Has promise.
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Agreed, looks promising. I did think the requisite doggy style in each sex scene got a bit tiring though.
quote:Originally posted by snipes:
Agreed, looks promising. I did think the requisite doggy style in each sex scene got a bit tiring though.
Agreed, it was done to show the male domination of the society, but it may have been overkill. Meanwhile, those girls are stunning.
quote:Originally posted by snipes:
Agreed, looks promising. I did think the requisite doggy style in each sex scene got a bit tiring though.
Lol. Some time during the show last night, my wife turned to me and said, "Is that the only position they used back then?"
But yes, this show looks very promising indeed. We haven't watched last night's third episode of 'The Borgias' yet, but I can already tell that I'll enjoy Game of Thrones more. Though I guess I already expected that going in...HBO always seems to deliver for me more than Showtime. Don't get me wrong, Dexter and Californication are two of my favorites shows on TV, but HBO seems to deliver a more epic feel, and higher production value when it comes to these kinds of shows - not to say Showtime didn't deliver with 'The Tudors' though, which was stellar.
quote:Originally posted by winetarelli:quote:Originally posted by snipes:
Agreed, looks promising. I did think the requisite doggy style in each sex scene got a bit tiring though.
Agreed, it was done to show the male domination of the society, but it may have been overkill. Meanwhile, those girls are stunning.
Former 15, just what exactly am I missing here?
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:quote:Originally posted by winetarelli:quote:Originally posted by snipes:
Agreed, looks promising. I did think the requisite doggy style in each sex scene got a bit tiring though.
Agreed, it was done to show the male domination of the society, but it may have been overkill. Meanwhile, those girls are stunning.
Former 15, just what exactly am I missing here?
Are you saying you don't find the girls attractive, or are you saying you don't know what we are talking about? This is a NSFW shot of one of the primary stars. We'll see how the plot goes, but it seems interesting.
This show is perfectly done. Fans of the book, except hardcore perfectionists, can only be thrilled. Outsiders should find no trouble quickly getting sucked into this fantasy world. And for those of us who think Peter Dinklage is great, a showcase vehicle for his talents.
quote:Originally posted by Mr Cabernet:
This show is perfectly done. Fans of the book, except hardcore perfectionists, can only be thrilled. Outsiders should find no trouble quickly getting sucked into this fantasy world. And for those of us who think Peter Dinklage is great, a showcase vehicle for his talents.
I didn't read the books but, as I said, it looks really good. Almost a cross between The Sopranos and Lord of the Rings. I agree about Dinklage.
quote:Originally posted by Mr Cabernet:
This show is perfectly done. Fans of the book, except hardcore perfectionists, can only be thrilled. Outsiders should find no trouble quickly getting sucked into this fantasy world. And for those of us who think Peter Dinklage is great, a showcase vehicle for his talents.
I think I prefer you when you are complaining or criticizing something. This is too out of character for you and outside of my comfort zone.
Watched the first episode on the DVR last night. I'll give it three episodes before I give it a thumbs up or down.
quote:Originally posted by spo:quote:Originally posted by Mr Cabernet:
This show is perfectly done. Fans of the book, except hardcore perfectionists, can only be thrilled. Outsiders should find no trouble quickly getting sucked into this fantasy world. And for those of us who think Peter Dinklage is great, a showcase vehicle for his talents.
I think I prefer you when you are complaining or criticizing something. This is too out of character for you and outside of my comfort zone.
Anybody who doesn't like this show is an asshole. Better?
quote:Originally posted by winetarelli:quote:Originally posted by Mr Cabernet:
This show is perfectly done. Fans of the book, except hardcore perfectionists, can only be thrilled. Outsiders should find no trouble quickly getting sucked into this fantasy world. And for those of us who think Peter Dinklage is great, a showcase vehicle for his talents.
I didn't read the books but, as I said, it looks really good. Almost a cross between The Sopranos and Lord of the Rings. I agree about Dinklage.
Funny to mention The Sopranos. Did you note that the first show was directed by The Sopranos goto guy Timothy Van Patten? He of the mega-hotness The Wire.
quote:Originally posted by AZwineRyan:quote:Originally posted by snipes:
Agreed, looks promising. I did think the requisite doggy style in each sex scene got a bit tiring though.
Lol. Some time during the show last night, my wife turned to me and said, "Is that the only position they used back then?"
The missionaries hadn't come along yet to spoil things...
Point of order. Technically, the Dothraki are having sex horsey style.
Finally saw the first episode on Saturday night. I am looking forward to this series and cannot to find out more information about these white walkers, should be exciting.
Last night was abit slow and seemed to drag. Maybe they are sitting us up for something, but the entire deal with the kid sword fight, other tha the treachory of the group, just didn't seem to fit!
Saw a short interview with the guy that plays the nomad leader with the hot white hair babe. There is a reason he has a non speaking role to date!
Saw a short interview with the guy that plays the nomad leader with the hot white hair babe. There is a reason he has a non speaking role to date!
quote:Originally posted by Sandy Fitzgerald:
Last night was abit slow and seemed to drag. Maybe they are sitting us up for something, but the entire deal with the kid sword fight, other tha the treachory of the group, just didn't seem to fit!
Saw a short interview with the guy that plays the nomad leader with the hot white hair babe. There is a reason he has a non speaking role to date!
The sword fight will have meaning for the Prince's relationship with Sansa. I say no more.
Finally watched the first episode last night and it does have promise.
While I understand they are trying to bring a sprawling epic to the small screen I do think if you've not read the books you are missing quite a bit of subplot and character insight.
quote:Originally posted by Chilicat:
While I understand they are trying to bring a sprawling epic to the small screen I do think if you've not read the books you are missing quite a bit of subplot and character insight.
I always try to approach the medium on its own terms. I don't care about the book. Just look at this show (or movie or work of art or whatever.) Is it compelling, well produced well acted? With GoT the answer is a resounding YES.
The only way to truly translate a book to the screen is put all the text on the screen and perhaps have a narrator read all the words.
I've said before, and I'll say again, to say that a movie is not as good as the book is a meaningless statement.