Calfzilla2000

Calfzilla2000 t1_j69h74g wrote

I am disappointed how little "second screening" has been utilized as a tool for television rather than a distraction for viewers.

10 years ago, there was talk of phones and tablets being used as complementary gadgets for watching TV, both as extra information and interaction, but nobody has really mainstreamed this idea yet.

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Calfzilla2000 t1_j48cuui wrote

Reply to comment by DemonGroover in Willow by brerRabbit81

It was a deliberate choice. Most high fantasy shows use the same type of dialogue to try to feel like another world. Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones as examples. That's good because they are serious action dramas.

Willow was written as a twist on some common fantasy tropes and the TV series expanded on that idea. The modern dialogue and music was part of the direction they chose.

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Calfzilla2000 t1_izaz0ia wrote

Awesome news for Worcester folk. I prefer FIOS to Spectrum and competition is good in this industry. I don't live in Worcester but I'm hoping this means the neighboring towns will get it eventually too.

Anyone know if there is a complete list of towns that are part of the expansion?

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Calfzilla2000 t1_ixidk8n wrote

I think Tony himself wouldn't be interested in that from what we know (but who knows? Maybe he would be.). But... there are many directors, writers and producers who worked on this show besides Tony and they are very much Star Wars people, so I think many of the tones and styles this show has can be duplicated in future Star Wars projects whether Tony Gilroy is involved or not.

The talent involved in this show was incredible.

The CREATOR of House of Cards wrote 3 episodes (8, 9 and 10). They have editors from Game of Thrones/House of the Dragon. Directors/Cinematographers from Dr. Who (not my thing but still a big production). Tony's brother is a highly accomplished screenwriter. Like... holy shit. No wonder this show is so good.

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Calfzilla2000 t1_ixhvuq1 wrote

He def needs a 2nd show with a more open-ended fate for the characters (though besides Andor and Mon, all the characters here have unknown fates).

I hope they do a "spinoff"/sequel show where they re-visit surviving characters after the destruction of Alderan and the Death Star, as the rebellion grows and the Empire gets ruthless trying to hunt them down.

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Calfzilla2000 t1_ixhs3hp wrote

This episode surpassed any expectations I had for the finale. Extremely emotional, unpredictable and thrilling.

They better not overlook this show when Emmy season comes around. This show is every bit as good as Better Call Saul or House of the Dragon (using those two as examples because I have seen them and I know they will garner plenty of nominations), if not better.

"I love him more than anything he could ever do wrong." killed me. Only time I cried the whole series. The writing for this episode was incredible.

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