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teedubya · 05:01 PM

This show fuggin Cracks me up. Maybe Im just sheltered because I dont watch TV much, but I started watching this show midway through season one, and freaking love it.

Its about this young movie star and his brother, and two friends from New York, and his rise to stardom...

Tonights show was at the Sundance Festival, where Vince's latest movie Queens Boulevard was a huge success...

plus Turtle and Drama double-teamed this Peace Corps Chick and accidently "crossed swords". heh. funny shit. [Sorry Gochiefs, but they didnt show that part]

Freaking Ari Gold, played by Jeremy Piven is fuggin unreal in this show. He makes it.

Here is some cool extra footage.

Anyway, if you have HBO on Demand, check it out... its great TV.

http://www.hbo.com/entourage/

**DaneMcCloud** · 08-10-2009, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

Was she hot in person?

Yes, very. She looked exactly the same.

VERY sexy.

**DaneMcCloud** · 08-10-2009, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Ari Chi3fs

Sorry Oh HOLLYWOOD King... we don't live the life of LA and the stars... so the T & A is entertaining... sorry this is not "War and Peace". It is a comedy about dudes in Hollywood who have made it successful.

However, the end of last season they were in the dumps and IMMEDIATELY back on top...

I do kind of wish it showed the sets of the movies more... but it is what it is.... 19-30 minutes of entertainment.

They aren't solving cancer or preventing war... it is tits, ass and laughs.

Waaaaaaah. It's not fulfilling enough!

Pffffft.

I'm sorry I wounded your labia

teedubya · 08-10-2009, 09:35 PM

You were the one with wet sandy vagina... crying about how it didn't meet your expectations.

irishjayhawk · 08-10-2009, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

I doubt it!

Perry Reeves told me last year that the show has been a success "in spite of itself", which left me a little confused.

Now I know what she was talking about.

That's a really good characterization, actually. EDIT: I'm also not quite as harsh on the last episode as you are, Dane. I can at least give it some credit: it dropped some names and faces and it had a sustained level of comedy for the first time, well, probably this season. Whether the comedy was pointless drivel......well......

Ari,

It's not that we demand any deep meanings. I think most people would settle for coherent story lines. It hasn't had them since Season 3 at best. And when it does pick up storylines (See the airport episode last season with Radiohead playing over, or this season's first episode) they barely get touched on OR are over within 10 minutes in the next episode.

Hell, I cannot see why this Andrew-wife storyline is so big when Ari getting offered Studio head was resolved in like 4 minutes screen time.

And at this point, E is not even a man anymore. His storyline is reeruned and unbelievable now. I mean it was at least believable that he could get Sloan. It was possible in a Jim Carrey Dumb and Dumber way but it was possible. His newfound drama is not. No guy would ever do the shit he's done in this season.

Also, what the hell is the point of Lloyd's storyline? (Hint: there isn't one.)
What the hell is Ari's arc? (Hint: there isn't one.)

KCChiefsMan · 08-10-2009, 09:39 PM

ya that E thing pisses me off. All that matters in this day in age is who you know and he's acting like it's a crime that someone is setting up some networking for him. It's just stupid, someone in his position would always take that opportunity, it was really dumb how they did that.

**DaneMcCloud** · 08-10-2009, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Ari Chi3fs

You were the one with wet sandy vagina... crying about how it didn't meet your expectations.

No, I said I was happy for those that it was entertaining but that this season is not working for me.

I'm glad that you're so easily entertained.

**DaneMcCloud** · 08-10-2009, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by KCChiefsMan

ya that E thing pisses me off. All that matters in this day in age is who you know and he's acting like it's a crime that someone is setting up some networking for him. It's just stupid, someone in his position would always take that opportunity, it was really dumb how they did that.

If a LEGEND in ANY field asks you to come aboard, you ****ing JOIN!

He didn't consult his friends. He didn't talk it over with Ari. It was just "Nope".

That is SO unbelievably ridiculous.

Poor, poor writing.

They're phoning it in.

irishjayhawk · 08-10-2009, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

If a LEGEND in ANY field asks you to come aboard, you ****ing JOIN!

He didn't consult his friends. He didn't talk it over with Ari. It was just "Nope".

That is SO unbelievably ridiculous.

Poor, poor writing.

They're phoning it in.

That's not a good example of phoning it in.

A good example of that is this exchange:

E: I'm fine with you staying over, if you want to.
Ashley: I'm not going to.
E: That's fine.
Ashley: I am.
E: That's fine.
(Repeat 3 times over)
Ashley: Well, it doesn't sound like it.
E: I already said I'm fine with it if you want to.
Ashley: Okay, than I will.

*Writers note: Oh shit, I gotta have something happen to avoid going into a 4th repeat*

Cue: Sloan on phone.
Ashley: gonna get that
E: No
Ashley: gonna get that
E: No:
(Repeat 2x)

*Oh shit I've got nothing else.*

END SCENE

okcchief · 08-10-2009, 09:45 PM

I still watch this show hoping but it leaves me unimpressed almost every time. The first two seasons were great though. That's more than you can say for most shows.

**DaneMcCloud** · 08-10-2009, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by irishjayhawk

That's not a good example of phoning it in.

A good example of that is this exchange:...

I was just stating that in general, Doug is phoning it in.

Seriously, he needs to bring in some outside writers again because this season is hemorrhaging.

I doubt they make it past next season anyway, so I hope they make it memorable.

irishjayhawk · 08-10-2009, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

I was just stating that in general, Doug is phoning it in.

Seriously, he needs to bring in some outside writers again because this season is hemorrhaging.

I doubt they make it past next season anyway, so I hope they make it memorable.

I meant that first line as sarcasm but rereading it comes off as not. Oh well.

Hemorrhaging would be generous.

**DaneMcCloud** · 08-10-2009, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by irishjayhawk

I meant that first line as sarcasm but rereading it comes off as not. Oh well.

Hemorrhaging would be generous.

You know, maybe I'm more passionate about this show than most because it's about my particular industry.

But with that being said, anytime a show with any kind of merit disintegrates into a show about T&A and guy humor, the joke is actually on the viewer.

KevB · 08-10-2009, 09:59 PM

I actually agree with irish and Dane's last two critical posts, and I'm no film critic. I've gotten a few laughs, and I'm content looking at T&A. That said, some of the direction this season is just silly. E's story arc is a joke, to the point that I want to turn the channel. Sloan is smoking, so I hang in on those scenes. But the funny bits intertwined with Ari's studio head offer, the banter with those in the business trying to get movie deals done, etc. were a quality part of the show that have gone away.

Honestly, at what point has E ever done anything that would lead you to believe that an industry legend would want to take him under his wing?

Oh, and I'll add : the whole Seth Rogan attack earlier this season was ridiculous. You've gotten entirely too arrogant if you think you can make personal attacks part of your show and still create a quality episode.

Silock · 08-10-2009, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

I'm glad that you're so easily entertained.

There's nothing wrong with that. Not all entertainment has to be high-brow.

KCChiefsMan · 08-10-2009, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by irishjayhawk

That's not a good example of phoning it in.

A good example of that is this exchange:

E: I'm fine with you staying over, if you want to.
Ashley: I'm not going to.
E: That's fine.
Ashley: I am.
E: That's fine.
(Repeat 3 times over)
Ashley: Well, it doesn't sound like it.
E: I already said I'm fine with it if you want to.
Ashley: Okay, than I will.

*Writers note: Oh shit, I gotta have something happen to avoid going into a 4th repeat*

Cue: Sloan on phone.
Ashley: gonna get that
E: No
Ashley: gonna get that
E: No:
(Repeat 2x)

*Oh shit I've got nothing else.*

END SCENE

I found that scene realistic

07-17-2005, 10:24 PM
teedubya Most Valuable Poster Join Date: Oct 2003 Casino cash: $9480002	The Best Show on Television... Entourage This show fuggin Cracks me up. Maybe Im just sheltered because I dont watch TV much, but I started watching this show midway through season one, and freaking love it. Its about this young movie star and his brother, and two friends from New York, and his rise to stardom... Tonights show was at the Sundance Festival, where Vince's latest movie Queens Boulevard was a huge success... plus Turtle and Drama double-teamed this Peace Corps Chick and accidently "crossed swords". heh. funny shit. [Sorry Gochiefs, but they didnt show that part] Freaking Ari Gold, played by Jeremy Piven is fuggin unreal in this show. He makes it. Here is some cool extra footage. Anyway, if you have HBO on Demand, check it out... its great TV. http://www.hbo.com/entourage/ Last edited by teedubya; 06-26-2009 at 05:01 PM..
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08-10-2009, 09:35 PM	#693
teedubya Most Valuable Poster Join Date: Oct 2003 Casino cash: $9480002	You were the one with wet sandy vagina... crying about how it didn't meet your expectations.
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08-10-2009, 09:39 PM	#695
KCChiefsMan AIC Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Roxbury, MA Casino cash: $10004900	ya that E thing pisses me off. All that matters in this day in age is who you know and he's acting like it's a crime that someone is setting up some networking for him. It's just stupid, someone in his position would always take that opportunity, it was really dumb how they did that.
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08-10-2009, 09:45 PM	#699
okcchief MVP Join Date: Jul 2008 Casino cash: $9849890	I still watch this show hoping but it leaves me unimpressed almost every time. The first two seasons were great though. That's more than you can say for most shows.
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08-10-2009, 09:59 PM	#703
KevB Agree to Disagree Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: The State of Euphoria Casino cash: $10026612	I actually agree with irish and Dane's last two critical posts, and I'm no film critic. I've gotten a few laughs, and I'm content looking at T&A. That said, some of the direction this season is just silly. E's story arc is a joke, to the point that I want to turn the channel. Sloan is smoking, so I hang in on those scenes. But the funny bits intertwined with Ari's studio head offer, the banter with those in the business trying to get movie deals done, etc. were a quality part of the show that have gone away. Honestly, at what point has E ever done anything that would lead you to believe that an industry legend would want to take him under his wing? Oh, and I'll add : the whole Seth Rogan attack earlier this season was ridiculous. You've gotten entirely too arrogant if you think you can make personal attacks part of your show and still create a quality episode. Last edited by KevB; 08-10-2009 at 10:02 PM.. Reason: add
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