Members Latbear4blk Posted June 14, 2020 Members Posted June 14, 2020 Nice drama, Lee figures it out how to add current events commentary. I liked it a lot, specially the way he tells the story of people of color killing each other fighting for the colonizers. Lucky, JKane and Buddy2 3 Quote
Members JKane Posted June 15, 2020 Author Members Posted June 15, 2020 I've heard great things about Da 5 Bloods, is it streaming now? Quote
Members Latbear4blk Posted June 15, 2020 Members Posted June 15, 2020 1 hour ago, JKane said: I've heard great things about Da 5 Bloods, is it streaming now? yes Buddy2 1 Quote
Members Latbear4blk Posted June 26, 2020 Members Posted June 26, 2020 Nightflyers. I liked it a lot, unfortunately SyFy cancelled it after the first season. Nothing sexy, just 10 great episodes of well written, acted, and produced dark science fiction. The plot surprised me several times, so I am not going to spoil the experience to anybody. If you like sci fi, you will probably like it. Quote
Members Latbear4blk Posted June 28, 2020 Members Posted June 28, 2020 Zombie Apocalypse in Rio. This is probably the series with the highest rate of character mortality I have ever seen. The cast is almost fully replaced every 3/5 episodes. Very few eye candy, and when there is one quickly becomes a not very sexy zombie, but it is fun and a great chance to practice your listening in Portuguese. Quote
Members Buddy2 Posted June 28, 2020 Members Posted June 28, 2020 I haven't watched it yet only because cable is not working. Yes, time was not on the side of many black infantry. White infantry men had time to write "eat me" on their caps. Rolling Stones' "time is on my side" in war meant survived another day. Often misunderstood in ivy league courses on Vietnam. Quote
Members BigK Posted July 1, 2020 Members Posted July 1, 2020 I've been watching reruns of Perry Mason on MeTV. I also watched the complete series once before in the 80's. The formula never gets tired for me and I enjoy noticing things that have changed since the 50's/60's like everybody smoking. Takes me back to my very early childhood. Pete1111 and AdamSmith 2 Quote
Members axiom2001 Posted July 1, 2020 Members Posted July 1, 2020 (edited) On 5/3/2020 at 5:50 PM, TotallyOz said: Has anyone watched Unorthodox? YES, indeed and thought it to be one hell of a dynamic and profound film. ...truly, truly loved and admired the female protagonist. Edited July 1, 2020 by axiom2001 TotallyOz and Pete1111 2 Quote
lopesv2 Posted July 2, 2020 Posted July 2, 2020 I am watching Dark on Netflix. Really good. Like a mix between Lost and Stranger Things. It is in German, so subtitles are needed. Quote
Members Latbear4blk Posted July 11, 2020 Members Posted July 11, 2020 Wasp Network in Netflix. Excellent cast, good plot, and an unusual depiction of the Cuban Revolution. Buddy2 1 Quote
Members JKane Posted July 14, 2020 Author Members Posted July 14, 2020 Watched two original streaming movies this week... Greyhound was originally intended for theatrical distribution, but, well... now it's only on AppleTV. Not as good as other Tom Hanks WWII stuff (lacking in characters) but I still quite liked it, thrilling and intense depiction of not some epic and tide-turning battle but instead of something that happened nearly every day for years(!!!). I highly recommend it, especially if you like naval battles. Quote
Members JKane Posted July 14, 2020 Author Members Posted July 14, 2020 And the second... If you just want an action movie with some good fight scenes and an interesting premise, The Old Guard does quite nicely. Charlize Theron is great as always. Quote
Members tassojunior Posted July 14, 2020 Members Posted July 14, 2020 (edited) I passed on Old Guard after watching a half hour. What I was surprised at was the Jeffery Epstein 4-part on Netflix. Wow. Unfortunately I've found there's 100+ each episodes of The Office (20 min) and Shameless (US) (50 min) on Netflix so whenever I think "I can kill 20 minutes" I turn one on. Two or three hours later I regret how little I've gotten done. Probably better to stick with a 1 hour allotted time each night for an episode of a new streamer. I think maybe there are addictive subliminal messages hidden in those old junk cable series. Edited July 14, 2020 by tassojunior Quote
Members Pete1111 Posted July 16, 2020 Members Posted July 16, 2020 I streamed Consequences on Amazon Prime. Slovenia. Nice looking guys. The lead is really good. A tough story. Reviews were mixed. I'd give it a B minus. tassojunior, flipao and arronax75 2 1 Quote
Members Latbear4blk Posted July 23, 2020 Members Posted July 23, 2020 (edited) Doom Patrol, in HBO Max. Another twist to the superheroes/mutants/antiheroes narrative. It is a dark comedy with ups and downs, but several times made me laugh loudly. One of the main characters is a closeted former Air Force pilot. One of the plot twists is an abnormality who is not a person but a place. Danny The Street is a teleporting queer gender neutral street that welcomes all queer people, with a never ending drag queens cabaret show. Acting could be better, but it is entertaining. Edited July 23, 2020 by Latbear4blk Quote
TotallyOz Posted July 23, 2020 Posted July 23, 2020 On 7/15/2020 at 1:24 AM, JKane said: And the second... If you just want an action movie with some good fight scenes and an interesting premise, The Old Guard does quite nicely. Charlize Theron is great as always. I really enjoyed this one! Quote
Members axiom2001 Posted July 23, 2020 Members Posted July 23, 2020 (edited) I finished binging on Netflix's "DARK DESIRE" last evening. ...didn't know the story line prior to watching, and I don't particularly care to cite any specifics. Watch! I think you might like all of the mystery that surrounds this "flix." Edited July 23, 2020 by axiom2001 tassojunior 1 Quote
Members Pete1111 Posted August 13, 2020 Members Posted August 13, 2020 Below is Cherise, a character in the Hulu 10 episode remake of the movie HIgh Fidelity, based on Nick Hornsby's novel. I loved Cherise, an awesome character played by Da'Vine Joy Randolph. The main character is a young woman played by Zoe Kravitz. She's very good, IMO. The story was originally a young man's journey, so switching it up to a young woman is refreshing. Using characters of diverse race and sexuality is also refreshing. I binge watched it. The first epi made me shrug my shoulders but glad I carried on. Would give it a B+ to A-. Quote
Members Buddy2 Posted August 13, 2020 Members Posted August 13, 2020 Streaming on dekkoo: "Global Warming". Four gay short films I particularly liked "Performance Anxiety." "Bad Boy Street" Transaction of the title of a French film. See it for the very hot young man who plays an American actor who falls in love with an older French man Quote
Members tassojunior Posted August 14, 2020 Members Posted August 14, 2020 Amazon and Google have Christopher Nolan's Insomnia on sale- 99 cent rent, 4.99 buy. Free on HBO Max. Remake of a Norwegian film. Robin Williams best serious role. Al Pacino & Hilary Swank. https://www.amazon.com/Insomnia-Al-Pacino/dp/B008PZZZWA/?tag=slickdeals&ascsubtag=2673d498de7911eaab4c02ced187688b0INT My Friday night schedule. Quote
Members Latbear4blk Posted August 15, 2020 Members Posted August 15, 2020 HBO is starting this Sunday a new series based in Lovercraft imagery. I am always surprised about how many Americans do not know this writer. He and Poe are probably in my top 5 favs. If I remember properly, and of course if this show is actually good, @AdamSmithmay enjoy it. AdamSmith 1 Quote
AdamSmith Posted August 15, 2020 Posted August 15, 2020 1 hour ago, Latbear4blk said: HBO is starting this Sunday a new series based in Lovercraft imagery. I am always surprised about how many Americans do not know this writer. He and Poe are probably in my top 5 favs. If I remember properly, and of course if this show is actually good, @AdamSmithmay enjoy it. Ia! Ia! Cthulhu fhtagn! Latbear4blk 1 Quote
Members tassojunior Posted August 15, 2020 Members Posted August 15, 2020 One reason the vaccine has to be out soon is that Hollywood is closed down and no new shows are being made. Even when it reopens it will have meager casts and sets. https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2020-04-06/coronavirus-netflix-hbo-get-no-new-movies-with-hollywood-shut As housebound consumers devour more TV content than ever, new shows and movies aren’t getting made. Netflix’s “Stranger Things,” HBO’s “Succession,” ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy,” AMC Networks Inc.’s “The Walking Dead,” Hulu’s “Handmaid’s Tale” and Apple Inc.’s “The Morning Show” are among other series with highly anticipated returning seasons that will be delayed Quote
AdamSmith Posted August 17, 2020 Posted August 17, 2020 On 8/15/2020 at 7:23 AM, Latbear4blk said: HBO is starting this Sunday a new series based in Lovercraft imagery. I am always surprised about how many Americans do not know this writer. He and Poe are probably in my top 5 favs. If I remember properly, and of course if this show is actually good, @AdamSmithmay enjoy it. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/NecronomiCon_Providence Latbear4blk 1 Quote
AdamSmith Posted August 17, 2020 Posted August 17, 2020 https://www.worldcat.org/title/proceedings-the-hp-lovecraft-centennial-conference/oclc/23730650 Quote
