I think you will like the new mini series "The Pacific".
I just heard about this but the clip looks pretty good , starts march 14th ...
http://www.hbo.com/the-pacific/index.html
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03-06-2010, 11:37 PM #1Banned
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If you liked Band of Brothers ...
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03-06-2010, 11:51 PM #3Registered User
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band of bros was fantastic, and with speilberg and hanks behind it all...you know the pacific should live up to what band of bros was. Although i read a few of ambrose's books before the series came out, band of bros will probably be a lil more "real" to me lol.
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03-06-2010, 11:55 PM #4Banned
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Age: 22Originally Posted by gekkoboy14
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wtf ... figured the children would be in bed by now
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03-07-2010, 01:18 AM #5Bammed
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Hikemike and I were just talking about this a couple days ago.
I've already started watching the HBO On Demand stuff about it.
Can't wait!"Blessed be the Lord my rock, who trains my hands for war and my fingers for battle." - Psalm 144:1
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03-07-2010, 05:32 AM #6Registered User
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Can't wait, can't wait, can't wait!!!!!!
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03-07-2010, 05:57 AM #7Registered User
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Been eagerly waiting for it to start. If it is half as good as Band of Brothers it will be worth the watch.
All Marines or no longer active Marines have all heard of John Basilone and he is one of the characters portrayed. Finally something worth wild on TV actually want to watch.
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03-07-2010, 06:16 AM #8Registered User
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I will be all over that.
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03-07-2010, 08:33 AM #9Registered User
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I do not have HBO. Currently have Starzzzz and Showtime free for the next four months.
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03-07-2010, 08:42 AM #10Banned
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^^^ ThisOriginally Posted by Jigfish
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03-07-2010, 03:55 PM #11Registered User
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^^^^ x 2Originally Posted by hookrunner
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03-07-2010, 03:58 PM #12Banned
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I believe comcast is doing some new offers atm ... look into it Kev !Originally Posted by JolietKev
IMO HBO blows Showtime away !!!
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Awesome !!
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03-15-2010, 08:40 AM #14Bammed
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I watched the first episode last night. It doesn't have the cohesion that BoB has simply because it doesn't focus on a single unit or a single character. It's kinda spread around like the war in the Pacific itself was. Maybe would've been a tighter story if they'd stuck with one battalion of the 1st Marine Division.
Still, it was pretty good...hopefully the later episodes will prove to be a little more compelling."Blessed be the Lord my rock, who trains my hands for war and my fingers for battle." - Psalm 144:1
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03-15-2010, 08:56 AM #15Registered User
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Missed it last night. I'll have to catch it on On Demand later this week.
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I have to agree. Plus you have a bunch of young 'typical' american looking actors, with dirt all over them, kind of hard to tell them apart.Originally Posted by Marius_Ursus
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03-15-2010, 08:59 AM #17CARLMAN
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Had a bunch of "pre-birthday" crap to do with the family!Originally Posted by ntrllftr
LulZZZ!!!"Is it REALLY a passion if it gets abandoned the first time things get tough?
If it is then I suggest finding another passion because things will be tough MUCH more than they will be easy."
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03-15-2010, 09:11 AM #19Registered User
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We watched it last night, it was alright at least it kept my interest..but it was the first episode it takes a few for me to get the feel of the characters more. I dont think it will be on the same level as BoB. Nothing probably will be it was so good, and it also had the commentary from the actual guys in Easy company.
It will be interesting to see..I hope its good because there is so much crap out I cannot even stand to watch tv anymore.Just your average everyday sane psycho supergoddess
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You nailed it! Maybe my expectations were so high after watching BoB so many times, I think it still has potential to be great but the first episode was disappointing.Originally Posted by Marius_Ursus
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03-15-2010, 09:29 AM #21Registered User
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I too was disappointed. I don't know if they didn't set up the characters well enough or if it's that I'm comparing it to BOB which I've seen several times and also have the book. Maybe a couple of times through the re-runs I'll like it just fine...
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03-15-2010, 09:42 AM #22Registered User
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I wasn't a big BoB fan, only caught it a couple of times. Pacific was quite good for the first show in the series. My dad is a WWII vet, still kicking at 92, so I have a connection to the era.
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03-15-2010, 12:31 PM #23Registered User
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REALLY! your'e the first person I heard say that. Not bashing, just sayin.Originally Posted by beachguy498
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03-25-2010, 12:33 PM #24Bammed
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The second episode was better. The story was a lot easier to follow, and the characters are growing into personalities. SGT Basilone was one tough SOB.
Looks like I have some reading to do...
The third episode looks like it's going to be even better."Blessed be the Lord my rock, who trains my hands for war and my fingers for battle." - Psalm 144:1
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03-25-2010, 12:59 PM #25Banned
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I made this thread and have missed both of em
Ive heard nothing but good things from the guys at work , got to see whats goin on with on demand , I really want to see this show !
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