technoblue Posted February 17, 2020 Posted February 17, 2020 While waiting for the new season of Altered Carbon to begin, Netflix has me hooked on more graphic novels turned live action. I finished October Faction season 1 earlier this month, and now I'm working my way through Locke & Key. Posting the trailers below for those who want to have a taste and aren't already hooked like me. Quote
technoblue Posted February 17, 2020 Posted February 17, 2020 33 minutes ago, 505thAirborne said: Is Locke & Key any good?? I think so. The magic key concept in the story has some fun, spooky, even bizarre tones. I'm six episodes in and started watching it Saturday. Quote
505thAirborne Posted February 17, 2020 Posted February 17, 2020 51 minutes ago, technoblue said: I think so. The magic key concept in the story has some fun, spooky, even bizarre tones. I'm six episodes in and started watching it Saturday. Cool, I'll give it a watch later this week. With BoJack Horseman over and wrapping up NARCOS Mexico, it's been a fun month so far. Quote
Tking22 Posted February 17, 2020 Author Posted February 17, 2020 1 hour ago, 505thAirborne said: Is Locke & Key any good?? It's fantastic! I'm not familiar with the source material at all, but it's a really great series, fun, smart, I'm loving it. Only 6 in and I plan on finishing the rest off tonight, really awesome new series. Quote
505thAirborne Posted February 17, 2020 Posted February 17, 2020 45 minutes ago, Tking22 said: It's fantastic! I'm not familiar with the source material at all, but it's a really great series, fun, smart, I'm loving it. Only 6 in and I plan on finishing the rest off tonight, really awesome new series. Well I am officially sold, Locke & Key it is tonight! Quote
technoblue Posted February 17, 2020 Posted February 17, 2020 23 minutes ago, 505thAirborne said: Well I am officially sold, Locke & Key it is tonight! Enjoy the show. HaHa! I did undersell it a bit compared to @Tking22. He is right though, it is fantastic! Quote
derex3592 Posted February 17, 2020 Posted February 17, 2020 My wife was wondering about it. I texted her just now and said my MW forums guys said it was great! Quote
electric indigo Posted February 18, 2020 Posted February 18, 2020 Stranger Things happen at The End The F**king Wolrd Quote
Thom Posted February 19, 2020 Posted February 19, 2020 I am NOT okay with waiting two weeks to see I Am Not Okay WIth This! That looks like fun. I just hope it really is and not just a well done trailer. As to Locke and Key, it was really good. Well worth a binging, although... Spoiler The ending was a bit of a let down. In the end, they were played and so their victory is rendered hollow. And the ultimate goal of Dodge is is still a mystery, seeing how she could have killed them all easily and just opened the doorway rather than play switcharoo games. Quote
easnoddy Posted February 19, 2020 Posted February 19, 2020 (edited) About half way through Locke and Key and the show is pissing me off. So many chances to take Sam out and they AVOID every one of them. Bad writing. The writer should not have presented those chances, so it wouldn't have felt like stupid keep-the-villain alive tropes. Edited February 19, 2020 by easnoddy Quote
Tking22 Posted February 19, 2020 Author Posted February 19, 2020 1 hour ago, easnoddy said: About half way through Locke and Key and the show is pissing me off. So many chances to take Sam out and they AVOID every one of them. Bad writing. The writer should not have presented those chances, so it wouldn't have felt like stupid keep-the-villain alive tropes. Spoiler Are you talking about when he goes back to the house to retrieve the head key for Dodge? Tyler tried, and failed, and Kinsey admits she froze up in the forest when she had a chance, even though she literally took out her fear. What other chances are you referring to? The writing is fine to me and Sam really isn't the villain, Dodge is, which was the one that was manipulating Sam from his first attack on the Locke's when he killed the father. Quote
Dynaman Posted February 19, 2020 Posted February 19, 2020 4 hours ago, easnoddy said: About half way through Locke and Key and the show is pissing me off. So many chances to take Sam out and they AVOID every one of them. Bad writing. The writer should not have presented those chances, so it wouldn't have felt like stupid keep-the-villain alive tropes. Sounds like "The Walking Dead" writers were working on the show. Quote
Tking22 Posted February 19, 2020 Author Posted February 19, 2020 13 minutes ago, Dynaman said: Sounds like "The Walking Dead" writers were working on the show. Have you actually watched Locke and Key? It's far superior to anything Walking Dead has done, maybe actually watch it first before comparing the two. Quote
Dynaman Posted February 19, 2020 Posted February 19, 2020 21 minutes ago, Tking22 said: Have you actually watched Locke and Key? It's far superior to anything Walking Dead has done, maybe actually watch it first before comparing the two. No - and I don't think I will if anyone does not say that the post I was quoting is inaccurate. Quote
Tking22 Posted February 19, 2020 Author Posted February 19, 2020 42 minutes ago, Dynaman said: No - and I don't think I will if anyone does not say that the post I was quoting is inaccurate. It's inaccurate, happy? Seems odd to completely shut out a show due to a single vague comment, despite this very thread having numerous comments of praise for the show, and the show has an overall very positive critical perception, but you do you. Quote
technoblue Posted February 19, 2020 Posted February 19, 2020 42 minutes ago, Dynaman said: No - and I don't think I will if anyone does not say that the post I was quoting is inaccurate. It’s inaccurate. I’m not sure how easnoddy missed the important character differences between Sam and Dodge, unless this type of bizarre fantasy is not in his wheelhouse, but there’s a huge difference between the two—it’s even spelled out for the audience at the end. Quote
Tking22 Posted February 20, 2020 Author Posted February 20, 2020 26 minutes ago, technoblue said: It’s inaccurate. I’m not sure how easnoddy missed the important character differences between Sam and Dodge, unless this type of bizarre fantasy is not in his wheelhouse, but there’s a huge difference between the two—it’s even spelled out for the audience at the end. This. I wasn't really trying to be a dick, but his comment came off as vague and a bit confused, like he missed some things or didn't pay attention at certain parts, it's all spelled out pretty clearly by the end, and I think the writing is pretty good for what it is. Having no familiarity with the source, it was a pretty great season and I'm ready for more. That's also why it seemed odd that Dynaman immediately formed his opinion on this show based on that one, once again quite vague and maybe misguided or confused, comment. Quote
technoblue Posted February 20, 2020 Posted February 20, 2020 39 minutes ago, Tking22 said: This. I wasn't really trying to be a dick, but his comment came off as vague and a bit confused, like he missed some things or didn't pay attention at certain parts, it's all spelled out pretty clearly by the end, and I think the writing is pretty good for what it is. Having no familiarity with the source, it was a pretty great season and I'm ready for more. That's also why it seemed odd that Dynaman immediately formed his opinion on this show based on that one, once again quite vague and maybe misguided or confused, comment. All cool here. And to be fair, the first season is stacked in favor of the "big" villain. As Thom alludes to above, it's something of a punch to the gut with the teaser at the end. This is a show which relies on its unreliable narrators. Not everyone appreciates a story that is built in that way, but I found myself having a grand time. The heroes are fallible, and don't learn everything right away. When they do learn enough, they still make mistakes and they are up against something that is much more powerful than they can even comprehend this season. The one person who had an inkling (their father) is only seen in flashbacks. His friends, well...spoilers... I'm very much hoping this and October Faction do well enough to get additional seasons. Also, I don't know much about the graphic novel either, but I'm guessing... Spoiler ...we haven't seen the last of Sam, given his current situation. Quote
Thom Posted February 20, 2020 Posted February 20, 2020 42 minutes ago, technoblue said: ... Hide contents ...we haven't seen the last of Sam, given his current situation. As a villain I thought Sam was very well done. Desperate. Unhinged. Out of his depth and starting from a position of victim. And yes, Spoiler I fully expect him to take over someone's body in the next season. Quote
sh9000 Posted February 23, 2020 Posted February 23, 2020 https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/friends-reunion-special-officially-a-go-at-hbo-max-1280432 Quote
505thAirborne Posted February 28, 2020 Posted February 28, 2020 On 2/18/2020 at 4:39 AM, electric indigo said: Stranger Things happen at The End The F**king Wolrd 10 seconds in you know the same crew that produced "The end of the F**king World" also produced this one. 4 Episodes down and loving it, bring on Season 2 already!! Quote
Dynaman Posted February 28, 2020 Posted February 28, 2020 Well, the days of real spaceship scifi on SyFy are over. The latest two shows sound dreadful (Haunted House Realtors.) or most likely a dud considering their last Zombie show. https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/the-surrealtor-day-of-the-dead-syfy-originals Quote
Dobber Posted February 29, 2020 Posted February 29, 2020 Locke and Key was fantastic! Loved it! Chris Quote
sh9000 Posted February 29, 2020 Posted February 29, 2020 Currently rewatching V The Miniseries. Then it’ll be V The Final Battle and then V The Series. Quote
Dynaman Posted February 29, 2020 Posted February 29, 2020 1 hour ago, sh9000 said: Currently rewatching V The Miniseries. Then it’ll be V The Final Battle and then V The Series. Be prepared, V went downhill almost as quickly as Heroes. Quote
technoblue Posted February 29, 2020 Posted February 29, 2020 2 hours ago, sh9000 said: Currently rewatching V The Miniseries. Then it’ll be V The Final Battle and then V The Series. 35 minutes ago, Dynaman said: Be prepared, V went downhill almost as quickly as Heroes. It's a shame the initial Blu-ray release of V The Miniseries didn't include a cleaned up copy of the 4:3 broadcast version. That would have been a nice bonus. Apart from that minor business, though, V The Miniseries and The Final Battle are my favorite parts of the story. The 1984 TV series, like the original Battlestar Galactica shows its age. The 2009 TV reboot is improved but has its own issues. Quote
Dobber Posted February 29, 2020 Posted February 29, 2020 You know what show’s pilot movie is still pretty darn good....Airwolf. I still think with some minor tweaks it would be a damn good movie. I’d love to see an update. Chris Quote
sh9000 Posted February 29, 2020 Posted February 29, 2020 Thanks guys for the V info. I remember The Miniseries and The Final Battle more during my childhood compared to The Series where I probably only watched some episodes. Quote
derex3592 Posted February 29, 2020 Posted February 29, 2020 (edited) 22 hours ago, Dobber said: Locke and Key was fantastic! Loved it! Chris @Dobber @Tking22My wife wants me to thank all you guys for me telling her my "nerdy forum guys" really liked Locke and Key. She just finished it today and wants me to ask ya'll when Season 2 is coming out! LOL! Edited February 29, 2020 by derex3592 Quote
Thom Posted March 1, 2020 Posted March 1, 2020 On 2/22/2020 at 7:21 PM, sh9000 said: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/friends-reunion-special-officially-a-go-at-hbo-max-1280432 That's a shame.. I miss the days when it was spelled SciFi... Quote
Thom Posted March 2, 2020 Posted March 2, 2020 On 2/18/2020 at 5:39 AM, electric indigo said: Stranger Things happen at The End The F**king Wolrd Just finished binging this... in three hours... I liked it a lot! But why the heck were the episodes so freaking short?! And that last episode... Jeeze! Quote
electric indigo Posted March 2, 2020 Posted March 2, 2020 I will watch it next after finishing The Crown. Also, this looks promising: Quote
505thAirborne Posted March 2, 2020 Posted March 2, 2020 3 hours ago, Thom said: Just finished binging this... in three hours... I liked it a lot! But why the heck were the episodes so freaking short?! And that last episode... Jeeze! Can't wait for Season 2, especially after that "Explosive" ending! Quote
jvmacross Posted March 3, 2020 Posted March 3, 2020 Anyone following The Outsider? Wow...talk about a cliffhanger...and it's not even the last episode of the season! Guess I'll be keeping HBO... Sadly, something tells me there will be no more trips to the TT bar in season 2.... LOL! Quote
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