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slyboogie
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States3423 Posts
July 15 2011 22:06 GMT
#401
On July 16 2011 07:01 travis wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 16 2011 06:21 OrchidThief wrote:
I 'm a bit ambiguous about this show. Some of the episodes/scenes just seemed outright daft, like:

+ Show Spoiler +
The one where they spent a whole episode chasing a fly.

I keep getting a vibe like it's trying to have some humor included but it just falls flat. Some of the acting or characters are just really bad, like Marie. God that one annoys me. Maybe I'm just spoiled by having watched The Wire, The Shield and Game of Thrones as the three shows prior to this.


im pretty sure the point of that was to show that walter was pretty much losing his shit..


I disagree. It's Walter trying to control the pieces of his life that he can. In a world of Tuco's and Gus's and the Cousins and the DEA, Walter is a man struggling to command what he can. He can command the laboratory - except for a fly.
"We dug coal together." Boyd Crowder, Justified
OrchidThief
Profile Joined April 2011
Denmark2298 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-07-15 22:10:47
July 15 2011 22:07 GMT
#402
On July 16 2011 06:55 slyboogie wrote:
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On July 16 2011 06:52 OrchidThief wrote:
On July 16 2011 06:47 ToxNub wrote:
breaking bad is the best show ever and if you dont like it ima throw chunks of explosive shit at you


I never said it was bad, just that it's not the greatest show ever made and that I think some of the writing is way too exaggerated and unrealistic.


But you think that The Shield or Game of Thrones is written more "realistically?" These characters are in impossible situations, realism becomes relative. It's an odd gripe. I'd like a specific example.


Hmm, like Tuco just randomly beating a guy to death, or Jesse not realising that pouring the rest of their water supply into their last source of electricity, while being stranded in the desert, would be a bad idea. Like situations seem to always end in the most extreme way possible.

On July 16 2011 07:01 Skilledblob wrote:
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On July 16 2011 06:55 slyboogie wrote:
On July 16 2011 06:52 OrchidThief wrote:
On July 16 2011 06:47 ToxNub wrote:
breaking bad is the best show ever and if you dont like it ima throw chunks of explosive shit at you


I never said it was bad, just that it's not the greatest show ever made and that I think some of the writing is way too exaggerated and unrealistic.


But you think that The Shield or Game of Thrones is written more "realistically?" These characters are in impossible situations, realism becomes relative. It's an odd gripe. I'd like a specific example.


Game of Thrones being in a fantasy setting kinda makes it a bad example for realism

when does the new season of Breaking Bad begin ?


I'm not talking about realism as in "set in the real world" but as in "how a person with more than three active braincells would actually act".
Deleted User 3420
Profile Blog Joined May 2003
24492 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-07-15 22:12:00
July 15 2011 22:09 GMT
#403
On July 16 2011 07:06 slyboogie wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 16 2011 07:01 travis wrote:
On July 16 2011 06:21 OrchidThief wrote:
I 'm a bit ambiguous about this show. Some of the episodes/scenes just seemed outright daft, like:

+ Show Spoiler +
The one where they spent a whole episode chasing a fly.

I keep getting a vibe like it's trying to have some humor included but it just falls flat. Some of the acting or characters are just really bad, like Marie. God that one annoys me. Maybe I'm just spoiled by having watched The Wire, The Shield and Game of Thrones as the three shows prior to this.


im pretty sure the point of that was to show that walter was pretty much losing his shit..


I disagree. It's Walter trying to control the pieces of his life that he can. In a world of Tuco's and Gus's and the Cousins and the DEA, Walter is a man struggling to command what he can. He can command the laboratory - except for a fly.


I would still call that crazy


On July 16 2011 07:07 OrchidThief wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 16 2011 06:55 slyboogie wrote:
On July 16 2011 06:52 OrchidThief wrote:
On July 16 2011 06:47 ToxNub wrote:
breaking bad is the best show ever and if you dont like it ima throw chunks of explosive shit at you


I never said it was bad, just that it's not the greatest show ever made and that I think some of the writing is way too exaggerated and unrealistic.


But you think that The Shield or Game of Thrones is written more "realistically?" These characters are in impossible situations, realism becomes relative. It's an odd gripe. I'd like a specific example.


Hmm, like Tuco just randomly beating a guy to death, or Jesse not realising that pouring the rest of their water supply into their last source of electricity, while being stranded in the desert, would be a bad idea.


I don't think those are fair gripes at all. Tuco's character is supposed to be very extreme, and I am sure there are very extreme people out in the world that would act like that.

What Jesse did I could see someone accidentally doing, lots of people do stupid stuff when their mind is focused on only one thing.
slyboogie
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States3423 Posts
July 15 2011 22:19 GMT
#404
On July 16 2011 07:07 OrchidThief wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 16 2011 06:55 slyboogie wrote:
On July 16 2011 06:52 OrchidThief wrote:
On July 16 2011 06:47 ToxNub wrote:
breaking bad is the best show ever and if you dont like it ima throw chunks of explosive shit at you


I never said it was bad, just that it's not the greatest show ever made and that I think some of the writing is way too exaggerated and unrealistic.


But you think that The Shield or Game of Thrones is written more "realistically?" These characters are in impossible situations, realism becomes relative. It's an odd gripe. I'd like a specific example.


Hmm, like Tuco just randomly beating a guy to death, or Jesse not realising that pouring the rest of their water supply into their last source of electricity, while being stranded in the desert, would be a bad idea. Like situations seem to always end in the most extreme way possible.


Tuco is insane. That is his characterization. He's not that different from other utterly self-destructive characters in other shows. I don't really have an excuse for the water supply thing but why would Seth Bullock beat the living shit out of Eva's father? Why couldn't Omar just stay in hiding and be happy? Why would Ned Stark suddenly start talking about how he was a traitor? Why would Roger Sterling fuck Joan on the street after getting robbed? Why would Don Draper like Sonny Liston more than Mohamed Ali?

They're characters. They are impulsive and act out and behave in extreme manner so that we, as viewers, can see humanity in its most awful and supreme. It'll always be bad writing where drama is concerned, if you want to logic it out.
"We dug coal together." Boyd Crowder, Justified
OrchidThief
Profile Joined April 2011
Denmark2298 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-07-15 22:50:36
July 15 2011 22:40 GMT
#405
On July 16 2011 07:19 slyboogie wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 16 2011 07:07 OrchidThief wrote:
On July 16 2011 06:55 slyboogie wrote:
On July 16 2011 06:52 OrchidThief wrote:
On July 16 2011 06:47 ToxNub wrote:
breaking bad is the best show ever and if you dont like it ima throw chunks of explosive shit at you


I never said it was bad, just that it's not the greatest show ever made and that I think some of the writing is way too exaggerated and unrealistic.


But you think that The Shield or Game of Thrones is written more "realistically?" These characters are in impossible situations, realism becomes relative. It's an odd gripe. I'd like a specific example.


Hmm, like Tuco just randomly beating a guy to death, or Jesse not realising that pouring the rest of their water supply into their last source of electricity, while being stranded in the desert, would be a bad idea. Like situations seem to always end in the most extreme way possible.


Tuco is insane. That is his characterization. He's not that different from other utterly self-destructive characters in other shows. I don't really have an excuse for the water supply thing but why would Seth Bullock beat the living shit out of Eva's father? Why couldn't Omar just stay in hiding and be happy? Why would Ned Stark suddenly start talking about how he was a traitor? Why would Roger Sterling fuck Joan on the street after getting robbed? Why would Don Draper like Sonny Liston more than Mohamed Ali?

They're characters. They are impulsive and act out and behave in extreme manner so that we, as viewers, can see humanity in its most awful and supreme. It'll always be bad writing where drama is concerned, if you want to logic it out.


I'm fine with extremes, it's just the sheer density of them in this show. Like there's no middleground, and stuff just always ends the worst/best/most unlucky way possible. Not to compare the quality, (at all) but it's like the old beverly hills 90210 where half of the characters have been kidnapped, raped, had drug/alcohol/gambling addictions, been held hostage, and so on. By themselves the situations aren't unrealistic, but because they occur so often it ends up seeming excessive and unrealistic to me.

Anyway, I make it seem like I don't like the show, this is mostly minor grievances, and I mostly do think it's a decent show.
adiga
Profile Joined July 2011
495 Posts
July 16 2011 00:06 GMT
#406
One of the best TV shows I have ever seen, defiantly at the top5 with other TV shows like The Wire, Nip/Tuck etc.
Walter is such a great character. Only 3 days for the new season I'm sooooo exited!
The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.
Crossed9
Profile Joined June 2011
50 Posts
July 17 2011 06:12 GMT
#407
I`m pretty sure that fly episode was just an attempt to create some metaphorism as well as to try and milk out the show a little bit, it was also a bit comical but I see no reason the Breaking Bad writers need to stoop down to the level of countless trash animes and add pointless fillers.
Zerg isn`t supposed to beat protoss
Emon_
Profile Blog Joined November 2009
3925 Posts
July 17 2011 06:27 GMT
#408
On July 17 2011 15:12 Crossed9 wrote:
I`m pretty sure that fly episode was just an attempt to create some metaphorism as well as to try and milk out the show a little bit, it was also a bit comical but I see no reason the Breaking Bad writers need to stoop down to the level of countless trash animes and add pointless fillers.

Fly was great. Funny as hell while dealing with Walt's guilt over the death of Jessie's g/f. More episodes like that are welcome
"I know that human beings and fish can coexist peacefully" -GWB ||
woody60707
Profile Joined November 2010
United States1863 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-07-17 06:44:34
July 17 2011 06:39 GMT
#409
On July 16 2011 06:27 BlackJack wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 16 2011 06:25 Voltaire wrote:
Here is my prediction for what will happen:

+ Show Spoiler +
Jesse will point the gun away from Gale's face at the last second. Jesse will end up kidnapping Gale and Walter will escape from Gus's custody somehow. Jesse and Walt will end up teaming up to kill Gus, but that will probably not happen until at least mid-season. I think the first several episodes will center around a power struggle between the two entities.

Also I think it's about time Jesse and Walter Jr. meet.


Pretty sure your prediction is off since

+ Show Spoiler +
The show's creator has confirmed that Jesse shot Gale


Close, but the devil is in the detail. To put this in context. he was ask that question because the last scene's camera movement made it seem Jesse moved his gun at the last second. This was a mistake. it was never intended to look like Jesse moved his gun at the last second. AFAIK, he never said Jesse shot Gale.

Now assume for a sec that it wasn't Gale being called up, but Gus. Maybe Gus was over at Gales house at the time because he was telling Gale he was taking over tomorrow (because Walter was dead lol).

Yea, that most likely isn't going to happen. But that would be AWESOME. The cook would be running the show.

+ Show Spoiler +
The A.V. Club: Last season ended with an episode that was reasonably conclusive, whereas this season ends with a cliffhanger. Why’d you choose to end on an ambiguous note?

Vince Gilligan: Well first let me ask you: When you say “ambiguous” do you mean ambiguous in the sense of did Jesse shoot Gale or not?

AVC: Among other things, yes.

VG: Gotcha. That’s interesting, because I’m hearing that from some folks, that question. To me, for what it’s worth, it’s not actually meant to be ambiguous. It’s meant to be, “Oh my god, Jesse shot poor Gale.” But I’m realizing now that when people see the camera come dollying around so it’s looking down the barrel of the gun, some are reading that as maybe he’s changing his point of aim. But that’s not what we intended. Apparently it’s not as clear as I thought it would be. [Laughs.]
slyboogie
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States3423 Posts
July 17 2011 07:03 GMT
#410
On July 17 2011 15:12 Crossed9 wrote:
I`m pretty sure that fly episode was just an attempt to create some metaphorism as well as to try and milk out the show a little bit, it was also a bit comical but I see no reason the Breaking Bad writers need to stoop down to the level of countless trash animes and add pointless fillers.


They only have 13 episodes. Vince Gilligan isn't going to waste one on "filler." If you didn't like it, you didn't like it. And I don't know what you mean by metamorphism, unless you mean metaphorical.
"We dug coal together." Boyd Crowder, Justified
P3T3R
Profile Joined March 2011
Canada87 Posts
July 17 2011 07:21 GMT
#411
Sounds interesting. After watching 3 seasons, dexter got boring for me lol.
"I don't care about the law. I care about justice"
Resent
Profile Joined March 2011
Australia938 Posts
July 17 2011 07:23 GMT
#412
On July 17 2011 16:21 P3T3R wrote:
Sounds interesting. After watching 3 seasons, dexter got boring for me lol.

Some would argue that season 4 was the best Dexter so you may be missing out!



Agreed about Fly though, absolutely loved that episode.
StarBrift
Profile Joined January 2008
Sweden1761 Posts
July 17 2011 07:26 GMT
#413
On July 17 2011 16:21 P3T3R wrote:
Sounds interesting. After watching 3 seasons, dexter got boring for me lol.


If you stopped watching dexter because you were bored then you won't last 3 episodes of breaking bad.
PhilGood2DaY
Profile Joined September 2005
Germany7424 Posts
July 18 2011 19:23 GMT
#414
its on again im happy =)

yay best thing after dexter easily
hatred outlives the hateful
kittensrcute
Profile Joined August 2010
United States617 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-09-21 18:32:22
September 21 2011 17:51 GMT
#415
Oh god, I just watched the first 10 episodes in two days with my roommates and can easily say I'm hooked. Thank god it's on Netflix I absolutely love this show.

I really love the camera work; from black and white still camera shots to the time lapsed clouds out in the desert to the various lighting effects to the angled shots. I took a course in high school called "Art of Film" which discussed many different techniques used by directors of photography to enhance the viewing experience and also to instill different emotions in the viewers. Either I was just really high while watching it, or the director does a very nicejob shooting this show. The plot so far hasn't been half bad either.


Edit: My fault, was using my phone during class and obviously clicked the wrong thread t.t
RoyW
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
Ireland270 Posts
September 21 2011 17:58 GMT
#416
Last Sunday's episode, season 4 episode 10, was glorious.
Fighter
Profile Joined August 2010
Korea (South)1531 Posts
September 21 2011 18:06 GMT
#417
There's actually a more current thread for Breaking Bad:

http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=244673
For Aiur???
HardCorey
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
United States709 Posts
September 21 2011 18:13 GMT
#418
Would a mod kindly close this thread?

Danke Schon
Don't Worry, Be Happy.
Klogon
Profile Blog Joined November 2002
MURICA15980 Posts
September 21 2011 18:16 GMT
#419
Please use the more recent thread
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