The TV Discussion Thread

[Sycophant]

I'm kind of hooked on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson. It's got a very lo-fi aesthetic that's very appealing and has even made Ferguson's more inane sketches enjoyable. Mostly, though, Ferguson is just superlatively entertaining.

[Qrazy]

I'm kind of hooked on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson. It's got a very lo-fi aesthetic that's very appealing and has even made Ferguson's more inane sketches enjoyable. Mostly, though, Ferguson is just superlatively entertaining.

I enjoy Ferguson's monologues (not as much his interviews) but the fact that the show looks like it has a 5 dollar budget and it's scenes are staged by a monkey is a bit of a turn off for me.

[Sycophant]

I enjoy Ferguson's monologues (not as much his interviews) but the fact that the show looks like it has a 5 dollar budget and it's scenes are staged by a monkey is a bit of a turn off for me.

I used to not care for his interviews either, so I don't know if he's gotten better or my standards have changed, but there's a real coziness to everything he does that I enjoy. It's perfect before-bed viewing while I go about cleaning my apartment or leveling up in some handheld RPG.

[Qrazy]

I used to not care for his interviews either, so I don't know if he's gotten better or my standards have changed, but there's a real coziness to everything he does that I enjoy. It's perfect before-bed viewing while I go about cleaning my apartment or leveling up in some handheld RPG.

I just feel that sometimes a guest has a different sense of humor or wants to be genuine or serious for a moment and he'll keep on with the schtick which sometimes leads to a bit of awkwardness. Other times the dynamic works well.

[Sycophant]

I just feel that sometimes a guest has a different sense of humor or wants to be genuine or serious for a moment and he'll keep on with the schtick which sometimes leads to a bit of awkwardness. Other times the dynamic works well.

It depends, indeed. More than any other late night show, Ferguson's seems like a one-man show and a lot seems to depend on his whims. Last night, for instance, he and Kristin Davis had a fascinating and open discussion about alcoholism and sobriety. But they kept it entertaining.

[Ezee E]

30 Rock is really getting things going by Episode 6-7. I'm really enjoying the hell out of it.

[Spinal]

My ranking of the 10 characters on Weeds that irritate me most:

1. Isabelle Hodes (Allie Grant)
2. Doug Wilson (Kevin Nealon)
3. Silas Botwin (Hunter Parrish)
4. Dean Hodes (Andy Milder)
5. Celia Hodes (Elizabeth Perkins)
6. Valerie Scottson (Brooke Smith)
7. Peter Scottson (Martin Donovan)
8. Shane Botwin (Alexander Gould)
9. Eve Meriweather (Sharon Sachs)
10. Tara Lindman (Mary-Kate Olsen)

I'm probably forgetting somebody.

[Kurosawa Fan]

Why are you still watching a show with that many irritating characters? I know the answer to that question, but is she really worth it?

[Spinal]

Why are you still watching a show with that many irritating characters? I know the answer to that question, but is she really worth it?

Finished Season 3 yesterday. I'm probably done.

[number8]

So, six episodes into Swingtown, and I take back everything I said about the pilot a few pages ago. This show is really funny, insightful, and very well acted.

Also, I really really appreciate any 20th century period story that doesn't make constant references to the time period other than absolutely necessary (I get furious when stories set in the 80s start name-dropping Dallas and Commodore64 and shit for no reason, for example). The only glaring reference to the 70s in Swingtown so far is Deep Throat, and they managed to make it absolutely relevant to the main character's growth. Very cool.

[Kurosawa Fan]

Finished Season 3 yesterday. I'm probably done.

That "probably" means you'll be back for the season premiere of 4. :lol:

[Spinal]

That "probably" means you'll be back for the season premiere of 4. :lol:

Yeah, for some reason, I'm always tempted to come back.

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[Kurosawa Fan]

Yeah, for some reason, I'm always tempted to come back.

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That's as good a reason as any. I'm fairly certain we all have similar hiccups in our regular viewings.

On that note, glad you see you enjoyed The Last Mistress. I haven't seen any Breillat, but was thinking of ordering it. Is it a decent starting point?

[Spinal]

On that note, glad you see you enjoyed The Last Mistress. I haven't seen any Breillat, but was thinking of ordering it. Is it a decent starting point?

Yes, actually. The stridency that I suspect might turn you off of some of her films is pretty muted here. Of any of her films, that is the one I think you would have the best chance of liking.

[Acapelli]

My ranking of the 10 characters on Weeds that irritate me most:

1. Isabelle Hodes (Allie Grant)
2. Doug Wilson (Kevin Nealon)
3. Silas Botwin (Hunter Parrish)
4. Dean Hodes (Andy Milder)
5. Celia Hodes (Elizabeth Perkins)
6. Valerie Scottson (Brooke Smith)
7. Peter Scottson (Martin Donovan)
8. Shane Botwin (Alexander Gould)
9. Eve Meriweather (Sharon Sachs)
10. Tara Lindman (Mary-Kate Olsen)

I'm probably forgetting somebody.

how do you find doug or dean irritating

a lot of the ones you picked were only on for a few episodes too at most, but i do agree with your assesment on the rest of the list

[Spinal]

how do you find doug or dean irritating

Because every single thing they say is snide and sarcastic. Those characters just grate on my nerves because they are so predictable.

[Duncan]

Been watching House a lot this past week. Kinda one note, but I like it.

[Sven]

Been watching House a lot this past week. Kinda one note, but I like it.

Can't go wrong with Laurie. He makes everything gold. There was that time when Conan hosted the Emmy's and made his way in a comic sketch through all the nominated shows and Laurie, in just a minute, managed to run away with the entire thing. Brilliant.

Edit: Here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1q_8QQO70Q
Great!

[Qrazy]

So yeah I have no interest in watching Weeds.

[Kurosawa Fan]

First to respond wins:

What series do I watch next, Deadwood or Homicide?

[Ezee E]

First to respond wins:

What series do I watch next, Deadwood or Homicide?

D'oh. What a standstill. I haven't seen Homicide, but will be starting it soon.

You can't go wrong with Deadwood though.

I'll let someone who has seen both answer.

[Kurosawa Fan]

Nope. You answered. Deadwood it is.

I was leaning that way anyhow, since it's much shorter and much different from The Wire. I feel like I need a bit of time between The Wire and Homicide.

[Ezee E]

Nope. You answered. Deadwood it is.

I was leaning that way anyhow, since it's much shorter and much different from The Wire. I feel like I need a bit of time between The Wire and Homicide.

It takes an episode or so to get into it with the iambic pentameter dialog, but when you get to a certain episode, it'll be right up there with your favorites.

Until Season 3, I need to rewatch it, but that was completely forgettable.

[MadMan]

Yeah, for some reason, I'm always tempted to come back.

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I wonder if I'll find Season 2 as good as Season 1 was. I'll eventually get around to renting it and also renting Season 3 when it finally comes out.

Man I remember that Emmy opener with Conan running through all of his favorite shows. Pretty hilarious stuff indeed.

[Ezee E]

Michael J. Fox is going to be in Rescue Me.

I don't feel very good about that. It was pretty sad to watch him on the recent AFI list.