The Last of Us (S1E03) -- "Long Long Time" -- 1/29/23
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This was a very well done episode for sure, even if it was an unexpected departure from the game.
From a narrative perspective it seems like a strange choice for the third episode of a new series. It was essentially a bottle episode. Ultimately it didn’t do much to move the story forward. The cynic in me has some thoughts as to why this was done, but either way, I really enjoyed it and I’m glad it was done.
From a narrative perspective it seems like a strange choice for the third episode of a new series. It was essentially a bottle episode. Ultimately it didn’t do much to move the story forward. The cynic in me has some thoughts as to why this was done, but either way, I really enjoyed it and I’m glad it was done.
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I didn't realize till after I watched the ep that Frank is played Murray Bartlet who played the Hotel manager in Season 1 of White Lotus.

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Just finished watching this. What an incredible episode. I cried, I laughed, I felt gutted. Both actors were just great.
I also liked how they didn't go the way of the video game in introducing Bill, this flowed so much better storywise.
I also liked how they didn't go the way of the video game in introducing Bill, this flowed so much better storywise.
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From a narrative perspective it seems like a strange choice for the third episode of a new series. It was essentially a bottle episode. Ultimately it didn’t do much to move the story forward. The cynic in me has some thoughts as to why this was done, but either way, I really enjoyed it and I’m glad it was done.
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It occurred to me that Bill and Frank are like the polar opposite to Lost's Nikki and Paulo.
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I agree this was a great episode,
I love the little things that tie back to past events. Joel mentioned in the bunker that if the code wasn’t reset for a few weeks it would play the 80s playlist over the radio which I assume is why the radio kicked on at the end of the premiere.
I love the little things that tie back to past events. Joel mentioned in the bunker that if the code wasn’t reset for a few weeks it would play the 80s playlist over the radio which I assume is why the radio kicked on at the end of the premiere.
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An award winning episode
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How ‘The Last of Us’ Revived Linda Ronstadt’s ‘Long Long Time,’ Which Is Now Up 4,900% in Spotify Streams
More young people need to discover her amazing voice, especially considering her condition,
More young people need to discover her amazing voice, especially considering her condition,
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How ‘The Last of Us’ Revived Linda Ronstadt’s ‘Long Long Time,’ Which Is Now Up 4,900% in Spotify Streams
More young people need to discover her amazing voice, especially considering her condition,
More young people need to discover her amazing voice, especially considering her condition,

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How ‘The Last of Us’ Revived Linda Ronstadt’s ‘Long Long Time,’ Which Is Now Up 4,900% in Spotify Streams
More young people need to discover her amazing voice, especially considering her condition,
More young people need to discover her amazing voice, especially considering her condition,
edit: I do see it on the "Trending This Week" section.

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it had to be done intentionally by the writers, and it's kind of funny, but someone went back to the first episode and pointed out the ways that Joel and Sarah avoided flour in the premiere.
They were out of pancake mix for breakfast (Joel mentioned that as one of the products than contained the fungus), Sarah turned down cookies from the neighbors because they were raisin, and Joel forgot to bring home a cake.
They were out of pancake mix for breakfast (Joel mentioned that as one of the products than contained the fungus), Sarah turned down cookies from the neighbors because they were raisin, and Joel forgot to bring home a cake.
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it had to be done intentionally by the writers, and it's kind of funny, but someone went back to the first episode and pointed out the ways that Joel and Sarah avoided flour in the premiere.
They were out of pancake mix for breakfast (Joel mentioned that as one of the products than contained the fungus), Sarah turned down cookies from the neighbors because they were raisin, and Joel forgot to bring home a cake.
They were out of pancake mix for breakfast (Joel mentioned that as one of the products than contained the fungus), Sarah turned down cookies from the neighbors because they were raisin, and Joel forgot to bring home a cake.
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Re: The Last of Us (S1E03) -- "Long Long Time" -- 1/29/23
Watched this last night and agreed it was very well done. Great performances by both Offerman and Sinclair - not sure Bill and Frank could have been cast any differently and had the same level of impact. One of the better episodes of television I've watched in a while.
Also bonus points for including the early Fleetwood Mac blues rock number ‘I’m Coming Home to Stay’ in the montage.
Also bonus points for including the early Fleetwood Mac blues rock number ‘I’m Coming Home to Stay’ in the montage.
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Re: The Last of Us (S1E03) -- "Long Long Time" -- 1/29/23
it had to be done intentionally by the writers, and it's kind of funny, but someone went back to the first episode and pointed out the ways that Joel and Sarah avoided flour in the premiere.
They were out of pancake mix for breakfast (Joel mentioned that as one of the products than contained the fungus), Sarah turned down cookies from the neighbors because they were raisin, and Joel forgot to bring home a cake.
They were out of pancake mix for breakfast (Joel mentioned that as one of the products than contained the fungus), Sarah turned down cookies from the neighbors because they were raisin, and Joel forgot to bring home a cake.
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Man, that hit like the first 10 minutes of Up; I was not prepared for that.
I think I'd put it up there with Lost "The Constant", Heroes "Company Man", and dare I say Breaking Bad "Ozymandias"
I think I'd put it up there with Lost "The Constant", Heroes "Company Man", and dare I say Breaking Bad "Ozymandias"
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