Just watched the trailer and it looks interesting. It has Jeff Bridges so I'll watch it no matter what.
The Old Man (FX)
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Oh hell. Just watched the first episode.
Now this is how you kick off a show.
Absolutely outstanding
Must watch.
This show is gonna be a bad mofo
Now this is how you kick off a show.
Absolutely outstanding
Must watch.
This show is gonna be a bad mofo
This show is awesome so far. 1 Ep in
Just finished episode 1.
Phenomenal start…
Phenomenal start…
I'm sore just watching it, lol
Hardly ever venture over to this board but I watched both episodes after hearing it referenced by a DJ on xm 60 of all places today. Damn good show so far.
I'm enjoying it so far, and I like the actors in both present and past.
Revenge porn.
In.
In.
Man first two episodes are absolute nails.
Holy sh*t, what a pilot.
I read a luke warm, if not negative reaction to this show a couple weeks ago, and while I never put all my stock in one reaction, I had kind of already written this off, or was at least looking for any excuse to not have to start yet another new series.
But that? That was incredible.
To the point where I want to go back and find that tweet and make sure I never listen to that person ever again.
I read a luke warm, if not negative reaction to this show a couple weeks ago, and while I never put all my stock in one reaction, I had kind of already written this off, or was at least looking for any excuse to not have to start yet another new series.
But that? That was incredible.
To the point where I want to go back and find that tweet and make sure I never listen to that person ever again.
I don't think I've seen such a collective jizz over a shows opening on this board before. I may have to check this out
Formerly tv1113
Also, Love those Rots!
An iconic pair of dogs right up there with the Doberman "Lads" on Magnum PI and the Belgian Malinois of John Wick 3.
An iconic pair of dogs right up there with the Doberman "Lads" on Magnum PI and the Belgian Malinois of John Wick 3.
Yeah. Its fantastic so far.Madmarttigan said:
I don't think I've seen such a collective jizz over a shows opening on this board before. I may have to check this out
As much as i ***** about the world these days, one thing is clear is that despite a lot of misses, there are more good tv shows in the last 20 years than ever before. But this one jumps out as an elite production.
Yep, i was scolding the dobies sprawled over me and the misses on the couch like a couple of lazy ass 'dupree's' about it.Apache said:
Also, Love those Rots!
An iconic pair of dogs right up there with the Doberman "Lads" on Magnum PI and the Belgian Mailnois of John Wick 3.
('Cause it couldn't be our fault).
Episode two not quite on the same level as episode one. A little too much talking/dialogue, that can feel forced at times. That, and the stuff between him and the Airbnb woman moved almost awkwardly fast. But overall, it's still incredibly engaging, and I'm super into it. So interested to see where it all goes from here.
First two episodes are very good.
Lithgow is excellent.
Lithgow is excellent.
Btw, the first two episodes were directed by Jon Watts, director of all three MCU Spider-Man movies. Just some stunning filmmaking/sequences/cinematography all around. It's different directors from here on out, but hopefully they can keep up the quality.
Why is that so common?
Seems like a show, especially a new one, would want to find their footing first, before switching up the directing...and even then, why mess with what's working?
Seems like a show, especially a new one, would want to find their footing first, before switching up the directing...and even then, why mess with what's working?
It's a massive commitment to do anything more than two episodes. Two episodes = the runtime of movie, so this was basically like doing a whole other movie for Watts, less than six months after directing one of the biggest movies of all time. Directors of his stature simply don't want to be tied to a TV project like this for any longer than necessary. They're so busy, and have so many other projects going, that rarely can they be available to direct, say, eight straight episodes. That said, in "prestige" TV like this, a big-name director will come in and establish the look/tone of a show, but then the cinematographer/crew will remain the same throughout the run of the series. So the look/quality *should* hopefully remain.
Makes sense. Thanks.
Really dig the first two episodes and am definitely hooked. Hope this show can stay on this level.
I get an adrenaline surge every time it shows his rotts. When they get called to attack I'm like LFG! Scary duo right there.
I get an adrenaline surge every time it shows his rotts. When they get called to attack I'm like LFG! Scary duo right there.
Agnes Moffitt Rollin 60's - RIP Casper and Lil Ricky - FREE GOOFY AND LUCKY!
first 20 minutes were so boring and uncomfortable I turned it off
Gave up in 20 minutes? If you can muster some patience I promise you it gets better. That said it leans more towards a 70's movie pacing (think Godfather, French Connection) than 2000's pacing (Marvel, Jurassic Park) so depending upon your age/personality it may not be your thing.
Maybe Blues Clues would be more your style. They get straight to the action.LMCane said:
first 20 minutes were so boring and uncomfortable I turned it off
2 complaints:
1) No way would that chick be interested in such an an old geezer
2) No way could such an old geezer kick that much ass hand-to-hand.
But still entertaining.
1) No way would that chick be interested in such an an old geezer
2) No way could such an old geezer kick that much ass hand-to-hand.
But still entertaining.
1) She hasn't been with a man in 5 years and he showed her some good attention. It's possible, though a little unbelievable.
2) Agreed. Those young "operators" would be training in hand to hand combat frequently enough to whoop him. A month of Jiu jitsu training and he's out of that rear choke and strangling The Old Man. Whatever, I'm in!
2) Agreed. Those young "operators" would be training in hand to hand combat frequently enough to whoop him. A month of Jiu jitsu training and he's out of that rear choke and strangling The Old Man. Whatever, I'm in!
Lol you clearly lack much life experience. You must be out of your mind.
People hook up all the time and find connections throughout life
And this wasn't a ufc match with rules that force a premium on endurance and attributes that can't be maintained at an elite level with age.
Most real serious fights I've seen were won by really old guys that couldn't outrun, outlift, or outlast the guys they whipped.
People hook up all the time and find connections throughout life
And this wasn't a ufc match with rules that force a premium on endurance and attributes that can't be maintained at an elite level with age.
Most real serious fights I've seen were won by really old guys that couldn't outrun, outlift, or outlast the guys they whipped.
More realistic than a 5'1" immigrant janitor absolutely annihilating a handful of highly trained and devoted karate black belts in their athletic prime with stunning ease. Also more realistic than any Bourne movie.aTmAg said:
2 complaints:
1) No way would that chick be interested in such an an old geezer
2) No way could such an old geezer kick that much ass hand-to-hand.
But still entertaining.
But I do hope he sticks mostly to guns going fwd. That is a far more realistic way to even the playing field.
Agnes Moffitt Rollin 60's - RIP Casper and Lil Ricky - FREE GOOFY AND LUCKY!
we watched last night and really enjoyed it. i thought both fight sequences were appropriate for a man his age. the three fights were him being overpowered and outmatched and then being saved by the dogs or the element of surprise.
i was completely shocked to figure out the FBI agent who is 100% Bridges daughter loyal to Lithgow's character is Maeby Funke.
i was completely shocked to figure out the FBI agent who is 100% Bridges daughter loyal to Lithgow's character is Maeby Funke.
She has also been done wrong by a man she thought she loved/trusted and in comes this charismatic interesting gentleman who will actually listen to what she says and take her seriously. And pick her up when she's feeling down. I don't think she's after him for the cheap sex as much as she just likes him.cbr said:
Lol you clearly lack much life experience. You must be out of your mind.
People hook up all the time and find connections throughout life
Agnes Moffitt Rollin 60's - RIP Casper and Lil Ricky - FREE GOOFY AND LUCKY!
I can't think of the janitor you speak of.SB 43rd STREET OG said:More realistic than a 5'1" immigrant janitor completely absolutely annihilating a handful of highly trained and devoted karate black belts in their athletic prime with stunning ease. Also more realistic than any Bourne movie.aTmAg said:
2 complaints:
1) No way would that chick be interested in such an an old geezer
2) No way could such an old geezer kick that much ass hand-to-hand.
But still entertaining.
But I do hope he sticks mostly to guns going fwd. That is a far more realistic way to even the playing field.
Yep, he's a scrappy old man that was clearly a complete badass for most of his life. The point is mostly that he put's up a good fight, to the point of holding his own and impressing these operators sent to kill him, but his major advantage is how smart and well trained he is in combat...i.e. calling his dogs after getting his ass beat to get his captor to rush so that he doesn't put on his seat belt, or frisk for any weapons, giving himself a chance to free his legs, kick the guy and flip the car, and have his dogs take care of business.c-jags said:
we watched last night and really enjoyed it. i thought both fight sequences were appropriate for a man his age. the three fights were him being overpowered and outmatched and then being saved by the dogs or the element of surprise.
Agnes Moffitt Rollin 60's - RIP Casper and Lil Ricky - FREE GOOFY AND LUCKY!
aTmAg said:I can't think of the janitor you speak of.SB 43rd STREET OG said:More realistic than a 5'1" immigrant janitor completely absolutely annihilating a handful of highly trained and devoted karate black belts in their athletic prime with stunning ease. Also more realistic than any Bourne movie.aTmAg said:
2 complaints:
1) No way would that chick be interested in such an an old geezer
2) No way could such an old geezer kick that much ass hand-to-hand.
But still entertaining.
But I do hope he sticks mostly to guns going fwd. That is a far more realistic way to even the playing field.
Sorry, "maintenance engineer".
Agnes Moffitt Rollin 60's - RIP Casper and Lil Ricky - FREE GOOFY AND LUCKY!
BTW, true story:SB 43rd STREET OG said:aTmAg said:I can't think of the janitor you speak of.SB 43rd STREET OG said:More realistic than a 5'1" immigrant janitor completely absolutely annihilating a handful of highly trained and devoted karate black belts in their athletic prime with stunning ease. Also more realistic than any Bourne movie.aTmAg said:
2 complaints:
1) No way would that chick be interested in such an an old geezer
2) No way could such an old geezer kick that much ass hand-to-hand.
But still entertaining.
But I do hope he sticks mostly to guns going fwd. That is a far more realistic way to even the playing field.
Sorry, "maintenance engineer".
There was a janitor at the Air Force Academy who happened to be a Medal of Honor recipient. Nobody knew for 3 decades until a cadet found his name in a book. They went to ask him, and he responded, "that was a long time ago and one day in my life."
Of course that not as good as being a MoH recipient karate expert. But since it's true, that really makes it better.
On Hulu, yes? Don't think they could afford two stars like Bridges and Lithgow just to release it on the FX cable channel only.
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