Daredevil on Netflix

Jack Gordon

11 years ago

I haven't, but thinking maybe I should.

Better than Arrow?

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Mike Anthony 11 years ago

Originally Posted by Jack Gordon

I haven't, but thinking maybe I should.

Better than Arrow?

From what I watched not even close to Arrow but I'll give it a few more episodes
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Claude Whitacre

11 years ago

Originally Posted by Jack Gordon

I haven't, but thinking maybe I should.

Better than Arrow?

I don't know about "Better". But it's a different kind of show I personally like it better.

To my ear, Arrow is full of irritating dialog...where every conversation is an emotional blowup.

But they are both Amazing shows.

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Jack Gordon

11 years ago

Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre

To my ear, Arrow is full of irritating dialog...where every conversation is an emotional blowup.

Gotta satisfy that CW demo with the angst quota...

But the action does make up for it.

I got DD queued up and ready to go... probably before the weekend.

Tonight is Flash with my kid, and I still have to get through last night's Gotham and Scorpion, not to mention tomorrow's Arrow before the way is cleared for what is sure to be a Daredevil binge.

Who the hell has time to work?

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Claude Whitacre

11 years ago

Originally Posted by Jack Gordon

Gotta satisfy that CW demo with the angst quota...

But the action does make up for it.

I got DD queued up and ready to go... probably before the weekend.

Tonight is Flash with my kid, and I still have to get through last night's Gotham and Scorpion, not to mention tomorrow's Arrow before the way is cleared for what is sure to be a Daredevil binge.

Who the hell has time to work?

You'll want to set aside at least 8 hours for Daredevil. You won't want to stop. It just seems so..real. The action is grounded (like Arrow), and the casting is dead on,. (again, like Arrow)

Yeah, Arrow is one of the best shows (in my opinion). But every time anyone speaks, it's the end of the world. And their emotional development stopped at 14. That's just an opinion. But I'm more sensitive to it than most, I think.

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Jack Gordon

11 years ago

Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre

... every time anyone speaks, it's the end of the world. And their emotional development stopped at 14, I think.

So, what you are saying, if I can read between the lines, is that Felicity Smoak should be seen and not heard? Am I getting that right?

(/pot-being-stirred...)

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Dan Riffle

11 years ago

Originally Posted by Jack Gordon

So, what you are saying, if I can read between the lines, is that Felicity Smoak should be seen and not heard? Am I getting that right?

(/pot-being-stirred...)

I don't watch the show. However, I take "Felicity" to be the name of a female. If that's the case, then the answer to your question is Yes.

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Jack Gordon

11 years ago

Originally Posted by Dan Riffle

I don't watch the show. However, I take "Felicity" to be the name of a female. If that's the case, then the answer to your question is Yes.

https://www.google.com/search?q=feli...g&ved=0CB0QsAQ

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Dan Riffle

11 years ago

Originally Posted by Jack Gordon

https://www.google.com/search?q=feli...g&ved=0CB0QsAQ

Exactly what I assumed she'd look like.

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Jack Gordon

11 years ago

Originally Posted by Dan Riffle

Exactly what I assumed she'd look like.

And the icing on the cake? She is a computer geek.

Every Tuesday night, nerds everywhere are locking their parent's house basement doors in harmony to enjoy what she has to offer in their own, not-so-unique ways.

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Dan Riffle

11 years ago

Originally Posted by Jack Gordon

And the icing on the cake? She is a computer geek.

Every Tuesday night, nerds everywhere are locking their parent's house basement doors in harmony to enjoy what she has to offer in their own, not-so-unique ways.

I tried watching the show when it first came on to no avail. First, I'm predetermined to hate all things DC. (The Marvel fan-boy in me is relentless.) Second, and much to my chagrin, I have to...ag...agr....ugh...agree with Claude, there's just too much teen angst and mellow drama for me.

I'm going to check out DD, though. Matt Murdock's never been a favorite of mine, but I'll give it a shot. Maybe then Claude will stop with his incessant emails and pm's "Did you watch it yet, huh, huh, did you watch it?!!!?!?"

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whateverpedia 11 years ago

Originally Posted by Jack Gordon

And the icing on the cake? She is a computer geek.

I am now officially in love.
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Claude Whitacre

11 years ago

Originally Posted by Jack Gordon

So, what you are saying, if I can read between the lines, is that Felicity Smoak should be seen and not heard? Am I getting that right?

(/pot-being-stirred...)

I know you're joking....but no. For example, Daredevil has several female leads..and they all have great dialog, that moves the story forward. On Arrow (again, just an opinion)...it seems that every time a woman speaks, she is having a breakdown.

it's that the writers are creating lots of tension...where none would really exist, if it was real life. Smallville used to be like that. And Buffy The Vampire Slayer (and Angel) were really like that. Many shows on the CW Network, seem to be written by a talented manic-depressive teenage girl. Grimm is kind of like that.

And again, I think I'm more sensitive to that than most.

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Regional Warrior 11 years ago

Originally Posted by Jack Gordon

I haven't, but thinking maybe I should.

Better than Arrow?

Here is something cool

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Jack Gordon

11 years ago

Yeah, Arrow sets a pretty high bar. Flash is pretty good too, in a family friendlier sort of way. My 11-year-old and I make a point of watching that one together every week.

I am really liking the way superheroes have come back in such a big way.

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Mike Anthony

11 years ago

Originally Posted by Jack Gordon

Yeah, Arrow sets a pretty high bar. Flash is pretty good too, in a family friendlier sort of way. My 11-year-old and I make a point of watching that one together every week.

Arrow has an incredible cast. Whoever picked it did a stellar job not the least of which was casting Rickards as Felicity who was originally just supposed to have a very small role. They take risks and will go just about anywhere outside of killing the lead character (due to fans Felicity and Diggle are close to untouchable as well).

Flash? looked like they might be able to mix it up in the time travel episode but as expected they walked almost everything back in the new timeline which made it mostly a big tease.

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zapzer0

11 years ago

Will watch it this weekend with a few friends. Glad to see that the 'minor' superheroes are finally getting the attention they deserve.

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Jack Gordon

11 years ago

Ironically enough, Flash (which, as I mentioned, seems skewed a bit younger) has stronger female characters, and it is Barry (Flash) that does most of the whining...

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Claude Whitacre

11 years ago

Originally Posted by Jack Gordon

Ironically enough, Flash (which, as I mentioned, seems skewed a bit younger) has stronger female characters, and it is Barry (Flash) that does most of the whining...

Grant Gustin was an excellent choice to play The Flash. But I think Tom Cavanagh really makes that show.

Yeah, he does whine more than a normal man. But as The Flash...he whines at the speed of sound.

That was a joke. We all speak at the speed of sound...or nobody would hear us.

Originally Posted by whateverpedia

I am now officially in love.

You said the same thing, when you saw my photo.

Men!

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Mike Anthony

11 years ago

Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre

Grant Gustin was an excellent choice to play The Flash.

He absolutely sucks. Ask Jack....... with that face when he goes to mush on his unrequited love you want to slap him and send him to counselling......lol. The episode after the time travel when he is sure his love is requited was downright painful to watch.

Originally Posted by whateverpedia

I am now officially in love.

I got to admit though I don't like cliche characters (I'll try to weather past the playboy with comedic friend one (which has been done to death) in DD which initially turned me off) she plays the best bombshell/geek I've seen for quite sometime.

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Jack Gordon

11 years ago

Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre

Grant Gustin was an excellent choice to play The Flash.

Originally Posted by Mike Anthony

He absolutely sucks. Ask Jack. with that face when he goes to mush on his unrequited love you want to slap him and send him to counselling......lol. The episode after the time travel when he is sure his love is requited was downright painful to watch.

Dammit people... why must you make me choose? You are both right.

Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre

I think Tom Cavanagh really makes that show.

On that, I have to agree wholeheartedly. He is a great character. I hope we don't lose him at the end of his arc.

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Mike Anthony 11 years ago

Originally Posted by Jack Gordon

Dammit people... why must you make me choose? You are both right..

lol I figured someone would have it on Youtube and yep....Starting at the one minute mark....lol....isn't it one of the most pathetic male scenes ever......Take away all love interests from this actor..revoke his man card now!

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whateverpedia 11 years ago

Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre

You said the same thing, when you saw my photo.

I never confuse love with lust.

Wait s momrnt - did I just write that. I'm off now to wash my mind out with industrial strength disinfectant.
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- Claude Whitacre 11 years ago
  
  I watched the last few episodes of Daredevil last night. I think there is greatness at points in the series. The last half hour of the last episode was as good as The Dark Knight.
  
  It was so good, I don't think you have to be a Superhero fan to appreciate it.
  
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kenmichaels

11 years ago

I have been meaning to check it out - This thread made me turn it on ...

Mistake.

Should have waited till I got home ...

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corrosion33

11 years ago

I finally finished Daredevil today. I'm definitely excited for season 2 now that his origins have been mostly covered. Call me a sucker, but I love it when they have their "super hero" suits and gadgets. I wonder who'll be the next main villain..

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Claude Whitacre

11 years ago

Originally Posted by corrosion33

I finally finished Daredevil today. I'm definitely excited for season 2 now that his origins have been mostly covered. Call me a sucker, but I love it when they have their "super hero" suits and gadgets. I wonder who'll be the next main villain..

The Purple Man. And he's being played by David Tennant.

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Dan Riffle

11 years ago

The wife and I watched the first episode last night. So far, eh. I'll give it another shot, but the ball and chain is ruthless when the first episode doesn't pull her. She might be out.

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Jack Gordon

11 years ago

Originally Posted by Dan Riffle

The wife and I watched the first episode last night. So far, eh. I'll give it another shot, but the ball and chain is ruthless when the first episode doesn't pull her. She might be out.

I could have written that exact same post, right down to the letter.

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Claude Whitacre

11 years ago

Originally Posted by Jack Gordon

I could have written that exact same post, right down to the letter.

My wife only saw the last episode. She said she would watch the next episode... next year...but wasn't interested in the previous episodes.

My guess is that the dark tone, and graphic violence are a turn off.

I only know that I really enjoyed it.

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Dan Riffle

11 years ago

Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre

My guess is that the dark tone, and graphic violence are a turn off.

Is violence graphic if you can't see it? Speaking only of the first episode, most of the time I couldn't tell who was kicking who's ass due to poor lighting. I get that DD is supposed to be dark, but at least give me enough light to see what's happening.

Additionally, the choppy, Bourne-esque fight scenes are getting old. Can I please get more seconds per frame so I know what's going on? At the current speed, it just looks like two guys having a slap fight.

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Claude Whitacre

11 years ago

Originally Posted by Dan Riffle

Is violence graphic if you can't see it? Speaking only of the first episode, most of the time I couldn't tell who was kicking who's ass due to poor lighting. I get that DD is supposed to be dark, but at least give me enough light to see what's happening.

Additionally, the choppy, Bourne-esque fight scenes are getting old. Can I please get more seconds per frame so I know what's going on? At the current speed, it just looks like two guys having a slap fight.

You idiot! You need to feel the fight scenes ...using the Force. The Batman fights scenes are like that too. No idea why.

It actually does get better and better. The last few episodes really pay off.

Added later; Watch episode 2. You want to see a real Daredevil fight scene? episode 2.

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Rod Cortez

11 years ago

Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre

I watched the first 4 episodes of Daredevil on Netflix.

The best "Superhero" show out there. Like CSI, but with masks.

Anyone watch it? What did you think?

I watched the first episode and liked it. I'm going to watch a couple more to see if I get hooked. I'm not hooked yet. Though two of my Marvel comic collecting buddies told me it gets better and better.

The fight scenes are well-choreographed. I think it was an auspicious beginning.

I still like the Arrow better, but we shall see as time passes on.......

RoD

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Jack Gordon

11 years ago

Dammit Claude.

I blame you for this.

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Dan Riffle

11 years ago

Watched the second episode. Even convinced the wife to watch it with me. Slowish and boringish. I'm really trying to like this show, but it needs to make a better case for itself.

And that fight scene. Ugh.

I think I'm going to watch the third episode right now. I have to get up early and I'm not sleepy. Episode 3 should cure that.

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Claude Whitacre

11 years ago

Originally Posted by Dan Riffle

Watched the second episode. Even convinced the wife to watch it with me. Slowish and boringish. I'm really trying to like this show, but it needs to make a better case for itself.

And that fight scene. Ugh.

I think I'm going to watch the third episode right now. I have to get up early and I'm not sleepy. Episode 3 should cure that.

Did you watch it? What did you think?

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Dammit Claude.

I blame you for this.

Who's this "Claude" you mention? My name is Joe.

You really don't like it?

My wife watched the last episode with me, and liked it OK. Later, she saw the first episode, and was bored to tears.

Maybe you really have to be a Daredevil fan, to like this. But it got great reviews.

I'm going to cry now.

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Dan Riffle

11 years ago

Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre

Did you watch it? What did you think?

Who's this "Claude" you mention? My name is Joe.

You really don't like it?

My wife watched the last episode with me, and liked it OK. Later, she saw the first episode, and was bored to tears.

Maybe you really have to be a Daredevil fan, to like this. But it got great reviews.

I'm going to cry now.

Watched it. Marginally better. It seems like a second tier broadcast channel show. It seems like something Fox or CBS would put on at 10pm Friday nights and burn it off after a season or two. I expect better from Netflix and Marvel, especially after the raving reviews. This show, however, is exactly what I would have expected before Marvel got its collective shit together.

They have a really crappy way of showcasing Davedevil's abilities. I get it. He can hear people's heartbeats. Got it. Seriously. And for a man with super-enhanced agility and reactions, he sure gets beat on by normal humans an awful lot. This is supposed to be a guy who can, on occasion, best Spider-Man (which I always thought was bs, but I digress). Instead, he's getting worked over like a side of beef by a bunch of jabronis.

Remember the Nightman TV show from the late 90's? This show is the modern version of it.

I'll finish the season, but I'll probably complain the entire way through.

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Claude Whitacre

11 years ago

Originally Posted by Dan Riffle

Watched it. Marginally better. It seems like a second tier broadcast channel show. It seems like something Foc or CBS would put on at 10pm Friday nights and burn it off after a season or two. I expect better from Netflix and Marvel, especially after the raving reviews. This show, however, is exactly what I would have expected before Marvel got its collective shit together.

They have a really crappy way of showcasing Davedevil's abilities. I get it. He can hear people's heartbeats. Got it. Seriously. And for a man with super-enhanced agility and reactions, he sure gets beat on by normal humans an awful lot. This is supposed to be a guy who can, on occasion, best Spider-Man (which I always thought was bs, but I digress). Instead, he's getting worked over like a side of beef by a bunch of jabronis.

Remember the Nightman TV show from the late 90's? This show is the modern version of it.

I'll finish the season, but I'll probably complain the entire way through.

I remember Nightman...and he remembers me.

This is Daredevil's beginning. He gets more Daredevilish as the series progresses.

My only real complaint is the way they depict his "radar sense". It's just like the way we see, except a tad fuzzy at the edges. I think that's lazy. The opening shows invisible scenes coming to life, as though they are being covered by red paint. Almost the way I always imagined that Daredevil "saw".

Imagine if you were Matt Murdock, in real life. You have his enhanced senses...some training... could you beat Spiderman? No. Not even close. You would get wounded, beaten, maybe killed. I think it's a very adult depiction of Daredevil.

The last half of the series you see more gymnastics...more like the comics. I promise, it's worth it.

And I disagree about Nightman. This is a far better series. I think Charlie Cox is perfectly cast as Daredevil.

An aside; When I was in High School, I tried several versions of the Billy Club. I really wanted to make one that worked. I even had one made from brass, with a Super-ball (remember those?) cut in half, and each half glued to each end. I tried throwing it...and catching it. Two problems; it wouldn't bounce at all, unless it was hitting a very hard object, like a concrete floor....and I had no idea how to control it. In other words, I could have killed myself with it.

And have a cord come out of it to swing on? I think that's a fantasy what would never work in the real world. It never got off the drawing board.

I really wanted to be Daredevil, when I was a teenager.

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Dan Riffle 11 years ago

Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre

And I disagree about Nightman. This is a far better series.

On a raw comparison, you're correct. DD is better. However, TV has changed. When rated against their contemporaries, it's basically the same show, in my opinion: something maybe worthy of broadcast TV or possibly in syndication on WGN or TBS.

Just finished episode four. I kinda like where they're going with Fisk, but they might be humanizing him too much.

I have to admit, though, that I've never really been a DD fan. I always assumed he was just around to champion the ADA.

Claude, here's a show that represents the quality I'm expecting of these non-broadcast, non-cable channels. If you like crime drama, I highly recommend it:

Amazon.com: Bosch: Titus Welliver, Jamie Hector,...
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Kurt

11 years ago

Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre

I really wanted to be Daredevil, when I was a teenager.

When I was young I really wanted to be Superman. Then I turned 6 and became interested in other things...

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Claude Whitacre

11 years ago

Originally Posted by Kurt

When I was young I really wanted to be Superman. Then I turned 6 and became interested in other things...

I wanted to be Superman when I was six too. But I still wanted to put on a costume and "fight crime" until I was about 17 or 18.

Of course, I never told anyone, back then. And, of course, the idea was/is ludicrous.....

But that doesn't mean I didn't want to do it.

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kenmichaels

11 years ago

Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre

I wanted to be Superman when I was six too. But I still wanted to put on a costume and "fight crime" until I was about 17 or 18.

Of course, I never told anyone, back then. And, of course, the idea was/is ludicrous.....

But that doesn't mean I didn't want to do it.

Your among friends, go ahead and admit it - you still want to do it.
Claude aka the Crimson Bolt

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Claude Whitacre

11 years ago

Originally Posted by kenmichaels

Your among friends, go ahead and admit it - you still want to do it.
Claude aka the Crimson Bolt

You know how guys have arsenals in their home...just in case? They would never go out on a shooting spree. But ...that one in a billion chance that they needed an arsenal...in their fantasy..they would be ready.Those guys?

Well, if I wasn't married, and was maybe 25 years younger?

I talked to a Titanium fabricator in town several years ago. I asked what it would cost to make a titanium shield, like Captain America. It would have been over $5,000. I seriously considered it......just to hang on my wall......"just in case".

The wife wouldn't go for it. Another fantasy quashed.

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Jack Gordon

11 years ago

Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre

You know how guys have arsenals in their home...just in case? They would never go out on a shooting spree. But ...that one in a billion chance that they needed an arsenal...in their fantasy..they would be ready.Those guys?

Well, if I wasn't married, and was maybe 25 years younger?

I talked to a Titanium fabricator in town several years ago. I asked what it would cost to make a titanium shield, like Captain America. It would have been over $5,000. I seriously considered it......just to hang on my wall......"just in case".

The wife wouldn't go for it. Another fantasy quashed.

It sounds like you have a wife problem.

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Claude Whitacre 11 years ago

Originally Posted by Jack Gordon

It sounds like you have a wife problem.

LOL......only that I didn't meet her sooner.
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  LOL......only that I didn't meet her sooner.
  
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  Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre
  
  LOL......only that I didn't meet her sooner.
  
  Nah, she needed all the time before you met to perfect certain virtues,like tolerance.
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  Originally Posted by nickto21
  
  Nah, she needed all the time before you met to perfect certain virtues,like tolerance.
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  BTW,Daredevil sucks. Haven't seen it.
  
  And...Daredevil hasn't seen you.
  
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11 years ago

Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre

I wanted to be Superman when I was six too. But I still wanted to put on a costume and "fight crime" until I was about 17 or 18.

Of course, I never told anyone, back then. And, of course, the idea was/is ludicrous.....

But that doesn't mean I didn't want to do it.

Yep, that's exactly what I'm making fun of...

And during that time, if a teenager wanted to be a daredevil, most normal teenage boys were dreaming of being Evil Knievil, not a comic book character.

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11 years ago

Originally Posted by Kurt

Yep, that's exactly what I'm making fun of...

And during that time, if a teenager wanted to be a daredevil, most normal teenage boys were dreaming of being Evil Knievil, not a comic book character.

Speak for yourself - I fantasied about being superman
and having sex with wonder woman.

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Originally Posted by kenmichaels

Speak for yourself - I fantasied about being superman
and having sex with wonder woman.

Except that has nothing to do with being a "dare devil"...But at least we know how the phrase "faster than a speeding bullet" originated.
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  I've read two books and many articles about people that actually put on a costume..and "fight crime". Yes, they are out there, maybe 200.
  
  One in particular, Phoenix Jones is a real MMA fighter (not a bad one either), and really gets into fights...and gets arrested...and has stopped a few burglaries and carjackings. He's as close to the real deal as there is.
  
  Most just help the homeless and occasionally call the police to report crimes. When I read these stories, I laugh, and feel sorry for some...a few are mentally ill, a few are slow learners.
  
  But there is still a very small part of me, way back in the darkness of my mind...that envies them.
  
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  Dan Riffle 11 years ago
  
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  I've read two books
  
  Those four words prove that the remainder of the post is nothing but lies.
  
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  Those four words prove that the remainder of the post is nothing but lies.
  
  They were in braille. I am Daredevil.
  
  I buy my porn in braille. I find the whole situation impossible.
  
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  I am Daredevil.
  
  Yeah, if the dare was to eat the most pie in a lifetime.
  
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  This guy make "being Daredevil" look possible.
  
  Some amazing agility and athleticism.
  
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11 years ago

Originally Posted by Jack Gordon

Dammit Claude.

I blame you for this.

Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre

Did you watch it? What did you think?

Who's this "Claude" you mention? My name is Joe.

You really don't like it?

My wife watched the last episode with me, and liked it OK. Later, she saw the first episode, and was bored to tears.

Maybe you really have to be a Daredevil fan, to like this. But it got great reviews.

I'm going to cry now.

No, you misunderstand me. (ok, I am a poor communicator. But you'll never get me to admit there where other people will see it)

I have continued watching it, sans wife, and I am getting really drawn in. Like, staying up way past the time I should be up drawn in. Like, getting in to the office with droopy eyes and short temper drawn in.

Damn you sir. Damn you.

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11 years ago

Originally Posted by Jack Gordon

No, you misunderstand me. (ok, I am a poor communicator. But you'll never get me to admit there where other people will see it)

I have continued watching it, sans wife, and I am getting really drawn in. Like, staying up way past the time I should be up drawn in. Like, getting in to the office with droopy eyes and short temper drawn in.

Damn you sir. Damn you.

My second sitting, I stayed up until 3:30 in the morning. I fell asleep during the second to last episode. So the next night I watched them. The further into the series, the better. The last episode is by far the strongest. Some real Daredevil action...and Kingin is at his most Powerful. Fisk gives a short speech, that I would love to memorize.

I felt kind of bad that Daredevil dies at the end, but what the heck.

I'm kidding. But he does find out that Fisk is his real father.

I'm kidding. Did you know this is going to tie into the series The Defenders? With Daredevil, Luke Cage, Iron Fist, and Jessica Jones.

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Originally Posted by Jack Gordon

Damn you sir. Damn you.

I second that nomination.

Btw: I was hooked in the first episode - "i cant see, i cant see"
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11 years ago

I can't believe how much nudity there is.

(that'll bring'em in)

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11 years ago

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11 years ago

Just finished the season late last night (I had some business trips that interfered with the binge).

It was great to see Scott Glen (as Stick) pop up in there. He looks great - I hadn't seen him in such a long time that I figured he was out of the game.

Also I didn't realize that was Fisk was played by Vincent D'Onofrio - he sure looks different than he did back in the day. He really consumed the character.

The fighting got better and better, the story really drew me in, and by the end I was wanting more - a lot more.

I am very excited for season 2. A whole friggin year from now.

Great recommendation Claude. Thanks.

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11 years ago

Originally Posted by Jack Gordon

The fighting got better and better, the story really drew me in, and by the end I was wanting more - a lot more.
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On your say so I will forge ahead . I pretty much gave up at four. Up to that point it seemed to me the only thing that really distinguished it was that it was dark and fascinated with blood which I admit is different for the genre but meh.....not enough to wow me especially since it seemed to be borrowing form Arrow and the whole save the city by destroying it story line.

Still won't be the first series to pick it up later so I'll watch some more.

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Originally Posted by Mike Anthony

On your say so I will forge ahead .

Save your time and invest it in Bosch instead:

Amazon.com: Bosch: Titus Welliver, Jamie Hector,...
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11 years ago

Originally Posted by Mike Anthony

On your say so I will forge ahead . I pretty much gave up at four. Up to that point it seemed to me the only thing that really distinguished it was that it was dark and fascinated with blood which I admit is different for the genre but meh.....not enough to wow me especially since it seemed to be borrowing form Arrow and the whole save the city by destroying it story line.

Still won't be the first series to pick it up later so I'll watch some more.

I'll send you my disclaimer for e-signing in the morning.

Hey, worst case scenario, you got a solid viewing experience out of it. Even if it is not love, you could do a whole lot worse.

I am going to try Bosch next.

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Dan Riffle 11 years ago

Originally Posted by Jack Gordon

I am going to try Bosch next.

Let me know what you think.
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11 years ago

Originally Posted by Jack Gordon

I'll send you my disclaimer for e-signing in the morning.

Hey, worst case scenario, you got a solid viewing experience out of it. Even if it is not love, you could do a whole lot worse.

I am going to try Bosch next.

I'll give you twenty dollars if you say that you like Daredevil more than Bosch.

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11 years ago

Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre

I'll give you twenty dollars if you say that you like Daredevil more than Bosch.

I like Daredevil more than Bosch.

(you didn't mean that I actually had to watch them both first, did you?)

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11 years ago

Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre

I'll give you twenty dollars if you say that you like Daredevil more than Bosch.

Originally Posted by Jack Gordon

I like Daredevil more than Bosch.

Jack, you're free to like DareDevil more. You're always free to be wrong.

Seriously, though, I think you'll like it. Obviously, it's not a superhero show, and not quite as dark, but it has good pacing, a strong lead character, and reminds me a little of True Detective.

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11 years ago

Originally Posted by Dan Riffle

Jack, you're free to like DareDevil more. You're always free to be wrong.

Seriously, though, I think you'll like it. Obviously, it's not a superhero show, and not quite as dark, but it has good pacing, a strong lead character, and reminds me a little of True Detective.

I loved watching True Detective. The main thing I liked is that I always imagined that Daredevil would eventually show up.

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11 years ago

Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre

The main thing I liked is that I always imagined that Daredevil would eventually show up.

I'm glad that never paid off for you. I hope it was emotionally painful.

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11 years ago

Originally Posted by Dan Riffle

I'm glad that never paid off for you. I hope it was emotionally painful.

A perfect example of Schadenfreude.

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11 years ago

Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre

A perfect example of Schadenfreude.

Schadenfreude - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

I'm surprised there isn't a supervillain by that name. He looks like a little German man, but grows stronger as bad things happen to his enemies, thus he seeks world domination by creating havoc. And he eats smelly food in public because he knows everyone around him hates it. His kryptonite, so to speak, are selfless acts of kindness.

Added later: Looks like there is such a villain:
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11 years ago

My favorite Supervillian of all time is The Purple Man.

He exudes a hormone that makes everyone around him, simply do what he says....because they want to.

It's a Daredevil villain.

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11 years ago

Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre

My favorite Supervillian of all time is The Purple Man.

He exudes a hormone that makes everyone around him, simply do what he says....because they want to.

It's a Daredevil villain.

There was a very random Avenger who had a similar power. He got kinda rapey. I can't remember his name. I'll look for it later.

Added like three seconds later: Found it. Starfox:
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Ohhh read this..

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  Ohhh read this..
  
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  Yep, I couldn't agree more. I also thought his original costume was beyond stupid. He wears a mask, I assume, to protect his identity. So what does he do? He basically ties a towel across the top half of his face and doesn't cute eye holes. Not only does it make him look like a touched-in-the-head Zorro, but it has to give a clue as to his identity or at least an identifiable characteristic - that he's blind.
  
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  Ohhh read this..
  
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  I don't think it looked bad. For awhile, in the comics, he had a battle uniform that looked a lot like the costume in the series.
  
  I'm just sad that they didn't find a way to make his billy club have a cable shoot out, so he could swing from it...like in the comics.
  
  It doesn't take much to make me happy.
  
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11 years ago

Originally Posted by Dan Riffle

Jack, you're free to like DareDevil more. You're always free to be wrong.

Seriously, though, I think you'll like it. Obviously, it's not a superhero show, and not quite as dark, but it has good pacing, a strong lead character, and reminds me a little of True Detective.

I watched the first two episodes of Bosch this morning on an airplane.

Very promising. You should have lead with the fact that it stars the Comcast B2B guy. I really relate to him...

I will say this... it did a better job of drawing me in than Daredevil did at the same point in the series, before DD redeemed itself later on.

I am excited to continue on.

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11 years ago

Originally Posted by Jack Gordon

I watched the first two episodes of Bosch this morning on an airplane.

Very promising. You should have lead with the fact that it stars the Comcast B2B guy. I really relate to him...

I will say this... it did a better job of drawing me in than Daredevil did at the same point in the series, before DD redeemed itself later on.

I am excited to continue on.

Traitor.........puppy murderer.

I'll probably watch it too.

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11 years ago

Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre

Traitor.........puppy murderer.

I never murdered a puppy that didn't have it coming.

Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre

I'll probably watch it too.

We get to see Mimi Rogers' T&A in episode 2. She looks amazing for how old she must be by now.

I only tell you this to warn you, as I assume it would be offensive to you and you may want to wait for it then pause, I mean, skip forward when it happens.

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11 years ago

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We get to see Mimi Rogers' T&A in episode 2. She looks amazing for how old she must be by now.

I must correct this... now that I am not watching it on a tablet, it is obvious that this is not Mimi Rogers. She actually is old now. Mimi is not the girlfriend, she is the prosecutor. Makes much more sense this way.

I am a bit more than halfway through the season now, btw. Got a chuckle out of the actor they chose for Bosch's ex-wife's new husband. Anybody here watch Banshee?

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11 years ago

Originally Posted by Jack Gordon

I must correct this... now that I am not watching it on a tablet, it is obvious that this is not Mimi Rogers. She actually is old now. Mimi is not the girlfriend, she is the prosecutor. Makes much more sense this way.

I am a bit more than halfway through the season now, btw. Got a chuckle out of the actor they chose for Bosch's ex-wife's new husband. Anybody here watch Banshee?

I've never seen Banshee, but the girlfriend was on season 8 of 24 and is currently on The Vampire Diaries (I know Claude already knows this...). I don't normally go for the highly-freckled, but she has a certain quality.

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11 years ago

Originally Posted by Dan Riffle

I've never seen Banshee, but the girlfriend was on season 8 of 24 and is currently on The Vampire Diaries (I know Claude already knows this...). I don't normally go for the highly-freckled, but she has a certain quality.

Yes, I'm big into Goth.

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Here is a taste...

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11 years ago

I finished it last week. I'm still not sold. I'll probably watch the second season, but I'm just not enthralled by it.

Of course, I feel this way about most shows unless we're talking about GoT or TWD.

Oh, and never thank Claude for anything, Jack. In his mind that constitutes a contractual agreement. He'll show up on your doorstep in the middle of some rainy night wearing nothing but bubble wrap and holding a shovel.

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11 years ago

Originally Posted by Jack Gordon

Just finished the season late last night (I had some business trips that interfered with the binge).

It was great to see Scott Glen (as Stick) pop up in there. He looks great - I hadn't seen him in such a long time that I figured he was out of the game.

Also I didn't realize that was Fisk was played by Vincent D'Onofrio - he sure looks different than he did back in the day. He really consumed the character.

The fighting got better and better, the story really drew me in, and by the end I was wanting more - a lot more.

I am very excited for season 2. A whole friggin year from now.

Great recommendation Claude. Thanks.

You show a sophisticated take on Daredevil. A far more intellectual response than from say, your average Riffle.

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I finished it last week. I'm still not sold. I'll probably watch the second season, but I'm just not enthralled by it.

Of course, I feel this way about most shows unless we're talking about GoT or TWD.

Oh, and never thank Claude for anything, Jack. In his mind that constitutes a contractual agreement. He'll show up on your doorstep in the middle of some rainy night wearing nothing but bubble wrap and holding a shovel.

....and an ice pick. I'm taking Jack out..... Riffle Hunting.

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11 years ago

Originally Posted by Dan Riffle

Oh, and never thank Claude for anything, Jack. In his mind that constitutes a contractual agreement. He'll show up on your doorstep in the middle of some rainy night wearing nothing but bubble wrap and holding a shovel.

Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre

....and an ice pick. I'm taking Jack out..... Riffle Hunting.

I learned a long time ago that wielding an ice pick while wearing only bubble wrap was a bad, bad idea. Made doubly bad if it was early in the morning or there were half-naked supermodels with me.

I don't want to talk about it.

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11 years ago

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I learned a long time ago that wielding an ice pick while wearing only bubble wrap was a bad, bad idea. Made doubly bad if it was early in the morning or there were half-naked supermodels with me.

I don't want to talk about it.

I know you said you don't want to talk about it, but I have one serious question that I just have to ask: why were the supermodels wearing so much clothing?

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Originally Posted by Dan Riffle

I know you said you don't want to talk about it, but I have one serious question that I just have to ask: why were the supermodels wearing so much clothing?

The Roofies hadn't taken effect yet.
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I know you said you don't want to talk about it, but I have one serious question that I just have to ask: why were the supermodels wearing so much clothing?

Good question. It gets complicated, but I'm sure you'll be able to follow along.

Notice, I said the complicating factors were early morning, OR half-naked supermodels.

Remember the shrinkage issue from Seinfeld? (stupid question, I know you do)

If it is cold, the prickly early morning issue resolves itself quickly

Yet, when it is cold, the supermodels have to wear something. Otherwise they get whiny and their looks are no longer sufficient on their own to keep me interested. Sort of like what often happens in Arrow.

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11 years ago

To start off I should disclose that I've never been into super-heroes that much. I've always preferred anti-heroes myself.

Prime examples of anti-heroes are Eddie Fitzgerald from the UK version of Cracker (still my favourite TV show of all time), Francis Urquhart from the UK version of House of Cards, Anthony Soprano, and more recently, Walter White from Breaking Bad.

Since we can now legally access Netflix Down Under, I gave this show a go. The first episode did nothing to convert me into a superhero fan, but watched the next couple to see how it developed. It's worh a watch, but still not really my cup of tea.

I'll probably watch the rest of the series in due course, but I've found that binge viewing Arrested Development is a better use of my spare time. How this show never built anything more than a cult following is beyond me. Perhaps it was too clever for the average TV viewer. One of the best comedies ever made, and of course every character in the show is an anti-hero of sorts.

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11 years ago

ok, I just finished Bosch.

How do I feel? Respected.

Good solid show. Intelligent. Satisfying. Mature. Well worth the watch. I look forward to the next installment.

Better than Daredevil? I would say they are two totally different experiences. Remember, DD is a comic book, Bosch is based on a series of novels. Two totally different mediums and different ways of telling a story.

Now that they are both behind me, I am excited to finish Arrow this week and Flash next week.

What's next?

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11 years ago

Originally Posted by Jack Gordon

Good solid show. Intelligent. Satisfying. Mature.

Well, Claude will never watch it now...

Originally Posted by Jack Gordon

What's next?

Did you see the first season of True Detective?

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11 years ago

Originally Posted by Dan Riffle

Did you see the first season of True Detective?

I have to agree with my furry little friend. True Detective is fantastic story.

The Mathew McConaughey character sounds like he just spent a week with Riffle, and now wants to kill himself.....and it really is a great story.

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11 years ago

Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre

I have to agree with my furry little friend. True Detective is fantastic story.

The Mathew McConaughey character sounds like he just spent a week with Riffle, and now wants to kill himself.....and it really is a great story.

And the Woody Harrelson character? That's what happens to anybody who spends any time with you.

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11 years ago

Originally Posted by Dan Riffle

And the Woody Harrelson character? That's what happens to anybody who spends any time with you.

Why are you so mean to me? I would never say anything like that to you. You were in my Circle of trust until now.

That's right, I have a Circle of trust.

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11 years ago

Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre

Why are you so mean to me? I would never say anything like that to you. You were in my Circle of trust until now.

That's right, I have a Circle of trust.

Did your old cellmates call you the Circle of Thrust?

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11 years ago

Originally Posted by Dan Riffle

Did your old cellmates call you the Circle of Thrust?

Shirley, you can do better than that.

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11 years ago

Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre

Shirley, you can do better than that.

Didn't they also say that to you?

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11 years ago

Originally Posted by Dan Riffle

Didn't they also say that to you?

No. First, you have to acknowledge that my post as clever....then you can redirect it back at me.

I don't make up the rules.

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11 years ago

Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre

No. First, you have to acknowledge that my post as clever....

Sorry, my prime directive is to always tell the truth.

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11 years ago

Originally Posted by Dan Riffle

Sorry, my prime directive is to always tell the truth.

I'm assuming you sleep in your Star Trek uniform.

So......when your wife makes meatloaf, and asks, "Well? How was the meatloaf?".....
you never just say, "It was great!"...instead of "It's not the best, too much salt"?

Because, when my wife makes dinner....no matter what....it's always "The best dinner I have ever tasted. What an amazing cook you are. I never knew that turkey tasted better after it catches fire. Yum".

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11 years ago

Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre

I'm assuming you sleep in your Star Trek uniform.

So......when your wife makes meatloaf, and asks, "Well? How was the meatloaf?".....
you never just say, "It was great!"...instead of "It's not the best, too much salt"?

Because, when my wife makes dinner....no matter what....it's always "The best dinner I have ever tasted. What an amazing cook you are. I never knew that turkey tasted better after it catches fire. Yum".

If my wife made dinner it would mean we've all died and gone to hell.

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11 years ago

My wife is a good cook but always cooks 4 times the amount than we need. And no, I don't want to eat it again tomorrow as leftovers or the day after that. I can measure out precise portions for a meal for 2, why can't she.

Most of what she cooks is ok, sometimes excellent, but sometimes it's just strange tasting. Not what my non american palate likes. Sometimes though, her little experiments fail. I'm afraid I don't stand on ceremony then.

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11 years ago

Originally Posted by lanfear63

My wife is a good cook but always cooks 4 times the amount than we need. And no, I don't want to eat it again tomorrow as leftovers or the day after that. I can measure out precise portions for a meal for 2, why can't she.

Most of what she cooks is ok, sometimes excellent, but sometimes it's just strange tasting. Not what my non american palate likes. Sometimes though, her little experiments fail. I'm afraid I don't stand on ceremony then.

My wife makes four times what we need as well. She eats half a portion...and I eat the rest.

She's really an exceptional cook, as are all her sisters.

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11 years ago

Originally Posted by Dan Riffle

Did you see the first season of True Detective?

you know... I have it. And I started to watch it, but I fell asleep halfway through the first episode. I took that as an omen, and put it aside.

In all fairness to the show, it probably had little to do with the show and everything to do with how late I was up watching it.

I'll give it another chance.

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11 years ago

Originally Posted by Jack Gordon

you know... I have it. And I started to watch it, but I fell asleep halfway through the first episode. I took that as an omen, and put it aside.

In all fairness to the show, it probably had little to do with the show and everything to do with how late I was up watching it.

I'll give it another chance.

It was a reflex. Your brain told you, "Riffle recommended this, so it must be boring as hell"...and you just went to sleep. The same thing happened when I had lunch with Riffle.

I went to lunch with him, and the next thing you know, I'm waking up in the back seat of his car, with my underwear inside out.

That really happened, folks.

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11 years ago

Why the hell do I always have to be the one to keep this incredibly important thread on track?

I just finished True Detective (and just in time for season 2, apparently).

Great performances, great story. They handled all the time jumping masterfully, and the relationships were really compelling.

But...

Am I the only one who had trouble keeping up with all of the details and complexities? It felt a bit too overwhelming trying to keep everything straight. After a while, it just became easier to let go and take things on faith that I would normally feel motivated to make sure I followed.

Is it just me, or was this one about 20% too big for the medium?

I am headed to New Orleans for the week on Monday. Unless I find something better, I'll be taking season 1 of Constantine on the flight with me.

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Mike Anthony 11 years ago

Pretty much gave up on Daredevil as I wasn't impressed with the first half of it. In a rare moment of boredom fired it up again two nights ago and watched some more

Sure enough it got better - a lot better. The writers forget about trying to be dark and violent and concentrate on story and character. By the last four episodes it gets pretty darn good. Whereas I started out not being a fan I am really looking forward to the next season.
Its kind of opposite of what happened with me and "Falling Skies" which started out great and ended on a dud note.
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11 years ago

Falling skies lost me after 3 episodes...

Constantine, I struggled to get through all 13 episodes. Had I not known it was over with season 1, I probably would have given up on it sooner. But I figured what the hell, I would soldier through and see everything they put out here. Biblical fantasy just didn't do it for me.

But Mr. Robot, which just ended it's first season on Wednesday, that was REALLY good. Nice and complex, adult, a bit dark and very relevant to the times (they even got a timely Ashley Madison hack reference in...)

If anyone is looking for something to watch, go find that one.

Oh, and Rick and Morty. Funniest show on tv.

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11 years ago

Originally Posted by Jack Gordon

But Mr. Robot, which just ended it's first season on Wednesday, that was REALLY good. Nice and complex, adult, a bit dark and very relevant to the times (they even got a timely Ashley Madison hack reference in...)

If anyone is looking for something to watch, go find that one.

I avoided that one as the promos didn't do anything for me. I'll queue it up after we finish the first season of Fargo. Could be a while though, with football season here. (Go Bucks!)

BTW, Jack: DO NOT watch the second season of True Detective. Same murky plotting as the first season, but without ANY redeeming quality whatsoever. Absolutely dreadful. Every scene ended with a character spewing some dreadful bit a dialogue and staring blankly into the distance. Awful.

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11 years ago

Originally Posted by Jack Gordon

Falling skies lost me after 3 episodes...

Constantine, I struggled to get through all 13 episodes. Had I not known it was over with season 1, I probably would have given up on it sooner. But I figured what the hell, I would soldier through and see everything they put out here. Biblical fantasy just didn't do it for me.

But Mr. Robot, which just ended it's first season on Wednesday, that was REALLY good. Nice and complex, adult, a bit dark and very relevant to the times (they even got a timely Ashley Madison hack reference in...)

If anyone is looking for something to watch, go find that one.

Oh, and Rick and Morty. Funniest show on tv.

For some reason, we lost interest in Falling Skies, after the first two seasons.

I liked Constantine enough to watch it. The actor in the lead was fun.

But The Strain keeps me interested. And I can't wait for the series Heroes Reborn.

And I have every Archer episode recorded. My God, is that a funny show. Animated adult comedies are my favorite. Family Guy, Bob's Burgers, South Park, all are hilarious.

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Jack Gordon

11 years ago

Originally Posted by Dan Riffle

I avoided that one as the promos didn't do anything for me. I'll queue it up after we finish the first season of Fargo.

Fargo - another great, great show. I liked that one as much as any show we have been talking about here.

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BTW, Jack: DO NOT watch the second season of True Detective. Same murky plotting as the first season, but without ANY redeeming quality whatsoever. Absolutely dreadful. Every scene ended with a character spewing some dreadful bit a dialogue and staring blankly into the distance. Awful.

Yeah, I gave up on it about 5 episodes in. When I would rather lurk on WF than start a show, that is a sure sign it has lost me.

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I liked Constantine enough to watch it. The actor in the lead was fun.

He was great. I look forward to seeing him on Arrow this season. But they can only repackage biblical demons so many ways before they get boring. I was really struggling to make it through to the end.

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And I can't wait for the series Heroes Reborn.

Hopefully it is a lot more like Heroes season one, and a lot less like Heroes season 2, 3 or 4. We'll see if Chuck can make it fun again.

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And I have every Archer episode recorded. My God, is that a funny show. Animated adult comedies are my favorite. Family Guy, Bob's Burgers, South Park, all are hilarious.

DROP EVERYTHING AND WATCH RICK AND MORTY!

Yes, even that book. It is just not important right now.

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11 years ago

Originally Posted by Jack Gordon

Fargo - another great, great show. I liked that one as much as any show we have been talking about here.

Yes, Fargo. A brilliant series. And Billy Bob Thornton was a real surprise last season. We'll watch it, for sure.

Originally Posted by Jack Gordon

Hopefully it is a lot more like Heroes season one, and a lot less like Heroes season 2, 3 or 4. We'll see if Chuck can make it fun again.

Hopefully, the creators will see what went wrong last time, and correct it. But I have my hopes up.

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DROP EVERYTHING AND WATCH RICK AND MORTY!

Yes, even that book. It is just not important right now.

OK, I'll watch Rick And Morty. And after every joke, I'm yelling at the TV, "Archer did it better!"

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11 years ago

Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre

OK, I'll watch Rick And Morty. And after every joke, I'm yelling at the TV, "Archer did it better!"

And I'll watch Archer. In fact, I am all caught up on shows (besides last night's "Under the Dome"), so I'll start watching it tonight.

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11 years ago

Originally Posted by Jack Gordon

In fact, I am all caught up on shows (besides last night's "Under the Dome")

Did that get better? First season was decent but I stopped a few episodes after the whole murder by the school locker bit. it just got AWFUL almost "they must be making fun of themselves " awful so when I saw it was cancelled it was hardly a surprise

Mr Robot: Most original and intellectually weighty ( but not in a egg head kind of way) dialogue I have seen written in a long time.

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11 years ago

Originally Posted by Mike Anthony

Did that get better? First season was decent but I stopped a few episodes after the whole murder by the school locker bit. it just got AWFUL almost "they must be making fun of themselves " awful so when I saw it was cancelled it was hardly a surprise

No, it really didn't. It has just gotten progressively worse. I wish I had given up on it when you did. But I couldn't.

True story... my dying brother told me to watch that show, back when it was still pretty good. Since he is gone, as bad as it has gotten, I feel like he would have wanted me to stick it out. It is almost like that one final thing we are doing together.

How messed up is that? At least he could have picked a better show to get me tethered to...

Anyway, my sentence is almost over, thank goodness. He also got me to watch Farscape, so all is forgiven.

P.S. If any sci-fi fans missed Farscape, do yourself a favor and find it.

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11 years ago

Originally Posted by Jack Gordon

No, it really didn't. It has just gotten progressively worse. I wish I had given up on it when you did. But I couldn't.

True story... my dying brother told me to watch that show, back when it was still pretty good. Since he is gone, as bad as it has gotten, I feel like he would have wanted me to stick it out. It is almost like that one final thing we are doing together.

How messed up is that?

Not even remotely messed up. Could be the worse show in the history of television that would make it a sentimental favorite for all time for me.

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11 years ago

Originally Posted by Jack Gordon

True story... my dying brother told me to watch that show, back when it was still pretty good. Since he is gone, as bad as it has gotten, I feel like he would have wanted me to stick it out. It is almost like that one final thing we are doing together.

How messed up is that? At least he could have picked a better show to get me tethered to...
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Not messed up at all. I eat butter pecan ice cream, because my father liked it, and it reminds me of him. I used to buy Fords..just because he used to work for Ford. It's a way to remember someone you loved....and maybe keep their memory more alive.

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11 years ago

Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre

Not messed up at all. I eat butter pecan ice cream, because my father liked it, and it reminds me of him. I used to buy Fords..just because he used to work for Ford. It's a way to remember someone you loved....and maybe keep their memory more alive.

I'm the same way. I bought Fords for years because of my dad.

BTW, don't you have work to do?

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I'm the same way. I bought Fords for years because of my dad.

BTW, don't you have work to do?

Don't talk with your mouth full.... And wipe that stupid grin off your face.
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11 years ago

Daredevil was great. Both myself and my wife were impressed with the writing, characters, action, story progression. It ties into the comics well to. I'm looking forward to the next season and the other Netflix series that tie in to it.

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11 years ago

Daredevil is absolutely killer.

The only bad part, was that it was a TAD cheesy. (Just the idea of a blind dude wrecking everyone).

Stick was an absolute badass.

I give the show an easy 9.5 out of 10... I can't wait for future marvel releases on Netflix, which are slated to be numerous. The dude who played "Shane" from the walking dead is going to play "The Punisher". That should be totally marvelous. Shane > Rick.

PS:

I was sad when Fisk's right hand man got eliminated. I thought he was neat. (I have a bad tendency to show sympathy for supervillains).

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10 years ago

For those that might not know it season 2 of Daredevil is now up on Netflix.

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10 years ago

Originally Posted by Mike Anthony

For those that might not know it season 2 of Daredevil is now up on Netflix.

Bosch also dropped it's 2nd season this week.

I've got them both, but my family has conspired to keep me from bingeing on either yet.

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10 years ago

Originally Posted by Jack Gordon

Bosch also dropped it's 2nd season this week.

I've got them both, but my family has conspired to keep me from bingeing on either yet.

Be prepared for a moderate letdown from Bosch. I'm over halfway and it's good, but not near the caliber of the first season. Like John Sandford's Prey novels, the show switched from the serial killer genre to more of a standard police procedural.

There's also a second plot line unrelated to Bosch that takes considerable time away from the main character. Unfortunately, this plot line is actually more engaging than Bosch's.

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10 years ago

Originally Posted by Dan Riffle

There's also a second plot line unrelated to Bosch that takes considerable time away from the main character. Unfortunately, this plot line is actually more engaging than Bosch's.

Did you ever watch The Wire?

The first season was amazing, tightly focused on the good guys (cops) and the bad guys (drug dealers).

They did not wrap everything up in a tidy little bow at the end of season one, and that left some fertile ground to allow the story to evolve in season two.

But, that was not quite enough, and they added a whole third set of characters (the dock worker's union) with a new crime to solve, all while they were still grappling with the consequences of season one's events. Lo and behold, it took quite a while for it to become clear that there was any connection between any of season one's bad guys and any of season two's bad guys.

Season three, they didn't add new bad guys, they broadened out their focus to include the school system, along with season one's continuing saga and a little bit of season two's leftover business. It was truly amazing to see the ways they were able to tie it all together.

By season four they finally wrapped up most of season one's business, but the effects of that resolution had consequences that were definitely still playing out across all of the storylines. They kept up with that, while broadening their focus to include not only the drug dealers and the schools, but politics and the media.

The first few episodes of each season were disappointing in the moment, because they gave less time to the subjects we were still excited about. But as each season started to unveil its secrets and all of the intertwined storylines became clearer, it was a very satisfying experience.

Maybe Bosch will get there, maybe not. I'll let you know my thoughts when I get there.

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10 years ago

Originally Posted by Jack Gordon

Did you ever watch The Wire?

The first season was amazing, tightly focused on the good guys (cops) and the bad guys (drug dealers).

They did not wrap everything up in a tidy little bow at the end of season one, and that left some fertile ground to allow the story to evolve in season two.

But, that was not quite enough, and they added a whole third set of characters (the dock worker's union) with a new crime to solve, all while they were still grappling with the consequences of season one's events. Lo and behold, it took quite a while for it to become clear that there was any connection between any of season one's bad guys and any of season two's bad guys.

Season three, they didn't add new bad guys, they broadened out their focus to include the school system, along with season one's continuing saga and a little bit of season two's leftover business. It was truly amazing to see the ways they were able to tie it all together.

By season four they finally wrapped up most of season one's business, but the effects of that resolution had consequences that were definitely still playing out across all of the storylines. They kept up with that, while broadening their focus to include not only the drug dealers and the schools, but politics and the media.

The first few episodes of each season were disappointing in the moment, because they gave less time to the subjects we were still excited about. But as each season started to unveil its secrets and all of the intertwined storylines became clearer, it was a very satisfying experience.

Maybe Bosch will get there, maybe not. I'll let you know my thoughts when I get there.

I fully accept that from a show titled The Wire. Title the show after one character and I expect that character to be the focal point.

I keep waiting for the two story lines to converge, but it feels more like they just needed to fill space due to the weaker Bosch story line.

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Claude Whitacre 10 years ago

Watched the first 5 episodes of Daredevil season 2 last night. I highly recommend it.

Gritty, adult, dark......love it.
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10 years ago

Never got around to finishing season 1. Ive found watching this show is a much better use for my time.

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