endworld Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 I've recently become a big fan of the shows airing on Showtime, including Dexter and Weeds. Both great time wasters. I just finished watching one of the newest shows starring Tony Collette (Little Miss Sunshine), "The United States of Tara". Written by Diablo Cody of Juno fame, it follows a mother (Collette) struggling with Disassociative Identity Disorder and her supposedly dysfunctional family. I got a lot of enjoyment out of the show... Being unable to sleep for a few weeks, it passed the time for me quite pleasingly, and I liked the take on a rare (and quite debated) mental disorder. Makes for interesting character development, that's for sure, and a unique and entertaining twist on a household dramedy. At the beginning of the show (and thru the opening sequence) we learn that she has three distinctive personalities inside her other than her normal, every day mom self. Alice, the Beaver Cleaver mother, "T", the perpetual sixteen year old, & Buck, the white trash, gun-toting male figure. Collette's acting is comical in each of the different characters, and although she won't be winning an Oscar as far as I can tell, she does a really great job of portraying the individual personalities. The story follows her family through their everyday abnormal lives after Tara's psychiatrist advises her to stop taking her medication. Throughout the series is a sort of self-discovery quest on trying to pinpoint how and why Collette's character fragmented and developed her subsequent "alters". Check it out for free here. Twelve episodes, 30 minutes each. Let me know what you think! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Lindsay Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 I love this show!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iambaytor Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 Caught this off and on, I'm glad to see John Corbit in something that doesn't suck. Also, Buck is easily my favorite of the alters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
endworld Posted April 4, 2009 Author Share Posted April 4, 2009 I haven't seen him in much, honestly, but from what I recall his acting seemed terrible. But then again, maybe it was the writing? I agree he does great in the show. I occasionally can't tell he's acting at all. I appreciate Diablo Cody's novelty. I read recently that she's working on a new film for 2009 called "Jennifer's Body"...something about a teenage cannibal. My expectations are slightly low as they are for most high school movies, but maybe it could be the next Faculty? That movie wasn't terrible... I like seeing Collette as all of the different alters. Buck is probably the funniest, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amynicole Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 i think T is my favorite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizaLaChatte Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 I saw the first few episodes, very interesting. Buck is awesome! I've recently gotten into Showtime because of Weeds, Dexter and Secret Diaries of a Call Girl (i'm a fan of Billie Piper). I might start watching The L Word or Tudors, dunno yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
endworld Posted April 8, 2009 Author Share Posted April 8, 2009 Yeah the L Word is pretty good....I've seen it a bit sporadically, but I liked the characters. Weeds is awesome, currently halfway thru Dexter season 2 (WOAH), and Secret Diaries? Not sure about that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetalHeart Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Man, we caught the first 4 eps and haven't seen any more. Hoping to catch up now that we have internets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizaLaChatte Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Speaking of Showtime... 'Dead Like Me' is great, my husband and I just finished watching it. However the movie that came out this year(?) was disappointing. If you haven't seen it, it's along the dark humor of Dexter. Unfortunately, it was cut was before it should have been but definitely worth watching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reverend Jax Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Speaking of Showtime... 'Dead Like Me' is great, my husband and I just finished watching it. However the movie that came out this year(?) was disappointing. If you haven't seen it, it's along the dark humor of Dexter. Unfortunately, it was cut was before it should have been but definitely worth watching. If you liked Dead Like Me, check out Wonderfalls and the currently airing Pushing Daisies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizaLaChatte Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 If you liked Dead Like Me, check out Wonderfalls and the currently airing Pushing Daisies. I saw only one episode of Wonderfalls and liked it but I guess I forgot to keep up with it. Just added both to my netflix q. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iambaytor Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 I liked Dead Like Me but I found the lead to be extremely dull and boring especially in her monotone line delivery, that and I kept wanting to climb into the TV and tell her that she needs to wax her upper lip. Also there were times it felt like Final Destination: The Series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amynicole Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 Anyone else keeping up with this show? It's soooo good. Three episodes into the second season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lycaon Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 I've been wanting to watch this series! The initial link seems to only show one epsiode (and if I'm right, that might be the second episode). Anyone else have other/more links? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amynicole Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 I think this will work:http://tv.blinkx.com/show/united-states-of-tara/4fz5yFEHj70zXF9h if not I'll look around more later. I found one the other day but it only has season two Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lycaon Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 Sweet, thanks! I'll check it out later tonight or tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the division of joy Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 http://tvshack.net/tv/United_States_of_Tara/ And given its megavideo, firefox users should download this as it nullifies the 54 minute wait you have to do after watching 72 minutes of megavideo. FHD me later everyone. http://www.illimitux.net/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Lindsay Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 yes! the last episode was crazy...poor tara. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amynicole Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 I know! I was so stunned that they showed some of the racier parts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amynicole Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 Thanks for the link, Ross! New episode Monday! Which alter(s) would you like to see? Which is your favorite? I was leaning toward Alice, but I'm really digging buck this season. It's like you get to see a whole new side of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Lindsay Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 i know she's supposed to get a new alter this season as well so that should be interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amynicole Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 I read that the new alter shows up this episode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amynicole Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 Did anyone catch the latest episode? I was really wanting to see more of the new alter. Can't wait until next week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Lindsay Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 i know! it should be interesting. i keep hoping that they'll reveal more about what her trauma was...it seems like they might this season with some of her flashbacks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amynicole Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 Omg. This episode was good and I can't wait for next weeks, because all of her alters come out in one episode. I really want to see what gimme is like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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