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[TheSecondSpitter]

Can't stop watching the montage.

Also, someone in the comments pointed out that "Backwardo" is one of Jesse's made up superheroes in Breaking Bad. I really need to do a rewatch.

I once worked for a really conservative law firm and they would always rag on me for wearing dark grey shirts and light grey trousers. (They would ask me whether i was working for the Mafia). This scene brought back amazing memories.

So glad I left that awful profession.

 

[Altazor]

I made a supercut wavy arm gif because it seemed like that's a thing that should exist:

you are a gentleman and a scholar.

 

[Surfinn]

Back in the day #TeamWalt were the clear majority. And "greed" was his only excuse.

Btw, you should check out the Wire, if you haven't already done so. I have a feeling it is right up your alley.



Above everything else, if Mike is contracted to do something he does it like a professional. I don't think he owes any special loyalty to Nacho.

Thanks for the recommendation, been hearing good things. Isn't it in HD now?

 

[blame space]

just got all caught up god this show's so good

 

[Langdon Alger]

Another absurdly long montage. This is a great show, don't get me wrong, but there's a lot of fat that could be cut here.

 

[Brakke]

In retrospect, all the hero-worshipping of Walt was rather nauseating, if truth be told.

Yo not just in retrospect. It was always bonkers. All of Walt's good lines "say my name", "I am the who knocks" etc were fuuuuuuuuucked up gross hubris things. Anybody who thought they were badass or whatever was not paying attention.

 

[Alpende]

I made a supercut wavy arm gif because it seemed like that's a thing that should exist:

That's just amazing.

 

[Walpurgis]

Yo not just in retrospect. It was always bonkers. All of Walt's good lines "say my name", "I am the who knocks" etc were fuuuuuuuuucked up gross hubris things. Anybody who thought they were badass or whatever was not paying attention.

If you don't think Walt was badass, maybe it was you who wasn't paying attention.

 

[Robot Pants]

The only bad part of the show so far has been the return of the twins. That was stupid and unnecessary.

 

[TheSecondSpitter]

Thanks for the recommendation, been hearing good things. Isn't it in HD now?

Yes, but most diehard fans say that 4:3 DVD is the preferred way to watch it. The basic reason is that David Simon (very much like Vince Gilligan) uses shot framing as a storytelling technique and that gets lost a bit in 16:9. Also the producers wanted to the show to feel "dirty" and less like a movie.

Referring to this episode guide after each episode is useful since the show is so dense:
http://www.hitfix.com/whats-alan-watching/the-wire-links-for-reviews-to-every-episode

 

[crisdecuba]

Another absurdly long montage. This is a great show, don't get me wrong, but there's a lot of fat that could be cut here.

Get away from here with your impatient knife.

 

[Ignatz Mouse]

I made a supercut wavy arm gif because it seemed like that's a thing that should exist:

Saved for frequent use.

 

[Surfinn]

Yes, but most diehard fans say that 4:3 DVD is the preferred way to watch it. The basic reason is that David Simon (very much like Vince Gilligan) uses shot framing as a storytelling technique and that gets lost a bit in 16:9. Also the producers wanted to the show to feel "dirty" and less like a movie.

Referring to this episode guide after each episode is useful since the show is so dense:
http://www.hitfix.com/whats-alan-watching/the-wire-links-for-reviews-to-every-episode

Appreciated! I'll check it out, thanks.

 

[CharminUltra]

I made a supercut wavy arm gif because it seemed like that's a thing that should exist:

Such a great gif. Stolen!

 

[TheSecondSpitter]

Saved for frequent use.

Such a great gif. Stolen!

That gif has lots of potential to get people banned if used in the wrong situation.

Use with caution.

 

[-griffy-]

Here's an alternate version that might be useful:

 

[Mariolee]

I made a supercut wavy arm gif because it seemed like that's a thing that should exist:

I'm still laughing hahaha

 

[-Pyromaniac-]

Another absurdly long montage. This is a great show, don't get me wrong, but there's a lot of fat that could be cut here.

I thought it was perfect

 

[RecRoulette]

Listening to the podcast today, and they didn't mention it specifically, but them talking about the show made me connect the montage with Jimmy saying he was going to be "colorful." This fucking show is so great.

 

[Senketsu]

I made a supercut wavy arm gif because it seemed like that's a thing that should exist:

Can someone put "didn't read lol" caption on it? This is hilarious.

 

[Ignatz Mouse]

That gif has lots of potential to get people banned if used in the wrong situation.

Use with caution.

I was planning on using it to reference my own hype, not to mock.

 

[lamaroo]

I just loved the delivery of, "Is this about the bagpipes?"

Jimmy is the best

 

[spawnsniper]

I honestly feel that Kim is the final nail in the coffin that will screw over Jimmy, which pushes him to finally Become saul.

 

[CharminUltra]

Mañana, mañana, mañana, mañana, mañana

 

[TheOddOne]

New episode today:

Season 2: episode 8 "Fifi"

Spoiler

Mike aims to settle the score with an enemy; an unexpected opportunity presents itself to Jimmy.

- Promo for this week's episode.

 

[Turin]

After all the dust settled I'm inclined to agree with you. But it's easy to watch the show now with all the emotion stripped away now we know everybody's fate. In retrospect, all the hero-worshipping of Walt was rather nauseating, if truth be told.

Indeed. Walt was a very interesting character but I didn't really like him past season 1.

 

[?oe?oe]

I made a supercut wavy arm gif because it seemed like that's a thing that should exist:

Finally watched the latest episode. When Jimmy was looking at the inflatable man intently, I thought to myself, "I wonder if people still find those funny"... and then the montage happened... "Yes, yes they still are."

 

[El Daniel]

This season is missing focus compared to the last imo. In S1 you had the storyline with the Kettlemans, the lead up and confrontation between Jimmy and Chuck, Jimmy finding about Sandpiper and Mike's stuff.

I'm still enjoying the show and characters but I feel it's a step back compared to last season.

 

[Corpekata]

I loved the montage but it seemed out of place timeline wise. Isn't Kim like arranging her meeting with the other firm over the course of a few days or a week at most? Jimmy went through enough wardrobe changes in that span of time to be on Broadway.

 

[Niraj]

Go time!

 

[-griffy-]

Here we go.

 

[Baroquemantic]

Go time!

 

[-griffy-]

This feels very Breaking Bad.

 

[Dai101]

This feels very Breaking Bad.

Wonder why .....

 

[Baroquemantic]

Really digging this beat

 

[Niraj]

Really digging this beat

I was just about to ask if anyone knows what it is

 

[Kuroyume]

This opening...

 

[Dai101]

Really digging this beat

I was just about to ask if anyone knows what it is

Always, to me, the best of both shows. The music is always n point.

 

[Puck Beaverton]

Elaborate opening.

 

[8BitsAtATime]

God damn amazing opening! I was nerding out the whole time

 

[-griffy-]

Wonder why .....

I mean this sequence specifically in its style and function. Started with that big tracking shot that was notably hand held rather than steady like BCS's aesthetic has proven to be. Then we even just got a POV shot of that hole with the gun! And the whole out of context teaser that we'll find out how it relates to the larger story later. Totally Breaking Bad more than this show usually is.

 

[Niraj]

Always, to me, the best of both shows. The music is always n point.

It definitely is impeccable.


We've been there once or twice before (The Dog House)

 

[-griffy-]

We've been there once or twice before (The Dog House)

I recall Jesse being fond of it.

 

[-Pyromaniac-]

Wow that's some hustle.

 

[Baroquemantic]

She was dipping in the heels.

 

[CrunchyFrog]

Now that was some classic Breaking Bad music and mood setting with Mike in the car stakeout. Maybe a bit tongue in cheek, but it tickles my nostalgia bone.

 

[Niraj]

I recall Jesse being fond of it.

Indeed

Wow that's some hustle.

lol yeah, no shit

 

[nillah]

"his family, our wing" on the pop stick

 

[Dai101]

Huh, ambitious girl, eh?

 

[CrunchyFrog]

Kim has them god tier marketing skills, I can see why she takes after Jimmy, saleswoman she is