Merzbow Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 There was enough Lynch worship later on to keep me watching, season 1 was sub-4chan stupid but later on it was just daft and could occasionally come across as "clever". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awards Moderator Onyx2 Posted October 10, 2019 Awards Moderator Share Posted October 10, 2019 I just finished up Fosse/Verdon. I'm torn on it, performances are universally great, and the dancing is spectacular (duh). But it's too long by at least two episodes. Big chunks of it go by with no purpose. Which is a shame, 'cos Bob Fosse had a hell of a life. Watch it on 2x speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Hannibal Scorch Posted October 18, 2019 Paid Members Share Posted October 18, 2019 In a case of life almost imitating art, Caravanning with Shane Ritchie starts on Channel 5 tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidB6937 Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Watchmen I had high hopes considering (a) it's HBO and (b) the source material has been a favourite for many years. Always tricky adapting something that is so loved, but it's been long enough since the movie that they were safe in taking their own twist on it and delivering a solid interpretation/reimagining/whatever we're calling it. Without giving away too much - it had some familiarity with characters, but settings and motivations and just the general feel of it all is enough to make it feel like something worth watching. In particular I enjoyed the direction, editing and the soundtrack. That's not to say that the acting wasn't great - the casting is really solid - but I came away feeling like the overall package was what made it a success. There's enough intrigue and mystery to keep my attention and I'd say it was better than I expected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Factotum Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Be careful with that review. Alan Moore will be cooking up a hex! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Hannibal Scorch Posted October 22, 2019 Paid Members Share Posted October 22, 2019 2 hours ago, DavidB6937 said: Watchmen I had high hopes considering (a) it's HBO and (b) the source material has been a favourite for many years. Always tricky adapting something that is so loved, but it's been long enough since the movie that they were safe in taking their own twist on it and delivering a solid interpretation/reimagining/whatever we're calling it. Without giving away too much - it had some familiarity with characters, but settings and motivations and just the general feel of it all is enough to make it feel like something worth watching. In particular I enjoyed the direction, editing and the soundtrack. That's not to say that the acting wasn't great - the casting is really solid - but I came away feeling like the overall package was what made it a success. There's enough intrigue and mystery to keep my attention and I'd say it was better than I expected. How did it compare to the Saturday morning cartoon?  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperBacon Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 I’ve been rewatching Black Books and it really is one of the most underrated comedies ever. The Big Lock Out episode stands up against any sitcom episode. It’s just a shame we’ll never know who co-wrote it with Dylan Moran. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK Kat Von D Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 (edited) I’ve just finished watching Bojack Horseman again including what is out of the new series and I’m going to put it as my favourite program all time for consistency and great story telling. It has built up brilliantly and had an actual influence on my life. I would have liked it to go nine seasons like Horsing Around, but it has been paced excellently.  Prediction for the final episodes is that Bojack will drown and I’ll cry Edited October 28, 2019 by UK Kat Von D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Accident Prone Posted October 28, 2019 Paid Members Share Posted October 28, 2019 On 10/24/2019 at 12:17 AM, SuperBacon said: I’ve been rewatching Black Books and it really is one of the most underrated comedies ever. The Big Lock Out episode stands up against any sitcom episode. It’s just a shame we’ll never know who co-wrote it with Dylan Moran. It's fantastic, isn't it? Series 2 and 3 especially are the absolute dogs. 'Blood' and 'Elephants And Hens' are up there with the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCW Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 I adore Black Books (Manny Come Home/Simon Pegg episode is my favourite, A Little Flutter being close second) but was it not popular back in it's day though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PowerButchi Posted October 28, 2019 Moderators Share Posted October 28, 2019 I've always found it super overrated, to be honest. Linehan's done nothing of any worth since Father Ted for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merzbow Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 If you want a great sitcom with a grumpy sardonic lead then 15 Storeys High is well worth a watch, criminally underappreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperBacon Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 The latest episode of Its Always Sunny is bloody excellent. “The Janitor Always Mops Twice”, shot in the style of a noir thriller and I’m sure some won’t like it, but personally I loved it. Also watched all of This Way Up and my review is that anything with Aisling Bea is a straight 11/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members ReturnOfTheMack Posted October 31, 2019 Paid Members Share Posted October 31, 2019 Is the new series of Its Always Sunny available over here yet? If so where? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Houchen Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Been watching Once Upon A Time and reckon Ginnifer Goodwin is right up @Devon Malcolms street. Enjoying the show as well, a nice easy watch.  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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