donkyboy
Crazy Cat/Fox man
I gave up during the second episode. might go back to it if I can't anything else to watch
Amazon Prime streaming video recommendations thread
- Thread starter Corax
- Start date
I gave up during the second episode. might go back to it if I can't anything else to watch
belboid
Exasperated, not angry.
Really? I was meaning to ramble on about this (and a similarly two-dimensional film) but haven’t got round to it.
I watched it with a friend who is a film costumier and who almost worked on this. We all agreed she had a lucky escape. It’s not bad, but it’s distinctly set bound (we were amazed that it didn’t use to be a stage play) and has some distinctly wooden acting. Which is a shame because it was basically sound, just needed some crisping up at the edges.
The fact that it’s filmed in the one set is much of the point of it, and it will almost certainly become a stage play. Disagree about the acting, esp MRs. It starts slowly but once the hoods come in, it bounces along and the way they mix in the suit-making is inspired. We’re gonna watch it again at the weekend. Not many films make me put my laptop down.
Last edited:
Winot
I wholeheartedley agree with your viewpoint
All of the Bond films are free on Prime if anyone fancies some entertaining tosh. Watched Dr No last night (it was released 60 years ago). Very dated. More interesting for the design/fashion than the plot. Very schlonky acting from Connery/Andrews.
Reno
The In Kraut
Ursula Andress ? She wasn't much of an actress and she got dubbed, but what's wrong with Connery ?
Last edited:
Winot
I wholeheartedley agree with your viewpoint
Yes sorry Andress.
Connery had a slightly too aggressive unnuanced response that he used too often throughout the film. In later films he relaxed a bit I guess and became a bit more urbane.
Orang Utan
Psychick Worrier Ov Geyoor
I’m reading his Explodobook right now as it happens. His Smersh Podcast is very funny but also informative
Anybody seen Everything Everywhere All at Once, which is now on Prime? If you haven’t, do. I can’t recommend it highly enough. It’s a rare attempt in film to use the tropes of sci-fi to really explore philosophical themes — loss, existential angst, unfulfilled dreams, the role of kindness in an unkind universe and, perhaps most of all, the mental chaos of trying to grow up in a multicultural world. Science fiction books address these kind of themes all the time, of course. But films, not so much.
Last edited:
AnnO'Neemus
Is so vanilla
LOVED IT. I accidentally had caps lock on, but haven't deleted, because I felt like shouting from the rooftops 'Watch this movie, it's brilliant'. I missed it at the cinema, so was glad to see it on Prime, and while I would love to see it on the big screen at some point, I was so glad of the ability to rewind certain sections and rewatch. There's so much happening in some scenes. All so well done though. As well as all the sci-fi multiverse and existential stuff, I also thought it was something of a love story at its core, not in a cheesy or twee romcom kind of way, but subtle and tender, very underplayed and not in-yer-face.
spanglechick
High Empress of Dressing Up
The Bill & Ted as 50-somethings film is on prime. It’s ok. Not awful.
UnderOpenSky
baseline neural therapy
Started watching Jungle last night. Its a drill musical set in the near future where for some reason they are driving classic cars. It's visualy stunning as well, HDR turned up to max. Slightly reminded me of playing Cyberpunk.
twistedAM
Left Of The Dial
Spot on review.
paul mckenna
Bellend
Attachments
Mrs Miggins
It’s all happening tomorrow
Yeah I liked that. Great stuff.
T & P
|-o-| (-o-) |-o-|
The Peripheral. A new near-future sci-fi thriller series by the creators of Westworld about a young woman and her brother who agree to test play a new hi tech VR game, with unfortunate consequences.
Really enjoyed the first episode
Recommended.
amp.theguardian.com
Really enjoyed the first episode
Recommended.The Peripheral review - Westworld creators’ new sci-fi is brilliant … if you can actually understand it | Television | The Guardian
Chloë Grace Moretz stars in this bravura adaptation of a William Gibson novel, which is still immensely satisfying even if you have no idea what’s going on
Nivag
Well-Known Member
I really liked the first 2 episodes, good mixture of tech/nerdiness with action/suspense.The Peripheral. A new near-future sci-fi thriller series by the creators of Westworld about a young woman and her brother who agree to test play a new hi tech VR game, with unfortunate consequences.
Really enjoyed the first episode
The Peripheral review - Westworld creators’ new sci-fi is brilliant … if you can actually understand it | Television | The Guardian
Chloë Grace Moretz stars in this bravura adaptation of a William Gibson novel, which is still immensely satisfying even if you have no idea what’s going on
UnderOpenSky
baseline neural therapy
The Peripheral. A new near-future sci-fi thriller series by the creators of Westworld about a young woman and her brother who agree to test play a new hi tech VR game, with unfortunate consequences.
Really enjoyed the first episode
The Peripheral review - Westworld creators’ new sci-fi is brilliant … if you can actually understand it | Television | The Guardian
Chloë Grace Moretz stars in this bravura adaptation of a William Gibson novel, which is still immensely satisfying even if you have no idea what’s going on
Thanks for the heads up, looks interesting
T & P
|-o-| (-o-) |-o-|
Did you like the book? Might check it out as well if it’s decent…
Three years later, seasons 4/5/6 finally drop. Love it
planetgeli
There's no future in England's dreaming
Three years later, seasons 4/5/6 finally drop. Love it
Excellent news! Thank you.
teqniq
DisMembered
Based on the book by William Gibson which I read quite a long time ago. Watched the first and second episodes last night. Really enjoyed.The Peripheral. A new near-future sci-fi thriller series by the creators of Westworld about a young woman and her brother who agree to test play a new hi tech VR game, with unfortunate consequences.
Really enjoyed the first episode
The Peripheral review - Westworld creators’ new sci-fi is brilliant … if you can actually understand it | Television | The Guardian
Chloë Grace Moretz stars in this bravura adaptation of a William Gibson novel, which is still immensely satisfying even if you have no idea what’s going on
The Peripheral - Wikipedia
T & P
|-o-| (-o-) |-o-|
Strong recommendation to supernatural thriller/ drama-horror fans, based on its promising first episode, for The Devil’s Hour. Featuring the always excellent Peter Capaldi, and Jessica Raine among others. Very encouraging reviews too
The Devil’s Hour review – proof that Peter Capaldi is the world’s most terrifying actor | Television | The Guardian
The Devil’s Hour review – proof that Peter Capaldi is the world’s most terrifying actor | Television | The Guardian
UnderOpenSky
baseline neural therapy
Finished watching Jungle last night. Beautifully filmed, but the last one especially was not happy watching.
T & P
|-o-| (-o-) |-o-|
Just finished The Devil’s Hour. Fucking brilliant and highly recommended
Feels like a Christopher Nolan production, packing as it does a fair amount of head-scratching time mindfucks. It will likely make you wondering wtf is going on at a couple of places, but ultimately it’s a clever and enjoyable ride. As a bonus, Capaldi is superlative in it.
Feels like a Christopher Nolan production, packing as it does a fair amount of head-scratching time mindfucks. It will likely make you wondering wtf is going on at a couple of places, but ultimately it’s a clever and enjoyable ride. As a bonus, Capaldi is superlative in it.
Similar threads
