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 Congratulations to the Super Bowl champion Miami Dolphins !  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQOJwcMCAqI -Trailer 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpkxL9hb1Pw - Trailer 2  Dwayne Johnson plays Spencer Strasmore, former linebacker for the Miami Dolphins who-like most pro athletes when they retire-is at a loss for what to do now. He is hired by Joe (Rob Corddry) to recruit his friends/former teammates as clients for Anderson Financial. Haunted by the way his career ended he does his best not only to help them hold onto their money but also to guide them through celebrity life in the social media age. However his own financial problems, the physical toll of pro football and desire to stay in the jet-set life threaten his professional and personal relationships. Omar Benson Miller as Charles Greane, former offensive lineman for the Tampa Bay Bucs and friend of Spencer and Ricky. Struggling with life after football, and apparently a bit uncomfortable that he never achieved the notoriety of his peers, he gets a job as a salesman at a Chevy dealership in the pilot. He decides to make a comeback in episode 8. John David Washington as Ricky Jerret. Hot tempered, wide receiver for the Miami Dolphins who was released by the Green Bay Packers following an altercation at a nightclub that went viral. Donovan Carter as Vernon Littlefield, a promising defensive lineman for the Dallas Cowboys who is struggling meeting the demands of taking care of his "family". He borrows 300,000 from Spencer in exchange for signing as one of his clients. London Brown as Reggie, childhood friend and de facto business manager of Vernon's who is squandering his money Troy Garity as Jason, Ricky and Vernon's current agent as well as Spencer's former agent. Jazmyn Simon as Julie Greane, Charles's wife Anabelle Acosta as Annabella, Ricky's former girlfriend Dule Hill as Larry Siefert , the General Manager of the Dolphins who is responsible for signing Ricky and for Charles's comeback. Arielle Kebbel as Tracy Leggette, a sideline reporter for the Dolphins and Spencer's love interest Richard Schiff as Mr. Anderson, head of the financial advisory firm that employs Spencer and Joe. Peter Berg as (?), head coach of the Miami Dolphins DeSean Jackson, Steven Jackson, Antonio Brown, Don Shula, Larry Csonka, Rick Ross, Jon Beason, Dan LeBatard, Lamarr Woodley, Victor Cruz, Jay Glazer, Chris "Birdman" Andersen and Giancarlo Stanton as themselves *Apparently NOT totally Entourage for sports fans yet (according to the Hollywood reporter)- http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/ballers-tv-review-799918. But actually Entourage for sports fans according to Slate - http://www.slate.com/blogs/browbeat/2015/06/18/hbo_s_ballers_could_have_been_the_first_great_nfl_tv_show_instead_it_s_entourage.html The SituAsian fucked around with this message at 19:38 on Aug 20, 2015 |
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I'll watch anything with Dwayne the rock Johnson in it.
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Jun 22, 2015 03:02
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I'll give Rocktourage an ep or two.
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Jun 22, 2015 03:02
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This show looks like poo poo from the previews but i need a new bro show, at least there will be boobs.
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Jun 22, 2015 03:04
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Shout outs to drake
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Jun 22, 2015 03:04
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oh, neat. i thought this was a film
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Jun 22, 2015 03:06
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Spectacular way to kill off a player in the first minute.
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Jun 22, 2015 03:08
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Was hoping NBA players were the stars. The best fashion in the world front stage center.
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Jun 22, 2015 03:10
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"Who's gonna win the LPGA?" "you are?"
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Jun 22, 2015 03:14
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Even HBO shows talk poo poo about how terrible Jacksonville is 
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Jun 22, 2015 03:18
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Liked it. Will keep watching.
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Jun 22, 2015 03:31
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I liked it. The Rock rules.
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Jun 22, 2015 03:32
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It was good!
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Jun 22, 2015 03:33
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That was a lot better than I thought it would be. Will watch again.
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Jun 22, 2015 03:34
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Good show. Looking forward to more of it.
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Jun 22, 2015 03:39
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Was cool, interested to see where the rookie with the house full of people goes. Hopefully he cuts the freeloaders
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Jun 22, 2015 03:44
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Gonna watch this in a few.
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Jun 22, 2015 04:04
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I like The Rock a lot and am willing to watch him in almost anything, but his recent projects unfortunately hit all the marks of poo poo I cannot stand. First San Andreas, a by the numbers boring disaster porn movie, and now an entourage show but sports. Too bad. If I hear this is really really good by the end of the season maybe I'll give it a watch because The Rock does own.
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I enjoyed it, and I don't even like football. I don't really get the Entourage comparison, they both have agents and clients I guess? It's cool to see a show about how terrible some millionaire pro-athletes are with their money and what happens after they stop playing. I loved that "I bought an elephant!" exchange.
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Jun 22, 2015 04:58
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It's a modern version of Arli$$, but not for imbeciles. The Rock owns. I'll give this season a go.
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Jun 22, 2015 06:56
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For a pilot, I thought it was pretty good. The Rock is loving amazing though.
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Jun 22, 2015 13:01
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I thought it was a bust and was surprised everyone here was so receptive to it, maybe I was just in a weird mood after that True Detective episode.
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Jun 22, 2015 13:47
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Yea this was by far the worst of the 3 HBO shows that premiered last night.
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CAPTAIN CAPSLOCK posted:Yea this was by far the worst of the 3 HBO shows that premiered last night. You're thinking of The Brink
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Negative. Tim Robbins mouthing 'gently caress you' was the best part of last night.
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Jun 22, 2015 18:33
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The Brink didn't know if it wanted to be a comedy or a drama. TD needs time to build up a new story/cast. Ballers was the best of the night.
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Alfred P. Pseudonym posted:I liked it. The Rock rules. I'm glad someone else remembers this. Also 
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Jun 22, 2015 20:44
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Is there a thread for Brink?
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Jun 22, 2015 20:51
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I thought Brink was the best premiere of the night. Tim Robbins was fantastic and Jack Black managed to not be terrible.
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The Dave posted:I thought it was a bust and was surprised everyone here was so receptive to it, maybe I was just in a weird mood after that True Detective episode. It wasn't that bad. I can't tell if I'll like it just from that one episode. Not much actually happened. Rock was good as usual.
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Didnt really watch Entourage so i dont have much of a basis to make that comparison and its a series premier but overall i enjoyed it. There were some weird moments (the rock getting flashed while delivering the eulogy and the frat dude who acosted Ricky) but it seems worth the half hour commitment for now especially as bit of a pick me up from Drunk Assholes aka True Detective . The SituAsian fucked around with this message at 23:17 on Jun 22, 2015 |
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Damo posted:First San Andreas, a by the numbers boring disaster porn movie, and now an entourage show but sports. Too bad. It's only the first episode we've seen, but this isn't Entourage. I was expecting it, you were, probably most of us were, but it didn't play out like that. It has some of the same concepts, sure, but it seemed more serious. That could all easily change over the next few episodes, but this first episode was legit. You probably can watch it without groaning. The Brink was the biggest surprise for me. I didn't see much hype for it, and I just watched it because it was on after TD and Ballers. It ended up being my favorite of the three. It tickled my funny bone perfectly. Everything is hosed, but in a hilarious way without trying to have ulterior motives of thinly veiled jabs at political parties. TD was okay. It wasn't bad, and not OMG SO GOOD. I'll keep watching all three. Brink, Ballers, and TD in that order for me. One of them has got to go to poo poo, but HBO has a good track record, so maybe my Sunday nights really will be full. Philthy fucked around with this message at 23:22 on Jun 22, 2015 |
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Jun 22, 2015 23:18
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I thought this was supposed to be a comedy.
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nooneofconsequence posted:I thought this was supposed to be a comedy. I never got the comedy vibe from the previews. Just the "bro get that hot chick's number vibe". I can also see why because it takes over the slot from Silicon Valley and maybe people were expecting more comedies in that slot. And Rob Corddry, who I have never found funny.
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Jun 23, 2015 00:16
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The writer on the Inside the Episode called it a comedy.
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Jun 23, 2015 00:22
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Well you see Northrop Frye defines a comedy as
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I hope the ungrateful money borrower dude gets rock-bottomed after being scummy to the Rock all season Also, Charles Green is the best non rock character Gonz posted:It's a modern version of Arli$$, but not for imbeciles. or 1st & 10
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savinhill posted:I hope the ungrateful money borrower dude gets rock-bottomed after being scummy to the Rock all season He's gonna throw that guy's championship ring into a river.
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It wasn't quite HBO quality but it was okay. 22 minute episodes once a week though? Getouttahere.
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pigdog posted:22 minute episodes once a week though? Getouttahere. Worked for Entourage! I liked this show. Then again I'd watch a Madea movie if The Rock was the main star in it. That guy can do no wrong.
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