Droopy wrote:I'll be watching something much more substantive, entertaining, and satisfying, say Godzilla vs. Space Godzilla.
that speaks more about you then your chosen subject matter.
Big Love Season 3 thread
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that speaks more about you then your chosen subject matter.
And crawling on the planet's face
Some insects called the human race
Lost in time
And lost in space...and meaning
Some insects called the human race
Lost in time
And lost in space...and meaning
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Re: Big Love Season 3 thread
My wife and I love this show. I haven't seen the first episode yet, but I look forward to the discussion.
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Re: Big Love Season 3 thread
Damn! I don't have HBO. 
I'll be relying on the recaps until I can rent or buy the DVD's for the upcoming season.
I also want to see the new season of Curb Your Enthusiasm.
I got Season 6 as a Christmas present.
I may re-think getting HBO.
I'll be relying on the recaps until I can rent or buy the DVD's for the upcoming season.
I also want to see the new season of Curb Your Enthusiasm.
I got Season 6 as a Christmas present.
I may re-think getting HBO.
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Re: Big Love Season 3 thread
Episode 3.1
And...we're back. Seems like only 18 months ago that we were watching intently for glimpses of polygamist nudity, and now we once again we are free to squint for evidence of bo....I mean God's work. So let's get right back to it.
Apparently a lot happened while we were away. Roman's in jail on trial now, Alby has consolidated power on the compound, Margene had a kid [well it was 18 months, maybe she had two], Bill is still trying to get Anna to be numero quatro, Nicki actually is doing something besides being a greedy liar [although she still manages to slime even the noblest pursuits such as paying off 60,000 in credit card debt as we shall see], and Bill is still being Bill, a loving family man who happens to have two too many spouses. So let's get back into the notes:
1)The major plot issue for this episode [besides the constant attempt to keep the family from being outed as a bunch of plygs] were Bill's attempt to partner Weber Gaming with an Indian Casino in Idaho to tap into that Mormon crowd who like to gamble and yet don't want to be involved with any other sinnish behavior such as drinking and smoking. Okay...well as we learned last season financial security Trump's all manner of things so we'll let that pass. The deal got done, but I think this was only set up to allow for an:
2)3....2...1 Embarrassing Mormon theology moment. You know where it was going don't you? Native Americans=dark and loathsome Lamanites. Yeah. Once again Mormon history takes a collective shot to the pills as we learn all about the Book of Mormon and the whole racial issues of “white and delightsome” via the wife of the Native American Bill wants to partner with on the casino. She really ambushed him, must have been doing some reading on RfM or something. Even better was Bill's classic look of “feckkkk....” as he tried to explain away the issue. Luckily Margene saved the day by learning something in a “dark and loathsome Lamanite” tongue that melted the hearts of those testy Lamanites like ice cream in the Sahara. Probably the same tactic was seen when Manhattan island was traded away for a few beads. Good job Margene...you sexy thang you.
3)We did have a brief trip to the compound, on the reasoning that Frank kicked one of his kids off the place [lost boy scenario basically] and Bill tried to take him back. That didn't work. Frank is still the mean old bastard he was last year. Who would have thunk it? Lois is still around and as bitchy and puckered up as ever. She must be addicted to lemon drops. Not much going on though, although some good one liners throughout the scenes on the compound.
4)Another subplot of the movie is the ever present issue of Roman and Alby, where Roman is now in jail [how did that happen? Wasn't he in hiding somewhere?] and Alby has taken control of the ranch. Roman doesn't seem to like this much, and eventually someone makes an attempt on Alby's life...which leads to:
5)Alby is gay. Well duh. But apparently he likes it Rest Stop Bathroom with Anonymous Stranger style...I am completely unsurprised. Of course his pal tried to kill him too, but he survived [God was watching out for him perhaps?] and now he's pissed and thinks Bill did it. Earth to Alby, perhaps you should be suspicious of your dad, whose empire you've usurped before you go after Bill, who I think we all know deep down is a total puss.
6)On to Roman, who is in jail and on trial for something or other, I wasn't really paying attention, but anyway Nicki has a temp job at the DA's office or something and is stealing files to protect her father. Yeah, she's still defending that old cud. He'll get off and be on the street within two episodes.
7)In the meantime Nicki has been outed as the daughter of Roman Grant to the neighborhood at large, and people don't like her much now. Oddly the Mormons [well odd to a never Mormon, I guess such crap is par for the course in Utah] in the neighborhood got a map of who's active and not active in the ward on the block and well the Hendrickson's have been outed as not going to church...shame shame. Anyway they are slowly being ostracized [or so they believe as we learn Teeny can no longer play with some local kids...] which came to a head at the local block party...
8)Which leads to weirdest moment in the shows' history as Barb and Margene think it's because everyone knows they're polygamists when in reality Teeny is selling looks at porn to nieghborhood kids. Whoo! Dodged a bullet there didn't you Hendricksons? Wait a second...Teeny is the neighborhood smut peddler? WTF? Wow...last season we said she didn't have any plot arcs, but damn I did not see that one coming. LOL. Well at least she didn't out the family as polygamists....
9)Of course Barb has greater fish to fry. She's got cancer again [probably] and once again it's hitting the feminine plumbing section. Which means she's all crazy now and wants Anna to join the family because she needs another uterus around for Bill to spread seed in...not a reaction I'd expect but I don't understand women, let alone the polygamist feminine mind which constantly is dwelling on the afterlife....to be continued on that storyline.
10)Bill slept with Anna...well he didn't sleep but he unbuttoned his shirt so apparently he did something, and now says he's dumping her...I doubt it.
11)But no Boobies were to be seen. We thought we had a chance with Anna, but this episode was about getting the new season going, so I guess we'll have to wait. Of course if you really want to see boobies I'm sure Teeny has just the magazine for you...
12)Anything else...oh yeah Benny wants to join the air force rather than go on a mission and Sara wants to escape from Utah for college, and that can only mean one thing: She's sane!
Till next time...be wary of young girls peddling smut. Very solid episode.
And...we're back. Seems like only 18 months ago that we were watching intently for glimpses of polygamist nudity, and now we once again we are free to squint for evidence of bo....I mean God's work. So let's get right back to it.
Apparently a lot happened while we were away. Roman's in jail on trial now, Alby has consolidated power on the compound, Margene had a kid [well it was 18 months, maybe she had two], Bill is still trying to get Anna to be numero quatro, Nicki actually is doing something besides being a greedy liar [although she still manages to slime even the noblest pursuits such as paying off 60,000 in credit card debt as we shall see], and Bill is still being Bill, a loving family man who happens to have two too many spouses. So let's get back into the notes:
1)The major plot issue for this episode [besides the constant attempt to keep the family from being outed as a bunch of plygs] were Bill's attempt to partner Weber Gaming with an Indian Casino in Idaho to tap into that Mormon crowd who like to gamble and yet don't want to be involved with any other sinnish behavior such as drinking and smoking. Okay...well as we learned last season financial security Trump's all manner of things so we'll let that pass. The deal got done, but I think this was only set up to allow for an:
2)3....2...1 Embarrassing Mormon theology moment. You know where it was going don't you? Native Americans=dark and loathsome Lamanites. Yeah. Once again Mormon history takes a collective shot to the pills as we learn all about the Book of Mormon and the whole racial issues of “white and delightsome” via the wife of the Native American Bill wants to partner with on the casino. She really ambushed him, must have been doing some reading on RfM or something. Even better was Bill's classic look of “feckkkk....” as he tried to explain away the issue. Luckily Margene saved the day by learning something in a “dark and loathsome Lamanite” tongue that melted the hearts of those testy Lamanites like ice cream in the Sahara. Probably the same tactic was seen when Manhattan island was traded away for a few beads. Good job Margene...you sexy thang you.
3)We did have a brief trip to the compound, on the reasoning that Frank kicked one of his kids off the place [lost boy scenario basically] and Bill tried to take him back. That didn't work. Frank is still the mean old bastard he was last year. Who would have thunk it? Lois is still around and as bitchy and puckered up as ever. She must be addicted to lemon drops. Not much going on though, although some good one liners throughout the scenes on the compound.
4)Another subplot of the movie is the ever present issue of Roman and Alby, where Roman is now in jail [how did that happen? Wasn't he in hiding somewhere?] and Alby has taken control of the ranch. Roman doesn't seem to like this much, and eventually someone makes an attempt on Alby's life...which leads to:
5)Alby is gay. Well duh. But apparently he likes it Rest Stop Bathroom with Anonymous Stranger style...I am completely unsurprised. Of course his pal tried to kill him too, but he survived [God was watching out for him perhaps?] and now he's pissed and thinks Bill did it. Earth to Alby, perhaps you should be suspicious of your dad, whose empire you've usurped before you go after Bill, who I think we all know deep down is a total puss.
6)On to Roman, who is in jail and on trial for something or other, I wasn't really paying attention, but anyway Nicki has a temp job at the DA's office or something and is stealing files to protect her father. Yeah, she's still defending that old cud. He'll get off and be on the street within two episodes.
7)In the meantime Nicki has been outed as the daughter of Roman Grant to the neighborhood at large, and people don't like her much now. Oddly the Mormons [well odd to a never Mormon, I guess such crap is par for the course in Utah] in the neighborhood got a map of who's active and not active in the ward on the block and well the Hendrickson's have been outed as not going to church...shame shame. Anyway they are slowly being ostracized [or so they believe as we learn Teeny can no longer play with some local kids...] which came to a head at the local block party...
8)Which leads to weirdest moment in the shows' history as Barb and Margene think it's because everyone knows they're polygamists when in reality Teeny is selling looks at porn to nieghborhood kids. Whoo! Dodged a bullet there didn't you Hendricksons? Wait a second...Teeny is the neighborhood smut peddler? WTF? Wow...last season we said she didn't have any plot arcs, but damn I did not see that one coming. LOL. Well at least she didn't out the family as polygamists....
9)Of course Barb has greater fish to fry. She's got cancer again [probably] and once again it's hitting the feminine plumbing section. Which means she's all crazy now and wants Anna to join the family because she needs another uterus around for Bill to spread seed in...not a reaction I'd expect but I don't understand women, let alone the polygamist feminine mind which constantly is dwelling on the afterlife....to be continued on that storyline.
10)Bill slept with Anna...well he didn't sleep but he unbuttoned his shirt so apparently he did something, and now says he's dumping her...I doubt it.
11)But no Boobies were to be seen. We thought we had a chance with Anna, but this episode was about getting the new season going, so I guess we'll have to wait. Of course if you really want to see boobies I'm sure Teeny has just the magazine for you...
12)Anything else...oh yeah Benny wants to join the air force rather than go on a mission and Sara wants to escape from Utah for college, and that can only mean one thing: She's sane!
Till next time...be wary of young girls peddling smut. Very solid episode.
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Whatever appears to be against the Book of Mormon is going to be overturned at some time in the future. So we can be pretty open minded.-charity 3/7/07
MASH quotes
I peeked in the back [of the Bible] Frank, the Devil did it.
I avoid church religiously.
This isn't one of my sermons, I expect you to listen.
MASH quotes
I peeked in the back [of the Bible] Frank, the Devil did it.
I avoid church religiously.
This isn't one of my sermons, I expect you to listen.
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Re: Big Love Season 3 thread
Thanks Bond.
I thought it was pretty strong for a premiere.
The Book of Mormon-Lamanite lines were hilarious. And Bill and Margene's responses were something like you would read any day over on the MADness board.
Who cares about Margene, although she is good at business. I am glad to see Anna aboard.
I'm really tired of the Barb character. Maybe she is too, and she will be off by the end of the year?
I thought it was pretty strong for a premiere.
The Book of Mormon-Lamanite lines were hilarious. And Bill and Margene's responses were something like you would read any day over on the MADness board.
Who cares about Margene, although she is good at business. I am glad to see Anna aboard.
I'm really tired of the Barb character. Maybe she is too, and she will be off by the end of the year?I detest my loose style and my libertine sentiments. I thank God, who has removed from my eyes the veil...
Adrian Beverland
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Re: Big Love Season 3 thread
Great recap, Bond. I agree, that whole Teeny sub-plot was way out of left field. My favorite part in the episode was where Bill was trying to get the Idaho casino partnership going. A totally uncomfortable moment. Also, I really don't like the actor who plays Bill's business partner. He's so flat. It's like he's reading his lines off of cue cards. And his hair sucks.
Playpen magazine makes a return!
B23 wrote:11)Of course if you really want to see boobies I'm sure Teeny has just the magazine for you...
Playpen magazine makes a return!
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Re: Big Love Season 3 thread
gramps wrote:I'm really tired of the Barb character. Maybe she is too, and she will be off by the end of the year?
I just don't care about her character, she's neither good [Margene] nor bad [Nicki] she's lukewarm for me. I don't really like the Anna character either, although I have a feeling she'll be living in Margene's house as #4 by midseason. Menage a trois? Christmas may come a second time for ole Bond.
Whatever appears to be against the Book of Mormon is going to be overturned at some time in the future. So we can be pretty open minded.-charity 3/7/07
MASH quotes
I peeked in the back [of the Bible] Frank, the Devil did it.
I avoid church religiously.
This isn't one of my sermons, I expect you to listen.
MASH quotes
I peeked in the back [of the Bible] Frank, the Devil did it.
I avoid church religiously.
This isn't one of my sermons, I expect you to listen.
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Re: Big Love Season 3 thread
Silent Kid wrote:
Well, I have to agree with you about his partner, except I thought this week he had a couple great lines when he was counseling Bill about breaking the little filly, Anna. Those were hilarious, too.
Great recap, Bond. I agree, that whole Teeny sub-plot was way out of left field. My favorite part in the episode was where Bill was trying to get the Idaho casino partnership going. A totally uncomfortable moment. Also, I really don't like the actor who plays Bill's business partner. He's so flat. It's like he's reading his lines off of cue cards. And his hair sucks.
Well, I have to agree with you about his partner, except I thought this week he had a couple great lines when he was counseling Bill about breaking the little filly, Anna. Those were hilarious, too.
I detest my loose style and my libertine sentiments. I thank God, who has removed from my eyes the veil...
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Re: Big Love Season 3 thread
gramps wrote:Well, I have to agree with you about his partner, except I thought this week he had a couple great lines when he was counseling Bill about breaking the little filly, Anna. Those were hilarious, too.
I agree. The breaking the filly line was awesome. I just wish that guy had better delivery. Maybe he's supposed to be bland.