Californication

Midnyte_Ragebringer · Post by **Midnyte_Ragebringer** » August 14, 2007, 5:54 pm

I watched the premiere last ngiht. It was fucking awesome. Thank god I have found a new show to watch.

It's on Showtime.

Post by **Sylvus** » August 14, 2007, 6:12 pm

Wait for it...

Wait for it...

[Show]: I agree with Midnyte

Very entertaining show, I'll definitely be keeping up on it.

Aslanna · Post by **Aslanna** » August 14, 2007, 6:15 pm

Sylvus wrote:Wait for it...

Wait for it...

[Show]
I agree with Midnyte

[Show]: My eyes!

Post by **Xouqoa** » August 14, 2007, 7:38 pm

Yeah, we watched the pilot on demand a week or two ago and enjoyed it.

Winnow · Post by **Winnow** » August 15, 2007, 2:23 am

Good stuff! I laughed multiple times during the first episode and it seemed longer than 30 minutes.

[Show]: You're giving me that look like I just finger banged your cat.

Xatrei · Post by **Xatrei** » August 15, 2007, 2:55 am

This show is definitely good stuff, and actually better than I expected. Looking forward to more

[Show]: His reaction when Mia (or whatever her name is) walked in the room was pretty priceless.

Anyone know who was performing the Rocket Man cover at the end?

Zamtuk · Post by **Zamtuk** » August 15, 2007, 11:41 am

I also enjoyed this show a lot. Him getting donkey punched was the funniest thing I've seen in a while, until he found out how old she was!

Good follow up to Weeds.

Truant · Post by **Truant** » August 15, 2007, 1:08 pm

Xatrei wrote:Anyone know who was performing the Rocket Man cover at the end?

My Morning Jacket. (I think)

Also excited about this show.

Xatrei · Post by **Xatrei** » August 15, 2007, 7:22 pm

Truant wrote:
Xatrei wrote:Anyone know who was performing the Rocket Man cover at the end?
My Morning Jacket. (I think)

Also excited about this show.

Thanks. Now to try to track down a copy of Early Recordings: Chapter 1: The Sandworm Cometh

Truant · Post by **Truant** » August 15, 2007, 9:54 pm

Xatrei wrote:
Truant wrote:
Xatrei wrote:Anyone know who was performing the Rocket Man cover at the end?
My Morning Jacket. (I think)

Also excited about this show.
Thanks. Now to try to track down a copy of Early Recordings: Chapter 1: The Sandworm Cometh

Aye, that'd be the record. It's on iTunes. (and you can get just that song)

Xatrei · Post by **Xatrei** » August 15, 2007, 10:24 pm

I prefer to collect albums. I might only really get into one or two songs on an album, but I like to experience the whole thing. Having random, disjointed single tracks just bugs the crap out of me (My wife's music collection makes me nuts in this way). As for MMJ, I've heard them before, but not a lot. Since you mentioned them earlier, I've been exploring more of their stuff, and I've got to say I have no idea why I haven't picked up on them sooner.

Canelek · Post by **Canelek** » August 17, 2007, 5:10 am

Even though he has not been in anything good in a while, I think David D. is the shit. His work in Twin Peaks was stright up awesome, not to mention X-Files. He is a fantastic 'straight-man' and I hope this show takes off.

Lalanae · Post by **Lalanae** » August 17, 2007, 12:55 pm

I always thought there was something smarmy about him. Not that I don't think he's hot in his own I'm-not-as-hot-as-I-think-I-am sort of way, but he just reeks sex addict or something mildly perverse to me.

I do want to check out this show regardless.

Canelek · Post by **Canelek** » August 22, 2007, 12:59 am

Anyone see episode 2 yet? I am going to try to watch tonight.

Aslanna · Post by **Aslanna** » August 22, 2007, 1:03 am

I saw it!

Post by **Xouqoa** » August 22, 2007, 1:11 am

Canelek wrote:Anyone see episode 2 yet? I am going to try to watch tonight.

It was fucking hilarious... especially the bedroom scene with the painting.

Aslanna · Post by **Aslanna** » August 22, 2007, 1:16 am

Xouqoa wrote:
Canelek wrote:Anyone see episode 2 yet? I am going to try to watch tonight.
It was fucking hilarious... especially the bedroom scene with the painting.

He should have bought a car instead.

Canelek · Post by **Canelek** » August 22, 2007, 2:15 am

The bedroom scene was brilliant!

However, there is a deep sadness and longing portrayed through the imagined car scenes which add so much balance to the show, imo. Touching, really.

Although the excessive amount of nudity is indeed honored and appreciated, it is just a sidebar to some really fantastic writing, directing and acting.

10/10 and I look forward to the next episode.

Winnow · Post by **Winnow** » August 22, 2007, 6:11 am

Episode two provided evidence that this series won't be just a string of one liners. It's hard to say how long this show can be sustained but I'm going to enjoy it while it lasts. I think the balance is there as Canelek mentions but I'd like to see spikes toward the funny side rather than to the 'depressing' or more serious side from here on out.

Midnyte_Ragebringer · August 22, 2007, 10:51 am

Fucking excellent second episode. I love his flawed character. It's so pure and genuine. And damn, he has a lot of sex with smokin hot chics.

Canelek · Post by **Canelek** » August 29, 2007, 2:34 am

May not last long, but it still works for me.

Then again, it isn't HBO... a full season would work for me.

Winnow · Post by **Winnow** » August 30, 2007, 1:13 pm

I was a little worried about episode 3. It started out a little slow but completely redeemed itself with the secretary scenes.

...need to replace my secretary with someone like that!

I think this show will do well for a short run, similar to John from Cincinnati. Might be hard to keep it going for multiple seasons.

Canelek · Post by **Canelek** » September 12, 2007, 3:18 am

Episode 4 -

OK, I didn't care for the 3rd installment...

There is one scene in the 4th ep that did it for me--I can't wait for more! Chivalry ain't dead bitch!

Aslanna · Post by **Aslanna** » September 12, 2007, 9:35 am

el oh el

Canelek · Post by **Canelek** » September 13, 2007, 1:32 am

Aslanna wrote:el oh el

el oh fucking el

Heard they picked this up for another season. yay brb

Xatrei · Post by **Xatrei** » September 13, 2007, 2:26 am

Aslanna wrote:el oh el

This week's episode was great. I'm really liking this show more every episode. It's a pity Weeds isn't good this season to make for a really good hour of TV.

Winnow · Post by **Winnow** » September 14, 2007, 6:10 am

Watched episodes 4 and 5 tonight.

I see no drop off in story quality or entertainment value. Maybe this show does have enough material to handle two seasons.

'Do you smoke? There you go." <---- Cracked me up for some reason in the high school scene

"You've got to be gentle with the brown eye. Mr Brown Eye's a sensitive man"

Truant · Post by **Truant** » September 17, 2007, 2:03 am

Canelek wrote:Heard they picked this up for another season. yay brb

That's the best news I can think of. I absolutely LOVE this show...which normally means it gets canned after a few weeks. ><

Xatrei · Post by **Xatrei** » September 17, 2007, 3:41 am

Showtime seems to have a better record than HBO when it comes to pulling the plug on great shows with loyal fan bases. I'm really glad this show got picked up for another season. Anyone happen to know how many episodes this season will run? I read somewhere that Weeds is expanding to 15 episodes this year from 12 last year and 10 the debut season. I'm hoping that Californication will run for at least 12, but 15 would be pretty groovy.

Canelek · Post by **Canelek** » September 26, 2007, 2:43 am

Just watched episode 6. Still brilliant and still funny and still sadly touching and still going strong. Good stuff!

edit: Excellent Sabbath references. =D

Winnow · Post by **Winnow** » September 26, 2007, 5:21 am

Episode 6:

The "roleplaying" sex talk in the bedroom was great.

"Look baby, I'm in. Just start doing some shit to me and we'll see how it goes"

Winnow · Post by **Winnow** » September 27, 2007, 6:45 am

episode 7 = more of the same (good stuff)

edged slightly more toward the serious side though

Xatrei · Post by **Xatrei** » September 27, 2007, 12:22 pm

[Show]: Maimed nipples are surprisingly funny. The end of the episode was a real kick in the nuts for Hank.

Midnyte_Ragebringer · September 27, 2007, 4:59 pm

Xatrei wrote:
[Show]
Maimed nipples are surprisingly funny. The end of the episode was a real kick in the nuts for Hank.

Yeah. That was super sad. Seemed a bit forced too. She normally axudes a pretty mature and reasonable outlook. I thought her comment was a bit dramatic and forced. Oh well. I love this show and finally got the wife to watch an episode. She liked it too.

Truant · Post by **Truant** » October 1, 2007, 1:54 am

This is the best show on TV imo.

I have nothing more to add atm.

Abelard · Post by **Abelard** » October 2, 2007, 10:24 am

[Show]: Thats a mighty strong pimp hand you got there!

Canelek · Post by **Canelek** » October 5, 2007, 2:44 am

This episode was more depressing than anything, but it was really good, as usual. Not really sure which direction the show is taking, but I imagine Hank will fuck up somehow so they do not have to change the title.

Keverian FireCry · Post by **Keverian FireCry** » October 5, 2007, 4:00 am

Started watching all the episodes of this show and so far I'm loving it. I agree it's easily one of the best shows on TV right now. Wish I had Showtime.

Abelard · Post by **Abelard** » October 5, 2007, 9:26 am

[Show]: Looks like there are a lot of interesting developments happening between him and his ex girlfriend. I'm guessing that she's going to find out about how he fucked that 16 yr old girl Mia and put the kaibosh on them getting back together.

Midnyte_Ragebringer · October 5, 2007, 12:42 pm

Abelard wrote:
[Show]
Looks like there are a lot of interesting developments happening between him and his ex girlfriend. I'm guessing that she's going to find out about how he fucked that 16 yr old girl Mia and put the kaibosh on them getting back together.

Yeah. Looks that way

Winnow · Post by **Winnow** » October 5, 2007, 1:55 pm

The last episode was on the downer side although it was a quality show.

I had to look up the character that plays Hank's ex to see what her age was out of curiosity.

December 14, 1971, 35

Hank Moody's (David Duchovny) is set for an X-Files movie sequel as well.

Abelard · Post by **Abelard** » October 15, 2007, 10:33 pm

She's gonna blow!

Xatrei · Post by **Xatrei** » October 16, 2007, 1:30 am

[Show]: I was digging the Mia character until tonight. Mecha Cuntzilla.

Abelard · Post by **Abelard** » October 16, 2007, 9:28 am

Haha yeah, Mia is a total bitch.

[Show]: I haven't liked her character since Hank discovered her in his apt. trying to pocket some of his work. I guess it isn't such a huge surprise that she'd rip off more.

Winnow · Post by **Winnow** » October 17, 2007, 5:30 am

Watched the two most recent episodes tonight.

This show is outstanding.

Squirter!

I haven't laughed so much in a long time, not with just that scene but several times a show. Real laughing, not el oh el laughing.

I like Charlie the agent even more than Ary in Entourage. The interaction between him and Hank is perfect. In fact, the acting of every major member of this show is brilliant. Facial expressions, everything.

[Show]: Mia is starting to turn into a little bitch but you've got to figure it will wind up with the secretary and Mia in bed, causing another situation. Hank will forgive her since he lost the original.

I find it cool that Hank doesn't even mention he lost his only copy of his book to Charlie for an entire episode.

I also like that fact that while people are sleeping all over the place, it's not the end of the world and a relationship breaker.

"What if I don't want to rock out with my cock out?"

Truant · Post by **Truant** » October 23, 2007, 2:50 am

Season finale next week!

omgad!

Abelard · Post by **Abelard** » October 25, 2007, 9:39 am

I hope they bring Mia down at the end of this season.

Winnow · Post by **Winnow** » October 25, 2007, 12:44 pm

Abelard wrote:I hope they bring Mia down at the end of this season.

[Show]: From the previews, it looks like Mia is going to be drunk at the wedding and maybe confess. Hank will probably think she's going to say something about sleeping with him but from the little talk Mia and Hank's daughter had, it appears she may have second thoughts abotu screwing Hank over.

It's time for the secretary chick to be put in her place though and that would happen if she's exposed for promoting a plagiarizer!

Abelard · Post by **Abelard** » October 25, 2007, 3:40 pm

Previews?
You mean that there are previews of the ep. not aired yet?
WHERE!?!

Winnow · Post by **Winnow** » October 25, 2007, 4:36 pm

Abelard wrote:Previews?
You mean that there are previews of the ep. not aired yet?
WHERE!?!

They were at the end of the episode I downloaded off the newsgroups.