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Post by Ripley on Nov 28, 2016 20:15:30 GMT -5
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Post by Ripley on Dec 3, 2016 19:17:14 GMT -5
"...Just about anything you wouldn’t want written about your television show prior to its premiere was written about “Westworld.” Production delays, charges of casual misogyny, labor complaints invoking the phrase “genital-to-genital touching” — all dominated advance coverage of the series, and all provided fodder for anyone skeptical of HBO’s ability to execute a big-budget sci-fi drama as ambitious as anything in TV history at a time of executive transition in the cable channel’s uppermost ranks. Then the show debuted, became a hit, and spoiled a perfectly good narrative about how it was destined for disaster. With its season-one finale set for Sunday, “Westworld” is averaging 11.7 million viewers per episode across multiple platforms, according to HBO — the most ever for a freshman drama on the premium service. Speaking at a financial conference Tuesday, Warner Bros. CEO Kevin Tsujihara compared “Westworld” favorably to HBO’s all-time biggest show..." variety.com/2016/tv/news/westworld-hbo-tentpole-1201932531/
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Post by MorganBGone on Dec 4, 2016 6:57:45 GMT -5
Ripley, I found some of the lead-in off-putting, and the initial eps were very inconsistent, IMO, in terms of their entertainment value; however, the show definitely corrected itself and deserves to be performing very well, especially when compared to, say, TWD, which of course makes the uneven course of early Westworld look like a ride through soft rolling hills compared to the wild up and progressively more down since Gimple took over. As with Game of Thrones, Westworld recognizes that not all characters are created equal, focusing on a specific subset to the greatest extent and cutting between them effectively. On TWD, Felix's partner with the cut neck would probably get a standalone or be paired romantically out of nowhere with Ford for some reason clear to nobody, adding next to nothing (to be generous) to the story. I hope the 1.5 hour Westworld finale is as good as the promo made it appear and sees even more gains in viewership (ideally at the expense of the inferior TWD). I expect it will be a strong counterpoint vs what TWD is doing wrong in extending its own eps, dragging them out with unnecessary dialogue, prolonged or repetitive monotonous action, and secondary characters, as opposed to, say, packing a *single* extended ep with genuine character development, action, and intricate storytelling.
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Post by Ripley on Dec 4, 2016 7:10:06 GMT -5
So Felix's lab partner is the Home Depot of Sweetwater?
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Post by Ripley on Dec 4, 2016 7:13:09 GMT -5
I remember following the show's productions & issues at the TCAs and via industry news. That HBO has overcome those,seemingly, as well as brutal filming conditions no better and possibly worse than TWD, yet has managed to build a strong fan base is encouraging to me.
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Dec 4, 2016 7:58:54 GMT -5
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Post by MorganBGone on Dec 4, 2016 7:58:54 GMT -5
So Felix's lab partner is the Home Depot of Sweetwater? To be fair, unlike Home Depot, the lab partner does at least seem to serve some purpose as a tertiary character. Essentially, he's at least an effective prop in Maeve's story, not an affront to it.
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Post by Ripley on Dec 4, 2016 10:22:03 GMT -5
Someone needs to get Tobin some ice for that burn. MorganBGone
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Post by Ripley on Dec 4, 2016 11:51:34 GMT -5
Anyone else think Tessa Thompson's character may be Arnold's daughter and have inherited stock, which makes her a protected power player at such a young age?
I'm watching the episodes today again as prep for the finale. Picking up so many nuances I missed the first time around.
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Post by Ripley on Dec 4, 2016 18:08:43 GMT -5
Good points debunking the Charlotte is a host/Arnold/MIB's daughter. "...So if Charlotte is neither a host nor the daughter of either Arnold or the Man in Black, how did she land her board seat? Perhaps we can chalk any bumps in her character to Westworld awkwardly shifting gears around its Episode 6 hiatus. But perhaps we also need to challenge our assumptions about what is and isn’t the kind of job a young, non-white woman can have. Perhaps the final twist here, then, is that in the future, women who look like Charlotte Hale can yield tremendous corporate power and casually use Hosts as sex toys and wolf down food and answer the door naked in order to intimidate an employee. That’s been the purview of old, white men for centuries—but, after all, this is the future..." www.google.com/amp/www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2016/11/westworld-who-is-charlotte-hale-host-arnolds-daughter-charlotte-is-charlie-williams-daughter/amp?client=safari
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Dec 4, 2016 21:01:49 GMT -5
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Post by MorganBGone on Dec 4, 2016 21:01:49 GMT -5
Ripley, could Charlotte be named for Charlie if a son named Charlie died? A sibling named in his honour, perhaps even after Arnold's death? Would her age fit in that case? That said, it would be odd if she didn't recognize her own father's image at least based on photos, but I'm sure that could be explained away. Or, maybe she simply saw the host for what he was, no matter whom he resembled? No idea...
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Post by MorganBGone on Dec 4, 2016 22:40:31 GMT -5
So good... So very very good. Gah.
(I might manage sentences later.)
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Post by Ripley on Dec 4, 2016 23:25:35 GMT -5
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Post by Ripley on Dec 4, 2016 23:27:39 GMT -5
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Post by MorganBGone on Dec 4, 2016 23:45:39 GMT -5
Let me know what you think, Ripley. Personally, I think Westworld just gave a master class on how properly to end on a cliffhanger. The show ended with a giant "what comes next" question mark with an about face in the parameters of the game while simultaneously satisfying many questions raised throughout the season. All at once, there's resolution, and there's a new source of suspense. Why is the return of this show more than a year away?!
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Post by Ripley on Dec 4, 2016 23:49:49 GMT -5
Proction issues especially weather and actor's schedules, since the outdoor filming is in Moab, Utah, is my understanding MorganBGone.
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Post by MorganBGone on Dec 4, 2016 23:59:35 GMT -5
Proction issues especially weather and actor's schedules, since the outdoor filming is in Moab, Utah, is my understanding MorganBGone. For the second time in one month, I find myself saying, "you suck, utah." As for filming... Which actors are now gone for good? With this show, in a sense, anyone can be brought back or can appear as a recollection of the past, so it's hard to predict.
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Post by Ripley on Dec 5, 2016 0:37:57 GMT -5
No idea-just finished the finale. Ed Harris said he'll be back in S 2, in an article earlier in the topic.
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Post by Ripley on Dec 5, 2016 1:00:37 GMT -5
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Post by Ripley on Dec 5, 2016 1:12:49 GMT -5
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Post by dark sister on Dec 6, 2016 16:36:29 GMT -5
I thought the finale was amazing. I'll be sad not to see Jimmi Simpson next season though, I really liked him as William.
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Post by Ripley on Dec 9, 2016 12:49:56 GMT -5
I was blown away by the finale- not in terms of surprises since I had figured out what most of y'all had too. Simpl by the incredible quality of the finale, the pacing, fantastic direction, the acting, the writing. Even the music and musical cues for scenes continue running through my head every day. I've got back and rewatched the finale 3 more times now. I cannot get it out of my mind. Oh, wait, this is what quality TV is supposed to feel like.
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Post by dark sister on Dec 10, 2016 22:27:36 GMT -5
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Post by Starlight on Dec 11, 2016 8:31:16 GMT -5
I Dolores... I'm only on episode 7, So i haven't seen the last couple of episodes yet... but this show is amazing..
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Post by Starlight on Dec 12, 2016 15:16:14 GMT -5
OMG the final of this show was awesome... and let's just say yeah i'm not shipping Dolores with William anymore.
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Post by Starlight on Mar 23, 2017 16:44:25 GMT -5
Westworld Upgrades Talulah Riley to Series Regular for Season 2 One of Westworld‘s robot hosts is getting a software update for Season 2. Talulah Riley, who plays host Angela on the HBO sci-fi drama, has been promoted to series-regular status for the show’s sophomore season, per our sister site Deadline. Fans remember Angela as the gorgeous host who welcomed William (Jimmi Simpson) to the park in Season 1’s second episode. She was later revealed to be a follower of cult leader Wyatt, and her reappearance was a big hint that — spoiler alert! — William and Ed Harris’ Man in Black were actually the same person. HBO renewed Westworld for a ten-episode second season back in November, but hold your horses: It’s not expected to return until sometime in 2018. link
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Post by dark sister on Mar 23, 2017 20:53:53 GMT -5
I'm going to miss Jimmi Simpson.
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Post by Ripley on May 9, 2017 10:28:48 GMT -5
'Westworld' Co-Creator Lisa Joy Renews Overall Deal With Warner Bros. "Lisa Joy is staying put at Warner Bros. Television. The Westworld co-creator has renewed her overall deal with the independent studio behind the HBO hit. Joy's new deal, said to be in the eight-figure range, will see her continue on as co-showrunner on the premium cable network's drama. Additionally, she'll create and develop new projects for the studio via her Kilter Films banner, which she runs with husband and Westworld co-creator/co-showrunner Jonathan Nolan, who has a separate overall deal with WBTV. Athena Wickham serves as head of production for the company...." link
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Post by walkingdeadrules on Aug 5, 2017 2:09:34 GMT -5
Anthony Hopkins had fun filming Westworld than most movies he was in. www.ibtimes.com/anthony-hopkins-had-more-fun-westworld-other-movie-sets-2573743The whole cast of “Westworld” is very impressive, ranging from the likes of Anthony Hopkins to Ed Harris, just to name a few. But as far as cinematographer Paul Cameron is concerned, working with Hopkins definitely takes the cake. The cinematographer told Backstage that it has been a real treat working on “Westworld” and even the actors feel the same way. “Well, first off I’ll say it was great to work with Anthony Hopkins. After a couple days of shooting, he said he was having more fun on this show than he had in years working on movie sets,” he said. “And all the other actors, all A-list, they were all a pleasure to be with on a daily basis. Because a lot of them have higher-end film backgrounds, there was very constructive interaction with them, and I was able to make suggestions and corrections. A lot of the reason I do what I do is to be on set with actors.” However, Hopkins’ stint on the show might be over since his character, Dr. Robert Ford, was killed off during the Season 1 finale by Dolores Abernathy (Evan Rachel Wood). Show creator Jonathan Nolan said they want to bring Hopkins back, but he stressed that Ford is really dead. Due to this, Nolan said they’d have to make do with flashbacks. “I think there will be an opportunity to explore a little bit more of the backstory of how this park came to be, a little more of that story,” he told Digital Spy. “We’ll see the character’s presence will be felt in that sense in terms of filling in a few more of the gaps about the early history of this place.” The only concern Nolan has right now is how to fit Hopkins into the show, given his busy schedule. “He’s a busy guy, so we’ll see what happens,” he said. Meanwhile, Jimmi Simpson’s young William will also return for Season 2 by appearing in flashbacks. “Westworld” Season 2 premieres on HBO in 2018.
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Post by walkingdeadrules on Aug 8, 2017 8:28:30 GMT -5
Interview with Evan Rachel Wood www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/westworld-star-evan-rachel-wood-hints-at-whats-season-2-1026953What was the biggest misconception about your character? I think the biggest misconception, especially early on, was that she was a vanilla character. That she was just a damsel in distress and just there to be pretty and to service everything else and not be a well-rounded character. I think what surprised everybody is that we were taking that stereotype and cliche and really turning it on its head. I didn't expect it either. When I signed on, I didn't know anything about my character. I was very pleasantly surprised. What's your process for keeping the multiple versions of Dolores straight? We worked together so closely with [co-creators and showrunners] Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy and the writers and directors. We all took the time to go over every moment, every shift, to really map out what we were going to do and when we were going to slip in and out of different modes, to the point that we would break down a sentence and say, "Okay, we're starting in Dolores mode, and then we're going to flip that into analysis, and then we'll do a combination of Dolores and analysis, and have Wyatt come in at the end." In the span of 60 seconds, I could be four different people. We would do the same thing with emotions in the diagnostics scenes. We would play and find what works and do variations on a scene, and then piece it together. It was very fun. You were famous for theorizing on set. What's the drive behind that, and how's the theorizing going for season two? I love this kind of television. I was one of the people that when Lost was on the air, I was obsessed, trying to figure everything out, looking up numerology and mythology and doing everything. But I loved it. Maybe it's because I have a really overactive imagination and brain. This show was kind of all of my favorite nerd things put together. It was Western sci-fi and psychology and spirituality and mythology. Just because I'm an über-nerd, and because I knew we weren't getting all of the information, I was trying to figure it out, but I also knew it was going to be something incredible. It's not even that I had a need to know. I honestly don't know what drives it. Because they're such good storytellers, you kind of can't help it. You get sucked in. You were at San Diego Comic-Con this year, where the trailer for season two was unveiled, based on only one week of filming. There was a huge reaction to the scene of Dolores and Teddy (James Marsden) riding horses and gunning down guests. What was it like to feel that immediate feedback? It made me so happy. That character went through so much in the first season, so much pain and so many horrible realizations about the world and herself. The whole time, people were rooting for her to break free and take control. To finally have that image of her with this disheveled blue dress and bullets across her chest and her hair blowing in the wind, free and wild, and taking control of her life again ... yes, she's gunning down people. But in her defense, she has been pushed a little too far. (Laughs.) But I think symbolically, it represents so much. It's something we were longing to see. I saw Wonder Woman in the theaters ... there have been strong female characters, certainly not enough, but there was something about the representation in Wonder Woman that was different. I couldn't quite put my finger on it. But I think it's because she was such an outsider and such an alien and didn't really understand the patriarchy. There's something about Dolores not really being a man or a woman. She's a machine. She kind of transcends gender and stereotypes. There's something very cool and inspiring about that.
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Post by dark sister on Aug 8, 2017 10:31:02 GMT -5
Evan has been one of my favorites actresses since Thirteen. I love her as Dolores, can't wait to see her next season!
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