Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Flight Of The Conchords - Sneak Preview - Review



Once again, I found someone who was willing to brave the cold, harsh streets of New York, which, as it turns out today is not really a cliche. Sure, it isn't Edmonton cold, but it was still pretty cold last night in New York City. No matter the temperature, this writer, was desperate to report back to you, the CDAN reader, about the upcoming season of HBO's Flight Of The Conchords. Here is Cory's review.

So last night was the screening of HBO's hit show Flight Of The Conchords. It was held at the Salmagundi Art Club in NYC's Union Square neighborhood. After finally getting past Presidential-like security at the door, I was welcomed by a pleasant greeting of "no more drinks until after the screening" (editor's note: I would have left) and so I soberly walked into a large gallery space with my guest, and perused the space's lovely artwork adorning the walls.
Not one single "artsy" person in the place probably gave more than two glances to the art. We were here for a different show. The crowd was quite the eclectic mix of downtown hipsters, people who know people, and people who know people who know people. Then, there were plenty of suits and ties to give it that air of sophistication and class. It just goes to show you, with it's second season starting up, the show is a big hit with a cult like following that spans all ages and demographics. HBO could bank on it just as is, but knowing HBO and it's greed for more, I was expecting them to jump the shark.

Be it bringing in A-list celebrities to spice up the cast, draw more viewers, whatever. But, at least for now it doesn't look like they are going to do anything of the sort. Settling into our standing room only spots, we were blessed with a sneak peek of the upcoming seasons' first episode (I believe). The show once again stayed true to it's roots and what got them this far.

It comes off as a casual laid back thrown together edit, but it is done in such a professional way, you would never know it was a big budget production. They know what they're doing at HBO with this one. The writing and cinematography were top notch and Bret and Jemaine deliver their usual performance that cannot be duplicated. As a big fan of the show myself (editor's note: I think we caught that), I was quite pleased walking out.

No sophomoric curse on the horizon. The self-proclaimed 4th best folk duo from New Zealand give the same perfect comedic timing, and clever writing we have all grown to love and also expect. With tonight's episode's plot line, my love was still all there and I can't wait to see what will happen next. Mel and Dave made some cameo's again, and it just felt like the first season never ended. The quirky agent Murray is again stealing the show when he's on screen and I honestly found myself, along with the entire crowd, laughing out loud at their sudden impromptu breaks into song. Super funny, the show is absolutely holding its spot in my DVR record list.

17 comments:

  1. Wow, an Edmonton cold shout-out? Either Jax wrote this or you do love your Canadians.

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  2. Thank god they didn't mess with it. I'm so sick of creative series being blanded down for the masses.

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  3. Sorry, just don't think they're funny in the least. I still can't believe they beat out Lisa Lampenelli for the emmy. But, all that shit is rigged anyways. She's still more funny than these fucktards in my opinion.

    Hey, it's just MY opinion, so idle down

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  4. Lucky reader! I love FOTC. And thanks to On Demand I have watched them over and over and over.

    I watched this season's opener online. Very funny stuff.

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  5. I agree with Ror. Lisa Lampenelli is one funny bitch.

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  6. Anonymous11:36 AM

    I'm with Ror on this... I don't get the sense of humor of this show at all. I did like Jermaine's movie though "Eagle vs. Shark".

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  7. if i wrote it i'd give a shoutout to Winterpeg *girl or vancouver at the least.lol. he does just love us Canucks.

    i totally dig these guys. i was sad when i read Jermaine got married.

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  8. hey....don't rub it in Ent....some of us have to live here!!

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  9. My Fave FOTC song: Business Time

    If you've ever been in a long term relationship/married, you'll laugh at the lyrics.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kp1l4MoZYow

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  10. Apparently, Manitoba is the epi-centre for the COLDEST PLACE ON EARTH today.

    If I had a time machine I'd go back and kick my ancestors asses for immigrating here.

    But, we're hardy, we Canucks! Hugs to everyone to keep me warm!

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  11. Just to clarify it's Jemaine not Jermaine.
    I saw the first episode of season 2and thought it was hilarious. So who is Lisa Lamanelli?

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  12. just to clarfy, it's Lisa Lampenelli lol.

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  14. I love this show. They have a film coming out too. It's an ultra low-budget affair and was shot last year in New Zealand. It's in editing now.

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  15. ROFLMFAO!!!

    I like the song For All the Ladies In The World. When they sing about hermaphrodite ladies - "even you must be into you". Can't wait! This Sunday!

    DN - I love these guys, but I really didn't like Eagle vs Shark.

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  16. hey! i definitely went and looked at the art, thank you very much sir. and i got my history from the gents/managers downstairs re: transition from gents' club --> women's in 1973. and the stained glass windows in the dining room were inspired by tiffany, though he was responsible for 1 of the 4. and they have no sargent. hay now hay. have any more pics?

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