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Insomniac
02-03-11, 02:56 PM
NBC cut The Cape back to 10 episodes from 13. It also reached a new level of idiocy when the cape had to learn how to do a high wire/tight rope walk 40 stories up between buildings in 2 days. Apparently, it didn't occur to anyone that you could just hang from the rope to get across safely. :)
stroker
02-11-11, 03:22 PM
Anybody else watching the new season of Justified? Looks like the same set up as last season... Typical Elmore Leonard. I noticed he's credited as a writer this time--must have had to type up some new material.
Insomniac
02-11-11, 05:19 PM
Anybody else watching the new season of Justified? Looks like the same set up as last season... Typical Elmore Leonard. I noticed he's credited as a writer this time--must have had to type up some new material.
I am. :thumbup:
Mr. Vengeance
02-12-11, 02:43 PM
Jason Priestley redeems himself on "Call me Fitz". http://www.callmefitz.tv/
The first season's re-running on The Movie Network / Movie Central in Canada and coming to Directtv in April. http://www.hollywoodunwrapped.com/hollywood/celebrities/critically-acclaimed-series-call-me-fitz-heads-for-directvs-the-101-network.html
Ring-a-ding-ding, baby.
extramundane
02-12-11, 03:16 PM
So far, so good on Portlandia.
l2LBICPEK6w
Insomniac
04-03-11, 05:16 PM
New show premiering on AMC tonight, The Killing.
noKetxlIE70
Anyone planning to watch? (Still no AMC HD on DirecTV. :flame:)
New show premiering on AMC tonight, The Killing.
Anyone planning to watch? (Still no AMC HD on DirecTV. :flame:)
I'm set up to record it ( in HD :p). No idea when I'll get around to watching, I'm behind on other shows.
The Event seems better since returning from break. Of course not all the viewers came back.
The Event seems better since returning from break. Of course not all the viewers came back.
That one is on the "I don't want to stop watching but I wouldn't miss it if it were cancelled" list.
The Borgais on Showtime? Anyone?
extramundane
04-04-11, 07:57 AM
The Borgais on Showtime? Anyone?
I recorded it to watch tonight. It looks promising from the promos.
Showtime's really stepped up their game the last few years. Shameless was really good (though I've been told to check out the British original).
TKGAngel
04-04-11, 08:33 AM
The Borgais on Showtime? Anyone?
I have it recorded at the 'rents house. I wonder how this show is going to perform ratings-wise for the network. While it does have a good story behind it, not as many people are as familiar with the Borgias as they are with the Henry VIII stuff in The Tudors.
Mythbusters is also back on the air this week, and Deadliest Catch starts next week. :thumbup:
TravelGal
04-04-11, 12:37 PM
That one is on the "I don't want to stop watching but I wouldn't miss it if it were cancelled" list.
I have that list and "I WANT to stop watching it but I would miss it if were cancelled" list. How goofy is that? [don't answer]. Nikita is on that list. Each show is a great. Lots of action, etc. etc. But there is getting to be a sameness about them that is wearing thin. I should probably add that I'm about 6 weeks behind. Too many nighttime supplier seminars to keep up with TV at this time of year. Maybe something has happened to alleviate the "Bad, bad Percy; Conflicted Alex; Good Nikita" drone. The hunka hunka in the CIA is not a bad addition. ;)
racer2c
04-04-11, 12:50 PM
Caught my first episode of Boardwalk Empire. Thought it was very dry and Buscemi was incredibly stiff. Wasn't impressed.
But I can't get enough Arial Tweeto! Come one season 2 or Flying Wild Alaska!!:D
TravelGal
04-04-11, 01:02 PM
I think you either love him or hate him (Buscemi). I love the way he does that character and makes him the 1920's mob boss. It takes quite a few episodes until he shows anything at all behind the steely look and sardonic delivery.
I have that list and "I WANT to stop watching it but I would miss it if were cancelled" list. How goofy is that? [don't answer]. Nikita is on that list. Each show is a great. Lots of action, etc. etc. But there is getting to be a sameness about them that is wearing thin. I should probably add that I'm about 6 weeks behind. Too many nighttime supplier seminars to keep up with TV at this time of year. Maybe something has happened to alleviate the "Bad, bad Percy; Conflicted Alex; Good Nikita" drone. The hunka hunka in the CIA is not a bad addition. ;)
Just got caught up on Nikita the other day. Without spoilers, it is taking some interesting turns.
All the flashbacks in the early episodes of The Event were just painful for me. I'm enjoying it much more now. I did see somewhere that the creators promised and ending of some sort if it isn't renewed.
chop456
04-04-11, 01:13 PM
The Borgais on Showtime? Anyone?
Borgias is a series on Showtime.
Borgais is a former Champcar Champion.
Caught my first episode of Boardwalk Empire. Thought it was very dry and Buscemi was incredibly stiff. Wasn't impressed.
I think there's an initial resistance to seeing Buscemi playing against type. After a couple of episodes I was over that and thought he did an outstanding job. BE had its ups and downs but overall it was the best thing on TV last season.
racer2c
04-05-11, 01:29 PM
Ok...I admit it...I'm addicted to American Pickers. Hopefully there's a support group I can join.
Possibly Pawn Stars too. :)
Come one season 2 or Flying Wild Alaska!!:D
stroke? ;)
They say Doc Martin on the PBS is good.
chop456
04-08-11, 02:00 AM
I think there's an initial resistance to seeing Buscemi playing against type. After a couple of episodes I was over that and thought he did an outstanding job. BE had its ups and downs but overall it was the best thing on TV last season.
Faces of Meth:
http://urlybits.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/cracktimelapse-600x241.jpg
extramundane
04-08-11, 08:56 AM
Ok...I admit it...I'm addicted to American Pickers. Hopefully there's a support group I can join.
There's no shame in that. I think we're all curious to see which one of them turns out to be the serial killer.
Faces of Meth:
http://urlybits.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/cracktimelapse-600x241.jpg
:laugh:
No Season 2 of Good Guys. :thumdown:
RIP Detective Dan Stark. :(
http://img691.imageshack.us/img691/3760/goodguysderp.jpg
http://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/the-good-guys-canceled-season-two-18951/
:cry:
it's natural [/stark]
Office Space (movie)
+ Outsourced (NBC)
+ Half Baked (movie)
= Workaholics on Comedy Central.
It's like Super Troopers if it was about those three guys they pull over with the mushrooms instead of the troopers.
Norm MacDonald is killing it on his new comdey central Sports Show. :D
Insomniac
05-05-11, 12:24 AM
Norm MacDonald is killing it on his new comdey central Sports Show. :D
It's like a 22 minute weekend update about sports. Only thing missing is him ripping OJ every week. :thumbup:
High Sided
05-09-11, 12:24 PM
"Game of Thrones" is turning out to be very good and the Stark family are quite noble.
watching this along side the Borgias can cause confusion :saywhat:
"Game of Thrones" is turning out to be very good and the Stark family are quite noble.
watching this along side the Borgias can cause confusion :saywhat:
Thrones seemed kind of iffy to start out with but got very interesting after they had all the characters introduced. And of course now it's gone till next year. :/
We started watching "Falling Skies" as something to watch for the summer and it's kind of intriguing so far. Not bad as post alien invasion apocalypse TV shows go.
I'm enjoying Falling Skies so far. I don't know if it is intended to be just a single mini-series or if they have more planned.
Sci-Fi channel summer series return July 11. :thumbup:
Insomniac
06-28-11, 05:34 PM
Thrones seemed kind of iffy to start out with but got very interesting after they had all the characters introduced. And of course now it's gone till next year. :/
We started watching "Falling Skies" as something to watch for the summer and it's kind of intriguing so far. Not bad as post alien invasion apocalypse TV shows go.
I enjoyed the first episode with its limited commercial interruption. :rolleyes:
High Sided
06-28-11, 06:02 PM
Thrones seemed kind of iffy to start out with but got very interesting after they had all the characters introduced. And of course now it's gone till next year. :/
like the Soprano's don't get to attached to the characters cause anyone is up to die, hell they killed off 3-4 lead characters in just one season. the last 2 episodes were some of the best tv i've seen i quite awhile. kudos to hbo for another success!
note......
how about fairyland in the true blood season opener? :tony:
note......
how about fairyland in the true blood season opener? :tony:
I hadn't seen TB since season 2, when they killed off the orgy inspiring she-devil, and then I watch the new season premier and now they're all fairies and werewolves and fantasy fairyland and reality fairyland and portals and shiz.
what happened to good ol' vampires vs. wingnuts hatefest?
racer2c
06-28-11, 08:54 PM
Best show on tv...Casey Anthony trial. ;)
Don Quixote
06-28-11, 09:00 PM
Best show on tv...Casey Anthony trial. ;)I have lost control of the big screen because of that damn trial. :D
High Sided
06-28-11, 09:59 PM
I have lost control of the big screen because of that damn trial. :D
could you kindly create a post when and if they have her on stand?
wimbledon has me bouncing the dvr around all week.
cameraman
06-28-11, 10:00 PM
I have lost control of the big screen because of that damn trial. :D
I'd sooner take bolt cutters to the satellite cable before 1 second of that appeared on my TV.
stroker
06-28-11, 10:45 PM
I'd sooner take bolt cutters to the satellite cable before 1 second of that appeared on my TV.
+1
High Sided
06-29-11, 07:56 AM
but would you attend her stoning?
Don Quixote
06-29-11, 09:23 AM
After I cut the cable, should I do this?
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_V74GYyxyJJc/S1sDQI-99II/AAAAAAAADgE/BeEB16XTBBU/s400/slapped-by-glenn-ford-640.jpg
High Sided
06-29-11, 11:51 AM
your comment got me to flip on the trial today to sadly watch the father take the stand. this poor guy has been put through the ringer with his daughters lies for years now and with her opening defense accusing him of molestation and helping cover up her daughters "accidental drowning"????
Stone her
Stone her
Stone her
not sure you would even chip that stone face of hers :flame:
High Sided
06-29-11, 11:55 AM
now they're all fairies and werewolves and fantasy fairyland and reality fairyland and portals and shiz.
all that's missing are zombies
After I cut the cable, should I do this?
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_V74GYyxyJJc/S1sDQI-99II/AAAAAAAADgE/BeEB16XTBBU/s400/slapped-by-glenn-ford-640.jpg
http://www.heberger-image.fr/data/images/69978_slap_a_bitch_because_you_too_can_own_this_lo ok_of_satisfaction.jpeg
I'm enjoying Falling Skies so far. I don't know if it is intended to be just a single mini-series or if they have more planned.
Falling Skies renewed for another 10 episodes next summer.
Noah Wyle is too damn nice to be cast in the lead of Falling Skies.
Still watching, though.
On a whim caught an episode of Combat Hospital last night. :yuck:
Soap opera.
Noah Wyle is too damn nice to be cast in the lead of Falling Skies.
Still watching, though.
I think it works. Ordinary guy in extraordinary circumstances, etc, etc.
Meanwhile the temperance league is getting their panties in a bunch about HBO going all Skinemax on them.
http://articles.latimes.com/2011/jul/03/entertainment/la-ca-hbo-breasts-20110703
Oh, and Rescue Me returns for it's final season next week. :thumbup:
High Sided
07-07-11, 10:07 PM
any comments on "wilfred"?
caught the 1st 2 episodes on fx, a pot smoking dog, interesting and funny.
just found you can watch the australian wilfred episodes in full here...
http://www.ifc.com/wilfred/
Insomniac
07-07-11, 11:34 PM
any comments on "wilfred"?
caught the 1st 2 episodes on fx, a pot smoking dog, interesting and funny.
just found you can watch the australian wilfred episodes in full here...
http://www.ifc.com/wilfred/
It is funny at times. I kind of want to see where it goes, but I'm prepared to drop it. There was a lot better stuff on FX that they cancelled IMO.
Racing Truth
07-12-11, 11:03 AM
Noah Wyle is too damn nice to be cast in the lead of Falling Skies.
Still watching, though.
On a whim caught an episode of Combat Hospital last night. :yuck:
Soap opera.
Yeah, I'm not sure Wyle totally fits the role either, but I've been surprised that I'm liking the show. I think the quasi-sociological angle, as in how different people react to it, intrigues me.
Speaking of soap opera, I was more than a little horrified to find out that TNT is doing a remake/continuation of... "Dallas.":yuck: Really? Do they get it's NOT 1984?:shakehead
I mean, it's bad enough that movies are resorting to retreads, but the small screen too?
Insomniac
07-12-11, 04:27 PM
Yeah, I'm not sure Wyle totally fits the role either, but I've been surprised that I'm liking the show. I think the quasi-sociological angle, as in how different people react to it, intrigues me.
Speaking of soap opera, I was more than a little horrified to find out that TNT is doing a remake/continuation of... "Dallas.":yuck: Really? Do they get it's NOT 1984?:shakehead
I mean, it's bad enough that movies are resorting to retreads, but the small screen too?
Hawaii 5-0 comes to mind. Not to mention all the remaking the CW does.
Charlies Angels is coming back, produced by Drew Barrymore. :shakehead
If they include the correct amount of 'toe, I might watch it, you know, for nostalgia.
:)
Adam Carolla's Car Show on Speed. :)
They borrowed some elements of Top Gear and added a John Salley for no particular reason. Also the presenter from the Wall Street Journal is a poor attempt to combine James May's personality with Richard Hammond's wardrobe.
But I don't hate it. Maybe they'll get better.
Adam Carolla's Car Show on Speed. :)
Caught a little on the DVR this AM.
The concerted effort by these shows to match the chemistry and wit of Top Gear only seems to take away from their programs. That said, the Car Show seemed more BBC Top Gear than the US Top Gear. I will watch the rest and will probably watch it again.
racer2c
07-14-11, 04:05 PM
Why can't I stop watching Storm Chasers? Why? Why?
Why?
Why can't I stop watching Storm Chasers? Why? Why? Why?
Storm porn. :gomer:
High Sided
07-15-11, 08:06 AM
Rescue Me final season opener ended up with a bang-bang-boom! :eek:
Insomniac
07-18-11, 10:11 AM
Anyone watching Torchwood: Miracle Day? I'd say if you liked FlashForward, you'll definitely like this show. I think it's pretty good. The idea and thought behind it is evident.
Also, my annual complaint. Another season of an AMC show (Breaking Bad!) and still no AMC HD on DirecTV. Bill has gone up ~$18 in 4 years and I can't get that one channel in HD...Someone told me the whole season will be on iTunes. If the NFL ever makes HD games available online (live), DirecTV is finished for me.
Anyone watching Torchwood: Miracle Day? I'd say if you liked FlashForward, you'll definitely like this show. I think it's pretty good. The idea and thought behind it is evident.
Also, my annual complaint. Another season of an AMC show (Breaking Bad!) and still no AMC HD on DirecTV. Bill has gone up ~$18 in 4 years and I can't get that one channel in HD...Someone told me the whole season will be on iTunes. If the NFL ever makes HD games available online (live), DirecTV is finished for me.
iTunes has season 1-3 of Breaking Bad in HD plus the first couple episodes of season 4.
Regarding Torchwood, do you need to have seen the prior seasons first?
Insomniac
07-18-11, 12:44 PM
Regarding Torchwood, do you need to have seen the prior seasons first?
I've never seen a previous season. I think this is the first time Starz is airing the series. I'm almost certain that there is no need to see a previous season. (i don't feel like I'm missing anything and there aren't characters where they assume I know who they are to begin with).
I've never seen a previous season. I think this is the first time Starz is airing the series. I'm almost certain that there is no need to see a previous season. (i don't feel like I'm missing anything and there aren't characters where they assume I know who they are to begin with).
Thanks, I'll get it set up on a DVR.
Insomniac
07-18-11, 01:28 PM
Thanks, I'll get it set up on a DVR.
I quickly skimmed the Wiki entry for it and it looks like they are somewhat interconnected. There is at least one character that is common to them, but I don't really think the story is picking up where Season 3 left off. They certainly tricked me if that is required. :)
Anyone watching Torchwood: Miracle Day? I'd say if you liked FlashForward, you'll definitely like this show. I think it's pretty good. The idea and thought behind it is evident.
We liked all the previous seasons on BBCA, though our provider does not carry the HD version. We were looking forward to the new season - not realizing it was on Startz. :saywhat:
We jettisoned Starz, HBO, and Cinemax last year.
High Sided
07-18-11, 03:22 PM
Anyone watching Torchwood: Miracle Day? I'd say if you liked FlashForward, you'll definitely like this show. I think it's pretty good. The idea and thought behind it is evident.
Also, my annual complaint. Another season of an AMC show (Breaking Bad!) and still no AMC HD on DirecTV. Bill has gone up ~$18 in 4 years and I can't get that one channel in HD...Someone told me the whole season will be on iTunes. If the NFL ever makes HD games available online (live), DirecTV is finished for me.
uverse added amchd since last season
Norm MacDonald is killing it on his new comdey central Sports Show. :D
Cancelled. ****!
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/07/21/PK141KADGK.DTL
Andrew Longman
07-27-11, 08:44 PM
Anyone liking Louie?
Second season is totally different from the first, much smarter, thoughtful, philosophical and funny.
Minimalist low budget approach a huge asset. Fox gives him freedom so long as he doesn't spend anything. Forces a very focused script and direction while allowing an air guitar segment of the complete 3+ minute "Who Are You?" while driving to PA and his bewildered daughter watch.
I find it not just appointment TV but every second fascinating. And yeah, very NYC.
Rescue Me final season opener ended up with a bang-bang-boom! :eek:
Finally got around to watching it. This is my favorite series that I'm ready to be over. Seriously, I like it a lot - I just think they've pretty much played it out.
Insomniac
07-28-11, 05:14 PM
Anyone liking Louie?
Second season is totally different from the first, much smarter, thoughtful, philosophical and funny.
Minimalist low budget approach a huge asset. Fox gives him freedom so long as he doesn't spend anything. Forces a very focused script and direction while allowing an air guitar segment of the complete 3+ minute "Who Are You?" while driving to PA and his bewildered daughter watch.
I find it not just appointment TV but every second fascinating. And yeah, very NYC.
I like it. I heard him once say the deal with FX is they pay him like $300,000 an episode and stay out of his way.
Great episode of Louie last night called 'Duckling'. Follows him on a USO tour of Afghanistan.
The episode was dedicated to Tim Hetherington, the director of 'Restrepo' who was killed in Lybia earlier this year.
‘Restrepo’ Director Is Killed in Libya (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/21/world/africa/21photographers.html?partner=rss&emc=rss)
Wow - unexpected but not surprised.
I watched Restrepo a few months back. It was exhausting, horrifying, and something everyone should see.
Includes some excellent Buffalo hate. :D
TKGAngel
08-27-11, 02:38 PM
Great episode of Louie last night called 'Duckling'. Follows him on a USO tour of Afghanistan. The episode was dedicated to Tim Hetherington, the director of 'Restrepo' who was killed in Lybia earlier this year.
Includes some excellent Buffalo hate. :D
Small nitpick with Louie's Buffalo rant. McKinley was not killed in downtown Buffalo. His last stand was in North Buffalo. ;)
That was the first episode of the show that I watched and I liked it. I might have to catch up with the others via On Demand.
That was the first episode of the show that I watched and I liked it. I might have to catch up with the others via On Demand.
Do so. :thumbup:
How would everyone describe Louie? If someone asked you what it was about, what would you say?
I think the word "uncomfortable" might have to be used. :laugh:
Insomniac
08-28-11, 12:16 PM
How would everyone describe Louie? If someone asked you what it was about, what would you say?
I tried to do that for my brother. Huge fail. It's not exactly a comedy, and it's not exactly tied to the clips of standup either. It's just fascinating and unique I suppose. Maybe he made his own genre here?
extramundane
08-28-11, 09:28 PM
Do so. :thumbup:
How would everyone describe Louie? If someone asked you what it was about, what would you say?
I think the word "uncomfortable" might have to be used. :laugh:
Uncomfortable, awkward, occasionally horrifying and regularly fascinating. often at the same time.
Andrew Longman
08-29-11, 12:45 PM
Uncomfortable, awkward, occasionally horrifying and regularly fascinating. often at the same time.Yes. I'd add unexpected and unorthodox.
The nearly 4 minutes of air drumming/no dialog scene to the entire length of "Who Are You?" while driving his daughters to PA, followed by the ******toe scene with his great aunt. Great episode.
Trick or Treating with his daughters on the Lower East Side and the zombies.
Seducing Joan Rivers... if you want to call that seducing.
The scene in the subway with the street musician playing amazingly while the homeless guy showers
His unrequited love for Pamela episode. Amazing "speech" he gave
Seeing the homeless guy getting decapitated while on his way to a first date -- Louie, not the homeless guy.
These things just don't happen elsewhere on TV. Second season really very different and better than the first, but then each episode is unique in many ways. There doesn't seem to be much of a formula.
And he's a great and authentic dad.
Louie is like being tickled. It's makes you laugh, but you still feel violated.
The episode about his Catholic school, where the nun brought in a medical examiner from the morgue to describe the Crucifiction. Holy :eek:!
Or having his agent played by a nine year old kid...:laugh:
I also like the way he uses comedians for the other roles in the show.
World War II in Colour
Military Channel
The sizzle is they colored in all the old black and white WWII footage, but the meat of the program is a great documentary series on the entire conflict. From Moussolini's invasion of the Horn of Africa in 1936 to the Soviet invasion of Manchuria after the Japanese surrendered in 1945.
It's split up into one hour episodes that are detailed, but the editing, maps, and British narrator keep it from getting bogged down.
The American documentaries usually narrow it down to:
Hitler --> Pearl Harbor --> D-day --> Hiroshima --> Victory!
But, this series talks about the Spanish Civil War (fascists vs communists, who do you root for?), the British fighting the Japanese in Burma, and the Eastern Front (don't go in there).
Good show. :thumbup:
devilmaster
08-29-11, 08:15 PM
The sizzle is they colored in all the old black and white WWII footage, but the meat of the program is a great documentary series on the entire conflict. From Moussolini's invasion of the Horn of Africa in 1936 to the Soviet invasion of Manchuria after the Japanese surrendered in 1945.
It's split up into one hour episodes that are detailed, but the editing, maps, and British narrator keep it from getting bogged down.
The American documentaries usually narrow it down to:
Hilter --> Pearl Harbor --> D-day --> Hiroshima --> Victory!
But, this series talks about the Spanish Civil War (facists vs communists, who do you root for?), the British fighting the Japanese in Burma, and the Eastern Front (don't go in there).
Good show. :thumbup:
Can't agree more.
There are so many battles, skirmishes and events (naturally) in 6 years of world conflict that its easy to skim over certain ones cause of the big ones that happened.
We have all seen stories on the big events, whether it be from documentaries past or good (or even really bad) war movies.
The smaller events, really hit home about the fact that this was a true 'world war' when you get to watch documentaries on the small Japanese force that invaded an Aleutian Island and the subsequent removal of them by the US. The British and Canadians trying desperately to hold onto Hong Kong. Australia scrambling to protect its north shore because the Japanese came within a couple hundred miles of it. Malta, the little islands in the middle of the Med who held off countless German and Italian attacks and remained a British Posession. The Murmansk run, the northern convoys that brought Shermans and supplies to the Russians. I could go on... Greece invasion etc.etc.etc.
Any doc that can flesh out the smaller stories along with the big ones is a doc that needs to be watched. :thumbup:
TKGAngel
08-30-11, 08:37 AM
Anyone else catch Rising: The Rebuilding of Ground Zero on the Discovery Channel? I've only watched the first two episodes, but what they've shown has been pretty interesting. The show focuses on the building of Tower One and how the goal is to have the building be 1,000 feet tall by the anniversary next month. There were three episodes on last Thursday and three more this week. All are commercial free, thanks to Chevy.
Who knew watching a building go up would be so fascinating?
Andrew Longman
08-30-11, 09:36 AM
The American documentaries usually narrow it down to:
Hitler --> Pearl Harbor --> D-day --> Hiroshima --> Victory!Agree. Surprisingly good show.
But you left out a few reliable "options" in usual US history rundowns.
Daylight Strategic Bombing (read firebombing of cities) --> P51 --> Battle of the Bulge/NUTS --> Iwo Jima/Okinawa/Kamikaze fanatical suicidal fighting in the Pacific
I also really liked Decisions the Shook the World on FDR's decisions leading up to US involvement in WWII. Very well done and presented in a different way with more emphasis on the political and constitutional challenges he was facing at the time.
Andrew Longman
08-30-11, 09:43 AM
Louie is like being tickled. It's makes you laugh, but you still feel violated. That's pretty much gets it. Except there are also times when it is horrifying to watch and you turn away, but feel compelled to turn back.
I also like the way he uses comedians for the other roles in the show.The episode with his old comedian buddy who never made it and was drinking himself to death was spot on in his desperation. Nailed the horror.
High Sided
09-21-11, 06:18 PM
OK, I'll say it outloud. I miss Fringe. The cow, Walter, the idiot woman with the blond hair. Extremely politely weird. I like it. It was back this week but I'm about a month behind in my Tivo stuff.
back on friday and i thought it was done :thumbup:
stroker
09-21-11, 08:58 PM
I wonder what they're going to do with House this season?
But I'm really waiting for Justified.
Boardwalk Empire is back next week as well. :thumbup:
I'm going to check out "Person of Interest". The concept is similar to "The Minority Report" - foreknowledge of a future murder - but in this they don't know whether the person is perpetrator or victim.
And OBTW, Rescue Me had one of the better series wrap-ups that I've seen.
Person of Interest, Terra Nova and Boss are the only new ones I'm planning to try. Not sure about Boss but I interested to see if Kelsey Grammer can pull off that character.
http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lrqn1lUuh71qi7deco1_400.gif
racermike
09-26-11, 10:07 PM
Anyone else watching "breaking bad"?
In 4th season, and the ending of the 11th episode the other night was like nothing I have ever seen on TV before.
Absolutely the most brilliant acting/script ever.
http://www.denofgeek.com/siteimage/crop/242/158/294551.jpg
Ed_Severson
09-26-11, 10:16 PM
Anyone else watching "breaking bad"?
In 4th season, and the ending of the 11th episode the other night was like nothing I have ever seen on TV before.
Absolutely the most brilliant acting/script ever.
When that show ends I fully intend to destroy my television, because it will be entirely worthless afterwards. Nothing so good will ever appear on it again.
TravelGal
09-27-11, 04:02 PM
To bring things down to a more plebeian level, I was totally amazed at the job Ted Danson did on CSI. If it keeps up, he'll be just what the show needed. Someone to bring back the quirkiness of Grissom. Although it may be too far down the pipe to get its audience back, at least it's a pleasure for us to watch this year.
Insomniac
09-28-11, 07:37 PM
When that show ends I fully intend to destroy my television, because it will be entirely worthless afterwards. Nothing so good will ever appear on it again.
One more season, but I suppose the show had to end sooner than later. Great TV probably doesn't last much longer than a few seasons.
Insomniac
09-28-11, 07:38 PM
To bring things down to a more plebeian level, I was totally amazed at the job Ted Danson did on CSI. If it keeps up, he'll be just what the show needed. Someone to bring back the quirkiness of Grissom. Although it may be too far down the pipe to get its audience back, at least it's a pleasure for us to watch this year.
And with Marg Helgenberger leaving it can only get better! Her character has turned so whiny over the years.
Insomniac
09-28-11, 07:39 PM
Is there anything new that is good this year on network TV? No one has told me I should watch anything. I'm glad given the lack of time I've had of late, but that seems pretty bad to not have anything good.
Is there anything new that is good this year on network TV? No one has told me I should watch anything. I'm glad given the lack of time I've had of late, but that seems pretty bad to not have anything good.
Only thing I've gotten around to watching is the first episode of Terra Nova. Interesting start. Given the ratings vs. expense of the show I think it will be one season and done though.
FYI, Luther season 2 starts tonight on BBCA.
Racing Truth
09-28-11, 08:36 PM
Is there anything new that is good this year on network TV? No one has told me I should watch anything. I'm glad given the lack of time I've had of late, but that seems pretty bad to not have anything good.
Person of Interest has potential. Terra Nova COULD be something, but I'm pretty sure it won't be.
Other than that, "Prohibition" Sun-Tues. on PBS.:thumbup:
TravelGal
09-28-11, 08:50 PM
Only thing I've gotten around to watching is the first episode of Terra Nova. Interesting start. Given the ratings vs. expense of the show I think it will be one season and done though.
Were the ratings low? They built that huge set in the hinterland of Queensland, Australia so I'm sure they'd like to amortize it over a few years if they could.
We're just working on the first week so I haven't seen anything new but we've got a few "on tape." I'll let you know if I like any of them, Insomniac.
Were the ratings low? They built that huge set in the hinterland of Queensland, Australia so I'm sure they'd like to amortize it over a few years if they could.
We're just working on the first week so I haven't seen anything new but we've got a few "on tape." I'll let you know if I like any of them, Insomniac.
Depends on how you define low. They had about 9 million viewers in the overnight ratings. DWTS had 15 million and the sitcoms on CBS had from 10-20 million depending on the show. I suspect 9 million isn't enough long term. I think it was probably not wise to put it up against DWTS.
Racing Truth
09-29-11, 12:59 PM
FYI, Luther season 2 starts tonight on BBCA.
Winning!
Elba is so good in that role.
Winning!
Elba is so good in that role.
Only four episodes though. :(
Interview I read somewhere said talks were ongoing for season three.
Ed_Severson
09-29-11, 02:36 PM
One more season, but I suppose the show had to end sooner than later. Great TV probably doesn't last much longer than a few seasons.
I think it's probably a good thing that they're wrapping it up next season. The show has been amazing, in part, because they've not dragged it out needlessly. I love Dexter as well, but it's embarking on Season 6 this weekend and I just find myself wondering how much more they can do with the premise.
Insomniac
10-02-11, 11:40 AM
I think it's probably a good thing that they're wrapping it up next season. The show has been amazing, in part, because they've not dragged it out needlessly. I love Dexter as well, but it's embarking on Season 6 this weekend and I just find myself wondering how much more they can do with the premise.
I think on Dexter they're just watching the ratings. I imagine the end game is he dies or gets caught and they'll green light that season when we start to get bored. I mean, if we're still watching now we've already more than suspended reality to accept he's still not dead/in jail.
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