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richardh 
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 Posted: January 22 2024 at 22:55 |
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^ I hadn't made the Stranger Things connection at all! Glad you enjoyed it. My only quibble is that I don't believe the show's caveat 'told exactly the way it happened'. I just can't see that, no artistic licence then?! That could be a considerable deceit much like the idea that The Crown is all true.
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Gentle and Giant
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Posted: January 22 2024 at 14:18 |
Just finished series 5 of Fargo. Stunning TV, it's up there with the best of US shows. Every character was acted superbly. In fact there was no bad points at all - anywhere. We'll hopefully see Munch (Moonk) again. And the guy (Joe Keery) from Stranger Things was excellent too. A 10/10 for me.
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Oh, for the wings of any bird, other than a battery hen
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richardh
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Posted: January 21 2024 at 11:33 |
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^ and it's going to just get more expensive with less output being put up. The golden age of streaming is behind us, what's next I don't know.
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moshkito
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Posted: January 21 2024 at 11:27 |
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Hi,
I wish the streaming side of the cable folks would open up some ... I don't think they realize how much more they can gain ... as if the number of stream sites did not suggest that there is a huge mine out there! I miss a few soccer games, and some NFL games ... and even some tennis. But these are completely closed down and way too costly otherwise!
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Music is not just for listening ... it is for LIVING ... you got to feel it to know what's it about! Not being told!
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richardh
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Posted: January 20 2024 at 23:33 |
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Reacher S2
Very enjoyable action stuff although I've never read Lee Child's books (on which the character and stories is based) so can't compare it to that. The lead actor here is the very tall well built Alan Ritchson. I've seen him in a few other things inc playing the superhero ''Hawk'' in the DC comics series Titans which I also enjoyed a lot. He could be the new Dwayne Johnson if his career is managed properly. 8/10
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richardh
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Posted: January 17 2024 at 17:33 |
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I had a glance at the Emmy awards listings from a few days ago. Very pleased to see these
Outstanding Drama Series - Succession Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series - Keiran Culkin as Roman Roy in Succession Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series - Sarah Snook as Shiv Roy in Succession Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series - Matthew Macfadyen as Tom Wambsgans in Succession Outstanding Actor in a Limted Series - Paul Walter Hauser as Larry Hall in Black Bird Interesting that despite being two of the most nominated comedy shows, Ted Lasso and The Marvelous Mrs Maisel only picked up 2 awards each. FX drama The Bear has taken over as the most awarded comedy series (in fact more than any other shows from other categories as well inc Succession). Looking forward to watching that at some point. |
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richardh
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Posted: January 17 2024 at 17:03 |
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^ you won't be disappointed! I watched the last episode tonight and overall it's easily 9/10.
Others I've just finished For All Mankind S4 Now up to date with this alternative universe space race saga (sorry that's a terribly clumsy descrption but don't want put out any spoilers). Generally a law of diminishing returns, this is 7/10 at best. Monarch: Legacy Of Monsters S1 I liked this a lot, could have gone very wrong but great casting (including Kurt Russell and his son Wyatt) plus a good script that respects the original Godzilla character, on top of which a decent budget, makes this work. Enjoyable and surprisingly emotional in the end. 8/10 |
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Gentle and Giant
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Posted: January 17 2024 at 14:57 |
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Fargo se05. I've only watched the first episode so far and Fargo is back to its brilliant best (season 4 was a blip in an otherwise superb TV show). So many questions already and I can't wait to see how it pans out. Love those Minnesota accents too.
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richardh
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Posted: January 14 2024 at 16:51 |
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^ and seconded!
Finished The Curse, a very weird fake reality TV show starring Emma Stone and Nathan Fielder as a couple who are both financing and overseeing the roll out of modern eco homes to a New Mexico community. Stone's character is a spoilt little rich girl who desperately seeks affirmation for what she is doing to a point that it becomes quite uncomfortable and cringeworthy. The almost stand alone final episode is a remarkable feat of technical filiming. Totally surreal. No idea how to rate this but I like to watch things that are different than the usual. This is definitely that!
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Posted: January 14 2024 at 14:48 |
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Finished Gen V and very enjoyable it was too. Some extremely gross out moments as well, which seemed gorier than The Boys - good effects though. Nice to see a familiar face at the end. 8.5/10
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richardh
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Posted: January 13 2024 at 23:39 |
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^ yep totally agree. Oldman's character is a joy!
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Posted: January 13 2024 at 11:42 |
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Slow Horses Season 3 Spy/Thiller (Gary Oldman) 9/10 I've said it before and I'll say it again, TOP NOTCH ! I love this series.
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Gentle and Giant
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Posted: January 13 2024 at 09:00 |
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Gen V - A spin off show from The Boys, follows a younger group of 'supes'. It's an interesting take on the world of The Boys and like it's predecessor can be quite brutal and shocking at times.
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richardh
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Posted: January 12 2024 at 20:49 |
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Truelove 2024 6 episodes
Extremely well cast and well written limited drama series focusing on an age old question of ''what do I do if I am terminally ill?'' This is UK based where the law is clear, it's illegal to assist someone to commit suicide in any circumstances. There have been some high profile cases where a spouse has received a suspended sentence as it would rarely be in the public interest to put someone in prison for this. However that's not a guarantee for sure. There has to be some safeguard for one's personal safety imo. You can go abroad where it's not illegal in some places but you may not want to end your life in a strange place and not with all your family. None of this is a spoiler for the drama which actually extends it's reach effectively to make a very enjoyable almost thriller type series although it does get a bit far fetched by the end. Still at only 6 episodes that's okay. 8/10
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richardh
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Posted: January 07 2024 at 18:43 |
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Waiting for the final episodes to land of The Curse S1, For All Mankind S4, Monarch:Legacy of Monsters S1 and Fargo Season 5.
The latter is absolutely the best thing I've watched all year, back to the black humour and great characters that was a great feature of the early seasons. Jennifer Jason Leigh and Jon Hamm are utterly brilliant. just finished the 4th season of Yellowstone , could almost be called the 'The Chronicles Of Beth' , Kelly Reilly playing the most messed up female character on a TV show since Leana Heady's Cersei Lannister. (9/10)
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Posted: January 07 2024 at 09:07 |
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Just started the second series of The Tourist on the BBC. I'm loving it so far, on a par, if not even better, than series 1.
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richardh
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Posted: January 03 2024 at 16:28 |
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^ I never got past Season 2 (The Crown) but certainly she is a brilliant actress. I liked the X Files 'reboot' as well.
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Posted: January 03 2024 at 14:52 |
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^ Anderson was superb as Margaret Thatcher (in the Crown was it?)
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richardh
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Posted: January 01 2024 at 17:14 |
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The Tourist Season 2 (6 episodes)
Stars Northern Irish actor Jamie Dornan (best remembered for ''The Fall'' with Gillan Anderson and best not remembered for 50 Shades Of Grey) the first season was set in Australia and was full of twists most of which I've now totally forgotten. Even with a recap it's a struggle to understand why the plot is now headed off to Ireland. Anywhow it's full of twists and turns again and is reasonably entertaining. Dornan is okay but it's the supporting 'character actors' that shine here with plenty of Irish gangsters to take your pick from. 7/10
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Posted: December 31 2023 at 20:03 |
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^ lucky you -
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