Mrs Miggins
Eternal
Oh yes I'm not denying that it's very nasty in places but I thought it was a very good film that didn't shy away from the very real nastiness it was portraying.
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DaveCinzano
WATCH OUT, GEORGE, HE'S GOT A SCREWDRIVER!
A powerful story with some strong performances and interesting shot choices, but the pacing/editing felt a bit off in places, and that took me out of being completely immersed in it at times.
But definitely lots to recommend
Orang Utan
Psychick Worrier Ov Geyoor
There's been a hoopla today on Twitter about a forthcoming furry dating show called Sexy Beasts:
I think Shippou-Sensei has that manga
I think Shippou-Sensei has that manga
Shippou-Sensei
4:1:2.5
MrCurry
right after this urgent rest
Just finished Don’t fuck with Cats. I know it’s been mentioned on here before, and not everyone’s cup of tea, but I found it gripping in a “holy fuck what is wrong with this person” way. If Netflix sci fi always misses the mark, at least they make up for it with great docuseries.
Hassan I Sabha
Kick Muck !
Black Summer S2 is out which is a prequel to Z Nation - Good Zombie series, nothing too taxing
Reno
The In Kraut
I started season 1 yesterday, 4 episodes in and it's not bad. It's quite lean, all it does is to put its characters in scary situations, which works for me. Certainly more fun than The Walking Dead has been for the last few years.
Hassan I Sabha
Kick Muck !
Agreed, it is like Walking Dead extreme, gets a bit faster towards the end but the premise does not change much.
T & P
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Although I have enjoyed a number of zombie productions over the years, I regard the genre a bit like the superhero one- so much saturation of it I am fatigued, naturally reluctant to try out new ones.
But after so many comments ITT about Black Summer we decided to give it go just now. All I can say is that the first episode was not only brilliantly entertaining and cleverly written, but also contained more action and thrills than an entire season’s worth of The Walking Dead.
The second episode is so far as good, so I am sold on this, and would recommend anyone else reluctant to give it a go because fucking zombies to try it. Short season, short episodes, well paced and thrilling
But after so many comments ITT about Black Summer we decided to give it go just now. All I can say is that the first episode was not only brilliantly entertaining and cleverly written, but also contained more action and thrills than an entire season’s worth of The Walking Dead.
The second episode is so far as good, so I am sold on this, and would recommend anyone else reluctant to give it a go because fucking zombies to try it. Short season, short episodes, well paced and thrilling
ska invita
back on the other side
smokey and the bandit
hot dang that was fun, 90 minutes flew by
jackie gleason oscar worthy performance
dont make them like this anymore
hot dang that was fun, 90 minutes flew by
jackie gleason oscar worthy performance
dont make them like this anymore
friendofdorothy
Solidarity against neoliberalism!
Just watched the documentary 'Hating Peter Tatchell' I would recommend it. He has had a remarkable life.
AnnO'Neemus
Is so vanilla
I loved Z Nation. Watching this because I love the zombie genre generally speaking, but struggling to engage with Black Summer. I've just rewatched season one before starting season two, am now on season two, episode two, and I think I've figured out why I'm finding it so hard going...
... there's seemingly no overarching narrative arc, so far, just a series of set pieces, with different characters, flitting backwards and forwards in time, so it's too disjointed. I mean, it can be a good device, to have a minor character in one scene subsequently have scene(s) of their own, introducing them and giving them a bit of their own back story. It can work if you have a main set of characters and a main story arc/narrative, but it seems like there are too many bit parts, too many small parts with cameos from other small part players.
...And there's not much in the way of back story and character development either. There's not that much dialogue that helps you get to know the characters and become invested in them. Much of the dialogue, such that there is, is antagonistic, between parties who are fighting, or functional stuff like giving their allies/friends instructions/orders during fight/action scenes...
... it's weird to be as far in as the second episode of season two and not to feel invested in any of the characters, to feel like we the audience haven't been given a chance to get to know them, because of the short distinct scenes and jumping around of the timeline and lack of character development.
T & P
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We’ve actually just finished S1. Devoured it in one sitting. Perhaps part of the reason we loved it and you AnnO'Neemus not so much is because it’s not really much of a zombie series at all, even if it provides the the basic premise.
For me it feels much more of an action/ thriller fast paced series that’s highly gripping but ultimately it’s irrelevant if it involves zombies, alien invaders, space mercenaries, vampires, or sheriffs battling organised crime in small towns. Though it does have the odd excellent horror moments- the bit in the air conditioning ducts for instance.
For me it feels much more of an action/ thriller fast paced series that’s highly gripping but ultimately it’s irrelevant if it involves zombies, alien invaders, space mercenaries, vampires, or sheriffs battling organised crime in small towns. Though it does have the odd excellent horror moments- the bit in the air conditioning ducts for instance.
krtek a houby
Merry Xmas!
Two more eps of season 1 Ragnarok. Liking it muchly.
MrCurry
right after this urgent rest
I’m half way thru “Carmel”, a 4 part docuseries about the death of a rich woman from a high society Argentine family. I suppose I shouldn’t recommend it until I’ve finished it, but it’s certainly caught my interest so far.
Living in an exclusive gated community, there’s every reason to think she would be safe at home, but a death which is initially presented by her family as accidental, starts to look highly suspect as the evidence slowly emerges.
In Spanish with English subtitles.
Living in an exclusive gated community, there’s every reason to think she would be safe at home, but a death which is initially presented by her family as accidental, starts to look highly suspect as the evidence slowly emerges.
In Spanish with English subtitles.
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I didnt even know there was a dubbed version.
Another reason for me to rewatch Ragnarok..
Yay!!
BoxRoom
nicely inconspicuous
Am very fond of Z Nation and have really enjoyed Black Summer, but they feel like very different shows. Black Summer is really tense, Z Nation is cheeky and fun.
I have totally given up on Walking Dead. Eff that noise. I have put so much time and money into the show and bastard comics I could puke all over the rambling borefest.
I want to go round and insult every single person who works on it, alphabetically, in the style of Wowbagger The Infinitely Prolonged.
Jerks.
I have totally given up on Walking Dead. Eff that noise. I have put so much time and money into the show and bastard comics I could puke all over the rambling borefest.
I want to go round and insult every single person who works on it, alphabetically, in the style of Wowbagger The Infinitely Prolonged.
Jerks.
Reno
The In Kraut
I missed out on Z Nation because at the time I felt I only needed one zombie show in my life. I got tired of The Walking Dead repeating the formula of having a new big bad turn up every few seasons and then establishing their empire of evil against who our heroes have to fight.
Last night I finished S01 of Black Summer and watched the first episode of S02. I find the sheer misanthropy of the show amusing, it could be called No Good Deed Goes Unpunished.
Replaying events from different POVs Pulp Fiction-style also works well.
Last night I finished S01 of Black Summer and watched the first episode of S02. I find the sheer misanthropy of the show amusing, it could be called No Good Deed Goes Unpunished.
Only those who are willing to ruthlessly kill everybody in their way survive. I was glad to see the beardy, useless guy go the way he did at the start of season 2, even though I'd probably be as scared as he is all the time.
ATOMIC SUPLEX
Member Since: 1985 Post Count: 3
The Dead Don't Die is utterly utterly disappointing.
kittyP
Pluviophile
T & P
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It’s not terrible but also nowhere near great, as some critics saw it as. IIRC it enjoyed rave reviews at Cannes of all places.
Worth watching if free, but certainly not paying for it, as we did.
ETA: Forget Star fucking Wars- Adam Driver is IMO a great deadpan comedy actor, as shown here as well as Girls. His performance in this film was the most enjoyable for me.
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ATOMIC SUPLEX
Member Since: 1985 Post Count: 3
Maybe I was hoping for something better.
Murrey looked like he couldn't be arsed. No story, no progression. Just flat lined at the end.
They also missed what would have been a great title intro, dropping in the "this is the theme song" line before the opening credits. Just falls flat five minutes after. Lots of missed opportunities.
T & P
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We’re on ep 7 of season 2 and still much enjoying it, certainly as a thrilling entertaining vehicle. But it’s more than just that. As you said the Pulp Fiction style flashbacks work well and add an extra level of sophistication. I am also loving the camera work.
As a humorous form of criticism, the zombies in this series are among the fastest running and tenacious of any in the genre I have seen, but they sure are shit at breaking into houses with fragile single pane glass doors and windows. Even though they are often seen breaking through wooden doors and fences.
One episode to go and my only concern is that
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