NP - Treme

[rich]

I get that.(though  can deal with alot less of elvis costello type
cameos and more of the ones i never heard of)

I think Inherent Vice exhibited something similar--folks like Robin
were quite enthused that he got alot of local color and details right.
In Treme's case, i have no beef with that except for the tendency at
least in the first season to constantly harp on the fact of how
superior or unique New Orleans is. Hey, I love the place, too. I just
didnt need reminding every 10 minutes ;)
and yes I do love the theme song, too

On Fri, Sep 21, 2012 at 11:41 AM, David Morris <fqmorris at gmail.com> wrote:
> Many of the cameos are people/musicians that live here that we see on
> the street or clubs frequently.  And Lord knows those musicians ca use
> the paycheck from HBO.  And I hope John Boutte is making a bundle from
> his original theme song.  If you ever get a chance to hear him live,
> go.  He's really great.
>
> There are so many local details about New Orleans culture that they've
> gotten right, and that those unfamiliar with this place won't be able
> to understand or appreciate w/o a guide.  But they do provide a
> commentary option when they release it in DVD.
>
> David Morris
>
> On Fri, Sep 21, 2012 at 10:32 AM, rich <richard.romeo at gmail.com> wrote:
>> not unwatchable--it has great elements to it. love wendell pierce and
>> the indians and i quite enjoyed the police subplot with david morse
>> last season. its a lot more looser (the drama droops and fades, the
>> celebrity cameos are a bit much, too) than the Wire. its his AtD to
>> the Wire's GR  ;)
>> I still watch it even if it annoys me at times.
>>
>> rich