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DYNOMITE · 08-17-2009, 12:15 PM

A chicken once beat me in tic-tac-toe.

Stefan S · 08-17-2009, 07:54 PM

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A chicken once beat me in tic-tac-toe.

What did you smoke when it happened?

tin mad dog · 08-18-2009, 07:10 PM

I've seen one of those episodes, Stef.

Medz · 08-19-2009, 04:53 PM

New rumored castings for Game of Thrones:

Ser Jorah Mormont

Iain Glen

Jaime Lannister

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau

hack · 08-19-2009, 09:10 PM

Whale Wars is engaging. I wish there was more explanatory segments, tho. It's not always clear why something is happening. Here's a New Yorker story about the Sea Shepherd that was pretty interesting, but long:

A Reporter at Large: Neptune’s Navy : The New Yorker

Stefan S · 08-19-2009, 10:03 PM

Re explanatory parts -- I agree. In a sense, given how intense those encounters are, the episodes are "relatively" slow, with lots of unnecessary repetitions. They surely have enough room to go more in depth into many of the issues, maybe show the story from another angle (by introducing some interviews and the Japanese perspective), interviews with lawyers, etc.

Two quick things:
a) they need a faster ship
b) they need some long range weapons throwing their stinky liquids from much greater distances.

DTH · 08-20-2009, 04:34 PM

In the last episode of Whale Wars they showed the Harpoon ships dragging the dead whales alongside the ship. I was wondering why the Sea Shepherd didn't launch the Delta and Gemini to try and contaminate the whale. It seemed like they could have thrown some of that butyric acid on the whales while they were being dragged.

Medz · 08-21-2009, 09:51 AM

Looks like most of the rumors were right (except the one about Cersei - she hasn't been cast yet)

HBO appoints subjects to 'Thrones'

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HBO appoints subjects to 'Thrones'
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau joins Sean Bean in pilot
By James Hibberd
Aug 20, 2009, 11:00 PM ET

HBO is filling out the cast of its fantasy pilot "Game of Thrones" with the addition of former "New Amsterdam" star Nikolaj Coster-Waldau and several others.

The group joins the previously cast lead Sean Bean as battle-weary Ned Stark, who leaves his home to serve the king. Mark Addy, Kit Harrington, Jennifer Ehle, Jack Gleeson, Peter Dinklage and Harry Lloyd also star.

In the adaptation of the George R.R. Martin fantasy-book series, Coster-Waldau will play Jaime Lannister, one of the king's guards and a ruthless usurper of the previous king. The actor, most recently seen in Ron Moore's Fox pilot "Virtuality," is repped by WME, Impression and Independent Talent Group.

Another addition is Tamzin Merchant (Showtime's "The Tudors"), who'll play Daenerys, an exiled teenage princess.

Also new to the cast: Richard Madden ("Hope Springs") as Stark's eldest son, Robb; Iain Glen ("Into the Storm") as Ser Jorah Mormont, a disgraced knight; Alfie Allen ("The Other Boleyn Girl") as Theon, Stark's young ward; Sophie Turner ("Doctor Who"), as Stark's eldest daughter, Sansa; Maisie Williams as Stark's young tomboy daughter, Arya.

The group joins the previously cast lead Sean Bean as battle-weary Ned Stark who leaves his home to serve the king, Mark Addy, Kit Harrington, Jennifer Ehle, Jack Gleeson, Peter Dinklage and Harry Lloyd.

HBO still has a few more roles to fill in the large ensemble cast of "Thrones," one of the more buzzed-about titles on the premium network's development slate. The pilot shoots in Ireland in October.

David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, Guymon Casady, Carolyn Strauss, Vincent Gerardis and Martin are executive producing.

Stefan S · 08-21-2009, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by DTH

In the last episode of Whale Wars they showed the Harpoon ships dragging the dead whales alongside the ship. I was wondering why the Sea Shepherd didn't launch the Delta and Gemini to try and contaminate the whale. It seemed like they could have thrown some of that butyric acid on the whales while they were being dragged.

I thought that there were too many harpoon ships around, and they must slow down to almost stanstill to unload their boats. So, they could not have done it (or thought that to be too risky). You may remember that, in one of the previous episodes, they had problems with picking up the boats.

I think their best bet is to design a long range weapon, some sort of catapult. They could use it to toss big containers (maybe sacks) with butric acid. They would break on the impact with any part of whaler's ship, even with protective nets. So, the entire decks would be sprayed with this stinky liquid.

Stefan S · 08-23-2009, 12:23 AM

Also, an attack from a ship os actually easier than an attack from asmall boat, because a deck is higher and also, yiu can find some level of protection from water hoses.

Of coiurse, small boats are faster, that's their advantage. Alkso, teh Dutch government requested from the captain not to use a ship as a platform for tossing anything on IshiMaru fleet. That's why Steve Ervin was forced to use small boats.

The last episode, the season finale, is very interesting. In an attempt to stop teh tranfer of the whale's dead carcass, Steve Ervin tries to manouver herself between a factory ship and a harpoon ship. The intention is to sever the transport line. At a certain momen, there is actually a collision between two ships whch leads to the whole huhe international bruhaha, Australian FBI is involve, and so on. The legal matters are still pending.

Maybe the most important bit of info, Japanese were 350 whales below their quote. So, Sea Sheperds actulally make some difference.

tin mad dog · 08-23-2009, 11:32 AM

I read that Curb Your Enthusiasm is coming back after a year (or two?) layoff. I wonder if the story line is going to continue from where they left off?

pif · 08-23-2009, 04:28 PM

Sounds like it, TMD. The Blacks will be returning too.

Medz · 08-26-2009, 09:20 AM

Second episode of Mad Men was strong - better than the first. Anyone else notice that the wedding is planned for 11/23/1963? I can't wait to see how the show handles that.

True Blood also continues to be excellent.

Money23 · 08-26-2009, 09:25 AM

To me, True Blood isn't as good as it was.

Medz · 08-26-2009, 09:32 AM

You mean earlier this season, or not as good as the first season?

ThaMaestro · 08-26-2009, 10:31 AM

The last two episodes of True Blood have been horrible, IMO. The storyline with the dark haired goddess/satan lady needs to be done with already. It's just really goofy.

Medz · 08-26-2009, 10:50 AM

I thought the episode before last was really strong, especially everything that happened with Godric. Last week's was a little goofy, but I think it was to add some levity before the last two episodes. I do like that there's someone too powerful for the vampires to handle. The last episode did have more Lafayette, which is always good. I think the next two episodes with the introduction of the Queen will be very interesting.

esther kim · 08-26-2009, 02:50 PM

Oh my Godric!! I LOVED eppy 8 and the whole roof top scene with Eric.. I have to admit I cried...I know, I know...lame but dang, that was such a well acted scene. I actually like season 2 of True Blood more than season 1. The crazy Newlins storyline was great. I was sad to see Rev. Steve and his wife go...I couldn't stop repeating “The war has begun, you evil whore of Satan!” and then Jason paintballs him square on his forehead...priceless. Jason has been great this season, too...Sam and Andy Bellefleur...esp when he kept screaming PIIIIIIIIG! :)))

esther kim · 08-26-2009, 02:52 PM

Mad Men is just a well written show and continues to shine. I thought both episodes were compelling.. I really love Peggy's s/l.

The King · 08-27-2009, 03:35 PM

Curb is having the cast members of Seinfeld on the show and I read that Larry is trying to get back with Cheryl.

Mad Men is great as always. I liked the part last episode when Don tells his wife's bro what's going to happen with their Dad and then Don sits down at the kitchen table and reads the newspaper without missing a beat. It was just like a typical day at Sterling-Cooper, with Don doing what he does best.

True Blood has stepped up this season. I thought I read that Evan Rachel Wood is playing "The Queen." It will be interesting to see how the season plays out.

tin mad dog · 08-27-2009, 04:52 PM

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Curb is having the cast members of Seinfeld on the show and I read that Larry is trying to get back with Cheryl.

Good. The comedic chemistry between the two of them can't be replaced.

tin mad dog · 08-27-2009, 04:53 PM

In related news....damn, I need HBO.

Dave Bing · 08-27-2009, 05:32 PM

I found Cheryl pretty annoying by season four.

tin mad dog · 08-30-2009, 03:26 PM

So it looks like the cast of Seinfeld will be playing (a version of) themselves on Curb and the storyline is that they are shooting a reunion special for Seinfeld.

I wonder if they'll have Michael Richards interact with The Blacks? I'm guessing they will address his meltdown.

tin mad dog · 08-30-2009, 03:29 PM

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I found Cheryl pretty annoying by season four.

I still like Cheryl. In an odd way, I think she's kind of hot. Granted, Vivica Fox isn't chopped liver.

Medz · 09-02-2009, 10:21 AM

Cersei Lannister has been cast.

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Royal HBO role filled by 'Terminator: Sarah Connor' actress

All the major roles for HBO's "Game of Thones" pilot have been filled in recent weeks -- except one.

I can exclusively reveal that Lena Headey, most recently seen as Sarah Connor in Fox's "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles," will play Cersei Lannister, a woman of royal blood who is every bit as smart, cunning and devious as the powerful men around her.

Other cast members include the perfectly cast Peter Dinklage as Cersei's brother Tyrion, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau as Cersei's twin, Jaime, Sean Bean as aristocrat Ned Stark, Jennifer Ehle as his wife Catelyn Stark and Mark Addy as King Robert. HBO confirmed the casting of Headey on Tuesday.

The "Game of Thrones" pilot, an adaptation of a fantasy novel by George R.R. Martin, starts shooting in late October in Northern Ireland.

Interest in the "Thrones" pilot is already at fever pitch: The blogs Winter Is Coming and Westeros have been following the casting avidly, and I can see why.

One "Thrones" fan asked me if this level of interest in a pilot that may not show up on TV for a year or more is normal. No, it's not. But Martin's book series tends to inspire a certain kind of deep and abiding loyalty, if not obsession. To read the books of Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire" series (four have come out so far) is to be completely immersed in a world that recalls the golden age of knights and chivalry while also showing, through memorable and believable characters, how deeply flawed human nature can be. It's a world in which honor and fealty don't mean what they used to and those in power have to contend with an array of threats, sometimes from those closest to them, sometimes from unexpected places.

Don't let the fantasy label put you off. This is a book series about human beings and how they respond to difficult challenges. But OK, there are knights, tournaments, battles, bawdy humor, spectacles and freaky creatures from the icy north. There are also deeply moving relationships and wonderfully detailed locales, all of which kept me turning hundreds of pages all summer.

As Time's James Poniewozik has written, "Thrones" is the kind of complicated, richly appointed, adult drama that HBO tends to do well. Martin "constantly forces you to question whether the 'honorable' resolution to a conflict is the best in the long run. The saga is littered with fallen heroes and shattered myths, as well as apparent villains and rogues who make surprising turns," Poniewozik writes.

In short, if this "Thrones" adaptation is at least as good as HBO's "Rome," I'll be glued to it. Here's where I inject the note of caution: At this point, "Thrones" is just a pilot and it has not yet been picked up to series. Fingers crossed that its every bit as good as Martin's many fans hope it will be and we spend 2010 obsessing about HBO's cool new show.

The Watcher: Royal HBO role filled by 'Terminator: Sarah Connor' actress

Medz · 09-02-2009, 10:24 AM

Still waiting for your review of the book, Lou.

joe servo · 09-24-2009, 09:44 PM

Does anyone know any funky sites that lets you watch HBO shows? I haven't watched a Curb Your Enthusiasm episode in years.

Money23 · 09-24-2009, 10:36 PM

Community is pretty frigging funny. Chevy Chase's character is great.

Dave Bing · 09-24-2009, 11:20 PM

Yeah. it is pretty good. I just don't like the male lead too much.

Money23 · 09-25-2009, 03:47 AM

I disliked him more in the pilot. He seemed more relaxed in the second episode, less showy.

Medz · 09-25-2009, 09:46 AM

It's pretty funny. Definitely a nice change of pace with The Office becoming more cartoonish, but I don't know if the mean-spiritedness will last. Joel McHale (the lead) has decent timing, so I think he'll grow into the role. He's good on The Soup.

Medz · 09-25-2009, 09:49 AM

Mad Men has been just fantastic the last two weeks. Really, really strong episodes. I was laughing for a good 2-3 minutes at Sterling's "just when he got it in the door" comment. Based on the timeline, Kennedy's assassination should be coming up soon - that will be really interesting to watch.

ThaMaestro · 09-25-2009, 11:07 AM

Community is kinda funny. Did they change the lead female from the one in the pilot? I remember her being more attractive. Yes, I'm shallow like that.

Parks and Recs has it's moments, but it's mostly miss.

Dave Bing · 09-25-2009, 06:28 PM

Female lead in Community is pretty non-descript. I have seen both episodes and doubt that I could identify her in a lineup.

Dave Bing · 09-25-2009, 06:29 PM

Parks and Rec is a bit of an office rip-off, but less funny.

Medz · 09-25-2009, 06:50 PM

Have you watched Mad Men, Dave? Seems like the type of series you'd enjoy.

What about you, Lou? Does it make you nostalgic for your 20's?

Dave Bing · 09-25-2009, 08:18 PM

I have wanted to watch Mad Men. When I was overseas it was impossible. Now I feel like I am too late.

Hobbs · 09-25-2009, 08:50 PM

They're called DVDs (also Blu-rays). They have them at these things called stores and even at these newfangled website thingies.

Mad Men goes on sale fairly often, so you should be able to get both seasons for $20 or less a piece.

Dave Bing · 09-25-2009, 08:56 PM

Can I lease or do I have to buy?

Hobbs · 09-25-2009, 09:32 PM

Rent with the option to own is available.

Lou Stefanic · 09-25-2009, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Medz

Have you watched Mad Men, Dave? Seems like the type of series you'd enjoy.

What about you, Lou? Does it make you nostalgic for your 20's?

Yes, in much the same way that Lord of the Rings makes you miss the Shire.

Lou Stefanic · 09-25-2009, 11:35 PM

As far as Mad Men itself, the show seems kind of uneven to me right now. The office-based stuff has been fantastic, maybe the best it's ever been, but the home-based stuff has been pretty off. When a show feels the need to start relying on dream sequences, I think it's gone off the rails a bit.

Medz · 09-25-2009, 11:45 PM

Apparently the dream sequence is very accurate, as women in the 60's and 70's were given a drug that caused hallucinations during delivery.

Money23 · 09-27-2009, 02:13 AM

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Parks and Recs has it's moments, but it's mostly miss.

I think the 1st episode of this season was the best of the series so far. Pretty frigging funny, with the penguins' gay marriage.

Money23 · 09-27-2009, 02:15 AM

Mad Men reminds me of all the cool kids at school liking Sonic Youth. I WANT to like it, it seems "ok", but if I'm being honest I don't really get the big deal about it.

Lou Stefanic · 09-27-2009, 11:04 AM

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Apparently the dream sequence is very accurate, as women in the 60's and 70's were given a drug that caused hallucinations during delivery.

It hasn't been the only dream sequence this year. There was Don seeing things in his kitchen. Still a very good show, and that's really just a minor criticism.

I have to think that this season ends with Don either assuming control of Sterling Cooper or going out on his own. It looks like a lot of the characters are being pushed out -- Don not having the patience for the economics of the business, Roger being left off the flow chart, Peggy and Pete being offered a new home by Duck, and maybe Joan already gone permanently from Sterling Cooper.

Lou Stefanic · 09-27-2009, 12:01 PM

And then there's Paris Hilton's great-granddad advising Don to "think bigger."

GC_STONES · 09-29-2009, 03:09 PM

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Mad Men reminds me of all the cool kids at school liking Sonic Youth. I WANT to like it, it seems "ok", but if I'm being honest I don't really get the big deal about it.

I concur with this statement

Fringe is my show, the best show on TV. JJ Abrams stopped caring about Lost years ago, Fringe is where his energy has been put into.

Sam Dav has to love Fringe

GC_STONES · 09-29-2009, 03:21 PM

My top 5 shows

Fringe

Sons of Anarchy

Curb

Weeds

Californication

Really, Weeds and Californication are hit or miss.... but SoA and Fringe are amazing shows both in their second season right now.

08-18-2009, 07:10 PM	#103
tin mad dog Starter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Long Island City, NY Posts: 9,844 : 0 For This Post 1 Total	I've seen one of those episodes, Stef. __________________ 2011- Oh Bismack, where art thou?

08-23-2009, 11:32 AM	#111
tin mad dog Starter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Long Island City, NY Posts: 9,844 : 0 For This Post 1 Total	I read that Curb Your Enthusiasm is coming back after a year (or two?) layoff. I wonder if the story line is going to continue from where they left off? __________________ 2011- Oh Bismack, where art thou?

08-27-2009, 04:53 PM	#122
tin mad dog Starter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Long Island City, NY Posts: 9,844 : 0 For This Post 1 Total	In related news....damn, I need HBO. __________________ 2011- Oh Bismack, where art thou?

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tin mad dog Starter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Long Island City, NY Posts: 9,844 : 0 For This Post 1 Total	So it looks like the cast of Seinfeld will be playing (a version of) themselves on Curb and the storyline is that they are shooting a reunion special for Seinfeld. I wonder if they'll have Michael Richards interact with The Blacks? I'm guessing they will address his meltdown. __________________ 2011- Oh Bismack, where art thou?

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08-17-2009, 12:15 PM	#101
DYNOMITE Sixth Man Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,806 : 0 For This Post 1 Total	A chicken once beat me in tic-tac-toe.

08-19-2009, 04:53 PM	#104
Medz Sixth Man Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 3,211 : 0 For This Post 0 Total	New rumored castings for Game of Thrones: Ser Jorah Mormont Iain Glen Jaime Lannister Nikolaj Coster-Waldau

08-19-2009, 09:10 PM	#105
hack Starter Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 11,082 : 0 For This Post 0 Total	Whale Wars is engaging. I wish there was more explanatory segments, tho. It's not always clear why something is happening. Here's a New Yorker story about the Sea Shepherd that was pretty interesting, but long: A Reporter at Large: Neptune’s Navy : The New Yorker

08-19-2009, 10:03 PM	#106
Stefan S Starter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Texas Posts: 8,283 : 0 For This Post 0 Total	Re explanatory parts -- I agree. In a sense, given how intense those encounters are, the episodes are "relatively" slow, with lots of unnecessary repetitions. They surely have enough room to go more in depth into many of the issues, maybe show the story from another angle (by introducing some interviews and the Japanese perspective), interviews with lawyers, etc. Two quick things: a) they need a faster ship b) they need some long range weapons throwing their stinky liquids from much greater distances.

08-20-2009, 04:34 PM	#107
DTH Bench Player Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Meechigan Posts: 1,250 : 0 For This Post 0 Total	In the last episode of Whale Wars they showed the Harpoon ships dragging the dead whales alongside the ship. I was wondering why the Sea Shepherd didn't launch the Delta and Gemini to try and contaminate the whale. It seemed like they could have thrown some of that butyric acid on the whales while they were being dragged.

08-23-2009, 12:23 AM	#110
Stefan S Starter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Texas Posts: 8,283 : 0 For This Post 0 Total	Also, an attack from a ship os actually easier than an attack from asmall boat, because a deck is higher and also, yiu can find some level of protection from water hoses. Of coiurse, small boats are faster, that's their advantage. Alkso, teh Dutch government requested from the captain not to use a ship as a platform for tossing anything on IshiMaru fleet. That's why Steve Ervin was forced to use small boats. The last episode, the season finale, is very interesting. In an attempt to stop teh tranfer of the whale's dead carcass, Steve Ervin tries to manouver herself between a factory ship and a harpoon ship. The intention is to sever the transport line. At a certain momen, there is actually a collision between two ships whch leads to the whole huhe international bruhaha, Australian FBI is involve, and so on. The legal matters are still pending. Maybe the most important bit of info, Japanese were 350 whales below their quote. So, Sea Sheperds actulally make some difference.

08-23-2009, 04:28 PM	#112
pif Water Boy Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 138 : 0 For This Post 0 Total	Sounds like it, TMD. The Blacks will be returning too.

08-26-2009, 09:20 AM	#113
Medz Sixth Man Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 3,211 : 0 For This Post 0 Total	Second episode of Mad Men was strong - better than the first. Anyone else notice that the wedding is planned for 11/23/1963? I can't wait to see how the show handles that. True Blood also continues to be excellent.

08-26-2009, 09:25 AM	#114
Money23 Sixth Man Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: F-f-f-f-Flintown Posts: 3,941 : 0 For This Post 0 Total	To me, True Blood isn't as good as it was.

08-26-2009, 09:32 AM	#115
Medz Sixth Man Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 3,211 : 0 For This Post 0 Total	You mean earlier this season, or not as good as the first season?

08-26-2009, 10:31 AM	#116
ThaMaestro Bench Player Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Flinttown Representin' Posts: 1,394 : 0 For This Post 0 Total	The last two episodes of True Blood have been horrible, IMO. The storyline with the dark haired goddess/satan lady needs to be done with already. It's just really goofy.

08-26-2009, 10:50 AM	#117
Medz Sixth Man Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 3,211 : 0 For This Post 0 Total	I thought the episode before last was really strong, especially everything that happened with Godric. Last week's was a little goofy, but I think it was to add some levity before the last two episodes. I do like that there's someone too powerful for the vampires to handle. The last episode did have more Lafayette, which is always good. I think the next two episodes with the introduction of the Queen will be very interesting.

08-26-2009, 02:50 PM	#118
esther kim Water Boy Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 435 : 0 For This Post 0 Total	Oh my Godric!! I LOVED eppy 8 and the whole roof top scene with Eric.. I have to admit I cried...I know, I know...lame but dang, that was such a well acted scene. I actually like season 2 of True Blood more than season 1. The crazy Newlins storyline was great. I was sad to see Rev. Steve and his wife go...I couldn't stop repeating “The war has begun, you evil whore of Satan!” and then Jason paintballs him square on his forehead...priceless. Jason has been great this season, too...Sam and Andy Bellefleur...esp when he kept screaming PIIIIIIIIG! :)))

08-26-2009, 02:52 PM	#119
esther kim Water Boy Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 435 : 0 For This Post 0 Total	Mad Men is just a well written show and continues to shine. I thought both episodes were compelling.. I really love Peggy's s/l.

08-27-2009, 03:35 PM	#120
The King Sixth Man Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,900 : 0 For This Post 0 Total	Curb is having the cast members of Seinfeld on the show and I read that Larry is trying to get back with Cheryl. Mad Men is great as always. I liked the part last episode when Don tells his wife's bro what's going to happen with their Dad and then Don sits down at the kitchen table and reads the newspaper without missing a beat. It was just like a typical day at Sterling-Cooper, with Don doing what he does best. True Blood has stepped up this season. I thought I read that Evan Rachel Wood is playing "The Queen." It will be interesting to see how the season plays out.

08-27-2009, 05:32 PM	#123
Dave Bing Sixth Man Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 4,790 : 0 For This Post 1 Total	I found Cheryl pretty annoying by season four.

09-02-2009, 10:24 AM	#127
Medz Sixth Man Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 3,211 : 0 For This Post 0 Total	Still waiting for your review of the book, Lou.

09-24-2009, 09:44 PM	#128
joe servo Bench Player Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Westland in da house! Posts: 1,242 : 0 For This Post 0 Total	Does anyone know any funky sites that lets you watch HBO shows? I haven't watched a Curb Your Enthusiasm episode in years.

09-24-2009, 10:36 PM	#129
Money23 Sixth Man Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: F-f-f-f-Flintown Posts: 3,941 : 0 For This Post 0 Total	Community is pretty frigging funny. Chevy Chase's character is great.

09-24-2009, 11:20 PM	#130
Dave Bing Sixth Man Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 4,790 : 0 For This Post 1 Total	Yeah. it is pretty good. I just don't like the male lead too much.

09-25-2009, 03:47 AM	#131
Money23 Sixth Man Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: F-f-f-f-Flintown Posts: 3,941 : 0 For This Post 0 Total	I disliked him more in the pilot. He seemed more relaxed in the second episode, less showy.

09-25-2009, 09:46 AM	#132
Medz Sixth Man Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 3,211 : 0 For This Post 0 Total	It's pretty funny. Definitely a nice change of pace with The Office becoming more cartoonish, but I don't know if the mean-spiritedness will last. Joel McHale (the lead) has decent timing, so I think he'll grow into the role. He's good on The Soup.

09-25-2009, 09:49 AM	#133
Medz Sixth Man Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 3,211 : 0 For This Post 0 Total	Mad Men has been just fantastic the last two weeks. Really, really strong episodes. I was laughing for a good 2-3 minutes at Sterling's "just when he got it in the door" comment. Based on the timeline, Kennedy's assassination should be coming up soon - that will be really interesting to watch.

09-25-2009, 11:07 AM	#134
ThaMaestro Bench Player Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Flinttown Representin' Posts: 1,394 : 0 For This Post 0 Total	Community is kinda funny. Did they change the lead female from the one in the pilot? I remember her being more attractive. Yes, I'm shallow like that. Parks and Recs has it's moments, but it's mostly miss.

09-25-2009, 06:28 PM	#135
Dave Bing Sixth Man Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 4,790 : 0 For This Post 1 Total	Female lead in Community is pretty non-descript. I have seen both episodes and doubt that I could identify her in a lineup.

09-25-2009, 06:29 PM	#136
Dave Bing Sixth Man Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 4,790 : 0 For This Post 1 Total	Parks and Rec is a bit of an office rip-off, but less funny.

09-25-2009, 06:50 PM	#137
Medz Sixth Man Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 3,211 : 0 For This Post 0 Total	Have you watched Mad Men, Dave? Seems like the type of series you'd enjoy. What about you, Lou? Does it make you nostalgic for your 20's?

09-25-2009, 08:18 PM	#138
Dave Bing Sixth Man Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 4,790 : 0 For This Post 1 Total	I have wanted to watch Mad Men. When I was overseas it was impossible. Now I feel like I am too late.

09-25-2009, 08:50 PM	#139
Hobbs Sixth Man Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 3,012 : 0 For This Post 0 Total	They're called DVDs (also Blu-rays). They have them at these things called stores and even at these newfangled website thingies. Mad Men goes on sale fairly often, so you should be able to get both seasons for $20 or less a piece.

09-25-2009, 08:56 PM	#140
Dave Bing Sixth Man Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 4,790 : 0 For This Post 1 Total	Can I lease or do I have to buy?