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Post by krentist on Dec 31, 2019 6:33:30 GMT -6
Is The Expanse good or will it turn me into an incel? Are there any concerns with the source material where the quality of the show may be headed for a cliff?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 31, 2019 8:43:58 GMT -6
I've been up since 4am with the kiddo so I caught up on some TV:
Succession finale (fantastic)
Mandalorian (I'm through 4 episodes and it's still kind of meh)
Righteous Gemstones (still humming Misbehavin)
Simpsons (obviously)
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Post by Deleted on Dec 31, 2019 10:30:53 GMT -6
was not huge into Mandalorian until the last 2 episodes and then of course Giancarlo Esposito just fucking saves everything. wish he was in it more but im assuming he'll be THE story in season 2 so that's cool.
started The Witcher and it's pretty fun so far.
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Post by Kamera on Jan 1, 2020 12:51:39 GMT -6
Why does everyone in The Cricle yell at their TV?
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Post by krentist on Jan 2, 2020 8:59:05 GMT -6
Is The Expanse good or will it turn me into an incel? Are there any concerns with the source material where the quality of the show may be headed for a cliff? This is fine so far. Everyone says the character work is the best part which tbd. Everyone is kind of boring so far. Maybe they'll get better. I watched 4 episodes yesterday. My biggest concern (Thomas Jane wearing a fedora) seems to have been addressed (he is relentlessly clowned by other characters for wearing a fedora). I will keep going since it's a fairly entertaining way to spend 40 minutes. |
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Post by kb on Jan 2, 2020 9:13:47 GMT -6
has anyone seen don't f**k with cats on netflix? holy fuckin moly.
i recommend not researching it before watching, just make sure you have 3 hours to kill and are prepared for a disturbing true crime/internet sleuthing saga.
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Post by teekoh on Jan 2, 2020 9:27:17 GMT -6
Did any of y'all watch His Dark Materials? It was really well done IMO.
The Witcher is also very good. We know nothing of the books or video games, but are hooked on the show.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 2, 2020 9:52:40 GMT -6
O VALLEY OF PLENTY
O VALLEY OF PLENTY
OOOoooOOOOOH!
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Post by mookie on Jan 3, 2020 11:13:41 GMT -6
Sharon Van Etten's Austin City Limits performance will be airing this weekend on PBS
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Post by chvrchbarrel on Jan 6, 2020 9:21:02 GMT -6
We started "You" last night on Netflix, its v predictable but not bad - anyone watching?
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Post by claypoolfan on Jan 6, 2020 9:28:56 GMT -6
We started "You" last night on Netflix, its v predictable but not bad - anyone watching? I watch. It's definitely dumb fun. Halfway through the second season now, I like it. |
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Post by brainloading on Jan 6, 2020 10:24:26 GMT -6
We started "You" last night on Netflix, its v predictable but not bad - anyone watching? I've seen both seasons and it's the right amount of horror that I'll keep watching new seasons. |
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Post by chvrchbarrel on Jan 6, 2020 10:26:24 GMT -6
We're only a few episodes in, I was not committed to it whatsoever until He whacked Benji across the face with the hammer on screen |
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Post by andrewvb on Jan 6, 2020 20:27:45 GMT -6
season 3 of mrs. maisel is just a series of set pieces and musical numbers
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Post by alady on Jan 6, 2020 21:19:43 GMT -6
True but I'm also not exactly mad at it?
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Post by Kamera on Jan 7, 2020 8:27:38 GMT -6
O VALLEY OF PLENTY O VALLEY OF PLENTY OOOoooOOOOOH! |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2020 13:52:54 GMT -6
His Dark Materials isnt really doing much for me yet. i never read the books but it needs a LOT of exposition and dialog regarding backstories to get the audience to understand what's happening and why they should care and it's just not clicking with me.
might as well watch the whole thing but after E3 last night i just wasnt feeling it.
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Post by teekoh on Jan 7, 2020 13:58:43 GMT -6
If I remember that it's one of the weaker episodes. Hopefully the rest of the series picks up for you.
I will say that I'm interested to see what the reaction is from people who haven't read the books. You're absolutely right about the exposition and I don't know how easy of a sell it will be on a broad audience.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2020 15:40:58 GMT -6
yeah i'll definitely post my thoughts once im done.
fwiw i dont dislike it -- it's conceptually fascinating and has a lot of fun fantasy gimmicks im usually super into. there's just something about the setup that feels really arduous, which i wasnt expecting from a series that's basically considered the rebuttal to chronicles of narnia.
all the actors are top notch tho
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Post by teekoh on Jan 7, 2020 15:46:40 GMT -6
The books were really difficult to get through as a kid, and probably not intended for a 10 year old or whatever. Had my folks realized what the whole point of the series was at the time guaranteed they would have ripped that shit out of my little hands.
Rebuttal to narnia only kinda works cuz atheist.
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Post by goodson on Jan 7, 2020 20:04:33 GMT -6
anybody else watch that jeopardy GOAT match?
wow what an insane ending
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Post by clouddead on Jan 7, 2020 20:05:00 GMT -6
That was some good shit
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Post by teekoh on Jan 7, 2020 20:11:46 GMT -6
Absolutely. That was awesome.
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Post by Tweet on Jan 7, 2020 20:17:58 GMT -6
This is "First Guy to 3" wins if I read that right? Meaning I can watch tomorrow if I want?
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Post by goodson on Jan 7, 2020 20:18:54 GMT -6
ken guessing xanadu was iconic lol
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Post by goodson on Jan 7, 2020 20:19:29 GMT -6
everyone is mad at me
for rooting for james but he is so cute!
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Post by goodson on Jan 7, 2020 20:20:47 GMT -6
also brad jesus christ how do you blow two doubles
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Post by teekoh on Jan 7, 2020 20:23:12 GMT -6
ken guessing xanadu was iconic lol That surprised me too. After being so good he ran about as bad as any of these guys can run and I got super nervous. Glad he took this one. |
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Post by llamaoftime on Jan 7, 2020 22:39:00 GMT -6
I have seen all of You and honestly I really enjoyed it. At times it stretches the plot a bit and I almost felt a bit like I was watching trashy TV but I couldn't look away
I'm watching Messiah now, on about episode 7. This show comes real close to hitting the mark. I love the plot idea and I love media that deals with religion in interesting ways so it's so close to being so perfectly up my alley, but the writing just isn't there and some of the acting is bad. It's interesting enough that I'll probably finish it but man I feel like this plot idea in the hands of better writers and directors and actors could have really been fantastic
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Post by kb on Jan 8, 2020 8:02:12 GMT -6
everyone is mad at me for rooting for james but he is so cute! ugh nooo. loving the tourney but cringing whenever these guys try to be funny, like when holzhauer got the american bandstand/philly clue right over hometown boy brad rutter. |
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