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ST was nothing more than a break from normal and a trip back to the early Spielberg/King days. It might have

Posted by: lobogotti on Aug 28, 16:38 in response to Moviesnob's post Good dissection of episodic content - what works in the...

stretched a bit, but like islander, I'd rather people take chances to make a show like this than not make it at all.

they singled out Fargo in that article, and both seasons were some of the best television I've seen in years.  really phenomenal stuff.  also references OJ, and I agree, great stuff.

thanks for the read, I hope I don't start mentally call "plotblocking" now in shows I love!

 

Good dissection of episodic content - what works in the form, why its working. Focus is on Stranger Things Moviesnob Aug 27, 22:41

It is true that the TV is replacing mid range films. It's ticket prices as well as quality that gives TV the advantage. {nm} leo21 Aug 28, 10:25

we're in the second Golden Age of television. the problem is now that you have to be selective because there lobogotti Aug 28, 16:39

the only problem is the cost of all these channels/services {nm} islander Aug 28, 17:08

plotblocking is the cost of doing business and i guess im okay with that islander Aug 28, 14:20

i applaud your world view sir {nm} Moviesnob Aug 28, 14:46

well said islander. agree on Mr. Robot 2, as well. lobogotti Aug 28, 16:31

ST was nothing more than a break from normal and a trip back to the early Spielberg/King days. It might have lobogotti Aug 28, 16:38

a good piece on why Stranger Things misses the point of 80s horror/sci-fi completely slipping jimmy Aug 28, 21:55

who says anything has to have a point? {nm} islander Aug 29, 06:43

it really hit well with the masses. it's the top ranked current show on by user score on MT: lobogotti Aug 29, 07:14

CBS has also been the most-watched television network for over a decade {nm} slipping jimmy Aug 29, 08:43

I just spit my food up! CBS is a vile station. {nm} lobogotti Aug 29, 10:51

even if just for Phil Simms on NFL commentary {nm} islander Aug 29, 11:11

ha! I really hate that I have withdraw from NFL Sundays. this really is my favorite time of the year. {nm} lobogotti Aug 29, 11:12

following the bears so far, sundays are going to be the *worst* {nm} islander Aug 29, 11:14

we're still missing one from FF. sure you can't play? {nm} lobogotti Aug 29, 11:15

you're the champion for pete sakes! {nm} lobogotti Aug 29, 11:16

my 1 time to go out on top! (but i do hate to leave you guys short. if league is still 1 short at the last minute maybe? {nm} islander Aug 29, 11:31

As long as the Rams lose, I'll be happy :) . Well, it would be nice if the Chiefs won {nm} JDolphin Aug 29, 13:26

they betrayed you for sure! {nm} lobogotti Aug 29, 13:40





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