TV posts - Page 169

Fx. · 10th October 2017, 15:37

Ahha that accent sticks out like crazy specially for someone been in Canada 8 years

ceer · 10th October 2017, 21:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cyberbob

Trying to get into Powerless.

Set in the DCU, about a company that creates high tech kit in a city where superheroes saving the day are a common occurrence.

I'm not sold on it. I was really hoping for a 'Better Off Ted' sort of vibe but it's nowhere near that clever if you ask me.

Didn't like it at all. Not even the Adam West cameo could save it. I had high hopes with Alan Tudyk in it..but sadly it failed. Not funny at all

[fe] · 10th October 2017, 22:15

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Originally Posted by Ab

I’ve heard very good things about that.

They make use of a wealth of archival footage incl internal presidential recordings, but it's the modern day interviews with the vets discussing/reliving the events that hit the hardest for me.

Cyberbob · 11th October 2017, 09:36

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Originally Posted by Caesar

So American Gods is out...
Its ahh... interesting...

Anyone familiar with the source material?

I'm tempted to watch this based on the fact that it's Bryan Fuller behind it. (Dead Like Me, Wonderfalls, Pushing Daisies)

Any good?

chiQ · 11th October 2017, 14:49

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Originally Posted by Cyberbob

I'm tempted to watch this based on the fact that it's Bryan Fuller behind it. (Dead Like Me, Wonderfalls, Pushing Daisies)

Any good?

As someone who reads the book every year or three, and was really sceptical about it, I loved season one. Waiting eagerly for season 2...

Ab · 11th October 2017, 15:47

Yeah, it's in the "Hannibal" vein - it's more a show INSPIRED by American Gods than a line-for-line adaptation. And I mean that in a good way, I fucking loved Hannibal.

[Malks] Pixie · 11th October 2017, 20:13

Yeah it's good - I've never been a big fan of the source material (something about the writing style) but it's good.

I'm just hoping that Happy is even half as good as AG.

chiQ · 17th October 2017, 16:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ab

Yeah, it's in the "Hannibal" vein - it's more a show INSPIRED by American Gods than a line-for-line adaptation. And I mean that in a good way, I fucking loved Hannibal.

I don't think so at all. It's a solid adaptation, with very few changes of moment. Hannibal is a complete reimagining of the books.

Ab · 17th October 2017, 17:28

are you on crazy pills, Dead Wife is like the lead character and she goes on a road trip with Sweeney and Salim the taxi driver and Easter decides to destroy the world?

Redneck · 20th October 2017, 22:36

Just popping in to say the sequence introducing Anubis was fucken awesome

Ab · 21st October 2017, 04:24

Yes. It really was.

Lightspeed · 23rd October 2017, 16:01

Season 2 of Dirk Gently is out.

Deadmeat · 30th October 2017, 18:50

Strike Back season 6 starts tomorrow.
Best ever buddy action tv show.

Lightspeed · 30th October 2017, 19:29

So is The Orville a progressive, irreverent take on old sci-fi tropes? It's like it's written by people who benefit from contemporary insight, but aren't very bright. But can't tell if that's intentional, maybe some kind of parody or satire?

E07 is a perfect example.

So we've got this first world 21st century-esque society. On one hand this world appears to be well resourced and functioning. The barista appeared happy and healthy as did everyone, more or less. There's infrastructure, technology. The rub was a certain group of people were excluded from this due to the absolute democracy set up. So life is great, unless you have been caught doing too many unpopular things.

But at the end of the episode it's asked how these people find out what food is healthy, for example. The answer that's given is the approach that is taken (absolute democracy), but it doesn't explain how this approach is effective. In fact it's suggested that this approach would be problematic. Except, it's not. We've just seen that as long as you don't fall foul to public opinion, you're going to get your needs met.

Did they intentionally negate their own argument? I don't get it.

I can't fault MacFarlane's comedic timing, it's the best part of the show.

Cyberbob · 30th October 2017, 21:05

The wife's got me into Pretty Little Liars. It's not bad. It's got to the point where i won't let her binge on netflix without me.

reac · 31st October 2017, 08:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deadmeat

Strike Back season 6 starts tomorrow.
Best ever buddy action tv show.

Hadn't heard this, sweet.

ceer · 31st October 2017, 21:17

I've seen 4 episodes now and so underwhelmed. I can't put my finger on it, debating on whether to continue watching tbh.

ZoSo · 2nd November 2017, 15:13

Nerdist podcast has a decent one on the Duffer Brothers (Stranger Things)
https://nerdist.com/nerdist-podcast-duffer-brothers/

S2 was alright.

Ab · 2nd November 2017, 16:26

Liking Mindhunter. All the leads are good, hasn't turned into a Hannibal gorefest (which I feared).

chiQ · 3rd November 2017, 12:32

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Originally Posted by Ab

Liking Mindhunter. All the leads are good, hasn't turned into a Hannibal gorefest (which I feared).

It's based on the book, which is very much not a goof fest, though Douglas, who I think is represented by Holden, is not the most likeable guy, judging from the book. They've made him more sympathetic.

Ab · 3rd November 2017, 13:02

The dynamic between the three leads is what I'm really enjoying. There's just something believable about the way they interact.

Also I love Groff.

Lightspeed · 20th November 2017, 00:12

Punisher is good first episode in. Can't see that changing, Punisher is what made S02 of Daredevil.

I liked Ray Stevenson in the movie he did but Jon Bernthal is real good at angry.

Savage · 20th November 2017, 01:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lightspeed

Punisher is good first episode in. Can't see that changing, Punisher is what made S02 of Daredevil.

I liked Ray Stevenson in the movie he did but Jon Bernthal is real good at angry.

Another excellent Marvel show ala JJ, LC, and DD.

StN · 20th November 2017, 07:47

Now that H&CF finishes up on SoHo on Wednesday, I guess it's Ok to discuss. I found the final few episodes quite powerful, but I don't know if it was my white middle class dad of two teenagers-ness or that they were always using Sun Sparcstations, with a touch of emerging VRML, and of course, random Bob Ross on the telly.

Actually, the more I think about it, using the late Bob Ross in that way probably forced the US viewer of a certain age to feel more for the characters too. Definately moved from the tech to the personal in the closing episodes.

Ab · 20th November 2017, 11:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Savage

Another excellent Marvel show ala JJ, LC, and DD.

don't forget Iron Fist!

crocos · 20th November 2017, 11:45

But Iron Fist was so very forgettable.

chiQ · 21st November 2017, 09:10

Indeed. I recently got interested, seeing a show I didn't recognise on NF, and then I realised I'd watched it the weekend it came out and forgotten. Tragic.

_Incubus_ · 22nd November 2017, 19:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZoSo

Nerdist podcast has a decent one on the Duffer Brothers (Stranger Things)
https://nerdist.com/nerdist-podcast-duffer-brothers/

S2 was alright.

I enjoyed S2, it definitely was a slow burn for things to get moving...

leadinjector · 22nd November 2017, 19:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by chiQ

It's based on the book, which is very much not a goof fest, though Douglas, who I think is represented by Holden, is not the most likeable guy, judging from the book. They've made him more sympathetic.

spoiler, he becomes more of a cunt as the show goes on. imo.

Savage · 27th November 2017, 12:15

Thanks to whoever posted about 'Strike Back' - great show after the first season. Bit repetitive, but entertaining nonetheless.

Young Sheldon - actually find this more amusing than Big Bang Theory. The actor who plays the lead role is quite good at adopting a lot of Jim Parson's quirks, and the arguments with his mother's priest are great

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTbtsf1eY-g

Ab · 27th November 2017, 13:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by _Incubus_

I enjoyed S2, it definitely was a slow burn for things to get moving...

this. I'm only a few eps into S2 and it's a bit of a grind.

Quote:

Originally Posted by leadinjector

spoiler, he becomes more of a cunt as the show goes on. imo.

this too. But it's believable - you can see that the work he's doing is making him a cunt.

Cyberbob · 27th November 2017, 14:15

Finished Pretty Little Liars - the last season and a half definitely felt like a straight to dvd sequel, or an expansion to a video game.
The rest and the wrap up to the main story arc half way through season 6 was really cool, it just took a while to appreciate the murder mystery aspect of it all.

Just finished Stranger Things s1. I think that it ended well and doesn't really need a second season. Sure there's some unanswered questions but served its purpose well. Filled an X-Files / Outer Limits sized gap really nicely.

StN · 27th November 2017, 16:40

You won't be checking out those pearls?

ZoSo · 28th November 2017, 13:54

Thank fuck for Peaky Blinders and Vikings being back.

StN · 1st December 2017, 07:34

Anyone seen Godless on the Netflix? Watched the first ep and whilst not quite as gritty (ie not as violent, with extreme swearing and nekkidness and rooting) as Deadwood it looks promising for an 1880's set Western.

(Checks IMDB - Oh, it only came out last week)

Oh - and it has Gordon from H&CF, Dr Denise from TWD and Jeff Daniels.

Cyberbob · 1st December 2017, 11:12

Hurry up, Westworld s2.

ZoSo · 1st December 2017, 11:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by StN

Anyone seen Godless on the Netflix? Watched the first ep and whilst not quite as gritty (ie not as violent, with extreme swearing and nekkidness and rooting) as Deadwood it looks promising for an 1880's set Western.

Well done but ultimately underwhelming. It's your typical cliche storyline re injured man + woman + child, a touch of sjw cringe and a weird psycopathic storyline tacked on. Perfect role for 'Gordon' though. Jack O'Connell was wasted and they cut the fuck out of Donald Cerrone. Saw him twice from memory. Jardine killing it though.

Lightspeed · 1st December 2017, 22:05

Anyone know if I can watch Crisis on Earth X stand-alone without being too lost?

Supergirl S03E08 Crisis on Earth X Part 1
Arrow S06E08 Crisis on Earth X Part 2
The Flash 2014 S04E08 Crisis on Earth X Part 3
Legends of Tomorrow S03E08 Crisis on Earth X Part 4

ZoSo · 5th December 2017, 12:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by _Incubus_

I enjoyed S2, it definitely was a slow burn for things to get moving...

Speaking of a slow burn. Dark (2017). Gotta fire up the subtitles but is interesting.

Lightspeed · 5th December 2017, 14:30

Yeah, I'm four episodes in, very mysterious.

21st November 2017, 09:10	#6747
chiQ Frag-muff	Indeed. I recently got interested, seeing a show I didn't recognise on NF, and then I realised I'd watched it the weekend it came out and forgotten. Tragic. __________________ Gaming/phone/computing platforms are not indicative of groinal/physical/cognitive impressiveness.

10th October 2017, 15:37	#6721
Fx.	Ahha that accent sticks out like crazy specially for someone been in Canada 8 years

11th October 2017, 15:47	#6726
Ab A mariachi ogre snorkel	Yeah, it's in the "Hannibal" vein - it's more a show INSPIRED by American Gods than a line-for-line adaptation. And I mean that in a good way, I fucking loved Hannibal.

11th October 2017, 20:13	#6727
[Malks] Pixie	Yeah it's good - I've never been a big fan of the source material (something about the writing style) but it's good. I'm just hoping that Happy is even half as good as AG. __________________ Civilised is as civilised does and civilised people walk among us.

17th October 2017, 17:28	#6729
Ab A mariachi ogre snorkel	are you on crazy pills, Dead Wife is like the lead character and she goes on a road trip with Sweeney and Salim the taxi driver and Easter decides to destroy the world?

20th October 2017, 22:36	#6730
Redneck	Just popping in to say the sequence introducing Anubis was fucken awesome

21st October 2017, 04:24	#6731
Ab A mariachi ogre snorkel	Yes. It really was.

23rd October 2017, 16:01	#6732
Lightspeed	Season 2 of Dirk Gently is out. __________________ Stay shook. No sook.

30th October 2017, 18:50	#6733
Deadmeat	Strike Back season 6 starts tomorrow. Best ever buddy action tv show.

30th October 2017, 19:29	#6734
Lightspeed	So is The Orville a progressive, irreverent take on old sci-fi tropes? It's like it's written by people who benefit from contemporary insight, but aren't very bright. But can't tell if that's intentional, maybe some kind of parody or satire? E07 is a perfect example. So we've got this first world 21st century-esque society. On one hand this world appears to be well resourced and functioning. The barista appeared happy and healthy as did everyone, more or less. There's infrastructure, technology. The rub was a certain group of people were excluded from this due to the absolute democracy set up. So life is great, unless you have been caught doing too many unpopular things. But at the end of the episode it's asked how these people find out what food is healthy, for example. The answer that's given is the approach that is taken (absolute democracy), but it doesn't explain how this approach is effective. In fact it's suggested that this approach would be problematic. Except, it's not. We've just seen that as long as you don't fall foul to public opinion, you're going to get your needs met. Did they intentionally negate their own argument? I don't get it. I can't fault MacFarlane's comedic timing, it's the best part of the show. __________________ Stay shook. No sook.

30th October 2017, 21:05	#6735
Cyberbob	The wife's got me into Pretty Little Liars. It's not bad. It's got to the point where i won't let her binge on netflix without me. __________________ ɹǝʌo sᴉ ǝɯɐƃ ʎɥʇ

31st October 2017, 21:17	#6737
ceer	Latest Gotham series 4 I've seen 4 episodes now and so underwhelmed. I can't put my finger on it, debating on whether to continue watching tbh.

2nd November 2017, 15:13	#6738
ZoSo	Nerdist podcast has a decent one on the Duffer Brothers (Stranger Things) https://nerdist.com/nerdist-podcast-duffer-brothers/ S2 was alright.

2nd November 2017, 16:26	#6739
Ab A mariachi ogre snorkel	Liking Mindhunter. All the leads are good, hasn't turned into a Hannibal gorefest (which I feared).

3rd November 2017, 13:02	#6741
Ab A mariachi ogre snorkel	The dynamic between the three leads is what I'm really enjoying. There's just something believable about the way they interact. Also I love Groff.

20th November 2017, 00:12	#6742
Lightspeed	Punisher is good first episode in. Can't see that changing, Punisher is what made S02 of Daredevil. I liked Ray Stevenson in the movie he did but Jon Bernthal is real good at angry. __________________ Stay shook. No sook.

20th November 2017, 07:47	#6744
StN I have detailed files	Now that H&CF finishes up on SoHo on Wednesday, I guess it's Ok to discuss. I found the final few episodes quite powerful, but I don't know if it was my white middle class dad of two teenagers-ness or that they were always using Sun Sparcstations, with a touch of emerging VRML, and of course, random Bob Ross on the telly. Actually, the more I think about it, using the late Bob Ross in that way probably forced the US viewer of a certain age to feel more for the characters too. Definately moved from the tech to the personal in the closing episodes.

20th November 2017, 11:45	#6746
crocos	But Iron Fist was so very forgettable. __________________ Ξ √ Ω L U T ↑ ☼ N وكل يوم كنت تعيش في العبودية

27th November 2017, 12:15	#6750
Savage	Thanks to whoever posted about 'Strike Back' - great show after the first season. Bit repetitive, but entertaining nonetheless. Young Sheldon - actually find this more amusing than Big Bang Theory. The actor who plays the lead role is quite good at adopting a lot of Jim Parson's quirks, and the arguments with his mother's priest are great https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTbtsf1eY-g

27th November 2017, 14:15	#6752
Cyberbob	Finished Pretty Little Liars - the last season and a half definitely felt like a straight to dvd sequel, or an expansion to a video game. The rest and the wrap up to the main story arc half way through season 6 was really cool, it just took a while to appreciate the murder mystery aspect of it all. Just finished Stranger Things s1. I think that it ended well and doesn't really need a second season. Sure there's some unanswered questions but served its purpose well. Filled an X-Files / Outer Limits sized gap really nicely. __________________ ɹǝʌo sᴉ ǝɯɐƃ ʎɥʇ

27th November 2017, 16:40	#6753
StN I have detailed files	You won't be checking out those pearls?

28th November 2017, 13:54	#6754
ZoSo	Thank fuck for Peaky Blinders and Vikings being back.

1st December 2017, 07:34	#6755
StN I have detailed files	Anyone seen Godless on the Netflix? Watched the first ep and whilst not quite as gritty (ie not as violent, with extreme swearing and nekkidness and rooting) as Deadwood it looks promising for an 1880's set Western. (Checks IMDB - Oh, it only came out last week) Oh - and it has Gordon from H&CF, Dr Denise from TWD and Jeff Daniels.

1st December 2017, 11:12	#6756
Cyberbob	Hurry up, Westworld s2. __________________ ɹǝʌo sᴉ ǝɯɐƃ ʎɥʇ

1st December 2017, 22:05	#6758
Lightspeed	Anyone know if I can watch Crisis on Earth X stand-alone without being too lost? Supergirl S03E08 Crisis on Earth X Part 1 Arrow S06E08 Crisis on Earth X Part 2 The Flash 2014 S04E08 Crisis on Earth X Part 3 Legends of Tomorrow S03E08 Crisis on Earth X Part 4 __________________ Stay shook. No sook.

5th December 2017, 14:30	#6760
Lightspeed	Yeah, I'm four episodes in, very mysterious. __________________ Stay shook. No sook. Last edited by Lightspeed : 5th December 2017 at 14:31.