I just watched this series and was very impressed. The writing, directing and performing were all top notch. I noticed that the director, Cary Fukunaga, who directed all 8 episodes, is also directing the upcoming It 2-film remake. I wonder if he's a King fan seeing as the killer in TD was essentiallySpoiler::D 06-18-2014 04:19 PMMerlin1958Quote:
? I admit to being a bit fuzzy and my memory is not well at all, but wasn't the "Lawnmower Man" actually a satyr? I know the movie, a bad one, had little to do with the original short story or, perhaps I am missing something obvious. I've been known to do that. Please set me straight. I just do not get the reference. I apologize in advance. 06-19-2014 01:43 AMskyofcrackQuote:
You're overcomplicating the reference. The guy in TD cut grass (lawnmower man). 06-21-2014 12:04 PMMerlin1958Quote:
:doh::wtf: What an ass!! Here I am looking for the "Deeper meaning" as the show seems to dictate!! So very sorry for that mis-step!! LOL 06-21-2014 01:02 PMskyofcrack 06-21-2014 01:49 PMBen StaadI didn't get the reference either but backing up a bit it makes sense. 07-12-2014 02:10 PMBen StaadBlah. I do not care for Colin Farrell at all.
http://theweek.com/article/index/264...-second-season 07-12-2014 04:30 PMBev VincentMe, neither, although he has his moments. 09-24-2014 09:00 AMBen StaadMaybe I will be surprised however the announced leads sound very uninteresting.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/t...tive/16106383/ 09-24-2014 09:02 AMBev VincentI almost feel like posting in the "displeased and bothered" thread about this. Seriously? Those two? Sure, they may surprise us all, but I'll be going into this with deep reservations. 09-24-2014 09:05 AMBen StaadA high bar was set with season one and I feel that both Vaughn and Farrell are both one dimensional actors. I hope they prove me wrong. 09-24-2014 09:06 AMWeDealInLeadI can see Farrell pulling it off but Vaughn gives off such a douchy vibe, I don't think I'll stick around. 09-24-2014 09:16 AMBev Vincent1-dimensional gives them more credit than I would! 09-24-2014 09:17 AMracerx45So this season it’s a comedy? 09-24-2014 09:21 AMwebstar1000 09-24-2014 12:48 PMfernanditoYeah... not too crazy about the casting either. I have faith in the writers though so I'll give them the benefit of a doubt. This is going to be an uphill battle for me tho. 09-24-2014 12:52 PMLookwhoitisFirst the plagiarism kerfluffle, then this sub-par casting in season 2. Is this show ready to jump the shark already?
Is Pizzolatto a hack?
I guess we'll find out 09-24-2014 01:41 PMfernandito 09-24-2014 03:06 PMWeDealInLeadWas it really plagiarism or did they pay Ligotti before they made the show? Honest question. 09-24-2014 03:14 PMfernanditoPizzolatto was very adamant that everything on there was all his original work. I don't know how true or untrue that is, but he was defending his stance vigorously... 09-24-2014 06:49 PMLookwhoitisSupposedly they didn't pay or acknowledge Ligotti with the exception of one interview in which Pizzolatto's feet were held to the fire on it by a reporter well versed in weird fiction.
Also there were sections almost directly quoted within Rust Cohle's dialogue from a nonfiction work by Ligotti called The Conspiracy Against the Human Race
I dunno about the plagiarism charge, but I loved the show and the show led me to Ligotti, who I am beginning to read so I think it is a win/win, LOL
Here is a link to a Ligotti website run by one of the accusers. Definite biased slant towards "Pizzolatto is a Plagiarist!" movement in this mammoth thread but it has links to multiple articles about the situation.
http://www.ligotti.net/showthread.php?t=8770 09-24-2014 06:52 PMLookwhoitis 09-25-2014 08:23 AMfernanditoCame across this. Very interesting read...
The problem with saying True Detective was "plagiarized". 09-25-2014 05:28 PMShannonRachel McAdams rumored. Man, their budget for casting must be fucking huge, lol 05-10-2015 05:29 PMchucknbuckOne of the best HBO shows ever.
"Time is like a flat circle". Sounds like ka.
I'm hopeful (and a little worried) about season 2.