Disco Stu 15,495 Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 I think the "Golden Age" of TV is one of the most overhyped fallacies of modern pop culture. Bilbo and Unlucky Bastard 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 Absolutely not. Television is an insurmountable smorgasbord of excellence at the moment and it has been for an astonishingly sustained amount of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 It's mostly forgettable. Give me a brilliant story constrained to a couple of hours any day. Of course some shows can be great on an episodic level, but most requiring "binging" and acting like episodes aren't really a thing. Just a 10 hour movie or whatever. It's terrible. Unlucky Bastard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurmm 91 Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 Ratings haven't been great but it's obvious not everyone hates everything now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 Yeah I've had a hard time keeping up with this serialised trend in television shows that all the cool kids rave about. I'll stick to my episodic adventures of the Enterprise and the SGC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,323 Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 10 minutes ago, Disco Stu said: I think the "Golden Age" of TV is one of the most overhyped fallacies of modern pop culture. Really? Well, it's been my salvation so I don't know what you are talking about. Of course, if you are perfectly happy with the childish content that cinema is offering these days then I probably understand why you would think that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 Breaking news! Turns out there are in fact films in existence that aren't the major Hollywood tentpoles aimed at children! I'm sure you're very excited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 There's that much greatness out there and available to be consumed at any time that I've had to basically accept the fact that I can't possibly watch it all and let most of it pass me by. But I wish I could watch it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying there aren't good shows out there. And probably of higher quality than in the past, but there's a lot of shows that are pretty mediocre but get elevated beyond their value. Netflix is one of the worst offenders. Crap shows like House of Cards and Orange is the New Black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,323 Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 31 minutes ago, Disco Stu said: Breaking news! Turns out there are in fact films in existence that aren't the major Hollywood tentpoles aimed at children! I'm sure you're very excited. I can only find one and that is Dunkirk (and even then I'm pretty sure a 10 year old wouldn't hate watching it). 19 minutes ago, Disco Stu said: Crap shows like House of Cards and Orange is the New Black. Maybe those shows are not for you (or me) but they aren't considered crap shows at all. Just because you don't like every single one of them doesn't mean a renaissance hasn't took place. Most of them do lack that Tom Hanks* feeling so maybe that's the problem? *Most Golden Age TV shows aren't about angels, good-doers or heroes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 What Disco Stu wants is a Bridge Of Spies TV show! Will 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 I just watch the Bold and let the rest eat cake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,323 Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 Eh, I mean: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 54 minutes ago, BloodBoal said: What Disco Stu wants is a Bridge Of Spies TV show! Sure! I'll watch Mark Rylance do anything. He was fantastic in Wolf Hall, one of the best TV shows of recent years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstrox 6,637 Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 Love how, by the second page of this thread, everybody is already shitting on everything! Johnnyecks and Will 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick1Ø66 4,687 Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 20 minutes ago, mstrox said: Love how, by the second page of this thread, everybody is already shitting on everything! Do you really love it? Or by "love" do you mean "hate"? And if you mean hate, aren't you contributing to the hate? 21 hours ago, TheGreyPilgrim said: Why do we hate everything now? Because our hate has made us powerful. 5 hours ago, BloodBoal said: Don't you mean Stranger Things? No, "Stranger Days" is a new Amazon algorithm driven show that combines 1995's cyber-noir thriller "Strange Days" with the 80's nostalgia of "Stranger Things." Why homage one decade and genre when you can do two and double your audience? I await you review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 27 minutes ago, mstrox said: Love how, by the second page of this thread, everybody is already shitting on everything! not every thread can be the mstrox thread mstrox 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstrox 6,637 Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 29 minutes ago, Nick1066 said: Do you really love it? Or by "love" do you mean "hate"? And if you mean hate, aren't you contributing to the hate? Love it, it struck me as funny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 2 hours ago, Disco Stu said: Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying there aren't good shows out there. And probably of higher quality than in the past, but there's a lot of shows that are pretty mediocre but get elevated beyond their value. I mean, I don't think this is out of the ordinary in any way. There's always been shite on the box which people consume en masse, but there's never been a time where it has been offset by such a large quantity of optional worthwhile original productions, made on both sides of the pond (and some down under). Television will always have its dreck, regardless of its viewing model, but it's simply untrue to make out like TV isn't in a really good state right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karelm 2,901 Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 6 hours ago, BloodBoal said: Don't you mean Stranger Things? Fixed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,451 Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 On 2.8.2017 at 5:58 PM, Will said: Great idea for a thread. This is something I've been pondering as well. I'm probably one of the more positive members here (see my exclamation point-filled reactions to new Williams news), and sometimes I wonder whether I'm naive or whether other people are too cynical. I think it's latter. Will 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerebral Cortex 3,357 Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 7 hours ago, mstrox said: Love how, by the second page of this thread, everybody is already shitting on everything! Yeah, I fucking hate this thread. Will 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyecks 33 Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 8 minutes ago, Cerebral Cortex said: Yeah, I fucking hate this thread. I love being back here! I've missed the back and forth and snarkiness! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 Who you calling snarky, fuckface! Johnnyecks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fancyarcher 350 Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 Because it's more entertaining for most people to be negative, then it is to positive or optimistic. I try to be as positive as I can, but hey like everyone I've got my own "less then stellar" opinions so to say. I've been watching a lot of great films though, on the plus side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Kockroach 2,343 Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 It's easier to decide something sucks in advance and either apathetically have your low expectations met, or be joyously surprised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 On 8/2/2017 at 3:41 PM, TheGreyPilgrim said: Are people satisfied by the latest Transformers or Fast and Furious crap? I don't actually know, do these films perform well? Bruh, Fate of the Furious had the biggest opening of any movie, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 Those movies are fun, but I don't get the mass appeal. The earlier ones were moderately successful with a niche car enthusiast audience, but the later ones seem to be Star Wars level blockbusters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo 3,709 Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 Star Wars is better than everything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 7 hours ago, Sally Spectra said: Those movies are fun, but I don't get the mass appeal. The earlier ones were moderately successful with a niche car enthusiast audience, but the later ones seem to be Star Wars level blockbusters! Didn't you love them and Vin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 14 minutes ago, Stefancos said: Didn't you love them and Vin? I do, but I don't understand how or why they became so big and draw bigger audiences film to film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 Because he's so manly! Men want to be like him, women want to be entered by him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyecks 33 Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 17 hours ago, Stefancos said: Who you calling snarky, fuckface! I purposefully "liked" this. #SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 And i liked the like! mstrox and Johnnyecks 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 13 minutes ago, Stefancos said: Because he's so manly! Men want to be like him, women want to be entered by him! I guess. Interesting evolution of a series about cars where the audience grew significantly with each film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 Well, it is at least partially deserved, since the movies did get better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 True. They broadened beyond just being about street racing in the later films. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,488 Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 I'M AS MAD AS HELL, AND I'M NOT GOING TO TAKE THIS, ANYMORE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 Why do we all hate OSTs now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 To annoy Thor? (although honestly it probably delights him to be able to tel us we're wrong ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 Thor's sole purpose on earth is to disagree with people, whatever the cost (his dignity). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,488 Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 2 minutes ago, Quintus said: Thor's sole purpose on earth is to disagree with people, whatever the cost (his dignity). Maybe we should turn off his life-support: to preserve his dignity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 2 minutes ago, Richard said: Maybe we should turn off his life-support: to preserve his dignity If you hadn't have killed him, he might have lived! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,488 Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 Yes!...No!...Yes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 Brilliant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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