[US] How to Make It in America: #2 dream big or go home

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Op dinsdag 25 oktober 2011 09:18 schreef ROFLOL het volgende:
Seizoen 2 is erg tof tot nu toe, zuur dat het opnieuw alleen maar weer acht episodes zijn in een seizoen.

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Op donderdag 27 oktober 2011 15:44 schreef Maastoren het volgende:
Verder een kwestie van tijd dat die milf Ben een beurt geeft.

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Op maandag 10 oktober 2011 16:29 schreef Tim86 het volgende:

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Op woensdag 2 november 2011 14:46 schreef planethugo het volgende:
Rene vind ik nog steeds het leukste om te zien en 'Ralphie Ciferetto' (de pa van die rode chick) mag wel meer in beeld en driftbuien krijgen

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Op dinsdag 8 november 2011 00:06 schreef Fukjoeman het volgende:
Heerlijke aflevering

Beste tot nu toe

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Authenticity makes ‘How to Make It in America’

Updated: Tuesday, November 1, 2011 22:11

Originally, "How to Make It in America" was touted as a partner show of "Entourage" (2004−2011). Both are produced by Mark Wahlberg and both have similar focuses, like male friendships and surviving in difficult businesses.

While "Entourage" remained pretty soulless during its run, however, "How to Make It in America" takes a different direction. The show features some solid and reserved acting and offers an authentic look at the entertainment lifestyle.

"How to Make It in America" never really romanticizes Cam (Victor Rasuk) and Ben's (Bryan Greenberg) attempt to create a cool clothing line, and the show feels fresh because of that. Season one lays the foundation for the show — following the pair as they set up their clothing line — and, interestingly, the second season shows more of what all that means for Cam's and Ben's lives. They're young, and they're either on the verge of something big or about to see their dreams fail.

Greenberg and Rasuk both play their roles adeptly; they are never flashy and always seem real. Viewers never get the impression that either is ever really acting, and that sense of genuineness helps the show keep a low−key atmosphere.

The series works because the show really recognizes its limits. "How to Make It in America" never gets overly dramatic nor does it let its storylines get too big — it's got a very intimate feel.

The supporting cast is also strong, especially Lake Bell, who plays Ben's ex−girlfriend, Rachel. Bell is known for being extremely funny on "Children's Hospital," but here, she exercises restraint, which makes her character appealing. Even when she's not doing much or saying anything revolutionary, it is hard not to appreciate her screen presence.

One of the more charming aspects of the show is that, even though it is still relatively new, it already has its own unique style and look. The cinematography looks similar to low−budget indie films, and it features fast pacing and unusual editing. Its transitional cuts distinguish it from any show currently on air. "How to Make It" also incorporates current music into the show very well; rather than haphazardly tossing in popular songs, it picks trendy tracks that actually enhance the mood of the scenes.

While all of these interesting tweaks make "How to Make It" a special show, they also makes it more of a niche program. Not everyone is going to love a minimalist look at a group of New Yorkers who party and hang out a lot more than most people have time to. The show also drops a lot references to current pop culture that likely get lost on most viewers. While the cultural nods add to the show's authentic feel, they can also be slightly distracting for the viewer.

While "How to Make It's" New York−specificity might isolate a lot of viewers from relating to or understanding the series, focusing on the city is completely necessary — mostly because these characters couldn't hope to achieve their dreams anywhere else in the world.

"How to Make It" isn't big on laughs or dramatic moments, but that never detracts from it. The show possesses a certain charm that forced jokes and conflicts would spoil. The characters have a natural−feeling rhythm with each other — even when they are talking about nothing, viewers are easily entranced.

It's also easy to empathize with them, because the characters can all be boiled down to people who are really going for their dreams despite the odds being completely against them. Viewers can easily escape into this fantasy.

HBO's "How to Make It in America" isn't going to be everyone's idea of great television, but some viewers are going to find it invigorating, and television that can elicit strong reactions is definitely worth a watch.

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Op maandag 14 november 2011 13:35 schreef Rahl het volgende:
Ik snap Cam niet zo. Waarom 'nee' zeggen tegen moeilijk veel geld? Je kan toch altijd nog daarnaast je creatieve shit doen?

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Op maandag 14 november 2011 13:35 schreef Rahl het volgende:
Ik snap Cam niet zo. Waarom 'nee' zeggen tegen moeilijk veel geld? Je kan toch altijd nog daarnaast je creatieve shit doen?

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Op dinsdag 15 november 2011 12:26 schreef planethugo het volgende:

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idd, ze doen alsof het weet ik wat voor idee is. Alsof je ergens uit het niets geld krijgt om je eigen merk op te zetten zonder bemoeienis van anderen. Dat ze teleurgesteld zijn dat die Yosi zich ermee wil bemoeien kan ik inkomen maar als je logisch nadenkt moet je toch eieren voor je geld kiezen

Was het vanaf het begin al Crisp waar ze mee bezig waren of hebben ze dat zo bedacht? Vorig seizoen maakten ze nog spijkerbroeken

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Op dinsdag 15 november 2011 15:41 schreef Jivis het volgende:

Maar het blijft me enorm vermaken. Hilarisch dat die Rachel in een crackhoer aan het veranderen is .

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Op maandag 21 november 2011 08:36 schreef Vince22 het volgende:
Fuckin crisp!

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Op maandag 21 november 2011 13:59 schreef Rahl het volgende:
Jammer dat Ben ineens zo snel allemaal shit rond heeft, de rest van de serie was ie nooit zo slagvaardig. Beetje out-of-character.