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Animation in the top left by conniebrean1	Oct 12th, 2008 12:29:02 AM
What is that? Anybody?
Re: Animation in the top left Harry trolling for little childr by jbs0209	Oct 12th, 2008 12:35:39 AM
No not his style
4th damn! by DARTHpatel	Oct 12th, 2008 12:41:36 AM

re: Animation by Kung Fu Hustler	Oct 12th, 2008 01:18:31 AM
John Carpenter's Prince of Darkness, I think.
Drama considers an investment opportunity? That's a show I'd wat by zekmoe	Oct 12th, 2008 01:29:25 AM
What's next? Vince gets his car washed and E selects a new comb, while Turtle rents a dvd? Why not story and plot?
The terrible acting will kill True Blood by happybunni	Oct 12th, 2008 05:02:12 AM
Absolutely everyone is just a piss poor actor/actress on this show, especially Sookie's brother. Everytime one of his storylines shows up and Tara saves him I groan, because the acting is so bad that the situations they get into are completely unbelievable. Also why is this show even set in Redneckville?! Worst idea ever. Just a shitty overall of trying to resurrect vampire TV shows. The one and only interesting idea of the show is that vampires have come out to the public. Expect this show to not get a second season.
happybunni by kingoflight	Oct 12th, 2008 05:29:43 AM
True blood already has a second season lined up. I like this show its not brilliant far from it. But remember how shit buffy was when it first come out.
is true blood any good? by lex romero	Oct 12th, 2008 08:22:00 AM
i kinda like theconcept but i've heard mixed things...
Ball is the worst writer on True Blood... by DanielKurland	Oct 12th, 2008 08:25:17 AM
Absolutely crazy statement to make, but it's true. And he must be somewhat aware of it, as he's not writing ANY of the episodes posted up here. Also, this season of Entourage is great, and I'm glad to see E getting more and more plots devoted to himself.
I didn't think I was going to like TrueBlood by Regenhund	Oct 12th, 2008 10:10:55 AM
mostly because Anna Paquin can be kind of grating at times, and the concept sounded like Southern Fried Vampire porn; but it's actually holding my attention, and hasn't focused too much on a Sookie\Bill relationship. It's actually a decent ensemble with lots of interesting subplots.
BTW- TrueBlood is set in the south because by Regenhund	Oct 12th, 2008 10:14:08 AM
it's based on a series of novels that is set there. Not sure how close they are following the first book, but there's some really crazy Kolchak type shit coming down the wire in future seasons if they stick with it.
True Blood is getting better by Prior Walter	Oct 12th, 2008 11:47:10 AM
With each episode. And if they follow the book it will only continue. At this rate it will be better than Dexter, which comes closer to a CBS crime-drama show with every episode.
Animation is Prince of Darkness, final scene. by V'Shael	Oct 12th, 2008 01:20:12 PM

Smokejumpers by DocBosch	Oct 12th, 2008 02:39:40 PM
Will this be the first season where we actually see Vince shooting a movie (other than that Medellin pseudo-doc episode). So far, the seasons have dealt with them trying to get Vince a part in a movie or trying to get a movie made, then the actual movies shot during the break, and released when the show comes back. Will this be a first?
True Blood sucks (and not blood either) by johnnyangel	Oct 12th, 2008 05:04:47 PM
Me and my buddies quit watching it. The characters are based on the book but everything has diverged so much I think Alan Ball is just winging it now. And why are stupid stereotypes of white southerners acceptable? Is that the last group in America it is acceptable to belittle?
True Blood by tallsy	Oct 12th, 2008 06:15:38 PM
Not a fan. I'm just tired of the gothic romance schtick. Although I must disagree with the poster upthread, I think Sookie's brother is the only redeeming thing about the show (when he has his clothes on)
I think I'll still watch it, but never buy the series. by happybunni	Oct 12th, 2008 06:43:24 PM
I mean the show is holding my attention. But at the same time I see that alot of is it just terrible. I just have one main problem... Whether based on books or not, Sookie's brother is just a completely unbelievable retard in the way he acts/fucks everything up every single episode. And equally silly is the way Tara acts/saves him. That is my main gripe about the show, and a big part of every episode that I dislike. The second minor part is that the acting is bad. They should have just stick with Sookie/Bill and maybe some mysterious murders and leave her brother out of it. Or just make her brother a vampire hater (with a good actor in his place) and leave it at that. Would have made the show much more enjoyable.
It's pretty obvious Sam is a vampire, right?... by DanielKurland	Oct 12th, 2008 08:07:55 PM
I mean, Sookie's comment about how she's never read his thoughts out of respect, and his constant disappearances. It would make perfect sense for him to be killing people, and making Sookie think it's Bill, so he'll be gone. Also, Entourage tonight was great (again).
Jason IS great... by DanielKurland	Oct 12th, 2008 08:10:18 PM
And his scenes while highon V were a highlight of the series. It may just be me, but his delivery and mannerisms remind me a lot of early Peter Krause of SFU.
Sam's not a vampire. by DonnaDarko	Oct 12th, 2008 09:08:49 PM
If Ball sticks to the book, Sam is something else entirely. Not necessarily a BAD thing, just different. Think about it: if vampires just 'came out of the coffin' - what other groups may be around?
sam's a werewolf by movieManiac	Oct 12th, 2008 09:10:13 PM
has to be..him smelling those clothes, barking in his sleep, and some weird relationship with his dog. either that or a dog like man or some crap like that.
Anna Paquin boobs by zooch	Oct 12th, 2008 09:42:43 PM
On tonight's True Blood!
On Jason by happybunni	Oct 12th, 2008 09:45:29 PM
Lets just take a look at Jason's life. He gets busted by the for the first murder, lies and says he didn't even know the girl (stupid). Pretty sure he lied with the second murder as well. Then he decides to ignore the drug dealer's warning and down an entire bottle of V (stupid). Which he proceeds to blame everyone around him for not helping him, and then the dealer for giving it to him when he misused it (stupid). Then he acts like a douche towards Sookie's vamp bf without any reason to (stupid). Then, as if his first encounter with V wasn't bad ennough, he goes for it again (stupid!). Both the way the part is written, and acted, is utter and complete stupidity and I can't stand to actually enjoy a character that never learns and never grows from the mistakes. Instead of learning, he just continues making bigger ones. And I hope it ends with his death.
i like trueblood by Mr_X	Oct 12th, 2008 09:48:20 PM
interesting story lines, great actors. and i like vampires. best new show of the season. actually the vampire stuff is fairly low key.
He's just the stupidest character on TV by happybunni	Oct 12th, 2008 09:54:14 PM
With no redeeming qualities. That is why I dislike all his scenes.
tonight's episode answer a very important question by Holodigm	Oct 12th, 2008 09:59:43 PM
"how many eps until Rogue shows her tits?"
i wanted to hate true blood by thecrimsoncurse	Oct 12th, 2008 11:06:43 PM
At first i hated the way the vampire mythos was treated, but with each episode this show gets better and better. Totally unlike Dexter which started out great but has gotten progressively worse since the middle of season 1.
For those who think True Blood is bad... by Amy Chasing	Oct 12th, 2008 11:36:41 PM
Have you seen Sanctuary? Torchwood? Moonlight? The only reason I watch those shows is because of the mesmerizing awfulness of them. It's great - you have a couple beers, grab a block of chocolate and have yourself a 21st century schlock sci fi night. The beer is a necessity because some of these shows (Sanctuary) take themselves a little too seriously. True Blood is IMHO better than them. Heck it may even be better than season 1 of Buffy (remember the episode with the praying mantis teacher? Almost made me stop watching).
Jason is stupid by chunker	Oct 13th, 2008 01:00:37 AM
Perhaps the stupidest character on tv. I really hated him the first two episodes, damn I hated him. But he's becoming one of my fav characters, his scenes are hilarious. Like many, I thought this show was kinda bad at first, but like some have suggested it keeps getting better and better. I dislike the "goth" schtick, but vampires in real life DO live that kinda lifestyle. And much of "goth" to begin with, is heavily inspired by vampire lore, so I kinda forgive them for that. They seem to balance that out with Bill's character.
Sam is a werewolf by chunker	Oct 13th, 2008 01:04:32 AM
Some have already commented on some of the clues. And who hates vampires more than werewolves? He isn't afraid of vampires at all. Vampires have intimidation powers on humans, but he doesn't get phased at all, and when he says he'll kill them, he seems like he has before. In a small town where everybody knows everybody's business, nobody seems to know a thing about him, even tho he's a very known figure.
My friends love Entourage by blindambition238	Oct 13th, 2008 01:58:11 AM
So, its ok for me to bludgeon them to death, right? It's basically SATC with penises.
True Blood Is Friggin' GREAT by LaserPants	Oct 13th, 2008 02:25:29 AM
And Sookie? Oh yeah, I'd like to stack that house. Great show, scary, funny, sexy, great social metaphors, awesome It's Buffy for adults (especially "lifestyle" adults). LOVE the show!!!
"Great Social Metaphors" by tallsy	Oct 13th, 2008 04:35:12 AM
Really? I mean, really? Are you sure you don't mean cliche social metaphors?
True Blood got a lot better last night by Itchy	Oct 13th, 2008 06:25:20 AM
once they busted out Anna Paquin's tits. I figured they'd wait a while to pull out that trump card, but give them props for using them early in the run. Seriously - I thought this show was ridiculous when it started ... but after 5 episodes, I'm starting to get hooked. They need some vampire on vampire war action to really fire this thing up. And more of Anna Paquin's tits.
True blood just keeps getting better by j2talk	Oct 13th, 2008 06:47:00 AM
...Just stick to the books guys...don't fuck it up.......
I have to agree... by GaiustheBrave	Oct 13th, 2008 08:21:43 AM
the first ep of True Blood was so-so, and I only came back for the second to see the conclusion. BUT, the show has been getting better. Still a lot of bugs to work out, imho. Remember Buffy, first season? Maybe they do go a bit far with Jason, but he's a classic fuck-up. Everyone knows someone like that, i.e., someone who makes the exact same mistakes over and over again. I agree, also, with whoever said that the white southerners are just too easy a target to pass by, apparently. But, lately, the show's slowed down on the ignorant, angry hick, especially since Bill's presentation. It seems from the previews that the coming weeks will undo that, though. Still, it went from vampire softcore porn to mildly interesting in 6 episodes (that may have something to do with Anna Paquin's boobs, but I don't think so). So, maybe it'll just keep getting better.
Jason Stackhouse is the new Mason from DEAD LIKE ME by SpyGuy	Oct 13th, 2008 08:52:09 AM
Simultaneously bewildering and fascinating to watch in his sheer stupidity. Tara's grown on me as well, especially when she kicked the townspeople out of Sookie's house. And yes, Anna Paquin. God bless 'er...
No, I Meant Great Social Metaphors by LaserPants	Oct 13th, 2008 09:35:22 AM
Thats why I typed it. I don't know if they're necessarily original social metaphors, since the whole sex, sexuality, fetish, tolerance, bigotry, and addiction themes have all been explored before through the symbology of monsters, specifically vampires. But, I do think that this is a great new original take on similar themes, with a unique kind of easy goin' southern feel to it. In addition, the characters are likable and believable, and its a pretty funny show to boot. I think its great show; like a Buffy for adults.
Cliched representation of southern rednecks? by chunker	Oct 13th, 2008 11:45:17 AM
Uh, maybe just a lil, but have any of you been paying attention to the election lately? Some of those characters aren't cliche, they're REAL!!! Just substitute their indifference for vamps to today's racism. But I also think that the main characters are multi dimensional and are starting to get fleshed out. As the show progresses I'm sure we'll get to see more of the other characters as well. One more thing, in regards to the gay cat.... I swear one of my best friends is the inspiration for this character. He's exactly like him I kid you not, the way he talks, mannerisms, attitude etc. so that character imo couldn't be more real.
Of course Jason is stupid by HailDaHypnoToad	Oct 14th, 2008 03:50:35 PM
He's supposed to be. Not everyone in this world is a nobel lauriate. Some people just plod along with C's in school and never go to college and are just plain freaking dumb. Why is it that having a guy who thinks with his rod and gets stupidly addicted to a controlled substance is any different than some of the people who you went to high school with and who are probably hiccuping along in life with no ambition, success or desire to do more than just what's required of them? If HBO can stand behind this series and if the show follows the books as closely (but not exactly which is why I enjoy the show) a lot of really deep shit is going to come along that will have you pull back and say "damn". And if you don't believe that there are people just like that in some of these podunk towns down south, take a trip down the backroads sometime while you're travelling and you will definately find places like Bon Temps and Merlotte's. I know. I grew up there and could not escape fast enough.
TIC by cookiemunstahh	Dec 5th, 2008 09:12:21 PM
Isn't True Blood somewhat tongue-in-cheek? It has that purposefully cheesy air (in the same vein as things like Grindhouse and Black Dynamite). I don't think you're supposed to take it 100% seriously. I like how they go between the surreal (like that breakfast Sookie/Bill scene) and some really touching moments (I thought there was some great bits of acting with Jason... such as after Gran died... you know what they say, it takes a smart person to play a great dumb character.) Last ep, I thought Paquin's crying was spot on.

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