What TV series are you watching at moment?

  On 10/31/2018 at 6:30 AM, J3FF3R00 said:

 

  On 10/22/2018 at 10:32 PM, WeAreOceans said:

Haunting of Hill House is incredible, horror in TV and movies has been so bad for so many years, this show actually gets it

Exactly.

I just finished the series today and the level of quality was EXTREMELY high, all throughout. I wasn’t expecting it to be as good as it was. Top notch writing, acting, directing, editing... you name it. The last episode didn’t exactly live up to the standards it set, in my opinion.

Whatever the case, if y’all aren’t watching it, change that.

 

I didn't mind the ending too much but they could have cut the last 5 minutes or so. The script also liked to punch you in the face now and then which was jarring.

Got three more episodes of Haunting of Hill House to go. I agree, for Netflix, it's a pretty solid show. A kinda gothic "This is Us" meets haunted house mash-up. Episode 6 in the funeral home may have been a standout as far as production goes. To film that long of a tracking shot was pretty brilliantly choreographed. Having to run the adult/kid actors in and out and not miss a beat with any fuck-ups was well done. Look forward to finishing it off. I got to get to Channel Zero's latest.

  On 10/31/2018 at 11:39 AM, WeAreOceans said:

 

  On 10/31/2018 at 6:30 AM, J3FF3R00 said:

 

  On 10/22/2018 at 10:32 PM, WeAreOceans said:

Haunting of Hill House is incredible, horror in TV and movies has been so bad for so many years, this show actually gets it

Exactly.

I just finished the series today and the level of quality was EXTREMELY high, all throughout. I wasn’t expecting it to be as good as it was. Top notch writing, acting, directing, editing... you name it. The last episode didn’t exactly live up to the standards it set, in my opinion.

Whatever the case, if y’all aren’t watching it, change that.

 

 

I didn't mind the ending too much but they could have cut the last 5 minutes or so. The script also liked to punch you in the face now and then which was jarring.

 

My wife read that the ending was originally intended to be slightly different.

When she told me what it was, I thought that it would have been A LOT better... to me, anyway. 

Read "spoiler" for HUGE spoilers...

^^^ yeah that would have been a great ending.

yeah damn that is 1000% better than what they went with

this got turned into a show:

I liked the movie

Wasn't expecting to hear Lorn in this episode of Channel Zero but here it is, and it's pretty perfect for it. (sex scene that leads to some serious weirdness i won't spoil)

  On 10/31/2018 at 8:16 PM, J3FF3R00 said:

 

  On 10/31/2018 at 11:39 AM, WeAreOceans said:

 

  On 10/31/2018 at 6:30 AM, J3FF3R00 said:

 

  On 10/22/2018 at 10:32 PM, WeAreOceans said:

Haunting of Hill House is incredible, horror in TV and movies has been so bad for so many years, this show actually gets it

Exactly.

I just finished the series today and the level of quality was EXTREMELY high, all throughout. I wasn’t expecting it to be as good as it was. Top notch writing, acting, directing, editing... you name it. The last episode didn’t exactly live up to the standards it set, in my opinion.

Whatever the case, if y’all aren’t watching it, change that.

I didn't mind the ending too much but they could have cut the last 5 minutes or so. The script also liked to punch you in the face now and then which was jarring.

My wife read that the ending was originally intended to be slightly different.

When she told me what it was, I thought that it would have been A LOT better... to me, anyway.

Read "spoiler" for HUGE spoilers...

 

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Ok, trying to convince the missus to give this a go. She's concerned that this is going to be too heavy on the dark drama and we basically established that American Horror Story (which we both love) is about the limit of heaviness she's interested in watching. And even that had moments of levity.

From the trailer, this does look dark and then more dark. Is that accurate, or is this more rounded than the trailer would suggest?

This Is Us banged a haunted house and had a baby = Haunting of Hill House

I wouldn't say it's all that dark compared to other shit out there. 1/2 gothic horror (no gore) / 1/2 family drama.

My wife is watching it & she is not down with horror at all.

But, it shits all over AHS if that's of any worth. At least so far, I got 3 episodes left.

... true. But... I would say that the family drama is pretty dark and quite realistic, at times. Having said, beyond some legitimately creepy horror stuff, the realistic family drama is what really works about it. What’s more, it isn’t manipulative or sensationalistic.

The cast is fantastic and the script/performances/direction is as good as it could possibly be in a genre show like this.

100% worth anyone’s time.

I don’t think it’s really a spoiler but I’ll put it in spoilers anyway... I’ll tell you what the family drama angle DOES NOT involve...

Ok cheers to ya both (and that spoiler/non-spoiler is actually pretty helpful. Woulda been a deal breaker).

Still probably sits in the edge, but think enough clarity here to get her to try at least an episode. Thanks ya'll!

  On 11/1/2018 at 7:46 PM, J3FF3R00 said:

... true. But... I would say that the family drama is pretty dark and quite realistic, at times. Having said, beyond some legitimately creepy horror stuff, the realistic family drama is what really works about it. What’s more, it isn’t manipulative or sensationalistic.

The cast is fantastic and the script/performances/direction is as good as it could possibly be in a genre show like this.

100% worth anyone’s time.

 

I hear you. It's definitely not schmaltzy like some major network show. That is for sure. So no, not manipulative imo. But it doesn't go to say the depressed viewing that "The Killing" was. Kid murdering and that effected the family & shit.

Like I said earlier, there's some great sequences. The funeral home lone camera tracking shot for like 20+ minutes was very well done. Kudos.

Just watched Barry on a long flight and thought it was quite good

homecoming is nice. like a less retarded and less all over the place mr. robot.

  On 11/3/2018 at 10:07 AM, custom knob said:

Just watched Barry on a long flight and thought it was quite good

I watched the free pilot, is the rest of the series quality as well?

looking really good

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btoZfxs0pE0

this aint it chief 

  On 10/28/2018 at 3:09 AM, cwmbrancity said:

Sally4ever

 

Julia Davis can do no wrong

When I worked in a bookshop she coughed in my face without covering her mouth so I will not agree with this sentence.

homecoming is solid

aspect differences are a nice touch for time switches

music very good (but...)

everything a little too hitchcockian

yeah, he's trying a bit too hard with the directorial quirks even with the situation doesn't really warrant it, but generally it's a fun watch.

  On 11/4/2018 at 9:55 PM, tec said:

 

  On 10/28/2018 at 3:09 AM, cwmbrancity said:

Sally4ever

 

Julia Davis can do no wrong

When I worked in a bookshop she coughed in my face without covering her mouth so I will not agree with this sentence.

 

aka bohemian flirting

ep2 has lesbian tribadism (yeah had to google scissor frottage) & a mother-in-law side gag thats supreme

That's what it was?

The Haunting of Hill House - Kinda enjoyable fluff but one part of episode 5 got me good. I hope it picks up from here.

this is back :^D

really looking fwd to s3 of True Detective.

I somehow got onto this Castlevania animated series from Nutflix and I'm enjoying it. highly spammable with just 25-min episodes. season 1 was just 4 episodes and felt a bit thin in some places but they're really making the most of the extra breathing room they've been given in season 2, there's a surprising amount of character study and depth of exposition that I would not have expected from a tentative series based on an old video game franchise. trust Warren Ellis. the weakest point is the animation though, the action sequences look like a damn slideshow at times, though somewhat improved in s2.