tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post8051299351786883069..comments2024-03-29T09:13:52.064-04:00Comments on Doux Reviews: True Detective: The Long Bright DarkBillie Douxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17141769005175631213noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-6213699012584839782014-03-10T20:02:07.348-04:002014-03-10T20:02:07.348-04:00Just catching up on this now. Unlike seemingly eve...Just catching up on this now. Unlike seemingly everyone else on the planet I've always liked McConaughey! Including when he was doing romcoms and the most bizarre but sort of awesome guest spot on Sex and the City. But his performance in Dallas Buyers' Club is genuinely fantastic and the Oscar was well deserved, and its great to see him acting on that level again here. I love Harrelson too (possibly in a different way).<br /><br />the only downside is, if it's gonna be a different cast and story every year, I'll probably only watch the first series. I fall in love with shows because I love the characters. If they change slowly enough (as on ER) I'll stay, but this sounds like a one-shot sort of thing. (I also only watched the first season of 24, which kept its characters but seemed pointless after the first season - that might have benefitted from changing cast as the concept was the hook, rather than the characters. But that's a different issue!)Juliettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00203399623895589924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-87923025252207579912014-03-09T00:59:57.218-05:002014-03-09T00:59:57.218-05:00I'm trying to rewatch all of the episodes befo...I'm trying to rewatch all of the episodes before the series finale, and I was delighted to see just how much this episode benefits from that sort of retrospective rewatch. It's not just clue-hunting (which is fun in itself), but hearing certain tensions in the frame narrative that a person couldn't know to listen for the first time.Josie Kafkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17892717530356699008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-28404258381506998742014-02-18T06:04:55.485-05:002014-02-18T06:04:55.485-05:00I find it funny how Woody Harrelson and Matthew Mc...I find it funny how Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey were once - I don't want to say jokes, so let's go with unappreciated - and now are both known as incredibly talented dramatic actors. Especially McConaughey. Ten years ago, who would've thought he'd ever be the favorite for an Oscar? (Still haven't seen Dallas Buyers' Club shame on me).sunbunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08553429350476841139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-76989783280613048582014-01-17T10:13:51.387-05:002014-01-17T10:13:51.387-05:00This one got a lot of good press, so I went into i...This one got a lot of good press, so I went into it with a healthy dose of cynicism. Like Paul, however, I was caught off guard by how good it is. Matthew McConaghey can act! Who knew?<br /><br />I missed the hint about Marty's affair, but Rust's relationship with Marty's wife worried me right from the start.<br /><br />I'm looking forward to seeing where this one goes.ChrisBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10843864158239536750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-25873477105783133312014-01-16T16:43:53.979-05:002014-01-16T16:43:53.979-05:00Heather, at this point I don't plan to review ...Heather, at this point I don't plan to review all the episodes. It's a great show so far, but I'm unwilling to commit. I've been burned too many times before. :-)Josie Kafkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17892717530356699008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-38480003912358958702014-01-16T16:24:29.313-05:002014-01-16T16:24:29.313-05:00Josie,
Love your review. It's really beautiful...Josie,<br />Love your review. It's really beautifully written. I liked episode 1 a lot. A lot a lot. Matthew M is quickly becoming my new Woody Harrelson. As in I fell in love with WH some time back and will watch anything he's in! McConaughey is mesmerizing. Love the anthology plan for the series too! Can't wait to read more of your thoughtful reviews!<br />Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13953652907115935895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-43882336655376579252014-01-15T19:35:46.735-05:002014-01-15T19:35:46.735-05:00Excellent start. I wasn't going to bother watc...Excellent start. I wasn't going to bother watching this as McConaughey gets on my norks somewhat, but he was a revelation tonight. I thought I'd watch the first ten minutes and see how it went from there, but the hour flew by.<br /><br />I agree with Jess and Freeman about Marty having an affair. I'm also going to guess that Cohle will eventually end up hooking up with Marty's wife. Cohle's a closed off character but he seemed to open up to Maggie. Once the truth comes out about Marty's affair, I suspect she'll find solace in his arms.<br /><br />After the turd which is <i>Helix</i>, suddenly I feel good about one of the new shows. Thanks for the recommendation, Josie, you handsome devil.Paul Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01979646022056755322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-683158142837354722014-01-15T08:49:50.457-05:002014-01-15T08:49:50.457-05:00I found this really compelling. No doubt because,...I found this really compelling. No doubt because, as Josie says, it is about the detectives, not the case. And the framing device just enhances that aspect of the story. I can't wait for more next week!<br /><br />I agree with Freeman about the lady with the files. Marty's reaction to her arrival immediately screamed "affair!" to me.Jess Lyndehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14165015932507376656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-70007117799025406982014-01-15T08:44:25.708-05:002014-01-15T08:44:25.708-05:00So far I'm liking what I'm seeing. This sh...So far I'm liking what I'm seeing. This show is incredibly moody and dripping with atmosphere. Both of the leads are owning their roles. I'm interested to see where this goes, and to see why Rust and Hart had a falling out.<br /><br />Also, calling it now, Hart is having an affair with that woman who brought in the files, and Rust has him pegged.Freemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11265555641080269765noreply@blogger.com