Ulysses G. Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 (edited) Folks, Just watching this brand spanking new series fresh off the boat... Black Box... Umm.... I liked the first customer review: This was truly the worst pilot TV show I've ever seen. The writing is very weak and silly but the worst part of the show is the actress who plays the main character. She is once of the worst actresses I've seen in ages. She pouts everything she says and speaks in this sort of baby-whining voice. She is utterly unbelievable in every part of the script she is acting out... http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2968404/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 Edited April 25, 2014 by Ulysses G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted April 25, 2014 Author Share Posted April 25, 2014 Folks, Just watching this brand spanking new series fresh off the boat... Black Box... Umm.... I liked the first customer review: This was truly the worst pilot TV show I've ever seen. The writing is very weak and silly but the worst part of the show is the actress who plays the main character. She is once of the worst actresses I've seen in ages. She pouts everything she says and speaks in this sort of baby-whining voice. She is utterly unbelievable in every part of the script she is acting out... http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2968404/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 I guess that's a thumbs up from the two of you... Here is a trailer I found. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrantSmith Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Yeah I'll continue to watch Black Box.. The main character plays the bi polar part well, even if a bit extreme. Could be Grey's Anatomy's dark cousin Patsycat, you might like this show Elementary is back as well chaps, Lucy Liu a fox as always, but the following episodes will no doubt lead to a 3rd season. Which I won't be complaining about Sent from my iPad using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farma Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Game of Thrones Just watched season 4 episodes 1, 2 and 3 today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrantSmith Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Also, just finished watching 'That Awkward Moment', wanted to hate it given that Zac Effron was the lead, but god dammit! <deleted> hilarious! In a bro com type of way... Even the missus was giggling throughout, which is always a good sign Solid 7/10 Sent from my iPad using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAceFace Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Just watched Rush and Two guns yesterday....not bad, especially Rush......Did not know too much about Niki Lauda before that. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted April 27, 2014 Author Share Posted April 27, 2014 This could be the worst upcoming movie of 2014 http://youtu.be/Rf222d4NGlI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patsycat Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 (edited) Downloading Black Box as i type. But am watching re runs of Criminal Minds from right at the beginning on the French TV in English. If that makes any sense. Edited April 27, 2014 by Patsycat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxme Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 I watched a bad copy of Ender's Game and didn't really enjoy it, but watched a better copy a few months later and did. I am a real fan of the book and have read it several times over the years. How about the sequels? I've just started reading Xenocide and it's even more complex than the prequel Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxme Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 This could be the worst upcoming movie of 2014 Will Smith is overrated Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted April 29, 2014 Author Share Posted April 29, 2014 This could be the worst upcoming movie of 2014 Will Smith is overrated Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand The concept must have sounded real funny to them over a few joints 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted April 29, 2014 Author Share Posted April 29, 2014 My kids loved Mr. Peabody and Sherman (they are young teens). They also loved Frozen. Watched the animated movie Frozen with the GF last night (her choice). Basically it is a love story musical, that come in an animated wrapper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted April 29, 2014 Author Share Posted April 29, 2014 This movie was a surprise, in a good way. Blue Ruin. Follows a man who is intent on exacting revenge on a just released prisoner who killed his parents years before. No big name stars here. Slow at times, but enjoyable nevertheless. 7/10 from me http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/blue_ruin/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 I watched a bad copy of Ender's Game and didn't really enjoy it, but watched a better copy a few months later and did. I am a real fan of the book and have read it several times over the years. How about the sequels? I've just started reading Xenocide and it's even more complex than the prequel Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand I loved Speaker for the Dead. I thought that it was as good as the first one. I wasn't crazy about Xenocide, but it wasn't bad either. I hear the next one is much better, but have never gotten that far. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxme Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Is it just me or is Hollywood running the remake machine excessively? What has caused this phenomena? It's not like there aren't any good writers out there. Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolf5370 Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 What else? Hill Street Blues was a fave of mine as a teen Funny as I read that the theme tune started playing in my head Loved that series too as a kid. Also Quincy - still catch the odd rerun - brilliant! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrantSmith Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Another Chicago Fire / Chicago P.D cross over this week... Good viewing so far (Chicago Fire), concludes tomorrow with Chicago P.D Patsycat, you'll want to get in on this action Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wolf5370 Posted April 30, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted April 30, 2014 Didn't like Black Box - watched about half the first episode but was doing nothing for me. Prey UK just started (se01 ep01) the other day. About a cop framed for the murder of his wife and kid (and sister in law I think) who manages to escape and is on the run. Coming to terms with their deaths, not knowing who to trust and being on the lamb. Not a new premise, but interesting and enjoyable first episode and believable acting from the lead (although some of the others are a little wooden - but probably just new series nerves). Worth a watch IMO. Penny Dreadful is another new series. Don't read the official spiel though as it does no justice. Basically, set in mid 19th century London, various characters from literature (Frankenstein, Dorian Grey, and others) hunting down bad creatures (vampires so far - not the usual Count Dracula, but creatures with exo-skeletons and many long sharp cat-like teeth). Reminded me a bit of Sanctuary in the more-fantasy-than-horror sort of way - but blood, gore and body parts aplenty! Salem a new witch program - set in 17th centaury Salem (the American one - there's a few others http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salem). More traditional evil Satanic witch covens and 17th centaury witch trials. Fairly graphic. Is OK so far - but hard to love any of the characters as yet (even the "hero" is a bit too much of a <deleted> so far for endearment) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolf5370 Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Is it just me or is Hollywood running the remake machine excessively? What has caused this phenomena? It's not like there aren't any good writers out there. Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand Greed causes it - same reason many great shows get canned because they are too niche. Put on a 70s or 80s remake and instantly get all those that remembered the show fondly tuning in - plus any new views caught in the hype or by the trailers. Its also the reason there will never be another Star Trek spin off on TV (the film rights are now owned by a separate company - due to a split - and as long as the movies make big bucks every 2-3 years, no need to water it down by providing the same on TV - same reason Agents of SHIELD never have the Marvel superheroes actually in the show) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patsycat Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Another Chicago Fire / Chicago P.D cross over this week... Good viewing so far (Chicago Fire), concludes tomorrow with Chicago P.D Patsycat, you'll want to get in on this action Watched both this afternoon!! Warning - watch Chicago Fire before Chicago PD or you won't really get the storyline. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrantSmith Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Another Chicago Fire / Chicago P.D cross over this week... Good viewing so far (Chicago Fire), concludes tomorrow with Chicago P.D Patsycat, you'll want to get in on this action Watched both this afternoon!! Warning - watch Chicago Fire before Chicago PD or you won't really get the storyline. One of the better cross over episodes... I know BookMan will want to watch this as well Oh, BM you're going to get a massive kick out of The Following this week (if you haven't already watched it) - pretty sure it was the season finale as well, but a huge kick nevertheless... Sent from my iPad using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Warning - watch Chicago Fire before Chicago PD or you won't really get the storyline.I have watched the first season of Chicago PD and liked it, but maybe I would have liked it more, if I had seen Chicago Fire. I'm not big on Fireman stories though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrantSmith Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Warning - watch Chicago Fire before Chicago PD or you won't really get the storyline.I have watched the first season of Chicago PD and liked it, but maybe I would have liked it more, if I had seen Chicago Fire. I'm not big on Fireman stories though. Yeah in order to get the link you've got to watch from at least Season 3 (I think) of Chicago Fire, but you can get away with it by watching Season 4 (current season) of Chicago Fire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i claudius Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 just watched the first episode of penny dreadfull ,not sure yet ,will try another episode ,second series of orphan black ,very good , and series 4 of vera ,ist episode good as usuall . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAceFace Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Any comments on Dexter? just been given all the series so may start those soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Dexter is really good show. I got tired of it near the end and stopped watching, but when I started up again, I thought it was as good as in the beginning. The last episode is kind of stupid though, IMO. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxme Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Dexter is really good show. I got tired of it near the end and stopped watching, but when I started up again, I thought it was as good as in the beginning. The last episode is kind of stupid though, IMO. I think the first four seasons were good. The last four were mere fillers for the finale. Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandyFeet Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Silicon Valley, a new HBO show is alright. A little less sophisticated than the usual HBO/Showtime/premium channel shows. Much more like a US network sitcom (but 30 mins instead of 22 - no commercials). Lots of nerdy stereotypes that you'd expect from a show about a tech startup, but still, pretty good writing and the plot moves along well, at least through the 3 episodes I've seen. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patsycat Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 (edited) Dexter?!! I loved it, from Episode One to Episode Whatever 8 years later. It was just what us people needed at the time, something different and Dexter delivered and carried on delivering. Don't worry if you feel a bit behind the times - I am just starting on Breaking Bad... I did watch Black Box episode one - jeez, if i knew life was so sexxy if i came off my meds i would have done it years ago!!!! But shall watch more. Devious Maids is back for season two. I loved Season One, so am looking forward to this. The Following? Is it really finished.... I hope not, i really enjoyed it. Edited May 2, 2014 by Patsycat 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrantSmith Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 Watched "The Monument's Men" last night... Felt like I was watching the Prequal to the Ocean's 11,12,13 franchise... Overall fairly good watching... 7/10 for me... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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