thedwork Posted August 4, 2012 Report Share Posted August 4, 2012 (edited) still feel the same about Sorkin's The Newsroom now as when it started 'bout a month or two back: not his best but still worth watching. it's worth it because within each hour-long episode there's at least one or two scenes which are better than most everything else on television at that moment. last week's episode was no exception. there were two scenes (both somewhat longish...) which i thought were exceptional. here's one below. don't give up in the first couple minutes - it builds: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCV4RdqnzKQ will post the next scene as soon as it finishes uploading... Edited August 4, 2012 by thedwork Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedwork Posted August 4, 2012 Report Share Posted August 4, 2012 (edited) well this is interesting: the 2nd scene i wanted to post here is "blocked worldwide" on youtube. its being blocked in and of itself is not surprising. it's an HBO program after all and they own it and etc etc etc... but the previous scene i uploaded above is from the same episode and was not detected. both were uploaded as "unlisted" videos. here are the two reasons supplied by youtube for the blocked status: "Olivia Munn Shares Her Paparazzi Face-Olivia Munn Shares Her Paparazzi Face", audiovisual content administered by: Associated Press (AP) "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon", audiovisual content administered by: NBC Universal there's audio auto-detection software on youtube that blocks music content from being uploaded (sometimes only in certain parts of the globe), but there's no music content in this scene that would cause that to click in. no idea what the Jimmy Fallon connection would be, but "Olivia Munn Shares Her Paparazzi Face", audiovisual content administered by: Associated Press (AP)" is interesting. maybe Munn's face is video auto-detected right now 'cuz she's doing so well? the scene i tried to upload was all about her character and she's terrific in the scene. so is Sam Waterston. oh well. hope i don't get penalized too harshly... * Edit! weird goings on. i deleted the "worldwide blocked" vid (double meltdown). then 3-4 hours later, after it was deleted, i got this email from youtube: Dear thedwork65, Your video "Double Meltdown", may have content that is owned or licensed by Associated Press (AP), but it’s still available on YouTube! In some cases, ads may appear next to it. This claim is not penalizing your account status. Visit your Copyright Notice page for more details on the policy applied to your video. Sincerely, - The YouTube Team well, if anyone is interested here's the scene. it's kinda long and i had to edit it together 'cuz there were other subplots interspersed that i figured folks here didn't need to see if they only wanted to check out one good scene. anyway, enjoy if you feel so inclined (it might be gone soon...): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Fi_U672EoA p.s. - anyone else w/ youtube experience that has advice for this kind of thing please chime in... Edited August 5, 2012 by thedwork Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 (edited) Damages - Season 5. This latest (and final) season is INTENSE! It's already far darker than last season. I have a feeling it's going to be memorable. Edited August 6, 2012 by Shawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzbo Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 Cool. I'll look forward to it on disc. Watched the first season of AMC's "Hell on Wheels." Not bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceH Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 Really digging season 5 of Breaking Bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aparxa Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 Watched last month: Les Shadoks well this is interesting: the 2nd scene i wanted to post here is "blocked worldwide" on youtube. its being blocked in and of itself is not surprising. it's an HBO program after all and they own it and etc etc etc... but the previous scene i uploaded above is from the same episode and was not detected. both were uploaded as "unlisted" videos. here are the two reasons supplied by youtube for the blocked status: "Olivia Munn Shares Her Paparazzi Face-Olivia Munn Shares Her Paparazzi Face", audiovisual content administered by: Associated Press (AP) "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon", audiovisual content administered by: NBC Universal there's audio auto-detection software on youtube that blocks music content from being uploaded (sometimes only in certain parts of the globe), but there's no music content in this scene that would cause that to click in. no idea what the Jimmy Fallon connection would be, but "Olivia Munn Shares Her Paparazzi Face", audiovisual content administered by: Associated Press (AP)" is interesting. maybe Munn's face is video auto-detected right now 'cuz she's doing so well? the scene i tried to upload was all about her character and she's terrific in the scene. so is Sam Waterston. oh well. hope i don't get penalized too harshly... * Edit! weird goings on. i deleted the "worldwide blocked" vid (double meltdown). then 3-4 hours later, after it was deleted, i got this email from youtube: Dear thedwork65, Your video "Double Meltdown", may have content that is owned or licensed by Associated Press (AP), but it’s still available on YouTube! In some cases, ads may appear next to it. This claim is not penalizing your account status. Visit your Copyright Notice page for more details on the policy applied to your video. Sincerely, - The YouTube Team well, if anyone is interested here's the scene. it's kinda long and i had to edit it together 'cuz there were other subplots interspersed that i figured folks here didn't need to see if they only wanted to check out one good scene. anyway, enjoy if you feel so inclined (it might be gone soon...): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Fi_U672EoA p.s. - anyone else w/ youtube experience that has advice for this kind of thing please chime in... I had trouble on Youtube with FOX when trying to upoad a foolish video containing 10 seconds tops of Futurama. I have not been able to post unlisted videos for 2 years, until last week! The incriminating video: http://www.wat.tv/video/thelonious-monk-i-mean-you-28vi9_2jw3t_.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinuta Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 (edited) For anyone interested, Boss is back. I loved the first season and am looking forward to the 2nd one very much. Edited August 17, 2012 by kinuta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzbo Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 This week's "Suits." An okay show. I confess I just enjoy watching Gina Torres and Meghan Markle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TedR Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 I've been watching Breaking Bad. Two more episodes to go this season. Each episode is a chore to get through and I'll be relieved when it's over for the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceH Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 I've been watching Breaking Bad. Two more episodes to go this season. Each episode is a chore to get through and I'll be relieved when it's over for the year. Oh well, I think each episode has been a joy. To each his own. It depresses me that there are only two more episodes and then we've got to wait for a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TedR Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 I've been watching Breaking Bad. Two more episodes to go this season. Each episode is a chore to get through and I'll be relieved when it's over for the year. Oh well, I think each episode has been a joy. To each his own. It depresses me that there are only two more episodes and then we've got to wait for a year. My comments aren't too objective about the show. It's more my state of mind with worries about some family and friend's health care concerns weighing on me. For me I'm wallowing in the misery of Walt's family, so it's tough to watch. Still I'm intrigued so I'm committed to keep watching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Lark Ascending Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 (edited) Found an inexpensive set a couple of weeks back and am moving through series 1. I saw a fair few when televised 10 to 15 years ago but they bear revisiting and there are plenty I missed. Absolutely tremendous - one of the best send ups of arty pretension anywhere. Brilliant writing. All praise to the Godfather of Reality: Edited August 22, 2012 by A Lark Ascending Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinuta Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 I've started rewatching TheShield. Now on S01E02. Despite it's faults it's still one of the best ever cop shows imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzbo Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 I'm watching Sons of Anarchy, rewatching to get ready for the 9/11 return. Watched the third season, then decided to do the first, and now the second, and in a week or ten days should have the fourth season to rewatch. I like this show, like kinuta I like it despite its flaws. (Created and co-written and often directed by Kurt Sutter, who was involved with The Shield). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Season One Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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kinuta Posted August 26, 2012 Report Share Posted August 26, 2012 (edited) The Shield Season 2 Edited August 28, 2012 by kinuta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzbo Posted August 26, 2012 Report Share Posted August 26, 2012 Just finished watching Spartacus season One again. I like it more each time through (this is the third). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinuta Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 The Shield Season 3 Addictive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul secor Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Yesterday I watched Centerstage on the NYC YES (Yankees) channel with guest John Turturro. I thought that he'd be too quirky to work in that context but, in addition to his career, he talked about growing up in Queens, his family, New York sports, and came off very well with the audience and with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Lark Ascending Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 A beautiful film about the Adderbury Morris Men from Oxfordshire. In Between 1914-18 all but one of the morris side were killed in World War I and morris died there. In 1975 it was revived again and the team has continued. Beautifully photographed, the film culminates with a visit of the current side to the Somme to pay respect to those earlier men at Thiepval. Very moving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceH Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 Still digging the current season of Breaking Bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzbo Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 I am too, but not as much as last year's. Watched a lot of episodes of Discovery Channel's "Fast 'n Loud." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinuta Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 Horizon - How Big Is The Universe ? Took a break from The Shield marathon to have my mind boggled by Horizon which is this time centered on a grand project to map the known universe. Truly awe inspiring stuff. An occasionally healthy dose of cosmology keeps life in some kind of perspective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzbo Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 Re-watching "Mad Men" Season 1 for I don't know, the fourth time maybe? This time around seems I'd forgotten how much we saw of Progressive Insurance's "Flo"(Stephanie Courtney) in the early episodes. And I was very impressed with Maggie Siff's performance, but shouldn't be, she's a very capable actress, and this is as interesting role as hers in "Sons of Anarchy." I remember when I first watched this season how disgusted I was with the Don Draper character. I had just lost a loved wife, and he was cheating on his with two mistresses and acting like a huge jerk. And on top of that several young coworkers were just charmed to the gills with Draper, talking about him as if he were the epitome of manhood, they had a big crush. Now, seasons of the show have made me pity Draper more than detest him, and I've warmed to other characters as well. And this time around I began to understand why Campbell is such a douchebag seeing how his father was and treated him. . . I don't remember that from previous viewings. The Blu-ray sets look great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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