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Post by Chicago Jake on Jul 25, 2010 18:01:40 GMT -6
Two new shows started up on USA network this month. Anyone else watching them?
Rizzoli and Isles - Angie Harmon (from L&O) as a street-smart, tom-boy homicide detective (but still hot), and Sasha Alexander (from NCIS) as a high-fashion, but pop-culture-challenged (think "Bones") medical examiner. Set in Boston.
Covert Affairs - Piper Perabo as a new CIA recruit, learning the ropes while battling terrorists and looking sexy. Lots of quicky characters in this one, as well as high-priced production values.
So far, we've seen the first two episodes of each. I liked them both. Anyone else?.........Jake
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Post by Merlot Joe on Jul 25, 2010 21:31:58 GMT -6
Seen the previews for Rizzoli and Isles. Anything with Angie Harmon in it is okay but I have not yet watched it.
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Jul 25, 2010 22:01:23 GMT -6
As a fan of both "The Sopranos" and Martin Scorsese, I'm looking forward to "Boardwalk Empire" this fall on HBO ...
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Post by Merlot Joe on Jul 25, 2010 23:29:17 GMT -6
That looks good.
Joe
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Post by Ardbeg... innit on Jul 26, 2010 4:18:08 GMT -6
Two new shows started up on USA network this month. Anyone else watching them? Rizzoli and Isles - Angie Harmon (from L&O) as a street-smart, tom-boy homicide detective (but still hot), and Sasha Alexander (from NCIS) as a high-fashion, but pop-culture-challenged (think "Bones") medical examiner. Set in Boston. Covert Affairs - Piper Perabo as a new CIA recruit, learning the ropes while battling terrorists and looking sexy. Lots of quicky characters in this one, as well as high-priced production values. So far, we've seen the first two episodes of each. I liked them both. Anyone else?.........Jake Enjoying Covert Affairs a lot. R&I.. well Im having a hard time getting past the "Cagney and Lacy-2010" concept, once I do that I will probably enjoy it a bit more. Feeling that this years batch of Leverage may be the last. When it first came out a couple years back I enjoyed it tremendously with its "Oceans 11 with a wink on the side" style. But it now seems to be trying to be more serious and, for me, its not working. |
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Post by Chicago Jake on Sept 26, 2010 23:23:49 GMT -6
I stuck with both Rizzoli and Isles and Covert Affairs through the duration of their "season" (which seems to mean about nine episodes these days*). Both were good and getting better. Looking forward to their return........Jake
*Not that I'm complaining. I'd rather have nine good episodes than 39 crappy ones.
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Post by Ardbeg... innit on Sept 27, 2010 5:54:02 GMT -6
Bailed on R&I, I just could not get into what I considered inane discussions of personal issues, but I never cared for Monk either so I guess my dislike for this show follows.
Enjoyed Covert Affairs, thought it matured well through the season and look forward to next season.
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Sept 27, 2010 8:21:03 GMT -6
Anyone catch the first two episodes of "Boardwalk Empire"? I saw the premier but missed the one last night in favor of the Jets game (especially since HBO will rerun "BE" a bunch of times during the week). After the first episode, I haven't quite made up my mind on this one yet.
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Post by Chicago Jake on Sept 27, 2010 8:33:17 GMT -6
Bailed on R&I, I just could not get into what I considered inane discussions of personal issues, but I never cared for Monk either so I guess my dislike for this show follows....... Too bad. You missed the lesbian orgy in the season finale! |
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Post by Ardbeg... innit on Sept 27, 2010 9:03:57 GMT -6
Nothing like a good season ending cliff hanger, hopefully they will show the orgasm at the start of season 2
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Post by nolaflacav on Sept 27, 2010 12:58:22 GMT -6
Anyone catch the first two episodes of "Boardwalk Empire"? I saw the premier but missed the one last night in favor of the Jets game (especially since HBO will rerun "BE" a bunch of times during the week). After the first episode, I haven't quite made up my mind on this one yet. I watched both episodes and I am still sort of luke warm on it so far. I like Buscemi a lot but I am not sure he can carry a lead. It just has not quite grabbed me yet but I will continue to watch It is a nice lead in to Mad Men which for my money is far and away the 3rd best thing going on TV behind watching the Saints and/or the Rays. |
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Sept 27, 2010 13:04:49 GMT -6
I watched both episodes and I am still sort of luke warm on it so far. I like Buscemi a lot but I am not sure he can carry a lead. It just has not quite grabbed me yet but I will continue to watch As I said, I've only watched the first episode so far, but your words pretty much echo my own opinion, based on what I've seen so far. I was hoping I'd develop the same kind of enthusiasm I had for "The Sopranos", but I don't think that'll happen with this series. FWIW, I've heard HBO has already picked it up for a 2nd season. |
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Post by Ardbeg... innit on Sept 27, 2010 13:18:17 GMT -6
Nice interview with Buscemi and writer Terence Winter about the show (Link) with this off the cuff remark... |
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Post by Merlot Joe on Sept 27, 2010 20:50:47 GMT -6
Anyone catch the first two episodes of "Boardwalk Empire"? I saw the premier but missed the one last night in favor of the Jets game (especially since HBO will rerun "BE" a bunch of times during the week). After the first episode, I haven't quite made up my mind on this one yet. We have watched both episode and we liked it so far. |
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Post by Merlot Joe on Sept 27, 2010 20:52:46 GMT -6
Has anyone watch the New Hawaii Five-0. We watched the premier last week and thought it was pretty good.
Joe
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Post by Chicago Jake on Sept 27, 2010 23:51:43 GMT -6
I liked the Five-0 premier a lot, too. Other than totally violating any sort of police procedure, which was kind of unrealistic, it was great in all other ways. Great scenery, characters, dialog, and acting. And of course a great theme song - glad they didn't fuck with that.
DVRed episode 2 tonight, but haven't watched it yet (watched House instead).
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Post by Merlot Joe on Sept 28, 2010 11:51:39 GMT -6
I haven't watched #2 yet. Grapes have been calling.
Joe
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