Author Topic: Community (NBC) (Read 23913 times)

sideshowme · « **Reply #320 on:** March 31, 2012, 11:22:33 AM »

Quote from: Redcap on March 31, 2012, 08:20:10 AM

Interesting that you feel that way. I think this season has been as good as ever. In fact it's a lot better than the first 5-10 episodes of the show, when it hadn't yet hit its stride.

don't get me wrong, it's smart and it's clever as ever. but the normally witty dialogue has become a bit stale, there were no funny lines as such, the characters are becoming caricatures, the acting has worsened, and the show as a whole seems to have become a bit more high-concept than ever (which, for community is really saying something). all of which is fine, and smart, and clever and everything. just not very funny.

incidentally i don't really get the negativity regarding the early episodes. maybe the first two episodes were slightly weak but it was rock solid quality from then until the end of the second season (and sporadically since then too, of course).

Rusty Oysterburger · « **Reply #321 on:** March 31, 2012, 08:11:49 PM »

Uh-oh...

http://m.deadline.com/2012/03/chevy-chase-in-feud-with-community-creator-dan-harmon/

The way Pierce's character went in the second season I was fully expecting him not to return for the third season. Looks like it will happen this time, which is a shame.

Rusty Oysterburger · « **Reply #322 on:** April 1, 2012, 12:35:58 AM »

"Top notch whoresmanship"

Ray K · « **Reply #323 on:** April 1, 2012, 12:59:05 AM »

Thought that was pretty weak myself, I have to say.
There's a way to do those product placements and I don't think it worked. (My favourite one of those is in 30 Rock when Liz/Tina breaks the fourth wall and says to camera 'Can we have our money now, please?')
It tried to be knowing and self-referential about the placement, but at the umpteenth appearance of the Subway logo, I had tuned out.
The guy from Scrubs playing 'Subway' was good, but when Pierce has all the best lines you know something is up.

Oh, and the Jeff and Annie b-plot was lame, and there wasn't enough of John Goodman. Especially given he was wearing the evil goatee.

sideshowme · « **Reply #324 on:** April 1, 2012, 01:47:21 AM »

i thought the product placement was done really well, and it's good to find a huge company that's happy to send itself up like that.

the jeff/annie subplot was dull though. the show seems to reach for the cheap gag far too often in episodes like this.

Redcap · « **Reply #325 on:** April 1, 2012, 01:50:32 AM »

Yeah I have to agree the Jeff/Annie subplot was a bit dull.

I suspect there's a certain compulsory quota of Jeff/Annie scenes throughout the season so they can keep the sexual tension going between the two of them, and not all of the jokes are going to be good.

nicholasanthony · « **Reply #326 on:** April 1, 2012, 03:53:37 AM »

I enjoyed seeing Magnitude, pop pop! Garrett drinking from the fountain made me genuinely laugh for some reason. The boner gag was really good. And I liked the subway thing. Product placement isn't the right way to describe it. They're clearly making fun of the whole Citizens United, 'corporations are people' thing. At no point did I think it was an ad for Subway, the eat fresh line was great. I thought it was a good episode. The Jeff/Annie subplot being the only weak part.

Melbred · « **Reply #327 on:** April 1, 2012, 07:39:46 AM »

If next episode's Blanket/Pillow fort war is anything like the paintball episodes, it will be brilliant.

libby_lfc · « **Reply #328 on:** April 1, 2012, 07:56:56 AM »

Quote from: Melbred on April 1, 2012, 07:39:46 AM

If next episode's Blanket/Pillow fort war is anything like the paintball episodes, it will be brilliant.

So excited to see it.

RedGuy · « **Reply #329 on:** April 1, 2012, 09:12:27 AM »

Quote from: Rusty Oysterburger on March 31, 2012, 08:11:49 PM

Uh-oh...

http://m.deadline.com/2012/03/chevy-chase-in-feud-with-community-creator-dan-harmon/

The way Pierce's character went in the second season I was fully expecting him not to return for the third season. Looks like it will happen this time, which is a shame.

Quote

The chronology of the events, corroborated to me by multiple sources, involves Chase walking off the set of the show on the last day of shooting last month without filming one of his scenes, which reportedly was to close out the season finale. Then at the wrap party, Harmon got up and gave a “Fuck you, Chevy” speech in front of Chase and his wife and daughter, and encouraged the crew to join him in saying “fuck you” to the actor. Chase left immediately and later left Harmon a profane-laden voice message, a portion of which found its way to the Web after Harmon played it in front of other people.

Harmon's an idiot.

Redcap · « **Reply #330 on:** April 6, 2012, 01:23:44 PM »

Solid episode again. Nice bit of self-referential humour at the end there, similar to the episode of Arrested Development when they were going to get cancelled.

nicholasanthony · « **Reply #331 on:** April 6, 2012, 03:00:07 PM »

Had to get that down.

Camarero25 · « **Reply #332 on:** April 6, 2012, 10:44:21 PM »

Loved that episode.

The Changlorious bastards and the pillow suit had me laughing out loud.

Ray K · « **Reply #333 on:** April 7, 2012, 12:48:00 AM »

I thought that was terrific. Just a pitch-perfect parody of the Ken Burns documentaries, right down to the music and homespun philosophical voiceovers ('New Fluffytown didn't care who you were: you were just surrounded by softness').
Annie as the nurse brushing down the feathers (and her weary look as she carries off a basin of feathers was great) and Brita's terrible black & white photography were particular highlights.

Tremendous stuff.

libby_lfc · « **Reply #334 on:** April 7, 2012, 01:49:01 AM »

I think my favourite bit was Jeff in the cafeteria, nudging the people fighting off him. He was just being so cool about it. Was hilarious. Oh and, "Does anybody go to classes?"

sideshowme · « **Reply #335 on:** April 7, 2012, 05:28:41 AM »

meh. a couple of laughs but nothing exceptional. credit for originality of format if not concept. the dialogue is getting really poor though, considering the relentless quality of previous seasons.

that said, the "...in what he described as the world's biggest mistake..." line had me in stitches.

Ray K · « **Reply #336 on:** April 10, 2012, 07:57:17 PM »

Community Season 2 starts tonight at 10.30 on Sony TV.

Pop! Pop!

Rusty Oysterburger · « **Reply #337 on:** April 11, 2012, 12:50:58 AM »

Quote from: Ray K on April 7, 2012, 12:48:00 AM

I thought that was terrific. Just a pitch-perfect parody of the Ken Burns documentaries, right down to the music and homespun philosophical voiceovers ('New Fluffytown didn't care who you were: you were just surrounded by softness').
Annie as the nurse brushing down the feathers (and her weary look as she carries off a basin of feathers was great) and Brita's terrible black & white photography were particular highlights.

Tremendous stuff.

Agreed, loved that episode. I love how far out they go with their theme episodes, not afraid to throw the format completely out every now and again. Not only did it work brilliantly as documentary we got some real character stuff, Troy and Abed "hurting each others feelings" was a great moment.

"Leonard likes this status"

Operation Hennessey · « **Reply #338 on:** April 11, 2012, 01:03:57 PM »

Quote from: Rusty Oysterburger on March 31, 2012, 08:11:49 PM

Uh-oh...

http://m.deadline.com/2012/03/chevy-chase-in-feud-with-community-creator-dan-harmon/

The way Pierce's character went in the second season I was fully expecting him not to return for the third season. Looks like it will happen this time, which is a shame.

Bit more on that http://gawker.com/5899097/hes-not-chevy-hes-an-asshole-a-history-of-chevy-chases-horrific-behavior

Redcap · « **Reply #339 on:** April 14, 2012, 02:18:06 AM »

Bit of a cheesy one today. Didn't love it.

Had one big laugh though- Annie's first reaction to Britta's call was great.

sideshowme · « **Reply #340 on:** April 14, 2012, 07:56:41 PM »

enjoyed that episode, but it's still underperforming. it's on the verge of being kooky, which is never a good thing. the pierce/chang thing was utterly pointless. there were some nice lines though.

louise0411 · « **Reply #341 on:** April 15, 2012, 01:23:43 PM »

Catching up with the last few episodes and just watched the pillow fight one. Oh my god. That has to be one of the best episodes ever.

nicholasanthony · « **Reply #342 on:** April 16, 2012, 02:38:23 PM »

Annie's boobs were especially banging. Truly saved the ep.

OrangeMochaFraps · « **Reply #343 on:** April 20, 2012, 04:55:02 AM »

That wrinkled my brain. That was awesome.

Amazing episode for fans, confusing and terrible for casual viewers. This is why it gets shitty ratings.

PJG · « **Reply #344 on:** April 20, 2012, 07:13:34 AM »

hmm....Kind of like HIMYM. Maybe it's just me, but once it goes the way of being a "moral-of-the-story" show as opposed to a comedy, it becomes boring

Redcap · « **Reply #345 on:** April 20, 2012, 08:33:10 AM »

Quote from: PJG on April 20, 2012, 07:13:34 AM

hmm....Kind of like HIMYM. Maybe it's just me, but once it goes the way of being a "moral-of-the-story" show as opposed to a comedy, it becomes boring

I agree, but I'm not too worried just yet. It's been doing this on and off throughout the series.

Besides I don't think you can actually seriously have a moral-of-the-story when Abed is the subject.

Still, my least favourite episode, cool as the claymotion was, was the Christmas episode with Abed. I found that very annoying.

libby_lfc · « **Reply #346 on:** April 20, 2012, 08:35:16 AM »

That last episode was good.

'Guys, I need your help reacting to something.'

foreveragnome · « **Reply #347 on:** April 20, 2012, 08:37:15 AM »

I'm about halfway through season 1 now and I can't believe it's taken me this long to realise how amazingly hot Alison Brie is.

Rafas Christmas Coats · « **Reply #348 on:** April 20, 2012, 03:07:17 PM »

Quote from: foreveragnome on April 20, 2012, 08:37:15 AM

I'm about halfway through season 1 now and I can't believe it's taken me this long to realise how amazingly hot Alison Brie is.

Yeah no doubt, mate. Plus the show's about to hit its peak for you there.

I didn't like this Dreamatorium episode that much, liked the one before better. Didn't like 30 Rock or Parks and Rec that much either this week.

They've been on for longer than I thought was planned with this season 3 break. Are they going to finish season 3 and then cark it?

nicholasanthony · « **Reply #349 on:** April 20, 2012, 04:33:47 PM »

Enjoyed the latest one. Especially because it was Alison Brie heavy. More clever than funny. Troy and Abed in the morning was probably the best bit.

sideshowme · « **Reply #350 on:** April 21, 2012, 04:01:54 AM »

that episode was pretty good, community doing what it does best. silly and weird and touching, if a little cheesy at the end.

cool cool cool.

N-Red · « **Reply #351 on:** April 27, 2012, 01:04:54 PM »

Quality episode, looks like the show is on a hot streak at the moment, last 3 or 4 episodes have been great.

So then,

Redcap · « **Reply #352 on:** April 27, 2012, 05:24:26 PM »

Yep. Brilliant episode there.

Any news on a new season yet? It's been 7 weeks since it returned already. Probably only another month worth of episodes left.

nicholasanthony · « **Reply #353 on:** April 27, 2012, 05:52:45 PM »

Thought that was absolutely brilliant.

Sweet Deans.

sideshowme · « **Reply #354 on:** April 28, 2012, 06:36:16 AM »

a stunning return to form. the first classic since the hiatus.

"a man's gotta have a code..."

Redcap · « **Reply #355 on:** April 28, 2012, 09:43:05 AM »

Must be one of the great episodes of the show actually. Can't think of an episode as good since the first paintball episode

nicholasanthony · « **Reply #356 on:** April 28, 2012, 10:38:04 AM »

Quote from: Redcap on April 28, 2012, 09:43:05 AM

Must be one of the great episodes of the show actually. Can't think of an episode as good since the first paintball episode

I agree. Probably the best since the first paintball for me.

filopastry · « **Reply #357 on:** April 28, 2012, 01:03:42 PM »

That was superb

Ray K · « **Reply #358 on:** April 28, 2012, 10:07:13 PM »

Quote from: sideshowme on April 28, 2012, 06:36:16 AM

a stunning return to form. the first classic since the hiatus.

"a man's gotta have a code..."

Oh, indeed.

And there has to be a female equivalent. A code-ette, or something.

Rusty Oysterburger · « **Reply #359 on:** April 29, 2012, 02:02:16 PM »

"Keep the change Garry... you know what, keep the hot dog"