General Purpose US TV thread

Satsuma · **Joined:** 20th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 14360

Beex, just one word...Discopath. Now who you gonna listen to, aye?

Curiosity · **Posted:** Sat Jan 30, 2016 1:18

Accounts I have heard rate ep3 as significantly better than the first two.

Hearthly · **Joined:** 11th May, 2008 **Posts:** 13382

Saturnalian wrote:

Beex, just one word...Discopath. Now who you gonna listen to, aye?

I never recommended Discopathe as a good film. I've checked the archives, I said it took my mind off the vasectomymageddon ruin that was my cock and balls at the time, and as such was worth watching on those terms.

If all your entire genital area has delivered to you for an extended period of time is pain, misery and persistent bleeding, then something like Discopathe can seem to be pretty damn good.

markg · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 16560

Quite enjoyed the first episode of Lucifer on Amazon.

Grim... · **Posted:** Sun Jan 31, 2016 11:36

markg wrote:

Quite enjoyed the first episode of Lucifer on Amazon.

Me too.

LewieP · **Joined:** 29th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 7600

I wish it wasn't a police procedural. I like lots about it but there are other formats for a TV show.

MrChris · **Joined:** 1st Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 30498

God, XFiles was awful. I've been re-watching the original serieseses, and am half way through series 2. The new writers clearly struggle with non-stilted and non-Basil Exposition dialogue.

Curiosity · **Posted:** Mon Feb 01, 2016 10:34

I don't feel the need to pay for my viewing, as I bought a nice sofa to sit on.

Cras · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 49232

LewieP wrote:

I wish [lucifer] wasn't a police procedural. I like lots about it but there are other formats for a TV show.

It seemed quite entertaining, but really likely to be a big waste of a fun premise.

markg · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 16560

I'm not sure it could really be described as a police procedural. At least that's not what I've understood that term to mean. I quite like shows where some stories get wrapped up in a single episode rather than massive long sprawling things, where huge elements end up being a pointless waste of time.

Cras · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 49232

markg wrote:

I'm not sure it could really be described as a police procedural. At least that's not what I've understood that term to mean. I quite like shows where some stories get wrapped up in a single episode rather than massive long sprawling things, where huge elements end up being a pointless waste of time.

Oh, I have no objection to one-episode plot arcs, but I can't help but think you can do more with the devil retired on Earth than have him helping the police solve crime of the week. I suspect the Luke Cage stuff may provide a more overarching plot of sorts, but I'm still concerned it will lack much in the way of interest other than a few laughs.

asfish · **Joined:** 5th Dec, 2010 **Posts:** 3353

Quote:

I wish it wasn't a police procedural. I like lots about it but there are other formats for a TV show.

I'm guessing that some of the Heaven\Hell stuff will be explored as a longer plot theme though?

Can't just see them putting the Devil in a show as a detective and leaving it there?!

markg · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 16560

Cras wrote:

markg wrote:

I'm not sure it could really be described as a police procedural. At least that's not what I've understood that term to mean. I quite like shows where some stories get wrapped up in a single episode rather than massive long sprawling things, where huge elements end up being a pointless waste of time.

Oh, I have no objection to one-episode plot arcs, but I can't help but think you can do more with the devil retired on Earth than have him helping the police solve crime of the week. I suspect the Luke Cage stuff may provide a more overarching plot of sorts, but I'm still concerned it will lack much in the way of interest other than a few laughs.

Yeah, I know what you mean but if the writing maintains the standard in the opener then I reckon we'll keep watching.

Grim... · **Posted:** Mon Feb 01, 2016 12:22

Cras wrote:

I suspect the Luke Cage stuff may provide a more overarching plot of sorts

Wait, what? I though Lucifer was from the Sandman comics? Even then, they're not putting the DC name on it, so I can't see how a Marvel character can get involved.

Cras · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 49232

The actor, not the character. I couldn't remember his character name.

myp · **Posted:** Mon Feb 01, 2016 12:32

Cras wrote:

The actor, not the character. I couldn't remember his character name.

Or his actor name.

Cras · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 49232

That too. I think it might be 'Principal Buffyman'

markg · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 16560

I'm confused. What's Luke Cage got to do with anything?

myp · **Posted:** Mon Feb 01, 2016 12:39

Cras wrote:

That too. I think it might be 'Principal Buffyman'

Haha I didn't even know it was him! Thanks for that.

Doctor Glyndwr · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 32619

Cras wrote:

That too. I think it might be 'Principal Buffyman'

Racist.

Lonewolves wrote:

Cras wrote:

That too. I think it might be 'Principal Buffyman'

Haha I didn't even know it was him! Thanks for that.

Also racist.

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0940851/
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1591496/

Cras · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 49232

markg wrote:

I'm confused. What's Luke Cage got to do with anything?

The Angel in Lucifer is Luke Cage in the upcoming Luke Cage TV show and was Principal Whateverhisnamewas in Buffy.

Cras · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 49232

Oh wait, shit, that isn't him? Wow. Racist.

Bamba · **Joined:** 25th Jul, 2010 **Posts:** 11128

markg wrote:

I'm confused. What's Luke Cage got to do with anything?

As far as I can tell, not a single thing.

Cras · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 49232

Yeah, ignore me utterly. I'm very wrong indeed.

Trooper · **Joined:** 4th Mar, 2010 **Posts:** 22270

Principal Buffyman was also President Idiotbro IIRC

Cras · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 49232

Trooper wrote:

Principal Buffyman was also President Idiotbro IIRC

Yeah, he was

myp · **Posted:** Mon Feb 01, 2016 12:47

Doctor Glyndwr wrote:

Cras wrote:

That too. I think it might be 'Principal Buffyman'

Racist.

Lonewolves wrote:

Cras wrote:

That too. I think it might be 'Principal Buffyman'

Haha I didn't even know it was him! Thanks for that.

Also racist.

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0940851/
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1591496/

I was going to say I didn't remember them looking like the same person, but I haven't seen Buffy in a while.

In other Buffy-related news, I went to see Spotlight last night and spent the whole film convinced that Rachel McAdams was actually Emma Caulfield.

DavPaz · **Joined:** 27th Jun, 2008 **Posts:** 38464

Cras wrote:

markg wrote:

I'm confused. What's Luke Cage got to do with anything?

The Angel in Lucifer is Luke Cage in the upcoming Luke Cage TV show and was Principal Whateverhisnamewas in Buffy.

myp · **Posted:** Mon Feb 01, 2016 13:10

FEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEMALES

Cras · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 49232

Amusingly I almost wrote PrincipalWhateverHisNameWasNotSchneider

Grim... · **Posted:** Mon Feb 01, 2016 13:37

"Wood".

Cras · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 49232

Never knew that was your type

Grim... · **Posted:** Mon Feb 01, 2016 13:44

Cras wrote:

Never knew that was your type

Turns out my dick is less racist than my eyes.

Mimi · **Joined:** 27th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 25594

ZOMG, you white men :facepalm:

. Tch.

Satsuma · **Joined:** 20th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 14360

New X-Files episode 2 is incrementally better than episode 1 which is to say that it is still terrible and often embarrassing telly viewing. Something started to irritate me about Mulder's voice today and a scene where he had rerecorded his voice over the original. Maybe it was due to background noise or something that he had to rerecord his speaking part, but his voice throughout is a little off putting.

But this time I could not help but compare the acting to be on part with Days of our Lives or a straight to TV movie made by SyFy, like Sharknado vs Hipposaurus or some shit. Whatever the level of acting ability on display it sure is painful to watch.

Grim... · **Posted:** Tue Feb 02, 2016 22:29

Saturnalian wrote:

Sharknado vs Hipposaurus

In.

Mimi · **Joined:** 27th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 25594

\
Are you suggesting that I can't act, sir? *Swooshes hair*

BertyBasset · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 334

Saturnalian wrote:

New X-Files episode 2 is incrementally better than episode 1 which is to say that it is still terrible and often embarrassing telly viewing. Something started to irritate me about Mulder's voice today and a scene where he had rerecorded his voice over the original. Maybe it was due to background noise or something that he had to rerecord his speaking part, but his voice throughout is a little off putting.

But this time I could not help but compare the acting to be on part with Days of our Lives or a straight to TV movie made by SyFy, like Sharknado vs Hipposaurus or some shit. Whatever the level of acting ability on display it sure is painful to watch.

Not been very impressed by it so far though, yes, episode 2 was a slight improvement on episode 1.
According to the Guardian (who reviewed the first 3 episodes), episode 3 is "one of the best The X-Files has ever done." ( http://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio ... w-episodes ).

Got it on the hard drive to watch tomorrow. It had better be a vast improvement on the previous episodes though or I doubt I'll bother with the rest of the series, despite "nostalgia" and Gillian Anderson still being pretty foxy etc...

Grim... · **Posted:** Tue Feb 02, 2016 22:52

Anyone suggesting that Duchovny can't act will have to answer to me. And Craster. And the ban hammer.

And we'll say good day, sir WE SAY GOOD DAY

Goddess Jasmine · **Posted:** Tue Feb 02, 2016 23:06

We've just watched episode three and I loved the ridiculousness of it!

"Mulder, I don't think the Internet is good for you."

I don't normally find myself entertained by that sort of thing, but this is The X-files! :luv:

Grim... · **Posted:** Tue Feb 02, 2016 23:11

The name alone has caused my to throw it onto a laptop for tomorrows viewing.

Cras · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 49232

Grim... wrote:

Anyone suggesting that Duchovny can't act will have to answer to me. And Craster. And the ban hammer.

And we'll say good day, sir WE SAY GOOD DAY

That we shall! Then eat popchips.

Grim... · **Posted:** Tue Feb 02, 2016 23:29

I loooove me some Popchips!

Grim... · **Posted:** Tue Feb 02, 2016 23:30

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Satsuma · **Joined:** 20th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 14360

I've just watched episode 3 as well and IT WAS MUTHAHUFFIN BRILLIANT!

I laughed a fair few times; the jokes, the costume, the telling of the story, Scully's look when she picked up the dog and her boobage. Dayyum, that boobage. She's so good at acting too. So very good. I bet she could do comedy. I'd love to see her in a comedy like Jennifer Aniston in Bad Bosses. Just cause... Anyway, whatshisface was a little better which is to say that he's really not that great. Seriously though, wearing all leather, swearing and being overtly sexual, that'd be so, funny? Yeah, funny. And maybe topless. Ok, ok, not topless but in a nice bra. And stockings. God I'm so lonely.

Anyhoo, why didn't they ditch episodes 1 & 2 and just start with this? It was ace.

Grim... · **Posted:** Tue Feb 02, 2016 23:56

If you want to see her act take a look at The Fall.

Curiosity · **Posted:** Wed Feb 03, 2016 0:04

Grim... wrote:

If you want to see her act take a look at The Fall.

And 'Straightheads' if you want her boobies.

Grim... · **Posted:** Wed Feb 03, 2016 9:10

X-Files E02: it's Chief Tyrol!

Dr Zoidberg · **Joined:** 15th Oct, 2010 **Posts:** 5157

Grim... wrote:

X-Files E02: it's Chief Tyrol!

It's amazing how often Cylons crop up in other TV shows.

LewieP · **Joined:** 29th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 7600

Having watched the second episode of Lucifer, the format really is holding it back imo. There is a great deal to like about it, but I think I am going to have to check out if it is just about solving a murder every week.

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