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afternoon delight
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Californication is made by his friends just as much as Hank's antics. Fucking... Runkle.... :lol
valkillmore
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Black Adder Series One. Not sure why or how I got this far into my life without watching this, but I couldn't be more thrilled that I did. Watched the whole series via Netflix.
Kitschkraft
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Just watched the season 6 finale of Weeds, the show definitely picked up a bit this year, but overall, I'd still like it to end (Even though I know it won't). This finale is sorta like season 3's in that they could end it, and although it would be partially open ended, there is still more than enough closure there for a solid ending,
The show was fantastic pretty much until the season 3 finale. 4 and 5 were terrible, I believe that 6 came back to form a bit but the show is still too different from what it used to be for me to really recommend it.
The first three seasons are great, and you can stop after those and still feel good about everything.
I sorta feel like the overall quality of tv has picked up a lot since it first aired, like, I'm not sure that if it launched right now, that it would be as big of a hit. Even with the great first couple of seasons.
Edit : If you are highly interested in Mary Louise Parker, it's definitely worth checking out. Her character is very complex, enough so that she can annoy a lot of fans with her choices because people think she's doing something stupid (She mostly does) but it's not bad writing, it's just that this woman isn't very grounded in conventional ways of thinking.
Actually, earlier I was thinking, coincidentally seeing as how I know your a Lost fan, she reminds of Kate from Lost in a lot of ways....:lol Not so much in personality, but if you watch both shows, you'd probably note a lot of similarities in how they act.
StuBurns said:
The show was fantastic pretty much until the season 3 finale. 4 and 5 were terrible, I believe that 6 came back to form a bit but the show is still too different from what it used to be for me to really recommend it.
The first three seasons are great, and you can stop after those and still feel good about everything.
I sorta feel like the overall quality of tv has picked up a lot since it first aired, like, I'm not sure that if it launched right now, that it would be as big of a hit. Even with the great first couple of seasons.
Edit : If you are highly interested in Mary Louise Parker, it's definitely worth checking out. Her character is very complex, enough so that she can annoy a lot of fans with her choices because people think she's doing something stupid (She mostly does) but it's not bad writing, it's just that this woman isn't very grounded in conventional ways of thinking.
Actually, earlier I was thinking, coincidentally seeing as how I know your a Lost fan, she reminds of Kate from Lost in a lot of ways....:lol Not so much in personality, but if you watch both shows, you'd probably note a lot of similarities in how they act.
brianjones
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i don't think weeds was ever fantastic but it was certainly better in the first 2, maybe 3 seasons.
if you're a fan of mary-louise parker i would give it a shot
if you're a fan of mary-louise parker i would give it a shot
Net_Wrecker
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Just finished Season 1 of Veronica Mars.
Cotdamn, GATDAYUM what a season finale. The last 3-4 episodes in particular were amazing.
Cotdamn, GATDAYUM what a season finale. The last 3-4 episodes in particular were amazing.
KidA Seven
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About to finish Densha Otoko "Train man." Pretty funny show and the girl is pretty hot.
beelzebozo
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i've been watching two things:
seinfeld. there was a thread that got bumped recently that stated that seinfeld never gets old, and i jibe with that. i've been particularly focusing on later seasons, 6-9, and i'm just extremely impressed with how balanced each episode is. it includes so many different types of humor and elements that a multitude of tastes can enjoy, from slapstick to self-reference to observational humor. truly worthy of consideration as one of the greatest comedies ever made.
rocky and bullwinkle. first season in this case. i've been reading a lot of john k.'s blog, and he's a big fan of these early seasons because of their tendency to draw r&b off model and play a lot with the designs. rewatching them, i totally agree--there is something organic and extremely funny about the way characters move and interact, and i love it even more now than i did previously (a feat, i assure you).
seinfeld. there was a thread that got bumped recently that stated that seinfeld never gets old, and i jibe with that. i've been particularly focusing on later seasons, 6-9, and i'm just extremely impressed with how balanced each episode is. it includes so many different types of humor and elements that a multitude of tastes can enjoy, from slapstick to self-reference to observational humor. truly worthy of consideration as one of the greatest comedies ever made.
rocky and bullwinkle. first season in this case. i've been reading a lot of john k.'s blog, and he's a big fan of these early seasons because of their tendency to draw r&b off model and play a lot with the designs. rewatching them, i totally agree--there is something organic and extremely funny about the way characters move and interact, and i love it even more now than i did previously (a feat, i assure you).
Not yet, she irritates me a bit actually, plays into that stereotype of an assistant being bossy to her boss.Salazar said:
I'm disappointed with the show at the moment. I'd heard it went down hill after Sorkin left, but it's not what I expected at all. I thought maybe it'd be less pithy and slower paced maybe, but it's not, the moment to moment is as good as it ever was, but the greater arcs and stories, and in particular new characters, are really below par.
I have one disc left of season five, if six goes further down hill I think I'll be bailing.
Mad men season 4 has been excellence. 10 episodes in. I particular loved Episode 7 - The Suitcase in particular. I generally have a soft-spot for shows or movies that have a intimate focus on interactions between two well-written characters. And that episode nailed it perfectly. Will probably go down as my all-time favorite mad men episode.
It's my favorite so far, the exchange about her seeking thanks was just incredible. Every moment is pitch perfect. "That's what the money's for".Lafiel said:
Maybe she'll grow on me, there is still a while left, and I know some of the spoiler-ish stuff coming up so maybe they'll be something that will change my mind.Salazar said:
Spotless Mind
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The handling of season 4's cliffhanger was particularly wretched. The only genuinely great episode in the entire season was The Supremes, courtesy of the only consistently great writer left - Debora Cahn.StuBurns said:
Season 6's first few episodes are extremely preachy and poorly executed, but once episode 4 hits, which is one of the funniest episodes of the show and an amazing vehicle for Janney, it gets a lot better. It isn't up to level of the first 4 seasons, but it's a solid season overall that brings a few welcome changes in the shows dynamics and is a big step up from season 5.
That said, it does earn the distinction of having the single worst episode of the show, Ninety Miles Away. Kate Harper is a goddamn worthless addition to the ensemble.
POWERSPHERE
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Breaking Bad owns my sackmeat
POWERSPHERE
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Episode 9, season 3. The Fly episode. I know what they were doing but that one episode was pretty excruciating. Now were into the last 3 episodes, I think tomorrow night is the night. Such a painfully addictive show, cleverly woven and paced and somehow believable on the midst of how crazy it gets.bud said:
The Librarian
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Nah. "Separation of Powers" and "Shutdown" are both just as good. Some more of my favorites are "The Stormy Present," and "Slow News Day."Spotless Mind said:
Image Googling that name is a joy. Some wonderful booby pictures.Frillen said:
Here's a very awesome picture, it is not safe for work, most work places at least.
http://www.buzz-me-baby.com/wp-buzz...009/07/mary-louise-parker-nude-esquire-02.jpg
Cornballer
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You should all watch Terriers tonight on FX at 10pm ET. It's too bad that the viewership numbers are so low because a lot of people (including me) think that it's the best new show this Fall.
- Alan Sepinwall: Why you should be watching 'Terriers' - and why FX should save it
- Maureen Ryan: 'Terriers' Is the Best New Show of 2010: Why You Should Be Watching
- CNN: 'Terriers': The best new show you're not watching
- Salon.com: "Terriers": One of this fall's only gems
- Watch Terriers while you still can
- TV Guide: Give Terriers a Chance
- Alan Sepinwall: Why you should be watching 'Terriers' - and why FX should save it
- Maureen Ryan: 'Terriers' Is the Best New Show of 2010: Why You Should Be Watching
- CNN: 'Terriers': The best new show you're not watching
- Salon.com: "Terriers": One of this fall's only gems
- Watch Terriers while you still can
- TV Guide: Give Terriers a Chance
The Librarian
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Yeah, that was a weird choice. Overall, though, and I know some people are going to disagree with this, but S6 and S7 are just as good as the first four.StuBurns said:
Kitschkraft
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Wow, I'm surprised this is so highly acclaimed. The previews made it look soooooooo generic, I would never have guessed that it was even trying to be good.Cornballer said:
Cornballer
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The marketing was terrible and didn't give any indication of what the show's all about. Those of us that have watched the show really like it. It's a smart-dark-buddy-slacker-noir PI show. Kinda hard to put just one label on it, but it's exceptional and you should all check it out.Liara T'Soni said:
The Librarian
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lolStuBurns said:
CajoleJuice
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You should have linked my blog post, too!Cornballer said:
But really, everyone watch, please. Give it some dignity before it's cancelled.
Gave Mad Men a shot a few days ago and holy shit this is good.I barely watch any T.V shows anymore,got netflix a few days ago and mad men popped up in recommendation.Said to myself why not'.I'm glad i clicked .
I am almost done with season 1.Perfect timing for me too since my classes and work are in slow-mode during winter.
.I am almost done with season 1.Perfect timing for me too since my classes and work are in slow-mode during winter.
The Librarian
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That's what I was implying. What he does is the most engaging part of the entire series.StuBurns said:
The Librarian
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It happens in the ninth episodes (or at the end of episode eight), but honestly, the season starts to pick up when it gets to talking about the China summit.StuBurns said:
The Librarian
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It's not necessarily a catalyst but if you wanna know:StuBurns said:
Donna, Josh, and Will leave
The Librarian
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Forgot about that. Whatevs.StuBurns said:
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