Re: TV, or not TV, that is the question
His little speech in the hotel room to Scully...classic. And spot-on.
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TV, or not TV, that is the question
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The LSU student on Jeopardy oddly doesn't know the answer to 2 of the SEC football related questions.
The LSU student on Jeopardy oddly doesn't know the answer to 2 of the SEC football related questions.
Handyman
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Im 3 episodes in to Mr. Robot...not sure what the hype is about. I mean it is enjoyable and a cool hacker show, but I have zero desire to binge watch it (in fact I cant force myself to watch 2 in a row) and honestly I find it slow and rather stretched out. (so many scenes are really long that need not be) I also think the women on the show are just terrible to listen to talk or try and emote (outside of his doctor) especially his friend at Allsafe.
I am going to finish it, but I am in no hurry.
Im 3 episodes in to Mr. Robot...not sure what the hype is about. I mean it is enjoyable and a cool hacker show, but I have zero desire to binge watch it (in fact I cant force myself to watch 2 in a row) and honestly I find it slow and rather stretched out. (so many scenes are really long that need not be) I also think the women on the show are just terrible to listen to talk or try and emote (outside of his doctor) especially his friend at Allsafe.
I am going to finish it, but I am in no hurry.
St. Clown
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I just started House of Cards last week and have made it through nine episodes. It was funny to see the that VP thought his new position would give him greater clout in Washington only to then come back to reality of what the VP position actually is. The actor did a great job of making him turn bitter, and then finally accept his role and figure out a way to use it on the campaign trail.
Other than that, Underwood's breaking of the fourth wall is perhaps the best part of the whole show because it's the one time a politician will actually speak the truth - in real life or fiction.
I just started House of Cards last week and have made it through nine episodes. It was funny to see the that VP thought his new position would give him greater clout in Washington only to then come back to reality of what the VP position actually is. The actor did a great job of making him turn bitter, and then finally accept his role and figure out a way to use it on the campaign trail.
Other than that, Underwood's breaking of the fourth wall is perhaps the best part of the whole show because it's the one time a politician will actually speak the truth - in real life or fiction.
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I didn't like it as much as everyone else either. Still, give it time. You're not far enough in yet.
I didn't like it as much as everyone else either. Still, give it time. You're not far enough in yet.
rufus
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Just watched it. Yeah it was. A total in-joke the whole time. Right down to the name of late X-Files director Kim Manners on the headstone Mulder passed out in front of.
And at the end, Mulder, who was questioning his life's direction, much as Guy was, had his faith in monsters and the supernatural restored. has to go up there with the best of any X-Files episode ever.
Loved tonight's ep of X-files.
Hilarious.
Just watched it. Yeah it was. A total in-joke the whole time. Right down to the name of late X-Files director Kim Manners on the headstone Mulder passed out in front of.
And at the end, Mulder, who was questioning his life's direction, much as Guy was, had his faith in monsters and the supernatural restored. has to go up there with the best of any X-Files episode ever.
Slap Shot
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Masters of Sex. I'm 4 eps into season 1 and I can't decide if it's simply voyeuristic (not tongue in cheek despite the obvious subject matter) or if there will be more regarding their actual research and even the topic at large during the era. This might not be apples to apples, but I really wanted to like Manhattan for instance but give me way more science and a lot less soap opera. This might apply to MoS.
Masters of Sex. I'm 4 eps into season 1 and I can't decide if it's simply voyeuristic (not tongue in cheek despite the obvious subject matter) or if there will be more regarding their actual research and even the topic at large during the era. This might not be apples to apples, but I really wanted to like Manhattan for instance but give me way more science and a lot less soap opera. This might apply to MoS.
Kepler
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Loved it. I also loved the homage to Kolchak (Guy is wearing his outfit), and Murray from Conchords was great as he is in everything.
Loved it. I also loved the homage to Kolchak (Guy is wearing his outfit), and Murray from Conchords was great as he is in everything.
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That being said, I love the show, and his breaking the fourth wall is spectacular.
I will warn you, it ramps up in action hardcore, and I think it's because of the initial contract. They didn't know it become this huge of a show, so they accelerated things. And then gave it HGH. And cocaine. And about 8 cases of energy drinks.I just started House of Cards last week and have made it through nine episodes. It was funny to see the that VP thought his new position would give him greater clout in Washington only to then come back to reality of what the VP position actually is. The actor did a great job of making him turn bitter, and then finally accept his role and figure out a way to use it on the campaign trail.
Other than that, Underwood's breaking of the fourth wall is perhaps the best part of the whole show because it's the one time a politician will actually speak the truth - in real life or fiction.
That being said, I love the show, and his breaking the fourth wall is spectacular.
aparch
Acetaminamerican
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Netflix has really hit home run after home run. I'll be surprised if they keep their batting average this high in the years to come.
This... this has to be *THE* best description I have seen regarding the escalation from season one to season three. I still think it may have been a bit too much, but it did work. At least it didn't get spread thin like Orange is the New Black.
Netflix has really hit home run after home run. I'll be surprised if they keep their batting average this high in the years to come.
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Acetaminamerican
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WGN America cancelled Manhattan today. Now I'll never know if they get the gadget working in Los Alamos and help stop the war...
Seriously though: Manhattan, albeit very fictionalized, was a pretty good period piece that was very fun to watch. WGN-America really was pushing their fledgling channel by removing Manhattan's second season from Hulu - Never offering it on delay on Hulu; Never making the episodes available online. It was never available to watch on my time, so I just gave up trying to watch it.
WGN America cancelled Manhattan today. Now I'll never know if they get the gadget working in Los Alamos and help stop the war...
Seriously though: Manhattan, albeit very fictionalized, was a pretty good period piece that was very fun to watch. WGN-America really was pushing their fledgling channel by removing Manhattan's second season from Hulu - Never offering it on delay on Hulu; Never making the episodes available online. It was never available to watch on my time, so I just gave up trying to watch it.
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They really have. Niche audiences and general audiences all around. Some of their "lesser" shows are even home runs, like "The Fall" with Gillian Anderson. That success rate can't hold up; law of averages and all.
Thanks. I tried to capture the spirit of the thing. /SlapShotMovieReference
They really have. Niche audiences and general audiences all around. Some of their "lesser" shows are even home runs, like "The Fall" with Gillian Anderson. That success rate can't hold up; law of averages and all.
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Same. Loved the first season, got behind on the second season and there was never a good way to catch up.
Same. Loved the first season, got behind on the second season and there was never a good way to catch up.
Kepler
Si certus es dubita
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I agree completely about both shows' trajectories.
Orange would have been one of the best shows in history if they had simply made it a mini-series coinciding with the first season. It's been such sh-t since then that it's really tarnished its legacy. But the first 7 or 8 shows, and the season 1 finale, were... "whoa!" Just a great, great show -- for a while.
I really hope now that they know this is the final season that House of Cards returns to the methodical, tactical creepiness of the first season. It was so beautifully done -- right down to the music and the opening credits, which is one of the most eerie and appropriate renderings of DC I've seen.
I agree completely about both shows' trajectories.
Orange would have been one of the best shows in history if they had simply made it a mini-series coinciding with the first season. It's been such sh-t since then that it's really tarnished its legacy. But the first 7 or 8 shows, and the season 1 finale, were... "whoa!" Just a great, great show -- for a while.
I really hope now that they know this is the final season that House of Cards returns to the methodical, tactical creepiness of the first season. It was so beautifully done -- right down to the music and the opening credits, which is one of the most eerie and appropriate renderings of DC I've seen.
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Kepler
Si certus es dubita
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There is a benevolent supreme being.
Archer is returning in March.
I really hope the voice actress for Malory (Jessica Walter) has her voice back. Last season was weird without her wonderful knowing rasp. (It was still her but she had a throat problem.)
There is a benevolent supreme being.
Archer is returning in March.
I really hope the voice actress for Malory (Jessica Walter) has her voice back. Last season was weird without her wonderful knowing rasp. (It was still her but she had a throat problem.)
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I feel like Orange is spreading itself much too thin and running out of story. A lot of people seemed to like the end of last season, but I thought it reeked of desperation.
House of Cards also went on a downward slope in season 3. I loved it for the politics, but it seemed to turn into a soap opera with a political backstory. Hopefully that changes in season 4.
Muppets returned Tuesday. I thought it was a pretty good episode, but apparently lowest ratings ever. I thought Kep said it had been renewed for a 2nd season already, but who knows if that happens.
I feel like Orange is spreading itself much too thin and running out of story. A lot of people seemed to like the end of last season, but I thought it reeked of desperation.
House of Cards also went on a downward slope in season 3. I loved it for the politics, but it seemed to turn into a soap opera with a political backstory. Hopefully that changes in season 4.
Muppets returned Tuesday. I thought it was a pretty good episode, but apparently lowest ratings ever. I thought Kep said it had been renewed for a 2nd season already, but who knows if that happens.
FadeToBlack&Gold
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House of Cards jumped the shark in Ep 1 of Season 2 and never looked back.
House of Cards jumped the shark in Ep 1 of Season 2 and never looked back.
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The Fall is a BBC show, Netflix just has US distribution rights. The Brits crank out a ton of good TV.
The Fall is a BBC show, Netflix just has US distribution rights. The Brits crank out a ton of good TV.
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The thing about season 3 of HoC is that before he was focused on climbing higher, but at season 3 it's about keeping the job he has, so the dynamic is going to change a little.
OITNB isn't as good in S3 as S1, but it's still watchable, but I agree we don't need the backstory of every single person to ever set foot in the prison. S4 could be interesting based on the very end of S3, but we shall see.
The thing about season 3 of HoC is that before he was focused on climbing higher, but at season 3 it's about keeping the job he has, so the dynamic is going to change a little.
OITNB isn't as good in S3 as S1, but it's still watchable, but I agree we don't need the backstory of every single person to ever set foot in the prison. S4 could be interesting based on the very end of S3, but we shall see.
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