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Well, I finished the SAS series. Read up on what happened to Sterling (Colditz) and found he was even more barking in civvy life than in the SAS.
Half way through The English. It jumps about a bit but it's
Then it's probably on to the rest of Tokyo Vice (1 ep so far).
Might watch series one of GoT again over Christmas but have Interstellar and Dune to watch as well. (Sure I've seen Interstellar before but the synopsis rings no bells).
Half way through The English. It jumps about a bit but it's
Then it's probably on to the rest of Tokyo Vice (1 ep so far).
Might watch series one of GoT again over Christmas but have Interstellar and Dune to watch as well. (Sure I've seen Interstellar before but the synopsis rings no bells).
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Went to see that there new Avatar film today. Mrs D is at work but I'm not, she also doesn't really like the Cinema, soooo...
Rates a solid "yeah, its OK". Two thumbs maybe!
Pretty good advert for camera and SFX tech though.
Rates a solid "yeah, its OK". Two thumbs maybe!
Pretty good advert for camera and SFX tech though.
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Watched 1917 yesterday (think it was iPlayer, so no ads ).
Thought it was really good. Quite a few big names but nicely restricted to cameos to let the lesser names carry the plot through. It has the feel of real time/one take about it although there's a 'fade to black' that splits it into two. I don't usually bother digging into the cinematography stuff but it was interesting enough to have a read about how they did it. Thought it was better than Shaving Ryan's Privates.
8.75/10
Thought it was really good. Quite a few big names but nicely restricted to cameos to let the lesser names carry the plot through. It has the feel of real time/one take about it although there's a 'fade to black' that splits it into two. I don't usually bother digging into the cinematography stuff but it was interesting enough to have a read about how they did it. Thought it was better than Shaving Ryan's Privates.
8.75/10
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Just finished The Peripheral series.
Pretty decent Scii Fi, well worth the watch.
No spaceships though.
Pretty decent Scii Fi, well worth the watch.
No spaceships though.
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The Banshees of Inisherin. Weird. Very weird. Not as weird as Gleeson's ears, but weird nonetheless!
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Just finished "His Dark Materials" season 3. Very good.
"Of all the stories you told me, which ones were true and which ones weren't?"
"My dear Doctor, they're all true."
"Even the lies?"
"Especially the lies."
"My dear Doctor, they're all true."
"Even the lies?"
"Especially the lies."
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And at the other end of the entertainment spectrum, Eric Idle's 'What about Dick?' On Netflix.
No opportunity for a double-entendre knowingly missed.
Cast includes Billy Connoley, Tracy Ullman, Jane Leaves, Tim Curry, Sophie Winkleman.
No opportunity for a double-entendre knowingly missed.
Cast includes Billy Connoley, Tracy Ullman, Jane Leaves, Tim Curry, Sophie Winkleman.
Even bland can be a type of character
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Been watching Mystery Road: Origin ie series 3 and a prequel. It's a bit like an Australian Fargo in pace and characters. It's good but doesn't make me want to move to Western Australia. (My aunt and uncle did...to Kalgoorlie. Must have like open spaces 'cos they moved to Arizona after that ).
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You on about David Stirling founder of the SAS? He grew up and lived not far from where I lived. My great Uncle was in the SAS many moons ago, he never said much about it tbf, only met him a few times as he lived in Hereford.Count Steer wrote: ↑Fri Dec 16, 2022 4:43 pm Well, I finished the SAS series. Read up on what happened to Sterling (Colditz) and found he was even more barking in civvy life than in the SAS.
Half way through The English. It jumps about a bit but it's
Then it's probably on to the rest of Tokyo Vice (1 ep so far).
Might watch series one of GoT again over Christmas but have Interstellar and Dune to watch as well. (Sure I've seen Interstellar before but the synopsis rings no bells).
https://www.herefordtimes.com/news/3685 ... came-back/
David Stirling memorial near where he grew up.
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73 + 15 years he would be about the same age as my uncle who was also in the SAS. Jimmy is long gone through demons and no one around to ask more about him but who knows, may have served together.wull wrote: ↑Sat Jan 14, 2023 10:18 pm
You on about David Stirling founder of the SAS? He grew up and lived not far from where I lived. My great Uncle was in the SAS many moons ago, he never said much about it tbf, only met him a few times as he lived in Hereford.
https://www.herefordtimes.com/news/3685 ... came-back/
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That's the chap. His post-war activities make interesting reading. One example:wull wrote: ↑Sat Jan 14, 2023 10:18 pm
You on about David Stirling founder of the SAS? He grew up and lived not far from where I lived. My great Uncle was in the SAS many moons ago, he never said much about it tbf, only met him a few times as he lived in Hereford.
https://www.herefordtimes.com/news/3685 ... came-back/
David Stirling memorial near where he grew up.
In mid-1970s, Stirling became increasingly worried that an "undemocratic event" would occur and decided to organise a private army to overthrow the government. He created an organisation called Great Britain 75 and recruited members from the aristocratic clubs in Mayfair; these were mainly ex-military men, and often former SAS members. The plan was that in the event of civil unrest resulting in the breakdown of normal Government operations, they would take over its running.
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Star Trek, Strange New Worlds.
Bloody good prequel with Pike @ the helm. If you're a crusty that only like the first generation of Star Trek give it a miss, but if you liked Discovery, PIcard etc. then this sits well in the universe.
Tulsa King.
I recently wrote else where "Stallone should've to retire gracefully after the last Rambo" when reviewing Samaritan the film, but he plays a pretty good old mafia gangster in this, disapprovingly short at only 9 30 - 40 minute episodes, hope it gets a second series.
Bloody good prequel with Pike @ the helm. If you're a crusty that only like the first generation of Star Trek give it a miss, but if you liked Discovery, PIcard etc. then this sits well in the universe.
Tulsa King.
I recently wrote else where "Stallone should've to retire gracefully after the last Rambo" when reviewing Samaritan the film, but he plays a pretty good old mafia gangster in this, disapprovingly short at only 9 30 - 40 minute episodes, hope it gets a second series.
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I think I preferred everything after 1st Generation. Even Deep Space 9.MrLongbeard wrote: ↑Mon Jan 16, 2023 1:39 pm Star Trek, Strange New Worlds.
Bloody good prequel with Pike @ the helm. If you're a crusty that only like the first generation of Star Trek give it a miss, but if you liked Discovery, PIcard etc. then this sits well in the universe.
What platform did you watch this on? I'm getting a bit confused with Prime, Prime Video, Prime Video Premium and whatever.
Bit of a fan of Anson Mount, thought he was v good in Hell on Wheels (which starred an earlier Star Trek actor too).
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DS9 was great, but it hasn't aged terribly wellCount Steer wrote: ↑Mon Jan 16, 2023 2:02 pm Even Deep Space 9.
What platform did you watch this on? I'm getting a bit confused with Prime, Prime Video, Prime Video Premium and whatever.
Yep ,it's getting a bit silly, Star Trek stuff can be found on Paramount+ (free with SkyQ), Star Wars stuff is usually on Disney+.
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Not sure any of them have aged well, although if anything has The Borg in, I'm in.MrLongbeard wrote: ↑Mon Jan 16, 2023 2:18 pmDS9 was great, but it hasn't aged terribly wellCount Steer wrote: ↑Mon Jan 16, 2023 2:02 pm Even Deep Space 9.
What platform did you watch this on? I'm getting a bit confused with Prime, Prime Video, Prime Video Premium and whatever.
Yep ,it's getting a bit silly, Star Trek stuff can be found on Paramount+ (free with SkyQ), Star Wars stuff is usually on Disney+.
Just had a dig around on Prime. The Paramount+ add-on is £6.99/month. (Picard was included with Prime membership). I'll have to see if there's enough besides to warrant the £84 pa.
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For me, no, but it has Tulsa King, and I'm going to hit up Yellowstone next.Count Steer wrote: ↑Mon Jan 16, 2023 2:27 pm I'll have to see if there's enough besides to warrant the £84 pa.
The whole channel has a subscribe for a month every year and binge rather than be worth it as an ongoing expense
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TBH, for £6.99 I only have to find one good film or series/month and it's a reasonable deal. I'll probably give it a go but I hate the drip, drip, drip of the subscription thing. I'm probably old school but I'm also still happy to buy blu-rays/dvds. Sometimes the extras are some of the best things on them and they never seem to include them on the platforms.MrLongbeard wrote: ↑Mon Jan 16, 2023 2:47 pmFor me, no, but it has Tulsa King, and I'm going to hit up Yellowstone next.Count Steer wrote: ↑Mon Jan 16, 2023 2:27 pm I'll have to see if there's enough besides to warrant the £84 pa.
The whole channel has a subscribe for a month every year and binge rather than be worth it as an ongoing expense
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The Last of Us - had been worried that it might be a bit rubbish but the casting is excellent. And it didn't pull any punches.
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