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12-30-2009, 03:36 PM
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#1 | | Official Texas Ambassador
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I grew up with a full 9 month/26 episode television season but it seems that more and more we see shows running 13 episodes a year. It makes room for greater variety but we can end up missing something good if we're not avidly glued to the set.
Heres where you can recommend a show to Revscenesters who otherwise may not know about it.
I'll sticky this for a while to see if we get any interest.
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12-30-2009, 03:51 PM
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| Show name: Eastbound and Down Where/When can I find it?: Sundays on HBO. Who's in it?: Danny McBride (Tropic Thunder, Hot Rod, Land of the Lost), Will Ferrell, Adam McKay (SNL, 30 Rock) Why should I watch it?: Its a profile of every washed up, ungrateful, self-absorbed sports star. The main character (Kenny Powers) is a former baseball star who was kicked out of MLB and is now the PE teacher at his former high school. Rating: ****
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Its ok, I can see how it'll get better, but its a little early to judge after a 6 episode first season. After the cliffhanger at the end of S1 it can go either way.
This sets the tone of the series nicely http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUiOP3-m2oM | |
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12-30-2009, 04:13 PM
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| Show name: Michael And Michael Have Issues Where/When can I find it?: The Comedy Network. Its on sometimes. I can't find when its on. I duno. Their website sucks. Who's in it?: Michael Ian Black (The State, Reaper), Michael Showalter (The State) Why should I watch it?: It centers around a two person comedy skit show and the petty behind-the-scenes petty squabbling between the two. Its funny enough but not exactly as good as The State or the recently cancelled Reno 911 Rating: *** Additional comments:
I couldn't find a clip of the show so heres Michael Ian Black reading a poem called "If I Had A Slave" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLRX3...eature=related | |
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12-30-2009, 04:30 PM
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Show name: How I Met Your Mother Where/When can I find it?: CBS - Monday @ 8pm Who's in it?: Neil Patrick Harris, Josh Radnor, Jason Segel, Cobie Smulders, Alyson Hannigan Why should I watch it?: Because it's totally awesome. *knuckle up* Rating: 4/5 Additional comments: 2 words - Bro Code
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12-30-2009, 07:17 PM
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Show name: 24
Where/When can I find it?: Mondays @ 9 on Global and Fox (starting with a special 2-night premiere on Jan 17th)
Who's in it?: Kiefer Sutherland, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Freddie Prinze, Jr., and many more
Why should I watch it?: Jack Bauer (enough said)
Rating: 4/5
Additional comments: Check out the trailer for next season  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=399Hiwua0J4 | |
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12-30-2009, 08:11 PM
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#6 | | 14 dolla balla aint got nothing on me!
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| Show name: House
Where/When can I find it?: Mondays on Fox
Who's in it?: Hugh Laurie
Why should I watch it?: Just plain great television.
Rating: *****
Additional comments: Last couple seasons started to go down hill a bit but the current season (season 6) has been amazing.
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12-30-2009, 08:21 PM
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#7 | | 14 dolla balla aint got nothing on me!
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| Show name: Friday Night Lights Where/When can I find it?: Wednesdays only on Direct TV Who's in it?: no one worth mentioning, created by Peter Berg. Why should I watch it?: Great show about high school football in Texas. I don't particularly like football but I love the show and it really draws you into the game even if you aren't a fan. If you liked the movie you'll love the tv series. Rating: (out of 5 * stars) ***** Additional comments: Tim Riggins is my motherf***ing god. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7iNAWgoRNY | |
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03-23-2010, 09:33 PM
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Cutting this thread loose from the stickies. Keep it alive or let it sink. Your choice.
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03-24-2010, 09:45 AM
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#9 | | To me, there is the Internet and there is RS
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| Show name: South Park
Where/When can I find it?: Wednesdays on Comedy Network
Who's in it?: Everyone
Why should I watch it?: Even 14 seasons in they are still managing to keep the show funny and edgy. Hell the first episode of season 14 was one of the funniest episodes yet.
Rating: (out of 5 * stars) *****
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03-24-2010, 09:47 AM
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#10 | | To me, there is the Internet and there is RS
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| Show name: Two and a Half Men
Where/When can I find it?: Mondays on NBC
Who's in it?: Charlie Sheen + lots of hot chicks
Why should I watch it?: A hedonistic jingle writer's free-wheeling life comes to an abrupt halt when his brother and 10-year-old nephew move into his beach-front house.
Rating: (out of 5 * stars) *****
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03-24-2010, 11:25 AM
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| Show name: How to Make it in America Where/When can I find it?: Sundays on HBO Who's in it?: No one worth mentioning, except "shit break" from American Pie and Kid Cudi have small roles in the show Why should I watch it?: New show that just started. From the producers of Entourage, based on a couple of guys trying to make it big in NYC. Rating: (out of 5 * stars) *** http://www.hbo.com/how-to-make-it-in-america/index.html Show name: Rules of Engagement Where/When can I find it?: Mondays on CBS Who's in it?: David Spade and a bunch of others Why should I watch it?: Just started getting into this show, but it really reminds me of "How I Met Your Mother" and is just as funny. Rating: (out of 5 * stars) **** http://www.cbs.com/primetime/rules_of_engagement/ | |
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03-24-2010, 02:51 PM
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#12 | | RS controls my life!
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| Show name: Fringe Where/When can I find it?: Tuesday @ 9 on Fox Who's in it?: Anna Torv, Joshua Jackson, Job Noble Why should I watch it?: every episode is something new and it's a really addicting series! Rating: (out of 5 * stars) 5  Additional comments: Fringe has not been aired for the past 3 weeks but will be back on tv next week~
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03-24-2010, 04:07 PM
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| Show name: The Wire
Where/When can I find it?: Series finished.
Who's in it?: Idris Elba, Dominic West, Amy Ryan, others
Why should I watch it?: Procedural crime thriller set in Baltimore.
Rating: *****
Additional comments: Critically acclaimed as the best show ever made.
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03-24-2010, 09:34 PM
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#14 | | I WANT MY 10 YEARS BACK FROM RS.net!
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i haven't watched the wire cause i've heard too many good things about it so i've been waiting for a blu-ray release..however i heard everything was shot in 4:3 ratio so i guess that's not happening
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03-25-2010, 10:16 PM
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there's nothing pretty about the scenery or cast of the show, you wont be paying for much
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03-26-2010, 10:54 PM
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wire was ok. i still found the acting/dialog/actors to be a little too hollywood or sensationalized.
that being said, i am highly recommending:
Show name: The shield
Where/When can I find it?: Series finished.
Who's in it?: micheal chiklis
Why should I watch it?: wicked plots. excellent acting
Rating: *****
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03-26-2010, 10:59 PM
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Show name: arrested development
Where/When can I find it?: Series finished.
Who's in it?: jason bateman
Why should I watch it?: frickin hillarious
Rating: *****
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Gold is the money of kings;
Silver is the money of gentlemen;
Barter is the money of peasants;
But debt is the money of slaves.
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03-26-2010, 11:01 PM
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Show name: always sunny in philadelphia
Where/When can I find it?: FX or online
Who's in it?: Danny Devito, and some other guys
Why should I watch it?: funniest show not named curb your enthusiasm
Rating: *****
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03-26-2010, 11:03 PM
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Show name: office (uk)
Where/When can I find it?: Series finished.
Who's in it?: the one. the only. ricky gervais
Why should I watch it?: british humor. excellent acting
Rating: *****
other comments: 10x better than US version. such a shame the series was so short lived
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Gold is the money of kings;
Silver is the money of gentlemen;
Barter is the money of peasants;
But debt is the money of slaves.
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03-28-2010, 03:34 PM
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#20 | | Rs has made me the man i am today!
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| Show name: My Life As Liz
Where/When can I find it?: MTV/mondays 10pm, also online
Who's in it?: no name high school kids.
Why should I watch it?: the cute awkward girl vs the popular kids
Rating: (out of 5 * stars) ****
Additional comments: I'm only 3 eps in, but the girl has won me over with her awesomeness and random quirkyness. bonus star for her hilarious guy friends.
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03-29-2010, 03:24 PM
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#21 | | I subscribe to the Fight Club ONLY
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if you're a guy: Entourage and Dexter, and end off with Californication.
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03-30-2010, 12:05 AM
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#22 | | Need my Daily Fix of RS
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Show name: Weeds
Where/When can I find it?: Um i havent seen it on tv in a while but you can find it on icefilms . info
Who's in it?: mary louise parker
Why should I watch it?: its a great, funny and addicting show, with a hot mom
Rating: 4.9 (out of 5 * stars)
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03-30-2010, 12:23 AM
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#23 | | My homepage has been set to RS
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| Show name: Breaking Bad
Where/When can I find it?: HBO Channel
Who's in it?: The dad from Malcom in the Middle
Why should I watch it?: About the guy getting cancer and decides to use his knowledge of chemistry to make meth. Shows aren't slow progressing.
Rating: 4.5/5
Additional comments: Good character development.
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03-30-2010, 12:25 AM
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Show name: 30 Rock
Where/when can I find it?: Thurs night NBC@ 930 and online
Who's in it?: Tiny Fey, Alec Baldwin
Why should I watch it?: Hilarious. Smart and stupid funny. Good supporting cast. Product placements everywhere.
Rating: *****
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