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Band of Brothers II: Pacific Thunderer

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    Josiah_9Josiah_9 Registered User regular
    edited March 2010
    I have already let my parents know that I am coming over on Sunday night so I can wrestle control of the remote from my dad. He seemed ok with it.

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    DrZiplockDrZiplock Registered User regular
    edited March 2010
    Only one of our friends has HBO and thus he is the one who is hosting everyone for this for the next 10 sundays. Should be interesting.

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    RuckusRuckus Registered User regular
    edited March 2010
    I signed up for Shaw HD/HBOHD and picked up my HDPVR receiver yesterday, specifically so I can watch this on sunday, and also PVR it.

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    101101 Registered User regular
    edited March 2010
    I bought the Band of Brothers box set last christmas and was not dissapointed, amazing series. Very excited for this.

    Also I wish to chime in with the Winters appreciaton from earlier in thread.

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    ArtreusArtreus I'm a wizard And that looks fucked upRegistered User regular
    edited March 2010
    Oh man I am so excited for this. Glad it is happening so soon yesss

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    Penguin IncarnatePenguin Incarnate King of Kafiristan Registered User regular
    edited March 2010
    I think my sister has HBO.

    I think I'm going to kick in her door come Sunday evening.

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    HobnailHobnail Registered User regular
    edited March 2010
    I would fight a person to be able to watch this. But I do not have to. Luckily for myself.

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    KrunkMcGrunkKrunkMcGrunk Registered User regular
    edited March 2010
    I will fight you to watch it. I don't know anyone with HBO! :(

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    HobnailHobnail Registered User regular
    edited March 2010
    I will fight you to watch it. I don't know anyone with HBO! :(

    I call shovel

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    L|amaL|ama Registered User regular
    edited March 2010
    they're replaying BoB on network TV here, on monday it was the one where they had the raid over the river so I think we have the 2 most depressing episodes left and then the pacific, so it's gonna be pretty close to up to date as well as free to anyone with a TV

    wooooo

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    CrashmoCrashmo Registered User regular
    edited March 2010
    Everybody should read Winters' memoirs

    He is just a fantastic person

    edit: I am a huge Damian Lewis (his actor) fan, too <3

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    DrZiplockDrZiplock Registered User regular
    edited March 2010
    You referring to Biggest Brother?

    Yea. Read them if you haven't. I got to meet the author not too long ago. Very cool guy and very much still in contact with Winters...who is unfortunately, not aging all that well anymore.

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    StaleghotiStaleghoti Registered User regular
    edited March 2010
    Oh man I hope this show is good

    Is David Schwimmer in it?

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    Josiah_9Josiah_9 Registered User regular
    edited March 2010
    Biggest Brother was a great read. I am always impressed with Winters' deep attachment and concern for his men.

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    KrunkMcGrunkKrunkMcGrunk Registered User regular
    edited March 2010
    L|ama wrote: »
    they're replaying BoB on network TV here, on monday it was the one where they had the raid over the river so I think we have the 2 most depressing episodes left and then the pacific, so it's gonna be pretty close to up to date as well as free to anyone with a TV

    wooooo

    Wait. What? Is someone other than HBO showing the Pacific?

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    StaleghotiStaleghoti Registered User regular
    edited March 2010
    I think he's saying this certain network broadcast will finish pretty close to the start of Pacific.

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    KrunkMcGrunkKrunkMcGrunk Registered User regular
    edited March 2010
    Oh. Dang.

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    TheCanManTheCanMan GT: Gasman122009 JerseyRegistered User regular
    edited March 2010
    I'm also eagerly awaiting Sunday evening. But has anyone else read any previews of it?

    I can't remember where (or even if it was a TV or in print), but I remember hearing that they toned down alot of the grittiness of BoB and substituted a more cheerleaderish "we're the good guys, they're the bad guys" feeling (which I can't remember ever feeling while watching BoB). The rationale was that BoB was created pre-9/11, when the American public was more comfortable with the grittiness.

    I have absolutely no idea how valid that point is, or even how trustworthy the source was (as I can't remember where it came from). But it definitely seems like something right up Spielberg's alley. I'm still really excited, but I have a tiny bit of doubt creeping into the back of my mind.

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    KrunkMcGrunkKrunkMcGrunk Registered User regular
    edited March 2010
    TheCanMan wrote: »
    I'm also eagerly awaiting Sunday evening. But has anyone else read any previews of it?

    I can't remember where (or even if it was a TV or in print), but I remember hearing that they toned down alot of the grittiness of BoB and substituted a more cheerleaderish "we're the good guys, they're the bad guys" feeling (which I can't remember ever feeling while watching BoB). The rationale was that BoB was created pre-9/11, when the American public was more comfortable with the grittiness.

    I have absolutely no idea how valid that point is, or even how trustworthy the source was (as I can't remember where it came from). But it definitely seems like something right up Spielberg's alley. I'm still really excited, but I have a tiny bit of doubt creeping into the back of my mind.

    Man, I hope it's more like BoB than Saving Private Ryan.

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    ArtreusArtreus I'm a wizard And that looks fucked upRegistered User regular
    edited March 2010
    TheCanMan wrote: »
    I'm also eagerly awaiting Sunday evening. But has anyone else read any previews of it?

    I can't remember where (or even if it was a TV or in print), but I remember hearing that they toned down alot of the grittiness of BoB and substituted a more cheerleaderish "we're the good guys, they're the bad guys" feeling (which I can't remember ever feeling while watching BoB). The rationale was that BoB was created pre-9/11, when the American public was more comfortable with the grittiness.

    I have absolutely no idea how valid that point is, or even how trustworthy the source was (as I can't remember where it came from). But it definitely seems like something right up Spielberg's alley. I'm still really excited, but I have a tiny bit of doubt creeping into the back of my mind.

    This sounds untrue and I certainly hope it is definitely not true even a little bit. Because that wuold be dumb.

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    TallweirdoTallweirdo Registered User regular
    edited March 2010
    L|ama wrote: »
    they're replaying BoB on network TV here, on monday it was the one where they had the raid over the river so I think we have the 2 most depressing episodes left and then the pacific, so it's gonna be pretty close to up to date as well as free to anyone with a TV

    wooooo

    Wait. What? Is someone other than HBO showing the Pacific?

    Llama doesn't live in the US (he's a New Zealander).

    In Australia The Pacific will be shown free-to-air in HD, but it won't start screening until April.

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    L|amaL|ama Registered User regular
    edited March 2010
    L|ama wrote: »
    they're replaying BoB on network TV here, on monday it was the one where they had the raid over the river so I think we have the 2 most depressing episodes left and then the pacific, so it's gonna be pretty close to up to date as well as free to anyone with a TV

    wooooo

    Wait. What? Is someone other than HBO showing the Pacific?

    yes, tv one in new zealand

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    RocketScienceRocketScience Registered User regular
    edited March 2010
    Tallweirdo wrote: »
    L|ama wrote: »
    they're replaying BoB on network TV here, on monday it was the one where they had the raid over the river so I think we have the 2 most depressing episodes left and then the pacific, so it's gonna be pretty close to up to date as well as free to anyone with a TV

    wooooo

    Wait. What? Is someone other than HBO showing the Pacific?

    Llama doesn't live in the US (he's a New Zealander).

    In Australia The Pacific will be shown free-to-air in HD, but it won't start screening until April.

    And will be interrupted by many stupid ads.

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    A Dabble Of TheloniusA Dabble Of Thelonius It has been a doozy of a dayRegistered User regular
    edited March 2010
    On in 15 minutes. Whoooo.

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    TheStigTheStig Registered User regular
    edited March 2010
    Damn you east coasters!

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    CrashmoCrashmo Registered User regular
    edited March 2010
    It would be great if one of you got me HBO right now

    thanks in advance

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    A Dabble Of TheloniusA Dabble Of Thelonius It has been a doozy of a dayRegistered User regular
    edited March 2010
    How bout I just come in here in about an hour and tell you about it.

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    CrashmoCrashmo Registered User regular
    edited March 2010
    How about you describe it to me exactly as it is happening so I can see it with my mind?

    In HD, if you would.

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    msuitepyonmsuitepyon Registered User regular
    edited March 2010
    Crashmo wrote: »
    How about you describe it to me exactly as it is happening so I can see it with my mind?

    In HD, if you would.

    It's.... beautiful...

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    Raijin QuickfootRaijin Quickfoot I'm your Huckleberry YOU'RE NO DAISYRegistered User, ClubPA regular
    edited March 2010
    This show is quite excellent. I almost forgot to watch it.

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    A Dabble Of TheloniusA Dabble Of Thelonius It has been a doozy of a dayRegistered User regular
    edited March 2010
    Excellent. Ever so excellent.

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    MugginsMuggins Registered User regular
    edited March 2010
    God dammit someone send me HBO right the fuck now.

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    PolloDiabloPolloDiablo Registered User regular
    edited March 2010
    That was really fantastic. Looking forward to the rest.

    I can't tell any of these characters apart, though.

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    RaneadosRaneados police apologist you shouldn't have been there, obviouslyRegistered User regular
    edited March 2010
    is there any chance in the world this'll be on hulu or the like?

    :/

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    L|amaL|ama Registered User regular
    edited March 2010
    I think it was on the HBO site for a bit before, but it was an accident and went down really quick.

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    KrunkMcGrunkKrunkMcGrunk Registered User regular
    edited March 2010
    That was really fantastic. Looking forward to the rest.

    I can't tell any of these characters apart, though.

    So, pretty much the same as BoB.

    I think by the 5th or 6th time I watched it, I knew everyone's name, and it brought the series to an entirely new level for me.

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    PharezonPharezon Struggle is an illusion. Victory is in the Qun.Registered User regular
    edited March 2010
    Jesus christ that episode.

    Spoilers
    That bit with the Japanese soldier was just fucking awful. D:

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    CrashmoCrashmo Registered User regular
    edited March 2010
    Yeah it took a couple episodes to get the hang of SO MANY AWESOME DUDES in BoB

    I don't know if the soldiers in The Pacific can top my love for everyone in Easy Company, but if it gets anywhere close it will still be amazing

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    Blake TBlake T Do you have enemies then? Good. That means you’ve stood up for something, sometime in your life.Registered User regular
    edited March 2010
    HOW EXCELLENT WAS THIS?

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    Kool-Aid GuyKool-Aid Guy Registered User regular
    edited March 2010
    Whaa is that the kid from Jurassic Park?

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