From what I recall of it, people who require sensical plots that are explained within the narrative for their TV enjoyment should run far, far away.
Eggs. The living legend needs eggs. Or maybe another milk.
Jayne ,'Jaynestown'
Other Media 2: It's Astounishing!
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Matt the Bruins fan - Sep 10, 2007 12:58:08 pm PDT #901 of 5059
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
Liese S. - Sep 10, 2007 2:52:14 pm PDT #902 of 5059
"Faded like the lilac, he thought."
I adored Aeon Flux. However, that was probably during the phase when I thought emulating chemical alteration was a good thing. Plot? Who needs a plot?
However, I currently have Charlize Thereon Aeon Flux hair, so I am probably not the most objective person to ask.
Laga - Sep 10, 2007 3:04:00 pm PDT #903 of 5059
You should know I'm a big deal in the Resistance.
It's gone back to Netflix today.
Glamcookie - Sep 10, 2007 3:06:54 pm PDT #904 of 5059
I know my own heart and understand my fellow man. But I am made unlike anyone I have ever met. I dare to say I am like no one in the whole world. - Anne Lister
The Aeon Flux shorts on Liquid Television were so great. NSM the show, IMO.
I also have Aeon Flux hair. Yay for points!
Laga - Sep 10, 2007 3:15:07 pm PDT #905 of 5059
You should know I'm a big deal in the Resistance.
I think when I was a teen Aeon Flux was the closest thing on TV to Heavy Metal magazine (or indeed the eponymous movie) for my graphics-hungry brain to consume. These days stylized cartoons are everywhere and most of them learned a trick or two from Aeon Flux. Going back and trying to get that feeling back is kinda like watching Battlestar Galactica TOS after having experienced the Sci Fi reimagining. It gets me in my primal urges but not in my intellectual center.
Liese S. - Sep 10, 2007 3:43:26 pm PDT #906 of 5059
"Faded like the lilac, he thought."
It gets me in my primal urges but not in my intellectual center.
This is a fair statement, I think. I was really captivated by the highly stylized look at the time, but yeah, things have moved on since then. Now we have things like characterization and plot, too!
Liese S. - Sep 10, 2007 3:44:10 pm PDT #907 of 5059
"Faded like the lilac, he thought."
Also, whoo GC! Doesn't it totally rock as a hairstyle?
DavidS - Sep 10, 2007 7:02:09 pm PDT #908 of 5059
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
I think back in the Liquid Television days they only showed a half an episode at a time. Maybe in small doses it was better. Has anybody else tried watching it? I'm 1.5 episodes in and thinking about stopping. It seems purposefully byzantine while lacking in actual plot. Is it just me?
As Strega notes, the longer half hour episodes are easier to follow and really very good. Very dark and almost like The Prisoner. But they're very coherent and fascinating. Some of them still stick with me.
Glamcookie - Sep 10, 2007 8:37:07 pm PDT #909 of 5059
I know my own heart and understand my fellow man. But I am made unlike anyone I have ever met. I dare to say I am like no one in the whole world. - Anne Lister
Liese, it so totally does!
Just got caught up on Y the Last Man. Holy shit!
Jars - Sep 10, 2007 11:26:55 pm PDT #910 of 5059
Just got caught up on Y the Last Man. Holy shit!
I freaking know!
I've never actually been pisssed off at a writer for killing someone off before. But seriously!