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Post by Fatty McFatzzzz on Nov 14, 2013 12:43:08 GMT -8
what I meant Amer was , that we are only watch a fraction of shows that exists. there are show that were around before us and there will be shows after us.
Now if you want to group shows by decades that's fine.
and to encompass Evans earlier post, I will give you that maybe your opinion will have a little more weight behind it, but again this is all personal preference and even the Emmy awards are a preference of a group of people, and not a whole of society.
So everyone should preface their statements with, I think this is the best show ever during this time period or the best show ever of this genre.
I think the Majority of the shows mentioned are great, but We throw around words like best ever and amazing way to casually.
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Post by Fatty McFatzzzz on Nov 14, 2013 13:27:34 GMT -8
Oh forgot to recommend "The Shield" it was on FX. It was one of the First Cable series.
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Post by Tulley Kennedy on Nov 14, 2013 14:45:03 GMT -8
I don't think anyone is under the illusion that "best show ever" isn't just shorthand for "best show that I am familiar with." De gustibus non est disputandum and all that. We are just opinionating. Except me. I am objectively correct with all of my assessments. When you disagree with me you are wrong.
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Post by Evan on Nov 14, 2013 16:28:39 GMT -8
I think fatty makes some excellent points. However, it's not really a personal preference thing for me. I don't even like the Wire. I just think that in terms of quality of production, writing, symbolism, and meta-expression, it's in the lead for me right now.
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Post by Tulley Kennedy on Nov 18, 2013 8:28:22 GMT -8
The Wire also had the legendary "Fuck" scene. It really is a top notch show. I just thought Breaking Bad was tighter and more consistently top notch. The last season of The Wire got a little ridiculous. Breaking Bad was amazing from beginning to end.
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Post by Amer on Nov 18, 2013 13:14:17 GMT -8
That scene was great.
I think Breaking Bad had a problem that a lot of shows have, which is that the writers sometimes have the characters do something to get to certain plot points, without thinking about how the characters really would have handled the situation. They cram the characters into the story, rather than have the story be about the characters. It takes some of the realism out of the show, which I don't like.
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Post by Tulley Kennedy on Nov 18, 2013 15:35:33 GMT -8
I totally disagree. I always thought the characters were well thought out and behaved in believable ways. The only possible exceptions I can think of are Marie (who they clearly just decided to shove to the side once they realized she was the least interesting regular character) and Q (I forget his name on the show, the junkie girl's dad, who probably wouldn't have responded that extremely). Both of those are bit roles. All the main people were well written.
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Post by Evan on Nov 18, 2013 16:04:25 GMT -8
I liked this movie called "Upside Down." It's a visual feast. I think Tulley and True would like it the most, but I recommend it to anyone who likes a sci-fi love story with not-too-complicated of a story.
It's on Netflix Streaming
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Post by True Ingéneurs on Nov 27, 2013 7:02:08 GMT -8
it's on my to-do list. is the marie thing in breaking bad a spoiler? I stopped reading, but wanted to keep reading Tulley's BB post.
I'm caught up with netflix so I have the 2nd half of the last season to go.
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Post by Tulley Kennedy on Nov 27, 2013 10:42:51 GMT -8
No spoilers
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Post by True Ingéneurs on Nov 27, 2013 10:54:03 GMT -8
I have a hard time with the fact that Walt does turn bad. And that I find myself rooting for Hank ugh.
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