I’m blitzing Danny Boyle’s ‘Pistol’ at the moment. Was dreading it, as I was a fan, and worked on the fringes of that scene for a time, and expected it to be hideously corny, or exaggerated, or just crass. But actually I think they’ve pulled it off very well.
The actors had to learn their instruments (as they did in the Ian Curtis/Joy Division biopic ‘Control’), and have pretty well nailed their sound.
Even the guy playing Rotten has captured some of his charisma and manic intensity.
Good to see the likes of Jordan, Siouxsie and Helen of Troy in there too. The actor from About a Boy plays McLaren, and despite what they said in the Guardian, they’ve captured his mannerisms and speech patters pretty well, even though he looks too young.
The Bill Grundy scene is almost spooky in the way it was recreated.
Last couple of episodes coming up, and I’m expecting them to be a bit of a downer as it’s Sid and Nancy, and the break up.
Craving more Obi-Wan - unsurprised on pacing in Ep 1 - brings to life just how monotonous the former Jedi’s life had become as he patiently await’s Luke’s adulthood. A huge sacrifice in itself while he remains tormented by the events of the past.
Ep2 really picked up the pace quicker than I had anticipated and it was a fascinating watch, seeing Obi, John Wick style…
The platform is now there, for four rollicking episodes and one or more lightsaber duels.
My only gripe is the ‘death’ of one character. If it is a genuine character death, Disney have decided to divert from existing canon for the first time, which I hope is not the case, as it will undermine the enjoyment of another series they are already within (some years later…).
Well, I really enjoyed that and thankfully only half way through. This is well made Star Wars TV and right up there with Mando for me.
I've not watched the last one yet but I haven't been impressed at all this series. Enjoyed only one of them really, three were watchable but hated two. Won't write it off yet as generally it's been great tv, just hope it's not run it's course.
I’m blitzing Danny Boyle’s ‘Pistol’ at the moment. Was dreading it, as I was a fan, and worked on the fringes of that scene for a time, and expected it to be hideously corny, or exaggerated, or just crass. But actually I think they’ve pulled it off very well.
The actors had to learn their instruments (as they did in the Ian Curtis/Joy Division biopic ‘Control’), and have pretty well nailed their sound.
Even the guy playing Rotten has captured some of his charisma and manic intensity.
Good to see the likes of Jordan, Siouxsie and Helen of Troy in there too. The actor from About a Boy plays McLaren, and despite what they said in the Guardian, they’ve captured his mannerisms and speech patters pretty well, even though he looks too young.
The Bill Grundy scene is almost spooky in the way it was recreated.
Last couple of episodes coming up, and I’m expecting them to be a bit of a downer as it’s Sid and Nancy, and the break up.
That’s good to hear. I too was dreading this especially after Johnny’s dismissal of it.
I’m blitzing Danny Boyle’s ‘Pistol’ at the moment. Was dreading it, as I was a fan, and worked on the fringes of that scene for a time, and expected it to be hideously corny, or exaggerated, or just crass. But actually I think they’ve pulled it off very well.
The actors had to learn their instruments (as they did in the Ian Curtis/Joy Division biopic ‘Control’), and have pretty well nailed their sound.
Even the guy playing Rotten has captured some of his charisma and manic intensity.
Good to see the likes of Jordan, Siouxsie and Helen of Troy in there too. The actor from About a Boy plays McLaren, and despite what they said in the Guardian, they’ve captured his mannerisms and speech patters pretty well, even though he looks too young.
The Bill Grundy scene is almost spooky in the way it was recreated.
Last couple of episodes coming up, and I’m expecting them to be a bit of a downer as it’s Sid and Nancy, and the break up.
That’s good to hear. I too was dreading this especially after Johnny’s dismissal of it.
Old Enough! on Netflix. Japanese. Short & sweet 10-15 minute episodes, perfect if you need something to fill the gap between getting in bed and falling asleep.
"Children aged 2-5 go on errands by themselves for the very first time as a camera crew follows along. They shop, go to markets, visit shrines and talk to shopkeepers."
Obviously against the grain here, but I am finding this series of Stranger Things a bit meh.
The bits I initially found fairly dull involved Eleven but that got sorted in quite a dramatic way. I'll be interested to see how they can wrap everything up in July
New series of The Boys out on Amazon, 3 episodes released. If you've watched previous series you'll know there's a lot of gore, swearing and (deliberate) ridiculousness but it is actually telling a god story as well.
I’m blitzing Danny Boyle’s ‘Pistol’ at the moment. Was dreading it, as I was a fan, and worked on the fringes of that scene for a time, and expected it to be hideously corny, or exaggerated, or just crass. But actually I think they’ve pulled it off very well.
The actors had to learn their instruments (as they did in the Ian Curtis/Joy Division biopic ‘Control’), and have pretty well nailed their sound.
Even the guy playing Rotten has captured some of his charisma and manic intensity.
Good to see the likes of Jordan, Siouxsie and Helen of Troy in there too. The actor from About a Boy plays McLaren, and despite what they said in the Guardian, they’ve captured his mannerisms and speech patters pretty well, even though he looks too young.
The Bill Grundy scene is almost spooky in the way it was recreated.
Last couple of episodes coming up, and I’m expecting them to be a bit of a downer as it’s Sid and Nancy, and the break up.
That’s good to hear. I too was dreading this especially after Johnny’s dismissal of it.
New series of The Boys out on Amazon, 3 episodes released. If you've watched previous series you'll know there's a lot of gore, swearing and (deliberate) ridiculousness but it is actually telling a god story as well.
That’s gutting. Loved the first two series but as an atheist not sure I’ll bother with series 3
I've not watched the last one yet but I haven't been impressed at all this series. Enjoyed only one of them really, three were watchable but hated two. Won't write it off yet as generally it's been great tv, just hope it's not run it's course.
Been a bit hit and miss but the last episode Wise Owl was superb
Really enjoyed series 4 on Stranger Things, set up so well for the 2 episodes in a month's time.
We rewatched the 3 other series before that and one thing I noticed:
Billy dying and Hopper ending up in Russia was completely Suzie's fault. If she'd have just given Dustin Planck's Constant when he asked the first time instead of making him sing for it, Hopper and Joyce would have turned it all off before the Russian Terminator guy stopped Hopper, and Billy was still carrying Eleven back to the Mind Flayer at that point.
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Now that's done & dusted , we'll be starting on series 4 of Stranger Things & going by Lifers' comments , it will be worth waiting for.
"Children aged 2-5 go on errands by themselves for the very first time as a camera crew follows along. They shop, go to markets, visit shrines and talk to shopkeepers."
Absolutely fantastic tv. Some genuine shit your pants and leap off the sofa moments
Kenobi started well but ep 3 was brilliant.
All my favourite tv shows have come at once - need to watch The Boys aswell!
My mate was raving about it the other day
Elsker lidt scandi
We rewatched the 3 other series before that and one thing I noticed:
Billy dying and Hopper ending up in Russia was completely Suzie's fault. If she'd have just given Dustin Planck's Constant when he asked the first time instead of making him sing for it, Hopper and Joyce would have turned it all off before the Russian Terminator guy stopped Hopper, and Billy was still carrying Eleven back to the Mind Flayer at that point.