What Are You Watching Lately? (Rants/Raves/Reviews)

[kyphysics]

I started "The Northman", got through Ep1 and half-way through Ep2 before deciding "Nope, that's it for me". Tooooo nasty.

I thought you meant this movie:

...then I realized you said "Ep . . ."

This actually looks kind of good (haven't seen it). It feels like a darker version of Braveheart.

What did you think of YOUR version of The Northman? Peripheral Ep. 3 is out tonight, btw. Too tired to watch it, but will this weekend.

 

[strangerep]

[The Northman] actually looks kind of good (haven't seen it). What did you think of YOUR version of The Northman?

As I said... too nasty for me.

It feels like a darker version of Braveheart.

I found Braveheart too unpleasant to watch in the end. Realistic history is horrible. Sometimes I really hate the human world.

Peripheral Ep. 3 is out tonight, btw. Too tired to watch it, but will this weekend.

I'm having difficulty finding things on Prime Video that I actually want to watch. I might have to take out a subscription to Binge to watch a couple of other things.

 

[pinball1970]

As I said... too nasty for me.

I found Braveheart too unpleasant to watch in the end. Realistic history is horrible. Sometimes I really hate the human world. I'm having difficulty finding things on Prime Video that I actually want to watch. I might have to take out a subscription to Binge to watch a couple of other things.

You have to finish Braveheart. Yes it is horrific but a lot of things were in the 13thC.
There are highs and lows and lot of artistic license on things that could not be known now.
It is also a very beautiful story, heart breaking but those are best yes?
Casablanca is not a classic because everything works out.
I will not be specific in case you have not seen it!

 

[kyphysics]

You have to finish Braveheart. Yes it is horrific but a lot of things were in the 13thC.
There are highs and lows and lot of artistic license on things that could not be known now.
It is also a very beautiful story, heart breaking but those are best yes?

Yeah, I think it's eye-opening as to how brutal human existence was for most of history. War and violence were regular parts of life. I mean, it's true today too (just look at reports of rape and torture of Ukrainians by Russian troops - literally a big story came this week), but it's thankfully more rare/tame in modern, civilized societies.

As horrific as the onscreen stuff may be, I think it's fair and powerful to still depict it, as it can give a sense of what life was really like (and what it meant to those people). I am thankful we don't live in those times.


Braveheart had powerful scenes like this and, of course, the ending death. I feel they are more meaningful in light of the horrific violence people faced back then. A "Disney version," while less visually gruesome, wouldn't have the same impact for me.

 

[pinball1970]

Yeah, I think it's eye-opening as to how brutal human existence was for most of history. War and violence were regular parts of life. I mean, it's true today too (just look at reports of rape and torture of Ukrainians by Russian troops - literally a big story came this week), but it's thankfully more rare/tame in modern, civilized societies.

As horrific as the onscreen stuff may be, I think it's fair and powerful to still depict it, as it can give a sense of what life was really like (and what it meant to those people). I am thankful we don't live in those times.


Braveheart had powerful scenes like this and, of course, the ending death. I feel they are more meaningful in light of the horrific violence people faced back then. A "Disney version," while less visually gruesome, wouldn't have the same impact for me.

Yes it is a beautiful powerful speech and those guys had limited ways to Raise and motivate people.
Oration like the clip and being a valiant warrior.
I am English but I wanted Wallace to kick our English ass in that film (I didn't know how it panned out, when Bruce turned up I thought that was his victory).

 

[kyphysics]

I am English but I wanted Wallace to kick our English ass in that film (I didn't know how it panned out, when Bruce turned up I thought that was his victory).

haha. Yeah, sometimes, there is just a universal good guy and universal bad guy (regardless of nationality, ethnicity, religion, etc.) that people identify with and can support. Wallace was so inspirational in that film.

The music in Braveheart was also very moving. So many amazing things came together in that film.

 

[kyphysics]

I'm having difficulty finding things on Prime Video that I actually want to watch. I might have to take out a subscription to Binge to watch a couple of other things.

Prime's probably the worst major streamer, imho. I yawn at the stuff they have. . . .I think they just give you a smattering of free stuff to try to keep you hooked on Prime. It's not meant to be like a Netflix (whose primary business is video).

That being said, did you watch The Expanse?

 

[BWV]

Yes it is a beautiful powerful speech and those guys had limited ways to Raise and motivate people.
Oration like the clip and being a valiant warrior.
I am English but I wanted Wallace to kick our English ass in that film (I didn't know how it panned out, when Bruce turned up I thought that was his victory).

Although this bit where Wallace had Hugh de Cressingham flayed and made a scabbard from his skin got left out of the movie

kind of like Shakespear’s Henry V speech where in reality the king did little more than rape and pillage his way across France

 

[strangerep]

Prime's probably the worst major streamer, imho. I yawn at the stuff they have. . . .I think they just give you a smattering of free stuff to try to keep you hooked on Prime.

I subscribed to Prime just to get the Rings of Power, but it was a disappointment. I'm glad now that I didn't invest in a much better TV just to watch that.

I binge-watched Star Trek - BNW on Paramount+, utilizing their 14-day free trial, but didn't find enough other stuff to make me want to subscribe for real.

It's not meant to be like a Netflix (whose primary business is video).

I've looked at Netflix's menu many times, but never found anything that made me want to subscribe.

That being said, did you watch The Expanse?

I started to, but got bored partway through Ep1 and didn't bother continuing. Maybe I'll give it another try when I'm desperately short of other entertainment. Have you watched Teleios? I'm about to give it a try, although it gets mediocre reviews.

 

[kyphysics]

I subscribed to Prime just to get the Rings of Power, but it was a disappointment. I'm glad now that I didn't invest in a much better TV just to watch that.

I binge-watched Star Trek - BNW on Paramount+, utilizing their 14-day free trial, but didn't find enough other stuff to make me want to subscribe for real.
I've looked at Netflix's menu many times, but never found anything that made me want to subscribe.

I started to, but got bored partway through Ep1 and didn't bother continuing. Maybe I'll give it another try when I'm desperately short of other entertainment. Have you watched Teleios?

re: Telelios - no

I can't seem to remember, but is Succession on Prime (I thought it was mutually shared with HBO Max)? I thought I saw it the other day, but am too lazy to login right now. I actually purchased Season 1 on YouTube. It's popular show if you're into rich people intrigue. LOL.

I'm the same in that I cannot find a good streamer. On Netflix, I actually watch their documentaries more than fictional shows. I just don't like their selection of fiction that much. Netflix has volume, but lots of crap, imho. On Disney+, I will watch the a good number of shows and movies. But, D+ lacks volume (it feels like they have 1/8th of the number of titles that Netflix does).

I haven't tried HBO Max yet. . .maybe I will.

Maybe in a few years, the less successful streamers will get bought out and merged with a better one. Consolidation could lead to a few mega winners, who have lots of content, making subbing to just one or two all you need. Nowadays, people seem to be churning a lot from one streamer to the next month-by-month, depending on hot shows.

 

[strangerep]

I can't seem to remember, but is Succession on Prime (I thought it was mutually shared with HBO Max)?

I could get it here on Binge. Now that you've mentioned it, I might try it since it seems to get very good reviews. I could get all HBO Max through Binge, so it says. I haven't explored it though.

 

[BWV]

Anyone interested in James Cameron’s Avatar sequel? Here is a trailer:

 

[kyphysics]

Anyone seen Wakanda Forever yet? I want to, but don't want to go alone. Going with friends for Thanksgiving, though.

 

[strangerep]

I just finished watching season 1 of Infiniti. That's 6 hrs of my life I'll never get back.

 

[Rive]

I hear their [Orville] latest seasons have dispensed with the comedy aspect and are going for a deadly serious vibe.

Well, as I see it's not 'deadly serious' but rather just some ruined rush job

They just dropped the steady pace of events centered around character development and went on with mindless turmix and pew-pew to get to some closing point within the allocated screen time.

Only one (and a third) episode left so I'll finish it but then it'll be finished

 

[Hornbein]

I like the fact Kate Bush has had something of a renaissance because of the series. She is one of the UK's national treasures. One that most are not aware of.
I have seen some of the series, it looks pretty good. Quite dark.

?!? What does she have to do with She Hulk?

I'd say The Ninth Wave is the greatest.

 

[Hornbein]

I'm watching an apocalyptic version of Duran Duran's Ordinary World.

 

[DaveC426913]

I like the fact Kate Bush has had something of a renaissance because of the series.

?!? What does she have to do with She Hulk?

I think you missed the last line of the kphysics post to which pinball was responding:

Was never a Stranger Things fan, but hear it's gotten massive views.

 

[Bystander]

I just finished watching season 1 of Infiniti. That's 6 hrs of my life I'll never get back.

Easy Rider for free while in "The Nam," same/similar sensation/feeling of "loss." Could have pulled KP, had a V8, anything....

 

[Ivan Seeking]

Just watched Childhood's End again. So good!!!

I loved The Good Place and fell in love with Kristen Bell. Grrrrrrrr!!!!
I also loved The OA! So creative!!! It got a bit hokey at the end but it rates as one of my top favorites.
Another favorite that was crude and rude but very smart, is Fleabag.

These all have strong, female leads. Brit Marling, who is both gorgeous and amazing not only starred in The OA, she was also the co-creator, writer, and producer.

I've watched a bunch of other stuff and will surely think of a few more favorites, but these are certainly at the top of my list of favorites.

Kristen Bell

 

[Ivan Seeking]

Oh yes, I just watched Vesper and found it to be very good. It too is very creative. And while I wouldn't rank it as a top favorite, it is certainly worth a watch.

 

[DaveC426913]

Just watched Childhood's End again. So good!!!

Which one? I didn't know there was one, let alone two.

 

[pinball1970]

First season of Tulsa King, I thought it was great.
Also just started 'Old man' with Jeff Bridges, I like that as well.

I have noticed that the dialogue/writing is getting less and less like soap opera and more like real life, gritty.
More believable in other words.

 

[Ivan Seeking]

Which one? I didn't know there was one, let alone two.

There are three!

It's a 3-part miniseries.

 

[Ivan Seeking]

Who remembers Dennis Weaver being terrorized by this in the TV movie Duel?

I was surprised to learn that was an early Spielberg movie!

 

[DaveC426913]

Yep!

 

[hmmm27]

That 90's Show : too much of an "afterschool TV special" vibe, or maybe I just can't identify with '90s teens culture as I could with the '70s. Gonna wait a few weeks, see if they get their rhythm.

Night Court : Great to see John Larroquette struttin' his stuff. Not sure Melissa Rauch is up to filling Harry Anderson's shoes yet, but they're only a couple episodes in.

Letterkenny : still a hoot, but yikes this season's humour seems to be much cruder than usual.

 

[pinball1970]

Who remembers Dennis Weaver being terrorized by this in the TV movie Duel?

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I was surprised to learn that was an early Spielberg movie!

Brilliant. Around the same time he directed this Columbo episode, one of my favourites.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0066932/

 

[gleem]

Two series that I found engaging were "Shooter" on Netflix and "Reacher" on Prime Video.

Shooter followed an ex-marine sniper trying to find out why he was set up for carrying out an assassination he did not do. 3 seasons.

Reacher, a character based on a Lee Child novel series, is a retired army officer wandering through the south who gets blamed for a murder in a town he is passing through. 2nd season is soon resuming his travels.

 

[pinball1970]

Two series that I found engaging were "Shooter" on Netflix and "Reacher" on Prime Video.

Shooter followed an ex-marine sniper trying to find out why he was set up for carrying out an assassination he did not do. 3 seasons.

Reacher, a character based on a Lee Child novel series, is a retired army officer wandering through the south who gets blamed for a murder in a town he is passing through. 2nd season is soon resuming his travels.

I liked Reacher, I like Tom Cruise and the film but I had no idea the character from the book was this huge bruiser.
I was hooked pretty quickly.