wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Aug 31, 2017 8:21am
Just started watching Californication on my flights to NC yesterday. It's pretty good so far. Not sure if anyone watched it back in the day.
Narcos season 3 comes out tomorrow, very interested to see where it goes.
Narcos season 3 comes out tomorrow, very interested to see where it goes.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Aug 31, 2017 8:48am
Californication is awesome
Heretic
Posts: 18,820
Aug 31, 2017 10:58am
What if, when you watched the movie Stargate, you thought it was a cure for amnesia, since the first hour or so was sooooo damn slow? Is the show faster paced because it's in one-hour slots instead of big blockbuster time length? Because I thought the movie had potential, it just needed a good 30 or so minutes cut so it didn't take forever for the characters to get anywhere. At least it felt that way -- it has been a good 18-19 years since I've seen it, so memory might be leading to mild exaggeration.jmog;1869551 wrote:Over the winter/spring I finished all 10 seasons of Stargate SG1 and the 5 seasons of Stargate Atlantis. I recommend both for any Sci-Fi fan, especially those that watched the original movie from 1996(?).
If you plan on watching both, look online on the "when to watch" as starting around season 8 of SG1 the two shows overlap and have some cross overs.
I started watching Stargate SGU, got through half of the first season and so far just can't finish it. Not nearly as good, its like soap opera with a sci fi theme.
Watched The Flash, all of the seasons just recently. Not bad at all.
Watching Supergirl now (I know...just bored) and so far it's not bad either, if you can get over the fact that she is basically Superman with female emotions.
Probably will watch Arrow next...I know those 3 (Arrow, Flash, Supergirl) have many cross overs and should be watched in some sort of order too, I just didn't care about them that much to do it.
I probably will go back to Stargate SGU next though, just to have the Stargate saga complete (watched all 3 movies too, the last 2 were straight to DVD and are to be watched after season 10 of SG1).
I am always watching Marvels Agents of Shield, may eventually watch Luke Cage, Defenders, Jessica Jones, etc.
Another good series, at least for the first couple seasons, was The 100.
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jmog
Posts: 6,567
Aug 31, 2017 1:23pm
You are correct, the original movie had to spend a good 30 minutes explaining the backstory of the gate and how Daniel figured the gate address out.Heretic;1869563 wrote:What if, when you watched the movie Stargate, you thought it was a cure for amnesia, since the first hour or so was sooooo damn slow? Is the show faster paced because it's in one-hour slots instead of big blockbuster time length? Because I thought the movie had potential, it just needed a good 30 or so minutes cut so it didn't take forever for the characters to get anywhere. At least it felt that way -- it has been a good 18-19 years since I've seen it, so memory might be leading to mild exaggeration.
The series goes much faster pace, each episode is only 40 minutes (1 hr with commercials). The first few episodes somewhat have to "bridge" from the movie to the show since a few characters from the movie are in the show, but with different actors, etc.
The series has more comical relief than the movie too. I mean, it's still a "serious sci fi" but there are some "breaking the 4th wall" moments where the show 'makes fun of itself'.
Also, get used to Jack O'Neill being more 'funny' than hard nosed A-hole, that's the biggest difference in the movie and the series.
It was definitely worth watching if you even liked the concept in the original movie. Think about this, in 10 seasons they probably visit 100s of planets, rather than just 1.
Once you get through the series, the straight to DVD movies based on the series, were faster paced as well.
Stargate:Ark of Truth
Stargate: Continuum
I think that was their names.
Rotinaj
Posts: 7,699
Sep 1, 2017 6:20pm
Enjoyed all Stargate shows. Watched through Atlantis/SG1 multiple times over the years. SGU wasn't bad but it was cancelled so the show doesn't have any sort of ending which sucks.
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gut
Posts: 15,058
Sep 1, 2017 7:45pm
It definitely sucked. But I was willing to see where it would go. SG1 was really good, but probably ran several season too long (the Baul reboot and the Ori weren't that interesting).Rotinaj;1869797 wrote:SGU wasn't bad but it was cancelled so the show doesn't have any sort of ending which sucks.
If you guys like Sci-fy, 12 Monkeys will not disappoint.
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jmog
Posts: 6,567
Sep 2, 2017 1:33am
As much as I loved SG1, I agree, the Ori arc was too much, series should have ended when the Goa'uld were defeated.gut;1869803 wrote:It definitely sucked. But I was willing to see where it would go. SG1 was really good, but probably ran several season too long (the Baul reboot and the Ori weren't that interesting).
If you guys like Sci-fy, 12 Monkeys will not disappoint.
I liked Atlantis as well, the Wraith was interesting for sure.
CenterBHSFan
Posts: 6,115
Sep 2, 2017 8:38am
American Horror Story starts in three days! Last season, Roanoake, was definitely a downer for me and I didn't enjoy it nearly as much as I did the previous seasons. This season is about what appears to be a cult of clowns and ... Trump.
dun! Dunn!! DUNNN!
So I'm hoping this has all the twists and turns that prior seasons had along with some humor!
dun! Dunn!! DUNNN!
So I'm hoping this has all the twists and turns that prior seasons had along with some humor!
CenterBHSFan
Posts: 6,115
Sep 5, 2017 11:15pm
AHS Cult delivered Aces! And it promises to be engaging enough to make up for last year's debacle.
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friendfromlowry
Posts: 6,239
Sep 5, 2017 11:34pm
I always think I'm going to love AHS only to have lost interest by the third episode. I don't think I've ever finished a season. With that said, I'm looking forward to checking out the premier from tonight.
bigdaddy2003
Posts: 7,384
Sep 6, 2017 12:13am
It wasn't over the top? I caught part of one of the previews and remember them giving election results with a woman screaming in fear because Trump was elected.CenterBHSFan;1870145 wrote:AHS Cult delivered Aces! And it promises to be engaging enough to make up for last year's debacle.
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thavoice
Posts: 14,376
Sep 6, 2017 1:44am
Always had a crush on Connie Britton so watched the seasons of AHS that she was on last winter. After she left....that show is just really messed up!
Doubt ill continue watching.
Cannot think of any current show I make sure I watch.
Must be getting old.
Doubt ill continue watching.
Cannot think of any current show I make sure I watch.
Must be getting old.
CenterBHSFan
Posts: 6,115
Sep 6, 2017 6:09am
It was "kinda" over the top, because that is what AHS always does. They push the limits of gore, sex and humor lol!bigdaddy2003;1870152 wrote:It wasn't over the top? I caught part of one of the previews and remember them giving election results with a woman screaming in fear because Trump was elected.
But yes, a woman screamed because Trump won and a guy humped his tv because Trump won. A great portrayal/analogy of what happened IRL.
ptown_trojans_1
Posts: 7,632
Sep 6, 2017 7:59am
I actually loved AHS Roanoke. I thought it was a good twist on the traditional haunted house story, with a modern twist of reality tv in the second half of the season.
My first reaction of Cult is it is trying too hard. Playing to cliches of the right wing conservative guy and the snowflake liberal is way too easy.
The clown angle is interesting. But, I was just laughing at how absurd some parts of it were. The supermarket scene being one example.
I'm interesting to see where it goes, but so far I'm not a fan.
My first reaction of Cult is it is trying too hard. Playing to cliches of the right wing conservative guy and the snowflake liberal is way too easy.
The clown angle is interesting. But, I was just laughing at how absurd some parts of it were. The supermarket scene being one example.
I'm interesting to see where it goes, but so far I'm not a fan.
SnotBubbles
Posts: 4,492
Sep 6, 2017 8:26am
This is almost me to a "T." I don't think I've finished a season, except season 1. I've started every season I believe.friendfromlowry;1870147 wrote:I always think I'm going to love AHS only to have lost interest by the third episode. I don't think I've ever finished a season. With that said, I'm looking forward to checking out the premier from tonight.
I didn't watch last night, how was it?
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Sep 6, 2017 8:27am
I watched a couple episodes of HIMYM last night with my wife while I was doing a fantasy football draft. That show was ... not good.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Sep 6, 2017 8:27am
I think I watched the first season of AHS. It was set in a haunted house. I don't remember much of the specifics, but I remember enjoying it.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Sep 6, 2017 8:32am
We recently started watching Friends from College on Netflix. It's pretty damn funny so far.
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friendfromlowry
Posts: 6,239
Sep 6, 2017 8:37am
i want to know what's wrong with people who like 2 Broke Girls. It might be the worst show I've ever seen.
GOONx19
Posts: 7,147
Sep 6, 2017 8:38am
The only season of AHS I really loved was the one with the nuns and the insane asylum.
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superman
Posts: 3,582
Sep 6, 2017 8:41am
You serious, Clark?justincredible;1870183 wrote:I watched a couple episodes of HIMYM last night with my wife while I was doing a fantasy football draft. That show was ... not good.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Sep 6, 2017 8:44am
It got a few smirks and/or chuckles from me, but overall I did not enjoy it. I remember liking it when it was originally on, but it just hasn't held up well for me.superman;1870193 wrote:You serious, Clark?
Fab4Runner
Posts: 6,196
Sep 6, 2017 8:49am
I loved Friends from College so much.justincredible;1870187 wrote:We recently started watching Friends from College on Netflix. It's pretty damn funny so far.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Sep 6, 2017 8:55am
Just finished Westworld. Outstanding show. I'd recommend it for anyone who 1) has HBO & 2) likes A.I. stuff.
Just started Band of Brothers this morning.
Just started Band of Brothers this morning.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Sep 6, 2017 8:56am
Ted is terrible. Just horribad. Not as bas as Ross from friends, but his character is loathsome.justincredible;1870194 wrote:It got a few smirks and/or chuckles from me, but overall I did not enjoy it. I remember liking it when it was originally on, but it just hasn't held up well for me.