Georgy Zhukov Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 Tonight was the series premiere, I don't want to give too away but I feel this series shouldn't be judged on the first episode, most of it was backstory, introducing the main characters and the plot, the rest of the reason should be the real story. If you are familiar with Winter's work on Boardwalk Empire (he was also the best writer for The Sopranos) then you should know this show is partially historical, mostly fictional. We meet some familiar faces from the 70's, some very famous characters but most of the main characters as far as I know are fictional. Any music fans of the era should not miss this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strange Broue Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 The plot sounds good, i will check this out, thanks for posting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strange Broue Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 Holy shit, i think this show will be awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carsonskitz Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 Halfway through the pilot, love it so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classicrawker Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 The story was a bit chaotic but as GZ said you should never judge a new series by the first few episodes as they are usually setting up background. I am older then many on this forum so I lived 1973. I was born in Yonkers which is pretty much an extention of the Bronx and moved an hour north of NYC when I was 7 yrs old. In the summer I used to take the train to NYC to buy vinyl records at a store called Discomat as it was about half the price of stores where I lived. After my record buying binge I would walk around the city and sit in front of the NYC Public Library and people watch. Last night show brought back a lot of memories not only how they portrayed NYC in those days, which was grungy, but the music of the time. It was interesting to see how they portrayed the bands back then and loved the scene with Peter Grant harassing everyone at MSG for selling bootleg t-shirts as this was a real event. Also loved their portrayal of the NY Dolls as they were the hot band in NYC back in 1973. Looking forward to see how this show develops moving forward. Anyone notice that Mick Jaggers son James is the lead singer for the band the Nasty Bits? Looks a lot like his Dad.......... Here is an excellent overview of the real bands and music in the show http://www.denofgeek.us/tv/vinyl/252756/the-real-history-and-songs-of-hbos-vinyl-a-complete-song-list-and-reference-guide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Sabbath Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Really enjoyed the premier episode. My only nitpick was when the venue collapsed at the end, no one noticed shit was destroying around them and then the whole building collapses on top of Richie and he gets up and walks out?! Really enjoyed it though. Was cool to see Dice too, despite his characters outcome. Looking forward to continuing to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgy Zhukov Posted February 16, 2016 Author Share Posted February 16, 2016 I thought the singer looked familiar! He could play his dad in a biopic. All the guys who have made the series have lived in the time. Scorsese, Winter and of course Jagger. The sets, wardrobe, the cars, the telephones installed in cars that a lot of people didn't know they even had. They went all out. The guy who played Peter Grant was great. He wasn't as big and imposing but he didn't have to be. Did not like the guy who played Robert Plant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russel Nash Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 On 16/2/2016 at 0:32 AM, Black Sabbath said: Really enjoyed the premier episode. My only nitpick was when the venue collapsed at the end, no one noticed shit was destroying around them and then the whole building collapses on top of Richie and he gets up and walks out?! Really enjoyed it though. Was cool to see Dice too, despite his characters outcome. Looking forward to continuing to watch. This, i hope it was not real and it was an acid trip or some shit like that. That scene was totally random and unnecessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classicrawker Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 9 hours ago, Russel Nash said: This, i hope it was not real and it was an acid trip or some shit like that. That scene was totally random and unnecessary. That building actually did collapse but it was before it opened so nobody was in it at the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classicrawker Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Here are some interesting articles for those who want to get the feel for NYC back in 1973 http://nypost.com/2016/02/20/go-back-in-time-with-this-walking-tour-of-surviving-vinyl-hotspots/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xBrownstonex Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Just watched the pilot. Fuck, that was good. made by scorsese, mick jagger and terence winter (sopranos, boardwalk empire). i hope the show will keep this level, could become a classic. and nice to see led zeppelin and others displayed there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angelica Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 It's been renewed for a second season already, despite dismal ratings and a distinct lack of critical buzz. I'm completely not curious at this point, the anti-hero lead has been done to death. I will give it a shot when the season is finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classicrawker Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Really enjoying this show so far and think it will only get better......for those who lived that era and hung out in the city it is Deja Vu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgy Zhukov Posted March 2, 2016 Author Share Posted March 2, 2016 Missed last week's episode, but I want to say in the second episode, I got a kick out of the Velvet Underground band. Really cool seeing the original lineup even though it is all actors doing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Sabbath Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 I think I enjoyed the second episode more than the pilot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Sabbath Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Finished episode three. The Cooper scenes were cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Sabbath Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Anyone still watching? I'm liking the show a lot more now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickzark Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 saw 3 episodes.I feel that the show has more to give.But till now i find it not very good.But it is not bad... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carsonskitz Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 12 hours ago, Black Sabbath said: Anyone still watching? I'm liking the show a lot more now. I am, I love it. The last episode was definitely the best one so far. Though, I do think they could of done better with 'The Nasty Bitz' they are very much your cliché television rock band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunsfanoldie Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 Just finished episode 4. IMO the best of the bunch so far. I'll post more when I get the chance. The long and short of it is I don't love the show and think with the talent attached its rather disappointing. But by episode 4, if you get on board with everything they've set up, and I've let my expectations go away and just kind of enjoy it for what it is, the show has gotten more enjoyable. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasted Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 I can't tell what is going on. I think I saw Dice Clay pretending to be either Bill Ward or Ozzy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Sabbath Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Seeing Olivia Wilde fully naked in Episode 6 was pretty awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carsonskitz Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Starting to lose a bit of interest in it now, I'll stick it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PsychoKiss344 Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 I haven't started this show yet...to the people that are watching it, is it worth my time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carsonskitz Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 On 06/04/2016 at 5:25 PM, PsychoKiss344 said: I haven't started this show yet...to the people that are watching it, is it worth my time? Yeah I'd give it ago, my interest is starting to wade though and I haven't yet watched the previous two episodes. The cast is brilliant, it's really well acted apart from Jagger's son who plays the lead singer in The Nasty Bitz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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