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Post by Quorthon on Aug 31, 2005 14:50:35 GMT -5
YO!
Just wondering if anyone else is taking in HBO's original series, Rome. We watched the first episode last night (On Demand!) and it was pretty good, but lacked some proper set-up for the show.
It would seem to take place around or slighty before the Roman Empire became split into 2 empires, the Eastern and Western halves. I came to this conclusion because: Marc Antony has been shown, but is not yet in a position of power, and he ruled over (as I recall) Eastern Rome and was the one that had an affair with Cleopatra. I could be mistaken, so don't take my word for it. Especially if you see the intellectual beating Spacer's handing down on me in the Quizz thread. My brain's getting it's ass (medula oblongotta?) kicked.
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Post by LivingDeadGirl on Aug 31, 2005 15:48:48 GMT -5
YO! Marc Antony has been shown, but is not yet in a position of power, and he ruled over (as I recall) Eastern Rome and was the one that had an affair with Cleopatra. I could be mistaken, so don't take my word for it. Yes, he's the one that had the affair with her. One of many...  I wanted to watch it but I always forget when it's on.  |
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Post by Quorthon on Aug 31, 2005 15:58:41 GMT -5
Sunday nights on HBO, 8:00 pm central I believe. But I don't need to know exactly with the On Demand, we can watch it any time.
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Post by Heineken Skywalker on Aug 31, 2005 18:18:59 GMT -5
Saw the first episode as well. Not yet sure if it's going to join the ranks of my other "must see" HBO programs, ie: SOPRANOS, DEADWOOD & CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM, but I did enjoy it.
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Post by Phoenix on Sept 1, 2005 11:43:13 GMT -5
I took Roman History in college Quorth, and it's very accurate for the time. Since I'm familiar with all the characters and rituals I thought it was superb. Def will be on my 'must see' list every week.
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Post by Quorthon on Sept 1, 2005 12:58:23 GMT -5
I took Roman History in college Quorth, and it's very accurate for the time. Since I'm familiar with all the characters and rituals I thought it was superb. Def will be on my 'must see' list every week. Was my speculation about when it took place right? Is it around or just before the Empire's split into East and West? |
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Post by Phoenix on Sept 1, 2005 13:51:05 GMT -5
The Empire didn't split into the East and West until 284 AD (3rd century).
The first episode of Rome is during the time period of Ceasar when he conquered the Gaul (now France) in 59BC - EXPANDING the Roman Empire.
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Post by Quorthon on Sept 1, 2005 14:16:04 GMT -5
Ahh, okay. Looks like I remembered two seperate Roman periods as being the same thing. Oops. All those History Channels shows got all squished together in my head....
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Post by Bartwald on Sept 5, 2005 14:15:14 GMT -5
I may finally be getting HBO in a day or two, so watch out for me joining this thread: Rome sounds very good to me. What else worth watching is there? Never had this channel before, you know, so I'm kind of excited.
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Post by Quorthon on Sept 6, 2005 9:22:22 GMT -5
I may finally be getting HBO in a day or two, so watch out for me joining this thread: Rome sounds very good to me. What else worth watching is there? Never had this channel before, you know, so I'm kind of excited. The Cathouse! |
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Post by Heineken Skywalker on Sept 6, 2005 10:35:34 GMT -5
Last night's episode of ROME was excellent. Even better than the first. Lots of sex in the second episode too.  Bart, when you get HBO, check out THE SOPRANOS, DEADWOOD & because you're a Seinfeld fan, CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM, as well as ROME. I've never watched it, but I hear SIX FEET UNDER is great also. |
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Post by Phoenix on Sept 7, 2005 15:34:35 GMT -5
I second Heineken's assessment of episode 2 of Rome. Watched it last night and it was A+.
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Post by Quorthon on Sept 7, 2005 22:54:17 GMT -5
Just watched the third episode tonight, series is picking up nicely. A lot less sex than the previous one.
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Post by Bartwald on Sept 8, 2005 3:01:04 GMT -5
Damn! And I'm having problems getting HBO - right when I got so excited about all the shows!
Thanks for the recommendations, hope to be checking them out soon... well, next week is what they're saying is probable.
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Post by Heineken Skywalker on Sept 8, 2005 10:03:59 GMT -5
Just watched the third episode tonight, series is picking up nicely. A lot less sex than the previous one. How did you see the third episode already?  Doesn't it premiere on Sunday??? |
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