OT: Off Topic 2019 part IX - Spring is coming - REALLY

[LouJersey]

The last three episodes may be the greatest in the history of TV. That is the way to end a series.

Indeed. Just a masterpiece.

 

[LSCII]

The last three episodes may be the greatest in the history of TV. That is the way to end a series.

Meh. Thought the ending was just okay. For a smart guy he did way too many dumb things, especially with how it ended.

 

[EverettMike]

This sounds like something @EverettMike would write about for his Nerdist articles.

I'll have to go back and do that.

I really should just binge the whole show again before the premiere.

Waaaay ahead of you.

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[jgatie]

Meh. Thought the ending was just okay. For a smart guy he did way too many dumb things, especially with how it ended.

You could look at it that way, or you could look at it as him knowing it was his time.

 

[JRull86]

Waaaay ahead of you.

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Nailed it.

Never change Mike.

 

[Mainehockey33]

You could look at it that way, or you could look at it as him knowing it was his time.

Spoiler alert incase you haven’t seen it already.


This is true, but I wanted him to live. The first time I watched it I actually thought he might live since the police and I’m sure EMT’s were there right away. Kinda pointless though since he was going to die no matter what.

 

[jgatie]

Spoiler alert incase you haven’t seen it already.


This is true, but I wanted him to live. The first time I watched it I actually thought he might live since the police and I’m sure EMT’s were there right away. Kinda pointless though since he was going to die no matter what.

I knew he was going to die. My only question was if Jesse would die with him. Jesse having a redemption of sorts is the best thing about the final season, IMHO.

 

[nazartp]

I rewatched the entire show after season seven. There is far too much foreshadowing to be a coincidence, hell even a major character's name in Episode 1 is from a scene all the way in season 6. It all points to the entire plot being mapped out before they filmed the first episode. If this is so, I imagine it was the first series to ever be written this way, and thus why it is so superior to anything before. Maybe not as blatantly obvious as the "Luke kissed his sister" Star Wars plot holes, but even the Sopranos and Breaking Bad had disconcerting McGuffin twists which seemed out of left field. If GoT has any of these, they slipped by my watchful eyes.

That's how good books are written. One of the first rules is to have everything that happens either set up earlier or logically led to, otherwise the readers would not find it compelling.

 

[Deleted]

I find the commitment of 5/6/7+ season TV shows too much. The only show of that length I've ever stuck with is Breaking Bad and I did admittedly like it. However I gave up on The Sopranos at some point during season two. Watched the first episode of GoT and never watched another.

I love a good mini series though. 8-10 hours of quality entertainment and I'm in.

True Detective (season one)
The Night Of
Sharp Objects
Band Of Brothers

They are among my favourites.

 

[Glove Malfunction]

Oh la de da. You rarely watch TV?

you think you're better than me adam sandler - YouTube

What's next, you gonna stab me with your skate?

 

[Chief Nine]

I find the commitment of 5/6/7+ season TV shows too much. The only show of that length I've ever stuck with is Breaking Bad and I did admittedly like it. However I gave up on The Sopranos at some point during season two. Watched the first episode of GoT and never watched another.

I love a good mini series though. 8-10 hours of quality entertainment and I'm in.

True Detective (season one)
The Night Of
Sharp Objects
Band Of Brothers

They are among my favourites.

The Night Of was very good, my wife and I loved it. John Turturro was amazing!

 

[BMC]

Many of us in Boston grew up with Miss Jean on Romper Room - This is the ONLY surviving video when the crew said goodbye to a retiring cameraman

My sister and I watched it every morning until we began kindergarten in 1968.

 

[BMC]

Regarding tv series, movies & mini series based on books: I expect the show/movie to follow the book. Not necessarily word for word but certainly very close to the story. I can't stand it when the producers/directors want to put their own "creative interpretation" on the air.

The best mini series I've ever watched all followed the books they were based on very closely: "Shogun", "The Thorn Birds", "Winds of War" (all done in the early 80s) "Band of Brothers" was very good too. "Call The Midwife" is a tv series based on a series of books and it is excellent as well. I don't get HBO so I haven't seen "Game Of Thrones".

 

[Chief Nine]

Regarding tv series, movies & mini series based on books: I expect the show/movie to follow the book. Not necessarily word for word but certainly very close to the story. I can't stand it when the producers/directors want to put their own "creative interpretation" on the air.

The best mini series I've ever watched all followed the books they were based on very closely: "Shogun", "The Thorn Birds", "Winds of War" (all done in the early 80s) "Band of Brothers" was very good too. "Call The Midwife" is a tv series based on a series of books and it is excellent as well. I don't get HBO so I haven't seen "Game Of Thrones".

You mean dumb it down for the masses for more $$?

 

[jgatie]

You mean dumb it down for the masses for more $$?

One thing about GoT, it is not dumbed down for the masses. Sometimes you need a glossary just to keep tracks of the characters, never mind how they fit into the story. Sure it gets easier as you go along, but I attribute that to attrition, not a simplifying of plot lines. The more characters that die/disappear, the less you have to follow. Especially that friggin' Rickon. I forgot all about him for almost 6 seasons.

 

[LSCII]

You could look at it that way, or you could look at it as him knowing it was his time.

Yeah, I get it and all that. I just thought it was kludge given how solid the entire series was front to back.

 

[Chief Nine]

One thing about GoT, it is not dumbed down for the masses. Sometimes you need a glossary just to keep tracks of the characters, never mind how they fit into the story. Sure it gets easier as you go along, but I attribute that to attrition, not a simplifying of plot lines. The more characters that die/disappear, the less you have to follow. Especially that friggin' Rickon. I forgot all about him for almost 6 seasons.

I wasn't referring to GoT (I've never seen it) I was just referring to how books (especially series) get treated for movies and television. The good news is today with options like Netlfix and Amazon, etc. we're getting much better adaptations and quality writing

 

[Troublesome 85]

He sounds like a winner, and someone to be taking financial advice from.

hahaha nah I dont. just showing how his was more than mine. I wouldnt take a loan for 401K

But I think he had to so he could get these tests done to see if his child was really his. price he told me to have that done...................geebuz

 

[Troublesome 85]

Never tell people what you make. Grow up.

No where did I mention what I make. Maybe use your eyes and try IDK reading?

 

[Troublesome 85]

That wasn't him telling, it was a self stroking post for his own edification. But if that's what he needs to feel good about himself, okay. Good for you Vegas...

Or maybe I am grateful I work for one of the top companies that actually treat their employees well?

 

[Kate08]

Today is pay day. Look at my check and notice I made $100 more than last check. I look at my hours and rate and notice I got another $1 raise. Must be since the company bumped everyone up.......................just need to look if this effects the raise I been working towards.

LMAO still have like 8,000 hours until I am eligible for a bonus check every quarter. with my current hours it looks like with my very bad math I will be eligible in 5 years.

Must be nice those every quarter to have a good 2-3K added to your check. My coworker was like yeah my check was $3,200 after garnishes and paying back 401K. I'm sitting there like my $850 was cool.

No where did I mention what I make. Maybe use your eyes and try IDK reading?

 

[Troublesome 85]

That was a ball park of what I could make. I dont make that and thats nothing even to brag about.

Yeah thats not even what I make that was an example of a convo between a coworker and I and how the discrepancy would look between us

 

[LSCII]

Or maybe I am grateful I work for one of the top companies that actually treat their employees well?

If that was the case, why didn't you say that? Instead, you went on about the money, intimating that was what mattered to you.

No biggie either way. You do you.

 

[LouJersey]

Or maybe I am grateful I work for one of the top companies that actually treat their employees well?

I thought the supervisors were terrible?

 

[TP]

Waaaay ahead of you.

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