Stavros Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 Balance of Terror. It's great to see how this one episode influenced entire plots in TNG. The basic idea of the unknown enemy attacking bases along the neutral zone was used again for that series, with the implication that it was once again the Romulans but in the end it was used to bring in another known but inactive threat, the Borg. There's just a nice continuity to the whole thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 6 episodes in to Hannibal season 2. Ho. Lee. Fuck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koete Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 And Des? You don't even know, man. You don't even know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venneh Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 Oh you sweet summer child. Like, you're coming up on the only real lull in the season soon, and even that's fucked up. Like, if you'd want to Skype or some such as you finish season 2, I would love to chat with you as you do that,just for the reactions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Posted August 31, 2014 Report Share Posted August 31, 2014 Watching Shetland with Megan. Great setting, smart characters. Well written. Nice to watch a detective show once in a while where the detective isn't an addict lunatic. Once in a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonC Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 And Des? You don't even know, man. You don't even know. Maybe I should give the show another chance. I watched the pilot and then never watched it again. It completely failed to grab my attention. Or I could be suffering from an overexposure of Doctor Hannibal Lecter, PhD... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koete Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 I think you should. I know me and Des (and maybe Hannah too, not sure) weren't bowled over by the pilot either, but after a few episodes, it takes off like a rocket and doesn't stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venneh Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 It took me until episode 4 to be fully hooked, so yeah, definitely give it another shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 Penny Dreadful: Basically LXG done right. Pretty as hell. They squeeze way too many plotlines into eight episodes to the extent that none of them feel satisfying or resolved, but the direction is good, the cast is fun, and I'm looking forward to Season Two. Deadwood: I can't believe it took me this long to finally sit down and watch this. I love Westerns and this was a huge hole in my viewing. This is terrific. Fucking Ian McShane, man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 I never give shows much leeway, but you should always watch one more than the pilot. Today's a weird time for TV. It is the best time creatively, that the format has ever had, and yet, the pilots are always aired. Pilots are for the Studio, not the audience. I suppose that it's to save money, but the idea to air them started a while back and has totally caught on. Weird. A pilot is a "tone print" and a foundation for a story framework. I was not a fan of Hannibal after the pilot. I thought it was stilted and treated its characters in a juvenile way (especially the females), but on episode two, that all changed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonC Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 I never give shows much leeway, but you should always watch one more than the pilot. Today's a weird time for TV. It is the best time creatively, that the format has ever had, and yet, the pilots are always aired. Pilots are for the Studio, not the audience. I suppose that it's to save money, but the idea to air them started a while back and has totally caught on. Weird. A pilot is a "tone print" and a foundation for a story framework. I was not a fan of Hannibal after the pilot. I thought it was stilted and treated its characters in a juvenile way (especially the females), but on episode two, that all changed. I give new shows the pilot to impress me. Sometimes, if I am interested in the concept, I will stick around for one or three episodes for a second chance. If If they don't, I'm out. That said, I have watched most of the first season of Breaking Bad because people keep saying its incredible... and I can't see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 That said, I have watched most of the first season of Breaking Bad because people keep saying its incredible... and I can't see it. Dude, I knew from the first five minutes that Breaking Bad was incredible. It may just not be for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missy Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 That said, I have watched most of the first season of Breaking Bad because people keep saying its incredible... and I can't see it.The first season has its moments, but it mostly bored me to no end. The second season is where it finds its feet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonC Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 I'll keep going then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missy Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 Once Saul, Mike, and Gus come into the picture, the show gets bigger and more dangerous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stavros Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 It was actually a show I merely liked as above average until the very final season, I sorta put it on Dexter levels, interesting but inconsistent for my tastes. Some great moments but some filler in there too. That final two part season though, that was phenomenal, some of the best tv of all time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 Honestly, the first season is one of favorites overall. I guess I'm a purist but I can't imagine anyone bored or uninterested in one second of the entire show, I don't think there was an ounce of filler. It just connected with me on such a personal level, especially early on. And oddly enough, Season 5 Part 1 is probably my least favorite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molly Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 You clearly did not watch the final seasons of Dexter. That show went off of the rails, hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stavros Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 Oh no, I gave up at the end of season 6, which really was a waste of Colin Hanks and Admiral Adama. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missy Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 At the time, I thought "Fly" was filler, but "Salud" proved me wrong in that it showed how huge an impact "Fly" had on Jesse. (I'm trying to be as spoiler-free as possible.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonC Posted September 6, 2014 Report Share Posted September 6, 2014 Oh no, I gave up at the end of season 6, which really was a waste of Colin Hanks and Admiral Adama. I hung on till the end of season 7. I still haven't seen season 8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pan-dub Posted September 6, 2014 Report Share Posted September 6, 2014 Oh no, I gave up at the end of season 6, which really was a waste of Colin Hanks and Admiral Adama. I hung on till the end of season 7. I still haven't seen season 8. Same as Stav-bro. I've been told that season 7 was awful but season 8 is ridiculous fun. Not inspired enough to try yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rjoyadet Posted September 8, 2014 Report Share Posted September 8, 2014 Just saw "Captain Harlock: Space Pirate." Even though the story is confusing, it was visually stunning. I was told it is Toei Animations second most expensive project, and it shows. I never thought a studio would be able to combine grimy steam-punk aesthetics with the majesty of ships flying through outer space but they did it. The only Harlock story I have seen was the retelling of Wagner's Ring cycle, and the soundtrack definitely has elements of Wagner in it. That and Danny Elfmans Batman score. The choreography definitely was inspired by batman. It is currently streaming on Netflix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFetch Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 Captain Harlock is an amazingly good looking movie. I had an argument with my 10 year old niece about whether it was truly an anime or not. I picked up Odd Thomas as an impulse buy from the 2.00 bin at the store. Oh my God, how have I never heard of it before? I love this movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dc20willsave Posted September 16, 2014 Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 High Moon: SyFy decided to show the failed pilot for a potential show they would have run. What we get is delightfully insane. Written by Bryan Fuller, it reminds me of the good old days of Pushing Daisies. Colorfulm campy while being cool at the same time, I wish this had been picked up to series. As is, it'll exist to remind us of when we need to see something totally batshit insane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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