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Old 01-29-13, 01:51 PM
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Re: House of Lies -- "Man-date" -- 1/27/13

Well, Don Cheadle did just win a Golden Globe for the show. So along with the ratings being up, that certainly helped.
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Re: House of Lies -- "Man-date" -- 1/27/13

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T&A can go a long way for ratings...
Cheadle's stripper girlfriend from last season was the best part of the show.
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Re: House of Lies -- "Man-date" -- 1/27/13

Doug the Gug....What a douchebag.

I did when Guggenheim was getting his prostate massaged and then was expecting it again before the black chick had security attack him.

to Monica's little lesbian encounter with the Vegan chef. Although I hate her. She's such a bitch.
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Re: House of Lies -- "Man-date" -- 1/27/13

I'll give it 2 more episodes to turn around or I'm out as well.

Like others have said - all the characters are scum. Not only don't I like them, I find them fucking irritating.

They make Doug the stupidest fuck every - he's essentially the Runkle (Californication) or this show. He's stupid and stupid things happen to him.
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Re: House of Lies -- "Man-date" -- 1/27/13

This, along with the rest of Showtimes Sunday lineup, have been renewed.
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Re: House of Lies -- "Man-date" -- 1/27/13

Originally Posted by GizmoDVD
This, along with the rest of Showtimes Sunday lineup, have been renewed.
http://forum.dvdtalk.com/11558196-post6.html

Welcome to 9 hours ago.
Old 02-10-13, 02:53 PM
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House of Lies -- "Damonschildren.org" -- 2/10/13

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Matt Damon (as himself) hires the firm to find a charity to enhance his image, but Marty soon realizes he may have to dig deeper than expected in order to keep the actor as a client. Meanwhile, Jeannie finds time to spend with Roscoe; and Tessa grills Monica about their status.


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Re: House of Lies -- "Damonschildren.org" -- 2/10/13

I didn't like this episode all that much but Damon is the man. I like that he has no problem playing an asshole version of himself.
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Re: House of Lies -- "Damonschildren.org" -- 2/10/13

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Re: House of Lies -- "Damonschildren.org" -- 2/10/13

Damon was awesome.
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Re: House of Lies -- "Damonschildren.org" -- 2/10/13

Couldn't tell the difference between Damon here and Damon in Entourage.
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Re: House of Lies -- "Damonschildren.org" -- 2/10/13

It's usually great when a celebrity can play himself as a total dick, but with this series he ends up being just another unlikeable piece of shit - so it doesn't really add anything to the show.

In any case, the series isn't going anywhere and has no redeeming qualities - so I'm out.
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Re: House of Lies -- "Damonschildren.org" -- 2/10/13

So did Marty give Damon a hand job?
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Re: House of Lies -- "Damonschildren.org" -- 2/10/13

They certainly implied that he did.

I enjoyed the episode. I'm liking this show more this season compared to last.
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Re: House of Lies -- "Damonschildren.org" -- 2/10/13

Damon was hilarious.
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Re: House of Lies -- "Damonschildren.org" -- 2/10/13

The riff on Clooney was pretty good.
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Re: House of Lies -- "Damonschildren.org" -- 2/10/13

Originally Posted by Coral
It's usually great when a celebrity can play himself as a total dick, but with this series he ends up being just another unlikeable piece of shit - so it doesn't really add anything to the show.

In any case, the series isn't going anywhere and has no redeeming qualities - so I'm out.
Couldnt have said it better myself.
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House of Lies -- "Sincerity Is an Easy Disguise in This Business" -- 2/17/13

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Marty's militant younger brother pays a surprise visit, while Doug and Jeannie work an assignment for an online-dating company. Later, Marty hits it off with a fellow consultant.

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Re: House of Lies -- "Sincerity Is an Easy Disguise in This Business" -- 2/17/13

I don't understand how they can make Kristen Bell such an unlikable character. Talk about playing against type. I think I'm pretty much done with this show. It doesn't seem to be going any place and I hate all the characters on it. It's also almost never funny.

I need to remember to cancel it from my DVR.
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Re: House of Lies -- "Sincerity Is an Easy Disguise in This Business" -- 2/17/13

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I don't understand how they can make Kristen Bell such an unlikable character. Talk about playing against type. I think I'm pretty much done with this show. It doesn't seem to be going any place and I hate all the characters on it. It's also almost never funny.

I need to remember to cancel it from my DVR.
I was just thinking that...

I absolutely love her. I've met her and shes extremely nice. And this episode I was just like...man I fuckin hate her in this. I never thought I'd think that. Props to her for branching out...but geez... this is getting tiring to watch.
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Re: House of Lies -- "Sincerity Is an Easy Disguise in This Business" -- 2/17/13

Lisa Edelstein, taking every offer she can to act in lingerie on screen.
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Re: House of Lies -- "Sincerity Is an Easy Disguise in This Business" -- 2/17/13

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Lisa Edelstein, taking every offer she can to act in lingerie on screen.
I never watched House... but damn she was sexy on this.
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Re: House of Lies -- "Sincerity Is an Easy Disguise in This Business" -- 2/17/13

I'd like to know not just the ratings, but what personality types really enjoy this show?

I'd think Bernie Madoff might be a fan, but can't think of too many others. Maybe Congress.
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Re: House of Lies -- "Sincerity Is an Easy Disguise in This Business" -- 2/17/13

Yes, I wonder why I keep watching this and Californication. They're both horrible shows, but for different reasons. Maybe I'll finally stop after this season, although it really *is* getting hard to like anyone on this show.
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Re: House of Lies -- "Sincerity Is an Easy Disguise in This Business" -- 2/17/13

Originally Posted by Rex Fenestrarum
Yes, I wonder why I keep watching this and Californication. They're both horrible shows, but for different reasons. Maybe I'll finally stop after this season, although it really *is* getting hard to like anyone on this show.
Yeah. They're making it easier to only subscribe when Homeland or The Borgias is on.


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