Author Topic: True Detective - HBO Drama (Read 158237 times)

Henry Chinaski · « **Reply #160 on:** February 6, 2014, 05:20:32 pm »

Quote from: red mongoose on February 6, 2014, 03:27:59 pm

One of my favorite films ever is "Angel Heart," which is also largely set in Louisiana and has that same atmosphere of voodoo and foreboding.

Have you seen 'In the Electric Mist', with Tommy Lee Jones? Also Louisiana-set, featuring the typical atmosphere

Was wondering: would going there on a trip ruin the magic? Cause I kinda had that with New York...

red mongoose · « **Reply #161 on:** February 6, 2014, 05:44:56 pm »

Quote from: Henry Chinaski on February 6, 2014, 05:20:32 pm

Have you seen 'In the Electric Mist', with Tommy Lee Jones? Also Louisiana-set, featuring the typical atmosphere Was wondering: would going there on a trip ruin the magic? Cause I kinda had that with New York...

I will definitely check out that one

I've only passed through Louisiana and didn't stop in New Orleans, so this is just a feeling on my part, but I imagine that it might actually ruin the magic, as you say. I've had friends who went and were a bit disappointed, but as is always the way with these things, it really depends on your individual tastes, the circumstances of the days when you are there, and your expectations. I can't honestly think of a reason to go to Louisiana outside of New Orleans - it is really a poor area of the country and there isn't much to see, as far as I know. I fucking hate snakes too, so it scares me. For what it's worth, I too kinda had that with New York, whereas Paris was exactly what I hoped and expected it to be (although more expensive than I ever imagined)

Twelfth Man · « **Reply #162 on:** February 6, 2014, 06:06:28 pm »

Can Sunday just fucking hurry up...

Dan Dando · « **Reply #163 on:** February 6, 2014, 07:17:35 pm »

http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2014/02/04/inside-the-obsessive-strange-mind-of-true-detective-s-nic-pizzolatto.html

http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/tv/showtracker/la-et-st-nic-pizzolatto-true-detective-20140108,0,6934835.story#axzz2sVN9Tn5Z

http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2014/02/02/writer-nic-pizzolatto-on-thomas-ligotti-and-the-weird-secrets-of-true-detective/

Found some fascinating interviews with the True Detective writer/show-runner. In the first article he offers a couple of tidbits of information about season two.

Twelfth Man · « **Reply #164 on:** February 6, 2014, 07:28:43 pm »

Quote from: brownie 09 on February 2, 2014, 01:33:37 am

I like rust, what he says I find myself relating to and agreeing with... Not sure what that says about me to be honest haha

Quote from: Pistolero on February 2, 2014, 05:29:23 pm

haha...thought it was just me!

Quote from: Redcap on February 3, 2014, 01:13:53 am

Relatable including to the episode 3 monologue? Because I found him more or less relatable until that point. Then I found my empathy turned to sympathy.

I think that is the point, their is a monster inside all of us. *Don't think it is him, too obvious.

Dan Dando · « **Reply #165 on:** February 6, 2014, 07:34:38 pm »

Quote from: Twelfth Man on February 6, 2014, 07:28:43 pm

I think that is the point, their is a monster inside all of us. *Don't think it is him, too obvious.

You're right. I've seen a fair bit of theorising on Tumblr about Rust Cohle potentially being the bad-guy in the present day storyline but I don't think that's going to be the case.

The writer/show-runner said this actually in that first interview I posted...

"I’ve enjoyed reading people theorize about what’s going to happen because it’s a sign that you’re connecting. But I’m also sort of surprised by how far afield they’re getting. Like, why do you think we’re tricking you? It’s because you’ve been abused as an audience for more than 20 years. The show’s not trying to outsmart you. And really if you pay attention… if someone watches the first episode and really listens, it tells you 85 percent of the story of the first six episodes."

I found this interesting too - looks like the next couple of episodes are going to be a bit more action packed.

"Episode four is the beginning of Act Two. Suddenly, the rhythm of the entire show changes. The slow part is over now. The first three episodes move at a very deliberate, almost funereal cadence, like you’re marching toward something. And what you’re marching toward is that final image in episode three.
Then in episodes four, five, and six, the rhythm is much more varied. They’re like children. I love them all for different reasons. But five for me is like the most special of the children. Then seven and eight are the third act—and the less said about that, the better."

Twelfth Man · « **Reply #166 on:** February 6, 2014, 07:47:59 pm »

Quote from: Dan Dando on February 6, 2014, 07:34:38 pm

You're right. I've seen a fair bit of theorising on Tumblr about Rust Cohle potentially being the bad-guy in the present day storyline but I don't think that's going to be the case.

The writer/show-runner said this actually in that first interview I posted...

"I’ve enjoyed reading people theorize about what’s going to happen because it’s a sign that you’re connecting. But I’m also sort of surprised by how far afield they’re getting. Like, why do you think we’re tricking you? It’s because you’ve been abused as an audience for more than 20 years. The show’s not trying to outsmart you. And really if you pay attention… if someone watches the first episode and really listens, it tells you 85 percent of the story of the first six episodes."

I found this interesting too - looks like the next couple of episodes are going to be a bit more action packed.

"Episode four is the beginning of Act Two. Suddenly, the rhythm of the entire show changes. The slow part is over now. The first three episodes move at a very deliberate, almost funereal cadence, like you’re marching toward something. And what you’re marching toward is that final image in episode three.
Then in episodes four, five, and six, the rhythm is much more varied. They’re like children. I love them all for different reasons. But five for me is like the most special of the children. Then seven and eight are the third act—and the less said about that, the better."

Cheers for that, I read one of the three articles you posted, but too lazy to look up more. Going to go back and watch episode one more carefully...

OsirisMVZ · « **Reply #167 on:** February 7, 2014, 04:01:02 am »

Just binged the first three episodes, I think I'm in love with the show.

I've also just started Musketeers and that show's main flaw (amongst other things) is its directing, but this one nails it out of the park direction-wise every ep so far, with a director who hasn't been busy for several years now. Such a huge contrast.

Agger · « **Reply #168 on:** February 7, 2014, 06:38:16 pm »

Twelfth Man · « **Reply #169 on:** February 7, 2014, 08:33:24 pm »

http://www.avclub.com/review/true-detective-the-locked-room-200946

On the last episode.

Henry Chinaski · « **Reply #170 on:** February 8, 2014, 11:11:37 pm »

Quote from: Twelfth Man on February 7, 2014, 08:33:24 pm

http://www.avclub.com/review/true-detective-the-locked-room-200946

On the last episode.

AV Club does the best TV-analyses imo. Their pieces on The Sopranos are always worth a read.

Chakan · « **Reply #171 on:** February 9, 2014, 01:54:12 pm »

Watched all 3 episodes yesterday. Very engaging and gripping tv. Can't really say i've seen another series like it before. It's slow moving to the point of glacial but its still utterly fascinating tv. Like episode 2 of them is really mostly them driving around following leads, but instead of being boring is adds a lot to it. It's very odd.

End of episode 3 was fantastic.

Zlen · « **Reply #172 on:** February 9, 2014, 08:21:57 pm »

Great show, really love the tempo and the atmosphere.
Can't wait for new episodes.

Somehow reminds me of Twin Peaks.

Lastrador · « **Reply #173 on:** February 10, 2014, 03:16:39 am »

That was well worth the wait, amazing episode. They really step it up a notch and Rust was a total badass.

litliper · « **Reply #174 on:** February 10, 2014, 10:18:00 am »

Fantastic!

Spoiler

It just goes full on Grand Theft Auto there at the end. Scorsese style.

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tinner777 · « **Reply #175 on:** February 10, 2014, 12:50:43 pm »

great tv

ConqueredAllOfEurope · « **Reply #176 on:** February 10, 2014, 01:24:54 pm »

Entertaining shit that last episode

Twelfth Man · « **Reply #177 on:** February 10, 2014, 02:02:52 pm »

Fucking hell! This is fucking awesome.

Melbred · « **Reply #178 on:** February 10, 2014, 02:37:15 pm »

Fuck's sake that was good. Shit is getting real now.

Spoiler

That last six minutes done in one shot. Absolutely nuts.

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Twelfth Man · « **Reply #179 on:** February 10, 2014, 03:11:07 pm »

Quote from: Melbred on February 10, 2014, 02:37:15 pm

Fuck's sake that was good. Shit is getting real now.

Spoiler
That last six minutes done in one shot. Absolutely nuts.
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This is going to beat everything isn't it? you can just tell, as long as they keep it tight and don't fuck up. The music in the hood and at the end, just brilliant. How fucking badass is Rust Cohle?

Melbred · « **Reply #180 on:** February 10, 2014, 03:19:22 pm »

Quote from: Twelfth Man on February 10, 2014, 03:11:07 pm

This is going to beat everything isn't it? you can just tell, as long as they keep it tight and don't fuck up. The music in the hood and at the end, just brilliant. How fucking badass is Rust Cohle?

It's ground-breaking (so far at least). Can't think of another show that's had all the quality acting, writing, dialogue, cinematography and direction all tied in together.

Just brilliant.

Twelfth Man · « **Reply #181 on:** February 10, 2014, 03:48:14 pm »

http://www.avclub.com/review/true-detective-who-goes-there-201083

on the fourth episode, for those that have caught up.

red mongoose · « **Reply #182 on:** February 10, 2014, 03:49:12 pm »

Quote from: Melbred on February 10, 2014, 03:19:22 pm

It's ground-breaking (so far at least). Can't think of another show that's had all the quality acting, writing, dialogue, cinematography and direction all tied in together.

Just brilliant.

Totally agree - love it. That was some pitch-black nastiness the whole 4th episode. Fucking greatness.

Agger · « **Reply #183 on:** February 10, 2014, 04:36:35 pm »

One scene?! Are you fucking serious?

Unbelievable.

Dan Dando · « **Reply #184 on:** February 10, 2014, 05:11:14 pm »

Quote from: Agger on February 10, 2014, 04:36:35 pm

One scene?! Are you fucking serious?

Unbelievable.

http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1722001/true-detective-long-take.jhtml

Twelfth Man · « **Reply #185 on:** February 10, 2014, 05:21:24 pm »

Quote from: Dan Dando on February 10, 2014, 05:11:14 pm

http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1722001/true-detective-long-take.jhtml

Cheers mate, good read that.

DanJay87 · « **Reply #186 on:** February 10, 2014, 06:45:48 pm »

Well that just took it to another level of amazifuckingness

DanJay87 · « **Reply #187 on:** February 10, 2014, 07:02:41 pm »

I've watched it again and I'm sure I've seen...

Spoiler

One dodgy punch to the back of the head when Cohle drops the two gangsters on the yard

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tonysleft · « **Reply #188 on:** February 10, 2014, 08:40:26 pm »

Man I wish it wasn't an anthology. The dynamic between Harrelson and McConaughey is brilliant. Casting for the next season has to be perfect.

Shepnois · « **Reply #189 on:** February 10, 2014, 08:58:18 pm »

Damn shit just got real. I've never seen anything quite like this show before, amazing stuff.

The G in Gerrard · « **Reply #190 on:** February 10, 2014, 09:00:56 pm »

Asked in Games of Throne thread - there anywhere to watch this on tv like Netflix?

Twelfth Man · « **Reply #191 on:** February 10, 2014, 09:24:36 pm »

Quote from: The G in Gerrard on February 10, 2014, 09:00:56 pm

Asked in Games of Throne thread - there anywhere to watch this on tv like Netflix?

Don't think so. Why don't you torrent it?

The G in Gerrard · « **Reply #192 on:** February 10, 2014, 09:40:59 pm »

Quote from: Twelfth Man on February 10, 2014, 09:24:36 pm

Don't think so. Why don't you torrent it?

Where's best to do that? Not the same watching it on laptop

brownie 09 · « **Reply #193 on:** February 10, 2014, 09:57:29 pm »

holy shit! that was unreal. It really builds up the tension brilliantly. then bam!

AdamR · « **Reply #194 on:** February 10, 2014, 11:10:04 pm »

That was great. Really great

RedSince86 · « **Reply #195 on:** February 10, 2014, 11:18:33 pm »

Wow just watched episode 4,this show is flawless,loved the last part reminded me of children of men long one shot scene near the end in the middle of a battle.

Geormajesty · « **Reply #196 on:** February 10, 2014, 11:25:18 pm »

That long shot. Wow.

Dan Dando · « **Reply #197 on:** February 10, 2014, 11:30:03 pm »

Quote from: tonysleft on February 10, 2014, 08:40:26 pm

Man I wish it wasn't an anthology. The dynamic between Harrelson and McConaughey is brilliant. Casting for the next season has to be perfect.

Totally. It's funny, I'm so excited for the remaining four episodes but I'm also just as excited to see what they have planned for next season. But then on the other hand I'll be a little bad sad when this season comes to an end - Rust Cohle and Marty Hart will be no more, though there is always a possibility that Pizzolatto will write some Cohle/Hart novels

It'll be interesting to see who they cast for season two. I mean, there's already quite a bit of awards buzz for Matthew McConaughey and I bet there's quite a few actors out there who have noticed that, and are attracted by the prospect of getting to perform Nic Pizzolatto's writing.

Chakan · « **Reply #198 on:** February 10, 2014, 11:49:33 pm »

Great episode, really got it moving!

ghost1359 · « **Reply #199 on:** February 11, 2014, 12:48:25 am »

I'm the only one that didn't rate it then? All felt a bit forced to me, preferred it when it was more subtle