Just downloaded a new documentry  from the BBC the Victorian slum , its in 5 parts and puts a group of family's into a Victorian slum to see how hard life was , boy it was hard , one thing its PC , they have an Asian family living in the east end in 1850 ? don't think so , it was Jewish people there then , lol .

Captain Fantastic (2016)

Ben Cash (Viggo Mortensen), his wife Leslie and their six children live deep in the wilderness of Washington state. Isolated from society, Ben and Leslie devote their existence to raising their kids -- educating them to think critically, training them to be physically fit and athletic, guiding them in the wild without technology and demonstrating the beauty of co-existing with nature. When Leslie dies suddenly, Ben must take his sheltered offspring into the outside world for the first time.

War Dogs (2016)

The true story of two young men, David Packouz and Efraim Diveroli, who won a $300 million contract from the Pentagon to arm America's allies in Afghanistan.

So, I'm 4 episodes in to 'The Crown' on Netflix.

 

Can't quite make up my mind whether I love or hate it.

 

I'm a self confessed Anglophile, and I love the historical context of the show, but I'm having a hard time relating to the characters.

 

They seem, to me at least, shadows of the real people, very bland. Compared to Helen Mirran's portrayal in 'The Queen, I'm really  struggling with Claire Foy as Elizabeth

Another roll of my Anglophile taste.

 

OMG, first episode of Planet Earth 2; Islands.

 

Now I'm an American, I do however subscribe to my local PBS station, which will I'm sure at some point air this, so at least i feel some justification in this post

 

This is what public television was made for. Dump the Bake Offs, Eastenders, let commercial television do that!

 

This is  a truly remarkable piece of television, impossible to be to made in the commercial world, Thank You BBC

 

 

1 hour ago, GinBoy2 said:

Another roll of my Anglophile taste.

 

OMG, first episode of Planet Earth 2; Islands.

 

Now I'm an American, I do however subscribe to my local PBS station, which will I'm sure at some point air this, so at least i feel some justification in this post

 

This is what public television was made for. Dump the Bake Offs, Eastenders, let commercial television do that!

 

This is  a truly remarkable piece of television, impossible to be to made in the commercial world, Thank You BBC

 

 

 

And the tragedy is that the Bullshit Broadcasting Company are talking about not making any more shows like this as its to expensive . , the left wing luvvies who now run the once fantastic BBC much prefere to put on crud like bake off, such a tragedy how the mighty have fallen .

2 hours ago, i claudius said:

 

And the tragedy is that the Bullshit Broadcasting Company are talking about not making any more shows like this as its to expensive . , the left wing luvvies who now run the once fantastic BBC much prefere to put on crud like bake off, such a tragedy how the mighty have fallen .

Wish they'd bring back Lovejoy and Bergerac. I loved watching those shows.

Been binging on "Ordinary Lies". It's low grade drama, but quite entertaining.

Since I was singing the praises of public broadcasting, here's my equally OMFG how awesome is this, commercial TV accolade.

 

Westworld on HBO is just about as awesome as it gets. Just finished watching episode 7, and it just keeps getting better.

 

So, we only have 3 more episodes to go, but the prospect of a season 2 is looking promising...

 

https://www.cinemablend.com/television/1583880/will-westworld-get-renewed-for-season-2-heres-what-an-hbo-exec-says

On 10 November, 2016 at 8:53 AM, Will27 said:

Episode 1 of Season 4 of Braquo is available.

 

If you like a good cop drama, this is one the best.

 

 

 

i think sno released all 8 at once….i can see them all on exodus as well.

Absolutely Fabulous - The Movie (2015)

Publicist Edina Monsoon and best friend Patsy Stone are still shopping, drinking and clubbing their way around London's trendiest hot spots. While attending an elite party, they wind up knocking supermodel Kate Moss into the River Thames. Her untimely demise creates a media firestorm, leading the paparazzi to relentlessly pursue the hapless duo. Seeking refuge, the gals flee to the French Riviera where they hatch a plan to make their escape permanent and live the high life forever.

1 hour ago, Wilsonandson said:

Absolutely Fabulous - The Movie (2015)

Publicist Edina Monsoon and best friend Patsy Stone are still shopping, drinking and clubbing their way around London's trendiest hot spots. While attending an elite party, they wind up knocking supermodel Kate Moss into the River Thames. Her untimely demise creates a media firestorm, leading the paparazzi to relentlessly pursue the hapless duo. Seeking refuge, the gals flee to the French Riviera where they hatch a plan to make their escape permanent and live the high life forever.

mmmm, I watched this. I loved the TV sitcom, for the most part, I 'liked' this for the most part

 

I found it OK, but as with many a sitcom they are of their time, and you need to know when its time to hang up the shingle.

Some are timeless; Frasier, Faulty Towers, Friends...this isn't one of them

I'd place this on the 'slightly past the sell by date' discount counter at the supermarket...still edible but definitely  discounted

On 19/05/2016 at 0:05 PM, Will27 said:

Tv series - Locked Up

An excellent start to the is 24 part series from Spain.
Has hard encoded subs.

IMDB: She broke the law for the boss she fell in love with. Now this naive girl has to pay the price.

 

 

Finally go around to watching this one in it's entirety.

 

Thought it was fantastic.

 

If you like a good prison show, give it a try.

Got myself hooked into an old TV series "MI5-Spooks." http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0160904/   

Peter Firth puts in a top performance.

If you’re not watching Last Week Tonight with John Oliver on HBO, you are depriving yourself of experiencing one of the funniest and most informative programs on television right now. Oliver and his team are working at a level on par with Jon Stewart in his prime. I consider the show to be unmissable.

Saw episode 30 last night, absolutely hilarious a must watch if you hate Donald Trump.

Australian Crime Stories

 

Quite enjoying this one.

The names on here will be familiar with the Aussies.
Most have been portrayed in the series Underbelly.

Currently up to episode 6 - Lennie McPherson
5 - Russell Cox
4 - Dennis Allen
3 - Mick Sayers
2 - Chris Flannery
1 - Alphonse Gangitano

I rely on this section very much. Type in your suggestions and watch one a night over Dinner.Totally clueless about Films Last movie I watched in a Cinema was Kelly's Heroes.


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Billy Connolly - High Horse Tour Live 2016

 

Ill health and old age has taken it's toll, but still a very funny man.

Thoroughly enjoyed this one.

 

 

Tv series - Shooter

 

This one didn't really do it for me I'm afraid.

Just the usual corrupt government agents, conspiracies and a healthy does of clichés thrown in.

IMDB: A conspiracy thriller that follows the journey of Bob Lee Swagger, a highly-decorated veteran who is coaxed back
into action to prevent a plot to kill the President.

 

 

I stumbled upon a 2013 epic version of 'The Bible' the other day from the History channel; 10 x 90 min episodes.

 

I am not at all religious but episode 1 kept me on my seat & was the most enjoyable  film of this nature since 'Brian' :)

 

The Bible (TV Mini-Series 2013) - IMDb

 

& here's a follow up:

 

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4074084/videoplayer/vi729722393?ref_=tt_ov_vi

On Thursday, October 27, 2016 at 6:35 PM, faraday said:

3rd episode of Chance was very good. Hope it continues like this.

 

Not very good, Chance. Looked like it had potential at the beginning. But there are few ongoing series I find worth watching except Westworld, so I'm watching it. Looking forward to the next seasons of the really good stuff finally getting out there.

The Fall...it's over

 

Finally made it to the end of The Fall. As someone else wrote, the conclusion was quite satisfactory. Gillian Anderson (such a classically beautiful woman) and Jamie Dornan were fantastic in their roles. I wonder if it messed with JD's mind to play such a deeply disturbed man.

I can't say I'll miss it, but it played just long enough (3 sets of 6 episodes) and went dark when there was no more to say.

Now, when is Line of Duty coming back?

 

10/10

 

Snowdon - just over 2hrs long, with a quite sinister Rhys Ifans.

Not bad really. Worth a watch.

1 hour ago, faraday said:

Snowdon - just over 2hrs long, with a quite sinister Rhys Ifans.

Not bad really. Worth a watch.

Not as good as the real thing. The documentary of Edward Snowden  was 10 times more exciting.

Currently have a bit of decent content.

 

Gomorrah season 2 (subtitles)

 

Bosch season 2 

 

Animal Kingdom - USA Series

 

 

 

 

BBC The Undiscovered Peter Cook

 

Really enjoyed this one from the Beeb.

 

 

Cool Kids, avert thine eyes...

Back to Season 1 of Friends, sh1t gets funnier every time I watch it

Cool Kids, avert thine eyes...

Back to Season 1 of Friends, sh1t gets funnier every time I watch it

And (cool kids, previous warning still applies) Season 2'is even better [emoji14]

Cool Kids, avert thine eyes...

Back to Season 1 of Friends, sh1t gets funnier every time I watch it

And (cool kids, previous warning still applies) Season 2'is even better [emoji14]