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Recently watched 2 episodes from Mike Tyson's podcast, one with Tyson Fury & another with Piers Morgan. It's a laidback atmosphere with some great banter and interesting conversation. Mike seems so chilled now and in a much better headspace compared to back in the day.
Both a 5/5
Both a 5/5
Finally got around to watching "The Crown". I seem to be suspicious of most things popular so, this one took awhile to get around to.
I enjoyed this. The sets and photography are top-notch. As far as casting, when Helena Bonham Carter is the weakest spot in the lineup, you know you're in for a treat (Mr. Torrens should be a national treasure). Above all, the script is intelligent and (although the poetic license is plentiful) it holds all things together thru-out.
Besides, it has the most striking collection of Rolls-Royce's I've ever seen.
I can see why it's been so well-received.
4.5/5
I enjoyed this. The sets and photography are top-notch. As far as casting, when Helena Bonham Carter is the weakest spot in the lineup, you know you're in for a treat (Mr. Torrens should be a national treasure). Above all, the script is intelligent and (although the poetic license is plentiful) it holds all things together thru-out.
Besides, it has the most striking collection of Rolls-Royce's I've ever seen.
I can see why it's been so well-received.
4.5/5
"The Other Guys". One of the 38 or so Ferrell/Wahlberg collaborations.
The wife picked this one. She likes Wahlberg. Ferrell, personally, is about as funny as an enema and I usually avoid his "skit" movies.
I did like this one, however, mainly because Ferrell had no hand in writing it. That means lesser characters can flesh out and sight gags are there, as well, if you pay attention. Samuel Jackson and The Rock are funny as hell in the first few minutes and Michael Keaton, Steve Coogan and Eva Mendes steal the rest of he show.
I even laughed at Ferrell twice. Or, maybe, once.
3/5 for trying.
The wife picked this one. She likes Wahlberg. Ferrell, personally, is about as funny as an enema and I usually avoid his "skit" movies.
I did like this one, however, mainly because Ferrell had no hand in writing it. That means lesser characters can flesh out and sight gags are there, as well, if you pay attention. Samuel Jackson and The Rock are funny as hell in the first few minutes and Michael Keaton, Steve Coogan and Eva Mendes steal the rest of he show.
I even laughed at Ferrell twice. Or, maybe, once.
3/5 for trying.
Seeing as it's the 25th anniversary (boy that makes me feel old) of its UK release I decided to watch Leon The Professional again.
Luc Besson directs and Jean Reno, Gary Oldman and Natalie Portman play the main characters.
The films about a hitman (Reno) who takes in a young girl (Portman in her first movie) when her family are murdered by a corrupt, psychotic DEA agent (played by Oldman).
It's an awesome film that was just as good as I remembered it (I saw it back in 95 when it first came out). Everyone is great in it but Gary Oldman is outstanding as the unhinged leader of the corrupt DEA agents.
A definite 5*
Here's a clip from the beginning of the movie where Oldman and his men pay a visit to a guy and his family who stole some of the drugs they were minding.
He likes Beethoven apparently ?.
Luc Besson directs and Jean Reno, Gary Oldman and Natalie Portman play the main characters.
The films about a hitman (Reno) who takes in a young girl (Portman in her first movie) when her family are murdered by a corrupt, psychotic DEA agent (played by Oldman).
It's an awesome film that was just as good as I remembered it (I saw it back in 95 when it first came out). Everyone is great in it but Gary Oldman is outstanding as the unhinged leader of the corrupt DEA agents.
A definite 5*
Here's a clip from the beginning of the movie where Oldman and his men pay a visit to a guy and his family who stole some of the drugs they were minding.
He likes Beethoven apparently ?.
Take a close look at the cast. Emily Blunt has not aged well....
But a good flick. 5/5.
But a good flick. 5/5.
I’ve been rewatching this...somehow very relaxing in these anxious time, vaguely recall the show from PBS as a child:
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Derek Jacobi is generally excellent in everything he’s done.
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Derek Jacobi is generally excellent in everything he’s done.
Xploration Earth 2050 - A show on future technology being researched and their their benefits to humankind. Slightly dumbed down and dramatized for TV audience but still a nice show so far
5/5
Amazon Prime
5/5
Amazon Prime
Thanks for providing ratings. It makes the thread a lot more informative.
Tonight I tried to watch 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre ll" which I recorded about 2 years ago. Managed about half an hour but had to give up due to pi$$ poor performance overall!
What an absolute load of tripe ?
Clearly made for kids despite the "adult only" intro. Total waste of time though doubtless there will be fans on here.
Regards,
Jay.
What an absolute load of tripe ?
Clearly made for kids despite the "adult only" intro. Total waste of time though doubtless there will be fans on here.
Regards,
Jay.
We've been enjoying "The Windsors", in contrast to the fictional "The Crown".
A friend of the queen, Lady Butter, pops occasionally for an anecdote. When she does, I yell "Lady But-tah" in my worst fake British accent. Cracks me up, but my wife is less amused.
www.cnn.com
A friend of the queen, Lady Butter, pops occasionally for an anecdote. When she does, I yell "Lady But-tah" in my worst fake British accent. Cracks me up, but my wife is less amused.
'The Windsors: Inside the Royal Dynasty' - CNN
From the producers of "The Kennedys," this new six-part CNN Original Series tells the incredible, dramatic and emotional tale of the British Royal Family known as The Windsors. Using stunning archive and interviews with insiders and experts, the series weaves together the true story of the...
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bought the dark Shadows complete collection so I'll be watching that one for years. Seriously one of my favorites and pro-tip don't start with the Barbabus Collins episodes start from the start. It's a real gem of a show. Every thing but production values are amazing. Seriously lots of shots of the crew but it still captivates and has some of the best dialog and webs of intrigue. Never 100 percent sure of the truth or of peoples motivations. Also Burke Devlin is awesome.
both way too high needs a minus sign before the number like -3/5. I think it causes cancer at the same rate as eating uranium daily.
Just finished watching The Big Lebowski for the 900th time. Never gets old!
A couple of episodes in on the new season of "Better Call Saul". Excellent.
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