NewClayburn
NewClayburn t1_j6anvie wrote
Reply to comment by ChimpBottle in In what ways do you think "second screening" has changed what shows get made, how they're shot/put together, and what shows get popular? by bqzs
I didn't like the first episode of The Wire, but it's one of the best shows ever. Fortunately I watched it at a time when there wasn't all that much worthwhile to do on a phone.
NewClayburn t1_j699t93 wrote
Reply to In what ways do you think "second screening" has changed what shows get made, how they're shot/put together, and what shows get popular? by bqzs
I hate how it's a self-fulfilling prophecy. You might not find something particularly engaging and you slip out your phone, but then you aren't paying attention enough that it will ever be engaging to you. So even if you try to put the phone away and pay attention, you'll lose interest because you missed out on becoming invested in the character and stories since you were looking at your phone.
NewClayburn t1_j697ks8 wrote
As I replied to one of the promotional tweets, I think the gimmick is really interesting and would be perfect if applied to an intriguing and engaging TV show such as 1899.
The show itself was fairly typical/expected, but it was still entertaining and well done. Just your typical cheap TV viewing, like The Recruit or whatever else. I wouldn't say it was bad, but it isn't anything to care about.
Still I think the gimmick has some potential if used on something better and where the story lends itself to randomized telling.
NewClayburn t1_j02vs52 wrote
Oh please sell this to someone that will keep it streaming. It's such a great show. From now on people need to have a clause that allows them to take their show elsewhere if the company decides to not make it available online.
NewClayburn t1_isagqvz wrote
Probably would be better to find a Jewish comedian to do the destroying, but I just hope it gets destroyed.
NewClayburn t1_irb2393 wrote
Reply to TIL about Operation Bernhard. During WWII, Germany attempted to bring about the collapse of the British economy by forging ≈£130 million in British bank notes. The notes are considered among the most perfect counterfeits ever produced, and are very difficult to differentiate from legitimate notes. by rkadeYT
Would this have any meaningful effect though? If anything, couldn't the British government just say "Hey, these are good enough we'll accept them." and then save some money on minting?
NewClayburn t1_j6jhqbb wrote
Reply to What are some shows that were advertised to one demographic, but became successful outside of the target demographic? by blqckwidow
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