Author Topic: HBO'S ROME (Read 2422 times)

Phobos · « **on:** Nov 02, 2005 at 07:45 PM »

I'm already watching the 9th episode, and words cannot give justice to how much I enjoy watching this series. They're showing teasers already on HBO, so you guys may already know about this.

I just hope that when they do show it locally, they're going to minimize on the cuts as there are two things I like about ROME above all else: the sex, and the neck stabbing.

They can probably edit out the sex part, but please, leave the neck stabbing scenes alone!

Neck stabbing people! Neck! Stabbing!

Klaus Weasley · « **Reply #1 on:** Nov 02, 2005 at 08:33 PM »

If HBO Asia will air this, I hope they air the unedited version. Dammit!

downtown · « **Reply #2 on:** Nov 02, 2005 at 09:04 PM »

i doubt they will show the unedited version. if they already edited SATC, they definitely will edit Rome.

Phobos · « **Reply #3 on:** Nov 02, 2005 at 10:57 PM »

5 points to anyone who can name which Akira Kurosawa film it has similarities with.

FLIM · « **Reply #4 on:** Nov 03, 2005 at 12:14 AM »

Quote from: Phobos on Nov 02, 2005 at 10:57 PM

5 points to anyone who can name which Akira Kurosawa film it has similarities with.

Uhm Ran?

wedge · « **Reply #5 on:** Nov 03, 2005 at 12:21 AM »

I think the series is produced by Michael Apted, he also wrote and directed the first few episodes. I liked it. I've been hooked onto it since the second episode.

They haven't censored any of the bloody and the sex scenes here in the US, but I dunno if they will sa Phils.

Phobos · « **Reply #6 on:** Nov 03, 2005 at 05:42 AM »

Quote from: FLIM on Nov 03, 2005 at 12:14 AM

Uhm Ran?

Nope, sorry. I'm thinking of another of his movies.

A clue: Star Wars

Noel_Vera · « **Reply #7 on:** Nov 03, 2005 at 05:59 AM »

Hidden Fortress.

I've seen some episodes. Seems to me to be a more elaborate but not necessarily superior version of I, Claudius.

Phobos · « **Reply #8 on:** Nov 03, 2005 at 06:23 AM »

Correct.

I guess I'm too young to have seen I, Claudius while it was still running. But does it have its share of neck stabbing?

wedge · « **Reply #9 on:** Nov 03, 2005 at 07:29 AM »

I believe one thing that makes this a worthwhile see is the inclusion of mostly unknown actors (though, a majority of them are British)- - -which I also think diminishes expectations from the audience.

Noel_Vera · « **Reply #10 on:** Nov 03, 2005 at 10:03 AM »

No neck stabbings in I, Claudius, not even a nipple--this is television, tho British television. They do talk about sodomy.

It's essentially an adaptation of Robert Graves' two novels, taking off from actual history, with superb acting and wonderful dialogue. Not much production value--by the third episode you can see they're recycling the sets--but I do prefer it to HBO's Rome.

Phobos · « **Reply #11 on:** Nov 03, 2005 at 12:16 PM »

I find the lack of nudity despicable.

Noel_Vera · « **Reply #12 on:** Nov 03, 2005 at 12:31 PM »

Oh, the nudity and sex in Rome is good--don't think I appreciate it. But you can be perverse without showing an inch of flesh, it's possible.

Ice Storm · « **Reply #13 on:** Dec 17, 2005 at 06:11 AM »

All 12 parts of Rome's first series is done. Still waiting for all the 700MB files to finish. HBO makes some of the best programs on the boob tube today.

everythingyouwant · « **Reply #14 on:** Dec 25, 2005 at 02:02 AM »

Quote from: Noel_Vera on Nov 03, 2005 at 12:31 PM

Oh, the nudity and sex in Rome is good--don't think I appreciate it. But you can be perverse without showing an inch of flesh, it's possible.

exactly.it was all done in good taste.great show.a must see for everyone,and i mean everyone,even kids...lol...

everythingyouwant · « **Reply #15 on:** Feb 16, 2006 at 02:47 AM »

bakit 12 eps lang to?when is the next season gonna be?

sungit · « **Reply #16 on:** Feb 16, 2006 at 02:23 PM »

Correct me if I'm wrong but I believe Rome is just a mini-series.

Klaus Weasley · « **Reply #17 on:** Feb 16, 2006 at 07:57 PM »

Quote from: sungit on Feb 16, 2006 at 02:23 PM

Correct me if I'm wrong but I believe Rome is just a mini-series.

No. It's a Drama Series. Not a miniseries.

Phobos · « **Reply #18 on:** Feb 16, 2006 at 08:28 PM »

It was originally planned as a 12 episode mini series. But three episodes into the first season, they decided that there was going to be a second season.

everythingyouwant · « **Reply #19 on:** Feb 17, 2006 at 05:08 PM »

can't wait for the 2nd season!when is it gonna be?

Munskie · « **Reply #20 on:** Mar 01, 2006 at 08:09 AM »

mukhang interesting ah....better sked some time for it.

Reuven Malter · « **Reply #21 on:** Jan 17, 2007 at 10:03 PM »

Quote from: everythingyouwant on Feb 17, 2006 at 05:08 PM

can't wait for the 2nd season!when is it gonna be?

The second season premiered in the US last Sunday. Most of the reviews were lukewarm but I found the storytelling much better than the first season.