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Lucas
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Ok, I just finished watching Episode 5; as far as "first seasons" are concerned (can't really compare this to multi-season series 'til it's over, of course), this is probably the best 1st season TV I've ever seen (with the possible exception of Twin Peaks). Hopefully they haven't fucked everything up in the last three episodes  |
" He's so impatient, it's like watching a teenager fuck a glorious older woman." - Ironwood on J.J. Abrams
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They don't, it remains awesome to the bitter end.
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Lucas
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Sigh, it's over :( When Rust gets into the house toward the end, it felt a bit like when Agent Cooper went into the Black Lodge, but luckily without all the excessive Lynch wankery and show-off. Like most of you, I'm pretty torn, now: I would love to see that pair again (and no, I'm not referring to tits...well, not just them, at least  ) , but this was such a perfect 8 hour long movie and self-contained story, that they really can't do anything better with McConaughey and Harrelson. -- Now, my personal dream: Jodie Foster for lead actress in S2  |
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Now, my personal dream: Jodie Foster for lead actress in S2 Have you seen Elysium? |
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Lucas
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Was she bad in it? Still have to watch it: last Jodie Foster's movie I've seen was "The Brave One"; yeah, in some ways maybe too similar to "The Accused", but I think she was pretty good in the former. And "Contact" is my favourite movie ever (funny to think what kind of character McConaughey played in it compared to True Detective ). |
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And it looks like it's Colin Farrell and Vince Vaughn for the second season. Not the most exciting casting, and certainly feels like a step down from last season. They're both capable of doing good work at least, and usually just have the habit of seemingly taking whatever parts come their way. Of course with Fast & Furious director Justin Lin doing the first couple episodes, I don't know that he's going to get the best performances that they're capable out of them. Hopefully the scripts are good at least.
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schild
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2 years ago no one would have wanted McCaughnehajejejjeje for season 1 either. I'm sure Colin and Vince will be just fine.
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HaemishM
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If you've seen In Bruges, you know Farrell can act. And before he decided to just play the same character in every comedy, Vince Vaughn was well-regarded as an indie actor. Maybe he's decided he has enough easy money, he'd like to start acting again. Now, whether the script will be as good or the director as good, that's open for debate. But those two CAN act when properly directed and motivated.
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2 years ago no one would have wanted McCaughnehajejejjeje for season 1 either. I'm sure Colin and Vince will be just fine.
Outside of the romantic comedies he's done, I've always thought McConaughey was a good actor. |
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I've been in love with Colin Farrell for many years.
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schild
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2 years ago no one would have wanted McCaughnehajejejjeje for season 1 either. I'm sure Colin and Vince will be just fine.
Outside of the romantic comedies he's done, I've always thought McConaughey was a good actor. Good, but not amazing. Given HBO shit is basically the best of the best (what with the first season post-rebranding being two of the most popular shows ever made [Sex and the City / Sopranos] following them up with Six Feet Under and The Wire, "good" doesn't seem "good enough." Matthew was amazing in True Detective, but there's no fucking way people expected it and you can't even pretend you did. He has no business being that good, but the role for his hurf-durf slow-talking Texan swagger was a perfect fit. Even Dallas Buyer's Club was hilariously pale in comparison. But hey, AIDS, so Oscars. |
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I wasn't surprised that he turned in a great performance. He's been doing some of his best work in the last few years with stuff like Mud and Dallas Buyers Club. Apparently he was really good in Magic Mike also. Even his bit role in Wolf of Wall Street was one of the best parts of the movie. The writing surprised me a lot more than the fact that McConaughey and Harrelson nailed their roles. Also the Cinematography. True Detective looked amazing in a way that even few HBO series manage.
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The Mcconaissance started a couple of years before True Detective.
I'm hopeful that they can pull this off again. I can see Farrell, but Vaughn I think can only really play Vaughn.
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2 years ago no one would have wanted McCaughnehajejejjeje for season 1 either. I'm sure Colin and Vince will be just fine.
Outside of the romantic comedies he's done, I've always thought McConaughey was a good actor. Good, but not amazing. Given HBO shit is basically the best of the best (what with the first season post-rebranding being two of the most popular shows ever made [Sex and the City / Sopranos] following them up with Six Feet Under and The Wire, "good" doesn't seem "good enough." Matthew was amazing in True Detective, but there's no fucking way people expected it and you can't even pretend you did. He has no business being that good, but the role for his hurf-durf slow-talking Texan swagger was a perfect fit. Even Dallas Buyer's Club was hilariously pale in comparison. But hey, AIDS, so Oscars. Sorry, I don't agree with you either. I mean, I agree with your original point that those two will do fine, but I always thought McConaughey could manage the level he did and I was really pleasantly surprised when he was allowed to. Ditto for Woody, actually. He can do really good stuff, but most people just get 'shitty bumbling Woody'. Looking forward to this anyway. Big time. |
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Signe
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I've seen Matthew and Woody do really bad stuff and really awesome stuff. Mud was wonderful. I LOVED True Detective. Some of it was amazing. They have both played some of my fav stoner dudes, too.
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Bump!
Saw this, it was quite good. Not sure how good it would be without McConaughey though, the plot was a bit shallow in the end.
Farrell is good. Watch seven psychopaths already.
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Signe
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Love that film.
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Two episodes left. I love this show. Jumping back and forth chronologically is hard to do well but this show does it well.
Also, intro music is fantastic.
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I agree! That music sets the tone sooo well.
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Over and out.
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Farrell can act. This could also be incredible.
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Farrell can act. This could also be incredible.
For a moment I thought you meant Will. Yeah, Colin does seem like he's been waiting to get middle-aged, so he could get cast in something that wasn't shit. This could be really good, assuming Vaughn can turn it down and not chew the scenery.  --Dave |
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Signe
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I have a HUGE crush on Colin Farrel. And it looks like he's evil bad crazy mad in this. This will be very exciting for me!
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Anyone else catch this last night?
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Cannot judge after first episode.
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Nevermore
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Just watched the first episode.
Fake edit: looking at some of the reviews now that I wrote my first impression, it seems most critics hated the first episode. Oh well. I like noir and season one was outstanding so that's more than enough excuse for me to give Pizzolatto a lot of latitude.
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Lucas
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I liked it: I definitely want to know more about the main characters and their stories. Colin Farrell/Detective Velcoro Father of the Year 2015, anyway   |
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I also liked it. Felt like there was a lot to get your teeth into. Looking forward to seeing where they take it.
It didn't quite have the same visual impact as the 1st season, but I also think it's silly to judge based on one episode.
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They should have released this one first.  It didn't repel me, and I find I'm interested to see where it goes. Also, there's nothing else to watch right now. |
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Signe
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I like this one but I reckon it's hard to live up to the first series, which had me riveted. Especially that six minute tracking scene... that almost exploded my heart. I'm hoping they'll hit me with some sort of shock inducing scene like that this year.
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I just like how they make you FEEL the setting. Season 1 had this oppressiveness, where it was just so hot it numbed your mind. You could feel that weighing down on you just sitting there watching it.
With the first episode of the 2nd season there seemed to be a lot imagery of the rat race. Lots of shots of cement turnpikes that remind me of those termite and ant mounds they pump full of cement and excavate. A very broken set of worker ants. And then they go out of their way to highlight how broken each and every one of the characters are.
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The cinematography in both seasons is impeccable. I love the whole Lost Highway feel of this one. Its not too Lynchian to be silly, but just enough to keep you watching if for nothing else the whole way its filmed. The acting seems ok, but tbh none of the scenes so far have been particularly challenging.
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Planes? Shit, I'm terrified to get in my car now!
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The cinematography in both seasons is impeccable. I love the whole Lost Highway feel of this one. Its not too Lynchian to be silly, but just enough to keep you watching if for nothing else the whole way its filmed. The acting seems ok, but tbh none of the scenes so far have been particularly challenging.
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The cinematography in both seasons is impeccable. I love the whole Lost Highway feel of this one. Its not too Lynchian to be silly, but just enough to keep you watching if for nothing else the whole way its filmed. The acting seems ok, but tbh none of the scenes so far have been particularly challenging.
Did you notice the camera pan past the Mulholland Dr. sign? My friends and I noticed that and got a good chuckle out of it. |
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Signe
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I noticed that, too. I just watched Mulholland Drive again, too. It's on Showtime. Or maybe HBO. Sommat.
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