Author Topic: True Detective - HBO Drama (Read 158193 times)

Kashinoda · « **on:** October 29, 2013, 12:54:34 pm »

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2356777/#lb-vi938190873

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/i8i5CR4kDjM?hl=en_GB&amp;version=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">http://www.youtube.com/v/i8i5CR4kDjM?hl=en_GB&amp;version=3</a>

Starts January, yes please

Red_Irishman · « **Reply #1 on:** October 29, 2013, 01:24:55 pm »

Was going to post up about this but seen it doesn't start until January so I didn't bother. Looks really good, the kind of story I really like and with two fantastic actors at the helm, I cant see it not being good.

Looking forward to it. 8 episodes is all.

RedSince86 · « **Reply #2 on:** October 29, 2013, 06:02:11 pm »

it's HBO and those 2 actors, this is not gonna fail,can't wait!!!

Lawnmowerman · « **Reply #3 on:** October 29, 2013, 07:15:46 pm »

Ooooh New HBO drama!
Hmmmmmm.........okay.............Matthew McConaughey
*Sees accompanying youtube video*
*Wonders how long will it be before McConaughey is topless in said video*....................20 odd seconds

Redcap · « **Reply #4 on:** October 30, 2013, 05:38:41 am »

Shea Whigham, who plays Eli in Boardwalk Empire is also in it. Make of that what you will (probably nothing).

Kashinoda · « **Reply #5 on:** October 30, 2013, 05:08:36 pm »

Quote from: Redcap on October 30, 2013, 05:38:41 am

Shea Whigham, who plays Eli in Boardwalk Empire is also in it. Make of that what you will (probably nothing).

Eli is brilliant in Boardwalk, very understated.

robertobaggio37 · « **Reply #6 on:** October 30, 2013, 05:40:38 pm »

This is going to be awesome. You can feel it.

bobbyjames · « **Reply #7 on:** November 7, 2013, 11:52:27 pm »

Seen this advertised on Sky Atlantic, only says coming 2014 so no idea how soon after it airs in America. Will give it a watch, looks brilliant.

Something Awful · « **Reply #8 on:** November 8, 2013, 02:30:20 am »

McConaughey is fast becoming one of my favourite actors, I'm pumped for this.

Red_Irishman · « **Reply #9 on:** November 8, 2013, 11:53:36 pm »

Is Woody Harrelson Getting better at acting or is it just me?

Red_Irishman · « **Reply #10 on:** January 10, 2014, 08:20:10 pm »

This starts up in 2 days I think. Cant wait for it.

just Riggins? · « **Reply #11 on:** January 11, 2014, 04:12:23 pm »

Same. Mainly for Alexandra Daddario.

kennedy81 · « **Reply #12 on:** January 12, 2014, 02:11:44 am »

Quote from: Red_Irishman on November 8, 2013, 11:53:36 pm

Is Woody Harrelson Getting better at acting or is it just me?

don't know mate, what have you been in recently?

jackh · « **Reply #13 on:** January 12, 2014, 03:01:42 am »

Quote from: kennedy81 on January 12, 2014, 02:11:44 am

don't know mate, what have you been in recently?

Kwalitee

Looks good this - looking forward to getting started with it!

Trailer link above doesn't appear to be working so here's an update:

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/TXwCoNwBSkQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">http://www.youtube.com/v/TXwCoNwBSkQ</a>

rob1408 · « **Reply #14 on:** January 12, 2014, 09:01:39 am »

Is this a miniseries or a fully fledged series ?

Red_Irishman · « **Reply #15 on:** January 12, 2014, 10:29:42 am »

Quote from: kennedy81 on January 12, 2014, 02:11:44 am

don't know mate, what have you been in recently?

I'll give you that one!

Barefoot Doctor · « **Reply #16 on:** January 12, 2014, 11:53:45 am »

Quote from: rob1408 on January 12, 2014, 09:01:39 am

Is this a miniseries or a fully fledged series ?

It's an anthology series (like American Horror Story), so Season 2 would have completely different characters/story.

macca007 · « **Reply #17 on:** January 12, 2014, 11:54:15 am »

Quote from: Red_Irishman on November 8, 2013, 11:53:36 pm

Is Woody Harrelson Getting better at acting or is it just me?

Reckon he was alright in kingpin, natural born killers and white men cant jump years ago. More recent hes been in no country for old men, seven psychopaths, hunger games and zombieland

Lawnmowerman · « **Reply #18 on:** January 12, 2014, 12:00:52 pm »

Quote from: macca007 on January 12, 2014, 11:54:15 am

Reckon he was alright in kingpin, natural born killers and white men cant jump years ago. More recent hes been in no country for old men, seven psychopaths, hunger games and zombieland

Check out 'Out of the Furnace', and Defendor is good too, if you haven't already seen them

rob1408 · « **Reply #19 on:** January 12, 2014, 12:02:21 pm »

Quote from: Barefoot Doctor on January 12, 2014, 11:53:45 am

It's an anthology series (like American Horror Story), so Season 2 would have completely different characters/story.

Ah, makes sense. I couldn't see Harrelson or McConaughey committing to a series.

Getting some brilliant reviews, I might wait until all eight have aired.

7777 · « **Reply #20 on:** January 12, 2014, 12:02:41 pm »

Quote from: Lawnmowerman on January 12, 2014, 12:00:52 pm

Check out 'Out of the Furnace', and Defendor is good too, if you haven't already seen them

He was great in Out of the Furnace

rob1408 · « **Reply #21 on:** January 12, 2014, 12:04:27 pm »

Harrelson was superb in Rampart.

McrRed · « **Reply #22 on:** January 12, 2014, 12:35:23 pm »

When does this start: Stateside?
Over here?

Been lookin like...hoped it was tonight.

Timetravel edit:
Cheers rob

rob1408 · « **Reply #23 on:** January 12, 2014, 12:37:12 pm »

Quote from: McrRed on January 12, 2014, 12:35:23 pm

When does this start: Stateside?
Over here?

Been lookin like...hoped it was tonight.

Stateside it's tonight. In the UK Sky Atlantic are supposed to be airing it in February.

kavah · « **Reply #24 on:** January 12, 2014, 12:48:44 pm »

Quote from: kennedy81 on January 12, 2014, 02:11:44 am

don't know mate, what have you been in recently?

Ha ha ha ha

Red_Irishman · « **Reply #25 on:** January 12, 2014, 01:13:48 pm »

Should be available for us in all the usual places tomorrow. Cant wait, I have high expectations for this.

And harrelson was brilliant in Out of the furnace, perfectly cast. Although the movie wasnt outstanding.

The G in Gerrard · « **Reply #26 on:** January 12, 2014, 01:18:08 pm »

Quote from: rob1408 on January 12, 2014, 12:37:12 pm

Stateside it's tonight. In the UK Sky Atlantic are supposed to be airing it in February.

FFS. Painful for Virgin Media viewers then.

Lawnmowerman · « **Reply #27 on:** January 12, 2014, 07:26:09 pm »

Quote from: rob1408 on January 12, 2014, 12:04:27 pm

Harrelson was superb in Rampart.

Never seen that, must check it out

rob1408 · « **Reply #28 on:** January 12, 2014, 07:34:18 pm »

Quote from: Lawnmowerman on January 12, 2014, 07:26:09 pm

Never seen that, must check it out

I don't know if you've seen The Shield, but it's loosely based on the same events, corruption in a specialised unit in LA in the late 90s. One of the writers is the brilliant James Ellroy.

I think it's only got a 6/10 on IMDB, but it's much better than that.

Lawnmowerman · « **Reply #29 on:** January 12, 2014, 07:57:17 pm »

Quote from: rob1408 on January 12, 2014, 07:34:18 pm

I don't know if you've seen The Shield, but it's loosely based on the same events, corruption in a specialised unit in LA in the late 90s. One of the writers is the brilliant James Ellroy.

I think it's only got a 6/10 on IMDB, but it's much better than that.

Never seen the Shield, but i'll take your word on Rampart being good. I checked out The Dead Zone and Apt Pupil after seeing your recommendations in the Stephen King thread and they didn't disapoint either

Brian Blessed · « **Reply #30 on:** January 13, 2014, 04:40:45 am »

I'm sure there will some precious twat along to say the lighting at 26:14 ruined the entire thing for them, but I thought it was brilliant.

please, I have my reasons for it but... · « **Reply #31 on:** January 13, 2014, 04:51:46 am »

McConaughey's career reinvention has been the most sudden and misunderstood acting turn in recent memory.

Really looking forward to this.

Red_Irishman · « **Reply #32 on:** January 13, 2014, 01:54:20 pm »

Thought it was very good. A bit slow moving but wonderfully shot with some solid acting.

Kashinoda · « **Reply #33 on:** January 13, 2014, 01:56:41 pm »

Quote from: Y2J on January 13, 2014, 04:51:46 am

McConaughey's career reinvention has been the most sudden and misunderstood acting turn in recent memory.

Couldn't have put it better myself, well done to him.

Phineus · « **Reply #34 on:** January 13, 2014, 02:00:01 pm »

Quote from: Y2J on January 13, 2014, 04:51:46 am

McConaughey's career reinvention has been the most sudden and misunderstood acting turn in recent memory.

Really looking forward to this.

Aye very surprising. Only just realised the other day he is the lead in Chris Nolan's next film as well.

I wonder if Family Guy will acknowledge this as they loved sticking the knife into the guy!

Melbred · « **Reply #35 on:** January 13, 2014, 03:51:35 pm »

Thought it was a pretty decent start. Pacing was fine as they're just setting everything up, expect it'll pick up from here.

Just watched Dallas Buyers Club earlier today as well. McConaughey really has evolved into an elite actor.

Lucas DuoFlush · « **Reply #36 on:** January 13, 2014, 04:15:59 pm »

This was fantastic. Wish British TV would take a few pointers from HBO in terms of scripting and pacing. I do appreciate there are budget differences but I'm not of the opinion that it is the budgets which make American series so great currently.

Gods_Left_Boot · « **Reply #37 on:** January 13, 2014, 04:41:44 pm »

Will give it a try. Have always had a soft spot for Harrelson ever since I got to meet him (very) randomly on a night out on the booze in Rome years ago. He was dead sound even if he was obviously bladdered.

Red_Irishman · « **Reply #38 on:** January 13, 2014, 04:47:01 pm »

Quote from: Gods_Left_Boot on January 13, 2014, 04:41:44 pm

Will give it a try. Have always had a soft spot for Harrelson ever since I got to meet him (very) randomly on a night out on the booze in Rome years ago. He was dead sound even if he was obviously bladdered.

Class. Most big hollywood actors are cockheads, nice to know hes not.

Vork+The Knights of Good · « **Reply #39 on:** January 13, 2014, 06:50:06 pm »

Honestly, I came away underwhelmed on the whole. I'll keep watching to see if it turns around and I thought McConaughey was especially good in his performance.