phil Posted February 17, 2012 Report Posted February 17, 2012 I just Saw The Union on HBO. It's a documentary of Elton John and Leon Russell, when they recorded their album last year. Great behind the scenes video, and nice vintage video of Leon and Elton. Catch it, if you can.
Earth-Angel Posted February 17, 2012 Report Posted February 17, 2012 Criminal Minds - I don't know why but I'm a crime drama junkie. There is nothing pleasant about the crimes themselves of course, but seeing how the back end of solving things works is always interesting (yes, I know it may *slightly* be over-exaggerated in TV shows )
RockyRaccoon Posted February 17, 2012 Report Posted February 17, 2012 Criminal Minds - I don't know why but I'm a crime drama junkie. There is nothing pleasant about the crimes themselves of course, but seeing how the back end of solving things works is always interesting (yes, I know it may *slightly* be over-exaggerated in TV shows ) I love that show!
Rayzor Posted February 18, 2012 Report Posted February 18, 2012 I'm watching myself be re-directed after this post...
MindCrime Posted March 8, 2012 Report Posted March 8, 2012 Storage Wars on A&E, it's about people who bid on unpaid storage units. The premise is kinda dumb, but I like seeing the valuable surprises that are in some of the lockers.
Kevin Posted March 9, 2012 Author Report Posted March 9, 2012 (edited) Voyeur . Get over your unseemly curiosity with other's lives , and we can maybe reset programming to something worthwhile again . ' Death to reality shows ! ' Edited March 9, 2012 by Guest
Ombre Vivante Posted May 28, 2012 Report Posted May 28, 2012 I love Storage Wars! You know that's all staged, right? YEEEEEEEEEP! Currently watching the first season of the old Ranma 1/2 cartoon This weekend, Cartoon Network had an Adventure Time marathon, which was most excellent: The voice for "Jake, the dog" is the same actor who does the voice for "Bender, the robot" in Futurama
Lucky Posted May 31, 2012 Report Posted May 31, 2012 Hatfield's & McCoy's - Kevin, where are you, this is just the sort of thing you like. I enjoyed the first 2 parts, haven't seen the conclusion yet. This has also reminded me I still love Kevin Costner.
Rayzor Posted June 3, 2012 Report Posted June 3, 2012 "Are You Being Served?" The entire series also re-living World Cup 2002 by watching every match played that year.
_Laurie_ Posted June 3, 2012 Report Posted June 3, 2012 Earth, Wind, & Fire....40th Anniversary....interviews, concerts, etc....Love this group!....so talented, so many "feel good" songs...
CanAm Posted June 4, 2012 Report Posted June 4, 2012 The last episode of Harry's Law. I can't believe they cancelled this show. It's incredibly well acted, well-written, cerebral and highly entertaining. God, television is really going to the dogs. Now instead of interesting stories, well-crafted plots and stellar acting we have......REALITY SHOWS. Does no one have a brain anymore. Je*** Ch***!! Is it any wonder that television is dying. HBO and the specialty channels are getting to be the only stations that air anything interesting anymore. By all means, let's pander to the generation that has a five second attention span and is all about instant gratification. God forbid they should actually have to think and concentrate for a few seconds. Thank God I can get a lot of classic TV shows on DVD now.
RockyRaccoon Posted June 4, 2012 Report Posted June 4, 2012 I've always said it's tough for me to live in a world where Firefly and Arrested Development get cancelled, but Jersey Shore doesn't.
CanAm Posted June 5, 2012 Report Posted June 5, 2012 I apologize for my rant. It was not my intention to imply that all young people love reality TV shows and have short attention spans. Many people my age are hooked on everything from Intervention to American Pickers. I mean how many reality shows do we need? Have we become a society of voyeurs? Are our lives so uninteresting that we have to watch complete strangers debase themselves on national television? Do we have to live vicariously through "reality stars" (and I use that word in the loosest possible sense)? We've made famous people who have no talent, few brains and little common sense. Kim Kardashian and Paris Hilton anyone? Oh well, time to get down from my soapbox.
Lucky Posted June 5, 2012 Report Posted June 5, 2012 Feels good to climb up there once in a while though huh?
Rayzor Posted June 5, 2012 Report Posted June 5, 2012 I agree Can-Am and that's why I cancelled my cable last year. If I want to watch something then I buy the DVD's. Or watch episodes online. Barney Miller and Fawlty Towers kicks the crap out of present-day TV.
Jenny Posted June 5, 2012 Report Posted June 5, 2012 I am guilty of watching some reality shows, like Dancing With The Stars, The Biggest Loser (although I skipped it this time because I hated one of the contestants)and occasionally America's Got Talent, but that's it. I refuse to watch Jersey Shore, Real Housewives, Bridezillas, the Bachelor, or any of those shows where they reward people for acting like a**holes. When my daughter is old enough, I will sit her down in front of an episode of the Jersey Shore, make her watch it, and tell her that if she makes friends with or dates anyone who acts like them, I will disown her!
Kevin Posted June 12, 2012 Author Report Posted June 12, 2012 (edited) Now THAT's good parenting ! Personally , I can't bring myself to watch any of them anymore . I feel they have run their course . I may put on the Deadliest Catch, since I like sea-themed stories , but it generally is just BGM for a nap . I am absolutely stunned that many of these shows have lasted beyond a single season ... Dancing or sing contests ?!?! I've always seen America as more cynical and discerning than that , but was way wrong on that. Must be the wars . Edited June 12, 2012 by Guest
Uncle Joe Posted June 12, 2012 Report Posted June 12, 2012 True Kev, the wars have taken their toll on American intelligence.
Ombre Vivante Posted June 13, 2012 Report Posted June 13, 2012 I was gonna say something about the maturity level of people who watch "reality" shows and then it dawned on me that I watch cartoons most of the time
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