Bad. OMFG.Glad you're getting around to these cultural touchstones while they're still in their moment. Any thoughts on last night's episode of M*A*S*H?
i still can't believe it wasn't really a chicken
was lost on me...but thank you internet (http://www.stereogum.com/1774916/explaining_the_mash_joke_on_la/vg-loc/videogum/)Well played. (Especially the asterisks.)I just started season 3 of Breaking Bad. OMFG.Glad you're getting around to these cultural touchstones while they're still in their moment. Any thoughts on last night's episode of M*A*S*H?
i still can't believe it wasn't really a chicken
"Heroes" coming back on Sept 24... is that prestige?Not really.
Rectify is so well done, caught up with season 2 and start of season 3 this weekend. If you going to watch it, I highly recommend you catch up on the first two seasons first. Totally doing in my head at the moment... One of the few shows that allows the viewer to figure out what's going on without hitting you over the head all the time.Yep, it and Fortitude are my favorite shows no one else seems to be watching. Rectify is doing that thing where Sundance OnDemand is going to put up episodes a week early if you want to be ahead of the curve. Rectify is so well-done.
We are also watching the German series, the scenes involving the floppy disk was pricelessHaha, yeah. It reminded me of the scene in Zoolander "the files. . . are IN the computer!?!"
Deutschland 83, also on Sundance, is really really well done although it leaves me with an impression that Europeans think nothing of skinny dipping with people they just met as it seems to happen weekly.
as someone who has spent a lot of time in euroland, this is indeed often the case. the one that really sent me for a loop was when i visited an ex-girlfriend in northern germany with whom i had hopes of rekindling the relationship but she was dating someone else so there was no interest. i still had a great time hanging out with her, but on the second day we went to the beach and she stripped down and laid out on the sand. t'was... weird. nay, awkward.
^so I assume you did the same? ;D
Beautiful story. I even teared up a little...
Beautiful story. I even teared up a little...
from laughing so much? ;D
Ash vs Evil DeadArguably the antithesis of prestige. Also, not television, I don't think.
Already prestige.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unnLg1TPCYM
It's going to be on Starz, home of hot Scottish guys and pirates, or so I'm toldOh, I thought it was another movie. I don't keep up with nerd crap.
Television: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4189022/Ash vs Evil DeadArguably the antithesis of prestige. Also, not television, I don't think.
Already prestige.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unnLg1TPCYM
Ash vs Evil Deadnice!
Already prestige.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unnLg1TPCYM
(http://www.eonline.com/eol_images/Entire_Site/2015613/rs_464x749-150713190231-634.Bethenny-Frankel-Eric-Stonestreet.ms.071315.jpg)Wait..He's gay and she's a real Housewife
(http://www.eonline.com/eol_images/Entire_Site/2015613/rs_464x749-150713190231-634.Bethenny-Frankel-Eric-Stonestreet.ms.071315.jpg)Wait..He's gay and she's a real Housewife
I'm confused
Wait..He's a hambeastFTFY.
Anyone watch Rectify?Kosmo and I have discussed it in the thread like a page back.
He's not gay. His gay tv husband is really gay. But, that guy is married to a woman.i was joking, that was the point
Anyone watch Rectify?
http://www.thriftytown.com/Would you say you're a management applicant?
But it's for sure Prestige Television. I'll give it the nerd thing. Wouldn't it be considered more of a cult classic? I guess cults are for nerds with all the other weird shit that's considered "cult classics"Ash vs Evil Deadnice!
Already prestige.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unnLg1TPCYM
probably would go under the nerd/comic thread
'let the boom stick do the talking'
But Paul Rudd is hystericalThat guy is always funny and never seems to age a day. I'm fairly convinced that somewhere in his house there's a painting of himself as a 60-year-old man.
Wet Hot American SummerSo, it was just like the movie? Have it on my list to watch. Looking forward to seeing all the old, fat people and Paul Rudd looking exactly the same.
- had some funny stuff...but really not that great
Michael Showalter is just annoying
as is Ken Marino (who I just found out lived in my home town?!)
But Paul Rudd is hysterical
Show Me A Hero is fantastic.
Sad this week is the last Mr. Robot for a while. What an enjoyable show.I totally missed this phenomenon because I thought it was pop sci-fi trash and sci-fi is a total anathema. The general "holy crap"-ness it has apparently thrown AV Club and Hollywood Prospectus into leads me to believe I have made a misstep.
Sad this week is the last Mr. Robot for a while. What an enjoyable show.I totally missed this phenomenon because I thought it was pop sci-fi trash and sci-fi is a total anathema. The general "holy crap"-ness it has apparently thrown AV Club and Hollywood Prospectus into leads me to believe I have made a misstep.
Rectify is so well done, caught up with season 2 and start of season 3 this weekend. If you going to watch it, I highly recommend you catch up on the first two seasons first. Totally doing in my head at the moment... One of the few shows that allows the viewer to figure out what's going on without hitting you over the head all the time.
"Rectify, a new series about a Georgia man who is freed after 19 years on death row, traces the history of the Sundance Channel in reverse. For about an episode and a quarter, it?s very good television. But over the rest of its six-episode first season it resembles nothing so much as a bad indie film, the kind of slow and tepid bummer that used to fill Sundance?s late nights and afternoons when it was a full-time movie channel."I applaud your ability to go to metacritic, search the show, see it has a score in the 80s and a "Universal Acclaim" tag, and skip over the 25 positive professional reviews to cherry pick one of only two negative ones. That's very GGW of you.
Show Me A Hero is fantastic.
"Sledgehammer touches like this accumulate rapidly by the dozens in Show Me a Hero. The scene is characteristic of Haggis, a tediously literal-minded black-and-white moralist whose films render even Ron Howard's middling brand of preachy cinematic tapioca spicy by comparison. Directing all six episodes, Haggis makes his usual inadvertently condescending fetish of the gritty white middle-class, which is meant to contrast with his insidiously patronizing sanctification of struggling blacks and Hispanics as imperiled lambs forever lecturing one another for their crimes or accidentally breeding whenever one of them so much as feints toward a sexual gesture. Haggis's ?empathy? with the marginalized is offensively defensive, serving to color them into the very ?other? corner that the miniseries is attempting to deconstruct. The narrative's elliptical structure (each episode is set several months apart, cumulatively spanning several years from the late 1980s to the early 1990s) ensures that the non-white characters are scrambling from one situational extremis to another, embodying a white-perceived cliché of their lives as chiefly composed of squabbling and tragedy."I applaud your ability to go to metacritic, search the show, see it has a score in the 80s and a "Universal Acclaim" tag, and skip over the 30 positive professional reviews to cherry pick the only negative one. That's very GGW of you.
whew, gotham has been brutal this season!I was tempted to watch this, seeing as how it was supposed to be an origin for Gordon and what not, but how can they introduce all these villains when Bruce Wayne is like 9 and Selina is 10? Are they just throwing out the current DCU and making up their own? Which, I guess is totally fine, but didn't it defeat their original purpose...
also anyone excited for this...could be awesome...could suck really bad
Vinyl (http://www.rollingstone.com/tv/videos/watch-scorsese-jaggers-vinyl-trailer-sex-drugs-punk-mafia-20151005)
the first episode of Homeland was ok - except for the hacking scenes - oh were they terrible. they need to learn from Mr. Robot.Virtually all depictions of hacking are ludicrous, to be fair.
#8. NCIS -- Two People Sharing a Keyboard
Let's assume you know absolutely nothing about computers. Let's say you've never even touched one, but only know them based on what others have relayed to you second-hand. You would still find this scene impossibly stupid.
So it's the navy cop show NCIS, and they're under a hacker attack!
The hot goth chick starts hammering away at her keyboard as dozens of windows erupt on her screen, looking like she's trying to close all of the porn popups before her mom walks in and catches her.
Another agent enters the lab, and something so stupid happens that I can't even understand how the actors didn't put a stop to it in mid-shoot: Both people start feverishly typing on the same keyboard.
One character takes all of the letters from G to the left. And the other from H to the right. I'm guessing that they just worked so well together that he just knew when she needed him to hit the A; and she just felt it when he needed to hit Enter? Who got the space bar? As fast as they were hammering that keyboard, it would have had the same exact effect if one of them had just started slamming their entire palm across it and screaming like a frightened chimp.
Man, we are off to a fucking horrible start here -- what can we expect from an industry that doesn't understand how keyboards work despite using them on a daily basis to type the scripts?
Show Me a Hero was great until the most recent one I watched. Maybe it gets better in the last few episodes, but the teenager getting pregnant, her boyfriend then getting arrested. The woman on crack..I mean who is going to get shot? The old lady? The latino's kids? It's turning into Crash (which sucked).
Oh well.
Scream Queens rules.It's been a hilarious campy ride, but it's jumping the shark so badly.
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can someone calmly reassure me that Vinyl is going to be as awesome as I think it's going to be
or am I just a sucker for a well made promo
Any opinions on Jessica Jones?Burned through the first 10 episodes last week. Super captivating, super stressful TV lol. I thought Daredevil was hands down my favorite show of the year, but man, as Jessica Jones goes on it really starts firing on all cylinders. Excited to finish it up and see how it is. It also leads me to want to see more Marvel TV shows.
One episode in for me...first episode wasn't great, but I'm willing to give it a few more episodes.
The lead actress is pretty. I always confuse her with the girl from Masters of Sex.
Hadn't even heard about this...nice as I've got nothing in the queue to watch latelyAny opinions on Jessica Jones?Burned through the first 10 episodes last week. Super captivating, super stressful TV lol. I thought Daredevil was hands down my favorite show of the year, but man, as Jessica Jones goes on it really starts firing on all cylinders. Excited to finish it up and see how it is. It also leads me to want to see more Marvel TV shows.
One episode in for me...first episode wasn't great, but I'm willing to give it a few more episodes.
The lead actress is pretty. I always confuse her with the girl from Masters of Sex.
I've had an odd thing for this actress since I saw her on Breaking Bad.
The Leftovers season 2 was one of the most interesting seasons of television I've seen in a long time.
Fargo season 2 is a much better season of television than Leftovers season 2, but I find Leftovers to be more "interesting" because it is such an odd, odd collection of (mostly great) choices.The Leftovers season 2 was one of the most interesting seasons of television I've seen in a long time.
That's how I feel about Fargo season 2. Stunningly great TV.
The grittiness of DD makes me beyond giddy to see The Punisher brought into that universe. Especially since the violence seems to be no holds barred in DD and in JJ. It's super surprising just seeing how Marvel has treated the movies and TV shows on basic TV/cable vs their Netflix shows. The violence in JJ gets disturbing at some points. Can't wait to finish it!Hadn't even heard about this...nice as I've got nothing in the queue to watch latelyAny opinions on Jessica Jones?Burned through the first 10 episodes last week. Super captivating, super stressful TV lol. I thought Daredevil was hands down my favorite show of the year, but man, as Jessica Jones goes on it really starts firing on all cylinders. Excited to finish it up and see how it is. It also leads me to want to see more Marvel TV shows.
One episode in for me...first episode wasn't great, but I'm willing to give it a few more episodes.
The lead actress is pretty. I always confuse her with the girl from Masters of Sex.
I've had an odd thing for this actress since I saw her on Breaking Bad.
I loved DD and really look forward to the next season, but wondering if the rest of the viewing audience had the same opinion as us?
Looking forward to Punisher done by Jon Bernthal
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Will they break out Electra ...I think they will
I want more Stick as well (ok, I know this is lobbing one out there)
The Leftovers season 2 was one of the most interesting seasons of television I've seen in a long time.
That's how I feel about Fargo season 2. Stunningly great TV.
I thought Season 2 was significantly better than the first.The Leftovers season 2 was one of the most interesting seasons of television I've seen in a long time.
That's how I feel about Fargo season 2. Stunningly great TV.
Agreed. I'm loving season 2 as much as I did season 1. Sorry it's so near the end. Happy happy happy that it has been picked up for a third season.
Finished Jessica Jones. Worth the watch. The ending and arc of Daredevil was overall better, but JJ was still worth the watch. I won't spoil anything but the last episode if pretty fun!
Finished Jessica Jones. Worth the watch. The ending and arc of Daredevil was overall better, but JJ was still worth the watch. I won't spoil anything but the last episode if pretty fun!
I'm 4 episodes in. I didn't read the comic, but I'm liking it, even though it is really stressing me out! I don't watch Dr. Who, but I loved the Killgrave actor in Broadchurch.
And...maybe I should not have looked at the comics.
watched three last night and I'm hooked. Acting, story and cinematography are all great IMOFinished Jessica Jones. Worth the watch. The ending and arc of Daredevil was overall better, but JJ was still worth the watch. I won't spoil anything but the last episode if pretty fun!
I'm 4 episodes in. I didn't read the comic, but I'm liking it, even though it is really stressing me out! I don't watch Dr. Who, but I loved the Killgrave actor in Broadchurch.
And...maybe I should not have looked at the comics.
Master of None and Casual have been very good IMOI could not get into either of these despite repeated efforts.
I just fell in love, with person of interest.I fell in love with Person of Interest about 5 years ago. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljbZKQIUZvM)
She was great in the b**** in 23BAny opinions on Jessica Jones?Burned through the first 10 episodes last week. Super captivating, super stressful TV lol. I thought Daredevil was hands down my favorite show of the year, but man, as Jessica Jones goes on it really starts firing on all cylinders. Excited to finish it up and see how it is. It also leads me to want to see more Marvel TV shows.
One episode in for me...first episode wasn't great, but I'm willing to give it a few more episodes.
The lead actress is pretty. I always confuse her with the girl from Masters of Sex.
I've had an odd thing for this actress since I saw her on Breaking Bad.
Master of None and Casual have been very good IMOMaster Of None hit me right in the feels.
Anybody else hyped for Fuller House next month??!?You got it, dude!
Does anybody here watch Louie?
I always wonder how Louie and his African-American ex-wife produced two Caucasian children. Do they ever address that oddity? Is the implication that the two girls are adopted?
I work with someone, who is white as snow, and her father is black and her mother was white. it happens.
I work with someone, who is white as snow, and her father is black and her mother was white. it happens.What color, is, the mailman?
I think you mean "Mail Person" and THEY don't identify as either of those. Quit imposing your heterosexuality on people you don't know.I work with someone, who is white as snow, and her father is black and her mother was white. it happens.What color, is, the mailman?
I think you mean "Mail Person" and THEY don't identify as either of those.How did the hypothetical non-male "mail person" impregnate the wife in this story?
Does anybody here watch Louie?my understanding is the 'wife' in the series changes from time to time
I always wonder how Louie and his African-American ex-wife produced two Caucasian children. Do they ever address that oddity? Is the implication that the two girls are adopted?
That's their personal life. Stay out of it.I think you mean "Mail Person" and THEY don't identify as either of those.How did the hypothetical non-male "mail person" impregnate the wife in this story?
DD season 2YAS
3/18/16
WHY CANT IT BE CARNIVALE????????I would be down with that too.
DD season 2
3/18/16
Jessice Jones Renewed for another seasonSo how long before we get new Black Mirror on Netflix? Thought the Christmas special was awesome/depressing af/totally Black Mirror-ish.
and Black Mirror too!
Billionstook in the first episode last night and I must say I enjoyed it
Yeah, I like Giamatti but the previews just made it look so over-the-top schmaltz. I mean that whole "what's the point of having fuck you money if you never say fuck you" line they hammered a trillion times in the previews is just so bad. It's like something someone who thinks Scarface is the best film ever would think was bad ass. But it was surprisingly tight and came out fully formed, especially for a pilot. It's still a vehicle for Giamatti and Damian Lewis to chew up scenes with a nanscent plot behind it, but it surpassed my expectations.Billionstook in the first episode last night and I must say I enjoyed it
Pretty good. They cuss A LOTT, but Bill Burr and Justin Long are great. It kind of hits the dark and heavy tones like Bojack Horseman, but I think I actually got more laughs out of F than I did from Bojack.
PS I LOVE Bojack
What does King of the Hill have to do with Bojack or F is for Family?Its also not prestige television.
What does King of the Hill have to do with Bojack or F is for Family?
He is a horseman, not a horse, man.
that making a murder thing on Netflix, is a pile of shit. I spit on it. when they talked about how that guy tortured and killed a cat when he was younger, and he just blamed it on "hanging out with the wrong people" I knew I had seen enough. fuck that guy. fuck that show. fuck Netflix. fuck television.
and fuck, that guys beard, when he got out of prison, at the start of the show.
It is a unique and interesting perspective that has made me rethink a pop culture touchstone.that making a murder thing on Netflix, is a pile of shit. I spit on it. when they talked about how that guy tortured and killed a cat when he was younger, and he just blamed it on "hanging out with the wrong people" I knew I had seen enough. fuck that guy. fuck that show. fuck Netflix. fuck television.
and fuck, that guys beard, when he got out of prison, at the start of the show.
Walky, you've done it again. Best post ever on the internet.
So Aziz Ansari has to have the most annoying voice of any comedian since Gilbert Gotfried. So offputting.Wow, never heard anyone complain about Aziz's voice, let alone compare it to Godfried. I feel like he's not everyone's cup of tea, but his first 2 stand up specials are 10 star comedy specials.
I find him horrifically non-funny. I do not understand his appeal. If he was a white guy, he'd work at McDonalds.So Aziz Ansari has to have the most annoying voice of any comedian since Gilbert Gotfried. So offputting.Wow, never heard anyone complain about Aziz's voice, let alone compare it to Godfried. I feel like he's not everyone's cup of tea, but his first 2 stand up specials are 10 star comedy specials.
I disagree...but I do think part of his appeal is he talks and acts very whiteI find him horrifically non-funny. I do not understand his appeal. If he was a white guy, he'd work at McDonalds.So Aziz Ansari has to have the most annoying voice of any comedian since Gilbert Gotfried. So offputting.Wow, never heard anyone complain about Aziz's voice, let alone compare it to Godfried. I feel like he's not everyone's cup of tea, but his first 2 stand up specials are 10 star comedy specials.
I find him horrifically non-funny. I do not understand his appeal. If he was a white guy, he'd work at McDonalds.So Aziz Ansari has to have the most annoying voice of any comedian since Gilbert Gotfried. So offputting.Wow, never heard anyone complain about Aziz's voice, let alone compare it to Godfried. I feel like he's not everyone's cup of tea, but his first 2 stand up specials are 10 star comedy specials.
In one of his comedy specials he mentions something about "I'm stealing all your jobs! The last 3 characters I played were named Randy, Tom, and Eugene!"I disagree...but I do think part of his appeal is he talks and acts very whiteI find him horrifically non-funny. I do not understand his appeal. If he was a white guy, he'd work at McDonalds.So Aziz Ansari has to have the most annoying voice of any comedian since Gilbert Gotfried. So offputting.Wow, never heard anyone complain about Aziz's voice, let alone compare it to Godfried. I feel like he's not everyone's cup of tea, but his first 2 stand up specials are 10 star comedy specials.
some of his series is him getting pissed off when he is playing a role and they want him to do the indian accent
but he is funny, I can understand not everyone's cup of Darjeeling
So Aziz Ansari has to have the most annoying voice of any comedian since Gilbert Gotfried. So offputting.Wow, never heard anyone complain about Aziz's voice, let alone compare it to Godfried. I feel like he's not everyone's cup of tea, but his first 2 stand up specials are 10 star comedy specials.
I don't talk to many 8 year olds so I wouldn't know, but everyone has their opinion! I think he's a funny dude.So Aziz Ansari has to have the most annoying voice of any comedian since Gilbert Gotfried. So offputting.Wow, never heard anyone complain about Aziz's voice, let alone compare it to Godfried. I feel like he's not everyone's cup of tea, but his first 2 stand up specials are 10 star comedy specials.
He has the shrill, chirpy voice of an eight year old boy. Which makes it rather disconcerting when seemingly every other line in his comedy special is a variation of "sucking a dick".
I am loving the X-Files! Such a treat.
This American Crime Story: The People Vs. OJ Simpson is getting almost universal praise from every media outlet whose seen any of it. . . which is surprising for a Ryan Murphy-helmed project in 2016. Anyone else tuning in tonite to give it a try?
As a non-fan of the Foo Fighters, I've been slow in clecking out the Foo Fighters Sonic Highways series. WAtched the first three episodes over the weekend. I'm still not a fan of their music, but damn this series is really, really good. Far better than I was expecting.
no spoiler...but Broad City season 3That show is so funny.
yeah baby, load that bong up!
Binge watched the rest of season 2 during the blizzard. It's crazy how Abby's character went from kind of whiny and annoying to super confident by the end of season 2. Ilana is still the best though. She's....beyond amazing. Can't wait for season 3!no spoiler...but Broad City season 3That show is so funny.
yeah baby, load that bong up!
so did anyone watch vinyl?tivo'ed but not yet watched. Getting murdered in reviews
getting some bad headlines from the usual suspects
but I've not seen it or read any of the reviews
so did anyone watch vinyl?
getting some bad headlines from the usual suspects
but I've not seen it or read any of the reviews
watched it and liked it. Found ray ramono annoying, but Andrew Dice Clay was awesomeso did anyone watch vinyl?
getting some bad headlines from the usual suspects
but I've not seen it or read any of the reviews
I watched most of it. It is too heavy handed, but I actually like the music.
Caught up on Better Call Saul over the weekend and caught the season premiere last night. Season premiere seemed like just another episode though. Definitely enjoyed season 1 though!
Is anyone else watching OJ? I got sucked in. I have hated most everything Ryan Murphy has done, but I'm liking this. And I really really really didn't want to watch it.I'm enjoying it and ditto your thoughts re: Ryan Murphy.
The first 3 episodes felt like they were trying to hook everything with "LOOK LOOK ITS A BREAKING BAD SPINOFF" before it found it's feet with Saul's true backstory. The latter half of the season feels like a totally different TV show.Caught up on Better Call Saul over the weekend and caught the season premiere last night. Season premiere seemed like just another episode though. Definitely enjoyed season 1 though!
I've watched the first three episodes the last three nights.
It's good, but I find myself consulting the wiki to fully understand what's going on plotwise. Perhaps that's more a sign of my growing senility than a knock on the show.
watched "vinyl" episodes 1 & 2 last night (free hbo wknd) - you have to suspend disbelief at times, but for music fanatics, it was pretty cool. there was a mention of "the king biscuit flower hour" which i used to tape surreptitiously on my panasonic cassette recorder, next to my radio.
"peter grant" was smaller than i would have imagined, but he did throw a good tantrum.
Holy crap were the last 2 X-Files epic fails. We'll always have episode 3.yeah I watched the first two and really was underwhelmed
Holy crap were the last 2 X-Files epic fails. We'll always have episode 3.yeah I watched the first two and really was underwhelmed
also this really happened...not quite as the show depicted, but cool non the less
Binge watched the first 6 episodes of Judd Apatow's "Love" last night.I need to check out Love...
Hey kids! Catch my song "Wild One" in episode 7 of the new Netflix series LOVE. As usual they've used my music to complement a scene involving sex and/or drug use. I definitely ain't mad although I do think it's irresponsible to show characters having unprotected sex.
What I'm not sure about is...most of the scenes - Are they done with the original recordings and just get pretty decent lookalikes to do the scenes? The Otis, Jerry Lee, NYDolls and Velvets I thought were all really great. They were not perfect, but pretty darn close to the untrained eye.[/url]
The Robert Plant was just patently awful, but not everyone can bat 1000 on casting
I think the music selection are top notch too, not just playing the hits. Really reaching back to some interesting roots music that I had never heard
The sturgill song is good, but its extremely referential, so much so that it doesn't even sound like a Sturg song?
Came across this AWESOME site (http://www.denofgeek.us/tv/vinyl/252756/the-real-history-and-songs-of-hbos-vinyl-a-complete-song-list-and-reference-guide) listing and linking of just about every song played as well as some contextual background. Hope that bloger keeps that up for the rest of the season
somehow, I just am watching the first episode of its always sunny in Philadelphia. it was great, cute, and funny. i'm, in.It gets much better once Danny DeVito joins in season 2.
finally did and you are right, totally worth itHoly crap were the last 2 X-Files epic fails. We'll always have episode 3.yeah I watched the first two and really was underwhelmed
Really watch the third one. It's everything that was ever awesome about the show. The rest of the episodes can be thrown out...
Really? I thought it was one of the few shows to hit the ground running. The characters and premises are absurd from episode 1. I just finished rewatching season 1 and didn't realize how many recurring characters were introduced immediately in season 1 [Waitress, Carmen, Artimus]. I think it kicks into overdrive in season 3 or so. By far my favorite live action comedy series of all time. It's insane how they've kept it up for 10 seasons. Need to catch up on season 11.somehow, I just am watching the first episode of its always sunny in Philadelphia. it was great, cute, and funny. i'm, in.It gets much better once Danny DeVito joins in season 2.
Somehow I am just now catching on to Portlandia.The characters are so grating. I absolutely love it. I haven't caught the last season they put up on Netflix, but it's a great show! The cameos on the show are great too.
the one with Amiee Mann is pricelessSomehow I am just now catching on to Portlandia.The characters are so grating. I absolutely love it. I haven't caught the last season they put up on Netflix, but it's a great show! The cameos on the show are great too.
Not sure when it comes in, but Jeff Goldblum and the knot store had me in stitches. The 'outdoor couple' who find the dog outside too, the womyn's book store, the hipster biker guy. Ugh. So many amazing character's.the one with Amiee Mann is pricelessSomehow I am just now catching on to Portlandia.The characters are so grating. I absolutely love it. I haven't caught the last season they put up on Netflix, but it's a great show! The cameos on the show are great too.
Living in San Francisco...have seen all those characters in real life
The artisanal lightbulb one is still one of my favorites
somehow, I just am watching the first episode of its always sunny in Philadelphia. it was great, cute, and funny. i'm, in.
Somehow I am just now catching on to Portlandia.Living in San Francisco...have seen all those characters in real life
I've been blown away multiple times by how their writers can come up with such insane stupidity lol. I've always wondered what kept them out of reach of an Emmy...somehow, I just am watching the first episode of its always sunny in Philadelphia. it was great, cute, and funny. i'm, in.
It gets so much better. It's amazing they've been ignored by the Emmys. They are like Seinfeld to the extreme, but smarter.
that's simple...it's too darn vulgar and childish (which is why you love it)I don't care, I never even really thought about it until now. BUT, South Park has won multiple Emmy's and it's one of the most vulgar shows of like... all time... lol. Sunny also does a lot of great social commentary and is super tongue-in-cheek, but I guess it IS just childish for the most part. I feel like there's 100 violent ass TV shows that get Emmy nods but saying "titties" is where they draw the line. That seems.... childish. Lol. That's our culture though.
it will never win an emmy
and who the hell cares about winning an Emmy (other than FOX so they can charge their advertisers more)
BUT, South Park has won multiple Emmy's and it's one of the most vulgar shows of like... all time... lol.To be fair, South Park gets nominated for Animated Programming which isn't exactly a premium award. (I'm not certain its even one that is televised during the broadcast.) It doesn't have a Best Comedy nomination which is considered one of the two biggest awards of the evening. Sunny doesn't really have a niche category they can throw them a nomination in, they'd pretty much have to nominate them for Best Comedy/Actor/Actress which would get the blue-hairs up in arms.
Funny you mention their Emmy snubs, but I thought the episode they did parodying that (http://www.avclub.com/tvclub/its-always-sunny-in-philadelphia-the-gang-tries-de-102650) was probably the "smartest" thing they ever did and the best possible response to never getting nominated for an Emmy.
didn't know that SP won emmysCan only nominate TV about rape and murder, that's what the Emmy's really care about lol.
but titties and getting black out drunk and having episodes about mystery turds...not really emmy material
the scuttlebutt is that Season 4 of HoC is amazingI am 8 episodes in and it's much better than season 3. Night and day better.
please hold back on the spoilers, might not get to binge watch for another week
and to think I could have been downing hopslams and being 4 episodes in at this point
couldn't even finish season threethe scuttlebutt is that Season 4 of HoC is amazingI am 8 episodes in and it's much better than season 3. Night and day better.
please hold back on the spoilers, might not get to binge watch for another week
and to think I could have been downing hopslams and being 4 episodes in at this point
How far did you get into season 3? If you got most of the way through it, I think the 5 min "on last season" thing would suffice.couldn't even finish season threethe scuttlebutt is that Season 4 of HoC is amazingI am 8 episodes in and it's much better than season 3. Night and day better.
please hold back on the spoilers, might not get to binge watch for another week
and to think I could have been downing hopslams and being 4 episodes in at this point
do I need to go back and finish S3 first or can I just jump in on S4?
good lord, every body talking about season four of that show. I am on season two . . . should I just skip season three?Yes. At the end of 2, go directly to 4. 3 is right out/
I know it is old, but good lord and blood gravy, the show a.b. parts unknown is so fucking good, and as someone who is obsessed with good food, it really hits the spot. I, know. he really is a great television talent.He's fun to see live too.
good lord, every body talking about season four of that show. I am on season two . . . should I just skip season three? I know it is old, but good lord and blood gravy, the show a.b. parts unknown is so fucking good, and as someone who is obsessed with good food, it really hits the spot. I, know. he really is a great television talent.I like Parts Unknown better than No Reservations. Anthony Bourdain is awesome. Hardest part about being vegan is watching his show hahaha
Season 4 is worth the wait, shaping up to be the best since season 1.I've finished it and definitely think its the best post-first season.
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt season 2 trailer is here!!!!Yes!!!! I'm glad there isn't much time between when Netflix announces a premiere date and the actual premiere date.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0i4s5LgdmjQ
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt season 2 trailer is here!!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0i4s5LgdmjQ
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Enjoying season 2 of Daredevil, doesn't have me as hooked as season 1 did just yet. Believe I just finished episode 4 last night. [Elektra!]
Maybe not to you. And last I checked, you were not the keeper of what is or is not, prestige, TV.Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt season 2 trailer is here!!!!Watched one episode and it was horrible. Definitely not prestige tv.
Again, your opinion on this is irrelevant.Enjoying season 2 of Daredevil, doesn't have me as hooked as season 1 did just yet. Believe I just finished episode 4 last night. [Elektra!]Watched two episodes of that one and it was horrible. Definitely not prestige tv.
Just started watching Brickleberry, now streaming on Netflix. Anybody else like this one?If you like Brickleberry..you'll love Tosh.0 as it's the same guy
It's funny as hell, though perhaps not prestige tv.
Though I will let my kid watch King of the Hill, there's no way she's watching this one, based on the first two episodes.
Fargo season 2 is a much better season of television than Leftovers season 2, but I find Leftovers to be more "interesting" because it is such an odd, odd collection of (mostly great) choices.The Leftovers season 2 was one of the most interesting seasons of television I've seen in a long time.
That's how I feel about Fargo season 2. Stunningly great TV.
Fargo has been so good.
Fargo season 2 is a much better season of television than Leftovers season 2, but I find Leftovers to be more "interesting" because it is such an odd, odd collection of (mostly great) choices.The Leftovers season 2 was one of the most interesting seasons of television I've seen in a long time.
That's how I feel about Fargo season 2. Stunningly great TV.
Fargo has been so good.
I guess I'm in the minority. I thought the first season of Fargo was amazing, but halfway through the second season, I'm just wanting it to be over. I guess I *could* stop watching.
Fargo season 2 is a much better season of television than Leftovers season 2, but I find Leftovers to be more "interesting" because it is such an odd, odd collection of (mostly great) choices.The Leftovers season 2 was one of the most interesting seasons of television I've seen in a long time.
That's how I feel about Fargo season 2. Stunningly great TV.
Fargo has been so good.
I guess I'm in the minority. I thought the first season of Fargo was amazing, but halfway through the second season, I'm just wanting it to be over. I guess I *could* stop watching.
Eight episodes into SEason 2, and very glad i didn't give up on it. Wow.
Im slow at watching tv shows. On season 4 of true blood. Jesus, that show bit the big shitter.I think I stopped watching after that demon lady made everyone in the town horny or something. I can't remember. It started as a cool take on racism and the idea of vampires being out in the open was cool but then it really went batshit insane and it lost me. I think that was one of the first shows I ever bought on DVD..... just season 1 though.
so I really wanted it to be awesome, but even I have no desire to watch itThe soundtrack was admittedly great as was some of the faux-classic bands. The story, though, was a steaming pile, the characters were utterly uninteresting, and the plot basically consisted of Bobby Cannavale pretending to do coke and yell "the music man! the feelings!" Oh well, classic "better concept than execution" example.
I knew it was in trouble when the Mrs stopped watching. I enjoyed most of it, but yeah, it had a lot of holes. I basically watched the last 3 episodes just to see if Olivia Wilde got naked. I'll just assume punk music wins out in the end...
Did that ever happen?
Responding to this in this thread instead: boy, was the most recent season of this show terrible. I really enjoyed her first three seasons but this most recent one was just not funny. It felt like she'd run out of material.I'm sorry, Amy Schumer at Verizon for $150?!?
CRAZY
From VoxAll valid points. Definitely less political/discussion of cultural mores (I still think the Friday Night Lights parody about rape is one of the best things ever) and more skits about the unique experience of being Amy Schumer in 2016. Which is something most people can't relate to/don't care about.
Why did everybody stop caring about Inside Amy Schumer all at once?
http://www.vox.com/2016/6/19/11967274/inside-amy-schumer-season-4-review?yptr=yahoo (http://www.vox.com/2016/6/19/11967274/inside-amy-schumer-season-4-review?yptr=yahoo)
From VoxAll valid points. Definitely less political/discussion of cultural mores (I still think the Friday Night Lights parody about rape is one of the best things ever) and more skits about the unique experience of being Amy Schumer in 2016. Which is something most people can't relate to/don't care about.
Why did everybody stop caring about Inside Amy Schumer all at once?
http://www.vox.com/2016/6/19/11967274/inside-amy-schumer-season-4-review?yptr=yahoo (http://www.vox.com/2016/6/19/11967274/inside-amy-schumer-season-4-review?yptr=yahoo)
Unless she started stealing significantly less funny ones this year, it doesn't explain what the hell happened to her show.From VoxAll valid points. Definitely less political/discussion of cultural mores (I still think the Friday Night Lights parody about rape is one of the best things ever) and more skits about the unique experience of being Amy Schumer in 2016. Which is something most people can't relate to/don't care about.
Why did everybody stop caring about Inside Amy Schumer all at once?
http://www.vox.com/2016/6/19/11967274/inside-amy-schumer-season-4-review?yptr=yahoo (http://www.vox.com/2016/6/19/11967274/inside-amy-schumer-season-4-review?yptr=yahoo)
She also stole jokes.
Orange Is The New Black. :oI was thinking about how much the show has changed from season 1 to current. In season 1, there was legitimate discussion about whether it should be considered a drama or a comedy and now its full drama. Gotten really dark, and no real humor.
While I found this season to feel a little less must watch the next episode right now then last year, this season proved why it's still the best things being produced
Could never bring myself to watch that show because it's made by the creator of Weeds and both use crazy stereotypes and people love both shows. F that.
Weeds was a white woman in a "fish out of water" story surrounded by a bunch of ignorant stereotypes. When I found out OITNB is the same thing I said I'd pass on it.I somewhat liked weeds, but wasn't really much there there
Weeds was a white woman in a "fish out of water" story surrounded by a bunch of ignorant stereotypes. When I found out OITNB is the same thing I said I'd pass on it.
Its really moved away from Piper being the narrative lead, if not the main character. The show has done a weird pivot as I mentioned in another comment.Weeds was a white woman in a "fish out of water" story surrounded by a bunch of ignorant stereotypes. When I found out OITNB is the same thing I said I'd pass on it.
It's funny how OITNB has deviated so far from Piper's real life experience.
Weeds was a great comedy, then it stopped being funny, and the main character become a huge drag on the show... It was weird how it became more and more popular the more unbearable she became. I couldn't bring myself to finish it. Something about Showtime and their unbearable lead characters.Weeds was a white woman in a "fish out of water" story surrounded by a bunch of ignorant stereotypes. When I found out OITNB is the same thing I said I'd pass on it.I somewhat liked weeds, but wasn't really much there there
but OITNB, yes when you say it like that...maybe, but the characters are deep and very complex
I'll defend that show as I think it's quality unlike most of the other drivel on tv these days
Don't have AMC anymore...anyone keeping up with HoW
Silicon Valley was absolutely mailed in this season.I thought it was pretty good, but then again I'm biased since Erlich Bachman is clearly based on my boarding career.
but then again I'm biased since Erlich Bachman is clearly based on my boarding career.I have had that exact thought
I have the residuals checks to confirm, fam. It's pretty obv. Aviato = Julian's America. Bachmanity = GwaqrBQ. Incubator house = THe Family Jules. This shit syncs.Quote from: Julian, Authenticated LUXUROPHILE link=topic=23589.msg435600#msg435600but then again I'm biased since Erlich Bachman is clearly based on my boarding career.I have had that exact thought
Was also a fan of this season even if it was the weakest of the 3.Silicon Valley was absolutely mailed in this season.I thought it was pretty good, but then again I'm biased since Erlich Bachman is clearly based on my boarding career.
So...was that a prosthetic beaver?Did that ever happen?
Episode 6, but not to occur again, sadly.
I believe she was rocking a merkin.So...was that a prosthetic beaver?Did that ever happen?
Episode 6, but not to occur again, sadly.
as there is no way she's sporting that much fur
I loved the first episode of HBO's The Night OfMe too. Early reviews of the entire miniseries claim it remains equally great throughout.
Master of None and Casual have been very good IMOI could not get into either of these despite repeated efforts.
Are you watching the Tunnel? It's the British/French adaption of The Bridge and while it starts with a similar crime but diverges to a more of psychological crime thriller, we are quite enjoying it..Loved The Bridge. Where can I find this?
It's on PBS, but it's several episodes into the series now, so i'm guessin it will show up on amazon prime at some pointAre you watching the Tunnel? It's the British/French adaption of The Bridge and while it starts with a similar crime but diverges to a more of psychological crime thriller, we are quite enjoying it..Loved The Bridge. Where can I find this?
Anyone else watching Vice-Principles on HBO? Danny McBride is playing that same characterWas kinda of excited and watched 20 mins and had the same opinion you had above and really couldn't watch anymore of it
Seinfeld spec script about the aftermath of 9/11 (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B50l484pDaMobXI2Wk5CX0NMbkU/view)This had me in tears.
Possibly the best spec script I've ever seen.
Its near-perfectly done. The Uncle Leo cameo seemed like fanservice and not organic to the plot but otherwise its flawless imo.Seinfeld spec script about the aftermath of 9/11 (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B50l484pDaMobXI2Wk5CX0NMbkU/view)This had me in tears.
Possibly the best spec script I've ever seen.
They really hit every character so perfectly. George and Kramer steal it. George's parents killed me.Its near-perfectly done. The Uncle Leo cameo seemed like fanservice and not organic to the plot but otherwise its flawless imo.Seinfeld spec script about the aftermath of 9/11 (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B50l484pDaMobXI2Wk5CX0NMbkU/view)This had me in tears.
Possibly the best spec script I've ever seen.
Found The Tunnel (in its entirety, not just the last two eps like on my PBS OD thru cable) thru the PBS Roku app, which is Byzantine, slapshot, and possibly the worst app I've ever seen.
Here's hoping the show is worth it!!
Watched all of "Man In The High Castle" and while it feels draw out, probably to get the level of detail higher, it's still well done. It's really grime at times...I also felt like the plot really didn't move very far ahead for an entire season of television.
Watched all of "Man In The High Castle" and while it feels draw out, probably to get the level of detail higher, it's still well done. It's really grime at times...I also felt like the plot really didn't move very far ahead for an entire season of television.
She said there will be more.To be fair, that article was updated after I posted it. At the time of my publishing, there was no clarification.
Are we all watching Mr. Robot ?!Not me, but everyone tells me I should.
I know the world is already tired of talking about stranger things, but I am half way through it, and I can't help to be distracted by how it does remind me of other movies and stories and ideas. I'm hate that, especially when the material at hand, is so good. I have a funny feeling, I will not like the monster once fully shown and the ending . . . because I have become, so entertainment jaded.
I loved most of it but I thought it sent some really mixed messages about food and diet. The fat toothless kid was shown as snacking 24/7 which is a really responsible message for the show to lay out a clear connection between calories in and childhood obesity.I know the world is already tired of talking about stranger things, but I am half way through it, and I can't help to be distracted by how it does remind me of other movies and stories and ideas. I'm hate that, especially when the material at hand, is so good. I have a funny feeling, I will not like the monster once fully shown and the ending . . . because I have become, so entertainment jaded.
I absolutely loved it all. I think you will like it.
Eggos forever.
I know the world is already tired of talking about stranger things, but I am half way through it, and I can't help to be distracted by how it does remind me of other movies and stories and ideas. I'm hate that, especially when the material at hand, is so good. I have a funny feeling, I will not like the monster once fully shown and the ending . . . because I have become, so entertainment jaded.I thought they could have squeezed 1 more episode out of the first season. Final episode seemed to plow through a lot. Thought the whole aesthetic of it was great. The callbacks, references, nods, homages, everything. So good. Also had a lot of its own unique touch that made it just original enough. Have loved a lot of the fan artwork this has spawned.
I thought they could have squeezed 1 more episode out of the first season.It really could've gotten to 10 episodes easily.
It seemed like an avalanche of story was coming and then it kind of just ended. It was a bit odd. I look forward to the next season. Wonder if they can keep that lightning in a bottle.I thought they could have squeezed 1 more episode out of the first season.It really could've gotten to 10 episodes easily.
I do feel like the one thing they didn't nail (aside from the fat acceptance bullshit) is that the episodes were very uneven in terms of plot balance. The finale, like you said, could've been a double easily, but there were others that were rather thin. Oddly balanced.
It is not a Television show; it is a movie. Netflix acquired the film from Paramount after Paramount decided to not release it. It is not "prestige TV".Excellent pedantry in the defense of the stated theme of the thread. Great job,
It seemed like an avalanche of story was coming and then it kind of just ended. It was a bit odd. I look forward to the next season. Wonder if they can keep that lightning in a bottle.I thought they could have squeezed 1 more episode out of the first season.It really could've gotten to 10 episodes easily.
I do feel like the one thing they didn't nail (aside from the fat acceptance bullshit) is that the episodes were very uneven in terms of plot balance. The finale, like you said, could've been a double easily, but there were others that were rather thin. Oddly balanced.
Lastly, I think the end of Episode 3 is in my Pantheon of Great TV Moments.Refresh my memory? The Barb at the pool scene?
so anyone looking forward to The Get DownFinally caught episode 1
Lastly, I think the end of Episode 3 is in my Pantheon of Great TV Moments.Refresh my memory? The Barb at the pool scene?
EDIT: NVM, you mean the Christmas lights. Yes, agreed.
Yup total campy fun on the get down... It much more enjoyable than vinyl which I slogged my way through, how did people in the record biz ever make it out alive with all those drugs.. And I enjoyed the way real life people were presented in it verses vinyl.. It was amazing how one record company interacted with so many well known 70s actsTAN to this but the final episode of Roadies (which is almost assuredly getting cancelled according to Deadline) was one of the most jaw-droppingly idiotic things I've ever seen. I keep giving these "shows about music" a try but Vinyl and Roadies were two of the worst things I saw all year.
Excited for Narcos season 2 as well! Wonder how they'll keep it intriguing after Pablo dies.The first season of that was great and I binged it in a weekend. I would do the same starting tonite for season 2 but with the College Footballgasm upon us, I will probably not get to it for a few weeks.
I only stuck with it to the end to see if Imogen Poots would take her top off since it was Showtime. She did not.
At least some good (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILSbYH9pvjQ) has come from my ordeal.I only stuck with it to the end to see if Imogen Poots would take her top off since it was Showtime. She did not.
Good to know. I'll pass.
I absolutely loved it all. I think you will like it.
Eggos forever.
I can't believe she went back to Steve.
To be fair he did fight the Demagorgon and refuse to leave and wanted to win her back and maybe wasn't the biggest of the dickheads and it could have been his friends who peer pressured him into being a dick.... BUT, I was also surprised at this.I can't believe she went back to Steve.
Why does it surprise anyone that women are just as shallow as men?
I knew immediately upon seeing them still together they would be leaving the season open ended. A thwarted will-they-or-won't-they relationship is a plot line people eat up with a spoon and the eventual relationship change fan service is the easiest plot point ever.To be fair he did fight the Demagorgon and refuse to leave and wanted to win her back and maybe wasn't the biggest of the dickheads and it could have been his friends who peer pressured him into being a dick.... BUT, I was also surprised at this.I can't believe she went back to Steve.
Why does it surprise anyone that women are just as shallow as men?
^that took a level of effort I was suprised I was willing to sustain and I can't believe how long it took me to 'get it'
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Anyone else watching Vice-Principles on HBO? Danny McBride is playing that same characterWas kinda of excited and watched 20 mins and had the same opinion you had above and really couldn't watch anymore of it
Interesting cliffhanger in the season finale.
Interesting cliffhanger in the season finale.
You're referring to every show we've talked about in this thread, right?
god, couldn't stand the first episode....so it gets better?Interesting cliffhanger in the season finale.
You're referring to every show we've talked about in this thread, right?
Vice Principals. It was pretty awesome.
Well played.Interesting cliffhanger in the season finale.
You're referring to every show we've talked about in this thread, right?
My friend told me to stick with it and I have and I think it's hilarious. It's the first time I've liked McBride since season 1 of Eastbound & Down. Also, I LOVE the episode he directed. So many great/fun shots, I believe it was "The Field Trip". I think McBride is great when people are knocking him down a peg and the other VP [I forget his name] is great at keeping McBride's presence in check on screen as well as the Gamby character.Anyone else watching Vice-Principles on HBO? Danny McBride is playing that same characterWas kinda of excited and watched 20 mins and had the same opinion you had above and really couldn't watch anymore of it
Loved Vice Principals. I think it's hilarious and dark and had some really fun twists. Danny McBride does play a good jerk...I'm OK with that. But this was even better than Eastbound and Down.
does tonight's vice-presidential debate count as prestige television?Fuck no.
i assume that it does, given that it is coming to us from the den of luxury that is Longwood University in Farmville, Virginia.Still fuck no, but interesting to know Kaine has homefield advantage for anyone gambling on it.
does tonight's vice-presidential debate count as prestige television?
i assume that it does, given that it is coming to us from the den of luxury that is Longwood University in Farmville, Virginia.
^^ I will be bitterly angry if H&CF doesn't get a fourth season (ratings be damned). The second half of season 3 has been bravo performances every single night.
O RLY? Awesome. Glad I did not know that going into last night.^^ I will be bitterly angry if H&CF doesn't get a fourth season (ratings be damned). The second half of season 3 has been bravo performances every single night.
It got a 4th and final season.
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Recently got into People Just Do Nothing, it's on BBC. Mockumentary style show following DJs/MCs who run a pirate radio station in the UK. Pretty funny, although some relationship stuff between the characters is weird.
Getting excited for Black Mirror!!!
Ah dang! The relationship stuff had bummed me out because it seemed to be villainizing Meesh for almost no reason, I'm still in season 2 though. Funny to hear about the haircut bit though. That's a great thing to happen in a mockumentary though, the Trailer Park Boys should be insanely famous by season 9 haha!Recently got into People Just Do Nothing, it's on BBC. Mockumentary style show following DJs/MCs who run a pirate radio station in the UK. Pretty funny, although some relationship stuff between the characters is weird.
Getting excited for Black Mirror!!!
I stumbled on People Just Do Nothing as well and found it laugh out funny. There are lots of subtle jokes you have to watch for like the Grindah + Miche + Decoy triangle... The third season is a bit of a bummer but the realization that Miche can only cut hair like she does for Grindah is pretty funny. I also think it's the first mockumentary that acknowledges the characters are recognized after a season has aired and bring up in the second season.
the new High Maintenance on HBO is very sticky~!
I don't agree...I am a New Yorker...so I guess I can relatethe new High Maintenance on HBO is very sticky~!
I got really really annoyed with the people on that show. I watched the first 2. All of those people were absolutely dreadful.
I have never heard of that program. What network?NBC. While I do like Mandy Moore, you can count the number of broadcast network series I watch on one hand and you will have fingers left over.
Wow. I think this is Just Bob's Burgers for me... Man. Broadcast television is so terrible.I have never heard of that program. What network?NBC. While I do like Mandy Moore, you can count the number of broadcast network series I watch on one hand and you will have fingers left over.
Scream Queens, Shark Tank, and Blacklist for me.Wow. I think this is Just Bob's Burgers for me... Man. Broadcast television is so terrible.I have never heard of that program. What network?NBC. While I do like Mandy Moore, you can count the number of broadcast network series I watch on one hand and you will have fingers left over.
But they have no place on this thread!It only took 73 pages, but finally someone else understands the strictures of this thread.
How many hours a week do you guys spend watching tv/movies? My wife complains that I spend too much time screenwatching, but good lord I don't think I can hold a candle to some of you folks!I would estimate close to 20 when its not football season and ~30 when it is.
How many hours a week do you guys spend watching tv/movies? My wife complains that I spend too much time screenwatching, but good lord I don't think I can hold a candle to some of you folks!
well some people don't have kids or much of a commute
so that's a factor
currently I get about 7 hours a week in...usually after 9:30pm
How many hours a week do you guys spend watching tv/movies? My wife complains that I spend too much time screenwatching, but good lord I don't think I can hold a candle to some of you folks!A week? hm...
Black Mirror is seriously fucking with my head.I just watched season 3 episode 1 last night and loved it
Watched the first two episodes of The Night Of. Good stuff.I was so into it for the first 2 episodes, but for some reason not at interested in finishing
I love Insecure.High Maintenance does reach that Portlandia level of irritation, but it does make me chuckle. Going to give it a couple more.
I can't handle high maint. The people are annoying af.
The Night Of really disappointed.
Just finished The OA and found myself on reddit looking for answers and theories. Found this alternate final scene that killed me. https://youtu.be/GqQuvAl2UlU
Mars -did I mention that the theme song is by
I really want to watch Legion, but don't have FX
can this be done?
Saw Amazon had the season for $15, but not sure I want to plunk down the greenbacks
I really want to watch Legion, but don't have FXYou can download the FX app and you should be able to watch for free for X amount of time. That's how I watched Atlanta. If you have cable/satellite you might be able to type in your provider information and get free streaming through the app. I "ran out" of time to watch Atlanta episodes for free, but after a few days of not opening the app it gave me more time... Not sure how it works exactly.
can this be done?
Saw Amazon had the season for $15, but not sure I want to plunk down the greenbacks
I really want to watch LegionI though this was fantastic start and I'm hooked
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=34&v=Gu10IiXVNBkI got a 10 yr old who acts like that at times
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=34&v=Gu10IiXVNBkI got a 10 yr old who acts like that at times
Thanks...hyperbolic on my parthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=34&v=Gu10IiXVNBkI got a 10 yr old who acts like that at times
My god... My biggest fear is that one of my children end up like this with a close second turning goth.
My condolences sidecar.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=34&v=Gu10IiXVNBkI got a 10 yr old who acts like that at times
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=34&v=Gu10IiXVNBkI got a 10 yr old who acts like that at times
So do I, and mine's only nine.
My wife says to be patient about it, she'll get it out of her system now and be mature as a 13 year old.
I'm not so sure.
I enjoyed Patriot. Fargo-esque dark comedy.I have not heard of this. What network? What is it about?
I enjoyed Patriot. Fargo-esque dark comedy.I have not heard of this. What network? What is it about?
I will check that out. Thanks.I enjoyed Patriot. Fargo-esque dark comedy.I have not heard of this. What network? What is it about?
Amazon. Ostensibly about U.S. intelligence agents attempting to influence the Iranian election, but really its about the structural dynamics of flow.
is "Blackish".. i think that is the name.. considered "prestige"?Not really. It's maybe Prestige-adjacent.
Anyone watching Outsiders? We are finding it of interest in it's second season.no but stay gold pony boy.
is "Blackish".. i think that is the name.. considered "prestige"?Not really. It's maybe Prestige-adjacent.
I enjoy Love. Birdie is hilarious and I find her oddly attractive despite her not being my type at all. Apparently I'm an accent guy. I never knew.Birdie is adorable. She's the only one who makes me laugh out loud. The ending was awful as well. She only got back together with Gus to avoid her ex? Or to save Gus from that awkwardness in his apartment? Awful. Again, Judd Apatow villainizing women lol. Anyway...
I loved the other 3 Netflix/Marvel shows.I think Daredevil, luke cage and jessica jones were all done really well
Watching the OA. I died and came back too.Its a heartwarming tale of some kids saving the world through the power of interpretive dance.
Eurhythmy?That's actually not far off.
Ahh! Is that on FX? I've been told it's great.
Logan was AWESOME btw...
Yes, they are desperate:
http://www.tmz.com/2017/03/27/cash-me-outside-girl-danielle-bregoli-signs-tv-deal/
Yes, they are desperate:For a second I thought this was The Onion thread.
http://www.tmz.com/2017/03/27/cash-me-outside-girl-danielle-bregoli-signs-tv-deal/
My wife is telling me I need to watch some show called "Big Little Lies". But I'm behind on The Americans, Better Call Saul, and three seasons behind on Justified. Is Big Little Lies as good as any of those other shows?been hearing good things about it too
My wife is telling me I need to watch some show called "Big Little Lies". But I'm behind on The Americans, Better Call Saul, and three seasons behind on Justified. Is Big Little Lies as good as any of those other shows?been hearing good things about it too
but seems kinda marketed to females if you ask me...so right up Julian's alley
...so right up Julian's alley
I did not think I'd like it but did.
I mean, you're sort of collecting low-hanging fruit. "Julian is much more apt to appreciate 'fiction for women'" -- whatever that means -- is not exactly the boldest of calls....so right up Julian's alleyI did not think I'd like it but did.
Why does vindication feel so good?
it's not....but still felt good in these dark timesI mean, you're sort of collecting low-hanging fruit. "Julian is much more apt to appreciate 'fiction for women'" -- whatever that means -- is not exactly the boldest of calls....so right up Julian's alleyI did not think I'd like it but did.
Why does vindication feel so good?
Kosmo, have you seen the second season of The Missing? I just realized it exists and is out on Starz.
Speaking of Aussie series, the second season (dubbed China Girl) of one of my cult-faves Top Of the Lake, is coming out this fall.
My wife is telling me I need to watch some show called "Big Little Lies". But I'm behind on The Americans, Better Call Saul, and three seasons behind on Justified. Is Big Little Lies as good as any of those other shows?been hearing good things about it too
but seems kinda marketed to females if you ask me...so right up Julian's alley
She also tries to get me to watch Girls as well. With little luck.
Girls is for Girls. Not boys.HEY NOW.
I bought an antenna at Home Depot...The horror.
I bought an antenna at Home Depot...The horror.
you also know that you can buy a Roku for like $30 and connect your tv to the internet and get tons of streaming content (and pay for what you want)I bought an antenna at Home Depot...The horror.
I get like 35 channels... but so far no ABC...am working on it..my kids were able to watch PBS Kids this afternoon.... these new antennas are pretty good...
QVC is over the air now?well it may not be QVC ...but there are at least 2-3 knock offs doing it in DC
It's based on a beach fiction novel but it was very well done. I did not think I'd like it but did. Alexander Skarsgarrd and Nicole Kidman are early Emmy favorites for it.
I thought he did an excellent job of creating an absolute sense of menace the second he walked into the scene because you didn't know which Perry you were getting. (His "playing monster" constantly with his boys may have been a bit too on the nose, to be fair.)
Getting pretty choked up regarding the final season of Girls.
Girls is for Girls. Not boys.
Getting pretty choked up regarding the final season of Girls.Girls is for Girls. Not boys.
Getting pretty choked up regarding the final season of Girls.Girls is for Girls. Not boys.
I don't know about that.. show is hilarious. Can't believe that move Shosh pulled.
Anyone else excited for new MST3K?Actually yes. But it's not really prestige tbh.
Found out that second season of Fortitude is now streaming on Amazon Prime. As if I need more content in my life..Thanks for the heads up!
Since I started this thread with a bullet-point list of talking points about an episode of Girls, I felt the finale deserved the same:
- Really unique final episode. Of the 7 "main" characters, we saw exactly 2 of them. The time jump made the entire episode feel like an epilogue and last week's episode the true end of the show.
- The thing I have always liked about Girls -- and that many of you are just too willfully obtuse to admit -- is that the show works because the characters are awful. Hannah being an annoying narcissist and you hating everyone is the entire point of the show. It is the one and only character study of a generation of older Millenials who come from upper-middle to upper-class backgrounds and manage to live in insular bubbles of myopia that results in them moving to the greatest melting pot in North America and meeting exactly one minority in 7 seasons. It reminds me of something Miss P once said "people either move to NYC for something or because they have nothing; no in-betweens." Exactly. And to break down the gentle gossamer depiction of such a disparate, self-absorbed subculture by judging it by the same metric you would the television show Friends ("but do I like this character? Would they fit in my friend group?") shows you missed the point entirely.
- Going back to episode 9, the friend group breaking up is the most realistic depiction of five years out from college I could imagine and I liked seeing a show that loosened the thread of that friendship realistically over the last few years. And I liked that our unabashed winner at the end (Shoshana) was the one that despite all the "totes presh"es uttered over the years was the one with the emotional maturity to realize things before anyone else (hell, she's been saying it since Beach House).
- In the end, there was no deus ex machina that made anyone more much more mature. Divorce didn't change Marnie (who apparently is a camgirl now?). Motherhood didn't change Hannah. These people are still acting out of sheer self-regard entirely. Marnie isn't the only one there with Hannah because she's the "best" friend, its because she had the worst life at the time. But her ability to tell herself a story about why she's doing what she's doing that is completely divorced from reality (no pun intended) and delude herself into actually convincing herself of it is about as good of a commentary on the American zeitgeist as anyone can muster.
- To piggyback off the first half of the last point, if there's anything "magic" that the word of Girls believes in, its small glimmers of perspective after random run-ins with strangers. In true Girls tradition, Hannah had exactly that last night meeting her (skinny) 17 year old doppleganger. These one-off character interactions in Girls cannot be counted; they are legion.
- If there's anything I will remember Girls for it will be its marvelous use of bottle episodes (or "spinoff" episodes where a non-Hannah character gets center reel for 27 minutes). One Man's Trash, The Beach House, The Panic in Central Park, whatever the one is with Shoshana in Japan, American Bitch, and probably even Painful Evaculation all are absolute classics that will be dissected by film students for a generation no matter how annoying someone finds Lena Dunham's social media presence.
- If there's a second thing I will remember Girls for it will be Allison Williams cringeworthy attempts at singing which brighten every episode in which we were blessed with it.
And the third season of Fargo is shaping up to be the best one yet..Little early for that. Season 2 was bonkers.
In my opinion, Lost is probably one of the greatest television series ever, except for Twin Peaks. Shotgunning through the series again after a long time since I watched it. Almost done with season 1 and I actually almost cried on an episode.The first 2-3 seasons are great. Once they started doing the alternate timeline and flash forwards is when it got a little too out of hand.
I don't care what anybody says about the ending or the last season, this is a great damn show.
And the third season of Fargo is shaping up to be the best one yet..Little early for that. Season 2 was bonkers.
In my opinion, Lost is probably one of the greatest television series ever, except for Twin Peaks. Shotgunning through the series again after a long time since I watched it. Almost done with season 1 and I actually almost cried on an episode.
I don't care what anybody says about the ending or the last season, this is a great damn show.
Many of the "explanations" American tv watchers so often need felt like cop-outs and the creators didn't know what to do with this big mystery they built. Why not just LET IT BE A MYSTERY.I think Lidelof learned his lesson and plans to do this on The Leftovers.
In my opinion, Lost is probably one of the greatest television series ever, except for Twin Peaks. Shotgunning through the series again after a long time since I watched it. Almost done with season 1 and I actually almost cried on an episode.The first 2-3 seasons are great. Once they started doing the alternate timeline and flash forwards is when it got a little too out of hand.
I don't care what anybody says about the ending or the last season, this is a great damn show.
Many of the "explanations" American tv watchers so often need felt like cop-outs and the creators didn't know what to do with this big mystery they built. Why not just LET IT BE A MYSTERY.I think Lidelof learned his lesson and plans to do this on The Leftovers.
The ending of Lost (and by this I mean the last 3 seasons or so) was so unsatisfying in the answers it attempted to pull out of thin air that going back and rewatching the good seasons -- knowing what's coming up and how little of it will make any sense -- is a ruined experience for me.
The Leftovers - The Best Music on TV (https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/01/arts/television/the-leftovers-soundtrack.html)That show (after being a drag for the first season) has really become something amazing.
They are going to kill BACHMAN! (http://www.vulture.com/2017/06/tj-miller-silicon-valley-exit-no-guest-spots.html)I had not heard about this, but now his "arc" is starting to make sense.
http://www.vulture.com/2017/05/silicon-valley-erlich-bachman-tj-miller.html
you might be screaming, ?For the love of Bachmanity, don?t kill him!? Don?t get upset with us. This is not our rule. This edict was passed down by the Council for Television Character Eradication, a shadowy government agency populated by members of the Illuminati, the deep state, and former SNL cast members who have never made movies based on their characters.
I feel I'm dying up here is off to a good start
Absolutely loved the second season of master of none...I am in love with Alessandra Mastronardi
Is GLOW worth a shot?I gave up halfway through the first episode but I don't think I was the target audience for the subject matter.
Is GLOW worth a shot?I gave up halfway through the first episode but I don't think I was the target audience for the subject matter.
Is there a chance that someone who doesn't give a shit about professional wrasslin would still find the show entertaining? Do any of the ladies get naked?I do not give a shit about professional wrestling and I did not find it entertaining but I cannot speak for all people who do not give a shit about professional wrestling.
GOT was fun. Nice to see all the characters right from the get go. Talk about setting the table for the final battle. Thought this fit well with last seasons finale. Excited for what's to come!
Is there a chance that someone who doesn't give a shit about professional wrasslin would still find the show entertaining? Do any of the ladies get naked?I do not give a shit about professional wrestling and I did not find it entertaining but I cannot speak for all people who do not give a shit about professional wrestling.
Yes, there is nudity.
I predict 10+ about The Defiant OnesI caught episode one the other night and I thought it was very entertaining
Is GLOW worth a shot?I actually like pro wrestling and it takes some time to get behind. It has funny moments. I'm not going to run out and recommend it to anyone else. Thought it was way more "girl power" than "Girl Boss" though.
Is GLOW worth a shot?I actually like pro wrestling and it takes some time to get behind. It has funny moments. I'm not going to run out and recommend it to anyone else. Thought it was way more "girl power" than "Girl Boss" though.
If Ansari was white, he'd probably be working at Burger King.Yes, he would.
I'm guessing you didn't like Seinfeld either.
I propose a drinking game in which you have to drink every time Space mentions his trip to Italy. Everyone should be starting to catch a buzz by now.
Christ, man, I have to work tomorrow.I propose a drinking game in which you have to drink every time Space mentions his trip to Italy. Everyone should be starting to catch a buzz by now.
Italy was best when i was buzzed. Or high up in the Dolomites.
Do some of you not have IRL friends to talk to about things like Italy trips?
For the record, I do not have a problem with Space talking about his Italy trip. I am a little concerned by the surprising lack of fiscally responsibility he showed in going but I do not mind him talking about it.
Most of these fish eyed fools, can't afford a trip to Carrabba's, let alone Italy.
#jeal,ousy
It's not like I went to Switzerland.*gets the vapors*
There was a thread on reddit the other day that was titled something like "People who have went to the Olive Garden in Times Square, tell us your story" and I laughed so hard tears started to well up in my eyes.Most of these fish eyed fools, can't afford a trip to Carrabba's, let alone Italy.
#jeal,ousy
I picture Space as more of an Olive Garden kinda guy... #allyoucaneatbreadsticks #neverendingpastabowl
Most of these fish eyed fools, can't afford a trip to Carrabba's, let alone Italy.LMAO
#jeal,ousy
Most of these fish eyed fools, can't afford a trip to Carrabba's, let alone Italy.
#jeal,ousy
I picture Space as more of an Olive Garden kinda guy... #allyoucaneatbreadsticks #neverendingpastabowl
I loved season 1 of MON, but I thought the second season got a little lost. I thought Dev was one of the more relateable humans in a show recently, at least to me. Likeable, not spectacular, funny, but also not funny. Seemed like a normal dude. That's why I hated how season 2 ended. I thought season 1 did a better job of showing the pains of dating and relationships today. Just me though. I can totally see why people don't like Aziz. I've been a fan of his since Human Giant.Is GLOW worth a shot?I actually like pro wrestling and it takes some time to get behind. It has funny moments. I'm not going to run out and recommend it to anyone else. Thought it was way more "girl power" than "Girl Boss" though.
We tried it last night. The first episode was good enough for me to try a second episode, but I'm not putting it on my list of must see tv yet.
We're also slogging our way through the second season of Master of None. Gave up halfway through the first season, but decided to give it another try. The first couple of episodes (in Italy) were cute and promising (the fact that we were about to vacation in Italy in that region probably helped), but it's been downhill again since. Christ that Chef Geoff is an annoying turd, even more annoying than Dev. And the episode where they had a kid playing Dev as a kid? He must be the second male tv character ever (Michael Jackson being the first) whose voice got higher after hitting puberty. I really don't understand what the hoopla is over that show. If Ansari was white, he'd probably be working at Burger King.
I do not know what I am more excited for; the Defenders or the Punisher. Season 2 of Daredevil was my favorite season of Marvel Netflix shows, mainly because of the Punisher.You liked Iron Fist more than JJ or LC OR DD SEASON 1!? That's insane! I didn't even finish Iron Fist. I was so bored by it and I *hated* the action and CGI in it. Don't know how they got martial arts so much better on DD than on IF which is based on knowing martial damn arts.
my rankings:
Daredevil Season 2
Iron Fist
Jessica Jones / Luke Cage (tied)
Daredevil Season 1
II just found it hard to root for him as a person and the villains weren't intriguing especially since DD had already battled them for 2 seasons.Arrow is so great...
I haven't watched any DC TV shows, but I do like Green Arrow and have heard it's awesome.
I predict 10+ about The Defiant OnesI caught episode one the other night and I thought it was very entertaining
its all the real people it's not a musical biopick
I had just seen the nwa pick(some really good parts but overall bad and long)so I knew some his background
But Jimmy...jez he has really had his hand is some of the biggest acts in the industry
At least 3 generations of music he made a significant mark
Definitely a wack job, but no doubt knew how to get the job done with the right people
On Thursday night? Hmmaybe. Although I'll be on the west coast. Does it release at 9pm there?
American Vandal on Netflix was very enjoyable in a totally juvenile way.
American Vandal on Netflix was very enjoyable in a totally juvenile way.
Sounds right up my alley. Will add it to the "when the wife travels" list.
American Vandal on Netflix was very enjoyable in a totally juvenile way.
Sounds right up my alley. Will add it to the "when the wife travels" list.
I loved it for the first episode, still thought it was ok for the second, but was sick of it by the third. My wife, who liked it more than me, will have to continue on her own.
Big Mouth has crazy moments in it. Almost done with the season. It's enjoyable for what it is. It doesn't seem to "Try" too hard. I like that [I forget his name] kid kind of keeps the hormone monster in check so it doesn't go too overboard. Enjoyable for sure though.American Vandal on Netflix was very enjoyable in a totally juvenile way.
Sounds right up my alley. Will add it to the "when the wife travels" list.
I loved it for the first episode, still thought it was ok for the second, but was sick of it by the third. My wife, who liked it more than me, will have to continue on her own.
Big Mouth is another good juvenile appeal show.
Mr. Robot is on point yet again. LOVE.I am sooo looking forward to watching, most likely going to pay to watch now rather than wait for it to be free in a few months
Stranger Things 2 felt like a great sequel. But, we can all agree that ONE episode could have just been completely cut out, right?
Excited to see where they go next.
Stranger Things 2 felt like a great sequel. But, we can all agree that ONE episode could have just been completely cut out, right?
Excited to see where they go next.
But, we can all agree that ONE episode could have just been completely cut out, right?
LOVED this season, especially the music and score. Just super fun.
But, we can all agree that ONE episode could have just been completely cut out, right?
It felt forced. Almost like they got picked up for Season Three and needed to foreshadow it....
But, we can all agree that ONE episode could have just been completely cut out, right?
It felt forced. Almost like they got picked up for Season Three and needed to foreshadow it....
I liked it. Felt good to get outside of the upside down for once.
Jumped into Defenders over the weekend. I like seeing Daredevil/Jessica Jones/Luke Cage back in action. I enjoyed seeing Luke Cage beat Iron Fists ass lol. Want to get through this and get ready for The Punisher on Friday! Netflix just dropping that out of nowhere.I really enjoyed the first few episodes of the defenders!
Call me part of the Backlash.
Lena Dunham Faces Backlash for Saying She Wishes She?d Had an Abortion
http://people.com/celebrity/lena-dunham-abortion-comment-controversy/
The Punisher which might be the bloodiest TV show of the year.... I'm assuming it has to be bloodier than TWD.... There's just..... so much blood.I can't take TWD anymore...I just am not interested in the whole concept
Crappy shows I watched so you don't have to:couldn't agree more...only 3 episodes in with very high expectations
Sharp Objects - 4/10 - Slow, plodding, disjointed and overall meh. If you were expecting something equivalent to Big Little Lies you will be sorely, sorely disappointed. Surprise ending not really a surprise. Patricia Clarkson will likely get a (deserved) Emmy nod, but that's about the only positive I can report. That and the fact that there's lots of Zeppelin on the soundtrack.
I actually really like Sharp Objects. I love all the women character studies. Still haven't seen the finale.I really liked sinner's first season...so far season 2 doesn't have me...and Jessica isn't in it :)
A show that's not amazing, but still pretty good...the Sinner. Anyone else watching?
Really late to the game here...but have been binge watching ST and loving season 1Stranger Things 2 felt like a great sequel. But, we can all agree that ONE episode could have just been completely cut out, right?I'm hoping season 3 is a witch hunt for the scientists and the other 9 people!
Excited to see where they go next.
LOVED this season, especially the music and score. Just super fun.
Not a Stranger Things fan here but my kids seems to like it.wait, your kid is aware of it's existence?!
I fainted from the vapors at the realization that Space’s daughter is cognizant of Netflix, and streaming media by extension.Not a Stranger Things fan here but my kids seems to like it.wait, your kid is aware of it's existence?!
shocking
Not a Stranger Things fan here but my kids seems to like it.
I fainted from the vapors at the realization that Space’s daughter is cognizant of Netflix, and streaming media by extension.Not a Stranger Things fan here but my kids seems to like it.wait, your kid is aware of it's existence?!
shocking
Not a Stranger Things fan here but my kids seems to like it.
Plural?
I thought you only had the one precocious, jaded tweener.
Just think of all the hilarious things she would've guessed "Netflix" is that you could have beguiled us with! Sadly, it just wasn't meant to be. It just wasn't.I fainted from the vapors at the realization that Space’s daughter is cognizant of Netflix, and streaming media by extension.Not a Stranger Things fan here but my kids seems to like it.wait, your kid is aware of it's existence?!
shocking
You don't know the half of it.
Just think of all the hilarious things she would've guessed "Netflix" is that you could have beguiled us with!Is that the competition where the Seiners see who can throw the farthest
Season 2 of Ozark was pretty good (7.5/10). Better than season 1. They definitely focused much more on the women in season 2. Charlotte is kind of meh but Wendy, Ruth, and Darlene are great. I was disappointed in the finale. Obviously we are getting a season 3.
I tried to watch Ozark, but I hated it. It all seemed so contrived and people seemed so stupid.Ditto.
Season 2 of Ozark was pretty good (7.5/10). Better than season 1. They definitely focused much more on the women in season 2. Charlotte is kind of meh but Wendy, Ruth, and Darlene are great. I was disappointed in the finale. Obviously we are getting a season 3.
I first heard of this show the other day. How does it compare to Justified?
but Bobby Cannavale has yet to meet a role he couldn't destroy with his patented overacting.IMO Bobby does a fantastic reading of Chapter 13 in the Beastie Boys audio book
but Bobby Cannavale has yet to meet a role he couldn't destroy with his patented overacting.IMO Bobby does a fantastic reading of Chapter 13 in the Beastie Boys audio book
delivers it like a beat poet with a thick accent
but Bobby Cannavale has yet to meet a role he couldn't destroy with his patented overacting.IMO Bobby does a fantastic reading of Chapter 13 in the Beastie Boys audio book
delivers it like a beat poet with a thick accent
it's hard to over-act on audio only.
but Bobby Cannavale has yet to meet a role he couldn't destroy with his patented overacting.IMO Bobby does a fantastic reading of Chapter 13 in the Beastie Boys audio book
delivers it like a beat poet with a thick accent
it's hard to over-act on audio only.
But I bet you can feel him gesticulating madly behind the mic.
The Romanoffs is disappointing. Entertaining and very well shot, but ultimately a bit bloated. The first episode has been the best so far.
Homecoming is pretty good, but Bobby Cannavale has yet to meet a role he couldn't destroy with his patented overacting. He is less awful than he was in Vinyl, but I can't grasp how this guy continues to land big roles.
I will always know him as the guy with the funky tasting spunk (their words, not mine) on Sex and the City.
How is it "news" if it's all "very liberal?"
That's like calling Fox News "news."
Obviously Hatch's question touched a nerve, as this may be the longest post I have ever written.Yowza and quite a retort.
Today, I don't feel like there are any truly non-biased sources left out there.
For the record, I am not a Republican. I'm not sure "conservative" fits either, although my core belief is that government has become too big (although for the best of intentions) and that is the root of many of today's problems. Many years ago we had all these colonies. Some dudes said, hey, let's have some central government to take care of things like national defense that don't make sense to do on the colonial level. Great idea! Later on, other dudes started saying, hey, since we have this central government thing, let's use it for all sorts of other things too! Not a bad idea on its face, except that it encourages the formation of interest groups to lobby the central government to enact policies which benefit the interest group. Again, nothing inherently wrong with that. Except we have gone way past interest groups now. Today, interest groups have morphed into "identity" politics. It may seem like a small distinction, but I don't believe it is. "Identity" implies something incredibly personal. So now politics imbues everything. Moreover, people of other "identities" are now viewed adversarially - If you are not an us, you are a them. When government is smaller, people are forced to work together to get things done and must find a way to get along. When government is big, people just join together and then compete with one another to get the government to favor their group over others competing for the same resources, which encourages animosity, not cooperation. Also, there is the whole principal-agent problem with government trying to have its hand in everything.
As far as the media question - I have a love-hate relationship with the media. I consume vast quantities of it, but much of it I find flawed and rapidly getting worse. I don't think I have ever seen Fox News. I like facts, stripped of biases. Fox News is obviously not that. But nobody else is anymore. I have read the New York Times daily since I was a kid. It used to be a great paper. They were always left-leaning, but they kept that part to the op-ed pages. They dealt with a lot of hard news and had great cultural coverage as well and largely succeeded in keeping the general news operation as bias-free as possible. Today, the entire paper is wildly left-leaning. Like the Washington Post, business concerns pushed them to make a conscious decision to abandon generalism and gear the paper toward its base - A very liberal and cosmopolitan readership. I've been thinking of canceling my subscription for years, but just can't do it after it being a daily touchstone for 40+ years. But the NY Times is regularly awful now. They just published their list of the 100 Notable Books of 2018. They try to force politics into all the reviews, even when the book doesn't say anything about politics (explicitly or implicitly). For example, one book [Cherry] they cite as a great statement on the "United States’ failure to provide adequate support to veterans." I read the book. Yes, the main character is a veteran. But it has absolutely zero to do with the subject of the treatment of veterans. A few months ago, the Sunday New York Times had at least one Trump-related story (all negative, of course) on the front page of every single section - all 10 of them. Sports? Arts & Leisure? The Travel section!?!? I mean, they really had to try hard to do that. Being political in every subject, every section, every day, is probably what their base wants. But I don't.
I can't answer the CNN vs. Fox question because I don't watch either. However, I do think of NBC (and its affiliates) as the Left's Fox. I'll give you some examples. Savannah Guthrie on the night of the election looked like she was going to vomit any second. Every time a state went for Trump you could feel her pain, anger, and hurt. She would say things like, "I can't believe this is happening?" and, "Oh, this is awful." Guthrie is certainly entitled to her opinion, but as the Co-Head Anchor (along with Lester Holt) of NBC News, I think she should at least feign being impartial. Then there is Andrea Mitchell. She is Hillary's BFF and has been for decades. And this is who NBC News has covering Trump during their Presidential election coverage? Another example - Shortly before the election NBC did a piece on Orange County, CA. They said they were going to this "republican bastion" to take the pulse before the election. But they cast the piece like a safari. The story started with the crew going to a train station (in LA) and boarding a train to travel to the OC (apparently they don't have roads in the OC?) and, in hushed voice, they spoke with such surprise that actual Republicans could be found so close to LA! The whole report was cast like an explorer heading deep into the Amazon to find a lost tribe that had never encountered civilization. I don't doubt that many at NBC News truly believe that Republicans are some strange alien tribe. Much like the NY Times, I still watch NBC even though I think its gone to shit.
Beyond that I read the Wall Street Journal and the Financial Times every day. I skip the WSJ political coverage and just focus on business and markets. The FT is obviously primarily a financial paper, but their political coverage is very good and more international. I read the Economist weekly also. I read these three in hard format because I am old. Online I read Bloomberg and have started reading Axios periodically. I read tons of global macro research, which obviously touches on politics and economics. I watch NBC News and BBC World News occasionally. PBS NewsHour is still pretty good, but I got away from it when Gwen Ifill passed.
Obviously Hatch's question touched a nerve, as this may be the longest post I have ever written. Like I said, I have a love-hate relationship with the media. I still love it enough that I gorge on it, but I really hate it because I feel like there are no high quality generalist news sources left. 20 years ago (maybe even more recently) I felt like reading the New York Times gave me an excellent, largely bias-free handle on what's going on in the world. Back then, even the Washington Post was half decent (emphasis on "half"). Today, I don't feel like there are any truly non-biased sources left out there.
Well then I would be just as biased by the pictures in the NYT, wouldn't I?
Also, I don't hate Pelosi any more than I hate all politicians.
Is it him solo playing guitar telling stories?
God that would suck
and DFA..and he's been AWOL since 2017
Really? I just assumed I wasn't seeing anything because I blocked him. I guess he must have taken that "smell you later" joke I threw his way to heart. . .and DFA..and he's been AWOL since 2017
Possibly ...you beat it to death pretty hardReally? I just assumed I wasn't seeing anything because I blocked him. I guess he must have taken that "smell you later" joke I threw his way to heart. . .and DFA..and he's been AWOL since 2017
holy donkeys what a run
my nose is all sun burnt from the parade
it's reeeeeeeeeeeeal
similar to the thompson twins.Speaking of the Thomson twins...what did you pick in Bandersnatch
Barry - 7/10 - A bit uneven and the love interest is really annoying, but it can be very, very funny at times.
Maniac - 7/10 - Very entertaining but a little weak on storyline and character development.
Only one episode in...but really liking Russian Doll on netflix
anyone excited for this....
(https://www.hbo.com/content/dam/hbodata/series/game-of-thrones/video-stills/season-08/s8-trailer-1920.jpg)
Was watching Black Mirror and was surprised to find Miley Cyrus covering Nine Inch Nails' "Head Like A Hole"She had to play the pop song a few times before I made the connection what it was.
I don't think I would have ever predicted that! Wasn't horrible either
and she's now released a full recording of her version.
Keanu Reeves set to return for The Matrix 4 (https://www.theguardian.com/film/2019/aug/20/the-matrix-4-keanu-reeves-carrie-ann-moss-lana-wachowski)Not television. Not prestige. Not worth discussing. Not a spoiler.
Watched the first episode of Fleabag and fucking hated it. But I love Killing Eve, so maybe i'll give it another shot.
I second that Phoebe Waller-Bridge is both and amazing writer and actorWatched the first episode of Fleabag and fucking hated it. But I love Killing Eve, so maybe i'll give it another shot.
Def give it another shot.
The Boys. . . Amazon Prime; can't convince any of my co-workers to look past the name.
I thought it was enjoyably compelling and darkly prescient considering the source material was written some years ago.
The Boys. . . Amazon Prime; can't convince any of my co-workers to look past the name.
I thought it was enjoyably compelling and darkly prescient considering the source material was written some years ago.
my man, watched the first episode the other day . . . and literally said, if you don't watch it tonight, so we can starting watching it together, I am going to kill you.
with The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.Worth the hype ...and my sister is name dropped as one of the characters!
The Boys. . . Amazon Prime; can't convince any of my co-workers to look past the name.
I thought it was enjoyably compelling and darkly prescient considering the source material was written some years ago.
my man, watched the first episode the other day . . . and literally said, if you don't watch it tonight, so we can starting watching it together, I am going to kill you.
I did like the scene where she bared her bosom,
Related but what's with all the boobs in the latest season of Glow? I'm all for boobs (folks, they're great!) but it seemed WAY unnecessary. Good to see gratuitous dick though...more dicks in tv shows imo
Amazon's: Undone and The Boys were both fantastic IMO
I'd say Undone...yesAmazon's: Undone and The Boys were both fantastic IMO
but were they prestige?
'Living With Yourself w/ Paul Rudd is some excellent stuff
I liked him better on Mad About You.your in luck
New, Rupaul's Drag Race Season 12, announced with all queens named.
Borrowing heavy, from Dragula, and not a single trans or women doing drag, on the show. Still a great show and I will be watching.
Plus, AJ and the Queen is cute and sweet, so far.
Jon Stewart’s New Political Satire Will Come Out Just in Time for Election Season (https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2020/01/jon-stewart-irresistible-release-date)
Rejoice, for this film’s press cycle means the former Daily Show host will once again be doing what he does best: making fun of politicians.
cue the prestige-hating haters...
new Tiger King episode being released
https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/09/entertainment/tiger-king-and-i-joel-mchale-trnd/index.html
although it's kinda like an 'after the rose ceremony' episode
Netflix is bringing back its widely talked about docuseries "Tiger King" for one more episode.
The streaming giant announced Thursday that it would release an eighth episode of the show, titled "The Tiger King and I," on April 12.
The episode is an aftershow hosted by comedian Joel McHale, who is featured in Netflix's announcement wearing themed attire (a cowboy hat and a a leopard print shawl).
Wild Wonderful Whites of West Virginia, is better. Free to watch on Amazon Prime, Video.WWWofWV is one of my favorite things of all time. When I was a teenager, my dad took a job about fifty miles from where it was filmed for two years. Good to know it’s free on Amazon Prime - haven’t seen it in three or four years.
Finished Big Bang Theory season 2!Basically the antithesis.
Is it considered “prestige”?!?
Did anyone else finish Schitt's Creek? I ugly cried.
Succession is great, but probably hard to watch right now.
Did anyone else finish Schitt's Creek? I ugly cried.
It really was one of those shows where everyone seemed to discover it between season 3 and 4 on Netflix. If you look back at this thread, Kosmo and I discuss it in its first season on Pop but yeah, it seemed to attain a critical mass (especially around younger folks -- I don't know hoe many people in their twenties you have on social media but they all love it) around a year ago as it was starting to wind down.Did anyone else finish Schitt's Creek? I ugly cried.
is it just me, or did that show come out of nowhere and completely take over for 15 minutes? i swear i hadn't heard of this show a month ago, but the finale made millions of fans crawl out from under their rocks... everyone was talking about that last show it seems.
Much like Hoobastank and I Shit on Your Face, I could never really get by the name.
Much like Hoobastank and I Shit on Your Face, I could never really get by the name.
Meh. Your loss.
Anal Barbeque is a masterpieceMuch like Hoobastank and I Shit on Your Face, I could never really get by the name.
Meh. Your loss.
Succession, starting with the back half of season 1, is maybe the best thing currently on TV. Holy shit, that show.
The Culkin kid's character is like a cross between my gay, bald, metrosexual dentist and the person I imagine you to be (having not met you in person yet.)I don’t even know what to do with that statement.
The Culkin kid's character is like a cross between my gay, bald, metrosexual dentist and the person I imagine you to be (having not met you in person yet.)I don’t even know what to do with that statement.
That is the most unlikeable character imaginable (on a show with many of them) and Culkin plays it SO WELL.
you kill it in the role of Julian.So if they were to make the 9:30 Forum movie (I know....work with me)
I could see Kieran Culkin playing me more than Macaulay.you kill it in the role of Julian.So if they were to make the 9:30 Forum movie (I know....work with me)
Who do you think would play the role of Julian, I do think Culkin might be a good choice
The Culkin kid's character is like a cross between my gay, bald, metrosexual dentist and the person I imagine you to be (having not met you in person yet.)I don’t even know what to do with that statement.
That is the most unlikeable character imaginable (on a show with many of them) and Culkin plays it SO WELL.
But Culkin is the most unlikeable because he never shuts the fuck up whereas Logan is content to sit in a corner and just yell “Fuck off” at random passersby once and hour.
Nicolas Cage will play Joe Exotic (aka the Tiger King) in a scripted TV series.
I have watched all of Better Call Saul.
Good show.
I had this same complaint in seasons 2 and 3 but the show starts to improve dramatically around the point you are now once Chuck is not the central antagonist. The most recent season was incredible.I have watched all of Better Call Saul.
Good show.
I'm on Season 4 Episode 3 and I still can't figure out why critics loves this show. Rhea Seehorn is kinda hot in a Virginia girl went to Mason understated way, and I like the ugly Mike character, and I'm glad (spoiler warning) the annoying guy from Laverne and Shirley died, but geez, is anything ever going to actually happen on this show? I keep hoping it turns into Breaking Bad but so far it hasn't.
It really was one of those shows where everyone seemed to discover it between season 3 and 4 on Netflix. If you look back at this thread, Kosmo and I discuss it in its first season on Pop but yeah, it seemed to attain a critical mass (especially around younger folks -- I don't know hoe many people in their twenties you have on social media but they all love it) around a year ago as it was starting to wind down.Did anyone else finish Schitt's Creek? I ugly cried.
is it just me, or did that show come out of nowhere and completely take over for 15 minutes? i swear i hadn't heard of this show a month ago, but the finale made millions of fans crawl out from under their rocks... everyone was talking about that last show it seems.
Prestige TV before it was a termNegative, Beavis.
Also season 2 of Pen15.
We enjoyed all three seasons of the Sinner.. we are fans of shows with well done multi episodes story arcs.. the one and done nature of law and orders are just dull
I love the Sinner. You should be able to watch season 3 on USA's app (or maybe even Peacock?)
I think you had to be a dorky girl to really understand Pen15. Lots of secrets being given away on that show. It's zany and weird and heartfelt and I am all in for it.
I love the Sinner. You should be able to watch season 3 on USA's app (or maybe even Peacock?)if your willing to wait until after inauguration (unless the anarchists take out the internet by then)
I love the Sinner. You should be able to watch season 3 on USA's app (or maybe even Peacock?)if your willing to wait until after inauguration (unless the anarchists take out the internet by then)
https://www.nme.com/news/tv/netflix-confirms-season-3-release-date-for-the-sinner-2671780
Rectify is also completely overlooked. What an astounding show.Well it’s been over for years but I’m long on the record that it was an incredible show even if it did have a character named Amantha.
Raised by Wolves, looks fucking incredible.
Rectify is also completely overlooked. What an astounding show.Well it’s been over for years but I’m long on the record that it was an incredible show even if it did have a character named Amantha.
Loved the ending and how nothing really got a definitive ending.
Rectify is also completely overlooked. What an astounding show.Well it’s been over for years but I’m long on the record that it was an incredible show even if it did have a character named Amantha.
Loved the ending and how nothing really got a definitive ending.
Me too.
I wouldn’t call it a wild ride. It settles in to being a much slower show than the pilot makes out. It’s really not about plot or resolution to mysteries as much as people co-existing.Rectify is also completely overlooked. What an astounding show.Well it’s been over for years but I’m long on the record that it was an incredible show even if it did have a character named Amantha.
Loved the ending and how nothing really got a definitive ending.
Me too.
I just watched S1E1 last night...looks to be a wild ride!
Also, as I said, you have to hear the name Amantha repeatedly.unrelated to TV, but my kids always put on this iheartradio station (99.5) in the car and there is this host Elizabethany
Was Rectify just added to Netflix streaming? I've never even heard of it before.It was on Sundance originally and went off the air like four years ago. Not sure what is surfacing it for everyone but I strongly recommend it (and Kosmo does too IIRC).
Jules, how many times have you watched Noelle on Disney+?I have zero idea what that is. Currently watching this I May Destroy You thing I missed but apparently was the show of the year. It’s not very Disney+.
Before you answer, remember, Santa reads this board...
anyone watching Good Lord Bird on Showtime? a couple episodes in and it's really well done, Ethan Hawke is getting lots of nods for his portrayal of John Brown.. Daveed Diggs turns an inspired version of Frederick Douglas as well.I found this torturously dull.
and it will never not make Kosmette laugh as it has the one of the best lines heard in awhile... "He's nuttier than a squirrel turd"
Finally some family holiday viewing
History of Swear Words, hosted by Nicolas Cage (https://youtu.be/XByiHpUvrj0)
the kids can't wait!
edit....grrr we have to wait until Jan 5th
OTOH, Black Mirror drops on Dec 27thnice! I loved that series. Was a big TZ and TOL fan and this is just a continuation with modern themes
Anyone watch Kim's Convenience? Sweet and funny. It is more evidence that Canada might be better.
it was the cathartic part of the song where the audience demands she destroy it
was it me, or were there some sparks the first few times
Anyone watch Kim's Convenience? Sweet and funny. It is more evidence that Canada might be better.
If you're not a big "cable" TV watcher but you'd like a little cable TV in your life, I would recommend Sling over YouTube TV.
The Simpsons apparently have a Smiths themed show tonight.Did you not see my post the other day...I love "How Late Is Then"
The Simpsons apparently have a Smiths themed show tonight.Morrissey has some 'thoughts'
And isn’t he right about the Simpsons? Does anybody still watch?hmm longest-running primetime scripted series on TV...
One could argue cartoons, financially, are naturally made to exist on TV longer than traditional sitcoms. Simpsons are not exactly killing in the ratings.And isn’t he right about the Simpsons? Does anybody still watch?hmm longest-running primetime scripted series on TV...
must be doing something right to have the advertisers coming back
And isn’t he right about the Simpsons? Does anybody still watch?hmm longest-running primetime scripted series on TV...
must be doing something right to have the advertisers coming back
I haven't really watched in over 2 decades...but I'm not their target audience
My 13 year old watches Bojack Horseman and Bob's Burgers' episodes over and over and over but seems to care very little about the Simpsons.Bobs Burgers and Bojack Horseman are VERY different programs. Not a cartoon person but Bojack is like the one program I’ll defend in the genre.
I myself have never really been into adult oriented cartoon shows.
My 13 year old watches Bojack Horseman and Bob's Burgers' episodes over and over and over but seems to care very little about the Simpsons.Bobs Burgers and Bojack Horseman are VERY different programs. Not a cartoon person but Bojack is like the one program I’ll defend in the genre.
I myself have never really been into adult oriented cartoon shows.
Are advertisers paying them...then they are doing OK. This has nothing to do with the quality of the contentOne could argue cartoons, financially, are naturally made to exist on TV longer than traditional sitcoms. Simpsons are not exactly killing in the ratings.And isn’t he right about the Simpsons? Does anybody still watch?hmm longest-running primetime scripted series on TV...
must be doing something right to have the advertisers coming back
I think what I was trying to say is the margins are better on shows without live actors so a cartoon can exist on less money and thereby lower ratings.Are advertisers paying them...then they are doing OK. This has nothing to do with the quality of the contentOne could argue cartoons, financially, are naturally made to exist on TV longer than traditional sitcoms. Simpsons are not exactly killing in the ratings.And isn’t he right about the Simpsons? Does anybody still watch?hmm longest-running primetime scripted series on TV...
must be doing something right to have the advertisers coming back
His run between 1983-1995 is one of the best.. his run with the Smiths is the last great run in music....five years of perfectionin agreement there too...
But it’s THE show that put FOX on the map...
Moz reminds me of my uncle Glenn. He’s this slightly above average intelligence guy with a super contrarian streak. If he’s talking to a leftie, he’ll argue right wing talking points. If he’s talking to a Trumper, he’ll mock them and trash their views. He’s not assigned to a fixed ideology — he just likes to argue and prove he’s the smartest person in the room.
Moz is like that. I think he has a bit more of a fixed ideology but I think much of what he says is just about being inflammatory and “proving” he’s the “smartest person in the room.”
impactful, yes ...but I do think these shows: Beverly Hills, 90210, and In Living Color
But it’s THE show that put FOX on the map... that’s probably why it’s still around
I don’t think so, but Space has refused to meet me even when he was a mile from my house at a brewery so I cannot say for sure. And that would be a total Uncle Glenn move.Moz reminds me of my uncle Glenn. He’s this slightly above average intelligence guy with a super contrarian streak. If he’s talking to a leftie, he’ll argue right wing talking points. If he’s talking to a Trumper, he’ll mock them and trash their views. He’s not assigned to a fixed ideology — he just likes to argue and prove he’s the smartest person in the room.
Moz is like that. I think he has a bit more of a fixed ideology but I think much of what he says is just about being inflammatory and “proving” he’s the “smartest person in the room.”
Is your Uncle Glenn posting on here as Space?
I don’t think so, but Space has refused to meet me even when he was a mile from my house at a brewery so I cannot say for sure. And that would be a total Uncle Glenn move.Moz reminds me of my uncle Glenn. He’s this slightly above average intelligence guy with a super contrarian streak. If he’s talking to a leftie, he’ll argue right wing talking points. If he’s talking to a Trumper, he’ll mock them and trash their views. He’s not assigned to a fixed ideology — he just likes to argue and prove he’s the smartest person in the room.
Moz is like that. I think he has a bit more of a fixed ideology but I think much of what he says is just about being inflammatory and “proving” he’s the “smartest person in the room.”
Is your Uncle Glenn posting on here as Space?
Though I might prefer to meet your uncle.now there is a budding buddy comedy in the making
Morrissey Official
Moz reminds me of my uncle Glenn. He’s this slightly above average intelligence guy with a super contrarian streak. If he’s talking to a leftie, he’ll argue right wing talking points. If he’s talking to a Trumper, he’ll mock them and trash their views. He’s not assigned to a fixed ideology — he just likes to argue and prove he’s the smartest person in the room.
Master of None Season 3 Will Premiere on Netflix in May
I think Aziz is great and think him getting 'canceled' was garbage.
I get that,Master of None Season 3 Will Premiere on Netflix in May
I think Aziz is great and think him getting 'canceled' was garbage.
He's on my list of people I'd like to punch. Seems like I'd need to wait for him to hit puberty first though.
Master of None Season 3 Will Premiere on Netflix in May
I think Aziz is great and think him getting 'canceled' was garbage.
He's on my list of people I'd like to punch.
he does really have a punchable face and often makes you want to deck himMaster of None Season 3 Will Premiere on Netflix in May
I think Aziz is great and think him getting 'canceled' was garbage.
He's on my list of people I'd like to punch.
really? why?
i started watching season 1 of ZeroZeroZero, a series about the cocaine trade, and thought to myself "the music is intense". paid attention to the credits in episode 2, and saw "Music performed and recorded by MOGWAI". so far the show has me hooked, will continue to watch.
available on Prime.
Coming to Netflix June 1: Starsky and Hutchthe car was recently up for auction
Wasn't our Starsky hobbled by an automobile? Why would you even say such an offensive thing? Geez.Coming to Netflix June 1: Starsky and Hutchthe car was recently up for auction
https://www.autoevolution.com/news/1976-ford-gran-torino-featured-in-starsky-hutch-is-up-for-sale-160802.html
man I would kill to see our starsky driving that
30 Monedas is *chefskiss* tres bien.sounds....interesting?
30 Monedas is *chefskiss* tres bien.sounds....interesting?
Father Vergara, an exorcist, boxer and ex-convict exiled to a remote town in Spain, enlists the help of the mayor and a veterinarian when a series of paranormal phenomena begins to occur
Just finished watching the Watchmen series. Going to be hard to beat that show. Episode 8 may just be the greatest single episode of a television show I have seen in a very long time.
There is nothing worse, than your significant other, falling asleep while you are watching a show together.
The, end.
Just finished watching the Watchmen series. Going to be hard to beat that show. Episode 8 may just be the greatest single episode of a television show I have seen in a very long time.
I couldn't make it through an episode. Just not my kind of show. But I know others really like it.
My wife fell asleep during the first episode, but she often falls asleep while we're watching tv. Heck, she's fallen asleep during seated rock shows.
There is nothing worse, than your significant other, falling asleep while you are watching a show together.
The, end.
There is nothing worse, than your significant other, falling asleep while you are watching a show together.
The, end.
There is nothing worse, than your significant other, falling asleep while you are watching a show together.
The, end.
Yep. We don't watch TV together because of this.
In the last year+, I switched to zombie / virus / apocalypse movies more than TV. She's bingeing 7th Heaven, so there's not really a whole lotta in between.
I feel asleep at a Meat Beat Manifesto show at Black Cat in the 90s. Not really sure how that was possible, but most likely due to little sleep the night before and consuming lots of alcohol
but they used to have those benches along the wall and I just remember by friend waking me up and the hall was nearly empty
I think that is a common side effect of being subjected to DMBI feel asleep at a Meat Beat Manifesto show at Black Cat in the 90s. Not really sure how that was possible, but most likely due to little sleep the night before and consuming lots of alcohol
but they used to have those benches along the wall and I just remember by friend waking me up and the hall was nearly empty
I fell completely asleep at the one and only DMB show I attended.
The second season of I Think You Should Leave has just solidified my opinion that Tim Robinson is one of the great comedic minds of our era. Unbelievable.my family has been mocking me relentlessly for enjoying this show...they say it's not comedy
my family has been mocking me relentlessly for enjoying this show...they say it's not comedySounds like its time to abandon your partner and kids and go to adult haunted house tours and make some new friends. I'll give you a ride.
The second season of I Think You Should Leave has just solidified my opinion that Tim Robinson is one of the great comedic minds of our era. Unbelievable.my family has been mocking me relentlessly for enjoying this show...they say it's not comedy
I do think they stepped it up in the makeup dept, I didn't realize he was some of those characters at first
Summer of Soul is excellent.can confirm, the quality of the audio and video is outstanding. Stevie kicking it on the drums and the Sly part was worth the price of admission alone. Great doc and point in time. Really counters what the media wanted to portray what it was like to live in NYC at that time too
Admittedly, I'm typically anywhere from a few years to a decade behind in TV viewing, but wow, The Queen's Gambit is a great show.
Admittedly, I'm typically anywhere from a few years to a decade behind in TV viewing
Oh still haven't watch season 4 of In Treatment (didn't even realize there was a season 3, so wrapping that up)I've long said In Treatment is one of the most underrated programs of all time but season 4 was pretty ass-y.
And Schitts Creek fell apart the last season.. kind of jumped the shark..agreed...some funny stuff, but I think you could skip the last season and be fine
I'm not sure if i should be concerned or proud of my 14 yo daughter for going on sketchy websites and binging episodes of Succession the last couple of days. She should have binged it with us when Prime was showing it for free.Looks like the Freely family Boar on the Floor contest is about to kick off. . .
I'm not sure if i should be concerned or proud of my 14 yo daughter for going on sketchy websites and binging episodes of Succession the last couple of days. She should have binged it with us when Prime was showing it for free.Or you could pay $9.99 for a one month subscription to HBO max...I think there is even a free trial, but not sure if you can see Succession with that
I just got finished watching all the Marvel movies. Still need to start the shows. LOVED Mandalorian and I am not a big Star Wars person.
two episodes in for Reservation Dogs (FX\Hulu) and it's a keeper.. interesting story of misfits from a rez, which is getting kudos from native americans
of course anything Taika Waititi is involved is top notch...
Anyone on board the love boat to the land of the White Lotus?I am loving it
Looking forward to the season finale Sunday...
Anyone on board the love boat to the land of the White Lotus?
Looking forward to the season finale Sunday...
Episode 3 of Wanda Vision completely changed the interest we have for it. I love when a show does a 180, and can introduce a new story line that heightens what we have already seen, and leaves us finally wanting more.
Mandalorian is kicking major ass Episode 4 in. My partner is in love with baby yoda, so it's strange to now fully understand the time period when that thing was worshipped.
Am I the only one, who thought Northern Exposure was dumb?
Four episodes in and Reservation Dogs continues to be amazingNah. Show is pretty assy, my dude.
Four episodes in and Reservation Dogs continues to be amazing
On HBO Max we are enjoying working through Home at the moment… British sitcom about a Syrian refugee seeking asylum… some cringe worthy moments all handled with humorwere you that kid in High School who talked with the fake British accent?
You went to High School with Madonna? How have we never talked about this before now?On HBO Max we are enjoying working through Home at the moment… British sitcom about a Syrian refugee seeking asylum… some cringe worthy moments all handled with humorwere you that kid in High School who talked with the fake British accent?
On HBO Max we are enjoying working through Home at the moment… British sitcom about a Syrian refugee seeking asylum… some cringe worthy moments all handled with humorwere you that kid in High School who talked with the fake British accent?
Am I the only one, who thought Northern Exposure was dumb?
I watched one or two episodes of the Wire but couldn't take all the cursing. I did love Homicide and Treme.
Edit: meant to put that in the Flies thread but guess it works here too
I enjoyed Northern Exposure when it was on but can only imagine it has not aged well. I had two housemates who were from Germany, we used to gather around the little TV for Northern Exposure and Seinfeld.
Too much cursing already at home?I watched one or two episodes of the Wire but couldn't take all the cursing. I did love Homicide and Treme.
Edit: meant to put that in the Flies thread but guess it works here too
I enjoyed Northern Exposure when it was on but can only imagine it has not aged well. I had two housemates who were from Germany, we used to gather around the little TV for Northern Exposure and Seinfeld.
I never saw Northern Exposure in its time, and can confirm it is currently unwatchable.
Is there a way to watch Apple tv programs ...with out having an apple tv device?
want to watch ted lasso and this...but not getting another device or streaming service
Is there a way to watch Apple tv programs ...with out having an apple tv device?
want to watch ted lasso and this...but not getting another device or streaming service
time to fire up the torrents...
Looks like 4.99 a month
Also works on PlayStation and xBox
It comes for a couple months with the purchase of apple stuff
And it’s free for t-mobile customers for a year
It’s free for six months on PS5
I never saw Northern Exposure in its time, and can confirm it is currently unwatchable.
Did have a crush on John Corbett tho...I loved his radio bits...
I thought Northern Exposure was pretty good but I do remember it getting tagged that way and that being ridiculous. Any program with quirky locals became "the next Twin Peaks" for a solid decade there.I never saw Northern Exposure in its time, and can confirm it is currently unwatchable.
Northern Exposure always pissed me off because of it being called "the next twin peaks" and it was anything but. Did have a crush on John Corbett tho...
I never saw Northern Exposure in its time, and can confirm it is currently unwatchable.
Northern Exposure always pissed me off because of it being called "the next twin peaks" and it was anything but. Did have a crush on John Corbett tho...
Obviously that is not John Corbett the actor’s Twitter account
Either it’s a dumb joke or you are an idiot… I am going with idiot
Anyways never realized John Corbett was married to Bo Derek
I don’t give a fuck about some random Twitter Trumptard with seven followers
We've discussed Kyrie. Anybody gonna weigh in on Chapelle?Ive been saying he’s washed for months before this most recent special. People should listen to me.
https://deadspin.com/kyrie-irving-and-dave-chappelle-are-being-used-as-black-1847936962
I've not really looked in to that story, but seeing jagoffs posting #teamchappelle but using it to be anti-lgbtq
. On and on and on he goes about the subject. Find some new material, bud.are you projecting here?
I love absurdist comedy but How To..., I just don't get.yeah...I tried this and just couldn't do it
New Wheel Of Time (https://twitter.com/TheWheelOfTime/status/1453390849354579969) trailer!this definitely did NOT deliver as planned, sorry bezos, this is no GOT
30 Monedas is *chefskiss* tres bien.
Take a break from the plague that surrounds us and watch We Are Lady Parts on Peacock
Take a break from the plague that surrounds us and watch We Are Lady Parts on Peacock
Yellowjackets is so good. #FiveSeasonsAndAMovie
Im sure there’s some bootleg way to watch Showtime aside from subscribing or paying for the Hulu add on but I’m not the person to ask.Yellowjackets is so good. #FiveSeasonsAndAMovie
Os there a way to watch ot such that i dont have to pay for another streaming aerviy?
Yellowjackets is so good. #FiveSeasonsAndAMovie
Yellowjackets is so good. #FiveSeasonsAndAMovie
Os there a way to watch ot such that i dont have to pay for another streaming aerviy?
Yellowjackets is so good. #FiveSeasonsAndAMovie
Os there a way to watch ot such that i dont have to pay for another streaming aerviy?
"aerviy"? looks like someone consumed their daily 6 oz of beer a little too quickly... ;D
i can't check right now, but looks like you might be able to watch it through Amazon Prime (https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B09JCC91X5/)?
the Googles seem to indicate that you can watch it free via Pluto (https://pluto.tv/en/on-demand/series/yellowjackets/details/season/1) and Roku (https://therokuchannel.roku.com/details/8b32cb5c772757d8b559ac4368c8b7ab/yellowjackets).
then there are always the .torrents...
Will someone please tell my wife qnd daughter that Euphoria os not appropriate for 14 year olds? Hell i watched one episode and didn't think it was appropriate for 54 year olds.I enjoy it and far be it from me to deprive a fourteen year old of the nudity and drug use I take for granted as an adult.
The creators are on the record that they have a five season story arc mapped out for the run of the show. They only have a second season guaranteed.Yellowjackets is so good. #FiveSeasonsAndAMovie
thanks, i passed that recommendation on to the missus - seems right up her alley.
not sure what that hashtag refers to... is that your desired run for this show? ;D
Will someone please tell my wife qnd daughter that Euphoria os not appropriate for 14 year olds? Hell i watched one episode and didn't think it was appropriate for 54 year olds.I enjoy it and far be it from me to deprive a fourteen year old of the nudity and drug use I take for granted as an adult.
Girls are often depicted as abused, and boys as abusers;This is a valid complaint.
Timothy Olyphant Set for Justified Sequel Series Set in Detroit, Inspired by Elmore Leonard’s City PrimevalOh wow. I'll give it a try but Walter Goggins was half of the appeal of Justified.
https://twitter.com/michaelausiello/status/1482020006670082050?s=21
Timothy Olyphant Set for Justified Sequel Series Set in Detroit, Inspired by Elmore Leonard’s City PrimevalOh wow. I'll give it a try but Walter Goggins was half of the appeal of Justified.
https://twitter.com/michaelausiello/status/1482020006670082050?s=21
Will someone please tell my wife qnd daughter that Euphoria os not appropriate for 14 year olds? Hell i watched one episode and didn't think it was appropriate for 54 year olds.
I have called this guy Walter Goggins (ignorantly) at least a hundred times and you're the first person to correct me.Timothy Olyphant Set for Justified Sequel Series Set in Detroit, Inspired by Elmore Leonard’s City PrimevalOh wow. I'll give it a try but Walter Goggins was half of the appeal of Justified.
https://twitter.com/michaelausiello/status/1482020006670082050?s=21
Hey John Boy, it's WalTON Goggins.
Will someone please tell my wife qnd daughter that Euphoria os not appropriate for 14 year olds? Hell i watched one episode and didn't think it was appropriate for 54 year olds.
Cheer season 2 was released.
Is Ozark any good?Everyone says yes but I couldn't get into it for the life of me.
Is Ozark any good?
Mark Hammill spent yesterday singing the praises of the CBS version of Ghosts cast on twitter
the show consistently gets better with each episode.. just ignore anyone who had seen the UK version and criticized it after two episodes because they ruined another British show.. yes the first episodes were a bit rough and even we had our doubts... but very glad we stuck with it.
also we are enjoying very much Abbott Elementary (ABC) and Grand Crew (NBC) and on Hulu
I just feel like it's shitty Breaking Bad or diet Sopranos. Like we've seen this done so much better by other shows.Is Ozark any good?
It's so unrealistic... but I think it's definitely worth a binge.
I just feel like it's shitty Breaking Bad or diet Sopranos. Like we've seen this done so much better by other shows.Is Ozark any good?
It's so unrealistic... but I think it's definitely worth a binge.
If you're going to try to do a male-anti-hero-living-in-a-world-of-crimes show and you aren't capable of topping what is already out there or putting some super unique stylistic spin on it, you need to go wildly in the other direction and be just openly comically unrealistic, a la Yellowstone. Like I can acknowledge Ozark is better than Yellowstone but it's also still not particularly good, interesting, or unique and Yellowstone, via not really trying, is at least one of those things to me.
I know not seeing something has hever stopped me from reviewing something before...but this is exactly how i think i'll feel about this show.
that would make a great headlineI know not seeing something has hever stopped me from reviewing something before...but this is exactly how i think i'll feel about this show.
this is the most Space thing to have ever Spaced in all of space.
don't care if this is prestige or not:
The Kids In The Hall are coming back with a brand new sketch comedy series coming soon to Prime Video 💫
literally posted in YOUR thread
although your initial reponse is worth reposting
<currently trying to subdue a raging comedy-boner>
"Fresh" on Hulu is a fun entry into the horror/comedy genre. Emphasis on horror.
Finally, I am on the last episode of GOT. Took me three years to slowly watch that show, due to doing every single episode by Netflix in the mail, discs. Yes, I still do those, for the selection is great.
My good friends have told me that season 8 was shit on top of shit, so it was nice to actually really like the last season of the show very much and thinking each episode was excellent in story and cinematography. Those same people, and most reviews, have said the final episode is a major let down, and awful . . . so I am interested to see what happens, since I have no clue of anything that occurs in the finale.
after he kills the Ice KingFinally, I am on the last episode of GOT. Took me three years to slowly watch that show, due to doing every single episode by Netflix in the mail, discs. Yes, I still do those, for the selection is great.
My good friends have told me that season 8 was shit on top of shit, so it was nice to actually really like the last season of the show very much and thinking each episode was excellent in story and cinematography. Those same people, and most reviews, have said the final episode is a major let down, and awful . . . so I am interested to see what happens, since I have no clue of anything that occurs in the finale.
Dumbledore dies...
Nothing even comes close to the final episode of Newhart
Mr. Mayorthis is one of the only good comedy shows right now. Are their others I'm missing, because there is a big hole where schitt's creek and broklyn 99 used to be and have yet to find anything to scratch that itch
Mr. Mayorthis is one of the only good comedy shows right now. Are their others I'm missing, because there is a big hole where schitt's creek and broklyn 99 used to be and have yet to find anything to scratch that itch
I have been enjoying Somebody Somewhere...but light on comedy, enjoying it
Somebody Somewhere on HBO
Dave
Working Moms on Netflix
Minx on HBO (only watched first episode, but showed promise)
We enjoyed Grand Crew which was created by the Brooklyn 99 guy.these will hit the short list too...I'm doing the same with Atlanta, but no one else likes it, so solo watching
Abbott Elementary is amazing and includes a very welcome return of Tyler James Williams of “Everybody Hates Chris”
We like Home Economics but mileage will very on that one…
Of course Atlanta is back, but I’m rewatching the first two seasons before diving in.
Derry Girls and Still Game on Netflix. They have been around for a long time so not new shows
well one scene would be a cameoYou missed the joke.
If i didn't like the first season of Hacks am i going to like the second?No.
Euphoria is so well done. So well. Done.It has moments of brilliance and is also bewilderingly bad all at the same time.
Previewed that Carlin doc the other day day for like 10 mins. Id love to watch more but my in laws are here and my wife won't let me play anything controversial on the tv. Which means we'll be playing Scrabble tonight.
Icant even watch a Netflix show on my lunch break because my kid is watching Breaking Bad on her phone at school during class time.
"We learned more from a 60 minute Netflix show, baby, then we ever learned in school (and we booted Dad off of Netflix to boot"
Bruce Springsteen- No Surrender (Space remix)Icant even watch a Netflix show on my lunch break because my kid is watching Breaking Bad on her phone at school during class time.
"We learned more from a 60 minute Netflix show, baby, then we ever learned in school (and we booted Dad off of Netflix to boot"
Bruce Springsteen- No Surrender (Space remix)Icant even watch a Netflix show on my lunch break because my kid is watching Breaking Bad on her phone at school during class time.
Seth is in a prison jump suit and has to pay for his crimes in this weeks We Own This City, if that interests anyone. (He squeals like a pig.)
He's playing himself, right?I already made this joke with the "is this acting or a cameo, technically?" line.
He's playing himself, right?I already made this joke with the "is this acting or a cameo, technically?" line.
We binged The Bear on Hulu over the weekend and let me tell you it's a wild ride... Hopefully, we'll get a second season of this, as it's well down and had ending that resulted in a trending google search..I also binged this entire thing this weekend. Solid B+. There is near Safdie Bros levels of tension in some of these episodes and episode 7 is in the running for the best 30 minutes of television I've seen this year.
We binged The Bear on Hulu over the weekend and let me tell you it's a wild ride... Hopefully, we'll get a second season of this, as it's well down and had ending that resulted in a trending google search..I also binged this entire thing this weekend. Solid B+. There is near Safdie Bros levels of tension in some of these episodes and episode 7 is in the running for the best 30 minutes of television I've seen this year.
Second the calls for another season of this.
Uh, there’s Via Chicago in one episode but I don’t recall anything else by them. I could be mistaken.We binged The Bear on Hulu over the weekend and let me tell you it's a wild ride... Hopefully, we'll get a second season of this, as it's well down and had ending that resulted in a trending google search..I also binged this entire thing this weekend. Solid B+. There is near Safdie Bros levels of tension in some of these episodes and episode 7 is in the running for the best 30 minutes of television I've seen this year.
Second the calls for another season of this.
I've heard there's lots of Wilco.
Season Two of The Bear announced!Felt like a sure thing. It’s kind of turning into the show of the summer. So many people have brought it up out of nowhere with me.
Season Two of The Bear announced!Felt like a sure thing. It’s kind of turning into the show of the summer. So many people have brought it up out of nowhere with me.
As long as you discontinue about a season before Fiona leaves, that seems like fun.Season Two of The Bear announced!Felt like a sure thing. It’s kind of turning into the show of the summer. So many people have brought it up out of nowhere with me.
It was excellent. Makes me wanna rewatch Shameless.
hate to say space was right...butUh, there’s Via Chicago in one episode but I don’t recall anything else by them. I could be mistaken.We binged The Bear on HuluI've heard there's lots of Wilco.
(Also a Chicago by Sufjan Stevens opening credit to one ep.)
She was excellent in that show, is Jihane Bousfiha a pen name you use for publications?As long as you discontinue about a season before Fiona leaves, that seems like fun.
It was excellent. Makes me wanna rewatch Shameless.
the narrative lead/main character of a showwait, it's not Frank?!
Its not.the narrative lead/main character of a showwait, it's not Frank?!
Thoughts on that Better Call Saul finale?
The only thing I found confusing was the scene with Walter where he's trying to fix the water heater, have no recollection as to when this would have happened in Breaking Bad.When they're hanging out in vacuum guy's basement waiting to get taken to their new identities/lives after the shit hit the fan (Hank/Gomez killed).
Thoughts on that Better Call Saul finale?Ok, guess I need to binge on the last few seasons as I started it and just couldn't stay interested
There is plenty of content on Apple TV+ seeing as there is only one sub rate...maybe I'm doing it wrong, but most of the things I found when I click on them say Ways to watch ...then says something about having to purchase it
My Apple experience:Swagger is being filmed in Richmond. They're doing the next season right now.
Ted Lasso-good, but not as amazing as some say
Swagger- good, set in PG County (not sure if it's filmed there)
Coda-deserving of the Oscars
Severance-didn't like it
Coda-deserving of the Oscarswas off my radar, but just watched the trailer and it looks great
In twenty years, people are going to look back on Coda winning Best Picture the way we currently view Forrest Gump or Driving Miss Daisy winning. There are a couple "stories" Oscar voters tell with their Best Picture selection, and they pick one of these every year:Coda-deserving of the Oscarswas off my radar, but just watched the trailer and it looks great
In twenty years, people are going to look back on Coda winning Best Picture the way we currently view Forrest Gump or Driving Miss Daisy winning. There are a couple "stories" Oscar voters tell with their Best Picture selection, and they pick one of these every year:Coda-deserving of the Oscarswas off my radar, but just watched the trailer and it looks great
- Sprawling epic film that is a cinematic marvel deserves to win
- Most popular film of the year deserves to win
- We are raising up arthouse voices with this selection despite very few people actually seeing this film
- This film presents a rosy picture of who we are/can be and we're giving it an award
... and whenever they select that last one (which they did with Coda, a film no one really saw until it won that is not technically particularly great and not arthouse at all), it ages SO POORLY.
"I saw it well before it was nominated" is the new "i was listening to them before they went mainstream"+1
Is the new GOT worth the effort, for me to attempt to watch it?
Is the new GOT worth the effort, for me to attempt to watch it?
That good, huh? Lol. Anyone watching the new LOTR? I have been too lazy to start it, and now with all the crazy racism backlash. I love the movies, even The Hobbit, so I guess I should give it a shot.
Holy shit Sheryl Lee Ralph just set a new standard at the Emmys.
Holy shit Sheryl Lee Ralph just set a new standard at the Emmys.
Most gratingly loud acceptance "speech" of all time!
Holy shit Sheryl Lee Ralph just set a new standard at the Emmys.
Most gratingly loud acceptance "speech" of all time!
6 of the top 10, 9 of the top 15, and 14 of the top 20 being shows that have been on the air in the last decade tells you you should put this list right into the trash.
So all the best shows were on in the 40s and 50s?Hell of a strawman you’ve assembled there, Bud.
Your response implies that the only valid list would have equal representation across all decades. As if the quantity and the quality has remained the same since the 1920s. I think that's bullshit.I think when your stated criteria is the tv shows that changed the medium to have 70% of the entries all fall in the last decade when the medium has existed in earnest for 70+ years is asinine. It doesn’t need to be the same amount from each decade (another strawman you’ve invented) but it’s so hilariously skewed to this particular moment in time, it’s indefensible.
Your response implies that the only valid list would have equal representation across all decades. As if the quantity and the quality has remained the same since the 1920s. I think that's bullshit.I think when your stated criteria is the tv shows that changed the medium to have 70% of the entries all fall in the last decade when the medium has existed in earnest for 70+ years is asinine. It doesn’t need to be the same amount from each decade (another strawman you’ve invented) but it’s so hilariously skewed to this particular moment in time, it’s indefensible.
Why am I further debating this with you? You’re a grown ass man linking to Rolling Stone in the year of our Lord 2022. (While defending the superiority of the zeitgeist at the same time!)
fleabagA perfectly fine show that is not the fifth greatest television program in the history of the medium. Nor in the top 105.
6 of the top 10, 9 of the top 15, and 14 of the top 20 being shows that have been on the air in the last decade tells you you should put this list right into the trash.I would say this is a good argument the top 20 kinda sucks and is playing to their audience (20-30 year olds? I mean who actually reads rolling stone? )
Anyone on board the love boat to the land of the White Lotus?
Looking forward to the season finale Sunday...
You're going to be very excited to learn we are three episodes into season 2. You’re going to be less excited to learn it’s almost entirely a new cast/story.Anyone on board the love boat to the land of the White Lotus?
Looking forward to the season finale Sunday...
Just now watching...just fantastic
You're going to be very excited to learn we are three episodes into season 2. You’re going to be less excited to learn it’s almost entirely a new cast/story.Anyone on board the love boat to the land of the White Lotus?
Looking forward to the season finale Sunday...
Just now watching...just fantastic
Reboot on Hulu is outstanding
I'm just now watching True Detectives. This seems outstanding.skip season 2. Thank me later.
I'm just now watching True Detectives. This seems outstanding.skip season 2. Thank me later.
Correct.I'm just now watching True Detectives. This seems outstanding.skip season 2. Thank me later.
Agree about Season 2. Season 3 was watchable, but not as good as Season 1.
just finished season 1 of Hanna (https://www.amazon.com/Hanna-Season-1/dp/B0875LY98Q) (on Prime), now on season 2 and enjoying it as much as the first. not a new series (the trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzuaG-0JWow) was an ad in the 2019 Super Bowl) but new to me. isn't going to change your life but it's a well-made mix action and suspense and even includes some coming-of-age drama. some beautiful scenery too.
I think the show (which i tried for an episode and couldn't get into) is based on a movie of thr same name, which i recall liking more than the show
The Daily Show will feature guest hosts including Hasan Minhaj, Al Franken, Chelsea Handler, Kal Penn, and John Leguizamo at the anchor desk following Trevor Noah’s departure at the end of the week.
I'm pretty sure that's not prestige tv.I'm pretty sure warrior nun is
The Premise on Hulu is fanfuckintastick
who caresThe Premise on Hulu is fanfuckintastick
But it has a 42 on Rotten Tomatoes and a 52 on Metacritic
The Premise on Hulu is fanfuckintastick
Havent even seen a preview for this. Please tell me about it.The Premise on Hulu is fanfuckintastick
Agree hundo P
BJ Novak series (positive or negative, depends on who you ask), only 6 episodes came out in 2021Havent even seen a preview for this. Please tell me about it.The Premise on Hulu is fanfuckintastick
Agree hundo P
The bear was a musical or a comedy??There is a growing trend — codified by the Emmys — to call anything with a thirtyish minute episode runtime as a Comedy and anything with a sixtyish minute episode runtime as a Drama.
The bear was a musical or a comedy??There is a growing trend — codified by the Emmys — to call anything with a thirtyish minute episode runtime as a Comedy and anything with a sixtyish minute episode runtime as a Drama.
that's just nutsThe bear was a musical or a comedy??There is a growing trend — codified by the Emmys — to call anything with a thirtyish minute episode runtime as a Comedy and anything with a sixtyish minute episode runtime as a Drama.
Paul T Goldman had just shattered what remains of my little Julian brain. I thought The Rehersal was going to be the biggest jump in the world of Meta/anti-comedy this decade but this just blew past it. Don’t even know how to describe. A send up of true crime/QAnon/the works of Nathan Felder/and mockumentaries.
Someone please watch this (Peacock) so we can discuss.
Definitely needs attention.Paul T Goldman had just shattered what remains of my little Julian brain. I thought The Rehersal was going to be the biggest jump in the world of Meta/anti-comedy this decade but this just blew past it. Don’t even know how to describe. A send up of true crime/QAnon/the works of Nathan Felder/and mockumentaries.
Someone please watch this (Peacock) so we can discuss.
I have about six days left of Peacock so would need to watch it soon. Is it something I can background and half watch while I am teleworking, or does it need actual attention?
I tried to background the Rehearsal (great) but found i actually needed to pay attention.
but is it prestige??I would say so. If Nathan Felders work is prestige, this definitely is.
Just finished the Goldman series and if you’ll excuse me I’m off to work on my multiverse and ponder the shirts we was wearing.. and that last episode is a doozy…Dude, I cannot stop thinking about this show.
I wonder if his wife is going to do an exclusive interview, seems like something she would definitely want to cash in one now. Also, they really didn’t dive into his supposed dealings with the FBI, etcYes on the wife. The FBI thing feels very much to me like he called in a tip, an agent met with him, he called them back a few times and they were polite and that was it.
The Last Of UsCan confirm
Episode three
Just hand Nick Offerman his Emmy
Checy out the Leonard Cohen doc on Netflix. Inspiririndg.
Sorry if this belongs in the movie threead Drunk posting .
asidehatch wherr thrvhell are you?
The Last Of UsCan confirm
Episode three
Just hand Nick Offerman his Emmy
Really had no interest in this, but saw your post and gave it a shot
Plus when I found out cordyceps played a major role in the plot there was no way I wasn’t watching this
Has anyone seen Shrinking on Apple TV
Soo good
Tapped out after 40 minutes. Not my cuppaThe Last Of UsCan confirm
Episode three
Just hand Nick Offerman his Emmy
Really had no interest in this, but saw your post and gave it a shot
Plus when I found out cordyceps played a major role in the plot there was no way I wasn’t watching this
Has anyone seen Shrinking on Apple TV
Soo good
Tapped out after 40 minutes. Not my cuppaThe Last Of UsCan confirm
Episode three
Just hand Nick Offerman his Emmy
Really had no interest in this, but saw your post and gave it a shot
Plus when I found out cordyceps played a major role in the plot there was no way I wasn’t watching this
Has anyone seen Shrinking on Apple TV
Soo good
The Last Of Us
Episode three
Just hand Nick Offerman his Emmy
In case you wanted to look like Joel (from last of us), the internet has tracked down his jacket
https://huckberry.com/store/flint-and-tinder/category/p/55984-flannel-lined-waxed-trucker-jacket
I mean, this tracks in my mind.In case you wanted to look like Joel (from last of us), the internet has tracked down his jacket
https://huckberry.com/store/flint-and-tinder/category/p/55984-flannel-lined-waxed-trucker-jacket
Fascinating that the people most interested in this kind of roleplay are size Small and 3X.
I mean, this tracks in my mind.In case you wanted to look like Joel (from last of us), the internet has tracked down his jacket
https://huckberry.com/store/flint-and-tinder/category/p/55984-flannel-lined-waxed-trucker-jacket
Fascinating that the people most interested in this kind of roleplay are size Small and 3X.
actually he has the Field Tan and that is sold out in more sizes, so not sure your theory worksIn case you wanted to look like Joel (from last of us), the internet has tracked down his jacket
https://huckberry.com/store/flint-and-tinder/category/p/55984-flannel-lined-waxed-trucker-jacket
Fascinating that the people most interested in this kind of roleplay are size Small and 3X.
Also, I don't think clothing manufacturers make the exact same number of every size of a garment. I bet they make a lot more Medium-Large-XLs than they do Smalls or 3Xs because of just general bell curve distribution.
I can only assume in Julian’s household there will be rejoicingTaking the day off work!
At hatch HQ there will be nothing but groans from hearing this news
Season 3 of Tim Robinson's I Think You Should Leave is set to premiere in May.
I can only assume in Julian’s household there will be rejoicing
At hatch HQ there will be nothing but groans from hearing this news
Season 3 of Tim Robinson's I Think You Should Leave is set to premiere in May.
Did any of you psychopaths watch Swarm on Amazon? Just wondering how close they got to your persona as an obsessed fan...I was going to start that tonite. I was a big fan of Atlanta.
Did any of you psychopaths watch Swarm on Amazon? Just wondering how close they got to your persona as an obsessed fan...Watched two episodes on Sunday and needed a break. I read it gets better, but after two eps, man, it's dark. Started Daisy Jones & The Six after those two eps of Swarm and that is a much easier viewing. Might be four eps into Daisy Jones & The Six by now.
I hate pretty much all TV my family watches…Abbot elementary, blackish, Wednesday, puss n boots, Emily in Paris, ….I guess I like arrested development and Ted lasso even if last season sucked
Oooh I have like 3 more episodes of You to watch.This show is subjectively terrible and insane and yet I always watch more.
I hate pretty much all TV my family watches…Abbot elementary, blackish, Wednesday, puss n boots, Emily in Paris, ….I guess I like arrested development and Ted lasso even if last season suckedThe first season of Abbott was good but now it’s trope central with the will-they-or-won’t-they elements.
Oooh I have like 3 more episodes of You to watch.This show is subjectively terrible and insane and yet I always watch more.
this is a defensible list: 9 TV Shows That Are Considered to Be Basically Perfect (https://movieweb.com/perfect-tv-shows/)
this is a defensible list: 9 TV Shows That Are Considered to Be Basically Perfect (https://movieweb.com/perfect-tv-shows/)
May need to add Beef to this list.
Nice!
Netflix has announced that the long-awaited Season 6 of Black Mirror will premiere next month.
reveals he’s neither Hispanic nor Italian, he’s Jewish and the child of a Russian father and a Polish mother.also
I always thought it was pretty obvious he wasn’t Hispanic but if that wasn’t clear to everyone, further evidence on my “white people are fooled by the slightest tan” theory.reveals he’s neither Hispanic nor Italian, he’s Jewish and the child of a Russian father and a Polish mother.also
The Most Interesting Man in the World - not Hispanic, but Jew from the bronx
Crossed posted to Dropping Like Fliesit's funny I thought for sure that is why Jules mentioned Mark
Mark Margolis, 83
Hes just a giant phony who is culturally appropriating multiple racial identities and he had to pay. Not sorry.Crossed posted to Dropping Like Fliesit's funny I thought for sure that is why Jules mentioned Mark
Mark Margolis, 83
but now I think Jules is the one who put a hit on Mark
Bill maher is coming back...but
not doing a monologue, desk piece, New Rules or editorial, the written pieces that I am so proud of on Real Time
the irony is he is 'supporting the strike' by showing he can do the show without the writers
Honestly, I'm conflicted as a Union supporterBill maher is coming back...but
not doing a monologue, desk piece, New Rules or editorial, the written pieces that I am so proud of on Real Time
the irony is he is 'supporting the strike' by showing he can do the show without the writers
He stated the show won't be as good as with his writers. Like Maher, i'm sympathetic to many of the WGA/SAG goals but also think it's admirable to provide work to those not apart of those unions who are losing paychecks due to productions being shuttered.
Bill maher is coming back...but
not doing a monologue, desk piece, New Rules or editorial, the written pieces that I am so proud of on Real Time
the irony is he is 'supporting the strike' by showing he can do the show without the writers
in case you don't want to watch the whole episode....Simpsons is apparently no longer on at 8 pm Sundays so I missed it. How can I watch a "replay" in sports parlance?it will be on hulu today
this is big news!
A24's entire movie library is coming to Max.
https://consequence.net/2023/12/max-streaming-rights-a24/
I looked into it last night and couldn't find an answerthis is big news!
A24's entire movie library is coming to Max.
https://consequence.net/2023/12/max-streaming-rights-a24/
Anyone seen a date for when this is happening?
Jules will appreciate thisUh yes, I do love the top half of that. The second half I did not understand any of.
Tim Robinson has won a Creative Arts Emmy for Best Actor in a Short Form Series for I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson.
On a related note, I think Jules actually called this!
Nick Offerman has won a Creative Arts Emmy for Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series for The Last of Us.
Jules will appreciate thisUh yes, I do love the top half of that. The second half I did not understand any of.
Tim Robinson has won a Creative Arts Emmy for Best Actor in a Short Form Series for I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson.
On a related note, I think Jules actually called this!
Nick Offerman has won a Creative Arts Emmy for Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series for The Last of Us.
[LAST OF US]The episode prior to that golden globe worthy performance by Nick Offerman
Also coming to Prime Video is Emma Seligman’s “gay high school fight club” comedy “Bottoms“This has been on MGM+ (formerly Epix) for a few months. I actually thought it was pretty funny, albeit quite campy.
Also coming to Prime Video is Emma Seligman’s “gay high school fight club” comedy “Bottoms“This has been on MGM+ (formerly Epix) for a few months. I actually thought it was pretty funny, albeit quite campy.
That said, this is a theatrical film, not prestige television, so by posting this in this thread, you've literally murdered my entire family via impropriety.
I like it even more now.Also coming to Prime Video is Emma Seligman’s “gay high school fight club” comedy “Bottoms“This has been on MGM+ (formerly Epix) for a few months. I actually thought it was pretty funny, albeit quite campy.
That said, this is a theatrical film, not prestige television, so by posting this in this thread, you've literally murdered my entire family via impropriety.
The fam watched this one last night. One word reviews from each:
Wife" "Irritating"
Daughter" "Dull"
Me: "Terrible"
Nice!
Netflix has announced that the long-awaited Season 6 of Black Mirror will premiere next month.
not niceNice!
Netflix has announced that the long-awaited Season 6 of Black Mirror will premiere next month.
2025
Last night we finished Feud: Capote Vs The Swans and what a wild ride it was. I expect it will make a great showing in awards season, so many great performances.I watched every episode of this and thoroughly hated it.
Before anyone asks why I continued to watch it: because I hate myself.Last night we finished Feud: Capote Vs The Swans and what a wild ride it was. I expect it will make a great showing in awards season, so many great performances.I watched every episode of this and thoroughly hated it.
Extraordinary (Hulu)
Finally!
‘Homicide: Life on the Street’ Finally Gets Streaming Home at Peacock (https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/homicide-life-on-the-street-streaming-peacock-1235953551/)
Finally!
‘Homicide: Life on the Street’ Finally Gets Streaming Home at Peacock (https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/homicide-life-on-the-street-streaming-peacock-1235953551/)
So I bought all of those DVDs for nothing.
Baby ReindeerThis show made me feel mentally unwell after binging it in an evening.
Cringy, dark and completely captivating
Good music as well
just started and love this, great soundtrack tooExtraordinary (Hulu)Great show this
no spolier, but this new sopranos doc looks great
Wise Guy David Chase and The Sopranos, a new 2-part HBO Original Documentary
https://youtu.be/9Ddc_ZW5-3g?si=f9xBxrhnsb8y752f
We Are Lady Parts- 2nd season
Even better than the first which was great!