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Post by crimsoncat05 on Jan 13, 2017 0:26:08 GMT
It premieres this weekend, I think... I've seen a few commercials for it, and it looks interesting. I liked all the Dan Brown books and movies that are set in and around Vatican City, so I think I'd maybe I'll enjoy seeing the religious insider intrigue and all the pomp and circumstance, sets, costuming, etc.
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Post by peano on Jan 13, 2017 0:49:17 GMT
I have it set on my DVR. I'm also interested in the Diane Keaton character.
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Post by valincal on Jan 13, 2017 0:52:27 GMT
I want to! I enjoy the Dan Brown books as well, and I like Jude Law and Diane Keaton. Thanks for the reminder!  |
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Post by birukitty on Jan 13, 2017 1:08:37 GMT
I love Jude Law, and Diane Keaton so I was planning to watch it. I saw a preview for it and it looks interesting. j
I didn't realize it was based on a Dan Brown book-haven't seen any of the movies based on his books previously yet.
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Post by valincal on Jan 13, 2017 1:22:30 GMT
I love Jude Law, and Diane Keaton so I was planning to watch it. I saw a preview for it and it looks interesting. j I didn't realize it was based on a Dan Brown book-haven't seen any of the movies based on his books previously yet. No, it's not based on one of his books. The OP was saying the subject matter of the TV program might grab her interest as Dan Brown's books do, and I agreed. Hope that's clear. |
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Post by birukitty on Jan 13, 2017 1:31:17 GMT
I love Jude Law, and Diane Keaton so I was planning to watch it. I saw a preview for it and it looks interesting. j I didn't realize it was based on a Dan Brown book-haven't seen any of the movies based on his books previously yet. No, it's not based on one of his books. The OP was saying the subject matter of the TV program might grab her interest as Dan Brown's books do, and I agreed. Hope that's clear. Oh, thanks for clearing this up. I was reading it too quickly I guess. As a Catholic I'm interested in seeing this series. I did see a very short blurb last night while I was searching through Amazon Prime on one side of the screen and HBO was between shows on the right side of the screen. They were talking about this upcoming series "The Young Pope" and how much work went into the costume making for the film-how much of it was made by hand and how meticulous it was. Jude Law was saying a "Thank You" to Rome for welcoming him with such warmth and friendliness. |
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Post by ahiller on Jan 13, 2017 1:36:06 GMT
It looks really interesting, although Jude Law is kind of creeping me out in the previews.
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Post by **Angie** on Jan 13, 2017 2:36:36 GMT
Darn Skippy, I'll be watching! Thanks for reminding me.
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Post by snappinsami on Jan 13, 2017 16:19:42 GMT
I'm looking forward to watching this as well. There are a LOT of shows starting (or starting up again) this Sunday. Our DVR is going to be busy!
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Post by gulfcoastgirl on Jan 13, 2017 16:21:42 GMT
Absolutely! The trailers have been so tantalizing!
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Post by alexa11 on Jan 13, 2017 17:06:39 GMT
Yes- I need something new to watch. Forgot about this- thanks for the reminder!
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Jan 13, 2017 17:13:00 GMT
np!! Sorry I wasn't clear in my original post about the fact that it's NOT based on a Dan Brown book, but that I like them, so I hope I will like this, too. I do agree; Jude Law is playing the part really creepy. And I only saw one clip with Diane Keaton, so I forgot she's in it, too... it will be interesting to see her character.
The synapsis I read about it-- him being such a young Pope-- and his wanting to take the church back to the days of exclusivity and a bit of fear, and his power-tripping (seen in the scene where he forces the Cardinal to kiss his shoe, I think?) make it look really interesting. I hope it will be the kind of intrigue I like.
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Post by not2peased on Jan 13, 2017 17:33:54 GMT
I plan on watching!
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Post by cade387 on Jan 13, 2017 17:40:52 GMT
It looks really interesting, although Jude Law is kind of creeping me out in the previews. I totally agree! I'm torn. |
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Post by papersilly on Jan 13, 2017 18:32:57 GMT
i will! just because i like Jude Law as an actor. the premise seems interesting too.
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Post by pierkiss on Jan 13, 2017 18:39:49 GMT
Yes! I think it looks fascinating and a little bit weird! I'm in!
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Post by pierkiss on Jan 13, 2017 18:40:01 GMT
Yes! I think it looks fascinating and a little bit weird! I'm in!
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Post by Zee on Jan 18, 2017 2:24:41 GMT
I'm trying to watch the first episode right now and it's just not interesting. I won't keep watching.
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Post by alexa11 on Jan 18, 2017 4:05:22 GMT
I'm trying to watch the first episode right now and it's just not interesting. I won't keep watching. I'm trying to watch and thinking the same thing. If it doesn't pick up soon, I'm done! |
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Jan 18, 2017 16:41:14 GMT
I'm trying to watch the first episode right now and it's just not interesting. I won't keep watching. yeah, I made it through the first episode, but it was difficult. I just didn't care about whatever the storyline was... Jude Law's character wasn't likeable at all. Obviously that's how he wanted to play it, but he was so unlikeable I'm not going to watch any more of it. |
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Post by valincal on Jan 18, 2017 16:45:08 GMT
So disappointing! I watched episode 1, gave up part way through 2. Although it was occasionally humorous it was slow moving and all over the place. Too bad; I really like the way it was filmed and the sets and costuming.
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Jan 18, 2017 17:36:47 GMT
We watched the first two episodes and on the fence at this point. The premise is good, but the show just has not hooked us yet.
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Post by anniebygaslight on Jan 18, 2017 17:37:44 GMT
I watched about 15 minutes of the first episode. That was enough.
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Post by scrappyesq on Jan 18, 2017 18:05:10 GMT
Well damn. Those reviews from you guys don't bode well for the show. I didn't know about it, saw a commercial and was planning to watch on demand because Jude Law has been my real husband since "The Talented Mr. Ripley".
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Post by Zee on Jan 18, 2017 18:18:55 GMT
Well damn. Those reviews from you guys don't bode well for the show. I didn't know about it, saw a commercial and was planning to watch on demand because Jude Law has been my real husband since "The Talented Mr. Ripley". Try it and tell us what you think. I was just bored, can't see any real storyline. I'd be happy to hear from anyone that liked it, though. Maybe I'm missing something. |
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Jan 18, 2017 18:19:43 GMT
I really WANTED to like it, also because of the costuming and locales. Maybe I should have given it another episode or two to get into it; it just didn't catch my attention enough. But there's enough other stuff I want to watch but don't have time for, I doubt I'll give it another go.
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Post by Rhondito on Jan 18, 2017 19:22:02 GMT
I gave up about 25 minutes into the first episode... I won't watch again.
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Post by papersilly on Jan 18, 2017 19:22:29 GMT
it's just really slow. the adversarial relationship with the guy with the mole is interesting but they just need to pick up the tempo. it doesn't need to be "24" but it can't be like watching cement set either.
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Jan 18, 2017 19:25:35 GMT
oh, the guy with the mole! I'm sorry, but that is NOT something I want to see in a close-up on a 65 inch television screen, lol!
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Post by Bitchy Rich on Jan 18, 2017 19:32:06 GMT
I don't get the attraction to Jude Law. Not only do I not find him physically attractive, he's one of those people who has cheated on their partner with the nanny. Yuck.
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