Richard Penna 3,686 Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Forgot about this - I think Channel 4 were showing it in the UK, but I never remember to watch live TV any more. 4oD only goes back as far as episode 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Watched the first 3 episodes of Fargo S2. This season has a different vibe than Fargo S1 but there are many, many delicious moments that masterfully balance between funny and tension, a rare quality. Really, if this is TV then who needs movies?! Alex - who almost didn't recognize Kirsten Dunst Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Really? I recognized her straight away from that picture. Didnt know she was in this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 You should see Meth Damon. I'm pretty sure they found a new nickname for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Kirsten Dunst was fantastic in this season. Glad you're liking the new season Alex. It's very keen on setting itself apart from the first season, but still tonally loyal to its roots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 The mother! Holy cow, who is she?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Jean Smart. I think she dabbled in theatre and did a lot of TV, but I didn't really know about her till now. She was brilliant in Fargo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightscape94 965 Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 I keep putting off my Hulu Plus free trial. I plan on taking advantage of it solely for the purposes of watching Fargo, and then canceling the service before I'm charged. I may wait another season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,352 Posted January 6, 2016 Author Share Posted January 6, 2016 We keep thinking about doing a Hulu free trial too; We might do it when 11.22.63 comes out. If we like the service, we'll keep paying for it. That's what happened for us after our free month of Netflix. Still use it every day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 The last few episodes were a bit of a let-down for me but episode 8 of S2 was insane. Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 I actually rather liked the mellow and reflective tone of the finale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 I'm not there yet. Still have two more eppies to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Ahh. E9 is a treat! Enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 KK...is it still Christmas in Kanadia? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 It's always Khristmas in Kanadia!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 KK = Kris Kringle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Finished Fargo Season 2 and I am left with the exact same feeling that I had after seeing No Country For Old Men. Somehow you expect some kind of showdown, a big climax, a grand finale, ... but it's not coming. Instead, we have people sitting at the table who start talking in a philosophical manner. Hmmm ... It always feels like the whole movie/TV series is suddenly going into a direction that is entirely different from what you were watching. On the one hand, it's good that you don't get what you expect but, on the other, you remain with a feeling of dissatisfaction. All in all, Fargo 2 had a lot of strong moments, a few very strong episodes and overall fantastic performances. I actually like Ted 'CSI' Danson (who knew that he had the Fargo element in him?!) but was mostly impressed with Kirsten Dunst and especially with Bokeem Woodbine. The character he played will not easily be forgotten. I have to mention Jesse Plemons. We noticed him as a silent force to reckoned with in Breaking Bad but I think he pulled it off again in Fargo as the everyday guy who gets mixed up in crime because he was in the wrong place at the wrong time and married to the wrong girl. Bokeem Woodbine as Mike Millegan That Fargo element. This season's everyday man sitting next to the wrong girl. Or is it the other way around? Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,006 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Watched 6 episodes of Fargo season 2. It is really good, maybe even better than the first one. Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,006 Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Finished the second season of Fargo. It is mostly excellent, but not sure if better than tighter and more focused season one. Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 I have the same feeling. Good moments in abundance but towards the end it starts to drift (similar to No Country for Old Men). Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 9 hours ago, crocodile said: Finished the second season of Fargo. It is mostly excellent, but not sure if better than tighter and more focused season one. Karol In a way, its more ambitious, which I admire it for. But the first season is tighter. I love the both about the same right now. I'm sure a lot of people might not have loved the reflective season 2 finale, but I thought it was a very apt coda to follow the intense penultimate episode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,352 Posted October 27, 2016 Author Share Posted October 27, 2016 Jim Gaffigan cast in Season 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 Ewan McGregor in Fargo 3? Okay ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 Why the doubt? They've done no wrong so far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 No doubts, but surprised his participation in Season 3 is not mentioned here before ... He's Obi Wan Kenobi, you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 And Kirsten Dunst was the Spiderman's soapy Mary Jane. Look how good she turned out to be! Surprised to see his casting had no mention here either. Good actor though. I can see him thriving in the world of Fargo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 Alex means that because he's a Star Wars actor it should be HUGE news on JWfan, which according to him is only interested in Star Wars and Superhero films. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 I loved Martin Freeman in Fargo S1! Yes, I can see Ewan as a Fargo character. Will it be the franchise's most successful season here at JWfan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 I couldn't recognize Ewan McGregor!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Holy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightscape94 965 Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 After this season becomes available fully on Hulu, I plan on binging the three of them. I can almost taste it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Penna 3,686 Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 So when's this one set? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,352 Posted March 7, 2017 Author Share Posted March 7, 2017 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Cast looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 Trailer's here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 On 7-3-2017 at 9:18 PM, Jay said: 2010 I thought you meant Peter Hyams' movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 God that set looks like TV sci-fi! They must have lit if differently than Kubrick did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 All I know is that visually they tried to make a hybrid between 2001: ASO and Alien. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 I don't mind 2010 at all, in the same way I don't mind Jaws 2. ATTEMPT NO LANDINGS THERE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Agreed. It is a good film in its own right. Lithgow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 I somehow missed that Fargo season 3 had actually already started last week. Watching that tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 Watched the first episode of the new season of Fargo. Not sure how I feel about it. Will have to wait a few episodes to see where it's going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Three episodes in Fargo S3. What can be gathered: the show remains a haven for cinema actors (Ewan McGregor here in an amusing double role and David Thewlis with a hideous set of teeth). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 S3E01: It was good but maybe not "OMG, this was fracking good!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 Episode 3 of S3 is the best one so far Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 Fargo S3E10 - Somebody to Love "This is a true story..." Since the original Coen brothers' film, this opening statement has been one that the following absurdist tales have played around with thematically. But with this season finale, as the pieces come together, it becomes clear that this third season is Hawley's most earnest attempt at deconstructing the concept entirely. Season 3 has been a difficult ride for me. Yes, it features another brilliant all-star cast, some cool set-pieces and great writing, but something felt off about all of it. The season arc and structure seemed muddled, the characters' motivations unclear and the caricatures more obvious than before. Granted there were some really great highs (the phenomenal third episode being one, and Ray Wise's awesome cameo!), but something just didn't click. The final scene of this intriguing finale sort of helped piece it all together, however. As we watch Carrie Coon and the serpent-ish David Thewilis chewing scenery, Hawley's intentions become more clear. Unlike the past seasons, this one wasn't so much an attempt at comic tragedy as it was Hawley's thesis on the stupidity of life's events, and how "truth" is just the manipulation of a random sequence of events. And in the end, he leaves it to the audience on whether to accept Thewlis' more cynical view of human's tendency toward evil or Coon's firm belief in justice prevailing in the end. When you go back to all the "head-scratcher" moments of the season, Hawley's choices make more and more sense and I can appreciate that. Season 3, in a way, is the show at its most ambitious, but at the cost of characters we can really invest in and narrative we can be swept off by. Hawley forgoes the usual entertainment value for a more heady exercise, and that makes this the toughest season to process, but one you can't help but admire. And with that final monologue, I don't think you could ask for a better send-off to the whole series really. I'm not sure if there is another one planned, but this would be a noble end to a very fine show indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Episode 4 of S3: Loved how this episode uses the themes of Prokovief's Peter And The Wolf. Oh, did anyone notice how cinematic the series looks? Also, more references to Twin Peaks? Actually, episode 5 of S3 is the best one so far. It's really getting grim, but what can I say, it's just fascinating to see ordinary people with normal lives slowly descent into hell, and especially when it's done in that typical whimsical Fargo style. Mary Elisabeth Winstead didn't need to act in Tarantino's Death Proof but here she really gets to show what she's made of. Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 I love the Twin Peaks references in The Flintstones and Showgirls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Winstead is really great in this season. And Ray Wise's cameo was brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 So what do we think about McGregor? Can he holds his ground compared to Martin Freeman and Meth Damon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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