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Started by VDB, February 13, 2013, 10:45:22 AM

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VDB

I haven't really gotten much use out of this app so far, mostly because I don't usually like watching long-form videos on a phone/computer/tablet screen.

Well, hopefully that's all about to change since HBO GO now supports AirPlay via Apple TV. Praise jesus! Can't wait to try it out.

Confession: I've never watched The Wire, or Treme, because I didn't get in at the start of those series. And the episode selection of On Demand is never very good. So now, hopefully, I can check that shit out.
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gainesvillegreen

I have enjoyed watching the app on my iPad Retina display much more than I thought I would.
If you can stand subtitles, don't sleep on Profugos (Chile - drug running) or Epitafios (Argentina - serial killer) in the Latin America series section.

Wish they had a few more of their (American) series available, but all in all can't complain.
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UncleEbinezer

We watch HBO GO quite a bit through the Google TV.  They have a much better movie selection than on demand and then all of the older shows is a huge bonus.  I still check on the Sopranos regularly.
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gainesvillegreen

Quote from: UncleEbinezer on February 13, 2013, 11:12:12 AM
We watch HBO GO quite a bit through the Google TV.  They have a much better movie selection than on demand and then all of the older shows is a huge bonus.  I still check on the Sopranos regularly.

Yeah, having all of Deadwood at fingers length is awesome.
Dysfunction and itemized lists of people's failures are where it's at.

PIE-GUY

Dude, that's great news!
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Find that I can groove with the beat when I let go
So put your worries on hold
Get up and groove with the rhythm in your soul

VDB

I watched the first episode of Bored to Death last night. It was OK -- amusing if not LOL. With the backlog I have of other shows and movies, not sure if I'll continue this. Anyone else watch this show?
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PIE-GUY

Quote from: V00D00BR3W on February 14, 2013, 12:32:44 PM
I watched the first episode of Bored to Death last night. It was OK -- amusing if not LOL. With the backlog I have of other shows and movies, not sure if I'll continue this. Anyone else watch this show?

I watched the first three then dropped it from the DVR list. Wasn't doing it for me.
I've been coming to where I am from the get go
Find that I can groove with the beat when I let go
So put your worries on hold
Get up and groove with the rhythm in your soul

WillBreathes

Definitely check out the Witness episodes under the Documentary tab.
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kellerb

Quote from: PG on February 14, 2013, 12:38:09 PM
Quote from: V00D00BR3W on February 14, 2013, 12:32:44 PM
I watched the first episode of Bored to Death last night. It was OK -- amusing if not LOL. With the backlog I have of other shows and movies, not sure if I'll continue this. Anyone else watch this show?

I watched the first three then dropped it from the DVR list. Wasn't doing it for me.

So it's not just a clever name

WillBreathes

And where is Carnivale?

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ytowndan

Quote from: barnesy305 on February 14, 2013, 10:40:57 PM
Quote from: WillBreathes on February 14, 2013, 10:28:24 PM
And where is Carnivale?

Loved that show.

HBO really fucked them over.  Shows get cancelled all the time.  I get that.  But had HBO told them they were cancelled before that second season finale aired, they could have taken out the last few seconds and it would have been a decent ending for the series.  Five minutes in an editing room. . . that's all HBO had to give them. 
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gainesvillegreen

Quote from: ytowndan on February 15, 2013, 12:44:23 AM
Quote from: barnesy305 on February 14, 2013, 10:40:57 PM
Quote from: WillBreathes on February 14, 2013, 10:28:24 PM
And where is Carnivale?

Loved that show.

HBO really fucked them over.  Shows get cancelled all the time.  I get that.  But had HBO told them they were cancelled before that second season finale aired, they could have taken out the last few seconds and it would have been a decent ending for the series.  Five minutes in an editing room. . . that's all HBO had to give them.

Same with Deadwood.
If you want to go hunting for it, I believe the writer/creator of Carnivale has published the entire arc of the story for Carnivale on the internet. I haven't read it, but I believe it circulates. I also believe there is a vibrant message board community for that show too.

Carnivale is definitely a gaping hole in the selection within the app.
Dysfunction and itemized lists of people's failures are where it's at.

barnesy305

Quote from: gainesvillegreen on February 15, 2013, 11:32:48 AM
Quote from: ytowndan on February 15, 2013, 12:44:23 AM
Quote from: barnesy305 on February 14, 2013, 10:40:57 PM
Quote from: WillBreathes on February 14, 2013, 10:28:24 PM
And where is Carnivale?

Loved that show.

HBO really fucked them over.  Shows get cancelled all the time.  I get that.  But had HBO told them they were cancelled before that second season finale aired, they could have taken out the last few seconds and it would have been a decent ending for the series.  Five minutes in an editing room. . . that's all HBO had to give them.

Same with Deadwood.
If you want to go hunting for it, I believe the writer/creator of Carnivale has published the entire arc of the story for Carnivale on the internet. I haven't read it, but I believe it circulates. I also believe there is a vibrant message board community for that show too.

Carnivale is definitely a gaping hole in the selection within the app.

There is a link to that document from the Wikipedia page. Sucks, I loved that show.

WillBreathes

Put on Tales From the Crypt too.

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