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Non

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Jun 21, 2011 1:53 AM
ever watch "Mean Streets?"

A lesser known Martin Scorsese film with Harvey Keitel and Robert DeNiro.

I never seen it before until renting it a few days ago.

I thought it was great. Cool dialogue and character interaction. Especially DeNiro's scene in the bar. Almost as good as the shinebox scene from "Goodfellas."

Awesome soundtrack, too.
Jun 21, 2011 1:53am
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Jun 21, 2011 2:08 AM
I don't care how you get it, Netflix or torrents, but every person should be required to watch The Wire. It's impossible to succinctly explain how powerful, great, and yet entertaining it is.
Jun 21, 2011 2:08am
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Jun 21, 2011 2:11 AM
The Wire/Mad Men/Breaking Bad should be required viewing for anyone that enjoys television.
Jun 21, 2011 2:11am
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Jun 21, 2011 2:18 AM
Tobias Fünke;808296 wrote:I don't care how you get it, Netflix or torrents, but every person should be required to watch The Wire. It's impossible to succinctly explain how powerful, great, and yet entertaining it is.

Best show on tv, ever. Although watching it over and over again Season 5 is a major letdown, Simon's ego got the better of him and we had to deal with his vendetta with his past employer and ridiculous and non-compelling plots. Still the worst season of The Wire is better than anything else on tv - if nothing else to see how Bubbles and the kids from season 4 ended up.
Jun 21, 2011 2:18am
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Jun 21, 2011 6:41 AM
I concur. The Wire...best show ever.
Jun 21, 2011 6:41am
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Jun 21, 2011 10:42 AM
Best show ever? I'll have to give it a look.
Jun 21, 2011 10:42am
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Jun 21, 2011 10:55 AM
I Wear Pants;808297 wrote:Mad Men should be required viewing for anyone that enjoys television.

Agreed, my favorite show other than Doug.
Jun 21, 2011 10:55am
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Jun 21, 2011 11:01 AM
The Wire on Netflix?
Jun 21, 2011 11:01am
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Jun 21, 2011 12:15 PM
Commander of Awesome;808474 wrote:Agreed, my favorite show other than Doug.
Doug, as in "Hey Skeeter, wanna go to the Honker Burger"?


If yes --- fantastic.
Jun 21, 2011 12:15pm
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Jun 21, 2011 1:07 PM
Anyone watching a good tv show on instant? Im looking for a new show and cant really find one.
Jun 21, 2011 1:07pm
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Jun 21, 2011 1:16 PM
Rotinaj;808639 wrote:Anyone watching a good tv show on instant? Im looking for a new show and cant really find one.

Masters of the Universe.
Jun 21, 2011 1:16pm
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Jun 21, 2011 1:21 PM
McFly1955;808583 wrote:Doug, as in "Hey Skeeter, wanna go to the Honker Burger"?


If yes --- fantastic.

Yes, show still holds up today.
Jun 21, 2011 1:21pm
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Jun 21, 2011 1:32 PM
Rotinaj;808639 wrote:Anyone watching a good tv show on instant? Im looking for a new show and cant really find one.

I guess it depends on what you have seen.

Dexter (season 1 and 2)
Weeds (seasons 1-5)
Californication
LOST
24
The Tudors
Top Gear (British Version)
Jun 21, 2011 1:32pm
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Jun 21, 2011 2:53 PM
Both seasons of Spartacus are well worth the watch.
Jun 21, 2011 2:53pm
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Jun 21, 2011 3:02 PM
The Wire on Netflix?
Jun 21, 2011 3:02pm
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Jun 21, 2011 3:23 PM
ernest_t_bass;808758 wrote:The Wire on Netflix?

Not streaming. But of course it is in DVD form, lol.
Jun 21, 2011 3:23pm
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Jun 21, 2011 4:50 PM
OK, just signed up for the free one-month trial. Sucks that there are some movies not on there (yet) for my kids. What are some suggestions.
Jun 21, 2011 4:50pm
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Jun 21, 2011 4:50 PM
Perhaps a better question, who has the best streaming selection out there? Compatible with Wii.
Jun 21, 2011 4:50pm
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Jun 21, 2011 4:51 PM
ernest_t_bass;808913 wrote:OK, just signed up for the free one-month trial. Sucks that there are some movies not on there (yet) for my kids. What are some suggestions.

http://instantwatcher.com/

http://www.thenowhereman.com/netflix/

BOOM
Jun 21, 2011 4:51pm
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Jun 21, 2011 6:22 PM
I had never seen any HBO shows until this year when I decided to change that. I have since downloaded and watched The Sopranos, The Wire, and Entourage. All three are great. Can't really compare The Wire or The Sopranos with Entourage because they are different types of shows. The Wire and The Sopranos might be the two best shows I've ever seen. I enjoyed The Sopranos a bit more though.
Jun 21, 2011 6:22pm
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Jun 21, 2011 6:33 PM
namod65;809014 wrote:I had never seen any HBO shows until this year when I decided to change that. I have since downloaded and watched The Sopranos, The Wire, and Entourage. All three are great. Can't really compare The Wire or The Sopranos with Entourage because they are different types of shows. The Wire and The Sopranos might be the two best shows I've ever seen. I enjoyed The Sopranos a bit more though.

Sopranos is my #1 show of all time. Watching it for a second time again right now.

Have you seen TrueBlood, Curb, Game of Thrones, or Boardwalk Empire??
Jun 21, 2011 6:33pm
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Jun 21, 2011 6:37 PM
Rotinaj;808639 wrote:Anyone watching a good tv show on instant? Im looking for a new show and cant really find one.

Dexter is amazing....but I am not sure how many seasons are available.
Jun 21, 2011 6:37pm
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Jun 21, 2011 6:53 PM
I watched Dexter a while ago, good show. Actually watched a couple episodes of a show called the it crowd. Pretty funny show. crazy brits.
Jun 21, 2011 6:53pm
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Jun 21, 2011 6:57 PM
They have all seasons of Trailer Park Boys, plus the 2 movies for streaming. One of my all time favs!

Also both seasons of The Office (UK) IMO way better than the US series for streaming as well.
Jun 21, 2011 6:57pm
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Jun 21, 2011 7:52 PM
wes_mantooth;809025 wrote:Dexter is amazing....but I am not sure how many seasons are available.

First 2 seasons are online. And yes, its a great show. But not anywhere near Sopranos or The Wire...imo. Still better than anything Cable/Network can put out. Though LOST gave HBO/Showtime a good run for the money. Just imagine if THAT show didnt have limits and was on a premium channel.
Jun 21, 2011 7:52pm