2014 TV show thread - Page 10

Easy Mac · 08-11-2014, 12:38 PM

Rectify is great. That's really all I can add to the conversation.

Honolulu_Blue · 08-11-2014, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Easy Mac

Rectify is great. That's really all I can add to the conversation.

Agreed!

stevew · 08-13-2014, 03:00 AM

Possibly the worst Nathan For You ever. Still had some decent moments but nothing very memorable.

stevew · 08-15-2014, 01:49 PM

Fuck this Teddy, Jr. dude. What an asshole.

cuervo72 · 08-15-2014, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by stevew

Fuck this Teddy, Jr. dude. What an asshole.

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JonInMiddleGA · 08-15-2014, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Easy Mac

Rectify is great. That's really all I can add to the conversation.

And who is the creator of Rectify?

Wait, I'm going to guess that he's a hip enough/big enough deal that everybody who likes the show already knows that bit of trivia & I'm on the short end of people who thought it was interesting to discover. (teenager is binging on old SOA episodes lately so I just spent most of a week with the guy)

stevew · 08-15-2014, 03:23 PM

Apparently there's a huge hole in the middle of SOA that I missed. I had to struggle to place that character.

JonInMiddleGA · 08-15-2014, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by stevew

Apparently there's a huge hole in the middle of SOA that I missed. I had to struggle to place that character.

Season 4 primary bad guy (and did a nice job with the role)

Matthean · 08-15-2014, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by stevew

Fuck this Teddy, Jr. dude. What an asshole.

Really took his asshole level up a few notches. Can't wait for the finale.

stevew · 08-15-2014, 03:45 PM

Was Rectify spoiler

(Added to this)

Spoiler

Matthean · 08-16-2014, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by stevew

Was Rectify spoiler

(Added to this)

Spoiler

Matthean · 08-17-2014, 10:11 PM

Haven't watched mind you, but might be interesting.

Matthean · 08-18-2014, 11:14 PM

Looks good.

stevew · 08-20-2014, 11:02 PM

Either buy the Doink It, or you're a baby

Butter · 08-21-2014, 06:26 AM

"I'm sorry if I was distracted by her large chest."

"I don't know why we need to keep talking about this."

stevew · 08-21-2014, 08:53 PM

NBC dumps Undatable in the summer, and then burns it off, and somehow renews it? I like Chris D'elia and heard it was solid, but there's little point in checking out a "dead" show. Wish I knew what NBC was doing.

chinaski · 08-21-2014, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by stevew

NBC dumps Undatable in the summer, and then burns it off, and somehow renews it? I like Chris D'elia and heard it was solid, but there's little point in checking out a "dead" show. Wish I knew what NBC was doing.

Its pretty solid in the ratings, but honestly the writing is just so-so. I dont see it going longer than 3 seasons. Ron Funches is an old friend, so i'll watch it no matter what.

chadritt · 08-21-2014, 11:08 PM

I think Ron Funches is hilarious....that show is awful.

cartman · 08-21-2014, 11:13 PM

Tory, Grant, and Kari aren't returning to Mythbusters.

MythBusters Stars Kari Byron, Tory Belleci and Grant Imahara Are Leaving the Show | E! Online

stevew · 08-22-2014, 02:02 AM

Aden Young better get an emmy nod for the Rectify season finale.

Draft Dodger · 08-22-2014, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by cartman

Tory, Grant, and Kari aren't returning to Mythbusters.

MythBusters Stars Kari Byron, Tory Belleci and Grant Imahara Are Leaving the Show | E! Online

that's disappointing

sterlingice · 08-22-2014, 08:28 AM

I had almost forgotten how great some of the episodes from the Simpsons Golden Era were

SI

cartman · 08-22-2014, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by sterlingice

I had almost forgotten how great some of the episodes from the Simpsons Golden Era were

SI

The best ones in my opinion were from when Conan O'Brien was on the writing staff.

Butter · 08-22-2014, 08:49 AM

I watched like 4 eps from Season 2 last night.

sterlingice · 08-22-2014, 09:21 AM

I have most of the first 7 or 8 seasons memorized but I haven't watched them in years except on DVD because the syndication in the past decade has almost always been stuck on later episodes when I watched and they just aren't that good.

SI

sterlingice · 08-22-2014, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by cartman

The best ones in my opinion were from when Conan O'Brien was on the writing staff.

I think that's shorting some of the tremendous writers they have (had?). Conan is a great writing talent but he only wrote a few episodes and was only with the show for a couple of seasons (it was 3/4 or 4/5) while the peak was much longer.

SI

jeff061 · 08-22-2014, 09:26 AM

I can't believe Mythbusters is still on the air.

stevew · 08-22-2014, 09:33 AM

I can't believe the Simpsons is still on the air.

Peregrine · 08-22-2014, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by cartman

Tory, Grant, and Kari aren't returning to Mythbusters.

MythBusters Stars Kari Byron, Tory Belleci and Grant Imahara Are Leaving the Show | E! Online

Really can't believe this - I assume it's finances that are driving it but really it seems to me they should have just wrapped up the show instead of trying to do it with just Jamie and Adam.

Peregrine · 08-22-2014, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by sterlingice

I had almost forgotten how great some of the episodes from the Simpsons Golden Era were

SI

I'm as big a Simpsons fan as you will find, but I think there are a hell of a lot more good episodes than most people give credit for. It definitely went through a weak spell especially in the early 2000s but I think they kind of bounced back and are actually pretty good even now - not like seasons 1-8 maybe but still solid. Can't wait for the FX streaming site to get set up, in the meantime try "www.wtso.cc."

Kodos · 08-22-2014, 11:53 AM

Any time I watch a current episode, I am lucky to get one good laugh.

DanGarion · 08-22-2014, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by cartman

Tory, Grant, and Kari aren't returning to Mythbusters.

MythBusters Stars Kari Byron, Tory Belleci and Grant Imahara Are Leaving the Show | E! Online

Considering I haven't watched an episode for 3-4 years I'm surprised it was still on.

sterlingice · 08-22-2014, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Peregrine

I'm as big a Simpsons fan as you will find, but I think there are a hell of a lot more good episodes than most people give credit for. It definitely went through a weak spell especially in the early 2000s but I think they kind of bounced back and are actually pretty good even now - not like seasons 1-8 maybe but still solid. Can't wait for the FX streaming site to get set up, in the meantime try "www.wtso.cc."

I'll watch one or two episodes a season and, in general, so maybe we're talking small sample size. But I think it's just not nearly as witty - it goes for different kinds of laughs. Rather than a more simple and universal humor - basically good observational humor, it relies much more on referential humor, bending much more to the Seth McFarlane model (or even a lot of Futurama). For me, the cringe factor is also up 5-fold as it was such an easy watch: edgy but rarely over the line whereas now I think the writers feel the need to really try to shoehorn in uncomfortable situations and jokes. The only thing that is the same is that I feel the amount of slapstick is pretty consistent- however, early on in the show, it was the "lowbrow" humor whereas now it's squarely in the middle with more baser comedy in the show as well.

SI

Matthean · 08-22-2014, 07:02 PM

So is it time for season three of Rectify yet?

Matthean · 08-24-2014, 09:47 PM

Rectify creator Ray McKinnon wants to leave some season finale questions unanswered · Interview · The A.V. Club

Possible spoilers if you haven't watched through season 2.

RainMaker · 08-25-2014, 07:35 PM

Anyone watching Manhattan?

Also never said this about a Lifetime movie before, but I can't wait for the Saved By the Bell one coming out this weekend.

Matthean · 08-25-2014, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by RainMaker

Anyone watching Manhattan?

Also never said this about a Lifetime movie before, but I can't wait for the Saved By the Bell one coming out this weekend.

The one based on a book that Dustin later admitted was written by someone else and thus the vast majority of it is bull. I saw the trailer, and it looks "not even alcohol can save it."

RainMaker · 08-25-2014, 07:50 PM

I am still all in

stevew · 08-25-2014, 09:53 PM

Seriously listen to Go Bayside! if you need another podcast

stevew · 08-26-2014, 12:40 PM

Really enjoying The Approval Matrix on Sundance. I like Neal Brennan a lot. Reminds me of Politically Incorrect but about various pop culture topics like the nature of fame, etc

Radii · 08-26-2014, 01:01 PM

I took a detour to watch Utpoia from BBC, two 6 episode seasons of complete insanity. Its beautifully shot, up there with Hannibal in therms of the visuals (though a very different style), extremely violent and dark with no limits to who may be a victim of violence, more than a bit over the top at times, with crazy conspiracy theories all over the place, but unlike most shows, they actually get explained so the entire series isn't just about "ooo how long can we drag this mystery out".

Now that I'm finished with that I'm catching up on The Leftovers and finding myself still fascinated with it about 6 episodes in. Maybe its because of the reviewers I choose to read, but approaching it from the standpoint that the answers to what happened don't matter and aren't ever coming, and just being interested in seeing how the world reacted to what happened, keeps me quite into it.

I still have to catch up on The Bridge, and Orange Is The New Black Season 2, and it sounds like I need to get in on Rectify too. Dunno when any of that will happen though.

stevew · 08-26-2014, 01:08 PM

The leftovers has had at least 3-4 flat out brilliant episodes this season. I'll suffer through some questionable stuff if they just keep feeding as much Nora Durst as possible.

Radii · 08-26-2014, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by stevew

The leftovers has had at least 3-4 flat out brilliant episodes this season. I'll suffer through some questionable stuff if they just keep feeding as much Nora Durst as possible.

The two that I've seen that focused entirely on one individual were amazing. The one with the preacher, and the one that was 100% Nora (that's the last one I've seen).

stevew · 08-26-2014, 01:18 PM

EP 9 was amazing as well.

Alan T · 08-26-2014, 01:36 PM

This week's episode of the Leftovers was my favorite one yet. I really liked it alot.

Matthean · 08-27-2014, 10:30 PM

FX orders Zach Galifianakis and Louis C.K.'s clown show · Newswire · The A.V. Club

cartman · 08-29-2014, 04:38 PM

They are bringing back 'The Greatest American Hero'.

‘Greatest American Hero’ Remake: Fox To Develop Pilot With Phil Lord & Chris Miller | Deadline

Radii · 08-29-2014, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan T

This week's episode of the Leftovers was my favorite one yet. I really liked it alot.

I just caught up all the way, the most recent one was great as well. The one before was a bit weird for me, but this one was soulcrushingly good. I guess that's a decent way to describe most of the episodes though. I really, really like this show, glad it got renewed.

Draft Dodger · 08-29-2014, 10:06 PM

just finished Fargo (yeah, we're kind of slow). really enjoyed it. unexpectedly so.

nol · 08-29-2014, 10:20 PM

I binged on Nathan for You this week. In the era of streaming/DVRing shows, no other show has come close in terms of number of times I had to pause and rewind because I was laughing too hard to hear what was going on.

The little voice-overs and details (like showing Nathan being an hour and a half into a four-hour-long YouTube video of the exorcist they use for the ghost realtor) just kill me.

08-15-2014, 03:45 PM	#460
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Was Rectify spoiler (Added to this) Spoiler Tawny writing to Daniel in prison or something? I missed something I guess unless its some serious emotional connection based on a few encounters. Or is it as simple as she had prayed for his soul for so long that she felt like she was responsible for his salvation? Last edited by stevew : 08-16-2014 at 10:50 AM.

08-17-2014, 10:11 PM	#462
Matthean Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Aug 2008	Haven't watched mind you, but might be interesting. __________________ Board games: Bringing people back to the original social network, the table.

08-18-2014, 11:14 PM	#463
Matthean Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Aug 2008	Looks good. __________________ Board games: Bringing people back to the original social network, the table.

08-21-2014, 06:26 AM	#465
Butter Coordinator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dayton, OH	"I'm sorry if I was distracted by her large chest." "I don't know why we need to keep talking about this." __________________ My listening habits

08-21-2014, 11:13 PM	#469
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Tory, Grant, and Kari aren't returning to Mythbusters. MythBusters Stars Kari Byron, Tory Belleci and Grant Imahara Are Leaving the Show \| E! Online __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint Last edited by cartman : 08-21-2014 at 11:16 PM.

08-11-2014, 12:38 PM	#451
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	Rectify is great. That's really all I can add to the conversation.

08-13-2014, 03:00 AM	#453
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Possibly the worst Nathan For You ever. Still had some decent moments but nothing very memorable.

08-15-2014, 01:49 PM	#454
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Fuck this Teddy, Jr. dude. What an asshole.

08-15-2014, 03:23 PM	#457
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Apparently there's a huge hole in the middle of SOA that I missed. I had to struggle to place that character.

08-20-2014, 11:02 PM	#464
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Either buy the Doink It, or you're a baby

08-21-2014, 08:53 PM	#466
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	NBC dumps Undatable in the summer, and then burns it off, and somehow renews it? I like Chris D'elia and heard it was solid, but there's little point in checking out a "dead" show. Wish I knew what NBC was doing.

08-21-2014, 11:08 PM	#468
chadritt High School Varsity Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA	I think Ron Funches is hilarious....that show is awful.

08-22-2014, 02:02 AM	#470
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Aden Young better get an emmy nod for the Rectify season finale.

08-22-2014, 08:28 AM	#472
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	I had almost forgotten how great some of the episodes from the Simpsons Golden Era were SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

08-22-2014, 08:49 AM	#474
Butter Coordinator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dayton, OH	I watched like 4 eps from Season 2 last night. __________________ My listening habits

08-22-2014, 09:21 AM	#475
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	I have most of the first 7 or 8 seasons memorized but I haven't watched them in years except on DVD because the syndication in the past decade has almost always been stuck on later episodes when I watched and they just aren't that good. SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

08-22-2014, 09:26 AM	#477
jeff061 Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: MA	I can't believe Mythbusters is still on the air. __________________

08-22-2014, 09:33 AM	#478
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	I can't believe the Simpsons is still on the air.

08-22-2014, 11:53 AM	#481
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	Any time I watch a current episode, I am lucky to get one good laugh. __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties.

08-22-2014, 07:02 PM	#484
Matthean Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Aug 2008	So is it time for season three of Rectify yet? __________________ Board games: Bringing people back to the original social network, the table.

08-24-2014, 09:47 PM	#485
Matthean Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Aug 2008	Rectify creator Ray McKinnon wants to leave some season finale questions unanswered · Interview · The A.V. Club Possible spoilers if you haven't watched through season 2. __________________ Board games: Bringing people back to the original social network, the table.

08-25-2014, 07:35 PM	#486
RainMaker Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chicago, IL	Anyone watching Manhattan? Also never said this about a Lifetime movie before, but I can't wait for the Saved By the Bell one coming out this weekend.

08-25-2014, 07:50 PM	#488
RainMaker Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chicago, IL	I am still all in

08-25-2014, 09:53 PM	#489
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Seriously listen to Go Bayside! if you need another podcast

08-26-2014, 12:40 PM	#490
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Really enjoying The Approval Matrix on Sundance. I like Neal Brennan a lot. Reminds me of Politically Incorrect but about various pop culture topics like the nature of fame, etc

08-26-2014, 01:01 PM	#491
Radii Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	I took a detour to watch Utpoia from BBC, two 6 episode seasons of complete insanity. Its beautifully shot, up there with Hannibal in therms of the visuals (though a very different style), extremely violent and dark with no limits to who may be a victim of violence, more than a bit over the top at times, with crazy conspiracy theories all over the place, but unlike most shows, they actually get explained so the entire series isn't just about "ooo how long can we drag this mystery out". Now that I'm finished with that I'm catching up on The Leftovers and finding myself still fascinated with it about 6 episodes in. Maybe its because of the reviewers I choose to read, but approaching it from the standpoint that the answers to what happened don't matter and aren't ever coming, and just being interested in seeing how the world reacted to what happened, keeps me quite into it. I still have to catch up on The Bridge, and Orange Is The New Black Season 2, and it sounds like I need to get in on Rectify too. Dunno when any of that will happen though.

08-26-2014, 01:08 PM	#492
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	The leftovers has had at least 3-4 flat out brilliant episodes this season. I'll suffer through some questionable stuff if they just keep feeding as much Nora Durst as possible.

08-26-2014, 01:18 PM	#494
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	EP 9 was amazing as well.

08-26-2014, 01:36 PM	#495
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	This week's episode of the Leftovers was my favorite one yet. I really liked it alot. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

08-27-2014, 10:30 PM	#496
Matthean Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Aug 2008	FX orders Zach Galifianakis and Louis C.K.'s clown show · Newswire · The A.V. Club __________________ Board games: Bringing people back to the original social network, the table. Last edited by Matthean : 08-27-2014 at 10:30 PM.

08-29-2014, 04:38 PM	#497
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	They are bringing back 'The Greatest American Hero'. ‘Greatest American Hero’ Remake: Fox To Develop Pilot With Phil Lord & Chris Miller \| Deadline __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

08-29-2014, 10:06 PM	#499
Draft Dodger Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Keene, NH	just finished Fargo (yeah, we're kind of slow). really enjoyed it. unexpectedly so. __________________ Mile High Hockey

08-29-2014, 10:20 PM	#500
nol Banned Join Date: Oct 2003	I binged on Nathan for You this week. In the era of streaming/DVRing shows, no other show has come close in terms of number of times I had to pause and rewind because I was laughing too hard to hear what was going on. The little voice-overs and details (like showing Nathan being an hour and a half into a four-hour-long YouTube video of the exorcist they use for the ghost realtor) just kill me.

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