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just started watching The Good place, 4 episodes in liking it a lot
Make sure you avoid spoilers. In the final episode it's revealed how Eleanor ended up there, you really don't want to ruin the show by reading spoilers.
Watched Arrival instead of the Coen Bros movie last night.
Highly recommended, really thought-provoking and moving film. Catch it before it disappears again.
If you like The Good Place, check out Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. Similar vibe and just as funny.
They've only gone and put series 3 of The Last Kingdom on - hurrah!...If it's as enjoyable as the first two I'll be happy. (no spoilers please as I've decided to binge watch the first two series again before starting it. Ha.)
Can't read whole thread but in case not mentioned:
- Making a Murderer pt 2 is out. The first was a jaw-dropping documentary. This is the aftermath/push for acquittal and is no less compelling. Kathleen Zellner's mind is as sharp as a knife.
- British Bakeoff. All of 'em.
Anyone else seen 13 Reasons Why ? I thought the first series was really good, but it was the format that made it for me. One tape per episode to tell the story worked really well. Now Im into season two, and without that format its dragging a little.
Started The Kominsky Method. Only a few episodes in but it's got potential. About a couple of elderly guys, one is an acting coach and one just lost his wife. Good cast, well written.
Making a Murderer pt 2 is out ... Kathleen Zellner’s mind is as sharp as a knife.
Started it really thinking I wasn't going to like her, at all. But her obsessiveness and persistence is quite something.
Also started watching Mindhunter. Very good so far.
Watch Outlaw King at the weekend, it's no Braveheart thank goodness.
It was filmed local to us, best bit was when Robert was crowned and they were having a bit of a soiree next to a Loch Linlithgow Loch). Cut to De Valance in his castle (Linlithgow Palace) saying he'll need to go sort him out, he could have been there in 5 minutes if he had bothered looking over the battlements!
Good movie though.
The Sinner season 2 is compelling so far, 4 episodes in and going well. The Good place I've persisted with as it does improve a bit, but it's still not great. The Haunting of Hill house, I'm intrigued as to where it's going, thought it was getting quite metaphorical last episode I watched, looking forward to seeing how it pans out, have had to scrape my wife off the roof a couple of times though, they plan their surprises well.
Amazon have reduced the fire stick and I really want to watch American Gods so I've bought a stick, so my Netflix time may slump for a few weeks at least, I suspect Netflix is better overall though.
Outlaw King was a competently made film, authentic looking battle sequences, beautiful shots of sweeping scenery, even the accents were pretty good (I thought one of the dodgiest accents came from one of the few Scottish actors in the film!).
However, it was just lacking the magic ingredient somehow. The by the numbers historical drama didn't really grip me, and it fizzles out a bit and ends just as Bruce's campaign gets going. Maybe they were keeping the door open for Outlaw King II - The Road to Bannockburn, but I wouldn't hold my breath.
They’ve only gone and put series 3 of The Last Kingdom on – hurrah!…If it’s as enjoyable as the first two I’ll be happy.
Another fan here. It’s like a more jolly version of Vikings.
Another Last Kingdom fan here, yep binge watching series 1 & 2 again 🤗🤗
Watched Calibre the other night. Good dark Scottish film. Worth a watch.
Buster Scruggs tonight!! Sensational!
Also watched the Operation Finale last night. Nowt to do wi the Italian EWS, it’s Ben Kingsley as Adolf Eichmann and his capture & extraction from Argentina after the war.
have given up on Making a Murderer 2 at ep3. Too much a personal vehicle for Kellner and over dramatised "discoveries". And "cuddly" interviews with the Dassey and Avery familes. SO I cheated and read the wiki on where things have ended up, and despite legal process the US federal justice system is obviously still crooked and both are still banged-up.
on a similar subject, this ended up in my twitter feed* yesterday and it's very funny and informative.
*Thanks Ben Kinetics, follow him on @bencooper, @KineticsGlasgow for interesting stuff.
Watched another episode of Ozark. Still enjoying it, especially the Snell storyline, but ****-me Marty's daughter is way beyond needing taking out back with a shotgun!
Ozark is OK, not finding it something I want to binge-watch though. Also agree on the kids, if I were Marty I'd have done a runner with the cash and left the family as payment...
Totally agree with KCR's review of the Outlaw King to
July 22 was pretty poor to I thought, although not really sure what I was expecting given the events it's about. It was just dull.
Almost want to watch Buster Scruggs again, although I was left curiously disappointed first time round it has also stuck with me, almost feels like an itch I need to scratch again. I was like that with Big Lebowski also, think I'm just a wee bit slow with some movies and sometimes miss the point first time round...
But in the meantime, having borrowed Sister-in-Laws Netflix login, I've found series 3 of Rick and Morty, hey-o!
been playing loads of Red Dead Redemption 2 lately, took a break to watch Buster Scruggs - could hardly tell the difference!! theres even a fella called Arthur!!
I can understand that Buster Scruggs wouldn't be for everyone. I don't think there is an overarching point to the stories. Seemed like a good mix of macabre and light-hearted to me, with some lovely dialogue, and fantastic cinematography. Enjoyed all of them
PAN SHOT!
Following a recommendation from family in Australia we've been getting into Rake. It's a black comedy drama about a barrister who's a disaster, lots of swearing and boozing plus some really good guest actors. Hugo Weaving stars in the first episode as a cannibal. Lots of laugh out loud moments and theres plenty of episodes up if you happen to get into it
SO I cheated and read the wiki on where things have ended up, and...
decided to post spoiler? In the future, the urban mythology of similar 'outrage pron' documentaries will reference your behaviour as 'shock-blocking' ☹️
decided to post spoiler?
Gah! Quite right, hadnt thought of it like that. Report my post for swearing or adblocking or something and see if a Mod can redact!
Narcos Mexico is really good. If you enjoyed the original Narcos series then you'll like this. It's a spin off but there are some cameo appearances too.
Following a recommendation from family in Australia we’ve been getting into Rake. It’s a black comedy drama about a barrister who’s a disaster, lots of swearing and boozing plus some really good guest actors. Hugo Weaving stars in the first episode as a cannibal. Lots of laugh out loud moments and theres plenty of episodes up if you happen to get into it
just started this last night after reading this recommendation and really enjoying it. i can only think of describing it as a 'californication-lite'. a lot of similarities, not quite as much sex or laugh out loud moments, but still very good.
It was only the last section of Buster Scruggs that left me flat, the others were all superb. Especially the Tom Waits one. Wonderful.
Biggest shame was not seeing it on the big screen really, as it was all visually amazing.
I've just discovered Big Mouth, which I'm very much enjoying as a bung on whilst sat on the turbo or for light relief. Finally finished season 3 of Daredevil, which I enjoyed, but just isn't quite grabbing me as much as it used too. I think the Punisher has spoiled me.
Found out that the first series of Ash versus Evil Dead is on Netflix. One more episode to watch. It’s great, over the top b movie fun. A definite watch for fans of Bruce Campbell and the second and third Evil Dead movies.
Just finished “Happy”. Bloody loved that. Funny, violent and weird 😀
Did someone say Happy?
Yeah can’t wait for that.
New series of F is for Family is available.
I can confirm The Silencer is dire
the last section of Buster Scruggs that left me flat
...souls journeying to the afterlife united only by the randomness of their journeys and ignorance of what lies ahead? I thought it tied the preceding chapters together, adding nice dollop of Coen worldview.
Found this last night. The Endless. Its weird, its confusing, its original, its compelling.
We've been working our way through Line of Duty on Netflix, flippin awesome series. The finale for Season 3 was a real edge of your seats show!
Jack Ryan series on prime was great, nothing too deep but very bingeable.
Tried ozark but found it quite boring. It’s a shame because I like the premise and really wanted it to be good.
Just started ‘the Americans’ which I cannot believe passed me by for six seasons. Couple episodes in and it’s Sooo good.
souls journeying to the afterlife united only by the randomness of their journeys and ignorance of what lies ahead?
Nope, I saw some people in a carriage, going to a big house.
Started watching the "Masterpiece" that is ROMA. Erm, I'll have to pick up later, cos the first hour I found extremely boring. Best bit was a car tyre squidging some dog shit. I know there's more engaging stuff to come, cos I've seen the stills, but a family cleaner just going about her business, for some reason I don't find that riveting.
I’ve not really given a shite about the footy for years but had a look at ‘Sunderland Till I Die’ tonight and was quickly locked into a full on binge!!
Incredible that the season unfolded the way it did while it was being documented!!
Fantastic stuff. TV gold!!
chamley
Following a recommendation from family in Australia we’ve been getting into Rake.
My wife was a barrister in Oz. She loves it and follows every episode closely.
Reckons it's based on true life, a composite of various characters in the Bar. From what I've seen of Australian barristers, I believe her. 🙂
Talking of the land of nope. Have we done Pine Gap yet?
The desert version of Fylingdales golf balls with drone strikes, chinese spies and subtle sexual tension.
Typical low budget made up for with good acting and Ozzy one liners. Binge watched most of it.
Atypical.
Adelie, Chinstrap, Emporer, Gentoo...
The Bad Batch
Cargo
I don't feel at home in this world anymore
Good time
started watching 'YOU' last night.
was still watching at 1am!! been a while since i was last this gripped on something! great stuff, a little bit Mr Robot / little bit Dexter, but with other intentions! a little far fetched too how easy it is for him to do what he does but its cool and dark and a bit creepy. real binge material.
Murder Mountain (disappearances + weed farms etc ) is a gripping doc, made all the more intriguing by the fact that I sat and had breakfast in Garberville last year with not a clue of the place's problems.
Mahalo, agreed, you is surprisingly good.
Has anyone mentioned Ash Vs Evil Dead yet?
Watched it recently and couldn't believe there hasn't been more fuss about it.
Absolutely brilliant stuff.
cha****ng
Has anyone mentioned Ash Vs Evil Dead yet?
Yup, much better than I expected.
Wev'e just got Netflix & on a recommendation started watching 'Still Game' (which is an ancient Scottish programme that came out in 2002.
Been pissing myself laughing from the start.
Peaky Blinders Series 4 has just arrived on Netflix. 🙂
Marie Kondo tidying up programme. A relief to find people messier than me.
The Italian Suburra spin offs are pretty decent.
Almost done watching Parfum, a German series on Netflix, quite a disturbing theme if you're into that sort of thing.
Trainspotting 2 is on there.
Still Game is class. still my go to if i only have a half hour to fill...
Peaky Blinders Series 4 has just arrived on Netflix. 🙂
lost a lot of credibility this series with that laughable Adrien Brody performance!!
T2 was a pretty thin nostalgia-fest that just lent of it's better predecessor. No wonder it ended up on Netflix
+1 Murder Mountain
Hugely enjoyable if a little saddening. Thst place is stunningly beautiful and bountiful, yet humans 😐
T2 was a pretty thin nostalgia-fest that just lent of it’s better predecessor.
Very disappointed in it. Shoddily put together, embarrassing plot and ironically the overall feel was of an old raver going out again but trying a bit too hard.
Not recommended.
You.
Nice one. Thanks for the tip.
Ash v Evil Dead ... I remember the original film being the scariest film ever. I recently seen a clip of it, and it really was low budget.
But how did it turn into a comedy? (and a very funny one too)
I really cant remember the original being the slightest bit comical!!
My missus has just bin watched 'You' all day.... turned it off as I got in from work..
Any good ?????
Evil dead 1 was serious
Evil dead 2 was semi-serious
Evil dead 3 was for the lolz
After that they just carried on with the comedy.
But how did it turn into a comedy? (and a very funny one too)
I really cant remember the original being the slightest bit comical!!
The original definitely had touches of humour throughout. Also see Drag me to Hell for an example of how Raimi uses humour in his horror films.
They definitely took it to excess in the later ED films, though.
Just watched a couple of episodes of titans, and rather enjoying it.
The Domestics and The night ate the world both good watchable movies. The Domestics owes a lot to Warriors but if you dont mind that its great fun
Domestics wasnt bad just a little predictable. For post apocalyptic I preferred The Bad Batch. Got poor reviews but had an original feel to it.
Altered Carbon is very good.
The Expanse was good until they sold it to prime and it’s now dissappeared from everywhere.
House of Cards WAS good, but was best in its first 2 seasons.
I’ve has Titans on in the background this am as I’ve closed some audits off, seems Ok but I’ll have to watch it again as I missed quite a bit of what the story was.
The Siege of Jadotville - Based on a true story, if you like war films this is very, very good. Great story, great photography, excellent action scenes.
I watched the first episode of Sex Education last night. I don’t think I’m its target audience but it’s quite funny and I was surprised to see it was English - I expected it to be set in the US (not sure why though). Gillian Anderson is 😍
Why isn't there Porn on Netflix? We're all adults and we have the pin. Every single man enjoys porn and a lot of men live alone or at least find themselves alone at home at some point. Is there some sort of law against it? Netflix are missing a trick as who wouldn't enjoy that on the big tele.
1stnameWsurname and bikebuoy will now come and say they don't enjoy porn. 🤣🤣
There is! You just need to know how to find it 😃
Gimme the search terms Wallop 😋 you filth. 😄
Strongly recommend Great News for comedy fans.
Not massively original but has a superb cast and an exceptionally high number of proper LOLs.
Brooklyn 99 S5 finally coming in March too.
Well obviously there’s no porn per se but there is one film with full penetration in it - the problem with it is that’s it’s utter crap and I can’t remember what it’s called 😂
And there’s always Blue is the Warmest Colour... 😏
We watched La Mante (The Mantis) - Froggy police thriller. Quite dumb but entertaining enough.
I started Sex Education based on rave reviews but turned off after about 10 minutes.
Roma is a good film but loses something watching it on an iPad on a train.
And there’s always Blue...
There's the problem with Netflicks and all streaming services. I noticed Blue Velvet was available a couple of months ago, fancied watching it again over Christmas, by which time it had been removed. It's the interesting films, the stuff you don't watch so often, that become less available because unlike dvds where you can print a limited run it's probably not worth Prime/NF/whoever allocating server space to a marginal interest film.
Suddenly I'm wondering whether anyone has set up a streaming service purely for odd art films and unpopular stuff. *searches*
Netflix may have taken the business decision that there's a fairly big choice of grumble already available gratis on the web Jekkyl.
Do you want us to suggest some URLs?
Yes wordnumb - it’s very annoying. I recently watched Hunt for the Wilderpeople and when I recommended it to a friend it had disappeared.
SPLIT
A fond kiss
Both decent
The original EVIL DEAD (and ED2) was funny AF. Or was that just the drugkz?