Quintus 5,399 Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 5 minutes ago, Stefancos said: It is in matters of acting, production design, cinematography and special effects. But not when it comes to the writing. Which is now seriously aimless. Yeah visually it never looks anything less than handsome, and is often rather opulent. It very much looks the part, but the plotlines don't always match up. Dat Whitewalker assault doe. SPECTACULAR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,345 Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 I found GoT too hard to follow, so I gave up after the first six episodes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,345 Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 It gets better and the reward is ... well, more than you can imagine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 6 minutes ago, Drax said: I found GoT too hard to follow, so I gave up after the first six episodes. It gets great in its penultimate episode, but it's not a Drax show. There's a lot to get your head around. Season 2 was weak IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 If someone could edit the show into an abridged version where it just has the dragon plot, I could probably get into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 14 minutes ago, Quintus said: Yeah visually it never looks anything less than handsome, and is often rather opulent. It very much looks the part, but the plotlines don't always match up. Dat Whitewalker assault doe. SPECTACULAR. Yes. But there is nothing LESS Golden Age then ending your season with a "OMG, did he/she die???" cliffhanger. Especially in sci-fi or fantasy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Indeed. It's a gimmick which has become predicable in Game of Thrones case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 The golden age was the 90s when there were three Trek series on TV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 There have never been three Star Trek shows on at the same time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 TNG was still airing in reruns and eventually TOS made a return. You could tune into 4 Treks in that decade! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 2 hours ago, Quintus said: Yeah visually it never looks anything less than handsome, and is often rather opulent. It very much looks the part, but the plotlines don't always match up. Dat Whitewalker assault doe. SPECTACULAR. Indeed. It falters, but still offers too much in production to fall short of the Golden Age. This is especially the case when it presents scenes like that Whitewalker siege. One of the most impressive fantasy setpieces in both TV and film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 The Whitewalker battle was more impressively made and more thrilling than any of the battles in Jacko's Hobbit movies. It was a watershed moment in TV, there'd never been anything done on that scale before and with that much success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Oh it was definitely miles ahead! Not even close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,372 Posted February 15, 2016 Author Share Posted February 15, 2016 First review of 11.22.63 (the whole thing) http://www.avclub.com/review/james-franco-tries-save-jfk-flawed-worthy-stephen--231721 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,372 Posted February 17, 2016 Author Share Posted February 17, 2016 NBC developing a Making A Murderer / The Jinx parody show starring John Lithgow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,372 Posted February 17, 2016 Author Share Posted February 17, 2016 How Deadwood’s David Milch lost $100 million gambling on horses WOW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,372 Posted February 17, 2016 Author Share Posted February 17, 2016 BBC classic Are You Being Served? set for reboot with "all-star cast" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 "Are you free, Mr. Granger?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Found the first two of Amazon's extensive line up that i liked: Bosch - basically a worn-out variation on the dreaded serial killer plays games with this one police investigator he obsesses over, this LA-based series has such interesting actors, locations and a nice 80's vibe (Spenser, Hunter etc.) due to main character Titus Welliver that i binge-watched S1. Mozart in the Jungle - Based on a book, it concerns itself with the lives of NYC orchestral musicians, especially two 'maestros', so love, money and ambition are packed into entertaining 25 minutes. Maybe not at the absolute top. but i really like both so far... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Titus Welliver rocks. And I've been wondering if I should check out that second show for years. It always slips my mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 11 minutes ago, TheGreyPilgrim said: Titus Welliver rocks. And I've been wondering if I should check out that second show for years. It always slips my mind. What second show? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 The second one you mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 For years? Didn't it just come out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 It started 2 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,552 Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 On 17 February 2016 at 9:17 PM, Jay said: BBC classic Are You Being Served? set for reboot with "all-star cast" On 17 February 2016 at 9:37 PM, Stefancos said: "Are you free, Mr. Granger?" I wonder if Mrs. Slocombe ever sorted out her pussy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,345 Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 I'm shocked! They cannot be replaced! You also want that '70s look! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,372 Posted February 19, 2016 Author Share Posted February 19, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,372 Posted February 19, 2016 Author Share Posted February 19, 2016 Angie Tribeca 1x06 Ferret Royale Funny episode due in large part to guest appearances by Keegan-Michael Key and Kerri Kenney-Silver! She was funny as a Fish & Game officer, loved her rivalry with Angie. And Key was funny as Front Butt Third show I've watched recently with a big poker scene and it was really funny and technically sound poker-wise Loved the slow-mo bit for the blonde girl stealing the ferret. Didn't even miss Alfred Molina this week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Keegan-Michael Key is an awful actor/presenter/comedian! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 13 hours ago, Jay said: We watched the pilot of this, it was almost unbearable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Chicks only to the power of 1 million. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 It's funny! But doesn't really compare to 30 Rock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,372 Posted February 20, 2016 Author Share Posted February 20, 2016 Very similar comedic style to 30 Rock, but more general and less entertainment industry based. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bollemanneke 3,349 Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 The Casual Vacancy. Very good adaptation, though I wanted more Samantha, and they really shouldn't have changed Parminder's rant. Colin is hilarious, and Michael Gambon was superb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 2 hours ago, Jay said: Very similar comedic style to 30 Rock, but more general and less entertainment industry based. Yeah. I mean to say, 30 Rock is a lot better. And I preferred the narrative arc, meta-jabs and somewhat toned down over-the-top-ness of 30 Rock over UKS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 I never watched a single episode of 30 Rock in my life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,372 Posted February 21, 2016 Author Share Posted February 21, 2016 Why do you take so much pride in constantly telling us what you haven't seen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Because. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 17 hours ago, Woj said: I never watched a single episode of 30 Rock in my life. Nor have I! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Brother! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,372 Posted February 21, 2016 Author Share Posted February 21, 2016 30 Rock is a very funny show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Rich and I don't know, since we never seen it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 I didn't watch Third Rock From the Sun either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 1 hour ago, Stefancos said: Woj and I don't know, since we never seen it. Well, I always knew it was funny, but that was never enough to make me want to watch it. 14 minutes ago, Quintus said: I didn't watch Third Rock From the Sun either. I started to in its early run but I gave up. Probably when Jane Curtain learned they were aliens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,372 Posted February 21, 2016 Author Share Posted February 21, 2016 It's not a classic show by any means, no need to seek that one out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 1 hour ago, Quintus said: I didn't watch Third Rock From the Sun either. Your loss, that one's a hoot and a cornerstone of 90s nostalgia! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 I remember watching it, but I don't remember anything about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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