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I’m really struggling to find Mandalorian good.
And especially the episodes of this season, which are boringly repetitive. Not to mention how short they are, and even shorter once you remove the final credits of the episode. Take the little rubber yoda to a planet. Get ship fixed, help the locals with killing something, fuck off again. Rinse and repeat.
I know, I don’t have to watch it. But everyone else seems to love the next episodes, and wonder so I keep watching it. I even got Disney+ just to watch it.
And especially the episodes of this season, which are boringly repetitive. Not to mention how short they are, and even shorter once you remove the final credits of the episode. Take the little rubber yoda to a planet. Get ship fixed, help the locals with killing something, fuck off again. Rinse and repeat.
I know, I don’t have to watch it. But everyone else seems to love the next episodes, and wonder so I keep watching it. I even got Disney+ just to watch it.
Just watched American Horror Story. Season - Apocalypse.
Very bizarre story, but entertaining twists.
All seasons different, which are the recommended ones if any?
Very bizarre story, but entertaining twists.
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Nuclear war and apocalypse
Becomes
Stephen King like story falsely trapped with murders (appropriately with Kathy Bates).
Becomes
Buffy
Becomes
Stephen King like story falsely trapped with murders (appropriately with Kathy Bates).
Becomes
Buffy
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The best thing I have seen recently is this channel.
Youtube is just better than tele.
"Warning. this womans channel will warm your heart and make you smile like an imbecile.
Youtube is just better than tele.
"Warning. this womans channel will warm your heart and make you smile like an imbecile.
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hate the series as a whole, only like this season and the witch one (covern) bot hare kinda linked as wellYmx wrote: ↑Sun Nov 22, 2020 11:06 am Just watched American Horror Story. Season - Apocalypse.
Very bizarre story, but entertaining twists.
All seasons different, which are the recommended ones if any?SpoilerShowNuclear war and apocalypse
Becomes
Stephen King like story falsely trapped with murders (appropriately with Kathy Bates).
Becomes
Buffy
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Season 1 (Ghost House), Season 2 (Asylum) and the first 2/3s of Season 3 (Coven) are good.Ymx wrote: ↑Sun Nov 22, 2020 11:06 am Just watched American Horror Story. Season - Apocalypse.
Very bizarre story, but entertaining twists.
All seasons different, which are the recommended ones if any?SpoilerShowNuclear war and apocalypse
Becomes
Stephen King like story falsely trapped with murders (appropriately with Kathy Bates).
Becomes
Buffy
First 2/3s of Season 9 (1984) are decent.
Everything else is middling to poor. I've usually lost interest and stopped watching by the halfway point. There are generally some good ideas floating around, but they're diluted across too great a running time.
Mileage may vary depending on how much and what kind of horror fan you are. I tend to be a creature feature, slasher and oppressive atmosphere enthusiast, none of which particularly feature in AHS.
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I'm enjoying it still but your criticism is valid. They need to start moving the story on a bit.Ymx wrote: ↑Sun Nov 22, 2020 10:56 am I’m really struggling to find Mandalorian good.
And especially the episodes of this season, which are boringly repetitive. Not to mention how short they are, and even shorter once you remove the final credits of the episode. Take the little rubber yoda to a planet. Get ship fixed, help the locals with killing something, fuck off again. Rinse and repeat.
I know, I don’t have to watch it. But everyone else seems to love the next episodes, and wonder so I keep watching it. I even got Disney+ just to watch it.
Episode 2 of Small Axe is pretty much a typical 1980s Notting Hill house party featuring a killer soundtrack. The Kung Fu Fighting and Kunta Kinte Dub scenes are awesome. I found the stark contrast to the first episode a bit jarring at first, but ended up enjoying this one probably more.
Keep meaning to watch peaky blinders. Stalled halfway through the first season. I’m assuming it’s worth persevering with.
Peaky Blinders was outstanding, one of the best British shows imo. Cillian Murphy in the role of a lifetime, Arthur was a tremendous character acted perfectly by Paul Anderson... Fantastic guest turns by Tom Hardy, Sam Neill... can't wait for the next season.
Yep I really enjoyed Peaky Blinders, have enjoyed all 5 seasons.Ali Cadoo wrote: ↑Thu Nov 26, 2020 2:24 am Peaky Blinders was outstanding, one of the best British shows imo. Cillian Murphy in the role of a lifetime, Arthur was a tremendous character acted perfectly by Paul Anderson... Fantastic guest turns by Tom Hardy, Sam Neill... can't wait for the next season.
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I haven't started it yet and am due a new seriesDan54 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 01, 2020 7:35 pmYep I really enjoyed Peaky Blinders, have enjoyed all 5 seasons.Ali Cadoo wrote: ↑Thu Nov 26, 2020 2:24 am Peaky Blinders was outstanding, one of the best British shows imo. Cillian Murphy in the role of a lifetime, Arthur was a tremendous character acted perfectly by Paul Anderson... Fantastic guest turns by Tom Hardy, Sam Neill... can't wait for the next season.
From PRYmx wrote: ↑Sun Nov 22, 2020 10:56 am I’m really struggling to find Mandalorian good.
And especially the episodes of this season, which are boringly repetitive. Not to mention how short they are, and even shorter once you remove the final credits of the episode. Take the little rubber yoda to a planet. Get ship fixed, help the locals with killing something, fuck off again. Rinse and repeat.
I know, I don’t have to watch it. But everyone else seems to love the next episodes, and wonder so I keep watching it. I even got Disney+ just to watch it.
mr bungle wrote: ↑Thu Dec 03, 2020 9:57 amYou trolling me? It’s part good, part terrible. Episode 4 of Season 2 was a real low point. No surprise this b grade actor directed it...Some easily pleased Aussie wrote: ↑Thu Dec 03, 2020 9:06 am The Madalorian remains the best show on TV.
An utterly lame siege on an Imperial base. Why must they make Mando look like a rank amateur come combat time? Let alone the incredibly weak supporting cast of a non acting wrestler and a bloke that had his arm blown off early in Predator and had previously directed an episode of Renegade starring Lorenzo Lamas. Only good bit was the speeder bikes descending the mountainside.
Littlest Hobo Mando, helping strangers on his quest to deliver “the child”.
So I'm currently watching the original series of Utopia, not the remake. Only about 4 episodes in and talk about predicting the future (albeit in a conspiracy theory way...).
Give a man a fire and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire and he'll be warm for the rest of his life.
I loved Utopia (This is the British TV series right?) Ahead of it's time... dark and funny... all seasons are great...
Yeah, the british one. I read a review on the new one that said the original was better. Now I've seen the original is on Prime, so I've started it. How many series are there? There's 2 on prime at the moment.
Give a man a fire and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire and he'll be warm for the rest of his life.
I had to check as it seemed like more.. but yes only two seasons apparently...Raggs wrote: ↑Thu Dec 03, 2020 9:40 pmYeah, the british one. I read a review on the new one that said the original was better. Now I've seen the original is on Prime, so I've started it. How many series are there? There's 2 on prime at the moment.
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Yeah, the writing is leagues ahead of PB, although it does push the slow burn thing a bit and I never felt Buscemi quite fitted the lead role. Enjoyed S3 the best with Gyp Rosetti as the chief antagonist (that actor would have made a great ‘Nucky’ Thompson IMO)Maniototo Man wrote: ↑Fri Dec 04, 2020 11:05 pmYes, I have. It's a very good series with excellent actors and strong characters.
As period crime dramas go I enjoyed it more than I do Peaky Blinders.
Fully agree on all points. S03 was sensationally good television.Mr Bubble Gum wrote: ↑Sun Dec 06, 2020 7:32 amYeah, the writing is leagues ahead of PB, although it does push the slow burn thing a bit and I never felt Buscemi quite fitted the lead role. Enjoyed S3 the best with Gyp Rosetti as the chief antagonist (that actor would have made a great ‘Nucky’ Thompson IMO)Maniototo Man wrote: ↑Fri Dec 04, 2020 11:05 pmYes, I have. It's a very good series with excellent actors and strong characters.
As period crime dramas go I enjoyed it more than I do Peaky Blinders.
So a bit to watch
- new season of expanse. Like the series despite a few annoying characters.
- new season of vikings. Not too excited but will watch it as get the feeling it will be wrapped up soon.
But drum roll ...
- new season of cobra Kai. Pretty much finished it already. Love the show, brilliant main character in Johnny and a huge huge dash of 80’s cheese to boot.
- new season of expanse. Like the series despite a few annoying characters.
- new season of vikings. Not too excited but will watch it as get the feeling it will be wrapped up soon.
But drum roll ...
- new season of cobra Kai. Pretty much finished it already. Love the show, brilliant main character in Johnny and a huge huge dash of 80’s cheese to boot.
Enjoying the expanse. Vikings has been good so far too, not quite finished it yet though. Just started Hannibal (first season done), and really enjoying it.
Give a man a fire and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire and he'll be warm for the rest of his life.
Any Das Boot watchers? I did the first series a few months ago and am nearly halfway through the second. A bit slow going - though short series creators all seem to want to stretch to 10 when they could do the story in 6-8. The second series' main plot is a bit more fantastical than the first, but I'm still enjoying it.
I'm not sure who I'd like to punch in the face more: Forster, Wrangel, Greenwood or this new French twat, Anatole. But that means the actors are doing a good job at being baddies/dubious!
I was a bit surprised by the amount of cars/people/detail in the NYC scenes, and read something that suggests they were filmed in Manchester! Not bad!
I'm not sure who I'd like to punch in the face more: Forster, Wrangel, Greenwood or this new French twat, Anatole. But that means the actors are doing a good job at being baddies/dubious!
I was a bit surprised by the amount of cars/people/detail in the NYC scenes, and read something that suggests they were filmed in Manchester! Not bad!
Probably the most annoying is the croaky voice lady politician.
Chrisjen avasarala.
But yes, other than that it’s most of the belters including Naomi. Excluding the tidy bird with dark eye make up.
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I'm afraid I'm one of those who quite enjoys her.tabascoboy wrote: ↑Sat Jan 02, 2021 9:23 pmThought I was alone in that sentiment!
Give a man a fire and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire and he'll be warm for the rest of his life.
Finished Vikings. I loved this line:
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Give a man a fire and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire and he'll be warm for the rest of his life.
Finished Das Boot, series 2. Not a bad job of "kinda" tying things off but also leaving it open for a 3rd series. There's enough hanging that they definitely WANT to do more, but my mind has also filled in the blanks if the money people said no.
Series 2 also ended up being much better than I thought 3 eps in. (Warning: lots of dong on show midway through! )
Has anyone watched Brittania or Strange Empire? Worth a look? CBC has them free for streaming and the intros caught my eye.
Series 2 also ended up being much better than I thought 3 eps in. (Warning: lots of dong on show midway through! )
Has anyone watched Brittania or Strange Empire? Worth a look? CBC has them free for streaming and the intros caught my eye.
Still watching through Hannibal, guess I'm halfway through season 2 now. Loving it so far. As someone who really enjoyed the books (well, not Hannibal, but that read like a movie script), I'm loving the cameo's, the similar storylines (albeit sometimes spread over a few characters) etc. Very much enjoying Hannibal himself.
Give a man a fire and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire and he'll be warm for the rest of his life.