HBO's True Blood

[Hector]

Anybody watching this new HBO show?

They are going to repeat all first three episodes this weekend (if you have Comcast On Demand, you can instantly watch them right now).

It's about vampires coming out of the casket (lol) after Japanese scientists create a synthetic blood to replace real human blood. Vampires no longer hide...and are out and about mingling with humans in safety.

The synthetic blood now is available to vampires via commercially distributed bottles called True Blood...a la Coca Cola...lol. So you have vampires going to stores and buying six-packs of True Blood, lol.

However...there are still rogue vampires doing their thing.

It stars Anna Paquin as a telepath who can read people's minds...but not vampires....and she falls in love with a vampire.

It has lots of blood, gore...and nudity/sex...only on HBO...lol.

Check it out...I like it so far.

[toys2cool]

man I don't have HBO but that sounds good

I miss curb your enthusiasm and Entourage :embarassed:

[fallensaviour]

That sounds like my kind of TV alright.Thanks for the heads up.

[Hector]

:smiley13:

[MegoScott]

I like it, the wife loves it. It has some annoying parts---the brother, the girl friend...but it's promising. I like the lead actor, he's cool.

[ShadowAvenger]

I have been enjoying HBO'sTrue Blood, which is based on the books by Charlaine Harris. I have read a few of the books and they are staying pretty faithful for the most part.

[Hector]

Cool guys...I'm glad I'm not the only one watching it...it's really a good show.

:smiley13:

[lepage]

I have been watching it and so far love it. Between that and the new terminator, I am a pretty content tv viewer!

[Adam West]

Thanks. I'll record them on my DVR and watch them when I get a chance.

My 11 year old has been wanting to read the book "Twilight" which is the first in a series of 4 books about a teenage vampire. I have it and told her I wanted to read it first to make sure it met my censorship. I'm about 1/2 way through it and so far, nothing that I find inappropriate.

A female friend of mine has already read it and doesn't think it's a good idea. Her issue is that the story line is written for females and although I don't see anything explicit in it, I'm reading it from a male point of view and am not grasping the emotional impact that it would have on a female reader.

If anyone else has read this book, especially any females; I'd be interested to know if you think it is appropriate for an 11 year old girl to read. Apparently, all of her friends are reading and talking about it and she doesn't want to be left out.

[supes]

The first episode was definatly better than the second one. But it is still on my watch list! The one thing that irratates me is the fact that the fangs are on the wrong teeth!

[MegoScott]

Thanks. I'll record them on my DVR and watch them when I get a chance.

My 11 year old has been wanting to read the book "Twilight" which is the first in a series of 4 books about a teenage vampire. I have it and told her I wanted to read it first to make sure it met my censorship. I'm about 1/2 way through it and so far, nothing that I find inappropriate.

A female friend of mine has already read it and doesn't think it's a good idea. Her issue is that the story line is written for females and although I don't see anything explicit in it, I'm reading it from a male point of view and am not grasping the emotional impact that it would have on a female reader.

If anyone else has read this book, especially any females; I'd be interested to know if you think it is appropriate for an 11 year old girl to read. Apparently, all of her friends are reading and talking about it and she doesn't want to be left out.


My wife was reading this, here's her opinion:

I'd deem it safe for tweens. I think that's why it's so popular. There's lots of breathing and smelling each other and exclamations about his perfect marble chest and topaz eyes, but that's about it. The device is that if they had sex, he wouldn't be able to control himself, and he would kill her. So no nookie.

The only danger is in having her exposed to such lousy plot and character (lack of) development. The romance was fun for about the first half, and then the ridiculousness starts to set in. However, I seem to be one of the lucky ones who has escaped. Most people are gaga over the series.

Spot on review:
navel gazing at its finest: Why I Think Twilight Sucks, and Other Important Thoughts (http://borrowedlight.blogspot.com/2008/07/why-i-think-twilight-sucks-and-other.html)

[bobws]

I love Anna Paquin but don't have HBO, does anyone record this and can they send me off a disc?

[Adam West]

My wife was reading this, here's her opinion:

I'd deem it safe for tweens. I think that's why it's so popular. There's lots of breathing and smelling each other and exclamations about his perfect marble chest and topaz eyes, but that's about it. The device is that if they had sex, he wouldn't be able to control himself, and he would kill her. So no nookie.

The only danger is in having her exposed to such lousy plot and character (lack of) development. The romance was fun for about the first half, and then the ridiculousness starts to set in. However, I seem to be one of the lucky ones who has escaped. Most people are gaga over the series.

Spot on review:
navel gazing at its finest: Why I Think Twilight Sucks, and Other Important Thoughts (http://borrowedlight.blogspot.com/2008/07/why-i-think-twilight-sucks-and-other.html)

Here is what my female friend said word for word regarding the vampire protagonist. "I will tell you that EVERY woman wants an Edward...to be so attentive, loving and protective. We all want to be cherished with the passion and intensity that he gives. I say this..in theory. The reality , of course, is not what I would want. I would need more space..but I didn't care at all about reality in this story. Their love was very moving for me. I fell in love with both of them and had such a great desire for them to be together...I guess that's it..we all want a happy ending. Boy meets Girl, Boy Saves Girl and they live happily ever after...too bad real life doesn't quite work that way."

[Hector]

Last episode...one of the waitresses mentioned it was a full moon...then later on near the end of the episode...you see Sookie's boss running naked in the woods.

Now without a doubt...Sookie's boss is the one who killed her grandmother.

Look for a werewolf to make a grand appearance soon.

:yes:

[MegoScott]

Yeah, that guy's totally a werewolf. Those dogs that keep showing up whenever she's in danger.

This show is annoying the heck out of me. I want to know what happens, but I hate almost everyone in it. Obnoxious characters.

[Hector]

Yeah, that guy's totally a werewolf. Those dogs that keep showing up whenever she's in danger.

This show is annoying the heck out of me. I want to know what happens, but I hate almost everyone in it. Obnoxious characters.

I also find most of the characters annoying as well. From bubble-brained Sookie, her attitude-enhanced best friend (and her alcoholic mother), her druggie brother, her boss (the werewolf), and on, and on, and on.

But the premise and subject matter is what keeps me interested and hooked.

And I do find two characters fascinating, the black gay cook and the lead vampire...those two are the best characters without a doubt.

[Hector]

More theories on Sam the bar owner:

'True Blood': Making sense of that goofy dog painting | PopWatch Blog | EW.com (http://popwatch.ew.com/popwatch/2008/09/true-blood-dog.html)



Also..remember Sam smelling those bed sheets?

:terror:

[BlackKnight]

I have heard about this....
I don't have HBO,.. is this Worth Picking up when it goes to DVD ?

[MegoScott]

I don't know if I'd rent it...

The review is right that I expected better character work from Alan Ball. 6 Feet Under is a masterpiece, IMO.

Everyone in the show is completely stupid and overwrought. I haven't spent that much time in rural Louisiana, but....The black characters strike me as odd. It's the deep south and yet the only three african americans you see are one exceedingly flamboyant gay guy, the perpetually freaked out friend and her exceptionally alcoholic mother. And the spooky voodoo woman.

As far as that dog shape shifter, that has been telegraphed for a long time and I wish they'd get it over with and reveal. He's gotta be the killer.

Still, now that Bill is "dead" it'll be interesting to see where it goes.

[Hector]

I have heard about this....
I don't have HBO,.. is this Worth Picking up when it goes to DVD ?

I respectfully disagree with Scott...I say it's a solid rental.

Try at least one DVD...see how you like it.

[Adam West]

I finally watched the first episode and thought it was pretty good.

The main problem for me as with many other specials like the Sopranos and the Tudors (both of which I like) have too much graphic sex in it for my wife. She just doesn't like it, won't watch it, and thinks I shouldn't either. I honestly don't care one way or the other but feel I am being disrespectful to watch it since it really bothers her so I have honored my word and haven't watched another episode even though I do have HBO on demand.

[Nostalgiabuff]

Actually, I think the graphic sex is the best part. Wait, that makes me sound like a pervert. Seriously though it is a unique take on vampire mythology. I tried reading one of the books and just could not get into it. Maybe it works better on TV, I don't know. Most of the characters do come off like backwoods hillbillys. Except for grandma, who sadly was killed off.
The werewolf/shape changer thing is obvious, he was even barking in his sleep when Tara slept with him the first time.....he kills off people who associate with vampires. Maybe it's an underworld type thing where vamps and werewolves are enemies.

[Zemo]

This show rocks. I called the bar owner being a werewolf to my wife when he rolled around in the sheets sniffing. I think the brother is a good character< he reminds me of stiffler).

There is hookie acting at times, but overall, I can't wait till Sunday.

Also gotta say I love the opening song.

[Zemo]

Here's the opening for those that haven't seen the show
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-UORRmi1ZI&feature=related