Shawn Posted October 7, 2014 Report Posted October 7, 2014 First time watching this series...all the hype over the past week about the return got me curious... Twin Peaks - season 1 Quote
Shawn Posted October 7, 2014 Report Posted October 7, 2014 I got about halfway through season 1 yesterday, it's a hoot, completely gonzo. Quote
jazzbo Posted October 7, 2014 Report Posted October 7, 2014 I'm trying Hannibal out again, first season on Blu-ray. Quote
kinuta Posted October 8, 2014 Report Posted October 8, 2014 I agree with Kinuta. Broadchurch was OK but very predictable. 'Happy Valley' was utterly original and set in a place you don't normally find these sort of programmes. The other one I'd rate big time from recent years is 'State of Play'. I liked both seasons of Line Of Duty. I got mixed up there. It was Line of Duty I meant. State of Play was a tremendous series from about 15 years back which I think got remade in the US more recently. The Shadow Line was another strong series. Happy Valley is on DVD in the UK. They might still be doing the translations for the subtitles for the American market!!!! Watched the first part of the second series of Peaky Blinders last night: As ever, extremely stylised with grim, dark exteriors, very violent but compelling. Gang warfare in post-WWI Britain. The first series was set in Birmingham; they're branching out to London this series. You should have added The Honourable Woman, Bev. That was great, one of the year's best. I've not seen Peaky Blinders but your post might prompt me to do so. I agree about the probable necessity of Happy Valley subtitles for the American market. I've always been grateful for the fact that I can follow any British regional dialect and usually have only minimal trouble with the American ones. It seems, however, that quite a few of our American chums have genuine trouble with British regional. Given also the often documented disdain for subtitles among younger cinema goers, it rather freezes out a lot of excellent films., which is a shame. Half way into the first season of Peaky Blinders and finding it very interesting and enjoyable. Thanks for the timely reminder that I'd overlooked it. Quote
Shawn Posted October 8, 2014 Report Posted October 8, 2014 Half way into the first season of Peaky Blinders and finding it very interesting and enjoyable. Thanks for the timely reminder that I'd overlooked it. This just got added to Netflix streaming recently, sounds like something I should check out. Quote
kinuta Posted October 12, 2014 Report Posted October 12, 2014 Intruders BBC - final episode. Pointless making any comments for those who haven't followed it. I think it'll go on to become a cult classic. I liked the fact that it never once spoon fed the viewer, you worked it out on it's own terms or switched off. Ronald Reagan :alien:. Quote
jlhoots Posted October 13, 2014 Report Posted October 13, 2014 2nd episode of Gracepoint.My wife said it's the same as Broadchurch & fell asleep.I think it's O.K.DVR tonight- Boardwalk Empire, Good Wife, Manhattan. Quote
Shawn Posted October 13, 2014 Report Posted October 13, 2014 Doctor Who - Really loving Capaldi as the The Doctor. Quote
erwbol Posted October 13, 2014 Report Posted October 13, 2014 Intruders BBC - final episode. Pointless making any comments for those who haven't followed it. I think it'll go on to become a cult classic. I liked the fact that it never once spoon fed the viewer, you worked it out on it's own terms or switched off. Ronald Reagan :alien:. Sorry for The Gipper he won't make it to season 2. He couldn't remember his trigger if his life depended on it. Quote
jazzbo Posted October 14, 2014 Report Posted October 14, 2014 Bill Hader hosting SNL, wth Wiig also on board.Good episode. Quote
catesta Posted October 14, 2014 Report Posted October 14, 2014 Homeland is off to a solid start. Quote
jazzbo Posted October 14, 2014 Report Posted October 14, 2014 Yes. Watched the latest Fast 'n Loud and the new companion piece Misfit Garage. Nice to see Tom the loon again. Quote
jazzbo Posted October 16, 2014 Report Posted October 16, 2014 Stalkers. I'd watch and listen (that voice!) to Maggie Q in almost anything. This is probably the best show she's been in. I know that's not saying much! Quote
Shawn Posted October 16, 2014 Report Posted October 16, 2014 The main reason I'm watching Star Trek: Enterprise.... Linda Park Quote
jazzbo Posted October 16, 2014 Report Posted October 16, 2014 Now watching Hannibal Season 2. I wish I hated this show because it's the creepiest thing I've ever seena nd is so disturbing. But it's one of the best produced, filmed, and written shows I've ever seen. Quote
catesta Posted October 16, 2014 Report Posted October 16, 2014 The final season of Sons of Anarchy has not disappointed with all the twists and turns. Sorry to see it go but thankful they didn't just just mail it in. Quote
erwbol Posted October 19, 2014 Report Posted October 19, 2014 Now watching Hannibal Season 2. I wish I hated this show because it's the creepiest thing I've ever seena nd is so disturbing. But it's one of the best produced, filmed, and written shows I've ever seen. I'm glad you changed your mind about Hannibal. Mads Mikkelsen is a far superior Hannibal. I agree about this being one of the best shows ever. Quote
jazzbo Posted October 19, 2014 Report Posted October 19, 2014 (edited) Yes, I was not in the right frame of mind when I saw this first and put watching it aside. The orchestrated death scenes horrifed me, and I didn't quite get the ebb and flow of the protaganists' and their interactions. I needed lighter fare then, I was struggling with my own daemons. It's amazing. I'm creeping my way through Season 2. Edited October 19, 2014 by jazzbo Quote
erwbol Posted October 19, 2014 Report Posted October 19, 2014 The funny thing is, I've been told by a longtime fan of the books and first three films (Manhunter, Silence & Hannibal) the excessive gore was off-putting. Of course, this not being a literal adaptation and not having the author's participation (like e.g. Game of Thrones) is another major stumbling block for such geeks. Quote
jazzbo Posted October 19, 2014 Report Posted October 19, 2014 It can be hard to watch and enjoy some shows if you're devoted to the books they're based on. In this case I've seen movies but never read any of Harris' work. Which may well be the best way to watch Hannibal. This show is so well-made. Very impressive. Quote
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