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Post by StarFuryG7 on Jul 8, 2014 14:31:50 GMT -5
I think it's due to the fact that it's the summer. Good TV is not new, much new TV is not good, and I can say personally, I'm running around. Me too, but I carry my phone around with me and can check the various boards and forums from virtually anywhere, such as right now, while sitting in the waiting room at my dentist's office (not looking forward to what's coming). My summer TV has basically been Breaking Bad and more recently Falling Skies. What took you so long to get to "Breaking Bad"? And am I better off subscribing to Netflix or Hulu Plus, by the way? I assume you're using Netflix to watch "Breaking Bad". |
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Post by CRAMBAM on Jul 9, 2014 6:41:59 GMT -5
I watched the first season of Breaking Bad when it aired. I liked the show, but it was an 8 episode season or so, and it took a full year to come back for season 2. By that point, I had forgotten most of it, and didn't care about the show enough to continue. I figured it wasn't worth it.
Of course, as time passed, people raved and raved about it, and I figured it would be best to catch it when it ended completely, which it did, and I'm doing now.
I'm now at the end of season 3. I think I'm either up to the finale or one episode before.
I am using Netflix for Breaking Bad.
I don't have Hulu Plus, so I can't truly answer that question. I think it's simply a question of what shows you like are on which streaming service.
I don't know if Hulu Plus has movies, but netflix does. But the selection on Netflix for movies is surprisingly bad considering what they are capable of.
I believe HuluPlus would have a bigger advantage with more modern shows. I know Netflix has a lot of Star Trek TV, including the remastered versions of TOS.
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Post by TrekBeatTK on Jul 9, 2014 7:08:01 GMT -5
I watched the first season of Breaking Bad when it aired. I liked the show, but it was an 8 episode season or so, and it took a full year to come back for season 2. By that point, I had forgotten most of it, and didn't care about the show enough to continue. I figured it wasn't worth it. Of course, as time passed, people raved and raved about it, and I figured it would be best to catch it when it ended completely, which it did, and I'm doing now. I'm now at the end of season 3. I think I'm either up to the finale or one episode before. I am using Netflix for Breaking Bad. I don't have Hulu Plus, so I can't truly answer that question. I think it's simply a question of what shows you like are on which streaming service. I don't know if Hulu Plus has movies, but netflix does. But the selection on Netflix for movies is surprisingly bad considering what they are capable of. I believe HuluPlus would have a bigger advantage with more modern shows. I know Netflix has a lot of Star Trek TV, including the remastered versions of TOS. Season 2 of Breaking Bad is my favorite. A lot of people love season 4, and there's a lot of good to it, but from there on it starts to lose some of its humor. But it gets very tightly plotted, which is good. Really one of the best-written shows with one or two things that jumped out at me on the rewatch (one of them I think in season 3). HuluPlus does have movies too, though I can't say how much in comparison with Netflix. They also seem to have an exclusive deal with the Criterion Collection, so many Criterion films are on HuluPlus. I'm not at the point where I'm paying for internet streaming (and doubt I ever will), but I think HuluPlus is a solid choice that's improving each year. I've also heard from a number of sources about something weird with Netflix. Their X-Files episodes don't have the "Truth is Out There" tagline at the end of the opening; it's just blank. No one's sure why that is, but it's annoying. I think if it were me, I'd choose HuluPlus, but obviously your mileage may vary. As to lack of board traffic, I stop by and read every day, I just don't always have anything to say. -TK |
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Post by CRAMBAM on Jul 11, 2014 17:23:59 GMT -5
I'm done with Season 3 of BB, and am up to episode 2, Season 4.
The second to last episode of Season 3 was terrific. The holy shit moment at the end could have been the season finale, with the actual season finale being the premiere.
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Post by TrekBeatTK on Jul 11, 2014 20:02:18 GMT -5
I'm done with Season 3 of BB, and am up to episode 2, Season 4. The second to last episode of Season 3 was terrific. The holy shit moment at the end could have been the season finale, with the actual season finale being the premiere. They could have, but the finale was great too, leaving me wondering for a year and a half what happened when that gun went off. There are a lot more "holy shit moments" to come! The one issue I have with season 3 is the thing about Tomas and the dealers who killed Combo. We are supposed to believe these are Gus' men working this corner. So Combo was killed for trying to push the Blue where they were already pushing the Blue? Thing is, in season 2 we are told that Gus is smarter than that. Hank even says "this guy doesn't shit where he eats" or something like that when the Blue starts popping up in Gus' territory which is outside the ABQ area. But then we are supposed to believe that Gus has suddenly gotten stupider and is selling blue meth in the same neighborhoods or at least in adjacent neighborhoods where Walt and Jesse used to sell it. I have to believe these dealers are recent hires for Gus, since I just don't get the sense that they were working for a big kingpin when they killed Combo. It's all just a little too neat that these guys work for Gus and contradicts what had already been established. That's one of the very few times that the writing on this show took a misstep for me. Season 4 is a slow burn at first, but it explodes in the last few episodes. -TK |
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Post by CRAMBAM on Jul 13, 2014 14:55:22 GMT -5
Are you kidding? There was a YEAR AND A HALF break between seasons 3-4?
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Post by TrekBeatTK on Jul 13, 2014 15:54:34 GMT -5
Are you kidding? There was a YEAR AND A HALF break between seasons 3-4? Okay I double-checked and it wasn't that long. It was about 13 months between 3 and 4. There was a year and a half between 4 and 5 though. And that was an even harder wait to get through. -TK |
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Post by CRAMBAM on Jul 14, 2014 7:19:18 GMT -5
That's absolutely insane, and disrespectful to a clearly passionate fanbase. I did the right thing by not watching until now.
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Post by StarFuryG7 on Jul 15, 2014 0:07:58 GMT -5
That's absolutely insane, and disrespectful to a clearly passionate fanbase. I did the right thing by not watching until now.
Personally, I think that had there not been that financial calamity at AMC, they would have gotten ten episodes instead of eight, and season five would have been broken into a season five and a season six. In other words, the show would have had four more episodes overall than it ultimately ended up with instead.
But TK is also mistaken apparently, as the break between seasons 4 and the start of season 5 was actually the shortest of all the between-seasons intervals. Season four ended in October of 2011, and the show returned for a new season July of the following year. So nine months, which is the average now for these, what used to be considered half-season shows, comprised of thirteen episodes or less. "Falling Skies" is but one example, in what is now a sea of thirteen or less episodes a season for a given show, especially the summer shows, which are in season at the moment.
But as for the series finale of "Breaking Bad", while I won't in any way ruin it for you, I'll just say that I had certain reservations about how it ended. I could generalize for you, but don't want to taint your impression of the series overall once it's done were I to do so, so it's probably better waiting until you're done looking at it all before I comment about it.
Of course, there's nothing stopping TK and me from discussing it, but we would have to be careful I suppose, because I wouldn't want you to stumble upon what we may have to say about it and see Spoilers you'd rather have avoided in the process.
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Post by TrekBeatTK on Jul 15, 2014 7:42:41 GMT -5
But TK is also mistaken apparently, as the break between seasons 4 and the start of season 5 was actually the shortest of all the between-seasons intervals. Season four ended in October of 2011, and the show returned for a new season July of the following year. So nine months, which is the average now for these, what used to be considered half-season shows, comprised of thirteen episodes or less. You're right, my math was wrong for that one. It was the gap 3 and 4 that was longer. My original point was just that it was an extra long time that year so the anticipation was rough. The gap was just long enough that it bumped the show from Emmy consideration until the following year for season 4. So not quite a year and a half either time; that's exaggerated. And then there was another 11 month wait between the two halves of season 5, and that was a tough wait too. But as for the series finale of "Breaking Bad", while I won't in any way ruin it for you, I'll just say that I had certain reservations about how it ended. I could generalize for you, but don't want to taint your impression of the series overall once it's done were I to do so, so it's probably better waiting until you're done looking at it all before I comment about it. Of course, there's nothing stopping TK and me from discussing it, but we would have to be careful I suppose, because I wouldn't want you to stumble upon what we may have to say about it and see Spoilers you'd rather have avoided in the process. Yeah, best not to casually spoil it. But we can definitely discuss it once he finishes the series. -TK |
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Post by CRAMBAM on Jul 15, 2014 8:03:39 GMT -5
Given the popularity of the show, even as a nonwatcher, it was impossible to completely avoid Walter's fate, though I don't know any details. I'll finish the journey and definitely will be able to talk after I'm up to speed.
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Post by StarFuryG7 on Jul 26, 2014 0:20:16 GMT -5
"Star Trek: Axanar" Kickstarter Funding Begins |
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Post by StarFuryG7 on Jul 29, 2014 23:56:53 GMT -5
The "Prelude to Axanar" History Channel-style twenty-minute documentary short film hits the Internet today, so keep an eye out for it guys.
I plan to watch it later tonight on my flatscreen via my Blu-ray Player's suped up YouTube App hopefully, but some of you may have already seen it by the time I get to it, so let's try and curb the Spoilers for a day or so at the outset here. I have only the Trailer to go by so far, although I've also heard that it only features about a half-dozen characters, so know that going in.
I hope it's good. In fact, I hope it's really good, but let's not get our hopes up too high either, as this is really only meant to be an extended teaser for the coming movie, which now won't be released until August of next friggin' year, which is both disappointing a bit insane.
Let's just keep our fingers crossed regarding it nonetheless though. :/
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Post by captainbasil on Jul 30, 2014 6:39:54 GMT -5
I hate spoilers. Axanar looks good. I will be checking this out.
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Post by TrekBeatTK on Jul 30, 2014 9:58:28 GMT -5
The "Prelude to Axanar" History Channel-style twenty-minute documentary short film hits the Internet today, so keep an eye out for it guys. I plan to watch it later tonight on my flatscreen via my Blu-ray Player's suped up YouTube App hopefully, but some of you may have already seen it by the time I get to it, so let's try and curb the Spoilers for a day or so at the outset here. I have only the Trailer to go by so far, although I've also heard that it only features about a half-dozen characters, so know that going in. I hope it's good. In fact, I hope it's really good, but let's not get our hopes up too high either, as this is really only meant to be an extended teaser for the coming movie, which now won't be released until August of next friggin' year, which is both disappointing a bit insane. Let's just keep our fingers crossed regarding it nonetheless though. :/ I did like the trailer, and the "talking head"-style documentary short is clever. I wish there was more of this sort of thing in science-fiction. It's a great approach for a fan film because it allows them to do something different. -TK |
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Post by StarFuryG7 on Jul 31, 2014 18:27:36 GMT -5
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Post by StarFuryG7 on Aug 1, 2014 7:09:55 GMT -5
Guys, someone put "Prelude to Axanar" up on YouTube yesterday, so you can now watch it there if you wish, although I would recommend viewing it on your TV rather than a computer monitor, tablet or phone. They did a remarkable job, and to really appreciate it it, you should watch it on a large screen. [HD-Prelude]Star Trek: Axanar And really, I have no idea what the issue is with people here, but try and liven up a bit. I can't do everything. |
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Post by CRAMBAM on Aug 1, 2014 13:31:30 GMT -5
Again, it's the summer. A busy time of year. I'm looking forward to checking Axanar out.
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Post by StarFuryG7 on Aug 1, 2014 16:38:53 GMT -5
Again, it's the summer. A busy time of year. I'm looking forward to checking Axanar out. But that's just it --it may well be a busy time of year, but this is perhaps the most elaborate Trek Fan Film ever done, and its hitting the Web this week was met by crickets chirping here. I waited a day before I watched the thing myself, but it doesn't seem as though there's any curiosity or interest here regarding it, which is unfortunate. In fact, nobody seems to want to talk about anything, even in short bursts. I post elsewhere, so it really isn't any big deal, but this place is basically a graveyard. |
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Post by TrekBeatTK on Aug 1, 2014 17:40:22 GMT -5
Again, it's the summer. A busy time of year. I'm looking forward to checking Axanar out. But that's just it --it may well be a busy time of year, but this is perhaps the most elaborate Trek Fan Film ever done, and its hitting the Web this week was met by crickets chirping here. I waited a day before I watched the thing myself, but it doesn't seem as though there's any curiosity or interest here regarding it, which is unfortunate. In fact, nobody seems to want to talk about anything, even in short bursts. I post elsewhere, so it really isn't any big deal, but this place is basically a graveyard. Oh, I'm definitely curious. More than I've ever been about a fan film. I just haven't had the time to watch it yet. I've been doing and watching other things. -TK |
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Post by StarFuryG7 on Aug 2, 2014 12:47:54 GMT -5
Oh, I'm definitely curious. More than I've ever been about a fan film. I just haven't had the time to watch it yet. I've been doing and watching other things. -TK It's only a twenty-minute film, so it should hardly get in the way of whatever else you might be looking at right now. |
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Post by TrekBeatTK on Aug 2, 2014 14:24:38 GMT -5
Here are my real-time reactions to Prelude to Axanar. It's a solid production and I second that it's well worth checking out when you have opportunity.
Be warned: SPOILERS BELOW!!
I like the PBS-style opening.
The CG cityscapes are great, and in keeping with TOS-style architecure.
Soval! Lends an authenticity to this piece.
"Part III"? I wonder what was supposed to have been covered in the other 2 parts.
Ha! Narrated by John Gill! Guess this is before he went all Nazi.
Yet another character for Tony Todd.
"The Cage"-style uniforms. Cool.
Hah, Soval quotes Shran
Something about Tony Todd and the name Ramirez seems incongruous.
The ship shots are cool, though I'm left wondering if this is meant to be ACTUAL battle footage, or after-the-fact recreations. If the latter, any flaws in the CG actually work in favor of the "conceit" of this piece.
From a TNG-era perspective, the D-7 seems quaint. It's interesting (and exactly right) for everyone to talk about what an advanced vessel it was at the time.
This space-based "arms race" of ships takes the Federation and Klingons back to their "Cold War analog" roots
We don't call it "Terra" on Trek, despite the use of the term "Terran". They sometimes say "the Terran solar system", but I don't think anyone on Trek has EVER referred to our system as "Terra".
And it's over already.
Well, that was cool. I hope that the full project ends up keeping this style, because it's different and I like it. I think this sort of "documentary" approach could totally work for an official feature film, and would be a refreshing change of pace from the mindless action of the JJ films. In fact, this approach would be the ideal way to resurrect Enterprise and cover the Earth-Romulan War. It allows for a longer time-span to be addressed, as it's all told after the fact. I know there's maybe not tons of demand for Enterprise these days, but that would be a cool way to do it. District 9 showed you could do sci-fi with a more documentary style (though it was inconsistent in that regard), and other theatrical mocumentaries (from Spinal Tap to Death of a President) have been made. That sort of thing could lend a gravitas to Trek on the big screen again. But that will never happen.
-TK
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Post by StarFuryG7 on Aug 2, 2014 16:48:45 GMT -5
Well, that was cool. I hope that the full project ends up keeping this style, because it's different and I like it. I think this sort of "documentary" approach could totally work for an official feature film, and would be a refreshing change of pace from the mindless action of the JJ films. In fact, this approach would be the ideal way to resurrect Enterprise and cover the Earth-Romulan War. It's a solid production and I second that it's well worth checking out when you have opportunity.  |
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Post by TrekBeatTK on Aug 2, 2014 17:04:06 GMT -5
Well, that was cool. I hope that the full project ends up keeping this style, because it's different and I like it. I think this sort of "documentary" approach could totally work for an official feature film, and would be a refreshing change of pace from the mindless action of the JJ films. In fact, this approach would be the ideal way to resurrect Enterprise and cover the Earth-Romulan War. Oh I know. I just think it would be cool to resurrect Enterprise in a similar style. They did a very good job overall, but you should have prefaced your post with a Spoiler Warning. Fair enough. To edit my post! -TK |
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Post by StarFuryG7 on Aug 4, 2014 0:09:50 GMT -5
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Post by CRAMBAM on Aug 4, 2014 12:08:00 GMT -5
I liked it too. Interesting how they implied that the Enterprise is the first Constitution class ship. Wouldn't it be the Constitution? Would make sense.
I thought it was well done. I also laughed at the John Gill reference.
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Post by StarFuryG7 on Aug 4, 2014 12:49:01 GMT -5
I liked it too. Interesting how they implied that the Enterprise is the first Constitution class ship. Wouldn't it be the Constitution? Would make sense. I thought it was well done. I also laughed at the John Gill reference. The only thing that bothered me about the John Gill reference, as I remarked about last week over on Reddit, was the fact that the actor doing the narration sounded too young to be Gill. The guy sounded like he was in his twenties or early thirties at best. But of course, while that was cute, who's to say that it couldn't by coincidence being another guy who just so happened to have the same name. But their attention to canon detail was very good. They even gave a nod to Memory Alpha as well, by naming them as being involved in the production, which was also cute. I realize we haven't seen the mainline film as yet, but so far I see no real reason why this shouldn't be included as canon. Just my own personal view of course, although I'm a little bothered by the fact that we never heard of this Four Years War as having involved the Klingons in such a significant, major way in any follow-up Trek. One would think it's something the Klingons would have remained sore over, and yet, no mention of it anywhere in TNG, DS9, etc. |
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Post by StarFuryG7 on Apr 9, 2015 12:43:41 GMT -5
I watched this on my TV last night just before going to bed and felt it looked pretty crappy. See if you feel differently. |
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Post by TrekBeatTK on Apr 9, 2015 15:30:49 GMT -5
I watched this on my TV last night just before going to bed and felt it looked pretty crappy. See if you feel differently. I wasn't at all interested in this when I first heard about it, and after watching this I'm still not. Sure, fan service is fun and fine (but Chekov's still alive? I know McCoy was when TNG premiered, but it's still kind of ridiculous). But it looks like it's gonna just be "Firefly" in the Trek universe. "Oh look, it's a team of rogues doing what Starfleet can't do!" That sort of thing doesn't belong in Star Trek. Section 31 was enough. It seems to have too much JJ-style flash. The effects work looks good for the budget, but it's a frigging shame that there's more effort put into side projects and fan films like this than CBS or Paramount put into official Trek. I definitely do NOT want to see this go to series. Besides, do we really need even more questionable "beta canon"? Also, unless the editing is being tricksy, Russ breaks one of the cardinal rules of filmmaking by flipping the axis in one scene. That is, the camera's on one side of the imaginary line, and then the next shot is flipped to the other side (girl pulls knife on right side of frame, suddenly girl is standing on left side holding knife to Tuvok's throat). Sometimes you can get away with breaking the rule, but it's a rule for a reason. It creates discontinuity for your brain to process. So that sort of thing makes me like it even less. -TK |
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Post by captainbasil on Apr 10, 2015 6:47:43 GMT -5
I want to like Renegades, but I don't know...
I will try to give it a fair shake.
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