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.
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| Author: | Satsuma [ Sat Jan 30, 2016 0:35 ] |
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Beex, just one word...Discopath. Now who you gonna listen to, aye? |
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| Author: | Curiosity [ Sat Jan 30, 2016 1:18 ] |
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Accounts I have heard rate ep3 as significantly better than the first two. |
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| Author: | Hearthly [ Sat Jan 30, 2016 1:31 ] |
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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. |
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| Author: | markg [ Sat Jan 30, 2016 20:30 ] |
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Quite enjoyed the first episode of Lucifer on Amazon. |
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| Author: | Grim... [ Sun Jan 31, 2016 11:36 ] |
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markg wrote: Quite enjoyed the first episode of Lucifer on Amazon. Me too. |
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| Author: | LewieP [ Sun Jan 31, 2016 11:38 ] |
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I wish it wasn't a police procedural. I like lots about it but there are other formats for a TV show. |
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| Author: | MrChris [ Mon Feb 01, 2016 10:18 ] |
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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. |
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| Author: | Curiosity [ Mon Feb 01, 2016 10:34 ] |
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I don't feel the need to pay for my viewing, as I bought a nice sofa to sit on. |
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| Author: | Cras [ Mon Feb 01, 2016 11:37 ] |
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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. |
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| Author: | markg [ Mon Feb 01, 2016 11:51 ] |
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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. |
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| Author: | Cras [ Mon Feb 01, 2016 12:02 ] |
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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. |
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| Author: | asfish [ Mon Feb 01, 2016 12:03 ] |
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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?! |
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| Author: | markg [ Mon Feb 01, 2016 12:08 ] |
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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. |
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| Author: | Grim... [ Mon Feb 01, 2016 12:22 ] |
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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. |
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| Author: | Cras [ Mon Feb 01, 2016 12:27 ] |
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The actor, not the character. I couldn't remember his character name. |
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| Author: | myp [ Mon Feb 01, 2016 12:32 ] |
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Cras wrote: The actor, not the character. I couldn't remember his character name. Or his actor name. |
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| Author: | Cras [ Mon Feb 01, 2016 12:35 ] |
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That too. I think it might be 'Principal Buffyman' |
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| Author: | markg [ Mon Feb 01, 2016 12:37 ] |
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I'm confused. What's Luke Cage got to do with anything? |
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| Author: | myp [ Mon Feb 01, 2016 12:39 ] |
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Cras wrote: That too. I think it might be 'Principal Buffyman' Haha I didn't even know it was him! Thanks for that. |
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| Author: | Doctor Glyndwr [ Mon Feb 01, 2016 12:39 ] |
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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/ |
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| Author: | Cras [ Mon Feb 01, 2016 12:40 ] |
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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. |
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| Author: | Cras [ Mon Feb 01, 2016 12:41 ] |
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Oh wait, shit, that isn't him? Wow. Racist. |
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| Author: | Bamba [ Mon Feb 01, 2016 12:41 ] |
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markg wrote: I'm confused. What's Luke Cage got to do with anything? As far as I can tell, not a single thing. |
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| Author: | Cras [ Mon Feb 01, 2016 12:42 ] |
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Yeah, ignore me utterly. I'm very wrong indeed. |
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| Author: | Trooper [ Mon Feb 01, 2016 12:44 ] |
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Principal Buffyman was also President Idiotbro IIRC |
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| Author: | Cras [ Mon Feb 01, 2016 12:45 ] |
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Trooper wrote: Principal Buffyman was also President Idiotbro IIRC Yeah, he was |
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| Author: | myp [ Mon Feb 01, 2016 12:47 ] |
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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. |
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| Author: | DavPaz [ Mon Feb 01, 2016 13:09 ] |
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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.  
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| Author: | myp [ Mon Feb 01, 2016 13:10 ] |
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FEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEMALES |
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| Author: | Cras [ Mon Feb 01, 2016 13:21 ] |
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Amusingly I almost wrote PrincipalWhateverHisNameWasNotSchneider |
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| Author: | Grim... [ Mon Feb 01, 2016 13:37 ] |
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"Wood". |
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| Author: | Cras [ Mon Feb 01, 2016 13:41 ] |
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Never knew that was your type |
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| Author: | Grim... [ Mon Feb 01, 2016 13:44 ] |
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Cras wrote: Never knew that was your type Turns out my dick is less racist than my eyes. |
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| Author: | Mimi [ Mon Feb 01, 2016 14:35 ] |
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ZOMG, you white men  . Tch.
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| Author: | Satsuma [ Tue Feb 02, 2016 22:19 ] |
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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. |
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| Author: | Grim... [ Tue Feb 02, 2016 22:29 ] |
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Saturnalian wrote: Sharknado vs Hipposaurus In. |
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| Author: | Mimi [ Tue Feb 02, 2016 22:47 ] |
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 \ Are you suggesting that I can't act, sir? *Swooshes hair* |
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| Author: | BertyBasset [ Tue Feb 02, 2016 22:50 ] |
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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... |
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| Author: | Grim... [ Tue Feb 02, 2016 22:52 ] |
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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 |
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| Author: | Goddess Jasmine [ Tue Feb 02, 2016 23:06 ] |
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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! 
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| Author: | Grim... [ Tue Feb 02, 2016 23:11 ] |
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The name alone has caused my to throw it onto a laptop for tomorrows viewing. |
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| Author: | Cras [ Tue Feb 02, 2016 23:29 ] |
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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. |
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| Author: | Grim... [ Tue Feb 02, 2016 23:29 ] |
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I loooove me some Popchips! |
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| Author: | Grim... [ Tue Feb 02, 2016 23:30 ] |
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| Author: | Satsuma [ Tue Feb 02, 2016 23:35 ] |
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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. |
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| Author: | Grim... [ Tue Feb 02, 2016 23:56 ] |
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If you want to see her act take a look at The Fall. |
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| Author: | Curiosity [ Wed Feb 03, 2016 0:04 ] |
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Grim... wrote: If you want to see her act take a look at The Fall. And 'Straightheads' if you want her boobies. |
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| Author: | Grim... [ Wed Feb 03, 2016 9:10 ] |
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X-Files E02: it's Chief Tyrol! |
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| Author: | Dr Zoidberg [ Wed Feb 03, 2016 9:34 ] |
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Grim... wrote: X-Files E02: it's Chief Tyrol! It's amazing how often Cylons crop up in other TV shows. |
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| Author: | LewieP [ Wed Feb 03, 2016 10:04 ] |
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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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