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Should we just use this as the OT then? I'm assuming everyone who's interested in the show has already posted in here >__>
Sepinwall review
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Variety
Seems like a visually luscious show with thin plot and characterizations. Probably another ~mood show which I might be down for.
'We Are Who We Are' Marches to Its Own Beat
In the HBO drama 'We Are Who We Are,' from director Luca Guadagnino, teens on an army base search for identity. Alan Sepinwall's review
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Variety
Luca Guadagnino’s ‘We Are Who We Are’ Captures the Defiant Spontaneity of Teenagers: TV Review
The new HBO drama, co-starring Chloe Sevigny and Kid Cudi, is smart and emotionally resonant.
variety.com
Seems like a visually luscious show with thin plot and characterizations. Probably another ~mood show which I might be down for.
Didn't enjoy this much. The main character (Fraser) is completely unlikable so far. I think we all knew this was going to be a "mood" show, but something like that needs a hook to pull you in. Sucking his mother's blood, staring at her while she was naked, smacking her in the face, the constant underage drinking, all the while quietly moldering did not hook me at all. The friend group seems more promising, and obviously they'll help pull him out of his shell (or whatever you want to call it).
Damn, this was everything I hate about HBO sometimes. Complete poseur try-hard shit. That dumbass kid needs a post-birth abortion.
The main blonde kid character is absolutely shit awful. I think the show is aware of that though, so I'm curious to see what happens with him.
Apart from that, I thought it was nicely shot and appropriately evocative but also kind of empty.
Apart from that, I thought it was nicely shot and appropriately evocative but also kind of empty.
all the male nudity tho 👀
This show needs to hook me tonight, because everything about episode 1 was either boring or annoying.
I say this knowing full well I'm sure it'll go somewhere by the end because there's too much talent involved for it not to but..After two episodes this might be one of the most boring,meandering shows I've ever seen in my entire life. I do not say that lightly.
If this is trying to be slice of life growing up like Call Me By Your Name at least the leads in that had charm and something to draw you in, the two leads in this are both so unlikable, bland, the characters surrounding them don't help much either
For the first time in a long time I'm wondering what the hell I'm watching and how is this prestige TV besides the great soundtrack and production quality
If this is trying to be slice of life growing up like Call Me By Your Name at least the leads in that had charm and something to draw you in, the two leads in this are both so unlikable, bland, the characters surrounding them don't help much either
For the first time in a long time I'm wondering what the hell I'm watching and how is this prestige TV besides the great soundtrack and production quality
Sounds like my decision to bail after one episode was the right choice.
I actually thought the second was better than the first - the girl is a tad bland so far but at least she's not a creepy asshole like the boy.
What does really define a prestige TV show? Is it about critical acclaim or production budget? Or just having well known folks on and behind the camera?
Ok there is a 13 rules list of what makes for a prestige show, according to Vulture's Kathryn VanArendonk:
13 Signs You’re Watching a ‘Prestige’ TV Show
Do you need help recognizing whether the show you’re watching is good, serious TV?
www.vulture.com
2. It's like a movie!
3. They're not episodes, they're chapters
4. It's not a first season, it's a "pilot"
5. Winking self-awareness
6. Darkness
7. WTH is even happening right now?!
8. "All the pieces matter"
9. The sad man
10. Breasts
11. Literally nothing is funny
12. It's not just not funny; it's deeply depressing.
13. Movie stars (and) directors.
What does really define a prestige TV show? Is it about critical acclaim or production budget? Or just having well known folks on and behind the camera?
Ok there is a 13 rules list of what makes for a prestige show, according to Vulture's Kathryn VanArendonk:
1. It's like a novel!13 Signs You’re Watching a ‘Prestige’ TV Show
Do you need help recognizing whether the show you’re watching is good, serious TV?
2. It's like a movie!
3. They're not episodes, they're chapters
4. It's not a first season, it's a "pilot"
5. Winking self-awareness
6. Darkness
7. WTH is even happening right now?!
8. "All the pieces matter"
9. The sad man
10. Breasts
11. Literally nothing is funny
12. It's not just not funny; it's deeply depressing.
13. Movie stars (and) directors.
Prestige as in reviews tell me I should love it lol and I havent had a single urge to catch up. I'm sure I will eventually but I shouldn't haven't to slog through two hours of television (or any amount really) before it "gets good". Way too much to watch
It seems it's not just critical acclaim that makes a prestige show. I'm sure there have been prestige shows that have been panned, despite the big talent on display. A big one that comes to mind is Too Old To Die Young (I did like its style but its probably the most self-indulgent from NWR projects), and I'm sure there are more examples.
No, Fraser si super annoying. Also, is anyone else disturbed at Luca's obsession with
pairing older men with young teens? Like, isn't that what he did with Call Me By Your Name as well? And now Fraser + military dude (Jonathan?). Is he like projecting or something?
I am coming in late, but as of last night I have watch the first 5 episodes. While I can get this show is easy to dislike (very hard to recommend to someone) I have really enjoyed it. I will even say episode 4 is my favorite hour of TV I have watched this year.