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Reno
The In Kraut
Episode 5 is wild, that's when this show really takes off. I will finish it tonight, my guess is some type of virtual reality simulation..
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Reno
The In Kraut
I now finished 1899. Over the first 3 episodes I was doubtful whether they can do it again, then from episodes 4 to 6 this thing really takes off and by the last two episodes...they did it again ! Just as Dark took a sci-fi concept, the time travel paradox and took it further than anybody did on film on TV, this takes a different science fiction concept and it runs with it the way that at Dark did. By the end the show answers enough questions for this season to not be confusing or frustrating and then just like with season one of Dark, it ends on a cliffhanger which throws up new questions and takes the show in a different direction. With Dark they resolved all of this mindfuckery satisfyingly so I hope the will here too. This was great and visually it is often spectacular. I think Dark and 1899 have the sci-fi cleverness his fans always claim for Christopher Nolan's films but which I can never really find.
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Orang Utan
Psychick Worrier Ov Geyoor
I have been watching RRR - couldn’t decide what to choose from my watchlist so randomly pressed on this. Glad I did. The title apparently stands for Rise Roar Revolt, but could easily stand for Risible Ridiculous Rollercoaster. An Tollywood Blockbuster that was the most expensive film ever made in India, it’s an over the top (a)historical (b)romance action dance musical that’s 3 hours long but indecently entertaining despite it probably being Hindu nationalist propaganda. Everything is turned up to eleven - like a Michael Bay movie except entertaining and coherently plotted (the songs helpfully telegraph the entire plot if you get confused - make sure you watch it in Hindi with English subtitles - it’s a delight reading them during the song and dance numbers.
There’s absurd and improbable scenes with all of India’s fierce creatures ripping dastardly English colonisers to piece, impossible Mission Impossible style stunt set pieces and one of the craziest dance offs I’ve ever seen in which the two heroes see off the posh effete English toff ballroom dancers with their Indian hardstyle moves that you have to see to as no words can do the scene justice.
And I still have 40 minutes left to watch. Going back in, but it’s thoroughly recommended escapist nonsense
There’s absurd and improbable scenes with all of India’s fierce creatures ripping dastardly English colonisers to piece, impossible Mission Impossible style stunt set pieces and one of the craziest dance offs I’ve ever seen in which the two heroes see off the posh effete English toff ballroom dancers with their Indian hardstyle moves that you have to see to as no words can do the scene justice.
And I still have 40 minutes left to watch. Going back in, but it’s thoroughly recommended escapist nonsense
Just finished season 1
I am assuming there will be more....
I love the gradual unravelling of the story. And yes...its as creative as DARK. The same actor playing the captain is interesting...
Kieran is clearly a cunt [SPOILER/]
A quick reddit suggests that's the concensus. I'm not a fan of sci fi usually but these are such watchable shows. The first 3 episodes really draw you into thinking you know what's going on before everything starts to go west.
There's a scene 10 minutes into episode 1 that might lend weight to your theory.
In the scene where Virginia is talking to Maura at the table there's a shot that looks to be a glitch in the simulation where Virginia picks up her cup to drink and the whole room except Maura picks up their cups to drink at the same time
Quite tempted to read more and watch the whole thing again.
Reno
The In Kraut
I hope that as with Dark, they’ll have a 3 season plan. And that Netflix will renew it of course.
T & P
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Strong, highly enjoyable and promising first episode of Wednesday Addams, and a strong recommendation if you remotely like Tim Burton, the Addams Family, or that kind of sub-genre. Intriguing subplots developing, a solid cast, and very good production values as well. Frankly, anyone who hates it will have to be added to my po-faced cunt list.
kittyP
Pluviophile
Oh I'm really pleased to hear that, I've been looking forward to it
Numbers
an ting!
x 2Oh I'm really pleased to hear that, I've been looking forward to it
Gonna watch 1st episode in a few mins.
MrCurry
right after this urgent rest
[Re. The Dig]
Hell of a discovery really. Makes you wonder how much else is just below the surface, waiting to tell its story if we uncover it. I must watch some Time Team episodes!
[Edit: sorry, quoted wrong post..! I meant to at least quote one which includes the film’s title, which is “The Dig”]
Watched it yesterday and surprised myself by how much I liked it. Ralph Fiennes‘s performance was part of the reason. So authentic as the humble, inhibited excavator.
Hell of a discovery really. Makes you wonder how much else is just below the surface, waiting to tell its story if we uncover it. I must watch some Time Team episodes!
[Edit: sorry, quoted wrong post..! I meant to at least quote one which includes the film’s title, which is “The Dig”]
ruffneck23
front left
Just watched the first episode of 'Wednesday' this morning, enjoyed it, going into ep 2 now.
rubbershoes
not the only raver in the village
Watch Detectorists instead, to see what's really going on below the surface
newme
Giant in Pastyland now
Did 3 episodes yesterday and got the two adult kid watching it too, not sure about the 10 year old yet based on one thing so far but will see lol.
MrCurry
right after this urgent rest
This one? Detectorists
rubbershoes
not the only raver in the village
Yes. That's it. It's all on iplayer.
MrCurry
right after this urgent rest
Will give it a watch. Review scores as high as that look promising.
Chz
Stark Raving Sane
It's wonderful.
T & P
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Finished Wednesday. Whereas not vintage stuff for the ages, certainly nothing less than a 7.5/ 10 and very enjoyable for me. Jenna Ortega is brilliant, a worthy successor to Christina Ricci in the role. Gwendoline Christie is also great as the headmistress.
Unconfirmed trivia (because it’s my guess). Whereas the only shooting locations mentioned so far on IMDB are in Romania, I’d wager the scenes set at Jericho’s main square are the same permanent set that was used for the Back to the Future films as well as various other films and series. I’d further venture the cafe is the same space occupied by the diner where Marty McFly first meets his 1950s-age father.
Unconfirmed trivia (because it’s my guess). Whereas the only shooting locations mentioned so far on IMDB are in Romania, I’d wager the scenes set at Jericho’s main square are the same permanent set that was used for the Back to the Future films as well as various other films and series. I’d further venture the cafe is the same space occupied by the diner where Marty McFly first meets his 1950s-age father.
Idris2002
canadian girlfriend
The new post-MeToo Archer - I'm not sure if it really worked.Archer S13 coming next week
Mrs Miggins
Eternal
I tried the Cabinet Of Curiosities last night and was a little non-plussed by the first and then suitable horrified by the second!
Am looking forward to the rest.
Am looking forward to the rest.
goldenecitrone
post tenebras lux
Another Round. Scandi boozers try to stay permanently pissed. Reminded me of my twenties.
And my thirties.
And my thirties.
T & P
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Really enjoyed that film.
Mrs Miggins
Eternal
Yes it's good that.
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