What are You Watching, 2021? Rating [*/5]

[Devil Anse]

Vikings - Just finished the last episode of the last season available on Amazon. I rate the show as a whole 5/5 one of my all time favorite. I don’t want to give anything away for those that haven’t seen it. So I will just say the earlier seasons were much better in my opinion.

 

[smudgersmissingleg]

It is a comedy/crime drama without over emphasizing either. An out of favor police officer who caused a public relations uproar due to a botched police raid is assigned to a newly created unit charged with solving cold cases. She staffs the unit with three retired detectives, the " old dogs". These guys are characters whose disdain for BS and authority and using old school methods that don't meet modern standards of political correctness or due process gets the job done. The humor is subtle and has a very human touch as they struggle with the changed times and their personal character flaws. Like with most BBC productions the cast is wonderful.
I probably didn't do the show justice with this review. I have, as my wife says, a "Very different sense of humor". Can't argue with her. I believe it is worth a look especially if you enjoy programs like "Morse" and "Endeavor". New Tricks reminds me of those shows but not quite so serious and with humor in the background.

If you like New Tricks and Morse you may like a British police show from the 1970's called 'The Sweeney.' It stars John Thaw (Morse) and Dennis Waterman (New Tricks.)

It's about the squad of officers tasked with taking down armed robbers and is considered a classic over here in England.

I've absolutely no idea if it's available in the US but if you can find it, it's well worth a watch.

Here's the trailer for the first series:

 

[carlomarx]

If you like New Tricks and Morse you may like a British police show from the 1970's called 'The Sweeney.' It stars John Thaw (Morse) and Dennis Waterman (New Tricks.)

It's about the squad of officers tasked with taking down armed robbers and is considered a classic over here in England.

I've absolutely no idea if it's available in the US but if you can find it, it's well worth a watch.

Here's the trailer for the first series:

Thank you for the suggestion. I'll certainly take a look.

 

[STP]

Just watched The Dig on Netflix. It’s a true story, which I like. It was OK... long... maybe 3-5. Ralph Fiennes was puffing on a pipe during the whole movie...

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[edger]

Been bingeing on "MI 5" that was named "Spooks" in the U.K. Not a title that would play in the States. You have to suspend disbelief when they save the world every episode, but the scripts and acting are pretty good.

 

[Devil Anse]

Carnival Row - Rating 4/5
We just finished this series up and have to say it’s pretty darn good. It’s sort of a gritty/magical thriller with all kinds of different species of humans. I definitely recommend if you like this sort of thing.

 

[smudgersmissingleg]

Just watched "Honest Man: The Life of R. Budd Dwyer" on Amazon Prime.

It's a documentary about what lead to this American politician famously sticking a gun in his mouth and blowing his brains out on camera back in '87.

I'd seen the footage of him shooting himeself but never knew anymore than that. From what I can tell he was a decent man who got screwed over.

It was a good documentary about an interesting (if sad) story. 4/5

Trailer:

 

[scloyd]

Just watched The Dig on Netflix. It’s a true story, which I like. It was OK... long... maybe 3-5. Ralph Fiennes was puffing on a pipe during the whole movie...

I agree with your rating, 3/5. I enjoyed the pipe smoking.

 

[kg.legat0]

Currently hooked on The Great British Baking Show...need to get back to Vikings and Raised by Wolves

 

[Servant King]

Currently watching the human species descend into a multifaceted delusional madness. Actually, come to think of it, I've been watching this one pretty much non stop for my entire 35 years. Rather entertaining, a five star feature, for sure. Where's my popcorn?

 

[sallow]

30 Coins HBO Max

 

[jpmcwjr]

Ratings?!

 

[smudgersmissingleg]

Man Bites Dog on YouTube. Somebody has uploaded the full movie (with subtitles) but YouTube wouldn't allow me to copy a link as the film is age - restricted. Just put in the title with "full movie" added after and it'll come up. I have however added a link to the trailer.

It's a film from 1993 set in Belgium. The story basically involves a small film crew following round a psychopath as he goes about his daily business murdering people in a variety of ways for fun and profit.

It is violent but also very funny with some great dialogue.

I saw it when it first came out and my rating today is the same as it was 28 years ago. 5/5

 

[dcon]

I just sprang for a year of Disney+. I have been wanting to watch The Mandalorian and other Star Wars related stuff. I am in to S1 E5. Thus far, I would rate it 5/5 for this genre.

 

[smudgersmissingleg]

I mentioned "Duelling banjos" in another thread recently which got me to thinking about Deliverance. I'd not watched it in a while so decided to rent it from Amazon Prime.

Great movie with a brilliant cast, if you've never seen it you should rectify that situation asap. It's even got some pipe smoking in it. Jon Voight's character smokes one and to my untrained eye he looked to be doing it for real.

5/5

Trailer:

 

[STP]

Out of boredom, I just started watching Rectify on Netflix. Better than I expected so far... 4/5

 

[scloyd]

Just finished season two of Cobra Kai on Netflix. Moving on to season three.

It's a bit cheesy, but it's fun/entertaining. If you enjoyed The Karate Kid back in the 80's...you might enjoy Cobra Kai. I rate season 1, 4/5 and season 2, 3/5.

 

[smudgersmissingleg]

Just finished season two of Cobra Kai on Netflix. Moving on to season three.

It's a bit cheesy, but it's fun/entertaining. If you enjoyed The Karate Kid back in the 80's...you might enjoy Cobra Kai. I rate season 1, 4/5 and season 2, 3/5.

I loved Cobra Kai, especially the first series. It's worth watching just for William Zabka's character Johnny Lawrence. The way he's so old school is really funny and he has the best dialogue.

 

[ssjones]

Netflix UK just uploaded Easy Rider so I watched it again.

Brilliant movie that Fonda and Hopper wrote, directed and stared in. The opening where they're riding their bikes to the sound of 'Born To Be Wild' has got to be one of the iconic moments in American cinema.

Peter Fonda's character Wyatt is just so cool. From his look, his clothes, his bike, the way he talks, all of it. Just so damn cool?.
Special shout out for the soundtrack as well?.

An easy (if you'll pardon the pun) 5/5 from me.

I saw both movie motorcycles at a museum in NY (Motorpedia MC Museum, outstanding). The Billy Bike was lost, so that was a recreation. The history of these movie choppers is pretty controversial.

Behind The Motorcycles In 'Easy Rider,' A Long-Obscured Story

The alleged last authentic motorcycle used in the 1969 film Easy Rider is going up for auction. The man who designed the bikes, Clifford Vaughs, says he has never gotten proper credit for his work.

www.npr.org

 

[ssjones]

We had never seen Doctor Zhivago. The first hour was a little tough, but I can see why it received the accolades/awards. (Although apparently critics were tough on it at the time of release).
Guess I'll have to read the book.