Television

HoldMeSteady · 12-21-2014, 12:13 AM

Is anybody watching The Affair on Showtime? I'm eagerly awaiting the finale on Sunday.

*Anya* · 12-21-2014, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by HoldMeSteady

Is anybody watching The Affair on Showtime? I'm eagerly awaiting the finale on Sunday.

Yes, we are watching it.

Eagerly? I wouldn't exactly use that word for us.

We veer between cursing the cheater Noah, to disliking Alison (and that she is also a cheater, among other things) and being engaged in the story overall.

There is a lot of talking to the TV during this show. We have watched every episode (though we kinda wonder why we are, most of the time) and are really waiting for the outcome of the murder and "who-done-it".

Ambivalence is the theme of our house and the show: "The Affair".

We are watching it; however conflicted we are about the show.

HoldMeSteady · 12-21-2014, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by *Anya*

Yes, we are watching it.

Eagerly? I wouldn't exactly use that word for us.

We veer between cursing the cheater Noah, to disliking Alison (and that she is also a cheater, among other things) and being engaged in the story overall.

There is a lot of talking to the TV during this show. We have watched every episode (though we kinda wonder why we are, most of the time) and are really waiting for the outcome of the murder and "who-done-it".

Ambivalence is the theme of our house and the show: "The Affair".

We are watching it; however conflicted we are about the show.

I hear you. Sometimes I truly hate Noah. However, I'm interested in some of the themes - can it really be true love between Noah and Alison or are they both just trying to escape? What is the show saying when the father-in-law said he thinks about his student that made him come alive everyday even though his affair was decades ago? Is Noah SUPPOSED to "go for it?" Why can't Noah talk to his wife about what bothers him about his life? Would she really be able to listen? She seems to want to listen to him but would she be able to change her life? I guess I'm also invested in Alison, Noah and Helen and I want to see what happens ... will the affair make their lives better or worse in the end? And, of course, "who-done-it."

Luv · 12-22-2014, 07:05 PM

Anyone watch Z Nation? Its the only Zombie show I like

HoldMeSteady · 01-08-2015, 07:06 PM

I've just binged watched the craziest U.K. series called Utopia. It's about people obsessed a graphic novel and conspiracy theories. I'm pretty psyched to watch the second season. http://www.channel4.com/programmes/utopia Anybody else seen it?

*Anya* · 02-27-2015, 08:50 PM

We are getting ready to watch season 3 of House of Cards.

The GF is a little too excited about getting to see Robin Wright again.

Can't say I actually blame her... Robin is kinda femme and kinda butch.

*Anya* · 03-24-2015, 07:49 PM

NEWS/ The X-Files Is Officially Coming Back With David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson—The Truth Is Still Out There!

by CHRIS HARNICK Today 9:30 AM PDT

The truth is still out there and The X-Filesis back to expose it. That's right, it's official: David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson are suiting up once again as Mulder and Scully 13 years after the series ended for a new season of the Fox series. Mulder will yell "Scully!" once again on your television and Scully will exclaim "Oh my god" and everything will be right in the TV world.

Series creator Chris Carter is on board to helm the "six episode event series," Fox officially announced.

"I think of it as a 13-year commercial break," Carter said in a statement. "The good news is the world has only gotten that much stranger, a perfect time to tell these six stories."

The series is set to begin production this summer with a premiere date to be determined.

"We had the privilege of working with Chris on all nine seasons of The X-Files—one of the most rewarding creative experiences of our careers—and we couldn't be more excited to explore that incredible world with him again," Fox's Gary Newmanand Dana Walden said in a statement. "The X-Files was not only a seminal show for both the studio and the network, it was a worldwide phenomenon that shaped pop culture—yet remained a true gem for the legions of fans who embraced it from the beginning. Few shows on television have drawn such dedicated fans as The X-Files, and we're ecstatic to give them the next thrilling chapter of Mulder and Scully they've been waiting for."

Chatter of an X-Files revival started gaining steam in early 2015 when Fox bosses confirmed they had started conversations about bringing back the beloved series that ran for nine seasons from 1993-2002 and spawned two movies.

"If this happens, it will be with David and Gillian reprising their roles. Chris is interested, both David and Gillian are interested. Scheduling it is very different," Gary Newman told press at TCA. "David has his shows and Gillian is doing something in the UK, so it's a little hard. I really don't know how fast it can happen because of that. But there are ongoing conversations happening.
The projects Newman referred to are Duchovny's NBC series Aquarius and Anderson's BBC projects including a recently announced third season of The Fall and a War and Peace miniseries.

She's also a series regular on NBC's Hannibal. Carter was attached to an Amazon series, but it was canceled before it had its proper series debut.

The X-Files revival is similar to what Fox did with 24: Live Another Day. The network revived the Kiefer Sutherland series years after its cancellation to much success. NBC is bringing back Heroes for another go and there's even rumors of more Law & Order in the wings. Basically nothing stays canceled! Except Freaks and Geeks.

Now say it with us: I want to believe!!

http://www.eonline.com/news/638454/t...till-out-there

QueenofSmirks · 11-04-2015, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by HoldMeSteady

I've just binged watched the craziest U.K. series called Utopia. It's about people obsessed a graphic novel and conspiracy theories. I'm pretty psyched to watch the second season. http://www.channel4.com/programmes/utopia Anybody else seen it?

I was watching the U.S. version of the show; it didn't make it unfortunately. I was rather caught up in it so was sad to see it end.

02-27-2015, 08:50 PM	#6
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03-24-2015, 07:49 PM	#7
Anya Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Lesbian non-stone femme Preferred Pronoun?: She, her Relationship Status: Committed to being good to myself Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: West Coast Posts: 8,258 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 39,306 Thanked 40,449 Times in 7,285 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	Gillian!!! NEWS/ The X-Files Is Officially Coming Back With David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson—The Truth Is Still Out There! by CHRIS HARNICK Today 9:30 AM PDT The truth is still out there and The X-Filesis back to expose it. That's right, it's official: David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson are suiting up once again as Mulder and Scully 13 years after the series ended for a new season of the Fox series. Mulder will yell "Scully!" once again on your television and Scully will exclaim "Oh my god" and everything will be right in the TV world. Series creator Chris Carter is on board to helm the "six episode event series," Fox officially announced. "I think of it as a 13-year commercial break," Carter said in a statement. "The good news is the world has only gotten that much stranger, a perfect time to tell these six stories." The series is set to begin production this summer with a premiere date to be determined. "We had the privilege of working with Chris on all nine seasons of The X-Files—one of the most rewarding creative experiences of our careers—and we couldn't be more excited to explore that incredible world with him again," Fox's Gary Newmanand Dana Walden said in a statement. "The X-Files was not only a seminal show for both the studio and the network, it was a worldwide phenomenon that shaped pop culture—yet remained a true gem for the legions of fans who embraced it from the beginning. Few shows on television have drawn such dedicated fans as The X-Files, and we're ecstatic to give them the next thrilling chapter of Mulder and Scully they've been waiting for." Chatter of an X-Files revival started gaining steam in early 2015 when Fox bosses confirmed they had started conversations about bringing back the beloved series that ran for nine seasons from 1993-2002 and spawned two movies. "If this happens, it will be with David and Gillian reprising their roles. Chris is interested, both David and Gillian are interested. Scheduling it is very different," Gary Newman told press at TCA. "David has his shows and Gillian is doing something in the UK, so it's a little hard. I really don't know how fast it can happen because of that. But there are ongoing conversations happening. The projects Newman referred to are Duchovny's NBC series Aquarius and Anderson's BBC projects including a recently announced third season of The Fall and a War and Peace miniseries. She's also a series regular on NBC's Hannibal. Carter was attached to an Amazon series, but it was canceled before it had its proper series debut. The X-Files revival is similar to what Fox did with 24: Live Another Day. The network revived the Kiefer Sutherland series years after its cancellation to much success. NBC is bringing back Heroes for another go and there's even rumors of more Law & Order in the wings. Basically nothing stays canceled! Except Freaks and Geeks. Now say it with us: I want to believe!! http://www.eonline.com/news/638454/t...till-out-there __________________ ~Anya~ Democracy Dies in Darkness ~Washington Post "...I'm deeply concerned by recently adopted policies which punish children for their parents’ actions ... The thought that any State would seek to deter parents by inflicting such abuse on children is unconscionable." UN Human Rights commissioner Last edited by Anya; 03-24-2015 at 07:58 PM. Reason: Typo

12-21-2014, 12:13 AM	#1
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HoldMeSteady Member How Do You Identify?: Wise old Femme Preferred Pronoun?: she, hers Relationship Status: single Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: New York Posts: 113 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 162 Thanked 218 Times in 74 Posts Rep Power: 2120047	I've just binged watched the craziest U.K. series called Utopia. It's about people obsessed a graphic novel and conspiracy theories. I'm pretty psyched to watch the second season. http://www.channel4.com/programmes/utopia Anybody else seen it?