Second season of Orange is the New Black launched today.

 

Anyone else into this?

 

I have to admit to being a bit of a TV/movie-phile.  I generally buy Blu-Rays when there's a movie I want to see rather than just watching it on PPV or In-demand (I like to collect).

 

Premium TV has really been leading a creative resurgence in recent years, probably dating back to The Sopranos.  Its nice that Netflix has become a legitimate competitor for HBO (which puts out some really great shows like Sopranos, Deadwood, Boardwalk Empire, True Blood etc).

 

House of Cards was tremendous.

 

While cable channels like AMC are getting in on the act, I annoys me a bit.  The Walking Dead would be so much better on Netflix or HBO where they could truly appeal to adults (HBO passed on The Walking Dead when Thomas Jane was attached).

 

As for Orange, it took me a few episodes to get into last season but Im looking forward to banging out a few episodes tonight.

 

As an aside, for you Trekies, it was recently the 20th anniversary of the finale of TNG, one of the best Series' Finales in TV history.

Edited February 5, 20188 yr by The Unknown Poster

Because it's an anthology, some of the short stories are better than others.  Because the Coen Brothers made it, it's better than most things you're going to see on TV.  Now on Netfix.

 

Buster is a compendium of everything the Coen's have done. From bad to great.

My advice...skip to 17:46 watch the rest, rate it then watch the first part.\

Spoiler

The first part is cringe worthy. So bad you might want to want to watch the rest.

 

Edited November 28, 20187 yr by FrostyWinnipeg

8 hours ago, The Unknown Poster said:

TV updates.

The Walking Dead had its mid-season finale.  This season has been a vast improvement over the last 2-3.  I know many people were ready to check out (or did check out because ratings had fallen a lot).  But man...the mid-season finale death was a bit rough.  And the time jump after Rick's exit was a bit unrealistic.  But its back to being character-driven.

Can the Connors survive without Roseanne?  Its waaaay funnier without Roseanne.  Although they seem to have forgotten about the kids this year and the focus is on the adults.  A love interest for Darlene, pregnancy for Becky, Dan dealing with his wife's death.  But its really good.  I think Lecy Goranson (Becky) is highlight this season.  Not only does she seem a far better actor than she used to be, her character gets most of the funny lines.

Does anyone watch Blue Bloods?  Its quietly hit, what, 9 seasons?  And its still pretty good.  Its actually remarkably consistent in tone and quality.  

There's a new Star Trek Discovery ad out with Spock speaking...looks all action this season.

it seems that they focus more on Mark than any of the other kids, I'm kind of more concerned about Muprhy Brown's ratings, I mean I'm disappointed that people aren't watching, there have been a couple of good episodes #MurphyToo is one

and GCB is in talks for a reboot on the CW

https://tvline.com/2018/11/28/gcb-reboot-the-cw-good-christian-*******/

6 hours ago, Wideleft said:

Because it's an anthology, some of the short stories are better than others.  Because the Coen Brothers made it, it's better than most things you're going to see on TV.  Now on Netfix.

 

I started to watch it .....sorry ..just couldn't....might have appeal to some ,but not to me.

14 hours ago, iHeart said:

it seems that they focus more on Mark than any of the other kids, I'm kind of more concerned about Muprhy Brown's ratings, I mean I'm disappointed that people aren't watching, there have been a couple of good episodes #MurphyToo is one

They havent seemed to focus much on him either and he's a pretty darned adorable kid.  I guess playing it safe by focusing on the stars.  Looks like next week is a Harris episode though.

Murphy Brown officially got the axe yesterday... 

Connors has been great. Roseanne was dead weight.... Goodman and Metcalfe are amazing as always and carry the show. 

14 minutes ago, Noeller said:

Murphy Brown officially got the axe yesterday... 

Connors has been great. Roseanne was dead weight.... Goodman and Metcalfe are amazing as always and carry the show. 

entertainment weekly retracted that article it is not officially cancelled

On ‎2018‎-‎11‎-‎22 at 7:11 AM, The Unknown Poster said:

Anyone watching Survivor anymore?  I used to watch it avidly and then over the years would pop in every few seasons.  I watched the current season because Johnny Nitro (Mundo/Impact) was on.  And holy smokes is it entertaining.

Last night's tribal council was tremendous with multiple twists.

we watch it.  Last night was ok, but the week before was really good.  Saw the axe coming for Carl, it's always those who think that they are safe who get chopped.

We are also hooked on two shows on Sunday night - 90 Day Fiance and The Curse of Oak Island.  90 Day is pure trash, but everyone we tell about that show becomes hooked.  The people are just so stupid and crazy.

21 hours ago, iHeart said:

it seems that they focus more on Mark than any of the other kids, I'm kind of more concerned about Muprhy Brown's ratings, I mean I'm disappointed that people aren't watching, there have been a couple of good episodes #MurphyToo is one

We've been watching Murphy Brown too.  It's weird that Avery is all grown up now.  I like that he is on the "Wolf" Network, as it pits mother and son against each other idealism-wise, but they still find a way to live together and get along.

1 hour ago, kelownabomberfan said:

we watch it.  Last night was ok, but the week before was really good.  Saw the axe coming for Carl, it's always those who think that they are safe who get chopped./

Is that Mike from TARSchool of Rock on Survivor?

2 minutes ago, FrostyWinnipeg said:

Is that Mike from TARSchool of Rock on Survivor?

yeah that's him.  He also did a stint on the Amazing Race a few years ago with his dad.

1 minute ago, kelownabomberfan said:

yeah that's him.  He also did a stint on the Amazing Race a few years ago with his dad.

He was also on Enlightened!

Toast of London is hilarious, really peculiar British humour, not for everyone. About an English stage actor/Voice over guy. 

 

Edited November 29, 20187 yr by Mark F

3 hours ago, kelownabomberfan said:

yeah that's him.  He also did a stint on the Amazing Race a few years ago with his dad.

Hence the TAR mention😀

Also a director, last thing was Brads Status with Ben stiller.

And Daredevil is cancelled

 

and we'll probably hear bad news about jessica jones in 3....2.....1...

1 hour ago, FrostyWinnipeg said:

Hence the TAR mention😀

Also a director, last thing was Brads Status with Ben stiller.

Co-writer on Pitch Perfect 3.

8 hours ago, Noeller said:

Murphy Brown officially got the axe yesterday... 

Connors has been great. Roseanne was dead weight.... Goodman and Metcalfe are amazing as always and carry the show. 

Who thought that Murphy Brown would work? That's like bringing a 72 year old Sam Malone back to manage the Cheers bar again? Long time bachelor Sam tries to put the moves on the recently widowed 68 year old Diane Chambers & pulls a back muscle. No one wants to see that.

Edited November 30, 20187 yr by SpeedFlex27

7 minutes ago, SpeedFlex27 said:

Who thought that Murphy Brown would work? That's like bringing a 72 year old back to manage the Cheers bar again? Long time bachelor Sam tries to put the moves on the recently widowed 68 year old Diane Chambers & pulls a back muscle. No one wants to see that.

Golden Girls was a very popular show. 

37 minutes ago, iHeart said:

And Daredevil is cancelled

 

and we'll probably hear bad news about jessica jones in 3....2.....1...

All going to Disney me thinks.

8 minutes ago, JCon said:

Golden Girls was a very popular show. 

they already did a re-iteration of that show, it was called Hot in Cleveland, and I won't lie that was fun to tune into.

Edited November 30, 20187 yr by iHeart

9 minutes ago, FrostyWinnipeg said:

All going to Disney me thinks.

That was my 1st thought... why spend the time/money on a show they are presumably losing next year?

That Steven Toast vid was funny  ,   that actor was absolutely hilarious as the boss in IT Crowd.    That show definitely is one of the most under rated greatest shows IMO in the last 15 years.

10 hours ago, FrostyWinnipeg said:

All going to Disney me thinks.

really hoping this........I've enjoyed all the Netflix Marvel stuff, and the latest Iron Fist and Daredevil were both very good, so hopefully they'll be kept alive somehow.