06-05-2012, 11:55 PM
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#81
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: North Vancouver, BC
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^^^^One of my hidden talents that I'm not very proud of is my Friends trivia. I dominate like the Kings are in these playoffs whenever the Friends "Scene It" game is brought out.
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06-06-2012, 12:35 AM
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#82
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Lifetime Suspension
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Sydney, NSfW
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Originally Posted by flizzenflozz
The Inbetweeners must be mentioned. Also, Summer Heights High. Mr. G is one of the best characters of all time.
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+1
The movie is pretty good too.
The Killing is a good show (watching season 1)
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06-06-2012, 05:19 AM
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#83
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Scoring Winger
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Just finished watching The Shield, thought it was a great show. Tried to start watching The Wire with the wife and I actually fell asleep halfway through the episode, definitely didn't grab my interest in the first episode. I know alot of people rave about it, does it get better?
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06-06-2012, 07:19 AM
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#84
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Maryland State House, Annapolis
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The Wire is almost universally recognized by critics as the best TV show ever because its not like other shows that focus on week to week or on a character or two. The Wire is truly like a novel; indeed 70% of the "action" in each season generally takes place in the last 3 or 4 episodes of a season, but that other 30% is just as critical in the other episodes. The catch phrase best used for the show is "All the pieces matter". You may find a scene irrelavent or pointless, but later on that scene will likely have much greater value.
It also is a much more deep and philosophical show than it appears. On the surface its a cop show about busting drug dealers, but beneath the surface its a deep social commentary about the institutional dysfunction that has led to the demise of the American city. Its also is obviously about how the War on Drugs is a failure. Honestly the first time watching the series through I liked it a lot but its when you watch the show through the third and fourth times that you appreaciate the depth and quality of the show.
Just stick with it would be all I can say. Its almost impossible to "get" everything thats going on about the show, but thats because the Wire doesn't want to help people understand whats going on, you have to put the pieces together yourself. And the show has by far the greatest collection of characters ever assembled on a TV show. If they did just a McNulty and Bunk spinoff that might be the greatest show ever too.
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06-06-2012, 12:02 PM
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#85
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Red Deer
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Originally Posted by MrMastodonFarm
For anyone interested in Breaking Bad, AMC will start re-airing the entire series starting this Sunday night leading right up to this season 5 premiere in July.
They'll start airing late night, looks to be around midnight-1am most nights
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Not sure if it has been mentioned in the thread yet, but the first 3 seasons are also available on Netflix.
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06-06-2012, 02:29 PM
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#86
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: North Vancouver, BC
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Originally Posted by Gary83
Just finished watching The Shield, thought it was a great show. Tried to start watching The Wire with the wife and I actually fell asleep halfway through the episode, definitely didn't grab my interest in the first episode. I know alot of people rave about it, does it get better?
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Loved both the Shield and The Wire, but they are different shows. The comparisons begin and end at there being cops in the show.
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06-07-2012, 09:56 PM
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#87
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Pitt Meadows
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Originally Posted by VANFLAMESFAN
^^^^One of my hidden talents that I'm not very proud of is my Friends trivia. I dominate like the Kings are in these playoffs whenever the Friends "Scene It" game is brought out.
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My wife would destroy you.
Does anyone know where I can find the Fleury documentry online?
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06-08-2012, 08:28 AM
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First Line Centre
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Watched the first two eps of Workaholics season 1. Does it get any better?
I realize some shows start a little weak and then gain steam, but I thought it was pretty awful after being recommended to me.
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06-08-2012, 04:57 PM
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Crushed
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: The Sc'ank
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Just watched the first season of Scandal. I thought it started out as a pretty generic show, there was not really anything that made it stand out, but the last couple episodes were rather strong. I don't know if it was renewed, but if it was, I'd give it another viewing.
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06-08-2012, 06:04 PM
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#91
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: North Vancouver, BC
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Originally Posted by Hockey
My wife would destroy you.
Does anyone know where I can find the Fleury documentry online?
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That's what everyone says, but then they actually play the game and I destroy them. It's not even close.
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06-08-2012, 06:42 PM
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Scoring Winger
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Calgary
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Comedy Bang Bang premieres tonight on ifc. Does anyone know where to find it in Canada legally? I don't see it on Canadian ifc or iTunes.
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06-08-2012, 08:47 PM
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#93
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Pitt Meadows
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Originally Posted by VANFLAMESFAN
That's what everyone says, but then they actually play the game and I destroy them. It's not even close.
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Not that it will ever happen, but I would wear a Flames jersey and hat around here everyday for a month if my wife doesnt beat you at Friends trivia.
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06-08-2012, 08:47 PM
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#94
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First Line Centre
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Originally Posted by Old Yeller
Watched the first two eps of Workaholics season 1. Does it get any better?
I realize some shows start a little weak and then gain steam, but I thought it was pretty awful after being recommended to me.
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I'm biased because I'm a fan, but I'd say it definitely gets better. The second season had very strong writing, particularly if you're into narrative or plot. That said, the comedy isn't for everyone. I'd urge you to continue if you like shows like Curb, Eastbound and Down, Todd Phillips movies, etc.
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06-08-2012, 09:02 PM
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#95
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Violating Copyrights
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Quote:
Originally Posted by drew24
Comedy Bang Bang premieres tonight on ifc. Does anyone know where to find it in Canada legally? I don't see it on Canadian ifc or iTunes.
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Don't think it is available to us. The second episode is available free on IFCs website though.
If it's not on iTunes tomorrow, I'll just "find" it. Hot Saucerman won't mind.
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06-12-2013, 02:23 PM
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#96
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Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Winebar Kensington
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06-12-2013, 02:47 PM
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: Marseilles Of The Prairies
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Originally Posted by fatso
I'm biased because I'm a fan, but I'd say it definitely gets better. The second season had very strong writing, particularly if you're into narrative or plot. That said, the comedy isn't for everyone. I'd urge you to continue if you like shows like Curb, Eastbound and Down, Todd Phillips movies, etc.
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Seconding this.
Season 1 definitely gets better as well. The episode "Straight Up Juggahoes" is probably my favourite of the show, and is episode 7 I think.
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