The off topic thread #2

[Buckleys Jocks]

Westworld was absolutely brilliant again yesterday. Anthony Hopkins is such an amazing actor.

I reckon Thandie Newton will be a big chance for an Emmy after that episode too.

 

[SM]

Westworld was absolutely brilliant again yesterday. Anthony Hopkins is such an amazing actor.

Did you see that ratings are apparently falling off and they haven't decided to renew it yet?

I really enjoyed this week's ep though, after last week's I've really enjoyed this upturn, a lot more feels like it's happening now.

 

[WealstoneRaider]

Zzzzzzzzzz

Apologies - had a very tiring day

 

[Jatz]

I reckon Thandie Newton will be a big chance for an Emmy after that episode too.

Yeah agreed. She was incredible in that ep.

 

[Jatz]

Did you see that ratings are apparently falling off and they haven't decided to renew it yet?

I really enjoyed this week's ep though, after last week's I've really enjoyed this upturn, a lot more feels like it's happening now.

Really? I'd seen the ratings were going better than expected and that they'd all but guaranteed a 2nd season.

A lot more is definitely happening, that's for sure!

 

[WealstoneRaider]

Really? I'd seen the ratings were going better than expected and that they'd all but guaranteed a 2nd season.

A lot more is definitely happening, that's for sure!

A lot is happening in TV land Jatz. Keep tuning in, you wouldn't want to miss out. Meanwhile in the real world shit is going down in a big way

 

[SM]

A lot is happening in TV land Jatz. Keep tuning in, you wouldn't want to miss out. Meanwhile in the real world shit is going down in a big way

I'm so excited for the season finale to America. Wonder if we'll get a twist ending.

 

[SM]

Really? I'd seen the ratings were going better than expected and that they'd all but guaranteed a 2nd season.

A lot more is definitely happening, that's for sure!

http://us.blastingnews.com/showbiz-...as-ratings-continue-to-go-down-001236135.html

 

[WealstoneRaider]

I'm so excited for the season finale to America. Wonder if we'll get a twist ending.

Yeah it could be a historic night.

If Trump wins, I'd say that's the most seismic thing to happen since Hitler invaded Poland

 

[SM]

Yeah it could be a historic night.

If Trump wins, I'd say that's the most seismic thing to happen since Hitler invaded Poland

Wouldn't have thought you'd be one to compare Trump to Hitler.

But yes it is a fascinating case study when people question how Hitler was ever elected, and people realise that in a time of social and economic destitution, people will turn to charismatic figures they believe can pull them out.

 

[WealstoneRaider]

Wouldn't have thought you'd be one to compare Trump to Hitler.

But yes it is a fascinating case study when people question how Hitler was ever elected, and people realise that in a time of social and economic destitution, people will turn to charismatic figures they believe can pull them out.

Many times people have turned to charismatic figures and things have worked out well. You can't use Hitler as the sole example of that happening.

I'm not sure the Donald is charismatic either - he's too much of a sleaze-bag. They are turning to him because he represents something different though, and people are now finally saying enough is enough to the status quo. Good luck to the yanks I say, but they'll probably end up with Clinton

 

[SM]

Many times people have turned to charismatic figures and things have worked out well. You can't use Hitler as the sole example of that happening.

I'm not sure the Donald is charismatic either - he's too much of a sleaze-bag. They are turning to him because he represents something different though, and people are now finally saying enough is enough to the status quo. Good luck to the yanks I say, but they'll probably end up with Clinton

I wasn't, I was saying that many people have questioned how Hitler was ever elected.

Charismatic might have been the wrong word, but he's inspiring. You listen to people who support him and they truly think he can make things better.

 

[Jatz]

http://us.blastingnews.com/showbiz-...as-ratings-continue-to-go-down-001236135.html

 

[SM]

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When was that interview from? It seems the ratings peaked with the third ep and they've been tumbling since.

 

[WealstoneRaider]

I wasn't, I was saying that many people have questioned how Hitler was ever elected.

Charismatic might have been the wrong word, but he's inspiring. You listen to people who support him and they truly think he can make things better.

Yeah - but for them they probably think things can't be any worse. They've seen their country turn to shit in many ways in little more than a generation. Who can blame them for wanting to change - or at least voting for something different

 

[Jatz]

When was that interview from? It seems the ratings peaked with the third ep and they've been tumbling since.

Before this most recent ep.

They may be falling but they're seemingly still happy with it. I really hope they do make more seasons, the potential is massive.

 

[SM]

Before this most recent ep.

They may be falling but they're seemingly still happy with it. I really hope they do make more seasons, the potential is massive.

Interesting. Well, like I said, I've definitely enjoyed the last two episodes more, particularly the most recent as it held a far better narrative structure. Have seen an interesting theory about

Spoiler

There being a third timeline where Bernard is speaking to Dolores and Maeve, and is in fact set very far in the past when he was still Arnold, and is in fact a Host version of Arnold.

which is pretty fascinating.

 

[WealstoneRaider]

I grew up thinking Aussies were outdoor people.

My life has been one big lie

 

[Quivorir]

People watch TV. Get over it.

 

[WealstoneRaider]

People watch TV. Get over it.

Here comes the life and soul of BF.

Ok I'm over it now I think. Can't promise not to relapse though

 

[SM]

I grew up thinking Aussies were outdoor people.

My life has been one big lie

 

[Jatz]

Interesting. Well, like I said, I've definitely enjoyed the last two episodes more, particularly the most recent as it held a far better narrative structure. Have seen an interesting theory about

Spoiler

There being a third timeline where Bernard is speaking to Dolores and Maeve, and is in fact set very far in the past when he was still Arnold, and is in fact a Host version of Arnold.

which is pretty fascinating.

Yes I read that theory! Entirely possible.

Spoiler

I personally don't think Bernard is linked to Arnold at all. I am interested to see who grabbed Elsie though.

 

[SM]

Yes I read that theory! Entirely possible.

Spoiler

I personally don't think Bernard is linked to Arnold at all. I am interested to see who grabbed Elsie though.

Spoiler

The comments about Bernard having 'been around forever' triggered me slightly on the theory that he's a host. Sounds like we'll get a lot of answers in the next few weeks though.

 

[Jatz]

I grew up thinking Aussies were outdoor people.

My life has been one big lie

I spent all weekend down at the beach, kayaking, swimming, playing tennis.

Think I earned an hour of TV on a Monday night...

 

[WealstoneRaider]

I spent all weekend down at the beach, kayaking, swimming, playing tennis.

Think I earned an hour of TV on a Monday night...

Yeah you do. I'm only having a laugh as you know. Just don't indulge SM too much with it though ok