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Kensington
08-25-2005, 10:10 AM
I caught the first two episodes of this on Showtime over the last few days and have been very impressed. Not only are the actors really charming and engaging, and not only are the plots well constructed and cleverly thought out, but it's the only comedy I've seen in a while that has me laughing out loud many times each episode.

If you haven't seen it, seek it out. It's really good.
The Cheap-Arse Film Critic
08-25-2005, 10:12 AM
Didn't even know they made a series out of this.

I approve. I loved the first movie.
Simps
08-25-2005, 10:14 AM
Okay, so what is this a parody of? Link please?
Kenneth I. Wolfe
08-25-2005, 10:15 AM
I saw the what I think was the first episode. I really wanted to like it, but I really didn't. It was weak.
Kensington
08-25-2005, 10:19 AM
Okay, so what is this a parody of? Link please?Hmmm? It's a new series on Showtime based on the "Barbershop" movies...
ds9
08-25-2005, 10:21 AM
It had its good points but It really needs some work. Im still going to support it for a few more episodes to see if it gets better. I really miss the Show time series Soul Food now that was a damn good show.
Kensington
08-25-2005, 10:22 AM
I saw the what I think was the first episode. I really wanted to like it, but I really didn't. It was weak.Give the second episode a look; it's much stronger.

I particulary enjoy the way the dialogue keeps going off on tangents, and that characters will end up sharing the same tangents at different points. In the second episode, there are several running gags, ranging from how much everyone loves Target to why it's likely that Koreans are running a new store in the neighborhood.

It's edgy and controversial, but it's also really big-hearted and very funny.
Kenneth I. Wolfe
08-25-2005, 10:24 AM
Give the second episode a look; it's much stronger.

I particulary enjoy the way the dialogue keeps going off on tangents, and that characters will end up sharing the same tangents at different points. In the second episode, there are several running gags, ranging from how much everyone loves Target to why it's likely that Koreans are running a new store in the neighborhood.

It's edgy and controversial, but it's also really big-hearted and very funny.

Alright, I'll give it another chance.