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[Eddie Teach]

Accidentally just watched six episodes in a row

I hate when that happens.

[Lettow77]

 Isn't it the worst?

But yeah, watched three more episodes. Will finish it soon. Bland and not particularly inspiring show, but I am: committed.

Edit: Yes, It is now finished. There is a second season continuation beginning, but I wash my hands of the series. I am free to waste my time in other ways.

[Kleves]

Red Hill. Fat aborigine terminator slaughters retarded Aussies. It's actually far worse than it sounds.

[Tonitrus]

"Novaya Zemlya"

Sort of a Russian version of "No Escape".  Under a vaguely U.N.-type plan, a bunch of criminals get dumped on an island in the Arctic circle with a bit of food, and hammers/axes so they can construct a colony.  Naturally, the hammers and axes get used to subjugate each other and organize cannibalism when the food runs out.

Meanwhile, lone, silent hero-prisoner returns from self-imposed exile elsewhere on the island, and leads them to a crashed plan he found so as to plan their escape.  Just after he kills the cruel cannibal-dictator of the penal colony, a the U.S. Army comes along with a hover-craft load of American prisoners arrives, led by this guy....



Naturally, the fellow convicts cannot get past the language barrier (after about 5 seconds and a "hey asshole" later), and out come the hatchets again...

[Lettow77]

 That sounds interesting, Tonitrus. i'd like to see it, but I lost my taste for violent movies somewhere.

On the heels of The World Only God Knows, I am watching Arakawa Under the Bridge. It has the huge difference in its advantage that it is entertaining. I shall finish it by this time tomorrow, I imagine.

[Martinus]

Bedrooms and Hallways

I'm not sure that I like the take-away message but I have to say I was pleased with the romance between two of the male leads as I've found both attractive at some point in their careers.

Wow. That is really disturbing. 

Won't ever be able to look at them the same way again. Thanks a lot. If you hadn't posted this it would've flown under my R.A.D.A.R. 

No more "Rome" reruns for you. 

Garbose: well played, sir. 

[Martinus]

Speaking of which: McKidd - definitely a man who gets more handsome as he gets older.

In other news: I just saw the trailer for Sucker Punch. Not surprised Siegy liked it. But my leftist portal also liked it (apparently it's feminist) so I'm going to see it too.

[Admiral Yi]

I like the chick cop in UK Shameless.  They need to feature her more.  With a lot of camera shots from her back.

[Syt]

Currently watching season 2 of Deep Space 9. I only caught a handful of episodes when it was on originally, unfortunately.

Just watched "Blood Oath", by far the best episode so far, in large part thanks to the guest stars. The episode brings back three Klingons from the original series: Kor (John Colicos who is always awsome), Koloth (William Campbell who also played the Squire of Gothos) and Kang (Michael Ansaria who adds serious gravitas to all his roles). It's your typical "old, grizzled warriors prepare for one last, glorious battle" plot, but the characters make this an extremely fun episode that might have benefitted from being a two-parter. Old Klingon veterans are always fun.

[viper37]

Currently watching season 2 of Deep Space 9. I only caught a handful of episodes when it was on originally, unfortunately.

Just watched "Blood Oath", by far the best episode so far, in large part thanks to the guest stars. The episode brings back three Klingons from the original series: Kor (John Colicos who is always awsome), Koloth (William Campbell who also played the Squire of Gothos) and Kang (Michael Ansaria who adds serious gravitas to all his roles). It's your typical "old, grizzled warriors prepare for one last, glorious battle" plot, but the characters make this an extremely fun episode that might have benefitted from being a two-parter. Old Klingon veterans are always fun.

yes this was a very good episode, imho.  There are other good ones once Worf arrives on the station.  Season 5-7 are the best.

It's a very good tv show, well worth watching, but inferior to Babylon 5 in terms of story telling, unfortunately.

[Josquius]

I caught some of the early DS9 a few weeks back. Some rebellion on Bajor. Damn...I really can't remember the early episodes at all, though I'm sure I've seen them.

And DS9 is  a zillion times better than B5. B5 is 'theres nothing else to watch' material only.

[CountDeMoney]

And DS9 is  a zillion times better than B5. B5 is 'theres nothing else to watch' material only.

And grumbler on 3...2...

[Razgovory]

"Novaya Zemlya"

Sort of a Russian version of "No Escape".  Under a vaguely U.N.-type plan, a bunch of criminals get dumped on an island in the Arctic circle with a bit of food, and hammers/axes so they can construct a colony.  Naturally, the hammers and axes get used to subjugate each other and organize cannibalism when the food runs out.

Meanwhile, lone, silent hero-prisoner returns from self-imposed exile elsewhere on the island, and leads them to a crashed plan he found so as to plan their escape.  Just after he kills the cruel cannibal-dictator of the penal colony, a the U.S. Army comes along with a hover-craft load of American prisoners arrives, led by this guy....



Naturally, the fellow convicts cannot get past the language barrier (after about 5 seconds and a "hey asshole" later), and out come the hatchets again...

So, is this intended to be a concept of a more humane Russian prison system?

[Tonitrus]

So, is this intended to be a concept of a more humane Russian prison system?

Though I know it's really a rhetorical question...it's just like an American version would be.  Heavy with the theme that the entire idea is immoral and inhumane, and that the "hero", though somewhat flawed, is a humble example of ideal humanity who strives to overcome against his fellow man's barbarism, both fellow prisoners, and jailors.

[CountDeMoney]

The Other Guys is funny as fuck all.