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Post by thezman on Feb 17, 2011 0:03:07 GMT -5
Anyone else ever watch Blue Mountain State? I was kind of skeptical when I first heard about it but I gotta say its frickin hilarious.
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Post by AD on Apr 3, 2011 22:56:16 GMT -5
I'm sure most of you watched Wrestlemania instead, but if you didn't catch the premiere of The Killing you should check it out as soon as possible. It was really good!
AMC can do no wrong... except for canceling Rubicon, which was the best new show of 2010.
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Post by VyperJMc on Apr 3, 2011 23:03:39 GMT -5
Just set it to record. Thanks for the heads up, AD.
AMC has been re-running Breaking Bad for the past few months. I'm hooked. Can't wait for season 4.
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Post by Harry on Apr 3, 2011 23:33:49 GMT -5
Breaking Bad can't come back soon enough.
Archer continues to be great.
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Post by Her 69 Eyes on Apr 9, 2011 21:18:28 GMT -5
I just caught up with The Killing. I enjoyed it, although i'm skeptical about it's longevity... even should it end after this season. There's only so many false leads that you can throw at the audience before they're numb to every one. While I promised myself not to get caught up with this particular aspect of the show, my initial reaction is that the killer is either Jamie or Gwen. I'm leaning towards the latter if only because in the series preview they so often refer to the killer as "he", which seems like a textbook way of tampering with the audience's expectations regarding gender.
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Post by Rev on Apr 15, 2011 17:26:04 GMT -5
Need help. Between the following shows (or any of your suggestions) what show should I begin watching and catch up on first? Breaking Bad, Mad Men, Dexter, Walking Dead, Boardwalk Empire, The Wire, or Lost.
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Post by AD on Apr 15, 2011 19:36:29 GMT -5
I think Breaking Bad is coming back with new episodes in June or July, so that should probably take precedent over the others, if you're hoping to watch the new episodes as they air. The Walking Dead and Boardwalk Empire would be the easiest to catch up on, since they've each only had one season.
If you're going on quality alone, well I've never watched Lost or Dexter, but I don't think you can go wrong with any of those other shows. The Wire just might be the best television series of the 21st century, but there's really no rush to catch up on it since it's already off air.
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Post by Rev on Apr 17, 2011 1:40:34 GMT -5
Thanks AD! I decided upon Dexter, and since my initial post, I've finished season one already. Been hooked, and at this rate, I should be done in 1-2 weeks. Breaking Bad is definitely next on my list. And you saying The Wire was the best television series only makes me want to watch it more, but there really is no rush anymore.
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Post by Her 69 Eyes on Apr 25, 2011 2:44:21 GMT -5
I've continued to watch The Killing and really enjoy it. I'm still wary about the future of the season and the potential series - the prime suspects of the last few episodes have, in my eyes, been completely ruled out simply because the nature of the arc means that the killer will likely be unveiled in the finale - but it's very watchable due to the acting and smart writing. While the change in the father's character last week wasn't a turn I particularly liked or bought, I think his duality was perfectly illustrated in this episode and it will finally give him something to do besides mourn.
I'd never seen Joel Kinnaman prior to the series and i've become a big fan. He's excellent in the "interrogation" scenes, and especially when he attempts to bait his subjects with perversity. His sleaziness is the most telling attribute of his intellect. I'm very fond of Mireille Enos as well, and I particularly like seeing a show wherein the lead is an independent woman who isn't sexualized. In fact, the gender role reversal is only solidified by a nagging, stay-at-home husband.
Given that every character on the show is a suspect, I wonder if the writers are trying to demonstrate just how fine the line is between a criminal and the innocent. Everyone seems to have a reason to kill or displays behavior that suggests that they could. I think that's a fairly progressive idea for this kind of show, which is so often vengeance porn wherein the baddie gets his comeuppance while everyone else walks off into the sunset. It may be premature to say, but at the moment it appears to be completely the opposite of such a formula.
Also, two episodes into Game of Thrones and i'm sold. I had a hard time with certain aspects of the first episode last week - largely in mapping out who is who - but after rewatching the premiere and seeing the second episode I think it's a pretty fantastic achievement in storytelling as much as it is in production design. The final scene where the queen sentences the dire wolf was finely acted with understatement. I like that the presentation of Ned alternates from a pure romanticism of his nobility to his willing adherence to unjust laws and customs. I have not read the books, although my brother has and he is a big fan.
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Post by VyperJMc on Apr 25, 2011 12:13:41 GMT -5
I've continued to watch The Killing and really enjoy it. I'm still wary about the future of the season and the potential series - the prime suspects of the last few episodes have, in my eyes, been completely ruled out simply because the nature of the arc means that the killer will likely be unveiled in the finale - but it's very watchable due to the acting and smart writing. While the change in the father's character last week wasn't a turn I particularly liked or bought, I think his duality was perfectly illustrated in this episode and it will finally give him something to do besides mourn. I'd never seen Joel Kinnaman prior to the series and i've become a big fan. He's excellent in the "interrogation" scenes, and especially when he attempts to bait his subjects with perversity. His sleaziness is the most telling attribute of his intellect. I'm very fond of Mireille Enos as well, and I particularly like seeing a show wherein the lead is an independent woman who isn't sexualized. In fact, the gender role reversal is only solidified by a nagging, stay-at-home husband. Given that every character on the show is a suspect, I wonder if the writers are trying to demonstrate just how fine the line is between a criminal and the innocent. Everyone seems to have a reason to kill or displays behavior that suggests that they could. I think that's a fairly progressive idea for this kind of show, which is so often vengeance porn wherein the baddie gets his comeuppance while everyone else walks off into the sunset. It may be premature to say, but at the moment it appears to be completely the opposite of such a formula. ^what he said^
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Post by Rev on Apr 25, 2011 17:31:13 GMT -5
Excellent analysis Vyper! Really in-depth!
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Post by VyperJMc on Apr 25, 2011 17:41:39 GMT -5
Thanks for noticing, Rev.
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Post by Harry on Apr 25, 2011 18:17:16 GMT -5
Season 5 of The Whitest Kids U Know = 30 minutes of fun weekly TV.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2011 21:14:49 GMT -5
Season 5 of The Whitest Kids U Know = 30 minutes of fun weekly TV. I just started watching it and fell in love right away. I didn't realize it was a sketch show like The State & Kids in the Hall which are some of my favorite shows ever. Thank goodness Netflix is going to have all of their seasons on Instant Watch in a couple of weeks. Oh, and I just started watching Drew Carey's Improv-a-ganza. Hilarious.
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Post by Maf on Apr 25, 2011 22:03:26 GMT -5
Everyone seems to have a reason to kill or displays behavior that suggests that they could. I think that's a fairly progressive idea for this kind of show, which is so often vengeance porn wherein the baddie gets his comeuppance while everyone else walks off into the sunset. ?
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