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TV: I’m loving the series Reservation Dogs right now (not to be confused with Tarantino’s Reservoir Dogs). It’s about some kids living on a Reservation in Oklah

TV: I’m loving the series Reservation Dogs right now (not to be confused with Tarantino’s Reservoir Dogs). It’s about some kids living on a Reservation in Oklahoma. It feels like a mix of the vibes of Freaks and Geeks and Northern Exposure, with lots of magical realism. Seems to be critically acclaimed but I don’t see a lot of buzz about it. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reservoir_Dogs https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reservoir_Dogs Similarly, Atlanta was fantastic, challenging, and seemed to throw something completely different at you in every episode. I think Hiro Murai is going to be one of the great filmmakers of his generation. I guess it’s a stretch to call it underrated because it was overwhelmingly critically acclaimed, but I feel it belongs to be talked about alongside the all-time greats when anecdotally I don’t hear much about it. For example, I’ve heard several casual references to Mad Men in the past few months, whereas I have never heard anyone mention Atlanta except when I have brought it up. Could just be my perception that’s off, though. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlanta_(TV_series) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlanta_(TV_series)

appplication 3y ago
I would second this. Res dogs is such an incredible show, I just want of share it with everyone. It paints such a vivid and empathetic view of native culture and does a good job connecting its modern struggles to historical oppression. It’s also a platform for native actors, and much of the outstanding soundtrack is by native artists as well. Really I have been pleasantly surprised with much of the FX/Hulu series I’ve seen lately. Atlanta, Res Dogs, Woke, Ramy, etc… these series have some similar vibe in some ways, but they’re not at all derivative. They do such a good job being high quality on their own, while also being a platform to showcase often misunderstood cultures in a gentle and empathetic light. Dave is also stylistically in the same vein, and an enjoyable show.
- hairofadog 3y ago
  Oh, I haven’t heard of Woke or Ramy, I’ll check them out, thanks!
hairofadog 3y ago
SNAP I just realized I linked to reservoir dogs instead of reservation dogs like an absolute dummy. Here’s Reservation Dogs: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reservation_Dogs https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reservation_Dogs

appplication 3y ago

I would second this. Res dogs is such an incredible show, I just want of share it with everyone. It paints such a vivid and empathetic view of native culture and does a good job connecting its modern struggles to historical oppression. It’s also a platform for native actors, and much of the outstanding soundtrack is by native artists as well. Really I have been pleasantly surprised with much of the FX/Hulu series I’ve seen lately. Atlanta, Res Dogs, Woke, Ramy, etc… these series have some similar vibe in some ways, but they’re not at all derivative. They do such a good job being high quality on their own, while also being a platform to showcase often misunderstood cultures in a gentle and empathetic light. Dave is also stylistically in the same vein, and an enjoyable show.

hairofadog 3y ago
Oh, I haven’t heard of Woke or Ramy, I’ll check them out, thanks!

hairofadog 3y ago

SNAP I just realized I linked to reservoir dogs instead of reservation dogs like an absolute dummy. Here’s Reservation Dogs: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reservation_Dogs https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reservation_Dogs