stevign
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Oct 8, 2017 10:38:23 GMT -5
Post by stevign on Oct 8, 2017 10:38:23 GMT -5
A thread dedicated to television series, documentaries (both tv and film), news such as cancellations, renewals, up-coming shows, etc.
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Oct 11, 2017 15:58:40 GMT -5
Post by cavaradossi on Oct 11, 2017 15:58:40 GMT -5
Just a small note on TV series:
I've recently received the first BD disc of the series The Last Ship. A nicely done production about the last functioning US Navy vessel after the world has been almost completely decimated by an unstoppable virus that has killed all but a few people on land and at sea. Two scientists on the ship are frantically searching for the solution to the problem before the remaining humans die. There are many complications, but a big one is a rogue Russian warship whose captain wants those scientists and their reasearch, and who will stop at nothing to get them. With everything going on, the show is a bit too intense for my current tastes, but I'm determined to persevere. I think this series airs on TNT.
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hikari
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Oct 30, 2017 16:48:08 GMT -5
Post by hikari on Oct 30, 2017 16:48:08 GMT -5
So I guess this is the appropriate place for this. In the wake of the scandal du jour involving Kevin Spacey and his alleged sexual misconduct with a 14-year-old boy back in 1986, Netflix, home of Spacey's hit series "House of Cards" has gotten on its Hollywood high horse and announced that it's cancelling the show (um, after the upcoming sixth season, I guess, because it's already been filmed. Way to hedge ur bets, Netflix!)
Background: Back in 1986, now these 31 years past, actor Anthony Rapp alleges that during a party at Spacey's NYC apartment, at which he was the only underage person present, Spacey came into the bedroom where the teen was watching TV and lay down on top of him in a sexually-suggestive manner (what other kind is there?). Spacey says that *if* he behaved as alleged toward Rapp, he deeply regrets it as inappropriate behavior but claims no direct recollection of this incident citing his extremely intoxicated state. Spacey then went on to announce to the world at large, in an announcement that was news to nobody who knows who Kevin Spacey is that he is a gay man. S-storm ensued.
Do I think that it's way gross that a young boy was subjected to this? Sure. Spacey was twice the lad's age. What was a 14-year-old child doing at a heavy-drinking party without a chaperone anyhow? His parents were OK with this? Rapp and Spacey had appeared in a play together at the time and this was evidently some sort of cast party, but, as previously stated, Rapp was the only teen at the party and was hiding out in the bedroom probably bored off his gourd. Pre-smart phone days, so watching TV was the only other option.
Kevin Spacey is a deeply talented actor, one of America's best. But even Frank Underwood (his character on HoC) wouldn't have stooped so low. On the show, the only man Frank was shown getting sexy with was fully adult (and, as it happened, also his loyal retainer).
I guess there is no statute of limitations on rape, but that is not what Rapp, now 45 years old, is alleging. Not even any flesh contact. Which does not make what KS did OK. I only observe that the alleged victim has has more than 30 years to speak up before now. Jumping on the current 'sexual harassment sob seminar Oprah style bandwagon to add his very tardy voice to the chorus feels like a cheap shot to me. Now the floodgates are open and every single person with any sort of public profile (or hoping to get 15 minutes of one, either back or for the first time) is dredging up every single time someone else made them 'feel uncomfortable'. Rapp's story is useful in reminding the public dialogue that unwanted sexual harassment doesn't only happen to women, by men. But if Rapp had wanted to derail his harasser's career over this incident, he had so many opportunities, and has had since like, 'The Usual Suspects'. I'd have more sympathy for him if he didn't smell like such an opportunist now.
Spacey is slated to host the next Tony Awards. Let's see if that gig holds. I expect that to be cancelled as well. If it isn't Mr. Spacey better learn to duck. He's pretty light on his feet, though.
To Spacey's resume of 'Oscar-winning actor, theatre director, song-and-dance man extraordinaire and one of the best impressionists I've ever heard, we are forced now to add 'pedophile'. This saddens me. People are a real mixed bag and sometimes the mix is very unpalatable. However--in today's Internet-driven kangaroo court, there is no 'innocent until proven guilty.' All it takes is one decades-old allegation by one person of dubious motives to ruin somebody's reputation and career.
Update: As of this morning, Mr. Spacey's International Emmy he was to be awarded in special recognition has been rescinded. I expect the Tony committee will be calling any time to say that under the circumstances, they have found another host.
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Post by cavaradossi on Nov 2, 2017 1:19:29 GMT -5
Hikari
I guess I'm the last person on the globe to learn that Kevin Spacey is gay. I can't recall ever even wondering about it. Other than that, my reaction to this accusation is exactly like yours. Why now, and, perhaps more to the point, why even bother? Thirty plus years is a long time to stew over something and never say anything about it. I'm not doubting the younger man's statements, I just don't get saying anything about it now. I would understand it if Spacey had been accused of molesting other youngsters. In that circumstance, Mr. Rapp's charge could be seen as supporting the accusations of younger victims.
That being said, I have enjoyed Kevin Spacey's work down through the years, and I hope to continue doing so. Yes, it does bother me that he lost control of himself on that occasion with the teenaged Mr. Rapp, but a Hollywood that can still lionize Roman Polanski, who actually did have sex with a young teenaged girl, hopefully will not ostracize Spacey, who didn't have sex with the boy. It will be a curious move on the part of Hollywood liberals if they cast him out of their community over this belated accusation.
P. S. Any fuzzy thinking on my part in this note should be laid at the feet of the fact that it's past midnight and I've been up since 5 A. M., something that's far too common these days.
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kacee
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Apr 12, 2018 18:52:43 GMT -5
Post by kacee on Apr 12, 2018 18:52:43 GMT -5
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stevign
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Apr 13, 2018 8:22:01 GMT -5
Post by stevign on Apr 13, 2018 8:22:01 GMT -5
Good morning, Kacee. Thanks for the invite, I haven't thought about this place for quite awhile. So...... a new "Lost In Space" huh? To be perfectly honest, I thought it was one of the very worst series on tv at the time. Not a ringing endorsement, but I think it's safe to say this new one certainly can't be any worse.
I looked up the cast and was amazed that Toby Stephens would even consider it, let alone join the production. Stephens starred in the fantastic tv series "Black Sails" and was superb as Captain Flint. Black Sails ran from 2014 to 2017, why better scripts didn't come his way immediately afterward is beyond me. Perhaps he blew all his money and needed the cash.
Same goes for Molly Parker. She proved herself to be a fine actress in tv series like "Deadwood" (2004), "Dexter" (2011) and Goliath "2016". She was also in "House of Cards" (2014) but I never really cared for the show.
I may watch the pilot for "Lost in Space" but just out of curiosity to see some special effects and Toby Stephens.
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stevign
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Apr 13, 2018 12:55:14 GMT -5
Post by stevign on Apr 13, 2018 12:55:14 GMT -5
A few newer tv series WELL worth watching:
Billions Sneaky Pete Counterpart McMafia
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Apr 28, 2018 10:48:02 GMT -5
Post by cavaradossi on Apr 28, 2018 10:48:02 GMT -5
stevign & kacee
Since the new Lost in Space is a British production, I think it's reasonable to assume they may well do a good job of it and far surpass the original, not to mention the movie of it a few decades ago. That is, if they don't give it a treatment smilar to Dr. Who. I, too, plan to give it a look see, though I was no fan of the original. The thing was, back then, when you have Star Trek to watch, why waste time with that silly original Lost in Space?
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