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Post by John on Mar 10, 2005 21:01:04 GMT -5
Hi, In just a few minutes I'll be watching AOW on WYBE tv out of phila...............I'm really having a hard time getting the story line down for now....but I'm getting better (I THINK)........I really do love it so I guess eventually I'll have it all figured out........If anyone can help me with some pointers I would appreciate it....
What is it about this drama that is pulling people into it's grip..............It's certainly not the highest quality production we usually see out of Hollywood or TV land and yet it is so very engaging....Any ideas on that..
AOW fan...................John
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Post by ID on Mar 11, 2005 10:15:57 GMT -5
deiner.proboards18.com/index.cgi?board=warriors&action=display&thread=1102280822deiner.proboards18.com/index.cgi?board=warriors&action=display&thread=1094182170This is what's called a "historical drama" As it is an accoutn of real history, even though the holes in hsitory, are filled by the writers. This show has great production, acting, story, and action. Don't consider this when thinking about "Hollywood" productions, such as the horrid Lord Of The Rings. If you can't understand the story, the you should do some research on the time period, 1170-1220 AD, during Korea's Koryo Dynasty. A good book is "Generals And Scholars" by Prof. Edward J. Shultz. Personally, this is one of the few shows that I watch on tv. My life is dictated by work, my fiancee {and future wife}, and drinking with friends from work, as well as friends who I knew since high school {most of them were on the football team with me} However, I rearange dmy shcedule so that I can view this show on saturday and sunday nights. {though it finsihed months ago, here in New York}
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Post by John on Mar 11, 2005 11:20:51 GMT -5
Thank You................ I will look further into the Koryo dynasty.......so I will have a better idea of the story line..........
Have a nice day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by MasterCrabby on Mar 11, 2005 22:15:41 GMT -5
"What is it about this drama that is pulling people into its grip?" That brings back memories. I had no concept of the show when one day, I saw these eccentric guys in lacquer-covered hats getting wound up over something. I thought, "This is something you don't see every day, I'll rubberneck at this accident". Well, It was like cigarettes. I thought I'd have one a couple of times and move on. Like nicotine, AOW demanded I tune in just to find out how that freeze frame would resolve. A year later, I am on to YSS. I haven't missed a single show. It's wacky. I don't have any Korean relations, yet I find these folks a comfort in a way that modern American society has no facet. I love it, yet I hate that WMBC can't put it on a weeknight so I can free up the weekend. My dog, Jack watches with me, and my wife, Ruth, likes it. She's off on sunday night, lately. She's like ID. The slow episodes are not her Green Cup O' tea. I envy you your experience of AOW freshly. Avoid spoilers.
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Post by Maalii on Mar 12, 2005 19:47:33 GMT -5
Yes, it is a magnetic drama. Like ID, I would also disagree that this production is inferior to Hollywood. In special effects and make up, yes (note some of the extremely artificial looking blood that never dries, for instance), but in writing and acting you will not find its equal out of tinseltown. Unlike ID, I did like LOTR, but, to me, it's strongest points were the gorgeous sets that fit Tolkien's photographic descriptions to a T and the effective special effects (nobody can deny that the Pelennor Fields scene is amazing). However, LOTR's simple characters and plot are child's play compared to AOW's complex character development (with many gray shades between good and evil) and intricately woven plot. AOW is indeed hard to follow out of the gate, but once you get familiar with the characters and their roles you'll become more engrossed and begin to see the genius behind the show. Among the truly amazing bits of creative genius are how the show manages to rebuild interest after major climactic episodes. At many points of the drama, many of us viewers had lost their favorite characters and doubted the show could capture our interest again---it always managed to, though. Enjoy.
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Post by Eowyn on Mar 16, 2005 9:49:02 GMT -5
That brings back memories. I had no concept of the show when one day, I saw these eccentric guys in lacquer-covered hats getting wound up over something. I thought, "This is something you don't see every day lol, MasterCrabby, so true. It was so refreshing to my eyes. Great posts, M.Crabby and Maalii. Enjoy, John!
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Post by generaldu on Mar 18, 2005 9:15:25 GMT -5
For me, the real hook to the show was watching individuals with differing personalities and value systems navigate between the pull of the honor code to which they're all sworn to be bound and the goals of their own ambitions.
For instance, in the case of Yi Ui-min we see a powerful and faithful subordinate (to Yi Ui-bang) uncomfortably evolve into someone with a grasping, vague and ultimately unrealizable personal ambition.
We could all pick our favorite characters and watch their parallel development as the plot progressed. For me, these intriguing story lines more than made up for any shortcomings in the physical production.
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Post by Eowyn on Mar 18, 2005 10:04:33 GMT -5
As per the production quality of AOW, I never minded if anything was "fake looking" ( I remember the criticisms of Ui-min's "plastic" axe). I looked at it more as a prop, the blood too. AOW is like great theater to me.
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Post by luvarchfiend on Mar 18, 2005 17:49:36 GMT -5
part of the appeal of this and other korean historical dramas, for me, is the utter lack of slickness as seen in hollywood productions. it is about the characters and the story. the fact that i think they educate and enlighten as well is just icing on the cake.
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Post by seven stars on Mar 22, 2005 12:25:24 GMT -5
part of the appeal of this and other korean historical dramas, for me, is the utter lack of slickness as seen in hollywood productions. it is about the characters and the story. the fact that i think they educate and enlighten as well is just icing on the cake. Almost like watching a stage production with some of the best acting that you've ever seen.
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