Television (no longer temporary)

Pruitt IV · Post by **Pruitt IV** » Sat Apr 08, 2023 7:40 am

Shmigadoon! is a whole lot of fun.

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Sat Apr 08, 2023 5:19 pm

Pruitt IV wrote: ↑Sat Apr 08, 2023 7:40 am Shmigadoon! is a whole lot of fun.

I saw the trailer, and it just seems like so much Theater Kid humor, I don't know if I can handle it. Plus, musicals drive me batty.

L-Jam3 · Post by **L-Jam3** » Mon Apr 10, 2023 12:05 pm

I never found Molly Shannon funny on SNL.

Nonlinear FC · Post by **Nonlinear FC** » Mon Apr 10, 2023 12:09 pm

The Sybian wrote: ↑Sat Apr 08, 2023 5:19 pm
Pruitt IV wrote: ↑Sat Apr 08, 2023 7:40 am Shmigadoon! is a whole lot of fun.
I saw the trailer, and it just seems like so much Theater Kid humor, I don't know if I can handle it. Plus, musicals drive me batty.

My wife and I, who don't mind a good musical now and then, just couldn't get through the first episode.

Might be pretty good while watching high?

I really like both of the leads, so the bar is pretty low for me to like it. Which I think is kind of telling.

Nonlinear FC · Post by **Nonlinear FC** » Mon Apr 10, 2023 12:14 pm

L-Jam3 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 10, 2023 12:05 pm I never found Molly Shannon funny on SNL.

I think she kind of paved the way for some the women down the line to lean into the physical and weird stuff, but, yeah... her lane was mostly cringe humor coupled with physicality. Not everyone's cup of tea.

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Mon Apr 10, 2023 12:40 pm

L-Jam3 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 10, 2023 12:05 pm I never found Molly Shannon funny on SNL.

I agree. But having said that, I thought she played the over-involved moms pretty well in both The Other Two, and The White Lotus.

Pruitt IV · Post by **Pruitt IV** » Mon Apr 10, 2023 1:20 pm

sancarlos wrote: ↑Mon Apr 10, 2023 12:40 pm
L-Jam3 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 10, 2023 12:05 pm I never found Molly Shannon funny on SNL.
I agree. But having said that, I thought she played the over-involved moms pretty well in both The Other Two, and The White Lotus.

Yeah, the SNL was pretty poor, but she is great on The Other Two and was by far the best thing on I Love That For You.

Post by **Shirley** » Mon Apr 10, 2023 1:33 pm

Wasn't a huge Molly Shannon fan either ... other than this recurring skit.

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Mon Apr 10, 2023 5:05 pm

rass wrote: ↑Fri Mar 31, 2023 9:45 am
Giff wrote: ↑Fri Mar 31, 2023 9:44 am He'll always be the Atoms QB who lost his girlfriend to a rapist.
That's MY pie...

Rush2112 · Post by **Rush2112** » Wed Apr 12, 2023 4:08 pm

Just realized that it's Uncle Rico in The White Lotus.

Post by **brian** » Wed Apr 12, 2023 5:25 pm

Rush2112 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 12, 2023 4:08 pm Just realized that it's Uncle Rico in The White Lotus.

Didn’t we have a discussion somewhere already about Jon Gries’ CV or did I imagine that?

Post by **brian** » Wed Apr 12, 2023 5:28 pm

Sort of I guess.

Rex · Post by **Rex** » Wed Apr 12, 2023 6:32 pm

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Fri Apr 14, 2023 7:39 am

So Last Week Tonight ran an alternative segment.on Chuck E. Cheese (not part of the aired version). I knew lots of this but surprised they did not hold this content for a slow week. Pretty fun.

lastsqueaktonight.com

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Fri Apr 14, 2023 8:39 am

I can't remember if there are any Snowfall watchers, but you could see that last scene in the penultimate episode coming a mile away. Still a very underrated show that's having a fantastic final season.

Post by **brian** » Fri Apr 14, 2023 10:29 am

Giff wrote: ↑Fri Apr 14, 2023 8:39 am I can't remember if there are any Snowfall watchers, but you could see that last scene in the penultimate episode coming a mile away. Still a very underrated show that's having a fantastic final season.

I like the show but I’m two seasons behind. But looking forward to finishing it.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Fri Apr 14, 2023 2:48 pm

I missed the Cliffhangers thing a few days ago but I'd like to admit that game scared the shit out of me when I was little.

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Sun Apr 16, 2023 6:36 am

Florida Man on Netflix is not too bad. Good characters, fun story, fun side story, and zany Florida (but not too much of it).

L-Jam3 · Post by **L-Jam3** » Mon Apr 17, 2023 9:20 am

Not sure who is watching Lucky Hank but last night's episode of the dinner party was some fantastic storytelling.

Pruitt IV · Post by **Pruitt IV** » Mon Apr 17, 2023 10:43 am

Beef on Netflix gets better and better.

[+] spoiler: It gets crazier and crazier with each episode.

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Mon Apr 17, 2023 12:10 pm

Pruitt IV wrote: ↑Mon Apr 17, 2023 10:43 am Beef on Netflix gets better and better.

[+] spoiler
It gets crazier and crazier with each episode.

2.5 episodes in and I can't tell if I like it. His inclusion in the cast has Twitter reminding everyone how much of a creep David Choe is (the cousin in the show, and sometimes Bill Simmons, Joe House, David Chang podcast guest).

Nonlinear FC · Post by **Nonlinear FC** » Mon Apr 17, 2023 12:18 pm

That's exactly where I'm at with Beef. I'm watching it more to see where it goes than through an "enjoyment" factor. (We're only 2 episodes in)

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Mon Apr 17, 2023 12:30 pm

I had somewhat of an idea what the premise was before starting it, and my wife was like, "Oh no, I've seen a few episodes, it's not like Falling Down or Natural Born Killers, you should watch."

I'm not saying it's exactly like either of those, but I don't really get much enjoyment from an anxiety watch.

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Mon Apr 17, 2023 12:43 pm

So was adding it to the give it a watch list and then the Buzz picked up and felt obligated so I did not miss out and am way out of touch, like I was with Squid Games or others that I was way behind on.

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Mon Apr 17, 2023 12:44 pm

100 Foot Wave is back. Got part way through last night. Once again beautiful camera work, but I don't like Garrett.

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Mon Apr 17, 2023 12:47 pm

wlu_lax6 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 17, 2023 12:44 pm 100 Foot Wave is back. Got part way through last night. Once again beautiful camera work, but I don't like Garrett.

Saw that show up on the HBOMax feed last night when cranking up Succession. I'm fascinated with Nazare. I'll have to watch.

spongelikeninja · Post by **spongelikeninja** » Mon Apr 17, 2023 1:18 pm

Stumbled across "Jury Duty" on Prime. Its a comedy in the style of The Office/Parks & Rec where the premise is a civil jury trial but everyone involved is an actor EXCEPT FOR ONE GUY ON THE JURY who thinks he is serving on a real jury. Really funny through the first 6 episodes and looking forward to seeing how it resolves at the end.

EnochRoot · Post by **EnochRoot** » Mon Apr 17, 2023 3:18 pm

Rabbit Hole on Paramount (Kiefer Sutherland).

Corporate espionage > big data > politics.

So far, I like it.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Mon Apr 17, 2023 3:19 pm

spongelikeninja wrote: ↑Mon Apr 17, 2023 1:18 pm Stumbled across "Jury Duty" on Prime. Its a comedy in the style of The Office/Parks & Rec where the premise is a civil jury trial but everyone involved is an actor EXCEPT FOR ONE GUY ON THE JURY who thinks he is serving on a real jury. Really funny through the first 6 episodes and looking forward to seeing how it resolves at the end.

If it's good enough to bring back the ninja, I guess I gotta check it out!

spongelikeninja · Post by **spongelikeninja** » Mon Apr 17, 2023 4:03 pm

A_B wrote: ↑Mon Apr 17, 2023 3:19 pm
spongelikeninja wrote: ↑Mon Apr 17, 2023 1:18 pm Stumbled across "Jury Duty" on Prime. Its a comedy in the style of The Office/Parks & Rec where the premise is a civil jury trial but everyone involved is an actor EXCEPT FOR ONE GUY ON THE JURY who thinks he is serving on a real jury. Really funny through the first 6 episodes and looking forward to seeing how it resolves at the end.
If it's good enough to bring back the ninja, I guess I gotta check it out!

My man

Nonlinear FC · Post by **Nonlinear FC** » Mon Apr 17, 2023 4:06 pm

govmentchedda wrote: ↑Mon Apr 17, 2023 12:47 pm
wlu_lax6 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 17, 2023 12:44 pm 100 Foot Wave is back. Got part way through last night. Once again beautiful camera work, but I don't like Garrett.
Saw that show up on the HBOMax feed last night when cranking up Succession. I'm fascinated with Nazare. I'll have to watch.

(It's really cool to watch the surfing with Indica in your system.)

Nonlinear FC · Post by **Nonlinear FC** » Mon Apr 17, 2023 4:06 pm

spongelikeninja wrote: ↑Mon Apr 17, 2023 4:03 pm
A_B wrote: ↑Mon Apr 17, 2023 3:19 pm
spongelikeninja wrote: ↑Mon Apr 17, 2023 1:18 pm Stumbled across "Jury Duty" on Prime. Its a comedy in the style of The Office/Parks & Rec where the premise is a civil jury trial but everyone involved is an actor EXCEPT FOR ONE GUY ON THE JURY who thinks he is serving on a real jury. Really funny through the first 6 episodes and looking forward to seeing how it resolves at the end.
If it's good enough to bring back the ninja, I guess I gotta check it out!
My man

Oh, THAT'S the premise?! Ahhh. We will definitely check that out.

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Mon Apr 17, 2023 5:51 pm

Nonlinear FC wrote: ↑Mon Apr 17, 2023 4:06 pm
govmentchedda wrote: ↑Mon Apr 17, 2023 12:47 pm
wlu_lax6 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 17, 2023 12:44 pm 100 Foot Wave is back. Got part way through last night. Once again beautiful camera work, but I don't like Garrett.
Saw that show up on the HBOMax feed last night when cranking up Succession. I'm fascinated with Nazare. I'll have to watch.
(It's really cool to watch the surfing with Indica in your system.)

Now you're speaking my language.

rass · Post by **rass** » Mon Apr 17, 2023 8:21 pm

govmentchedda wrote: ↑Mon Apr 17, 2023 12:10 pm
Pruitt IV wrote: ↑Mon Apr 17, 2023 10:43 am Beef on Netflix gets better and better.

[+] spoiler
It gets crazier and crazier with each episode.

2.5 episodes in and I can't tell if I like it. His inclusion in the cast has Twitter reminding everyone how much of a creep David Choe is (the cousin in the show, and sometimes Bill Simmons, Joe House, David Chang podcast guest).

Everyone is so lonely.

Johnnie · Post by **Johnnie** » Tue Apr 18, 2023 9:54 pm

With the talk of Jury Duty in here (which I'm going to definitely watch), this conveniently popped up in my Instagram Reels just now:

Rush2112 · Post by **Rush2112** » Wed Apr 19, 2023 12:14 am

That Ted Lasso can coach!

Post by **brian** » Wed Apr 19, 2023 5:49 pm

Jury Duty is pretty funny but they found the right buffoon because other than Marsden I recognize at least two of the other “jurors” from other acting gigs. One guy has been in Community and a shitton of other stuff.

Ryan · Post by **Ryan** » Wed Apr 19, 2023 7:38 pm

Rush2112 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 19, 2023 12:14 am That Ted Lasso can coach!

Another polarizing episode online but I really liked it.

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Wed Apr 19, 2023 9:16 pm

brian wrote: ↑Wed Apr 19, 2023 5:49 pm Jury Duty is pretty funny but they found the right buffoon because other than Marsden I recognize at least two of the other “jurors” from other acting gigs. One guy has been in Community and a shitton of other stuff.

Watched the first episode and it has potential. Love Marsden, and he is so good in this role. Only actor I recognized was Mekki Leeper, as he is a comedian. I saw a great bit he did on his girlfriend leaving him for an NBA player. Which is extra funny as he is tiny and effeminate.

rass · Post by **rass** » Wed Apr 19, 2023 9:22 pm

I’m not sure I liked beef but I’m really glad I watched it. Or maybe I’m not happy I watched it but I really liked it?

A little too mean sometimes. Last episode was worth it.