vapebuddy13
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agreed, was pretty slow and some boring parts but I think it was still decent and looks like it will be leading into some good stuff
Better Call Saul
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My biggest criticism is that sometimes it drags. A lot. That montage of Slipping Jimmy was about twice as long as it needed to be. We get it, no need to beat it to death. Also, in this episode, not enough Mike.
It has already been renewed, this time for a 13 episode season. This was announced when they delayed the premiere of season 1.
vapebuddy13
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Didn't even notice lol Love when they connect small stuff like thisI once told a girl I was Kevin Costner
Now that was funny in last night's episode with the two girls.
EveryDayAmnesiac
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Saul's Mini-Meltdown Bingo Speech really moved me. Just fucking FLOORED me.
I've always liked Saul / Jimmy - how could you not? But he's always been a "gimmick" sort of character to me. He never seemed like a real person, only a caricature. After that scene, I felt like Jimmy is a real person, someone that I know, someone that I pity and bond with and laugh at and love. I feel for the guy now, and get the sense that I understand him. He's Jimmy, and Saul.
No one in that crowd gives a fuck - they just want to play Bingo. Ain't that always the way.
But I think that scene will prove to be the moment when Jimmy became Saul - though he certainly doesn't realize that. Still, I think he accepts himself and his world and his future in that scene - even though he may not like it. But accepting yourself isn't always some grand event like we're often led to believe - sometimes it means accepting that you're really not as great as you thought you were, and never will be. A nice mix of "This blows" with "This is the truth."
Much like, perhaps, when Walter becomes Heisenberg? (Hmm... when would that be?)
Fuck it, Dude. Let's go bowling.
I think many of us here on FC have had similar moments like this one - our own little meltdowns - and I'd be surprised if no one else felt connected with Jimmy in this scene.
I think that scene is the finest writing Better Call Saul has offered this season - a season which featured nearly limitless fantastic writing. Good writing is usually patient, and BCS has shown that it has patience in spades. Takes some serious huevos grandes to be a patient writer these days, particularly on television. People all want their instant gratification bullshit - JUST SUM IT UP FOR ME IN ONE EP, WILL YA??!! I HAVE TO WORK TOMORROW!!!
I respect the shit out of the Breaking Bad / Better Call Saul team for giving their audience something better - for FORCING their audience to accept better, even when they don't know they want it. That's what good fucking writers do. They challenge you.
And ol' Bobby really pulled out all his acting chops here. Wonderful to see how far he's come as a serious actor - who would have ever thought? He tells you what's coming in this scene from its opening moment. Hopelessness in his every word. Try re-watching it.
When BCS has had its run, viewers will return to this scene as one of its finest achievements.
I have been hopelessly impressed by the maturity shown by this series, and look forward to more, more, more. Draw it out as long as you'd like - I'll be there for every self-indulgent moment. For better or worse, I'm rooting for Jimmy / Saul - just like I, somehow, always rooted for Walt / Heisenberg - even to the bitter end.
"I've been paying for it ever since. That's why I'm here."
I hear ya, brother. I hear ya.
I've always liked Saul / Jimmy - how could you not? But he's always been a "gimmick" sort of character to me. He never seemed like a real person, only a caricature. After that scene, I felt like Jimmy is a real person, someone that I know, someone that I pity and bond with and laugh at and love. I feel for the guy now, and get the sense that I understand him. He's Jimmy, and Saul.
No one in that crowd gives a fuck - they just want to play Bingo. Ain't that always the way.
But I think that scene will prove to be the moment when Jimmy became Saul - though he certainly doesn't realize that. Still, I think he accepts himself and his world and his future in that scene - even though he may not like it. But accepting yourself isn't always some grand event like we're often led to believe - sometimes it means accepting that you're really not as great as you thought you were, and never will be. A nice mix of "This blows" with "This is the truth."
Much like, perhaps, when Walter becomes Heisenberg? (Hmm... when would that be?)
Fuck it, Dude. Let's go bowling.
I think many of us here on FC have had similar moments like this one - our own little meltdowns - and I'd be surprised if no one else felt connected with Jimmy in this scene.
I think that scene is the finest writing Better Call Saul has offered this season - a season which featured nearly limitless fantastic writing. Good writing is usually patient, and BCS has shown that it has patience in spades. Takes some serious huevos grandes to be a patient writer these days, particularly on television. People all want their instant gratification bullshit - JUST SUM IT UP FOR ME IN ONE EP, WILL YA??!! I HAVE TO WORK TOMORROW!!!
I respect the shit out of the Breaking Bad / Better Call Saul team for giving their audience something better - for FORCING their audience to accept better, even when they don't know they want it. That's what good fucking writers do. They challenge you.
And ol' Bobby really pulled out all his acting chops here. Wonderful to see how far he's come as a serious actor - who would have ever thought? He tells you what's coming in this scene from its opening moment. Hopelessness in his every word. Try re-watching it.
When BCS has had its run, viewers will return to this scene as one of its finest achievements.
I have been hopelessly impressed by the maturity shown by this series, and look forward to more, more, more. Draw it out as long as you'd like - I'll be there for every self-indulgent moment. For better or worse, I'm rooting for Jimmy / Saul - just like I, somehow, always rooted for Walt / Heisenberg - even to the bitter end.
"I've been paying for it ever since. That's why I'm here."
I hear ya, brother. I hear ya.
Seren
Away with the fairies
So, you didn't think much of that particular episode then?
A mighty fine bit of writing from you too @EveryDayAmnesiac - keep up the good work!
SSVUN~YAH
You Must Unlearn, What You Have Learned...
Sorry about your car @EveryDayAmnesiac before you get those tightly whities in a bundle,
To lighten the load (pun intended)
I offer this picture as an apology.
Saul Good Man? Not enough! You can have kitty notebooks! Ahh Screw it...
To lighten the load (pun intended)
I offer this picture as an apology.
Saul Good Man? Not enough! You can have kitty notebooks! Ahh Screw it...
EveryDayAmnesiac
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Love some of the songs used for this season:
And here's our old pal Bobby dancing like a redneck:
And here's our old pal Bobby dancing like a redneck:
EveryDayAmnesiac
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More BCS AND more Mr. Show??!!
The Summer of Odenkirk!
Bob jumping on the pool table at 2:36 gave me a serious laugh attack. I had to re-watch that part about 20 times even though it hurt to keep laughing so hard...
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HD Springer
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Hell ya!!!!!!I have to wait till the morning to watch but it will be ooooh soooo worth the wait.
TheMasterBlaster
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Watching now!!!
Mr. Gweilo 420
Dude
Hell yeah. Do yourselves a favour and check out Vinyl as well. Enjoyed that and Walking Dead last night.
That guy was a character.
It's not just you, that is the same guy and he has the same name (Ken).
Mr. Gweilo 420
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Woah great pick up. I didnt make the connection.
TheMasterBlaster
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Something tells me they're gonna be doing a lot of that stuff.
