Kyriotes
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Post by Kyriotes on Mar 15, 2014 14:59:15 GMT -6
To start things off, we are placed a decade after events, listening to Rust(in) Cohle and Marty Hart give specifics on their case that garnered them some celebrity. Rust is an introverted nihilist and Marty is a good ol' boy family man who has a penchant for being unfaithful. These two are oil and water; they just don't mix. Dora Lang's ritualiticaly staged body started the case. As a result, the governor tries to enact an Anti-Christian Crime task force. Detectives aren't too keen on letting their cases go; at least not as the entertainment industry would have me believe. Rust's life is the job. You find that he eats, breathes, and sleeps the case. It's harder for Marty as his wife starts to give him ultimatums about spending time with his family. Quite quickly, you discover that cultists are involved who just so happen to worship the Yellow King. If you are up on Chambers and Lovecraftian lore, then you'll recognize it as "The King in Yellow" or Hastur from Hastur, in Carcosa, next to the Lake of Hali. There are 8 episodes in this story, unfortunately, next season will consist of another case or cases with different characters, so get your fill of Lovecraftiana now. My personal review of this season of True Detective is that it started wonderfully. The acting was strong, especially by Matthew McConaughey, no doubt evidence that he deserved his Oscar. Sadly, the ending wasn't what I had in mind. It was over too easily and it didn't feel like the detectives had enough skin in the game, simply their lives. Has anyone else seen this show? Song of my soul, my voice is dead, Die though, unsung, as tears unshed Shall dry and die in Lost Carcosa
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Post by I AM the Way on Mar 16, 2014 7:39:23 GMT -6
I enjoyed it immensely, but still thought it could have been more Lovecraftian, weirder, and longer. The show definitely could have been extended just the way it was (assuming a couple small changes) for multiple seasons.
The ending was mostly satisfying, but viewers shouldn't expect a Twin Peaks / Se7en kind of ending... more like Silence of the Lambs. But clearly, if you're a fan of all 3 of those shows, give True Detective a chance.
VS
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Kyriotes
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Post by Kyriotes on Mar 16, 2014 17:52:43 GMT -6
Rust's philosophy underwent a change and I don't think it was for the better.
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Post by I AM the Way on Mar 18, 2014 19:23:59 GMT -6
Rust's philosophy underwent a change and I don't think it was for the better. I used to have a friend who claimed to be a total atheist/nihilist; he was also way into Lovecraft. Sometimes, the way he talked about his non-beliefs was just as arrogant and ignorant as when Christians talk about angels or God's will. I realized a few years ago that former friend of mine was compensating, trying to make himself feel superior. That's the exact same thing as those religious assholes who think they know it all. Maybe that has something to do with why we're no longer friends... Personally, I was really glad to see Rust's philosophy evolve from the first episode to the last. Both protagonists grew; that's important. Going in the right direction is better than accidentally arriving at the right destination. Does that make sense? Regardless, you should write that down someplace and think about it periodically. VS
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Post by Kyriotes on Mar 31, 2014 14:53:02 GMT -6
Darn, I thought of myself as that nihilistic atheist. Unfortunately, (or fortunately) I have delusions of grandeur that relates to the philosophy of self deification. You know, the idea that the Universe came into being with your consciousness. Relating this all to CoC, Rusts initial personality and philosophies could be reconciled. He believes that humans/humanity should cease to exist and we feel that way too. I think. I could be wrong. Of course, his view is that nothing matters, when, in fact, it matters quite a bit. As for your last statement about arrival at correct location versus moving in the right direction, I think an analogy for that could be material wealth. Some inherit their money, while others go to school and work from the bottom rung and normally never reach the zenith.
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Post by Sanguis on Apr 12, 2014 23:36:33 GMT -6
I've heard this show mentioned quite a bit in the past few weeks. I'm starting to think I may have to give it a look.
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Post by courtsteward on May 18, 2015 9:13:20 GMT -6
Rust's philosophy underwent a change and I don't think it was for the better. Agreed. Though, functional Nihilism requires a suspension of disbelief to function in society.
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Post by shawnhartnell on May 20, 2015 5:52:24 GMT -6
Rust's philosophy underwent a change and I don't think it was for the better. Agreed. Though, functional Nihilism requires a suspension of disbelief to function in society. OK, I'll byte. What is functional nihilism and how does it differ from the presupposed nonfunctional nihilism? Moreover -- what is the function of nihilism? Secondly, how does it require a suspension of disbelief to function in society? And, what belief is being suspended? BTW: Ima nihilist.
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