What Movies or TV shows are you watching (2025)

[xylophone]

I managed to find a good version of "Easy Rider" last night, and as it was from somewhere in my distant past, I decided to watch it, and I enjoyed it.

 

One thing that did stand out for me was the language of Dennis Hopper, because it was exactly the same vernacular/structure as he used later on in the film "Apocalypse Now" and I wondered if he spoke like that "offscreen"?

 

Anyway it was enjoyable and the ending actually got me thinking about what is happening in the US today, whereby two guys who were free and easy and "hippie like" were seen as unlikable/unwelcome which is why they met the end that they met in the movie. The rednecks and others of similar ilk were very anti-and I'm sure you can see where I'm going with this, so I won't go any further.

 

Up to you to see it again and see if you can spot the similarity with what's happening today, that I saw.

[Yellowtail]

1 minute ago, xylophone said:

I managed to find a good version of "Easy Rider" last night, and as it was from somewhere in my distant past, I decided to watch it, and I enjoyed it.

 

One thing that did stand out for me was the language of Dennis Hopper, because it was exactly the same vernacular/structure as he used later on in the film "Apocalypse Now" and I wondered if he spoke like that "offscreen"?

 

Anyway it was enjoyable and the ending actually got me thinking about what is happening in the US today, whereby two guys who were free and easy and "hippie like" were seen as unlikable/unwelcome which is why they met the end that they met in the movie. The rednecks and others of similar ilk were very anti-and I'm sure you can see where I'm going with this, so I won't go any further.

 

Up to you to see it again and see if you can spot the similarity with what's happening today, that I saw.

"...two guys who were free and easy and "hippie like" drug traffickers were seen as unlikable/unwelcome..."

[Jingthing]

I'm enjoying the well reviewed comedy series The Studio.

Renewed for a second season.

I don't know if it would be as enjoyable to people to who aren't interested in and already know about the business of making movies.

The use of celebrity movie biz cameos is really delicious and I'm talking BIG celebrities.

 

 

 

[sharot724]

10 hours ago, Jingthing said:

I'm enjoying the well reviewed comedy series The Studio.

Renewed for a second season.

I don't know if it would be as enjoyable to people to who aren't interested in and already know about the business of making movies.

The use of celebrity movie biz cameos is really delicious and I'm talking BIG celebrities.

 

 

 

This one was awesome. Loved the finish.

[xylophone]

Watched the movie "Oldboy" with Josh Brolin and Sharlto Copley, not the original Korean movie, but the one by Spike Jones and although some reports favour the Korean original, I wasn't prepared to put up with subtitles, so settled for this one and enjoyed it.

 

It eventually revealed a completely unexpected reason for what happened to the Oldboy (no spoilers here) and completely unexpected finale.

 

If you haven't seen it, then it's worth a look IMO.

[gargamon]

Out today, The Waterfront looks like it might be interesting. 8 episodes should be everywhere shortly.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31216548/

https://www.imdb.com/video/vi412928025/

 

For decades, the Buckley family has ruled Havenport, North Carolina, dominating everything from the local fishing industry to the town's restaurant scene. But their fishing empire has started to crumble as patriarch Harlan Buckley recovers from two heart attacks, and his wife Belle and son Cane venture into the deep end to keep the family businesses afloat. As their attempts spiral out of control and into treacherous waters, Harlan steps back in to take command. Facing her own demons, Buckley daughter Bree — an addict in recovery who's lost custody of her son — finds herself entangled in a complicated relationship that could threaten the family's future forever. The series is inspired by true events.

[3NUMBAS]

https://player.bbc.com/en/brand/the-chelsea-detective/the-chelsea-detective-s1
 

good street views of Chelsea ,not bad series

[Jingthing]

Four Mothers 2025

A delightful quirky very Irish film. Heartfelt based on realness rather than engineered sentimental pablum. The trailer represents it well.