Non
Posts: 9,517
Jun 21, 2011 1:53am
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.
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.
Tobias Fünke
Posts: 2,387
Jun 21, 2011 2:08am
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.
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I Wear Pants
Posts: 16,223
Jun 21, 2011 2:11am
The Wire/Mad Men/Breaking Bad should be required viewing for anyone that enjoys television.
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Manhattan Buckeye
Posts: 7,566
Jun 21, 2011 2:18am
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.
TedSheckler
Posts: 3,974
Jun 21, 2011 6:41am
I concur. The Wire...best show ever.
bigdaddy2003
Posts: 7,384
Jun 21, 2011 10:42am
Best show ever? I'll have to give it a look.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Jun 21, 2011 10:55am
I Wear Pants;808297 wrote:Mad Men should be required viewing for anyone that enjoys television.
Agreed, my favorite show other than Doug.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Jun 21, 2011 11:01am
The Wire on Netflix?
McFly1955
Posts: 1,441
Jun 21, 2011 12:15pm
Doug, as in "Hey Skeeter, wanna go to the Honker Burger"?Commander of Awesome;808474 wrote:Agreed, my favorite show other than Doug.
If yes --- fantastic.
Rotinaj
Posts: 7,699
Jun 21, 2011 1:07pm
Anyone watching a good tv show on instant? Im looking for a new show and cant really find one.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Jun 21, 2011 1:16pm
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.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Jun 21, 2011 1:21pm
McFly1955;808583 wrote:Doug, as in "Hey Skeeter, wanna go to the Honker Burger"?
If yes --- fantastic.
Yes, show still holds up today.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jun 21, 2011 1:32pm
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)
TedSheckler
Posts: 3,974
Jun 21, 2011 2:53pm
Both seasons of Spartacus are well worth the watch.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Jun 21, 2011 3:02pm
The Wire on Netflix?
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jun 21, 2011 3:23pm
ernest_t_bass;808758 wrote:The Wire on Netflix?
Not streaming. But of course it is in DVD form, lol.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Jun 21, 2011 4:50pm
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.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Jun 21, 2011 4:50pm
Perhaps a better question, who has the best streaming selection out there? Compatible with Wii.
McFly1955
Posts: 1,441
Jun 21, 2011 4:51pm
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
namod65
Posts: 508
Jun 21, 2011 6:22pm
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.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jun 21, 2011 6:33pm
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??
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Jun 21, 2011 6:37pm
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.
Rotinaj
Posts: 7,699
Jun 21, 2011 6:53pm
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.
Fab1b
Posts: 12,949
Jun 21, 2011 6:57pm
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.
Also both seasons of The Office (UK) IMO way better than the US series for streaming as well.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jun 21, 2011 7:52pm
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.