Integrity28 Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 Pretty awesome so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rillo Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 Definitely awesome, love old 80's feel to it. I'm about 5 episodes in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 10 hours ago, Integrity28 said: Pretty awesome so far. Just started it yesterday at lunch. Liked episode one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted July 26, 2016 Author Share Posted July 26, 2016 2 hours ago, rillo said: Definitely awesome, love old 80's feel to it. I'm about 5 episodes in. I watched 4 episodes last night while doing some freelance work. The attention to detail really just nails the 80's aesthetic they are going for. Even the typeface in the credits/graphics harkens to all the Stephen King creepy stuff of that era. As for the show itself, I really had no idea where it was going with anything. The character development is reminiscent of what JJ Abrams did in Super 8, where he didn't fall over himself trying to backfill every person's story, but gives you enough about what what happened in their lives prior, to understand the point you are meeting them at. I think that's a Spielberg thing, that Abrams also does quite well. I just like how familiar it feels, from almost a textural standpoint, but how interesting it is from a story standpoint... I've tried to deduce which of the typical sci-fi themes it is riffing on, but haven't quite figured it all out yet. Really good show so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 3 hours ago, Integrity28 said: I watched 4 episodes last night while doing some freelance work. The attention to detail really just nails the 80's aesthetic they are going for. Even the typeface in the credits/graphics harkens to all the Stephen King creepy stuff of that era. As for the show itself, I really had no idea where it was going with anything. The character development is reminiscent of what JJ Abrams did in Super 8, where he didn't fall over himself trying to backfill every person's story, but gives you enough about what what happened in their lives prior, to understand the point you are meeting them at. I think that's a Spielberg thing, that Abrams also does quite well. I just like how familiar it feels, from almost a textural standpoint, but how interesting it is from a story standpoint... I've tried to deduce which of the typical sci-fi themes it is riffing on, but haven't quite figured it all out yet. Really good show so far. Yes. Just like that. Nice call Ape. You kinda think you know but you really dont know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolder Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 I was interested in this from the trailer but then I decided not to watch it. You guys think the story is going to go somewhere or is it going to turn out like Lost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashmouth Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 biggest piece of garbage I have seen in a while. The acting was horrific and I found myself laughing pretty damn hard at how bad it was. Just got through watching Viking's and Turn and they are both fantastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted July 28, 2016 Author Share Posted July 28, 2016 18 hours ago, Smashmouth said: biggest piece of garbage I have seen in a while. The acting was horrific and I found myself laughing pretty damn hard at how bad it was. Just got through watching Viking's and Turn and they are both fantastic That's cool. I loved it, almost because of those things. It was just fun. Not perfect, but I never take for granted a sci-fi flick/show my wife gets into with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugg Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 On 7/27/2016 at 4:52 AM, Smashmouth said: biggest piece of garbage I have seen in a while. The acting was horrific and I found myself laughing pretty damn hard at how bad it was. Just got through watching Viking's and Turn and they are both fantastic "Turn" is a surprising good show. They lucked out that in the midst of 2 seasons Tom Huddleston became a hot property, and he does a great job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Finally had the chance to start in on this show. I love everything about it, top to bottom. The original score in particular is quite the witty homage to John Carpenter and Georgio Morodor. But the subtleties in every ode and nod to the 80s is so well done. They nail so many classics from so many genres, comedy to scifi to horror, from Goonies to Firestarter to ET to Carrie to Nightmare on Elm Street. This show makes me me knowingly romanticize my childhood which I just love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustInFudge Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Binged watched this with the gf over the last week. ******* AWESOME!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 2 minutes ago, JiF said: Binged watched this with the gf over the last week. ******* AWESOME!!!! Really was good. Like RJF said it had that cool quirky 80's thing going on. sometimes its nice to just watch something that is fun. Really liked it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornbx Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Me and the ole lady flew through this series in a weekend. Great show loved the 80s setting. Looking forward to season two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 Duffer Bros saying today that Season 2 will be primarily influenced by James Cameron movies, since he always handled SciFi sequels so well with Aliens and T2. If you don't love how awesomely shameless these guys are then we simply can't be friends. Also worth noting, Volumes 1 and 2 of the show soundtrack have been two of the top trending albums on Spotify and Apple Music. Not everyday that an instrumental soundtrack primarily composed of synth music goes mainstream to this degree. Off the top of my head I think Carpenter and Vangelis are the only other guys to pull that off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor99 Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 On August 16, 2016 at 5:19 PM, JiF said: Binged watched this with the gf over the last week. ******* AWESOME!!!! How much popcorn did she eat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rillo Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 Can't wait for season 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustInFudge Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 On 8/16/2016 at 5:23 PM, The Crusher said: Really was good. Like RJF said it had that cool quirky 80's thing going on. sometimes its nice to just watch something that is fun. Really liked it. It was such a blast from the past. Didnt know there was a Season 2. That gives me joy 4 hours ago, Thor99 said: How much popcorn did she eat? Popcorn is very light and low carbs. Come'on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 24 minutes ago, JiF said: It was such a blast from the past. Didnt know there was a Season 2. That gives me joy Popcorn is very light and low carbs. Come'on... Hell yes. Such a fun show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFJF Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Watched the first few episodes the other day. Pretty solid so far IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southparkcpa Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 On 8/16/2016 at 5:23 PM, The Crusher said: Really was good. Like RJF said it had that cool quirky 80's thing going on. sometimes its nice to just watch something that is fun. Really liked it. Agreed. was good, not GREAT like "The night of" for example but fun to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 9 minutes ago, southparkcpa said: Agreed. was good, not GREAT like "The night of" for example but fun to watch. Just started the night of. This is more take you back to the 80's nostalgic fantasy stuff. Really enjoyed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 so I caught the last episode first by mistake, lol thought the acting was very stiff and found it very boring tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rex-n-effect Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 The acting is not the best but let's be honest, the acting wasn't the best in those cheesy 1980s horror movies where a group of unassuming kids become the focus of a supernatural disaster that only they can stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECURB Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 That was an awesome summer show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HessStation Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 3 hours ago, Larz said: so I caught the last episode first by mistake, lol thought the acting was very stiff and found it very boring tbh I'll fight you right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 10 hours ago, HessStation said: I'll fight you right now. It's "goonies vs the ass face monster" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HessStation Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 22 minutes ago, Larz said: It's "goonies vs the ass face monster" It's awesome and that's the final verdict! All other opinions are invalid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustInFudge Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 I dont really get the knock on the acting. I think Winona Ryder and her oldest kid killed it on this show. Matthew Modine was so creepy and great. Same with the Sheriff. Same with the super cool boyfriend. The kids are kids, if you're expecting Oscar winning performances from kids then you should be smacked in the face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 I might give it another chance, a lot of people love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 11 hours ago, HessStation said: It's awesome and that's the final verdict! All other opinions are invalid. ok. I was mostly wrong. Just finished episode 1. I played rune quest in the 80's and I am a lord of the rings geek, so yeah I was right about goonies, there are spielberg references all over this. love most of the characters, but winona is just so bad, lol kinda bummed I saw the last episode first now onto episode 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 episode 2 was good, kinda awkward to watch with your kids, but not too bad the music so far is pretty cool, loved white rabbit and the bangles, clash was ok, little too obvious plot reference with jonathan tho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 damn you Hess. I should have gotten out, now I'm hooked the last 3 minutes of episode 3 were really good, the best so far. Even tho I know who survives to the end, its cool to see the evolution of the lights and the letters on the wall. There is plenty I don't know, so its still cool, and my memory sucks, lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snell41 Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 Serious question, would you let and 8 and a half year old watch it? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 19 hours ago, Snell41 said: Serious question, would you let and 8 and a half year old watch it? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk There is sex scene, no nudity but dudes on top and heavy make out. I'm only through epi 4, but I would say no. There are creepy things and adult ideas like teen sex, drinking and death Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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