I don't think this new show Revolution is going to make it. The pilot was too vague and everyone has on new clothes. The electricity has been off for 15 years. I guess I need to watch next week to see what else doesn't make sense.:blushing:
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I don't think this new show Revolution is going to make it. The pilot was too vague and everyone has on new clothes. The electricity has been off for 15 years. I guess I need to watch next week to see what else doesn't make sense.:blushing:
You're not supposed to notice things like that. NBC can't afford a prime-time audience who think while they watch... Come to think of it, they aren't the only ones.
I missed it... sounds like I didnt miss much! HAHA
oh, forgot to set the PVR!
So you say there's going to be a revolution...
well you know, we're just doing what we can...
Why do I have a Beatles song in my head?
http://youtu.be/VKB-w179PIQ
This pilot slipped by me.
I see that the critics do not like the show but they are not trashing it either.
This group has been outmaneuvered by the viewing public more than once and they seem to remember trashing the first year of the LOST series, then having to eat their worlds. They did pull 10,000,000 viewers so they outdid several well hyped events of late.
As for the condition of the clohing, bla,bla,bla,,, people had new clothing before electicity was in serious use and they will have such after it goes out. If someone has not learned how to use a needle and thread or convert an electric sewing machine to treddle power in 15 years we eally have dropped a few IQ points.
And it is a fantacy; they also have crossbow armed vixens, magic necklaces, ninjas, and a bunch of whimpy men being led around by the "noise". They seriously lack anyone that can take a piece of waterpipe, make a handfull of black powder and combine the two.
Think about it, the lack of firearms might be viewed as conditionaing the prepper population to the thoughts that they can survive without firearms.
If the show were what WE think it should be no one would watch it.
How long did Jerico last?
I watched the first episode and I liked it. We'll see how it pans out and if time allows I'll give it a chance.
Oh, missed it....guess I have to watch for it........have to miss American Pickers though....
I just finished watching it on line. The clothing thing didn't bother me. There was quite a bit of leather being worn and the other clothing - much of it looked hand sewn.
I have clothes I still wear from 15 years ago, but of course they are completely worn out and are very comfortable. I also have new clothes that I still have not worn from about 10 years ago. Yes, I do know a disaster of epic proportion happened, but if they are still living in houses that happened before the event that are still in good condition, why could they not have clothes as well?
As with all these shows, there will be a certain amount of poetic license......
Seems we can't wait to watch these shows so we can pick them apart.
I haven't picked out my "apocalypse outfit" yet....maybe I should give it some thought.....Wouldn't want to get caught in my 'jammies"
Anyway....
Haven't seen it yet, but I'll reserve judgment, until it runs awhile.
It kind of reminded me of a show that got pulled a few years ago (Jericho) that I enjoyed. Guess not enough people liked it.
If an apocolypse occurs and Rick is stuck in his hong, the world would never recover!:whistling:Quote:
Originally Posted by hunter63
Sounds like a good subject for a thead.Quote:
Originally Posted by natertot
"What the best "apocolypse outfit"?
Kevlar hong?
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Originally Posted by hunter63
Well, you know the serious people will say the outfit you have on when disaster strikes and then you will have the other people that want a mech suit.
LOL, LOL......Can you sleep in it?.......Good one.Quote:
Originally Posted by roar-k
Not long enough.Quote:
Originally Posted by kyratshooter
The Revolution pilot was "OK" but they need to [B]up[/B] the plot, If it is going to last. The Idea is good----- medium to mild execution
To me it's Jericho 2.0. Whoa there's someone that communicates with others via a computer that the rest of the cast doesn't know about.....Quote:
Originally Posted by Beans
I honestly liked Jericho and was sad to see it end.
It seemed derivative to me. Kind of a cross between Jericho, The Road, and Hunger Games.
I'll watch one more episode to see if it interests me enough to watch again.
S.M.
OK, clothes aside. What kind of guns were used and why so few? After 15 years can't there still be bullets? Help me out here...
I still haven't forgiven them for cancelling Jericho...
Well, I was able to see the first episode tonight. I enjoyed the heck out of it, of course I'm a real sucker for anything that has a good sword fight in it and that was a dandy one in that show!
It's TV....ya know fantasy, it's supposed to be fun and yes, make believe.
dunno, the AC/DC tee shirt looked pretty new... :)
Man, all you guys are really fixated on the clothing aren't you? I bet it's fun watching the Academy Awards with Ya'll!:tt2:
:punk:AC/DC will still be putting on concerts fifteen years after an Apocalypse, that's why the shirt is new.
You're right about that, they'll be opening for the Rolling Stones!:lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by pgvoutdoors
roger that!
Most of the militia that were carrying guns were using black powder - very plausible. The leader had the semi-auto pistol - still plausible I think. The dictator of the area had his militia confiscate all guns (hanging offense). Much easier to control an unarmed population.Quote:
Originally Posted by BLEUXDOG
On a side note - were it not for the canoe accident - I'd still have ammunition after 15 years.:whistling:
Yea, and my rifle will be longer than theirs and have a bayonet!Quote:
Originally Posted by crashdive123
I thought there was a good deal of The Postman incorperated into the theme as well as the other sources mentioned.
One thing that was totally absent was any sense of tatical thinking and no security in any situation whatsoever. Every action was "hey-diddle-diddle right up the middle".
They need John Conner and a truck load of Hi-Points!
What did you all think of all the flooded areas and how high some of it was? Where I live there would definitely be flooding if the dams went.
Oh and I know it's been 15 years and there has been nothing around, but what did you think of her taking water from the creek? Does anyone remember if she drank any before boiling?
Oh I loved Jericho!
Yep - definitely see some Postman in the plot.Quote:
Originally Posted by kyratshooter
I think with a depleted population and all of the wally worlds stocked to the gills with chinees clothes there's plenty to go around.
Jericho was good and they did not end it correctly. Jeremiah on Hulu is awesome check it out.
you can watch the series on netflix if you want some of the classics. I've went back and watched all of them again a couple of times.Quote:
Originally Posted by crashdive123
Don't remind me..... I still haven't forgot you trying to stand up and turning the @#$% canoe over. I sure miss all my guns too!Quote:
Originally Posted by crashdive123
Has anyone noted that they are not simply in a pre-electricity technology?
Much of their gear is a throwback to the middle ages with very little beyond the 18th century for either the haves or have-nots.
Just think of all the technology humans had BEFORE electricity was in general distribution. Winchester was making firearms, as well as Remington, Savage and H&R, S&W and John Browning was already working on his automatic firearms designs. We had lever guns, pumps and bolt actions along with single and double action revolvers in abundance. Cartridges were being shipped out of factories by the million and entire armies were already being equipped with cartridge firing repeaters made by Mauser, Manlicher, Enfield and Lebel. Clothing factories were equipping armies of over a million during the Civl War. Shoes were being cranked out in factories. Bicycles were comming into popularity and Steam powered trains were crossing North America Europe and Asia on regular schedules. Henry Ford and Mercades sold their first automobiles to people who did not have electricity in their homes.
Many of my family members did not have ACCESS TO ELECTRICITY until the mid 1950s! There were kerosene lamps on the tables, outhouses in the back yard, food cooked on a woodstove and people with PHDs sitting at the table. Loss of electricity does not instantly spell "doom and dark ages".
I will look at this series as fantacy and entertainment without picking it to pieces. If the plot keeps my interest, the charecter development is good, if the story line and one liners remain logical and it does not turn into a conservitive or liberal political statement I will be a follower of the series.
But it ain't going to be a survival manuel in operation, so do not expect that!
Gotta agree , Krat.....It's TV, meant to entertain mainly....Not a play book.
It is too bad the major networks don't use the play it at 8:00 pm and again at 12:00AM like History or Disc......yeah , yeah...I don't have a "Hopper"....LOL
The show has potential but I don't think it got off to a very good start. The beginning got me. Worldwide power outage.... it doesn't add up yet.