RE: How much do you expect me to remember?

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Previously on @honeydue's blog.... this is what is missing from modern entertainment / shows. Those little recaps, and the fact that we had an episode a week, on the TV, to keep us going and to trigger our memories.

Now it's just a jump in, and ... AND (tangent warning) - the way shows are shot today are down to the lowest budget. There's no rich tapestry of background noise that shows. The scenes where you see a character waking up, and they have a specific, intentionally placed novel on their bedside table. A particular brand of medication, the detail of it not having been taken, given the date on the alarm clock, and the date on the prescription... etc

Entertainment and meaning is becoming less and less dense. At the same time, it is becoming harder and harder to penetrate.

Things were also able to be self-contained. Episodes had a beginning, a middle, and an end (FANCY THAT?!) - and the story built itself around those other stories.

I loved the show "Dead Like Me", It did such a good job of that. It even made me cry. Few things do that. Was it you who asked about tears recently? I think it was. If you want something good, go watch that. Its funny, sad, and beautiful. Also, you won't need to wait for any new episodes, because I doubt anything like it will ever be made again.



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As someone always looking for something to watch in the evening, I will check out this show you mention. Especially since we share the same taste in books :)) As @honeydue was saying, I also hate the wait between seasons or even episodes, so I prefer it when I can download the whole show and enjoy it over a week or two. I am (in)famous for my lack of patience so I'm not going back to waiting a whole week for a new episode.

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Oh good! When you come around to writing about it, please tag me. I would love to read another's thoughts on it.

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