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Stranger Things |OT| Hey, you guys...it's our time. It's our time in here July 15th
- Thread starter GK86
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Sorry might have misread your post as it sounds like we agree.
CapitalismSucks DonkeyBalls
Banned
The most Spielbergian thing about this show are the absentee fathers.
Agreed, great cast all around, I'm especially fond of Winona Ryder and the sheriff, whose name I don't know but I'be seen him in a ton of stuff
every time i see this guy in something, i think he's Andy Buckley from The Office. they look remarkably similar
Andy Buckley
David Harbour
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Does anyone know where I could buy the Drew Struzan-style poster? That would make a fantastic gift for a friend of mine.
You know, that sums up things pretty nicely.
Does anyone know where I could buy the? That would make a fantastic gift for a friend of mine.
You know, that sums up things pretty nicely.
I'd like it without the "All Episodes, July 15th" blurb in the bottom corner.
FunkyPajamas
Member
I'd love it without "Netflix" and perhaps have the title at the top/bottom, out of the way.
It's fantastic art.
Haha, yeah, wife and I commented on this yesterday while watching.
I don't mind the Netflix Logo as it is their show. The blurb at the bottom though is useless now that the series is out and just takes up space.
FunkyPajamas
Member
Oh for sure, that's fair, but it's twice in there ("A Netflix Original Series" and the Netflix logo). I figured they could keep just one/make it smaller so it's a better poster, is all. Then again, I'm really not the type of guy to hang posters. I usually buy them as gifts for friends.
GravityInsanity
Member
Just finished watching this show.
I'm READY for season 2.
I'm READY for season 2.
GuitarAtomik
Member
I've been looking forward to this a while and when I randomly saw it was out while browsing Netflix, I put it on without even letting my GF know what it was. It was somewhere around 10:30 and 11pm Saturday night and we ended up binge watching the entire thing through sun up lol (I was ready to call it a night about half way through but she was like "Let's do this!"). Loved it. The way the story was unfolding, I really assumed this would be a single season mini series but now I'm really intrigued to see what they plan to do with a second.
So looks like there is already talk of Netflix renewing for a second season.
Edit: Checking across the internet even the "bad" reviews still seem to love it and even random comments on sights are all mostly positive if not out right gushing
Edit: Checking across the internet even the "bad" reviews still seem to love it and even random comments on sights are all mostly positive if not out right gushing
This show uses the DCI 4K aspect ratio, AKA cinema 4K, which is a bit wider at 4096x2160 then the UHD 4K used by TV's and videogames at 3840x2160.
Extra Sauce
Member
Film (instead of digital) and practical effects is what's missing.
But that probably would not have been feasible with the budget they had.
I know some don't care for the monster CGI but I actually didn't mind it and CGI, even good stuff, can really stick out to me. Probably helps a lot of shots involving it are pretty hectic and fast and its often in the dark or just out of sight.
SirRattleBalls
Banned
My jaw is still on the floor, WTF. This show was so amazing. Can't really fault it
Seeing as Carpenter is a pretty big influence on the shows direction its all pretty fitting. A ton of his movies had moody synth heavy scores in the 80's as well as a lot of other 80's classics like Blade Runner.
Extra Sauce
Member
I thought it was fine but I just don't seem to get scared by CGI creatures the way I do with practical.
Not that I am a purist. In fact I feel the ideal approach would probably be practical enhanced with CGI. I believe that's what they are doing for Alien: Covenant.
Gordon Shumway
Banned
The show was fantastic. The 80s vibe was on point. The kids did a great job
. Loved it. One thing..anyone else think the budget seemed goodbad? Like, some of the visuals looked great..then, in the same episode, take a dip? Pulled me out of it a couple of times, but nothing that would ruin the show for me. Definitely in for another season.
minus the more talkative bully
How so? The only poor visuals were related to the monster itself and I found it mostly fine except for some of the lingering shots.
bryanee
Member
Just finished the final three episodes. My god this was fantastic, maybe my favourite show of the last couple of years. There wasn't an episode I didn't enjoy. They nailed the music, the look, the tone, the atmosphere and the characters. I'll buy this on bluray if it comes out.
Season 2 please.
Season 2 please.
Ziltoidia 9
Member
Wow...sorry wrong topic.
But yeah, this show rules.It will stick with me a while.
But yeah, this show rules.It will stick with me a while.
It was a fun show, but I'm not quite as in love with it as most of the internet seems to be. It had a great atmosphere, the music was great (especially the intro, although I do agree with the poster above that it doesn't really fit the tone of the show itself), and some great actors. Especially impressed with the kid actors, which is always hard to get right, but they nailed it here.
But what held it back for me was the plot. I know it was heavily inspired by those scifi/light horror movies of the 80s, but there wasn't a single plot development me and my girlfriend couldn't see coming way in advance. Anything related to either the character development or the plot itself was way too predictable and therefore just a bit too boring for us. It was incredibly easy to see how the entire season would play out way before the halfway point. All the other ingredients where there for us - we loved the characters, the setting, the vibe - we just didn't really care at all about what was happening.
Still, I guess that's just a matter of this show not being made for our specific tastes, which is fine. It's definitely a well-made show, just not for us.
But what held it back for me was the plot. I know it was heavily inspired by those scifi/light horror movies of the 80s, but there wasn't a single plot development me and my girlfriend couldn't see coming way in advance. Anything related to either the character development or the plot itself was way too predictable and therefore just a bit too boring for us. It was incredibly easy to see how the entire season would play out way before the halfway point. All the other ingredients where there for us - we loved the characters, the setting, the vibe - we just didn't really care at all about what was happening.
Still, I guess that's just a matter of this show not being made for our specific tastes, which is fine. It's definitely a well-made show, just not for us.
Daffy Duck
Member
As an 80's kid the nostalgia is strong, loving everything about it.
Only on episode 2 but it's creepy as fuck.
Only on episode 2 but it's creepy as fuck.
fallengorn
Bitches love smiley faces
For real. Missed opportunity.
Heckler456
Banned
Astonishingly great show. Loved everything about it. I hope season 2 follows along shortly. The show definitely failed to wrap up some loose ends in a good way, leaving me wanting for me.
DeviantBoi
Member
Hang in there. Bojack is coming this Friday.
Opinions and all but this something I actually liked as most shows try to be convoluted and obtuse as fuck and make you watch every scene like you're going to miss some tiny but vital detail in the background or something someone said passing. Most shows attempt to go that route which Breaking Bad aced and come nowhere close. I much prefer a simple story that is very well told than trying to do something far more "unique" but fail at getting the basics right which a lot of shows fall victim to.
Thank God it's only 8 episodes. Can you imagine if it'd been the full 24? Whole subplots would have dragged on and been resolved with zero impact on the ending. In a series like Heroes the Loser Ex-Husband moving back in would have lasted 5-8 episodes.
Wish they'd gone bigger in the finale, but looking at the poor CGI helicopters and demigorgon it's look like they didn't have much budget left.
Wish they'd gone bigger in the finale, but looking at the poor CGI helicopters and demigorgon it's look like they didn't have much budget left.
DeviantBoi
Member
Stephen fucking King praised it.
Can't get any more legit than him.
Bring on season two!
Messofanego
Banned
After loving Midnight Special, I should check this out.
what did i do? what did i do0o0o0o0?
Yup, 4 on Friday, 4 on Saturday. Could have done it in one sitting if it weren't for:
My brother watches one thing a night, either a movie or an hour long show, never binges anything and he did it one sitting, said he couldn't stop and he's pissed at me for telling him cause he wants more.
Hah I loved how shitty Mike's father was. He just seemed so unconcerned about everything. That line you posted got a good laugh out of me.