What Movies or TV shows are you watching (2024)

[oxo1947]

Detective Forst-----Netflix---from Canada

 

Haven't had time to view--but the Canadians seem to turn out some good crime series

 

 

Blurb---

Tatra Mountains will become an arena of brutal murder. The investigation is carried out by a cynical but effective policeman, Wiktor Forst.

 

 

 

[Yellowtail]

Saw "The Beekeeper" today and enjoyed it. Better than expected. 

[steve187]

On 1/9/2024 at 7:50 AM, touch said:

Thanks, I'll try and find them again , having problems finding "The Met- Policing London" as well.

available on 1377x

[petedk]

On 1/7/2024 at 2:39 PM, oxo1947 said:

I don't know if anyone is interested in Football / Soccer --but "Torrent Day"  seems to get "Match of the Day" etc...... a lot earlier then any other download site I have seen........

Tried to join, but it's invite only.

[oxo1947]

2 hours ago, petedk said:

Tried to join, but it's invite only.

Wow thats changed a lot, its not as if its a top site............

 

Edit...I have just had a look at their FaceBook ....people are selling invites.......didn't think you were supposed to that.

[Seppius]

10 hours ago, xylophone said:

I forgot to mention that whilst perusing the offers available on BBC iPlayer, I came across a movie starring Benedict Cumberbatch, which was made around 3 years ago, called, "The Courier" and I'm not altogether sure that I had seen it before because some aspects of it rang true, however I watched it (again?) and found it to be very enjoyable as it centred around the stand-off between Russia and the USA with regards to the Cuban missile crisis.

 

Based on a true story. 

How often I watch something, then half way though realize I have seen it before, my short term memory is buggered

[gargamon]

10 hours ago, petedk said:

Tried to join, but it's invite only.

scene-rls dot net gets it first. Use the dropa source and you can get it it for free. 

 

Why anyone uses torrents anymore is beyond me... 

[StayinThailand2much]

I'm not much into animated series, but "Krapopolis" (Fox) is not unfunny.

 

Re-watched "Uprising" (2001) yesterday; always moving, plus half the cast of "Friends" is in it.

Edited January 11 by StayinThailand2much

[Mutt Daeng]

18 hours ago, xylophone said:

I forgot to mention that whilst perusing the offers available on BBC iPlayer, I came across a movie starring Benedict Cumberbatch, which was made around 3 years ago, called, "The Courier" and I'm not altogether sure that I had seen it before because some aspects of it rang true, however I watched it (again?) and found it to be very enjoyable as it centred around the stand-off between Russia and the USA with regards to the Cuban missile crisis.

 

Based on a true story. 

I enjoyed the Courier. IMHO anything with Benedict Cumberbatch in it is worth a watch.

[gargamon]

Watched The Creator last night. About a 7 and definitely watchable. Ignore all the “woke“ complaints in the 2023 thread. It's a typical sci-fi movie in the old way like pre-marvel ones. 

[Jingthing]

6 hours ago, gargamon said:

scene-rls dot net gets it first. Use the dropa source and you can get it it for free. 

 

Why anyone uses torrents anymore is beyond me... 

I love Stremio. Torrents without downloading files.

[bamnutsak]

Boy Swallows Universe, limited series, 7 eps, Netflix, from the Trent Dalton novel, 1980s Brisbane criminal world, great mullets.

 

Watched ep. 1, looks awesome.

 

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

 

 

 

Edited January 12 by bamnutsak

[oxo1947]

7 minutes ago, bamnutsak said:

Boy Swallows Universe, limited series, 7 eps, Netflix, from the Trent Dalton novel, 1980s Brisbane criminal world, great mullets.

 

I guess it would be of special interest to Giddyup....or any other Oz that lived in Brisbane in that era. 

One of the most corrupt police forces ever (I am saying that while I live in Thailand) 

 

I read the book some time back---Sort of True story. People like Slim Halliday (played by Bryan Brown) was an escape artist from Bogga rd Prison. Some of the other  character's...a bit of a stretch.

Netflix wanted to shoot this in LA, but in the end it was done locally around Brisbane. Its upset a few locals of that time....

 

 

 

[LosLobo]

13 hours ago, gargamon said:

scene-rls dot net gets it first. Use the dropa source and you can get it it for free. 

 

Why anyone uses torrents anymore is beyond me... 

Why anyone downloads files, which are more subject to viruses when you can stream.

[Jingthing]

FINAL SEASON

Coming in February.

Amazing (and grateful) that it lasted this long.

What's with those glasses?

 

 

[recom273]

On 1/12/2024 at 7:06 PM, LosLobo said:

Why anyone downloads files, which are more subject to viruses when you can stream.

 

Could you demonstrate which type of video file is capable of carrying a virus?

 

I download files via torrent because I value my 1) privacy and the 2) quality - the illegal streaming services that are mentioned here are loaded with trackers. Nothing in this world is free, servers and bandwidth cost money - you are not watching the same file as those who download, its reencoded to use less bandwidth - if you are happy to log onto these services (a lot are run by Russian or Chinese organizations) then that's great, if you want a lower quality picture or sound, then no problem but for me, there are the reasons. I like having the choice of audio and video quality, I dont know anything about steamio / deadbrid / koi plug-in / etc .. the files are the same files as downloaded on torrent, they just use the community bandwidth to stream, it seems a great way to view, but doesnt really contribute to a community.

Edited January 14 by recom273

[jacnl2000]

1923, first season, consisting of multiple parallel running storylines. Look forward to the second season which most likely fills in the missing second half of the first season.

[LosLobo]

1 hour ago, recom273 said:

 

Could you demonstrate which type of video file is capable of carrying a virus?

 

I download files via torrent because I value my 1) privacy and the 2) quality - the illegal streaming services that are mentioned here are loaded with trackers. Nothing in this world is free, servers and bandwidth cost money - you are not watching the same file as those who download, its reencoded to use less bandwidth - if you are happy to log onto these services (a lot are run by Russian or Chinese organizations) then that's great, if you want a lower quality picture or sound, then no problem but for me, there are the reasons. I like having the choice of audio and video quality, I dont know anything about steamio / deadbrid / koi plug-in / etc .. the files are the same files as downloaded on torrent, they just use the community bandwidth to stream, it seems a great way to view, but doesnt really contribute to a community.

Is demonstrating "which type of video is capable of carrying a virus' necessary to suggest that downloading any file is potentially risky?

When you stream a video, you’re watching it directly from the source over the internet without saving a copy of it on your device. 

 

On the other hand, downloading involves saving a copy of the video or in fact it could be anything, onto your device, which could potentially include or be malicious software.

 

I suggest, no method is completely safe, and caution should always be exercised when streaming or downloading content online.
 

Edited January 14 by LosLobo

[Will27]

Andes Plane Crash

 

Embark on a harrowing journey of survival with Andes Plane Crash.

This gripping episode unveils the chilling aftermath of a plane crash in the Andes, where the resilience of the human spirit is tested in the harshest conditions.

 

For over a week, two survivors bravely traversed the unforgiving mountains, desperately seeking help. What makes this tale even more extraordinary is that they lacked specialist equipment and proper mountain attire, making their quest for survival all the more remarkable.

As the clock strikes 10:00 Pm, viewers are in for a riveting exploration of human endurance, courage, and the sheer will to survive against all odds.

[Will27]

The Gone

 

An Irish detective teams up with a Kiwi cop to find an Irish couple who've vanished from a rural New Zealand town. The pair have to contend with a community's growing disquiet that the disappearances may be linked to a series of historical murders.

 

 

[BigStar]

23 hours ago, LosLobo said:

On the other hand, downloading involves saving a copy of the video or in fact it could be anything, onto your device, which could potentially include or be malicious software.

 

But by default only a media player will open, or try to open, a file with video filename extension; and that's the only file you click on. The file may on your Android box anyway.

 

No, you don't click on a random .exe file you've downloaded. Windows Defender offers real time file scanning. If in doubt you can also scan with something like Malwarebytes. Finally, the torrent sites often have "trusted uploaders" or comments from previous downloaders.

 

In short, not an issue, as our veteran video downloaders here can affirm.

Edited January 15 by BigStar

[LosLobo]

Reacher (TV Series 2022– )- IMDb 8.1    Series 2 is a disappointment, don't know if I will continue with it.

 

The Courier (2020) - IMDb 7.2    Excellent movie, my thanks to @xylophone.

These just dropped:

True Detective (TV Series 2014– ) - IMDb 8.9    S04E01

 

Monsieur Spade (TV Series 2024– ) - IMDb 7.3   S01E01    May be interesting stars Clive Owen.

 

Edited January 15 by LosLobo

[giddyup]

Was looking forward to a new season (4) of True Detective, but episode one was as dull as dishwater, gave up half way. Likewise Monsieur Spade with Clive Owen.

[earlinclaifornia]

3 minutes ago, giddyup said:

Was looking forward to a new season (4) of True Detective, but episode one was as dull as dishwater, gave up half way. Likewise Monsieur Spade with Clive Owen.

I too gave up on Spade.

[oxo1947]

1 hour ago, giddyup said:

Was looking forward to a new season (4) of True Detective, but episode one was as dull as dishwater, gave up half way.

 

I really enjoyed the first 3 season of True detective...... from memory they did all sort of start slow, haven't had a chance to look at Number 4 yet

[BigStar]

2 hours ago, giddyup said:

Was looking forward to a new season (4) of True Detective, but episode one was as dull as dishwater, gave up half way.

 

I dunno. Season 2 started slow and I gave up on it too quickly. It has many detractors.

 

A few years later, I gave it another shot and decided it was really pretty good. Characters had some reality and depth (relatively), weren't just grotesques; atmospheric & stylish; good acting and interaction/tension between the characters. Rachel McAdams, ah. I've thought about watching it again.

 

[Andrew Dwyer]

12 minutes ago, BigStar said:

 

I dunno. Season 2 started slow and I gave up on it too quickly. It has many detractors.

 

A few years later, I gave it another shot and decided it was really pretty good. Characters had some reality and depth (relatively), weren't just grotesques; atmospheric & stylish; good acting and interaction/tension between the characters. Rachel McAdams, ah. I've thought about watching it again.

 

Difficult to keep up the high standards set by season 1 , season 2 was a little slow but picked up and season 3 was a cracker !!

 

I class True Detective in the same way as Fargo, which was superb until season 4 but then redeemed itself with season 5 .

 

All imho of course.

[xylophone]

I had downloaded a movie called, "Leave The world Behind" a while back and finally decided to watch it. Although there were some minor twists and turns in it, just enough to keep me interested, the ending was, IMO, pathetic!

 

Have still not understood the ending and even going online to one of those websites which explains the endings of various movies, I got no satisfaction.

[xylophone]

I also watched "Napoleon" the other night and I thought it was very good, although it did skip certain sections of Napoleon's life, for example what happened to his second "child" wife and a few other aspects of his life/reign. All the same, I enjoyed it and would recommend it to anyone else who fancies watching it.

 

Of course it is directed by Ridley Scott, so that should make a few avid movie watchers take note.

[Mutt Daeng]

Last night I finished season 1 of Fool Me Once and enjoyed it. I got it from TGx.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5611024/

 

Edited January 16 by Mutt Daeng