Anarchy99
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Lizzy Caplanpeaces said:
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whoknew
Footballguy
Just watched the first episode of this based on your recommendation. Its definitely over the top, but I enjoyed it. Its a fun action show. I'm in for more.
It needs nudity, though.
Man of Constant Sorrow
Footballguy
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
I think it's one of the best shows from the last several years.
There are a couple missteps in S2, but still damn good TV. One of my favorite books and one of my favorite genres, so take that FWIW.
Cold Dead Hands
Footballguy
I will knife fight anyone that disagrees with me about Hap and Leonard. I watch each episode with a huge grin. Love this show.guru_007 said:
Statorama
gangster
Haven't read the books, so I don't know how faithful it is to the source material... but it's a worthwhile watch.
The overall story is preposterous, but acting is incredible and the individual episodes have just enough tension to keep you interested
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
James Daulton
Footballguy
Just firing up Hannah.
James Daulton
Footballguy
3 episodes in and I'm enjoying it. The story's still being worked out but the young girl who plays Hannah is pretty good and she kicks ### about as convincingly as she can
Production values are great with some fantastic sets and scenery. Prime must have spent a boatload on this show.
So far I'll give it 4 out of 5 stars on the Lifetime Channel scale.
Production values are great with some fantastic sets and scenery. Prime must have spent a boatload on this show.
So far I'll give it 4 out of 5 stars on the Lifetime Channel scale.
Uruk-Hai
Footballguy
Did you see the original movie? If so, is it necessary or is this a complete reboot?
James Daulton
Footballguy
I think I saw the movie but I don't think it's necessary to see it to enjoy this show.
gianmarco
Footballguy
Just saw Layer Cake
It's a 2004 British movie with Daniel Craig and some other familiar faces in other shows about a drug dealer. Similar feel to Snatch and Lock Stock (and the same producer or director I think). Never heard of it, saw it on the list and watched and enjoyed it. Entertaining flick and worth the watch if you haven't seen it.
It's a 2004 British movie with Daniel Craig and some other familiar faces in other shows about a drug dealer. Similar feel to Snatch and Lock Stock (and the same producer or director I think). Never heard of it, saw it on the list and watched and enjoyed it. Entertaining flick and worth the watch if you haven't seen it.
El Floppo
Footballguy
The show, so far 2ish eps in, is a retelling of the movie but filled out a bit.
I loved the movie. Loved how the makers made it feel like a fable throughout, which felt distinct and unique. Also beautifully filmed and acted w great music...again. All supporting the fable idea. The show seems to have completely lost the fable theme, which is a bummer. Also not sure about dad- a role Eric Bana played with a lot of depth- but here not so much yet...even though I like the actor and enjoy seeing The Killing reunion with the redhead.
So for me, I'm still in not as good as the movie mode, which is disappointing. But the story is compelling on it's own and I'm interested in seeing how the diverge from the original. And as lifetime network boy mentioned, great locations and good action
ConnSKINS26
Footballguy
Really? I know the bar is low with those two but I've never seen worse previews than the ones I saw for Black Lightning. Looked like it belonged in an even worse version of the Arrow/Flash CW universe. And that's saying something.
JB Breakfast Club
Footballguy
Through 3 myself. Insane animation with loads of nudity and some gore. Overuse of the F word though... very interested to see the rest.jamny said:
bucksoh
Footballguy
Is this a chick show? I have watched most of Season 1 and think the acting is very good. I secretly like it.
jamny
Footballguy
James Daulton
Footballguy
I wouldn't classify MM as a chick show, It's a high quality period piece that just happens to revolve around a women trying to find her way who happens to be really funny.
snogger
Footballguy
We really liked The Highwaymen ...
One of the better movies I've watched in a while..
The struggle the rangers go through with not only the other law who disliked the Rangers, but their internal struggle with living with the results of what they do to solve the pursuit was done very well.
One of the better movies I've watched in a while..
The struggle the rangers go through with not only the other law who disliked the Rangers, but their internal struggle with living with the results of what they do to solve the pursuit was done very well.
James Daulton
Footballguy
Finished up Hanna. Good watch. The middle dragged a bit, but that tends to be the case with most shows and the action completely became unrealistic, but still a good watch overall.
gianmarco
Footballguy
Agreed.We really liked The Highwaymen ...
One of the better movies I've watched in a while..
The struggle the rangers go through with not only the other law who disliked the Rangers, but their internal struggle with living with the results of what they do to solve the pursuit was done very well.
At times a little slow, but I don't mind that and enjoyed the way it was done.
joffer
Footballguy
I liked it except for Costner’s Christian Bale Dark Knight Syndrome with his voice. I considered subtitles a few times.We really liked The Highwaymen ...
One of the better movies I've watched in a while..
The struggle the rangers go through with not only the other law who disliked the Rangers, but their internal struggle with living with the results of what they do to solve the pursuit was done very well.
Paulymaggs
Footballguy
Some more recently watched shows and some takes as to why I rank them as such
GREAT:
High Maintenance - Well made, isn't stupid or need to be high to be enjoyable like other stoner movies/shows.
Animal Kingdom - Pretty good story telling and satisfies that itch when Sons went off the air. There's just something unique about American trailer trash and their lives. The Aussie movie this was based off of is well worth watching as well.
Fargo - All seasons of the tv show have been great and worthwhile.
Shannara Chronicles - What a shame this was cancelled. Excellent world and atmosphere. Horrid acting by alot of the young cast, but the settings and dynamics of the world make up for it. Not corny and childish like harry potter and just a step down from the LOTR movies.
Girlfriend Experience - both seasons were very good to great.
Americans - probably the best acting for a show on American television.
Insecure - Fantastic. A much more 'realistic' and relateable Atlanta for those of us on the west coast.
Friday Night Lights - Got around to watching this and the first season was very good. Successive seasons were good at best.
Game of Thrones - Fantastic overall.
Power - To me, one of the best shows on television. Cast is very good.
The Knick - Absolutely fantastic. Someone needs to pick this show back up.
Major Crimes - My favorite crime show after CSI went off the air. Excellent chemistry between the cast.
Cold Case - Excellent television. Rivals CSI at it's height.
Sherlock Holmes - First few seasons were great. Seems as if Cumberbatch and Freeman mailed it in after the first couple of seasons.
The Killing - First season was great, second was pretty good. Kinnaman and Enos have tremendous chemistry.
MERELY GOOD:
Girls - good story telling and very realistic regardless of what you may think of Dunham. Chemistry between the girls almost as good as Sex in the City.
Better Call Saul - Odenkirk can't carry a whole show like Cranston could. Still, great writing.
Murdoch Mysteries - Solid detective show with a good setting.
Atlanta - It's OK for what it is. Not all that profound.
House - This was pretty good. Laurie had charisma to spare
Homeland - It's not bad. Worth watching.
The Walking Dead - The comics are way better.
Scandal - Pretty good, but nothing great.
The Affair - Above average.
The Fall - Very good first season..... then it drags on about the same thing and ...... yawn.
Bodyguard - Not bad, but probably overrated for what it is.
AVERAGE to BELOW AVERAGE
Star - Demorest is unbelievably charismatic but the writing is very weak.
Westworld - Dumb and way more eye roll worthy than thought provoking.
Orphan Black - The lead actress is versatile... but that's about it. Sat through a season of this and yawn.
The Crown - Setting and atmosphere is very nice, but the rest of this is boring.
STUPID ISH
Orange is the New Black - dumb as ish. Stopped at 5 episodes.
Stranger Things - wtf would anyone older than 10 want to watch this? Should be classified as a children's show. Corny as ish.
REALITY SHOWS:
Jersey Shore Vacation - Pretty damn good television. THE best reality tv show of all time (non-competitive).
Last Chance U - Mediocre. Way too repetitive
Alive - Fantastic. This last season was the best one yet. A 'real' Survivor.
Terrace House - Not bad for what it is. The Hawaii season was much better. Can be boring and alot of the cast has zero personality.
Top Chef - Still the best cooking show on TV.
Hell's Kitchen - Second best cooking show on TV.
Masterchef - Third best cooking show on TV.
GREAT:
High Maintenance - Well made, isn't stupid or need to be high to be enjoyable like other stoner movies/shows.
Animal Kingdom - Pretty good story telling and satisfies that itch when Sons went off the air. There's just something unique about American trailer trash and their lives. The Aussie movie this was based off of is well worth watching as well.
Fargo - All seasons of the tv show have been great and worthwhile.
Shannara Chronicles - What a shame this was cancelled. Excellent world and atmosphere. Horrid acting by alot of the young cast, but the settings and dynamics of the world make up for it. Not corny and childish like harry potter and just a step down from the LOTR movies.
Girlfriend Experience - both seasons were very good to great.
Americans - probably the best acting for a show on American television.
Insecure - Fantastic. A much more 'realistic' and relateable Atlanta for those of us on the west coast.
Friday Night Lights - Got around to watching this and the first season was very good. Successive seasons were good at best.
Game of Thrones - Fantastic overall.
Power - To me, one of the best shows on television. Cast is very good.
The Knick - Absolutely fantastic. Someone needs to pick this show back up.
Major Crimes - My favorite crime show after CSI went off the air. Excellent chemistry between the cast.
Cold Case - Excellent television. Rivals CSI at it's height.
Sherlock Holmes - First few seasons were great. Seems as if Cumberbatch and Freeman mailed it in after the first couple of seasons.
The Killing - First season was great, second was pretty good. Kinnaman and Enos have tremendous chemistry.
MERELY GOOD:
Girls - good story telling and very realistic regardless of what you may think of Dunham. Chemistry between the girls almost as good as Sex in the City.
Better Call Saul - Odenkirk can't carry a whole show like Cranston could. Still, great writing.
Murdoch Mysteries - Solid detective show with a good setting.
Atlanta - It's OK for what it is. Not all that profound.
House - This was pretty good. Laurie had charisma to spare
Homeland - It's not bad. Worth watching.
The Walking Dead - The comics are way better.
Scandal - Pretty good, but nothing great.
The Affair - Above average.
The Fall - Very good first season..... then it drags on about the same thing and ...... yawn.
Bodyguard - Not bad, but probably overrated for what it is.
AVERAGE to BELOW AVERAGE
Star - Demorest is unbelievably charismatic but the writing is very weak.
Westworld - Dumb and way more eye roll worthy than thought provoking.
Orphan Black - The lead actress is versatile... but that's about it. Sat through a season of this and yawn.
The Crown - Setting and atmosphere is very nice, but the rest of this is boring.
STUPID ISH
Orange is the New Black - dumb as ish. Stopped at 5 episodes.
Stranger Things - wtf would anyone older than 10 want to watch this? Should be classified as a children's show. Corny as ish.
REALITY SHOWS:
Jersey Shore Vacation - Pretty damn good television. THE best reality tv show of all time (non-competitive).
Last Chance U - Mediocre. Way too repetitive
Alive - Fantastic. This last season was the best one yet. A 'real' Survivor.
Terrace House - Not bad for what it is. The Hawaii season was much better. Can be boring and alot of the cast has zero personality.
Top Chef - Still the best cooking show on TV.
Hell's Kitchen - Second best cooking show on TV.
Masterchef - Third best cooking show on TV.
pantherclub
Footballguy
El Floppo
Footballguy
While I don't agree with all or that much of the review/ratings, I genuinely applaud Pauly's effort here.
I remember loving reading Shanara as a kid, (even though I was aware it was a blatant and not as good LoR ripoff) and was kinda jazzed to see the show. Couldn't make it more than a couple- was just awful as I recall. Might give it another shot seeing it on your list..
Imo, the Crown was amazingly made TV on all fronts- and I didn't and still don't care about the British royalty. I could see being disinterested, but there's so much that's so good, I don't get actively disliking it. And Stranger Things was a fun nostalgia blast for anybody growing up in that era... not amazing- but fun.
I remember loving reading Shanara as a kid, (even though I was aware it was a blatant and not as good LoR ripoff) and was kinda jazzed to see the show. Couldn't make it more than a couple- was just awful as I recall. Might give it another shot seeing it on your list..
Imo, the Crown was amazingly made TV on all fronts- and I didn't and still don't care about the British royalty. I could see being disinterested, but there's so much that's so good, I don't get actively disliking it. And Stranger Things was a fun nostalgia blast for anybody growing up in that era... not amazing- but fun.
jamny
Footballguy
Re-ranked the ones I've seen
Agree with most, although I'd move Saul, Westworld and the Crown to great and The Killing (only watched the 1st season) and Sherlock Holmes to Good. Maybe move up Orphan Black to good but I never finished the series. Your write-ups on most are dead on too, especially Stranger Things. I'm glad I'm not alone in that opinion.
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ConnSKINS26
Footballguy
I liked the first couple seasons of each at the time, especially early, gritty Arrow. But they got progressively worse and then the Netflix Marvel shows came out and showed how well it could be done.
ConnSKINS26
Footballguy
I can't reconcile the fact that the same person who thinks MTV's Shanara Chronicles is just a step below LOTR and actually less corny than Harry Potter (wtf?) also thinks Stranger Things is for 10 year olds.
I mean, damn like what you like. No hate there. I've gotten way too much enjoyment out of watching shows like The 100, Riverdale, and The Magicians. I even watched a season of Shanara before tapping out bc I'm a huge fantasy nerd and there's not much out there. And in the past few years I've actually grown to hate the term "guilty pleasure", like what you like and own it.
It's the inconsistency between the things above I don't get, I can't reconcile it!
I mean, damn like what you like. No hate there. I've gotten way too much enjoyment out of watching shows like The 100, Riverdale, and The Magicians. I even watched a season of Shanara before tapping out bc I'm a huge fantasy nerd and there's not much out there. And in the past few years I've actually grown to hate the term "guilty pleasure", like what you like and own it.
It's the inconsistency between the things above I don't get, I can't reconcile it!
ConnSKINS26
Footballguy
Glad you like it. I liked the early seasons a lot. It has gotten incredibly corny with time although maybe it bounced back to a more gritty feel after I stopped watching. I doubt it given the ever-expanding shared universe and supporting cast. I think all DD and JJ seasons are better, but they're also doing a different thing. DD is the closest comparable and is way better imo. I'm sure part of that is the budget.
Cjw_55106
Footballguy
I thought it was quality. I didn’t think it was slow like others did. Maybe because I expected it to be?We really liked The Highwaymen ...
One of the better movies I've watched in a while..
The struggle the rangers go through with not only the other law who disliked the Rangers, but their internal struggle with living with the results of what they do to solve the pursuit was done very well.
jamny
Footballguy
jamny
Footballguy
gianmarco
Footballguy
El Floppo
Footballguy
hey lady- he grew gills in waterworld, but rode a horse in postman. now THAT'S range.
belljr
Footballguy
El Floppo
Footballguy
Man of Constant Sorrow
Footballguy
Costner - at Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, he lost me for good. As a huge fan of Errol Flynn's hood, I could not abide.
I'll concede he may have some good stuff, but I still find it hard to digest.
I'll concede he may have some good stuff, but I still find it hard to digest.
saintfool
Dead sexy
it's not that he's the same guy in every movie or without range. it's just every scene he's in seems to move at the *same* pace. he could be in John Woo or Luc Besson or even Kenneth Brannaugh flick and it wouldn't matter. it's like it just grinds to a halt.
wikkidpissah
Footballguy
wOw. Hate to be the bearer of bad tidings, but YouTube is showing ep 1 of the new Twilight Zone and it was an inexcusable turdburger. Involving a standup comic's deal with the devil, so to speak, Kumail Nanjiani delivered neither his lines nor his jokes with humor or effect; the premise was weak, poorly resolved and hammered home in good ol-fashioned CBS "make-sure-the-peeps-get-it" style; the only laugh i got was from a youtube viewer comment. That's some weak, bruh. Had Jordan Peele never been a comedian i still would be embarrassed for him. Irony-free, clever-free, subtlety-free tripe.
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El Floppo
Footballguy
My news feed has it getting glowing reviews (the headlines at least). Disappointing.
saintfool
Dead sexy
Wife and I finished S1 of "The Komensky Method" with Michael Douglas, Alan Arkin and Nancy Travis. My wife liked it more than me but the jokes/set-ups are pretty standard. Douglas needs better writing to be a reliable comedic actor while Arkin elevates even the most banal.
Started "Forever" on AP. Fred Armisen and Maya Rudolph play a married couple in a show done by one of the writer/producers of Aziz Ansari's "Master of None". Only two episodes in and I like it. Fred's just good fun.
Started "Forever" on AP. Fred Armisen and Maya Rudolph play a married couple in a show done by one of the writer/producers of Aziz Ansari's "Master of None". Only two episodes in and I like it. Fred's just good fun.
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