Seen any good films/series lately

INTO THE FIRE (netflix)

2 Part series

9.5/10

no words needed tbh

Watched that last night nanny. Agreed, a pretty good documentary.

Before that I watched The Italian Job (2003) on Prime. Wasn't interested when it came out but when I read that the film pays homage to the original, but had a different storyline, I was intrigued. Enjoyed it.

Ripley beautifully photographed and acted . A real change from the norm.

Sep 14, 2024 -- 8:47PM, SirNorbertClarke wrote:

The only series I'd consider watching 100+ episodes of.... Fraser

My fav ever American comedy by far...so good I bought the box set of the 11 original series although I have never taken them out of the box because it is endlessly repeated on CH4!

Not seen the new series as I can't imagine that it could add anything to the wonderful way they drew the original set to an end.

I know I have to watch it sometime but just can't bring myself to do so yet.

TD I've done all 11 series a couple of times. It is magnificent!

Next up...Sambre : Anatomy Of A Crime.
A French true crime drama based on a serial rapist (at least 56 women over a 20 year period) and the ineptitude/disinterest of all those involved in trying to catch him.
On BBC i-player, six episodes.
Will report back later and hope it's better than The Body Next Door which I gave up on after just one episode

Have you seen the old French version, Plein soleil?

No I haven't, but I have a Mubi subscription so will add it to my watch list.

Cheers.

Hell Drivers 1957 available free on youtube good british film

Half way through Ripley on Netflix and at last i have unearthed an absolute gem....It's a 10-10 so far can the last half match it?

Seen nearly everything,decided to watch old scoops doos,trouble is you know who dunnit

Scooby

Sep 14, 2024 -- 8:42PM, vidou wrote:

Aspro I don't want to sway your decision on Lost one way or the other as I watched the whole series back in the day before streaming but if I had the choice on whether to watch all 122 episodes again knowing what I know now I would say no Fkn way - think the ending is voted one of the worst endings ever. But like I say I have no wish to sway your decision. 122 hours of my life I'm now nearer the Reaper

Apologies vidou, thought I'd replied to this. Doubt I'll reach the end regardless, but appreciate the feedback.

"Inspector George Gently",8 Series but only 3 episodes in each series as  each episode is 1 hr 30 min approx,just watched the first series and really enjoyable.


Martin Shaw and Lee Ingleby outstanding in the lead roles.

Followed you in on "Ripley" , acey .... I agree, best thing I've seen for a while, and I thought it was gonna be something about Sigourney Weaver...

Watched 'The Journey' last night. The fictional account of the discussions between Ian Paisley & Martin McGuiness whilst on a road trip to the airport, which led to their political alliance. 7/10 for me, which is higher than the average critic, but I found it a good watch.

As for Ripley, I've been told by a lot of people how good it is, but having watched the movie I haven't been as keen as I might otherwise have been. Still considering.

Currently airing it's third season in the US before here later this Autumn, INDUSTRY is a great drama that follows the ups and downs of a group of young graduates entering a top investment bank in London....plenty of sex drugs and rock "n" roll.

Season 1 trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BL_5VQwSkTQ

If you have seen the film Ripley , I can see why you are not sure but this tv series is different in its approach, acting and photography it doesnt matter if you know the story. After all there have been about 3 Alice in Wonderlands 5 wizards of oz and many Oliver Twists .

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Followed you in on "Ripley" , acey .... I agree, best thing I've seen for a while, and I thought it was gonna be something about Sigourney Weaver.
I was hoping he was going to get his just desrts mecca but it was not to be....Some of the best Acting i have ever seen.

Had no idea it had anytjing in common with the talented Mr Riley which i have never see but will make a point of watching it.

Ripley not Riley.

I hear ya brians. Will give it a try then.

As for the film, watched it at the pictures when it came out (other half insisted) and again recently, so still fresh in my mind. Enough to make an accurate comparison. Watch this space.

I thought the film was sh1te, which has put me off even trying the series.

Fair enough i might ive the film a miss kenbo.

mrs d started to watch the series but gave up --- too slow

Don’t let me put you off, Acey. One man’s junk….

The talented Mr Ripley, the film is great

I thought the film was OK too

The Commitments.

Jimmy Rabbitte (Robert Arkins), a self-proclaimed promoter, decides to organize an R&B group to fill the musical void in his hometown of Dublin, Ireland. The band comes together but ends up consisting entirely of white musicians who have little experience with the genre. Even though their raw talent and lofty aspirations gain the group notoriety, the pitfalls of fame began to tear at their newfound friendships as they prepare for their big show. Based on the novel by Roddy Doyle.

The Wire is excellent and still available on sky plus.Now tv? stars Dominic West,Idris Elba
Baltimore cops wire tapping violent drug gangs.Also funny dialogue

S01 of The Wire was great... but it went downhill fast after that imho.

Would endorse duffy's earlier recommendation of 'Industry'. Enjoyed both series of that. Pleased to see a third on it's way, wasn't sure we'd get any more.

MRS D just finished watching the series THE PERFECT COUPLE on Netflix starring Nicole Kidman she gave it a 9/10- a whodunnit type series with a lot of twists.

Most films/series involving NK are pretty decent imvho

Sep 16, 2024 -- 9:32AM, acey deucy wrote:

Half way through Ripley on Netflix and at last i have unearthed an absolute gem....It's a 10-10 so far can the last half match it?

Well done on this recommendation.. I would never had started this and I would never had stuck with it (quite a slow start).. This page is working well

Sep 17, 2024 -- 5:50PM, punchestown wrote:

"Inspector George Gently",8 Series but only 3 episodes in each series as

Grrr

Watched the first 2 (one each evening) and have enjoyed them

9.35 this morning CH4...
Frasier S4E1 :The Two Mrs Cranes.
Probably the best episode ever of this magnificent show

just finnished sherwood 2 ,

best line,when the sparrows said,we need to put the bransons away.fooking brilliant writing

Watched Flightplan last night. Terrible film. Absolutely ridiculous.

Persevered with Ripley. It's getting good

Now into Series 4 of Lost. It's got a little weird or confusing, which in turn has made it a little more interesting. So far so good.

Lost is the ultimate Marmite TV

Lost.............. Shocking ending as many have said but the journey was pretty good most of the way and quite excellent at times. Just the sight of Juliet worth the entrance fee alone imo

A trip to the cinema last night to see Substance.... Sci Fi/ Horror. Promised much, but after an interesting 60 - 90 minutes it went downhill for me with the last 40 mins reminding me of a poor episode of Doctor Who.

Also Watched Speak no evil...Psychological Horror, a few days ago, found it Intriguing, bit slow but got going late on. Fair!

The Spy (TV Mini Series 2019) Netflix.. I watched this a few years ago and I'm happy to revisit.. Excellent imo.

This drama tells the astonishing true story of Israel's most prominent spy, Eli Cohen, who infiltrated the Syrian government in the 1960s.

Sep 15, 2024 -- 7:14PM, madhatter wrote:

Next up...Sambre : Anatomy Of A Crime.A French true crime drama based on a serial rapist (at least 56 women over a 20 year period) and the ineptitude/disinterest of all those involved in trying to catch him.On BBC i-player, six episodes. Will report back later and hope it's better than The Body Next Door which I gave up on after just one episode

Sambre is very good.
Each episode focused on a different person within the 30 years it took to identify him.
Watched all six episodes over only two days and not many programmmes grab my attention to that level.

Where are you watching Sambre?

Sambre is on BBC iPlayer.. French with Subtitles fyi.. Looks good, will give it a go..

Watched 1st episode of The Penguin on Sky Atlantic last night
good start hope it continues

Thanks Emitdeb

I'm looking forward to Joker2.

Watched 1st episode of The Penguin on Sky Atlantic last night
good start hope it continues

I ended up watching that (hadn't intended to) but looked quite promising..

Sep 21, 2024 -- 9:13AM, SirNorbertClarke wrote:

S01 of The Wire was great... but it went downhill fast after that imho.

I liked all of The Wire. One of my favourite TV shows of all time.

Season 1 was one of the best Cop dramas ever.

Loved part 1 of The Penguine, Colin Farrell would never have guessed in a million Years.

Finnished  Ripley. A real treat.

watched American Nightmare on Netflix - Unbelievable and a must watch.

3 part docu series based on the kidnapping of a young women they called Gone Girl- The American police have a lot to answer for - Truley shocking

Apart from a few bad apples in the UK we tend to have very well trained and reasonable police. This combined with a thorough judiciary gives a feeling of near complete safety.

In America the police can have very little training but they all carry guns and the judicial system can be downright shoddy.

I’ve watched several of these documentaries on Netflix. The incompetence from the police is what I take from most of them. They seem absolutely useless over there.

I presume the police have more power in some states than others.
Watching these American documentaries, it appears that the police are trying to solve a lot of murders ect with there hands tied behind their backs.

Watch Philly D.A. BBC iPlayer.

The people elected a defense attorney.as the D.A.  As they were sick of people being sent to prison for trivial offences.

Great watch

I just think the standard of policing over there seems generally poor, especially in the smaller towns. I’ve honestly lost count of the amount of times I’ve watched these true crime shows only to be baffled at the end by how inept the police were. Most of these shows wouldn’t be made if a few of the cops weren’t thicker than the suspects!

Just watched Wolfs, newly released on Apple, starring George Clooney & Brad Pitt. They are two 'fixers' who are inadvertently brought together on a job... neither are happy about it. An action comedy that is amusing in places, but rides like any similar film. Watchable, but no more than 6/10 for me. Rumours of a sequel already; hopefully they'll up the game.

LONE SURVIVOR on SKY channel LEGEND right now 148.

One of the best

Watched The Sting yet again yesterday afternoon.
Still pretty much my favourite film ever.

Im really liking Slowhorses on Apple TV.

Based on the Slough House series of Mick Herron books.

Watched tora tora tora yesterday. Still a great film.

Just finished Ripley.
8/10 overall and 10/10 for the ending

The ending left door open for Season 2

Same here Madhatter, I had to watch it again as well for the umpteenth time.

It's a timeless classic. I'd put "Some Like It Hot" in the same category.

Look butch.

The next time I say let’s go to Bolivia,let’s go to Bolivia.
The railroad have sent the tracker in the white hat to stop us.
But I can’t swim sundance,hell the jumps will kill you.

Hill, I have a picture of the end scene of that film framed on my living Room wall
I watched a film called the Black Stallion a few months ago. It's an oldie but it's a little gem of a film.

I had to watch one of my favourite Maggie Smith movies last night, The Best exotic Marigold hotel. Beautifully acted by a great cast. If you haven’t seen it, it’s a real treat.

Strike - An Uncivil War - is a docu on netflix about the miners strike in 1984 . if you have not seen it its a must watch compelling and very very disturbing. Thatcher and the tories were just pure evil

Joan on ITVX is getting great reviews

Off topic a bit but does anyone have a problem with their volume while watching TV?I seem to be forever having to decrease and increase the volume whether it's dialogue or music.

I have that problem. I watch most stuff with subtitles nowadays.

My new Hisense TV bluetooths the sound to headphones will also outputting normal sound for the wife. Best TV ever!

I hear ya leazes (or perhaps I don't)... watch most of my films with headphones these days, which doesn't appear so obvious.

SNC... are you saying you can use headphones AND normal sound at the same time?

Yes. I can listen on my headphone while the wife listens to normal sound.

When she goes to bed I turn the normal sound to zero (not mute) and again listen on my headphones

The bluetooth signal to  the headphones is quite low level, my headphones amplify the signal with their volume control

Can't say I've seen that before but it's a good idea if one of the watchers is hard of hearing. I like wearing headphones to pick up the softly spoken words I sometimes miss.

i just do subtitles all the time if they are available

Subtitles for me also (unless it's live action sport of course).
The thing I find very annoying is that adverts on ITV always seem to be set to a louder default volume than the programmes?

I’m with you on everything you wrote there, MH.

I also watched " Wolfs" the other day.
Hugely underwhelming I thought and instantly forgettable.

At a push I'd give it 3/10 at best.

Joan I.T.V bailed out after 1 and a half episodes pure garbage imho.

I agree Joan has issues and the production values are very ITV but the story is moving along so I'll stick with it for now.

On 2nd series of Last King of the Cross, think it's on Paramount. Aussie Gangland series based on a true story. Decent

If you like an edge of your seat whodunnit thriller, and don't mind it being in Danish with subtitles / dubbed, Id highly recommend The Chestnut Man on Netflix.

Best of its type I've watched in a while.

chestnut man is excellent

My missus keeps telling me how good that was too.

I like my scandi noir so will give that a go for definite.
Currently watching Colin From Accounts,, having just previously watched Brammall & Dyer's other series No Activity.
Both reasonable comedies but not the cream of the genre.

I've now watched 6 of the 8 episodes of Ridley and to be fair, it's pretty good. I just wished I hadn't watched the film first as I pretty much know what's coming next.

If you like brass bands, Brassed Off is a must see. Its about a colliery band during the 80s, when the Tories were closing the pits. I enjoyed it the 2nd time as much as the 1st.

Alma's Not Normal 2nd series starts next Monday...brilliant Sophie Willan.

If you haven't seen series 1 give it a go...a right laugh.

MRS D thought Joan was great - watched all episodes

Oct 3, 2024 -- 12:40PM, driver2 wrote:

If you like brass bands, Brassed Off is a must see. Its about a colliery band during the 80s, when the Tories were closing the pits. I enjoyed it the 2nd time as much as the 1st.

Yeah, very decent film...and you don't really have to like brass band music to appreciate it!
Pete Postlethwaite...a great and sadly missed actor.

Talking of him. I’ve just watched The Usual Suspects this week for the umpteenth time. Possibly my favourite film.

Bloody hell!
Colin from Accounts S2 E1 17m30s...
One of my favourite ever songs!!!!
Total Control by The Motels.
Moves the rating up an extra point for me!

Finished Ripley (got it right this time) and have to say it was a very enjoyable watch. Different to the film, but the basics still on-track. Thanks to brians for twisting my arm.