OT: Consolidated Entertainment Thread (TV, Movies, Books, Games) IV - Use Spoiler Tags!

[RNCDevil]

I went to a few games during the lockout and even have a jersey lol

The owner would scream from where he was sitting in the arena lol

Sounds like a crazy scene. 10,000+ people for UHL hockey.
Extenuating circumstances, but I think AJ did a better job than Chiarelli.

 

[RangerDoggo]

I was late to The Office and have now watched every episode at least 20 times. While there are still amazing moments, I don’t think the show was the same after the Sabre buyout. Kathy Bates, James Spader and Idris Elba characters almost always bring the show down for me in their episodes.

I’m not as familiar with The Office so let me run this by you.

A couple of friends think that the show was never the same after the writers’ strike (2008-ish). Like it became a bit more friendly, if that makes sense. What do you think about that theory?

Same friends also noted that Alec Baldwin’s character in 30 Rock got some edge sanded off at the same time. I have watched all of that minus the episodes taken off of streaming (I have my ways of getting them….) but I didn’t catch that.

 

[My3Sons]

Charlie and Bill was the greatest rhythm section in rock history IMO

Meh. That’s an opinion issue. Im sure they have their supporters and I love the Stones. I think that their longevity was certainly admirable - even if Wyman walked in 1993. The Stones had an amazing run. They were seemingly on top of their abilities from about 1964 to 1978. (Emotional Rescue and Tattoo You were ok but not classics to me). Watts and Wyman backstopped all of that.

That said I’m sure that Jones and Bonham or Baker and Bruce or Lee and Peart or Butler and Ward or Bruford and Levin or some other top notch bass/drums combo have their supporters as well.

 

[LeedsMonster]

Meh. That’s an opinion issue.

Yeah...that's what IMO means

 

[njdevils1982]

Meh. That’s an opinion issue. Im sure they have their supporters and I love the Stones. I think that their longevity was certainly admirable - even if Wyman walked in 1993. The Stones had an amazing run. They were seemingly on top of their abilities from about 1964 to 1978. (Emotional Rescue and Tattoo You were ok but not classics to me). Watts and Wyman backstopped all of that.

That said I’m sure that Jones and Bonham or Baker and Bruce or Lee and Peart or Butler and Ward or Bruford and Levin or some other top notch bass/drums combo have their supporters as well.

buddy rich and….well…. ….whoever he wants …or doesnt want….. the guy was animal both behind the kit and in real life…….

last bit 8:00 - 11:45... he goes all lou with "no beards in my band" and just talks crap to someone

but its all gold

 

[Ripshot 43]

I’m not as familiar with The Office so let me run this by you.

A couple of friends think that the show was never the same after the writers’ strike (2008-ish). Like it became a bit more friendly, if that makes sense. What do you think about that theory?

Same friends also noted that Alec Baldwin’s character in 30 Rock got some edge sanded off at the same time. I have watched all of that minus the episodes taken off of streaming (I have my ways of getting them….) but I didn’t catch that.

I forgot about the writers strike… I remember people were freaking out when they had to wait an extra 6 months for certain shows. Ah, the good ol days. I looked it up to see if the Sabre takeover and your friends theory coincided with each other and its close but not quite. I haven’t noticed that it got less edgy as it went on but it definitely could’ve.

 

[My3Sons]

Yeah...that's what IMO means

sorry, my hurricane addled brain missed that.......my bad. Carry on....

 

[My3Sons]

buddy rich and….well…. ….whoever he wants …or doesnt want….. the guy was animal both behind the kit and in real life…….

last bit 8:00 - 11:45... he goes all lou with "no beards in my band" and just talks crap to someone

but its all gold

Incredibly talented. Not sure if he is a rock drummer though.

 

[None Shall Pass]

I’m not as familiar with The Office so let me run this by you.

A couple of friends think that the show was never the same after the writers’ strike (2008-ish). Like it became a bit more friendly, if that makes sense. What do you think about that theory?

Same friends also noted that Alec Baldwin’s character in 30 Rock got some edge sanded off at the same time. I have watched all of that minus the episodes taken off of streaming (I have my ways of getting them….) but I didn’t catch that.

I think this happened with every NBC prestige comedy as time went on. The Office, Parks and Rec, 30 Rock, even Brooklyn 99 after NBC got it. They start focusing on ongoing story plots instead of silly non-sequitur stuff that originally drew people in.

As an aside, that's something I appreciate a lot about It's Always Sunny. There's not much, or any, of that. You don't need much backstory to enjoy a random episode (Aside from maybe Mac's sexuality and a few ongoing side-characters, like Cricket.)

 

[Ripshot 43]

I really loved the season 2 finale, might be my favorite episode up to that point. Don't wanna spoil anything but definitely post when you finish it. Season 3 has just been on fire straight out of the gate and it's only 4 episodes in. I almost feel like they got a bit more money to produce the show too since making the switch to HBO from the DC app but I could be off base there.

Im on the 2nd to last episode of the season. This show is getting better and better.

 

[My3Sons]

I think this happened with every NBC prestige comedy as time went on. The Office, Parks and Rec, 30 Rock, even Brooklyn 99 after NBC got it. They start focusing on ongoing story plots instead of silly non-sequitur stuff that originally drew people in.

As an aside, that's something I appreciate a lot about It's Always Sunny. There's not much, or any, of that. You don't need much backstory to enjoy a random episode (Aside from maybe Mac's sexuality and a few ongoing side-characters, like Cricket.)

Are you suggesting that you would enjoy a show about nothing? That’s a ridiculous idea that would never work.

 

[Ripshot 43]

Are you suggesting that you would enjoy a show about nothing? That’s a ridiculous idea that would never work.

That’s another one of my top 3 comedy sitcoms.

 

[My3Sons]

That’s another one of my top 3 comedy sitcoms.

Oh please, like you could ever get a scripted sitcom on NBC with some show about nothing. I bet the NBC executives listening to a pitch like that would be angry…like an old man trying to send back soup at a deli.

 

[Darkauron]

Holy crap I just finished Untold: Crimes and Penalties. That shit was soo crazy. I had no idea that it existed and even Rupp was on the team. Amazing.

 

[RangerDoggo]

I think this happened with every NBC prestige comedy as time went on. The Office, Parks and Rec, 30 Rock, even Brooklyn 99 after NBC got it. They start focusing on ongoing story plots instead of silly non-sequitur stuff that originally drew people in.

As an aside, that's something I appreciate a lot about It's Always Sunny. There's not much, or any, of that. You don't need much backstory to enjoy a random episode (Aside from maybe Mac's sexuality and a few ongoing side-characters, like Cricket.)

I’m watching The Good Place (also NBC) right now and it was serialized from the get go. Every episode ends with a hook for the next one. It’s also not really funny. Lots of reference-as-humor and jokes at the expense of easy targets. The concept is good but it’s bungled hard. Jameela Jalil has some nice… assets, though.

There’s a place for serialized formats, but sitcoms seem to be the least appropriate place for it.

 

[Ripshot 43]

I’m watching The Good Place (also NBC) right now and it was serialized from the get go. Every episode ends with a hook for the next one. It’s also not really funny. Lots of reference-as-humor and jokes at the expense of easy targets. The concept is good but it’s bungled hard. Jameela Jalil has some nice… assets, though.

There’s a place for serialized formats, but sitcoms seem to be the least appropriate place for it.

For me that’s definitely a wacky show. The humor is just strange but I stayed with it for a few seasons. It falls off drastically after the big reveal though.

 

[MartyOwns]

I’m watching The Good Place (also NBC) right now and it was serialized from the get go. Every episode ends with a hook for the next one. It’s also not really funny. Lots of reference-as-humor and jokes at the expense of easy targets. The concept is good but it’s bungled hard. Jameela Jalil has some nice… assets, though.

There’s a place for serialized formats, but sitcoms seem to be the least appropriate place for it.

that's one of those shows everyone told me i would love, but i could never get into it. i think after the office and parks and rec, i was little michael schur'd out. same with brooklyn 99

 

[Ripshot 43]

that's one of those shows everyone told me i would love, but i could never get into it. i think after the office and parks and rec, i was little michael schur'd out. same with brooklyn 99

That might be the reason why I’m having a hard time getting into Community. Everyone told me it was amazing and I can’t get past a few episodes each time I pick it up.

 

[Devils731]

That might be the reason why I’m having a hard time getting into Community. Everyone told me it was amazing and I can’t get past a few episodes each time I pick it up.

I know it’s annoying to hear from people but the beginning is kind of rough.

The show starts as seeming like a starring vehicle for Joel McHale and then improved when it transitioned into being more on the ensemble rather than a central figure.

The show also didn’t mind being “weird” for a network tv show. This was good, for me, but I think it takes all the actors and writers a bit to find their rhythm.

Definitely some spoilers but this article runs down some of the odd jokes the show ran with.

20 Inside Jokes from <em>Community</em>

 

[Ripshot 43]

I know it’s annoying to hear from people but the beginning is kind of rough.

The show starts as seeming like a starring vehicle for Joel McHale and then improved when it transitioned into being more on the ensemble rather than a central figure.

The show also didn’t mind being “weird” for a network tv show. This was good, for me, but I think it takes all the actors and writers a bit to find their rhythm.

Definitely some spoilers but this article runs down some of the odd jokes the show ran with.

20 Inside Jokes from <em>Community</em>

Im going to try to power through the early stuff. The cast really does seem like I should be into this show.

 

[Devils731]

Im going to try to power through the early stuff. The cast really does seem like I should be into this show.

I wonder if you’d be better off trying to hit like 2 season 1 highlight episodes and then if you don’t like them calling it a day.

I hate when my entertainment seems like a hassle and I’m only doing it to hope to like it later.

Just saw IMDB ranked the pilot episode as the worst season 1 episode, which is not great. I forgot it was 24 episode seasons too, they should have been like 10.

Maybe “Introduction to Statistics” as a bell weather episode for the show from season 1? Also “Modern Warfare” is probably the best but it’s also wrapping up the season so maybe it’s too far in.

 

[Ripshot 43]

I wonder if you’d be better off trying to hit like 2 season 1 highlight episodes and then if you don’t like them calling it a day.

I hate when my entertainment seems like a hassle and I’m only doing it to hope to like it later.

Just saw IMDB ranked the pilot episode as the worst season 1 episode, which is not great. I forgot it was 24 episode seasons too, they should have been like 10.

Maybe “Introduction to Statistics” as a bell weather episode for the show from season 1? Also “Modern Warfare” is probably the best but it’s also wrapping up the season so maybe it’s too far in.

You’re awesome. I will give this a shot.

 

[RangerDoggo]

Once we’re done with the last episode of I Think You Should Leave (I highly recommend it), wife and I are going to pick up on What We Do in the Shadows. The first season was good but the second one was something else.

 

[None Shall Pass]

Once we’re done with the last episode of I Think You Should Leave (I highly recommend it), wife and I are going to pick up on What We Do in the Shadows. The first season was good but the second one was something else.

First two episodes of the new season are pretty great.

 

[Ripshot 43]

Once we’re done with the last episode of I Think You Should Leave (I highly recommend it), wife and I are going to pick up on What We Do in the Shadows. The first season was good but the second one was something else.

First two episodes of the new season are pretty great.

I’ve never watched but recorded a few random episodes I found FX airing last week. Is this a show I need to watch from the beginning?