Thoughts on "Breaking Bad"
Break a leg.
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I'm in between classes and my work is done so I thought I'd talk about "Breaking Bad." In my opinion I feel that "Breaking Bad" is one of those rare shows that makes viewers disregard clichés, and embrace uncertainty. Each episode I've watched so far (mind you I only have completed the first 2 seasons) contributes something to the viewer(s). The creative team behind "Bad" force the viewers to think, react and interact with the show in a very cerebral way.
That being said, for the first time in a long time I don't feel like I've lost any brain cells watching this series. Rather at least for me, I gain a lot of knowledge about filmmaking, and the harsh realities of the drug trade. The show also delves a lot into human psychology and makes each character's problems seem plausible. I feel that the show accurately talks about tough, real life issues.
Changing pace... another thing that comes to mind is how "Bad" is similar to "Weeds," a fellow Golden Globe award winning series (which is on Showtime). Both shows revolve around suburbanites distributing drugs in order to keep their lifestyles intact after significant tragedies. And both main character's get into their fair share of messy situations. I'll blog more about the similarities and dissimilarities both shows share with each other at a later date.
All in all, "Breaking Bad" is better than most television shows and movies being made today. In fact I feel that each episode of this smart, gritty show is in itself a mini movie. I just can't believe I haven't watched this show until this year.
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4 Stars
Blog Exclusive!
I'm in between classes and my work is done so I thought I'd talk about "Breaking Bad." In my opinion I feel that "Breaking Bad" is one of those rare shows that makes viewers disregard clichés, and embrace uncertainty. Each episode I've watched so far (mind you I only have completed the first 2 seasons) contributes something to the viewer(s). The creative team behind "Bad" force the viewers to think, react and interact with the show in a very cerebral way.
That being said, for the first time in a long time I don't feel like I've lost any brain cells watching this series. Rather at least for me, I gain a lot of knowledge about filmmaking, and the harsh realities of the drug trade. The show also delves a lot into human psychology and makes each character's problems seem plausible. I feel that the show accurately talks about tough, real life issues.
Changing pace... another thing that comes to mind is how "Bad" is similar to "Weeds," a fellow Golden Globe award winning series (which is on Showtime). Both shows revolve around suburbanites distributing drugs in order to keep their lifestyles intact after significant tragedies. And both main character's get into their fair share of messy situations. I'll blog more about the similarities and dissimilarities both shows share with each other at a later date.
All in all, "Breaking Bad" is better than most television shows and movies being made today. In fact I feel that each episode of this smart, gritty show is in itself a mini movie. I just can't believe I haven't watched this show until this year.
And for more on "Breaking Bad" checkout http://www.amctv.com/shows/breaking-bad.
As always thanks for reading!
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