tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post1280024236773035481..comments2024-03-19T03:23:06.738-04:00Comments on What's Alan Watching?: Treme, "Meet De Boys on the Battlefront": Pride on Bourbon St.Alan Sepinwallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03388147774725646742noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-5081809045314256012010-04-29T11:17:58.799-04:002010-04-29T11:17:58.799-04:00i'm from NO and maybe i put my own spin on Jan...i'm from NO and maybe i put my own spin on Janette's crying after she burned an omlette, but i remember a couple of months after the storm any little thing which normally you would never cry about, could make you cry. Sometimes nothing in particular made you cry. could be PTSD? it wasn't just me either, my sister and friends said they did too.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17188803108188868088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-51847237213430935512010-04-20T19:48:35.227-04:002010-04-20T19:48:35.227-04:00True, TV characters survive more than they should,...True, TV characters survive more than they should, but a good blow to the head often means instant death. I mentioned LOST, because we recently saw a man slip on a wet floor and smack his head on a table, killing him instantly. Of course, Treme is clear at the other end of the spectrum from LOST in terms of realism.<br /><br />I thought the thief was dead. Which I'll be fine with, if that's the story. Then I read Alan's review, where he said that Albert is "capable of putting a much younger man in the hospital," and nothing about him possibly being a murderer. Now this is the big thing sticking with me from this episode. Is Albert a murderer? It's just not the kind of question I expected Treme to leave me pondering.Scott J.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-74545945897796531752010-04-20T17:53:17.767-04:002010-04-20T17:53:17.767-04:00Scott J. said...
Haha. Thanks for clearing that u...<i>Scott J. said...<br /><br />Haha. Thanks for clearing that up. I know this isn't LOST, where the slightest bump on the head is instantly fatal, but still...<br /><br /> Yeah, I do watch too much TV.</i><br /><br />I'm confused. I would argue that your typical TV shows (LOST included) have people survive (and walk away from) unrealistically savage beatings all the time. Hell, on most TV dramas for mass-consumption a character isn't dead unless you see them get shot in the head or explode. In real life, an explosive beating like the one Albert dished out could absolutely be fatal, especially when you add the fact that he was hitting him with a pipe and Albert takes 2 or 3 swings AFTER the kid is already unconscious. At the very least the fate of the thief was meant to be ambiguous.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-71101643816762970272010-04-20T16:07:50.424-04:002010-04-20T16:07:50.424-04:00The poster who used the phrase "I'm in&qu...The poster who used the phrase "I'm in" as their first line pretty much nailed it for me.<br /><br />The only thing that was keeping me back from committing was how they would write Zahn's character because I like that guy's acting and I found his scenes in the first ep infuriating; the scene in the record store was the closest I have ever come to turning off a Simon show.<br /><br />But they bounced back with his portrayal in the second ep and now they have my full trust.<br /><br />I'll close with a couple of comments on how they're using Simon's old warhorses and I believe Lester will have a harder time gaining distance from his old character more than will Bunk.<br /><br />I would watch Peters do what he does but more and more I see him as the 50 something that's been there and done that and has more wisdom than he really needs. <br /><br />OTOH we have Bunk now in the form of a hustling whoremaster who's devoted to the music and wants to play in the right way at the right locations.Dennishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09130711642386374186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-38206967587573881252010-04-20T10:55:04.142-04:002010-04-20T10:55:04.142-04:00Come on Guy, The Wire didn't make you want to ...Come on Guy, The Wire didn't make you want to get lost and bump into Bodie on a corner? I wouldn't have minded hanging with him for a little while. Of course, I'm talking about Bodie-Seasons 4-5. I definitely wouldn't want to have run into Bodie in season 1!Cajun Boynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-54324837178372888652010-04-20T09:54:24.216-04:002010-04-20T09:54:24.216-04:00Do you think Albert had a nail gun with his tools?...Do you think Albert had a nail gun with his tools?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-88395020843279564802010-04-20T09:48:09.811-04:002010-04-20T09:48:09.811-04:00Among other things, one of the biggest differences...Among other things, one of the biggest differences between The Wire and Treme is that The Wire made scared of getting lost in Baltimore and Treme makes you want to visit New Orleans.Guynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-36091649843153195402010-04-20T08:36:02.443-04:002010-04-20T08:36:02.443-04:00One thing Simon nailed was how tourists are treate...One thing Simon nailed was how tourists are treated differently by different types of New Orleanians....<br /><br />True locals; born and bred in NOLA, especially a musician like Antoine, would be kinder. <br /><br />Whereas locals, living in NOLA, but from somewhere else tend to look down on tourists...because they know they are basically "tourists" themselves. they treat out-of-towners like crap so they can feel like "locals." The irony being locals are usually kind to tourists because they recognize the city's entire economy is predicated on tourism.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-58906152088219897312010-04-20T02:36:12.403-04:002010-04-20T02:36:12.403-04:00They shot @ Tip's ... episode 6.They shot @ Tip's ... episode 6.extranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-24243564251075735302010-04-20T02:20:18.735-04:002010-04-20T02:20:18.735-04:00What happened to the lines of the week? Was that p...What happened to the lines of the week? Was that purely a "Wire" feature?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-54425612855025747672010-04-19T23:23:09.092-04:002010-04-19T23:23:09.092-04:00Anonymous said...
Oh, and you watch too much TV i...<i>Anonymous said...<br /><br />Oh, and you watch too much TV if you think the guy died from that beating.</i><br /><br />Haha. Thanks for clearing that up. I know this isn't LOST, where the slightest bump on the head is instantly fatal, but still...<br /><br />Yeah, I do watch too much TV.Scott J.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-77680425671776713532010-04-19T23:23:02.107-04:002010-04-19T23:23:02.107-04:00I was in my junior year of Chemical Engineering at...I was in my junior year of Chemical Engineering at Tulane when Katrina hit, and it was so demoralizing to find out most of the other departments were closing just a couple weeks before we were supposed to return.<br />It's startling to me just how immersive this show is. It's my bands, my bars, my restaurants. Though I can't imagine how I would feel about this show if I hadn't lived in the city at that time.<br />I absolutely love it.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00427680928282955120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-76945335274295025682010-04-19T22:57:12.832-04:002010-04-19T22:57:12.832-04:00Hurray for a much less annoying Davis! If they ca...Hurray for a much less annoying Davis! If they can just keep toning him down with each subsequent episode, he'll be tolerable soon.<br /><br />I have no problem being patient with this show. It took five episodes of The Wire before I started digging it. Right now, Treme is still laying the groundwork. The stakes may not be as the stuff the Major Crimes Unit faced, but if it's a character-driven show it's going to take some time before we're fully invested in it.<br /><br />Right now, I'm enjoying the bungled case of LaDonna's brother. The ineptitude of monolithic institutions is going to be a persistent theme for Simon no matter what show he's writing for.<br /><br />You can find more of my thoughts about this episode on my blog where I go into detail about Albert's beatdown of Skinny and what that means in relation to rebuilding the community. Click my username for the link.tribalismhttp://wordbribery.com/treme-meet-de-boys-battlefront/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-79359707171237874782010-04-19T22:18:00.727-04:002010-04-19T22:18:00.727-04:00Never disliked a Steve Zahn character before, but ...Never disliked a Steve Zahn character before, but Davis is pushing it. The opening scene ("HEY EVERYBODY, LOOK! Coco Robicheaux - LOCAL COLOR!!!!") was as telegraphed and simplistic as anything in the Scott Templeton storyline in season 5 of The Wire.<br /><br />But Davis was much more charming, if only slightly more believable when interacting with the tourists. <br /><br />Not thrilled w/ Khandi Alexander's accent, either, but her character is interesting.<br /><br />All that said, I still liked it. The music is g-d--mn contagious.DB Coopernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-85251142939884483612010-04-19T22:15:55.373-04:002010-04-19T22:15:55.373-04:00Albert's beating/murder? of the young thief wa...Albert's beating/murder? of the young thief was shocking. Since this a David Simon show, I'm sure this won't be forgotten in terms of the plot. That scene reminded me of moments in "The Wire". Explosive violence. Albert is quite the complex character. <br /><br />Really enjoyed this ep. Yeah, the tourist were annoying, but I think they captured them pretty accurately.<br /><br />Nice seeing a cameo by "Slim". <br /><br />Love how the show has the same type of direction, and cinematography feel of "The Wire". It's a David Simon trademark.Kujohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10078809694509169496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-46315740971826182082010-04-19T22:08:15.932-04:002010-04-19T22:08:15.932-04:00Why is no one else making television like this? I ...Why is no one else making television like this? I mean just the <i>style</i> of it. Because Simon has a unique talent for naturalistic television, or because this kind of show doesn't get big ratings?<br /> <br />Also, how great is that opening credits sequence... I almost always skip opening credits, even good ones, but I think I'll be watching, and dancing to, this one every week.<br /><br />"Kermit's barbecue tastes right, but it doesn't taste <i>that</i> right..."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-28024870214996018222010-04-19T20:52:12.720-04:002010-04-19T20:52:12.720-04:00great review, as someone who lives (and tweets!) f...great review, as someone who lives (and tweets!) from the Treme neighborhood, and thanks.Markhttp://nolareporter.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-10815948862842126082010-04-19T20:14:39.586-04:002010-04-19T20:14:39.586-04:00I'm in. The intersection of a city that isn...I'm in. The intersection of a city that isn't the usual tv fare with the specific of recent history is great television. I'm one of the few people on the planet who didn't watch The Wire, so I have no comparison issues. I do remember Wendell Pierce from a few differen Law & Orders.<br /><br />And I do order King cakes and others savories from Haydels Bakery to help the NO economy. http://www.haydelbakery.com/cakes.htmMapeelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12149683683413237283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-52997642203461543602010-04-19T20:07:38.637-04:002010-04-19T20:07:38.637-04:00I posted my thoughts on episode 2 on my blog a few...I posted my thoughts on episode 2 on my blog a few hours ago and I'm sad to say I'm not as positive as some of the internet talk has been today. I don't know, it actually got worse this week and what I liked in ep. 1 was nearly lost totally in ep. 2. I don't see me getting too involved with this show after this week. Of course, that's just me. <br /><br />http://amediamindset.blogspot.com/Author https://www.blogger.com/profile/02460431730972843105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-82136019317460314882010-04-19T19:41:02.159-04:002010-04-19T19:41:02.159-04:00Well, I think the similarities between Treme and T...Well, I think the similarities between Treme and The Wire are more subtle than the basic plots. The Wire, ultimately ended up being about the city of Baltimore as much as it was a cop drama. Treme is obviously about a city. Other similarities include great characters, brilliant dialogue and an otherworldly attention to detail. Both The Wire and Treme, to this point, are amazingly true to their respective subject matters. I know New Orleans, and Treme captures the city about as accurately as I could ever imagine. Conversely, I don't know Baltimore at all, but The Wire made me FEEL like I do.CajunBoynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-67843774191823477432010-04-19T18:55:11.043-04:002010-04-19T18:55:11.043-04:00I think the guy in the bar that Sonny and Annie we...I think the guy in the bar that Sonny and Annie were talking to was a National Guardsman, not a friend. They were all over New Orleans at that time.<br /><br />Also, I think Albert's beating of the thief, while brutal and shocking, was very realistic. A lot of people in the city at that time faced temporary bouts of insanity. It was an extremely testing time. Albert's living in a bar, barely has water, doesn't have electricity and this leach steals his tools, his main source of income. And, to top it off, the guy is copper mining houses that have had their electrical re-run. That was an absolutely deplorable thing to do. Combine that with the stolen tools and I don't think it's too unrealistic for Albert to go over the edge. Obviously, this was a dramatic portrayal of those emotions, but I guarantee that the sentiment existed in many upon returning to New Orleans. Oh, and you watch too much TV if you think the guy died from that beating.<br /><br />Does anyone know if there is a set number of seasons planned from the outset for this series as with The Wire?<br /><br />Also, I was so disappointed when I realized that this was probably going to be our last look at Slim Charles. Maybe he'll resurface as Batiste's cousin or something!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-40534784822114022932010-04-19T18:22:12.022-04:002010-04-19T18:22:12.022-04:00That's 2 for 2 on Treme writeups that mention ...That's 2 for 2 on Treme writeups that mention the wire.<br /><br />Yep, I'm counting. As I try to enjoy the show on its own merits I wonder if it is fair to the show to compare it anything, and to compare it to the Wire at all.<br /><br />I do not find a lot of similarity to the two shows; nor do I think it is much like the new 90210 (which also had an actor from the Wire on it).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-45198198041264817492010-04-19T16:01:45.892-04:002010-04-19T16:01:45.892-04:00loved the episode
anyone knows who's performi...loved the episode<br /><br />anyone knows who's performing the song "down in Mississippi" at the end titles?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-21889686161995531672010-04-19T14:37:27.337-04:002010-04-19T14:37:27.337-04:00Glad to see Bullets and Slim in the same episode; ...Glad to see Bullets and Slim in the same episode; I went to Bullets to see Kermit play last time I was in NOLA, and Anwan Glover was there watching the show. So meta!J. Everett Dixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02824337185412390698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-1935583844900364882010-04-19T12:47:40.194-04:002010-04-19T12:47:40.194-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.aempeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02318406718938605775noreply@blogger.com