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detroitdad
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Same here. Haven't started s3 yet
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Chicken Rob
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As soon as I finish the Maria Bamford show I'll start them.
Just started Lady Dynamite, but was too tired to make it through the first episode. Attempt number two coming soon. How are you liking it?
Chicken Rob
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I like Maria Bamford, and she gets all the expected guests, but I'm not in love with the show. It has enough good moments to keep me watching, but I can't do more than 1 ep per day, or I won't even enjoy the parts I like.
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detroitdad
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Were five episodes deep into 11.22.63. Good call. Excellent series. The wife, boy and I all are really enjoying it.
Good show. Caused me to go back and re-watch the old Oliver Stone JFK movie from the 90s. Shocking what happened. Docs are supposed to be released next year I think.
Anyone watch the first two episodes of Animal Kingdom? I was interested since it's based on one of my favorite movies of the last decade. I'm not quite as enthralled as some critics seem to be so far, but we'll see how it goes. I'll watch a few more episodes for sure.
Some of the scenes from the first episode are literally lifted word-for-word out of the film and some aspects of the show diverge significantly. I'm fine with both. I like the sexual tension that surrounds Ellen Barkin's character. Super creepy.
It's a little unfortunate that they're trying to directly recreate some of the stuff from the film because a few of those in the film - by Jacki Weaver, Ben Mendelsohn, Joel Edgerton - are just towering performances that are almost always going to be impossible to equal. Even Guy Pearce and Sullivan Stapleton had a certain thing going on with them in the film that is tough to match even if they weren't quite to the level of the three mentioned above.
Definitely worth a watch, though. I'm hoping that the characters are able to grow as season one progresses.
Some of the scenes from the first episode are literally lifted word-for-word out of the film and some aspects of the show diverge significantly. I'm fine with both. I like the sexual tension that surrounds Ellen Barkin's character. Super creepy.
It's a little unfortunate that they're trying to directly recreate some of the stuff from the film because a few of those in the film - by Jacki Weaver, Ben Mendelsohn, Joel Edgerton - are just towering performances that are almost always going to be impossible to equal. Even Guy Pearce and Sullivan Stapleton had a certain thing going on with them in the film that is tough to match even if they weren't quite to the level of the three mentioned above.
Definitely worth a watch, though. I'm hoping that the characters are able to grow as season one progresses.
Ellen was so fricken hot in the 80s.
ohio3302016
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I watched it. Pretty meh so far.
I like the kid from Peaky Blinders but his character on AK just seems boring thus far.
I haven't seen Peaky Blinders, but I think all the performances other than Ellen Barkin's are pretty mediocre so far. Definitely check out the movie before getting too much further in the series. As far as crime films go, it's near Goodfellas imo.
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detroitdad
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I'm two seasons deep into VEEP. I'm enjoying it. Its not "Binge" worthy. I'm watching an episode or two whenever time is available.
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Will do. thanks.
I tried and stopped after half a season despite my decades-long crush on Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Wasn't bad, but wasn't nearly as good as some had pitched to me.
Chicken Rob
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I share that decades long crush, but it's slipping...
Although I liked her on WTF a couple months ago.
It took me a little effort to get into the groove on Veep. I think it is worth pushing through to season 2 and reevaluating. Her supporting cast is strong and funny IMO. Or don't bother at all, it's not that great, but it's better than the first half of season 1 would leave you feeling.
Based on a great movie from the 70s which I believe was Michael Crichton's first foray into directing. Looks like a B-movie now due to the graphics and production quality, but wasn't intended to me. Either way it has a very unique feel. There was also a sequel (Futureworld) that was almost but not quite as fun.
I'm tentatively optimistic for the series. I wish they'd stop greenlighting so many adaptations of existing properties, but at least if they're doing it they've found something worth mining in this one. Who's to say if they'll do it right.
Anyone watch episode 1 of The Night Of on HBO yet?
I finally watched last night (it's been available "early" on HBO for a week or so) and holy shit was it good. Written by Richard Price (Clockers, Sea of Love, The Wire, tons and tons of great books) and co-starring John Turturro who is phenomenal in his brief first episode appearance. Evidently James Gandolfini was originally set to take his role, but I can't imagine he'd have been better. Different, sure, but not better.
It's only going to be 8 episodes and 1 season IIRC. Must watch imo.
I finally watched last night (it's been available "early" on HBO for a week or so) and holy shit was it good. Written by Richard Price (Clockers, Sea of Love, The Wire, tons and tons of great books) and co-starring John Turturro who is phenomenal in his brief first episode appearance. Evidently James Gandolfini was originally set to take his role, but I can't imagine he'd have been better. Different, sure, but not better.
It's only going to be 8 episodes and 1 season IIRC. Must watch imo.
Just finished game of thrones. Up until 3am......... Im a bit of a zombie today. One of the best battle scenes Ive seen. Great season. Show was losing steam the last couple of seasons, but they made a huge comeback.
Chicken Rob
Full House
Those interview segments were quite good. The standup was good, but the interview was really great.Stewart Lee operates on a different level. Oft a slow burner but well worth the time investment.
Yeah Armando Iannucci and Chris Morris have great UK (and broader) comedy pedigree.
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detroitdad
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Colleen and I caught the first episode of "Outcast" last night. We really liked it. It appears to be about a dude trying to figure out why demon possessions have been fucking with him his entire life. If your looking for a happy go lucky show then this isn't it.
My only complaint is that I thought the acting could have been slightly better with a few of the characters.
Looks to be a solid show.
I just read a review on a new HBO comedy that is coming out. "Vice Principles", http://www.cinemablend.com/televisi...hbo-comedy-is-hilarious-and-completely-insane I'm interested to see Walton Goggins take on a pure comedic role. I thought he was great in Justified.
My only complaint is that I thought the acting could have been slightly better with a few of the characters.
Looks to be a solid show.
I just read a review on a new HBO comedy that is coming out. "Vice Principles", http://www.cinemablend.com/televisi...hbo-comedy-is-hilarious-and-completely-insane I'm interested to see Walton Goggins take on a pure comedic role. I thought he was great in Justified.
Planning to start Outcast soon. Im watching Orphan Black S4. I enjoyed the other seasons. This one is meh meh.
Chicken Rob
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Is anyone watching bloodline on Netflix?
Love the cast. High production values. But I'm struggling to find interest in much of the writing.
Love the cast. High production values. But I'm struggling to find interest in much of the writing.
Almost started this show a couple of times for the virtues you mention, but for some reason never even hit play on episode one. Maybe one of these days or maybe not now that I hear from you that it's not great.
Also, Animal Kingdom has actually devolved a bit in its 5 episodes. Not bad, per se, but certainly not great. Guess I'll continue to give it a shot.
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detroitdad
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Jake and I caught this last night. I agree. It was fantastic. It had a slow, intense pacing that was very well done. I'm very much looking forward to see how they handle the rest of the episodes. Very solid cast. John Turturro has the highlight performance and he was only on screen for a few minutes. This says a lot because the casting/acting was top notch in ep1.
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