Flight Of The Conchords - Sneak Preview - Review

Once again, I found someone who was willing to brave the cold, harsh streets of New York, which, as it turns out today is not really a cliche. Sure, it isn't Edmonton cold, but it was still pretty cold last night in New York City. No matter the temperature, this writer, was desperate to report back to you, the CDAN reader, about the upcoming season of HBO's Flight Of The Conchords. Here is Cory's review.

So last night was the screening of HBO's hit show Flight Of The Conchords. It was held at the Salmagundi Art Club in NYC's Union Square neighborhood. After finally getting past Presidential-like security at the door, I was welcomed by a pleasant greeting of "no more drinks until after the screening" (editor's note: I would have left) and so I soberly walked into a large gallery space with my guest, and perused the space's lovely artwork adorning the walls.
Not one single "artsy" person in the place probably gave more than two glances to the art. We were here for a different show. The crowd was quite the eclectic mix of downtown hipsters, people who know people, and people who know people who know people. Then, there were plenty of suits and ties to give it that air of sophistication and class. It just goes to show you, with it's second season starting up, the show is a big hit with a cult like following that spans all ages and demographics. HBO could bank on it just as is, but knowing HBO and it's greed for more, I was expecting them to jump the shark.

Be it bringing in A-list celebrities to spice up the cast, draw more viewers, whatever. But, at least for now it doesn't look like they are going to do anything of the sort. Settling into our standing room only spots, we were blessed with a sneak peek of the upcoming seasons' first episode (I believe). The show once again stayed true to it's roots and what got them this far.

It comes off as a casual laid back thrown together edit, but it is done in such a professional way, you would never know it was a big budget production. They know what they're doing at HBO with this one. The writing and cinematography were top notch and Bret and Jemaine deliver their usual performance that cannot be duplicated. As a big fan of the show myself (editor's note: I think we caught that), I was quite pleased walking out.

No sophomoric curse on the horizon. The self-proclaimed 4th best folk duo from New Zealand give the same perfect comedic timing, and clever writing we have all grown to love and also expect. With tonight's episode's plot line, my love was still all there and I can't wait to see what will happen next. Mel and Dave made some cameo's again, and it just felt like the first season never ended. The quirky agent Murray is again stealing the show when he's on screen and I honestly found myself, along with the entire crowd, laughing out loud at their sudden impromptu breaks into song. Super funny, the show is absolutely holding its spot in my DVR record list.