OT -"LUCK" on HBO last night

ctjetfan · 01-30-2012, 11:51 AM

Who watched last night?

I thought the show lived up to its advanced hype. ( but I love the pony's).
Just curious what others thought..

Great actors for a weekly ( Hoffman, Ferina, Nolte). 3 nice subplots going on. I can't wait for next week

Ruby2 · 01-30-2012, 11:57 AM

The off topic board has been functioning for 3 years now...

Cmon people.

ctjetfan · 01-30-2012, 12:03 PM

[QUOTE=Ruby2;4352275]The off topic board has been functioning for 3 years now...

Cmon people.[/QUOTE]

I'm just so sick of the Giants and Pats that I couldn't help myself..

Al Woodall Rocks! · 01-30-2012, 12:33 PM

Liked it, but had to go to Wikipedia because I didn't quite get the subplots at first. Too much partying back in the day, I guess.....
Normally they use the entire first episode to fully explain who & what the main characters are. Without Wiki, I had no idea who Dustin was and where he was going to fit back in. I'm OK now. ;)

Love Dustin, Nick & the wheelchair guy as actors.

One complaint: the hispanic trainer's accent was too thick. Wife & I couldn't make out half of what he said.

How did they not catch that? :huh:

JB1089 · 01-30-2012, 01:02 PM

I watched it four times last night....and I'm not even that into the story yet. It started off slow, but I'm more than willing to give shows a few weeks to set things up.

It is a beautiful show. If they're able to maintain that standard of production I'll watch every episode multiple times. The camerawork, the colors, the lighting: This is grade-A staring material.

I also like how the exposition is being handled. None of that "Hey, that's so-and-so. Here's a summarized version of his life story."

ctjetfan · 01-30-2012, 01:07 PM

[QUOTE=Al Woodall Rocks!;4352312]Liked it, but had to go to Wikipedia because I didn't quite get the subplots at first. Too much partying back in the day, I guess.....
Normally they use the entire first episode to fully explain who & what the main characters are. Without Wiki, I had no idea who Dustin was and where he was going to fit back in. I'm OK now. ;)

Love Dustin, Nick & the wheelchair guy as actors.

One complaint: the hispanic trainer's accent was too thick. Wife & I couldn't make out half of what he said.

How did they not catch that? :huh:[/QUOTE]

Who plays the wheelchair guy? Initially, I thought is was Dennis Franz but didn't see his name in the credits.

Also, the nervous/stuttering agent was excellent..

Al Woodall Rocks! · 01-30-2012, 01:11 PM

[QUOTE=ctjetfan;4352363][B]Who plays the wheelchair guy?[/B] Initially, I thought is was Dennis Franz but didn't see his name in the credits.

Also, the nervous/stuttering agent was excellent..[/QUOTE]

Kevin Dunn. Great character actor from Chicago.

Thanks AGAIN to Wiki!!!

SAR I · 01-30-2012, 01:16 PM

So it's [I]Boardwalk Empire[/I] with hooves, is that correct?

SAR I

Dcat · 01-30-2012, 01:22 PM

Hey, I recorded the Luck episode titled "Pilot" in December. I see this one was titled "Pilot" as well. The DVR recorded it anyway which leads me to think it's different? Haven't had a chance to check it out yet. Are the two episodes the same?

p.s. shouldn't this thread be over in the Hampur?

Jungle Shift Jet · 01-30-2012, 01:28 PM

MOVE because it's not NFL etc

DUMP because you made people think it was a show about the Stanford QB

QED

MOVE TO THE DUMP

JB1089 · 01-30-2012, 01:42 PM

[QUOTE=Dcat;4352377]Hey, I recorded the Luck episode titled "Pilot" in December. I see this one was titled "Pilot" as well. The DVR recorded it anyway which leads me to think it's different? Haven't had a chance to check it out yet. Are the two episodes the same?

p.s. shouldn't this thread be over in the Hampur?[/QUOTE]

It's the same episode.

jetswin · 01-30-2012, 01:50 PM

put me to sleep immediately, that may have had something to do with the music, however after I woke up my wife and son said it sucked, lol

should I try watching again?

Al Woodall Rocks! · 01-30-2012, 01:54 PM

[QUOTE=SAR I;4352372]So it's [I]Boardwalk Empire[/I] with hooves, is that correct?

SAR I[/QUOTE]
No.
BE has real-life characters, in a historic era, which is a major difference.
I guess Buscemi & Hoffman can be considered comparable but even that is too early to say.
I do think you have to have some interest in the ponies to get the most out of it.

NowLet'sGoEatAF'NSnack · 01-30-2012, 01:55 PM

The stuttering, nervous guy has got to go. Horrible acting imo, hes over doing it big time. They should have one of the horses run him over in the stable in the next episode. Michael Mann is a very good director, he should be able to get the most out of this cast. Having Hoffman as the lead is huge, the guy is still great and should be able to carry the show for at least the first season. Perfect role for Nolte, a drunk trainer that doesn't have to say much but his screen presence is effective. The jury is till out out on the rest of the cast.

FlagmanL11 · 01-30-2012, 01:59 PM

was out like a light 20 min in, going to rewatch, but seemed a bit slow and disjointed...

Peebag · 01-30-2012, 05:02 PM

[QUOTE=jetswin;4352415]put me to sleep immediately, that may have had something to do with the music, however after I woke up my wife and son said it sucked, lol

should I try watching again?[/QUOTE]

Did you have milk and crackers before you watched it? That does it for me.

01-30-2012, 11:51 AM	#1
ctjetfan All League Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 2,546	OT -"LUCK" on HBO last night Who watched last night? I thought the show lived up to its advanced hype. ( but I love the pony's). Just curious what others thought.. Great actors for a weekly ( Hoffman, Ferina, Nolte). 3 nice subplots going on. I can't wait for next week

01-30-2012, 11:57 AM	#2
Ruby2 Patron and Grapefruit Juice Bitchess!!! Hall Of Fame Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Jerseystrong Posts: 17,010	The off topic board has been functioning for 3 years now... Cmon people.

01-30-2012, 12:03 PM	#3
ctjetfan All League Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 2,546	[QUOTE=Ruby2;4352275]The off topic board has been functioning for 3 years now... Cmon people.[/QUOTE] I'm just so sick of the Giants and Pats that I couldn't help myself..

01-30-2012, 12:33 PM	#4
Al Woodall Rocks! Rick Nash is a MONSTER BEAST! All League Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Jupiter, FL Posts: 2,882	Liked it, but had to go to Wikipedia because I didn't quite get the subplots at first. Too much partying back in the day, I guess..... Normally they use the entire first episode to fully explain who & what the main characters are. Without Wiki, I had no idea who Dustin was and where he was going to fit back in. I'm OK now. ;) Love Dustin, Nick & the wheelchair guy as actors. One complaint: the hispanic trainer's accent was too thick. Wife & I couldn't make out half of what he said. How did they not catch that? :huh:

01-30-2012, 01:02 PM	#5
JB1089 Now is the time... All Pro Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 5,710	I watched it four times last night....and I'm not even that into the story yet. It started off slow, but I'm more than willing to give shows a few weeks to set things up. It is a beautiful show. If they're able to maintain that standard of production I'll watch every episode multiple times. The camerawork, the colors, the lighting: This is grade-A staring material. I also like how the exposition is being handled. None of that "Hey, that's so-and-so. Here's a summarized version of his life story."

01-30-2012, 01:07 PM	#6
ctjetfan All League Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 2,546	[QUOTE=Al Woodall Rocks!;4352312]Liked it, but had to go to Wikipedia because I didn't quite get the subplots at first. Too much partying back in the day, I guess..... Normally they use the entire first episode to fully explain who & what the main characters are. Without Wiki, I had no idea who Dustin was and where he was going to fit back in. I'm OK now. ;) Love Dustin, Nick & the wheelchair guy as actors. One complaint: the hispanic trainer's accent was too thick. Wife & I couldn't make out half of what he said. How did they not catch that? :huh:[/QUOTE] Who plays the wheelchair guy? Initially, I thought is was Dennis Franz but didn't see his name in the credits. Also, the nervous/stuttering agent was excellent..

01-30-2012, 01:11 PM	#7
Al Woodall Rocks! Rick Nash is a MONSTER BEAST! All League Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Jupiter, FL Posts: 2,882	[QUOTE=ctjetfan;4352363][B]Who plays the wheelchair guy?[/B] Initially, I thought is was Dennis Franz but didn't see his name in the credits. Also, the nervous/stuttering agent was excellent..[/QUOTE] Kevin Dunn. Great character actor from Chicago. Thanks AGAIN to Wiki!!!

01-30-2012, 01:16 PM	#8
SAR I is excitedly looking forward to December22, the last home game, The Rexecution Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 38,656	So it's [I]Boardwalk Empire[/I] with hooves, is that correct? SAR I

01-30-2012, 01:22 PM	#9
Dcat I think I see one Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 8,072	Hey, I recorded the Luck episode titled "Pilot" in December. I see this one was titled "Pilot" as well. The DVR recorded it anyway which leads me to think it's different? Haven't had a chance to check it out yet. Are the two episodes the same? p.s. shouldn't this thread be over in the Hampur?

01-30-2012, 01:28 PM	#10
Jungle Shift Jet Occasionally stoops to uploading hotties pix to boost his postcount All Pro Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alive with a superior intellect in an erudite world of fine tastes that you will never, EVER acquire Posts: 5,032	MOVE because it's not NFL etc DUMP because you made people think it was a show about the Stanford QB QED MOVE TO THE DUMP

01-30-2012, 01:42 PM	#11
JB1089 Now is the time... All Pro Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 5,710	[QUOTE=Dcat;4352377]Hey, I recorded the Luck episode titled "Pilot" in December. I see this one was titled "Pilot" as well. The DVR recorded it anyway which leads me to think it's different? Haven't had a chance to check it out yet. Are the two episodes the same? p.s. shouldn't this thread be over in the Hampur?[/QUOTE] It's the same episode.

01-30-2012, 01:50 PM	#12
jetswin stumblin mumblin butt fumblin Board Moderator Jets Insider VIP JetsInsider.com Legend Charter JI Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Westchester Co. Posts: 35,458	put me to sleep immediately, that may have had something to do with the music, however after I woke up my wife and son said it sucked, lol should I try watching again?

01-30-2012, 01:54 PM	#13
Al Woodall Rocks! Rick Nash is a MONSTER BEAST! All League Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Jupiter, FL Posts: 2,882	[QUOTE=SAR I;4352372]So it's [I]Boardwalk Empire[/I] with hooves, is that correct? SAR I[/QUOTE] No. BE has real-life characters, in a historic era, which is a major difference. I guess Buscemi & Hoffman can be considered comparable but even that is too early to say. I do think you have to have some interest in the ponies to get the most out of it.

01-30-2012, 01:55 PM	#14
NowLet'sGoEatAF'NSnack Welcome to Deadwood Undrafted Free Agent Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 149	The stuttering, nervous guy has got to go. Horrible acting imo, hes over doing it big time. They should have one of the horses run him over in the stable in the next episode. Michael Mann is a very good director, he should be able to get the most out of this cast. Having Hoffman as the lead is huge, the guy is still great and should be able to carry the show for at least the first season. Perfect role for Nolte, a drunk trainer that doesn't have to say much but his screen presence is effective. The jury is till out out on the rest of the cast.

01-30-2012, 01:59 PM	#15
FlagmanL11 4 months until the first home tailgate!! Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North Jersey Posts: 3,059	was out like a light 20 min in, going to rewatch, but seemed a bit slow and disjointed...

01-30-2012, 05:02 PM	#16
Peebag being disappointed since January 13th, 1969 All Pro Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: great midwest -well not so great Posts: 7,108	[QUOTE=jetswin;4352415]put me to sleep immediately, that may have had something to do with the music, however after I woke up my wife and son said it sucked, lol should I try watching again?[/QUOTE] Did you have milk and crackers before you watched it? That does it for me.