Perhaps this could've stayed in the TV thread so merge if need be, but Im curious, what are you re watch shows? The ones that maintain your interest again and again?
Annually, Ill either continue, or start over, in random order with these...
The Sopranos - just so much information and ambiguity here, truly stellar storytelling that never gets old.
The Wire - Most dont like it because they deem it too slow, which I did also. I began this show, was about two to three depisodes deep, then quit. Took me over a year to get back to it but my only regret was that it took me so long. Again, just a wonderful series with depth beyond most.
Deadwood - My favorite genre. id offer up one bit of info, Ive heard many people say they are turned off by the modern vulgar language in the show and that it didnt exist back then. While true, there is a reason for it; in that time, foul language back then is quite time and has zero efect on people today, hence the modern cursing because the creators wanted the language to be as shocking as it was then to show the characteristics and demeanor of the people who used such language. Anyway, fyi...
The Shield - I actually just watched this the first time this year. I really enjoyed it, but we will see if it makes it into the rewatch rotation full time. Certainly a wonderful ending.
Band of Brothers - enough said
I usually have one heavy thought provoking show running and then a lighter one to offset things when I need it and thats where these come in;
-All in the Family. Brash, bigoted, loving and hilarious. Talk about exploding through a new creative wall, well, here you go. Nothing like it since and no way you could get away with this material today. Its also a great look at where we were as a society back in the 70's.
-Dick Van Dyke - this guy is a comedic genius and I would stack him up against anyone, he is that good. The cast is wonderfully connected and the idea is a home run, revolves around a writer for a variety TV show and his family. Clean comedy that transcends time. They hit on topics that are still relevant to this day. Incredible foresight.
-Cheers - Live vicariously through these beer sponges at their favorite tavern. One liners, retired pro ball playing womanizer, pseudo intellectual and biting wit from all corners, and, dont forget it spawned Frasier.
-The Office. did you really think Id leave this one off?
Whats say you?
Annually, Ill either continue, or start over, in random order with these...
The Sopranos - just so much information and ambiguity here, truly stellar storytelling that never gets old.
The Wire - Most dont like it because they deem it too slow, which I did also. I began this show, was about two to three depisodes deep, then quit. Took me over a year to get back to it but my only regret was that it took me so long. Again, just a wonderful series with depth beyond most.
Deadwood - My favorite genre. id offer up one bit of info, Ive heard many people say they are turned off by the modern vulgar language in the show and that it didnt exist back then. While true, there is a reason for it; in that time, foul language back then is quite time and has zero efect on people today, hence the modern cursing because the creators wanted the language to be as shocking as it was then to show the characteristics and demeanor of the people who used such language. Anyway, fyi...
The Shield - I actually just watched this the first time this year. I really enjoyed it, but we will see if it makes it into the rewatch rotation full time. Certainly a wonderful ending.
Band of Brothers - enough said
I usually have one heavy thought provoking show running and then a lighter one to offset things when I need it and thats where these come in;
-All in the Family. Brash, bigoted, loving and hilarious. Talk about exploding through a new creative wall, well, here you go. Nothing like it since and no way you could get away with this material today. Its also a great look at where we were as a society back in the 70's.
-Dick Van Dyke - this guy is a comedic genius and I would stack him up against anyone, he is that good. The cast is wonderfully connected and the idea is a home run, revolves around a writer for a variety TV show and his family. Clean comedy that transcends time. They hit on topics that are still relevant to this day. Incredible foresight.
-Cheers - Live vicariously through these beer sponges at their favorite tavern. One liners, retired pro ball playing womanizer, pseudo intellectual and biting wit from all corners, and, dont forget it spawned Frasier.
-The Office. did you really think Id leave this one off?
Whats say you?