It's a very hit and miss show but that was a great episode of TV.
Television Aaron Sorkin's The Newsroom on HBO
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That was a great episode particularly as it had little involvement of Maggie and the stupid love triangles that float about.
Having said that, I can't believe that realistically only one person's head would roll from all of that. Surely at least Charlie should have been forced out as they essentially on air accused the government of a war crime.
Having said that, I can't believe that realistically only one person's head would roll from all of that. Surely at least Charlie should have been forced out as they essentially on air accused the government of a war crime.
It's all based on 'Operation Tailwind'. A joint CNN and Time report on the operation said gas was used, accusations that turned out to be false. In that case, the two producers of the story were fired, and one senior producer resigned. So maybe it is realistic considering that Jerry was the only producer for the story
Now. In these days. Ongoing we have lots, like Mad Men, SoA, Walking Dead, Shameless... But not what I meant.
That was an eye roll worthy episode. That look on Don's face when Charley had another screaming fit is how I feel about the whole Charley character. I honestly can't figure out what he brings to the show. Did he test well in some bizarre focus group or something?
What did Charlie scream at the end of the ep?
This season's been much better than loast. Mostly due to less of the relationship drama. Been more focus on the season arc and other news stories.
"I mean what the feck?"
I'm just about to watch the new ep, but are they going to bother explaining why that General lied about saron gas being used? Unless I dozed off they seem to have glossed over that bit.
Thank you. I couldn't even find it online
I assume you know the answer is no now.
Apparently episode 9 is the last because Sorkin cut out an episode, or something.
This show is so hit and miss, episode 7 was great and episode 8 was rubbish, I mean what the feck was with the wikipedia nonsense, why throw that in there? Why have Sloane freaking about about a book signing? Ugh! I reckon if I was an American with an interest in politics and the news that this show would annoy me a lot more. It's just so smug but half of it is lost on me.
A lot of it is excellent, but some of it is a bit underwhelming .
I've found the same with the West Wing, I'm half way through Series 3 and most of it is excellent but when it is dull, it's dreadful.
( Terrible Shame about Mrs Landingham though )
I've found the same with the West Wing, I'm half way through Series 3 and most of it is excellent but when it is dull, it's dreadful.
( Terrible Shame about Mrs Landingham though )
I'd say a lot of it is shit and sometimes you get really good stuff midst the stupid relationships, silly characters, dumb plots, condescending, smug tone, cheesy montages etc.
Not sure what I think of the season finale last night.
I didn't even realize it was a season finale.
Better eppy than many but heavy on the cheese, IMO
Horrible soap opera crap.
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It was shit.
They need to get Sorkin some help next season. Shambles.
They need to get Sorkin some help next season. Shambles.
The only thing I took from that finale is the fact Jeff Daniels has a massive fecking head, seriously take a look at it, marvel at it.
Did anyone else get a roll of credits halfway through the episode?
Nope, you get the standard version or 720p?
So true, it really was on display in this eppy. He's a terrific actor yet I can never quite manage to forget he was in Dumb & Dumber everytime I see him on screen - big head but some range was squeezed in there alright
It was nuked. Should just have gotten the repack.
Jeff Daniels kissing an actress on set is something no viewer should have to endure.
Game of Thrones, Mad Men, Boardwalk, Girls, Orange is the New Black, House of Cards....plenty of shorter season british stuff too.
I'd say Homeland is on par with it give or take(though it's first season is clearly superior).
I'd say Homeland is on par with it give or take(though it's first season is clearly superior).
Needed to be posted again.
3 mins and 9 seconds into the new season and already it's pissing me off.
She just happened to see the Boston explosion on a feed from Will's office?
I've still never watched any of this.
Should I or will it ruin my love for his other work? Some of which I really do love.
Should I or will it ruin my love for his other work? Some of which I really do love.
This is really really bad. The jury duty scene was cringeworthy. It worked when Toby did it in the West Wing pilot because his job was actually important. Not so much here.
Noted.
Not really got anything new to watch at the moment, we're in the process of rewatching a few old favourites.
Anything recent in particular I should give a look?
This.
Needed to be posted again.
This is the fundamental problem. Sorkin treats everything with the gravity of the West Wing. Except they're literally just one cable news station who aren't really making any important decisions at all. News reporters should be like referees, only noticeable when they're doing it wrong. So treating the competent relaying of second hand information like it's the quest for the holy grail comes off as ridiculously pompous and silly.
Also, mist walking.
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The newsroom.
One day, Kieran, one day you'll get what's coming to you.
I rewatched "It's Always Sunny" recently. So good. Other than that Brooklyn Nine Nine is decent. I haven't watched it yet but people are raving about The Affair. I thought The Detectorists, with McKenzie Crook from The Office, which has just finished, was a little gem. About to start watching the second series of Peaky Blinders which I liked. The Blacklist is a fun, easy watch. The League is consistently funny.
Ive seen about half of Always Sunny, not sure why I never finished it. Love Brooklyn Nine Nine and got about 8 episodes in to The Blacklist before getting a little bored but will probably pick it up again.
I'll give those others a look though, cheers.
Have you seen Legit? It's Jim Jeffries sitcom. It's about the same tone of comedy as Always Sunny, but with more of a dramatic underpinning. Especially in the second season. I enjoyed it.
I haven't, but will add it to the 'give a look' list, cheers.
There's also The League, if you've never watched that.