eball Posted March 1, 2016 Posted March 1, 2016 I watched the first two episodes this weekend. The production quality is well above the standard Stephen King mini-series, and the acting is has been pretty good. They're trying to beef up the mysterious stuff a little more than the book did, which I really don't think is necessary. They went WAY overboard with that in the Dome and along with the horrible acting and scripts, it ended up a mess. The really disappointing thing is that they are completely glossing over the "being in the past" part of the time travel thing, which is what I expected to happen. There's just been too many time travel TV shows/movies. The really good thing about the book was the exploration of the extreme differences between the past and present (which was a really perfect niche for SK since he's so long winded in his character and environment build). Outside of "wow, this apple pie is amazing" they just basically ignored all of that, which IMO was probably the point of about 80% of the book. Anyway, it will probably end up being a pretty good watch overall; I just need to adjust my expectations. Thanks for the feedback, I haven't started it yet. I'll go in with low expectations and hopefully be pleasantly surprised.
Buftex Posted March 1, 2016 Posted March 1, 2016 (edited) yeah how is vinyl? Saw the commercial for it, is it fiction or based on a band? A little of both. The first episode revolved around the New York Dolls, while the second and third episodes had side stories that revolved around the Velvet Underground and Alice Cooper. However, there is a fictional band called the Nasty Bits (the lead singer is played by James Jagger, Micks' boy). The show is getting ripped pretty bad by "insiders" and "hipsters", but I think they would rip it no matter what it was... It has the requisite (for a Scorsese work) mob-angle...that it the thing that I have the most trouble with (it just doesn't really seem necessary just yet)..it isn't whether Johnny Thunders is playing a guitar in 1973 which, in reality, didn't get issued until 1976..or any of that stuff... rock -n'roll history is so full of mythology and half-truths, I think people kind of miss the point sometimes on the show... as the main character says in the opening episode, this is the story, how he remembers it...but he qualifies it by admitting, he took a lot of drugs... I worked in the music industry in the 80's, in NYC, and kind of caught the tail end of some of this...there were a lot of old timers left over at that point...they had very old school values that didn't always jibe with the current music. I applaud the effort. I would ask people who rip it if they would just assume that all of these stories just be forgotten, because Scorsese, Jagger and Winter's mythology doesn't necessarily match theirs. I think, if nothing else, if you have an appreciation for classic rock, and the hodge podge of what made up popular music in the 70's, you will find the show pretty entertaining. It is very well made, well acted...your true appreciation will be determined, it seems by how much of a stickler you are for details. I like it, and I think it will get better. I think as it goes on, Terrance Winter (Sopranos, Boardwalk Empire, American Hustle) will likely do most of the heavy lifting on the show....and some of Scorece's more predictable proclivities will blend into the back-drop a little more. I always liked Winters' work. Edited March 1, 2016 by Buftex
The Jokeman Posted March 1, 2016 Posted March 1, 2016 i'm finally gonna bite the bullet and watch flight of the conchords after all these years. ....I like pie.....
Maury Ballstein Posted March 3, 2016 Posted March 3, 2016 Broad city was straight fire last night. "Go home, you're wearing a doggie hoody"
The Poojer Posted March 3, 2016 Posted March 3, 2016 i heard them on the marron podcast, that was my first exposure to them. then i went and watched the youtube episodes. now i want to watch the full shows. Broad city was straight fire last night."Go home, you're wearing a doggie hoody"
Deranged Rhino Posted March 3, 2016 Posted March 3, 2016 i heard them on the marron podcast, that was my first exposure to them. then i went and watched the youtube episodes. now i want to watch the full shows. You won't be disappointed.
The Poojer Posted March 3, 2016 Posted March 3, 2016 yeah i wasn't disappointed in the youtube series. You won't be disappointed.
Marty McFly Posted March 5, 2016 Posted March 5, 2016 A little of both. The first episode revolved around the New York Dolls, while the second and third episodes had side stories that revolved around the Velvet Underground and Alice Cooper. However, there is a fictional band called the Nasty Bits (the lead singer is played by James Jagger, Micks' boy). The show is getting ripped pretty bad by "insiders" and "hipsters", but I think they would rip it no matter what it was... It has the requisite (for a Scorsese work) mob-angle...that it the thing that I have the most trouble with (it just doesn't really seem necessary just yet)..it isn't whether Johnny Thunders is playing a guitar in 1973 which, in reality, didn't get issued until 1976..or any of that stuff... rock -n'roll history is so full of mythology and half-truths, I think people kind of miss the point sometimes on the show... as the main character says in the opening episode, this is the story, how he remembers it...but he qualifies it by admitting, he took a lot of drugs... I worked in the music industry in the 80's, in NYC, and kind of caught the tail end of some of this...there were a lot of old timers left over at that point...they had very old school values that didn't always jibe with the current music. I applaud the effort. I would ask people who rip it if they would just assume that all of these stories just be forgotten, because Scorsese, Jagger and Winter's mythology doesn't necessarily match theirs. I think, if nothing else, if you have an appreciation for classic rock, and the hodge podge of what made up popular music in the 70's, you will find the show pretty entertaining. It is very well made, well acted...your true appreciation will be determined, it seems by how much of a stickler you are for details. I like it, and I think it will get better. I think as it goes on, Terrance Winter (Sopranos, Boardwalk Empire, American Hustle) will likely do most of the heavy lifting on the show....and some of Scorece's more predictable proclivities will blend into the back-drop a little more. I always liked Winters' work. I dont get wiggly over historical details when I know im watching a fiction based show, hipster B word about everything and worship the dumbest things that is the culture of a hipster....even my friend who is a hipster admits it. ill give it a shot being a fan of music and wanting to see more shows like this and less reality shows about clucking rich chickens
Maury Ballstein Posted March 8, 2016 Posted March 8, 2016 Alright there's too many good shows on once. Dvr overload Enjoying all these right now -girls -vinyl -shameless -billions -better call Saul -bates motel -broad city -bar rescue -vikings
4merper4mer Posted March 8, 2016 Posted March 8, 2016 Alright there's too many good shows on once. Dvr overload Enjoying all these right now -girls Seriously? ooooph
Maury Ballstein Posted March 8, 2016 Posted March 8, 2016 (edited) Seriously? oooophYes I know girls don't talk to you so you dislike them. The show is pretty funny this season. Ray is the man, Shoshanna is funny, the hippie chick got hot. Brian Wiliams daughter still sucks arse, as do 1 out of 4 women so they are keeping it real. Edited March 8, 2016 by Ryan L Billz
4merper4mer Posted March 8, 2016 Posted March 8, 2016 Yes I know girls don't talk to you so you dislike them. The show is pretty funny this season. Ray is the man, Shoshanna is funny, the hippie chick got hot. Brian Wiliams daughter still sucks arse, as do 1 out of 4 women so they are keeping it real. Dude. Girls isn't just the name of the show it is their target demographic.
Maury Ballstein Posted March 8, 2016 Posted March 8, 2016 Dude. Girls isn't just the name of the show it is their target demographic. Right, all the top tv male critics ranted and raved about it because they are confused. Wrong again, must be a day that ends in y.
4merper4mer Posted March 8, 2016 Posted March 8, 2016 Right, all the top tv male critics ranted and raved about it because they are confused. Wrong again, must be a day that ends in y. Sorry I brought it up. Enjoy your show.
ricojes Posted March 18, 2016 Posted March 18, 2016 What's Been RenewedABCOnce Upon a Time: Just ahead of its highly anticipated 100th episode, the fantasy series has been picked up for its sixth season.Scandal: The heart-stopping political drama will return for a sixth season.Grey's Anatomy: The iconic medical drama is officially coming back for season 13!How to Get Away With Murder:: This crazy-addictive, insane show will be covering up murders for a third season.Modern Family: ABC's staple family comedy has been given another season.Dancing With the Stars: Even though the show has only begun casting season 22, it's already been welcomed back for season 23.Agents of SHIELD: The TV extension of the Marvel universe will live on for another season.The Bachelor: Even after hitting its 20th season, the wildly popular dating show has been given another year.Shark Tank: The veteran show will continue on into its eighth season.Quantico: The freshman drama will be back for season two.The Goldbergs: The family sitcom has earned a fourth season.Fresh Off the Boat: ABC's sophomore series will return for season three.America's Funniest Home Videos: The show will go on to air its 27th season. Damn!NBCLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit: The long-running crime series has been granted an 18th season.Chicago Med: The medical drama will return for season two.Chicago Fire: The procedural will get a fifth season.Chicago PD: The Chicago-set series has earned a fourth season.Blindspot: The new drama was the first show to be picked up last Fall and has already been renewed for season two.Shades of Blue: Jennifer Lopez's cop drama will come back for season two.Superstore: NBC is bringing back its new midseason comedy.CBSNCIS: The procedural has ben renewed for not one, but two more seasons.NetflixOrange Is the New Black: The prison comedy has been renewed for another three seasons.Master of None: Aziz Ansari's hit show will be back for season two.Jessica Jones: Season two is on the horizon.Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: The comedy has been renewed for seasons two and three!Fuller House: The reboot was renewed for season two just a few days after the first season premiered on Netflix.FoxWayward Pines: The mystery series will return for a second season this Summer.Scream Queens: Ryan Murphy's series is getting a second season.Empire: Cookie will be back to bring the drama on a third season.Gotham: The Batman prequel has been granted a third season.The CWSupernatural: The series is getting a season 12, making it the longest running CW/WB show.The Vampire Diaries: The drama will return for season eight.Arrow: Season five of the show is coming.The Originals: The New Orleans-set spinoff is returning for season four.Reign: The royal series is coming back for season four.The 100: The critical favorite is getting a fourth season.The Flash: The DC show will return for season three.iZombie: Season three of the zombie show is coming up.Jane the Virgin: Three cheers for Jane, who is getting a thirs season.Crazy Ex-Girlfriend: The Golden Globe-winning series will be back for season two.DC's Legends of Tomorrow: Get ready for season two.Comedy CentralBroad City: The network has renewed the show for seasons four and five.Inside Amy Schumer: Of course, Schumer will be back!AMCThe Walking Dead: The drama has been renewed for season seven.Better Call Saul: The Breaking Bad spinoff has been renewed for a third season.FXAmerican Horror Story: The anthology series will get a season six.Fargo: The anthology series will be back for season three.Baskets: Zach Galifianakis's bizarre comedy has earned a second season.ShowtimeHomeland: The drama has been renewed for a fifth season.The Affair: Get ready for season three of the hit drama.HBOVinyl: After only one episode, the show was renewed for a second season.HistoryVikings: The drama will be back with season five.What's Been CanceledABCOf Kings and Prophets: The historical drama has been canceled after two episodes.CBSAngel From Hell: After a delayed start and only a few aired episodes, the show will not continue.Mike and Molly: Melissa McCarthy's comedy will end after its current season.The Good Wife: The show will end after its current run.Person of Interest: The cop show starring Jim Caviezel will end with season five.The CWBeauty and the Beast: The drama's upcoming fourth season will be its last.HBOGirls: Though it's technically not a "cancellation," Girls will end after season six.TNTRizzoli & Isles: TNT is ending the series after season seven.A&EUnforgettable: The resuscitated drama was canceled (once again).USARoyal Pains: USA will end the medical comedy after its eighth season.
Alaska Darin Posted March 19, 2016 Posted March 19, 2016 I started watching "Bosch" on Amazon. It's excellent. Titus Welliver is a very good actor.
Deranged Rhino Posted March 19, 2016 Posted March 19, 2016 I started watching "Bosch" on Amazon. It's excellent. Titus Welliver is a very good actor. He's criminally underrated and underemployed in the industry imo.
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