season 3 of Ted Lasso today
Thank god!
Ted Lasso: they had me at the minifigs...
Last breath is a compelling documentary, a bit ‘touching the void’ but at the bottom of the North Sea!
You will hold your breath whilst watching!!
Absolutely loved Clarksons farm 🙂
Real eye opener and Kaleb is such a switched on youngster !!
Agent Elvis. He he he. It isn't Hit Monkey, but not much is.
Very recently finished Dark. Excellent overall, and a pretty decent ending. Much better than 1899, which I watched before Dark. You can tell that the were made by the same team, as some of the sound effects are the same, or at least very similar.
We enjoyed The Banshees of Inisherin. Pretty charming, with a little darkness.
My wife enjoyed Everything, Everywhere All at Once more than me. I thought Michelle Yeoh's acting was superb, but fun though the film was, I was a little disappunto.
We watched An Irish Goodbye, the film that won best short film. Really, really good for only 25 mins.
I'm currently watching Tales From the Loop on Prime. Two episodes in, and it's seemingly decent.
Also watching Physical 100 on Netflix. The contestants are very impressive, the challenges mental, and the editing infuriating!!!
Seven episodes in to Locke and Key right now. It could have been so good, but as it is it's shit.
We’re presently binge watching Married at First Sight Australia on 4
There. I’ve said it. Judge away.
Sometimes car crash tv just won’t cut it and what you really need is a high speed motorway pile-up that is then hit by a flaming meteorite that also hits a nearby nuclear reactor and biological weapons facility 😂
@kryton57
You should have posted a warning about Luther...deary me, it's terrible
Following on from the eighties tip of No way out on All4... The witches of Eastwick is on iPlayer. It has aged well, great film.
You should have posted a warning about Luther…deary me, it’s terrible
Worst thing i've seen this year by far, it's got none of the charm of the TV series and was just full of crap movie cliches, and also had a plot that makes the Fast and Furious movies look like Citizen Kane!
I enjoyed Foundation on Apple TV.
The documentaries about George Michael and Paula Yates on 4 are both absolutely brilliant
Both are not so much about them, who are/were remarkable, talented and likeable people, but a comment on the utterly toxic tabloid culture that bullied and harassed them both
The homophobia deployed against George Michael and the misogyny against Paula Yates are truly shocking when viewed now, though not much has changed with the tabloids. They’re disgusting institutions and they’re still completely unapologetic about essentially hounding people to their deaths
Both are 2 parters and well worth a viewing
Official Competition.
Just finished watching the Korean series Glory which I thought was good on Netflix.
Well I went with The witches of Eastwick on iPlayer as suggested earlier. Haven't watched it since it premiered on British TV on (probably) Channel 4 was probably around 16 or 17 at the time. Forgot some bits, misremembered others. There was actuality slightly less vomit than I remembered.
but a comment on the utterly toxic tabloid culture that bullied and harassed them both
Watched the Paula one - found it interesting that they made out that people didn't realise how toxic the paps/tabloids were back then (like that journo scumbag who had the interview tapes). Well, actually we ****ing did. I remember the first thing I said when I heard Princess Diana died: "The tabloids killed someone else, have they?"
Interesting to finally find out destroyed Terence Trent Darby's career.
Anyway, yes, good documentary.
[url= https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14403178/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_1 ]"Beef[/url]" coming soon on Netflix looks good. About time they had a decent series on, been a bit crap lately.
Five episodes in, 'Picard' series 3 on Amazon is still immeasurably superior to the first two series. In fact, not bothering to watch the first two series is probably the best approach. It's fantastic!
Yes this series has been very good, wasn't going to bother after how bad series 2 was.
Five episodes in, ‘Picard’ series 3 on Amazon is still immeasurably superior to the first two series.
Thanks. I watched S1 and it was unremarkable. I'll try it again.
S3 Picard is the last one isn't it ? Much better series this time.
I watched Shadow and Bone 1st season and it was OK, but season two is lacking in plot.
They need to rename it Skin and Bone for all thats in it.
Agent Elvis is pretty funny, if you like your cartoons violent and sweary
Yeah, the first series of shadow and bone held so much promise.
I suspect the budgets been slashed.
Shame, as the casting was fantastic, considering how young the actors are.
Watched Everything Everywhere All at Once on Amazon. Wow, that is one strange film.
Heavy Trip on Prime is brilliant
That looks absolutely stupid.
I'm in.
How far have people got through The Black List? We started watching it from season 1 and so get got to around S4E9. It's a little preposterous! It has it's good moments but... Think we’re just watching out of habit now and can't be bothered to find something better!
I've seen the full series of The Black List. Episodes are hit and miss but the character Raymond Reddington is brilliant. To be honest imo Liz is probably the weakest character in the series which is a shame as she's in it the most. The spin-off Black List Redemption is worth a watch.
Seen it all. Three eps into season 10 now. It has ups and x downs but I'm still watching .
Lockwood and Company was a bit of standout on Netflix this year, so I guess that means seasons 2 and 3 won't happen...
Bosch:Legacy is somewhat hidden on FreeVee (after really enjoying the Bosch series on Amazon Prime), I've only watched episode 1 but it feels like its a good next step in the series. I do wonder a bit at Maddie being an LA cop though...
Clarkson's Farm leaves me conflicted: it's a truly great series, he makes some valid and very important points, and he obviously both loves and cares deeply about what he's trying to do. However he also seems to be his own worst enemy and is occasionally a total pillock of the highest order.
Picard Season 3 is definitely making up for the total snore-fest that was season 2...
Oh, and Everything Everywhere All At Once was just flipping brilliant: Frankfurter fingers anyone?
Oh, and Everything Everywhere All At Once was just flipping brilliant: Frankfurter fingers anyone?
We watched this last week and TBH it's hard to know what to make of it. It's absolutely batshit and even laugh out loud funny at times, but it's also kind of pointless. No idea how it won so many Oscars - I mean, Jamie Lee Curtis for best supporting actress is a proper WTF. Can't work out if it's a work of art or self-indulgent BS.
You're not alone spacemonkey. I never got past the "The End" part. Everything Everywhere...just didn't do it for me at all. Rambling stupidity trying too hard to be funny.
The Waco - American Apocalypse series on Netflix looks interesting. I can remember watching the news of the FBI going in (badly) live on the telebox - 30 years ago!
Can’t work out if it’s a work of art or self-indulgent BS.
Probably a good mixture of both mixed in to an interesting idea.
I just turned my imagination up to 11 and enjoyed the ride.
Agree about the JLC as best supporting,she was OK,but nothing outstanding.
The Waco – American Apocalypse series on Netflix looks interesting.
I watched it the other night. Its absolutely bonkers! I also vaguely remember it at the time, but when you watch it now, its utterly insane.
At what point did the authorities think this maybe getting a bit out of hand? I suspect that when you're bringing in Abrams battle tanks its fair to assume you're probably going a bit OTT 😳
The documentary deals with the siege, but not what led up to it. That is absolutely fascinating and I didn't realise that a lot of the people in the compound were English and from Manchester and Birmingham.
Theres a superb BBC Sounds podcast series that goes into great detail about this, which is well worth a listen
All those saying that Picard S3 is worth a watch, really? I found it an effort to make it through the 1st episode, I can't believe it gets better?
Actually... there are quite a few new absolutely batshit documentaries on Netflix at the moment, that are well worth watching. If only so you can marvel at how totally ****ed up America is...
All those saying that Picard S3 is worth a watch, really? I found it an effort to make it through the 1st episode, I can’t believe it gets better?
If you were never into Next Generation, then you probably won't like this. I think it's great, though.
Can’t work out if it’s a work of art or self-indulgent BS.
I thought work of art, but I can get why folks don't think so. I'm tempted to suggest that it won lots of Oscars on the back of "Anything but Avatar, Again" But it's also a film that pays homage to Hollywood, and Hollywood loves films about itself
I've read some interesting articles about the making of it, which was pretty impressive and lends some weight to some of the more batshit crazy stuff
Theres a superb BBC Sounds podcast series that goes into great detail about this, which is well worth a listen
BBC Sounds – End of Days
That podcast is indeed excellent and real surprise how many people from UK got dragged in
For a "do not recommend", I'd suggest steering clear of "Pepsi Where's My Jet?" on Netflix.
It's a nice idea for a 4-part documentary series, the story of the guy who spotted that when Pepsi launched TV ads where you could redeem Pepsi Points for branded merch, they didn't include a "we're only joking" on the final shot where they said if you had 7 million points you'd get a Harrier jet. So he set about accumulating 7 million points and asked for the jet. Then, when they said "we were only joking", he took them to court. Because, America.
It should be a 1-part, or perhaps 2-part documentary. It's so over-blown and overindulgent, stringing the story out into four hours. I haven't even watched the fourth part to find out what the outcome was, and to be honest I'm so fed up at the previous three that I don't know if I can be arsed.
I’m enjoying Graham Hancocks Ancient Apocolypse currently - fascinating.
Yeah most netflix series that we try are pretty decent but we did a bit of that pepsi jet thing and didn't bother finishing it.
watched the Luther film the other day and it really is a big steaming pile of poo, ripped off so many mid 2000 torture porn films. I like how they convey the passage of time by giving Andy Serkis the worst wig ever worn in a non comedy setting.
Did anyone notice a slight joke at James Bond's expense? When Luther goes into a bar and is offered a martini but instead goes for a glass of water?
I’m enjoying Graham Hancocks Ancient Apocolypse currently – fascinating.
It’s not really fascinating though is it?, well…..perhaps if you’re of particular limited reasoning or intelligence (of which you’re not, the first time you hear/read of his theories they can appear to be novel but a bit of research into him is worth it) Hancock is a ****ing crank and sails very close to peddling supremacist theories, of course the grifters such as Russell Brand, Eric Weinstein, Joe Rogan love him for his particular form of insight.
Try a Google/Twitter search on his take’s regarding archaeology, to say he’s a ****ing absolute joke is taking it mildly
Watched the speed cubers last night and found it quite enjoyable .
Who knew there was a world championships for Rubiks cubing. 😃
Some lovely displays of empathy and good sportsmanship from the main character too.
Having only been able to “solve” a 3x3 cube by dismantling and reassembling as a kid, it is so impressive to see what they can do.
I’m enjoying Graham Hancocks Ancient Apocolypse currently – fascinating.
It’s not really fascinating though is it?,
It sort of is.. Because it's well filmed and shows some pretty incredible stuff really nicely. I'd never seen the temples on Malta or in Turkey, the buried chambers under the hilltop construction made of thousands of big rocks that were all carried up there is all fascinating and the underground complex is just jaw-dropping.
But yes, when he does his big reveal in the last episode it's obviously junk. However I really liked that he encourages people to do their own research... and even a quick google on him and any of the subjects immediately brings up the other side of the story, not just from the "archeology establishment" that he wants to be against him, but from just about everyone else too. Interesting, educational and entertaining, but not in the way he intends!
I read a lot of Hancock's books 20-25 years ago because I've always been fascinated by ancient history and myths - everything from Atlantis to the pyramids and the Mayans etc. He's very convincing to many people, but take what he says with a pinch of salt and just tag along for the ride. It is interesting stuff IMO.
It is interesting stuff IMO.
The only real interesting thing about it is just how mad it all is though, and how many people are prepared to be suckered into a load of old bollocks Hancock's guff about Atlantis is just re-treaded version of Donnelly who was writing exactly the same nonsense for exactly the same audience of gullibles back in the 19thC and frankly has the same racist tinge.
It's the same vein as Holy Blood and Holy Grail and Chariots of the Gods. All crap, all made up. All sadly get more coverage than the genuinely ground breaking work that is being uncovered at these sites. I mean the idea that "big" archaeology is covering up the truth...I mean how does Hancock know about places like Gobekli Tepe in the first place...
I mean Dan Brown is a shockingly bad writer, but at least he has the balls to admit it's a novel - despite the disclaimer about it all being based in reality (hint: it's not)
I mean Dan Brown is a shockingly bad writer, but at least he has the balls to admit it’s a novel
https://onehundredpages.wordpress.com/2013/06/12/dont-make-fun-of-renowned-dan-brown/
That is genius, 🤣
BBC, but did anyone see 'Blue Lights' last night?
All I could think was how could they possible get anyone to join the police if it's actually like that?!?
I tried to edit that to "possibly" and (Anthony) broke the site 🙄
@augustuswindsock thanks for the Last Breath recommendation. I spent ages on google afterwards reading about saturation divers - no thanks!
So who's watching Beef then? Trying to resist binge watching it but have done 6 episodes over the long weekend.
So who’s watching Beef then? Trying to resist
I’m 3 episodes in and enjoying it so far. Quiet day tomorrow , so will probably resume early afternoon
BBC, but did anyone see ‘Blue Lights’ last night?
All I could think was how could they possible get anyone to join the police if it’s actually like that?!?
It could have been a pretty decent show, but it really just turned into another copaganda job. Southland did a much better job.
Watched a couple of episodes of Wolfpack on Prime recently, about Quick Step's 2022 season.
It's pretty good, one of the better Drive to Survive-inspired sports docs I've seen so far.
A good appetiser for the actual Netflix TdF series, which I guess is coming this summer?
Unstable for anyone missing Parks and Rec.
I'm epically late to the party with this, but Brooklyn99 is a great filler show for quick stupid comedy.
Waiting for series 2 of: The Outer Range, Severance, and The Peripheral.... sigh......waiting.........
So who’s watching Beef then? Trying to resist binge watching it but have done 6 episodes over the long weekend.
Just finished it last night. One of the best things we've seen for a while IMO
Just discovered Ted Lasso, great stuff. 2 or 3 episodes a night at the moment.
This is absolutely fantastic on iplayer on the golden age of snooker. Even Mrs Binners thoroughly enjoyed it
Seven Kings must die, the final part of the Uhtred of Bebbenburg aka Last Kingdom series just dropped.
I have today off, I know what I'm doing this 'arvo...
Was that snooker thing on a year or two ago? Think I remember loving it then.
Season 8 of Brooklyn Nine-Nine comes to Netflix next week BTW.
Noice!
”Beef” coming soon on Netflix looks good. About time they had a decent series on
Ah yes, mentioned this a few weeks ago! Glad its caught on cos its excellent 😀
Beef,3 episodes in.
I thoroughly despise all the characters* in equal measure and was thinking of binning it.
* I know that I may be meant to,but they just annoy me too much of the time. 😉 😆
I thoroughly despise all the characters* in equal measure
I identify with their anger too much to hate them 😆
Nobody +1 I'm two beers in and Bobs gone badass 👊
The Night Agent is on Netflix?
Weak nonsense.
Entertaining but 😩
I’m intrigued by Beef after reading a review in some film magazine on the Libby app.
Nobody is a great beer in hand romp, had me belly laughing.
Finished Beef. Now onto Colin from accounts. Lot's of giggles. Loving it. Love a bit of Ozzie humour and not much makes me laugh out loud.
lasted less than 20 mins of Beef.
Nobody is excellent
Now onto Colin from accounts.
Opened the thread to recommended this after watching the first two episodes tonight. Brilliant stuff. (iPlayer)
Nobody for feel good brain off escapism 👍👍👍👍