S1 of The Leftovers does ask a lot of its audience, and its darkness can be overbearing, but it sets up the amazing 2nd and 3rd seasons.
Say what you will about other Damon Lindelof projects, but I gotta give the guy credit for hitting it out of park with The Leftovers.
I was under the impression that S2 was kind of a reboot and had nothing to do with Season 1. That was the primary reason I never even starting watching Season 2...
Nope. They move to a new town, but it's the same core group of characters continuing the plot developments in S1.
S1 of The Leftovers does ask a lot of its audience, and its darkness can be overbearing, but it sets up the amazing 2nd and 3rd seasons.
Say what you will about other Damon Lindelof projects, but I gotta give the guy credit for hitting it out of park with The Leftovers.
I was under the impression that S2 was kind of a reboot and had nothing to do with Season 1. That was the primary reason I never even starting watching Season 2...
Nope. They move to a new town, but it's the same core group of characters continuing the plot developments in S1.
Yeah, I'd say the first season is 100% required viewing for the 2nd and 3rd.
Which is why I'm hesitant to recommend the show to anyone, despite thinking seasons 2 and 3 are some of the best seasons of a TV show since Breaking Bad.
Lucha Underground is crazy and amazing. I'm only like 4 episodes in, granted.
Oh. Oh ho ho. Just you wait.
I'm a few episodes into season 2 and I love how goddamn insane and over the top everything is. Best wrestling storylines ever.
The wrestling is really solid, too. It's been a long time since I watched WWF, but I remember it being more lumbering than with Lucha Underground. That they only have ~45 minutes to fill and there's no pay-per-views definitely helps the pacing of both the matches and the storylines.
S1 of The Leftovers does ask a lot of its audience, and its darkness can be overbearing, but it sets up the amazing 2nd and 3rd seasons.
Say what you will about other Damon Lindelof projects, but I gotta give the guy credit for hitting it out of park with The Leftovers.
I was under the impression that S2 was kind of a reboot and had nothing to do with Season 1. That was the primary reason I never even starting watching Season 2...
Nope. They move to a new town, but it's the same core group of characters continuing the plot developments in S1.
Yeah, I'd say the first season is 100% required viewing for the 2nd and 3rd.
Which is why I'm hesitant to recommend the show to anyone, despite thinking seasons 2 and 3 are some of the best seasons of a TV show since Breaking Bad.
I would just throw a lot of caution at them and make sure they know what they're getting into. It's close in tone to stuff like Donnie Darko or Requiem for a Dream, but with way better writing and acting.
I'll probably never rewatch this series. I think this is a one time and done kind of deal.
Donnie Darko holds up on repeat viewings though and is not actually super depressing
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John Wick 2 hit streaming sites and I watched it tonight. Man is that movie tacticool in all the right ways. It's 2 hours of Keanu running the most operator fucking gun routines. I really liked it.
There's a scene early on where he's running 3 gun going to assassinate his first target. He saves a shell in the side clip and does the tactical reload right at the end. So fucking cool.
I've been re-binging parks and rec and I kind of forgot how it ends up being a show about love and how great it is and I'm not crying someone get me a steak.
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Parks and Rec? More like Love and Friendship are Wonderful Things and Being Emotionally Supportive of those Closest to You feat. Leslie Knope.
"A new take on the epic fantasy genre... Darkly comic, relatable characters... twisted storyline."
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So I was bored and looking to see if anything on Netflix caught my eye. So what do I see under Action? Inglorious Basterds for one, but then I check what else they are listing just out of curiosity and there is Big Trouble in Little China. I've heard a lot about Big Trouble in Little China, but I've never seen it, so what the heck?
No, seriously, what the heck? That sure was a thing. It was really entertaining, but I'm not sure if it was good, if that makes any sense. I loved the way that everybody except Jack was acting in one style (the name of it escapes me at the moment), but Jack was just completely different. It really sold the outsider theme. But man, what a wacky movie. I don't think I've seen anything else even remotely like it.
So I was bored and looking to see if anything on Netflix caught my eye. So what do I see under Action? Inglorious Basterds for one, but then I check what else they are listing just out of curiosity and there is Big Trouble in Little China. I've heard a lot about Big Trouble in Little China, but I've never seen it, so what the heck?
No, seriously, what the heck? That sure was a thing. It was really entertaining, but I'm not sure if it was good, if that makes any sense. I loved the way that everybody except Jack was acting in one style (the name of it escapes me at the moment), but Jack was just completely different. It really sold the outsider theme. But man, what a wacky movie. I don't think I've seen anything else even remotely like it.
You're not sure if Big Trouble in Little China is any good? No. Not "good." BTiLC is the BEST.
In times like these, just remember what ol' Jack Burton says.
So I was bored and looking to see if anything on Netflix caught my eye. So what do I see under Action? Inglorious Basterds for one, but then I check what else they are listing just out of curiosity and there is Big Trouble in Little China. I've heard a lot about Big Trouble in Little China, but I've never seen it, so what the heck?
No, seriously, what the heck? That sure was a thing. It was really entertaining, but I'm not sure if it was good, if that makes any sense. I loved the way that everybody except Jack was acting in one style (the name of it escapes me at the moment), but Jack was just completely different. It really sold the outsider theme. But man, what a wacky movie. I don't think I've seen anything else even remotely like it.
You're not sure if Big Trouble in Little China is any good? No. Not "good." BTiLC is the BEST.
In times like these, just remember what ol' Jack Burton says.
If it wasn't clear, I really enjoyed the movie. When I say I'm not sure if it's "good" I mean for one, I'm a terrible judge of film quality. I have loved some absolutely awful films, and some really poorly made ones. For another, it's a fairly old movie and so things like special effects are going to be more primitive, though I think what they used held up pretty well.
But yeah, a really fun movie. I kind of wish I had watched it years ago, really, and I'm not sure why I never did.
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that film doesn't really fit in the goodbad continuum, it exists as its own separate thing
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So I was bored and looking to see if anything on Netflix caught my eye. So what do I see under Action? Inglorious Basterds for one, but then I check what else they are listing just out of curiosity and there is Big Trouble in Little China. I've heard a lot about Big Trouble in Little China, but I've never seen it, so what the heck?
No, seriously, what the heck? That sure was a thing. It was really entertaining, but I'm not sure if it was good, if that makes any sense. I loved the way that everybody except Jack was acting in one style (the name of it escapes me at the moment), but Jack was just completely different. It really sold the outsider theme. But man, what a wacky movie. I don't think I've seen anything else even remotely like it.
It's not good
But the super weird thing it's also not bad
It just somehow exists as a thing that everyone should see
The beauty of that film is how clear it is to the audience that everyone else is in a Hong Kong style Kung Fu flick and Jack is this weird outsider that just showed up and tagged along. Wang, Margo, Gracie and Eddie are the actual heroes, but Jack remains blissfully unaware of this all the way through the end credits.
It's an amazing movie from a lot of perspectives, and it's just so much fun. Now that it's on Netflix, I rewatch it every month or so when I finish a show but don't want to start a new one, yet. Still hasn't gotten old.
BTiLC is one of those movies that i think is propelled by an audience that saw it at a certain age.
Like, as a late 30s adult, i can see its appeal being perplexing.
But if you watched it as like a 13 year old...HOLY CRAP it just becomes the best thing ever. And, strangely, will remain the best thing ever no matter how many other times you watch it from then on.
It kind of transcends itself like The Big Lebowski or Prince of Darkness.
Two more things I have not yet seen!
Prince of Darkness is right up there with In the Mouth of Madness as Call of Cthulhu modules come to life. I'd add Event Horizon, but I never liked that movie because they should've just gone full Warhammer 40K instead of beating around the bush.
It kind of transcends itself like The Big Lebowski or Prince of Darkness.
Two more things I have not yet seen!
This shit will not stand Dude!
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I'm enjoying OiTNB season 5 thus far, I'm only a couple episodes in and already Bursett has had more screen time than she had all last season so that's nice.
“I was quick when I came in here, I’m twice as quick now”
-Indiana Solo, runner of blades
I started rewatching Battlestar Galactica (new version). It is on Hulu. I saw it on the initial run but don't remember it all that well. It is pretty interesting and definitely is awash in post 9/11 thoughts and feelings. So far it seems pretty nuanced with little hanging of lampshades and building of straw men. It is still quite silly at times and the special effects are appalling by today's standards so there's that. As a scifi fan, I wish there was something new in the vein but I've seen nothing beyond The Expanse.
“Reject your sense of injury and the injury itself disappears.”
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I didn't think S2 and S3 were very good in comparison. There were good parts, but it definitely felt like a slog to get to them.
Definitely worth the time, though.
This. It got worse over time. S2 had a couple of good episodes and the whole thing was well put together. I can't tell if my disappointment with S3 was that it just wasn't that good or that I hated the "message". Season 1 was pretty amazing. Season 2 took a lot of liberties to allow the writers to make "important" episodes. Showrunners need to rewatch The Wire if they want to see how to tell a story.
“Reject your sense of injury and the injury itself disappears.”
― Marcus Aurelius
I started rewatching Battlestar Galactica (new version). It is on Hulu. I saw it on the initial run but don't remember it all that well. It is pretty interesting and definitely is awash in post 9/11 thoughts and feelings. So far it seems pretty nuanced with little hanging of lampshades and building of straw men. It is still quite silly at times and the special effects are appalling by today's standards so there's that. As a scifi fan, I wish there was something new in the vein but I've seen nothing beyond The Expanse.
Dark Matter and The Killjoys are surprising good. They start off dumb and fun then slowly build the world and plot into something deeper. Definitely fills my "Not as good as The Expanse but still pretty good" space show itch.
I started rewatching Battlestar Galactica (new version). It is on Hulu. I saw it on the initial run but don't remember it all that well. It is pretty interesting and definitely is awash in post 9/11 thoughts and feelings. So far it seems pretty nuanced with little hanging of lampshades and building of straw men. It is still quite silly at times and the special effects are appalling by today's standards so there's that. As a scifi fan, I wish there was something new in the vein but I've seen nothing beyond The Expanse.
There's Stargate: Universe, and Caprica. But yeah, sci-fi series of that quality are few and far between. Darker, more grounded sci-fi tv series are more inclined to be fantasies these days.
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I didn't think S2 and S3 were very good in comparison. There were good parts, but it definitely felt like a slog to get to them.
Definitely worth the time, though.
I really need to check out the second and third seasons, season 1 was so beyond my expectations I'm a little sad season 3 is the end.
They tried to bury us. They didn't know that we were seeds. 2018 Midterms. Get your shit together.
Oh. Oh ho ho. Just you wait.
I'm a few episodes into season 2 and I love how goddamn insane and over the top everything is. Best wrestling storylines ever.
Nope. They move to a new town, but it's the same core group of characters continuing the plot developments in S1.
Yeah, I'd say the first season is 100% required viewing for the 2nd and 3rd.
Which is why I'm hesitant to recommend the show to anyone, despite thinking seasons 2 and 3 are some of the best seasons of a TV show since Breaking Bad.
The wrestling is really solid, too. It's been a long time since I watched WWF, but I remember it being more lumbering than with Lucha Underground. That they only have ~45 minutes to fill and there's no pay-per-views definitely helps the pacing of both the matches and the storylines.
They tried to bury us. They didn't know that we were seeds. 2018 Midterms. Get your shit together.
I would just throw a lot of caution at them and make sure they know what they're getting into. It's close in tone to stuff like Donnie Darko or Requiem for a Dream, but with way better writing and acting.
I'll probably never rewatch this series. I think this is a one time and done kind of deal.
Repeat viewings aren't always the best way to judge things like this.
Some of my most memorable viewing experiences happened with things I have no desire to see again.
In other news, a new season of the insane show Orphan Black is out now. You should watch it.
"Readers who prefer tension and romance, Maledictions: The Offering, delivers... As serious YA fiction, I’ll give it five stars out of five. As a novel? Four and a half." - Liz Ellor
My new novel: Maledictions: The Offering. Now in Paperback!
That is too bad. Allison is the most badass clone.
I really did not care for the last season of Kimmy. Just too much random crap that wasn't that funny. Time to shut it down, Tina.
On the other hand, Season 3 of Voltron in August!
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No, seriously, what the heck? That sure was a thing. It was really entertaining, but I'm not sure if it was good, if that makes any sense. I loved the way that everybody except Jack was acting in one style (the name of it escapes me at the moment), but Jack was just completely different. It really sold the outsider theme. But man, what a wacky movie. I don't think I've seen anything else even remotely like it.
In times like these, just remember what ol' Jack Burton says.
But yeah, a really fun movie. I kind of wish I had watched it years ago, really, and I'm not sure why I never did.
-Indiana Solo, runner of blades
It's not good
But the super weird thing it's also not bad
It just somehow exists as a thing that everyone should see
it is my favorite thing about Big Trouble
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It's an amazing movie from a lot of perspectives, and it's just so much fun. Now that it's on Netflix, I rewatch it every month or so when I finish a show but don't want to start a new one, yet. Still hasn't gotten old.
They tried to bury us. They didn't know that we were seeds. 2018 Midterms. Get your shit together.
If you want a great companion piece, check out https://www.amazon.com/Official-Making-Trouble-Little-China/dp/1608868710/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1497885864&sr=8-1&keywords=big+trouble+in+little+china+book
Like, as a late 30s adult, i can see its appeal being perplexing.
But if you watched it as like a 13 year old...HOLY CRAP it just becomes the best thing ever. And, strangely, will remain the best thing ever no matter how many other times you watch it from then on.
It kind of transcends itself like The Big Lebowski or Prince of Darkness.
Two more things I have not yet seen!
Prince of Darkness is right up there with In the Mouth of Madness as Call of Cthulhu modules come to life. I'd add Event Horizon, but I never liked that movie because they should've just gone full Warhammer 40K instead of beating around the bush.
This shit will not stand Dude!
-Indiana Solo, runner of blades
― Marcus Aurelius
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This. It got worse over time. S2 had a couple of good episodes and the whole thing was well put together. I can't tell if my disappointment with S3 was that it just wasn't that good or that I hated the "message". Season 1 was pretty amazing. Season 2 took a lot of liberties to allow the writers to make "important" episodes. Showrunners need to rewatch The Wire if they want to see how to tell a story.
― Marcus Aurelius
Path of Exile: themightypuck
Dark Matter and The Killjoys are surprising good. They start off dumb and fun then slowly build the world and plot into something deeper. Definitely fills my "Not as good as The Expanse but still pretty good" space show itch.
Id like to check out Killjoys, but it simply isn't as available as Dark Matter.
There's Stargate: Universe, and Caprica. But yeah, sci-fi series of that quality are few and far between. Darker, more grounded sci-fi tv series are more inclined to be fantasies these days.