HBO's Entourage

**jAZ** · 01-24-2006, 09:04 AM

Anyone else here watch it? I don't have HBO, but we picked up the Season 1 DVD from Netflix. Might be the best show I've seen on TV in a while.

TrickyNicky · 01-24-2006, 09:27 AM

Other than Jeremy Piven, who plays a very good hollywood slimeball, I thought it was slightly overrated. It held my interest for a while, but I couldn't get past my intense dislike for the main characters.

**jAZ** · 01-24-2006, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by TrickyNicky

Other than Jeremy Piven, who plays a very good hollywood slimeball, I thought it was slightly overrated. It held my interest for a while, but I couldn't get past my intense dislike for the main characters.

Really? I kinda liked all the characters (though I wouldn't actually want to hang out with any of them in person). "The reerun Brothers" crack me up.

KCTitus · 01-24-2006, 09:42 AM

Yes, I have watched it and enjoy it. I also found another gem recently on a visit to the video store and it's called the Sopranos or something like that.

You ever heard of it?

**Baby Lee** · 01-24-2006, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by KCTitus

Yes, I have watched it and enjoy it. I also found another gem recently on a visit to the video store and it's called the Sopranos or something like that.

You ever heard of it?

Booyah! Titus with his ever fresh "we've landed on the moon" smaque!!

Otter · 01-24-2006, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by KCTitus

Yes, I have watched it and enjoy it. I also found another gem recently on a visit to the video store and it's called the Sopranos or something like that.

You ever heard of it?

First episode of season six is on or around March 19. The Sunday Night Sopranos Crew will be back in full force on my couch drinking red wine and appetizers.

** giggles like a schoolgirl **

I love that show.

KCTitus · 01-24-2006, 10:53 AM

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First episode of season six is on or around March 19. The Sunday Night Sopranos Crew will be back in full force on my couch drinking red wine and appetizers.

** giggles like a schoolgirl **

I love that show.

Color me unenthused this time around. It's been off so long, I can hardly remember what happened. I guess this is a single season series with new story lines--otherwise they would have to spend half the episodes retreading the old stories.

I like the Sopranos but I think they jumped the shark in season 4. Season 5 was disappointing.

I did hear that they did 18 episodes or something like that and their plan was to run the first 12 this year and then do the last 6 in 2007. Ugh! Why drag it out so long?

vailpass · 01-24-2006, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by TrickyNicky

Other than Jeremy Piven, who plays a very good hollywood slimeball, I thought it was slightly overrated. It held my interest for a while, but I couldn't get past my intense dislike for the main characters.

I respect your right to your own opinion but how the hell do you dislike a group of guys who are life long buddies, noveau riche in Hollywood, scooping pussy in droves? They are living the life like normal guys amidst the Hollyweirdos.

The dialogue flows, the characters are real.

Watch the Bob Saggett episode then tell me it's not funny.

**jAZ** · 01-24-2006, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by vailpass

I respect your right to your own opinion but how the hell do you dislike a group of guys who are life long buddies, noveau riche in Hollywood, scooping pussy in droves? They are living the life like normal guys amidst the Hollyweirdos.

The dialogue flows, the characters are real.

Watch the Bob Saggett episode then tell me it's not funny.

Only Season 1 seems to be out on DVD, so I haven't seen any of the episodes mentioned so far, but I have to agree with the way you put it.

It's funny and the group of buddies come across as a regular group of guys. They are believable guys in an unbelievable situation.

TrickyNicky · 01-24-2006, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by vailpass

I respect your right to your own opinion but how the hell do you dislike a group of guys who are life long buddies, noveau riche in Hollywood, scooping pussy in droves? They are living the life like normal guys amidst the Hollyweirdos.

The dialogue flows, the characters are real.

Watch the Bob Saggett episode then tell me it's not funny.

The episode I watched, the two best friends were acting like a couple of whining pussies. The dialogue wasn't that great, except for Jeremy Piven's character who had a good one-liner or two.

vailpass · 01-24-2006, 10:19 AM

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The episode I watched, the two best friends were acting like a couple of whining pussies. The dialogue wasn't that great, except for Jeremy Piven's character who had a good one-liner or two.

I apologize, I was thinking yo had watched one season, not one episode.
My bad.
You saw the episode where Eric and Vince were having girl and career issues; possibly my least favorite of all episodes.
Entourage, like 'Curb Your Enthusiasm", is definetely one of those shows that gains much momentum only after you watch a few episodes and get to know the characters.
I thought Deadwood and Six Feet Under were nothing special after the first episode.
Boy did Deadwood prove me wrong.
Sopranos had me from hello.

TrickyNicky · 01-24-2006, 09:41 AM

I mean they were funny and all that, maybe it was just that episode or something. I'll have to give it another shot because I thought Piven was pretty funny. I haven't seen more than two episodes though, and the one I saw last, the main character was having a fight with Samwise Gamgee's younger brother. Also, the "Oh Yeah" theme song makes me want to stab my ears.

**Baby Lee** · 01-24-2006, 09:42 AM

Though not Deadwood or The Wire, it's great 'veg-out' fun.
Don't know if you are aware, but the concept was Mark Wahlberg's, based loosely on his own experiences and other anecdotes of the young in Hollywood.
Also, underlying it all, if the sublime genius of using Kevin Dillon to play the Donnie Wahlberg/Kevin Dillon less photogenic older brother with a chip on his shoulder.

**jAZ** · 01-24-2006, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Baby Lee

Though not Deadwood or The Wire, it's great 'veg-out' fun.
Don't know if you are aware, but the concept was Mark Wahlberg's, based loosely on his own experiences and other anecdotes of the young in Hollywood.
Also, underlying it all, if the sublime genius of using Kevin Dillon to play the Donnie Wahlberg/Kevin Dillon less photogenic older brother with a chip on his shoulder.

Heh... that didn't even occur to me. This is indeed a "we landed on the moon" day.

**Iowanian** · 01-24-2006, 10:22 AM

I overlooked the show at first, but I really enjoyed it last season. There is alot of subtle humor, and if you happen to know "that guy" in your real life, alot of the little stuff scores better points.

I think its a good show....the wife doesn't, but what does she know, she thinks watching people paint the neighbor's kitchen is fine entertainment.

I missed the first 2-3 seasons of the Sopranos, but really liked it when I started watching. I like Deadwood, but never really learned to appreciate curb...actually dislike it, and 6' under never did it for me either...but that could just be the butt trenching that ruined it.

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TrickyNicky My Black Friend, Alan Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Manhattan Casino cash: $10007047	I mean they were funny and all that, maybe it was just that episode or something. I'll have to give it another shot because I thought Piven was pretty funny. I haven't seen more than two episodes though, and the one I saw last, the main character was having a fight with Samwise Gamgee's younger brother. Also, the "Oh Yeah" theme song makes me want to stab my ears. __________________ *Adopt-a-Chief: David Mims #70* Dammit Mimsy!!!
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Baby Lee Supporter Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $6838598	Though not Deadwood or The Wire, it's great 'veg-out' fun. Don't know if you are aware, but the concept was Mark Wahlberg's, based loosely on his own experiences and other anecdotes of the young in Hollywood. Also, underlying it all, if the sublime genius of using Kevin Dillon to play the Donnie Wahlberg/Kevin Dillon less photogenic older brother with a chip on his shoulder. __________________ We need the kind of courage that can withstand the subtle corruption of the cynics - E.W.
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Iowanian Supporter Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Utopia Casino cash: $4818454	I overlooked the show at first, but I really enjoyed it last season. There is alot of subtle humor, and if you happen to know "that guy" in your real life, alot of the little stuff scores better points. I think its a good show....the wife doesn't, but what does she know, she thinks watching people paint the neighbor's kitchen is fine entertainment. I missed the first 2-3 seasons of the Sopranos, but really liked it when I started watching. I like Deadwood, but never really learned to appreciate curb...actually dislike it, and 6' under never did it for me either...but that could just be the butt trenching that ruined it.
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