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re: The Newsroom on HBO "OFFICIAL Season Thread"
Posted on 7/2/12 at 8:24 am to ellunchboxo
Posted on 7/2/12 at 8:24 am to ellunchboxo
I watched the first 2 episodes--not impressed--the dialogue all seems too forced for me and I really tried to like it.
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Posted on 7/2/12 at 10:34 am to brbengalgal
I like last nights, though not as much as the first. I applaud them for not taking the route of trying to portray a major story like they occur every night. We saw great news in the first and the polar opposite this week. Looking forward to next week.
Posted on 7/2/12 at 10:38 am to Mr. Wayne
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I like last nights, though not as much as the first. I applaud them for not taking the route of trying to portray a major story like they occur every night. We saw great news in the first and the polar opposite this week. Looking forward to next week.
my thoughts exactly
Posted on 7/2/12 at 10:56 am to wish i was tebow
I heard them mention the Gabby Giffords shooting in the preview for next week.
Posted on 7/2/12 at 11:05 am to brbengalgal
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I watched the first 2 episodes--not impressed--the dialogue all seems too forced for me and I really tried to like it.
I agree. It's all so pithy. I mean, I appreciate it and it's often funny, but it may be too much. One person, maybe two, who is smart enough and quick witted enough to really send some zingers is one thing, but literally every character on this show gets into the action, which doesn't seem all that believable and does seem a bit forced.
That said, it was still entertaining despite its faults. And there were many.
Posted on 7/2/12 at 11:39 am to LoveThatMoney
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I agree. It's all so pithy. I mean, I appreciate it and it's often funny, but it may be too much. One person, maybe two, who is smart enough and quick witted enough to really send some zingers is one thing, but literally every character on this show gets into the action, which doesn't seem all that believable and does seem a bit forced
That's Sorkin for ya. Great writer, who makes great shows, if all the dialogue is your thing...
Posted on 7/2/12 at 12:07 pm to Haydo
Second episode was way too much Sorkin for my taste
Posted on 7/2/12 at 12:16 pm to hendersonshands
The least "real" thing on these Sorkin shows is the fact that people don't just haul off and hit the pompous assholes that get in their faces.
If you take every pause in a person's speech pattern as an opportunity to insert a witty retort, eventually you're going to lose some teeth.
That entire "Newsroom" needs a slap.
If you take every pause in a person's speech pattern as an opportunity to insert a witty retort, eventually you're going to lose some teeth.
That entire "Newsroom" needs a slap.
Posted on 7/2/12 at 12:20 pm to Fewer Kilometers
It's the exact same format as Sports Night. He could at least change things up a little.
Posted on 7/2/12 at 12:26 pm to Haydo
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That's Sorkin for ya. Great writer, who makes great shows, if all the dialogue is your thing...
I do enjoy it
Posted on 7/2/12 at 12:41 pm to LoveThatMoney
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I agree. It's all so pithy. I mean, I appreciate it and it's often funny, but it may be too much. One person, maybe two, who is smart enough and quick witted enough to really send some zingers is one thing, but literally every character on this show gets into the action, which doesn't seem all that believable and does seem a bit forced.
That said, it was still entertaining despite its faults. And there were many.
Well, that's classic Sorkin. Nobody talks in real life the way his characters tend to do.
That's the thing. For me, much of this show is just light entertainment with the occasional weighty moment or subject. I just plan to sit back, enjoy and avoid over-analyzing.
Posted on 7/2/12 at 12:47 pm to LoveThatMoney
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I agree. It's all so pithy. I mean, I appreciate it and it's often funny, but it may be too much. One person, maybe two, who is smart enough and quick witted enough to really send some zingers is one thing, but literally every character on this show gets into the action, which doesn't seem all that believable and does seem a bit forced.
That said, it was still entertaining despite its faults. And there were many.
See, now, this is what the critics were getting at.
They said the dialogue gets ridiculous and over-smug after a while.
They said the Sorkinness was impossible to ignore.
They saw the first 4 episodes and they said it got worse over time.
So, I'm curious to see how you all enjoy it going forward.
Posted on 7/2/12 at 2:01 pm to Hoodoo Man
I like the show so far. I really wanna see this gals boobs.
How about that writing Sorkin?? Right to the MF point!!
How about that writing Sorkin?? Right to the MF point!!
Posted on 7/2/12 at 2:57 pm to Notro
It's refreshing to see that others were having the same reaction to the Sorkin dialogue as I was. The zippy, smug, one liners that are a degree or two dishonest makes the show both immediately intriguing, but ultimately unsatisfying and a little disturbing.
It makes me wonder how many people watch these fictional shows that are so thoroughly saturated with current culture and actual contemporary news stories, and get "informed" on the topics with much conviction, because the characters that have those opinions and that are saying those things come across as so smart.
This girl is a conundrum:
Most of the time, even she has the Sorkinsian ability to rattle off smart-sounding quips and retorts, but she is supposed to be some dumb blonde. BUT, not too dumb. Just sometimes dumb. Sometimes really dumb. And what the hell are we supposed to think about this naive dingbat being given serious responsibilities like interviewing the governor of a state. She fricked up? No kidding!!
Having said all that, I vote for a superfluous nude scene involving this chick.
It makes me wonder how many people watch these fictional shows that are so thoroughly saturated with current culture and actual contemporary news stories, and get "informed" on the topics with much conviction, because the characters that have those opinions and that are saying those things come across as so smart.
This girl is a conundrum:
Most of the time, even she has the Sorkinsian ability to rattle off smart-sounding quips and retorts, but she is supposed to be some dumb blonde. BUT, not too dumb. Just sometimes dumb. Sometimes really dumb. And what the hell are we supposed to think about this naive dingbat being given serious responsibilities like interviewing the governor of a state. She fricked up? No kidding!!
Having said all that, I vote for a superfluous nude scene involving this chick.
Posted on 7/2/12 at 3:52 pm to Jimbeaux
I'm also turned off by his working a couple of years behind the present day. Way too much hindsight is 20/20.
Posted on 7/2/12 at 4:29 pm to Fewer Kilometers
Pretty accurate on how sarcastic newsrooms really are.
Posted on 7/2/12 at 4:48 pm to Jimbeaux
On the "Making of The Newsroom" HBO special, Olivia Munn had a comment I got a kick out of. She said that she naturally talks fast and when the director told her "That's good, but can you slow it down a bit?" she said " I've got to be the first person ever considered too fast for Sorkin".
Posted on 7/2/12 at 10:11 pm to Jimbeaux
quote:you just summed up sorkin for me.
The zippy, smug, one liners that are a degree or two dishonest makes the show both immediately intriguing, but ultimately unsatisfying and a little disturbing.
i still liked (not loved) the show though and will keep watching. I think what keeps me watching is my disdain for the way news is done and watching someone do it the right way makes me really cheer for Will McAvoy and want him to succeed........while talking in zippy little one liners to everyone in the room and having a 10 minute conversation crammed into 3 minutes.....okay I'm done
Posted on 7/8/12 at 5:28 pm to drexyl
Tonight's episode:
"The 112th Congress"
Jane Fonda makes her Debut.
"The 112th Congress"
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While doing an editorial, Will apologizes for previous newscasts and promises his viewers a better show, which angers the CEO of ACN's parent company. Jim helps Maggie when she begins to feel overwhelmed. Don presents Elliot with a challenge.
Jane Fonda makes her Debut.
This post was edited on 7/8/12 at 7:38 pm
Posted on 7/8/12 at 10:04 pm to ellunchboxo
Good show....but it took a big left turn tonight. Really hope this doesn't become a GOP-bashing show like it was tonight.
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