Blue Muton

A bit of a wait for this one "Fall River" but it looks quite interesting. I see that there was a show about this case back in 2018.

"Rolling Stone" review:

Epix has released a new trailer for its upcoming true-crime docuseries, Fall River, which reinvestigates a string of murders that took place in the titular Massachusetts town in the late-Seventies. The show will premiere on May 16th at 10 p.m. ET.

In 1979, three young women were killed in a streak of murders that captivated and terrified the town of Fall River — the same town that the infamous accused axe murderer Lizzie Borden called home 90 years prior. Despite little forensic evidence, the police alleged the killings were carried out by a satanic cult practicing human sacrifice, and the cops arrested the alleged cult leader, Carl Drew. He was ultimately sentenced to life in prison without parole.

Twenty years later, however, the lead investigator, Paul Carey, found he was still grappling with the inconsistencies that marred the case, and he reopened the investigation himself, despite being retired. Fall River will delve into the new witnesses and evidence that emerged, while it will also feature intimate conversations with Drew. As the trailer teases, it will also examine how the town of Fall River was gripped by the kind of “satanic panic” that would spread across the United States in the coming decade.

49 minutes ago, faraday said:

 Why do you think it's "woke"?

And why jump on the bandwagon of using the word in such a puerile manner? There were plenty of words already in use to describe what they're trying to insult, for example common decency, respect for others, tolerance and inclusion just to name a few.

ICYMI the latest episode of Into the Dark (S02E12, "Blood Moon") is now out there.

2 hours ago, giddyup said:

4.7 IMDB score and terrible reviews. Aimed directly at the teen market.

I suspect that Sherlock Homes purists have ganged up to give it low ratings before it was even broadcast.

2 hours ago, Metapod said:

are they going to tax electric vehicles like they do cars? they should remove the tax and get a <deleted> load of tesla's over here. would love a tesla or cybertruck over in thailand

Better to wait for the Chinese ones.

4 hours ago, Wiggy said:

Yes, you’re right. I somehow don’t see an electric motor as a motor. More of a whiny thing.  But that’s just me. Lol. 

Well having greatly enjoyed a KH250 then a GT750 in my youth I almost feel the same way about four-strokes!

54 minutes ago, Wiggy said:

Should they still be called motorcycles ?

Well they have a motor......

14 hours ago, bluesofa said:

I watched the entire film. For me it was very depressing subject dealing with dementia, even though it was a good cast.

I think "depressing", "depraved" and "deceased" are what makes Will tick and keep him so cheery. I may be wrong though.........

"The Mosquito Coast,” the widely anticipated drama series adapted from the best-selling novel and starring Justin Theroux, Melissa George, Logan Polish and Gabriel Bateman, will premiere globally with the first two episodes on Friday, April 30, followed by new episodes every Friday on Apple TV+.

From award-winning novelist Neil Cross, and based on the best-selling book by Paul Theroux which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, “The Mosquito Coast” is a gripping adventure and layered character drama following the dangerous journey of a radical idealist and brilliant inventor, Allie Fox (played by Justin Theroux), who uproots his family for Mexico when they suddenly find themselves on the run from the US government.

Justin Theroux starring in this adaptation of the book penned by his uncle Paul some forty years ago.

56 minutes ago, xylophone said:

Indeed you can select who asks the questions, and in some instances there can be a "plant" who will ask the right questions and so on, but it's obvious that many of the trumpies on here don't have a clue about press conferences and so on, so I will impart some information to them/for them.......... 

 

I was in a position where I had to front the media when working in senior positions for two multinational companies, and to ensure that the right message came across, I had to undertake what was called "Media Training", and it was much more brutal than I thought, being in front of questioner (sometimes two), spotlights and camera for a day and more, and going over the same territory time and time again until I got it right.

 

I remember one thing in particular that this media specialist/trainer told me, and it was, "no matter what the question asked, make sure you get YOUR message across, even if it has nothing to do with the question you have been asked, that is your prime objective".

 

Much training went on with regards to all sorts of tricky questions and I soon got the hang of it.

 

So.........Pres Biden and his team need to focus on the positive actions they taken, rather than letting the subject/question itself dominate the press conference, esp if the question is slanted against them.

Interesting. I've not been through that kind of training myself but am aware of it. I remember a young David Beckham (and others) mumbling um, um, um all the way through his interviews, it's thanks to the type of training that you described that most present day footballers come across more eloquently.

11 minutes ago, Daffy D said:

Amazing!

..... it's not called Amazing  Thailand for nothing!

1 hour ago, doctormann said:

I'm not sure that having a licence makes very much difference when it's the mind-set that is in need of adjustment!

Yes but riding without a licence is a part of that mindset.

10 hours ago, Jingthing said:

Yeah that's what I always say. Seen one or two American comedies, you've seen them all. Kind of like Redwoods as the Gipper said. They're all the same, you know. 

 

Have you tried Curb Your Enthusiasm?

 

 

I have but not for me. My favourite US comedy has to be Married...With Children. I also like, in no particular order - Weeds, Lodge 49, My Name is Earl, Happy Days, Santa Clarita Diet.........

On 3/11/2021 at 7:53 AM, Blue Muton said:

A new, darker take on my beloved Sherlock Holmes coming later this month - The Irregulars:

"Set in Victorian London, the series follows a gang of troubled street teens who are manipulated into solving crimes for the sinister Doctor Watson and his mysterious business partner, the elusive Sherlock Holmes."

 

First episode due to air tonight in the UK.

9 hours ago, faraday said:

This looks ok:

 

https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/nobody-movie-review-2021

 

 

 

Looks good but I couldn't find it - it's just been released so should appear soon I guess....?

Just downloaded and watched the first episode of Surviving Escobar: Alias JJ. I liked it enough to start foraging about for the other sixty-eight.

"With Pablo Escobar's Medellin in decline, one of the most significant figures in the cartel -- Alias JJ -- has decided to turn himself in to authorities. While he's in prison, he must face his enemies and use all of the underhanded tactics he has learned to survive and regain his status as No. 1 inmate in the prison. While locked up, he also seeks to continue his reign of terror as a feared drug trafficker. The drama series is based on a book by John Jairo Velasquez, a former hit man for Escobar's Medellin."

I couldn't find a decent subbed trailer but the episode I downloaded had good English subs as the show has been on Netflix.

3 hours ago, Will27 said:

Just watched this one.

It's well worth a look.

Downloading it now, the story reminds me of "Evil Genius" from a couple of years ago.

5 hours ago, recom273 said:

 

Yeah, I think comedy shows are a personal choice.

 

I think times have changed back home too, like times of  fools and horses and citizen smith are well gone. I can’t remember the last decent comedy sit-com I downloaded.

 

Friday Night Dinner (Season 6 was just last year)? After Life? But, as you say it's a matter of choice.