Favorite TV Shows and Watch-list

The Decalogue

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 01:25:23 GMT

I am always reluctant to single out some particular feature of the work of a major filmmaker because it tends inevitably to simplify and reduce the work. But in this book of screenplays by Krzysztof Kieslowski and his co-author, Krzysztof Piesiewicz, it should not be out of place to observe that they have the very rare ability to dramatize their ideas rather than just talking about them. By making their points through the dramatic action of the story they gain the added power of allowing the audience to discover what's really going on rather than being told. They do this with such dazzling skill, you never see the ideas coming and don't realize until much later how profoundly they have reached your heart.

I made a list for all the Dekalog films.

The Wire

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 01:29:25 GMT

Monster

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 02:03:02 GMT

The entire English dubbed series is on YouTube.

Six Feet Under

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 05:23:24 GMT

Six Feet Under isn't perfect, but the emotional depth of the characters is unique and I haven't cried more during a show except The Decalogue.

Cowboy Bebop

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 01:48:07 GMT

Cowboy Bebop: The Movie (★★★★)
The movie can be seen as taking place before the 22nd and 23rd episode, or even after the series; the film was made after the series and should be seen afterwards to avoid messing up the pacing of the series.

Mushi-Shi

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 02:03:21 GMT

The entire series with subitles or English dub is available on YouTube.

Serial Experiments: Lain

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 02:47:46 GMT

Deadwood

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 02:03:54 GMT

Deadwood was canceled, but the show doesn't end abruptly or unsatisfactorily. Unfortunately, the two tv movies will probably never be made.

Paranoia Agent

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 02:38:04 GMT

After watching Paranoia Agent I recommend reading this insightful article about how Paranoia Agent is about life in post-WWII Japan.

Berlin Alexanderplatz

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 02:48:56 GMT

A Personal Journey with Martin Scorsese Through American Movies

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 23:40:58 GMT

Unknown Chaplin

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 09:01:08 GMT

Hollywood

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 09:18:21 GMT

Hollywood

Welcome to the NHK

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 07:19:10 GMT

The Tatami Galaxy

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 03:10:26 GMT

Home Movies

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 18:06:49 GMT

Neon Genesis Evangelion

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 05:25:28 GMT

The remake or Rebuild of Evangelion should be finished around 2014.

Batman: The Animated Series

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 05:22:50 GMT

★★★★
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm
★★★☆
Batman and Mr. Freeze: SubZero

Fooly Cooly

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:02:07 GMT

The subbed and dubbed versions of FLCL are on YouTube.

The Century of the Self

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 14:16:19 GMT

Firefly

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 01:47:20 GMT

Serenity (★★★★)

Seinfeld

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 02:03:13 GMT

Seinfeld is worth watching even if you hate laugh tracks. After the show you should watch Curb Your Enthusiasm starring and written by Larry David, who wrote most of the episodes. Season 7 of Curb is about him directing a Seinfeld reunion, and you should at least watch the fake Seinfeld reunion.

Star Trek: The Next Generation

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 01:47:47 GMT

Star Trek: Generations (★★★)
Star Trek: First Contact (★★★☆)
Star Trek: Insurrection (★★★)
Star Trek: Nemesis (★★★)
Season 1 will be released on blu-ray in 2012; you can read more on the Star Trek website.

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 01:47:54 GMT

The first season of Deep Space Nine occurs during the end of The Next Generation and there is some story overlap: Wikipedia has the chronological viewing order. The series won't be less enjoyable if you already watched the entire TNG series.

The New Batman Adventures

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 05:27:04 GMT

Samurai Champloo

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 02:03:45 GMT

The subbed and English dubbed series is on YouTube.

Twin Peaks

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 02:07:06 GMT

David Lynch directed a prequel Twin Peaks Fire Walk with Me (it contains spoilers for the series).

Wonder Showzen

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 02:04:52 GMT

The entire show is on MTV. You have to watch it on MTV for fullscreen.

Baccano!

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 02:04:59 GMT

Baccano! is on YouTube. The first episode is only available subbed for some reason.

Angels in America

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 02:06:43 GMT

Kenny Hotz's Triumph of the Will

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 02:05:15 GMT

Kenny Hotz said on Reddit there will probably not be a season 2.

Queer as Folk

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 02:07:19 GMT

I'm overrating the Queer as Folk shows a little because they're the best gay interest shows, besides Six Feet Under, and I love the shows.

Queer as Folk 2

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 02:07:20 GMT

Queer as Folk

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 02:07:17 GMT

The US show slightly follows the first season of the original show, but the characters' choices diverge during season 1 and the other seasons are unique.
Hal Sparks, who played Michael, said there's no way a movie will be made because of 'bad blood' between the producers and a couple actors (source).

Buster Keaton: A Hard Act to Follow

Sun, 03 Feb 2013 12:29:23 GMT

Cinema Europe: The Other Hollywood

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 12:33:34 GMT

Cinema Europe: The Other Hollywood

Battlestar Galactica

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 02:08:15 GMT

Use this Episode Guide if you want to watch the series extras in order alongside the series.
The Miniseries(★★★★)
Razor (★★★☆)
The Plan (★★★)

DumbLand

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:50:44 GMT

Trigun

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 13:32:44 GMT

The entire subbed series is on Youtube. The movie, Trigun: Badlands Rumble (★★★★) can be placed at least before episode 22: Alternative; the film is not an extension of the main story, but a side story. I recommend watching it before episode 15: Demon's Eye, but the film is still enjoyable after watching the series.

The Story of Film: An Odyssey

Mon, 07 May 2012 12:50:04 GMT

How TV Ruined Your Life

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 09:59:39 GMT

Death Note

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 02:09:36 GMT

The show starts and ends excellently, but after the 15th episode when L dies Death Note becomes less interesting.

Outlaw Star

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 02:08:27 GMT

Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog

Sat, 19 May 2012 18:07:15 GMT

Kenny vs. Spenny

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 02:08:43 GMT

QI

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:07:50 GMT

At the Movies (Siskel & Ebert)

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 08:11:54 GMT

Breaking Bad

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 05:18:58 GMT

Arrested Development

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 01:47:14 GMT

A new season will premier on Netflix in 2013 as a back-story to an Arrested Development film.

Game of Thrones

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:02:01 GMT