Re: The TV Series Thread - Part 4

by elitedam Wed Sep 09, 2015 4:19 pm

Shitty accent aside, it's been pretty good. One thing I absolutely hate is when a movie or tv show starts out with a major event or situation and then it goes back to tell the story of how it got there. It adds nothing while spoiling certain things. It's cheap and retarded.

by McAgger Wed Sep 09, 2015 4:38 pm

elitedam wrote:One thing I absolutely hate is when a movie or tv show starts out with a major event or situation and then it goes back to tell the story of how it got there. It adds nothing while spoiling certain things. It's cheap and retarded.

Inception did that and it wasn't retarded at all. I suppose it depends on how much info you are given at the start when they give you the major climatic thing happening.

It's called "in medias res" btw.

by elitedam Wed Sep 09, 2015 5:41 pm

Man, I had completely forgotten about the Inception intro. Probably because it was so short that by the time the movie got back to it I had already forgotten about it. Also, it's a lot easier to get away with it in the Inception universe with the flashbacks and dreams so you're not entirely sure of what's really happening. It wasn't bad but it didn't add much either.

by El Gunner Wed Sep 09, 2015 5:44 pm

Yeah Inception really doesn't count, as the movie is so heavy on its exposition and that opening is really just a small bit of the whole story.

by McAgger Wed Sep 09, 2015 6:41 pm

They did the same in Inside Man. About the Bank robbery. It was very cleverly done. Also Gone Girl. The very first shot is Ben Affleck saying he wants to crack his wife's head open when she has her head on his lap but that shot is actually at the very end when they've already gone through all that crap.

I personally like In Medias Res very much when used properly.

Elitedam is there any specific films that you didn't like the director using that style?

by M99 Wed Sep 09, 2015 6:45 pm

It was done a lot in Breaking Bad I remember. They were pulled of quite well.

by McAgger Wed Sep 09, 2015 6:47 pm

M99 wrote:It was done a lot in Breaking Bad I remember. They were pulled of quite well.

Great example. They used it so many times and it was perfect.

by El Gunner Wed Sep 09, 2015 7:17 pm

I also honestly don't see a problem with that narrative technique. As long as the journey to the climax of the movie is intriguing enough. It can also be a great way to set up a huge twist/shock.

by El Gunner Thu Sep 10, 2015 11:12 am

Seth Rogen Reveals PREACHER Premiere Date & First Teaser Poster

by mr-r34 Thu Sep 10, 2015 2:02 pm

4 eps into Narco's, top show so far.

by RealGunner Thu Sep 10, 2015 3:38 pm

I'll open this if many of you are watching it and want to discuss

http://www.goallegacy.net/t38215-narcos-on-netflix

by LeVersacci Thu Sep 10, 2015 9:31 pm

Narcos is *bleep* amazing.

Main man Oberyn killing it aswell.

by urbaNRoots Thu Sep 10, 2015 9:35 pm

I find it annoying that Netflix releases it's original series a whole season at once. No way to discuss episode per episode apart from using spoiler tags.

by elitedam Thu Sep 10, 2015 9:57 pm

Don't call me James wrote:They did the same in Inside Man. About the Bank robbery. It was very cleverly done. Also Gone Girl. The very first shot is Ben Affleck saying he wants to crack his wife's head open when she has her head on his lap but that shot is actually at the very end when they've already gone through all that crap.

I personally like In Medias Res very much when used properly.

Elitedam is there any specific films that you didn't like the director using that style?

I can't think of any movies off the top of my head. What got me pissed off was how it was done on Narcos. I don't want to go into any more detail because this is just the general tv thread but I felt that it served no purpose and it ruined what otherwise should have been tense moments.

I remember it being done on tv shows like BSG and Stargate (I think) and finding it completely unnecessary.

I guess if used properly then it won't spoil anything but I find it a lot more likely to be a distraction rather than a technique to enhance the storytelling.

Btw, Inside Man is an amazing movie. I think I'll watch it again.

by El Gunner Thu Sep 10, 2015 10:12 pm

urbaNRoots wrote:I find it annoying that Netflix releases it's original series a whole season at once. No way to discuss episode per episode apart from using spoiler tags.

Yeah kinda disgusting.
Can't wait till TWD starts.
Oh and Arrow for the lulz

by Ganso Thu Sep 10, 2015 10:34 pm

to the people who liked narcos and didn't watch elite squad, go check it out. its from the same director

by Tomwin Lannister Thu Sep 10, 2015 10:47 pm

Ray Donovan is going from strength to strength this season, such GOAT acting all around.

by elitedam Thu Sep 10, 2015 11:23 pm

Tomwin Lannister wrote:Ray Donovan is going from strength to strength this season, such GOAT acting all around.

I'm a few episodes behind but you just knew it was going to be a great season when Ian McShane showed up on screen.

by M99 Thu Sep 10, 2015 11:39 pm

How had I not ever seen this rofl

https://vimeo.com/91034065

by M99 Fri Sep 11, 2015 12:18 am

by Vibe Fri Sep 11, 2015 1:33 pm

Are there any great TV shows that recently ended? I only accept binge watching.

Also Rome Proud

Just finished it yesterday, don't know why avoided it for so long. Might even rewatch I, Clavdivs...Love Roman history.

by RealGunner Fri Sep 11, 2015 2:16 pm

M99 wrote:

thought this was next year ffs :bow:

can't wait

by elitedam Fri Sep 11, 2015 2:42 pm

Vibe wrote:Are there any great TV shows that recently ended? I only accept binge watching.

Also Rome Just finished it yesterday, don't know why avoided it for so long. Might even rewatch I, Clavdivs...Love Roman history.

Justified just ended and is one of my all time favorites.

by RealGunner Fri Sep 11, 2015 2:43 pm

Great British bake off is a great show

by McAgger Fri Sep 11, 2015 4:20 pm

elitedam wrote:
Vibe wrote:Are there any great TV shows that recently ended? I only accept binge watching.

Also Rome Just finished it yesterday, don't know why avoided it for so long. Might even rewatch I, Clavdivs...Love Roman history.

Justified just ended and is one of my all time favorites.

Yup I second this. Justified is amazing. And had an absolute goat ending. So you won't be disappointed.

by M99 Fri Sep 11, 2015 5:01 pm

Vibe wrote:Are there any great TV shows that recently ended? I only accept binge watching.

Also Rome Just finished it yesterday, don't know why avoided it for so long. Might even rewatch I, Clavdivs...Love Roman history.

Mad Men is one of the best series ever and it just ended.

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