*** WESTWORLD Season 1 (HBO) ***

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jabberwalkie09
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In reply to TCTTS • 2:45p, 9/28/16
AG
I think this is going to draw a slightly different audience than GoT where a good portion of them were book readers to begin with (and I imagine probably have lessened over time). This seems like it will attract/interest people who like Tron, Almost Human, or The Matrix as examples.

I have little doubt that if the production value is good enough (and let's face it since it's HBO, enough nudity) that Westworld will do well. Since this isn't based on a series of novels, this at least won't have the GoT criticism "it doesn't follow the source material!"
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In reply to TCTTS • 2:47p, 9/28/16
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It's disappointing to hear they changed the premise from rogue robots to evil humans. Seems very unnecessary.
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In reply to Aggie_Journalist • 3:02p, 9/28/16
AG
I think that change allows for a deep conversation/exploration of the topic (haven't seen the 1973 film) that is becoming increasingly relevant as technology progresses. Besides, I, Robot and Almost Human among many other shows/films already did the rogue robot or malfunctioning robot plot and while I'm sure some people will pine for the old plot, I think people who haven't seen the original film (like myself) won't know the difference unless anyone says anything.

Actually, in one way Westworld is going to beat Ghost in the Shell to the punch on the objectification and use of lifelike, seemingly conscious androids as force labor or entertainment or sex slaves.
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In reply to jabberwalkie09 • 5:09p, 9/28/16
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I think that change allows for a deep conversation/exploration of the topic (haven't seen the 1973 film) that is becoming increasingly relevant as technology progresses. Besides, I, Robot and Almost Human among many other shows/films already did the rogue robot or malfunctioning robot plot and while I'm sure some people will pine for the old plot, I think people who haven't seen the original film (like myself) won't know the difference unless anyone says anything.

Actually, in one way Westworld is going to beat Ghost in the Shell to the punch on the objectification and use of lifelike, seemingly conscious androids as force labor or entertainment or sex slaves.


Don't remember ghost in the shell having sex bots... I've only seen the stand alone complex movies though...
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In reply to jabberwalkie09 • 6:11p, 9/28/16
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NM. Don't want to make a form of spoiler.
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In reply to hunter2012 • 6:28p, 9/28/16
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It's heavily implied in the SAC 2nd Gig first episode that the geishas which were bots in fact had other purposes besides just serving patrons as well as I think there was an episode in the 2nd Gig where an individual tried to run off with his gynoid because it developed a personality/awareness and also in GitS: Innocence I think there was a gynoid that committed one of the murders in the film.
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In reply to Mathguy64 • 6:29p, 9/28/16
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Well damn, I wish I had seen what you said now.
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In reply to TCTTS • 9:09a, 9/30/16
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The raw material's there; the show just needs more time in the lab to hopefully get it right
I think Sepinwall's last line says it all. Shows like this with many characters & moving parts take a while to find their groove IMO. Rome was the same way, it really picked up steam in the second season, but was cancelled just as it really got going. I hope they don't make the same mistake with Westworld... it really is a great idea.
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In reply to jabberwalkie09 • 1:18p, 9/30/16
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jabberwalkie09 said:
Since this isn't based on a series of novels, this at least won't have the GoT criticism "it doesn't follow the source material!"
yeah but there will be a whole host of other reasons people b tch!
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7:57p, 10/2/16
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About to start on HBO.
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8:39p, 10/2/16
Soundgarden on the player piano
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8:53p, 10/2/16
AG
Paint it Black
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9:12p, 10/2/16
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Very cool pilot
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9:13p, 10/2/16
Excellent premier, I'm hooked.
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9:14p, 10/2/16
WOW!!! Such splendor!!!! AMAZING!!!


And the ethnic diversity of the cast!!! Strong roles for the women as well!!!!
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In reply to gumby579 • 9:14p, 10/2/16
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Paint it Black

This was a nice rendition and fit with the scene
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9:15p, 10/2/16
AG
Pretty interesting show.
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9:21p, 10/2/16
AG
Wow.
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9:26p, 10/2/16
AG
Definitely not nothing
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9:26p, 10/2/16
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Paint it Black was an awesome sequence.
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9:31p, 10/2/16
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Exceeded expectations. HBO nailed it again. I don't know anything about the original, so I don't even care to speculate. Probably won't check in on this thread much since texags is famous for crapping all over something.

Loved the Soundgarden and Rolling Stones anachronisms.
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9:34p, 10/2/16
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The scene with Hopkins and the dad was chilling
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In reply to Al Bula • 9:36p, 10/2/16
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Exceeded expectations. HBO nailed it again. I don't know anything about the original, so I don't even care to speculate. Probably won't check in on this thread much since texags is famous for crapping all over something.

Loved the Soundgarden and Rolling Stones anachronisms.
you've never the seen the movie bro???

In the original they bleed white liquid. Pretty sure that was what all that milk was about.
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In reply to retribution_ag • 9:38p, 10/2/16
retribution_ag said:
WOW!!! Such splendor!!!! AMAZING!!!


And the ethnic diversity of the cast!!! Strong roles for the women as well!!!!
Yes a lot of diversity... but no gay characters. Or at least I didn't notice any. We still haven't come full circle in this world.



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9:43p, 10/2/16
AG
Loved it
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9:43p, 10/2/16
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Well that was cool
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In reply to rainbow_aggie • 9:45p, 10/2/16
rainbow_aggie said:
retribution_ag said:
WOW!!! Such splendor!!!! AMAZING!!!


And the ethnic diversity of the cast!!! Strong roles for the women as well!!!!
Yes a lot of diversity... but no gay characters. Or at least I didn't notice any. We still haven't come full circle in this world.





That one chick programmer kissed the hooker android
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9:51p, 10/2/16
It has been years since I've seen Westworld but does anyone remember if sub-level 83 is a nod to the original? It seemed familiar. Maybe one of the other worlds or perhaps the sequel Futureworld?
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In reply to G.I.Bro • 9:52p, 10/2/16
AG
G.I.Bro said:
rainbow_aggie said:
retribution_ag said:
WOW!!! Such splendor!!!! AMAZING!!!


And the ethnic diversity of the cast!!! Strong roles for the women as well!!!!
Yes a lot of diversity... but no gay characters. Or at least I didn't notice any. We still haven't come full circle in this world.





That one chick programmer kissed the hooker android
Can we get a gif of that just for diversity's sake on this thread?
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9:53p, 10/2/16
AG
The self playing piano is playing black hole sun
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In reply to G.I.Bro • 9:54p, 10/2/16
G.I.Bro said:
rainbow_aggie said:
retribution_ag said:
WOW!!! Such splendor!!!! AMAZING!!!


And the ethnic diversity of the cast!!! Strong roles for the women as well!!!!
Yes a lot of diversity... but no gay characters. Or at least I didn't notice any. We still haven't come full circle in this world.





That one chick programmer kissed the hooker android
Ah yes that is true. I suspect that was more for the stra8 male audience though. I would like to see a few gay males thrown in. Doesn't have to be much. Just something.
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10:04p, 10/2/16
How exactly do you know there weren't gay characters?
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10:14p, 10/2/16
AG
Very well done. I'm in.
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10:19p, 10/2/16
AG
That was awesome. I think I missed a ton though. There was a lot going on
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10:21p, 10/2/16
AG
Count me as in as well. And screw Sepinwall. I know the guy is talented and a force in the industry, but I could do without these tastemakers poisoning the well before the show even airs. I enjoyed the hell out of this pilot and I'm stoked for what's to come.
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