OT: Let's talk about movies and TV - Part XXIII
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I agree GoT was slow, but a necessary setup to what's sure to follow.
Last night I did something I've never done. My wife and went to a Game Of Thrones viewing party at a bar in Le Plateau. A younger musician friend told me about it and my first thought was, "Nahh... I'm too old to squeeze together with a bunch of millennials to watch a ******* TV show". But I did. And it was a lot of fun. Must've been a few hundred people, half of them standing, all of us watching intently like at a movie theatre. Kinda cool to add audience reactions to key moments. Everyone cheered when the theme song began, they gave a collective "Oooooohhhh" when Jon and Danaerys locked lips, roared with laughter when Arya shows Jon her sword and Jon asks, "Have you ever used it?", and gasped when Sam says to Jon, "I'm not talking about being the King of the North, I'm talking about the whole bloody Seven Kingdoms!!".
I like the convenience and comfort of watching chez moi, but being part of an audience experience was cool, something I might do again for other episodes.
Last night I did something I've never done. My wife and went to a Game Of Thrones viewing party at a bar in Le Plateau. A younger musician friend told me about it and my first thought was, "Nahh... I'm too old to squeeze together with a bunch of millennials to watch a ******* TV show". But I did. And it was a lot of fun. Must've been a few hundred people, half of them standing, all of us watching intently like at a movie theatre. Kinda cool to add audience reactions to key moments. Everyone cheered when the theme song began, they gave a collective "Oooooohhhh" when Jon and Danaerys locked lips, roared with laughter when Arya shows Jon her sword and Jon asks, "Have you ever used it?", and gasped when Sam says to Jon, "I'm not talking about being the King of the North, I'm talking about the whole bloody Seven Kingdoms!!".
I like the convenience and comfort of watching chez moi, but being part of an audience experience was cool, something I might do again for other episodes.
DangerDave
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GoT was what I expected. A setup. What I don't like is that everything was moving way too fast presumably because they wanted to tie up some loose ends to make room for the action but then they have that long awkward scene with the dragons. I haven't read the books but the dragons are one of the least interesting parts of the show for me. If they had another season planned then sure go ahead and show that but under these circumstances I'd rather concentrate on the characters.
Another issue I'm seeing lately is that the show has shifted from being a slow burning struggle for power to basically any other action fantasy movie. I used to hate Cersei but her scenes are often my favorite now simply because it seems she's the only one playing the "Game". I never cared for Dany and now the show focus' on her way too much
That said, I still enjoy it and I'll certainly stay for the fireworks. I'd very much like a spinoff focusing on characters like Ned, Rhaegar, Robert, Hound, Bronn etc... Theirs a lot of material to work with there and it could be fun.
Another issue I'm seeing lately is that the show has shifted from being a slow burning struggle for power to basically any other action fantasy movie. I used to hate Cersei but her scenes are often my favorite now simply because it seems she's the only one playing the "Game". I never cared for Dany and now the show focus' on her way too much
That said, I still enjoy it and I'll certainly stay for the fireworks. I'd very much like a spinoff focusing on characters like Ned, Rhaegar, Robert, Hound, Bronn etc... Theirs a lot of material to work with there and it could be fun.
I don't have a problem with the show being slow...it's been like that since the beginning. Slow set up and then an explosion of action.
What annoyed me was the overly cheesy moments like that lame dragon race with the close ups on smiles and keep your queen warm line...I mean, am I watching a Disney movie here?
DangerDave
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I agree 100 percent. I liked the slow pace and the characters plotting against each other in an effort to gain power. It's what drew me in and kept me glued to the screen.
Some people like the cheese though. I got bashed pretty hard when I said the Hodor thing with all the little pixie shits was tacky and that the whole Dany dragon thing was dragging the show down. I don't mind the fantasy aspects like the wolves, magic, giants etc. As long as the show keeps it from being a Harry Potter type thing. Keep it gritty like LotR and I'm all for it.
Mrb1p
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The dragon scene is clearly done to show Jons Targaryen heritage and set up the Jon riding Raegal (Aptly named after his father, Rhaeagar.) Into battle against the Night King.
Mrb1p
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Its 100% what GRR envisioned and it kinda makes me giddy to realize it.
I’m fine with it. Just as long as they don’t start breaking out in song...
I think I know the clip... theone with Jamie and Tyrion dancing during an entrance?
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Not a movie but a show -- something really amazing is going on in the show Jeopardy.
A professional sports gambler has been winning for 9 consecutive days including tonight, for a total rake of $566,660.
He's as cool as a cucumber and his knowledge is vast and he answers without hesitation.
He's got the 2nd highest win total in terms of total dollars in the history of Jeopardy and will do it again tomorrow night.
He's set the record for most money won in a single Jeopardy program.
The two remaining records: Ken Jennings's 74 consecutive wins and 2.5M dollars in winnings.
James Holzhauer, who hails from where else, Las Vegas. He's a machine.
A professional sports gambler has been winning for 9 consecutive days including tonight, for a total rake of $566,660.
He's as cool as a cucumber and his knowledge is vast and he answers without hesitation.
He's got the 2nd highest win total in terms of total dollars in the history of Jeopardy and will do it again tomorrow night.
He's set the record for most money won in a single Jeopardy program.
The two remaining records: Ken Jennings's 74 consecutive wins and 2.5M dollars in winnings.
James Holzhauer, who hails from where else, Las Vegas. He's a machine.
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BehindTheTimes
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I posted about him further up also. The guy's incredible. I almost felt sorry for his opponents today. He'll break Jenning's winnings in about a 5th of the time.
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His composure is striking. I love how he goes all in on Daily Doubles. Again tonight, went in on Final Jeopardy with a massive lead and gambled $40,000 and of course, nailed the answer for a total winning for the show of over $100,000.
Trebek asked him what he would do with the money. Guy said he’d take a year off and live 1 month in 12 different cities. I wonder if the plan will change if he keeps this up.
ahmedou
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Gotten to have an access through out a spoiler mode button when we post a msg, like that everyone is okay-dokey with it.
DangerDave
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Reminds me of the guy that wrecked on press your luck. Micheal Larson. Theirs a really cool documentary on him that's absolutely worth watching
Mrb1p
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With the ending to the show leaked, one has to remember just how merciless the show watching crowd was to the book readers with regards to spoilers.
How much power is too much power?
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