I am watching Berlin Station at the moment, seems it got under my radar.

Very complex and...... good acting.

I was in Berlin 45 years ago -- the series brings back memories -- it was a very exciting place back then.

Berlin Station is a very John Le Carre type of spy story, but set in more recent times, centered around the American CIA rather than the Brits. 

All the three series on ITVX.

Berlin Station (TV Series 2016–2019) - IMDb

4 minutes ago, LosLobo said:

But it was disappointing, poor casting, I would maybe give it a low 6/10.

 

7/10 based on the first ep. I'll watch the remaining three eps.

 

Not as bad as the original though - I did watch all six series - which I might generously give a "6".

 

The whole 'chalk and cheese', or what I'd call "odd couple" thing isn't character-driven, and seems facile.

 

Was reading a piece by movie critic David Stratton last week.

He was talking about underrated movies and he recommended this Aussie flick Hounds of Love.

 

I thought it was really good.

 

 

 

 

 

7 hours ago, gargamon said:

First episode of 7 dropped.

 

Task

FBI Agent Tom leads a task force in a Philadelphia suburb to put an end to a string of drug-house robberies led by an unsuspecting family man.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28013708/

https://www.imdb.com/video/vi3526739993

Unbelievably bad, elderly actors mumbling their way through dullness.

Still watching Their Marriage.

 

Even though the actors are spectacularly ugly and miscast, it's not predictable and fairly intelligently done.

 

Not a huge pleasure like Goblin or My Mister, but it will do if there's nothing else on.

3 hours ago, Thailand said:

Lynley is a British crime drama television series that premiered on 4 September 2025

 

I am a little confused Thailand----you mean that there is a new The Inspector Lynley Mysteriesseries out  ---because I am not seeing it on IMDB or ChaosTV   which shows all of UK programs usually first.  I can not see anything that is not nearly 20 years old......... can you give me a link .... Thanks................ 

6 minutes ago, oxo1947 said:

 

I am a little confused Thailand----you mean that there is a new The Inspector Lynley Mysteriesseries out  ---because I am not seeing it on IMDB or ChaosTV   which shows all of UK programs usually first.  I can not see anything that is not nearly 20 years old......... can you give me a link .... Thanks................ 

Lynley (TV Series 2025– ) - IMDb

Thanks LL..... yer I was looking for the full name ......Duh......

On 9/4/2025 at 4:48 PM, Keeps said:

Coming up on BBC3 and subsequently on the BBC iplayer from next Monday 8th is a three part 'documentary' on consecutive nights called THAILAND - The dark side of paradise. Being shown 10pm UK time (04.00 Thai time next day). All episodes are usually available shortly after the first episode has aired.

 

I did make the following comment on another thread so I do not exactly have high expectations for it:-

 

" I would caveat that it is being presented by a bit of 'fluff' that appeared as a contestant on the car crash that is 'Love Island'. Taking that into account I wouldn't expect too much hard hitting journalism. Regardless, I'll give the first 10 minutes of the first episode a try and see how it goes. "

 

 

 

 

I just had the misfortune of watching the first episode on BBCiplayer although it doesn't air on BBC3 until 04.00am Thai time tomorrow 9th September.

 

Utter drivel presented by a woefully out of her depth (ex Love Island) Zara McDermott. Being made by the BBC it mainly focuses on young Brits when interviewing anyone. Scummy backpackers on Khao San Road and 'content creators' earning their fortunes in Bangkok and reinventing themselves  by producing banal Tik Tok/Instagram videos.

 

It mainly focused on the seedy side of Bangkok. Cannabis, Soi Cowboy and police raids on clubs/pubs. Didn't paint Thailand/Bangkok in a very good light. 

 

I cannot recommend that anyone watch this rubbish but some may want to cast their eye over it for the 'car crash' value. All three episodes now available on the BBCiplayer. 

37 minutes ago, Keeps said:

 

 

It mainly focused on the seedy side of Bangkok. Cannabis, Soi Cowboy and police raids on clubs/pubs. Didn't paint Thailand/Bangkok in a very good light. 

 

I cannot recommend that anyone watch this rubbish but some may want to cast their eye over it for the 'car crash' value. All three episodes now available on the BBCiplayer. 

 

I'd agree that the 3 episodes are a bit of a disappointment.  But entertaining and easy to watch.

 

Its not strong investigative journalism into the sex trade in Bangkok and Pattaya.  Very little moralising or drawing of conclusions in that area.

 

The presenter comes across as a bit clueless and uninformed about thailand.  Perhaps as a narrative technique.  She almost exclusively interviews brits under 30 on holiday and semi-annoying 'influencers'.  Wellness retreat run by an australian, real estate agent who could be american by accent, a gogo dancer aged about 40.  Very few thai people.

 

The brits become coy and shy when asked about sex. Don't finish sentences. 

 

But mainly focusses on bad luck ! Visits accident departments at hospitals, jails, studies numbers of deaths in phuket !  Looks for corruption, but weakly.

 

She probably concluded thailand is a risky and dangerous place and she'd better stay in UK.

 

I enjoyed it though as its about where many of us live !

 

 

4 hours ago, LosLobo said:

Lynley (TV Series 2025– ) - IMDb

Where can you Download? all the regular ones dont seem to have it yet

5 hours ago, Expattaff1308 said:

Where can you Download? all the regular ones dont seem to have it yet

PB has E01, so the rest will follow soon I guess ...

17 hours ago, Cameroni said:

Still watching Their Marriage.

 

Even though the actors are spectacularly ugly and miscast, it's not predictable and fairly intelligently done.

 

Not a huge pleasure like Goblin or My Mister, but it will do if there's nothing else on.

Is Their Marriage a TV series or movie? Can't find it on PB.

On 9/8/2025 at 8:22 AM, gargamon said:

First episode of 7 dropped.

 

Task

FBI Agent Tom leads a task force in a Philadelphia suburb to put an end to a string of drug-house robberies led by an unsuspecting family man.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28013708/

https://www.imdb.com/video/vi3526739993

The lead actor is one of my favorites and so far he got this. Thanks

1 hour ago, giddyup said:

Is Their Marriage a TV series or movie? Can't find it on PB.

 

A TV series on Netflix.

1 hour ago, giddyup said:

Is Their Marriage a TV series or movie? Can't find it on PB.

This is the one he's talking about.

 

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt37498110/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_their%20marriage

I decided to watch a movie I've seen a few times before, called, "The Book of Eli", starring Denzel Washington, Gary Oldman and Mila Kunis and I enjoyed it yet again!

 

Both Denzel Washington and Gary Oldman were great in this movie.

On 9/8/2025 at 3:17 PM, LosLobo said:

I am watching Berlin Station at the moment, seems it got under my radar.

Very complex and...... good acting.

I was in Berlin 45 years ago -- the series brings back memories -- it was a very exciting place back then.

Berlin Station is a very John Le Carre type of spy story, but set in more recent times, centered around the American CIA rather than the Brits. 

All the three series on ITVX.

Berlin Station (TV Series 2016–2019) - IMDb

excellent TV series, just started watching from your recommendation. Thanks

On 9/8/2025 at 3:17 PM, LosLobo said:

I am watching Berlin Station at the moment

I really enjoyed season 1, but haven't got around to the later seasons yeat, Theme Tune is brilliant... Bowie...

 

 

Apologies if this one has already been mentioned, it's new to me...

 

Atomic https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32386301/

Two civilians get caught up in a cartel's uranium smuggling across North Africa. Facing a nuclear threat, they must decide whether to save themselves or stop the bomb delivery while evading agencies and traffickers.

On 9/9/2025 at 12:32 PM, xylophone said:

I decided to watch a movie I've seen a few times before, called, "The Book of Eli", starring Denzel Washington, Gary Oldman and Mila Kunis and I enjoyed it yet again!

 

Both Denzel Washington and Gary Oldman were great in this movie.

One of my favourite movies and I'm yet to watch a movie starring Denzel Washington that I didn't enjoy...

 

Edit:  Come to think of it, not sure I've ever seen a bad movie/series staring Gary Oldman either...   

 

1 hour ago, SamSpade said:

One of my favourite movies and I'm yet to watch a movie starring Denzel Washington that I didn't enjoy...

 

Edit:  Come to think of it, not sure I've ever seen a bad movie/series staring Gary Oldman either...   

 

Try Highest 2 Lowest Denzels latest movie, he's looking old and tired, but that may be due to the boring script and dialogue.    

8 minutes ago, giddyup said:

Try Highest 2 Lowest Denzels latest movie, he's looking old and bored in a very average movie.

Well ... he is 70 

 

Took a quick peek, and 65 roles, and about 20 of them, I watched & enjoyed, so kudos for that.  Can't say that about most actors.

30 minutes ago, giddyup said:

Try Highest 2 Lowest Denzels latest movie, he's looking old and tired, but that may be due to the boring script and dialogue.    

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But I’ll still watch it 👍🏻

 

 

 

15 hours ago, KhunLA said:

Well ... he is 70 

 

Took a quick peek, and 65 roles, and about 20 of them, I watched & enjoyed, so kudos for that.  Can't say that about most actors.

Even great actors can make crappy movies.

1 minute ago, giddyup said:

Even great actors can make crappy movies.

So true. EP 2 Sunday 

15 hours ago, giddyup said:

Try Highest 2 Lowest Denzels latest movie, he's looking old and tired, but that may be due to the boring script and dialogue.    

 

I enjoyed this film. 7.5/10

 

Based on one of my favorite Kurosawa films, "High and Low", itself based on an Ed McBain 87th Precinct novel.

 

 

2 minutes ago, bamnutsak said:

 

I enjoyed this film. 7.5/10

 

Based on one of my favorite Kurosawa films, "High and Low", itself based on an Ed McBain 87th Precinct novel.

 

 

IMDB 5.8 Roger Ebert 3.5

On 9/5/2025 at 10:32 AM, giddyup said:

I was expecting something that held my attention and that I found entertaining. This movie did neither.

 
I value giddys comments - if he says it’s crap, then it usually is. I always ignore the comments and watch anyway. 

I've just finished season 1 of Untamed and enjoyed it. It was recommended by @Will27.  I got it from TheRARBG.