clarkacademy Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 I have finally understood the issue with the electricity. It didn't just go out. They can no longer make it travel along the lines and such. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avila Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 I am watching, but I am not connecting any dots yet. I am so hoping, beyond hope, that this does not turn out to be another Lost.:banghead::banghead: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkacademy Posted October 17, 2012 Author Share Posted October 17, 2012 I am watching, but I am not connecting any dots yet. I am so hoping, beyond hope, that this does not turn out to be another Lost.:banghead::banghead: I loved Lost all but the last episode, I have yet to recover from that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avila Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 I loved Lost all but the last episode, I have yet to recover from that. Yes. That. But that last episode was so disappointing. So I want to like Revolution, but I don't trust those people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest inoubliable Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 LOST annoyed me so much with the last episode that it took me a while to be open to Revolution. I watched the first two episodes and was way less than impressed with the acting of pretty much everyone on there. I just couldn't watch it. I really like post-apocalyptic stuff, too, so that was disappointing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyS Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 I loved Lost all but the last episode, I have yet to recover from that. :iagree: Didn't that just make you want to run someone over with a car? I like the story line about the electric, but I'm finding the rest of the show hard to take. The girls is SUCH a drip. And they keep doing stupid things. AND HOW ARE THEY ALL SO CLEAN?!:confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkacademy Posted October 17, 2012 Author Share Posted October 17, 2012 Yes. That. But that last episode was so disappointing. So I want to like Revolution, but I don't trust those people. I want to like it too I am eerie of next week, did you see the previews? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex-mex Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Ds and I are watching this... we kind of enjoy mocking the plot holes. ;) -15 years later and the main character's makeup, hair and clothing look clean & newly bought. - No electricity. But surely others by now have figured out other methods of power like steam and gas. Oh wait... finally someone figured out a railroad steam engine can work 15 years later. DUH. - Those who hide guns can make their own bullets via a mold and heat. The idea that they ran out of bullets is a bit ridiculous. - And the mother was imprisoned for like what 8 years? 5 years? Don't you think by now she would be in a cell (instead of a hotel room suite) or the info would have been tortured out of her by now?? Silly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyS Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 I really like post-apocalyptic stuff Me, too!! I wonder what that says about me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkacademy Posted October 17, 2012 Author Share Posted October 17, 2012 :iagree: Didn't that just make you want to run someone over with a car? I like the story line about the electric, but I'm finding the rest of the show hard to take. The girls is SUCH a drip. And they keep doing stupid things. AND HOW ARE THEY ALL SO CLEAN?!:confused: Yes I was angry very much. I sat there for a while at the end saying over and over wtf wtf wtf just happened???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avila Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Ds and I are watching this... we kind of enjoy mocking the plot holes. ;) -15 years later and the main character's makeup, hair and clothing look clean & newly bought. - No electricity. But surely others by now have figured out other methods of power like steam and gas. Oh wait... finally someone figured out a railroad steam engine can work 15 years later. DUH. - Those who hide guns can make their own bullets via a mold and heat. The idea that they ran out of bullets is a bit ridiculous. - And the mother was imprisoned for like what 8 years? 5 years? Don't you think by now she would be in a cell (instead of a hotel room suite) or the info would have been tortured out of her by now?? Silly. SPOILER if you have not been watching. Yeah. We have thought about all of that. There is a huge issue with suspension of reality. And I wonder what is going to happen when Charlie figures out that her uncle knew all about her supposedly dead mother's imprisonment. And why is she still there? Why did she go willingly? Why her? Why not take the dad instead, who obviously knew something. And I got distracted. But did the weird neighbor give the amulet to Neville's son? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkacademy Posted October 17, 2012 Author Share Posted October 17, 2012 Ds and I are watching this... we kind of enjoy mocking the plot holes. ;) -15 years later and the main character's makeup, hair and clothing look clean & newly bought. - No electricity. But surely others by now have figured out other methods of power like steam and gas. Oh wait... finally someone figured out a railroad steam engine can work 15 years later. DUH. - Those who hide guns can make their own bullets via a mold and heat. The idea that they ran out of bullets is a bit ridiculous. - And the mother was imprisoned for like what 8 years? 5 years? Don't you think by now she would be in a cell (instead of a hotel room suite) or the info would have been tortured out of her by now?? Silly. This is what I am all what about? This part makes no sense but hopefully it will soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutor Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 (edited) We've seen all the episodes of Revolution so far. I really wanted to like it, but it seems very Hunger Games/ Lost with a cast pulled straight out of "How To Populate Your Independent, Low Budget, Textbook Post-Apocalyptic, Horror Movie." I just can't watch it any more. I'm disappointed because I really, really wanted to like it. I love horror and post-apocalyptic films, books, etc. I just... can't. (ETA: full disclosure - I didn't watch past the first half-season of "Lost," either. I just couldn't get into it.) Edited October 17, 2012 by Tutor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest inoubliable Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Me, too!! I wonder what that says about me? I really like reading novels about that sort of world reality. Shows, movies, books. Yep. Not sure why, but I'd like to think it means we'd be the types who make it if the sh*t hits the fan. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Um_2_4 Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Me, too!! I wonder what that says about me? I also tend to watch this type of stuff when I do watch tv. The acting is :tongue_smilie: but I'll stick it out till I can't any longer. But I mostly blame this on my dad:D . He frequently talked about "survival" stuff. Wasn't extreme like some of those shows, but talked about heading for the hills if things happened. He was in the AF in the 50s (Korea). I think that says it all. (And I was a late in life child ;)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkacademy Posted October 17, 2012 Author Share Posted October 17, 2012 We've seen all the episodes of Revolution so far. I really wanted to like it, but it seems very Hunger Games/ Lost with a cast pulled straight out of "How To Populate Your Independent, Low Budget, Textbook Post-Apocalyptic, Horror Movie." I just can't watch it any more. I'm disappointed because I really, really wanted to like it. I love horror and post-apocalyptic films, books, etc. I just... can't. Because I am so bad at names lol! The actor that plays Belles father on Twilight is pretty big isn't he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jade Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Glad you started this post. We are watching because there is something appealing about it. But I don't really like all the story lines either. I liked the show last year that had a post-apocalyptic vibe with the family in the jungle and the renegades outside, sort of like Jurassic Park or Avatar. That story line seemed far more plausible. Revolution has too much confusion. Maybe it will be better as a Netflix intensive watching years later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest inoubliable Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 I liked the show last year that had a post-apocalyptic vibe with the family in the jungle and the renegades outside, sort of like Jurassic Park or Avatar. That story line seemed far more plausible. Terra Nova? We watched a few episodes of that. We're total dino-nerds in this house. It wasn't bad. We were a little bummed when they canceled it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 I've been watching b/c I love post-apocalyptic stuff, but it is kind of meh. A friend recommended Survivors (BBC) on Netflix, and I sped through 2 seasons (6 episodes each) only to discover it was cancelled after the second season. :001_huh::glare: FABULOUS show if you don't mind a cliff hanger that will never be resolved :svengo: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wabi Sabi Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Dh and I just laugh that the "fat" Google guy is still fat 15 years later. Um, yeah. Believable, real believable. :tongue_smilie: I'll admit that I still like watching it though. Dh and I have been watching it together every Monday night for the past month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Terra Nova? We watched a few episodes of that. We're total dino-nerds in this house. It wasn't bad. We were a little bummed when they canceled it. I really liked Terra Nova. I was very bummed when they cancelled it and I'm hoping one of the cable channels picks it up. We watch Revolution but I'm not hooked on it. Definitely a lot of suspension of plausibility. I said something about it this week with the train - the guy getting the train ready insists it can't be ready before the next morning and even that is pushing it but they leave early and it doesn't break down along the way. And how come they didn't just un-couple the cars? Then the engine would blow up but not the people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex-mex Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Dh and I just laugh that the "fat" Google guy is still fat 15 years later. Um, yeah. Believable, real believable. :tongue_smilie: I'll admit that I still like watching it though. Dh and I have been watching it together every Monday night for the past month. :lol::lol::lol: My ds said the same thing about the fat Google dude. "Um. Don't you think 15 years later, obesity would not be an issue with lack of food?" (Like Hugo on LOST) LOL Ds and I watch together as a bonding mom-teen moment with lots of snarky commentary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex-mex Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 And how come they didn't just un-couple the cars? Then the engine would blow up but not the people. :iagree::iagree::iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 LOL Ds and I watch together as a bonding mom-teen moment with lots of snarky commentary. Not unlike Mystery Science Theater, eh? :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest inoubliable Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 A friend recommended Survivors (BBC) on Netflix, and I sped through 2 seasons (6 episodes each) only to discover it was cancelled after the second season. :001_huh::glare: FABULOUS show if you don't mind a cliff hanger that will never be resolved :svengo: We just found a series called The Killing last week. Same thing. Cancelled after the second season. :glare: We're hoping that reports of Netflix picking it up and running with it to produce a third season are going to pan out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny_Weatherwax Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 I tried watching it but couldn't make it through the 3rd episode. It's no longer on my radar. Now I need to find something to watch while I grade papers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.Balaban Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 I watched the first couple episodes, but the clothing definitely drives me crazy. I mean, Charlie has matching leather duds. :001_huh: And other ridiculous things. Oyy. I liked Terra Nova better. At least there were dinosaurs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest inoubliable Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 I tried watching it but couldn't make it through the 3rd episode. It's no longer on my radar. Now I need to find something to watch while I grade papers. Yep. Same here. I thought I'd found something with The Killing. :glare: Now I'm trying to find something else. We do watch Once Upon a Time. And we've been watching Law&Order (and all of the spin-offs) since it debuted. I really need to find something else, though. Even if it's something that's on its 7th season - just so I have six seasons of stuff to catch up on. Two or three episodes a week just aren't enough to entertain me when I'm grading papers and lesson planning most nights. LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest inoubliable Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 And other ridiculous things. Oyy. I liked Terra Nova better. At least there were dinosaurs. Two words: clean. hair. I'd sorta like to see a dinosaur in this show. One that eats people. With fresh, clean hair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex-mex Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Not unlike Mystery Science Theater, eh? :D :lol::lol::lol: I have to confess I got ds hooked on the old MST3000 episodes. A few weeks ago, as a family, we watched the 1980 Flash Gordon movie. I remembered it as bad back then... but now in 2012, it was a stinker! Ds, Dh and I had a blast mocking the movie and it was a snark fest. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kari C in SC Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Two words: clean. hair. I'd sorta like to see a dinosaur in this show. One that eats people. With fresh, clean hair. I keep saying it needs ZOMBIES like the Walking Dead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest inoubliable Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 I keep saying it needs ZOMBIES like the Walking Dead. I'm down with both. Zombies. Dinosaurs. It's not like the rest of the show is plausible anyway... ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 I've been watching b/c I love post-apocalyptic stuff, but it is kind of meh. A friend recommended Survivors (BBC) on Netflix, and I sped through 2 seasons (6 episodes each) only to discover it was cancelled after the second season. :001_huh::glare: FABULOUS show if you don't mind a cliff hanger that will never be resolved :svengo: :iagree: Great show. I was so disappointed when it was cancelled. I miss Terra Nova too. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Um_2_4 Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Survivors... that was the one I watched a while back.. Then there was Jericho... Anyone watch that really old movie from the BBC called Threads from 1984?? It's on youtube.... depressing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocolate Rose Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 I totally agree about Lost. Loved it up until the very last episode. Major disappointment. That said, I am also loving Revolution. We make all the same comments that many of you are saying (just uncouple the stupid train and Miles, just kill the guy and get it over with), but we still really enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkacademy Posted October 18, 2012 Author Share Posted October 18, 2012 I loved Terra Nova and was so sad to see it go. That sucked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 I'm another who was sad to see Terra Nova go. It also had some silly plot holes, but it was mostly just fun. Stupid NBC. The plot holes and the flat characters are driving me nuts on Revolution. Yet I can't stop watching. Presumably NBC will help me stop when they cancel it. Surely it'll be dead any day now? And, by the way, 16 amulets? :lol::lol::lol: What an idiotic plotline. Magic amulets with flash drives will bring the power back on.:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkacademy Posted October 18, 2012 Author Share Posted October 18, 2012 Out of sheer boredom lastnight I watched episodes 1-5 again. As far as cleanliness goes I would want to stay as clean as possible in that situation due to the medical issues. There is no meds and we all know that the quickest way to catch something is dirty hands. I think their hair all looks pretty messy to me. I don't know about the clothes. It seems some actors look the part but the main ones look more fashionable I guess. I think there is way more to the mother than meets the eye. I am really wondering why older cars won't work though? I mean in Falling Skies they have no electricity but they can get other things to work in other ways. When the Neville guy didn't kill the other one for not following orders I knew then that it was his son. I am still angry at Terra Nova being called off as well. I think that when Monroe was talking to her and he touched her hand and said about their friendship I think there is something to that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swimtaxi234 Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 My family is watching the series and here are my problems: 1) Without industry, there would only be "natural" birth control which means there would be a population explosion with tons of children. 2) Why would the lack of electricity keep people from riding bicycles? We finally saw a bike in this week's show, but that is a huge mistake to not have them riding mountain bikes from city to city. I keep mocking the show by saying, "TWO dollars!" (name that movie - LOL) 3) The nuclear reactors we have around the country would have melted down from the lack of electricity to cool the systems. 4) I'm struggling with the wimpy google dude too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6packofun Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 I agree that the characters can be quite lame. I'm disappointed. They keep doing things that do NOT make sense!! Some of the dialogue is cheesy and predictable, too. *sigh* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbpaulie Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Loved Lost. Keep wanting to like this but so far I can't... but I keep watching. Seems like the same shoot-em-up each week w/ little plot. The great part of Lost was the intrigue and the relationships. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Lost was the best ever TV show, until the last episode of course. Revolution has bad writing and very cliche characters. I can't take any more forest hopping with bows and teenage infatuation plot lines. I think three episodes was enough for me. I had high hopes though. On the other hand, LOVING THE LAST RESORT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 3) The nuclear reactors we have around the country would have melted down from the lack of electricity to cool the systems. That was really bugging me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWOB Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 3) The nuclear reactors we have around the country would have melted down from the lack of electricity to cool the systems. 4) I'm struggling with the wimpy google dude too. Wellllll, as a former nuke and wife to a nuke worker, you could technically avoid a meltdown. If the power goes out, the rods scram and shut/slow down the reactor. Then, if you just flood the reactor, you can avoid a release of fissile material. But I'm just being dorky there:lol:. I want to love this show. I will chose to ignore the unlikely scenarios, clean clothing, and bad acting and try to focus on figuring out a) how the power went out and b) how to turn it back on. More good-looking guys would help. Can Sawyer find a place in this show. Because if I am honest with myself, he was the main reason I kept on watching Lost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkacademy Posted October 19, 2012 Author Share Posted October 19, 2012 My family is watching the series and here are my problems: 1) Without industry, there would only be "natural" birth control which means there would be a population explosion with tons of children. 2) Why would the lack of electricity keep people from riding bicycles? We finally saw a bike in this week's show, but that is a huge mistake to not have them riding mountain bikes from city to city. I keep mocking the show by saying, "TWO dollars!" (name that movie - LOL) 3) The nuclear reactors we have around the country would have melted down from the lack of electricity to cool the systems. 4) I'm struggling with the wimpy google dude too. I am kinda wishy washy about this because I think some people would not get pregnant. I wouldn't. I would go with whatever to not get pregnant and that includes not engaging in acts that will lead to that. :D Yes I know homebirth can be amazing! I am jealous of those that have or will do it but I know that I would never be able too. I am positive I cannot be the only one who feels this way lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkacademy Posted October 19, 2012 Author Share Posted October 19, 2012 Wellllll, as a former nuke and wife to a nuke worker, you could technically avoid a meltdown. If the power goes out, the rods scram and shut/slow down the reactor. Then, if you just flood the reactor, you can avoid a release of fissile material. But I'm just being dorky there:lol:. I want to love this show. I will chose to ignore the unlikely scenarios, clean clothing, and bad acting and try to focus on figuring out a) how the power went out and b) how to turn it back on. More good-looking guys would help. Can Sawyer find a place in this show. Because if I am honest with myself, he was the main reason I kept on watching Lost. RIGHT! I mean what is that guy doing? I haven't seen him in anything and I would be scared they would turn him into some blundering idiot in this show! I think the issue remains that people are looking for another Lost and they are just not going to find it. There was so many different things in Lost. I think though that was part of the problem. The writers had taken that show in so many directions they had no idea how to wrap it up to make sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Another Jen Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 [quote name=Swimtaxi234;4410889 2) Why would the lack of electricity keep people from riding bicycles? We finally saw a bike in this week's show' date=' but that is a huge mistake to not have them riding mountain bikes from city to city. I keep mocking the show by saying, "TWO dollars!" (name that movie - LOL) I want my two dollars- better off dead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 My family is watching the series and here are my problems: 1) Without industry, there would only be "natural" birth control which means there would be a population explosion with tons of children. 2) Why would the lack of electricity keep people from riding bicycles? We finally saw a bike in this week's show, but that is a huge mistake to not have them riding mountain bikes from city to city. I keep mocking the show by saying, "TWO dollars!" (name that movie - LOL) 3) The nuclear reactors we have around the country would have melted down from the lack of electricity to cool the systems. 4) I'm struggling with the wimpy google dude too. I haven't watched the show, but I'm a huge post-apocalyptic fan. I read a book once where, quite unbelievably, a survivor got a bike, took it apart and used the wheels to make a cart so he could pull his stash of food and other necessities. And then he proceeded to walk all the way from Texas to Montana. Which begged the extremely obvious question of why didn't he find another bike for riding? It's not like they'd be all that hard to find. Duh. I think in that situation I too would do anything necessary to avoid pregnancy. Given what we know about the risks of childbirth before modern medicine, and the high infant mortality rate . . . . no. Just no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shannon in TN Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 AND HOW ARE THEY ALL SO CLEAN?!:confused: :iagree: This! The lack of authenticity makes me crazy. I mean Falling Skies was more plausible to watch, and they have aliens. I really like reading novels about that sort of world reality. Shows, movies, books. Yep. Not sure why, but I'd like to think it means we'd be the types who make it if the sh*t hits the fan. :lol: :D yep I keep saying it needs ZOMBIES like the Walking Dead. :lol::lol:Definitely!! LOVE The Walking Dead!! More good-looking guys would help. Can Sawyer find a place in this show. Because if I am honest with myself, he was the main reason I kept on watching Lost. True Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swimtaxi234 Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 I would go with whatever to not get pregnant and that includes not engaging in acts that will lead to that. :D I think it is easy for women to think like that :D:D, but the reality is that men always think about "engaging in acts" and a little lack of electricity for 15 years wouldn't be enough to deter that. ;) Originally Posted by wendilouwho Wellllll, as a former nuke and wife to a nuke worker, you could technically avoid a meltdown. If the power goes out, the rods scram and shut/slow down the reactor. Then, if you just flood the reactor, you can avoid a release of fissile material. But I'm just being dorky there:lol:. Thanks! I forgot about that option. I think they did that in Japan a few years ago. I want my two dollars- better off dead? DING DING DING ... rivendellmom was the winner on that trivia.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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