Comments on: Open Discussion – September 9, 2009

By: Ken J

Ken J — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 20:27:54 +0000

I’m sure the news has no agenda to report the way they do, but anyway, it’s a tv show. I’m sure it’ll be entertaining to some like Robin Hood is a good story for some…

By: piratedan

piratedan — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 05:53:29 +0000

well Ken, based on what the news has been broadcasting lately about corporate excess, maybe they’ve struck a chord. I know full well that there are plenty of businesses out there that do good, even great work, but I think it’s obvious that there are others that certainly fit the profile.

By: Brian

Brian — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 04:23:41 +0000

Nice to hear the comments on Leverage. For fans of it, I’d also recommend renting the BBC series “Hustle” which certainly had to be known by the creators of Leverage. Similar grifter team-based show doing long cons, but less Robinhood going on. Stars Robert Vaughn.

By: 790

790 — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 22:27:02 +0000

Yeah I picked up “Leverage” season 1 for 20 bucks on Dvd the other day.

Haven’t watched it yet but buyers beware some of the episodes are out of broadcast order. You have to pay attention to the air dates. Thankfully those are labeled inside the case.

By: Ken J

Ken J — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 19:46:09 +0000

Leverage: corporations are evil, crooks are good if they steal from corporations and blackmail them.

Best I could do to summarize it in one sentence.

By: Vic Holtreman

Vic Holtreman — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 02:22:21 +0000

@Andy

You’re welcome – I hope more than a couple of people use the latest comments feature.

Vic

By: Andy S

Andy S — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 23:36:42 +0000

Vic,

THanks for adding the latest comments back to the screen. I also like the latest headlines links too. It makes things alot easier to navigate instead of having to hit the homepage after every article. Site is as great as usual.

By: piratedan

piratedan — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:28:40 +0000

Leverage – the main character is played by Tim Hutton, former insurance fraud investigator who loses his own son (and eventually his job and marriage) due to the insurance company that he works for, denying the claim for his sons’ medical treatment. Dwells in drink and is just getting by when someone makes him an offer that couples him with some known ne’er do wells to steal back a secret formula ala corporate black ops style. The maguffin is that it’s a setup and sham. They narrowly escape and turn the tables on the folks that used them. They make enough money after righting the initial wrong by stealing the bad guy’s money that they all end up comfortable and set for life. So they are convinced by Hutton’s character to try righting wrongs for a change by using their combined skills to help those that can’t help themselves. The crew involves Hutton as the mstermind,plus a grifter (and potential love interest for Hutton), a thief, a hacker and a “hitter”. It’s formulaic, but the characters have some decent lines and they do a decent job of disguising their twists.

By: 790

790 — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 06:59:46 +0000

Piratedan, what’s the jist of (Leverage)? I’ve heard of it but not much else,,,,

By: piratedan

piratedan — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 06:45:31 +0000

@ Vic

well then send a memo for your people to get on it Vic. I agree that Leverage is orth keeping an eye on. It’s not great but it does have it’s moments and watching the bad guys slowly adapting to being good guys is a lot of fun as you get those wonderful moments of conflict. Plus the appreciation of the skills that each of them bring to the job.

By: Vic Holtreman

Vic Holtreman — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 23:01:39 +0000

@Brian

Not a snub, I just don’t think we’ve covered the show here on the site.

Vic

By: Brian

Brian — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 21:29:18 +0000

Just wondering why my favorite show isn’t in the list of TV SHOWS??? – Leverage -

Leverage “scored TNT’s Best Ever Adults 18-49 Delivery for an Original Series telecast during Broadcast Season.”

This is one of the best shows I’ve watched in a long time with a great concept, acting and scripts… why the snub?

By: Ken J

Ken J — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 08:11:37 +0000

JessSayin

They were the two FRONT tires. One of them was the front tire, the other swiveled back and became the back tire of the batpod…

By: hud

hud — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 06:09:11 +0000

im upset we didnt get any news on Carriers what so ever. virus-horror movie looked like 28 days later. tralier was good and stars chris pine

By: Iron Knight

Iron Knight — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 05:22:23 +0000

Hey Vic that’s a nice little change on the site! Keep the good work!!

By: JessSayin

JessSayin — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 03:52:53 +0000

What were we talking about?

Oh yeah!
So where DID the rear tire on the BatPod come from in Batman Begins? It sure wasn’t one of the rear tires on the Batmobile!

Just askin’

By: 790

790 — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 03:46:27 +0000

“Latest Headlines” dodges another bullet,,, wheeew,,,

This is like the 3rd time,,,

By: Ken J

Ken J — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 02:49:39 +0000

Just watched the trailer for Law Abiding Citizen again. Damn that looks like it’ll be bad ass. Hope it doesn’t turn out like Gamer…

By: Luke and Leia's Love Child

Luke and Leia's Love Child — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 01:54:00 +0000

The new Cup O’ Joe over at CBR is up and is all about his meeting with the Disney people.

This will be Quesada’s exclusive, one and only interview on the matter for the next several months, until the SEC formalities are concluded and the Marvel-Disney deal is done.

By: the old man

the old man — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 23:12:36 +0000

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