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How A&E's New Western Drama 'Longmire' Is Different From FX's 'Justified'

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At a late Friday afternoon panel session promoting A&E’s forthcoming summertime western saga Longmire, the question was asked as to whether the success of FX’s Justified perhaps smoothed the path wheels for Longmire to see the light of primetime. Exec producer John Covony answered succinctly: “The short answer is no.” Why not? “Well, in Hollywood, some ideas are gestating as others are coming to life.” He added that while he’s happy that Justified “helped to make people think about westerns,” he made the point that Justified star Timothy Olyphant and Longmire lead Robert Taylor were quite different in both style and substantive approach to their roles. Exec producer Greer Shephard went further, suggesting that Olyphant’s character “is a man tortured and driven by demons” while Taylor’s is defined by “love and loyalty.” She also doesn’t believe that Justified is even a true western, she thinks it’s more of “a Southern Gothic show.” But Longmire — “The integrity and moral s...

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alycakes4486d ago

This one might be worth watching to see if it's going to be any good. I don't think they should even try comparing to Justified....of course it's not like Justified. There could be no other show like that. I'm also sure that if this show is good it will be on a whole different level.

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The Doomsday Cult of Antares De La Luz Review: Monstrosity - Filmzzine

The Doomsday Cult of Antares De La Luz Review: The documentary explores how the cult members were coerced in the group and made accomplice of heinous crimes.

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5 Reasons Michael Scott From ‘The Office’ Was Actually An Amazing Leader

Don’t let the cringey awkwardness of The Office fool you: Michael Scott would actually be the perfect boss.

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City Hunter Review: Beginning of Adventurous Partnership - Filmzzine

City Hunter Review: The manga adaptation unravels the tragic beginning of Ryo Saeba and Kaori Makimura's partnership.

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