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a good piece on why Stranger Things misses the point of 80s horror/sci-fi completely

Posted by: slipping jimmy (a.k.a mickpix) on Aug 28, 21:55 in response to Moviesnob's post Good dissection of episodic content - what works in the...

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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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