Author Topic: Better Call Saul (Read 185702 times)

Bird Bird Bird The Bird Is The Word · « **Reply #320 on:** March 25, 2015, 02:22:51 am »

When he first went into the old people's home, he stood in front of a TV which was playing a James Stewart film, think they've mentioned that film before, as its where he got the design for his suit from. Thought the "Here's Johnny!" worked well, but the film nerdiness can be grating.

I want some more slippin' jimmy, hate waiting a week for each one.

Stussy · « **Reply #321 on:** March 25, 2015, 04:27:12 pm »

Loving it. Excited to see how (and if) they'll weave the events of Breaking Bad into future seasons and then Saul's life post-Breaking Bad.

Episode telling Mike's back story was superb.

moondog · « **Reply #322 on:** March 25, 2015, 09:52:46 pm »

Brilliant again this week,love the fact his business is built on wills.

Pheeny · « **Reply #323 on:** March 25, 2015, 10:31:32 pm »

Quote from: Il Liverpool on March 25, 2015, 02:22:51 am

When he first went into the old people's home, he stood in front of a TV which was playing a James Stewart film, think they've mentioned that film before, as its where he got the design for his suit from. Thought the "Here's Johnny!" worked well, but the film nerdiness can be grating.

I want some more slippin' jimmy, hate waiting a week for each one.

The design of the suit is from Matlock

saoirse08 · « **Reply #324 on:** March 26, 2015, 12:05:28 pm »

Love the character of Chuck too. Really interesting and love the scenes between him and Jimmy. This show is developing nicely now. The best, and most anticipated, viewing of the week for me now.

The Soylent Green gag was hilarious too.

Ray K · « **Reply #325 on:** March 27, 2015, 02:22:29 pm »

Jimmy's inevitable fall is going to be much more heartbreaking than Walter White's.

Walt was, let's face it, an entitled white guy who felt he was owed the entire world and why didn't everyone recognise his genius??

Jimmy's someone who's pulling himself up by his bootstraps, works fucking hard and is genuine about helping his elderly clients. Sure, he wants to get paid (he's not a schmuck after all), but he's not an asshole about it. He's an underdog, like them, and doesn't want to see them being screwed.
He gets his law degree and passes the bar, but the reaction from his brother is one of shock and Hamlin won't employee him as an attorney (but still takes his cake. Asshole)

Either Hamlin or Chuck (or maybe Kim) are going to screw him over in the Rico case and it'll be devastating.

Pistolero · « **Reply #326 on:** March 27, 2015, 02:54:18 pm »

Quote from: Ray K on March 27, 2015, 02:22:29 pm

Either Hamlin or Chuck (or maybe Kim) are going to screw him over in the Rico case and it'll be devastating.

My guess is Kim...can see the series ending on that

saoirse08 · « **Reply #327 on:** March 28, 2015, 12:32:17 pm »

Quote from: Ray K on March 27, 2015, 02:22:29 pm

Jimmy's inevitable fall is going to be much more heartbreaking than Walter White's.

Walt was, let's face it, an entitled white guy who felt he was owed the entire world and why didn't everyone recognise his genius??

Jimmy's someone who's pulling himself up by his bootstraps, works fucking hard and is genuine about helping his elderly clients. Sure, he wants to get paid (he's not a schmuck after all), but he's not an asshole about it. He's an underdog, like them, and doesn't want to see them being screwed.
He gets his law degree and passes the bar, but the reaction from his brother is one of shock and Hamlin won't employee him as an attorney (but still takes his cake. Asshole)

Either Hamlin or Chuck (or maybe Kim) are going to screw him over in the Rico case and it'll be devastating.

Excellent points. Love how the plot lines have developed from the first few episodes. This programme has really hit its stride in the last few episodes. Can't wait for the next one.

Fitzy. · « **Reply #328 on:** March 28, 2015, 08:38:44 pm »

Can't believe how good this show is. Jimmy is such a compelling character who you back every step of the way. I also find it laugh out loud at times.

Walshy nMe® · « **Reply #329 on:** March 29, 2015, 12:39:41 pm »

Loving this, the final 2 are set up so well.

IgorBobbins · « **Reply #330 on:** March 29, 2015, 10:38:52 pm »

Love the show now. It took a while for me to adjust to the change of tone from BrBa (it's a lot lighter...so far). The last few episodes have been great.

Having only recently finished BrBa & subsequently realised how much attention to detail Vince Gilligan et al put into the show, I'm now always trying to notice subtle things in BCS. Like when Jimmy was looking up 'Embezzlement' in the dictionary & the first page he flicked to was 'Electricity' (perhaps referencing Chuck's condition?). And (I may be reading too much into this one) when Jimmy & Chuck first start working together & Jimmy acts like an eager-to-please puppy with his owner, the next scene features dogs at the vet?

Ok....I'm becoming a geek.

Brian Blessed · « **Reply #331 on:** March 30, 2015, 02:49:18 am »

No you're spot on. They pay attention to everything.

Alan_X · « **Reply #332 on:** March 31, 2015, 08:41:31 am »

Just watched episode 9 - fantastic stuff.

Luke 17 · « **Reply #333 on:** March 31, 2015, 11:32:07 am »

Another great episode.

Alan_X · « **Reply #334 on:** March 31, 2015, 02:34:28 pm »

'A chimp with a machine gun...'

That must have cut to the bone.

paddysour · « **Reply #335 on:** March 31, 2015, 06:38:32 pm »

Spoiler

THAT MOTHERFUCKER

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Ray K · « **Reply #336 on:** March 31, 2015, 09:13:24 pm »

Quote from: Ray K on March 27, 2015, 02:22:29 pm

Either Hamlin or Chuck (or maybe Kim) are going to screw him over in the Rico case and it'll be devastating.

And it was devastating (but I didn't expect it to happen so soon).

Poor Jimmy.

Spoiler

The last time I felt this bad for a fictional character getting screwed by his brother, the guy went on a fishing trip on a boat on Lake Tahoe and never came back.

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Edit: Thanks Alan - forgot about spoilers

Stussy · « **Reply #337 on:** March 31, 2015, 09:42:03 pm »

episode 9 - just brilliant on every level. felt like a show that hit its groove completely.

now its going to be over already. roll on next season, and the season. after and the season after and the season after hopefully. this show has found its feet

Stussy · « **Reply #338 on:** March 31, 2015, 09:46:27 pm »

you can listen to the official post show podcasts here with Vince Gilligan

recommended listening after each episode

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCab9hOn5MELbKB__AOU3RQ/videos

listening to the actor who plays Mike on this one, Jonathan Banks

Especially recommended the podcast for episode six, telling Mike's story, with Jonathan Banks talking about it all

Alan_X · « **Reply #339 on:** March 31, 2015, 10:49:25 pm »

Quote from: Stussy on March 31, 2015, 09:46:27 pm

you can listen to the official post show podcasts here with Vince Gilligan

recommended listening after each episode

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCab9hOn5MELbKB__AOU3RQ/videos

listening to the actor who plays Mike on this one, Jonathan Banks

Especially recommended the podcast for episode six, telling Mike's story, with Jonathan Banks talking about it all

They're on iTunes as well.

Redman0151 · « **Reply #340 on:** March 31, 2015, 10:56:33 pm »

That was excellent, really heating up now

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Although it's sort of funny that Chuck is ultimately right, as Jimmy eventually becomes a criminal lawyer fucking with the law to help bad people.

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Canada Loves Anfield · « **Reply #341 on:** April 1, 2015, 01:25:07 am »

Definitely my favourite show on television right now.

Macphisto80 · « **Reply #342 on:** April 1, 2015, 01:59:53 am »

Brilliant again. It just keeps getting better.

The great thing about this show is that I can't decide who I enjoy watching on screen more, but I think Mike just edges it. I'm so glad he's a central character in this, and if you go back and read the early impressions in this thread about how his introduction from the outset of the show was handled, then I think all complaints and fears about that have been completely allayed. Superb character. Amazing show, and more than just a "spin off".

Also, did anyone recognise Trevor from GTA V?

BigMarcs · « **Reply #343 on:** April 1, 2015, 04:44:43 am »

Quote from: Macphisto80 on April 1, 2015, 01:59:53 am

Brilliant again. It just keeps getting better.

It does, doesn't it, shame the season ends next week though.

51cam · « **Reply #344 on:** April 1, 2015, 04:45:33 am »

Brilliant again!

Is next week the season finale?

BigMarcs · « **Reply #345 on:** April 1, 2015, 04:48:34 am »

Quote from: 51cam on April 1, 2015, 04:45:33 am

Brilliant again!

Is next week the season finale?

Yes, unfortunately.

Sir Psycho Sexy · « **Reply #346 on:** April 1, 2015, 05:24:27 am »

Great episode

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But I'm so pissed off with Chuck. Jimmy helps him out through his condition that he doesn't really have and he repays him with what? Fuck all. It's not a problem with the writing or anything just the character himself. Gutted for Jimmy. Hope it all goes tits up with that case and Jimmy makes it on his own

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Brilliant series.

51cam · « **Reply #347 on:** April 1, 2015, 09:17:47 am »

Quote from: Sir Psycho Sexy on April 1, 2015, 05:24:27 am

Great episode

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But I'm so pissed off with Chuck. Jimmy helps him out through his condition that he doesn't really have and he repays him with what? Fuck all. It's not a problem with the writing or anything just the character himself. Gutted for Jimmy. Hope it all goes tits up with that case and Jimmy makes it on his own

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Brilliant series.

If thats how you feel, the writing is working. We're all routing for Jimmy now!

Flaccid Bobby Fowler · « **Reply #348 on:** April 1, 2015, 09:54:51 am »

Loved that episode. Its getting better and better!

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Mikes one bad ass mother fucker! loved that scene in the parking lot where he went all commando on the commando!!! Also, was that the parking lot from BrBA where Walt planted the bomb on Gus's car?

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Alan_X · « **Reply #349 on:** April 1, 2015, 10:02:31 am »

Quote from: Flaccid Bobby Fowler on April 1, 2015, 09:54:51 am

Loved that episode. Its getting better and better!

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Mikes one bad ass mother fucker! loved that scene in the parking lot where he went all commando on the commando!!! Also, was that the parking lot from BrBA where Walt planted the bomb on Gus's car?
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Possibly, there have been quite a few references to BB locations and props already.

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matlfc · « **Reply #350 on:** April 1, 2015, 10:30:37 am »

Quote from: Macphisto80 on April 1, 2015, 01:59:53 am

Brilliant again. It just keeps getting better.

The great thing about this show is that I can't decide who I enjoy watching on screen more, but I think Mike just edges it. I'm so glad he's a central character in this, and if you go back and read the early impressions in this thread about how his introduction from the outset of the show was handled, then I think all complaints and fears about that have been completely allayed. Superb character. Amazing show, and more than just a "spin off".

Also, did anyone recognise Trevor from GTA V?

Yes and the other guy was from Far Cry 3.

Yiannis · « **Reply #351 on:** April 1, 2015, 11:52:48 am »

Spoiler

You could see it coming that it would be either Howard or his brother that fuck him over but still a great episode. The fact it was Chuck and we had to see that dialogue at the end with those two made it even better. Great stuff. Jonathan Banks is boss.

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saoirse08 · « **Reply #352 on:** April 1, 2015, 12:05:25 pm »

Quote from: Crosby Wych on March 31, 2015, 10:56:33 pm

That was excellent, really heating up now

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Although it's sort of funny that Chuck is ultimately right, as Jimmy eventually becomes a criminal lawyer fucking with the law to help bad people.
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Think that's the beauty of the series and especially that scene at the end between Jimmy and Chuck. The line about a chimp with a machine gun may have been particularly cruel; yet, ultimately, it's also true.

Canada Loves Anfield · « **Reply #353 on:** April 1, 2015, 12:09:58 pm »

http://grantland.com/hollywood-prospectus/better-call-saul-check-in-vince-gilligan-and-the-gang-are-still-playing-and-winning-with-house-money/

Alan_X · « **Reply #354 on:** April 1, 2015, 01:09:04 pm »

Quote from: Canada Loves Anfield on April 1, 2015, 12:09:58 pm

http://grantland.com/hollywood-prospectus/better-call-saul-check-in-vince-gilligan-and-the-gang-are-still-playing-and-winning-with-house-money/

That's really good.

robertobaggio37 · « **Reply #355 on:** April 1, 2015, 07:38:54 pm »

Quote from: Canada Loves Anfield on April 1, 2015, 01:25:07 am

Definitely my favourite show on television right now.

Mine too. I love it.

'Mondzz' · « **Reply #356 on:** April 1, 2015, 07:55:34 pm »

Another quality episode, gutted it's the finale next week.

Stussy · « **Reply #357 on:** April 1, 2015, 08:10:24 pm »

a couple of things

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I always presumed that Jimmy changed his name to Saul for reasons of being on the run from trouble, and changed his identity because of his past, to hide from trouble. Just occured to me that changing his name could have been out of disgust for his family name and wanting to disassociate with his brother in any way, he feels so hurt by his betrayal and treachery

Now people can say that Chuck was right, Saul / Jimmy is dodgy and views the law as non sacred and you can see in the future he would do immoral things. However would he have done them if he had let him join his firm and have a respectable job with them? Chuck put him on that course.

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LFC Boy · « **Reply #358 on:** April 1, 2015, 08:13:36 pm »

Really enjoying the show even though I didn't think I would.

Kashinoda · « **Reply #359 on:** April 2, 2015, 02:57:44 am »

Spoiler

Chuck is a moron.

It's not like Saul cheated the Bar.

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