Jim_Duncan Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 Almost by accident I watched a couple of episodes of the West Wing recently. Twenty or so years on from it being new, it feels like a different world. Genuine news 'cycles', no social media and Sorkin's script treats both the actors and audience with respect but demands it, too. Anyone else enjoy it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 1 hour ago, Jim_Duncan said: Almost by accident I watched a couple of episodes of the West Wing recently. Twenty or so years on from it being new, it feels like a different world. Genuine news 'cycles', no social media and Sorkin's script treats both the actors and audience with respect but demands it, too. Anyone else enjoy it? It was brilliant, though it probably leaned a little too liberal for some tastes. As well as being of a time when there were "news cycles", it is also rooted in what I call the "pre-Gingrich" world where from time to time liberals and conservatives could actually reach agreement on overarching issues of national concern. It was also responsible for my favourite ever bit of Christmas watching, an episode from the first series called In Excelsis Deo. 25 years later I still try to find a slot on Christmas Eve or the day before to watch it by myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalamazoo Jambo Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 Mrs Kalamazoo’s all time favourite show. One of my favourites too, but definitely of a different time as Ulysses has mentioned. We binge watch it every few years, probably coming up to that time again soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Japan Jambo Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 Fantastic show, it was interesting the way they wove through the ethical challenges of being in government. In many ways it gave hope, sadly grossly misplaced it transpires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Fredrickson Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 My favourite show and shows a time before politics was all about grandstanding and personal gain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim_Duncan Posted April 19 Author Share Posted April 19 6 hours ago, Kalamazoo Jambo said: Mrs Kalamazoo’s all time favourite show. One of my favourites too, but definitely of a different time as Ulysses has mentioned. We binge watch it every few years, probably coming up to that time again soon I last watched it on a collection of VHS tapes in 2005. It reminds me of Burley's Hearts team! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim_Duncan Posted April 19 Author Share Posted April 19 27 minutes ago, Japan Jambo said: Fantastic show, it was interesting the way they wove through the ethical challenges of being in government. In many ways it gave hope, sadly grossly misplaced it transpires. I read an interesting article that said a lot of Obama staffers 'came of age' watching the show, and tried to translate the show's style to their White House time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Japan Jambo Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 24 minutes ago, Jim_Duncan said: I read an interesting article that said a lot of Obama staffers 'came of age' watching the show, and tried to translate the show's style to their White House time. Sorkin did a follow up called The Newsroom, didn't get into it so easily but you may want to check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 Outstanding TV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim_Duncan Posted April 19 Author Share Posted April 19 22 minutes ago, Japan Jambo said: Sorkin did a follow up called The Newsroom, didn't get into it so easily but you may want to check it out. I watched it and enjoyed it. Again, a bit preachy and idealistic, but well-written and good fun. Plus... Olivia Munn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 Never seen it but decided to re watch “ 6 foot under “ wish I hadn’t as it’s not as good as I remembered it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Town Loafer Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 Watching it was a feature of my boarding school days. I remember it fondly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 From 2012, I enjoyed Secret state with Gabriel Byrne, and Charles Dance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boozyuzi Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 West Wing Homocide: Life On The Street The Shield Probably the best TV shows I've watched. With Breaking Bad & Succession just behind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Percival King Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 Thought it was great, have started rewatching it from episode 1 a few times but just seems too big a commitment. Never seen anyone put their suit jacket on like Martin Sheen did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 8 hours ago, Percival King said: Thought it was great, have started rewatching it from episode 1 a few times but just seems too big a commitment. Never seen anyone put their suit jacket on like Martin Sheen did. Here you go: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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