I hear ya. It was sort of like having a bowl of frozen yogurt with the kids - tastes okay, finish the bowl before you get home and forget about it 10 minutes later! Not much substance.
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I went back last night to check out Hunters with Pacino and a group of young and old who find and eliminate Nazis. The first two episodes are riveting, Tarantinoesque and all over the place. What's the BWI Streaming Club's take on that series? I confess I knew about it when it started but reviews were mixed at the time so I moved on to other series.
I thought that I was watching The Contractor all over again.
The new Manti Te’o documentary is now out on Netflix if anyone is interested. It’s two episodes. The first is more about the background and how it all happened. Second episode focuses more on behind the scenes of how the press found out, etc. I found it really interesting. I know we all know the story but there was a lot more info in this. Recommend if you like documentaries.
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Finally finished Sandman ... it was worth fighting through the initial naps. I'm not familiar with the source material, so I'm not sure if this was in line with that, or a product of screen adaptation, but I thought the start of the series set a dark, foreboding tone, and then it kind of wavered back and forth between a family friendly morality fantasy, and something more adult, with the ending being too syrupy. But, overall, it was engaging.
Anyone dig into GoT: House of the Dragon yet? NO SPOILERS....
I really, really enjoyed the premiere. It's a lot easier to get into than GoT was since I was more familiar with the material, and though not as sprawling as GoT, they do a nice job of setting up the major plot points (all having to do with heirs) and giving all the major players enough time to establish who they are and what they're about. Some of the criticism (the only criticism I've seen to be honest) is that the show is not GoT II - and that it's too focused on one family. But, there is more than enough drama within the family and their inner circle to drive the show. Lots of acting standouts too - Matt Smith is just the right amount of Joffrey/Ramsey as Prince Daemon Targaryen; Paddy Considine is surprisingly warm and compasionate as King Viserys; and Milly Alcock as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen is just really, really cool (what Danaerys would have been if she grew up riding dragons and not running for her life). It's brutal and bloody in parts and will be familiar for those who watched and liked GoT. There was also a preview of what's to come and I think it looks great. I'm in.
I really, really enjoyed the premiere. It's a lot easier to get into than GoT was since I was more familiar with the material, and though not as sprawling as GoT, they do a nice job of setting up the major plot points (all having to do with heirs) and giving all the major players enough time to establish who they are and what they're about. Some of the criticism (the only criticism I've seen to be honest) is that the show is not GoT II - and that it's too focused on one family. But, there is more than enough drama within the family and their inner circle to drive the show. Lots of acting standouts too - Matt Smith is just the right amount of Joffrey/Ramsey as Prince Daemon Targaryen; Paddy Considine is surprisingly warm and compasionate as King Viserys; and Milly Alcock as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen is just really, really cool (what Danaerys would have been if she grew up riding dragons and not running for her life). It's brutal and bloody in parts and will be familiar for those who watched and liked GoT. There was also a preview of what's to come and I think it looks great. I'm in.
Stick with it, very well done. They even dropped a surprise episode last week that was excellent.
I thought it was well done and had me interested from the start. Daemon Targaryen is a right awful prick and will be a great protagonist, plus no waiting around for friggin dragons to hatch!!
It made me really sympathetic to Man-Ti. What a crappy situation he was put in.
Anybody watch the first episode of House of the Dragon? Thoughts? I'll watch the next few episodes and see if it captures that intrigue or not. The dragon looked excellent.
I think I may have missed some stuff because the actors do not always speak clearly. Even repeating with higher volume did not always help.
I just read an article saying to pay attention to visions and how the iron throne treats those who sit upon it. Repeated cuts mean it is rejecting the person sitting upon it.
GRMMs world is simply a fantastic setting. There is a good many stories that could be told there and be consumed for years to come.
Ep. 1 was a fantastic start. I really liked how they set it up with the commentary and visuals. The characters all seem well cast.
Definitely will be watching. Not shocked it drew nearly 10 million. There are people who subscribe to HBO just for GoT. I assume this show will be no different.
Ep. 1 was a fantastic start. I really liked how they set it up with the commentary and visuals. The characters all seem well cast.
Definitely will be watching. Not shocked it drew nearly 10 million. There are people who subscribe to HBO just for GoT. I assume this show will be no different.
But but it’s too “woke”. Didn’t you get the memo?
This kind of thinking is why my brother doesn't want to watch any new streaming content (with one recent exception*). He's mad that they're making a big thing out of a woman potentially being queen, despite that narrative fitting in perfectly with GRRM's GoT world (this isn't the enlightened age folks - royals will trade their sisters for a horse army you know?). But, he's way more upset over the 'woke' shifts in Star Wars and the new Lord of the Rings show. His loss. That said, the one thing I've read that I didn't even consider until reading it is the supposed 'shift' from violence towards women (which was fairly common in the original series) to sidelining them as birthing instruments for the most part (if you've seen the first episode, this is made somewhat explicit during Rhaenyra's discussion about childbirth with her very pregnant mother).
*My brother said the way the new Hulu Predator movie 'Prey' handled a female protagonist (the very lovely Amber Midthunder) was great, because it wasn't 'shoved in your face'. So, there's that.
I haven't watched yet but will. Really hoping Sandman gets another season. S1 was great, but this is a really difficult show to do in ten episodes; it's one of the biggest, most expansive comic book universes and the stories are very non-traditional (they're less about Dream/Sandman and more about regular people). Gaiman says he's hopeful for another one though. Fingers crossed.
I have to give the first episode another try. I fell asleep about half way through
+1. Disney is now some kind of evil empire
He was downright giddy that the new Batgirl movie was shelved. Thank goodness for The Boys, Rick and Morty, and Squid Game or we wouldn't have many shows to discuss with each other!
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But but it’s too “woke”. Didn’t you get the memo?
I must have.
I read something that said the cesarean scene was too graphic. Like, what?
they cut a guy's dick off and laid it on an ale barrel.
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Wow am I out of practice......forgive me!
Bob Odenkirk will play the lead in an AMC series based in Richard Russo’s novel Straight Man, the funniest novel I have ever read. I’m thrilled.
tvline.com
Mireille Enos to Play Bob Odenkirk’s Wife in AMC Dramedy Straight Man
'The Killing' alum Mireille Enos has signed on to star opposite Bob Odenkirk in the upcoming AMC dramedy 'Straight Man' — get the details.
tvline.com
Bob Odenkirk will play the lead in an AMC series based in Richard Russo’s novel Straight Man, the funniest novel I have ever read. I’m thrilled.
Mireille Enos to Play Bob Odenkirk’s Wife in AMC Dramedy Straight Man
'The Killing' alum Mireille Enos has signed on to star opposite Bob Odenkirk in the upcoming AMC dramedy 'Straight Man' — get the details.
Enos was great in The Killing.
I suggest “welcome to wrexham” it’s on fx and Hulu. Premiered last night.
Trailer for welcome to wrexham… also there’s some Philly scenes in the first episode!
I have two things to post so I’m gonna separate them…
Yellowstone season five starts on November 13
Yellowstone season five starts on November 13
Second… according to this, a documentary about Bishop Sycamore called “BS High” is being produced by HBO:
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HBO Dropping A Bishop Sycamore Documentary Teaser On The Anniversary Of The Story Is The Biggest No-Brainer Move Ever
Yep, this checks out. We're a year removed from the game between Bishop Sycamore and IMG. You may remember that game. If not, here's a refresher: Now we have the biggest no-brainer move ever. A docume...
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current National Parks series running on The National Geographic channel is amazing but has way too many commercials.
it’s also being shown on Disney+
Highly recommended.
current National Parks series running on The National Geographic channel is amazing but has way too many commercials.
it’s also being shown on Disney+
Highly recommended.
So in a bit of related news...I'm talking to our kids' theater teacher and she says "yeah, I like Stranger Things, I had the Duffers as students and they did some theater with me. Fun kids." wow, I'm humbled. 
House of the Dragon is doing things in two episodes it took GoT three years to do. Excellent stuff.
Couple of shows on my radar - we've been watching/enjoying Season 2 of HBO's 'Industry' (about young financial services professionals who do drugs, have sex, broker deals, etc. at a high end London based firm) and I see S2 (and apparent final season) of Kevin Can F*ck Himself is back with the super lovely Annie Murphy - hope she lands something else soon; my favorite character in Schitt's Creek. Also watched seasons 2 of The Flight Attendant (meh) and Only Murders in the Building (awesome!).
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KCFH is kinda weird structurally but, once you buy into the half parody, it's not too bad. And yeah, either way there's Annie Murphy
