Brónach 1,302 Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Has anyone here seen Masada, and if so, how was it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,515 Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Has anyone here seen Masada, and if so, how was it?I watched "Masada" when it was first on TV, in nineteen-eighty-whenever. I remember that Peter O' Toole was particularly good, and that it was a pleasure to watch David Warner. Peter Strauss was also good, and that the ending was sad, but also strangely uplifting. The score was... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brónach 1,302 Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 It sounds like something for me. I'll see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Just found out that the first ep of Dexter's season 7 came out. I'll get to it when I get the time. Anyone watched it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,346 Posted October 4, 2012 Author Share Posted October 4, 2012 It was good, gonna be an interesting season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romão 2,274 Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Has anyone here seen Masada, and if so, how was it?I watched "Masada" when it was first on TV, in nineteen-eighty-whenever. I remember that Peter O' Toole was particularly good, and that it was a pleasure to watch David Warner. Peter Strauss was also good, and that the ending was sad, but also strangely uplifting. The score was...Loved it, with so many dialogue scenes that really flesh out the characters. I love these epics with huge canvas and yet parelel the conflict with the much more intimate conflict between the main characters. Like The Bridge on the River Kwai, in a way.And Goldsmith's score is my favorite work of his Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 I love the OST by varese. Far more then the actual film tracks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Thanks, Thor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 South Park's first two episodes this season were pretty funny, and very wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 I caught the tail end of last week's episode (and the punch line) while waiting for this week's episode to begin. I would have to agree with your assessment.Poor Randy Newman... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Rutger Hauer joins True Blood Season 6 as series regular:http://www.hitfix.co...-series-regularAlex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 I never knew that was an Alexcremers show? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 It's an amusing, campy TV soap.Alex - watching season 2 of Boardwalk Empire and so far it's really good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,346 Posted October 5, 2012 Author Share Posted October 5, 2012 Saturday Night Live 38x01 Seth MacFarlane / Frank OceanSeth MacFarlane did a great job! He was very funny in just about every skit, and was never staring at cue cards like so many other hosts until the stuttering drill sergeant skit. The funniest skit for us was the Gangnam Style skit, which is interesting cause neither of us had ever seen the original video before! For those who haven't seen it, its awesome[media=] We didn't watch Frank Ocean, and none of the new cast members impressed meParks and Recreation 5x01 Ms. Knope Goes To WashingtonI love this show, and am so glad it's back. Years ago now it surpassed The Office as the better Deedle-Dee comedy, mostly due to the great cast changes they made (dumping Paul Schneider and adding Rob Lowe and Adam Scott, plus increasing the focus on Leslie's coworkers). Anyway, this season premiere was strong, I enjoy the new setting of Ben and April being in Washington DC for a while, and you gotta love Ron Swanson's obsession with grilled meat. Thank god the Tom/Ann romance is over, and the glittery laundy detergent and face cream were good gagsThe Office 9x01 New GuysThe Office limps into its final season with an episode that is actually much better than anything that's happened since Michael left. They've been adding so many characters over the years I dunno why they felt compelled to add two more, but at least they god rid of two to make up for it. Not sure why Nelly is still around either, and where's Gabe? The strongest part of the episode was Jim deciding to do something with his life and not just work at a paper company forever, I've been waiting for a storyline like this for a while. I've also been waiting for what happened in the beginning for a while - the characters discussing the filming of the documentary being filmed withe camera men! I hope this season features an episode where the filmed footage gets released, and the characters get to react to their "celebrity" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 My heart break for a moment last night when Sheldon in a non geek, non sarcastic, suddenly human moment asked Penny please don't hurt my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brónach 1,302 Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Another pair of questions.How's Deadwood? Anyone's seen it?And BBC's Human Planet? Is it too antropocentric and "humans are awesome" or is it cool to watch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Whoops. Totally forgot TBBT was on last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Another question.How's Deadwood? Anyone's seen it?Good family viewing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Deadwood is very good. It's one of the most daring shows ever. It's like a modern day Shakespeare combined with some Robert Altman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHouseholdCat 4 Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 All of How I Met Your Mother. I'm just not sure whether I should like it.Big Bang season premiere is tonight.Good series. Wittier than most other popular TV series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brónach 1,302 Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 All of How I Met Your Mother. I'm just not sure whether I should like it.I remember I saw several seasons at a time when I didn't have much to watch. Later I dropped out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Parks and Recreation 5x01 Ms. Knope Goes To WashingtonI love this show, and am so glad it's back. Years ago now it surpassed The Office as the better Deedle-Dee comedy, mostly due to the great cast changes they made (dumping Paul Schneider and adding Rob Lowe and Adam Scott, plus increasing the focus on Leslie's coworkers). Anyway, this season premiere was strong, I enjoy the new setting of Ben and April being in Washington DC for a while, and you gotta love Ron Swanson's obsession with grilled meat. Thank god the Tom/Ann romance is over, and the glittery laundy detergent and face cream were good gagsIndeed. The show continues to be great comedy. The Tom/Ann relationship was the worst part about the lsat season so I'm glad thats over. Having seen both new episodes, I'm glad the show is still at the top of its game.The Office 9x01 New GuysThe Office limps into its final season with an episode that is actually much better than anything that's happened since Michael left. They've been adding so many characters over the years I dunno why they felt compelled to add two more, but at least they god rid of two to make up for it. Not sure why Nelly is still around either, and where's Gabe? The strongest part of the episode was Jim deciding to do something with his life and not just work at a paper company forever, I've been waiting for a storyline like this for a while. I've also been waiting for what happened in the beginning for a while - the characters discussing the filming of the documentary being filmed withe camera men! I hope this season features an episode where the filmed footage gets released, and the characters get to react to their "celebrity"I hated the fact that they had to add two new characters. You're at your final season and you want to bring the story-lines of all the characters you've grown accustomed to a befitting end. The way they got rid of Kelly and Ryan was a bit cheap. And the guy who plays Gabe never signed on for the season, so he won't be coming back.But I like the direction this season is taking. The first 3 episodes went quite well for this season and is an improvement from the last one. The tension in Jim and Pam's relationship is a welcomed change. I look forward to seeing the course of this season, although Andy's character continues to be infuriating as ever.Also watched the season premiere of 30 Rock. So Liz and Jack intend to tank NBC eh? The episode was good enough but the Hazel character still makes me want to puke. Let's hope this season plays out to be better than the last. I wonder how they'll end it; this being one of my favourite television comedies and all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,346 Posted October 5, 2012 Author Share Posted October 5, 2012 I haven't watched any more Offices this year beyond the season premiere but glad to hear its still an improvement over last year.Can't wait to catch up on 30 Rock and P&R! 30 Rock was so BRILLIANT when it first came out, but has been declining slowly as the years go on. I'm glad this will be it's last. Seems like 7 years is about how long any show should run for, especially comedies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Most shows run out of steam long before that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Big Bang Theory for example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brónach 1,302 Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 I've just seen the first episode of Breaking Bad and I liked it. I'll probably watch more.Edit: I saw episode 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 Its really great stuff, and it really picks up in season 2. I'm think you'll love it Chaac. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 I just ordered Breaking Bad S4. What great times we're living in! Remember the days when we only had TV shows like 7th Heaven, Beastmaster and The Cosby Show?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 I loved the Cosby Show. Wojo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brónach 1,302 Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 Its really great stuff, and it really picks up in season 2. I'm think you'll love it Chaac.I saw the third episode and I think I will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 I loved the Cosby Show.And let's face it, 7th Heaven had ...AlexPs: BTW, screw Cosby! We now have ... them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 LOL very white! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brónach 1,302 Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 Got The IT Crowd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,346 Posted October 6, 2012 Author Share Posted October 6, 2012 The IT Crowd is great!!! Sadly it keeps dropping off from season to season but man was it brilliant when it debuted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkgyver 1,645 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Just had a LOST season 4 marathon.In fact, I have a LOST marathon in general. I watch the season chronologically, and have arrived at the end of season 4 now. What I find amazing is that they are stranded on this island for barely a month, and they walk from location to location like it's nothing, like there are giant highway signs nailed to the trees.Or that people become awesome track readers in an instant, like Kate being able to tell that those tracks she found are definitely not Sawyer's or Jack's.Apart from that, absolutely brilliant series.And, for god's sake, don't spoil season 5 for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Kate didn't become a tracker when they crashed, she had those skills before.Season 4's "The Constant" is one of my favorite episodes of the series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Season 5 and 6 are the best of the entire series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Psycho Pianist 216 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Just started watching Merlin season 5. Undoubtedly the best series the BBC have produced since RTD Doctor Who/Robin Hood. The soundtrack by Rob Lane is also awesome, something that the BBC seem to have mastered in continuation from Andy Price's incredible Robin Hood score a few years back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,192 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Season 5 and 6 are the best of the entire series.Season 5 was brilliant, and I didn't have any complaints about season 6 either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,346 Posted October 9, 2012 Author Share Posted October 9, 2012 I agree that seasons 5-6 are much stronger than seasons 1-3 on the whole. The music especially is sublime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,346 Posted October 9, 2012 Author Share Posted October 9, 2012 I said on the whole. There are terrific episodes in every season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Two Broke Girls was hilarious last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 "The Incident" trumps anything that came before it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,515 Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Two Broke Girls was hilarious last night.Was that the season 2 opener? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brónach 1,302 Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 "The Incident" trumps anything that came before it.I don't like plot holes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 no it was the third episode of the season,KK you're completely off base about Big Bang Theory, but keep up the insipid snide remarks, clearly you've jumped the shark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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