Favourite or Most Hated TV Shows
December 4th, 2014 at 2:04:24 PM
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Quote: AxelWolfYes.
you forgot to mention the other 2 that died.
Yes, I watch SOA. But I missed Gemma getting killed. Maybe itz on youtube
"Quit trying your luck and start trying your skill." Mickey Crimm
December 4th, 2014 at 2:15:03 PM
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I'm going to miss Peg Bundy.
Many people, especially ignorant people, want to punish you for speaking the truth. - Mahatma Ghandi
December 4th, 2014 at 3:23:55 PM
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Quote: KeyserBest Shows:
Big Bang Theory
Worst of the worst of the worst:
Sex and the City
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I've seen half a dozen BBT's and don't
think it's that funny, too repetitive. I
loved SATC, I have all seasons on DVD.
I've seen every episode a dozen times,
one of the best written shows ever on
TV.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
December 4th, 2014 at 6:05:40 PM
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Quote: EvenbobI've seen half a dozen BBT's and don't
think it's that funny, too repetitive. I
loved SATC, I have all seasons on DVD.
I've seen every episode a dozen times,
one of the best written shows ever on
TV.
A.. Bob...I thought you were...well...a...hmmm...a...
December 4th, 2014 at 6:36:34 PM
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It took me a while in season three to be sure it was a different guy. Same guy now as season three just without costume hair, nose and makeup to look like the original actor.Quote: MrVI miss the old sheriff.
The new guy's a dork.
I am a robot.
December 4th, 2014 at 9:07:55 PM
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Everyone in SOA is a killer and a bad person, even though they sell Jax as the hero. Even Nero has killed people (shot a couple bangers on the couch last season). Gemma was a bad person, and her lie led to lotsa deaths via chinese gangs and brown and black. Bobby, Marcus, dozens of gang-bangers. Whatever this show has in store for us, know that they ALL have it coming. I figure Jax will be killed by the other charters; remember the vote of the presidents wasn't revealed. At least Juice didn't die a coward.
I think Wendy, the boys and Nero will make it, the SAMCRO club will be crushed by the other charte
I think Wendy, the boys and Nero will make it, the SAMCRO club will be crushed by the other charte
"Poker sure is an easy game to beat if you have the roll to keep rebuying."
December 5th, 2014 at 12:25:51 AM
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Quote: Keyser
A.. Bob...I thought you were...well...a...hmmm...a...
One of the best shows ever on TV. Witty,
charming, relevant. The women were all
nasty, self centered you know whats, but
the show itself was masterpiece.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
December 5th, 2014 at 12:55:12 AM
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bring back night court
get second you pig
December 5th, 2014 at 3:04:30 AM
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Got hooked to NCIS here on East coast (Virginia?). Characters are well defined, convincing and grabs your attention.
December 5th, 2014 at 3:16:03 AM
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SATC turned NYC into chicks destination Mecca. Most of them are single and constantly looking for new shoes. Female shoe sellers must be making a fortune, thanks to the show.
December 5th, 2014 at 5:39:30 AM
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Weeds, Breaking Bad, Prison Break, Gossip Girl, Walking Dead, Pretty Little Liars, The Office, [Family Guy / Futurama / South Park for cartoons], Orange is the new Black, and Dexter. I'm sure there are others, but I liked those shows. Got a few episodes until I'm complete caught up on TWD. Stopped watching Dexter (idk why?). Haven't finished PLL (second half of Season 3 is kinda boring, slow, and repetitive). Definitely recommend Breaking Bad (duh), The Office, and Prison Break.
Oh, Workaholics is good too. Either it's not on Netflix or my DVR is being a little n***** and isn't recording properly.
Law & Order SVU is good.
Used to watch CSI Las Vegas. I don't know why I stopped watching it. I think something weird changed and my dad didn't like it anymore so we stopped watching it.
I tried watching House of Cards and I just couldn't do it. Other shows that start off really slow -- I'm sorry, but if I'm not interested by the second episode and I'm not hooked by the 3rd or 4th....I ain't watching it. Kinda like that one show.....uh, The League and the other one that's just like it, How I Met Your Mother. Sure, they're funny in the sense of "Oh, I see why that's funny" not actually laughing.
Oh, Workaholics is good too. Either it's not on Netflix or my DVR is being a little n***** and isn't recording properly.
Law & Order SVU is good.
Used to watch CSI Las Vegas. I don't know why I stopped watching it. I think something weird changed and my dad didn't like it anymore so we stopped watching it.
I tried watching House of Cards and I just couldn't do it. Other shows that start off really slow -- I'm sorry, but if I'm not interested by the second episode and I'm not hooked by the 3rd or 4th....I ain't watching it. Kinda like that one show.....uh, The League and the other one that's just like it, How I Met Your Mother. Sure, they're funny in the sense of "Oh, I see why that's funny" not actually laughing.
December 5th, 2014 at 6:14:43 AM
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Will Sons of Anarchy takes it's place alongside The Sopranos, Breaking Bad and the like? It should as far as I'm concerned. I had to play catch up with those two but not with SOA. I was with it from the beginning.
What a list of guest stars the show has had! From the reliable Hal Holbrook and Adam Arkin to CCH Pounder and Steven King. We had a Cosby kid in Malcom-Jamal Warner and real Hell's Angel Sonny Barger. A bad guy from the show "Justified" played a transvestite that was the object of Tig's affections.
From the music industry we had Dave Navarro, Marilyn Manson, Glee's Lea Michele and Courtney Love. Does anyone remember the name of Ms Love's band? Some would say it was quite apropos. I just realized that I've never seen any of her films. I have seen a couple of episodes of Glee, time that I'll never get back.
What a list of guest stars the show has had! From the reliable Hal Holbrook and Adam Arkin to CCH Pounder and Steven King. We had a Cosby kid in Malcom-Jamal Warner and real Hell's Angel Sonny Barger. A bad guy from the show "Justified" played a transvestite that was the object of Tig's affections.
From the music industry we had Dave Navarro, Marilyn Manson, Glee's Lea Michele and Courtney Love. Does anyone remember the name of Ms Love's band? Some would say it was quite apropos. I just realized that I've never seen any of her films. I have seen a couple of episodes of Glee, time that I'll never get back.
Many people, especially ignorant people, want to punish you for speaking the truth. - Mahatma Ghandi
December 5th, 2014 at 6:58:56 AM
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I didn't read every single post. But "The Wire" was right up there with the Sopranos and Breaking Bad for best drama of the last 30 yrs. or so. As for comedies..you are forgetting some classics...MASH..Cheers...or maybe I'm just showing my age. Simpsons is arguably the best comedy in TV history, certainly the longest running for what it's worth.
Worst show ever...the list is sooooo long. I used to play this game with a co-worker all the time. The rule was that it had to be on at least 2 or 3 seasons. There are just too many that only last one season(or less) and are gone. So obviously they were awful, it just too easy to slam them. We were looking for a show that some people actually liked. As I remember here are a few we agreed on in no particular order:
Small Wonder-- if you are unfamiliar with it, look it up, spectacularly bad.
Manimal
Mr. Belvedere
After MASH -- I think lasted about 2 seasons.
Worst show ever...the list is sooooo long. I used to play this game with a co-worker all the time. The rule was that it had to be on at least 2 or 3 seasons. There are just too many that only last one season(or less) and are gone. So obviously they were awful, it just too easy to slam them. We were looking for a show that some people actually liked. As I remember here are a few we agreed on in no particular order:
Small Wonder-- if you are unfamiliar with it, look it up, spectacularly bad.
Manimal
Mr. Belvedere
After MASH -- I think lasted about 2 seasons.
December 5th, 2014 at 7:34:54 AM
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I find it funny when people over analyzing shows. IT'S JUST A SHOW.
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I would like to mention The Wonder Years, it's in my top 10.
I enjoy the Goldbergs
I normally dislike zombie movies/shows but Walking Dead got it right.
Breaking Bad was great
Normally Horror shows are the same repetitive junk but Me and my GF really enjoy American Horror Stories, its well done, interesting, they totally change it up each season.
Game of Thrones is good but is slow at times. Talk about someone who doesn't look anything like their character, calisi played by Emily Clark.
SOA Is a good show, not for the faint of heart or the kids. (how do bikers feel about this show?)
Someone mentioned portlandia, I can't imagine that being on the top of anyones list. Even worse Glee
After 1 episode, I don't watch Sex in the city and probably never will again , but I won't RAG on Bob for it, I sure I watched worst.
If you like comedy, watch The League its clever and funny centered around a crazy group of people people who are in a a fantasy football league. Even if Football is not your thing you'll still enjoy the show.
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I would like to mention The Wonder Years, it's in my top 10.
I enjoy the Goldbergs
I normally dislike zombie movies/shows but Walking Dead got it right.
Breaking Bad was great
Normally Horror shows are the same repetitive junk but Me and my GF really enjoy American Horror Stories, its well done, interesting, they totally change it up each season.
Game of Thrones is good but is slow at times. Talk about someone who doesn't look anything like their character, calisi played by Emily Clark.
SOA Is a good show, not for the faint of heart or the kids. (how do bikers feel about this show?)
Someone mentioned portlandia, I can't imagine that being on the top of anyones list. Even worse Glee
After 1 episode, I don't watch Sex in the city and probably never will again , but I won't RAG on Bob for it, I sure I watched worst.
If you like comedy, watch The League its clever and funny centered around a crazy group of people people who are in a a fantasy football league. Even if Football is not your thing you'll still enjoy the show.
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
December 5th, 2014 at 6:53:48 PM
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Quote: TomspurAnybody watch The Newsroom on HBO?
I'm shocked that the show will only survive 3 seasons. I think this may have been my favorite show of all time. I love the characters and the writing......doesn't hurt that Olivia Munn is a FOX!!!
Was completely a fan of this show. Watched it all, letting it settle, gonna watch it all again. So well written.
If the House lost every hand, they wouldn't deal the game.
December 5th, 2014 at 7:01:36 PM
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Quote: 1BBDoes anyone remember the name of Ms Love's band?
Hole, biggest, 'hit,' was, "Celebrity Skin."
https://wizardofvegas.com/forum/off-topic/gripes/11182-pet-peeves/120/#post815219
December 5th, 2014 at 9:01:09 PM
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Quote: Mission146Hole, biggest, 'hit,' was, "Celebrity Skin."
Wow, I thought I was pretty good for knowing the band but you even knew a song. Maybe we can get her to "hum" a few bars. :-)
Many people, especially ignorant people, want to punish you for speaking the truth. - Mahatma Ghandi
December 5th, 2014 at 9:08:09 PM
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are tim Conway and Harvey kormann still on?????
get second you pig
December 5th, 2014 at 9:09:22 PM
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Quote: 1BB
What a list of guest stars the show has had! From the reliable Hal Holbrook and Adam Arkin to CCH Pounder and Steven King. We had a Cosby kid in Malcom-Jamal Warner and real Hell's Angel Sonny Barger. A bad guy from the show "Justified" played a transvestite that was the object of Tig's affections.
From the music industry we had Dave Navarro, Marilyn Manson, Glee's Lea Michele and Courtney Love. Does anyone remember the name of Ms Love's band? Some would say it was quite apropos. I just realized that I've never seen any of her films. I have seen a couple of episodes of Glee, time that I'll never get back.
You know and can list Lea Michele, but you forget and omit Henry Rollins?
For shame, 1BB. For shame.
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December 5th, 2014 at 11:59:16 PM
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Quote: 1BBWow, I thought I was pretty good for knowing the band but you even knew a song. Maybe we can get her to "hum" a few bars. :-)
To your credit, I was about fourteen when that song first came out and happened to be dating a girl who was a huge Hole fan. I also must admit that the song was critically and commercially acclaimed, and truly, a pretty good song...though I only heard one other song by the band I ever liked and even forget the title.
That's not to say that I don't have a good bit of 70's, 80's and 90's musical knowledge, though, because I do. Music was probably my #1 hobby most of my life, believe it or not.
https://wizardofvegas.com/forum/off-topic/gripes/11182-pet-peeves/120/#post815219
December 6th, 2014 at 2:52:46 AM
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Quote: FaceYou know and can list Lea Michele, but you forget and omit Henry Rollins?
For shame, 1BB. For shame.
I'd forgotten about Henry but that's not the real shame. No, the real shame is that I admitted to watching a couple of episodes of Glee. How do I back peddle from that? Temporary insanity? Temporary paralysis? Has anyone else watched Glee? Help me out, guys. Someone? Anyone? Bueller?
Water board me all you want, I'll never admit to watching "My Name is Earl". :-)
Many people, especially ignorant people, want to punish you for speaking the truth. - Mahatma Ghandi
December 6th, 2014 at 8:01:32 AM
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Quote: Mission146I only heard one other song by the band I ever liked and even forget the title.
Most likely Malibu. My wife is a fan.
December 6th, 2014 at 8:08:16 AM
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Quote: 1BBHas anyone else watched Glee? Help me out, guys. Someone? Anyone? Bueller?
I recorded a few shows in the early days just for the music, which was pretty darn good sometimes. But I fast forwarded through all the gay drama BS. Never saw or cared about watching the entire show. Now, if I were so inclined, wiki has lists of exactly what songs were on which shows, and NetFlix has the series.
I've watched SOA since the beginning too, but man sometimes it's difficult. Every episode can be described thus..."Jax struggles with making (or breaking) alliances with other gangs" That gets really old. And when Abel was kidnapped in Ireland? Could've left that whole season out. Henry Rollins was great though. Kurt Sutter is a sick-o with mommy issues and that comes out in the writing every week.
"Poker sure is an easy game to beat if you have the roll to keep rebuying."
December 6th, 2014 at 8:17:16 AM
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Hole's big songs were Doll Parts, Violet and Celebrity Skin back in 94 or so. Francis Bean has grown up and is now 22 years old.
"Poker sure is an easy game to beat if you have the roll to keep rebuying."
December 6th, 2014 at 9:31:26 AM
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Quote: 1BBNo, the real shame is that I admitted to watching a couple of episodes of Glee.
I think that many people watched a few episodes when it started out. I also tried hash, speed, and microdots about forty years ago. So we've all experimented.
Pleasantville, featuring an 18 year old Maggie Lawson (from Psych)
December 6th, 2014 at 9:37:13 AM
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Quote: 1BBI'd forgotten about Henry but that's not the real shame. No, the real shame is that I admitted to watching a couple of episodes of Glee. How do I back peddle from that? Temporary insanity? Temporary paralysis? Has anyone else watched Glee? Help me out, guys. Someone? Anyone? Bueller?
Water board me all you want, I'll never admit to watching "My Name is Earl". :-)
I can't absolve you for glee...you will be punished in another life. Nothing wrong with "My name is Earl" though...funny show.
December 6th, 2014 at 9:58:41 AM
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Just FYI for anyone who wants to know about the finale of SOA, a book was released early this week that gave spoilers out. Kurt Sutter is pissed to say the least with a profanity laced message he put out there.
December 6th, 2014 at 10:00:02 AM
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Quote: zippyboyFrancis Bean has grown up and is now 22 years old.
She seems to have turned out alright; amazing.
"In a June 2014 interview, singer Lana Del Rey expressed admiration for several artists who died young, including Kurt Cobain, and added, "I wish I was dead already.... I do. I don't want to have to keep doing this."[41] Frances Cobain responded on her Twitter account: "I'll never know my father because he died young & it becomes a desirable feat because ppl like u think it's 'cool'...Well, it's fucking not. Embrace life, because u only get one life. The ppl u mentioned wasted that life. Don't be 1 of those ppl."
*from "Tweet by Cobain". Twitter. June 22, 2014. Retrieved June 23, 2014.wiki, Francis Bean Cobain; per wiki
"What, me worry?"
December 6th, 2014 at 1:15:02 PM
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Quote: wudgedMost likely Malibu. My wife is a fan.
That's the one, good call.
https://wizardofvegas.com/forum/off-topic/gripes/11182-pet-peeves/120/#post815219
December 6th, 2014 at 1:15:41 PM
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Quote: zippyboyHole's big songs were Doll Parts, Violet and Celebrity Skin back in 94 or so. Francis Bean has grown up and is now 22 years old.
'98 for Celebrity Skin, can't speak to the others.
https://wizardofvegas.com/forum/off-topic/gripes/11182-pet-peeves/120/#post815219
December 6th, 2014 at 1:43:20 PM
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Quote: 1BBI'd forgotten about Henry but that's not the real shame. No, the real shame is that I admitted to watching a couple of episodes of Glee. How do I back peddle from that? Temporary insanity? Temporary paralysis? Has anyone else watched Glee? Help me out, guys. Someone? Anyone? Bueller?
I've never watched Glee, but to be fair, I think it came out after I stopped watching TV all together.
And I won't lie. While 15 minutes before hockey it's Beethoven or DMX or Pantera on my playlist, I often make the 30 minute drive there listening to a capella and singing right along. Granted, what I know about Glee makes me giggle at you, but the subject of the show is something I regularly partake in and enjoy.
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December 6th, 2014 at 1:51:52 PM
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Quote: FaceI've never watched Glee, but to be fair, I think it came out after I stopped watching TV all together.
And I won't lie. While 15 minutes before hockey it's Beethoven or DMX or Pantera on my playlist, I often make the 30 minute drive there listening to a capella and singing right along. Granted, what I know about Glee makes me giggle at you, but the subject of the show is something I regularly partake in and enjoy.
I'm not sure what the subject of the show was. Don't want to get in trouble here. I'm a PC work in progress. :-)
Many people, especially ignorant people, want to punish you for speaking the truth. - Mahatma Ghandi
December 6th, 2014 at 2:20:56 PM
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Quote: 1BBI'm not sure what the subject of the show was.
Aww, crap.
It's singing, right? RIGHT?!?!
XD
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December 6th, 2014 at 2:25:58 PM
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We'll go with that. Ha ha.
Many people, especially ignorant people, want to punish you for speaking the truth. - Mahatma Ghandi
December 9th, 2014 at 6:51:36 PM
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I liked BURN NOTICE for the first few seasons. I remember catching a Marathon of it a few years ago over the holidays, and I was hooked.
There's emptiness behind their eyes
There's dust in all their hearts
They just want to steal us all and take us all apart
December 9th, 2014 at 9:49:43 PM
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Better Call Saul.
For the ads. Haven't seen the show; nobody has yet. Often a good quality in a TV show.
Great little marketing campaign.
http://www.bettercallsaul.com/
For the ads. Haven't seen the show; nobody has yet. Often a good quality in a TV show.
Great little marketing campaign.
http://www.bettercallsaul.com/
Suck dope, watch TV, make up stuff, be somebody on the internet.
December 13th, 2014 at 4:03:54 AM
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Just started watching Blacklist, on Netflix, the other day. I'm on Season 1 Episode 5.
So far, every episode is a different theme and they focus on something different in each one. I don't really like that. Of course, there is the personal life of the main chick (Elizabeth Keen) and her husband that keeps going on and is a different story in itself.
It's like a "badass" version of Law & Order or CSI. Every episode is something different. It's not like there's one main plot.
Also, it doesn't really pull me in and make me want to watch more. Oftentimes I end up getting distracted mid-episode.
One thing I liked, is how they brought in the character from Prison Break [the pervy dude]. They brought the same character into some other show, I forget which series (perhaps Breaking Bad?) and he even keeps the same profile (a guy who escaped from prison and cut off his own hand).
The other main character in Blacklist (Reddington) is James Spader. He's a cool character (also was Robert California in The Office). He's great, in my opinion.
So far, every episode is a different theme and they focus on something different in each one. I don't really like that. Of course, there is the personal life of the main chick (Elizabeth Keen) and her husband that keeps going on and is a different story in itself.
It's like a "badass" version of Law & Order or CSI. Every episode is something different. It's not like there's one main plot.
Also, it doesn't really pull me in and make me want to watch more. Oftentimes I end up getting distracted mid-episode.
One thing I liked, is how they brought in the character from Prison Break [the pervy dude]. They brought the same character into some other show, I forget which series (perhaps Breaking Bad?) and he even keeps the same profile (a guy who escaped from prison and cut off his own hand).
The other main character in Blacklist (Reddington) is James Spader. He's a cool character (also was Robert California in The Office). He's great, in my opinion.
December 13th, 2014 at 4:06:45 AM
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Does anyone have a comment on Sons of Anarchy? Is that how you would have ended it?
Many people, especially ignorant people, want to punish you for speaking the truth. - Mahatma Ghandi
December 13th, 2014 at 7:51:52 AM
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Quote: 1BBDoes anyone have a comment on Sons of Anarchy? Is that how you wold have ended it?
It was predictable, but I wanted the whole club to get whacked. Every character on that show is a killer, even Nero, and they all deserved death. I found the ending particularly annoying with the slo-mo and swelling music, trying to evoke emotion in us about what Jax was about to do. So what? He's a killer, I don't get the warm fuzzies about him. Nice touch having Michael Chiklis drive the truck though. I thought the previous episode where he killed Gemma was better.
So we have the final season of Justified coming!
"Poker sure is an easy game to beat if you have the roll to keep rebuying."
December 13th, 2014 at 8:20:37 AM
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Quote: zippyboy
So we have the final season of Justified coming!
I am looking forward to that. I read one of the books by the author of the short story the show is based on, and I didn't care for the writing style. Each sentence was choppy and hard to follow.
There's emptiness behind their eyes
There's dust in all their hearts
They just want to steal us all and take us all apart
December 13th, 2014 at 8:29:23 AM
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Hopefully Boyd Crowder won't be wearing a dress like he did in SOA.
Many people, especially ignorant people, want to punish you for speaking the truth. - Mahatma Ghandi
November 19th, 2021 at 9:00:48 PM
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The live action Cowboy Bebop just dropped today in the US.
Beautiful so far.
First scene is in a casino.
(Posting in this thread because it mentions Cowboy Bebop, and I'm not sure there will be enough gambling to justify a scene breakdown.)
Beautiful so far.
First scene is in a casino.
(Posting in this thread because it mentions Cowboy Bebop, and I'm not sure there will be enough gambling to justify a scene breakdown.)
May the cards fall in your favor.
