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[Stefancos]

Don't get Chuckster worked up.

[chuckster312]

Hey, in my defense, Ren riled me up.

[Stefancos]

Suuure.

[Ren]

Since I'm out of the network loop, did grimm or ringer get cancelled?

[Jason LeBlanc]

Grimm renewed, Ringer cancelled

Do you watch Once Upon A Time?

[Ren]

DAMN IT

How am I supposed to get my Gellar fix nowwwwww

Grimm renewed, Ringer cancelled

Do you watch Once Upon A Time?

I have. It's ok

[KK.]

I'm sorry, I'm going to back pedal here. Community even though I can just barely stand the show is one of the best comedies out there. The writing is great. I'm just not fond of this style of show. Unfortunately almost all my favorite shows get cancelled, mercy, event, outsourced. I'm sure ringer and grim will too

Ren, have I ever told you that you have good taste? Unlike some people here....cough..Stefan ..cough.....

[Ren]

You think I taste good? I mean, you like my taste in tv? Thanks. I always get shafted on shows I like. Didn't even bother to watch awake, I knew if I like it it would be cancelled.

[Stefancos]

KKK...Pfffffffftttt!

Community even though I can just barely stand the show is one of the best comedies out there

Interesting praise.

[KK.]

KKK...Pfffffffftttt!

I was waiting for someone to pull that one. Congrats Steef!

Community even though I can just barely stand the show is one of the best comedies out there

Interesting praise.

Regardless, its easily the best comedy standing out there at the moment. You just can't seem to see it.

[chuckster312]

Haters gonna hate.

[Ren]

I have a love hate relationship with community. I can't stop watching it when I do, I laugh out loud at the ridiculous scenarios. But I just don't love the show itself. But I do understand it's good

[KK.]

A shame. The show is so incredibly well written with lovable characters, a wellcrafted plot and profoundly deep themes that it's hard not to fall in love with the show. It's definitely miles ahead of other comedies on tv right now.

[Quint]

There's a Diamond Jubilee special on BBC1 now and there was a fine montage at the beginning of the show, narrated by the reliably loyal Welshsman and top dog news anchor Hugh Edwards. Music played in the background as we were given a brief history of Elizabeth's tenure on the throne, and you would be right in thinking it'd be something by Elgar - Land of Hope and Glory perhaps, or Nimrod; but no... try Hans Zimmer's Batman instead.

[chuckster312]

HM QEII is cool.

[Quint]

I've grown sort of fond as I've gotten older.

[Stefancos]

I prefer Philip. The racist, sexist old bastard!

[KK.]

I've grown sort of fond as I've gotten older.

Indeed. I too am rather fond of Queen Elizabeth along with a certain degree of admiration. I know a lot people hate the monarchy, but I like QE II, standing as an ever comforting symbol of past glories and I'm quite she got to her Diamond Jubilee. May she Continue to reign for many more.

[Alexcremers]

Treme: The Pilot. Talking about uneventful (I bet Treme beats Prometheus to a pulp), and yet, the scene where the father asks his son to help him ( in the middle of the night and dressed up in his parade costume) is the best piece of television I've seen in a long time.


Alex

[crocodile]

It's a good series, Alex. But significantly smaller and more everyday than anything else on television. I wouldn't expect anything "eventful".

Karol

[Quint]

Currently watching the Diamond Jubilee Live Concert and it's brilliant! A fantastic and eclectic mix of British (and commonwealth ) music talent, it's a great night's entertainment. If you have any affinity with Brit culture at all then I urge you to tune into it when you can

Edit: turns out it's INTERNATIONAL talent - because here's Stevie Wonder!

God Save the Queen!

[Alexcremers]

It's a good series, Alex. But significantly smaller and more everyday than anything else on television. I wouldn't expect anything "eventful".

Third episode and already it's bordering genius. It's so well written and the characters are so good, nothing needs to happen, really. Love the fact that the actors here are real musicians, don't know if you have noticed that. There's a lot of attention that goes to the music. I find it hard to believe that nobody is canceling this show. Or is it already over and out for Treme?


Alex

[crocodile]

No, the third season is due in October.

Yes, I've noticed it. It's really cool... but for probably only for few people in this world.

Karol

[Alexcremers]

Amazing ... but did you watch Season 2?

[Incanus]

Well perhaps I should see it as well since you guys seem to have such high opinion of it.

[crocodile]

Amazing ... but did you watch Season 2?

I watched two episodes. It's on par with season 1. It's the same team that worked on The Wire, you know.

Well perhaps I should see it as well since you guys seem to have such high opinion of it.

It's a much smaller thing, Inc. Even The Wire had more mainstream feel to it. But check it out, it's a gem and virtually no one talks about it.

Karol

[Quint]

Now THIS looks like great telly:

[Incanus]

Man that looks brilliant! It looks like all the front row British thespians are in it! Can't wait!

Here is a link to the programme's site: http://www.bbc.co.uk...rammes/p00s90hz

[Quint]

And Poirot!

Yeah, I checked the website a few days ago - looking for a link to the trailer I'd just seen on tv The YouTube link must have sprung up since then, because it wasn't there when I immediately looked on there the other day.

[Incanus]

And Poirot!

Yes! Suchet is back in business. And so is captain Picard... I mean Patrick Stewart.

The show is basically a series of adaptations of Shakespeare's History Plays, Richard II, Henry IV parts 1 & 2, and Henry V.

[BloodBoal]

Patrick Stewart with hair! I need to see that!

[Quint]

And Poirot!

Yes! Suchet is back in business. And so is captain Picard... I mean Patrick Stewart.

The show is basically a series of adaptations of Shakespeare's History Plays, Richard II, Henry IV parts 1 & 2, and Henry V.

Yup, the thespian lineup thing is actually a fairly old tradition: http://en.wikipedia....he_Hollow_Crown

[Incanus]

Yeap although what can you expect when it is the Royal Shakespeare Company who's putting up the show.

I have seen the televised King Lear (Ian McKellen as Lear, Romola Garai as Cordelia, Frances Barber as Goneril and Monica Dolan as Regan) and Hamlet (with Patrick Stewart as both the King and his brother Claudius and David Tennant as Hamlet) productions of RSC from a couple of years back, first one quite traditional and the other modernized version but both equally brilliant. Judging by the clips and trailers they have had a considerable budget on these four play adaptations. Can't be nothing but good.

[Incanus]

Pillars of the Earth: I have just watched 2 episodes and what I have seen is completely engrossing. The story, the characters, the performances, the impressive cinematography all create a wonderful immersion. I can't wait to see the rest of the story.

[Alexcremers]

I liked Pillars but wasn't that impressed by it.

[BloodBoal]

Ian McShane for the win.

I really like David Oakes in this, as well. He's done a good job at playing crazy sadistic bastard William.


For the anecdote, the set used for the abbey (or whatever that place is supposed to be. Don't remember) is the same that was used for Nottingham Castle in BBC Robin Hood.

I liked Pillars but wasn't that impressed by it.

Well, that is no Tudors, that's for sure!

[Incanus]

I liked Pillars but wasn't that impressed by it.

I guess it strikes some chord in me that makes it quite immersive. Perhaps I am just a fan of Medieval intrigue and politics.

I especially like the nuanced performances of the main cast. E.g. Rufus Sewell, Ian McShane and Matthew Macfadyen are at their best here. It's not firework histrionics but subtler expression which I like quite a bit.

[publicist]

Pillars of the Earth: I have just watched 2 episodes and what I have seen is completely engrossing. The story, the characters, the performances, the impressive cinematography all create a wonderful immersion. I can't wait to see the rest of the story.

Don't get your hopes too high, the set-up is better than the denouement. When the goodness-prevails finale stumbles by, all historical accuratesse goes to hell for a typical sanitized Hollywood ending.

[BloodBoal]

True. And Sam Claflin's wig is bloody awful in the last episode.

[Incanus]

Well oh damn! I'd better brace for impact then!