January 18, 20223 yr I am finding Peacemaker hilarious. It's like Deadpool if Deadpool were mostly incompetent. Vigilante is some kind of Deadpool/Kick Ass rip off, though. Not digging him yet. Three points: - The opening credits are legendary. I won't skip credits ever. - The blonde I'd never seen before, I thought. Then looked her up and she is in one of those later stage American Pie direct to video sequels. Feel free to find the right scene..... - I am finding the music hilarious. Each awful wannabe hair metal song that none of us have ever heard comes on, and it's like "What fresh hell is this?" I presumed they made the songs up for the show, but when you Shazam it, for the most part they are '80s hair metal rip offs that have come out in the last decade. It's for real. It's horrible. And it's perfect for this show.
January 18, 20223 yr 13 hours ago, Mitch Cumsteen said: My son is 16. I'm pretty much comfortable watching just about anything short of hard core pornography with him. My boy is 12 and growing up fast, so I might feel the same when he's 16. No way I'm watching it with the 15 year old daughter though if there are going to be more scenes of John Cena railing skanks in the dive bar bathroom.
January 20, 20223 yr I just signed up for the HBO Max free trial through Youtube TV just to watch Station 11, and it's not coming up in the list of shows to add. Everything else is there, like The Leftovers, The Wire, Euphoria, basically everything else. Anybody else run their HBO Max through Youtube TV and experiencing the same thing?
January 20, 20223 yr Watched the first episode of Somebody Somewhere. It's quirky, looks like it's got some heart. I'm hopeful.
January 20, 20223 yr 7 minutes ago, Post Oak said: Watched the first episode of Somebody Somewhere. It's quirky, looks like it's got some heart. I'm hopeful. Kind of looks like a trip to Wal Mart
January 20, 20223 yr I liked the first one. I’ll watch pretty much anything the Duplass bros are involved with.
January 20, 20223 yr 1 hour ago, Post Oak said: Watched the first episode of Somebody Somewhere. It's quirky, looks like it's got some heart. I'm hopeful. Quirky with heart? Well I'm sold
January 20, 20223 yr So a new series coming out from Taika Waititi and crew - he's directing the first episode, it's in March, could be funny.
January 20, 20223 yr Catherine the Great. After watching The Great, this is a more grounded realistic version. It's not great (haha) but its watchable. 4 parts about an hour each.
January 20, 20223 yr 29 minutes ago, Hozz said: Catherine the Great. After watching The Great, this is a more grounded realistic version. It's not great (haha) but its watchable. 4 parts about an hour each. Yeah, it was fine, I just didn't buy Helen Mirren as Catherine the Great early on because she was playing a 35 year old (I think the show started off in 1762). Also Mirren was like 74 when this aired (2019) and Catherine died at 67. A much better portrayal is the Russian series Ekaterina - all 3 seasons (so far) are on Amazon Prime.
January 26, 20223 yr 38 minutes ago, longhornmatt said: You can tell Gilded Age has been in purgatory and was originally written to be an NBC show. It appears to be a homeless man’s version of Downton Abbey without the wit (which is probably to be expected) but also without the drama/tension and any examination of the lower classes’ and servants’ plight, which is pretty bizarre. When the British show about tranquil countryside manors has way more exciting plot points and pays more attention to class inequality than an American show about rapidly industrializing New York City in the freaking gilded age, something has gone really wrong. I was expecting Downton Abbey meets corruption, murder and mayhem, and exploitation of the underclasses, where the high society ladies looking down on the nouveau riche ladies was a small element as opposed to the entire show. That's disappointing to hear. I didn't realize this was already out, but I was hoping it would scratch that Downton Abbey itch.
January 26, 20223 yr Pennyworth. The Alfred origin story set in 60's-ish England. Originally on Epix.
January 26, 20223 yr 10 hours ago, longhornmatt said: You can tell Gilded Age has been in purgatory and was originally written to be an NBC show. It appears to be a homeless man’s version of Downton Abbey without the wit (which is probably to be expected) but also without the drama/tension and any examination of the lower classes’ and servants’ plight, which is pretty bizarre. When the British show about tranquil countryside manors has way more exciting plot points and pays more attention to class inequality than an American show about rapidly industrializing New York City in the freaking gilded age, something has gone really wrong. I was expecting Downton Abbey meets corruption, murder and mayhem, and exploitation of the underclasses, where the high society ladies looking down on the nouveau riche ladies was a small element as opposed to the entire show. Disappointed to hear that. Enjoyed Downton but the trailer for Gilded Age didn't strike me
January 27, 20223 yr 20 hours ago, longhornmatt said: You can tell Gilded Age has been in purgatory and was originally written to be an NBC show. It appears to be a homeless man’s version of Downton Abbey without the wit (which is probably to be expected) but also without the drama/tension and any examination of the lower classes’ and servants’ plight, which is pretty bizarre. When the British show about tranquil countryside manors has way more exciting plot points and pays more attention to class inequality than an American show about rapidly industrializing New York City in the freaking gilded age, something has gone really wrong. I was expecting Downton Abbey meets corruption, murder and mayhem, and exploitation of the underclasses, where the high society ladies looking down on the nouveau riche ladies was a small element as opposed to the entire show. I don't think it will be on Downton's level, it's also only one episode.
January 27, 20223 yr Did the Gilded Age thread get zapped? I remember the Surly New Yorkers were pretty worked up over the trailer. I’m watching the premiere now. It’s beautifully shot. We’ll see if the cast can be a middle class man’s Downton Abbey. HBO placing it on Mondays could be a reflection of their confidence in the show.
January 27, 20223 yr 1 minute ago, billfromlaketravis said: Did the Gilded Age thread get zapped? I remember the Surly New Yorkers were pretty worked up over the trailer. I’m watching the premiere now. It’s beautifully shot. We’ll see if the cast can be a middle class man’s Downton Abbey. HBO placing it on Mondays could be a reflection of their confidence in the show. Sunday has Euphoria and Righteous Gemstones. Chernobyl used to be on Monday nights
January 29, 20223 yr 8 hours ago, billfromlaketravis said: It’s on HBO Max now. People compare this to John Wick to me it has more story to it thanJohn Wick especially 2 or 3. He does better at story with this movie to me.
January 29, 20223 yr 6 hours ago, Hook1997 said: People compare this to John Wick to me it has more story to it thanJohn Wick especially 2 or 3. He does better at story with this movie to me. I liked it better than John Wick. I guess it was more believable?
January 30, 20223 yr Nobody was set in the real world. John Wick largely takes place in some mythical assassins club world.
January 31, 20223 yr New on HBO Max next month: New to HBO Max in February 2022: Free Guy, Raised By Wolves, KIMI, and More - IGN Raised by Wolves season 2 Peacemarker, And Just Like That, Euphoria, Righteous Gemstones season finales Kimi Free Guy Many Saints of Newark The French Dispatch About Last Night (gameshow hosted by Seth and Ayesha Curry)
February 1, 20223 yr it's not new or anything, but i rewatched vice principals over the past week and anyone who missed out on that when it aired should definitely watch it. fucking hilarious.
February 1, 20223 yr On 1/15/2022 at 2:26 PM, veritas aequitas said: And you have to watch the intro at least once every time deserves an emmy
February 4, 20223 yr 4 hours ago, Dr Fear said: I can confirm season 2 of Raised by Wolves is still bonkers. Watched first 2 last night of season 2. Wtf
February 4, 20223 yr On 1/31/2022 at 10:08 PM, Post Oak said: Is French Dispatch good? Very, but you have to like Wes Anderson.
February 5, 20223 yr 22 hours ago, The Ace of Aces said: Very, but you have to like Wes Anderson. Great. I do.
February 5, 20223 yr I'll say this again but Somebody Somewhere is pretty good. 3 eps in and picked up for a second season.
February 5, 20223 yr 1 minute ago, Post Oak said: I'll say this again but Somebody Somewhere is pretty good. 3 eps in and picked up for a second season. I like this too
February 10, 20223 yr I watched the whole first season of Raised By Wolves, and I just watched the recap and it made almost no sense to me. I’ve forgotten a ton of detail. It’s a weird ass show.
February 11, 20223 yr On 12/18/2021 at 4:07 PM, A-Tex Devil said: Station 11 is pretty good. Leftovers vibes. This is one of the worst shows I have ever tried to watch. Abandoning after two episodes. I want my money back.
February 11, 20223 yr 1 hour ago, Elvis said: This is one of the worst shows I have ever tried to watch. Abandoning after two episodes. I want my money back. I don’t think I got past 3
February 11, 20223 yr To each his own. I thought Station Eleven was great Edited February 11, 20223 yr by LonghornSean
February 11, 20223 yr 2 hours ago, LonghornSean said: To each his own. I thought Station Eleven was great My favorite show in the last year or 2. It has its own thread as well.
February 12, 20223 yr Dragged Across Concrete with Mel Gibson and Vince Vaughn was incredibly good. It does take an investment of time and patience because the pacing is realisticly, sometimes painfully slow. But the details are just fascinating. Those dudes can shoot!
February 15, 20223 yr My favorite show in the last year or 2. It has its own thread as well. Agreed. I can sort of understand someone not liking Station Eleven, but then I would assume that same person didn’t like The Leftovers, and I would assume that person quite possibly enjoys shows like Ozark and Yellowstone, which means we have dissimilar TV tastes. To each his own.
February 15, 20223 yr This is one of the worst shows I have ever tried to watch. Abandoning after two episodes. I want my money back. I don’t think I got past 3If you can make it through episode 4 then give it another shot. It pays off pretty well. I ended up loving it when early on I found the Traveling Symphony really annoying. It has one of the most satisfying endings of any show in recent memory.
February 15, 20223 yr 15 hours ago, wild_turkey said: Agreed. I can sort of understand someone not liking Station Eleven, but then I would assume that same person didn’t like The Leftovers, and I would assume that person quite possibly enjoys shows like Ozark and Yellowstone, which means we have dissimilar TV tastes. To each his own. I love Station Eleven, Ozark and Yellowstone. But yes, all very different.
February 15, 20223 yr I loved Station 11. I also like Gilded Age enough to stay with it for now. Or at least I like Carrie Coon enough.
February 15, 20223 yr Gilded Age is a trip. Imagine a world where the Rockefellers, Morgans, and Vanderbilts are ostracized from high society because they're "new money".
February 16, 20223 yr Did Raised By Wolves get a budget cut? Those landscape special effects in the first 5 minutes don’t look complete.
February 19, 20223 yr 4 hours ago, 4th&Five said: It has kept me interested this long but I wouldn’t necessarily say it’s good. Same
February 19, 20223 yr Was unaware of OUR FLAGS MEANS DEATH until I fired up the first episode of PEACEMAKER tonight. Had no idea this was coming -- Taika Waititi and Rhys Darby? Fuck yes!
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