Pan Am -- Series Premiere -- "Pilot" -- 9/25/11
#1
DVD Talk God
Thread Starter
Pan Am -- Series Premiere -- "Pilot" -- 9/25/11
By djariya at 2011-09-25
Synopsis:
Spoiler:
Trailer:
<iframe width="640" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/OFPxyTEcJXU" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
#3
Moderator
Re: Pan Am -- Series Premiere -- "Pilot" -- 9/25/11
The "powers that be" in Utah have decided that we can't watch The Playboy Club...but we can watch this! I think I'll give it a spin, sounds interesting.
#4
DVD Talk Legend
Re: Pan Am -- Series Premiere -- "Pilot" -- 9/25/11
Nope, pass. One 60's era drama is enough for me.
However I'm sure everyone involved shit a huge brick once they saw how The Playboy Club performed.
However I'm sure everyone involved shit a huge brick once they saw how The Playboy Club performed.
#5
DVD Talk Legend
Re: Pan Am -- Series Premiere -- "Pilot" -- 9/25/11
I'm giving it a shot but Sunday night is packed for me. I don't know when I'll get a chance to actually watch it.
Damn I hate working,things were so much easier TV wise when I was unemployed.
Damn I hate working,things were so much easier TV wise when I was unemployed.
#6
DVD Talk Special Edition
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Earth
Posts: 1,358
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: Pan Am -- Series Premiere -- "Pilot" -- 9/25/11
The Playboy Club had generally poor advance reviews and next to no help from its lead-in (The Sing-Off).
Pam Am has been rather heavily promoted and has a slew of positive reviews (TV Guide, EW etc.). Having the final season of DH as a lead-in won't hurt either.
As far as the pilot goes, I'm sure ratings will be fine.
I'll watch.
Pam Am has been rather heavily promoted and has a slew of positive reviews (TV Guide, EW etc.). Having the final season of DH as a lead-in won't hurt either.
As far as the pilot goes, I'm sure ratings will be fine.
I'll watch.
#7
DVD Talk Special Edition
Re: Pan Am -- Series Premiere -- "Pilot" -- 9/25/11
Enjoyed it enough to try another week to see where it goes since the episode was mainly backstories; however, was not really into the espionage.
#8
DVD Talk Legend
Re: Pan Am -- Series Premiere -- "Pilot" -- 9/25/11
I liked it. The Spy twist was unexpected but welcomed.
#9
DVD Talk Special Edition
Join Date: Jul 2000
Posts: 1,693
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: Pan Am -- Series Premiere -- "Pilot" -- 9/25/11
Good start. I feel like ABC told them to tack on that final scene just so they'd have something to show in the promos, but other than that I hope they do a good job of mixing the glamor of the era with the darker side. Still has a good shot to be Mad Men-lite.
#12
DVD Talk Special Edition
Join Date: May 1999
Location: Virginia Beach
Posts: 1,606
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: Pan Am -- Series Premiere -- "Pilot" -- 9/25/11
I get that they are trying to recreate an era but they went way overboard on the big grin cheesy smiling; especially between the pilot and co-pilot.
#13
DVD Talk Special Edition
Re: Pan Am -- Series Premiere -- "Pilot" -- 9/25/11
Sunday has become way too crowded, but after the pilot, I am hooked. Looking forward to the show developing that espionage angle.
#14
DVD Talk Limited Edition
Re: Pan Am -- Series Premiere -- "Pilot" -- 9/25/11
I thought this was a blast. Loved all the colors, costumes and style of it all. Great casting (cute chicks! ). Hopefully, this will be some breezy, soapy fun.
#15
DVD Talk Legend
Re: Pan Am -- Series Premiere -- "Pilot" -- 9/25/11
I thought it was pretty solid but now that I'm in love with Laura I think I'm hooked.
I think the espionage angle will be the eye roller of the week so I hope they keep that to a minimum.
I think the espionage angle will be the eye roller of the week so I hope they keep that to a minimum.
#16
DVD Talk Legend
Re: Pan Am -- Series Premiere -- "Pilot" -- 9/25/11
Light, breezy - I enjoyed it. I welcome more shows like this instead of crime/medical dramas.
Did Christina Ricci get a haircut on the way to the airport? In the opening scene, her hair was all long and wild and by the time she got on the plane she had a short pageboy style.
Did Christina Ricci get a haircut on the way to the airport? In the opening scene, her hair was all long and wild and by the time she got on the plane she had a short pageboy style.
#17
Moderator
Re: Pan Am -- Series Premiere -- "Pilot" -- 9/25/11
I enjoyed it as well. Probably the best of the new premieres I've seen thus far (isn't saying much). I'll continue to tune in.
#18
DVD Talk God
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Directionally Challenged (for DirecTV)
Posts: 130,277
Received 616 Likes
on
495 Posts
Re: Pan Am -- Series Premiere -- "Pilot" -- 9/25/11
So was it sanitized nostalgia where you don't see any cigarettes/smoking? I figure it being a broadcast net show, the network probably put the kibosh on smoking. From the promos I saw, it certainly had the costuming and fashion down.
#20
Moderator
Re: Pan Am -- Series Premiere -- "Pilot" -- 9/25/11
No smoking that I recall. They're probably saving it for when they introduce more "sinister" characters.
#21
DVD Talk Special Edition
Re: Pan Am -- Series Premiere -- "Pilot" -- 9/25/11
I think I recall someone was either smoking or going to light up so the stewardess threw down an ashtray.
#24
DVD Talk Special Edition
Re: Pan Am -- Series Premiere -- "Pilot" -- 9/25/11
Did a quick scan through the ep.
MI6 guy, twice(plane & hotel room); one guy in chair in living room at wedding; another guy on plane reading menu; in recruiting, spy guy #1 offers cigarettes to stew spy.
There may be more, but thus far, all were just holding a cigarette in hand. Didn't see anyone actually puff. This may be their m.o. with dealing with smoking.
MI6 guy, twice(plane & hotel room); one guy in chair in living room at wedding; another guy on plane reading menu; in recruiting, spy guy #1 offers cigarettes to stew spy.
There may be more, but thus far, all were just holding a cigarette in hand. Didn't see anyone actually puff. This may be their m.o. with dealing with smoking.
Last edited by dfmaverick2; 09-26-11 at 11:33 AM.