I only watched Castle Rock, well actually "attempted" as I didn't make it past ep.3. Too slow and a bit wonky for my taste. There is a fantastic reveal in Ep. 1, but the show doesn't capitalize on it fast enough.Originally Posted by Klonk
I only watched Castle Rock, well actually "attempted" as I didn't make it past ep.3. Too slow and a bit wonky for my taste. There is a fantastic reveal in Ep. 1, but the show doesn't capitalize on it fast enough.
Duncan's going to make a Horns Emoticon!!!
I haven't seen the former but 11.22.63 was pretty good. It's a limited series of 8 episodes, too, so you should be able to finish it pretty quickly.
“The red zone is for immediate loading and unloading of passengers only. There is no stopping in the white zone."
We finished Yellowjackets last night. Whew - not what I expected.
~~~Mild spoilers below~~~
I was assuming that this was a one-season, limited series, but there's no way they can just end it like that, right? Way to many loose ends. Hoping for a Season 2.
Music isn't about chops, or even about talent - it's about sound and the way that sound communicates to people. Mike Keneally
Season 2 already in the works. SHO has two breakout hits on their roster, Dexter and Yellowjackets. Expect both to be back.
Duncan's going to make a Horns Emoticon!!!
The wife and I just started watching "You" on Netflix tonight. Digging it so far.
I'm watching Hanna on Amazon Prime. In 3 episodes in. My wife really likes it. For me, not sure.
What can this strange device be? When I touch it, it brings forth a sound (2112)
Very good series
Ian
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I blame Wynton, what was the question?
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I'm one of the 212.
We discovered there was a season 4 of The Sinner which aired in October that we somehow missed, so we've just started it and it looks to be as intriguing as ever. Bonus for us is that it was filmed in several places in Nova Scotia where we've been on holiday. Particularly Lunenberg, which is a unique place and we recognized it immediately.
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Just started watching Reacher on Amazon. Though I'm a fan of the book series I'm a little skeptical about the TV version. The lead actor is definitely eye candy for the ladies, but the way he plays it, it's almost like he's a stone-faced anti-social psychopath, which truth be told he probably is. But it's a bit much of the stare at you intimidation. I wasn't a real fan of the first book, and that's what they are basing this on. The writing got better in the books. I hope the acting gets better here.
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A gentleman is defined as someone who knows how to play the accordion, and doesn't.
Interesting. My first reaction seeing the "poster" was, "at least they got an actor who actually has the same physical traits, roughly, as the character in the books." (Alan Ritchson is 6'2")
Tom Cruise is no Jack Reacher.
“The red zone is for immediate loading and unloading of passengers only. There is no stopping in the white zone."
I remember seeing that it was on and then forgot about it. Thanks for the reminder as my wife and I both enjoyed seasons 1 - 3.
I ended up finishing the latest season of Lost in Space last night. My biggest gripe with this show is that the reasons for the big important scenes feel contrived. Actually, it might be more accurate to say that the writing feels lazy. Either that or they're just not smart enough to come up with more plausible reasons. But whatever.
However, like most shows, the reason I usually continue to tune in is because I come to like and even care about some of the characters. And this show can, at times, become touching. So in that respect, I've come to like this show.
“The red zone is for immediate loading and unloading of passengers only. There is no stopping in the white zone."
I started watching The Silent Sea on Netflix. I was drawn to it because it stars Bae Doona, who was excellent in Sense8. Only one episode in, but it looks interesting.
Music isn't about chops, or even about talent - it's about sound and the way that sound communicates to people. Mike Keneally
You hit the nail on the head. I did not even make it through the whole first season for those very reasons.
We've been watching this half hour low stakes dramedy on HBO called Somebody Somewhere. It feels like one of those things that slips under the radar but looks like HBO has already renewed it for a second season. So someone other than just my wife and I are watching it.
https://www.avclub.com/hbo-renews-so...idg-1848479284
I don't like country music, but I don't mean to denigrate those who do. And for the people who like country music, denigrate means 'put down.'- Bob Newhart
Maybe another couple in South Dakota?
“The red zone is for immediate loading and unloading of passengers only. There is no stopping in the white zone."
I almost gave up on it myself.
“The red zone is for immediate loading and unloading of passengers only. There is no stopping in the white zone."
I loved the first season and the 2nd was pretty cool too. Watched a few episodes of the 3rd, but haven't gone back in a while to continue. I will, but it wasn't grabbing me.
"Who would have thought a whale would be so heavy?" - Moe Sizlak
That's a great assessment of the series. The first couple of seasons had many "slightly plausible" edge of your seat moments, but then, as you state, the writing got a bit lazy. I saw it as a pattern rotating between spectacular adventure to family moment to contrived spectacular expedition to family moment to ridiculous escapade. Loved the "family" aspect, disbelieved many of the situations they found themselves in and the following solutions, dug the overarching narrative (which only gets revealed in the last season) and their take on the Robot was kick-ass!
Almost exactly where I landed with this series. Seasons 1 and 2 was a taut, aligned with the movie, story. It could've ended there AFAIC.
Peacemaker New episode last night and I am still on the train with this one. In fact I'm the conductor! Characters are starting to develop and mature, of course in the irreverent nature of the show, and the reveals are rolling to keep it interesting. There isn't a character on the show that doesn't capture my interest while they are on screen.
Duncan's going to make a Horns Emoticon!!!
The Orville
Season 3 new clip ..but pushed back til June on Hulu
https://tvline.com/2022/02/04/the-or...ening-credits/
Babylon 5 reboot pushed back to 2023
https://www.patreon.com/posts/62084557
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Well, I suffered through two episodes of Pam & Tommy, but it's truly terrible, and I can't imagine it will suddenly (or even gradually) become excellent. For one thing, it's not a very good story to make a series from (which I thought as soon as I heard about it). Tommy Lee is also an incredible asshole and thus hard to watch. Lily James (who I love) does a terrific job and completely morphs into the role of Pamela Anderson, but she's a bright spot in a complete trainwreck. It's padded with about a dozen song montages per episode - and I'm not exaggerating - which is a sure-fire sign that the script is lacking.
Oh, and that's all before mentioning the painfully lengthy scenes where Tommy talks to his penis, which is a prosthetic that is shown uncomfortably close-up, and turns upwards to talk to him in an intended comedic fashion. Wow, does this thing ever stink.
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^ I never could figure out what she saw in him, so when it went tits up (pun intended,) I figured she got what was inevitable. Not like you couldn't see it ahead of time. That doesn't exonerate him, just doesn't excuse stupidity.
No interest in a TV or Movie rendition of the train wreck. Or anything Moldy Crud, for that matter.
Watching 3 series currently on streaming. The already discussed Peacemaker. Its funny and has a good look and the plot doesn't suck. I like it.
Reacher dropped on Prime. I don't know if they did the whole first season at once but I'm 5 episodes in. (as opposed to Peacemaker which is 1 episode every Thursday). Reacher is good. Production values are more than adequite. The acting is good , all characters are engaging. Plot is keeping me interested. This guy FILLS out the Reacher role in a way Cruise was unable physically to do. I think he does a fine job. Another winner , thats 2 including Peacemaker.
The 3rd is the Kristen Bell series , Woman in The Window , whatever the awkward title is. Watched 1st episode , will return after finishing up Reacher. Definite potential and Bell fascinates. She seems to have a knack for ending up in good series. I'll continue.
We finally finished up Sense8 last night. I don't know the history of the show, but Netflix apparently allowed a 2.5 hour finale to give the Wachowskis (or just Lana?) a chance to actually end it in proper fashion. A few loose ends, but overall a satisfying ending. Really enjoyed the story, and the main characters are all likable. If you can stomach very prominent LGBTQ stuff and a lot of nudity and sex, you might want to check this sci-fi-ish series out.
Music isn't about chops, or even about talent - it's about sound and the way that sound communicates to people. Mike Keneally
Lee has had 4 wives, all of them gorgeous, plus countless women in addition to those 4. The guy seems to have always been a chick magnet. I read the Motley Cure book “The Dirt” many years ago. They were all scummy characters, at least when they were young and certainly lived the rock n roll lifestyle to the hilt. Lee never had any problem getting about any women he wanted.
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