What movies or TV shows are you watching now?

[Frank James]

Of those, I liked Nebraska the best. Whether any of them will endure, who knows? It's a Wonderful Life was not a hit when it came out in 1947, but became a perennial classic 30 years later, because it kept being shown as cheap Christmas filler on local TV.

Right now I am watching Welles' 1958 "B" movie "classic", Touch of Evil. It is cheap and sleazy, and the plot is...what? Seems to be made up as it goes along. Orson plays a grotesque, slovenly burnt out cop, but he does it so well, it's fun to watch. Charlton Heston is ridiculous as a "Mexican" lawman, complete with paste-on mustache and darkened skin tone. Janet Leigh as his wife is equally bad.

It's worth watching just for laughs, and for the brief scene between Welles and Marlene Dietrich, as a Mexican madam/fortune teller. He tells her he'd like to come back and enjoy some of her locally famous chilli. She tells him her chilli is "too hot" for him, and by the way, lay off those candy bars. it's a total mess, and the studio must have been horrified. They chopped it up, fired Welles, and sent it out as a throwaway 2nd feature, cheap!

There will never be another Orson Welles.

[Will27]

TV series - The Lost Honour of Christopher Jefferies

This 2 part series won 2 BAFTA's this week for best mini series and best actor.
Both well deserved IMO.

I wouldn't say it's enjoyable, but It's a fascinating story that could happen to anyone.

IMDB: This drama tells the real-life story of retired schoolteacher Christopher Jefferies who was initially questioned by police as a suspect in the murder of Jo Yeates who rented a flat from him. He was vilified by the press, partly on account of his eccentric appearance and long flowing hair, even after he had been released on bail by the police. It was only when the real suspect, a neighbour of Jo Yeates, was arrested and later convicted of the murder that the destructive media attention in Jefferies subsided. He later sued several newspapers for libel and received an official apology from the police.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3429354/plotsummary?ref_=tt_ov_pl

[Will27]

Watched the first episode of the British crime drama No Offense. Do not know what to make out of it. So far, I think it is just average.

A detective constable finds out that two missing girls who were found dead over some time may not have died by natural courses. Their deaths indicate a pattern. And so the hunt for the serial killer begins. The three main characters are female by the way.

Annoyingly, I have trouble adjusting to this kind of British accent (alright, that's probably just me). If I am really bored, I might watch the second episode.

I wasn't to sure what to make of it either but it's certainly a different kind of cop show.

I'm going to give is another go.

[BookMan]

Maggie

A zombie style movie starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. Sounds good? A bit of action?

This is a dead set stinker. Difficult to believe a movie about Zombies in a bleak future could be so interminably slow and boring.

1/10

A teenage girl in the Midwest becomes infected by an outbreak of a disease that slowly turns the infected into cannibalistic zombies. During her transformation, her loving father stays by her side.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1881002/

[BookMan]

Just Before I Go

This movie just doesn't work.

It lacks in two main areas. A weak script and the wrong choice as the main character. Seann William Scott, Stiffler from American Pie, is the lead and was a cr.ap choice.

Good to watch if you want to fall asleep.

3/10 from me

On the verge of giving up on life, a guy travels to his hometown to make amends.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2980472/?ref_=nv_sr_1

[BookMan]

Jack Irish.

I'm not sure if i mentioned this Crime/detective series before.

A real cracker. I enjoyed it so much I have watched the 3 movies twice wach.

• Jack Irish is a series of Australian television movies adapted from the detective novels by Peter Temple.^[2]The series stars Guy Pearce in the lead role of Jack Irish, a former criminal lawyer turned private investigator and debt collector.
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Irish

In order, the telemovies are:

• Jack Irish: Bad Debts (2012)
• Jack Irish: Black Tide (2012)
• Jack Irish: dead Point (2015)

There is meant to be a 6-part series produced in 2015. Looking forward to that!

Another Peter Temple book made into an ABC tele movie if The Broken Shore. This is also excellent and well worth a watch if you can.

http://www.abc.net.au/tv/programs/broken-shore/

[Swamp Thing]

Timeless classic films of the Modern/"Postmodern" era?

Looking at this list, I realize that most of these are 20 - 40 years old already. I'm drawing a blank trying to remember more current films. Anybody?

Gladiator. (15 years and counting...).

[tifino]

Just a Trailer here...but, This would be a good subject for a re-make in LOS:

but this one, I watch quite regularly:

Edited May 12, 2015 by tifino

[i claudius]

For those who like to snout at the tv and wonder why we do not get yearly rises in our pensions a new series of benefits st has just started

[i claudius]

For those who like to shout at the tv and wonder why we do not get yearly rises in our pensions a new series of benefits st has just started

[Will27]

Quantico Tv series - soon to be released.

IMDB: A look at the lives of young FBI recruits training at the Quantico base in Virginia.

I was looking forward to this one, that is until I saw the trailer.

Apart from the fact that everyone looks (again), as if they've just stepped off the catwalk, it looks dreadful.

It's no wonder so many US shows don't get renewed.

I can't but help but wonder how good the show might have been if it was made by the BBC about recruits from MI6.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7gJ74ARN84

[Will27]

Documentary - Life and Death Row

Another BAFTA award winning doco from the BBC.

This one was one superb. A well-balanced (3 parts) look at both sides of the death penalty argument.
Really thought proving viewing.

IMDB: A controversial BBC documentary that follows the lives of three American citizens on death row.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3638350/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1

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[rijit]

Is it me or is it.'dry season' for decent new films, i know summers quite but this is getting f-- cin ridiculous!!! Oh watched the 'duke of burgandy', been waiting for it to come out on dvd cos couldnt.initially find a stream , anyways ,, soft porn ish with more, well tbh if you dug it touched a lot of 'bases ' but as for entertainment,,, seemed to leave that one well behind,,

Anyway found this, it might help if your stuck, like ive been for a decwnt ish title to look for

http://www.imdb.com/search/title?sort=moviemeter,asc&start=51&title_type=feature&year=2014,2014

[BookMan]

Is it me or is it.'dry season' for decent new films, i know summers quite but this is getting f-- cin ridiculous!!! Oh watched the 'duke of burgandy', been waiting for it to come out on dvd cos couldnt.initially find a stream , anyways ,, soft porn ish with more, well tbh if you dug it touched a lot of 'bases ' but as for entertainment,,, seemed to leave that one well behind,,

Anyway found this, it might help if your stuck, like ive been for a decwnt ish title to look for

http://www.imdb.com/search/title?sort=moviemeter,asc&start=51&title_type=feature&year=2014,2014

I was checking out Youtube yesterday and there is a heap of interesting stuff coming up for release in the next month!

[keemapoot]

Gotta love it: Hannibel Season 3 Trailer just out: Bride of Hannibel

Season 3 will start in a few weeks, and looks like a fun ride for we Hannibel lovers:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQ4Bn5YuGcE

[jope]

Gotta love it: Hannibel Season 3 Trailer just out: Bride of Hannibel

Season 3 will start in a few weeks, and looks like a fun ride for we Hannibel lovers:

Never really got into it and gave up after the first episodes. But throwing in Gillian Anderson is probably the most malicious approach to lure someone into a trap (or into a show, to be precise). Alright then, I give up, I'll watch it (her).

[rijit]

'1864', looks interesting http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p02pt14l/preview-1864-trail

[rijit]

'1864', looks interesting http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p02pt14l/preview-1864-trail

oh if anyone finds one with 'subs' let me know

[Will27]

Jack Irish.

I'm not sure if i mentioned this Crime/detective series before.

A real cracker. I enjoyed it so much I have watched the 3 movies twice wach.

• Jack Irish is a series of Australian television movies adapted from the detective novels by Peter Temple.^[2]The series stars Guy Pearce in the lead role of Jack Irish, a former criminal lawyer turned private investigator and debt collector.
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Irish

In order, the telemovies are:

• Jack Irish: Bad Debts (2012)
• Jack Irish: Black Tide (2012)
• Jack Irish: dead Point (2015)

There is meant to be a 6-part series produced in 2015. Looking forward to that!

Another Peter Temple book made into an ABC tele movie if The Broken Shore. This is also excellent and well worth a watch if you can.

http://www.abc.net.au/tv/programs/broken-shore/

Thanks for that BookMan, watched Bad Debts last night and enjoyed it.

IMO, a lot better than the IMDB rating of 6.6.

Downloading the other 2 now.

I know it was made in 2012 but it just seemed a lot older to me.

Was good seeing some great Aussie actors.

Roy Billing who played Robert Trimboli in Underbelly.

Shane Jacobson....who can forget the movie Kenny.

And I really like Aaron Pederson. Was in a great series called Wildside many years ago.

Edited May 14, 2015 by Will27

[BookMan]

Thanks for that BookMan, watched Bad Debts last night and enjoyed it.

IMO, a lot better than the IMDB rating of 6.6.

Downloading the other 2 now.

I know it was made in 2012 but it just seemed a lot older to me.

Was good seeing some great Aussie actors.

Roy Billing who played Robert Trimboli in Underbelly.

Shane Jacobson....who can forget the movie Kenny.

And I really like Aaron Pederson. Was in a great series called Wildside many years ago.

Wildside was excellent. new and exciting in its day

The book of the first Jack irish one was written in 1996, so possibly, it was set earlier?

[BookMan]

Struggle Street

This 3-parter documentary/reality show caused a lot of controversy in Australia when shown the last 2 weeks. There were calls for it to be withdrawn from broadcast.

It was commissioned from one of the nationally run broadcasters, SBS (the ethnic voice).

Basically it shows some of the finest no-hopers Australia has to offer. drugs, welfare, booze...a cycle of welfare dependency as seen through the eyes of a few families SBS follows.

You can watch it through the SBS catch up service for free. As long as your ISP is seen to come from Australia.

http://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRKioBnpD5E

[BookMan]

TV series - The Lost Honour of Christopher Jefferies

This 2 part series won 2 BAFTA's this week for best mini series and best actor.

Both well deserved IMO.

Good show.

Awesome performance from the main actor Jason Watkins.

[rijit]

Nashville,, the absolute f---ci g baaaaaadasrts, how can they leave the end of season 3 like that,,,, sadistic muuu ther f----ers !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Will27]

Thanks for that BookMan, watched Bad Debts last night and enjoyed it.

IMO, a lot better than the IMDB rating of 6.6.

Downloading the other 2 now.

I know it was made in 2012 but it just seemed a lot older to me.

Was good seeing some great Aussie actors.

Roy Billing who played Robert Trimboli in Underbelly.

Shane Jacobson....who can forget the movie Kenny.

And I really like Aaron Pederson. Was in a great series called Wildside many years ago.

Wildside was excellent. new and exciting in its day

The book of the first Jack irish one was written in 1996, so possibly, it was set earlier?

Duh! That would be it. Sorry fella, I was having a blonde day

Edited May 15, 2015 by Will27

[rijit]

Thanks for that BookMan, watched Bad Debts last night and enjoyed it.

IMO, a lot better than the IMDB rating of 6.6.

Downloading the other 2 now.

I know it was made in 2012 but it just seemed a lot older to me.

Was good seeing some great Aussie actors.

Roy Billing who played Robert Trimboli in Underbelly.

Shane Jacobson....who can forget the movie Kenny.

And I really like Aaron Pederson. Was in a great series called Wildside many years ago.

Wildside was excellent. new and exciting in its day

The book of the first Jack irish one was written in 1996, so possibly, it was set earlier?

Duh! That would be it. Sorry fella, I was having a blonde day

Yeah watched bad debt and thought it ok. And yeah had the same thoughts bout it being dated but what was said about being set earlier made sence until i thought mobiles internet,,,EVERYONE USING MOBILES and the internet well sori but they wernt. Seems a constant continuaity mistake these days by film makers.

[evadgib]

TV series - The Lost Honour of Christopher Jefferies

This 2 part series won 2 BAFTA's this week for best mini series and best actor.

Both well deserved IMO.

I wouldn't say it's enjoyable, but It's a fascinating story that could happen to anyone.

IMDB: This drama tells the real-life story of retired schoolteacher Christopher Jefferies who was initially questioned by police as a suspect in the murder of Jo Yeates who rented a flat from him. He was vilified by the press, partly on account of his eccentric appearance and long flowing hair, even after he had been released on bail by the police. It was only when the real suspect, a neighbour of Jo Yeates, was arrested and later convicted of the murder that the destructive media attention in Jefferies subsided. He later sued several newspapers for libel and received an official apology from the police.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3429354/plotsummary?ref_=tt_ov_pl

Harrowing-I watched it on youtube last night. Hats off to the lead actor for such an accurrate depiction of a British eccentric. Edited May 15, 2015 by evadgib

[Frank James]

Struggle Street (Ref Post 4101)

Thanks for posting this. I used your links to watch both parts. It was refreshing to see an unvarnished portrait of some struggling people, that many would dismiss, judge harshly, and look down on. The narrator took no judgmental point of view. It's easy to watch something like this and find fault with the people portrayed..."Well, it's easy to see why you're a loser. You need to..." etc.

Many forces are at work now which will result is more and more societal disintegration, more people permanently frozen out of the job world. Any of us could find ourselves scratching to survive. I wish all of these people well, even though it's clear a few of them won't last much longer (Bob the Junky).

The same show could be made many times over in the USA. The similarities are striking.

[evadgib]

Everyone is familiar with the crimes of Myra Hindley & Ian Brady.

I stumbled upon this last night from ITV & watched it this morning:

See No Evil - The Moors Murders - Full Film - YouTube

Truly Evil!

Edited May 15, 2015 by evadgib

[jope]

The final episode of American Crime showed a few turns and surprises I did not expect. But the whole thing came to a good ending I'd say (at least for some of the characters). Only one question remained unanswered. But I guess like in "The Leftovers" the answer is of no significance for the development and closure of the show. Glad that they renewed the show for a second season, with a completely different story, though.

[rijit]

And it ended with a smile first one in the whole series