For all the social networking, blogs, and my extroverted nature, it boggles my mind when I’m late on certain shows and movies. If you follow me on twitter, you know I love to engage in mass social network TV watching. So when I hear about certain shows that I have yet to see or follow on a regular basis, here how ill it is, and then actually see and believe for myself. Now I ask you in advance not to judge me, because after all this is a sharing place right? so here we go..
The Office
I know I’m going to get serious heat for this. Yes, the man who constantly hits people on twitter with #TWSS, doesn’t consistently watch the show from where the saying originated! I’ve seen this show only in random episodes, and never watched a full season. I thought it was cool, but I guess I just have to sit down and Netflix the game goodbye. Just go though it thoroughly and pump them out. #TWSS
No Country For Old Men
I will admit I’m not the biggest movie goer, but I heard about this movie being off the hook for a LONG time. I can never catch it in its entirety. I usually catch the beginning and then something comes up and I have to change the channel. I might even catch it on an infamous barbershop bootleg session, but once my cut is done, so am I. I’m keeping a running list of movies I need to see. How was True Grit?
Mad Men [||]
People at my day job have been raving about this show for the last year. I heard the premise behind it, but it didn’t really interest me. I heard about all the awards its won, and the accolades, but no real spark to see the show. I definitely want to check it out, just to see the hype.
Californication
David Duchovny >>>! A show about a sex addict and I’ve never watched?! I mean, I can write a manifesto about CineMax after dark, so how do i never get to see this show? You know what it is: back in the day you have to be on some OTHER sh*t to have HBO AND Showtime on your TV. I almost forget I have it now (DirecTV FTW!!), so I never check for shows on that channel. This show is one of my priorities as well.
Battlestar Gallactica
I am a serious Sci-fi head. Like, Sci Fi is probably my favorite genre of TV. Give me Star Trek (all of em), Stargate(most of em) FRINGE (!!!), and any other show like that, any day. How I missed out on this cult classic, is a travesty. I will place myself on nerd suspension until further notice!
Dexter
This one shames me, as murder, mystery, and mayhem are always at the top of my fantasy TV wish list. Does this come on ShowTime as well? (Too lazy to Google now). I have no words or excuses, but by the time I really paid attention to people raving about it, It was like in season 25. Add another to the queue!
Those are some shows and movies that I’m late on, what about you? Any books, movies, or music I should experience? Sharing is caring…. n sh*!
Weeds!
This is my favorite show…. Even as it got out of control around the 4th season
YES! The season finale for this past season?! Plan C!>>>>>>>
You're forgetting PARKS AND RECREATION!!! SEASON 1 & 2 were EPIC!!!
Whats so good about PnR?! Ive heard that one thrown around as well
its similar to the office. but aziz ansari makes the show in my opinion.
Good Morning Streetz (Is Watching)
No worries… I be super late (usually six month to a year late) on movies, shows, anything else you can think of
For example I just got to watch Diary Of A Tired Black Man (made in 2009, seen by me in 2011)
I just got to some of your old posts today (see: Club Tiger…)
Media Entertainment is endless pleasurable it is hard to get to all the beautiful art people put out there
My favorite TV show of all time is SMALLVILLE #Don'tJudgeMe
Love The Saw Movie Series (It's NOT what you think)
I am also a sucker for old Disney Movies… #ThatIsAll
I just saw Diary Of A Tired Black Man last week!
It was iight… taught me nothing new, but at least I am not as delusional as I thought I was…
Battlestar Galactica is absolutely amazing. You should look at it as an allegory for our culture and what happens to ideas of freedom, justice, and civil liberties when humanity is really pushed to its limits. If you go into it like it's Lost (i.e. focusing on the mystery of the island as opposed to the relationships between characters) you might be disappointed.
smh I know man.. I know!
I've been trying to forget Lost ever existed. I've never been so disappointed by an ending in my life.
BSG coulda went the same way, but I really feel the writers did a better job of making the story about the characters than about crazy mysteries begging to be solved. And in the end, the mystery of the cylons, of earth, etc. were pretty well wrapped up. Even if you weren't too fond of the wrapping paper itself.
Oh, and for other Sci Fi,
Firefly/Serenity is like a live action Cowboy Bebop in terms of pacing. Beyond that, the sci-fi landscape is looking pretty depressing with Caprica and Stargate Universe getting canceled.
V is a bit boring to me… it feels more like an action show than traditional sci-fi
V is a good show. I think it's picking up well!
The StarGates need to chill tho. TOO MANY!
The new stargate (SGU) was pretty good I thought… more human drama than cheesy space creatures.
But V… I don't know how you can like that drivel
The secret to human emotion is the soul? Anna has all that advanced technology to figure out the human brain, and the writers are hinging the show's theme on the SOUL?? Lame.
TRUE GRIT WAS PRETTY GOOD…. WASN'T AS GOOD AS "NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN" BUT I'D RECOMMEND IT IF YOU WERE INTO THAT…
-PRIMO
That's how I felt about "Two and a Half Men" I think that show is hilarious. Just as funny as "Community." It's some good shows outside of the reality realm but I only hear about them from recommendations. They're actually writers out there writing good script. Even I've grown to love "Modern Family" I think that show is winning out of all of these sitcoms.
I love love love Two and a Half Men.
I can't wait to see what they do with Charlie Sheen cutting up
modern family and community kill me. have you seen the rap that abed and troy did? out of control
Parks & Rec needs to be on this list.
I couldn't really get into P&R. I love Amy Pohler though..
Most people didn't really like it until the 2nd season. I like it right out the gate, but it has definitely improved dramatically since then. Check out last week's episode, if you don't love that one, it's not for you.
Who da thunk Rob Lowe would be a pretty good comedic actor. But seriously, I would straight up wife Rashida Jones.
I did! Troy's lackless attitude is hilarious.
I'm with you Streetz, I have not seen anything you mentioned except for "No Country For Old Men".
I think, I'm the type of person if I don't catch a show in it's first season…I can't gain enough interest to watch…the only show I started watching late…and loved it instantly was "Two and a Half Men".
I have to put you on to "Spartacus" on Starz…. It has sex, violence, humor and the writing is witty…it's a great show!
Funkmaster Flex started growling and called himself Spartacus, smh. I heard it is ill as well. Looks like them dead show summer months will be filled with catchuP!
I happen to be a BIG fan of The Office. I own all six seasons, and can watch them over and over annnnd over laughing just as hard as I did the first time. It is a very good show. I would add to that list Parks & Rec and Outsourced. Both are apart of the NBC family. Once you get some time to watch these shows, hope you enjoy.
I think Dexter should be moved to the top of the list. The first two seasons are available on Netflix, but seasons 3-5 you have to get via Netflix DVD. It is one of the best show’s that I’ve ever seen.
My girlfriend and I sat through True Grit and ended up sexting most of the movie…it didn't do it for me. (That's what she said) There were a few scenes that caught my attention but that was it.
The Wire. I was hella late on this and if it wasn't for VSB stanning for the show, I would have never watched it. I ended up watching all seasons through Netflix and it's one of the best tv shows I've seen in a long time.
I'm getting the impression that True Grit will be more of a man's movie, so I'm not shocked that women aren't digging it.
spartacus all the way
Those of you who follow me on twitter know I just got up on the Lingerie Football League this past weekend and it turned out to be pretty awesome.
Aside from that, I don't watch much TV, if I do, it's usually a serious drama. I thought the first season of Boardwalk Empire lived up to the hype. If you're not up on that, catch up. Since The Wire's been off tv, it's the best thing I've seen.
In terms of movies, I'm all about classics. I feel like black people, in general, overlook classic stuff. Everyone should see The Godfather series, Casablanca, The Maltese Falcon, Citizen Kane, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, Raging Bull etc. etc. etc. These movies are in the cannon of american film making. Not only that, but watching them really enhances your perception of newer movies.
I love the Kill Bill series and most of Tarentino's work, and I love pretty much everything Spike has ever directed. He has a couple misses, but for the most part, he usually comes correct.
Get up on the classics folks.
Kill Bill is AWE.SOME! Except for seeing Uma's toes, the series was great. I also like kung-fu flicks.
Check Seven Deadly Venoms when you get a chance
Dude I was all over Lingerie Football this past weekend. It was great. The RB for Philly was a monster.
Imma need you to get out my head. We like the same sh*t. lol…. except lingerie football. I'm mad I can't google that right now.
Thanks to you, I'm looking forward to the LFL Championship. Let's go Philly!! lol.
Modern Family on ABC- HILARIOUS!!!
I would have to agree. last week when the kids caught Phil and Claire in the act. hilarious. The funniest line was when the kids were sitting at the gas station talking and Luke said: "Whatever they were doing, dad was winning"..idied.
I think Dexter should be moved to the top of the list. The first two seasons are available on Netflix, but seasons 3-5 you have to get via Netflix DVD. It is one of the best show's that I've ever seen.
It wasn't in sequence just thoughts of mine
Gotcha
Dexter is the best! This last season was good, but the season before that was great!!!!!!!
Dexter is amazing.
I'm notorious for being behind on things so it's no surprise I've not seen most of the stuff on your list.
I'm constantly told about Californication and how it's a must-watch for a dirty bird such as myself but I don't like David Duchovny's face and that makes it hard (TWSS?) for me to watch.
I hate Dexter with a deep and abiding passion. HATE.
I work in advertising and Mad Men is like required reading for us. But still I've never watched it. People make too big a deal of it and I'm annoyed. Same reason I will never watch Glee.
And I love The Office. LOVE.
#noshots
I'm late finding out that mad people post under names that would suggest they were men when they are actually women. I thought Beef Bacon was going to with for 2011, but Adonis … there ain't no reason why you're a woman. I'll be late for that…
Wait, Adonis is a woman? Color me confused.
da huh? I thought Adonis is a man? Aint Beef Bacon a girl?
OK, so I think Adonis is a man. I think what happened was that since I haven't been viewing comments on the site, I could tell something that he bolded, as if he didn't say it. Next time, i'd recommend uses quotation marks for quoting someone, lol. So it seems like he said, I have plenty of pics with ex-boyfriends.
My bad… I'll be a better proofreader next time… CTFU
Because I am anal-retentive…
I said
“I’m not good at keeping stuff… But I have pictures of my ex… I like memories & experiences… Sometimes hard to let go, but definitely cherish”
Because I am anal-retentive…
I said
"I'm not good at keeping stuff… But I have pictures of my ex… I like memories & experiences… Sometimes hard to let go, but definitely cherish"
LMAO… I know the way I be going hard I can't AFFORD to make mistakes… But I got a p*nis two b*lls & a n*ts*ck… so I am a male… a little emo, a little feminine… But I like women…
#noshots received…
LOL
Firefly & Serenity – You can't claim to be a sci-fi head if you haven't seen this.
Parks & Rec – Two words: DJ Roomba
Community – Doesn't get as much love as it should.
Arrested Development – The most slept on comedy in TV history.
P.S – I am really just not digging this new commenting.
Oh, and I watch Mad Men. It's really not as great as everyone says it is, and even though things are going on it doesn't even feel like it until Season 4. I don't get how something with so much going on feels like it's standing still.
Dexter is pretty good, but another overhyped show. I feel like overhyping shows does nothing but hurt them. I made the mistake of overhyping The Wire (like it's possible to overhype this show), and 'ol boy came back into Blockbuster talking about "it's aiight I guess, but nothing any different from procedurals". Ummm, okay.
Well now I see why you quit. Anyone who disrespects the Wire should receive a throat punch…..
the DJ roomba episode was hilarious.
Dude…..Spartacus Gods of the Arean…..Craziest show since OZ
I’m late on the wire and every show you listed except The Office. And I don’t even watch that consistently.
Ummm, what’s up w/ this new formatting in the comments section?
For me it's stuff the Game and most "required" viewing Black Rom-Coms. I just recently began trying to watch the Game and I guess it's due to my lack of estrogen but it really does nothing for me. [although it's does give me a great reason to stare at Meagan Good's cleavage...]
Never seen Love Jones, Brown Sugar or [INSERT RANDOM MOVIE WITH MORRIS CHESNUTT HERE].
The Office is funny, but the original one with Ricky Gervais works on so many levels above it. The Micheal Scott character on the BBC version isn't as buffoonish as the one Steve Carrell plays on the US version and I actually prefer it.
One more thing…is anyone else bothered by all the recent remakes coming out? True Grit wasn't bad, but the Roommate is a direct rip off of Single White Female, the Mechanic wasn't as good as the original and I just heard they're making another Charlie's Angels and re-booting Spider-Man. It's like Hollywood is completely bereft of original ideas.
/rant
The Un-Obsidian >:0]
"Never seen Love Jones, Brown Sugar or [INSERT RANDOM MOVIE WITH MORRIS CHESNUTT HERE]."
I should issue you a huge citation for this…make this your homework assignment for the weekend. Start with Love Jones.
LOL I'll see if I can rip it from somewhere. Ain't paying money for this just in case it's bad….
Both are good movies of substance, IMO.
No Tyler Perry type buffonary of any kind.
I agree. The Game is a chick show. Some chich shows like girlfriends are good. But the game is just too many gold diggers for me. Girlfriends only had one.
I also need to finish the Wire series… after like season 3 I fell off, never to recover. That show was ill though. Oz?!! wow…
Also If you guys arent up on Smallville, Supernatural, Vampire Diaries, or Fringe… Plaxico thyselves in the waters of the Hudson!
Oz was my shit! I never missed an episode…like EVER!!!
I even had a viewing party when the season ended,lol
THE WIRE IS DEFINITELY AN HBO CLASSIC… KINDA UNSET ABOUT HOW IT ENDED BUT IT WAS A GREAT SHOW WHILE IT WAS ON….
I'm late on the wire and every show you listed except The Office. And I don't even watch that consistently.
Ummm, what's up w/ this new formatting in the comments section?
you're losing for not watching the office son. i've seen every episode and its hilarious. another show you need to check out is parks and recreation. it might be as funny as the office.
i watched the first season of dexter and that was about it. it was cool but i really couldn't get into it. i don't know what the other stuff is you listed. i've heard of them but i have no desire to check them out.
y'all need to get up on the walking dead. tosh.0 is another funny show that people don't seem to watch. sure its offensive but at least he doesn't discriminate in his humor.
The Walking dead is tuff… they gettin new writers so we'll see about season 2
we're one in the same Streetz. i've seen none of these… except The Office in sporadic episodes. i loved it though. just not a big TV watcher.
i do want to catch Boardwalk Empire sometime in this lifetime though. lol
I can't pass shame on you for the Office because I'm always late on shit…and you know this man! I know everyone is all over #TWSS, but my favorite one liner from that show is Dwight's "{Do you have your tix} to the Gun Show?!"
I hear How I Met Your Mother, 30 Rock and Modern Family supposed to be the ish, but I havent gotten around to checking them out.
If you're into totally ignorant laughs, Eastbound and Down and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia are spot on.
Boardwalk Empire is the 2011 Wire. Get up on it. Ppppaauuuusseeee.
Barney Stinson (Neil Patrick Harris- Dukie Houser, Harold and Kumar) is probably one of the most epic characters on modern television
Not a loyal tv series follower but i Love the office. Don't watch alot of tv…but I'm a movie buff. I like Indie movies…adultswim…list goes on. LOVE Kill Bill 1&2! Tarantino is one of my faves!!!!!
A few great movies(no particular order):
1. Pulp Fiction
2. Eternal Sunshine of The Spotless Mind <—great movie!
3. The Reader
4. Vicki, Christina, Barcelona
5. Atonement
6. Slum Dog Millionaire
7. Crooklyn
8. Maria Full Of Grace
9. Hard Candy
10. The Hangover The End Of Blackness by Debra Dickerson (entertaining, thought provoking book)
Thatisall
Slum Dog Millionaire was wavy
whats wavy?
I forgot to add:
I'm Gonna Get You Sucka
Harlem Nights
Coming To America
I don't have Showtime, so I haven't seen Dexter nor Californication, or any other show on Showtime. And I won't be getting showtime anytime soon. My favorite shows are all on HBO and other cable channels, so I'm good. Thanks to Most, I discovered the Lingerie Football League (LFL). Seriously, it was very entertaining. Those ladies were out there killing it. Marirose (back from Philly) is a beast. You almost forget they're half naked… almost.
Am I the only one to remember the original Battle Star Galactica and V. When are they brining back Buck Rodgers? LOL
But for a slept on movie…….Equilibrium……almost as good as the Matrix.
I don't have Showtime, so no Dexter and Californication for me. My favorite shows come on HBO and regular cable, so no need fo Showtife, though, I've heard those shows were great.
Boardwalk Empire, ya'll need to get on it when it comes back in 2011.
Lingerie Football League — thanks to Most, I spent a very enjoyable Saturday afternoon watching this ish. lol. Its actually very entertaining, and these women go hard. Marirose (back from Philly) is a beast. Running over chicks and sh*t.
Can I get an explaination of what this comments section is doing. I am clueless. Comments are all over the place. Plus it's picking up an old name I created on another site because the e-mail address is the same.
… Saw a lot of great mentions — but as a syfy/female nerd, I would like to put my stamp on Eureka. I also am very excited about Archer coming back for season 2 on F/X … oh, and In Plain Sight on USA Network is another fav.
IS ANYONE ELSE BESIDES ME UPSET THERE'S ONLY ONE MORE SEASON OF ENTOURAGE?! THAT HAS TO BE MY FAVORITE SHOW ON TV #HANDSDOWN…
Not really. The show is beginning to lose its grip. Best they end it before it flops.
I just logged on to tell you about Sparticus…get with the program. HOT TO DEATH!
Other shows you should probably check out (if you don't already…):
1. Anything on Investigation Discovery channel – especially Behind Bars and I (Almost) Got Away With It
2. How I Met Your Mother (CBS) – "whiteness" at its finest!
3. Beyond Scared Straight (A&E)
4. Entourage (HBO) – what I believe is an accurate portrayal of how celebrities get hemmed up
I (Almost) Got Away With It Is Wavy…
When I do watch television… I watch anything on TruTV especially Forensic Files
BET was nice when they actually played Hip Hop Videos
Ummm. What about TOP GEAR?. lol
Wow. I can't believe no one has said Breaking Bad yet. That show is just ridiculously good. Like amazingly good. The new season starts in July so you have time to catch up. Please start watching.
And you havent seen all of the Wire? SMH. Please fix that asap.
Modern Family is amazing. Community is as well. Walking Dead was good. I hear the Good Wife/Sons of Anarchy/Terriers are all good(I'm going to start those soon).
I could do TV/movie discussions all day lol