Dolfan in NYC Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 3 hours ago, CreativeControl said: Has anyone been watching Chernobyl? The amount of yes men and sycophants in the first two episodes was beyond infuriating! How much quicker do you think that type of incident would've been deal with if it happened anywhere other than USSR? Chernobyl has been great. And the Soviet Union was in a unique situation because of how authoritarian (and consequently, corruptly) it was set up. People who you believed to be your friend would sell you out at a drop of a hat, so you had to make sure there was absolutely no reason for them to. That being said, the response from the USSR was atrociously bad and the only reason they ever acknowledged it was because of how quickly the radiation spread. I'd like to think that another country would have done better, but there's a lot to be said about the Soviet's willingness to all but literally throw people at the situation until it got resolved. So, if this happened in some place like say... the USA... there would be a lot less yes men, but still a LOT of bureaucracy that could cause delays and put potential lives at risk. 6 of one, half a dozen of the other. (Also, make sure you're listening to the podcast as it helps fill in a lot of things they just can't get to in the miniseries) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurningBeard Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 3 minutes ago, Dolfan in NYC said: (Also, make sure you're listening to the podcast as it helps fill in a lot of things they just can't get to in the miniseries) Thanks, will do. I'm only two episodes in so a bit behind, the ending of episode 2 sent my heart rate through the roof! Just stumbled across this gif today which blew my mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig H Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 2 minutes ago, Dolfan in NYC said: Chernobyl has been great. And the Soviet Union was in a unique situation because of how authoritarian (and consequently, corruptly) it was set up. People who you believed to be your friend would sell you out at a drop of a hat, so you had to make sure there was absolutely no reason for them to. That being said, the response from the USSR was atrociously bad and the only reason they ever acknowledged it was because of how quickly the radiation spread. I'd like to think that another country would have done better, but there's a lot to be said about the Soviet's willingness to all but literally throw people at the situation until it got resolved. So, if this happened in some place like say... the USA... there would be a lot less yes men, but still a LOT of bureaucracy that could cause delays and put potential lives at risk. 6 of one, half a dozen of the other. (Also, make sure you're listening to the podcast as it helps fill in a lot of things they just can't get to in the miniseries) The podcast has been fantastic and in fact, that's one of the topics they discuss - the Soviet Union response vs our response. In the Soviet Union, there was this almost willingness to die for your country and put your life on the line for something like this whereas here, if the same thing happened at 3 Mile Island, they would have evacuated the entire area, put a fence around it, and try not to risk any lives. I believe this was in the 2nd episode of the podcast where they talked about "counting lives." The series is indeed great and I've been really shocked at how well it's matched up to reality. This is going to win a ton of awards. It's just one of the most haunting things I've seen. I also never thought there would be anything in this series that would make me laugh, but last week and this week both had moments that made me chuckle a little bit. Last week was when we first meet the miners. This week was Legasov saying the rover being used wasn't the one actually used on the moon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolfan in NYC Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 Oh, I wouldn't eat when you're watching episode 3. Or before. You're gonna see some stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig H Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 Just now, Dolfan in NYC said: Oh, I wouldn't eat when you're watching episode 3. Or before. You're gonna see some stuff. This is the best advice. Also, don't watch any of these episodes before going to bed. The first three episodes in particular. The previous three Mondays I did the really, really dumb thing of watching Raw and then watching Chernobyl and then going to bed. Felt like I needed a Klonopin each night. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert S Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, CreativeControl said: Thanks, will do. I'm only two episodes in so a bit behind, the ending of episode 2 sent my heart rate through the roof! Just stumbled across this gif today which blew my mind I vaguely remember when the Chernobyl distaster became public knowledge, how we were not allowed to go out and play even though the weather was great for that time of the year (I am living in one of the dark-red areas in central Europe). I was only five-years-old but I still remember the spookiness of the whole thing, the invisible danger, the complete uncertainty of my parents what to do / allow and what not. Edited May 28, 2019 by Robert s 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsalvajeloco Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 I thoroughly enjoyed the Fosse/Verdon finale. You're going to get a bit weepy at the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt McGirt Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 They better replay that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odessasteps Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 (edited) After 10 minutes of episode 1, I like the Adams/Gilliam feel of Good Omens. (Yes, it dropped tonight. Good night to be at work with not much to do.) Edit: 2 episodes in, enjoying it so far. Mostly faithful, with necessarily modernization to things. Casting seems pretty spot on, having not gotten to the big cameos yet. Edited May 31, 2019 by odessasteps 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt McGirt Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/creepshow-reboot-adds-tricia-helfer-david-arquette-dana-gould Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurningBeard Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 (edited) On 5/28/2019 at 2:13 PM, Dolfan in NYC said: Oh, I wouldn't eat when you're watching episode 3. Or before. You're gonna see some stuff. Are we talking about the miner's here? I turned to my missus and was like “Wait, is that what I look like when I’m walking around in the buff?” lol. But seriously... Spoiler I'm glad we didn't see the poor guy with no face who the suits made look into the reactor On 5/28/2019 at 4:54 PM, Robert s said: I vaguely remember when the Chernobyl distaster became public knowledge, how we were not allowed to go out and play even though the weather was great for that time of the year (I am living in one of the dark-red areas in central Europe). I was only five-years-old but I still remember the spookiness of the whole thing, the invisible danger, the complete uncertainty of my parents what to do / allow and what not. My mum was just telling me about us being out in the rain and not realising it was contaminated after it happened, and how they had to close all the fells in the Lake District and farmers weren't allowed to trade livestock either. Crazy Edited May 31, 2019 by CreativeControl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig H Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 (edited) EDIT: Nevermind, moved it to the GLOW thread. Edited May 31, 2019 by Craig H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greggulator Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 The Bash Brothers Experience on Netflix is completely insane. Andy Sandburg and his Lonely Island dudes portray Jose Canseco, Mark McGwire and other 80s ballplayers as they make a “visual poem” rap musical. It is so absurd. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odessasteps Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 (edited) On the whole, pretty happy with Good Omens. Even though it was new material, i had guessed the twist with the trials. My other other takeaway is "wow, did the woman playing Anathema remind me of young Jami Gertz." Edited June 2, 2019 by odessasteps 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig H Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 Double whammy this weekend. Deadwood's finale was sad mainly because it's a bummer to see it go, but it was fantastic. Fleabag Season 2 was soul crushingly good. Amazingly good. I've been calling Barry the best tv show if the year, but Fleabag matches it. Phoebe Waller-Bridge is outstanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted June 2, 2019 Author Share Posted June 2, 2019 NBC cancelled Abby's, The Village and The Enemy Within THAT WILL TEACH YOU TO SELL OUT YOUR COUNTRY! I guess it also cancelled AP Bio but we might have known that already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Cincinnati Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 I tried Abby's based on a decent review, the reputation of the creative team, and a great cast. It was okay, but when I realized I'd forgotten it for a couple weeks I had no desire to pick it back up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig H Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 23 hours ago, RIPPA said: NBC cancelled Abby's, The Village and The Enemy Within THAT WILL TEACH YOU TO SELL OUT YOUR COUNTRY! I guess it also cancelled AP Bio but we might have known that already Note to all It's Always Sunny cast members. Stop picking other network tv shows to do. They will for sure be cancelled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
driver Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 Guess that spells doom for Charlie Day and The Waitress' reboot of Dempsey and Makepeace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Cincinnati Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 (edited) The streak... is over. James Holzhauer didn't find either of the Daily Doubles during Double Jeopardy and was defeated by a librarian from Chicago who found both. His final line: 32 wins, $2,464,216 total in winnings. And one would assume the heavy favourite in the next Tournament of Champions. Edited June 4, 2019 by West Newbury Bad Boy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fowler Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 Second longest win streak, second most money earned in regular play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig H Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 That final episode of Chernobyl...Jesus. That might be the most haunting of them all. Just incredibly sad at it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.T. Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 10 hours ago, West Newbury Bad Boy said: The streak... is over. James Holzhauer didn't find either of the Daily Doubles during Double Jeopardy and was defeated by a librarian from Chicago who found both. His final line: 32 wins, $2,464,216 total in winnings. And one would assume the heavy favourite in the next Tournament of Champions. Yeah, the key to his victories is board control so that you can extend your cash with Daily Doubles and that only happens when you are comfortable with the categories. The people that do the research for the categories finally hit on the magic combination to even the playing field for the other contestants. I did admire how James had the discipline to simply not buzz in if he didn't know the answer. Guessing when you don't know jack about the topic is how most people end up in the hole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Cincinnati Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 I'm not even sure it was lack of comfort with the categories. Only one question total last night was given an incorrect response and James was still in the mix. Might have come down to the buzzer and some luck for his opponent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Cincinnati Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 4 hours ago, Craig H said: That final episode of Chernobyl...Jesus. That might be the most haunting of them all. Just incredibly sad at it all. I was fine up until a couple of the facts at the end. That one dude working in a nuclear plant after he served his sentence and the official death count both made me want to punch something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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