MrCurry
right after this urgent rest
Thanks for the feedback - maybe ATOMIC SUPLEX can find it via iplayer if still interested
Netflix recommendations
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ATOMIC SUPLEX
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Thanks for the heads up. That's annoying. I was looking through iplayer last night and started watching Desperately Seeking Susan (blow me that's dated), what a wasted opportunity.
Watched the OA, liked it well enough, the sound track on spiderhead was one of the things I really liked! And T&p yep agree
Just about to begin watching!
ATOMIC SUPLEX
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I began to roll my eyes about four tracks in. It just felt like an exec said something like "I like how they get those 70s/80s tracks into the guardians of the galaxy, less keep slapping a few of them in here. . . it's so . . now". Just felt a bit forced.
rubbershoes
not the only raver in the village
Please everyone. I watched Spiderhead so you don't have to.
Watch something else.
Watch something else.
DaveCinzano
WATCH OUT, GEORGE, HE'S GOT A SCREWDRIVER!
Having watched Interceptor, I'm calling it: Chris Hemsworth is the new John Cusack
not-bono-ever
meh
Au voleur
Frenchie filum with G Depardieu's on ( did just after release). Odd little low budget number, slow with a mad soundtrack. filmed up there in that Alsace region but evocative of the US deep south in ways. well watchable but maybe not fun or uplifting
Frenchie filum with G Depardieu's on ( did just after release). Odd little low budget number, slow with a mad soundtrack. filmed up there in that Alsace region but evocative of the US deep south in ways. well watchable but maybe not fun or uplifting
not-bono-ever
meh
interesting idea but I got to 75% and meh'd it. I assume it a netflix film ? not much in the ways of sets or atmosphere- typical budget netflix out out that doesnt have teh script or plot to divert you from the one room scene constraints of production line filler
Mrs Miggins
Eternal
I've given up on anything Harlen Coben for exactly those reasons. They are just stupid.
bimble
floofy
Sorry if already mentioned but, there's an excellent 4 part documentary about the fundamentalist church of the latterday saints (warren jeffs) on there now.
It's called 'Keep Sweet pray and obey'.
i love this sort of thing, am fascinated by cults, its in the same genre as wild wild country but less baggy, really well done, led by interviews with the whilsleblower/ survivors and it also has a srsly sexy old journalist in but maybe that bits just me.
It's called 'Keep Sweet pray and obey'.
i love this sort of thing, am fascinated by cults, its in the same genre as wild wild country but less baggy, really well done, led by interviews with the whilsleblower/ survivors and it also has a srsly sexy old journalist in but maybe that bits just me.
ATOMIC SUPLEX
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Took me four shifts but I managed to finish Spider Head while making dinner etc.
Well shit.
Well shit.
T & P
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It might not longer be on Netflix and can’t be arsed to check so apologies if no longer there, but Snowpiercer (the film) is pretty good. Or the series.
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ATOMIC SUPLEX
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Did you watch the Umbrella Academy?
ATOMIC SUPLEX
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Story wise I don't understand why the Sparrows were not he slightest bit interested in hearing the Umbrellas story. I'm sure that conflict could have have been written better. There seems to be a lot of pointless fights.
The best bit so far is unexpectedly the difference in the father.
I am not 100% behind it, but I am also intrigued that have gone down the 'only one timeline' route. There are not alternative realities, so paradoxes can exist.
Addressing the Ellen/Elloit Page problem was relatively painless, though a bit jarring. I wonder if they couldn't have done a smoother transition across the entire series. I think it could have been an excellent sub plot.
krtek a houby
Merry Xmas!
Spoilers, mate. Spoilers.
Gramsci
Well-Known Member
Uncut Gems
See its been liked her before. Watched it last night and its outstanding film. Long but doesn't feel like it.
Jewish American jeweller dealer gets ( he thinks) precious uncut black opal from the "Black" Jews in Africa.
Ensuing story is how everything that he thought would make his fortune goes wrong.
Adam Sandler the US comedian is well cast and directed.
Its funny, edge of the seat film.
On viewing I saw this as film about particular kind of masculinity. The person who recommended it has shares some traits with the protagonist and liked it.
The directors Safdie brothers have certain admiration for the main character. Whenever life kicks him down he gets up and starts again. For them part of Jewish history is that a lot of ways to make a living were barred. So Gems and gold was an option. As section of society treated with suspicion they had to learn to be over achievers. In this sense , as seen in the film. Jewish Americans have some things in comoon with Black Americans.
Howard Ratner ( the Adam Sandler character) pays Black friend of his to bring Black celebs and sports people to his shop.
Must say , due to the person who recommended this, I saw this as film about toxic masculinity. Howards life is a mess. He thinks around every next corner he will make his fortune and justify himself. Its his wife and girlfriend who pick up the pieces.
His wife has to have a go at him about giving time for his children. He almost misses his daughters school play. His older son idolise him. Then learns from neighbour that he has "Hot" women living in his other flat. Howard comes across as pathetic when seen in his domestic situation. He says to his daughter at one point you think I'm an idiot.she doesn't reply. He has no answer to his perplexed older son about the "hot" woman.
My view from seeing it ( then looking at reviews after) is that this Jewish American experience isn't just about Jews. Howard is kind of man one can see across Western socities.
I can see where some of the articles I've read after film are coming from. But am wary of stereotyping this kind of self centred masculinity to a certain part of New York Jewish life. And Jews in general ( they are all about money)
The fact that this film did well shows that it touches on issues outside the particular social area it was made.
Two of the interesting articles from Jewish perspective on the film I've read:
lareviewofbooks.org
See its been liked her before. Watched it last night and its outstanding film. Long but doesn't feel like it.
Jewish American jeweller dealer gets ( he thinks) precious uncut black opal from the "Black" Jews in Africa.
Ensuing story is how everything that he thought would make his fortune goes wrong.
Adam Sandler the US comedian is well cast and directed.
Its funny, edge of the seat film.
On viewing I saw this as film about particular kind of masculinity. The person who recommended it has shares some traits with the protagonist and liked it.
The directors Safdie brothers have certain admiration for the main character. Whenever life kicks him down he gets up and starts again. For them part of Jewish history is that a lot of ways to make a living were barred. So Gems and gold was an option. As section of society treated with suspicion they had to learn to be over achievers. In this sense , as seen in the film. Jewish Americans have some things in comoon with Black Americans.
Howard Ratner ( the Adam Sandler character) pays Black friend of his to bring Black celebs and sports people to his shop.
Must say , due to the person who recommended this, I saw this as film about toxic masculinity. Howards life is a mess. He thinks around every next corner he will make his fortune and justify himself. Its his wife and girlfriend who pick up the pieces.
His wife has to have a go at him about giving time for his children. He almost misses his daughters school play. His older son idolise him. Then learns from neighbour that he has "Hot" women living in his other flat. Howard comes across as pathetic when seen in his domestic situation. He says to his daughter at one point you think I'm an idiot.she doesn't reply. He has no answer to his perplexed older son about the "hot" woman.
My view from seeing it ( then looking at reviews after) is that this Jewish American experience isn't just about Jews. Howard is kind of man one can see across Western socities.
I can see where some of the articles I've read after film are coming from. But am wary of stereotyping this kind of self centred masculinity to a certain part of New York Jewish life. And Jews in general ( they are all about money)
The fact that this film did well shows that it touches on issues outside the particular social area it was made.
Two of the interesting articles from Jewish perspective on the film I've read:
The Last Jewish Libertine: “Uncut Gems” and Jewish Masculinity Onscreen | Los Angeles Review of Books
Oleg Ivanov traces the filmic image of the masculine Jew from Elliott Gould to Adam Sandler....
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krtek a houby
Merry Xmas!
It's a great film, bit Scorsese in parts. Those who refuse to watch because of Sandler are doing themselves a disservice.Uncut Gems
See its been liked her before. Watched it last night and its outstanding film. Long but doesn't feel like it.
Jewish American jeweller dealer gets ( he thinks) precious uncut black opal from the "Black" Jews in Africa.
Ensuing story is how everything that he thought would make his fortune goes wrong.
Adam Sandler the US comedian is well cast and directed.
Its funny, edge of the seat film.
On viewing I saw this as film about particular kind of masculinity. The person who recommended it has shares some traits with the protagonist and liked it.
The directors Safdie brothers have certain admiration for the main character. Whenever life kicks him down he gets up and starts again. For them part of Jewish history is that a lot of ways to make a living were barred. So Gems and gold was an option. As section of society treated with suspicion they had to learn to be over achievers. In this sense , as seen in the film. Jewish Americans have some things in comoon with Black Americans.
Howard Ratner ( the Adam Sandler character) pays Black friend of his to bring Black celebs and sports people to his shop.
Must say , due to the person who recommended this, I saw this as film about toxic masculinity. Howards life is a mess. He thinks around every next corner he will make his fortune and justify himself. Its his wife and girlfriend who pick up the pieces.
His wife has to have a go at him about giving time for his children. He almost misses his daughters school play. His older son idolise him. Then learns from neighbour that he has "Hot" women living in his other flat. Howard comes across as pathetic when seen in his domestic situation. He says to his daughter at one point you think I'm an idiot.she doesn't reply. He has no answer to his perplexed older son about the "hot" woman.
My view from seeing it ( then looking at reviews after) is that this Jewish American experience isn't just about Jews. Howard is kind of man one can see across Western socities.
I can see where some of the articles I've read after film are coming from. But am wary of stereotyping this kind of self centred masculinity to a certain part of New York Jewish life. And Jews in general ( they are all about money)
The fact that this film did well shows that it touches on issues outside the particular social area it was made.
Two of the interesting articles from Jewish perspective on the film I've read:
The Last Jewish Libertine: “Uncut Gems” and Jewish Masculinity Onscreen | Los Angeles Review of Books
Oleg Ivanov traces the filmic image of the masculine Jew from Elliott Gould to Adam Sandler....
One of my most intense and favourite cinema experiences of recent times. Few films live up to the hype it received on release and it was a great collective experience watching it on the big screen with what seemed like everyone gasping and wishing him to not do the next stupid thing.Uncut Gems
See its been liked her before. Watched it last night and its outstanding film. Long but doesn't feel like it.
Jewish American jeweller dealer gets ( he thinks) precious uncut black opal from the "Black" Jews in Africa.
Ensuing story is how everything that he thought would make his fortune goes wrong.
Adam Sandler the US comedian is well cast and directed.
Its funny, edge of the seat film.
On viewing I saw this as film about particular kind of masculinity. The person who recommended it has shares some traits with the protagonist and liked it.
The directors Safdie brothers have certain admiration for the main character. Whenever life kicks him down he gets up and starts again. For them part of Jewish history is that a lot of ways to make a living were barred. So Gems and gold was an option. As section of society treated with suspicion they had to learn to be over achievers. In this sense , as seen in the film. Jewish Americans have some things in comoon with Black Americans.
Howard Ratner ( the Adam Sandler character) pays Black friend of his to bring Black celebs and sports people to his shop.
Must say , due to the person who recommended this, I saw this as film about toxic masculinity. Howards life is a mess. He thinks around every next corner he will make his fortune and justify himself. Its his wife and girlfriend who pick up the pieces.
His wife has to have a go at him about giving time for his children. He almost misses his daughters school play. His older son idolise him. Then learns from neighbour that he has "Hot" women living in his other flat. Howard comes across as pathetic when seen in his domestic situation. He says to his daughter at one point you think I'm an idiot.she doesn't reply. He has no answer to his perplexed older son about the "hot" woman.
My view from seeing it ( then looking at reviews after) is that this Jewish American experience isn't just about Jews. Howard is kind of man one can see across Western socities.
I can see where some of the articles I've read after film are coming from. But am wary of stereotyping this kind of self centred masculinity to a certain part of New York Jewish life. And Jews in general ( they are all about money)
The fact that this film did well shows that it touches on issues outside the particular social area it was made.
Two of the interesting articles from Jewish perspective on the film I've read:
The Last Jewish Libertine: “Uncut Gems” and Jewish Masculinity Onscreen | Los Angeles Review of Books
Oleg Ivanov traces the filmic image of the masculine Jew from Elliott Gould to Adam Sandler....
Good Time by the Safdies is excellent aswell.
Thanks for saying this as I've been doing just that. I shall watch it this week hopefully.
tommers
Busta Rhymes is an unstoppable movement
I'm watching Pirate Gold of Adak Island. Its trash but it's quite funny. Very keen American treasure hunters looking for reputed buried treasure on an Alaskan island. But the island was also a military base so they keep digging up bombs, which apparently the army just left there when they went.
They're getting more and more desperate, which is making me laugh.
Oh, and the mayor is clearly the most capable of any of them, he should do all this himself really.
They're getting more and more desperate, which is making me laugh.
Oh, and the mayor is clearly the most capable of any of them, he should do all this himself really.
krtek a houby
Merry Xmas!
That's why found American Pickers enjoyable. They get to go through old stuff in people's houses, garages etc and find antiques and memorabilia. They will bargain and occasionally something worthwhile will crop up. Satisfying stuff.
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I've started watching something other than Star Trek, that being Midnight Diner. I'm only 3 episodes in but I like it.
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