Is anyone watching "Sharp Objects" on HBO?

[Laffy Kat]

I'm not a Gillian Flynn fan. Couldn't even finish "Gone Girl", but this mini-series is pretty good. Amy Adams is good. For some reason it reminds me of the first "True Crime" series.

[Polly Hennessey]

1. Yes.

It is good. Amy Adams and Patricia Clarkson are beyond good. One those programs that you look forward too each week.

[hlthe2b]

2. Yes... I am... well acted series but rather dark.

I'm convinced the Mother killed the sister via Munchausen by Proxy (haven't read the book, just my prediction).

There have been a lot of complaints about how small town MO is depicted, I've noted in reviews of the series. My parents, aunts, uncles, cousins lived in a small farm town in MO (not in the SE as the one depicted on the show, however). While they have it right about the boredom and desperation to "get out" for most kids growing up there, I don't think the insular nature and cliques apply at all.

Seems a bit derisive, in that respect.

[Laffy Kat]

4. Kind of like how the South is portrayed in general, I think.

Being from TN, I'm somewhat sensitive; I notice it, although it doesn't bother me. What I hate are those fake southern accents you hear in movies and television.

[dewsgirl]

3. I read the book, which was very good. I am going to

start on the series sometime this week. It sounds quite good, plus I love Amy Adams and Patricia Clarkson.

[JonLP24]

5. 2 episodes so far

I'm far behind a lot of shows this summer.

[Polly Hennessey]

6. She was born in Missouri.

We went to Salisbury, MO, a year ago for a relatives 80th birthday. We were struck by how it had changed. Small, rural towns like Salisbury are dying. The young generation is leaving. Can’t blame them, I would leave, too. Agree, the small towns are not as twisted as the town in Sharp Objects. Just empty and boring.

[Laffy Kat]

15. Seems like the towns only go two ways:

Developers either stick the usual chain stores on the main drag or they die altogether. It used to be all towns were different.

[OilemFirchen]

7. Saw the first episode on a sneak peek. I'm reserving judgement.

That said, I would watch a marathon of Amy Adams eating fruit.

[Laffy Kat]

13. I like her, too. Pretty and a great actress. nt

[TexasBushwhacker]

8. I am

I was really getting into it too. Unfortunately I stumbled upon SPOILERS in an old article in Vanity Fair, so you've been warned.

I'll still watch the rest, but now that I know who the killer is it will be anti-climactic, to say the least.

How hot is Chris Messina though?

[Laffy Kat]

9. Yes!

Yep, he's hot and the chemistry between those two is also hot, LOL.

[TexasBushwhacker]

10. It's funny. I was reading an interview with them

They had remained friends since Julie and Julia and wanted to work together again, but both wanted something heavier than her cooking and him eating her food. Uh, I think they found it - LOL.

Patricia Clarkson - holy cow! And the Emmy goes too ....

[TexasBushwhacker]

11. The last scene in episode 5 "Closer"

Wow! I like a good love/sex scene as much as the next person, but let's face it. Some are hot and some are not. Most are predictable and many are gratuitous, especially when it comes to female nudity. But this scene was like none I'd ever seen. Tense, unpredictable and so EMOTIONAL. It was a really brave performance by Amy Adans and Chris Messina.

[TexasBushwhacker]

12. I've been listening to the soundtrack on Spotify

Lots of good stuff, including Led Zeppelin.

https://open.spotify.com/user/warnermusicus/playlist/10c2DXARC72gCph6bNloyM

[Laffy Kat]

14. Yes, it's our generation music. nt

[TexasBushwhacker]

16. Yeah, we may be old - I'm 61

But we had the best music and movies.

[Laffy Kat]

17. We are the same age.

Those were the days, my friend.

[TexasBushwhacker]

18. And weed was $20 an ounce!

[TexasBushwhacker]

19. Episode 7!

HOLY COW!

[Laffy Kat]

20. I've only seen a few minutes of it.

I was traveling. Gotta catch up.

[TexasBushwhacker]

21. So, any comments on the finale?

I read the book, so I knew what was coming. I thought they did a good job.

[Laffy Kat]

22. I still have it recorded.

I've been working nights and long hours so when I get home I'm toast. I'm planning on watching it leisurely this weekend while enjoying a glass or two of vino.

[TexasBushwhacker]

23. You'll need a glass or two - LOL

[Laffy Kat]

24. I know enough to know you're right!