r4derby Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 On 27/04/2021 at 14:29, 86 Hair Islands said: Edit: Nearly forgot - The Falcon and The Winter Soldier - load of bolarks. Didn't last through to the second episode ?♂️ It had strange pacing. The first few episodes were slow and took too long introducing that characters and plot points. Episode 3 and 4 were really good though, Daniel Bruhl as Zemo is great. Episode 5 then sets up for the finale, which is the acting you’re waiting for. Better than Wandavision, and probably slightly more accessible for non-Marvel fans. Both shows are def aimed at MCU fans though. Comrade 86 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comrade 86 Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 Fenix - A Dutch-Belgian crime series about an escalating drug war in Holland. Don't let the ludicrously modest IMDB rating put you off. Just think along the lines of a Dutch Gomorrah and you won't be too far off. I can't abide C4 with their 4 minute ad-breaks , but if you can, you can find it there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comrade 86 Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 3 hours ago, r4derby said: It had strange pacing. The first few episodes were slow and took too long introducing that characters and plot points. Episode 3 and 4 were really good though, Daniel Bruhl as Zemo is great. Episode 5 then sets up for the finale, which is the acting you’re waiting for. Better than Wandavision, and probably slightly more accessible for non-Marvel fans. Both shows are def aimed at MCU fans though. Strange everything for me. The re-invention of Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan's characters as a wise-cracking, buddy duo was painful to watch. High time that the incessant flow of MCU movies had a greater emphasis on quality over quantity, I reckon, but I suspect that you're spot on as regards these secondary type spin-offs being aimed at MCU diehards and not the likes of me. r4derby 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r4derby Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 4 hours ago, 86 Hair Islands said: Strange everything for me. The re-invention of Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan's characters as a wise-cracking, buddy duo was painful to watch. High time that the incessant flow of MCU movies had a greater emphasis on quality over quantity, I reckon, but I suspect that you're spot on as regards these secondary type spin-offs being aimed at MCU diehards and not the likes of me. They’re not designed to progress the overall narrative at this stage. Marvel have said that there won’t be any major plot points made in them, they’re just there to flesh out the stories of characters and events. At least they’re short series. As much as I like them, 6-8 episodes means that they tell they’re stories with good tempo. Bucky and Sam started this relationship back in Civil War. There will be an increases in Marvel properties over the next 3 years, seeing as they’ve announced updated schedules for films now. I’m still enjoying the films massively. The 2 TV shows have been enjoyable, easy watches without being amazing TV spectacle. Interested to see what non-fanatics think of Loki, the next show on Disney+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chester40 Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 On 29/04/2021 at 20:39, 86 Hair Islands said: Cheers. Just looking for season 2 now in case I like it ? Did you find out...? Watch any of series 1? Have just finished series 1 and really enjoyed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comrade 86 Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 9 minutes ago, Chester40 said: Did you find out...? Watch any of series 1? Have just finished series 1 and really enjoyed it. It's in the queue buddy. Had a bit of a download frenzy and still trying to get through it all. Work is suddenly manic too. I'd almost forgotten I still need to do the occasional day's graft! Chester40 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimRam Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 Halfway through season 1 of the Queens Gambit. Excellent stuff...even more so if you can play chess (easy to learn lifetime to master). WhiteHorseRam and Comrade 86 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostyn6 Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 Decided to give Startup a chance on Netflix, cos of Martin Freeman. I’m 13mins in to ep1 and it’s already the third shagging scene! ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob The Badger Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 Has Mare of Easttown come up yet? Apart from the sucky play on words title and a bit of a slow start, it's absolutely brilliant 3 episodes in. Kate Winslet is utterly outstanding in a Charlie George kind of way. For those of you who like trivia, check out the stuff on IMDb about her when filming this. Something I never knew was that most actors taking on a tricky dialect prefer not to break their accent during breaks whereas she didn't care a jot. Seems like a lovely person too. Anag Ram and ariotofmyown 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ketteringram Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 18 minutes ago, Bob The Badger said: Has Mare of Easttown come up yet? Apart from the sucky play on words title and a bit of a slow start, it's absolutely brilliant 3 episodes in. Kate Winslet is utterly outstanding in a Charlie George kind of way. For those of you who like trivia, check out the stuff on IMDb about her when filming this. Something I never knew was that most actors taking on a tricky dialect prefer not to break their accent during breaks whereas she didn't care a jot. Seems like a lovely person too. Is this on Netflix, prime, or somewhere else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob The Badger Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 8 minutes ago, ketteringram said: Is this on Netflix, prime, or somewhere else? Sorry mate, er, I think it's on Sky but was made for HBO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ariotofmyown Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, Bob The Badger said: Has Mare of Easttown come up yet? Apart from the sucky play on words title and a bit of a slow start, it's absolutely brilliant 3 episodes in. Kate Winslet is utterly outstanding in a Charlie George kind of way. For those of you who like trivia, check out the stuff on IMDb about her when filming this. Something I never knew was that most actors taking on a tricky dialect prefer not to break their accent during breaks whereas she didn't care a jot. Seems like a lovely person too. Looking forward to that, will watch when more are available. Watching The Flight Attendant at the moment on Now Tv as well. Good stuff. Netflix/BBC/Amazon all do some good stuff, but HBO is usually the best still. Edited May 10, 2021 by ariotofmyown Bob The Badger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anag Ram Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 Mare of Easttown is very good. Really gritty stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brammie Steve Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 Anyone who missed "Three Families" on BBC 1 last night. Catch up on iPlayer and watch the other half tonight at 9pm. Unmissable, uncomfortable and challenging based on true life experiences. angieram 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostyn6 Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 On 09/05/2021 at 17:42, Mostyn6 said: Decided to give Startup a chance on Netflix, cos of Martin Freeman. I’m 13mins in to ep1 and it’s already the third shagging scene! ? Am a couple of episodes into S2, and it’s been quite enjoyable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostyn6 Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 On 30/04/2021 at 19:36, Mostyn6 said: Not seen this mentioned before, I’m nearing the end already and it’s been a brilliantly captivating watch which I highly recommend. Ignore the blurb and just watch an episode. You’ll all thank me. I must once again mention Better Than Us. Finished it nearly two weeks ago and am still thinking about it. On 03/05/2021 at 19:44, Mostyn6 said: Enjoying another Russian programme on Netflix. This one To The Lake is very good. This was also pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob The Badger Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Now we have caught up with Mare of Easttown we've started watching The Serpent. 2 months earlier - That Mare of Easttown looks quite good. 6 months earlier - Has Kate Winslett done anything lately? Yesterday- I think we've caught up on Mare of Easttown. 23 years ago - I'm not watching a film about a sinking boat when I know what happens, anyway wtf are the two people in it, I've never heard of either of them. Now - Are you banging on about The Serpent jumping around all over the place again? No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 Finally got around to watching Peaky Blinders. Half way through season 4 now, and it's taken a while, but I'm now enjoying the black comedy as opposed to being baffled by the utter ludicrousness of the plots. Really enjoying Tom Hardy's portrayal of the Alfie Solomons character. ariotofmyown and Rev 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therealhantsram Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 Just seen there is a new series of Fargo airing on C4. Enjoyed the earlier ones, so putting this one in the queue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthram Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 8 hours ago, therealhantsram said: Just seen there is a new series of Fargo airing on C4. Enjoyed the earlier ones, so putting this one in the queue. nothing like any of the previous series, which is a shame, but still very watchable. ThePrisoner and therealhantsram 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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