JSngry Posted December 28, 2013 Report Posted December 28, 2013 You don't give a kid a gun for Christmas. Now he tells me. Quote
BruceH Posted December 29, 2013 Report Posted December 29, 2013 First six or so episodes of the much-maligned fourth season of Community. Not as bad as I was expecting. There are a few really good episodes, especially the "Sophie B. Hawkins Dance" and the rest are entertaining enough. I like the cast so much and admire how well they held everything together despite the insane behind the scenes drama. Looking forward to season 5, but I wonder if it can live up to the insanely high expectations. Quote
jazzbo Posted December 30, 2013 Report Posted December 30, 2013 Watched the Blu-ray of Season Five (the final one, darn it) of Fringe. That San Diego Comic Con panel (bonus feature) is awesome. Quote
A Lark Ascending Posted January 5, 2014 Report Posted January 5, 2014 (edited) The start of the second series of 'The Bridge' as Scandi-Saturdays return. Gripping stuff, looking, as always, as if the action is taken place in a gloomy, ECM-sleeve landscape. Edited January 5, 2014 by A Lark Ascending Quote
sidewinder Posted January 5, 2014 Report Posted January 5, 2014 (edited) Why the h*ll we always have depressing Scandinavian dramas this time of the year beats me. What we need in this weather is some corrupt cop drama set on the beach in Rio in the middle of Carnival season... Didn't know Paul Morley did Scandi detective acting.. Edited January 5, 2014 by sidewinder Quote
A Lark Ascending Posted January 5, 2014 Report Posted January 5, 2014 (edited) I'm sure the remake in sunny California is already being planned. Anyway depressing Scandi-dramas are considerably more cheerful than Victorian serial killer costume dramas. And if you want cheerful, there's no end of X-Factor programmes overwhelming with 'you can reach for the stars' optimism. To say nothing about the DC + GO pre-election 'everything is rosy' briefs we'll be getting regularly from now on. Edited January 5, 2014 by A Lark Ascending Quote
sidewinder Posted January 5, 2014 Report Posted January 5, 2014 No, I'm alergic to X-Factor and party political broadcasts of all persuasions.. Quote
jazzbo Posted January 5, 2014 Report Posted January 5, 2014 Watched Boardwalk Empire first season on Blu. Was interesting. I had a hard time with it at first as I really didn't like any of the characters. Nicely done production though. Will continue on to Season 2. Quote
Shawn Posted January 5, 2014 Report Posted January 5, 2014 I've been watching Scrubs on Netflix, a funny time-waster while I ponder what dramatic series I want to watch next. I also blasted through the entire series of Chuck in about 2 weeks. Quote
JSngry Posted January 5, 2014 Report Posted January 5, 2014 Watched Boardwalk Empire first season on Blu. Was interesting. I had a hard time with it at first as I really didn't like any of the characters. And you won't like them as the series progresses...the exception being Richard Harrow. Even Chalky White, who I dig (as in "don't feel any warmth towards, but still have a sense of understanding and respect for" b/c he reminds me so much of some modern-day people I've known) even his once rock-solid principles eventually get perverted. It's a whole bunch of twisted fucks on this show, and the parade doesn't stop. But it's a good story well told, and if the moral is that anybody can/will do anything to anybody when they think they won't be held accountable (or can get around/away from it if they are), then I have to say that the moral of the story is one with which I reluctantly/sadly agree. Quote
jlhoots Posted January 5, 2014 Report Posted January 5, 2014 Watched Boardwalk Empire first season on Blu. Was interesting. I had a hard time with it at first as I really didn't like any of the characters. And you won't like them as the series progresses...the exception being Richard Harrow. Even Chalky White, who I dig (as in "don't feel any warmth towards, but still have a sense of understanding and respect for" b/c he reminds me so much of some modern-day people I've known) even his once rock-solid principles eventually get perverted. It's a whole bunch of twisted fucks on this show, and the parade doesn't stop. But it's a good story well told, and if the moral is that anybody can/will do anything to anybody when they think they won't be held accountable (or can get around/away from it if they are), then I have to say that the moral of the story is one with which I reluctantly/sadly agree. I like it when Patricia Arquette suddenly shows up as Nucky's Florida associate / girl friend. Quote
Jerry_L Posted January 6, 2014 Report Posted January 6, 2014 (edited) Edited January 6, 2014 by Jerry_L Quote
erwbol Posted January 8, 2014 Report Posted January 8, 2014 I'm in the middle of a Justified season 4 marathon. Last season was excellent and I hadn't had the time yet to watch it a second time at my own pace. Then it's on to season 5 which premiered last night on US television. (Internet-is-my-friend style with a morning cup of tea is how I've been watching US shows for years now.) Quote
jazzbo Posted January 8, 2014 Report Posted January 8, 2014 One of my brothers and his wife LOVE Justified. I haven't really been able to get into it yet, but I'll try again. I have the first two seasons on DVD (a gift). I just watched the debut of Killer Women. A waste of time. The only reason I really watched it was the first episode was filmed in Austin and it's fun to see a show with scenes in places you've been to. Quote
jlhoots Posted January 9, 2014 Report Posted January 9, 2014 Finished Homeland - season 2. Watched the first episode of the new season of Justified. Quote
ghost of miles Posted January 9, 2014 Report Posted January 9, 2014 The West Wing, Season 5. Holding up better than I expected in the post-Sorkin era. Quote
BruceH Posted January 12, 2014 Report Posted January 12, 2014 Adventure Time. It's really good. On Season 4 now. Quote
erwbol Posted January 13, 2014 Report Posted January 13, 2014 I'm about to watch the pilot episode of HBO's True Detective. Supposed to be an excellent show. Quote
jazzbo Posted January 13, 2014 Report Posted January 13, 2014 "Helix," SyFy series premiered recently. So far not bad, shares producers with SyFy's "Battlestar Galactica." I'll give anything with Billy Campbell a chance. Quote
Shawn Posted January 13, 2014 Report Posted January 13, 2014 The Rockford Files - Season One. Haven't seen the show since I was a kid, fun going back and watching this from the beginning. All the great 70s Los Angeles locations are a great bonus as well Quote
jlhoots Posted January 13, 2014 Report Posted January 13, 2014 Excellent. On my DVR.Looking forward. Quote
erwbol Posted January 14, 2014 Report Posted January 14, 2014 Excellent. On my DVR. Looking forward. I'm going to watch the first episode again in a moment. Impressively acted. Quote
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