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He basically required them to do that.
And he had a core circle of actors that he treated better than everyone else -- Amy Acker, Alyson Hannigan, Alexis Denisof, James Marsters (until Spike became too popular on the show, which caused Joss to threaten to kill James), Nathan Fillion, Eliza Dushku, Tom Lenk, etc. Basically if you came to Joss's house parties and pretended he was a genius 24 hours a day, he'd cast you repeatedly. But if you didn't kiss the ring he'd try to bury your career.
He tried to bury Sarah's career but she ended up getting some big movie roles anyway, then stepping away from screen acting to focus on voicework while her kids were young. But now that Joss is basically canceled and her kids are nearly grown she's finally willing to return to the role. It's a shame that Michelle didn't get the chance to return alongside her -- Trachtenberg, Emma Caulfield (Anya) and Seth Green (Oz) were Sarah's closest friends on set.
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Given the industry that produced these people, I'm not surprised at all to learn these things.
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Only ever knew her from Pete and Pete and Harriet the Spy, which oddly popped in my head a week ago after god knows how long. Really loved that movie as a kid and was wondering how I'd like it now. Oh, and Eurotrip too I guess. 39 is just yeesh, what a pity. Tomorrow's never guaranteed.
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So gratifying to see other people who hate Family Guy as much as I do.
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So which one of you assbutts watched Daredevil? Was it good?
I'll check it out after the Nugs are done crushing my soul
I'll check it out after the Nugs are done crushing my soul
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They have all the FX stuff so What We Do In The Shadows, Fargo etc.
Only Murderers In The Building
A bunch of movies Barbarian, Longlegs, Dinner In America, A Real Pain
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I think Dinner in America is on netflix as well. At least here.
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@HornheaDD, brother. Holy fucking fuck.
What the actual fuck did I just watch. S3E8 Invincible is…incredible. God damn. That was a level of intensity I’m not sure I’ve ever experienced watch film. Holy SHIT.
What the actual fuck did I just watch. S3E8 Invincible is…incredible. God damn. That was a level of intensity I’m not sure I’ve ever experienced watch film. Holy SHIT.
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Righteous Gemstones (HBO)
Started watching a few weeks ago, got part way into season 2.
I've found it highly entertaining and funny.
YET ANOTHER power dynamics show but I love watching these bumbling trainwrecks.
Just top notch on point performances from all of the cast.
I guess season 3 just dropped. I Was driving and somebody on the radio was talking about it and said it got real and they don't see how it goes back to being a comedy. I hope not, the story-line is okayish but I'm here for the LOL's
Started watching a few weeks ago, got part way into season 2.
I've found it highly entertaining and funny.
YET ANOTHER power dynamics show but I love watching these bumbling trainwrecks.
Just top notch on point performances from all of the cast.
I guess season 3 just dropped. I Was driving and somebody on the radio was talking about it and said it got real and they don't see how it goes back to being a comedy. I hope not, the story-line is okayish but I'm here for the LOL's
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Haven't watched yet but I know it's be good with the Conquest fight. That dude is wicked strong.
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Well shit. I didnt realize Episode 8 of Invincible would be the season finale. It makes sense where they ended it, sure. But I was really under the impression that we were getting a 10 episode season.
Also I saw a youtube video recently about the difference in art over the course of the series. I honestly never noticed it but there is a bit of a shift. The animation itself looks really cheap and simple compared to the first season. Evidently its because they have like 10 people working on the show instead of several hundred like more popular/recent shows. Still though, animation quality notwithstanding - fantastic season. Probably the best so far.
One thing I wasn't a fan of - and I'll prob get pointed at here but still - was the voice actor they got for Conquest. Jeffrey Dean Morgan is great, and I get that a lot of Walking Dead people are in the show, so it makes sense to have him in there somewhere. But his voice sounded way too young for Conquest. Conquest is several thousand years old, and I'd hoped he'd have sounded a little more gravelly. Old-man voice and all. Still though, he was just as awesome as the comic.
Also - in case someone hasnt watched yet, I'll spoiler this even though its not really spoiling the actual story.
There are several changes they've made that are starting to be more pronounced. Some are so negligible and actually add to the comedy of the show, like Kahor. The running gag over the show so far is that one evil spirit voiced by Clancy Brown that can't seem to catch a break. That's not at all in the comics, but it really does fit with the style of the comics comedy so Im definitely a fan.
Damian Darkblood (obvious pastiche of The Question and Rorschach) doesn't do anything like what he did in the credits scene. That's 100% show specific like Kahor. He shows up here and there in the comic but that's about it.
The Sequids are right on schedule, so that'll be cool to see next season. Also they haven't expanded on the Flaxans that much and that's worrisome. The Flaxans are the race from another dimension that age really quickly. In the show, Nolan presumably destroys their planet. But... their dimension is REALLY important for something closer to the end of the comic's run. Like - really important. So Im hoping they at least show up a few more times like they did in the comics as a "throwaway" villain until the time comes.
Tech Jacket, Brit, Astounding Wolf-man, Best Tiger and other Capes Inc / Guarding the Globe characters have been teased and I hope they show up more. Tech Jacket hasn't spoken yet but hes been in a few scenes, most notably in the Invincible War and at the funeral scene. Wolf-Man had his own book as well and he was swapped in for the show in the scene where an Invincible says "Ive killed you before, I'll do it again..." He actually says that to Spawn in the comics. Also, Brit was voiced by Jonathan Banks, so I can't imagine they got him for a one-off. I never knew I needed Brit to sound like Mike Ehrmantraut and now I realize I did.
And lastly:
This is a warning, 'duf - if you dont want story spoilers for upcoming story arcs for much later in the story - don't click down here.
The Flaxans are very very important. Or at least their dimension is. It is a large part of the reason one of (actually two of) Invincible's most trusted friends betray the entire planet, hold it hostage (beyond the Viltrumites) and ending up as a brain in a bottle by the end of the series. Im pretty sure by context clues that you know who I'm referring to, but yeah. I hope they build on the Flaxans again.
Also I saw a youtube video recently about the difference in art over the course of the series. I honestly never noticed it but there is a bit of a shift. The animation itself looks really cheap and simple compared to the first season. Evidently its because they have like 10 people working on the show instead of several hundred like more popular/recent shows. Still though, animation quality notwithstanding - fantastic season. Probably the best so far.
One thing I wasn't a fan of - and I'll prob get pointed at here but still - was the voice actor they got for Conquest. Jeffrey Dean Morgan is great, and I get that a lot of Walking Dead people are in the show, so it makes sense to have him in there somewhere. But his voice sounded way too young for Conquest. Conquest is several thousand years old, and I'd hoped he'd have sounded a little more gravelly. Old-man voice and all. Still though, he was just as awesome as the comic.
Also - in case someone hasnt watched yet, I'll spoiler this even though its not really spoiling the actual story.
There are several changes they've made that are starting to be more pronounced. Some are so negligible and actually add to the comedy of the show, like Kahor. The running gag over the show so far is that one evil spirit voiced by Clancy Brown that can't seem to catch a break. That's not at all in the comics, but it really does fit with the style of the comics comedy so Im definitely a fan.
Damian Darkblood (obvious pastiche of The Question and Rorschach) doesn't do anything like what he did in the credits scene. That's 100% show specific like Kahor. He shows up here and there in the comic but that's about it.
The Sequids are right on schedule, so that'll be cool to see next season. Also they haven't expanded on the Flaxans that much and that's worrisome. The Flaxans are the race from another dimension that age really quickly. In the show, Nolan presumably destroys their planet. But... their dimension is REALLY important for something closer to the end of the comic's run. Like - really important. So Im hoping they at least show up a few more times like they did in the comics as a "throwaway" villain until the time comes.
Tech Jacket, Brit, Astounding Wolf-man, Best Tiger and other Capes Inc / Guarding the Globe characters have been teased and I hope they show up more. Tech Jacket hasn't spoken yet but hes been in a few scenes, most notably in the Invincible War and at the funeral scene. Wolf-Man had his own book as well and he was swapped in for the show in the scene where an Invincible says "Ive killed you before, I'll do it again..." He actually says that to Spawn in the comics. Also, Brit was voiced by Jonathan Banks, so I can't imagine they got him for a one-off. I never knew I needed Brit to sound like Mike Ehrmantraut and now I realize I did.
And lastly:
This is a warning, 'duf - if you dont want story spoilers for upcoming story arcs for much later in the story - don't click down here.
The Flaxans are very very important. Or at least their dimension is. It is a large part of the reason one of (actually two of) Invincible's most trusted friends betray the entire planet, hold it hostage (beyond the Viltrumites) and ending up as a brain in a bottle by the end of the series. Im pretty sure by context clues that you know who I'm referring to, but yeah. I hope they build on the Flaxans again.
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Same here...my wife and I started watching it as a "meh, why not", and quickly fell in love with it. It's an absurd show...but it is freaking stupid and funny.
The Gentleman (series): This one started out kinda slow, but in the end, it was freaking awesome.
During my recent time off, I've watched other series, including finally finishing Ozark, The guilty pleasure early 1990's The Stand, but the one that got me was Band of Brothers. Honestly, try as I may, I just couldn't get into this one. I stuck with it for a while, but eventually gave up. Where Saving Pvt Ryan was a bit of a "Yay USA!!!" propaganda film...it was at least enjoyable. Band of Brothers feels horribly depressing, hopeless, and I can't connect with any of the characters. Perhaps it was supposed to be that way...I don't know.
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Season 4. I'm sad it's the final season. It seemed like it was just starting to achieve mass popularity.
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So the new season of Daredevil is mostly good, but I cannot stress enough how much I do not give a shit about Kingpin and his wife in couples counseling. Enough already.
Also a bit annoying that the same psychologist is apparently seeing the Kingpin and the season's new villain while also dating Daredevil. I guess there's only one psychologist in New York.
Also a bit annoying that the same psychologist is apparently seeing the Kingpin and the season's new villain while also dating Daredevil. I guess there's only one psychologist in New York.
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Never mind all that. What are the numbers?
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Terrible if true because it’s been great so far.
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It did much better than The Acolyte.
1st day viewership for recent Disney Plus shows
Agatha All Along - 9.3 million
Daredevil: Born Again - 7.5 million
The Acolyte - 4.8 million