Simon McBride 113 Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 Over the Garden Wall is good, but I didn't particularly enjoy the ending. It was really good for 3/4 of it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Anyone else seen the new updated, retro style opening? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 We all did, obviously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,345 Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 David Lynch praising cable TV: "Feature length film is in trouble. The art theatre is dead, not dying, but dead!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,551 Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Nice. I liked that he said that the characters are family. IMO, the best TV shows take on that extra personal significance, and meaning. One invests more of oneself, one immerses oneself in the displayed environment, one actually cares about what one is seeing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 It's shit like this which is the reason why Silicon Valley is the best TV comedy on at the moment: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 The Leftovers S3E7 - The Most Powerful Man In the World (And His Identical Twin Brother) Gosh, I just love this show. For a limited last season of just 8 episodes, despite some great writing, I felt it was a little slow, at first, for a show centred on the "end of the world". But here, at its penultimate episode, everything's just come together so beautifully. You're reminded, once again, that underneath Lindelof's dense, layered yet elusive mythology, this is a show about its characters. A show about broken people who just want answers and need a little help. For a season that seems intent on driving towards the apocalypse on the surface, we're instead, fed these beautiful vignettes about specific characters coping with the world and surrounding events. Matt (the priest)'s episode was great and last week's episode about Laurie was one of the show's all-time highlights. And today, we got an expansive glimpse into Kevin's journey. For those who did not like "International Assassin" (which I enjoyed), not to worry, because although the premise is similar, the context is entirely different and it really helps bring the entire show into perspective. And as the show often does in its most haunting moments, its wit, humour, symbolism, character writing and brilliant cast (Justin Theroux was fantastic here) asks us, as an audience to do a lot of thinking. It's been a crazy ride, and I can't wait to see how it all ends next week. On 5/26/2017 at 1:28 PM, Alexcremers said: For fans of The Leftovers, an article on why it's currently the so-called best thing on TV: http://www.indiewire.com/2017/05/the-leftovers-best-tv-show-season-3-damon-lindelof-interview-1201831143/ Didn't get to read that yet, but for all the naysayers here, The Leftovers is currently one of my favourite shows. There's just too much good, thoughtful writing here to dismiss it. So I suggest you forget all the baggage the Lindelof brand carries, and give it a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 Better than Twin Peaks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 I love Twin Peaks, but I'll wait till I've seen the whole picture before I pass judgement on the new season. But I'd put The Leftovers up there with TV's best at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,345 Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 29 minutes ago, KK said: Matt (the priest)'s episode was great ... That's all I need to know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brónach 1,302 Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 On 27/5/2017 at 0:01 AM, Hawmy said: Over the Garden Wall is good, but I didn't particularly enjoy the ending. It was really good for 3/4 of it though. Really? I really liked the last two episodes, specially the flashback/whatever episode. It made me want to see the whole thing from the beginning again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bollemanneke 3,349 Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 The Big Bang Theory S10E11. I'm really glad there's a new season, but am I the only one who's really sick an tired of Raj (except when he's angry?) I'm also not sure how I feel about the arrival of the baby. It will undoubtedly lead to even less 'nerd moments' between the guys... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 I've pretty much retired that show now. They shouldn't all be living together in that block anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Why is that show so successful? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 It's still pretty funny today, I did watch a fair few episodes of the latest season. But I feel like they're running out of ideas. And these are middle-aged men now, it's getting a bit sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bollemanneke 3,349 Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 It's not that bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 I'd never slag off Big Bang Theory, because it's provided countless hours of near consistently funny light entertainment, it's pretty much my ideal dinner on my lap TV show. But I feel it has run its course now. Nowt wrong with that. It had a fantastic run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,551 Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 On 26/05/2017 at 7:58 PM, Brónach said: I don't remember if I mentioned here Over the Garden Wall or not. Two little lovebirds coo-coo, to you. Keep them mowing blades sharp... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 4 hours ago, Quintus said: It's still pretty funny today, I did watch a fair few episodes of the latest season. But I feel like they're running out of ideas. And these are middle-aged men now, it's getting a bit sad. That's why they're doing a spin-off with Young Sheldon. It's still permissible if you make him 12! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,345 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 I watched Black Mirror S3, S2 and the first episode of S1 (yes, I watched the seasons in reserve order because it doesn't matter) but so far I'm only counting two good episodes, namely, 'The Blackmailed Porn Watchers' and 'The Don Draper One'. Most of this series is either too on the nose, too unbelievable or too predictable for me to start raving about it, unlike some of the regulars around here. I did love these type of short stories (usually with a twist at the end) when I was an adolescent. Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,372 Posted June 1, 2017 Author Share Posted June 1, 2017 No love for the lesbian afterlife one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,345 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Not really, but most of them are certainly watchable. Good production values for a TV series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 I must have missed the episode with John Hamm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Really? Quintus told me it was first rate...hmmmm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Black Mirror is an inconsistent watch. It has some really great episodes, and some bad ones. Remember The Twilight Zone? Like that. You would definitely like it, not that you'll ever watch it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 It usually is. Has a couple of stinkers though, like most TV. I'm glad its around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Stinkers? Removes from Netflix list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Maybe too strong a strong word. But it has some weak episodes, and then some absolutely brilliant ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 It's better than 90% you'll find on network TV that's for sure. The 80s lesbian love affair one was one of the most lyrically engaging things I saw last year. That was a stunner. And Bryce Dallas Howard's was superb too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Yes. That and the hacker porn blackmail one were some of the show's all-time best. Great television. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 The hacker porn blackmail one was a bit of a stretch for me, but yeah it was definitely very entertaining! The bumble bee one though? Shite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 A stretch? Maybe. But it left me genuinely uncomfortable at the end. The episode owes a lot to the kid's performance. The bumble bee episode was dumb and too long. Though entertaining enough if you can turn off your brain I suppose. Black Mirror's take on The Birds. I did like the chilling song at the end though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Disagreement between you two? KK, quick...whats your thoughts about the Lenovo P2! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,345 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 19 minutes ago, Stefancos said: Really? Quintus told me it was first rate...hmmmm... Well, if you still get a kick out of Amazing Stories or The Twilight Zone, then there's a good chance you might like Black Mirror. It's the contemporary version of that kind of show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 But I've never seen either of those! It is anything like Star Trek or Doctor Who, Alex? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,345 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 No, not at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 7 minutes ago, Stefancos said: Disagreement between you two? KK, quick...whats your thoughts about the Lenovo P2! I am sadly, still an iPhone man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 You sad, obvious muppet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Sense8 has been officially cancelled. I really enjoyed a lot of the series, even if it could be a bit tiresome at times. As with so much of the Wachowskis' output, overflowing with great ideas not always executed wonderfully. I'm pretty ok with it, honestly. It had 2 good seasons and now hopefully they'll make a movie again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Whenever I think of Black Mirror I always recall the first series, and the best Doctor Who episode Doctor Who never made. That was a wicked one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Just now, Quintus said: Whenever I think of Black Mirror I always recall the first series, and the best Doctor Who episode Doctor Who never made. That was a wicked one! I agree. Doctor Who could use more pig-fucking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 I wasn't even thinking of that one! That's a fantastic little thriller though. No, I'm talking about 'White Bear'. Google tells me I mistakenly thought it was part of the first series. It's series 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Wait...Lee comparing something to Doctor Who? Whats going on here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Just that one episode. It was pure Doctor Who! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 How would you know??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo 3,709 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 House of Cards Season 5. a return to form. The best season since the second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 I'm not so sure. It has many of the same usual problems with the show, especially in the first half. Overall, it had some occasionally interesting moments, with the last couple of episodes being highlights, but the show may have run its course. Although the finale promises an interesting 6th season, but somehow I'm not so confident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,372 Posted June 2, 2017 Author Share Posted June 2, 2017 Stefan would probably like Black Mirror. And I'd definitely recommend just starting with Season 3, then watching Seasons 1 and 2 later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 No reason not to just watch them in chronological order. And if you're looking for something new to make a splash, you really can't go wrong with the pig fucker episode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Pig fucker? A24 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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