Boardwalk Empire

Boardwalk Empire

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09/20/10 11:05 AM
cadair8 member Joined: 12/21/07 Posts: 4,400	So last night HBO's newest series Boardwalk Empire premiered. It seems like it is going to be a very interesting show. Doesn't hurt that the executive producer of the show is Martin Scorsese . So far what I've gathered is this is a show about Nucky Thompson, played by Steve Buscemi, and he is both a politician and a gangster of sorts. Prohibition just started and he is thinking up ways of getting alcohol back into Atlantic City, New Jersey so it stays the happening spot that it has been. I am very intrigued for the next episode and I can't wait for it.
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09/20/10 3:20 PM
fun_with_a_big_man member Joined: 08/18/10 Posts: 6	Although I thought there was an interesting side story to the pregnant woman, I didn't care for the awkward scenes between her and Buscemi.
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09/20/10 8:22 PM
The_Prowler member Now I'm nothing... Joined: 05/02/08 Location: Fredericksburg Vagina Posts: 18,691	Damn, I came into the movie room specifically to start this thread myself... Anyway, I recorded the show last night but didn't get to watch it until about an hour ago, and it was great. I can't wait to see how everything progresses throughout the series
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09/20/10 9:48 PM
DistantStorm member Joined: 04/30/08 Location: New York City Posts: 603	i really enjoyed the first episode; there's great potential for dozens of interesting characters/stories during the Prohibiton era- the lavish attention to detail paid to sets, music, and costumes only enhances this further. steve buscemi makes for a very entertaining lead, and i look forward to see where he's going to take things. trivia tidbit of minimal signifcance: i work on the boat used for smuggling in the opening scene; that's the schooner Pioneer from 1885, and she sails out of South St. Seaport from may through october. (i know no one actually cares, but it was beyond cool for me to see.)
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09/21/10 4:30 AM
LobotomyBaby member T H E W A R O F A R T Joined: 11/28/07 Location: Greatest of All Belows Posts: 2,995	i'm going to wait til there's a good 4 or 5 shows to download and have me a boardwalk fest. i need something to replace the void that entourage has left.
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09/21/10 6:53 AM
gonzo84 member Joined: 12/07/08 Posts: 1,059	I just watched the Pilot and I gotta say that I enjoyed it very much. I think Steve Buscemi deserves his part and plays his character extremely well. It's really nice to see Michael Pitt apart of this and he never disappoints. I love how the show incorporates not just Atlantic City gangland, but bringing in Luciano and Capone was a nice mix. This definitely feels like Scorsese, especially from his work of this millennium; Gangs of New York and Aviator come to mind. Scorsese never disappoints with his use of period music as a key to help drive the scenes along. It'll be interesting to see how this series pans out, especially with different directors up to bat; I mean, it's hard to keep up to a Scorsese piece, you know? But HBO always delivers in my opinion....
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09/21/10 7:22 AM
cadair8 member Joined: 12/21/07 Posts: 4,400	~~Anyone know if this is going to be a long ruining series or is it only one season long?~~ Just found out through HBO's facebook page that Boardwalk Empire is getting a second season. Not gonna lie it is very odd to me that only one episode in and they already are asking for a second season. Could the reaction have been that awesome? I know for each season of True Blood they waited until the third of fourth episode of the season to make that decision. Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 09/21/2010 11:06AM by cadair8.
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09/21/10 1:50 PM
The_Prowler member Now I'm nothing... Joined: 05/02/08 Location: Fredericksburg Vagina Posts: 18,691	DistantStorm posted: trivia tidbit of minimal signifcance: i work on the boat used for smuggling in the opening scene; that's the schooner Pioneer from 1885, and she sails out of South St. Seaport from may through october. (i know no one actually cares, but it was beyond cool for me to see.) I actually think that's prety awesome
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09/22/10 11:44 PM
bloodflower85 member une femme est une femme Joined: 06/17/08 Location: Austin TX Posts: 583	cadair8 posted: ~~Anyone know if this is going to be a long ruining series or is it only one season long?~~ Just found out through HBO's facebook page that Boardwalk Empire is getting a second season. Not gonna lie it is very odd to me that only one episode in and they already are asking for a second season. Could the reaction have been that awesome? I know for each season of True Blood they waited until the third of fourth episode of the season to make that decision. I agree it is strange. The show looks like it will be a really interesting show from what I saw in the pilot episode though. I'm looking forward to watching this show again on Sunday.
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09/23/10 10:01 AM
DistantStorm member Joined: 04/30/08 Location: New York City Posts: 603	well, The Walking Dead got renewed for a 2nd season, and that show hasn't even DEBUTED yet! cannot wait til it does though; i fucking love that comic. The_Prowler posted: DistantStorm posted: trivia tidbit of minimal signifcance: i work on the boat used for smuggling in the opening scene; that's the schooner Pioneer from 1885, and she sails out of South St. Seaport from may through october. (i know no one actually cares, but it was beyond cool for me to see.) I actually think that's prety awesome ha, thanks man! sadly, the production crew didn't leave any booze behind after loadout. at least none that i'm aware of; who knows what kind of deal the captain worked out with them...
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09/28/10 3:32 PM
JoePearson member Knock On The Sky Joined: 04/13/08 Location: On the Global Frequency Posts: 1,237	Was the showgirl Jimmy's mom? Their interaction was strange.
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09/28/10 3:41 PM
cadair8 member Joined: 12/21/07 Posts: 4,400	JoePearson posted: Was the showgirl Jimmy's mom? Their interaction was strange. That's what I was assuming. Second episode was not as good as the first in my opinion. I like it, but for some reason I have a hard time remembering what is going on.
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09/28/10 4:27 PM
JoePearson member Knock On The Sky Joined: 04/13/08 Location: On the Global Frequency Posts: 1,237	I don't really care for Jimmy's story. The bit at the end was kinda..meh
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09/28/10 4:24 PM
Kid IRA1 member kill yr idols Joined: 09/03/08 Location: formerly some antiseptic Posts: 3,380	Damn, I just watched the pilot. Had me shouting "masterpiece" by the end. But I do that often, so take it how you will. Also, pretty awesome theme song.
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09/28/10 7:03 PM
bloodflower85 member une femme est une femme Joined: 06/17/08 Location: Austin TX Posts: 583	^ Yeah I love the song they decided to use as the theme song. The Brian Jonestown Massacre are probably the only other band I obsess over other than NIN.
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10/03/10 7:12 PM
Calderon08 member Captain of Bearded Clam Joined: 09/07/08 Posts: 3,117	Wasn't sure I would like the show but I watched it..now a few episodes in I find myself tuning in each week. Really well done in regards to keeping it authentic for the time period...still have a hard time watching chicks fucking Steve Buscemi ..I'm sure this show will clean up at the Emmy's lol
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10/04/10 8:37 PM
The_Prowler member Now I'm nothing... Joined: 05/02/08 Location: Fredericksburg Vagina Posts: 18,691	This show has given me further evidence in a long held belief I've had... Steve Buscemi is fucking awesome
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10/05/10 7:41 AM
BattleOfNY member Joined: 05/06/08 Posts: 1,399	The_Prowler posted: This show has given me further evidence in a long held belief I've had... Steve Buscemi is fucking awesome Little known Buscemi fact...He used to be a New York firefighter before he became an actor.
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10/05/10 8:32 AM
DistantStorm member Joined: 04/30/08 Location: New York City Posts: 603	BattleOfNY posted: The_Prowler posted: This show has given me further evidence in a long held belief I've had... Steve Buscemi is fucking awesome Little known Buscemi fact...He used to be a New York firefighter before he became an actor. yeah, Engine 55, i think? in Little Italy. i've heard some older guys tell stories about how his captain thought he was nuts giving up the job; that'd he'd never make it as an actor. Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/05/2010 08:32AM by DistantStorm.
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10/05/10 9:15 AM
BattleOfNY member Joined: 05/06/08 Posts: 1,399	DistantStorm posted: BattleOfNY posted: The_Prowler posted: This show has given me further evidence in a long held belief I've had... Steve Buscemi is fucking awesome Little known Buscemi fact...He used to be a New York firefighter before he became an actor. yeah, Engine 55, i think? in Little Italy. i've heard some older guys tell stories about how his captain thought he was nuts giving up the job; that'd he'd never make it as an actor. Yep...Engine 55. Jokes on them now. I wonder if they have an autographed helmet in the house or something...haha.
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02/12/11 9:15 PM
xabundantiax member Joined: 10/09/09 Location: Salem%2C NH Posts: 218	I wanna see this!!!!!!
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02/16/11 12:34 PM
ginola member Joined: 03/08/09 Posts: 1,233	watched a bootleg copy off a friend of the whole series, it's fuckin great hope there is another 5 series's of this, up there with the sopranos. quite a few ex sopranos in
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02/19/11 5:19 PM
JoePearson member Knock On The Sky Joined: 04/13/08 Location: On the Global Frequency Posts: 1,237	Van Alden is wonderfully crazy as a character, and Gretchen Mol makes my penis happy. Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 02/19/2011 05:19PM by JoePearson.
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02/20/11 4:41 PM
ginola member Joined: 03/08/09 Posts: 1,233	the voilence towards the the young prostiute was way over the top, "what's a motherfucker" was quit funny
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09/25/11 4:22 PM
JoePearson member Knock On The Sky Joined: 04/13/08 Location: On the Global Frequency Posts: 1,237	Season 2 tonight methinks. Who's watching?
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09/26/11 4:19 AM
ginola member Joined: 03/08/09 Posts: 1,233	looking forward to it, being in the uk have to download it as it wont be on tv here till the new year, and cant wait that long, dont have "sky tv" which it's on
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12/05/11 3:22 AM
LobotomyBaby member T H E W A R O F A R T Joined: 11/28/07 Location: Greatest of All Belows Posts: 2,995	holy shit these past couple episodes have been crazy
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12/05/11 3:54 PM
JoePearson member Knock On The Sky Joined: 04/13/08 Location: On the Global Frequency Posts: 1,237	I think Jimmy is gonna catch his Mom molesting his son and kill a bitch.
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12/05/11 4:01 PM
LobotomyBaby member T H E W A R O F A R T Joined: 11/28/07 Location: Greatest of All Belows Posts: 2,995	nah, i do think she's gonna try to make him king of atlantic city and she's gonna try to take the place of his wife/queen. she's gonna keep trying to pull the strings from behind the curtain of his professional life...i don't know if he's gonna wind up going against her or becoming what she wants.
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12/11/11 8:06 PM
JoePearson member Knock On The Sky Joined: 04/13/08 Location: On the Global Frequency Posts: 1,237	Intresting ending.
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