Naïve Old Fart 9,552 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 18 hours ago, TGP said: Good luck Joey. What will you make? If he wins; $30,000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holko 9,531 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Twin Peaks Season One: The pilot was really tough to get through and I had to read up on whether it gets better. Then I found it's deliberately like a crappy soap because those were popular at the time (and were the only nonepisodic program on TV), and that switched something in my head. But I still had to adjust to the tone and characters, as well as wrap my head around all of them, so not until Cooper's dream was I fully hooked. That, and from then on, was just awesome. Can't wait to continue, starting the S2 pilot as I write this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 hehehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,373 Posted August 23, 2018 Author Share Posted August 23, 2018 2 minutes ago, Holko said: starting the S2 pilot as I write this. Shows only have one pilot (usually); that would be the season 2 premiere you're watching Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 18 hours ago, JoeinAR said: Master Chef! I will be audtioning in Dallas (I hope). Will know soon enough. Good luck Joey! 2 hours ago, Quintus said: Just get into Rick & Morty instead. Itch scratched. Rick and Morty is brilliant! I've started rewatching Breaking Bad lately. The first season is a whole other kind of show. Really interesting watching it tap into its rhythm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Must be interesting to discover Walt was a piece of shit pretty mucb from the start? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick1Ø66 4,722 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 12 minutes ago, KK said: I've started rewatching Breaking Bad lately. The first season is a whole other kind of show. Really interesting watching it tap into its rhythm. I've been meaning to do this. I loved it the first time around (truly one of the best series, ever), but am wondering how high its rewatchability quotient is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 I will rewatch Breaking Bad after Better Call Saul finishes. I'm sure I'm not the only one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,373 Posted August 23, 2018 Author Share Posted August 23, 2018 Same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Rick 1,157 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Same here, I've seen it once but definitely need to watch it all over again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Unlike Nick I dont have a single doubt thats its rewatchability quotient is high, very high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 29 minutes ago, Stefancos said: Unlike Nick I dont have a single doubt thats its rewatchability quotient is high, very high. Without a doubt. Even the first season, with its greater subtlety and forthrightness, is very enjoyable. It plays as a straight drama about a man with cancer undergoing a mid-life crisis, which makes the occasional idiosyncratic tonal twists (flying pants, bloody bathtubs, Walt's sexual re-awakening, bursts of comical vulgarity, etc) all the more delicious. Breaking Bad may not have truly found its voice until season 2, but it was pretty darn good right from the start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Some people always seem to be a bit down on S1, but I think it's very good and I always thoroughly enjoy each episode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick1Ø66 4,722 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 I don't think there was a single bad (sorry) episode. Well, maybe the Rian Johnson one with the fly. Ironically, he probably directed both the best and worst episode of the series. Quintus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 8 minutes ago, Nick1066 said: I don't think there was a single bad (sorry) episode. Well, maybe the Rian Johnson one with the fly. Ironically, he probably directed both the best and worst episode of the series. Yay, at last someone agrees with me about BB's boring 'bottle' episode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 You must be joking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Never really understood the hate that episode got. I think it's a solid hour of good character work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,345 Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 I felt the fly episode was over-the-top, even for Breaking Bad. But it brings me joy that AMC allowed for it to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 After having watched S1 i'd rate it better than after the first episode. It's a strange show for HBO in that it feels a bit timid in Trump age - an old media tycoon ails and his dysfunctional family fights for control of the empire - and the tone is not really right: with such a concept you can make it a brooding saga or a bag full of hijinks, but the show's creators wobble in-between. It's not that big a problem because the actor's are great, for the most part - i could watch David Rasche as dubious advisor for hours - and the story as such bears great potential but i sure hope they inject more snappiness in S2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 Man in the High Castle is just offensive. It's boring as hell and utterly ridiculous. The idea that the US would lose to Japan and Germany is hardly within the realm of possibility. Hell the krauts weren't even close to developing the bomb. The Japanese were far closer and may jave succeeded with a detonation on a small island in Korea. But the worst sin of the series isn't its believability its the snails pace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 It’s called alternate history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 17 minutes ago, Koray Savas said: It’s called alternate history. wow, I have never heard of such a thing. How interesting, please tell me more good alternative history requires a believable starting point. The Proteus Operation would be a much better storyline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,345 Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 People love that show, especially the first season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 2 hours ago, Koray Savas said: It’s called alternate history. Alternate history where Uncle Sam is beaten is offensive to Joe. Its un-American. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 I bet he loves Fatherland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 How unimaginative of you, Joe. The first season was quite a rollicking thriller once it got going, too. I never finished the second one, mind. But people I know tell me I should have stuck with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,345 Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 13 minutes ago, Stefancos said: Alternate history where Uncle Sam is beaten is offensive to Joe. Its un-American. Clearly. I mean, impossible or unlikely premises are usually not a problem for Joey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 America doesnt lose it's wars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 10 hours ago, Quintus said: How unimaginative of you, Joe. The first season was quite a rollicking thriller once it got going, too. I never finished the second one, mind. But people I know tell me I should have stuck with it. I can't imagine Great Britain being defeated. But imagine german building the bomb is easy I suppose but they weren't even close. They were embarrassingly far away from their goal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 Joe.... ALTERNATIVE history! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 This is fictional alternate history. If one can believe dragons exist in Game Of Thrones, it shouldn’t be too hard to suspend your disbelief that a war turned a different way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 1 minute ago, Koray Savas said: This is fictional alternate history. Is fictional alternate history different than non-fictional alternate history? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 Just trying to highlight the fact it’s a TV show and not real life since the last time it didn’t get through. Wolfenstein is a game series where Nazi Germany wins WWII and occupies the U.S. Don’t tell Joe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 I love Red Dawn. Stefan its still a shitty show. Its boring as Fuck. The main star is pretty though. She looks like Tom Cruises wife if MI. 9 minutes ago, Koray Savas said: Just trying to highlight the fact it’s a TV show and not real life since the last time it didn’t get through. Wolfenstein is a game series where Nazi Germany wins WWII and occupies the U.S. Don’t tell Joe! Looks like Garbage. The idea of Germany winning is as reasonable as saying the Dutch could win WWIi and take over the world. The idea of Japan or China or the Soviests winning is easier to imagine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 How many High Castle episodes did you manage to get through JoeinAR? It's becomes quite Indiana Jonesish espionage-y in the last few, the finale especially was very rip-roaring and wonderfully cinematic. Ah well. I remember thinking that's why the follow-up season felt like a bit of a comedown after it, as everything suddenly slowed right down again. The great macguffin had already been dispensed with, it seemed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 1 hour ago, JoeinAR said: I love Red Dawn. Stefan its still a shitty show. Its boring as Fuck. The main star is pretty though. She looks like Tom Cruises wife if MI. Looks like Garbage. The idea of Germany winning is as reasonable as saying the Dutch could win WWIi and take over the world. The idea of Japan or China or the Soviests winning is easier to imagine. Bla bla bla bla bla.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 13 minutes ago, Quintus said: How many High Castle episodes did you manage to get through JoeinAR? It's becomes quite Indiana Jonesish espionage-y in the last few, the finale especially was very rip-roaring and wonderfully cinematic. Ah well. I remember thinking that's why the follow-up season felt like a bit of a comedown after it, as everything suddenly slowed right down again. The great macguffin had already been dispensed with, it seemed. I will finish it. Quintus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 Mum just finished Stranger Things. She enjoyed it! Can't wait for Season 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 The worst thing that happened to Germany early on in the war was when Japan bombed Pearl Harbor. If the US would have stayed out long enough for the Germans to invade England or at least bomb the hierarchy into dust, WWII could have turned out much differently. Oh, and invading Russia didn't help. But Germany was in a tight spot and needed to expand to seize more raw materials. It was a matter of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,345 Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 4 hours ago, Wojism said: The worst thing that happened to Germany early on in the war was when Japan bombed Pearl Harbor. Wasn't that the moment America decided they can no longer stay neutral? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 They couldn't stay neutral because war was declared in them. If thay hadn't happened I wonder if the US would have remained on the sideline throughout? Hmmmm... . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 Never fight a war on two fronts, so the old saying goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 Lost in Space (new one) Wasn't bad, but could try your patience a bit. Just the first episode so far. Plays around with the mythos a bit. I still like the 1998 movie more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 The movie is the only one I care about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,373 Posted August 29, 2018 Author Share Posted August 29, 2018 'Mr. Robot' to End With Season 4 on USA Network Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Never really got to season 3. Is it good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,373 Posted August 29, 2018 Author Share Posted August 29, 2018 Season 3 was the best season, and also the most cinematic. There was one entire episode that was a single 45-minute-long take (faked, of course, but pulled off brilliantly) and lot of other fascinating directing throughout too. Looking back, seasons 2&3 feel like "Act 2" of a Three Act story (with Season 1 being Act 1). I would have expected another 2 seasons for Act 3 to wrap everything up; Hopefully season 4 does not feel rushed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Isnt a shorter, well honed series better than one that drags itself along for 10 seasons because the ratings remain solid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,373 Posted August 29, 2018 Author Share Posted August 29, 2018 Yes. 5-6 seasons feels right for this show, not 4, but I trust Sam Esmail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 For me 3-4 seasons with a great satisfying ending are optimal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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