BHK1978 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Jaysin" data-cite="Jaysin" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="27929" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>The Wire was done by the same people who did the Kill Point right? I absolutely adored the Kill Point.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I am not sure, I was not able to find any connection but there might be one. I know they did make Generation Kill for HBO but as far as Kill Point goes I am not sure.</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaysin Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="BHK1978" data-cite="BHK1978" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="27929" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I am not sure, I was not able to find any connection but there might be one. I know they did make Generation Kill for HBO but as far as Kill Point goes I am not sure.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Apparently there's just cross over on actors.</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtplaystew Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Jaysin" data-cite="Jaysin" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="27929" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I'm about to start the Wire, so I'll probably give Boardwalk Empire a shot after that. Every time I say I've never seen the Wire to people I get yelled at for missing one of the greatest shows of all time. I figure I better give it a shot and see what the fuss is about.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I LOVE the Wire. it's probably my favorite all time show I've seen it 3 times front to back. The acting is ridiculous, especially considering how many inexperienced actors (or non-actors in some cases) they used.</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtplaystew Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 <p>I nerded out at the end of Arrow tonight. Nerded out hard. </p><p> </p><p> That show isn't perfect but it's well paced and knows how to build to stuff. Can't wait for The Flash.</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaysin Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Just finished episode 3 of series 3 of Sherlock. MY GOD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtplaystew Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Jaysin" data-cite="Jaysin" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="27929" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Just finished episode 3 of series 3 of Sherlock.<p> </p><p> MY GOD</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I plan on getting to this at some point. I saw the seasons are nice and short. That's right up my alley. But I just caught up to Justified and since I'm always late to the party I decided to try to watch "Lost" finally lol. so at this rate I should start watching Sherlock a good ten years from now :-)</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaysin Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 The seasons are short because each episode is 90 minutes long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BHK1978 Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 <p>They ran a Talking Dead like show after Sherlock over here and I have to say it is so odd to see Steven Moffat talk about anything other than Dr. Who.</p><p> </p><p> Speaking of which I wonder if the fans are going to take to Peter Capaldi. The reason why I say this is because the newer Dr. Who fans tend to be younger and so they were more apt to associate with younger Doctors like Matt Smith and David Tennant (I guess Christopher Eccleston was slightly older but he was only around for one season and people did not really get into the new series until Tennant came along.). The newer younger fans have never really been exposed to an older (Though 55 is not old in my book, to someone in their teens or 20's well that is damn near ancient.) actor playing the Doctor. I wonder if the generational gap will hurt.</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tristram Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 <p>I have an excellent book on Arnold Rothstein somewhere. Can't argue he had a profound impact when you consider the 1919 World Series.... essentially ended the likes of Shoeless Joe Jackson's careers.</p><p> </p><p> Currently watching a number of DVDs - House of Cards, Under the Dome, and believe it or not, old Cheers and Frasier episodes. Tops.</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Final Countdown Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Jaysin" data-cite="Jaysin" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="27929" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Just finished episode 3 of series 3 of Sherlock.<p> </p><p> MY GOD</p></div></blockquote><p> Not sure what to make of that ending.</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaysin Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="The Final Countdown" data-cite="The Final Countdown" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="27929" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Not sure what to make of that ending.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> It seriously gave me goosebumps.</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaysin Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Finally started the Wire. My god, I hate myself for not starting it sooner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Lyrium Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="BHK1978" data-cite="BHK1978" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="27929" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>They ran a Talking Dead like show after Sherlock over here and I have to say it is so odd to see Steven Moffat talk about anything other than Dr. Who.<p> </p><p> Speaking of which I wonder if the fans are going to take to Peter Capaldi. The reason why I say this is because the newer Dr. Who fans tend to be younger and so they were more apt to associate with younger Doctors like Matt Smith and David Tennant (I guess Christopher Eccleston was slightly older but he was only around for one season and people did not really get into the new series until Tennant came along.). The newer younger fans have never really been exposed to an older (Though 55 is not old in my book, to someone in their teens or 20's well that is damn near ancient.) actor playing the Doctor. I wonder if the generational gap will hurt.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> To be fair, though, a lot of late teens/early 20s Who fans (at least in Britain) are probably already familiar with him. It's not like they're throwing in a complete unknown. So IMO the age thing shouldn't be a problem.</p><p> </p><p> Plus, he's a stellar actor, so will quickly win the skeptics over IMO.</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterded Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="D-Lyrium" data-cite="D-Lyrium" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="27929" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>To be fair, though, a lot of late teens/early 20s Who fans (at least in Britain) are probably already familiar with him. It's not like they're throwing in a complete unknown. So IMO the age thing shouldn't be a problem.<p> </p><p> Plus, he's a stellar actor, so will quickly win the skeptics over IMO.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I don't know enough about British audiences so this may sound ignorant. After going on a British TV kick after getting into the new Dr. Who it seems British TV is a lot less interested in looks then American TV audiences. In fact I would almost say a lot of British TV seems to go for the real people look over the model look of American TV. Which does concern me about how well the new Dr will go over in America. I know so many girls who talk about how cute Smith is and a lot of them seem to feel that way about Tennant too. I could see having an older Dr. causing some American Female fans to leave.</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtplaystew Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 That was one of my favorite things about Luther. They made these people look like crap when they were on the trail of a tough case. They looked exausted, tired, pissy, in desperate need of a shower at times. Whereas you watch Lost and these people are supposedly without amenities for a length of time but they all look like supermodels somehow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brashleyholland Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 <p>Nah, us Brits are just fugly :-p </p><p> </p><p> I gave Arrow a go last week, and to be honest I'm really enjoying it. Didn't expect to at all, only started watching it as I'm in the middle of re-watching The Shield (how awesome is that show?) with the Mrs and I've not seen her for a week, so wanted something to plug the gap. Pretty impressed. </p><p> </p><p> I never really read the comics, so didn't have any preconceptions about what the character 'should' be. It's not a great show by any stretch, but it's an enjoyable way to spend 40 mins if you're willing to switch your brain off. Mostly I like it because it's so, so much better than Agents of SHIELD, and has restored my faith that comic books can be adapted on the small screen. AoS is quite possibly the worst TV show I've ever watched. </p><p> </p><p> But yeah, I'm about 15 episodes in, where he's just done the island mission with Deathstroke/Wade. Very much enjoying it.</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machinesxe Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 The Walking Dead returned last night and it was awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackman Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Two months to go 'till Californication and Game of Thrones start anew. Can't wait. Paired with the fact that I could go outside again without freezing or getting rain all over me, it will be an exciting spring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtplaystew Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 <p>BH I prefer Arrow to Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. as well. Both have their fair share of cheese, but "Agents" is more dialogue heavy whereas Arrow is more action oriented and keeps a much faster pace. And this second season keeps having "holy crap!" episode cliffhangers. It's got that perfect balance of a little something to throw to the geeks while also telling a story within it's own universe so casual fans don't feel left out.</p><p> </p><p> Manu Bennett is killing it as Slade too. That's one character I'm like, "They're never going to get this right" and sure enough that show has proven me wrong. Very badass. This is how you build an ultimate confrontation, TV show writers.</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlameSnoopy Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 <p>Next Monday is the long awaited How I Met Your Mother finale! Oh man it's going to be fun and sad at the same time. Hasn't been the same in three or so seasons but still a good show. Stretching the wedding for an entire season was not that riveting though..</p><p> </p><p> The Blacklist continues to be great and the series is really starting to hit a strive. The leading lady acts better than the start of the season and they've even managed to build agent Don a bit. Mostly still just great story lines and ruthless criminals, but it works.</p><p> </p><p> Also watched all of the episodes of the ridiculous Banshee series. It's a totally over-the-top, adrenaline, fight and sex filled but when I was sick had too much free time in my hands and ended up watching it. The setting and the story lines aren't much good but the characters are bad ass.</p><p> </p><p> Wondering if any regular television watchers want to suggest any new shows? I usually watch sit coms but open to suggestions as long as it doesn't have any supernatural stuff. <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaysin Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Have you seen Brooklyn Nine Nine or Last Man Standing? Last Man Standing is a traditional style sitcom with Tim Allen. It's pretty fun and I like it a lot. Brooklyn Nine Nine is a comedy with Andy Samberg as a cop. It's hilarious. Melissa & Joey is another traditional style sitcom I really enjoy, but it starts out really cheesy funny before really finding it's identity and being entertaining without the cheese factor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlameSnoopy Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Jaysin" data-cite="Jaysin" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="27929" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Have you seen Brooklyn Nine Nine or Last Man Standing? Last Man Standing is a traditional style sitcom with Tim Allen. It's pretty fun and I like it a lot. Brooklyn Nine Nine is a comedy with Andy Samberg as a cop. It's hilarious. <p> </p><p> Melissa & Joey is another traditional style sitcom I really enjoy, but it starts out really cheesy funny before really finding it's identity and being entertaining without the cheese factor.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Haven't seen any of those actually! Definitely going to check those out probably at an early convenience (tomorrow or the day after) since I have a lot of spare time on my hands now that school is over. Thanks for the suggestions Jaysin <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaysin Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Melissa & Joey and Last Man Standing both have a few seasons on Netflix if you have it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BHK1978 Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 The Americans, The Bridge, and Ripper Street are all good and worth checking out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvdWarrior Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 <p>Mixed bag for me right now. </p><p> </p><p> I'm very excited that The Walking Dead's season finale is sunday night... Only bad thing is, The Walking Dead's season finale is this sunday night, which means I'll have to go quite some time without any new Walking Dead episodes. The horror... the horror....</p><p> </p><p> At least I know that Falling Skies will soon be back, so I'm of course looking forward to that.</p><p> </p><p> I also liked the debut of Surviving Jack. It was set in the early 90s, and I'm kind of a sucker for that, so....</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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