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I rewatched the first ep of True Detective, since I may or may not have missed stuff. I did miss stuff - the journalist beatdown (which I probably missed because they showed more of Stannis' battle than this) and the fact the dude with the bird mask was chauffeuring the murder victim all day. What the frick was with the bird mask? And what the frick was with the naked woman doll floating in the pan of milk at the victim's house. What the frick is that? And why the frick does the guy have two fleshlights? I realize that once you have lost all the dignity you have to lose to own a fleshlight, there isn't much left to lose for a second one, but what does that second one get him? Is it for guests? And what the frick was up with the painting of random body parts sexing all fused together without any actual upper bodies or heads? In summary, remind me never to share a cab with the guy who writes this thing.

So, Rachel McAdams seems to have an interest in knives, right? When she meets Vince Vaughn, is he going to offer condolences for her marriage to Owen Wilson not working out?
 
jerseydevil said:
Not sure about s2 of True Detective. I recently rewatched s1 and realized that some really bad cliche's and pretentious dialogue was elevated to something really special by the direction and the performances. S2 os off to a bad start in that regard. Not that the 3 leads aren't trying, but ok...so cops are dark, brooding and severely messed up in the head. Did they ALL have to be borderline sociopaths? The Chinatown 'similarities' are pretty thinly disguised too. Thought Justin Lin was a good choice for visuals not as much for storytelling as far as the direction goes. I still think it could prove to be a grow-er, not a show-er...but I remember the feeling last season, at the end of the first episode, that I was fully in. If this wasn't such a high profile deal and potentially rewarding I don't know if i would care too much.
Few random thoughts...ok, Rachel McAdams...the conversation at the beginning...was that about rough sex in general or backdoor action in particular.
Taylor Kitsch's character...is he homosexual? There were a lot of odd hints there, and his storyline, I think, has the most potential.
David Morse is ALWAYS good...but this was a stretch. Maybe the character, the writing, or more likely the direction.
Colin Farrell got really old overnight, and his character's name, Velcoro...is that Bengalese? Hell, I had to look it up on the internet just because I thought I heard 3 different pronunciations.
Vince Vaughn is walking through things so far. Was hoping he wouldn't be his usual lazy self...but so far. Once again...is it direction?
His character's wife is definitely the woman behind the man. Her character definitely bears watching. Looks a lot like Jessica Chastain.
I really want this to be good, and i will continue to watch and root for it.
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I see I'm not the only one thinking Chinatown thru the whole thing. I'm very on the fence, but will stick it out and hope.
 
Blueline said:
I see I'm not the only one thinking Chinatown thru the whole thing. I'm very on the fence, but will stick it out and hope.
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It's the color palette, among other things. Everything shot as if through a yellow filter (or maybe an actual yellow filter, although more like done in post), just like Chinatown. I'll definitely stick it out for a few more weeks.

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If that wasn't rock salt, well then that was pretty unexpected and good job to everyone who didn't spoil it. Very James Ellroy, except where Ellroy would not have done it so early. And this is where I realize how very comparable our three True Detectives are to the three leads of The Big Nowhere. Rachel McAdams is Buzz Meeks!
 
Oh come on True Detective, what the hell was that? Dramatic turn which I do appreciate but come on, off the actor who looks like he doesn't give a **** instead.
 
Upon further review, it looks like Colin Farrell will survive the second, point blank shot because the shooter fires into the floor just to his left.

Is it too obvious for Springfield to be the killer when he had that creepy bird picture in his office? I mean, he does have a history of stalking.

Tim Riggins slowly realizing he is gay; that hasn't been done before. Seriously, Pizzolato needs to put The Big Nowhere down.

Rachel McAdams surfing the S&M and the DP porn; between her and the murder victim, are we going to find out next week that Vince Vaughn and his wife are furries?
 
KingInTheWest said:
Upon further review, it looks like Colin Farrell will survive the second, point blank shot because the shooter fires into the floor just to his left.

Is it too obvious for Springfield to be the killer when he had that creepy bird picture in his office? I mean, he does have a history of stalking.

Tim Riggins slowly realizing he is gay; that hasn't been done before. Seriously, Pizzolato needs to put The Big Nowhere down.

Rachel McAdams surfing the S&M and the DP porn; between her and the murder victim, are we going to find out next week that Vince Vaughn and his wife are furries?
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I am willing to give Pizzolato the benefit of a doubt on the Riggins thing. Maybe it's all a red herring since it has been UNDERLINED IN BOLD TYPE since the beginning. Maybe there is more to it than it seems. God, I hope so. In fact, the whole thing so far is painfully cliche'd and bereft of any subtlety whatsoever.
 
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