What Are You Watching

[kinuta]

Here is the trailer for Gracepoint, the US remake of Broadchurch also starring David Tennant, with Anna Gunn from Breaking Bad.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9IWvbbZPZc

Surprised they're keeping Tennant. He mumbles through the series. Maybe they'll retrain him to say things like 'Awesome'.

Can't imagine the Dorset accents of the other characters would go down well in Fox-land. Though you'll miss the best part of the programme - the Dorset landscapes. Where is the USA's Jurassic Coast?

I am really surprised that this warrants a remake. I'll rewatch Happy Valley instead.

Edited July 6, 2014 by kinuta

[erwbol]

Yesterday: Noah. From the moment treebeard and the rock monsters appeared I was convinced. This is what it must have been like.

[Shawn]

Here is the trailer for Gracepoint, the US remake of Broadchurch also starring David Tennant, with Anna Gunn from Breaking Bad.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9IWvbbZPZc

Surprised they're keeping Tennant. He mumbles through the series. Maybe they'll retrain him to say things like 'Awesome'.

Can't imagine the Dorset accents of the other characters would go down well in Fox-land. Though you'll miss the best part of the programme - the Dorset landscapes. Where is the USA's Jurassic Coast?

As with most US TV series these days it was actually filmed in Canada (British Columbia) because of the tax breaks and other incentives. Took a tour of Warner Bros. studios recently and only 1 outdoor set was in use, most of their TV series are shooting elsewhere because it's cheaper.

[Matthew]

Friends: Season 1. ... and yes, I love this show

[Shawn]

Community - season 2

[Chuck Nessa]

At the moment I am here, but in about a half hour we will jump into the first episode of Boardwalk Empire. Wonder how long it will take us to see all episodes.

[duaneiac]

Recently finished

The Pillows vs. Blankets episodes were great.

Now watching

[A Lark Ascending]

Found this a bit dull. The central story-line was a bit thin, padded out by joining the dots on as many key civil rights events as they could get the main characters involved in.

I wish they'd put the 90s series 'I'll Fly Away' on DVD. Now that series had real depth.

[Shawn]

Found this a bit dull. The central story-line was a bit thin, padded out by joining the dots on as many key civil rights events as they could get the main characters involved in.

I wish they'd put the 90s series 'I'll Fly Away' on DVD. Now that series had real depth.

I avoided this, it looked like something as manipulative as Forrest Gump. No thanks.

[jlhoots]

Found this a bit dull. The central story-line was a bit thin, padded out by joining the dots on as many key civil rights events as they could get the main characters involved in.

I wish they'd put the 90s series 'I'll Fly Away' on DVD. Now that series had real depth.

I avoided this, it looked like something as manipulative as Forrest Gump. No thanks.

Forrest Gump was better.

[jazzbo]

At the moment I am here, but in about a half hour we will jump into the first episode of Boardwalk Empire. Wonder how long it will take us to see all episodes.

An interesting show, I'd love to hear your impressions. I watched the first three seasons pretty quickly. Liked, not loved this series overall though.

[Shawn]

Found this a bit dull. The central story-line was a bit thin, padded out by joining the dots on as many key civil rights events as they could get the main characters involved in.

I wish they'd put the 90s series 'I'll Fly Away' on DVD. Now that series had real depth.

I avoided this, it looked like something as manipulative as Forrest Gump. No thanks.

Forrest Gump was better.

Sounds like I made the right decision! Forrest Gump goes into my "technically well-made piece of shit" category.

[duaneiac]

Recently finished

The Pillows vs. Blankets episodes were great.

Now watching

I don't know what the production connection might be between these two series, but I noticed characters in each series eat the "Let's" brand of potato chips.

Found this a bit dull. The central story-line was a bit thin, padded out by joining the dots on as many key civil rights events as they could get the main characters involved in.

I wish they'd put the 90s series 'I'll Fly Away' on DVD. Now that series had real depth.

I avoided this, it looked like something as manipulative as Forrest Gump. No thanks.

Forrest Gump was better.

Sounds like I made the right decision! Forrest Gump goes into my "technically well-made piece of shit" category.

That is exactly the category in which The Butler belongs. I can't believe Hollywood still feels compelled to lavish tons of awards on such simple-minded, manipulative drivel.

[JSngry]

Mission:Impossible, Season 1, Episode 26. "A Cube Of Sugar". Score by Don Ellis. Not "great" but I'm begun watching the show in chronological order (and paying close attention to the scores of each show along the way, just for grins) & this one jumped out at me almost immediately as being noticeably different than the ones before it. Of course, it's TV & psychedelic drugs, so there is that, but still, hey, Don Ellis, 1967, and prime-time tv. Best/worst of worlds, etc.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q27JFAgiJJg

[Shawn]

That is exactly the category in which The Butler belongs. I can't believe Hollywood still feels compelled to lavish tons of awards on such simple-minded, manipulative drivel.

For the record The Butler didn't win any major awards, it didn't get a single Oscar or Golden Globe nomination and the critics didn't like it either, it has a 47 metacritic score.

[duaneiac]

That is exactly the category in which The Butler belongs. I can't believe Hollywood still feels compelled to lavish tons of awards on such simple-minded, manipulative drivel.

For the record The Butler didn't win any major awards, it didn't get a single Oscar or Golden Globe nomination and the critics didn't like it either, it has a 47 metacritic score.

Thanks for setting the record straight. It's been years since I lost interest in all award shows, so I really don't follow who wins at them. I somehow had the idea that this film was an award winner. I am very happy to be informed that is not the case!

[jlhoots]

Season 2 of The Bridge starts tonight.

I'll be watching.

[Soulstation1]

Boyz N The Hood

I've seen this movie over 50 times

[Shawn]

I binge watched the rest of Community over the past several days, probably my 3rd time through the first 3 seasons and it was the second time seeing 4 & 5. Really looking forward to season 6!

Now to figure out something else funny to watch, I'm burned out on dramatic series right now. Need escapism....

[kinuta]

Season 2 of The Bridge starts tonight.

I'll be watching.

I started the first episode but realized I couldn't make much sense of it without going back and watching the end of season one.

Anyone watching without having seen the first season will be quickly lost methinks, it offers zero catch up assistance to new viewers.

Found this a bit dull. The central story-line was a bit thin, padded out by joining the dots on as many key civil rights events as they could get the main characters involved in.

I wish they'd put the 90s series 'I'll Fly Away' on DVD. Now that series had real depth.

I avoided this, it looked like something as manipulative as Forrest Gump. No thanks.

Forrest Gump was better.

That's for sure but I'm in the embarrassed minority who actually liked FG.

[jlhoots]

We watched season 1 of The Bridge.

Having said that we're going to rewatch the first episode of season 2.

The new "villain" was in Run Lola Run back in the day.

[Shawn]

Scandal - season one.

Since I've caught up with The Good Wife I have an opening for a female driven lawyer show, this one seems to fit the bill nicely.

[jazzbo]

LOVE Scandal. Over the top, but the acting makes that fun.

[kinuta]

Scandal - season one.

Since I've caught up with The Good Wife I have an opening for a female driven lawyer show, this one seems to fit the bill nicely.

Scandal is great entertainment, you have a huge treat in store.

[Head Man]

Went to see this yesterday....preposterous plot, poor acting.

Shame really because I was looking forward to it.