tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post1620353838117344864..comments2024-03-28T06:14:54.076-04:00Comments on And So It Begins...: House of Cards (and how it will change television)Alex Withrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-47887891639323084152013-09-16T14:44:25.760-04:002013-09-16T14:44:25.760-04:00Yea, I forgot that he killed people ha. I mean jus...Yea, I forgot that he killed people ha. I mean just, the puffed up chest, & attitude I will destroy you or in real life I'll destroy your career if you don't do a, b, & c. There are some people out there like that, but not so high up at the top in the limelight. Mostly senior advisers/high up there behind the scene staffers. That would have been more believable. When I saw the previews for this I honestly imagined he was a chief of staff. Maybe that is where my bias comes from. I should watch his interviews, I admire him so much. Seems like he was made for a role such as this. I believe everything about this show can only get better. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16141104059172325507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-41547435371030780192013-09-15T14:22:35.732-04:002013-09-15T14:22:35.732-04:00Gotcha. Interesting article there.Gotcha. Interesting article there.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-52126239236673904872013-09-15T14:22:17.145-04:002013-09-15T14:22:17.145-04:00I think the very model of the show (releasing them...I think the very model of the show (releasing them all online at once) definitely helped hyped the show itself. But it really lived up to the expectations. Wright was a BEAST. I love when women are written smartly and with power.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-55347144713856094322013-09-15T14:20:38.762-04:002013-09-15T14:20:38.762-04:00I've seen Spacey interviewed about his role he...I've seen Spacey interviewed about his role here, and he admits upfront that it is a hyperbolic recreation of Washington at its worst. I don't think House/Senate members are going around killing people either, but it sure makes for good television.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-24693719633243841952013-09-14T17:18:07.796-04:002013-09-14T17:18:07.796-04:00http://owni.eu/2011/11/25/infographic-media-consol...http://owni.eu/2011/11/25/infographic-media-consolidation-the-illusion-of-choice/<br /><br />This is what I was referring to. The 400 people comment was wrong it is actually 232. So YES. I welcome netflix to the mix with open arms.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16141104059172325507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-89280233983990368512013-09-14T17:10:43.896-04:002013-09-14T17:10:43.896-04:00Wait, I think I read this. Well I agree with you a...Wait, I think I read this. Well I agree with you about what you said about having to wait & then becoming addicted to shows that are a waste of time. This is why I haven't started a new show this summer until last week. <br /><br />& I loved Kevin Spacey in this role & particularly loved Robin Wright. I think some of the writing was a little patronizing for me, but again, that is a real personal bias. I think they loved to include some cliches about a southern republicans sexuality, & throwing in certain things because they knew it would appeal to a certain thinking audience, some of the darkness/edginess seemed really contrived because of this. BUT the thing is, this is the first season & I can only hope it will get better b/c I'm not going to start watching. I just believe much of the praise it has received was because of doing this daring thing with netflix, which I can't hate the player for that honestly. Very smart, I love the idea, & I'm sorry to say because there are many shows/some channels I like/respect but I look forward to tv's demise. If it breaks up the hold of less than 400 people controlling 90% of media I'm all for it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16141104059172325507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-61417393064741906762013-09-14T16:58:11.007-04:002013-09-14T16:58:11.007-04:00The best part of this for me is that the metro was...The best part of this for me is that the metro was actually filmed at the metro HAHA. Otherwise, I haven't read this yet, but will read it later on (I mostly came here to see if you reviewed it before asking you too)but I found the lead characters a bit too unlikeable/manipulative to pull of what he did. I guess this is just a personal bias, but I just can't imagine anyone on the hill being so obviously ruthless & actually making it unless they are really, really old cotton money.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16141104059172325507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-19088081669693831672013-08-06T21:12:44.416-04:002013-08-06T21:12:44.416-04:00I may go back and watch all of Breaking Bad once i...I may go back and watch all of Breaking Bad once it's over. But I simply couldn't keep up with it live!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-61711951087573994832013-08-06T10:35:56.803-04:002013-08-06T10:35:56.803-04:00I wish you would watch and enjoy Breaking Bad. Gue...I wish you would watch and enjoy Breaking Bad. Guess there won't be any posts regarding BB then...*Charlie Brown walk*Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-53913683822303727392013-04-08T12:07:08.628-04:002013-04-08T12:07:08.628-04:00Damn man, sorry I completely missed this comment. ...Damn man, sorry I completely missed this comment. Glad to hear you dug the show. Apparently Netflix's stock took off after this show. It's working!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-74660132783362201952013-02-12T18:44:26.179-05:002013-02-12T18:44:26.179-05:00Major props to Netflix for pulling this off. I had...Major props to Netflix for pulling this off. I had some reservations about this show, but I should have never doubted Fincher/Spacey. I'm only four episodes into it, but I am loving the hell out of it so far. Curious to hear how profitable this is going to be for Netflix. Seems like the way of the future though.Erichttp://twscritic.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-54712737283386580382013-02-08T09:19:53.250-05:002013-02-08T09:19:53.250-05:00I agree, it kind of is shocking. I'd love to s...I agree, it kind of is shocking. I'd love to see someone tackle that subject openly and honestly. There could a hit in there.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-3478455264997922802013-02-08T09:01:58.506-05:002013-02-08T09:01:58.506-05:00Yeah I have to agree with Jandy here. That's p...Yeah I have to agree with Jandy here. That's part of the problem with me, I lose interest/forget, and don't even think to use social media to find out. I remember when I used to be into 30 Rock, I swear they would do four episodes, then take a break for two weeks. Three episodes, break for four weeks. On and on. I tried to find a legit schedule on NBC and Facebook, and I couldn't find anything, so I stopped watching. It was college so... I guess I had more important stuff to do on Thursday nights. Ha.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-41756317265231365682013-02-08T00:06:01.197-05:002013-02-08T00:06:01.197-05:00Thanks for your words of encouragement, yeah I rea...Thanks for your words of encouragement, yeah I really think a great dramatic college series has yet to be done, in any medium. Most shows concentrate on before college in the teens or afterwards in the early twenties. Since leaving College I have gradually come to appreciate the real actual scope of higher-learning. It puts to together teenagers, the vast majority have never been away from home and parents, from different backgrounds, ethnicities and social statuses and gets them all on an even playing field in one place... at least professors and facilities-wise. However, It's not only the student-body, you have the professors, balancing teaching and their academic careers, and the administration that has to put a face of socially 'progressive' but also 'traditional' education values to the tuition check signers. It's shocking that there hasn't been something substantial that really takes an unblinking look into what is now one of the most important institutions in the nation and really the world. Jeffhttp://cityuponahillmedia.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-41811039219671867832013-02-07T21:09:06.628-05:002013-02-07T21:09:06.628-05:00Ok, I'm 7 episodes in, and I LOVE it! I'm ...Ok, I'm 7 episodes in, and I LOVE it! I'm guessing it won't be eligible for the Emmys? If so, it's a shame.Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08596682195753811295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-52210911431255397312013-02-07T18:27:20.959-05:002013-02-07T18:27:20.959-05:00Anonymous - I'd have to care enough to do that...Anonymous - I'd have to care enough to do that. As it is, if I log onto HuluPlus a couple of weeks in a row and there's no new Parks & Rec, I quit bothering and just wait until the rest of the season is on Netflix. It's hard for me to keep up interest in a show over longer than two or three weeks, even when I love the show. I get distracted by the myriad things I can watch right now.<br /><br />Alex - Do the younger generation really not know The Princess Bride? I guess I've never asked any of them... I just assumed. I mean. The Princess Bride. My daughter will certainly grow up knowing what it is, that's for dang sure! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03288833179709873110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-38623345439232822142013-02-07T18:22:21.797-05:002013-02-07T18:22:21.797-05:00Parks and Rec has been back on for the past few we...Parks and Rec has been back on for the past few weeks. I know the hiatus can be annoying but in the days of facebook and twitter it's become extremely easy to follow all of your show's schedules.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-72690593342814652722013-02-07T16:02:34.567-05:002013-02-07T16:02:34.567-05:00Internet, man, way of the future. I really, truly ...Internet, man, way of the future. I really, truly think that. I was just talking about this last night with some friends... will I watch the final season of Mad Men (for free, through my cable provider)? Of course I will. Would I pay $10 to watch all of the episodes at once on iTunes? Of course I would. An untapped market indeed.<br /><br />Your web series sounds fantastic. I love exploring the darker side of adolescence. I feel like that demographic is reserved for absurdist humor, but really... you can craft some dark shit there. Really hope you get that made!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-90527120569174628242013-02-07T14:08:37.830-05:002013-02-07T14:08:37.830-05:00I think you are on to something with the internet ...I think you are on to something with the internet and the way we are going to view future TV shows, btw I'm three episodes in HoC love the acting and style, not so much the breaking the forth wall stuff though. I too feel that there is, as of yet, untapped market for internet-based shows, See I myself am trying to write a series based on the less known darker aspects of College and Academic life, a sort of 'College Confidential' if you will. The great thing is you're not burdened by commercial breaks, an hour or half-hour time slot to fill or TV censorship. Each episode can be whatever length you write it to be to get the story across, you don't need to pad it out or leave things on the cutting room floor. So I feel this may be the future for a different type of shows, just not all of them. Jeffhttp://cityuponahillmedia.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-58809790657120358292013-02-07T10:27:17.932-05:002013-02-07T10:27:17.932-05:00Hell yeah they did man. Show is addicting as shit....Hell yeah they did man. Show is addicting as shit. Really hope other networks follow suit and release everything at once.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-85525158471904113412013-02-07T02:42:07.346-05:002013-02-07T02:42:07.346-05:00Yeah, I finished the first season in about two day...Yeah, I finished the first season in about two days. The show will certainly have a huge affect on how we consume television/how filmmakers release their television. <br /><br />Netflix struck gold.Sam Fragosohttp://www.moviemezzanine.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-52209144569208603882013-02-06T14:33:03.446-05:002013-02-06T14:33:03.446-05:00I couldn't agree more! But do you find that ma...I couldn't agree more! But do you find that many younger people have no idea what The Princess Bride is? Breaks my heart everytime.<br /><br />Sounds like we're pretty much exactly the same. I don't make time for week-to-week TV, but if I can settle on a show, then I'll definitely marathon it out. <br /><br />Holy shit, the hiatus. I can't believe I forgot to mention that. That's one of the main reasons I quit network TV. They go off, come on, go off, come on. Makes no sense. Stupid.<br /><br />Thanks for your insightful comment!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-24297099455432740272013-02-06T13:42:14.316-05:002013-02-06T13:42:14.316-05:00Dude, Robin Wright is The Princess Bride. Those ot...Dude, Robin Wright is The Princess Bride. Those other things are afterthoughts. :p<br /><br />I haven't checked out House of Cards yet, but do intend to. I much prefer marathoning shows than watching week to week, at least these days, so I'm hoping Netflix's distribution model works for them and they keep at it. I used to watch a LOT of week-to-week TV, but I just go burned out on it, and now my husband and I pick a show or two at a time on Netflix and just mainline them. It's actually not the week-to-week part that bugs me the last few years, it's the hiatuses. We watched Parks & Rec week to week at the beginning of this season (after watching the previous seasons on Netflix), but then they went on hiatus sometime before the holidays, and I have no idea if it's back, or when it came back, or what's going on, and we've largely lost interest anyway. We'll just wait until it's on Netflix and then catch up again. Same exact thing happened with Fringe a couple of years ago.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03288833179709873110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-2642162198851779942013-02-05T17:58:30.166-05:002013-02-05T17:58:30.166-05:00Thanks! I hope you dig House of Cards, I obviously...Thanks! I hope you dig House of Cards, I obviously loved it. The Wire is like crack. It takes a while to get into, but then you realize it's 3 in the morning and you can't bring yourself to stop.<br /><br />I agree that Woman is the better film, but I also think it's Cassavetes' best film. Still, he made some great stuff.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-12407834340200288922013-02-05T17:28:19.412-05:002013-02-05T17:28:19.412-05:00Excellent post! Will start this soon, probably in ...Excellent post! Will start this soon, probably in the next day or two. I've also got The Wire season 1 on hand, so I need to get going on that as well.<br /><br />By the way, I saw A Woman Under the Influence and Husbands. Dig both, but I prefer Woman too. Should see Opening Night later this week, and I've got Faces and Shadows lined up soon.Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08596682195753811295noreply@blogger.com