Q&A with Josh Lanyon discussion

Kari wrote: "Josh wrote: "Kari wrote: "The L Word. Very addictive."

Oh yes? I've never seen it. I think it's actually the same issue as with Breaking Bad. I grew up on episodic TV, so I don't typically like lo..."

Yes! Thank heavens for Netflix and Amazon Prime. Where you can catch up on the entire 2nd season of Downton Abbey in a matter of hours. :-D

Hell on Wheels just started its new season (on AMC). I've liked the lead actor since back when he was a young'un on an old lawyer show...and he grew up in Dickson, a little town just a bit west of here (in TN), so his southern accent is quite genuine (even though exaggerated on the show). I hate having to listen to fake southern accents on TV!

Josh wrote: "Yes! Thank heavens for Netflix and Amazon Prime. Where you can catch up on the entire 2nd season of Downton Abbey in a matter of hours. :-D"

I just started with Amazon Prime so don't know my way around it much yet. :-)

God, you guys are making me feel like such a plebe! I'm totally unfamiliar with all these shows. Somehow, I've become addicted to reality TV. >_<

I've started watching Person of Interest - seems good so far :)

Lou - I had that "meh" feeling with Sons of Anarchy. But yes, The Wire rules them all.

I'm finally starting to watch Breaking Bad (Netflix). What's funny is that Albuquerque is my home town; I live here, but I never watched it. In part because we never (this is true) subscribed to cable! And in part I because I had the impression it was very (David) Lynchian, and I really have to be in a mood for DL. But it kept coming up — my daughters have been watching it, and a visiting dance instructor used it for a cute promo (Breaking Bad Tango Habits!), and then some of you are watching it... so I "broke down." I think living here does make it funnier, in a twisted sort of way of course...

Just finished watching Perception on TNT.

Just watched the 2003 movie Identity . Wow! One of the best psychological thrillers I've ever seen, and has a great cast, too. Kept me guessing up until the very (and unexpected) end. A smart brain-teaser of a film.

Lou wrote: "I finally went to see Dark Knight Rising, and halfway through got very bored. :("

Really?! I thought it was tremendous. I loved it.

I've been watching Midsomer Murders, catching up on a few seasons. Wow! Some of those are really almost grotesquely violent, given the genre.

But somehow they're still relaxing. :-D

I had that response to the second one - Nolan lost me in the ship scene in the middle, and the dark combat scenes where I had no clue what was going on meant I was checking Twitter until I could escape the theatre. Not running out to watch the next one. I much prefer his other movies.

Aleksandr wrote: "Not running out to watch the next one...."

Well, no. It's the end of the series. :-D

Lou wrote: "I loved the first one, but the second one had me cold, and the third left a bad taste in my mouth. I couldn't emotionally connect to any of the characters, the flat dialogue, piled-on movie tropes,..."

Wow. I had exactly the opposite reaction. Was it predictable? Yes, but sometimes predictable is a very satisfying thing.

But this is a classic example of why every story is not for every reader/viewer.

Well, no. It's the end of the series. :-D

*deskplant* I meant the "current one". I'm so out of touch with the rest of the world at times...

Aleksandr wrote: "Well, no. It's the end of the series. :-D

*deskplant* I meant the "current one". I'm so out of touch with the rest of the world at times..."

:-D :-D Hey, I do understand. I hated the second movie and had to be dragged to the third. Which is perhaps one reason why I was so pleasantly surprised.

I went to see: http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/filmbl...

If riding the stereotypes is what it takes to bring 500 000 people to see a movie against homophobia in countries still deeply homophobic, then so be it!

More about the movie: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Para...

The third series of Downton Abbey started in the UK this week. Just thought I'd mention it...

Lou wrote: "Antony wrote: "http://epicfreeprizes.com/?ref=1100776

Please share this :D"

Please keep your spam out of here."

Next time he posts I'll block him.

What is the deal with Grimm?

I mean, it's almost really entertaining, but they just seem slightly...off.

Or am I being too critical again?

Josh wrote: "What is the deal with Grimm?

I mean, it's almost really entertaining, but they just seem slightly...off.

Or am I being too critical again?"

It does not seem to have caught it's stride yet this season

Anyone seen the most recent Dr. Who? Oh, my. Now we have to wait 'til the new year....oh the pain of it all!

@Grimm the whole memory thing, I'm not feeling it. I almost started to like it, until then. Oh well, back to reading, while they watch. {grin}

I'm on the Left coast so Baseball is in my near future. LOTS of reading. 8)

Lou wrote: "Reggie wrote: "Anyone seen the most recent Dr. Who? Oh, my. Now we have to wait 'til the new year....oh the pain of it all!"


There will be a Christmas special, I'm sure

I just watche The Loope..."

Yes, the next Doctor Who Episode is the Christmas Special.

This is about what we will watch...

New-wave queer cinema: 'Gay experience in all its complexity'

A fresh crop of directors are rejecting stereotypical roles and predictable plots, creating films that deal with real life and rounded characters

http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2012/o...

LGBTs Have Record Representation on TV, GLAAD Reports

The 'Where We Are on TV' report for the 2012-2013 season records the highest-ever percentage of LGBT characters.

http://www.advocate.com/arts-entertai...

((Do you notice I don't feel that much like working? ;-))

I finally gave in and watched "Elementary" pilot last night. I had been reluctant because I felt like I was cheating on BBC's Sherlock.

Having said that, it is quite different, since Elementary doesn't take any of the Sherlock Holmes's cases and applied it to modern setting. Instead it felt like another eccentric crime procedural series (ala The Mentalist or Perception). Not sure if this going to be awesome, but I will probably watch the next few episodes.

Is there anyone else watching "Elementary"?

Hi Ami. Saw the first 2 episodes and enjoyed them both. Johnny Lee Miller is excellent in this new take on the Sherlock Holmes role. Hope this series can continue at the level it is now.

I just now watched the elementary premiere online. I'm fond of Jonny Lee Miller from his previous series, so I was especially interested. It was okay, worth watching a few more episodes in any case.

Antonella wrote: "LGBTs Have Record Representation on TV, GLAAD Reports

The 'Where We Are on TV' report for the 2012-2013 season records the highest-ever percentage of LGBT characters.

http://www.advocate.com/arts..."

Speaking of which, I'm especially interested in the portrayal of the gay characters on the show Scandal. The president's chief of staff is an openly gay man with a partner. The partner keeps bugging him to adopt a baby. And on the last episode they were actually shown in bed together, deciding to "fool around" (their words). I don't remember anything like that being shown on network TV in a drama before.

I know I'm waaaay behind the times on this, but, thanks to my new DVD player, I've become absolutely obsessed with the U.S. "Queer as Folk" series. I've watched the first and second seasons straight through, immediately ordered the third and fourth, and will soon be ordering the fifth. I swear I'll go through withdrawal when I'm finished. :(

I saw the original British version on Logo a few years back and never thought the American would be as good ... but it's better.

Susan wrote: "Hi Ami. Saw the first 2 episodes and enjoyed them both. Johnny Lee Miller is excellent in this new take on the Sherlock Holmes role. Hope this series can continue at the level it is now."

I enjoyed the first episode despite my resistance to yet ANOTHER Holmesian spinoff.

What night is it on? We haven't found it since the premier.

K.Z. wrote: "I know I'm waaaay behind the times on this, but, thanks to my new DVD player, I've become absolutely obsessed with the U.S. "Queer as Folk" series. I've watched the first and second seasons straigh..."

I don't think I ever saw more than an episode or two of the British version. I thought both were well done, but not enough murder and mystery for me. ;-)

Josh wrote: "
What night is it on? We haven't found it since the premier. "

I don't know its scheduled times, but CBS is providing it free on streaming video if you want to watch it at your leisure.

I've watched "Warrior" and "Salt" over the weekend, which were decent enough. Though when my dude said "I don't know, I never trust Liev Schreiber", he kinda gave the final twist away.

Plainbrownwrapper wrote: "Josh wrote: "
What night is it on? We haven't found it since the premier. "

I don't know its scheduled times, but CBS is providing it free on streaming video if you want to watch it at your leisure."

Jeez. I'm such a throwback. I continually forget that these options are now available!

Josh wrote: "Jeez. I'm such a throwback. I continually forget that these options are now available!
"

I love streaming video. :-)

Warning, though -- some sites only provide one or two weeks' worth of episodes -- so if you want to watch online, it pays to keep up with em!

Ami wrote: "I finally gave in and watched "Elementary" pilot last night. I had been reluctant because I felt like I was cheating on BBC's Sherlock.

Having said that, it is quite different, since Elementary d..."

I tried the first episode after you mentioned it here. Could watch about 10 minutes. All was well as long as Joan walked the street, but the minute she met Holmes I had to stop and skip and skip again and shortly after that decided that it just wasn't for me. Not my kind of Holmes. :(

Josh wrote: "What night is it on? We haven't found it since the premier."

Thursday, CBS, 10pm. But this week it is not on because of Vice-Presidential Debate.

A gay friend made me aware of this. I don't know anything about, but it is hilarious:

Mad TV - Gay Straight Guys
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ulb3tZ...

Calathea wrote: "Ami wrote: "I finally gave in and watched "Elementary" pilot last night. I had been reluctant because I felt like I was cheating on BBC's Sherlock.

Having said that, it is quite different, since ..."

I don't really think of it as Holmes. In fact, the Holmes shtick is one of the weakest elements, IMO.

Josh wrote: "I don't really think of it as Holmes. In fact, the Holmes shtick is one of the weakest elements, IMO...."

After I saw the second episode, I decided that the only similarity it has with Holmes was the name. Other than that, I am not thinking of it as Holmes too when I watch it.

Josh wrote: "...the Holmes shtick is one of the weakest elements, IMO."

My feeling is, let's wait and see. In edisode 2 the violin was introduced. :)

Josh wrote: "I don't really think of it as Holmes. In fact, the Holmes shtick is one of the weakest elements, IMO. "

It didn't fit with any expactations I might have had (there were little), so you're probably right not calling it Holmes.

Another TV Show I tried when I saw it mentioned here is Merlin. That's a lot of fun! No hard thinking required... :D

So this is a bit random, but one of the proffered clips when I checked out the YouTube link for Mad's Gay Straight Guys led me to a series of clips from a French police academy TV series called "Les Bleus" which I think started in 2006, but I'd never heard of it before now. Two of the characters are a very hot on-off again couple. I've watched a bit of it and I keep getting totally distracted. Some of the fans subtitled the clips (dealing with the Kevin-Yann storyline) in English. I'm going to look for the complete series when I have more time to be distracted...

http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list...

Thanks for that link. The Kevin actor isn't my type, but the guy playing Yann is quite appealing!

Calathea wrote: "Another TV Show I tried when I saw it mentioned here is Merlin. That's a lot of fun! No hard thinking required... :D"

I bought the first season for a very reasonable price and found it oddly charming, although unsure of what it wants to be — a little bit Harry Potter referenced, and a lot confined by traditional TV episode conventions with everything spelled out and some cringe-worthy dialogue. It seems to have been pitched to pre-teens/young teens. BUT, a quite charming young cast, and (to my mind), a rather obvious Merlin-Arthur slash subtext. Fanfic may exist; actually, no may about it.

Six Feet Under, one of the best written TV shows ever! I also like Deadwood, Sons of Anarchy, and Breaking Bad, oh yeah.

Elizabetta wrote: "Six Feet Under, one of the best written TV shows ever! I also like Deadwood, Sons of Anarchy, and Breaking Bad, oh yeah."

We have a SOA thread if you want to chat! :) I just caught up on all the seasons and now I'm HOOKED!
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...

I am in NYC right now, and yesterday my son took me to see The Book of Mormons. Now that was something else! Extremely funny, extremely well done, and rather non -PC to put it mildly. :)