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10-09-2016, 03:59 PM
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Westworld (2016 Fall Schedule - HBO Premium Series)
They spent 100 million dollars on Westworld for 10 episodes, which is exactly the same budget as Game of Thrones has maintained throughout its history (10 million dollars an episode). Which is the most money HBO has ever spent on a series.
Its supposed to capture the Game of Thrones fan space on HBO as their premium flagship series for this Fall 2016 Season schedule. The cast is star-studded, all big names-- and a lot of award-winners from the silverscreen. It looks good, lot of social commentary, lot of woke factor, and I really like the leads and the casting so far. The second episode of the season is tonight. Get on board while its still early is my advice. If not just to see how well this does (HBO does not spend GoT money on just "anything", the series Rome was cancelled because of its 2 million and episode cost, for example) so this was a serious financial risk for them but they were willing to take it since they are flush with cash from the success of GoT). Have you guys seen it?
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10-09-2016, 05:13 PM
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The writing and symbolism is really heavy. The Shakespeare references are off the charts, even when not being quoted by a character.
[You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.] Ep 1. the milk scene you might write off as just bullshit, but nope, another Shakespeare reference and nod to sexual awakening/consciousness/birth/heterosexuality. [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.] I had to watch the episode twice to start picking up on things. And even then, I required some internet reading for an interpretation of the show itself. Its a lot like the "True Detective" series in that sense, where watching just the show alone doesn't really seem to get you the entire experience of what you are seeing visually or a complete understanding. But on the surface, you could just say its blood and boobs. Pretty smart series and I am impressed so far, something for everyone it appears. Definitely seems intent on delivering on its budget. If others are watching it, I'll highlight some of the character traits you wouldn't pick up on just by watching the show. [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.] The Man In Black for example, there's way more to him than just some asshole. He is an extremely wealthy asshole, spending 40,000 dollars a day for the past 30 years straight to visit the park and he has realized and become suspicious the ownership is hiding something. He intends to get his money's worth. [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.] His interaction with Delores reveals that he seems to have acquired a particular set of skills. He could be a former employee or an old disgruntled investor at this point, as he seems to be able to imprint memories onto Delores despite the daily wipes, over his 30 year history. We found out Delores is about that old at the end of Episode 1. He also kicks OG knowledge to the robots, possibly exerting an influence over them throughout his 30 years. [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]
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10-09-2016, 05:41 PM
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i thought this was about futuristic pleasure robots but all the screenshots are ugly old ppl in a western
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10-09-2016, 05:46 PM
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Ep 1 doesnt grab you like most modern TV shows, but I like its multilayered depressing science fiction style more than most TV shows so I am ready for this brave new world.
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10-09-2016, 05:48 PM
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For the Big J inclined, theres that Xerxes guy from 300. Is that young enough?
[You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.] And probably the hottest Armenian chick ever. Kim Kardashian who?????? [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.] [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.] [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.] [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.] ^ is that real life? [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]
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10-09-2016, 06:08 PM
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10-09-2016, 06:11 PM
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10-09-2016, 06:13 PM
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I think it should find an audience. But it could have used a little more pizazz in the pilot episode. I like the female lead at the management, the Dutch actress there.
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