TV Show Reviews

[anatess2]

16 minutes ago, NeedleinA said:

Not sure if I'm missing the "source" from the link?? I will admit that I only skimmed over the link, but it appears to give only "one" example of a renovation by the Gaines.

"Hooper’s family bought the house from the city for $24,008, slightly more than the tax appraisal value of $20,991.

A fan of HGTV renovation programs, she heard about the Magnolia Homes series and wrote to owners Chip and Joanna Gaines, who agreed to take it on.

The renovation brought the total cost to about $180,000, Hooper said."

The family referenced in the Waco News article,  Charmaine Hooper and Chuck Codd are listed on HGTV magazine, thus not making it "private" pricing.

http://www.hgtv.com/design/outdoor-design/landscaping-and-hardscaping/back-from-the-brink-a-fixer-upper-story-pictures

 

This is exhausting and I don't care much about it to go find everything I've read about Magnolia over a period of 2 years to show you.  That link shows the Magnolia process from the city's standpoint showcasing 2 examples from the show, both stating that the renovations were so expensive that they weren't sure if they can recoup their money on a resell.  All I'm going to say is it is unethical to put prices on a TV show that has no bearing to the realities of a fixer upper project and one thing I know about the Gaines, they're not unethical people.  Therefore, I find NO REASON for them to finnagle the prices on the TV show different from any other of their projects when there's a whole long line of people willing to pay the real $ and even more to have their project be chosen for TV.

But yeah, it doesn't matter much what you believe because it is a silly argument to have.

[Guest MormonGator]

12 hours ago, Backroads said:

 

Gilmore Girls: Frankly, I love this show. Love everything about it. Thrilled there's going to be some Netflix movies.

You and LadyGator should hang out sometimes Backroads. She also LOVES that show. 

[tesuji]

4 hours ago, pam said:

Boy I am totally lost in this thread.  Since getting rid of tv and just having an antenna, the only show I watch is America's Got Talent.

Leave this thread now. Run.

TV has gotten very good in the last few decades. It turns out that one of the true perils of the last days is excellent TV.

I'm partly joking and partly serious.

Because of a life situation that I couldn't, mustn't change, TV has been a life saver for me in the past few years. My life has been hell. Watching TV was a distraction at the end of the day that keep me from sinking into deep despair and depression. I'm not saying it was an ideal way to cope, but it was what I found that worked.

However, yes, TV can be a huge waste of time. And because it's so good now, you can easily get sucked into a lot of time wasting. Plus, many of the "best" shows, I mean excellence in the art of storytelling using the video medium - many of these "best" shows are also the worst, as far as offensive content. Most of them are TV-MA, so I automatically draw the line, and do not watch them.

See, even writing about TV can be a huge waste of time. I could go on and on.

Run

 

Edited June 14, 2016 by tesuji

[pam]

2 minutes ago, tesuji said:

Leave this thread now. Run.

TV has gotten very good in the last few decades. It is one of the perils of the last days - excellent TV.

I'm partly joking and partly serious. TV has been a life saver for me in the past few years. My life has been hell. Watching TV has keep me from sinking into deep despair and depression. I'm not saying it was an ideal way to cope, but it was what I found that worked.

However, yes, TV can be a huge waste of time. And because it's so good now, you can easily get sucked into a lot of time wasting. Plus, many of the "best" shows, I mean excellence in the art of storytelling using the video medium - many of these "best" shows are also the worst, as far as offensive content. Most of them are TV-MA, so I automatically draw the line, and do not watch them.

See, even writing about TV can be a huge waste of time. I could go on and on.

Run

 

Actually for me it wasn't about the time.  It was about paying $130 a month for tv that I never watched.    So I got rid of satellite and just got an antenna so I can see a couple of shows on local tv that I do like.  Seriously...the only time the tv gets turned on is Tuesday nights between 7 and 9 p.m.  

[tesuji]

1 minute ago, pam said:

Actually for me it wasn't about the time.  It was about paying $130 a month for tv that I never watched.    So I got rid of satellite and just got an antenna so I can see a couple of shows on local tv that I do like.  Seriously...the only time the tv gets turned on is Tuesday nights between 7 and 9 p.m.  

So definitely do not check into how cheap streaming services such as Netflix and Hulu are. Comercial free, even. ;D

 

[NeedleinA]

1 hour ago, anatess2 said:

This is exhausting ...But yeah, it doesn't matter much what you believe because it is a silly argument to have.

Hum... didn't realize there was an argument going on. 

[pam]

2 minutes ago, tesuji said:

So definitely do not check into how cheap streaming services such as Netflix and Hulu are. Comercial free, even. ;D

 

I have those for free.   I just use my kid's accounts.  haha   But I like watching America's Got Talent when it's on.  Plus I have Amazon prime.

[anatess2]

10 minutes ago, NeedleinA said:

Hum... didn't realize there was an argument going on. 

Well great... I was defending the Gaines for nothing.  I should hit them up for free planters.

[bytebear]

16 hours ago, MormonGator said:

Um, want to hang out? I love those two shows. The beautiful LadyGator watches a lot of true crime (ID Discovery, Snapped). Aside from X-Files and Jeopardy I like Seinfeld, Frasier and anything on CNBC or Foxnews .  

Seinfeld seems to me to be a bit dated (maybe just me maturing beyond caring).  I have then entire Frasier series on DVD, and I love it. I will pull out certain episodes over and over again.  I tried watching Cheers on Netflix, but only got to about episode 4.  I like some detective shows.  Loved Monk.  Never got into true crime or ghost hunting stories (which are popular at my house). 

[Guest MormonGator]

4 minutes ago, bytebear said:

Seinfeld seems to me to be a bit dated (maybe just me maturing beyond caring).  I have then entire Frasier series on DVD, and I love it.

I 100% agree with you that Seinfeld is dated, but than again I find myself laughing at the same jokes over and over and am just as shallow as the main characters,  so mea culpa.  

Edited June 14, 2016 by MormonGator

[Sunday21]

41 minutes ago, tesuji said:

Leave this thread now. Run.

TV has gotten very good in the last few decades. It turns out that one of the true perils of the last days is excellent TV.

I'm partly joking and partly serious.

Because of a life situation that I couldn't, mustn't change, TV has been a life saver for me in the past few years. My life has been hell. Watching TV was a distraction at the end of the day that keep me from sinking into deep despair and depression. I'm not saying it was an ideal way to cope, but it was what I found that worked.

However, yes, TV can be a huge waste of time. And because it's so good now, you can easily get sucked into a lot of time wasting. Plus, many of the "best" shows, I mean excellence in the art of storytelling using the video medium - many of these "best" shows are also the worst, as far as offensive content. Most of them are TV-MA, so I automatically draw the line, and do not watch them.

See, even writing about TV can be a huge waste of time. I could go on and on.

Run

 

Some research found that people who watched soap operas were happier than those who did not. Researchers thought that maybe being part of a long running show audience was like having a group of friends. Once and awhile, I see someone on the street and think I recognize that person and then realise I was thinking of an actor playing a part!

[Guest Godless]

The most recent season of The League just got added to Netflix, so that's going to take up most of my free time for the next couple of days while my wife is out of town (she hates that show). After that we'll be looking for a way to stream season 5 of Game of Thrones. My wife's co-workers helped us out with 1-4. Unfortunately, we're both clueless when it comes to online streaming and downloading.

Edited June 14, 2016 by Godless

[David13]

I just put my tv and vhs and dvd player up for sale.

I haven't turned them on in over a year.

And even before that I hardly ever watched.

Can any of you guess why?

dc

[Guest MormonGator]

6 minutes ago, David13 said:

I just put my tv and vhs and dvd player up for sale.

I haven't turned them on in over a year.

And even before that I hardly ever watched.

Can any of you guess why?

dc

You need beer money, right? 

(Just playing David) 

[tesuji]

1 hour ago, MormonGator said:

I 100% agree with you that Seinfeld is dated, but than again I find myself laughing at the same jokes over and over and am just as shallow as the main characters,  so mea culpa.  

Yeah, I tried to watch it again when it came on Hulu recently but found myself skipping to just my favorite episodes. 

But - so many great quotes. (Or as Homer would say, "So many memories.")

"George, we're trying to have a civilization here!"

"Serenity now!"

. . . 

Edited June 14, 2016 by tesuji

[Guest MormonGator]

1 minute ago, tesuji said:

Yeah, I tried to watch it again when it came on Hulu recently but found myself skipping to just my favorite episodes. 

 

Oh I know what you mean totally. Growing up I LOVED The Wonder Years. I recorded them on my DVD recently and I found myself totally bored and thinking "Why did I like this?" That show does not age well. 

[David13]

1 hour ago, MormonGator said:

You need beer money, right? 

(Just playing David) 

Beer money.

You could have at least said 'you need money to move to Utah'.

No, it's because I think tv is garbage.  I even got tired of watching the hunting shows and the gun shows, and the gun commercials.

dc

[Guest MormonGator]

2 minutes ago, David13 said:

Beer money.

You could have at least said 'you need money to move to Utah'.

No, it's because I think tv is garbage.  I even got tired of watching the hunting shows and the gun shows, and the gun commercials.

dc

Like I said David, totally playing. 

[anatess2]

Well, for now, there's only Basketball and commentary about Basketball on my TV.  I was hoping it was gonna be a 4-zip tourney but alas... LeBron refuses to yield.

[Guest Godless]

2 minutes ago, anatess2 said:

Well, for now, there's only Basketball and commentary about Basketball on my TV.  I was hoping it was gonna be a 4-zip tourney but alas... LeBron refuses to yield.

Heh, if you think the Orlando thread got heated, you should see the debate I'm in on FB over whether or not the NBA is deliberately trying to extend the series.

[anatess2]

19 minutes ago, Godless said:

Heh, if you think the Orlando thread got heated, you should see the debate I'm in on FB over whether or not the NBA is deliberately trying to extend the series.

Hah hah... yeah.  Sure.  Draymond Green had it coming.  But whatever.  You can't fake a mad LeBron shooting 41 points in another one of his jaw-dropping games.

[cdowis]

On 6/13/2016 at 5:39 PM, tesuji said:

Doc Martin is a hoot. Not a mystery, just a, uh, drama/comedy I guess. Unfortunately, new seasons only come every two years. Darn Brits, they insist on taking time for quality...

I enjoyed it until they made the decision to show sex  performed while on the kitchen table.  Perhaps I was hasty, but I black listed it if they have so little regard for common decency.

Same thing for House, Too much casual attitude towards sex after the first few seasons.

Edited June 16, 2016 by cdowis

[tesuji]

3 hours ago, cdowis said:

I enjoyed it until they made the decision to show sex  performed while on the kitchen table.  Perhaps I was hasty, but I black listed it if they have so little regard for common decency.

Hm, I don't remember that. Actually, I do, and we skipped over that scene.

But yeah. TV is getting worse all the time. Brit TV shows too seem to have gotten quite bawdy.

I'm assuming there will come a time when LDS folks won't be able to watch much TV at all, except maybe through something like Vidangel (who just got sued by Hollywood, of course).

Edited June 16, 2016 by tesuji

[Guest LiterateParakeet]

27 minutes ago, tesuji said:

Vidangel (who just got sued by Hollywood, of course).

Did Vidangel win, or is it still pending?

I just discovered Star Trek: Enterprise with Scott Bakula.  It only ran 4 seasons.  I'm watching it on Netflix. Love it. I also still like Star Trek: The Next Generation.  But those are the only two Star Trek shows I like.

I love Once Upon a Time. It does get a little cheesy at times, but I still love it.

Turn..my oldest son told me about that show because we both like history. I'm very interested in Spy 355...he says she's in it. But he also warned me that it's pretty  violent  (he knows I'm sensitive to violence).

 

[tesuji]

1 hour ago, LiterateParakeet said:

Did Vidangel win, or is it still pending?

I just discovered Star Trek: Enterprise with Scott Bakula.  It only ran 4 seasons.  I'm watching it on Netflix. Love it. I also still like Star Trek: The Next Generation.  But those are the only two Star Trek shows I like.

I love Once Upon a Time. It does get a little cheesy at times, but I still love it.

Turn..my oldest son told me about that show because we both like history. I'm very interested in Spy 355...he says she's in it. But he also warned me that it's pretty  violent  (he knows I'm sensitive to violence).

 

Vidangel just barely got notice that they are being sued by four major studios. So it's just the very beginning of the process. They apparently have a great lawyer.

ST: Enterprise I enjoyed, although it appeared to mark a turning point in focusing more on sexual aspects. New Generation and Voyager weren't like that, as I recall. I also really disliked the Vulcan woman character, whatever her name was (no one remind me, please).

TURN: violence and sex both. The violence is pretty regular in the show - it is technically a war movie, after all - but no I don't enjoy that either. The sex is not every episode, but is usually PG13 or worse. We're in the habit of skipping past that stuff. Sad.