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    True Detective

    in Tongue-Tied Lightning

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    Except for a few minor details (green ears from paint? really?), I loved the ending and thought it perfect.

     

    All along, this was a story about character arc and growth, not a cliche police procedural. And that is how it ended: with a true personal epiphany from a tortured soul. All the red herrings about yellow kings, five men, Maggie, black stars, antler crowns were not fully explained leaving it to the imagination of the audience to fill in the blanks. That is the mark of true great art: the audience brings their own perspectives and takes what they need from it.

     

    With that said, I ate up all the weird fiction, circular imagery, conspiracy theories, etc.This makes for a more participatory experience. But, ultimately, this was a story about Marty and Rust. And that is what gets resolved. Like real life, the easy answers are front and center and under your nose (lawnmower guy) while the true criminals (the high up 'sprawl' of elites) goes unpunished.

     

    Plus, the show always had a way of keeping you on the edge of your seat. The chase thru the creepy caverns with the shoe chandeliers and piles of kid clothes was harrowing to say the least. Gripping television.

     

    I understand why someone might be let down by the end. Those that wanted tuttle (and everyone else in The Video) in handcuffs at the end, but we (the audience) are let down just like Rust and Marty (very meta). Time is a circle: Marty kills Reggie to prevent further investigation; Rust kills Errol to prevent further investigation. Life goes on and on. 

    Now Watching

    in Tongue-Tied Lightning

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    I know I'm a bit behind but I just busted through season 3 of Walking Dead.  I just love that we live in an age where we can marathon watch these shows non stop.  Can't wait until season 4 is on Netflix.

    I have been liking Season 4 better than Season 3, so far.

    True Detective

    in Tongue-Tied Lightning

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    A truly fantastic show with so much depth and thoughtfulness. My mind has been racing with all kinds of theories and tangents. Was Marty's daughter abused (doll setup, pictures, tiara throw)? Is the yellow king just a reference to drugs? or is there an actual person? If a big conspiracy, why leave antler girl out in open for 'regular' police/public to find? Why is there even a reference to an obscure literary work? Why didn't Rust recognize lawnmower man with his scars? Am I over-thinking a piece of (meta)fiction (i.e., LOST)? ... I particularly like this idea (even if it turns out not too be true).

     

    I do know one thing: The final minutes of the one episode wher Rust goes into and out of the projects with Ginger is one of the most captivating bits of television I have ever seen. All in one continuous take; no cuts, edits, etc. The opposite of the current fad of a million edits, fast-moving camera, etc in order to convey some action scene (and usually leaves me wondering WTF happened). This is an intense edge-of-seat piece of true cinema.

     

    What do you guys think? 

    New Drive-By Truckers

    in Someone Else's Song

    Posted

    Am I going to need ear plugs, seeing these guys in a theatre setting? :lol

    I saw them in a small-ish general admission type of place and I wish I had brought ear plugs. My ears were still ringing a day later. Very loud. (I know, I know. I am starting to sound like a geezer: you darn kids with your loud rock and/or roll music! get off my lawn!).

    The RTT

    in Tongue-Tied Lightning

    Posted

    The only music I listened to today was from Trampled By Turtles (live). Pretty good stuff. They're no Giving Tree Band but they'll do when in a bind.

    I just picked up tix for a TbT show. Looking forward to it. Heard they are good live show,

    Now Watching

    in Tongue-Tied Lightning

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    Wrapped up House of Cards S2 this morning.  Probably better overall (at least more consistent) than season 1, though it's a little predictable when you become conditioned to assume the worst out of Frank Underwood.  That said, he is someone I would definitely not want to meet in real life!   :lol

     

     

    Just finished Season 2 and ... wow... very good show. The first episode was shocking, but the rest was very enjoyable. Recommended.

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