crocodile 8,006 Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 I watched this show. Loved it.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjF932SFoCcNot a drama, I know. But entertaining nontheless. It's only 6 episodes. Recommended.Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightscape94 965 Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 Ah, found it! I was looking for this thread.I just watched the entire "Arrested Development" series. One of the best shows out there, shame no one was watching it, but I'm glad to hear that there might be another small season and a movie.Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,352 Posted October 8, 2011 Author Share Posted October 8, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 I've gone through Discs 1 and 2 of Season 4 of Mad Men. I didn't like the first two or three episodes, but it's rolled along nicely and I'm really liking it at this point. Hopefully it keeps up through to the finale.I remembered most of "Christmas Comes But Once A Year." It was the first episode I saw of the show, about a year ago."The Chrysanthemum And The Sword" is my favorite episode so far, followed by "The Suitcase." I'm starting to like Don a bit more, because his way with women is less of a problem due to him being single, but he's still an ass for dating that one girl on the side. Peggy's character is probably the most interesting on the show, and is the one who has gone through the most change throughout the series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 That reminds me... I need to finish the second season of Treme. But then again all my series return in Spring and til then there's nothing much to watch. That's why I rationed Mad Men 4 and Treme in small portions.KarolI understand but I also noticed that it weakens the experience. It's more intense when intervals between episodes are kept to an absolute minimum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,006 Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 I think it kind of works for Mad Men, which is very episodic. But with things like Treme it's a bit worse. After all it's more like a novel and episodes are like chapters in that novel. And you have to pay attention. But then you watched The Wire so you know what I mean.Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Yes, but for Mad Men it's important to keep on rollin once you get into the groove. It's more intense that way. Don't you trust me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,006 Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 How can I trust you after 300? How anybody could? Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Of course I love it ... because 300 = Watchmen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,006 Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Say no more! The fridge you decided to shut yourself in has been nuked and jumped the shark and after that crashed in a room with an elephant in it!Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Can't wait for season 5 of Mad Men to arrive on blu-ray though. I miss Don Draper.... and Roger Sterling.... and Peggy Olson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,006 Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 I like the dynamic between the two. It's very real for some reason.EDIT: And yeah, Peggy is a fantastic character. But we already agreed on that before.Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 So Season 5 already aired, right?I wonder how long Matthew Weiner is gonna keep going, if he has a game plan or anything. It's quite an accomplishment that's he at least been co-writer on like 90% of the episodes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,006 Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 No, season 5 will air next year. It's just that Alex prefers to watch them on Blu-ray (not that I disagree). And apparently they ordered the episodes for another 4-5 years or so.Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Next year? That doesn't sound right. Season 4 aired last year. Should be this year, unless you guys get shows later than we do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,352 Posted October 10, 2011 Author Share Posted October 10, 2011 Man Men Delayed As Mathew Weiner and AMC Dispute Contract That article is from March, btw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Ah okay. Three more seasons feels about right. This isn't a show that can go on forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,006 Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 BTW where are you now? In Mad Men, I mean?Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 I've gone through Discs 1 and 2 of Season 4 of Mad Men. I didn't like the first two or three episodes, but it's rolled along nicely and I'm really liking it at this point. Hopefully it keeps up through to the finale.I remembered most of "Christmas Comes But Once A Year." It was the first episode I saw of the show, about a year ago."The Chrysanthemum And The Sword" is my favorite episode so far, followed by "The Suitcase." I'm starting to like Don a bit more, because his way with women is less of a problem due to him being single, but he's still an ass for dating that one girl on the side. Peggy's character is probably the most interesting on the show, and is the one who has gone through the most change throughout the series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,006 Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Then you've gone past me. The last episode I watched was the fourth one of this last season.Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Good to know, glad I didn't reveal anything. Will use spoilers from now on, if necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 What? The Walking Dead is only 6 eppies?! No wonder the blu-ray was cheap! That being said, it's not a bad show but it's not really what I was hoping for. I was more hoping for a tone a la The Mist but it plays like Lost without the mysteries. Easy to watch but the rewards are virtually nil.Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Of course. It's a zombie TV show Alex, what were you expecting?Go back to you Mad Men. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 I have to say I wasn't really hoping for very much with TWD so I was pleasantly surprised when it turned out to be as entertaining as it was. The first two episodes definitely dominate my memory of it, though.Finally got around to starting Mad Men after a failed attempt some time ago. I've seen a few random episodes over the years but never with any consistency. I'd forgotten how gorgeous a production it is. A question: are the episode scores available? It's really high-end stuff and there was a cracking good cue in episode one which I want to get hold of if possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 I'm just not interested in the characters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 They are morbidly fascinating.The show reminds me a lot of the utterly brilliant Glengarry Glen Ross, only better shot and dressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Now that I can imagine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 She's well stacked in it, a little too much if you ask me, but it's the first season so she's yet to tone up. She hot as hell, but not as downright naughty as she was in Firefly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 She's be a good night out....or in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Of course. It's a zombie TV show Alex, what were you expecting?Go back to you Mad Men.Like I said, I was hoping for something more like The Mist. I guess I didn't overstate my words enough for the average Spielberg to understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Again. The mist is not really something that works on TV. (which despite what some people say is still an idiot box).High quality shows like Mad Men, the Soprano's, Carnivale may get all the awards, but its still the CSI's, NCIS's and the Dancing With The Stars that get the big ratings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 I have to say I wasn't really hoping for very much with TWD so I was pleasantly surprised when it turned out to be as entertaining as it was. The first two episodes definitely dominate my memory of it, though.Finally got around to starting Mad Men after a failed attempt some time ago. I've seen a few random episodes over the years but never with any consistency. I'd forgotten how gorgeous a production it is. A question: are the episode scores available? It's really high-end stuff and there was a cracking good cue in episode one which I want to get hold of if possible.Finally someone who shares my loves for the composer of Mad Men! There's not a lot of original music, but when there is, it's bleeding gorgious and soooo in tune with the scene.High quality shows like Mad Men, the Soprano's, Carnivale may get all the awards, but its still the CSI's, NCIS's and the Dancing With The Stars that get the big ratings.And Lost. If there wasn't an audience out there for these shows (The Sopranos, The Wire or Mad Men), they would've stopped after one season.Yes, shows like Rome and Carnivale stopped quite early but they were too ambitious (production wise). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Really, Did't Lost lose become boring? Like 24As for there being an audience, for this type of show. Of course there is, but it's a small one.2.92 milliosn watched the season 3 premiere of Mad Men according to Wiki.The season premiere of Two and a Half Men had almost 29 million viewers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 shows like Rome and Carnivale stopped quite early but they were too ambitious (production wise).God help the makers of Game of Thrones!If the standard of that production stays at the level and quality it is now then it'll make tv history in terms of budget and ambition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 The season premiere of Two and a Half Men had almost 29 million viewers.I wonder how many are watching The Walking Dead.Really, Did't Lost lose become boring? Like 24It sure did!God help the makers of Game of Thrones!Never heard of that show. What is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 I wonder how many are watching The Walking Dead.I read somewhere (maybe on IMDB) that that show has 3 times as many viewers then Mad Men, but they still axed The Walking Dead's budget to facilitate Mad Men. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Alex, have you really not heard of Game of Thrones? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 If the standard of that production stays at the level and quality it is now then it'll make tv history in terms of budget and ambition.Budget has little to do with it.I Claudius was recorded on video, with sets made of cardboard. But it somehow exceeds that low quality exterior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 I read somewhere (maybe on IMDB) that that show has 3 times as many viewers then Mad Men, but they still axed The Walking Dead's budget to facilitate Mad Men.See, Steef, AMC are treasuring their very own Mad Men!No really, I'm so glad they are making these type of shows for the viewer who no longer feels at home in the theater or is satisfied with shows like The Mentalist, CSI, NCIS, Lie To Me, Bones, et cetera.Sadly, these days HBO has started to sail the commercial route with series like True Blood. I'm sure their ratings have never been better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 If the standard of that production stays at the level and quality it is now then it'll make tv history in terms of budget and ambition.Budget has little to do with it.I Claudius was recorded on video, with sets made of cardboard. But it somehow exceeds that low quality exterior.I think you misunderstand my meaning: GoT is likely to set new precedents with its relatively massive budgets per season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Alex, have you really not heard of Game of Thrones?No, so it's about blood and boobies? Sounds good to me. It's not a vampire show, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Sadly, these days HBO has started to sail the commercial route with series like True Blood. I'm sure their ratings have never been better.HBO make Game of Thrones and it's far and away the best telly I've seen since The Sopranos.Edit: I'm AMAZED it's gone by unnoticed by you! Maybe it's not reached your shores yet, but still. No it's not vampires. People hate this comparison but it's true: think The Tudors meets LotR.It's fucking incredible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Isn't that just LOTR without trolls? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Holy sh!t! Now I'm really interested! Wait! Is it that series about the fourties? Mob? Chicago? Gangsters? I've heard something about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Isn't that just LOTR without trolls?It would be if in LotR Boromir slaughtered Frodo for the Ring instead of chatting to him about nobility and faffing about in the leaves.Holy sh!t! Now I'm really interested! Wait! Is it that series about the fourties? Mob? Chicago? Gangsters? I've heard something about that.Bingo! Joe Pesci is the main character. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,714 Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Isn't that just LOTR without trolls?It would be if in LotR Boromir slaughtered Frodo for the Ring instead of chatting to him about nobility and faffing about in the leaves.Except GoT "Boromir" does chat about nobility and thinks Winter is coming. And would never stab anyone in the back before notifying them a week in advance.Plus if LotR was like GoT there would be gratuitous troll sex in the middle of a deep dialogue scene. Sexposition man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Isn't that just LOTR without trolls?It would be if in LotR Boromir slaughtered Frodo for the Ring instead of chatting to him about nobility and faffing about in the leaves.Except GoT "Boromir" does chat about nobility and thinks Winter is coming. And would never stab anyone in the back before notifying them a week in advance.Yeah, and what a surprise he got! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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