It's on for an hour before Louie starts, so I'll be watching that hour, at least.
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Louie Season 4 |OT| He's finally back, Mondays on FX [S5 premieres Apr 9]
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lazybones18
Banned
but 24 is on the same time as Sony's conference D:
firehawk12
Subete no aware
The "replay" with Pamela was something else. Louie is such a sad sack. lol
These two episodes were alright, but not the strongest. The Amia sendoff was pretty satisfying. Everything else I could take or leave. And the weird rapey scene was pretty weird. Not sure what Louie was trying to show exactly.
I'm guessing it might be setup for this multi-episode arch coming up.
I'm guessing it might be setup for this multi-episode arch coming up.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
That ultimately both events were the same, even if one had a "positive" outcome - for Louie at least.
Exactly. Weird some people didn't see that. As soon as he made a move I thought "He's trying what worked on Amia and it's so not gonna work with Pamela". Take a hint Louie!
it was a bit disappointing to hear the same monologue but it made sense since it tied with the end about the whole treatment of women
I'm already reading a bunch of scandal over the 'rapey vibe scene'
it's uncomfortable, but that's the point. Pamela makes fun of Louie and says he loves to be tortured and kicked around, Louie being in a somewhat desperate state interprets that in a way that makes him act up in a sort of alpha male way of trying to take control of the situation.. and it ends up being too far and awkward / awful cause that's not him at all. I think it's meant to be really uncomfortable but the funny part is him celebrating as if it worked or as if it was finally him not being a coward loser
I'm already reading a bunch of scandal over the 'rapey vibe scene'
it's uncomfortable, but that's the point. Pamela makes fun of Louie and says he loves to be tortured and kicked around, Louie being in a somewhat desperate state interprets that in a way that makes him act up in a sort of alpha male way of trying to take control of the situation.. and it ends up being too far and awkward / awful cause that's not him at all. I think it's meant to be really uncomfortable but the funny part is him celebrating as if it worked or as if it was finally him not being a coward loser
he said on opie and Anthony that it was the biggest and most expensive season
kinda wish I didn't listen to that one since it was before the season started and he spoiled the hurricane
Cornballer
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There is nothing that would make me care about that.
BenjaminBirdie
Banned
Episode 9 should have been the last episode of television ever. Perfect ending to medium that now has nothing left to say.
That's silly.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
They even had him discover Pamela sleeping... and I thought, "Don't do it Louie... don't do it!". I wonder if we're going to see this dysfunctional relationship continue on in the "movie" next week or if he has something different in store.
We won't pick back up with Pamela until the final two episodes in two weeks.
The themes for next week seem to be nostalgia and getting older and reminiscing.
Jason's Ultimatum
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I'll just watch 24 tuesday morning before work.
Also, no previews for next week? I'm curious if Pamela will be in it.
EDIT-My question was answered. Thanks.
Also, no previews for next week? I'm curious if Pamela will be in it.
EDIT-My question was answered. Thanks.
Cornballer
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FX has been releasing the previews a little later in the week. We should see it sooner or later.
Next week is a 90 minute standalone episode that should fit thematically into the season.
BenjaminBirdie
Banned
I disagree.
Incandenza
Banned
It's BenjaminBirdie. I've seen him declare recently-aired episodes of TV to be the best TV episode of all time probably 3 or 4 times in the past year. Ya just gotta go with it.
BenjaminBirdie
Banned
At least you are consistent with being wrong.
Hm. The final part of Elevator was mostly nice, but didn't feel like it added much of any important coda to what has already been said in the earlier parts.
The beginning of Pamela was great with enjoying heartbreak, but the stand-up went on for too long and I don't think all of it tied into the narrative well. That final scene is definitely supposed to be uncomfortable more than anything, but I still can't really see sympathizing with Louie even a little bit for the rest of this arc now. Normally even when he's being an idiot and a brute there's a recognizable/relatable human element in it. Him trying to rape Pamela was full-on gross and now I just want to see him destroyed and shamed over the next 2 parts of that story. I hope next week's episode is removed from that arc.
The beginning of Pamela was great with enjoying heartbreak, but the stand-up went on for too long and I don't think all of it tied into the narrative well. That final scene is definitely supposed to be uncomfortable more than anything, but I still can't really see sympathizing with Louie even a little bit for the rest of this arc now. Normally even when he's being an idiot and a brute there's a recognizable/relatable human element in it. Him trying to rape Pamela was full-on gross and now I just want to see him destroyed and shamed over the next 2 parts of that story. I hope next week's episode is removed from that arc.
Cornballer
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- Slate: Everything Louies Hungarian Girlfriend Said to Him, Translated
- Joanna Robinson for Vanity Fair: What on Earth Is Louis C.K. Trying to Say About Rape?
- Joanna Robinson for Vanity Fair: What on Earth Is Louis C.K. Trying to Say About Rape?
SlowRevolution
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I'm happy that he keeps doing new stuff with the show but I really miss when this show was mostly weird little vignettes, with occasional multi-episode stories.
For sure lol. His frustration with Louie was great.
I really enjoyed the whole elevator arc, and thought it was a sweet last scene in the restaurant with the waiter crying and them holding hands. Pamela pt 1 was a little flat for me in comparison, but looking forward to next week.
Oh, and the news reports were still hilarious.
I'm gonna skip the translation, I've seen some stuff translated but I also like the idea of keeping it unknown. Going just off cadence and volume and tone, same way Louie the character did.
That's a great Vanity Fair piece however, zeroes in on the issues that are up the air and how the scheduling and Louie's work out of the text change it, all acknowledging possible conclusions to this while acknowledging we can't really come to one until Pamela 2 & 3.
someone on the Louie subreddit posted a link to his bit about rape in 'Chewed Up' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4hNaFkbZYU
The scene with Amia was awkward as hell. Then he tries to pull the same shit with Pamela. Keep your dick in your pants Louie. He acts so stupid around Pamela but I get that's the point. He's completely infatuated with her to his detriment.
Ultimadrago
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"You can't even rape well."
Jesus. :lol
Jesus. :lol
Zeus Molecules
illegal immigrants are stealing our air
I wonder if they will really go down the tunnel of repercussions louie has coming to him (even if she doesn't involve the police)
I really, really want to know where he's going to take the Pamela storyline.
So why did he put "In the Woods" between Parts 1 and 2?
So why did he put "In the Woods" between Parts 1 and 2?
Oh he will. This season has been pro feminist as fuck and there's no way this isn't going to end with a hard kick to our collective chests.
Doesn't anyone remember the bit from one of his specials where he talks about girls you meet who are turned on if the guy takes control and effectively rapes them. His point is he isn't going to try and rape a girl on the off chance she might be turned on by it.
I was thinking about that bit during the Pamela scene.
I was thinking about that bit during the Pamela scene.
Great question. I don't think anyone knows. After Elevator 6/Pamela 1 it doesn't seem like it would make sense. But I'm hoping on monday we'll find there was a reason for the scheduling.
mhm, someone posted it a couple spots above. I was thinking of it to, and that bit is part of the reason I think Louie's going to meet some consequences.
Pai Pai Master
Banned
The scene had that bit written all over it for sure. The people acting as if Louis CK himself is saying it's okay to rape women should probably go get their heads checked. I thought it was hilarious because it was coming back to that great line, "I'm not gonna rape you on the off chance that you're INTO that!"
Cornballer
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- Matt Zoller Seitz: Wrestling With Louie, Part 1: Is Louis C.K. Trolling the Internet?
cubicle47b
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I'm really starting to hate this so-called recap culture. When you have so many people trying to find angles to write about, it devolves into the shit we've been getting lately.
It is the exact reason I don't think there will be consequences because I think that Louie made the case for Pamela wanting the relationship to head in that direction.
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