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Re: Box Sets, Mini series, films, etc.
Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2020 6:43 pm
by Rockburner
demographic wrote: Tue Dec 29, 2020 9:02 pm
The Midnight Sky with that George Clooney chap.
Fairly slow burn Sci Fi but I liked it.
Dear { deity of choice } that is a depressing film.
I think the only film I've seen which was more depressing was Children of Men.
Re: Box Sets, Mini series, films, etc.
Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2020 6:44 pm
by Rockburner
Taff wrote: Thu Dec 31, 2020 5:35 pm
we're also watching Designated Survivor, again it's pretty good but....the fucking music is getting right on my wick, high suspense music all the frickin time and it gets exhausting. It's almost like they've used the music to cover over the lack of decent script writing
Agree with you on that.
Re: Box Sets, Mini series, films, etc.
Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2020 6:47 pm
by KungFooBob
Rockburner wrote: Thu Dec 31, 2020 6:43 pm
Children of Men
That's a great film.
The most depressing film ever is Grave of the Fireflies. No competition.
Re: Box Sets, Mini series, films, etc.
Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2020 8:09 pm
by Phoenix
How many things can you carry on a small motorcycle? How about a fridge, door, window frame? And that is just the beginning.
The award winning film The Song Of Sparrows is definitely one for the family to watch over the weekend. Funny, sad, inventive and very compassionate from master Persian film maker Majid Majidi. Superb photography. As for Tehran traffic!
Here’s a trailer. The full version with subtitles is available for free on YouTube.
By the by. Can anybody identify the bike? It says “Arshia” on the tank.
Re: Box Sets, Mini series, films, etc.
Posted: Sun Jan 03, 2021 5:41 pm
by Taipan
The Blob. 1950s B movie. Funny as fook and incredible to think that actually scared people back then!
The Green Man. B&W British farce at its finest!

Re: Box Sets, Mini series, films, etc.
Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2021 10:56 am
by Phoenix
Madagascar: 3 Europe’s Most Wanted. C4 All4
Laughed like a four year old. Wonderful especially in these dark times. Just the tonic.

Re: Box Sets, Mini series, films, etc.
Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2021 10:50 pm
by Phoenix
Stardust Directed by Matthew Vaughn - he of Kick Ass, Kingsman, X-Men fame. Phew! Lots of outstanding CGI and SFX - filmed mainly in the U.K. I recognised a few of the places on the Isle of Skye. No matter how vivid one’s imagination I don't think a reading of Neil Gaiman’s book could strike up such vivid imagery in one’s mind as is shown in the film. The outstanding star for me was Robert De Nero. Superb acting, as could be expected.
Must admit I am getting a little tired of films with sword fights no matter how good they are.
It was kind of okay but not as fantastical or as enchanting as Pan’s Labyrinth
Re: Box Sets, Mini series, films, etc.
Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2021 6:13 am
by Yambo
Phoenix wrote: Tue Jan 05, 2021 10:50 pm
Stardust . . .
It's worth it just for a couple of minutes of Michelle Pfeiffer.

Re: Box Sets, Mini series, films, etc.
Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2021 12:27 pm
by Pseudonym
We're on the last season of house of cards, just after Kevin Spacey was told where to go. It can be a bit boring at times, and the lead female character Robin Wright can come across as a bit wooden, but we'll finish it, seeing as we've only got a few more episodes to watch.
Re: Box Sets, Mini series, films, etc.
Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2021 12:50 pm
by Taipan
After multiple recommendations, we finally sat down and started Fargo. Nearly turned it off again as soon as it started as it has Martin Freeman in, whom i can't stand! But we did watch the first episode and I got over my dislike of MF and really enjoyed it. it certainly looks promising...
Re: Box Sets, Mini series, films, etc.
Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2021 12:58 pm
by Wreckless Rat
Half way through Band of Brothers, never seen it before, its pretty good eh.
Re: Box Sets, Mini series, films, etc.
Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2021 1:12 pm
by JamJar
Wreckless Rat wrote: Wed Jan 06, 2021 12:58 pm
Half way through Band of Brothers, never seen it before, its pretty good eh.
I love Band of Brothers, I read the book as I was watching it and they managed to stay very true to the accounts of all the people in it. I even went to see Dick Winters' memorial when I was in Normandy a few years ago.
Re: Box Sets, Mini series, films, etc.
Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2021 1:26 pm
by demographic
Pseudonym wrote: Wed Jan 06, 2021 12:27 pm
We're on the last season of house of cards, just after Kevin Spacey was told where to go. It can be a bit boring at times, and the lead female character Robin Wright can come across as a bit wooden, but we'll finish it, seeing as we've only got a few more episodes to watch.
The original BBC series is well worth a watch as well, might even be two series I can't rememember for sure.
Re: Box Sets, Mini series, films, etc.
Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2021 1:32 pm
by gremlin
Toast of London is on Netflix. Maybe a bit left field, but I find it hilarious.
Re: Box Sets, Mini series, films, etc.
Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2021 7:56 am
by Pseudonym
We started watching Shooter last night, so far 3 episodes in, so good!

Re: Box Sets, Mini series, films, etc.
Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2021 6:45 am
by derek badger
Finished The Serpent the other night. Very good drama about the 1970s murders of Charles Sobhraj.
Re: Box Sets, Mini series, films, etc.
Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2021 6:47 am
by weeksy
derek badger wrote: Tue Jan 12, 2021 6:45 am
Finished The Serpent the other night. Very good drama about the 1970s murders of Charles Sobhraj.
I'm struggling with that one, especially as they keep dropping into French subtitles and i'm watching/sorta while working too.
Re: Box Sets, Mini series, films, etc.
Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2021 7:02 am
by derek badger
weeksy wrote: Tue Jan 12, 2021 6:47 am
derek badger wrote: Tue Jan 12, 2021 6:45 am
Finished The Serpent the other night. Very good drama about the 1970s murders of Charles Sobhraj.
I'm struggling with that one, especially as they keep dropping into French subtitles and i'm watching/sorta while working too.
Yea, subtitles don't work if you can't give it full attention. I found the same watching The Bridge. It's worth it though, I found it very gripping as it was based in true events.
Re: Box Sets, Mini series, films, etc.
Posted: Mon Mar 15, 2021 7:40 pm
by Taipan
Just finished Behind Her Eyes, whilst not really my sort of thing but well done and I never saw the twist coming, despite multiple clues!
Just started Your Honor, looking really good...
Re: Box Sets, Mini series, films, etc.
Posted: Mon Mar 15, 2021 8:48 pm
by demographic
Just watched The Mule with Clint Eastwood the other day.
I reckon I could do a season of his movies, easy.