Cornballer
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What's the verdict on "Sit Down, Shut Up"? I taped it last night, but I haven't watched it yet.
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Ford Prefect
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To a lesser extent, I also find them a little bit inconsistent. When they're on, though (which, considering they ran for 100+ episodes, is a hell of a lot), they bring the funny like no one else. I could go on and on about their unique, cinematic brand of comedy (many of the pre-taped segments [and I'm not just talking about Sausages] could be mistaken for short little art films, they're so intricate, subtle, and precise), their dark and subversive jokes that still shock today, etc., etc.beelzebozo said:
This is why they're my favorite sketch comedy group, and why the show is in my top 5 of TV comedies. (I'm not Canadian, btw)
I've been thinking the same thing. I'm really, really psyched by how this season has been going. I haven't been able to keep up with the mammoth episode threads, but whereas the past couple of seasons I've never been able to shake the idea that the writers had no idea where they were going, I finally can see that they know exactly what the fuck they're doing, and the feeling of all the separate threads over the past several years of this gigantic adventure finally coming together and meshing so beautifully is so exciting and awesome.beelzebozo said:
argh, forgot to set the DVR...Cornballer said:
To the torrents!
bbsting120
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The verdict is that it sucks pretty badly.
I watched about 10 minutes of it last night and found myself agreeing with the bad reviews completely. It just wasn't funny, which is a shame considering the talent involved. This is no replacement for Arrested Development, that's for sure.
But with only one episode down, it could theoretically get better. My guess is it gets canned before it has a chance to do that though. But then again, FOX animated shows tend to have longer legs than others.
I watched about 10 minutes of it last night and found myself agreeing with the bad reviews completely. It just wasn't funny, which is a shame considering the talent involved. This is no replacement for Arrested Development, that's for sure.
But with only one episode down, it could theoretically get better. My guess is it gets canned before it has a chance to do that though. But then again, FOX animated shows tend to have longer legs than others.
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They were never all that high, especially after a clip I heard on NPR the other dayCostanza said:
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Popped in FNL to watch the a couple of episode and then go to finish Dexter.
The chapter system is wonky. It starts with "previously on FNL," then an opening segment, the the title theme, and then the rest of the show.
But when you try to chapter-through it, it goes straight to the "rest" of the episode, skipping the opening segment. UGH. Just put a marker between the previously and the opening segment; and then another between the opening segment and the title.
Popped in FNL to watch the a couple of episode and then go to finish Dexter.
The chapter system is wonky. It starts with "previously on FNL," then an opening segment, the the title theme, and then the rest of the show.
But when you try to chapter-through it, it goes straight to the "rest" of the episode, skipping the opening segment. UGH. Just put a marker between the previously and the opening segment; and then another between the opening segment and the title.
Been rewatching S1 on FNL. I've already said stuff about FNL in this thread, and yes, its just as good as I remember.
The set has GREAT deleted scenes. One scene especially I cant figure out why they didn't put it in. It's the Smash/Saracen scene where they work (something Freeze?).
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Maybe my research skills are sucking, but am I right in thinking there is no date for Dexter S3 DVDs yet?
The set has GREAT deleted scenes. One scene especially I cant figure out why they didn't put it in. It's the Smash/Saracen scene where they work (something Freeze?).
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Maybe my research skills are sucking, but am I right in thinking there is no date for Dexter S3 DVDs yet?
Cornballer
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I haven't seen one. TVshowsondvd doesn't have one up.gdt5016 said:
I've been watching The Unusuals as it airs, and I like it quite a bit. Pilot was about 50/50, but most pilots typically are, and the subsequent three episodes have been good.
I'd be lying if I didn't say I came back to the second episode because I liked Perrineau in Lost, though. Glad I stuck with it.
(Also, on Sit Down, Shut Up: I think it's unfair for people to keep comparing it to Arrested Development... people should take it as a separate entity, and let it stand or fall on its own, without taking the looming epic-sized shadow that Arrested Development casts into account. That said: even without comparing it to Arrested Development, it's a bad show. Which I think is even worse than just being a bad show compared to a fantastic one.)
I'd be lying if I didn't say I came back to the second episode because I liked Perrineau in Lost, though. Glad I stuck with it.
(Also, on Sit Down, Shut Up: I think it's unfair for people to keep comparing it to Arrested Development... people should take it as a separate entity, and let it stand or fall on its own, without taking the looming epic-sized shadow that Arrested Development casts into account. That said: even without comparing it to Arrested Development, it's a bad show. Which I think is even worse than just being a bad show compared to a fantastic one.)
evilpigking
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Kastro said:
Buffy Season 1 was pretty mediocre in general. Seasons 2 and 3 are where the show really shines before going downhill again so if you dislike season 2 as well you might wanna give it up. Although if you make it to Season 4 you can switch over to Angel instead which is awesome.
Just finished (for the 2nd time) FNL S1. Such a great season. I have to recommend the deleted scenes once again which are (apparently) all canon. Some of them are really great (if unneeded in a 42 min episode).
I'll start FNL S2 tomorrow. At least I know that shit changes towards the end this time. My heart will break for
all over again T.T . I cant wait for my S3 set to come in. I need to watch it again, but it's quite possibly my favorite season of ANY show EVER.
Also finished Dexter S2 earlier today, and it too was better upon second viewing. I don't know if I would put it higher than 1, but still, a great season.
I'll start FNL S2 tomorrow. At least I know that shit changes towards the end this time. My heart will break for
Matt and Julie
Also finished Dexter S2 earlier today, and it too was better upon second viewing. I don't know if I would put it higher than 1, but still, a great season.
TurboLibre
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Watching Mission Hill right now. Only one season, but it's still one of my favorite shows.
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I found this week's Inbetweeners a bit depressing actually. It's still funny, but Simon seems like a nice bloke who can never catch a break, Will is a bit annoying and Neil is getting too dumb at points. Jay is still good, I like how his insecurities shows now and then, like how he looked genuinely worried for a split second that Simon might really be angry at him when they were in the car.
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Just finished Season 1 (also just noticed your avatar, haha), and is it just me, or is the finale atrocious? I understand it's probably because of the writer's strike, but I'm just wondering if this is widely recognized or not. The already often tenuous spy plot-lines are stretched to their very most absurd and nonsensical with the marlin and what the characters do/don't do and ask/don't ask in their efforts to locate it.Solo said:
However, while the series so far has left me more or less apathetic, mine ears have not been deaf to all the lavish praise that has been directed towards the next season, and I can definitely see how areas that are lacking could be ironed out (much of the spy stuff, Chuck's nauseating relationship with his sister), and the show's strengths could still be improved (Buy More segments, etc.). I'll definitely rent it when it hits DVD.
TOM f'N CRUISE
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when the hell is the next season gonna start?
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Well, you've sort of already said it: the writers strike happened, and we never got a really finale. The S1 "finale" is supposed to just be another standalone episode that would have aired mid-S1, had we gotten the full 22 episodes. S2 definitely rectifies this. Hell, just last week we got an amazing episode that would function brilliantly as a series finale, if the show gets cancelled. And theres still another episode left, setting up S3, which we may or may not ever get.
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Had you seen any of this beforehand? I've been thinking about adding this to my "eventual" pile because I liked Gavin Mcleod on Mary Tyler Moore, and there are a number of other great bit players that show up through the series' run, but the concept (and the show's unfortunate association with the early '80s) seem somewhat camp/cheese to me and I'm not really sure if I'll like it. Maybe I'll see if there's an episode on Hulu or something.
beelzebozo
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Solo said:
man, i just don't know. for some reason i just wasn't very compelled to finish that first season. i mean, the show is entertaining enough while i'm watching it, but it's just so fluffy. after i would finish watching an episode, i'd never really feel like i just had had had HAD to watch the next one. i'll eventually finish it, but it's just not at the top of my priority list.
i just finished season 2 of MAD MEN a few days ago, and honestly, i haven't been watching much of anything besides my regular cooking shows (JAMIE AT HOME, TYLER'S ULTIMATE, etc.)
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El Chavo del Ocho was an amazingly incredible 70s show that, despite being the very definition of formulaic, featured some of the best performances I've ever seen in any TV programme.
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:lol i grew up watching that show (repeats i guess.. )
Hydrogen Bluebird
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I just started watching season 2 of Chuck, which is looking a lot better than the start of the 1st season. Also, Batman: The Animated Series is awesome.
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Loveboat certainly has it own campy feel in it but it is still really good comedy show with some great actors. And it has awesome line up of guest stars. I loved the show when I was a kid and it still holds up and now I get the dirty jokes too
Season one is dirty cheap so I would say go for it.So, I'm watching the premiere of FNL S2. It's going fine so far. But I might have to throw something at the screen when crazy/whore/spoiled girl comes out or when pipes meet skull :lol .
Edit: Oh, I forgot about the crazy christian! How nice...
Edit2: But that is a fantastic scene between Coach and Saracen in the supermarket. Really hammers home how the coach feels about him.
Edit: Oh, I forgot about the crazy christian! How nice...
Edit2: But that is a fantastic scene between Coach and Saracen in the supermarket. Really hammers home how the coach feels about him.
Cornballer
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With a lot of the network programs winding down, I'm looking forward to digging into FNL S3, Mad Men S2, and True Blood when those dvds are out next month.
Solo said:
They made some changes with the second season and corrected a couple of the minor problems with S1. There's much more mythology coupled with a longer story arc, fewer standalone episodes, and a couple of the characters that tend to grate in S1 are more sympathetic. The writers really stepped up their game in S2, and the guest stars are all a lot of fun. S2 >> S1.Hydrogen Bluebird said:
finished s1 two days ago and i loved it. every character has its own story that i'm actually interested. i mean, normally when you have that many characters lying and misleading each other, it gets lame after a while, but this didn't.
also, kyle mclachan is excellent. i love his acting.
i hope s2 isn't too bad after all i've read about it.
Cornballer said:
True Blood was quite good and fun. Not deep television by any means, but still good. Mad Men S2 was better that S1. Really fantastic television.
The more I think about FNL S3 the more I think it's probably my favorite season of television EVER. Every single episode is a gift to my heart. Mulie (I just made that up) <3<3<3. Oh man I cant wait to rewatch it.
I liked Chuck S1. I adore Chuck S2. So, for me it's Chuck S2>>>>>>>>>>>>Chuck S1. And thats not a slight against S1.
TurboLibre
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Now watching Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law. The writing in this show was sheer genius. I wish the creators would make something new already.
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It stays good for quite a while, IMO. Only one episode (directed by Diane Keaton, lol) is truly bad, while a few surrounding it are also quite subpar (this is all towards the end of the series).bud said:
finished s1 two days ago and i loved it. every character has its own story that i'm actually interested. i mean, normally when you have that many characters lying and misleading each other, it gets lame after a while, but this didn't.
also, kyle mclachan is excellent. i love his acting.
i hope s2 isn't too bad after all i've read about it.
Danne-Danger
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Would that be theFord Prefect said:
"James at the Mansion"
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Yeah, I believe that was one of the main events of Keaton's episode. I just remember this attempt at Twin Peaks-y weirdness with all these soldiers randomly marching in some bar and it was godawful.Danne-Danger said:
beelzebozo
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so i've been playing catch-up with the second season of BATTLESTAR GALACTICA. just watched "home part 1" last night and a couple of things i thought i'd mention/complain about:
one, the religious themes in the show are really tiresome. i'm not sure how responsible ronald moore is for this stuff, but i thought it was also one of the weaker aspects of DS9; once again, great character relationships are the strengths, and the slips into religious prophecy and spiritual claptrap just makes me roll my eyes. i worry that it's going to be a huge aspect of the show, too.
two, are there still newspapers or television stations in this situation? who are the journalists reporting to? the entire human race is in this fleet, correct? so where are the newspaper facilities? how are these distributed? maybe i've misunderstood the way this all works, but it doesn't seem very natural when everyone's on the run from cylons but journalists are still in a rabble in press conferences.
all that said, i want to add that i think kara thrace is a wonderful character, and the actress playing that part is immensely talented. i am typically very put off by "tough girl" characters, but she has such a perfect balance of callousness and vulnerability that it just works. for comparison--and this is coming from a huge DS9 fan--i think she's played much better than kira nerys.
one, the religious themes in the show are really tiresome. i'm not sure how responsible ronald moore is for this stuff, but i thought it was also one of the weaker aspects of DS9; once again, great character relationships are the strengths, and the slips into religious prophecy and spiritual claptrap just makes me roll my eyes. i worry that it's going to be a huge aspect of the show, too.
two, are there still newspapers or television stations in this situation? who are the journalists reporting to? the entire human race is in this fleet, correct? so where are the newspaper facilities? how are these distributed? maybe i've misunderstood the way this all works, but it doesn't seem very natural when everyone's on the run from cylons but journalists are still in a rabble in press conferences.
all that said, i want to add that i think kara thrace is a wonderful character, and the actress playing that part is immensely talented. i am typically very put off by "tough girl" characters, but she has such a perfect balance of callousness and vulnerability that it just works. for comparison--and this is coming from a huge DS9 fan--i think she's played much better than kira nerys.
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