Movies/Films/TV - Opinions

[Xtro]

Anyone been watching The Lazarus Project, drama based program dealing with time travel, but nothing like Dr Who

I'v really enjoyed the two series, and hope there a third series, and like to see what they do next, and if you have seen the end of series two you know the ending

Into the first season and it's got my attention. 

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[radioman33]

“The crash detectives”which is on bbc iplayer.The one I recently watched showed this idiot bombing down a country lane in  Wales drinking in the car,he killed his mate.

[Dickled]

Pompeii: the new dig on BBC2 - it's amazing the stuff they're finding and it's so easy to excavate.

It really is.
It's moving somehow looking at how much survives of a society that lived 2000 years ago, and the sophistication and artistry of those people, revealed as new discoveries are unearthed.
This website allows you to investigate and have a tour.
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[Dickled]

I also saw the new Roadhouse. I kind of enjoyed it. I can't fully remember the original with Patrick Swaze, I haven't seen it in over 3 decades as around that time I was more of a Jackie Chan, Van damme, Jet Li fan when it came to fight movies but I have to say, eventhough a little cartoony, I enjoyed Conor Mcgeggors acting.

I stuck with it until that first cartoon fight between Jake Gyllenhaal and the group in the bar, and then after thrashing them, drives them to the hospital.
I didn't stick around for Conor McGregor.

[sir wanksalot]

Very clever ending 

I had a better ending in mind

[radioman33]

My Dead Body,channel 4 ,this shows a cancer victim donate her body to science.Its not an easy watch but interesting as they cut her body up for a better understanding of cancer.

[RandomGuy99]

It really is.
It's moving somehow looking at how much survives of a society that lived 2000 years ago, and the sophistication and artistry of those people, revealed as new discoveries are unearthed.
This website allows you to investigate and have a tour.
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They found pick axes and shovels that were almost identical to ones from today. It's amazing.

[RandomGuy99]

Mammoth on iPlayer - disappointing

[mr.bluesky]

Mammoth on iPlayer - disappointing

Also on BBC2, watched the first episode.  The biggest load of shite I've watched in a long time. So called "comedy" about a PE teacher who gets caught in an avalanche in the 1970's and  gets frozen only to wake up in modern times who returns to his old job as a teacher. Probably one of the worst so called comedy's I've ever seen. It must have been written by a seven year old.

[jackdaw]

Also on BBC2, watched the first episode.  The biggest load of shite I've watched in a long time. So called "comedy" about a PE teacher who gets caught in an avalanche in the 1970's and  gets frozen only to wake up in modern times who returns to his old job as a teacher. Probably one of the worst so called comedy's I've ever seen. It must have been written by a seven year old.

Cheers for brief, was thinking of giving it a go. Won’t bother now.

[RandomGuy99]

Also on BBC2, watched the first episode.  The biggest load of shite I've watched in a long time. So called "comedy" about a PE teacher who gets caught in an avalanche in the 1970's and  gets frozen only to wake up in modern times who returns to his old job as a teacher. Probably one of the worst so called comedy's I've ever seen. It must have been written by a seven year old.

I was hoping it would be good, but sadly not. The second episode wasn't much better. They tried to make the starting credits be a bit like a 1970s series. It could have been a lot better. They're doing all the obvious smoking, sexism stuff that was rife in the 1970s including him trying to hit on all the women at the parents evening.

[Ghost89]

I’ve mentioned it before but I’ll mention it again cos I’m watching it as I write…..
Mash…. Superb tv show. Well written with great characters you care about. Often funny and tear jerking in the same episode. They don’t make em like this anymore. I really can’t praise it enough. Avoid the episodes shown on sky as they have the canned laughter and seek out the dvds where you can switch that off.

[ulstersubbie]

The Loved Ones (2009). There have been some delightfully demented Australian horror films over the years, The Loved Ones is definitely up there with the best of them. Girl asks boy to take her to the school prom, boy rejects her and ends up in a bloody mess, literally. Wild, witty and best of all genuinely horrifying in a non Hollywood way if you get my drift.  B+

Lost Girls (2020). A mother searches for her missing daughter in this drama mystery based on real life events. Sincere and compassionate filmmaking from director Liz Garbus, Amy Ryan is quite magnificent in the lead role.  A-

[WDFORTE]

Something someone pointed out to me. The original Predator movie, the end credits, you can play the theme tune to ANY 80s sit com / tv show to it and it FITS but fits perfectly. Beverly Hill 90210 theme; perfect match, different stroke, fits perfect.

Just rewatched WELCOME TO THE PUNCH. A solid 9/10.

Predator endings

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[JontyR]

I’ve mentioned it before but I’ll mention it again cos I’m watching it as I write…..
Mash…. Superb tv show. Well written with great characters you care about. Often funny and tear jerking in the same episode. They don’t make em like this anymore. I really can’t praise it enough. Avoid the episodes shown on sky as they have the canned laughter and seek out the dvds where you can switch that off.

I may be wrong but I think that all comedy shows at the time came with a laugh track. MASH's creative team pushed back against it, they weren't completely successful but there were no added laughs in scenes set in the Operating Theatre.

[Punterperson1971]

Married with children
One of the best comedies to come from America it wouldn’t be shown now as it would upset a lot of people now but it was and is still very funny,much better than the shite that’s around now

[Ali Katt]

The Loved Ones (2009). There have been some delightfully demented Australian horror films over the years, The Loved Ones is definitely up there with the best of them. Girl asks boy to take her to the school prom, boy rejects her and ends up in a bloody mess, literally. Wild, witty and best of all genuinely horrifying in a non Hollywood way if you get my drift.  B+

Lost Girls (2020). A mother searches for her missing daughter in this drama mystery based on real life events. Sincere and compassionate filmmaking from director Liz Garbus, Amy Ryan is quite magnificent in the lead role.  A-

I've seen The Loved One. One of the better films to come out on the back end of the slasher torture porn films.

[WDFORTE]

Married with children
One of the best comedies to come from America it wouldn’t be shown now as it would upset a lot of people now but it was and is still very funny,much better than the shite that’s around now

Did you ever watch the UK version with Russ Abbot?

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[ulstersubbie]

Married with children
One of the best comedies to come from America it wouldn’t be shown now as it would upset a lot of people now but it was and is still very funny,much better than the shite that’s around now

I've seen the odd episode over the years. I liked Katey Sagal as the wife Peggy, a good comedic actress. As you say couldn't be made now, too many sensitive snowflakes would be frothing at the mouth.

[RandomGuy99]

3 Body Problem on Netflix - a slow starter

[Ghost89]

I may be wrong but I think that all comedy shows at the time came with a laugh track. MASH's creative team pushed back against it, they weren't completely successful but there were no added laughs in scenes set in the Operating Theatre.

They were partly successful. Some episodes were without that laugh track fully if it was a serious episode. And the stateside broadcasts were with the laugh track. Here they were shown without the track all the time. I remember when bbc2 aired a laugh track episode in error and there was uproar. Thankfully the dvd box set you can choose to switch it off.

[Dickled]

I've seen the odd episode over the years. I liked Katey Sagal as the wife Peggy, a good comedic actress. As you say couldn't be made now, too many sensitive snowflakes would be frothing at the mouth.

A good serious actress as well. She was brilliant in "Sons of Anarchy" I thought.

[Dickled]

I’ve mentioned it before but I’ll mention it again cos I’m watching it as I write…..
Mash…. Superb tv show. Well written with great characters you care about. Often funny and tear jerking in the same episode. They don’t make em like this anymore. I really can’t praise it enough. Avoid the episodes shown on sky as they have the canned laughter and seek out the dvds where you can switch that off.

Mash was superb. Perhaps Alan Alda stood out as the moral centre of the series, but the entire cast was great.
And while it was often very funny (who can forget Klinger), I can remember watching it 50 years ago as a youngster and realising it wasn't just about humour, but also had something serious to say about the spectrum of human nature, both good and bad, and sometimes in extremis.

[mr.bluesky]

Mash was superb. Perhaps Alan Alda stood out as the moral centre of the series, but the entire cast was great.
And while it was often very funny (who can forget Klinger), I can remember watching it 50 years ago as a youngster and realising it wasn't just about humour, but also had something serious to say about the spectrum of human nature, both good and bad, and sometimes in extremis.

The Korean war only lasted 3 years whereas M*A*S*H  TV series ran for 11 years  and is still being shown on television today. Hard to imagine a comedy about a tragic event like the Korean war would have been so successful.

[PepeMAGA]

The Korean war only lasted 3 years whereas M*A*S*H  TV series ran for 11 years  and is still being shown on television today. Hard to imagine a comedy about a tragic event like the Korean war would have been so successful.

I was just thinking, did Allo Allo (or Dad's army) ever have a serious message in any episodes? I cant think that they did.
 Blackadder goes Forth obviously did on the last episode and generally portraying the disregard the higher command had for the frontline.

[ulstersubbie]

A good serious actress as well. She was brilliant in "Sons of Anarchy" I thought.

True. She was the lead in a film called Torn Hearts a couple of years ago, poor film but she definitely stood out.

[akauya]

Not sure if anyone's mentioned this before - don't check this thread very often.

Went to see Back To Black the biopic about Amy Winehouse. It has bad critics reviews but I enjoyed it. On general release now.

[Ghost89]

Mash was superb. Perhaps Alan Alda stood out as the moral centre of the series, but the entire cast was great.
And while it was often very funny (who can forget Klinger), I can remember watching it 50 years ago as a youngster and realising it wasn't just about humour, but also had something serious to say about the spectrum of human nature, both good and bad, and sometimes in extremis.

Absolutely agree. Hawkeye was also the beacon of quick wit and sarcasm.Klinger the king of the schemes and his cross dressing tastes hilarious just to get discharged as insane.
 As you say the whole cast was superb. As well as having plenty to say on the futility of war which was squarely aimed at the Vietnam conflict. It wasn’t offensive with its humour and unlike today’s so called comedy dramas didn’t have a huge team of writers. Often written by just a couple of people.

[Ghost89]

The Korean war only lasted 3 years whereas M*A*S*H  TV series ran for 11 years  and is still being shown on television today. Hard to imagine a comedy about a tragic event like the Korean war would have been so successful.

That to me shows that its humour and morality is still very relevant today.

[RandomGuy99]

Finished 3 Body Problem - overrated

[Jonestown]

I’ve mentioned it before but I’ll mention it again cos I’m watching it as I write…..
Mash…. Superb tv show. Well written with great characters you care about. Often funny and tear jerking in the same episode. They don’t make em like this anymore. I really can’t praise it enough. Avoid the episodes shown on sky as they have the canned laughter and seek out the dvds where you can switch that off.

Worth remembering that the 1972 TV series was a spin off from the award winning !970 Robert Altman movie of the same name starring Donald Sutherland and Elliot Gould; which was in turn taken from the 1968 novel of the same name by Robert Hooker.

[ulstersubbie]

Worth remembering that the 1972 TV series was a spin off from the award winning !970 Robert Altman movie of the same name starring Donald Sutherland and Elliot Gould; which was in turn taken from the 1968 novel of the same name by Robert Hooker.

The Altman film was pretty decent, I always remember the shower scene with Sally Kellerman.   

[ik8133]

Just watched Fallout on Prime and enjoyed it.  Have not played the game, so not sure how it compares.

[Ghost89]

The Altman film was pretty decent, I always remember the shower scene with Sally Kellerman.   

I found the movie to be ok but the tv series much better. The movie was overshadowed by the tv show.

[WDFORTE]

They Cloned Tyrone.  9/10 Netflix.

Very funny, very entertaining.  Jamie Foxx and others.

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[freeze44]

Breathless on  ITV Xplayer about COVID based on a doctors experience. Worth a watch 6.5 out of 10

[radioman33]

Breathless on  ITV Xplayer about COVID based on a doctors experience. Worth a watch 6.5 out of 10

Was ok that,showed how the the government made a mess of the pandemic.

[Ali Katt]

The Great Beauty
Italian film. Essential viewing.

[The0neAnd0nly]

Just watched Fallout on Prime and enjoyed it.  Have not played the game, so not sure how it compares.

I'm about 4 episodes in and enjoying it so far. Only reason I've not finished it yet is watching the show made me start playing Fallout 4 again, so my time has been invested in that 

From what I've seen so far they've captured the humour and world brilliantly. The weird Vaults with their social experiments are a massive part of the game, so the "exchange" in the first episode was interesting.

Think Lost with the bunker and entering the code if you've not watched Fallout yet

[WDFORTE]

Just finished SHOGUN.  It's a mixed bag.  A bit slow in places, great actors though, will hold your interest long enough.  Finishing score over 10 episodes; 8/10.

[myothernameis]

On Channel ID, Investigation Discovery, there a program called Undercover Underage, which deals with child predators in the USA

Documentary definitely worth watching, undercover operations done by hunter groups, but unlike in the UK, these groups have the backing of the FBI.  There even a FBI consultant that advise them, on how to proceed

[ulstersubbie]

Puppy (2005). A mentally unstable man kidnaps a depressed woman, thinking that she's his missing wife. As perverse films go, Puppy is right up there with the best of them but this twisted romantic tale is full of surprises, not least the final scene which is priceless. A-

Lowlifes (2024). Wholesome American family end up staying at a homestead in hillbilly country after their RV breaks down. What makes this horror movie stand out is the twist early on, totally unexpected I have to admit but clever nonetheless.  B-

[mr.bluesky]

Lowlifes (2024). Wholesome American family end up staying at a homestead in hillbilly country after their RV breaks down. What makes this horror movie stand out is the twist early on, totally unexpected I have to admit but clever nonetheless.  B-

Not seen this but you just know anything involving Southern State hillbilly's is going to be bad news for the people concerned   
A bit like the film " wrong turn"

[mr.bluesky]

Film Capricorn One shown on Legend TV channel last night. A decent film telling the story of a faked Mars mission landing that goes wrong. Stars Elliot Gould as a reporter trying to uncover the truth and starring a certain OJ Simpson (who's been in the news recently after his passing) as one of the astronauts. Made in 1977 a decent film , I'd give it 8 out of 10

[ulstersubbie]

Film Capricorn One shown on Legend TV channel last night. A decent film telling the story of a faked Mars mission landing that goes wrong. Stars Elliot Gould as a reporter trying to uncover the truth and starring a certain OJ Simpson (who's been in the news recently after his passing) as one of the astronauts. Made in 1977 a decent film , I'd give it 8 out of 10

A reasonably entertaining film from what I remember, saw it years and years ago. I think Telly Savalas made an appearance as a pilot, I must rewatch at some point.

[ik8133]

Murder Case: The Digital Detectives Channel 4, fascinating documentary how police access to mobile phones caught the killers of Steven Donaldson in Kirriemuir, Angus.

[ulstersubbie]

The Consequences Of Love (2004). A lonely middle aged man living in a Swiss hotel is not as innocent as he appears to be. Italian mystery drama that's undeniably stylish, with bold, striking cinematography and a teasingly cryptic plot. Strong, subtle performances from Tony Servillo and Olivia Magnani in the lead roles.  A

Betibu (2014). A prominent businessman is found murdered, a former journalist turned crime writer investigates. On the surface a solid Argentinian thriller, but also a critique of its society and in particular the role of the media. B

[Jonestown]

The Consequences Of Love (2004). A lonely middle aged man living in a Swiss hotel is not as innocent as he appears to be. Italian mystery drama that's undeniably stylish, with bold, striking cinematography and a teasingly cryptic plot. Strong, subtle performances from Tony Servillo and Olivia Magnani in the lead roles.

Paolo Sorrentino, the only director I'd pay out for a box set of his work, Il Divo was particularly enjoyable, with a magnificent soundtrack too.

[Xtro]

My Name. Korean action crime drama about a young female who is trying to find out who murdered her gangster Father. It’s on Netflix. 3 episodes in and I’m finding it really good. The lead actress is excellent. Takes some punishment and kicks ass.

Finally got round to this.....
Not bad, has its moments. Brutal and bloody fight scenes at times.
It had a good tempo over the episodes and evolved into a reasonable storyline and twist.
Thanks for the recommendation.   

[Ghost89]

Finally got round to this.....
Not bad, has its moments. Brutal and bloody fight scenes at times.
It had a good tempo over the episodes and evolved into a reasonable storyline and twist.
Thanks for the recommendation.   

No worries. Glad you enjoyed it. I thought the lead actress was very good. Clearly committed to it.
I went for a shaw brothers classic today. Flying guillotine 2. Not as good as the first one but still ok.