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Well, the first one was good, the second one was okay; after that the franchise went downhill... Kind of like the old "Police Academy".Quote:
Originally Posted by IdolEyes787
If you prefer your sucking in Spanish, there's a Mexican remake of the movie, too.
The Rings of Power E01 and E02.
So far it has the production value of Game of Thrones with the script quality of The Fast and the Furious. Still waiting for a rootable character. I'm assuming no one liked Legolas in the LotR so good idea going down that route, geniuses.
Want to add that something is janky with the IMDB user ratings because there's none below a six. Seven is about fair but I'm suppose to believe that there isn't some person that's been flooding the internet with negativity towards Amazon's take for the last year that didn't rate it a 1.
I'm hooked on Teen Titans Go!
Yeah, it's cartoon. Cartoons are bomb
SEAL Team S06E01
1. Surprise. Thought it was cancelled.
2. Completely forgot how the last season ended.
3. Don't judge.
Nothing but old school cartoons lately... trying to get a friend's kid hooked on it... thundercats, voltron, heathcliff, etc.
All Quiet of the Western Front (2022)
Good movie. Not as good as the original from 1930.
Also not as pretty pictures as "1917".
Pretty sure I saw a version with Richard Thomas. I get the point but can't say that I really like the whole everything is horrible and everyone dies scenario. If I have to suffer through that then I prefer Peckinpah's Cross of Iron because at least there's boobs.Quote:
Originally Posted by Caballero
Well, they did not all die. Only about 10 million or so. So this movie is not as dark as you make it out to be.
"Tulsa King" Episode 1 Season1... Okay, I found it a bit funny and Stallone pulls his character off to a good start, so we'll just have to see what the future holds for this show.
Bonus... I've never been to Tulsa. ;)
We all get old.
@Cab: Sorry about the finger mate. :(
Your mom on the toilet
Well, finally caught up on a couple of series I never watched/finished while on a plane this week...
1. BMF -- If you like Snowfall, you'll like BMF. Coincidentally, season 2 just started this week.
2. Pennyworth -- Still like it, even after season 4. It's rare that a show holds my interest that long.
3. Obi-Wan Kenobi -- Meh. You can watch it. You don't have to.
Next on the list: The Mosquito Coast, season 2, and Andor.
Tulsa King
Well, it had it's moments. Started strong. Held my attention pretty much to the end. But the ending just plain sucked (too rushed/too predictable) and they really could have made more out of the relationship with the ATF agent (was that horse lady just filler?).
I don't know. Probably will watch season 2 if there ever is one. But still only 7/10.
Caught up on "The Boys" S03 and was pleasantly surprised and disturbed.
For a more wholesome experience I recommend "My Boys" S01-S04
Im currently rewatching stargate! I watched Andor as well recently which was also a good watch.
Dateline Secrets Uncovered S11E14
When college student Mackenzie Lueck vanishes from a park in Salt Lake City, her friends are dedicated to finding answers; the search makes national headlines, and the investigation reveals a secret that stuns even her closest friends.
Yeah, 7 out of 11... not too shabby.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stehle
Everything Everywhere All at Once reviewed in one word or less. Tiring.
Also, and let's be real, if Ke Huy Quan wins for this then he was royally stiffed for The Goonies because Data basically rules.
Extralarge Cannonball
Well the season is done... "Rabbit Hole" with Kiefer Sutherland gets high marks as I found it most enjoyable. :)
Though not over... A close second is... "Waco The Aftermath" because I like the actors and I'm a bit of a history buff.
I have saved the third season of "Star Trek: Picard" for a special time of my choosing. ;)
"Snowfall" and so many others at this time escape me, but a general theme as far as a scene offerings always see to leads me to choose NTb as far as their quality and the fact they have the best subtitle selection which now I seem to need. ;)
Absolutely agree as far as NTb is concerned. Ditto on Snowfall. Haven't watched Rabbit Hole yet.
And I enjoyed season 3 of Picard, but I feel it got a little too campy towards the end...
Well there is one other that comes to mind today... "Silo" although just starting with the first two episodes out... it is excellent!!! :)
The visuals (NTb of course), are outstanding! I would highly recommend reading the series starting with "Wool" by Hugh Howey which I had read years ago.
Its a bit funny how your minds eye or your imagination can be so spot-on with seeing the scenes duplicated in a story you read and enjoyed so many years ago, but I digress.
@Cab Thanks again for all your efforts, you are appreciated.
Watched "AIR" yesterday. Enjoyed it very much.
Wife made me watch "Book Club 2". Not so much.
"SISU"
Won't win any Oscars. Not quite as enjoyable as John Wick. About the same amount of dialogue and violence.
Yeah, I felt kind of the same with "SISU", but speaking of Oscars...
My early prediction would be... at least so far this year mind ya... "Guy Ritchie's The Covenant" Again, probably it was just me or my state of mind at the time, BUT...
It just seemed to have the right formula... story, acting, empathy, ultra violence needed for a conclusion or end. Remember... I'm just going by what films I have viewed so far this year.
If it tugged on enough heart strings it may get an Oscar nod for something. ;)
That being said... I see a bit of a future for a book that has been made into a film perhaps later this fall. ;)
Not currently reading... finished it a while ago. You'll see the post.
I haven't watched "AIR" yet, so it's now in my cue. :)
I literally couldn't get past the first 30 minutes of The Covenant so I read what happened on Wikipedia. True story. All in all, given Guy Richie is a fucktard of a director, seemed a good decision on my part.
Dungeons & Dragons -- Entertaining when I watched it. Already forgot what it was about.
Super Mario Bros. -- Better than expected. Never had any Nintendo systems (grew up playing Atari), but what little I know about their games I recognized in the movie. Well done.
Renfield -- definitely this weekend's winner.
My kids, now grown men would probably get a kick outta "Super Mario Bros.", which I viewed yesterday. I was more of a PC geek, but as far as Nintendo or PlayStation later it was Metal Gear for me. I would tend to agree better than expected... kinda of a vegetative state good popcorn type movie. ;)
"Tetris"on the other hand (Which I must confess, never played.), seemed to have a decent based on true story formula and now I understand were I heard the name Maxwell before {gag} predatory family me thinks. All in all better than I thought it would be.
Now I guess I'm going to give the second season of "Yellowjackets" a whirl as I like bizarre mysteries. ;)
Mostly, I can call myself a binge-watcher. I like K-dramas and US dramas and movies.
My most recent watch was Tu Jothi Main Makar; it was a good watch.
I'm a bit behind on entertainment, but kinda liked Grey Man with Gosling and Cap'n Merka. Definitely a formula-driven movie but had enough action to keep it interesting. Honestly only a 6.5 or 7 out of 10, but watchable if you don't expect too much from it.
"Black Mirror" Season Six... What can be said of this anthology series... well this season there are more episodes again (5) this Twilight Zone type series started out in the UK with just 3 episodes. Currently on Netfix... and I enjoy most stories that although quite bizarre at times, they are and always will be a staple of my viewing diet.
They do make you think however... If anon's avatar had a crack in the center... well, you'd know what I mean ;)
Thanks for the heads-up, Stehle! Didn't know it was back. Definitely on my watch-now list
I get Black Panther and everything but I really can't see a mirror being a very good superhero.:unsure:
I don't truly know Meg... but I do wonder at timesQuote:
Originally Posted by IdolEyes787
whatif Idol actually thinks. I'm pretty sure he means well. :unsure:
You're welcome btw... it's been kinda dry on the small screen lately for me and the juries sill out on the "The Walking Dead: Dead City" after only the first episode.
In the film news I watched "About My Father" yesterday... which was very appropriate given the holiday. It was quite humorous to me! :happy:
On the ultra-violence screen home front I can only recommend "Extraction 2"...I wonder if someone kept track of the gunshots like John Wick films and the word "family" in the latest offering "Fast X" of the Fast franchise.
And here I thought that I needed a life... their are way too many out there that have too much time on their hands. ;)
I think I'll view "Kandahar" this afternoon, keeping with a desert theme... I hope I find another gem like "The Covenant". 'nuff said.
I'm not certain a ne'er-do-well can mean well :idunno:
I am always up for a little bit of the old ultraviolence. Except for when they killed Glenn. That ended the whole Walking Dead universe for me. Good short-term drama, poor planning for the future of the show...
Black Mirror would have the power of self-reflection. Sadly, his weakness is hard objects.
And vampires, obviously.Quote:
Originally Posted by megabyteme
thanks for the suggestionQuote:
Originally Posted by Stehle
I believe it's from Apple TV+... but "Hijack" a thriller staring Idris Elba after only two episodes is showing me some promise on the small screen. We'll just have to see. :)
Hmm... Paramount+ or Amazon... not real sure, but "Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan" season four... well I've only been able to view the first two episodes, but know two more are available... {sigh} ...perhaps I'll wait another 24 hours and they'll just magically appear...
Just kidding! ;) So far it looks very promising and I always have enjoyed Tom Clancy's novels and the Jack Ryan TV series series. If you like action thillerr with a plot... Definitely a good bet in my humble opinion! :)
I thought Season 1 was really good. Season 2 pretty good and Season 3 kind of awful. I have watched S04E01 and didn't think much of it. I haven't read any of the novels but have seen all the movies and I think Jack Ryan is best when he's underestimated and the underdog. If I wanted Rambo, I like you know, watch Rambo.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stehle
Just wanted to say...
For all those who have been filling out the NZB grabs here on FST, you are now and have always have been appreciated.
You have further expanded on the offerings with many things that others may find interesting. People will take notice of the burden you carry.
Hopefully, someday others may have popular suggestions or program for the future. You know who you are.
...an extra thanks. :)