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[Perknose]

I know. You were just sitting there thinking, "How can I watch more of it?"

I've got two suggestions and one to avoid.

The Good Wife -- I don't believe I've even heard it mentioned here, but it's the best network drama going by far. Faint praise indeed, but there you have it. Great characterizations by an A-1 cast: Josh Charles (got an emmy for his role), Julianna Margulies (drool), Christine Baranski (great choice!), Archie Panjabi (drool with a hot side of kinky!), Matt Czuchry, Alan Cumming (should get an emmy for his role), Chris Noth. Even the kids and Noth's Mom -- all perfectly realized characters strongly portrayed. It's a show for adults.

Boss -- Another nuanced show for adults. Shakespearean drama/Greek tragedy set amongst the politics of Chicago. Kelsey Grammar, what can I say? His personal life may be a pathetic train wreck, but the man has presence and acting chops out the wazoo. Yet another really well chosen ensemble cast.

Hell On Wheels -- Bloated, stiff-necked, awkward and derivative. Cliches lumber around doing their cliched things. The bloated pretense is near nauseating. Now excuse me while I go purge in the powder room.

And there you have it! My motto: I watch so you don't have to! :biggrin:

 

[Iron Woode]

I have an Uncle named Stewie and he sells bicycles.

 

[Perknose]

I have an Uncle named Stewie and he sells bicycles.

And the skin off trees. But his bark is worse than his bikes.

 

[lxskllr]

I like Boardwalk Empire. Not exactly high brow entertainment, but it's well made, and I like the 1920s :^)

 

[Mike Gayner]

Don't we already have a thread for this?

 

[Perknose]

Don't we already have a thread for this?

There are plenty of other threads that discuss TV programs, but thanks for your high minded interest in forum propriety. You are an inspiration to powerless busybodies everywhere! :thumbsup:

 

[Perknose]

I like Boardwalk Empire. Not exactly high brow entertainment, but it's well made, and I like the 1920s :^)

There's something about creepily engaging about watching the fat cats of yore in their native, period correct setting. The sleaze just oozes out of their pin-striped suits.

 

[Soccerman06]

New nef thread?

 

[Newbian]

New nef thread?

Needs more pony pictures.

 

[ElFenix]

Needs more pony pictures.

suburgatory may have promise.

 

[woodie1]

Agree on "The Good Wife" - have watched it from day one. The plot and cast make this a very short 60 minute show.

Don't think I get the other two shows you mentioned.

 

[Craig234]

There's something about creepily engaging about watching the fat cats of yore in their native, period correct setting. The sleaze just oozes out of their pin-striped suits.

Nothing like today.

 

[lxskllr]

Nothing like today.

Pinstripe hasn't been in style in years :^D

 

[Soccerman06]

Needs more pony pictures.

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[slayer202]

I need to start and catch up on Boss, thanks for the reminder perk

 

[LiuKangBakinPie]

Hand cream, Toilet Paper and some German speaking channels might tickle your fancy or tickle something

 

[Iron Woode]

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admin allisolm

you see, neffing is an art-form that needs to be done with skill; especially in a Perknose thread.

ponies are just plebian. your neffing needs to strive for more edginess and originality. you need to temper neffing with forethought as well as humor.

class dismissed.