nainalerom Posted March 13, 2013 Posted March 13, 2013 Ha app- not your fault- it's just driving me crazy because it hit me we might not find out this week, which would actually drive me insane since my finals are next week. Also, Battlestar was good until they made it a giant religious metaphor in the season finale. At least, in my humble opinion. Castle is also a great show to people who have already seen all the ones listed Agreed. I think the first few seasons were incredible, but it got a little too symbolic/preachy toward the end.
there'sanappforthat Posted March 13, 2013 Posted March 13, 2013 I love firefly and game of thrones! I can't wait for season 3, the third book has been my favorite so far. Also super sad that firefly was only one season. Have you seen arrested development or the new-er battlestar galactica? Both incredible shows. Also house of cards! I'm gonna start Sherlock tonight, it has been decided.I need to read Game of Thrones! I have them on the bookshelf, and I started the first one, but I have a bad habit of starting books and never finishing them! I just started watching the second season though I have not watched Arrested Development, but you are the second person who's recommended it, so I'll have to look it up! I've also been meaning to watch Battlestar. I saw a funny Portlandia skit involving watching all the episodes of BSG on youtube the other day I will have to watch House of Cards, too! My BF has been trying to talk me into it. Kevin Spacey is a beast, so I don't know why I haven't yet!
kumar1244 Posted March 13, 2013 Posted March 13, 2013 whoa...you just blew my mind lol. You're welcome for that.
nainalerom Posted March 13, 2013 Posted March 13, 2013 whoa...you just blew my mind But he also killed the guy who killed Hitler. Gonna go ahead and stop this right here before shit gets too recursive up in here.
there'sanappforthat Posted March 13, 2013 Posted March 13, 2013 But he also killed the guy who killed Hitler. Gonna go ahead and stop this right here before shit gets too recursive up in here. It's ok. He still killed Hitler.
nainalerom Posted March 13, 2013 Posted March 13, 2013 I need to read Game of Thrones! I have them on the bookshelf, and I started the first one, but I have a bad habit of starting books and never finishing them! I just started watching the second season though :)I have not watched Arrested Development, but you are the second person who's recommended it, so I'll have to look it up! I've also been meaning to watch Battlestar. I saw a funny Portlandia skit involving watching all the episodes of BSG on youtube the other day I will have to watch House of Cards, too! My BF has been trying to talk me into it. Kevin Spacey is a beast, so I don't know why I haven't yet! Yep that portlandia sketch is going to be you.
kumar1244 Posted March 13, 2013 Posted March 13, 2013 (edited) But he also killed the guy who killed Hitler. Gonna go ahead and stop this right here before shit gets too recursive up in here. I haven't had nearly enough coffee to get into a discussion like this right now. But...touché. Edit* Whoops, accidentally up-voted my own comment. Edited March 13, 2013 by kumar1244 kumar1244 1
GenderandDevelopment Posted March 13, 2013 Posted March 13, 2013 Hahahahahh I am glad to see we have progressed. If we don't find out soon my head is going to explode.
amirah Posted March 13, 2013 Posted March 13, 2013 Hells yes baby! First couple are on Netflix streaming; last one is only on the regular Netflix. First and foremost, Sherlock, by the BBC. It's a modern day take on the Sherlock Holmes stories. It stars Benedict Cumberbatch (say that 5 times fast) and Martin Freeman (of the UK office and more recently, The Hobbit). The relationship between the two is so delightfully hilarious! YOU MUST WATCH IT!! I will warn you, it's made up of two series of 3 episodes a piece, each episode being an hour and a half. So be prepared to be glued to your couch for a while. Doctor Who.... OMG, I have to weigh in on the TV series discussion as a serious addict. This is a warning to you all...don't join us on the dark side. However (cue chirpy music), should you like to start down that path I would also like to provide a list of escapist joy. Below is my most current TV file list :-). This has travel implications by the way. I always have to figure out what to take with me and whether I need a flash drive or an external (calculations based on length of journey, where to etc..) You can look these all up on Wikipedia. AbFab Agatha Christie (Poirot & Ms. Marple) All Creatures Great and Small Angels in America Beck Being Human, UK Cold Feet Series 1 Cranford (2007, 2009) Doc Martin Downton Abbey Dr. Who (Tom Baker & Peter Davison, the best Doctor's EVER) Fortysomething Fry and Laurie Jeeves and Wooster Kingdom Law & Order UK Parades End Portlandia Season 1 Rumpole of the Bailey Sherlock South Riding Spooks Stephen Fry In America (2008) The Avengers Complete Series (1961-1969) Season 1 to 7 The century of the self The Kingdom (Riget) 1&2 - Lars von Trier The Last Detective The Last Enemy - 5 BBC Episodes To the ends of the earth Touching Evil [uK] - Complete Series Waiting for God (1990-94 BBC) Wallander (BBC) Wire in the Blood
jmv34 Posted March 13, 2013 Posted March 13, 2013 seriously though...the Fulbright & Jaworski law firm must have like eight full time tweeters on staff kokowääh 1
there'sanappforthat Posted March 13, 2013 Posted March 13, 2013 Yep that portlandia sketch is going to be you. Hahahahahhaha. Umm. I just got a notice that they're shutting off my electricity!ONE MORE EPISODE!
amirah Posted March 13, 2013 Posted March 13, 2013 I saw breaking news and I thought it was about Fulbright notifications. .... Dang it! hahaahahhaa
there'sanappforthat Posted March 13, 2013 Posted March 13, 2013 (edited) OMG, I have to weigh in on the TV series discussion as a serious addict. This is a warning to you all...don't join us on the dark side. However (cue chirpy music), should you like to start down that path I would also like to provide a list of escapist joy. Below is my most current TV file list :-). This has travel implications by the way. I always have to figure out what to take with me and whether I need a flash drive or an external (calculations based on length of journey, where to etc..) You can look these all up on Wikipedia. AbFabAgatha Christie (Poirot & Ms. Marple)All Creatures Great and SmallAngels in AmericaBeckBeing Human, UKCold Feet Series 1Cranford (2007, 2009)Doc MartinDownton AbbeyDr. Who (Tom Baker & Peter Davison, the best Doctor's EVER)FortysomethingFry and LaurieJeeves and WoosterKingdomLaw & Order UKParades EndPortlandia Season 1Rumpole of the BaileySherlockSouth RidingSpooksStephen Fry In America (2008)The Avengers Complete Series (1961-1969) Season 1 to 7The century of the selfThe Kingdom (Riget) 1&2 - Lars von TrierThe Last DetectiveThe Last Enemy - 5 BBC EpisodesTo the ends of the earth Touching Evil [uK] - Complete SeriesWaiting for God (1990-94 BBC)Wallander (BBC)Wire in the Blood You have some good ones on there! I got a little confused at first, not realizing you were including music! haha. Also, I would like to add The Walking Dead to my list. If you aren't watching it already, OHMYGODWHATAREYOUDOINGWITHYOURLIFE?!Edit: Wait, what? Okay, Now I'm confused. I've never heard of a TV show called Beck. SOmehow I thought you said you were including music as well. Man. This brain. Edited March 13, 2013 by there'sanappforthat
amirah Posted March 13, 2013 Posted March 13, 2013 You have some good ones on there! I got a little confused at first, not realizing you were including music! haha. Also, I would like to add The Walking Dead to my list. If you aren't watching it already, OHMYGODWHATAREYOUDOINGWITHYOURLIFE?! Edit: Wait, what? Okay, Now I'm confused. I've never heard of a TV show called Beck. SOmehow I thought you said you were including music as well. Man. This brain. Beck is a Swedish cop drama. There is no music (wait, would you really classify Beck as music?). I actually own all that sh** on that list. Thank god for giant external hardrives.
there'sanappforthat Posted March 13, 2013 Posted March 13, 2013 I just discovered this, and I thought you all might find it amusing, so I'll share. I have been walking around the office with toilet paper stuck to my shoe.Still not as bad as the time I had a long trip of it tucked into my pants. My god, I'm a dork. Porshyen 1
jmv34 Posted March 13, 2013 Posted March 13, 2013 Edit: Wait, what? Okay, Now I'm confused. I've never heard of a TV show called Beck. SOmehow I thought you said you were including music as well. Man. This brain. ok then, best/fav songs/albums for calming frazzled fulbright nerves, Beck or otherwise?
there'sanappforthat Posted March 13, 2013 Posted March 13, 2013 Beck is a Swedish cop drama. There is no music (wait, would you really classify Beck as music?). I actually own all that sh** on that list. Thank god for giant external hardrives.I was thinking of this Beck: www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkCg-3nxT8E.Hence the confusion. Anyway.If I get an ETA, I'm going to have to load my external hard drive up with lots of movies and TV shows. Hopefully, at some point, I would be able to share some of them with my German students. I want them to know there is more on American TV than the Jersey Shore and Desperate Housewives!!!!
amirah Posted March 13, 2013 Posted March 13, 2013 I just discovered this, and I thought you all might find it amusing, so I'll share. I have been walking around the office with toilet paper stuck to my shoe. Still not as bad as the time I had a long trip of it tucked into my pants. My god, I'm a dork. Hahaaa. OMG this list is ON FIRE today. I just discovered this morning that my University financial aid office decided I am not eligible for aid because they think I have already accumulated 285 credits for a doctorate. Hmmmm. I phoned them up and said "ya know, I have forgotten a lot in my life but I am pretty sure I would have remembered doing a PhD." The financial aid lady laughed, luckily, and they are adjusting the record to make me eligible for aid. What is kind of silly though is she explained to me that the University of Washington does not have a separate category for masters and PhD so this same thing must happen to every doctoral student every finaid cycle. WTF?
there'sanappforthat Posted March 13, 2013 Posted March 13, 2013 ok then, best/fav songs/albums for calming frazzled fulbright nerves, Beck or otherwise? I have been listening to Pearl and the Beard's album "God Bless Your Weary Soul". I discovered them at an Ani Difanco concert. One of the best opening acts I've ever seen!! Also, Ani of course. I've been listening to Miike Snow a lot lately, as well.
there'sanappforthat Posted March 13, 2013 Posted March 13, 2013 Hahaaa. OMG this list is ON FIRE today. I just discovered this morning that my University financial aid office decided I am not eligible for aid because they think I have already accumulated 285 credits for a doctorate. Hmmmm. I phoned them up and said "ya know, I have forgotten a lot in my life but I am pretty sure I would have remembered doing a PhD." The financial aid lady laughed, luckily, and they are adjusting the record to make me eligible for aid. What is kind of silly though is she explained to me that the University of Washington does not have a separate category for masters and PhD so this same thing must happen to every doctoral student every finaid cycle. WTF? O_O I don't even. That would be one hell of a black out!!Oh yeah, I went out for drinks one night, four years later I woke up with PhD! It was crazy!! (how long does a Phd take anyway??)
amirah Posted March 13, 2013 Posted March 13, 2013 I was thinking of this Beck: www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkCg-3nxT8E. Hence the confusion. Anyway. no, i know, i was poking fun at beck the musician The Swedish crime drama however is fairly tough to come by but is part of the Scandinavian noir tradition which brings you such great things as the Millenium trilogy (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo etc..). If you are a Fulbrighter going to Scandinavia the books or the series are a must.
jmv34 Posted March 13, 2013 Posted March 13, 2013 I have been listening to Pearl and the Beard's album "God Bless Your Weary Soul". I discovered them at an Ani Difanco concert. One of the best opening acts I've ever seen!! Also, Ani of course. I've been listening to Miike Snow a lot lately, as well. I'd put folky beck up against ani any day of the week: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiIugcrp4sI
amirah Posted March 13, 2013 Posted March 13, 2013 O_O I don't even. That would be one hell of a black out!! Oh yeah, I went out for drinks one night, four years later I woke up with PhD! It was crazy!! (how long does a Phd take anyway??) OMG I am cracking up...I need the laughing emoticon with tears streaming. I have to get off this list and get something done. How about a little to make the time race by...or slow it down with a little Koko Taylor or just weird with http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghb6eDopW8I?
CrystalDee Posted March 13, 2013 Posted March 13, 2013 I have news from the campus advisor. I asked him how our group did this year. We only had 4 recommended from our university, last year we had 8. He said one had already been notified they did not receive an award. " Last year notices were sent over the period April to June. Germany usually announces first and Turkey was June. Depends on the country."
there'sanappforthat Posted March 13, 2013 Posted March 13, 2013 I have news from the campus advisor. I asked him how our group did this year. We only had 4 recommended from our university, last year we had 8. He said one had already been notified they did not receive an award. " Last year notices were sent over the period April to June. Germany usually announces first and Turkey was June. Depends on the country." That wasn't helpful in the slightest. You should write your FPA back and say "HEY! Thanks for telling me something I already knew!!" Jk, jk.
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