Television

L-Jam3 · Post by **L-Jam3** » Fri Oct 28, 2022 7:47 am

Is anyone else watching Interview With the Vampire on AMC? It took the bare bones of the Anne Rice story, and made some pretty interesting changes, and all of them work. First they have Louis as now a black, gay society man who runs a series of brothels in 1910's New Orleans, specifically Storyville. The interviewer first interviewed him in the early 1970s, and is now meeting him up again to correct the record. And Claudia is now 14 years old, on the brink of puberty, which changes from the 5 year old in the books and a 10 year old in the movie. I think this version is better than both. Gothic, queer, and darkly comic. A pleasant surprise.

tennbengal · Post by **tennbengal** » Mon Nov 07, 2022 10:15 am

heh. and also, lol.

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Mon Nov 07, 2022 8:27 pm

Really enjoying the new Mighty Ducks show on Disney+. 3 episodes in. I was aware of the Flying V and whatnot, but I really don't think I ever saw any of the movies all the way through. The show is charming as hell, and completely sold me when they ended episode 3 with "Runaway Wind" by Paul Westerberg. Really brought back a lot of memories of how much I loved the last Replacements record and the first two Paul Westerberg solo records. Loved that they choose Minneapolis based music for a Minneapolis based show.

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Mon Nov 07, 2022 8:51 pm

govmentchedda wrote: Mon Nov 07, 2022 8:27 pm Really enjoying the new Mighty Ducks show on Disney+. 3 episodes in. I was aware of the Flying V and whatnot, but I really don't think I ever saw any of the movies all the way through. The show is charming as hell, and completely sold me when they ended episode 3 with "Runaway Wind" by Paul Westerberg. Really brought back a lot of memories of how much I loved the last Replacements record and the first two Paul Westerberg solo records. Loved that they choose Minneapolis based music for a Minneapolis based show.

That’s cool. I’m also a fan of the Replacements and Westerberg.

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Mon Nov 07, 2022 8:53 pm

sancarlos wrote: Mon Nov 07, 2022 8:51 pm
govmentchedda wrote: Mon Nov 07, 2022 8:27 pm Really enjoying the new Mighty Ducks show on Disney+. 3 episodes in. I was aware of the Flying V and whatnot, but I really don't think I ever saw any of the movies all the way through. The show is charming as hell, and completely sold me when they ended episode 3 with "Runaway Wind" by Paul Westerberg. Really brought back a lot of memories of how much I loved the last Replacements record and the first two Paul Westerberg solo records. Loved that they choose Minneapolis based music for a Minneapolis based show.
That’s cool. I’m also a fan of the Replacements and Westerberg.

I got into them in HS when my girlfriend's older brother played the hell out of All Shook Down. It's way up there on my list of favorite albums, even if I hadn't thought about it in a decade.

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Tue Nov 08, 2022 9:35 am

I really enjoyed Dark Winds.

tennbengal · Post by **tennbengal** » Sat Nov 12, 2022 11:55 pm

Caught up. Andor really was fucking fantastic.

EnochRoot · Post by **EnochRoot** » Sun Nov 13, 2022 12:00 am

ATTICA! ATTICA!

Pruitt3 · Post by **Pruitt3** » Sun Nov 13, 2022 6:22 am

First episode of the new "White Lotus" was so much fun

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Sat Nov 26, 2022 12:17 pm

So did the first 2 episodes (I think of 3) for Good Rivals. This is the Amazon Prime documentary on the USA-Mexico soccer rivalry. Marquez interviews were solid. They did leave out the only reason the US qualified for the 90 world cup was Mexico was banned for using overage players. A bit too Landon-centric, but not surprised by a Grant Wahl production. I did like seeing that Frankie H and Balboa's hairstyle has stayed the same. Would have liked a few more player interviews..the fact that Campos and Blanco do not make the interview list is a shame. Especially because of their impact in the early MLS years.

DSafetyGuy · Post by **DSafetyGuy** » Sat Nov 26, 2022 3:26 pm

That's the first documentary released by Meadowlark Media, Dan LeBatard's company.

Post by **brian** » Tue Nov 29, 2022 1:05 am

wlu_lax6 wrote: Sat Nov 26, 2022 12:17 pm So did the first 2 episodes (I think of 3) for Good Rivals. This is the Amazon Prime documentary on the USA-Mexico soccer rivalry. Marquez interviews were solid. They did leave out the only reason the US qualified for the 90 world cup was Mexico was banned for using overage players. A bit too Landon-centric, but not surprised by a Grant Wahl production. I did like seeing that Frankie H and Balboa's hairstyle has stayed the same. Would have liked a few more player interviews..the fact that Campos and Blanco do not make the interview list is a shame. Especially because of their impact in the early MLS years.

This show is very good by the way. And the Mexican tears about having to play in the cold in Columbus in 2001 are still so delicious.

Nonlinear FC · Post by **Nonlinear FC** » Tue Nov 29, 2022 8:59 am

Pruitt3 wrote: Sun Nov 13, 2022 6:22 am First episode of the new "White Lotus" was so much fun

We're one episode behind... It is REALLY entertaining. So cool that Plaza is seizing the moment.

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Tue Nov 29, 2022 9:38 am

Just finished ep 3, where shit starts to get bonkers.

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Tue Nov 29, 2022 9:54 am

We still have two more from season 1 which I hope we finish tonight.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Tue Nov 29, 2022 10:47 am

Nonlinear FC wrote: Tue Nov 29, 2022 8:59 am
Pruitt3 wrote: Sun Nov 13, 2022 6:22 am First episode of the new "White Lotus" was so much fun
We're one episode behind... It is REALLY entertaining. So cool that Plaza is seizing the moment.

I'm not suggesting she could be Mrs. Delaware like as a replacement, but she could be Mrs. Delaware.

Nonlinear FC · Post by **Nonlinear FC** » Tue Nov 29, 2022 11:37 am

The casting of the women on that show is incredible. The way a couple of them are subtly transformed in appearance and demeanor is pretty awesome.

Pruitt IV · Post by **Pruitt IV** » Tue Nov 29, 2022 5:00 pm

Nonlinear FC wrote: Tue Nov 29, 2022 11:37 am The casting of the women on that show is incredible. The way a couple of them are subtly transformed in appearance and demeanor is pretty awesome.

Portia in particular

[+] spoiler: Once she met the Brit

Nonlinear FC · Post by **Nonlinear FC** » Wed Nov 30, 2022 6:12 pm

Pruitt IV wrote: Tue Nov 29, 2022 5:00 pm
Nonlinear FC wrote: Tue Nov 29, 2022 11:37 am The casting of the women on that show is incredible. The way a couple of them are subtly transformed in appearance and demeanor is pretty awesome.
Portia in particular

[+] spoiler
Once she met the Brit

[+] spoiler: Aubrey once she goes shopping with the crazy lady/wife is a bit more subtle, but it's also pretty awesome. She's a great example of Weird Sexy. The woman from Good Place is the poster woman.

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Thu Dec 01, 2022 9:41 am

[+] spoiler: OMG I cackled then cried. I loved Armand!

Starting season 2 tomorrow!

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Thu Dec 01, 2022 9:45 am

Giff wrote: Thu Dec 01, 2022 9:41 am
[+] spoiler
OMG I cackled then cried. I loved Armand!
Starting season 2 tomorrow!

Season 2 is great. Different from season 1 in many ways, but still great.

Post by **brian** » Fri Dec 02, 2022 10:46 am

Most recent episode (#5) of The White Lotus was just a masterclass in television. Writing, acting, directing, all impeccable. Hard to believe White has improved on season one, but he's pulled it off. All of the main characters are so well-written. Actually fully fleshed out people instead of stereotypes.

Nonlinear FC · Post by **Nonlinear FC** » Fri Dec 02, 2022 11:36 am

brian wrote: Fri Dec 02, 2022 10:46 am Most recent episode (#5) of The White Lotus was just a masterclass in television. Writing, acting, directing, all impeccable. Hard to believe White has improved on season one, but he's pulled it off. All of the main characters are so well-written. Actually fully fleshed out people instead of stereotypes.

Totally agree.

What's beautiful about it, just like the Knives Out/Glass Onion "franchise" is that they've built something that can be replicated many times over going forward.

rass · Post by **rass** » Sat Dec 03, 2022 9:41 am

I’m not watching with her but never has a show made my wife cry the way does when watching From Scratch.

tennbengal · Post by **tennbengal** » Sat Dec 03, 2022 3:26 pm

this really does look excellent

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Sun Dec 04, 2022 12:30 pm

That looks fantastic.

tennbengal · Post by **tennbengal** » Wed Dec 07, 2022 9:57 am

This was an excellent review of why Andor was so good. Finally saw last two eps, and man was it good.

https://www.goonhammer.com/andor-star-w ... dium=email

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Wed Dec 07, 2022 9:59 am

Giff wrote: Sun Dec 04, 2022 12:30 pm That looks fantastic.

The game was amazing.

Pruitt IV · Post by **Pruitt IV** » Wed Dec 07, 2022 10:00 am

brian wrote: Fri Dec 02, 2022 10:46 am Most recent episode (#5) of The White Lotus was just a masterclass in television. Writing, acting, directing, all impeccable. Hard to believe White has improved on season one, but he's pulled it off. All of the main characters are so well-written. Actually fully fleshed out people instead of stereotypes.

And episode 6 was even better.

I thought there was a lull in this season in episodes 2-3, but it is heading into the finale on such a high.

[+] spoiler: Ethan's torment is horrible to behold.

Nonlinear FC · Post by **Nonlinear FC** » Wed Dec 07, 2022 10:37 am

rass wrote: Sat Dec 03, 2022 9:41 am I’m not watching with her but never has a show made my wife cry the way does when watching From Scratch.

My wife and I watched this up until the penultimate episode. That was about a month ago. We are going to finish it, but it is absolutely brutal.

Like for real, don't read this is if you have plans to watch:

[+] spoiler: The first two episodes were so sweet, I recommended it to a friend of ours. We watch a lot of TV, so folks often hit us up for recommendations. This friend happens to be undergoing treatment for breast cancer. FUCK.

She laughed when I called her while watching the episode where he is diagnosed. I was incredibly distraught. She was cool, understood why I recommended it.

But, JFC, the show just turned into one long crying session.

Post by **brian** » Thu Dec 08, 2022 3:32 am

Ethan sucks shit.

rass · Post by **rass** » Thu Dec 08, 2022 6:50 am

If anything Ethan and Harper's relationship is a weak point in the show because it's not believable that they've grown apart because it's tough to believe they stayed together long enough to get married in the first place.

Pruitt IV · Post by **Pruitt IV** » Sun Dec 11, 2022 10:49 pm

White Lotus finale was amazing.

[+] spoiler: Jennifer Coolidge - action star!

Post by **brian** » Mon Dec 12, 2022 1:48 pm

Three cheers for The White Lotus finale. Can’t wait to see what Mike White cooks up next.

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Mon Dec 12, 2022 2:54 pm

Having watched them back-to-back, season one is vastly superior to the second. But still an awesome season.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Mon Dec 12, 2022 2:57 pm

Pruitt IV wrote: Sun Dec 11, 2022 10:49 pm White Lotus finale was amazing.

[+] spoiler
Jennifer Coolidge - action star!

[+] spoiler: The fucking sound effect killed me. And her, sort of.

Pruitt IV · Post by **Pruitt IV** » Mon Dec 12, 2022 3:09 pm

mister d wrote: Mon Dec 12, 2022 2:57 pm
Pruitt IV wrote: Sun Dec 11, 2022 10:49 pm White Lotus finale was amazing.

[+] spoiler
Jennifer Coolidge - action star!

[+] spoiler
The fucking sound effect killed me. And her, sort of.

[+] spoiler: Her desperate rant to the captain was unhinged. And his response was classic.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Mon Dec 12, 2022 3:13 pm

[+] spoiler: The last boat scenes were pretty perfect. The reveal that her blind shooting had killed three on like eight shots was amazing.

Nonlinear FC · Post by **Nonlinear FC** » Mon Dec 12, 2022 6:12 pm

Absolutely loved this season. I'd disagree with Giff, thought this season was at least on par, but that's really a quibble.

[+] spoiler: Speaking of quibbles... It didn't bother any of you that she didn't attempt to climb down the fucking ladder right next to her to get down to the boat?? In a show so great, I had real trouble getting past that bit of weirdness. The guy had to climb up that to get on the boat, and on those yachts, it's not like you pull the ladder up... it's bolted onto the frame. Just weird.

Also, finally hit me what the opening theme music is based on. Despacito. Was driving me nuts. Go back and listen and you'll pick it up (If you hadn't already.)

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Mon Dec 12, 2022 6:25 pm

[+] spoiler: I thought about that but given that he wanted her to die the most on-brand death possible, simply not considering the ladder kinda worked.