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So the show is called Fargo but it takes place in Minnesota? Weird. e: I remembered they go to Minnesota in the movie Mu Zeta fucked around with this message at 21:40 on Feb 26, 2014 |
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DivisionPost posted:Holy loving poo poo. Key and Peele are going to be playing FBI agents in FX's Fargo adaptation.  Seeing that cast list has me instantly sold on the show.
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Feb 26, 2014 21:40
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I can't wait to hear Bilbo with a MN accent.
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Feb 26, 2014 21:42
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Holy crap. Billy Bob Thorton, Bob Odenkirk, Keith Carradine, Dennis from Always Sunny, and Key and Peele? This show wasn't even on my radar but with that cast how could I pass it up?
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Feb 26, 2014 21:59
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American Horror Story season 3, which had one of the most high-profile, star-studded casts of any television season ever, taught us that none of it matters if the writing isn't of similar calibre. The writing and plotting was so bad that not even that cast nor the great cinematography could save it. You can have the best cast and the most beautiful cinematography in the world but if the writing is poo poo so will be the show.
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Feb 26, 2014 22:43
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zoux posted:Is that supposed to be Jubilee? Even when it aired in the 90s there were a lot of comics fans on Usenet that were commenting on, "Why is she white?" However, comics and animation art is hardly consistent, so someone exposed to select images of Jubilee might have honestly thought she was a white character. According to the wiki legend, the actress was originally supposed to have been another character who never was even on the team in the comics, but the popularity of Jubilee in the cartoon caused them to reassign her to that character. It sounds like a weak excuse BUT the movie also created a number of new, non-comics characters, too. Two of the six teen members are 'original': Not-Cyclops and Not-Colossus. Also, I seem to recall the main focus of the movie was on the Skin character, too. The possibility that Jubilee was originally going to be a new or non-GenX character seems like it could be true.
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Feb 26, 2014 22:46
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Joramun posted:American Horror Story season 3, which had one of the most high-profile, star-studded casts of any television season ever, taught us that none of it matters if the writing isn't of similar calibre. The writing and plotting was so bad that not even that cast nor the great cinematography could save it. You can have the best cast and the most beautiful cinematography in the world but if the writing is poo poo so will be the show. Is Fargo done by Ryan Murphy? Because yeah, no, gently caress it then.
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Feb 26, 2014 22:47
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Why are you all talking about a TV show based on Billy Idol's first band?
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Feb 26, 2014 22:49
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JediTalentAgent posted:the popularity of Jubilee in the cartoon Seriously gently caress the '90s.
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Feb 26, 2014 22:53
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JediTalentAgent posted:According to the wiki legend, the actress was originally supposed to have been another character who never was even on the team in the comics, but the popularity of Jubilee in the cartoon caused them to reassign her to that character. It sounds like a weak excuse BUT the movie also created a number of new, non-comics characters, too.
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Feb 26, 2014 22:53
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Boom Boom is ditzy and Jubilee is sassy! Also Boom Boom has a power set that's worth a poo poo.
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Feb 26, 2014 22:55
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STAC Goat posted:Is Fargo done by Ryan Murphy? Because yeah, no, gently caress it then. No, by one of the guys behind Bones, apparently. Which isn't saying much so I'm going to give him the benefit of the doubt. I was just recommending caution not to get too hyped for an upcoming show based solely (or mostly) on its casting, since even all the Oscar winners and nominees in the world can't save a show if the writing isn't up to par.
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Feb 26, 2014 22:57
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STAC Goat posted:Is Fargo done by Ryan Murphy? Because yeah, no, gently caress it then. It's from Noah Hawley, the guy that did The Unusuals and My Generation. That's not very encouraging either, but Joel and Ethan Coen are also Executive Producers, so I'm not writing this off just yet. If they didn't like his script they probably wouldn't have put their names on it. --- Yo, Legit is back tonight on FXX. You saw me talking about it earlier, but what makes it great is beyond my ability to explain. Comedian Jim Jeffries plays himself -- the pilot of the show was an adaptation of this story, and co-creator Peter O'Fallon (Suicide Kings) brought it to life with the same kind of boozy, darkly funny sentiment that Jeffries tells it with. In fact, that's pretty much the show in a nutshell: jet-black comedy cut with a genuine heart. Do yourself a favor: Spend $3 and check out the first episode. This isn't a very continuity heavy show, so watch that episode, and if you like it, set your DVR for season 2 on FXX, tonight at 10 PM ET.
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Feb 26, 2014 23:00
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zoux posted:Boom Boom is ditzy and Jubilee is sassy! What did Jubilee even do, make fireworks or something?
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Feb 26, 2014 23:19
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Wandle Cax posted:What did Jubilee even do, make fireworks or something? Pretty much. In the comics since then, they depowered her and then turned her into a vampire, presumably in the name of making her useful in a fight.
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Feb 26, 2014 23:26
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I just finished the Curse of the Mutants run yesterday actually.
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Feb 26, 2014 23:27
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Sure I'm not the only one who is incredibly sick of all the super hero stuff being produced right now? If it's not The Tick, I just can't bring myself to care.
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Feb 26, 2014 23:29
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Yes, it's like a lava lamp.
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zoux posted:Boom Boom is ditzy and Jubilee is sassy! I thought she wasn't written as ditzy until Nextwave? And that was mid-to-late 2000s.
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Feb 26, 2014 23:34
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I can also vouch for Legit. It wasn't one of my favourite shows last season but it mixes sentiment and vulgarity very well. I was glad it got a season 2 because it definitely seemed like the kind of show that would improve. Also, John Ratzenberger and Mindy Sterling play the parents of the two non-Jeffries leads, although only Sterling shows up on a regular basis.
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Feb 27, 2014 00:04
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Did anyone post that Looking got a Season 2? It doesn't even have a thread in this forum but it really is very good. If you remain unconvinced I'd strongly recommend Episode 5 - basically a gay Before Midnight (in San Francisco). One of the best written and best looking TV episodes I've seen in a little while.
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Feb 27, 2014 00:13
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GraPar posted:Did anyone post that Looking got a Season 2? It doesn't even have a thread in this forum but it really is very good. If you remain unconvinced I'd strongly recommend Episode 5 - basically a gay Before Midnight (in San Francisco). One of the best written and best looking TV episodes I've seen in a little while. YES! Legitimately happy about this, I've really enjoyed Looking so far and fully agree that Episode 5 was amazing. Sadly it's also a show that once I've finished watching it there's really nothing I have to say about it, which is why I'm guessing it's never mentioned much here. Doesn't TVIV have quite a few gay posters?
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Feb 27, 2014 00:17
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GraPar posted:Did anyone post that Looking got a Season 2? It doesn't even have a thread in this forum but it really is very good. If you remain unconvinced I'd strongly recommend Episode 5 - basically a gay Before Midnight (in San Francisco). One of the best written and best looking TV episodes I've seen in a little while. That's great. The ratings have also gotten better over the last couple episodes (although I realize that this doesn't matter too much for an HBO show). PriorMarcus posted:Doesn't TVIV have quite a few gay posters? Judging by the Drag Race thread...probably.
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Feb 27, 2014 00:19
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JediTalentAgent posted:At least it wasn't Nightman. NightMan had and forever will have the best dubbed-over faux sax playing on television, lock it.
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Feb 27, 2014 00:29
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DominoDancing posted:The ratings have also gotten better over the last couple episodes (although I realize that this doesn't matter too much for an HBO show). If that were true we'd be watching Enlightened season 3 right now. 
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Feb 27, 2014 00:33
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PriorMarcus posted:Doesn't TVIV have quite a few gay posters? Yes. Lesbians and bi dudes and gay dudes oh my! Strangely though I can't think of any bi female posters... I'm only like 10% gay. This comes up strangely often. Someone (I think Escape Artist) said he got random PMs about being bi, I remember it because I got one too, I can't remember what thread it pertained to though. Bown posted:I can also vouch for Legit. It wasn't one of my favourite shows last season but it mixes sentiment and vulgarity very well. I was glad it got a season 2 because it definitely seemed like the kind of show that would improve. Also, John Ratzenberger and Mindy Sterling play the parents of the two non-Jeffries leads, although only Sterling shows up on a regular basis. Yeah Legit is legit funny. DJ Qualls is pretty good in it.
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Feb 27, 2014 00:37
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precision posted:I'm only like 10% gay. So when you bottom, it's just the tip?
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Feb 27, 2014 00:47
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Something that's been mentioned in a couple of other threads is that the US version of Being Human was canceled.
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Feb 27, 2014 00:51
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precision posted:Why are you all talking about a TV show based on Billy Idol's first band? I had a similar confusion with heroes. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heroes_%28South_Korean_TV_series%29
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Feb 27, 2014 01:25
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hcreight posted:Pretty much. In the comics since then, they depowered her and then turned her into a vampire, presumably in the name of making her useful in a fight. Except that Jubes could simply put one of those sparks in a person's heart or brain. She was always dealt a poor hand by writers and editors, keeping her superfluous to meet the need for a daughter to Logan, but with smarts she'd have been one of the most dangerous.
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Feb 27, 2014 01:34
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Mu Zeta posted:So the show is called Fargo but it takes place in Minnesota? Weird. The movie also mostly took place in Minnesota. Fargo is a non sequitur title.
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Feb 27, 2014 02:20
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Oh for gently caress's sake: http://www.avclub.com/article/former-mob-wives-star-sues-grand-theft-auto-v-crea-201556
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Feb 27, 2014 02:22
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I flipped by Law & Order SVU for the first time in a couple of years and this episode started off with a not-Daniel Tosh making rape jokes followed by a girl yelling at him that rape is not funny, then storming out after he made more rape jokes at her expense. Immediately upon leaving, she of course is raped by a couple of bros who parrot not-Tosh (whose name is actually "Josh"  )'s jokes as they do it.This goddamned show. raditts fucked around with this message at 03:10 on Feb 27, 2014 |
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Feb 27, 2014 03:08
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raditts posted:I flipped by Law & Order SVU for the first time in a couple of years and this episode started off with a not-Daniel Tosh making rape jokes followed by a girl yelling at him that rape is not funny, then storming out after he made more rape jokes at her expense. Immediately upon leaving, she of course is raped by a couple of bros who parrot not-Tosh (whose name is actually "Josh" I could totally see him incorporating that into his "comedy" too. Then again, if it gets DMCAed off youtube how will he set up the joke? It's not like he knows how to tell real jokes all by himself.
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Feb 27, 2014 03:14
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raditts posted:I flipped by Law & Order SVU for the first time in a couple of years and this episode started off with a not-Daniel Tosh making rape jokes followed by a girl yelling at him that rape is not funny, then storming out after he made more rape jokes at her expense. Immediately upon leaving, she of course is raped by a couple of bros who parrot not-Tosh (whose name is actually "Josh" Well now I have to watch this trainwreck. In other news, tonight's Revolution ended with a giant mindfuck the likes of which hasn't been seen since "Not Penny's boat". Seriously, it was the most  thing in a really long time. The next set of episodes are either gonna be amazing or very silly, probably both. But like... drat.Holy poo poo this not-Daniel Tosh guy is terrible. This is the first SVU episode I've watched in years.
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Feb 27, 2014 03:17
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Update: Not-Tosh himself is also a date rapist.
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precision posted:Well now I have to watch this trainwreck. I have zero interest in actually watching Revolution. What was the mindfuck?
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Feb 27, 2014 03:22
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I really enjoy Revolution season 2. I doubt it will get renewed but it's a hell of a show now.
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Rarity posted:I have zero interest in actually watching Revolution. What was the mindfuck? Well... So the goony computer guy that created the nanobots, who some people are thinking of as "God" and who have AI and so forth, he rewrites their code to give God a virus essentially. Then suddenly Aaron wakes up in a 2014 that's noticeably more modern than our own, and in the previews he insists that he was in a world where the power had gone out and nobody believes him, including the other characters on the show. So who knows what the gently caress is happening, it's crazy.
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Feb 27, 2014 03:27
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raditts posted:Update: Not-Tosh himself is also a date rapist. Everyone's a little bit rapist. Edit: (in the SVU-verse, anyway)
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The jump in quality in season two of Revolution may be the biggest jump in quality I've ever seen between seasons on a show. It's pretty jarring actually.
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