Once upon a time, you could talk about racism and terrible rich people in a funny way.
And that time was the ’80s. Trading Places is a classic. And hilarious.
What are you watching lately?
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This Open Thread is Trading Places
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I have a pretty routine set of shows for when I’m not on the road (or for when I get back) – Doctor Who, Mad Men (or Walking Dead, or Breaking Bad; whichever is on AMC at the time), Game of Thrones, Celebrity Apprentice and sometimes Shark Tank (it’s an easy way to discuss business with my son), LA Shrinks (cos RHoBH is over – I am a sucker for dazzling makeup and wardrobes), Castle, The Soup, Community… and I’m hoping Defiance will be good cos I need more Sci-Fi in my life. If I’m bored and want some background or distracting programming, I typically leave it on the Food Network. And every night I tape Daily Show/Colbert to watch when the Food Network shows are…unappetizing (har har)…
For some reason, our TV service provider (AT&T) has added approximately 40 billion shopping/infomercial channels in the past few months. If I really need a brain sorbet, I’ll turn one of those on for a few minutes (any longer and my brain starts to melt – and I used to write and produce infomercials!)
Game of Thrones!
I really want to watch Parks & Rec season 5, but it’s not on Netflix yet.
Watching (lately)
GoT (last episode was good except for that ONE thing)
Mad Men (if I can get through the season’s premier)
Hannibal (curious about what will happen and how it will look)
Once Upon A Time (because why not)
Elementary (yaaay!)
The Carrie Diaries (yaaaay!)
The Mindy Project (annoying yet sweet yet awkward)
Which thing wasn’t good about the GoT episode?
I hated Cat’s monologue and how they turned her reasons and actions around to If Only She Loved Jon.
Ahh…yes. That was odd, to say the least. My only guess is that she thinks the seven cursed her…or something? I don’t know. I don’t follow why she would think that.
I just don’t understand why D&W are taking some of the character’s motivations and turning it upside down while others still continue to be awesome.
I currently have Mad Men and GOT queued up to watch.
I have now watched three episodes of Hell On Wheels, the AMC show about the building of the railway, but it’s not that great. I”ll probably give it a couple of more episodes before I decide if I want to stick with it.
I’m also watching The Americans. It’s getting better, but I really want it to be excellent and so far it’s not. I love, love, love that part of political history so I probably have unrealistic expectations for a show in its first season.
Suddenly I’m seeing Scandal mentioned everywhere, but have never heard of it so maybe I’ll look it up.
I’m sort of interested in The Americans as well, but only if it doesn’t air on Sunday because I already have too many shows and too little time on my Monday night.
I’ve been meaning to get into Scandal and now after reading all of these comments, it’s on my must do soon list.
Last I checked, the first season was on Netflix Instant! GO! CATCH UP!
I’m not listing everything I’m watching, because I don’t want any of you to think less of me, but I’m really enjoying Top of the Lake, Scandal, The Good Wife, and Person of Interest right now.
Person of Interest I really enjoy when I catch it. It also seems to always be a selection on planes so I’ve seen a few that way.
My ladybits lllluuuvvvv Jim Caviezel even while my brain screams no. But, the fun parts want what the fun parts want. I’m ashamed of my lust for him.
He is a very good looking fella, with very kind eyes. I shan’t judge.
Scandal, Bones, Doctor Who, Orphan Black, Elementary, Body of Proof, the Mindy Project. Yeah. I watch a lot. Oh – and catching up on Downton Abbey.
As long as I never have to watch the video of Brad Paisley and LL. I heard the song. That was too much in itself. Oh for the 80s. We had no clue how good we had it.
We’re about to start covering Scandal again, it’s too good not to.
Do you like Orphan Black? I missed the first two episodes, but I’m really intrigued by the premise.
Its been a really good season for horror tv shows — Bates Motel and Hannibal are actually quite good so far. I gave up on The Following a few weeks ago, but there’s also Cult, and Walking Dead just ended, and American Horror Story was really good last season.
One of the great comedies to come out of the 80s. And its set in Philly, so its close to my heart.
I thought it was set in NYC. When Mortimer and Randolph are homeless in Coming to America, they’re in NYC…
It’s set in Philly and they ride the train to NYC to do the stock market scene. Trust!
I’m watching Scandal, Supernatural, Dr. Who, Once Upon a Time, Justified, Game of Thrones and a couple of others. Yes, I watch too much TV.
Crowd-sourcing if any of you have quinoa recipes. I’ve got a couple recipes from here, but I’ll take any you ladies have.
I watch too many shows, but I consider them research, as a pop culture writer. : )
We just got a TV. You’re not gonna see me much for a while.
Kale and quinoa salad! I crave this stuff. :)
http://dinnerwithjulie.com/2012/02/02/kale-quinoa-salad-cranberries-feta/
Torrenting Sunday’s GoT episode as we speak. Not that I should be watching anything. I have a paper to write/edit. grr…
That movie cracks me up.I am still working my way through Dr. Who. Started watching for the first time ever in January and am almost current.