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House of the dragon episode 6. I must be in a minority because this series gets an 8.5 on IMDB and 85% on rotten tomatoes. Pants so far and showing no signs of improvement.Pinno, ืืื ืืืืืื ืืืจื ืืืื ืื0
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Nah, I think itโs shite too but then I thought GoT was shite as well.0
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Welcome to Wrexham - the story of Ryan Reynolds' mate buying Wrexham which I'm sure you've noticed. Might be a bit cringe to actual kickball fans but I'm really enjoying it.
Reynolds and MacIlhernay (?) are really (annoyingly) rather lovable and you can tell that they really aren't mucking around with it.
I think it's on disney but I'll admit to using...alternative sources.We're in danger of confusing passion with incompetence
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How to sell drugs online (fast). Netflix.
Think a German, comic version of Breaking Bad.
Very enjoyable.
Watched it dubbed which was a mistake as they have anglicised the translations which I think is taking dumbing down too far.0 -
Having watched both versions of Das Boot a while ago I came to the conclusion that I prefer subtitles. Dubbed voices just never seem to have the right tone.morstar said:How to sell drugs online (fast). Netflix.
Think a German, comic version of Breaking Bad.
Very enjoyable.
Watched it dubbed which was a mistake as they have anglicised the translations which I think is taking dumbing down too far.The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
I am not sure. You have no chance.Veronese68 wrote:PB is the most sensible person on here.0 -
Agree, I generally prefer to read the subtitles but sometimes donโt change the settings.pblakeney said:
Having watched both versions of Das Boot a while ago I came to the conclusion that I prefer subtitles. Dubbed voices just never seem to have the right tone.morstar said:How to sell drugs online (fast). Netflix.
Think a German, comic version of Breaking Bad.
Very enjoyable.
Watched it dubbed which was a mistake as they have anglicised the translations which I think is taking dumbing down too far.
The problem I do have with French and German is that I know a bit of the language but not enough to follow. I end up getting distracted trying (and failing) to translate.
Iโve watched a few Korean things where that isnโt a problem and you definitely donโt want dubbed.
Weirdly, having watched a dubbed programme with the subtitles on also, itโs surprising how divergent the dubbing and subtitles are.
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I'm a couple of episodes in to "This England" and really enjoying it. Kenneth Branagh is outstanding as BJ. It does claim to be fiction based on fact. Not sure what the actual split is but I found myself warming to Boris a bit. On the other hand, I didn't think I could hate Dominic Cummings any more than I already did, but I surprised myself! What a see you next Tuesday he was/is.
Bianchi ImpulsoBMC Teammachine SLR02 01Trek Domane AL3โWhen I see an adult on a bicycle, I do not despair for the future of the human race. โ ~H.G. Wells Edit - "Unless it's a BMX"0 -
is there a mention for Frozen Planet 2?
I watched episode 3 last night. Slightly better after the brutal Killer whales.
The Macaque's were fantastic characters, Golden eagles are big, clever and lethal, Puma's are stunningly beautiful (and now protected in Chile)...
Wonderful stuff.seanoconn - gruagach craic!1 -
The screenplay is by Tony Gilory who wrote the first three Bourne films and one of my favourites ever Michael Clayton which explains the much darker, bleaker tone. The majority of episodes have been also been directed by Toby Hanes whoโs done a few Sherlocks, Black Mirror, Jonathan Strange & Mr Norell and Brexit: The Uncivil War amongst others, and Susanna White has done a few too โ she was one of the key directors of the excellent Generation Kill.masjer said:Andor Disney+
Yet another from the Star Wars franchise, but this has an altogether different tone.
Visually stunning and enjoyable so far...
One of the cinematographers is Jonathan Freeman who filmed Boardwalk Empire, GoT and Ray Donovan.
So the producers have really gone to town on this with a heavy hitting team.
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I've been watching nature programmes since I was a small boy, most involving Sir David.pinno said:is there a mention for Frozen Planet 2?
I watched episode 3 last night. Slightly better after the brutal Killer whales.
The Macaque's were fantastic characters, Golden eagles are big, clever and lethal, Puma's are stunningly beautiful (and now protected in Chile)...
Wonderful stuff.
Out of all the genres of television, comedy, thrillers, horror, drama etc etc, which on occasion can be a big let down, programmes about nature just never disappoint, ever.
Although nowadays, unfortunately we are seeing more and more nature documentaries regarding climate change and loss of habitat etc, which can be pretty grim viewing.0 -
Ha, taken a punt on the box set of Cheers for doing my trumpet practice to. 275 episodes for ยฃ35. Will be interesting to see if it still works 40 years after it was first aired. Probably safer than M*A*S*H, which had a laugh track alongside an attempted rape in one episode, which rather put me off.0
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Probably worth the schmaltz for Norm's one liners.The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
I am not sure. You have no chance.Veronese68 wrote:PB is the most sensible person on here.0 -
Yeah, my memory is that they are well crafted, characters likeable, and some good lines. I suspect that there aren't really any plots, and that it works like a US version of Dad's Army... just laughing at flawed humans, which is, well, all of us.pblakeney said:Probably worth the schmaltz for Norm's one liners.
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Love this.pblakeney said:Probably worth the schmaltz for Norm's one liners.
https://youtu.be/0FNHD_RyoL8 5 -
I don't think you'll be disappointed in Cheers. Channel 4 show a few episodes early in the morning and I often watch it after nightshift. I don't remember many poor episodes.Bianchi ImpulsoBMC Teammachine SLR02 01Trek Domane AL3โWhen I see an adult on a bicycle, I do not despair for the future of the human race. โ ~H.G. Wells Edit - "Unless it's a BMX"0
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@pinno Talking of wildlife stuff Epic Adventures by Bertie Gregory on National Geographic (Disney) is fantastic. Only a mini-series but wonderful cinematography and Bertie is really likeable and knowledgeable guy. He's worked on many of the Attenborough documentaries too.0
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I'll have a look at that, cheers. I started Dolphin Reef, but couldn't tolerate the American style baby narration.alwaystimetotorque said:@pinno Talking of wildlife stuff Epic Adventures by Bertie Gregory on National Geographic (Disney) is fantastic. Only a mini-series but wonderful cinematography and Bertie is really likeable and knowledgeable guy. He's worked on many of the Attenborough documentaries too.
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kingstongraham said:
Love this.pblakeney said:Probably worth the schmaltz for Norm's one liners.
https://youtu.be/0FNHD_RyoL8
Haha, that made me chortle. More like that, and I'll be happy.0 -
Born and bred in Kenya me so spoiled by the Serengeti, the Mara, Amboseli national park etc. Makes me a bit sad when I watch stuff filmed there.alwaystimetotorque said:@pinno Talking of wildlife stuff Epic Adventures by Bertie Gregory on National Geographic (Disney) is fantastic. Only a mini-series but wonderful cinematography and Bertie is really likeable and knowledgeable guy. He's worked on many of the Attenborough documentaries too.
My sister is chief editor of Pachyderm magazine printed in Kenya, her husbands father founded the Shimba hills reserve (primarily for Elephant conservation), her husbands brother works on another reserve protecting Rhino and Elephant.
In fact, he has a new multi millionaire American benefactor who just bought a new helicopter! (after they lost one, sadly along with the pilot).
Can't stand those 'merican commentaries.seanoconn - gruagach craic!0 -
Just for everyone's info......briantrumpet said:Ha, taken a punt on the box set of Cheers for doing my trumpet practice to. 275 episodes for ยฃ35. Will be interesting to see if it still works 40 years after it was first aired. Probably safer than M*A*S*H, which had a laugh track alongside an attempted rape in one episode, which rather put me off.
I was curious and looked. All series, and all episodes are available on 4OD.
That's my short time viewing sorted for a considerable period. ๐The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
I am not sure. You have no chance.Veronese68 wrote:PB is the most sensible person on here.1 -
Mortimer and Whitehouse gone fishing series 5. Getting a little tired but still very watchable.Pinno, ืืื ืืืืืื ืืืจื ืืืื ืื1
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Didn't realise there were 5. I'm halfway through the second series, it's enjoyable in it's own charming way but I think maybe 3 series will be enough for me.seanoconn said:Mortimer and Whitehouse gone fishing series 5. Getting a little tired but still very watchable.
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I've probably watched all of Cheers twice over on C4 in the morning over the last few years. It was on every day and I ate breakfast watching it. The script writing is sublime, with some real subtle jokes as well. I prefer the earlier series with Shelley Long as Diane Chambers. She was a much better character than Rebecca (Kirstie Alley) I just found that her and Sam's relationship was just too contrived and it became too slapstick for me.pblakeney said:
Just for everyone's info......briantrumpet said:Ha, taken a punt on the box set of Cheers for doing my trumpet practice to. 275 episodes for ยฃ35. Will be interesting to see if it still works 40 years after it was first aired. Probably safer than M*A*S*H, which had a laugh track alongside an attempted rape in one episode, which rather put me off.
I was curious and looked. All series, and all episodes are available on 4OD.
That's my short time viewing sorted for a considerable period. ๐
Anyway, enjoy. Its a great show.
Sometimes. Maybe. Possibly.
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I am! 3rd episode so far, quite addictive. The characters are developing nicely. Doing them in order from the start adds nuances which are lost just catching random episodes. Must have seen most episodes at least thrice over the years.photonic69 said:
Anyway, enjoy. Its a great show.
The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
I am not sure. You have no chance.Veronese68 wrote:PB is the most sensible person on here.0 -
pblakeney said:
I am! 3rd episode so far, quite addictive. The characters are developing nicely. Doing them in order from the start adds nuances which are lost just catching random episodes. Must have seen most episodes at least thrice over the years.photonic69 said:
Anyway, enjoy. Its a great show.
I definitely have never seen all the episodes. Not sure when I've caught the ones I have seen... might have been at university, when they first aired... can't remember my tuning in since then, and no TV since 1993...0 -
His book. And away is worth a read. Apparently heโs not too good health wise at the moment.masjer said:
You mean it's lost its sole. And away.seanoconn said:Mortimer and Whitehouse gone fishing series 5. Getting a little tired but still very watchable.
Bob is great, especially post Vic Reeves years.0 -
I didn't think he looked too healthy. His heart problem again?webboo said:
His book. And away is worth a read. Apparently heโs not too good health wise at the moment.masjer said:
You mean it's lost its sole. And away.seanoconn said:Mortimer and Whitehouse gone fishing series 5. Getting a little tired but still very watchable.
Bob is great, especially post Vic Reeves years.0
