Friday, June 27, 2014

Well said

I like this coverage of the new HBO show.  It is just fun (well) written. LINK
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If there’s a flavor profile for the TV drama that’s considered eminently seductive these days, it’s apocalyptic sadness mixed with sexy, seize-the-day nihilism blended with a few sprinkles of unfocused aggression. Tellingly, the screener DVDs of “The Leftovers” feature a photograph of Theroux punching a wall so hard he’s making it crack. He looks bereft and enraged and his tattooed shoulder muscles speak of power and disdain for authority and they also whisper “Jen loves these meaty hot wings,” to those of us shallow enough to hear it. The whole thing is pretty savvy and evocative and seriously cheesy.
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I love that phrase "Jen loves these meaty hot wings"