Sense8
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ZOMG what's not to like? The first episode took a fair amount of concentration to get hooked, but it was intensely absorbing even though it took even longer to have it become less mysterious. The show IS mysterious, with a sense of magic showing up from time to time and, if you let yrself marinate in it a little, even the famous and overly rare Sense of Wonder.
Also, it has Ideas. Not just the connection between the eight individuals, but other things. East-West German issues. Bullying. Actually, lots of things are touched on and play a role, including lots of aspects of family. Perhaps the viewer is helped by having received a few clues ahead of time to establish a context that actual sequential viewing, with no advance hint, helps a little too.
Yes, some of the stories are less intrinsically linked to the "cluster" of eight. Having now seen most of the episodes, I still don't recall the closeted actor connecting with much of anyone except a couple of conversations. For example.
But I found the episodes gripping and compelling me onward. Once again, the issue is figuring out the backstory, which seems to be the operative factor for lots of shows these days (Lost, Dome…) But most of the highly diverse characters in their highly diverse locations are actually quite interesting, at least to me. Certainly it is hard to understand how someone could pay attention enough to know what is going on in the first couple of episodes and find himself falling asleep from tedium.
Also, this is one of the gayest things ever seen outside of movies directly made to titillate a niche audience. The actor is a shaggy hunk (and reportedly some people like his intellectual companion). The jewel thief is my idea of handsome, as is the cop. To name just three who are very easy on the eyes. Why, there is even full frontal nudity for a couple of the principals -- though not in the orgy scene and not involving enough of the attractive principals, but still more than usual. There is a bunch of TV sex on camera, some fairly explicit lesbian scenes, and the orgy in episode six which is not nearly long enough.
It was a beautiful thing to watch, almost a carnal ballet of glistening bodies, but it was not so much sexual as sensual, and like some of the other sex, fairly loving and emotionally connected, rather than "mere" physical connections. And there are gay bars, bathroom sex, MMF sex, lots of views of the Castro and SF Pride. All of the romantic and sexual activity is shown as equally valid and just another part of life. The various arrangements, couplings, accommodations are sufficiently varied as to suggest that every one of us has something going on so let's all accept it and get over it and get on with it.
Obviously, not everyone had or is having as much fun with the whole thing as I am. And not everyone seems to think it is a story involving a lot of ideas and issues, of which sexual orientation is not necessarily even the most significant, though there sure is plenty of that. Also, since it has not really been mentioned, there is some fine whizbang, which may not be as innovative as Matrix, but can still be pretty fun. And some of the story lines are dramatic and suspenseful apart from the action sequences.
Will see where it all goes from where I left off to write this, but so far it seems as if the various individuals with their stories are, in fact, all meant to be aspect of a larger whole, an exploration of the idea of a "cluster" that Michael Valentine Smith might have appreciated.
A brief footnote on the Hugos, the venerable science fiction awards currently in controversy due to a reich-whinge takeover attempt.
The $40 cost of a supporting membership for the World SF Convention itself provides not only the right to vote against the regressive troglodyte agenda, it also includes a substantial downloadable collection of the novels, shorter fiction, graphic novels, and other material that, for someone interested in the field, may well be a fairly cheap workaround for local libraries that don't cover the ground, and saves you from tracking down lots of individual magazines and books which might well be more expensive even a year or two later when they turn up on the used market. -
So ya, Utopia on the list and sooner rather than later means I'll swallow. Hannibal Season 2 was almost like what I presume others report as a religious experience for me. I was okay with the first season and sometimes wonder if I shouldn't revisit it but season 2 is like Da Vinci making a mix tape that he plans to seduce Valentino with. I swear Gillian Anderson must pay them because she shines like a perfectly cut diamond and this season when she says
! my husband is very particular about how I taste I think actors have killed on the order of the writers for the chance to read lines half that.
The long and short is Sense8 is 'on the list' but with only so many hours in a day and my pornography based research project consuming so many of my viewable hours who knows how soon. The ill conceived release time just 1 week before OITNB isn't helping it's case either.
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A brief footnote on the Hugos, the venerable science fiction awards currently in controversy due to a reich-whinge takeover attempt.
The $40 cost of a supporting membership for the World SF Convention itself provides not only the right to vote against the regressive troglodyte agenda, it also includes a substantial downloadable collection of the novels, shorter fiction, graphic novels, and other material that, for someone interested in the field, may well be a fairly cheap workaround for local libraries that don't cover the ground, and saves you from tracking down lots of individual magazines and books which might well be more expensive even a year or two later when they turn up on the used market.Well thank you, that is like turning on one them there Hue lights on that situation for me.
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So ya, Utopia on the list and sooner rather than later means I'll swallow. Hannibal Season 2 was almost like what I presume others report as a religious experience for me. I was okay with the first season and sometimes wonder if I shouldn't revisit it but season 2 is like Da Vinci making a mix tape that he plans to seduce Valentino with. I swear Gillian Anderson must pay them because she shines like a perfectly cut diamond and this season when she says
! my husband is very particular about how I taste I think actors have killed on the order of the writers for the chance to read lines half that.
The long and short is Sense8 is 'on the list' but with only so many hours in a day and my pornography based research project consuming so many of my viewable hours who knows how soon. The ill conceived release time just 1 week before OITNB isn't helping it's case either.
I was about to start the final episode of Sense8 when I found out that OitNB had been released six hours early. I immediately sang praises to a non-existent god. Bless Netflix and bless that show.
More importantly: groovedware says he'll swallow! :cheers:
Hannibal's second season, though. Damn it, I'm getting all choked up. I was not prepared, I'd no idea there would be such a large jump in terms of the show's compelling nature from the first season. Put another way: the show gave me the best blowjob ever, and it continued to suck my dick even though I was overly sensitive afterwards— but it was alright, it was more than okay, it was an exceptional TV viewing experience. (Also, yeah, Anderson is ethereal, or something, I swear, she must sacrifice scores of goats for that radiance and elegance and presence; also, her line killed me. Jesus, it was so perfect.)
Speaking of which: I need to watch the latest episode. I feel tingly all over. As if a terribly powerful thunderstorm is heading my way. LET'S DO THIS!
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Sacrificing goats has no effect in the real world, money money money makes the world spin round which is why I am certain despite what you read anywhere else girl pays beaucoup dollars to be on Hannibal. There is absolutely no way on earth any other explanation is possible.
Episode 1 of Season 3 is still not fully absorbed here and so I have not attempted 2 though it is lurking me like a cannibal who has fed on Spam only.
Although Du Maurier is my brand of smoke she is my 2nd favourite aspect of Hannibal (& Janice Poon's Feeding Hannibal has totally dropped off the list now that she's marketing a book) and all the other aspects combined don't match up to the sound. Brian Reitzell knows G-d.
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Ok guys.. I'm about to watch it. Let's see if I agree with the general consensus here.. :afr:
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Ok here's my thoughts… I LOVE IT!!!!
1st Episode.. I was thinking "What the hell is going on?" It was too confusing for me to maintain my interest, but I watched it slowly and certain parts over again. I figured I would give it another episode.
2nd Episode.. My interest was piqued and I began to follow the storyline easier. When Netflix rolled into the 3rd Episode, I watched.
3rd Episode.. by the end I said "Damn, this show is pretty good."
4th Episode I was hooked. I felt comfortable with what was going on and wanted to know "how far down did the rabbit hole go." I actually cried at certain parts.
I'm starting the 5th episode and I'm excited. If you want to get into this show, my advice is to give it a chance for at least 3 episodes and pay close close attention to whats going on. I didn't on the 1st episode and lost interest. I watched it again slowly and started to build a mild interest. In my opinion it does have enough to be on this site because there's a lot of LGBTQ stuff going on in it (although it's not all LGBTQ).
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Update: I still haven't gone back, wanted to make sure I finished GOT before anyone spoiled it (although I already knew the major bit) and then instead I had OITNB spoiled for me by some random idiot on Whisper, bla bla bla
However, with regards to Sense8, I was working under some misinformation. I slogged through to episode 3 because I had read that was where it really picked up and the implication was because that was the episode that Tom Tykwer directs but I've just checked and it's actually episode 4 he directs.
There is so much television right now I may have to scale back the porn research…
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There is so much television right now I may have to scale back the porn research…
Nonsense. Porn research is terribly crucial for our survival as a species. I have any number of proofs to support this, but they're all a little…sticky. For some reason. So you'll just have to take me at my word.
Also, still haven't watched Sense8's finale, but I'll give it a go tonight.
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There is so much television right now I may have to scale back the porn research…
Nonsense. Porn research is terribly crucial for our survival as a species. I have any number of proofs to support this, but they're all a little…sticky. For some reason. So you'll just have to take me at my word.
Also, still haven't watched Sense8's finale, but I'll give it a go tonight.
This! People say to me "What do you do?" and I usually answer "God's work" because I consider the research I am doing with porn more important than anything else. Thank you I sleep well tonight.
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One of the reviews here commented that there was nothing science fictional happening. On the contrary, this is great science fiction. SF does not need futuristic props or special effects or CGI to make it science fiction.
I'll be blunt and say this: SENSE8 is not for everyone. It is for people who can understand and enjoy well-written and deeply thoughtful psychological drama. It is complex as it is telling 8 different stories that will become one story. It is not shallow TV. It isn't "reality" TV. It is not for people who give up when a series or a show is difficult for them to understand. It is for people who want to push ahead, to challenge themselves to learn and to understand and grow to be better themselves. SENSE8 is everything that is NOT what STAR TREK has become.
^ what he said.
I came for the gay, stayed for the plot and characters.
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Finished the finale yesterday. Or was it the day before that? Whatever.
I maintain my earlier stance. This show isn't that good. Hopefully the second season—assuming there is one; although, to be fair, the showrunners have planned for it to last five years—will be much more concise and get rid of unnecessary characters and storylines if need be.
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I just finished the finale and unlike BBanditz, I thought it was excellent!!! I love all of the characters, I see how each one adds something to the cluster. I think the story/plotlines were developed well. I'm sad to finish, but looking forward to Season 2.
I'm trying not to say too much for those who might be interested in seeing it.
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I've just started Episode 1 again for the third time. I won't rule out there being a fourth attempt but I will say I hope something clicks this time.
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So, Hannibal has been cancelled.
There will be no fourth season, but all thirteen episodes of the current third will air.
Fuck you, NBC. Just… fuck you.
(Source: http://deadline.com/2015/06/hannibal-cancelled-3-seasons-nbc-1201451774/; also, other places, just Google "Hannibal".)
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Fear not for Hannibal, it wasn't owned by NBC and may still see more seasons.
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Well this time it seems to have taken (also completed OITNB so wasn't distracted - just cause i know what to do doesn't make me bottom bitch in this vomitorium) and I chewed through to episode 5. However mumbo jumbo about this being well written quality television is a bit of a stretch. I am enjoying it for what it is - vapid viewing.
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Surprised to see many negative opinions. The show is amazing, even if too scattered. I suppose if you have a reason to watch it (For me, it was the hot cop) you'll stick around for it and will enjoy the story. I thought the ending was like "What? it ends like this???" But I am worried, a friends says she receives updates from Netflix, and usually shows are renewed right after they end of even at the middle of the season. So, maybe so many people being apathic to it will doom the show
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Just finished the series and it was great! I love it, mostly the story. My fave character is Lito, not only because his gay character but because he's funny, with all the move and the accent, so sexy. Miguel Ángel Silvestre really hot too. Can't wait for season 2! :cheers:
And my favorite scene is duet of Lito and Wolfgang, the fighting and the blowing scene is the best!
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Several times, years ago, I tried to read Bleak House, possibly the greatest novel by Charles Dickens (there are certainly other titles to challenge that claim). Finally I skipped ahead a few chapters and picked up from there, had a wonderful time, then circled around to the beginning again.
It used to be that watching a movie in a theater was like that. You could show up at any time, begin wherever the movie happened to be at that moment, and sit on through till you had seen it all. Usually, it was that long ago, there was also a second feature and a short subject and/or newsreel and/or cartoon. Today, I read that some US citizen in the greatest and most freest country ever ever ever was arrested for sitting in a movie theater through the long, long break between single title showings and tried to see it a second time. The horror! Sic transit, etc.
Perhaps skipping the first episode or two of Sense8 will provide enough of a running start, just as if you entered a television show in mid season and had to catch up on the characters and unfolding story lines. There are worse fates.
On related topics: Turns out the reichwinge attempt to take over science fiction fandom's venerable and respected Hugo awards was a failure at this year's World Fantasy Convention. Yay.
Also, thanks for the nice photos of some of the Sense8 characters. Perhaps someone will post some of the full-frontal nudes as well, though perhaps it is better to save those visions for those who care about the story and have invested enough time to enjoy seeing major characters (rather than walk-ons or supporting players) show their stuff.
Not that handsome, talented Tom Riley takes it all off in The Da Vinci Code, dammit, though there is other skin on view, but the third and final season of that historical fantasy involving real history and much preposterous mumbo jumbo, will be back 24 October. Not as naked in general as Spartacus was, but once again there is little or no discrimination in terms of the full range of enjoyments on the Kinsey scale. Totally apart from the titillation factor, the socio-political implications are certainly worth supporting and encouraging.
My own belief is that "real men" have sex with anyone who agrees, male or female, and at least with all the women actors and singers coming out as being at least bi or heteroflexible, that trend may be continuing in life as well as in art.
But then, I'm old fashioned enough to notice every time a man on a telly advert has scruff, mustache, or beard, which was not always the norm in the US. And also, I am still struck by noticing in adverts and elsewhere, the number of non-white friends and neighbors hanging out in suburbia just as if society were actually integrated. Mutatis mutandis.
