Author Topic: HBO's Six Feet Under (Read 10406 times)

sardaukar · « **Reply #30 on:** Oct 14, 2002 at 04:37 PM »

Quote from: acidburn on Oct 13, 2002 at 07:16 PM

i forgot to ask this, anyone else think of American Beauty when they heard the Six Feet Under Theme Music?

Yup! Especially when Nate was jogging and it was a midshot with the trees in the background going by him. I was picturing Kevin Spacey.

I wasn't really blown away by the first two episodes but I liked it and I'll keep watching.

We put the fun back in funeral. Haha!

acidburn · « **Reply #31 on:** Oct 14, 2002 at 08:26 PM »

Now i know why they sound the same. THomas Newman who did the theme music also did American Beauty and Road to Perdition.

have to add him to my fave composers list.

Holly Golightly · « **Reply #32 on:** Oct 15, 2002 at 05:03 PM »

Quote from: acidburn on Oct 13, 2002 at 02:20 AM

My favorite character so far is Claire. Lauren Ambrose rules!

You are the only other person I know who thinks that. I heart her.

acidburn · « **Reply #33 on:** Oct 15, 2002 at 05:13 PM »

well, i'm probably also the only person you know who actually sat through Psycho Beach Party just to watch Lauren Ambrose.

loved her in Can't hadly wait as well.

Next week's episode looks like a cool one with lots of claire fisher hijinks.

Holly Golightly · « **Reply #34 on:** Oct 15, 2002 at 05:19 PM »

Quote from: acidburn on Oct 15, 2002 at 05:13 PM

well, i'm probably also the only person you know who actually sat through Psycho Beach Party just to watch Lauren Ambrose.

Well, there's bluewillow, but that's because I forced it on him.

I actually like her because of Psycho Beach Party. I love that movie.

demented_angel · « **Reply #35 on:** Oct 15, 2002 at 10:53 PM »

Quote from: acidburn on Oct 15, 2002 at 05:13 PM

well, i'm probably also the only person you know who actually sat through Psycho Beach Party just to watch Lauren Ambrose.

loved her in Can't hadly wait as well.

Next week's episode looks like a cool one with lots of claire fisher hijinks.

what was her role in can't hardly wait? i dont seem to recall...

Mr. Hankey · « **Reply #36 on:** Oct 15, 2002 at 11:28 PM »

Quote from: Mr. Hankey on Oct 13, 2002 at 03:43 AM

Just watched the first episode of Six Feet Under. I'm underwhelmed. I'll watch the second one tomorrow, then try again on Tuesday...

Glad I stuck it out. That third episode was simply brilliant!

Excellent cast, as well.

Now I still want to know when it'll be out on DVD, but for a different reason. I want to find out when to start saving up so I can immediately add it to my collection.

acidburn · « **Reply #37 on:** Oct 15, 2002 at 11:34 PM »

i was laughing out loud while watching the episode. I'm starting to love this show.

Claire is still my favorite character but the rest of the cast is brilliant too. I agree the third episode is much much funnier than the first two.

demented angel: she was the girl who slpet with seth green in the bathroom. she had shorter hair in that movie.

demented_angel · « **Reply #38 on:** Oct 15, 2002 at 11:38 PM »

Quote from: acidburn on Oct 15, 2002 at 11:34 PM

i was laughing out loud while watching the episode. I'm starting to love this show.

Claire is still my favorite character but the rest of the cast is brilliant too. I agree the third episode is much much finnier than the first two.

demented angel: she was the girl who slpet with seth green in the bathroom. she had shorter hair in that movie.

thanks acidburn...i remember that scene...they were locked inside the bathroom am i right?!

kakabanas · « **Reply #39 on:** Oct 16, 2002 at 02:07 AM »

Don't get too comfortable with the fantasy sequences ... a trademark of Ally McBeal in it's peak ... you'll see them less and less .. and then gone.

But yeah, Peter Krause is a head turner. I've had my eyes on him back in Sports Night.

But my favorite characters are Keith and Federico.

The first season was really fun ... the second went downhill. I was actually surprised it got that much nominations at the Emmys.

acidburn · « **Reply #40 on:** Oct 16, 2002 at 02:22 AM »

well, i like the fantasy sequences 'cause they're not overdone and they actually function to move the plot a bit unlike ally where they're mostly just played for laughs.

I liked that whole exchange betwwen keith and claire tonight.

Re : the emmy's
You know them, they're always behind. They never really give the awards when it's most deserved. parang oscars.

my favorite line from tonight's ep:

"I wish that just once people wouldn't act like the cliches that they are." - claire fisher

CrUzSACK · « **Reply #41 on:** Oct 16, 2002 at 06:59 AM »

Quote from: acidburn on Oct 15, 2002 at 11:34 PM

i was laughing out loud while watching the episode. I'm starting to love this show.

Me too - LOL that is. My fave line last night was ----> "You help people find their foot?" with matching almost extreme close-up and that look on David's face. Hahahahah!

kakabanas · « **Reply #42 on:** Oct 16, 2002 at 11:49 PM »

Quote from: acidburn on Oct 16, 2002 at 02:22 AM

my favorite line from tonight's ep:

"I wish that just once people wouldn't act like the cliches that they are." - claire fisher

Isn't that ironic?

I think aside from being funny and sometimes dark, the reason why people like this show is because the characters are more screwed up than the audience watching it. They get a sense of pride that their lives are at least a little better than these unfortunate souls.

Steam · « **Reply #43 on:** Oct 17, 2002 at 08:34 AM »

So far, Claire is my favorite character also.

I laughed so hard when she said:

"I'm sorry, Officer, I was speeding. I guess you could punish me now."

Holly Golightly · « **Reply #44 on:** Oct 17, 2002 at 10:18 AM »

Quote from: kakabanas on Oct 16, 2002 at 11:49 PM

Isn't that ironic?

I think aside from being funny and sometimes dark, the reason why people like this show is because the characters are more screwed up than the audience watching it. They get a sense of pride that their lives are at least a little better than these unfortunate souls.

That's gonna get annoying after a time. C ref. Ally McBeal.

Speaking as someone underwhelmed by the show, of course. The cast is really good, but how far can you take whiny dumbasses whining about their relatively privileged lives? I realize it's ridiculous to apply real-world values to TV shows, but as someone in the third world, I think the characters are all cruising for a smackdown. Stop whining, start living, people. Do you know what kind of advantages you hold?

I think Alan Ball just rubs me the wrong way. I was annoyed as hell with American Beauty, as well.

kakabanas · « **Reply #45 on:** Oct 17, 2002 at 11:48 PM »

Quote from: Holly Golightly on Oct 17, 2002 at 10:18 AM

Speaking as someone underwhelmed by the show, of course. The cast is really good, but how far can you take whiny dumbasses whining about their relatively privileged lives? I realize it's ridiculous to apply real-world values to TV shows, but as someone in the third world, I think the characters are all cruising for a smackdown. Stop whining, start living, people. Do you know what kind of advantages you hold?

I think Alan Ball just rubs me the wrong way. I was annoyed as hell with American Beauty, as well.

The mother actually is the one that's really pathetic. Keith is the closest to reality you'll ever get in this show. Brenda is just so animated.. especially in the second season.

The usual premise that the dead person in the introduction has something to with the storyline is gonna go away after a couple of episodes. The dead people are just gonna be there for amusement .. or just to stay in the funeral homes setting.

acidburn · « **Reply #46 on:** Oct 18, 2002 at 10:40 PM »

Aw, i kinda liked seeing the dead people die ala CSI.

flyderman · « **Reply #47 on:** Oct 21, 2002 at 09:33 PM »

Yeah, not enough gore

I dunno about you, kakabanas, but I think the writers actually MEANT the series NOT to be so close to reality. If that's the case then what would be interesting about a family whose only special thing is that death is their way of life?

And this one's probably just me, but I can imagine the show having laugh tracks. Except, different people find the funny parts in different places. And that's the amazing thing about the series. Well, so far.

3rd episode's mighty entertaining. Hope they get to keep it up! (but i'd be happy if they dump the fantasy sequences-- it's getting old nowadays)

kakabanas · « **Reply #48 on:** Oct 22, 2002 at 02:31 AM »

Quote from: flyderman on Oct 21, 2002 at 09:33 PM

I dunno about you, kakabanas, but I think the writers actually MEANT the series NOT to be so close to reality. If that's the case then what would be interesting about a family whose only special thing is that death is their way of life?

Don't get me wrong here man, I don't want it to be close to reality .. but at least make the characters stop being pretentious and over the top. And sure it's a dark comedy masquerading as a drama .. and I wouldn't enjoy a laugh track either ... but come on, stop whining and start living. I mean what kind of stupid mother would give her money to some "mafia" to pay her lover's debt .. and her lover didn't even care? That's just stupid and wrong ... especially since their business is in a little trouble. Jack Bauer is out there killing people giving them a lot of customers ... if it was other funeral homes, they'd just be happy taking in all the dead people and making good money.

flyderman · « **Reply #49 on:** Oct 22, 2002 at 07:32 PM »

I got ya, chief. I guess it's just a matter of staying tuned as the series goes on, then we could compare notes.

But for now, I'm enjoying it. On to episode 4 tonight!

Err, that's tonight isn't it?

Mr. Hankey · « **Reply #50 on:** Oct 22, 2002 at 08:10 PM »

Quote from: flyderman on Oct 22, 2002 at 07:32 PM

Err, that's tonight isn't it?

Yup, 10PM tonight, Tuesday, with a rerun on Saturday at 11:15PM.

kabag, the thing you posted about the mafia is quite a spoiler for almost everyone else on this thread. We're only up to episode 3 on HBO Asia (4 later tonight). I don't mind too much, it's not a show like "24" where spoilers would completely ruin the experience, but I just thought I'd remind you we're way behind, so a spoiler warning in the future would be appreciated. Thanks!

Mr. Hankey · « **Reply #51 on:** Oct 29, 2002 at 11:03 PM »

My favorite quote from Episode 5:

Nate: Thanks for buying me breakfast.

Brenda: Thank you for finding my G-Spot this morning.

flyderman · « **Reply #52 on:** Nov 12, 2002 at 09:18 PM »

I dunno about you, but I think I'm getting more "attached" to these characters as the episodes roll along.

One example is Brenda, who turns out to be a genius, and who I found totally unattractive in the first episode.

Also, I take back what I said about fantasy sequences. They're good, as long as they aren't overdone.

Lastly, I'm starting to get annoyed with those cuts and censored words and all. For one, if they can show some intimate moments between man and woman, can't they also between two men? What, think the audience can't handle it?

acidburn · « **Reply #53 on:** Nov 18, 2002 at 01:44 PM »

OH hey guess what! i'm bored.

Anyway, found a couple of six feet under quizzes.

I found out that i'm either David or Claire Fisher which should probably scare me.

http://anywhere-is.net/rainbow/sixfeetunder.html

http://www.geocities.com/the_six_feet_quiz/

Mr. Hankey · « **Reply #54 on:** Nov 18, 2002 at 05:07 PM »

Odd results for me:

What's odd about the results? When I think about it... it's true!

Jude · « **Reply #55 on:** Nov 18, 2002 at 11:44 PM »

I keep on getting either Ruth Fisher or Billy Chenowith. What the - ?!

Ruth, I sort of like, I think she's funny and very human. But Billy, I totally can't stand the guy!

acidburn · « **Reply #56 on:** Nov 18, 2002 at 11:47 PM »

you're Ruth or Billy? I always thought you were more of a Brenda... Brilliant, Promiscuous, Confused, Funny.

demented_angel · « **Reply #57 on:** Nov 19, 2002 at 12:08 AM »

whoa! im CLAIRE FISHER...now i need to steal a foot...

Jude · « **Reply #58 on:** Nov 19, 2002 at 11:59 PM »

Quote from: acidburn on Nov 18, 2002 at 11:47 PM

you're Ruth or Billy? I always thought you were more of a Brenda... Brilliant, Promiscuous, Confused, Funny.

Gee, I guess I should be grateful that that's how you think of me

But we-ell, "Nobody ever seems to be who they really are."

And after seeing last night's episode I guess I'm more like Ruth than I thought I was.

acidburn · « **Reply #59 on:** Nov 20, 2002 at 01:37 AM »

yes you should. I was just actually thinking of the promiscuous part of the description. mwa ha ha just kidding.

Oh and can anyone please tell me what exactly happened to david and keith? why'd they break up? i missed those episodes and the synopsis (es...is...synopsi... whatever the plural of synopsis is) i found on the net just said they broke up. no details.