giddyup Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 (edited) 14 hours ago, The Hammer2021 said: The Responder is not much fun..Its unremitting, depressing and bleak. But entertaining and brilliantly acted. Plus it did have a somewhat happy ending. Edited January 30, 2022 by giddyup 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post giddyup Posted January 30, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 30, 2022 (edited) 13 hours ago, The Hammer2021 said: Why am I not surprised? But I guess you have never lived in a <deleted>jole like Liverpool. Me? I get no entertainment milage out of misery...Enjoy I guess Schindlers List, Sophies Choice, Life is Beautiful or Trainspotting weren't favourites? Plenty of great movies based on misery. Edited January 30, 2022 by giddyup 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hammer2021 Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 14 minutes ago, giddyup said: I guess Schindlers List, Sophies Choice, Life is Beautiful or Trainspotting weren't favourites? Plenty of great movies based on misery. Yes indeed. But perhaps we need to question our affection for 'misery porn'. The program The Responder shows harrowing scenes of youthful desperation of scallies and their adults realistically portrayed and cast which is disturbing for we who know the area. I don't do 'misery porn' but I do not deny its role in art from Goya to Dickens nor seek to deny other people the right to watch what they want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 11 minutes ago, The Hammer2021 said: Yes indeed. But perhaps we need to question our affection for 'misery porn'. The program The Responder shows harrowing scenes of youthful desperation of scallies and their adults realistically portrayed and cast which is disturbing for we who know the area. I don't do 'misery porn' but I do not deny its role in art from Goya to Dickens nor seek to deny other people the right to watch what they want. It's called Life, it's not always a bed of roses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Muton Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 Just now, giddyup said: It's called Life, it's not always a bed of roses. What is it, a box of chocolates? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hammer2021 Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 (edited) 11 minutes ago, giddyup said: It's called Life, it's not always a bed of roses. I get no pleasure in other people's misery, do you? I watch movies and read books to transport me from this slough of despond. Edited January 30, 2022 by The Hammer2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 7 minutes ago, Blue Muton said: What is it, a box of chocolates? But you do get the odd sh*t filling. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xylophone Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 1 hour ago, The Hammer2021 said: I watch movies and read books to transport me from this slough of despond. I always thought Slough was quite a nice place........???? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IvorBiggun2 Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 3 hours ago, giddyup said: But entertaining and brilliantly acted. Plus it did have a somewhat happy ending. But that false scouse accent just didn't fit in with my perception of who I was watching as the lead actor. Take away the accent and maybe I'd have found it entertaining.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 2 minutes ago, IvorBiggun2 said: But that false scouse accent just didn't fit in with my perception of who I was watching as the lead actor. Take away the accent and maybe I'd have found it entertaining.. As a non scouse, or even a Brit, that did'nt register with me. I did use subs though, as I do with most English shows. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Will27 Posted January 30, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 30, 2022 (edited) FWIW, yes The Responder was bleak and depressing, but it was made to be just that. I really enjoyed it. I don't know why we have to have these constant <deleted> fights TBH. You either like something or you don't. It's not hard. Edited January 30, 2022 by Will27 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutt Daeng Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 1 minute ago, Will27 said: FWIW, Yes The Responder was bleak and depressing, but it was made to be just that. I really enjoyed it. I don't know why we have to have these constant <deleted> fights TBH. You either like something or you don't. It's not hard. Exactly right @Will27 . That's what fiction is, isn't it? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IvorBiggun2 Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 42 minutes ago, Will27 said: I don't know why we have to have these constant <deleted> fights TBH Cuz if we agreed on everything, life would be boring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will27 Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 27 minutes ago, IvorBiggun2 said: Cuz if we agreed on everything, life would be boring. We don't have to agree on everything. IMO, what's boring is the contant arguing and mud slinging that's been happening lately. You can still disagree with someone and not be can <deleted>. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bubblegum Posted January 30, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 30, 2022 7 minutes ago, Will27 said: We don't have to agree on everything. IMO, what's boring is the contant arguing and mud slinging that's been happening lately. You can still disagree with someone and not be can <deleted>. Agree, and its always the same people. If I can find the ignore key I will do just that because it is not that they bring any new shows to our attention. Just bickering al the bloody time. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BritManToo Posted January 30, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 30, 2022 1883 ep6 is out. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recom273 Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 (edited) I just finished Y - The Last Man - I thought it was interesting, I didn't read too much of the w-word into it, its was just an adaptation of a graphic novel where women take over the world after an event. I now find out it won't be back for S02 .. wish I had known before I watched the first 8 episodes or whatever. I started S02 of Plastic Sea, a Spanish who-done it mystery, guy in the black hoodie. It's another 13 episodes of 90 min shows, in the first episode a guy came back from the dead after being shot in Afghanistan, there's a murder and one of the policeman is suddenly having an affair with a Russian expat, whose husband is now gay. Theres really too much going on, its not a great show, but interesting. Edited January 30, 2022 by recom273 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hammer2021 Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 'Unbelievable': true crime rape drama. Solid methodical police procedural series...Good entertainment. Eight episodes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recom273 Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 3 minutes ago, The Hammer2021 said: 'Unbelievable': true crime rape drama. Solid methodical police procedural series...Good entertainment. Eight episodes. Yes .. I had that sitting to watch for a longtime, and kept on putting it off. Glad I finally got round to it, it’s a solid recommendation. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hammer2021 Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 2 hours ago, IvorBiggun2 said: But that false scouse accent just didn't fit in with my perception of who I was watching as the lead actor. Take away the accent and maybe I'd have found it entertaining.. I thought the accents were pretty accurate and costume and casting was excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritManToo Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 56 minutes ago, recom273 said: I started S02 of Plastic Sea, a Spanish who-done it mystery, guy in the black hoodie. It's another 13 episodes of 90 min shows, in the first episode a guy came back from the dead after being shot in Afghanistan, there's a murder and one of the policeman is suddenly having an affair with a Russian expat, whose husband is now gay. Theres really too much going on, its not a great show, but interesting. Worth it just to watch the black girl. She was really pretty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanuk711 Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 48 hours---its been going for about 32 years now, but so difficult to download--(I am not much of a fan of streaming) Season 35 has been out from Sept of last year--but can not seem to track down any of them. EZTV has some of 34, but they really dont have a large audience so seeds are always a problem, they pass it on to TPB . Its mainly crime, but I find it a good watch---seems to come up with info that you dont see anywhere else. On one of the last ones I watched--seems your car has a memory--no not GPS a memory for everything you do--turn right /turn left---apparently the UK police passed this on to other police. The (micro chip) memory is very small so it doesn't last long and is overwritten in a few days. So they are questioning this guy as he reported his wife missing--but the police believe he killed her the day before and disposed of the body, he had switched his phone off the last 2 days. He said the last night he had just gone to bed --slept until 6 am then went to work. After accessing the car-the police said---No your car boot was opened at 3am---and 15 minutes latter your left hand passenger door was opened---what were you putting in the car at that time. Anyway -- if someone comes across a download for season 35--let me know....................... --------And stop arguing ................. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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recom273 Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 37 minutes ago, BritManToo said: Worth it just to watch the black girl. She was really pretty. That was the first series - I’m glad I’m not the only one who watches it. It’s a weird show, right? There’s always too much going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hammer2021 Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 4 hours ago, xylophone said: I always thought Slough was quite a nice place........???? Nobody ever thought Slough was nice! Thus the poet John Betjman wrote: Come friendly bombs and fall on Slough! It isn't fit for humans now, There isn't grass to graze a cow. Swarm over, Death! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will27 Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 1 hour ago, sanuk711 said: 48 hours---its been going for about 32 years now, but so difficult to download--(I am not much of a fan of streaming) Season 35 has been out from Sept of last year--but can not seem to track down any of them. EZTV has some of 34, but they really dont have a large audience so seeds are always a problem, they pass it on to TPB . Its mainly crime, but I find it a good watch---seems to come up with info that you dont see anywhere else. On one of the last ones I watched--seems your car has a memory--no not GPS a memory for everything you do--turn right /turn left---apparently the UK police passed this on to other police. The (micro chip) memory is very small so it doesn't last long and is overwritten in a few days. So they are questioning this guy as he reported his wife missing--but the police believe he killed her the day before and disposed of the body, he had switched his phone off the last 2 days. He said the last night he had just gone to bed --slept until 6 am then went to work. After accessing the car-the police said---No your car boot was opened at 3am---and 15 minutes latter your left hand passenger door was opened---what were you putting in the car at that time. Anyway -- if someone comes across a download for season 35--let me know....................... --------And stop arguing ................. I haven't seen this one. I'm a big fan of The First 48 though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaibeachlovers Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 (edited) On 1/30/2022 at 5:21 AM, gargamon said: Hmmm, Bruce Lee wasn't in the "fist of fury" movie I saw. I did like the way they portrayed him though, in "Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood". An incompetent buffoon where he had no skills and it was all choreographed. You saw a different movie then. Had you looked on our friend google you'd have seen this The international title was "Fist of Fury." In the United States, the English dubbed version was released as "The Chinese Connection" to avoid confusion with "Fists of Fury", the title for the U.S. release of Bruce Lee's previous movie, The Big Boss (1971). The Americans backstabbed Bruce over HIS vision for the tv series Kung F-u, so it's not surprising they portrayed him that way in that movie. Try doing some research before swallowing the B S. Edited January 30, 2022 by thaibeachlovers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gargamon Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 26 minutes ago, thaibeachlovers said: You saw a different movie then. Had you looked on our friend google you'd have seen this The international title was "Fist of Fury." In the United States, the English dubbed version was released as "The Chinese Connection" to avoid confusion with "Fists of Fury", the title for the U.S. release of Bruce Lee's previous movie, The Big Boss (1971). The Americans backstabbed Bruce over HIS vision for the tv series Kung F-u, so it's not surprising they portrayed him that way in that movie. Try doing some research before swallowing the B S. I believe the movie I was referring to was called "Fists of Fury", and it had nothing to do with martial arts. ???? As for the Tarantino movie "Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood", as with all Tarantino movies, they are rarely based on truth but more on entertainment value. I merely said I enjoyed the way that he portrayed BL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaibeachlovers Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 2 minutes ago, gargamon said: I believe the movie I was referring to was called "Fists of Fury", and it had nothing to do with martial arts. ???? As for the Tarantino movie "Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood", as with all Tarantino movies, they are rarely based on truth but more on entertainment value. I merely said I enjoyed the way that he portrayed BL. In the first post you said Fist- no s- and this time you referred to Fists- with an s. I referred to Fist of Fury, so I don't know which one you were talking about; the one I saw or a different one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gargamon Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 Tiring of all the police/crime dramas/documentaries predominant in this forum, I checked through my media library and found one others may enjoy. Marco Polo, a 2 season series maybe 7 years old, that I had not yet watched. Half way through the second season and it's still captivating. Likely not PC to watch it as it was made by the Weinstein Company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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