Saving Grace, religious themes with sex and profanity. |
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Saving Grace, religious themes with sex and profanity. |
 Feb 16 2008, 01:45 AM
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 Crotchety Old Man  Group: Admin (Tech) Posts: 3,079 Joined: 10-April 06 Member No.: 94  |
Looks like TNT is running a marathon 03MAR08 during the day.
QUOTE About the Show
Academy Award®-winning actress Holly Hunter (The Piano) takes on the role of a cynical police detective facing a personal crisis of divine proportions in the provocative new drama series SAVING GRACE, premiering this July on TNT.
In her television series debut, Hunter stars as Grace Hanadarko, a tormented, fast-living Oklahoma City police detective who, despite being at the top of her field, takes self-destruction to new heights. After seeing tremendous tragedy in her life, both professionally and personally, Grace lives life hard and fast. She drinks too much, sleeps with the wrong men and defies authority. Grace has a tender side with her 22 nieces and nephews, but that is a side that most of the world doesn’t get to see. It all catches up with her one night when, as she’s driving too fast after too many drinks, she hits a man who is walking along the road. In an uncharacteristic moment, Grace asks for help, and she gets it – in the form an unconventional angel named Earl (Leon Rippy, Deadwood). Earl tells Grace that she is in trouble and running out of chances, but he wants to help lead her back to the right path. The journey, for both of them, will not be an easy one.
Creator Nancy Miller says of Hunter, “Holly can break your heart and make you laugh in the same moment. She’s astonishing. Grace is a complex character, deeply troubled but searching for the good, with a heart full of love and pain, and a surprising tenderness when you least expect it.”
In addition to Rippy, the cast also includes Kenneth Johnson (The Shield) as Grace’s partner; Gregory Norman Cruz (Criminal Minds) as detective Bobby Stillwater; Bailey Chase (Las Vegas) as detective Butch Ada; Bokeem Woodbine (The Big Hit) as a death row inmate who figures into Grace’s struggle and Laura San Giacomo (Just Shoot Me) as the criminalist who, despite having strong religious beliefs, is the only one in Grace’s life who does not judge her.
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Feb 16 2008, 03:34 AM
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 Major Group: Admin (Moderator) Posts: 2,755 Joined: 31-January 07 From: BC Canada Member No.: 2,023 |
I was never a Hunter fan she always struck me as just a little stiff in her roles. But this role she plays blows me away. At first I didn't believe it was her she was just so different and I was having trouble meshing what my established perception of her was with the performance I was seeing. Now I don't understand how she ever played those other roles. This is her tour de force role. She blows me away how well she utterly embraces it. She makes me believe this person actually exists.
There is also wonderful chemistry with the rest of the cast I just can't imagine anyone of them not being there or being performed by someone else. I love her friendships even though they are incredibly messy and complex and even though she is a mess. She has such a big heart but can be so tough and distant and put those walls up so high. Her friendship with Laura San Giacomo's character is fantastic. It's the most mature female friendship I've seen on a tv show. Love Earl! Love the dog! Oddly despite all the stuff she gets into I never find myself groaning or protesting her actions or decisions. She embraces the ups and downs of life with equanimity. She is an amazingly free spirit in many ways. -------------------- Larocque6689 you're the BEST!!!
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Feb 16 2008, 09:50 PM
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 Captain  Group: Specialist (Artist) Posts: 1,741 Joined: 15-February 08 From: My House is visible in last shot of Crossroads 2 Memphis,Tn Member No.: 2,050 |
QUOTE(Rowan @ Feb 16 2008, 02:34 AM)  I was never a Hunter fan she always struck me as just a little stiff in her roles. But this role she plays blows me away. At first I didn't believe it was her she was just so different and I was having trouble meshing what my established perception of her was with the performance I was seeing. Now I don't understand how she ever played those other roles. This is her tour de force role. She blows me away how well she utterly embraces it. She makes me believe this person actually exists. There is also wonderful chemistry with the rest of the cast I just can't imagine anyone of them not being there or being performed by someone else. I love her friendships even though they are incredibly messy and complex and even though she is a mess. She has such a big heart but can be so tough and distant and put those walls up so high. Her friendship with Laura San Giacomo's character is fantastic. It's the most mature female friendship I've seen on a tv show. Love Earl! Love the dog! Oddly despite all the stuff she gets into I never find myself groaning or protesting her actions or decisions. She embraces the ups and downs of life with equanimity. She is an amazingly free spirit in many ways. Have you seen The Piano ? Amazzzzzzing work by her and Keitel. -------------------- |
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Feb 18 2008, 03:45 PM
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Major Group: Admin (Moderator) Posts: 2,755 Joined: 31-January 07 From: BC Canada Member No.: 2,023 |
QUOTE(EldarKinSlayer @ Feb 16 2008, 06:50 PM) Have you seen The Piano ? Amazzzzzzing work by her and Keitel. Yes I have and liked it very much! But seeing her in this series after seeing her in The Piano will mess with your head! The contrast is so extreme! -------------------- Larocque6689 you're the BEST!!!
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Feb 20 2008, 12:49 PM
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 Captain  Group: Browncoat Posts: 1,111 Joined: 19-February 08 From: Glitter Gulch Member No.: 2,178 |
Where does one find Saving Grace???
Cable? -------------------- You can't stop the signal, Mal
-- Mr. Universe  Does that seem right to You? --Jubal Early |
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Feb 20 2008, 02:52 PM
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Major Group: Admin (Moderator) Posts: 2,755 Joined: 31-January 07 From: BC Canada Member No.: 2,023 |
QUOTE TNT has renewed Saving Grace for a second season, making the order for 15 more episodes after only 3 aired episodes. The series debuted very strongly back on July 23rd becoming the year’s top-rated ad-supported cable premiere. Though it slid in week two (3.7/6 HH rating, 5.374 million viewers and a 1.3/4 A18-49 rating), its overall ratings remain strong and it is proving to be much more compatible with its dominant lead-in (The Closer) than other shows TNT has positioned in the time slot. The Holly Hunter starring series airs Monday nights at 10:00 p.m. on TNT. I don't know when the new season starts though. But DarthMarley mentions above that TNT is running a marathon 03MAR08 during the day. -------------------- Larocque6689 you're the BEST!!!
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Feb 20 2008, 03:32 PM
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Crotchety Old Man Group: Admin (Tech) Posts: 3,079 Joined: 10-April 06 Member No.: 94 |
I think they changed the schedule.
It is no longer showing in the logline for 03MAR08. Ah, I may not be a ble to see the evening. Looks like 3-5 March 10 and 11 PM Eastern time. Two episodes a night. Bah! They are showing them out of oreder, those bastards! -------------------- "Science is one cold hearted bitch with a 14 inch strap-on." |
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Feb 20 2008, 05:35 PM
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Major Group: Admin (Moderator) Posts: 2,755 Joined: 31-January 07 From: BC Canada Member No.: 2,023 |
QUOTE(DarthMarley @ Feb 20 2008, 12:32 PM) I think they changed the schedule. It is no longer showing in the logline for 03MAR08. Ah, I may not be a ble to see the evening. Looks like 3-5 March 10 and 11 PM Eastern time. Two episodes a night. Bah! They are showing them out of oreder, those bastards! What? Out of order? This is not the kind of show to show out of order. You really need to see her progression otherwise it makes no sense! *sigh* Will networks never learn? -------------------- Larocque6689 you're the BEST!!!
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Feb 20 2008, 06:53 PM
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Captain Group: Browncoat Posts: 1,111 Joined: 19-February 08 From: Glitter Gulch Member No.: 2,178 |
QUOTE(Rowan @ Feb 20 2008, 02:35 PM) What? Out of order? This is not the kind of show to show out of order. You really need to see her progression otherwise it makes no sense! *sigh* Will networks never learn? Now, you're just bein' silly. Of course they learn. What they learn reamains to be seen. One expects it has something to do with GNP, sweeps, and bottoms. How those add up to a skill set... I'm not going to hazard a guess. -------------------- You can't stop the signal, Mal
-- Mr. Universe Does that seem right to You? --Jubal Early |
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Mar 3 2008, 02:55 PM
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Crotchety Old Man Group: Admin (Tech) Posts: 3,079 Joined: 10-April 06 Member No.: 94 |
Tonight, immediatly after you dutifully watch Terminator:TSCC, change to TNT and catch the reair of the Saving Grace pilot followed by the second episode.
-------------------- "Science is one cold hearted bitch with a 14 inch strap-on." |
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Mar 4 2008, 01:56 PM
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Crotchety Old Man Group: Admin (Tech) Posts: 3,079 Joined: 10-April 06 Member No.: 94 |
Those of you who failed to watch this wonderful show will be issued 10 demerits each!
-------------------- "Science is one cold hearted bitch with a 14 inch strap-on." |
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May 25 2008, 09:47 AM
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Crotchety Old Man Group: Admin (Tech) Posts: 3,079 Joined: 10-April 06 Member No.: 94 |
Episode 2.01 - Have a Seat Earl - Airs: 14th July 2008
Episode 2.02 - A Survivir Lives Here - Airs: 21st July Episode 2.03 - A Little Hometown Love - Airs: 28th July -------------------- "Science is one cold hearted bitch with a 14 inch strap-on." |
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May 28 2008, 02:17 PM
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Major Group: Admin (Moderator) Posts: 2,755 Joined: 31-January 07 From: BC Canada Member No.: 2,023 |
It's so hard to WAIT!
I am torn between wishing to speed up time to get there and wanting to relax and enjoy my summer! -------------------- Larocque6689 you're the BEST!!!
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Jun 2 2008, 08:46 PM
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Crotchety Old Man Group: Admin (Tech) Posts: 3,079 Joined: 10-April 06 Member No.: 94 |
-------------------- "Science is one cold hearted bitch with a 14 inch strap-on." |
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Jun 16 2009, 04:49 PM
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Crotchety Old Man Group: Admin (Tech) Posts: 3,079 Joined: 10-April 06 Member No.: 94 |
S3 returns tonight 16JUN09.
-------------------- "Science is one cold hearted bitch with a 14 inch strap-on." |
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Jun 17 2009, 02:22 AM
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Major Group: Admin (Moderator) Posts: 2,755 Joined: 31-January 07 From: BC Canada Member No.: 2,023 |
 I am missing everything.Shut up I don't want to hear it! I know! 
-------------------- Larocque6689 you're the BEST!!!
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Jun 17 2009, 02:45 AM
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Crotchety Old Man Group: Admin (Tech) Posts: 3,079 Joined: 10-April 06 Member No.: 94 |
I am watching it right now, and there is nothing you can do to stop me!
-------------------- "Science is one cold hearted bitch with a 14 inch strap-on." |
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Jun 17 2009, 04:05 AM
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Major Group: Admin (Moderator) Posts: 2,755 Joined: 31-January 07 From: BC Canada Member No.: 2,023 |
QUOTE (DarthMarley @ Jun 17 2009, 12:45 AM) I am watching it right now, and there is nothing you can do to stop me! Bastard!
-------------------- Larocque6689 you're the BEST!!!
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Jun 17 2009, 07:52 AM
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 Colonel  Group: Cylon Posts: 3,200 Joined: 30-April 08 From: BaseStar 101 Member No.: 2,596 |
QUOTE (DarthMarley @ Jun 17 2009, 08:45 AM) I am watching it right now, and there is nothing you can do to stop me! Not bad, so Ham now knows about Earl, wonder how thats going to play out? I put the spoiler in white. -------------------- Female Cenobite: "Didn't open the box." And what was it last time, "Didn't know what the box was?" And yet, we do keep finding each other, don't we?
Pinhead: Oh, Kirsty. So eager to play, so reluctant to admit it. Female Cenobite: Perhaps you're teasing us. Are you teasing us? Pinhead: Two minutes. Two centuries. It all ticks by so quickly. You are so very like your ancestors, did you know that? I have the distinct sense of déjà vu. The same defiance, the same faithless hope in the light? Dr Paul Merchant: And what do you have faith in? Pinhead: Nothing. I am SO exquisitely empty. |
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