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Out of the Blue
[Sep 10, 2001, 08:52 am ET] – Share – Viewing Comments

I could have stood a little less advance hype about that Band of Brothers dealie on HBO last night, but that was pretty impressive stuff. For the most part this easily matched the scope of a major motion picture, and considering it's an ongoing mini-series, I imagine the whole thing must have cost at least a gazillion dollars. I think I'm most impressed with its willingness to deal with the aspects of war that are impossible to paint in a heroic light, so that it's not just the "good guys versus the bad guys." As someone who once questioned why HBO was so determined to create original programming, I have to say, they have gotten to the point where almost everything they air is significantly better than almost everything on traditional network television.

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Sep 11, 2001, 05:51

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Sep 11, 2001, 05:51

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Sorry, but I can't imagine how someone can watch the Sopranos, B of B, Sex and the City, 6 Ft Under, and Arliss and not think HBO kicks major ass. We're not talking about, "yeah, I suppose it's better than NBC" That shit is flat out great! And HBO should be commended for doing more than just running old movies and trying to make an easy buck.

So bag on it all you like, I mean, that does make you so cool doesn't it?

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