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Midnight Mike
2008-03-16, 12:23 PM
Wow, looks like HBO has done it again, this John Adams mini-series looks good & it has some excellent actors.

http://www.hbo.com/

Paul Giamatti is great & I am happy that he decided to work on a project like this, kind of funny that Tom Wilkinson (a Brit) is playing Ben Franklin, no problems with it, Tom Wilkinson is one hell of an actor.
Matt Molnar
2008-03-16, 02:50 PM
Thanks for the reminder, I'm excited about this.
T-Bird76
2008-03-16, 07:08 PM
I just added HBO again just for this miniseries. Paul Giamatti IMO is one of Hollywood's best actors. This should be a great series.
T-Bird76
2008-03-16, 10:51 PM
Just got done watching Part 1 and 2, simply fantastic! It really was outstanding. I'm looking forward to next weeks "Don't Tread on Me" episode.
Midnight Mike
2008-03-16, 11:06 PM
Just got done watching Part 1 and 2, simply fantastic! It really was outstanding. I'm looking forward to next weeks "Don't Tread on Me" episode.

Just don't forget to say the words :wink: :mrgreen:
PhilDernerJr
2008-03-16, 11:17 PM
Just got done watching Part 1 and 2, simply fantastic! It really was outstanding. I'm looking forward to next weeks "Don't Tread on Me" episode.

I thought this only airs on March 19? Two parts came out already?!

I am EXTREMELY excited about this. I wonder how many people have actually read the book though. Huh?! haha

Part of me hates it when things that I love go mainstream. :evil:
Matt Molnar
2008-03-16, 11:20 PM
I think the first two parts aired tonight. Despite Mike's reminder, and me thanking him for the reminder, I still forgot to watch it or record it. I'll watch the re-airing tomorrow I guess. :)
T-Bird76
2008-03-16, 11:27 PM
I think the first two parts aired tonight. Despite Mike's reminder, and me thanking him for the reminder, I still forgot to watch it or record it. I'll watch the re-airing tomorrow I guess. :)

Watch it in HD! Its even better in HD! Everything is better in HD! :borat:
Midnight Mike
2008-03-16, 11:59 PM
Just got done watching Part 1 and 2, simply fantastic! It really was outstanding. I'm looking forward to next weeks "Don't Tread on Me" episode.

WOW! I am into the first hour & the show is amazing, it really captured the signs of the time, was impressed with even the background noise....
Matt Molnar
2008-03-17, 12:57 AM
I think the first two parts aired tonight. Despite Mike's reminder, and me thanking him for the reminder, I still forgot to watch it or record it. I'll watch the re-airing tomorrow I guess. :)

Watch it in HD! Its even better in HD! Everything is better in HD! :borat:
Definitely, they replayed tonight on HBO2 but I opted to wait for the HD replay tomorrow night.
Midnight Mike
2008-03-17, 01:40 AM
I thought this only airs on March 19? Two parts came out already?!



Here is the schedule:

16 March - JOHN ADAMS PART 1: JOIN OR DIE
16 March - JOHN ADAMS PART 2: INDEPENDENCE
23-March - JOHN ADAMS PART 3: DON'T TREAD ON ME
30-March - JOHN ADAMS PART 4: REUNION
06-April - JOHN ADAMS PART 5: UNITE OR DIE
13-April - JOHN ADAMS PART 6: UNNECESSARY WAR
20-April - JOHN ADAMS PART 7: PEACEFIELD

I can not wait until the DVD box sets come out :borat:
PhilDernerJr
2008-03-17, 04:23 AM
Yeah, this is definitely a DVD purchase to be made.

Critics are saying if this doesn't win many awards, that the awards must be fixed or something.
hiss srq
2008-03-17, 11:12 AM
I missed what has shown so far so I am going to just have to wait for the DVD set to come out.
Midnight Mike
2008-03-17, 11:16 AM
I missed what has shown so far so I am going to just have to wait for the DVD set to come out.

It will be available on HBO on demand starting tonight...
moose135
2008-03-17, 03:56 PM
No HBO, so I guess I'll wait for the DVD release.


Paul Giamatti IMO is one of Hollywood's best actors.
Until reading reviews for this movie, I had no idea he is the son of the late Bart Giamatti, former MLB Commissioner.
Midnight Mike
2008-03-24, 12:17 AM
Well, who is watching the 3rd episode of the John Adams mini-series?
Matt Molnar
2008-03-24, 02:53 AM
He's awful sick. I hope he doesn't die! :D
corellian21
2008-03-25, 04:08 PM
I like it so far, what does everone think ?
Matt Molnar
2008-03-25, 05:56 PM
It's pretty awesome. I've even learned some important life lessons:

- Don't get tarred and feathered
- Don't catch small pox
- Don't get hit in the leg by a cannonball
Midnight Mike
2008-03-25, 09:04 PM
I like it so far, what does everone think ?

Amazing! And, from what I am seeing, it is encouraging me to do additional research, the relationship between Adams & Franklyn, is rather rough
PhilDernerJr
2008-03-25, 09:08 PM
If anyone wants to read books on the people or times of the revolution, I've got many suggestions and my library is full.
moose135
2008-06-13, 12:07 PM
If anyone is interested, Amazon has a big DVD sale running. The John Adams mini-series DVDs are priced at $34.99. No sales tax (yet) and if you use their "Super Saver" shipping there is no shipping cost.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000WG ... _fe_img_1/ (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000WGWQG8/ref=pe_14980_9521440_fe_img_1/)

Looks like Circuit City & Best Buy have similar pricing, but I don't know about tax/shipping policies.
Matt Molnar
2008-06-13, 12:16 PM
Amazon started charging tax on June 1st, unfortunately. Still a good deal with free shipping, thanks for the heads up.