EPT[TV] VICE on HBO - Page 3
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{CC}StealthBlue
United States41117 Posts
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[UoN]Sentinel
United States11320 Posts
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Defacer
Canada5052 Posts
On April 16 2013 03:34 farvacola wrote: So after watching the first two episodes, I think this show is pretty good. It is precisely as exploitative and "shocking" as one would expect, but it provides a lot of interesting information and images of parts of the world that are otherwise difficult to come upon. One thing I think they need to work on is host presentation and reporter savvy. The head guy needs to work on his introductions and speaking style; he is entirely too unaffected, and it comes off almost as disinterested, as though he truly is this rich ass white guy who doesn't really care about anything more than bringing shocking footage to light. Also, the reporter that went along for the North Korea segment looked like a scared child the entire time; I realize what he was doing was scary as hell, but come on......he even seemed scared of the battered NK women as he asked them questions. All in all, good stuff with room for improvement in presentation. I've been following the show, but haven't been posting even though I made the OP. But yeah — as sensationalistic as the show is, it's still a fun watch. It's not so much a news show as it is a travelogue exploring the darker parts of the world, which is fine by me. I really wish they won't frame it as 'hard-hitting news' though, it's not necessary (and not that current). | ||
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rezoacken
Canada2719 Posts
They're rarely covering the whole deal but they often manage to deliver very interesting images. They are more about some people testimony and face to face interactions than they are about trying to show the whole picture that would explain the whole situation. | ||
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phANT1m
South Africa535 Posts
Currently watching the HBO stuff and its pretty cool. They really show stuff and sides to the story you knew of. Honestly it is really good and I would suggest it to almost everyone. Waiting for Ep 7 come out already. | ||
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Brainsurgeon
Sweden359 Posts
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houseurmusic
United States544 Posts
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TigerKarl
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Defacer
Canada5052 Posts
Jaw-dropping. Journalism or not, Vice pulled off something astounding. | ||
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rezoacken
Canada2719 Posts
Astounding. | ||
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LoLAdriankat
United States4307 Posts
The last part with the Harlem Globetrotters doing tricks for kids was real heartwarming though. | ||
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rezoacken
Canada2719 Posts
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Zeburial
Sweden1126 Posts
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Grettin
42381 Posts
On June 18 2013 16:37 LoLAdriankat wrote: The last part with the Harlem Globetrotters doing tricks for kids was real heartwarming though. Indeed. | ||
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Sub40APM
6336 Posts
On May 12 2013 11:14 {CC}StealthBlue wrote: Latest episode was mind boggling how the hell is China able to cover up those real estate losses? Are the Politicians just erase it from the balance sheets?! Yes, the last real estate crash happened in the 90s, the Chinese created four asset management companies whose sole job was to buy up bad debts and then resolve them by 2000. All four are still alive and well, still trying to chew through them. This is what happens when your banking system is dominated by 4 state owned banks that take direction from the party. | ||
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{CC}StealthBlue
United States41117 Posts
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Roe
Canada6002 Posts
On June 18 2013 23:20 Grettin wrote: Overall the season was very good. Season finale was impressive after you saw all the news about the trip. Had no idea VICE was part of it. Indeed. I cried a bit when that happened | ||
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Hazecl
Chile3 Posts
On June 19 2013 03:56 Sub40APM wrote: Yes, the last real estate crash happened in the 90s, the Chinese created four asset management companies whose sole job was to buy up bad debts and then resolve them by 2000. All four are still alive and well, still trying to chew through them. This is what happens when your banking system is dominated by 4 state owned banks that take direction from the party. Is that a good or bad thing? | ||
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{CC}StealthBlue
United States41117 Posts
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Millitron
United States2611 Posts
I highly recommend the Liberia one, but be warned, it is NOT for the faint of heart. Pretty disturbing stuff, and I should know, I've been on 4chan since 2009. | ||
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