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Old 08-03-13, 05:36 PM
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Re: Orange is the new Black -- from the creator of Weeds -- 7/11/13 (Netflix)

Originally Posted by Patrick_N
To me Yoga Jones totally looks like Carmella Soprano ca 2030.

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I thought the same thing.
Old 08-03-13, 10:12 PM
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Re: Orange is the new Black -- from the creator of Weeds -- 7/11/13 (Netflix)

Originally Posted by mhg83
Did they ever show Crazy Eyes flashback story? I don't recall seeing it.
They did have her white parents visit, and we saw flashes of a once-intelligent girl.
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Re: Orange is the new Black -- from the creator of Weeds -- 7/11/13 (Netflix)

I'm sure no one will agree with me, but Piper reminds me a lot of Ally McBeal. (Not comparing shows, but characters).
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Re: Orange is the new Black -- from the creator of Weeds -- 7/11/13 (Netflix)

She reminds me of Alicia Silverstone because of her mouth.
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Re: Orange is the new Black -- from the creator of Weeds -- 7/11/13 (Netflix)

To me, the only part of the show that kills things for me is Natasha Lyonne. I actually have to pretend that Natasha Lyonne herself has gotten into some federal trouble for the show to work for me.

As far as Biggs goes, I can see how he would have a similar impact and how you could say he's just doing more pie fucker-style stuff. I think the lack of chemistry with the main character was the point, though.
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Re: Orange is the new Black -- from the creator of Weeds -- 7/11/13 (Netflix)

I think Natasha is excellent in this. While it might not be the best television show, it's definitely one of the most enjoyable and addictive. I enjoyed this so much and miss it so much, that I am finding it difficult to get into House of Cards.
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Re: Orange is the new Black -- from the creator of Weeds -- 7/11/13 (Netflix)

What is it ?
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Re: Orange is the new Black -- from the creator of Weeds -- 7/11/13 (Netflix)

I finished the first season yesterday, and found it pretty enjoyable. Nothing particularly screams out as a must watch to me, but its just solid entertainment. The quality of acting for most of the girls impresses me quite a bit; there was a scene in the middle with Taystee and Poussey mocking white people that I thought was fantastic. The woman playing Crazy Eyes is absolutely amazing as well.
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Re: Orange is the new Black -- from the creator of Weeds -- 7/11/13 (Netflix)

Originally Posted by dolphinboy
I think Natasha is excellent in this. While it might not be the best television show, it's definitely one of the most enjoyable and addictive. I enjoyed this so much and miss it so much, that I am finding it difficult to get into House of Cards.
It's not that she's bad so much as she in no way disappears into character like for instance Laura Prepon does.
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Re: Orange is the new Black -- from the creator of Weeds -- 7/11/13 (Netflix)

Originally Posted by dolphinboy
I think Natasha is excellent in this. While it might not be the best television show, it's definitely one of the most enjoyable and addictive. I enjoyed this so much and miss it so much, that I am finding it difficult to get into House of Cards.
Same thing for me. Been slowly watching House of Cards.
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Re: Orange is the new Black -- from the creator of Weeds -- 7/11/13 (Netflix)

Originally Posted by Moopher
Same thing for me. Been slowly watching House of Cards.
wow... I burned through that program the first weekend it was on... top notch IMO... and I enjoyed OITNB too
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Re: Orange is the new Black -- from the creator of Weeds -- 7/11/13 (Netflix)

Originally Posted by lewisb73
wow... I burned through that program the first weekend it was on... top notch IMO... and I enjoyed OITNB too
House of Cards was awesome even down to Robin Wright, an actress I have never really enjoyed prior to this.
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Re: Orange is the new Black -- from the creator of Weeds -- 7/11/13 (Netflix)

Originally Posted by lewisb73
wow... I burned through that program the first weekend it was on... top notch IMO... and I enjoyed OITNB too

Same here.

Have you seen the BBC version of HoC? It's on Netflix Streaming. I have it in my queue.
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Re: Orange is the new Black -- from the creator of Weeds -- 7/11/13 (Netflix)

Awwwe...

Laura Prepon Is Leaving “Orange Is The New Black” (For Now, At Least)

Story Here


Prepon will come back for a limited number of episodes in the show’s 13-episode second season in order to resolve her story. And the door will be left often for her to return in the future. But the actress did not sign a contract tying her to the show for the upcoming season.
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Re: Orange is the new Black -- from the creator of Weeds -- 7/11/13 (Netflix)

Well...shit.

I hope this is actually related to what will serve the second season and not other interests (still mad about Donald Glover and Community).
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Re: Orange is the new Black -- from the creator of Weeds -- 7/11/13 (Netflix)

I like Prepon, but watch the show mostly for "Piper" but that is still a pretty big loss to me. I think her character was good for the show.

What in the world does Prepon have going on that she wouldn't have a few months a year to knock out a few seasons of this show anyway? These 12/13 episode shows leave plenty of time to do movies. Does she even make any of those?

Other than a guest spot on House, I haven't really seen very much of her since That 70's Show. Shame she's walking away from a really good television show. I think it's better than House of Cards, but even if it's not, it sure was more fun to watch.
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Re: Orange is the new Black -- from the creator of Weeds -- 7/11/13 (Netflix)

The case you lay out, dolphinboy, suggests to me that this at worst was them having a low-grade salary dispute and resolving it by working out her money so that she got what she wanted per episode but she got fewer eps. As long as we get her in at least 7 of the 13, I don't know her presence will really be missed all that much. It could really also be that if the next season is about her not being with Piper they really want to make it stick and want to reduce her profile (only to bring her back in the 3rd season?).

If this were a Issac Hayes-style Scientology is making me do this situation she wouldn't be coming back.
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Re: Orange is the new Black -- from the creator of Weeds -- 7/11/13 (Netflix)

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The case you lay out, dolphinboy, suggests to me that this at worst was them having a low-grade salary dispute and resolving it by working out her money so that she got what she wanted per episode but she got fewer eps. As long as we get her in at least 7 of the 13, I don't know her presence will really be missed all that much. It could really also be that if the next season is about her not being with Piper they really want to make it stick and want to reduce her profile (only to bring her back in the 3rd season?).

If this were a Issac Hayes-style Scientology is making me do this situation she wouldn't be coming back.
Maybe, I don't know. Considering her career post That 70's Show and that she has nothing new even listed on imdb, you have to wonder what exactly Laura Prepon is worth per episode. You'd think, even if she felt somewhat underpaid, that the exposure of being on a pretty successful and popular show might actually get her other jobs to make more money than she is right now, sitting home on the sofa watching Big Brother on her DVR.
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Re: Orange is the new Black -- from the creator of Weeds -- 7/11/13 (Netflix)

I just finished up the season about 5 minutes. It's a damn fine show.

Cons (pardon the pun): Taylor Schilling. She is not sympathetic at all. I could never get into her vapid and "waspy" character. Boo-hoo, I'm a rich white girl with problems, etc. I don't care.

Pros: Everyone else. The supporting cast was great.

I do look forward to season 2.
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Re: Orange is the new Black -- from the creator of Weeds -- 7/11/13 (Netflix)

Rumor about Laura Prepon is her boyfriend (Christopher Masterson) convinced her to leave to work on his project.
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Re: Orange is the new Black -- from the creator of Weeds -- 7/11/13 (Netflix)

Originally Posted by dolphinboy
I like Prepon, but watch the show mostly for "Piper" but that is still a pretty big loss to me. I think her character was good for the show.

What in the world does Prepon have going on that she wouldn't have a few months a year to knock out a few seasons of this show anyway? These 12/13 episode shows leave plenty of time to do movies. Does she even make any of those?

Other than a guest spot on House, I haven't really seen very much of her since That 70's Show. Shame she's walking away from a really good television show. I think it's better than House of Cards, but even if it's not, it sure was more fun to watch.
Prepon was in that short-lived October Road series--obviously not a conflict now. She was hilarious in a one-episode guest spot on Castle.
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Re: Orange is the new Black -- from the creator of Weeds -- 7/11/13 (Netflix)

That article doesn't actually say that the change was Prepon's choice. Could be necessary for a story arc the writers want to do.
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Re: Orange is the new Black -- from the creator of Weeds -- 7/11/13 (Netflix)

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That article doesn't actually say that the change was Prepon's choice. Could be necessary for a story arc the writers want to do.
I agree, but the reporting doesn't seem to make that case at all. Then again, entertainment reporting is the crappiest form of journalism around. They never seem to get it right.
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Re: Orange is the new Black -- from the creator of Weeds -- 7/11/13 (Netflix)

Just finished this up.

I have to say that I thoroughly enjoyed this. Sure, it's no Breaking Bad or Mad Men - but what is? But it's much more thoughtful than Weeds ever was. It has some funny moments without being stupid, and there were some decent dramatic scenes. I liked how the show doesn't solely take place in prison, that we see the outside world as well - otherwise it'd feel way too claustrophobic for a show.

I also appreciate that there aren't just 5 or 8 characters - we have a large amount of them... and getting to see the backstories on a lot of the prisoners makes it more interesting.

And I just realized that Caputo is played by the actor who played Waxey Gordon on Boardwalk Empire.
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Re: Orange is the new Black -- from the creator of Weeds -- 7/11/13 (Netflix)

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Rumor about Laura Prepon is her boyfriend (Christopher Masterson) convinced her to leave to work on his project.
Wait, they're dating?!

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