Did you watch it? Was it any good? Fargo was a very good movie, but not so sure about this series.
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I haven't watched it yet, I will probably wait to record a few more episodes and then watch it back to back, if it is any good. I don't remember the film that well but I hope the series is different enough to be enjoyable.
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We really enjoyed the first episode of Fargo. It was weird & pretty gory at times but also quite humorous too.
Also, it's going to take some time getting used to Martin Freeman with an American accent.
Also, it's going to take some time getting used to Martin Freeman with an American accent.
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Some weeks ago I discovered reruns of "Undercover Boss" on one of the cable networks. I started watching them because they seemed interesting, but then I lost interest because they're all basically the same. Only the names of the companies and the people change. The show goes like this:
One of the big muckety-mucks at a company (owner, CEO) goes undercover at one or more of their company's locations. This involves wearing a wig, and in the case of the men, facial hair, or removing existing facial hair, adopting a fake name, and pretending that they are part of a reality show in which they attempt to be a candidate for operating a new business, hence the cameras. What they're really out to do is discover why some locations are not performing well, or whatever. They do all the work that the regular employees do, and get to know the other employees at the location(s). They discover bad and good attitudes, bad and good work ethics, bad company policies, frustrated employees, broken equipment, etc. They're constantly talking to the camera about the jobs they do and are nervous about being "outed". They discover that it's hard work working for their company and get a warm and appreciative feeling for the employees who bust their butts working for them. Finally at the end of the show, they get a few of the employees they've worked with together, reveal their true self, and tell them about the changes they're making to the locations and/or company policy, or whatever. The employees are shocked and delighted. Some get promotions. All of them are also given large amounts of money to help with housing, school, personal pampering, a new car, whatever they need. The employees are stunned and tearful. The owner/CEO goes back to his or her normal self and everything is okay again.
Seriously, all you need to do is change the names, locations and the type of business and it's the same single episode over and over.
One of the big muckety-mucks at a company (owner, CEO) goes undercover at one or more of their company's locations. This involves wearing a wig, and in the case of the men, facial hair, or removing existing facial hair, adopting a fake name, and pretending that they are part of a reality show in which they attempt to be a candidate for operating a new business, hence the cameras. What they're really out to do is discover why some locations are not performing well, or whatever. They do all the work that the regular employees do, and get to know the other employees at the location(s). They discover bad and good attitudes, bad and good work ethics, bad company policies, frustrated employees, broken equipment, etc. They're constantly talking to the camera about the jobs they do and are nervous about being "outed". They discover that it's hard work working for their company and get a warm and appreciative feeling for the employees who bust their butts working for them. Finally at the end of the show, they get a few of the employees they've worked with together, reveal their true self, and tell them about the changes they're making to the locations and/or company policy, or whatever. The employees are shocked and delighted. Some get promotions. All of them are also given large amounts of money to help with housing, school, personal pampering, a new car, whatever they need. The employees are stunned and tearful. The owner/CEO goes back to his or her normal self and everything is okay again.
Seriously, all you need to do is change the names, locations and the type of business and it's the same single episode over and over.
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Found out that Orphan Black is on demand earlier tonight. Decided I'd watch the first episode.
It is 4 in the morning. I have finished season 1 of Orphan Black.
It is 4 in the morning. I have finished season 1 of Orphan Black.
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Addicting, ain't it? And if you thought season 1 was a blast, wait 'til you see season 2.
(Well, the first two episodes of season 2 so far.)
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Soooo good, right? I just,downloaded the second episode of season 2 to watch. I hope I still have the emotional energy to study for finals after.
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The only gripe I have is
in stills from season one, it's pretty clear Helena was shot in the head, but they turn it into a chest wound so she could survive. But I'm not complaining too loudly, I like Helena
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Cosima is probably my favorite character. I'd say Felix, but, well, bias, so.
Leekie is another damn Nina Sharp "good-bad-good-bad??? bad... right?" figure and it's going to bother me forever
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I was watching The Bold and the Beautiful (be quiet, it's good) and they had a lot on there about adopting animals and why spaying and neutering is such a good idea. Bob Barker also made an appearance “Animals can’t speak for themselves, they depend on us to protect them.” I was very impressed as that show must reach a massive audience.
Bob Barker on The Bold and the Beautiful - The Bold and the Beautiful - CBS.com
) and they had a lot on there about adopting animals and why spaying and neutering is such a good idea. Bob Barker also made an appearance “Animals can’t speak for themselves, they depend on us to protect them.” I was very impressed as that show must reach a massive audience.Bob Barker on The Bold and the Beautiful - The Bold and the Beautiful - CBS.com
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Orphan Black tonight:
Felix and his cute outfits make the world go round. I just want to take him aside from this whole mess and bundle him up and tell him it's going to be okay.
Cosima better save the day! She certainly is smart enough to.
The New Order people are friggin' weird. I don't know what to make of them.
Also, not really about tonight's episode but in general: I love how they've made Alison's life into a sort of comic relief while still keeping it as dark as the rest of the show.
Cosima better save the day! She certainly is smart enough to.
The New Order people are friggin' weird. I don't know what to make of them.
Also, not really about tonight's episode but in general: I love how they've made Alison's life into a sort of comic relief while still keeping it as dark as the rest of the show.
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This is usually the time of year when the networks decide what stays and what goes. Here's the season scorecard so far:
http://www.thefutoncritic.com/guide/2011-12-season-scorecard/
And a box of tissues if any of your favorite shows aren't coming back.
http://www.thefutoncritic.com/guide/2011-12-season-scorecard/
And a box of tissues if any of your favorite shows aren't coming back.
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One of my Facebook friends will be Stephen Colbert's replacement. The show will be The Minority Report with Larry Wilmore.
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Just got done watching the one and only season of Persons Unknown on Netflix. I was a little afraid to watch it since it was sort of a mystery/drama/thriller and I didn't want it to end with a bunch of cliffhangers and no season to 2 to see them resolved.
