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Xio, can you please stop reading Alan Sepinwall and then regurgitating his opinions as yours?
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07-17-2012, 07:30 PM
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I understand the complaint but I like to see that scene in the context of the characters. Was the network exec over the top sure, but, I think that is the theme of the whole show. That the main characters are rebelling against what is perceived as a horribly corrupt system. I have no issue though with some of his comments on the 24 hour news cycle and its bias toward sensationalism and a rush to get the information out as fast as they can possibly get it out there.
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I don't have a problem with this either (same is true of many of the points he's making about media weaknesses). I just think he's doing a really, really bad job of concealing those ideas into the framework of his television show and allowing any other dramatic element of the show to be noticed because of it. The show feels like a lecture and the audience doesn't have to do any independent thinking to realize what Sorkin is arguing. All tell, no show.
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07-17-2012, 07:36 PM
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Xio, can you please stop reading Alan Sepinwall and then regurgitating his opinions as yours?
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I don't think I took ownership of any criticisms as solely mine, though I object to your suggestion that I didn't notice the problems I've spelled out on my own. Criticisms of the show are prevalent, and obviously overlapping. You're more than welcome to ignore me and everyone you disagree with.
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07-17-2012, 07:39 PM
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Do not feed the troll my friends! Do not do it!
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07-17-2012, 07:42 PM
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Take your own advice. Your discouragement of discussion for The Newsroom only compels me to comment more.
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07-17-2012, 07:44 PM
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He is hungry everyone! He is munching on our comments! Just ignore him and maybe he'll go away!
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07-17-2012, 08:53 PM
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I'm thoroughly enjoying this White Collar
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07-17-2012, 09:06 PM
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I'm going to start watching it here in a few minutes. I'm looking forward to it.
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07-17-2012, 09:08 PM
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Can't wait for some Alphas on the 23rd. I have been having Gary withdraws.
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07-17-2012, 09:14 PM
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Same. I already have it set to record on my DVR. I'm ready to go!
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07-17-2012, 11:45 PM
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Workaholics is ******* great.
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07-17-2012, 11:49 PM
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Fixed it for you.
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07-18-2012, 12:08 AM
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"Hey Alice, this is....not Adam. Anyways, you're a c***!"
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07-18-2012, 12:24 AM
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Awesome episode of White Collar. I'm glad he's back in NY.. but next weeks episode looks even better.
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07-18-2012, 02:43 AM
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I finally finished The Shield. The ending was perfect and could not have been executed any better. Man that was some hard-hitting television. The one thing that really impressed me with the show overall was it's ability to connect everything together from start to finish. Breaking Bad obviously does an awesome job at this but The Shield deals with a lot more story lines and a lot more angles which makes it even more impressive. I'm not really one for cop shows but I really enjoyed this one. Overall just a very strong series.
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07-18-2012, 02:50 AM
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TACKLE knows what's up. Shield has the best series finale ever, I refuse to hear otherwise dammit.
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07-18-2012, 02:59 AM
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anyone ever watch this kinda new show called sportscenter?
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07-18-2012, 06:39 AM
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anyone ever watch this kinda new show called sportscenter?
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No. I used to watch the old version that showed highlights. Now that it's just a bunch of obnoxious peoples opinions, I stay away. I get my fix for that on message boards.
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07-18-2012, 06:45 AM
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I thought the season premiere of Political Animals was better than anything we've seen from the Newsroom, just looking at new Sunday at 10pm shows.
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Completely agree with is. Luckily for me, I have a ridiculous amount of free time for now so I get to watch both. I really liked Poltical Animals though, looks like it has a Tom of potential to be great.
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07-18-2012, 07:31 AM
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Awesome episode of White Collar. I'm glad he's back in NY.. but next weeks episode looks even better.
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I liked the little twist at the end. I still want to see last week's kick ass episode of Suits again. I haven't caught it for the 2nd time yet.
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07-18-2012, 08:06 AM
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I'll be watching White Collar tonight. I finished up Season 2 of Workaholics. Solid show, not spectacular. There's a Season 3, yes? Also, watched about half of the first season of Castle this week. Again, solid but not spectacular.
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07-18-2012, 08:14 AM
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I'll be watching White Collar tonight. I finished up Season 2 of Workaholics. Solid show, not spectacular. There's a Season 3, yes? Also, watched about half of the first season of Castle this week. Again, solid but not spectacular.
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Season 3 has a couple of fantastic episodes, so far. Last night's was really good.
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07-18-2012, 08:49 AM
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07-18-2012, 09:05 AM
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Rita on Dexter might be the worst character to ever be on tv. She is constantly crying and whining. How I hope someone kills her. (and I'm only on season 4 so don't tell me)
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07-18-2012, 10:14 AM
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Julie Benz is ridiculously hot.
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