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.

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..."

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.

 

 

 

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.

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.

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.

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

good street views of Chelsea ,not bad series

Four Mothers 2025

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

 

 

17 hours ago, gargamon said:

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.

Tried to find it but TPB seems to have stopped working for me.  Anyone give me a new favourite address?

 

1 hour ago, mikebell said:

Tried to find it but TPB seems to have stopped working for me.  Anyone give me a new favourite address?

 

Eztv has all the episodes when I got them yesterday. Probably have a season pack by now.

58 minutes ago, gargamon said:

Eztv has all the episodes when I got them yesterday. Probably have a season pack by now.

Thank you.

I've just finished season 2 of Criminal Code and enjoyed it. It's on TheRARBG.

As is my wont these days, searching through all movies that I can't remember anything about, I came across, "Bonnie and Clyde" with Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway and downloaded it and watched it last night, and it was enjoyable viewing as it must have been back then (whenever that was) when I first saw it!

Leon the Professional, Goldfinger, Elf, Alien Vs Predator, The Intouchables, The Valachi Papers, For a Few Dollars More.

1 minute ago, fredwiggy said:

Leon the Professional, Goldfinger, Elf, Alien Vs Predator, The Intouchables, The Valachi Papers.

Your post just reminded me that Sean Connery, just before he died, stated that the two movies in which he appeared and liked most were, "The Untouchables" and "The Name of the Rose", and I watched the Untouchables a short while ago, so I downloaded and watched, "The Name of the Rose" and pleased that I did.

 

PS. Leon is also on my list to watch shortly!

2 minutes ago, xylophone said:

Your post just reminded me that Sean Connery, just before he died, stated that the two movies in which he appeared and liked most were, "The Untouchables" and "The Name of the Rose", and I watched the Untouchables a short while ago, so I downloaded and watched, "The Name of the Rose" and pleased that I did.

 

PS. Leon is also on my list to watch shortly!

It's another really good movie, The Intouchables, |French with subtitles. I watched The Untouchables a little while back. I don't think I've ever watched The Name of the Rose. I don't have it, and have seen most of the good movies that have come along, so now that's on my list to find.

On 6/10/2025 at 8:37 AM, terryq said:

 

When you get very old you can re-watch stuff from a month ago and have no idea that you have seen it before.

 

 

You can also hide your own Easter Eggs and go looking for them later.

Outrageous season 1 is out, about six sisters in a posh British family, one marries Mosley, and the other is dating Hitler. Quite amusing.

Old TV series UFO has been released again, enjoyed it in the 1970s, so I'll watch that again. Earth being invaded by aliens that want us for our body parts.

4 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

Old TV series UFO has been released again, enjoyed it in the 1970s, so I'll watch that again. Earth being invaded by aliens that want us for our body parts.

 

Cheers. Watching the first episode now. The title music is groovy, man 😂

The Bank of Dave 2 was very entertaining.

7 hours ago, xylophone said:

As is my wont these days, searching through all movies that I can't remember anything about, I came across, "Bonnie and Clyde" with Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway and downloaded it and watched it last night, and it was enjoyable viewing as it must have been back then (whenever that was) when I first saw it!

If you are looking for something top notch then check out Fargo ( both the 1996 movie and the 2014 series ).

 

Wonderful stories with an excellent cast !!

 

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0116282/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk
 

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2802850/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

3 minutes ago, Andrew Dwyer said:

If you are looking for something top notch then check out Fargo ( both the 1996 movie and the 2014 series ).

 

Wonderful stories with an excellent cast !!

 

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0116282/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk
 

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2802850/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

Thanks, I will download the movie tomorrow!!

The free Youtube Movies & TV  channel  (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuVPpxrm2VAgpH3Ktln4HXg) has dozens of classic movies in all genres.  It's a great channel for re-watching favorites.

 

 

 

 

 

1 hour ago, xylophone said:

Thanks, I will download the movie tomorrow!!

The movie ione of my all time favorites 

1 minute ago, jaywalker2 said:

The movie ione of my all time favorites 

"funny looking"

I watched "Leon – The Professional" again last night and this time I watched the "extended version" although I've no idea what was actually in this one that was left out of the other one, such is the burden of old age!

 

Natalie Portman (one of my favourite actors) even at her young age in the movie, was extremely good and the ending was explosive!

As a matter of interest, she also starred in another very good movie, called "Annihilation" and IMO it is well worth a look.

 

The Secret Agent

Nextflix 3 episodes Drama

 

I watched it some years ago 2016 when BBC showed it --good acting.  Netflix has just brought it. The original still on TPB  just 3 episodes

 

Verloc, the owner of a seedy shop in Victorian Soho, plays a dangerous game spying on an agitating anarchist group that will prove useful to the foreign power he is secretly working for.

 

 

 

 

 

17 hours ago, oxo1947 said:

The Secret Agent

Nextflix 3 episodes Drama

 

I watched it some years ago 2016 when BBC showed it --good acting.  Netflix has just brought it. The original still on TPB  just 3 episodes

 

Verloc, the owner of a seedy shop in Victorian Soho, plays a dangerous game spying on an agitating anarchist group that will prove useful to the foreign power he is secretly working for.

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks @oxo1947. I'll have a look at anything with Stephen Graham in the cast.

21 hours ago, oxo1947 said:

The Secret Agent

Nextflix 3 episodes Drama

 

I watched it some years ago 2016 when BBC showed it --good acting.  Netflix has just brought it. The original still on TPB  just 3 episodes

 

Verloc, the owner of a seedy shop in Victorian Soho, plays a dangerous game spying on an agitating anarchist group that will prove useful to the foreign power he is secretly working for.

 Sounds a little far fetched, something 'seedy' in Soho.