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Post by notacrook on Apr 23, 2018 19:34:48 GMT
Cannot wait for this. Better read the book ASAP.
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Post by Zeb31 on Apr 23, 2018 20:41:19 GMT
Looking pretty good. Looking forward to this. Cannot wait for this. Better read the book ASAP. It's my least favorite of Flynn's three novels and at times it's noticeable that it's her debut, but it showcases a lot of the skills that she'd perfect with her following works and is still a very quick, fun read. Go for it.
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Post by Billy_Costigan on Apr 23, 2018 20:46:50 GMT
My favorite thing about the book was the small town vibe and creepy atmosphere. It looks like they nailed it.
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Post by harlequinade on Apr 24, 2018 14:49:38 GMT
Still don't think Adams was the right choice here :/
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Post by HELENA MARIA on Apr 24, 2018 21:43:15 GMT
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Post by iheartamyadams on May 22, 2018 15:14:52 GMT
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Post by iheartamyadams on Jun 10, 2018 16:42:44 GMT
Variety review. Looks like Slayme did it again! Oscar and Emmy in the same year is happening.
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Post by iheartamyadams on Jun 20, 2018 3:44:56 GMT
THR.
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Post by bob-coppola on Jun 21, 2018 1:37:16 GMT
As a pulp-lover, Flynn fan and Adams-stan, I couldn't be more excited
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Post by iheartamyadams on Jul 5, 2018 3:14:47 GMT
What in the name of versatility are these raves for my girl Amy!? A- from Indiewire “Sharp Objects” is a small town murder mystery that can, at times, be perplexingly personal. But with Amy Adams delivering career-best work and a transportive diegetic nurtured to great effect, the HBO drama pays off on a simple premise twisted into one dark, nasty story... The standouts, aside from Vallée’s evocative eye, are all women: Adams, Scanlen, a crazy good turn from Clarkson, plus Flynn’s source material and Noxon’s script. The latter spends a good chunk of the early episodes holding back information; the gripping pilot sets up so many mysteries, separating them all isn’t possible until much later in the season. Questions loom, but like a warm summer’s night, “Sharp Objects” does a fine job of lulling viewers into a sense of satisfaction; you’ll be content spending time here, even if the delay can feel prolonged until all is revealed. There are redundancies in this tone poem, from the shot repetition to the drinking to the suspects themselves, but the evoked sense of place more than makes up for them, especially as the sleight of hand in early episodes pays off for one stunning latter half. Above it all is Amy Adams. The five-time Oscar nominee is set to become another top-tier actress accorded TV’s most prestigious honor before the silly film folks smarten up, but her turn is more than awards-worthy; it’s an exercise in humility and endurance. Camille is literally covered in clichés (we’ll have more on her “Memento”-esque body stylings when spoilers aren’t a concern), but Adams is so subdued in every other measurable quality, her character never spills over into farce. So much of her power is found when she turns inside herself, allowing her eyes to well-up but not burst or crossing her arms in embarrassment instead of swinging them around for maximum impact. She can imbue Camille with a fearless spirit and a broken one, sometimes simultaneously, and it’s always an awesome sight. Adams trusts her director and the writing, but she also trusts herself.“Sharp Objects” is a story told in flashes, but it’s always burning. From Adams to Vallée to Noxon, this team won’t let it go out. 4/5 from Rollingstone Adams is onscreen in nearly every scene, and the ones where she isn’t usually involve other characters discussing Camille. This is a heavy burden to place even on a five-time Oscar nominee, but Adams’ performance is so lived-in and matter-of-fact about the many horrific details of Camille’s life that she more than carries it all. Sharp Objects is designed as a standalone mystery, but it’s easy to imagine Adams returning periodically to this role, which is a 21st century, damaged version of all those old movie and TV private eyes whose bodies (livers especially) and minds take a beating on the way to a difficult truth.B+ from AV Club Great performances from Clarkson and Scanlen help make the cold war at home more riveting than the slow burn of the murder mystery, but the pitch-perfect casting of Adams is Sharp Objects’ greatest asset. The five-time Oscar nominee fully embodies the role of a woman scarred both literally and figuratively, smothering the effervescence and pluck she’s famous for under a low drawl, drab wardrobe, and prosthetics that make up Camille’s self-branded skin. But Adams also gives us a peek at the younger Camille, a prepossessing queen bee in training like Amma. All she has to do to win over Messina’s detective hold most of Wind Gap’s men in thrall is flash a quip or a smile. These glimpses at her past make her downward spiral even more tragic as Sharp Objects ambles toward its conclusion.Boston Globe Adams carries the limited series beautifully with a quiet but jagged intensity. If the troubled, dogged reporter is a familiar character, it feels fresh and unpredictable in her hands. She makes the many contradictory sides of Camille sit together naturally, as she aggressively insinuates herself into the lives of the victims’ families and then sits alone in an almost catatonic state. There may be a romantic spark afoot, as she and a detective, played by Chris Messina, compete for information — but it’s hard to root for them when Camille is so broken, a piece of shattered glass.
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Post by Pavan on Jul 5, 2018 7:03:48 GMT
Just what i want.
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Post by harlequinade on Jul 9, 2018 12:54:22 GMT
LOVED the first episode, cannot wait for the rest!
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Post by Pavan on Jul 9, 2018 13:44:30 GMT
It was an okay start. Amy's solid and atmosphere is good but the constant flash cuts irritated me.
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Post by notacrook on Jul 9, 2018 23:00:50 GMT
^ agreed on the flash cuts. Vallée did the same with Big Little Lies, and while I thoroughly enjoyed that show on the whole, that overly flashy style definitely grated from time to time.
Overall though, a very solid start. Adams is fantastic as she almost always is, and I'm certainly intrigued by the plot, even if it's all (deliberately) messy and out of sorts. 8/10
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Post by harlequinade on Jul 10, 2018 14:33:49 GMT
It really fits the story, though. In the book Camille constantly experiences memories like that and through it we find out what happened to her.
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Post by cheesecake on Jul 11, 2018 2:52:14 GMT
An okay start. It reminds me a lot of the Polly Klaas case, but unfortunately the crime doesn’t appear to be the main focus. I’m not invested in the family melodrama yet, but Adams is decent so far. It feels overly directed and it didn’t leave me wanting more, but I’m willing to give it a few more episodes — I’m here for the Lillis.
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Post by Pavan on Jul 16, 2018 18:31:16 GMT
It's only 2nd episode and Camille's mom is getting on my nerves already but hey at least Amy's doing great.
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Post by JangoB on Jul 17, 2018 12:06:15 GMT
I quite liked the first episode, especially for the sound design and the editing that did excellent things with the whole 'flow of memories' concept. The second episode was significantly less interesting though but I hope it all leads to something great.
The two main issues so far for me: - I love that this is how Hollywood sees day-to-day alcoholics. Slightly messy looking. If Camille really drunk dem bottles of vodka every day, she'd be looking like this:
- Confession time: I'm not a huge fan of Patricia Clarkson - she's never really impressed me and there's something irritating about her for me. This series is no exception thus far. Not a fan of that character either so far.
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Post by Allenism on Jul 18, 2018 2:13:55 GMT
My interest is already waning on this one. It emanates that type of self-serious self-importance which undercut a lot of True Detective (S1) for me. There's also something strangely artificial about how Wind Gap and its inhabitants is portrayed...like the opposite of "lived-in", if that makes any sense. Adams is doing a pretty impressive job so far, though. Clarkson OTOH feels too theatrical.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 18, 2018 15:37:29 GMT
I don't think that I really like "Sharp Objects." The show is great at the Southern Gothic atmosphere, but the beats are all pretty one-note. I mean, a third of each episode is just Adams driving around town alone. The show is a breath away from boring.
I'm surprised to see the universal dislike of Clarkson's performance here! Her line readings are just delicious - they drip with condescension, frustration, exhaustion. She may be my favorite thing about the show. Adams is good, but I can't let go of the idea of Kirsten Dunst in this role. She would be doing more interesting and vivid things to convey Camille's depression, certainly.
How are you all liking Chris Messina as the man candy?
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Post by notacrook on Jul 19, 2018 16:04:00 GMT
I don't think that I really like "Sharp Objects." The show is great at the Southern Gothic atmosphere, but the beats are all pretty one-note. I mean, a third of each episode is just Adams driving around town alone. The show is a breath away from boring. I'm surprised to see the universal dislike of Clarkson's performance here! Her line readings are just delicious - they drip with condescension, frustration, exhaustion. She may be my favorite thing about the show. Adams is good, but I can't let go of the idea of Kirsten Dunst in this role. She would be doing more interesting and vivid things to convey Camille's depression, certainly. How are you all liking Chris Messina as the man candy? I'm going back and forth on how I feel about the show - two episodes in, I like it, but it's the kind of thing where I'm waiting for what I trust will be a good outcome, rather than just being gripped in the moment, and that's never a great thing for a show to rely on. Clarkson is good, I just find her character so far to be kinda irritating and one-note, with "why did you come back here? Report somewhere else" making up a good 80% of her dialogue. Adams is easily the strongest thing about the show so far. Me(h)ssina - lol.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 19, 2018 20:54:54 GMT
notacrook - I don't know how they're going to stretch this out over eight episodes.
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Post by stabcaesar on Jul 20, 2018 5:49:40 GMT
Not a fan of Clarkson so far either.
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Post by stabcaesar on Jul 23, 2018 19:00:58 GMT
Episode 3 is the best episode so far.
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Post by Pittsnogle_Goggins on Jul 24, 2018 1:53:02 GMT
Not a fan of Clarkson so far either. Agreed
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