tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post265373779972906690..comments2024-03-05T13:12:19.974-05:00Comments on TV Addicts Blog: TV Discussion: 4/12/2015 to 4/18/2015Mike V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07952930766822976058noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-63799959274296932952015-04-18T19:57:32.709-04:002015-04-18T19:57:32.709-04:00I had a thought on SW. How about female clone sto...I had a thought on SW. How about female clone storm troopers?<br /><br />Part of me wonders if there would be a backlash with their ineptness--lol. <br /><br />I don't mean to make this a pc blog of course, it's just an observation that started when I read that the WonderWoman movie has had so much controversy and some say that's because of pc stuff. But, I don't know obviouslyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-89340393141663049402015-04-18T09:05:49.546-04:002015-04-18T09:05:49.546-04:00Bates - I did as ordered and caught up! Good stuff...Bates - I did as ordered and caught up! Good stuff. I read all your comments and will try to respond later but you know how it is. Lol can't remember if mother was dead in paycho but sounds familiar. Totally didn't realize that was opie from soa!! And I think I forgot Caleb was on there too. Don't remember if they were on show together. Now I have to decide Americans or Vikings. :-)Mike V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07952930766822976058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-40644301240950521452015-04-17T17:55:27.400-04:002015-04-17T17:55:27.400-04:00I still don't have time to speak to political ...I still don't have time to speak to political correctness of Hollywood right now but I did want to say that Michelle maclaren (so) earned her right to direct Wonder Woman on her impressive resume. She directed some of the best episodes of breaking bad and even did some work on game of thrones. I'm sure she got that specific gig because she was a woman though so I'll agree to that. Mike V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07952930766822976058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-57370703130614056282015-04-17T16:43:21.866-04:002015-04-17T16:43:21.866-04:00Sw can't respond too long right now. My point ...Sw can't respond too long right now. My point was padme was 1 woman in a mostly all boys club. Same as original trilogy. Mike V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07952930766822976058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-74696357795623733642015-04-17T16:07:48.584-04:002015-04-17T16:07:48.584-04:00SW, wait a minute. Padme was a HUGE star. How ca...SW, wait a minute. Padme was a HUGE star. How can that not count.<br /><br />I really don't like casting a female or male for that matter for political correctness. I hope they don't go overboard. I find that Shield is too much that and it led to yet another with the spinoff Agent Carter. <br /><br />I really think this is a problem with Hollywood. Just look at the Wonder Woman Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-55365920130927824452015-04-17T15:08:42.387-04:002015-04-17T15:08:42.387-04:00SW - Kathleen Kennedy, president of Lucasfilm, sai...SW - Kathleen Kennedy, president of Lucasfilm, said there are a lot of female centric Star Wars features coming. Even some of the "spinoff movies" will feature women. But yeah back in the day it was Leia and a handful of nobodies like Mon Mothma and Jabba's servant girl BEFORE Leia. lol Prequels didn't change that much. <br /><br />Already with Star Wars Rebels it has Mike V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07952930766822976058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-68469374436219820892015-04-17T15:01:34.555-04:002015-04-17T15:01:34.555-04:00SW, Yea I think the star will be a girl. There was...SW, Yea I think the star will be a girl. There was some criticism of this last time.<br /><br />RichardAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-49760969417186971312015-04-17T13:11:27.021-04:002015-04-17T13:11:27.021-04:00SW - Yeah, I'm sure they'll mix up what th...SW - Yeah, I'm sure they'll mix up what their roles are but will keep similar archetypes to the original trilogy because they were fun and "had heart" per JJ's own words. But I'm thinking Rey will be the "jedi" in training. Just a hunch. And yeah, no way Finn is a bad guy. They said they're going to have fun revealing all of the other characters from Mike V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07952930766822976058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-63243343821223492272015-04-17T12:52:48.862-04:002015-04-17T12:52:48.862-04:00SW - huh ! I was likening Rey to the new Leia or...SW - huh ! I was likening Rey to the new Leia or Amedala - tho not cause she's a woman. Felt like the pilot was the new Luke and Finn will be sorta the Han-like side kick. I know he's a stormtrooper but I don't think he's a bad guy. I feel like he's in peril cause he's not doing what he was told. LOL But who knows. <br /><br />Scandal - did not watch last night but MJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-40938326493017339452015-04-17T11:18:20.510-04:002015-04-17T11:18:20.510-04:00SW - That's the popular theory. The 3 main c...SW - That's the popular theory. The 3 main characters were introduced at celebration with a little bio. <br /><br />Rey - Scavanger on Jakku<br />Finn - Stormtrooper who is in peril. <br />Poe Daemeron - X-wing pilot (the best damn pilot in the galaxy according to Oscar Isaac lol) who comes across Finn and their lives are intertwined forever after. <br /><br />I'm sure somehow they&#Mike V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07952930766822976058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-31417329692073876592015-04-17T10:41:33.594-04:002015-04-17T10:41:33.594-04:00SW--So is Rey going to be the new Luke if you will...SW--So is Rey going to be the new Luke if you will?<br /><br />RichardAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-80140161319262632902015-04-17T10:30:58.008-04:002015-04-17T10:30:58.008-04:00Vikings - Well, it probably got greenlit BECAUSE o...Vikings - Well, it probably got greenlit BECAUSE of Game of Thrones. I definitely enjoy the show but I can't make that declaration of it being the best thing on TV. lol If it was for me, I'd be caught up! But I am looking forward to catching up. I'll be marathoning with MJ it looks. <br /><br />Star Wars - Yep, I was following tweets in real time when I was in a meeting and saw Mike V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07952930766822976058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-55358426158644075832015-04-17T10:19:04.589-04:002015-04-17T10:19:04.589-04:00MJ, I will likely have forgotten some things about...MJ, I will likely have forgotten some things about the eps when you watch. Watching them as a marathon could be awesome. I kind of have to let each ep sink in a little bit since so much is there. <br /><br />This season is in many ways the best and most shocking. <br /><br />I truly believe this is the best show on TV. It has a lot in common with GoT. I think that kind of started with the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-20165856049544949332015-04-17T08:50:20.432-04:002015-04-17T08:50:20.432-04:00Vikings - as you know I've been recording and ...Vikings - as you know I've been recording and holding them - did not realize that finale is next week ! MJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-72629387288096517572015-04-17T08:43:51.924-04:002015-04-17T08:43:51.924-04:00Star Wars - yeah saw the trailer. Here's a co...Star Wars - yeah saw the trailer. Here's a couple of articles - tho you have probably read them already<br /><br />http://www.ew.com/article/2015/04/16/meet-three-new-leads-star-wars-force-awakens<br /><br />http://www.ew.com/article/2015/04/16/star-wars-force-awakens-panel-10-things-we-learnedMJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-10597770959714246242015-04-17T08:18:46.756-04:002015-04-17T08:18:46.756-04:00Vikings--wow again. We really get the feeling Ragn...Vikings--wow again. We really get the feeling Ragnar is not long for this world. And he's had visions of the next worlds. <br /><br />So Rollo is the bear. I wonder if he'll wear a crown while he's still alive. <br /><br />And where's the trickster clever vs Lagertha. <br /><br />So Aethelwolf asking his father about being willing to sacrifice him was a shocker at how much theAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-71457975515492543482015-04-16T17:11:29.843-04:002015-04-16T17:11:29.843-04:00Great trailer. Still have the XWing fighters and ...Great trailer. Still have the XWing fighters and Falcon. <br /><br />I used to fly helos over water and watch it pull a wake(actually blow one) and that shot with the XWing fighters flying low over the water reminded me of some good times!!<br /><br />RichardAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-52020331475388895432015-04-16T16:54:35.844-04:002015-04-16T16:54:35.844-04:00Still so behind! I don't even know when I'...Still so behind! I don't even know when I'll catch up on Vikings. lol <br /><br />In case anyone still hasn't seen the star wars trailer:<br /><br />youtube.com/starwars should get you there! <br /><br />We're home indeed! Mike V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07952930766822976058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-87093302549723060732015-04-16T15:10:53.109-04:002015-04-16T15:10:53.109-04:00VIKINGS, VIKINGS, VIKINGS tonight. Paris better w...VIKINGS, VIKINGS, VIKINGS tonight. Paris better watch out.<br /><br />As you guys know, I love this show. I think this ep like the last ep will have significant future implications.<br /><br />RichardAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-80769216259567712932015-04-16T10:57:21.238-04:002015-04-16T10:57:21.238-04:00TWD:
http://entertainthis.usatoday.com/2015/04/1...TWD: <br />http://entertainthis.usatoday.com/2015/04/15/walking-dead-robert-kirkman-season-6-rick-morgan-glenn/<br /><br />Shield - was a little sad about May and that creepy little girl. What did Skye's mom say in that voice over at dinner? Can't remember now but it was weird. <br /><br />Madmen - no I never did watch that one beyond the pilot. <br /><br />Gotham - I didn't MJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-82059200223195891042015-04-16T10:24:30.169-04:002015-04-16T10:24:30.169-04:00Star Wars - FYI - There should be a new trailer pr...Star Wars - FYI - There should be a new trailer premiered around 1pm eastern time today. Of course, I'll be in a meeting!!! arrrgghh! Mike V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07952930766822976058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-62620830523516354182015-04-15T20:39:32.916-04:002015-04-15T20:39:32.916-04:00Madmen--well I'm glad that we all seem to see ...Madmen--well I'm glad that we all seem to see the eps so far as just kind of going day to day. Mike, you could be right that there doesn't need to be an ending as in people must die or some cathartic event. But after all these seasons it would be better if the series ended with some type of capstone for Don. Maybe he gets married, back with a blonde or my hope--Betty--lol. <br /><br /Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-56609473505648723502015-04-15T17:00:23.514-04:002015-04-15T17:00:23.514-04:00Mad Men - yeah but clearly Don isn't hurting f...Mad Men - yeah but clearly Don isn't hurting for money, so he probably won't worry about it. Definitely doesn't feel like an end. But, it may not really ever. It's not like there is really an end game the show really needs to get to. It's just another day in the life of the office work place. Another day in the life of Don falling for a brunette that won't satisfy him.Mike V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07952930766822976058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-69944408207145678552015-04-15T16:50:40.225-04:002015-04-15T16:50:40.225-04:00Mad Men - I'm watching, just haven't ha ti...Mad Men - I'm watching, just haven't ha time to comment. This doesn't feel like an ending is coming. Couldn't believe Megan's mother took all of Don's stuff! I suspect Megan will set that right especially after receiving the million bucks! <br /><br />Bates - Wow! Each week I just keep saying who is crazier with those two! Both Freddie and Vera are GREAT in these roles! Leslienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-39559376826621298022015-04-15T16:28:27.690-04:002015-04-15T16:28:27.690-04:00Justified - Interesting tidbit with the hat. Oh y...Justified - Interesting tidbit with the hat. Oh yeah, definitely he was making sure Ava was protected in the end...but I think there was a bit of honesty to what Raylan said in the end too.<br /><br />Richard, from a start/finish aspect you are possibly right...but there was a cumulative feel to this final season also. Harlan was a very lived in universe with some pretty dynamic characters Mike V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07952930766822976058noreply@blogger.com