Television (no longer temporary)

[tennbengal]

Just re-watched it.

Yeah. that was almost literally perfect. Not sure I've ever seen a better episode of any tv show.

[The Sybian]

Just re-watched it.

Yeah. that was almost literally perfect. Not sure I've ever seen a better episode of any tv show.

Fuck, now I have to watch the show. My parents were pushing it on me, too. So much to watch!!!

[Pruitt IV]

Paul T. Goldman on the 'cock is...something. I enjoyed it, but I'm going to do some reading to figure out what was real and what wasn't.

I hadn't heard of it until I heard an interview with the Director the other day. Just watched the first couple of episodes, and it's one of the best things I have seen in a long time.

[rass]

Dammit Nick Offerman

[rass]

Paul T. Goldman on the 'cock is...something. I enjoyed it, but I'm going to do some reading to figure out what was real and what wasn't.

I hadn't heard of it until I heard an interview with the Director the other day. Just watched the first couple of episodes, and it's one of the best things I have seen in a long time.

It took me an embarrassingly long time to realize how much was real. Like the flashbacks to 2012 or something were really footage from 2012!

[Johnnie]

Re: The Last of Us.

Watched episodes 2 and 3 back to back with my wife. (It's our new show to watch together.)

She was absolutely bawling during episode 3. And holy shit what a fucking episode. If that doesn't win some type of award the award givers are fucking up. It was outstanding. I just did not expect an episode like that.

Man.

Edit:

Lol.

[A_B]

I have made that drive many a time, and yeah, I said...that doesn't look like Boston's outskirts to me.

[A_B]

The 3rd episode of "The Last Of Us"....wow....just wow. Stellar TV. Never imagined I'd get choked up (and the GF was in full on tears) watching a zombie apocalypse show. And Nick Offerman....just give him an Emmy now.

And be ready for the Linda Ronstadt "Kate Bush-Running Up That Hill" resurrection. Because its coming...and I'm 100% onboard for it.

Agreed all around. That might have been one of the best hours of TV I've ever seen. Also, a revival of that particular song would be most welcome.

Total agreement. It was a very interesting choice to take Ep 3 of a major show and make it mostly about two completely new characters, but it totally worked. I'm loving this show. I've found myself trolling eBay for an old Playstation and copy of that game...

If I can dig out my old PS3 and verify that it works (after it got moved upstairs it mysteriously had more problems!) I'd send it to you. But I think I played the game on PS4 as a preinstall so I don't have a disc.

[Nonlinear FC]

Wow, yeah, that was fucking intense.

[rass]

Paul T. Goldman on the 'cock is...something. I enjoyed it, but I'm going to do some reading to figure out what was real and what wasn't.

I hadn't heard of it until I heard an interview with the Director the other day.

This interview is pretty good.

I was trying to avoid reading anything while watching and I think a little more background (just knowing this was really the result of a 10+ year project) would have helped.

[The Sybian]

Paul T. Goldman on the 'cock is...something. I enjoyed it, but I'm going to do some reading to figure out what was real and what wasn't.

I hadn't heard of it until I heard an interview with the Director the other day.

This interview is pretty good.

I was trying to avoid reading anything while watching and I think a little more background (just knowing this was really the result of a 10+ year project) would have helped.

What a bizarre concept, I need to check this out now.

[Rush2112]

Watched the first episode of Cunk on Earth last night. Did have a number of laugh-out-loud moments, but not sure if her schtick will get old over a series (though it's only like 6 episodes.)

[Steve of phpBB]

I have made that drive many a time, and yeah, I said...that doesn't look like Boston's outskirts to me.

I saw Stephen King tweet something about that.

Given the geographic crimes he committed writing The Stand, he doesn't get to bitch.

[Johnny Carwash]

Maybe it's set in an alternate timeline where Dunkins doesn't exist, making that a perfectly accurate view.

[A_B]

Maybe it's set in an alternate timeline where Dunkins doesn't exist, making that a perfectly accurate view.

Is their secret ingredient mountains?

[Giff]

There's also not an interstate 183 in Austin, or anywhere else. It's a U.S. highway with different signage.

[Nonlinear FC]

The Appalachian Trail runs through the Berkshires and is about 140 miles from Boston. With that said, a very quick search found a number of "mountains' that are typical of the NE easily within 40

They aren't going to be snowcapped, but it's not like MASS is some kind of flat plainlands. Mt. Pisgah (the most Masshole name I could find) is about 40 miles west of the city. And that's the city center out, so... Easily within range.

[Johnnie]

The Appalachian Trail runs through the Berkshires and is about 140 miles from Boston. With that said, a very quick search found a number of "mountains' that are typical of the NE easily within 40

They aren't going to be snowcapped, but it's not like MASS is some kind of flat plainlands. Mt. Pisgah (the most Masshole name I could find) is about 40 miles west of the city. And that's the city center out, so... Easily within range.

Am I missing what you're seeing? Mt. Pisgah is in Vermont and 170+ miles away (as the crow flies).

Do you mean Waaaaa-waaaaaa-Wa-Chu-Sett Mountain? That's 40+ miles away (as the crow flies).

[Nonlinear FC]

I'm looking at a Berlin, MA which is about 40 miles west of Boston and is right next to a Mt. Pisgah.

https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Boston, ... 653708!3e0

Weirdly, there at least 3 Mt. Pisgah's. One in Oregon, one in NC and this one.

It's actually very close to the MT (and lake) that you posted. Just due east by looks like 10 miles maybe?

[Shirley]

The 3rd episode of "The Last Of Us"....wow....just wow. Stellar TV. Never imagined I'd get choked up (and the GF was in full on tears) watching a zombie apocalypse show. And Nick Offerman....just give him an Emmy now.

And be ready for the Linda Ronstadt "Kate Bush-Running Up That Hill" resurrection. Because its coming...and I'm 100% onboard for it.

Agreed all around. That might have been one of the best hours of TV I've ever seen. Also, a revival of that particular song would be most welcome.

Total agreement. It was a very interesting choice to take Ep 3 of a major show and make it mostly about two completely new characters, but it totally worked. I'm loving this show. I've found myself trolling eBay for an old Playstation and copy of that game...

If I can dig out my old PS3 and verify that it works (after it got moved upstairs it mysteriously had more problems!) I'd send it to you. But I think I played the game on PS4 as a preinstall so I don't have a disc.

Oooh. I'm pretty sure I had a PlayStation back in the day. We bought it just for the BluRay player. But it got the dreaded circle of death.

[Johnnie]

I'm looking at a Berlin, MA which is about 40 miles west of Boston and is right next to a Mt. Pisgah.

https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Boston, ... 653708!3e0

Weirdly, there at least 3 Mt. Pisgah's. One in Oregon, one in NC and this one.

It's actually very close to the MT (and lake) that you posted. Just due east by looks like 10 miles maybe?

Gotcha. Unfortunately it's only 715' tall.

But yea, Google says 5 miles from my location to yours, actually.

[Nonlinear FC]

Point is, damn state aint flat.

[EnochRoot]

Well this sucks.

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[rass]

One episode in and Poker Face is pretty great.

[tennbengal]

One episode in and Poker Face is pretty great.

Co-sign. I’ve seen three and it is excellent.

[DaveInSeattle]

Edit:

Lol.

I figured it out...Bill and Frank were living in the small town that Vito (and JohnnyCakes) were in on that run of "Sopranos" episodes.

[A_B]

That sounds right. North Orange, NJ if I recall.

[brian]

[+] spoiler

The Last Of Us pissing off all the right people -- homophobes, Gamer Gaters, etc -- is an added bonus.

Finally caught up with the first three eps of The Last Of Us and it is great so far.

[DaveInSeattle]

[+] spoiler

The Last Of Us pissing off all the right people -- homophobes, Gamer Gaters, etc -- is an added bonus.

[+] spoiler

I'm sure the RightWing types that view the "Ron Swanson" as the patron saint of libertarianism were shocked and dismayed to discover that "Swanson" is just a character played by Nick Offerman.

[Ryan]

Sorry to be a complete asshole but did someone attempt to rationalize a picture of an alpine forest as eastern Massachusetts because parts of Massachusetts aren't flat?

[Pruitt IV]

Watched the first episode of Cunk on Earth last night. Did have a number of laugh-out-loud moments, but not sure if her schtick will get old over a series (though it's only like 6 episodes.)

Looking forward to that one.

[Johnnie]

When I see shit like this I just think it's all a game and the joke's on us.

[mister d]

Capitalism, baby.

[sancarlos]

Watched the first episode of Cunk on Earth last night. Did have a number of laugh-out-loud moments, but not sure if her schtick will get old over a series (though it's only like 6 episodes.)

Watched the first tw episodes of Cunk on Earth last evening and had the same reaction. Laugh out loud funny at times, but it wears on you after a while. The reactions from the expert nterviewees are great.

[Nonlinear FC]

Sorry to be a complete asshole but did someone attempt to rationalize a picture of an alpine forest as eastern Massachusetts because parts of Massachusetts aren't flat?

No, but a lot of the comments were basically acting like the scene is crazy unrealistic because they were in mountainous terrain.

The overall point is valid, but when I scrolled through a lot of the comments it was very ignorant of what it looks like 40 miles outside of Boston.

[DaveInSeattle]

Sorry to be a complete asshole but did someone attempt to rationalize a picture of an alpine forest as eastern Massachusetts because parts of Massachusetts aren't flat?

No, but a lot of the comments were basically acting like the scene is crazy unrealistic because they were in mountainous terrain.

The overall point is valid, but when I scrolled through a lot of the comments it was very ignorant of what it looks like 40 miles outside of Boston.

For me it was that the opening chryon said "10 miles outside of Boston" and they were in a forest, with no buildings around. That's what threw me off.

But its just a zombie apocalypse show...so no need to get worked up about little details like that.

[Nonlinear FC]

Exactly right. I was really just reacting to the folks that were incredulous that there is wilderness and mountainous terrain 40 miles outside of Boston. As with most cities, 40 miles is a long fucking way and things get pretty rural/country pretty damn fast.

But, yeah, 10 miles is a stretch.

[brian]

Sorry to be a complete asshole but did someone attempt to rationalize a picture of an alpine forest as eastern Massachusetts because parts of Massachusetts aren't flat?

No, but a lot of the comments were basically acting like the scene is crazy unrealistic because they were in mountainous terrain.

The overall point is valid, but when I scrolled through a lot of the comments it was very ignorant of what it looks like 40 miles outside of Boston.

For me it was that the opening chryon said "10 miles outside of Boston" and they were in a forest, with no buildings around. That's what threw me off.

But its just a zombie apocalypse show...so no need to get worked up about little details like that.

Not gonna overcomplicate this but they were kinda damned if they do and damned if they don't because if they say "40 miles outside of Boston" the question becomes how did they traverse that distance so quickly on foot.

Better to just let the suspension of disbelief wash over you, as noted by someone else especially in a show about a zombie apocalypse.

[Ryan]

They could have also just filmed in the regular woods and not Lake Damn Louise. I gotta go back and watch the Parks & Rec finale to see how Pawnee National Park looked

[Nonlinear FC]

I'm definitely someone that has trouble with this stuff, usually.

I can't remember what movie it was (one of the early Tom Clancy's?) but they had this elaborate chase scene through DC and at one point the protagonist ducked into the Georgetown metro station.

Like. C'mon.