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Bloopity Bloop
Joined: 26 Apr 2009
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 Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2010 7:23 am Post subject: Boardwalk Empire |
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Did anyone else catch this new show from HBO?
I just saw the first episode (I think it's the only one that's been aired so far) and it is fantastic. It is centered around the time right around the prohibition of alcohol in the States.
Steve Buscemi plays the lead role in the show as a man who tries to play both sides of the prohibition.
Check it out! |
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DorkothyParker
Joined: 11 Apr 2009
Location: Jeju
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| Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2010 7:58 am Post subject: |
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I watched it last night. My husband says it usually takes me 2 or 3 episodes to get into new shows, but this I like immediately.
I can't think of a thing I actively disliked about Steve Buscemi's character. In addition, I am very interested in the post WWI angle and the returned GIs. I like it when period pieces (or in other cases science fiction) deal with modern issues. I think the approach will be enlightening but not heavy handed.
I look forward to watching this show. |
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Bloopity Bloop
Joined: 26 Apr 2009
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| Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2010 8:58 am Post subject: |
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Glad you enjoyed it, too DP!
And it also might possibly be the first major HBO show ever without an incredibly irritating/horrendous intro song. I f'ing hated the opening songs for the Sopranos, The Wire, and a few of the other shows. |
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Hotwire
Joined: 29 Aug 2010
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| Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2010 10:03 pm Post subject: |
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Downloading this as we speak.
ep 1 directed by Marty Scorcese!!!
After the Wire and Sopranos I have high expectations from hbo... If they even equal the awesomeness of the previous 2 shows, they have done a great job... |
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Richard Krainium
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| Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2010 6:28 am Post subject: |
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Scorsese and Buscemi know what they're doing. I'm hooked already.
Best thing on HBO since The Sopranos, The Wire and Deadwood. |
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Hotwire
Joined: 29 Aug 2010
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| Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2010 9:58 am Post subject: |
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| I just saw the last ep of sorpanos and I am soon starting s 5 of wire. please tell me more about deadwood - could be my next fix.... |
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northway
Joined: 05 Jul 2010
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| Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2010 2:43 pm Post subject: |
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| Hotwire wrote: |
| please tell me more about deadwood - could be my next fix.... |
It ain't as easy to watch as the other two. |
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Seoulmann
Joined: 27 Aug 2010
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| Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2010 5:23 pm Post subject: |
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Empire looks very promising , Awesome show
if you havent watched Deadwood. its also a great show.
sopranos.. yes great...
I hope Empire will be better than sopranos it has potential |
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Bloopity Bloop
Joined: 26 Apr 2009
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| Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2010 5:41 pm Post subject: |
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| Deadwood is a show that DEMANDS all your attention or you won't get the full experience. It is an amazing show, however, and I actually preferred it over The Wire... I know I'm gonna get crap for that, but whatevz. I like early American historical stuff. |
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is so delicious
Joined: 28 Apr 2009
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| Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2010 6:05 pm Post subject: |
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| Bloopity Bloop wrote: |
Glad you enjoyed it, too DP!
And it also might possibly be the first major HBO show ever without an incredibly irritating/horrendous intro song. I f'ing hated the opening songs for the Sopranos, The Wire, and a few of the other shows. |
That song is by The Brian Jonestown Massacre. I love them more than life itself. Please just everyone go and listen to them. I was so psyched to hear it... even though they chop it into its beginning and its end. |
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mc_jc
Joined: 13 Aug 2009
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| Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2010 9:58 pm Post subject: |
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I caught it on AFN here, a pretty good show.
I think a lot of good shows are coming out this fall on a lot of networks. |
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Bloopity Bloop
Joined: 26 Apr 2009
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| Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2010 12:07 am Post subject: |
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| mc_jc wrote: |
I caught it on AFN here, a pretty good show.
oI think a lot of good shows are coming out this fall on a lot of networks. |
You got that right. New seasons of Its Always Sunny and The League just started up. |
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Hotwire
Joined: 29 Aug 2010
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| Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2010 7:14 am Post subject: |
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I'm half way thru ep 1 of bwe wid mah boy bubbles and it aint got shiiiiieeeeyit on The Wire or The Sopranos!
In fact I just bought ANOTHER bottle of soju out of dissapointment as some of you guys built it up as being as good as Paulie Walnuts and crew and Mcnulty and the boys!
Damned if I aint gonna buy a beer or two in half an hour either. |
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Bloopity Bloop
Joined: 26 Apr 2009
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| Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2010 8:58 am Post subject: |
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| Hotwire wrote: |
I'm half way thru ep 1 of bwe wid mah boy bubbles and it aint got shiiiiieeeeyit on The Wire or The Sopranos!
In fact I just bought ANOTHER bottle of soju out of dissapointment as some of you guys built it up as being as good as Paulie Walnuts and crew and Mcnulty and the boys!
Damned if I aint gonna buy a beer or two in half an hour either. |
I think it'd be pretty amazing if you were able to become totally immersed in The Wire right from the first episode. It took a while for me to get into that show. I was immediately sucked into BWE. |
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