Patsycat Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 I'm up to the last episode of this years Criminal Minds. I sort of spoilt if for myself - watching 4 or 5 episodes one after another - and got a bit bored. But still like it. Just about to make a nice cuppa and watch last nights Downton Abbey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted October 7, 2013 Author Share Posted October 7, 2013 When he smashed into the car and took the son (ep.11?) I actually laughed at the implausibility...That was the last episode I watched. It sounds like you are a lot more picky about plausibility than I am when it comes to entertainment. To me, much of Breaking Bad was far from realistic, but I still loved it. Those scumbags who just stumbled into something like 40 million dollars are going to keep cooking crank and risk getting busted? I just watched the first two episodes of Criminal Minds for this year and it was absolutely ridiculous as far as plausibility, but I still enjoyed it and am looking forward to the next episode. You are correct UG, I am picky about certain shows and plotlines. The context of my implausible comment was related only to The Bridge. They could have done so much better with the character and his limitations. No need to make him into the World's smartest, most technologically whizbang, diabolically cunning, 23 moves ahead of the police, super criminal. That aspect of the storyline doesn't fit the show. Another incredibly annoying show was The Following. Are they ever going to call for backup? Oh no, They can drive one hour to catch the serial killer, but not call for backup. That scenario became vastly annoying and implausible, within the context of the show. Implausibility however is not always bad. Breaking Bad was a favourite show of mine as is Walking Dead. Various Sci-Fi and Fantasy shows and movies and various Action movies. I don't take Fast and The Furious as being based in reality. Big Bang Theory and assorted comedies. In the case of those shows I am comfortable with the implausibility meter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiftyTwo Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 Witches of the East End ....... witches fantasy set in the USA .... think charmed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrantSmith Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 Witches of the East End ....... witches fantasy set in the USA .... think charmed. Looked at it today and thought exactly the same, which will be precisely why I'm not going to watch it.. Hahaha.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrantSmith Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 Another incredibly annoying show was The Following. Are they ever going to call for backup? Oh no, They can drive one hour to catch the serial killer, but not call for backup. That scenario became vastly annoying and implausible, within the context of the show. Aww c'mon BM like you could see the neighbor being in on the whole thing - which will most likely be the focus of the 2nd series, should Kevin Bacon still be around - it got fairly predictable mid way through but kept me interested because I wanted to see what's his name - the psycho - get his arse handed to him (which it did thankfully) and some of his cult posse as well get f***** off, cults, hate them with a passion. Hopefully it kicks off again and regains its initial interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted October 7, 2013 Author Share Posted October 7, 2013 Another incredibly annoying show was The Following. Are they ever going to call for backup? Oh no, They can drive one hour to catch the serial killer, but not call for backup. That scenario became vastly annoying and implausible, within the context of the show. Aww c'mon BM like you could see the neighbor being in on the whole thing - which will most likely be the focus of the 2nd series, should Kevin Bacon still be around - it got fairly predictable mid way through but kept me interested because I wanted to see what's his name - the psycho - get his arse handed to him (which it did thankfully) and some of his cult posse as well get f***** off, cults, hate them with a passion. Hopefully it kicks off again and regains its initial interest. Just call for backup! K Bacon is an hour away. The killer can be caught if backup is called. No need to drive yourself across town in the hope the killer will wait one hour for you to arrive. Call your fellow police! You'd think he'd learn after the 5th time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrantSmith Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 Just call for backup! K Bacon is an hour away. The killer can be caught if backup is called. No need to drive yourself across town in the hope the killer will wait one hour for you to arrive. Call your fellow police! You'd think he'd learn after the 5th time Hahahah love it BM But how's this for freaking creepy! I have one of these free app apps - has a daily run down of apps you normally would pay for - but for the day they're free... So I just get the notification and BAM! What comes up today? An app called "iPoe" I shit you not! An app devoted to all Edgar's ramblings... My answer to their suggestion? Never more! Hah... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted October 8, 2013 Author Share Posted October 8, 2013 Hello Ladies, haven't seen this one yet...New series, comedy, up to Episode 2. Has the English Comedic Actor Stephen Merchant starring http://youtu.be/e_XyV-IO0lo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will27 Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 Hello Ladies, haven't seen this one yet...New series, comedy, up to Episode 2. Has the English Comedic Actor Stephen Merchant starring http://youtu.be/e_XyV-IO0lo Was channel surfing last week and saw Steve Merchant on the Jimmy Fallon (gee that's dreadful) Show. They showed a clip which looked pretty funny. Merchant was very funny. Maybe he's stepping out of the shadow of Ricky Gervais. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will27 Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 Have just picked up season 2 of The Newsroom. Haven't watched it yet but season 1 was fantastic. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1870479/?ref_=nv_sr_1 As the title suggests, it revolves around a cable TV newsroom and centres around it's staff. The anchor is superbly played by Jeff Daniels and his boss by the excellent Sam Waterson. Jane Fonda has just appeared as the networks owner. A typical quality HBO production. I'd rate it a solid 8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted October 8, 2013 Author Share Posted October 8, 2013 Have just picked up season 2 of The Newsroom. Haven't watched it yet but season 1 was fantastic. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1870479/?ref_=nv_sr_1 As the title suggests, it revolves around a cable TV newsroom and centres around it's staff. The anchor is superbly played by Jeff Daniels and his boss by the excellent Sam Waterson. Jane Fonda has just appeared as the networks owner. A typical quality HBO production. I'd rate it a solid 8. HBO have done some terrific series. Here is a list of some of their best: Game of Thrones The Wire The Sopranos Curb Your Enthusiasm Boardwalk Empire Deadwood Band of Brothers Entourage True Blood The Pacific Oz Six Feet Under Rome Newsroom Veep In Treatment Flight of the Conchords Big Love Treme Generation Kill Sex and The City 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will27 Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 Have just picked up season 2 of The Newsroom. Haven't watched it yet but season 1 was fantastic. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1870479/?ref_=nv_sr_1 As the title suggests, it revolves around a cable TV newsroom and centres around it's staff. The anchor is superbly played by Jeff Daniels and his boss by the excellent Sam Waterson. Jane Fonda has just appeared as the networks owner. A typical quality HBO production. I'd rate it a solid 8. HBO have done some terrific series. Here is a list of some of their best: Game of Thrones The Wire The Sopranos Curb Your Enthusiasm Boardwalk Empire Deadwood Band of Brothers Entourage True Blood The Pacific Oz Six Feet Under Rome Newsroom Veep In Treatment Flight of the Conchords Big Love Treme Generation Kill Sex and The City If I was to list my favourite 5 drama's, they would be Sopranos The Wire Breaking Bad Justified & The Shield. Don't think I've forgotten any. And one of my favourite characters was Ari Gold from Entourage. Yep, HBO produce some quality. "It's not TV, it's HBO" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrantSmith Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 And HBO produce some absolute <deleted>! But agree they have a good stable... Bored-walk Empire is hanging by a thread and I can't see it going into another season if it continues down this path... The junky madam really has to go, as does Chalky's muscle man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theblether Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 Recently finished watching Gettysburg..... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTcaRk0ZRJ4 Long movie so I watched it in sections, recommend. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrantSmith Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 God Thursday is a shit day for TV out of the states! Very slim pickings, I was going to give up on Whitechapel but I found myself with the latest episode as there's sweet fanny adams to watch today aside from SVU and the 2nd episode of Ironside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted October 10, 2013 Author Share Posted October 10, 2013 God Thursday is a shit day for TV out of the states! Very slim pickings, I was going to give up on Whitechapel but I found myself with the latest episode as there's sweet fanny adams to watch today aside from SVU and the 2nd episode of Ironside. The Tomorrow People episode one is out... Sleepy Hollow is becoming a lot darker than I thought it would. Not so bad thus far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrantSmith Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 (edited) God Thursday is a shit day for TV out of the states! Very slim pickings, I was going to give up on Whitechapel but I found myself with the latest episode as there's sweet fanny adams to watch today aside from SVU and the 2nd episode of Ironside. The Tomorrow People episode one is out... Sleepy Hollow is becoming a lot darker than I thought it would. Not so bad thus far Sleepy Hollow: I'm liking it with every new episode. The Tomorrow People: Enough sci-fi on my plate at the moment and looks like a spin-off / rip-off of Heroes... Not that I watched/nor liked Heroes all that much... Edited October 10, 2013 by GrantSmith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted October 10, 2013 Author Share Posted October 10, 2013 WALKING DEAD starts October 13!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrantSmith Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 I'm beginning to like Ironside could develop into something quite decent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiftyTwo Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 God Thursday is a shit day for TV out of the states! Very slim pickings, I was going to give up on Whitechapel but I found myself with the latest episode as there's sweet fanny adams to watch today aside from SVU and the 2nd episode of Ironside. The Tomorrow People episode one is out... Sleepy Hollow is becoming a lot darker than I thought it would. Not so bad thus far Sleepy Hollow: I'm liking it with every new episode. The Tomorrow People: Enough sci-fi on my plate at the moment and looks like a spin-off / rip-off of Heroes... Not that I watched/nor liked Heroes all that much... Tomorrow People ..... remake of the UK 1970s TV series Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted October 10, 2013 Author Share Posted October 10, 2013 God Thursday is a shit day for TV out of the states! Very slim pickings, I was going to give up on Whitechapel but I found myself with the latest episode as there's sweet fanny adams to watch today aside from SVU and the 2nd episode of Ironside. The Tomorrow People episode one is out... Sleepy Hollow is becoming a lot darker than I thought it would. Not so bad thus far Sleepy Hollow: I'm liking it with every new episode. The Tomorrow People: Enough sci-fi on my plate at the moment and looks like a spin-off / rip-off of Heroes... Not that I watched/nor liked Heroes all that much... Tomorrow People ..... remake of the UK 1970s TV series What was the original one like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted October 10, 2013 Author Share Posted October 10, 2013 I'm beginning to like Ironside could develop into something quite decent. Yeah it has good potential. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiftyTwo Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 The Tomorrow People episode one is out... Sleepy Hollow is becoming a lot darker than I thought it would. Not so bad thus far Sleepy Hollow: I'm liking it with every new episode. The Tomorrow People: Enough sci-fi on my plate at the moment and looks like a spin-off / rip-off of Heroes... Not that I watched/nor liked Heroes all that much... Tomorrow People ..... remake of the UK 1970s TV series What was the original one like? Young adult sci-fi similar to Dr. Who. Nothing scary, nothing sexy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patsycat Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 I made a mistake, I was watching Season 8 of Criminal Minds!! Just downloaded the first three of Season 9, to while away a cold, wet Autumnal Swiss afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted October 10, 2013 Author Share Posted October 10, 2013 I made a mistake, I was watching Season 8 of Criminal Minds!! Just downloaded the first three of Season 9, to while away a cold, wet Autumnal Swiss afternoon. I think i have seen the odd episode of Criminal Minds here and there. Would you recommend starting at series one or i can just pick it up around season 5? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 You should watch Criminal Minds from the beginning and see how the characters and plots develop over time. Otherwise, you miss things that are refered to that you will not understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted October 10, 2013 Author Share Posted October 10, 2013 You should watch Criminal Minds from the beginning and see how the characters and plots develop over time. Otherwise, you miss things that are refered to that you will not understand. Ill see if i can find series 1 to download Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrantSmith Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 So I finally got around to watching The Expatriate... Seemed to be a hybrid of Taken and another spy movie that escapes me... Fairly mundane, save for bond girl Olga Kurylenko - who really played a shit part but still made it "look" good hahaha... I'll give it a 4.5 for story line, 5.5 for Olga Elementary: Another interesting episode though, relying on "recent world events" is best left for the Law & Order franchise. Still a good episode and could take some interesting turns... Anger Management: Hahaha yeah it is what it is... Like it or hate it... Two and a Half Men: A bit predictable but a few one liners that keep me in... Fortunately a quiet day in the office to polish these off during office hours hahaha... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomTao Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 It's not a movie I am watching at the moment, rather it's one I watched on a regular basis while I was serving in the Australian Navy, Yellow Beard. I would love to know where I can get a copy of it. A great movie that provided entertainment for a bunch of bored sailors both at sea and along side, it was often referred to as an essential training film. Sent from my GT-N7100 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted October 11, 2013 Author Share Posted October 11, 2013 It's not a movie I am watching at the moment, rather it's one I watched on a regular basis while I was serving in the Australian Navy, Yellow Beard. I would love to know where I can get a copy of it. A great movie that provided entertainment for a bunch of bored sailors both at sea and along side, it was often referred to as an essential training film. Sent from my GT-N7100 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Essential training film? Why was that? There are some downloads available. http://torrentz.eu/605afd53feba397a336115b467fe0d6f9f42bdc0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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