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Title: The Newsroom
Post by: MichaelZodiac on June 28, 2012, 09:37:59 AM
Anyone saw the pilot? I was on board 50% of the time, the other 50% it was still entertaining though. I do get what the reviews are saying, I'm just hoping it becomes better.
Title: Re: The Newsroom
Post by: juggernaut on June 28, 2012, 04:42:11 PM
Quote from: MichaelZodiac on June 28, 2012, 09:37:59 AM
Anyone saw the pilot? I was on board 50% of the time, the other 50% it was still entertaining though. I do get what the reviews are saying, I'm just hoping it becomes better.

Agreed.  This will be the first Sorkin tv show that I watch (seen Social Network a bunch of times).  It was fairly entertaining but I have to say the dialogue was a little too snappy and thought out.  Didn't seem natural and ended up being a little off putting.  I guess I could say the same thing about the characters as well.  It "felt" like a tv show.   

Where as something like the wire felt a lot more real to me. 
Title: Re: The Newsroom
Post by: deleted account on June 28, 2012, 04:52:42 PM
I loved Sports Night.  especially Terri Polo with that hairdo
Title: Re: The Newsroom
Post by: retardgroove on June 28, 2012, 10:57:43 PM
dug it, but I was drunk.
Title: Re: The Newsroom
Post by: juggernaut on July 02, 2012, 10:40:38 AM
I don't think I'll be watching any more of this show.  I decided I fucking can't stand the main character Mackenzie.  I wanted to shoot her in the face watching last nights episode.  Between the email stupidity and her way of speaking and stopping in mid sentence with a stupid look on her face, I had enough.  Which is fine, one less show to have to watch.
Title: Re: The Newsroom
Post by: sleestak on July 02, 2012, 11:26:42 AM
I thought that even with some shortcomings the first episode showed promise and I was looking to give it a chance.  After last nights train wreck I don't think I'll be giving it another chance.  Awful terrible tripe.
Title: Re: The Newsroom
Post by: juggernaut on July 02, 2012, 01:28:19 PM
Quote from: sleestak on July 02, 2012, 11:26:42 AM
I thought that even with some shortcomings the first episode showed promise and I was looking to give it a chance.  After last nights train wreck I don't think I'll be giving it another chance.  Awful terrible tripe.

Agreed.  All the women characters are ridiculously annoying.  I don't think Sorkin likes women very much.
Title: Re: The Newsroom
Post by: chlorpromazine on July 03, 2012, 05:34:57 PM
Last night's ep did seem too smart and snappy for its own good. I'm willing to give it a couple more episodes before I give up on it. I want to see the characters develop a little further, but I'm not sticking around if the soap opera shit takes over.
Title: Re: The Newsroom
Post by: boltthrow on July 08, 2012, 08:32:17 PM
At least Olivia Munn is topless in Magic Mike.  Nice tits too.
Title: Re: The Newsroom
Post by: The Shocker on July 09, 2012, 12:45:20 PM
Quote from: boltthrow on July 08, 2012, 08:32:17 PM
At least Olivia Munn is topless in Magic Mike.  Nice tits too.

Yeah
Title: Re: The Newsroom
Post by: giantchris on July 16, 2012, 12:33:43 AM
So far I felt its ok.  I totally agree about the women characters though they are all really annoying.

The highlight of the show is the actual "on-air" segments the rest of it is kinda meh. I'm gonna give it 2 or 3 more episodes and see if it improves.
Title: Re: The Newsroom
Post by: MichaelZodiac on July 31, 2012, 05:38:44 AM
I'm still watching it, the show doesn't annoy me but it also doesn't excite me. Olivia Munn with the hipster glasses is really hot though.
Title: Re: The Newsroom
Post by: chlorpromazine on August 07, 2012, 03:23:19 AM
She's reason enough to watch the show.
I just watched Sunday night's episode, and it was one of the better eps so far.
Title: Re: The Newsroom
Post by: irratebass on December 08, 2014, 02:50:48 PM
Anyone watch last night?
Title: Re: The Newsroom
Post by: MadJohnShaft on December 09, 2014, 07:21:10 AM
The rape themed episode? The AV club reviewers despise this show.

It has its moments but I'm not sure I like any of the characters. And why are they all dating?
Title: Re: The Newsroom
Post by: irratebass on December 09, 2014, 02:18:49 PM
Quote from: MadJohnShaft on December 09, 2014, 07:21:10 AM
The rape themed episode? The AV club reviewers despise this show.

It has its moments but I'm not sure I like any of the characters. And why are they all dating?


Yeah, that's one.........Well ya have to date on today's shows to keep the viewers right? Got's to have that drama.
I just wanted to see if anyone else caught was was going on with Will in his cell?