Re: tOfficial General Movies and TV Shows Discussion/Criticism Thread

[NigelUno]

They remade...

[Floyd Robertson]

No Meg reviews from tSwill?

[Other Teams Pursuing That]

Did anyone give the hbo series sharp objects a try yet

[Watch Out Pylon!]

No Meg reviews from tSwill?

[Floyd Robertson]

No Meg reviews from tSwill?

[Floyd Robertson]

BTW, we should have an epic rant on CBS remaking Magnum, right? TBF, I didn't watch it all that much, but it seems like remaking it is the sign of desperation.

[Robert J Sakimano]

Finally got around to watching Three Billboards the other night.. quite excellent.

[Guest]

BTW, we should have an epic rant on CBS remaking Magnum, right? TBF, I didn't watch it all that much, but it seems like remaking it is the sign of desperation.

I've never seen an episode - but if you think of movies and TV about 40% of it seems to be remakes. They need to start looking for creative types again, it's pretty sad to be continually recycling crap from 30-40 years ago.

[aualum06]

BTW, we should have an epic rant on CBS remaking Magnum, right? TBF, I didn't watch it all that much, but it seems like remaking it is the sign of desperation.

I've never seen an episode - but if you think of movies and TV about 40% of it seems to be remakes. They need to start looking for creative types again, it's pretty sad to be continually recycling crap from 30-40 years ago.

They cancel the good stuff because no one watches, NBC cancer timeless after two seasons and that was good tv. HBO and Showtime just dominating the television market and for good reason they put out quality stuff.

[steveschneider]

I've never seen an episode - but if you think of movies and TV about 40% of it seems to be remakes. They need to start looking for creative types again, it's pretty sad to be continually recycling crap from 30-40 years ago.

They cancel the good stuff because no one watches, NBC cancer timeless after two seasons and that was good tv. HBO and Showtime just dominating the television market and for good reason they put out quality stuff.

I met a writer for the upcoming Murphy Brown show a few weeks back. Told me how frustrating it is to be a tv writer these days, any of her new fresh ideas never make it past development because everyone wants re-makes.

Compared to when I was a kid we have 100's of channels vs the 20 or so channels we had on the cable box and all we are seeing is remakes of the shows that used to occupy those 20 channels.

[Watch Out Pylon!]

They cancel the good stuff because no one watches, NBC cancer timeless after two seasons and that was good tv. HBO and Showtime just dominating the television market and for good reason they put out quality stuff.

I met a writer for the upcoming Murphy Brown show a few weeks back. Told me how frustrating it is to be a tv writer these days, any of her new fresh ideas never make it past development because everyone wants re-makes.

Compared to when I was a kid we have 100's of channels vs the 20 or so channels we had on the cable box and all we are seeing is remakes of the shows that used to occupy those 20 channels.

They're remaking Murphy Brown?

[steveschneider]

I met a writer for the upcoming Murphy Brown show a few weeks back. Told me how frustrating it is to be a tv writer these days, any of her new fresh ideas never make it past development because everyone wants re-makes.

Compared to when I was a kid we have 100's of channels vs the 20 or so channels we had on the cable box and all we are seeing is remakes of the shows that used to occupy those 20 channels.

They're remaking Murphy Brown?

Yep. Let’s not forget they remade a three Stooges movie. There’s no bottom with these folks.

[Floyd Robertson]

I met a writer for the upcoming Murphy Brown show a few weeks back. Told me how frustrating it is to be a tv writer these days, any of her new fresh ideas never make it past development because everyone wants re-makes.

Compared to when I was a kid we have 100's of channels vs the 20 or so channels we had on the cable box and all we are seeing is remakes of the shows that used to occupy those 20 channels.

They're remaking Murphy Brown?

Not it's a not a remake. It's new episodes with Candace Bergen herself.

I mean, what's next? Brand new episodes of Moonlighting with Bruce Wills or ER with George Clooney?

[Watch Out Pylon!]

Just finished Westworld Season 2....

Who the what the f is... huh?

Yeah pretty much. I think the writers got pissed that everyone figured out what was going on in the first season and said, "Oh yeah? Figure this shit out."

[AvgMSUJoe]

Just finished Westworld Season 2....

Who the what the f is... huh?

Yeah pretty much. I think the writers got pissed that everyone figured out what was going on in the first season and said, "Oh yeah? Figure this shit out."

Way too many dongs too. I have esteem issues. Don't need to see all those dongs.

[Guest]

Possible heartbreak for WBH:

'Detroiters' wraps strong second season, but will it survive?

[WhiteBoyHatcher]

Detroiters finale right now on Comedy Central. Need viewers. Tune in.

[Death Roe]

I don't think it's coming back my dude. :(

[WhiteBoyHatcher]

I'm thinking you're probably 75% right on. But I'm holding out hope.

[SawGreen]

Better Call Saul viewership is down. But, what surprises me is the ratings chart at the bottom. 'merica...

https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/monday-cable-ratings-august-13-2018/

[MiamiSpartan]

Better Call Saul viewership is down. But, what surprises me is the ratings chart at the bottom. 'merica...

https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/monday-cable-ratings-august-13-2018/

TBF, it is summer, there isn't a lot of new scripted programming on.

[Dr. Strangelove]

Better Call Saul viewership is down. But, what surprises me is the ratings chart at the bottom. 'merica...

https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/monday-cable-ratings-august-13-2018/

A notriously slow show takes over a year off and then comes out of the gate with a really slow episode. I'm not shocked. Though to be fair the second ep moved better and it was more enjoyable

[Tek Jansen]

Did anyone give the hbo series sharp objects a try yet

I've been following it - for those not familiar, Sharp Objects is an 8 episode mini-series starring Amy Adams as an alcoholic journalist who moves back to her home town in Missouri to cover a murder investigation of young girls. The show is based on the a book by Gillian Flynn, the author of Gone Girl.

The show is a little slow moving but picks up intrigue as it gets deeper into the story. Amy Adams' performance has been great and Patricia Clarkson plays such a great asshole mother (playing a character similar to Tammy I from Parks & Rec). Early on in the show a lot of Led Zeppelin and a lot of trippy intercuts and flashbacks.

[Rocinante]

I love Amy Adams and she's actually the same age as me, so that's ok.  

Also, her birthday is today which I just found out when I was googling and ogling her.

[Guest]

Did anyone give the hbo series sharp objects a try yet

I've been following it - for those not familiar, Sharp Objects is an 8 episode mini-series starring Amy Adams as an alcoholic journalist who moves back to her home town in Missouri to cover a murder investigation of young girls. The show is based on the a book by Gillian Flynn, the author of Gone Girl.

The show is a little slow moving but picks up intrigue as it gets deeper into the story. Amy Adams' performance has been great and Patricia Clarkson plays such a great asshole mother (playing a character similar to Tammy I from Parks & Rec). Early on in the show a lot of Led Zeppelin and a lot of trippy intercuts and flashbacks

Thanks Tek!   

Post more.  People would really appreciate having something to read other than my drivel.

[tGreenWay]

I've been following it - for those not familiar, Sharp Objects is an 8 episode mini-series starring Amy Adams as an alcoholic journalist who moves back to her home town in Missouri to cover a murder investigation of young girls. The show is based on the a book by Gillian Flynn, the author of Gone Girl.

The show is a little slow moving but picks up intrigue as it gets deeper into the story. Amy Adams' performance has been great and Patricia Clarkson plays such a great asshole mother (playing a character similar to Tammy I from Parks & Rec). Early on in the show a lot of Led Zeppelin and a lot of trippy intercuts and flashbacks

Thanks Tek!   

Post more.  People would really appreciate having something to read other than my drivel.

Word.

[Dr. Strangelove]

Episode 33 of BB had Jesse gunning down Gale. Ep 33 of BCS has Gale singing the periodic table.

The nacho stuff was good but knowing Gus's fate really doesn't give me much urgency to that plotline.

Having Mike MIA most of ep hurt

[Guest]

I don't know exactly when but DISH has added MeTV.....it's like my childhood all over again. both the 1st run and the repeats that were on then.

Shows

Sitcoms
ALF
The Andy Griffith Show †
The Beverly Hillbillies
The Brady Bunch
Diff'rent Strokes
The Facts of Life
Gilligan's Island
Gomer Pyle U.S.M.C.
Green Acres (beginning September 8, 2018)
Hogan's Heroes
The Jeffersons
Leave It to Beaver
The Love Boat
Mama's Family
M*A*S*H
The Odd Couple (leaving September 2, 2018)
My Three Sons
Petticoat Junction
WKRP In Cincinnati
(†) - In markets where another station is airing The Andy Griffith Show, MeTV airs Hogan's Heroes in its place.[1]

Drama
77 Sunset Strip
Cannon
Charlie's Angels
Diagnosis: Murder
The Fugitive
In the Heat of the Night (beginning September 3, 2018)
Mannix
Matlock
Perry Mason
Peter Gunn
Touched by an Angel
The Untouchables

Sci-Fi/Superhero
Batman (leaving September 1, 2018)
Battlestar Galactica
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (beginning September 8, 2018)
Kolchak: The Night Stalker
Land of the Giants
Lost in Space
Star Trek (leaving September 1, 2018)
Swamp Thing:The Series
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea
Wonder Woman

Westerns
The Big Valley
Bonanza
Gunsmoke
Have Gun, Will Travel
Maverick
Rawhide
The Rifleman
Trackdown
Wagon Train
Wanted: Dead or Alive
The Wild Wild West

Anthology
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Night Gallery
The Twilight Zone
Variety

[Other Teams Pursuing That]

Sharp objects is really fucking good

[MiamiSpartan]

I don't know exactly when but DISH has added MeTV.....it's like my childhood all over again. both the 1st run and the repeats that were on then.

Shows

Sitcoms
ALF
The Andy Griffith Show †
The Beverly Hillbillies
The Brady Bunch
Diff'rent Strokes
The Facts of Life
Gilligan's Island
Gomer Pyle U.S.M.C.
Green Acres (beginning September 8, 2018)
Hogan's Heroes
The Jeffersons
Leave It to Beaver
The Love Boat
Mama's Family
M*A*S*H
The Odd Couple (leaving September 2, 2018)
My Three Sons
Petticoat Junction
WKRP In Cincinnati
(†) - In markets where another station is airing The Andy Griffith Show, MeTV airs Hogan's Heroes in its place.[1]

Drama
77 Sunset Strip
Cannon
Charlie's Angels
Diagnosis: Murder
The Fugitive
In the Heat of the Night (beginning September 3, 2018)
Mannix
Matlock
Perry Mason
Peter Gunn
Touched by an Angel
The Untouchables

Sci-Fi/Superhero
Batman (leaving September 1, 2018)
Battlestar Galactica
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (beginning September 8, 2018)
Kolchak: The Night Stalker
Land of the Giants
Lost in Space
Star Trek (leaving September 1, 2018)
Swamp Thing:The Series
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea
Wonder Woman

Westerns
The Big Valley
Bonanza
Gunsmoke
Have Gun, Will Travel
Maverick
Rawhide
The Rifleman
Trackdown
Wagon Train
Wanted: Dead or Alive
The Wild Wild West

Anthology
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Night Gallery
The Twilight Zone
Variety

Yeah, it is good for some classics when in the mood. Antenna is another similar network, though not as strong as MeTV. It is pretty cool to see my daughter enjoy some of my favorite old shows.

[Dr. Strangelove]

Heroes and Icons is the all Star Trek channel plus they have classic westerns like Have Gun Will Travel and Maverick

[steveschneider]

Ever since I watched Detroit I’ve been revisiting Kathryn Bigelows catalog. Watched Point Break this weekend. That’s an incredibly entertaining action film and rip Patrick Swayze.

Watching Strange Days last night. James Cameron wrote the script. There’s some pretty bad parts in the film where it really drags but it’s starting to pick up in the end. Seems like the film is referencing the LA Riots.

[Dr. Strangelove]

Ever since I watched Detroit I’ve been revisiting Kathryn Bigelows catalog. Watched Point Break this weekend. That’s an incredibly entertaining action film and rip Patrick Swayze.

Watching Strange Days last night. James Cameron wrote the script. There’s some pretty bad parts in the film where it really drags but it’s starting to pick up in the end. Seems like the film is referencing the LA Riots.

I'm down with 2K

[steveschneider]

Ever since I watched Detroit I’ve been revisiting Kathryn Bigelows catalog. Watched Point Break this weekend. That’s an incredibly entertaining action film and rip Patrick Swayze.

Watching Strange Days last night. James Cameron wrote the script. There’s some pretty bad parts in the film where it really drags but it’s starting to pick up in the end. Seems like the film is referencing the LA Riots.

I'm down with 2K

Just finished the film. I gotta say it was really good overall. First half was slow but it established the mood and atmosphere, in the middle is the most disgusting crime and then the last part is Nero and Mason trying to solve the murders and save faith and get justice for that rapper.

Like all of Bigelows films it’s visually stunning. I saw the trailer for her film on elephants. Looks like a complete tear jerker. Can’t believe rich fucks still want ivory. Stopping the poaching of elephants seems like a complete win win you stop funding terrorism and you save elephants.

[AvgMSUJoe]

Did anyone give the hbo series sharp objects a try yet

FTR, The book was good. That lady can write some fiction. Interested on reviews of this too.

[Other Teams Pursuing That]

Did anyone give the hbo series sharp objects a try yet

FTR, The book was good. That lady can write some fiction. Interested on reviews of this too.

Should have read the book first. I fucked that one up.

[Watch Out Pylon!]

Has anyone watch The Dark Tower movie? The one with Idris Elba and Matthew McConaughay. I've read all the books and I just refused to watch what they did to get seven books into one movie. I heard they cut out a ton of characters (understandable). I also heard it was pretty much just a shoot em up movie with some shitty CGI magic thrown in.

I really wish they could have sold this to HBO as a series. Oh well.

[tGreenWay]

Has anyone watch The Dark Tower movie? The one with Idris Elba and Matthew McConaughay. I've read all the books and I just refused to watch what they did to get seven books into one movie. I heard they cut out a ton of characters (understandable). I also heard it was pretty much just a shoot em up movie with some shitty CGI magic thrown in.

I really wish they could have sold this to HBO as a series. Oh well.

With such a ringing endorsement, I’m sure the rest of us are eager to watch it now.

[AvgMSUJoe]

Has anyone watch The Dark Tower movie? The one with Idris Elba and Matthew McConaughay. I've read all the books and I just refused to watch what they did to get seven books into one movie. I heard they cut out a ton of characters (understandable). I also heard it was pretty much just a shoot em up movie with some shitty CGI magic thrown in.

I really wish they could have sold this to HBO as a series. Oh well.

Shit, now a days they don't even need HBO for that sort of thing. There are a million outlets.

[Floyd Robertson]

You guys are probably way ahead of me on this, but Black Sails is pretty good. Just finished season 1.

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