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Post by Sexy Spork #37 on Oct 16, 2015 19:28:04 GMT -5
It feels like the ending to season 1 was quite abrupt and that there is potential to follow on characters a lot more, see what happens to them particularly the corrupt government official. I am disappointed at the lack of a season 2, there's potential there for more to happen and some questions are left unresolved. I might check out Beck, I think there are other shows that I might watch first before I try something else that's from this continent. The lack of a season two was down to the network collapsing. There's some glimmer of light another network could pick it up, but you know, they did a lot with one season. --- The Returned / Les Revenants - Season 2, Episode 1. Quite simply, if you like Twin Peaks, you will love this. It was heavily, heavily influenced by it, but trust me, it blows it out the water. Much better direction, much better soundtrack (Mogwai perform it - on top, top form), much better characterisation, much better mystery, much higher and more consistent quality, and of supreme depth and emotion. Truly one of televisions finest pieces. It's French, so you'll need to find a subtitled version (airs on More 4 in the UK). It's set in a remote, quiet and unassuming Alpine village when suddenly, the dead come back to life. Not zombies, but as normal and average as they were when they were living. It's a drama-thriller, ambiguous, engaging, atmospheric, creepy and utterly terrifying in places. It is a powerhouse. As the first season progresses, it becomes clear the dead aren't quite what they seem (well, some of them - including a very, very creepy little boy who says very little, seems to have some mysterious 'abilities' [in fact, quite a few do] and has a 1,000 yard stare). The second season will start answering some questions, and judging by the brilliant opener, boy, we're in for a treat. Forget the crappy American shot-by-shot remake, that got cancelled recently (the maker of the original said it wasn't very good - which made me smile), this, the original, is sublime. The mystery and eeriness of this mental situation, in a remote town where subtle craziness and mysterious goings on start to ensue, is brilliantly engaging. There's a sprinkle of 'Lost' at its best, too. It's also very cinematic. The direction is typically European. Every shot is art. It is a must watch. It's just sad to see the ratings tumbling in France. They wanted to carry on for a few more seasons, but the ratings really need to pick up for that to happen. So catch this multi-award winning cult classic while you can. Oh, and television shows tend to produce one new season every two years in France, not one, so if there is a third run, get ready for a two year wait. Just so, so awesome.
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Post by Grayback on Oct 31, 2015 14:20:59 GMT -5
Black Mirror :
This was a very good surprise, something that I hadn't heard of before but decided to try because it caught my eye on Netflix. Some of the episodes were really thought-provoking and I really like that each of them is pretty much a self-contained entity, it makes for a very cool watching experience because you're never sure what to expect from the next one. It's just a shame that there's only six episodes of it so far, I hope there's going to be a third season.
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Post by Sexy Spork #37 on Nov 14, 2015 16:24:51 GMT -5
^ Netflix are producing 12 new episodes sometime soon...
In other news, The Bridge returns next Saturday with a double bill on BBC4! Yea!
Ah, I've missed Saga...
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Post by ura on Nov 14, 2015 16:35:03 GMT -5
She's very good looking for someone her age.
I don't know if I pick up the Bridge again after they kicked the guy off, their interplay worked brilliantly.
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Post by Sexy Spork #37 on Nov 14, 2015 17:25:33 GMT -5
The trailer looks amazing, I think she'll do fine on her own. It's centred on her setting up a team to investigate the death of a gender campaigner. Sounds like typically brilliant 'Bridge' territory. I'll give it a watch and report back
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Post by Stranger on Nov 17, 2015 2:06:54 GMT -5
Black Mirror :This was a very good surprise, something that I hadn't heard of before but decided to try because it caught my eye on Netflix. Some of the episodes were really thought-provoking and I really like that each of them is pretty much a self-contained entity, it makes for a very cool watching experience because you're never sure what to expect from the next one. It's just a shame that there's only six episodes of it so far, I hope there's going to be a third season. I saw the first ep and thought it was kinda ridiculous. I could see what they were going for, but the way the characters acted just didn't make sense to me, and it just made everything feel silly and forced to make a point. I may well give it another go at some point though, since a lot of people seem really into it. Do you think the pilot was weaker than the rest? Hmm, other shows... I really enjoyed Narcos, even though I don't know how to watch TV and so spent a lot of time confused. Also discovered Peep Show recently, which is absolute gold. British TV seasons, Y U SO SHOOOORT? ლ(ಠ_ಠლ)
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Post by Grayback on Nov 17, 2015 13:54:01 GMT -5
I saw the first ep and thought it was kinda ridiculous. I could see what they were going for, but the way the characters acted just didn't make sense to me, and it just made everything feel silly and forced to make a point. I may well give it another go at some point though, since a lot of people seem really into it. Do you think the pilot was weaker than the rest? I think you should give it another chance because as I've mentioned, each episode touches on a different subject and has different actors ( As far as the acting goes, I'm not the best person to ask since English isn't my native language and as such I'm not particularly picky when it comes to that issue ) . I'd definitely say that the pilot is not among my favorite episodes ( those would be "The Entire History of You" in the first season and "White Bear" in the second ) but someone else might disagree with me on that.
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Post by missklew on Nov 17, 2015 22:33:48 GMT -5
Jane the Virgin. It came up on Netflix time after time and I just brushed it aside but after the first couple of episodes I was hooked. It is charming and funny with well-developed characters.
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Post by Sexy Spork #37 on Nov 23, 2015 7:40:29 GMT -5
The Bridge 3
Excellent. Quite possibly the best yet we've seen from this show.
Visually, it's never been better. The direction is top notch. The intriguing story is wonderfully layered and as complex as usual. The dynamic between Saga and her new incredibly curious partner is shaping up nicely. The music is stunning, too.
I honestly think it's the best we've seen from Saga. She's her usual dry self, very funny and well acted as always. The nuances in her performance, in particular her expressions and her actions, are always a joy to watch.
The story, too, is well delivered. It already has an array of new characters who are certainly interesting. And it has a few antagonists, only two episodes in. Yeah, it's a bit weird getting used to all the changes, but I think they're doing quite well.
It's bold, it's brave, it's confident, it's its usual brilliant self. It's back.
How I've missed you, Saga. She'll always be the heart of a show that is still getting great reviews and rightly so. The Bridge will go down as one of the greatest crime dramas ever made, if not the greatest.
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Post by Audio the obscure on Nov 25, 2015 18:11:04 GMT -5
Don't watch this if you don't want to know behind the scenes of or the making of a movie.
That said, I am pretty desperate to watch something different about Puppet Master as I've seen all the films thus far. Normally I don't like to watch behind the scenes on how a film was put together. I usually prefer to have things be a mystery.
Well here it is:
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Post by Slinky on Dec 17, 2015 14:40:09 GMT -5
I most recently rewatched Star Wars episodes IV and V in what was meant to be the beginning of viewing in Machete Order. However, I just couldn't bring myself to continue by moving onto episode II, Attack of the Clones :S No amount of willpower could make me do it, just to get through to Sith and Jedi. I didn't want to get too jaded before going to the cinema on Saturday to watch The Force Awakens. Two months of build up and I didn't want to ruin it by having to sit through Hayden Christensen and the most wooden romance in this or any other galaxy.
On the other hand, I've been thoroughly enjoying working my way through some Doctor Who. I bought seasons 1-4 recently having only really dipped in and out when the episodes were first broadcast. I'm talking about the reboot, Christopher Eccleston onwards here. I've been gripped so far. I'd forgotten how much I liked Eccleston as the ninth doctor. I vaguely recall watching some episodes back in 2005 (!), a local boy playing an iconic character. Then I drifted, sad to say.
I can't claim to be a Whovian and didn't have Doctor Who as a show I would always watch at all costs. I came around about halfway through Matt Smith's turn as the eleventh doctor and watched a fair few of those episodes. But I'm really glad that I have this boxset to work my way through now. As much as I liked Christopher Eccleston's doctor, David Tennant is fantastic. Having not really been a part of his story originally, I have immersed myself in the tenth doctor and the dramatic, comedic, emotional threads that weave their way throughout his timeline. Needless to say I was fully invested in the Doctor/Rose relationship and how that ebbed and flowed along with each storyline. A burgeoning emotional sun, the centrepoint to a wider fantastical solar system of aliens, adventures and intrigue revolving around it.
I've no doubt I'll end up getting the Matt Smith episodes too and rewatching those. Alas I can't comment on Peter Capaldi's doctor as I've not seen any.
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Post by Scotty on Dec 17, 2015 17:45:48 GMT -5
I'm currently watching Episode V! I decide to watching in the number order so that I would end with Return of the Jedi.
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Post by skyhint on Dec 18, 2015 1:45:24 GMT -5
I watched Star Wars: The Force Awakens! Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
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Post by StarFall on Jan 2, 2016 22:22:51 GMT -5
I enjoyed season 1 of Into the Badlands. I'm a sucker for elegantly choreographed martial art style fight scenes (think Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon) and this had plenty of that.
Also, I'm curious about the Shannara Chronicles airing soon. I don't know much about it other than a few commercials I saw, so I might give that a try.
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Post by Slinky on Jan 19, 2016 15:08:44 GMT -5
I finished Series 4 of Doctor Who, and the specials. So sad . I also just started season 6 of The Walking Dead. I've started to get the disconcerting sinking feeling with it, somewhat similar to the last season of Game of Thrones. I don't want two of my favourite shows to go downhill. To be honest, I've expected it with GoT, once the show caught up with the books. The writing in some parts of season 5 was dire, in terms of story development, structuring, and dialogue. My god, some of the dialogue.... Anyway, The Walking Dead hasn't gripped me this time like it has done before. Looking forward to finally getting to Daredevil and Jessica Jones soon ....
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