Yeah, I like it. It’s typical Aaron Sorkin rapid fire dialogue with those oh so quick snappy comebacks and a generally over done level of intensity, walk and talk roaming cameras and spur of the moment insightful monologues…but it’s hard to not get carried along and enjoy the ride. It’s probably a little idealistic for cynics, but I enjoy the characters, enjoy the dialogue and enjoy the concept. Watched the 1st 2 episodes a few times because the sheer rhythm it gets into is fun to watch. Theme music is definitely overwrought, like something from Band of Brothers applied with the same reverence to news broadcasting.
I had no idea Futurama was back, on episode 2. No laugh out loud moments yet but a good start to the season.
There’s a new show Sinbad, anyone catch it?
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An epic fantasy that stars newcomer Elliot Knight in the title role, alongside Naveen Andrews (Lost), Orla Brady (Mistresses. Strike Back), Sophie Okonedo (Hotel Rwanda) and Timothy Spall (Secrets and Lies, Harry Potter).
The 12-part series opens with Sinbad banished from his homeland of Basra and cast out to sea on The Providence following the death of his much-loved brother. Now Sinbad must embark on an epic quest to rid himself of the curse placed on him by his own grandmother Safia (Janet Suzman), and embrace his new destiny.
On board The Providence, an intriguing band of travelers are thrown together, including taciturn Norwegian sailor Gunnar (Elliot Cowan), lithe jewel thief Rina (Marama Corlett), and haughty Nala (Estella Daniels). Completing the ship’s complement are the eccentric Cook (Junix Inocian), and the ship’s cerebral doctor Anwar (Dimitri Leonidas). (Source: Sky One)
Leverage is back!
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[]I like the change in scenery to Portland. It’s always awesome to see how the group adjusts to their new environments. Hopefully they’ll return to the “Batcave” from the last season finale at some point - that was pretty sick too.
[]Elliot going crazy about the restaurant menu was a nice touch.
[]Parker and Hardison together finally. Again - awesome. It was time, they couldn’t do another season of them flirting back and forth. I’m glad their relationship still has its footing grounded in comedy and not hot and heavy romance like Nate & Sophie.
[]Hopefully this big secret Nate has Hardison hiding from everyone doesn’t play out like I think it will and ruin their relationships. Let’s see something original.[/details]
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Falling Skies was sick as usual.
Falling Skies Spoilers
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[]I think Karen just became my favorite character on this show. All the best scenes from this episode involved Karen. The pairing w/ her and Ben should be pretty dope - especially since it seems she’s using him to find the base of the Skitters’ rebellion. That part when their spikes lit up together was freaky.
[]The scene w/ Karen and Maggie was hype too. Would’ve liked to see more of a fight, but w/ Karen powered up due to the harness it made sense.
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Also trying to catch up on Breaking Bad. Staying away from that thread until I’m up to date. A little into season 4 now.
Re. Falling Skies best episode in a long time IMO, season 2 is shaping up to be really good.
lol how did they cast Sinbad, it’s like they got a bus load of people from Brixton.
Just realized I missed Black Dynamite premier on CN…
This past week’s Falling Skies…
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[]Spider aliens crawling out of Jamill’s mouth
[]Tom capping the boss alien in the dome
[*]Karen having the scout executed while he ran for safety
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Seriously if you aren’t watching this show, I just don’t know what to say.
just started watching fringe. so far i like it. it’s cool that it has supernatural aspects but provide a scientific explanation for the things that happen.
holy shit DAMAGES is back. if you haven’t watched it, season 1 is one of the best seasons of tv i’ve seen in a looong time.
anyone know where I can find “Awake” for free on the internet? that shit looks amazing.
NVM VidBux saves again.
awesome show so far, i’m on the pilot.
His wife looks like she could be his daughter though, which is kind of weird.
American Ninja Warrior Finals were earlier this week.
Out of 100 competitors from the various US regionals that advanced to the finals in Las Vegas:
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[]1 competitor cleared Stage 2 and advanced to Stage 3.
[*]Stage 3 was not cleared.
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oh yeah, there was this chick on the new season of damages that was pretty hot and i was like who the heck is that?? it’s jenna elfman. she looks better now than when she was dharma.
I loved Damages when it aired on FX for all service providers - unfortunately it’s now Direct TV only, which I don’t have.
AMC has a “Dirty Harry” movie marathon (The Dead Pool, The Enforcer, Magnum Force, Dirty Harry) and a Death Wish movie marathon going on today.
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One of the few new shows I’m hyped for…I hope it’s not too much like “Casino”.
So I was watch’n Awake right, den, all of’a sudden(bout a’lil more den halfway trew tha series) I thoughts to my self, I thoughts “Why the fuck am I watching this still, I know its good but it feels like it isn’t going any-fucking-where, I’m tired of watching Mr. Parallel universe detective dick head solve mysteries every episode, I’m not even on the edge of my damn seat anymore because this show keeps repeating the same fucking plot device with no variation or evolution in how it works and the main character does the same thing in every episode”.
Laura Vandervoot on tonights White Collar. :love:
this season of damages also has Lentulus Batiatus. too hype.
Batiatus made spartacus what it is. awesome fucking performance.
Damages is easily one of the best shows on TV right now.