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  • Sillybilly
    Sillybilly Posts: 9,236
    Valley11 said:
    Sillybilly said:
    Binge watched the first six episodes of the Netflix Grand Prix documentary during a sleepless night last night. Absolutely brilliant stuff. The episode with Haas imploding is like watching Veep with the team Principle losing  his nut and swearing brilliantly in English with a German accent. Also the episode with the unsuccessful young Red Bull driver is gripping. 
    Is that the first or second season? 
    Second.
  • lordromford
    lordromford Posts: 7,798
    StigThundercock said:
    Leroy Ambrose said:
    carly burn said:
    Salad said:
    Curb Your Enthusiasm (now on NOW TV) is brilliant, been years since. saw any of it (must've been on C4).
    Not seen much of Seinfeld ever, which is now on C4, just a bit of series 1 which was okay, but certainly not CYE level.
    Which should I prioritise??
     Both are excellent. Seinfeld is a little tamer but the stories are hilarious.
    Georges character in Seinfeld is based on Larry David
    Seinfeld, imo, is the best comedy ever made. It gets better from season 2, really hits its stride in season 3 though. 
    Never 'got' Seinfeld, never saw where the comedy was supposed to be.  The pared back version that is CYE is even worse: central premise a grumpy intolerant old arsehole making his life and everybody else's a misery by being grumpy, intolerant with no self awareness nor consideration for anybody else at all.  We stumble across pr!cks like that all the time, why anyone would want to sit down and watch more with american accents and canned laughter is baffling.
    There is no canned laughter on Curb Your Enthusiasm.
    And he’s not just a grumpy arsehole. He’s a frustrated arsehole who snaps back at how ludicrous society’s expectations are, whilst also making bad/selfish/thoughtless decisions.
    The result is that you empathise with his frustrations and cheer him on for arguing back, while simultaneously ridiculing him for his idiocy.
    Its a work of fucking genius.
  • Leroy Ambrose
    Leroy Ambrose Posts: 14,437
    lordromford said:
    StigThundercock said:
    Leroy Ambrose said:
    carly burn said:
    Salad said:
    Curb Your Enthusiasm (now on NOW TV) is brilliant, been years since. saw any of it (must've been on C4).
    Not seen much of Seinfeld ever, which is now on C4, just a bit of series 1 which was okay, but certainly not CYE level.
    Which should I prioritise??
     Both are excellent. Seinfeld is a little tamer but the stories are hilarious.
    Georges character in Seinfeld is based on Larry David
    Seinfeld, imo, is the best comedy ever made. It gets better from season 2, really hits its stride in season 3 though. 
    Never 'got' Seinfeld, never saw where the comedy was supposed to be.  The pared back version that is CYE is even worse: central premise a grumpy intolerant old arsehole making his life and everybody else's a misery by being grumpy, intolerant with no self awareness nor consideration for anybody else at all.  We stumble across pr!cks like that all the time, why anyone would want to sit down and watch more with american accents and canned laughter is baffling.
    There is no canned laughter on Curb Your Enthusiasm.
    And he’s not just a grumpy arsehole. He’s a frustrated arsehole who snaps back at how ludicrous society’s expectations are, whilst also making bad/selfish/thoughtless decisions.
    The result is that you empathise with his frustrations and cheer him on for arguing back, while simultaneously ridiculing him for his idiocy.
    Its a work of fucking genius.
    No canned laughter in Seinfeld either for that matter (well, until the last two seasons anyway) 
  • RedPanda
    RedPanda Posts: 4,989
    Because quoting isn't working on Android - agreed Romford. 

    Yeah, for the outside observer there's not much that's relatable. Watch some though and you'll think of the time you crossed a road to avoid someone, wasn't sure whether to hold a door, debated whether a tip's needed on a service charge, if 'no gifts' at a party means bring a gift, the correct way to honk a car etc etc. 

    It's clever, unique, really funny, and it's stood the test of time. 
  • SuedeAdidas
    SuedeAdidas Posts: 7,746
    Did anyone anyone catch War of the Worlds on Fox? Looks pretty decent to me.....high budget stuff. 
  • ValleyGary
    ValleyGary Posts: 37,987
    Little proud uncle plug. My niece is a leading role in tonight’s Casualty on BBC1.
  • Missed It
    Missed It Posts: 2,734
    SuedeAdidas said:
    Did anyone anyone catch War of the Worlds on Fox? Looks pretty decent to me.....high budget stuff. 

    I'm going to catch up with the ep 1 & 2 double bill tonight.  I'm a big War of the Worlds fan and need a decent version to watch after the BBC's horrendously bad recent attempt.
  • guinnessaddick
    guinnessaddick Posts: 28,657
    edited March 2020
    Missed It said:
    SuedeAdidas said:
    Did anyone anyone catch War of the Worlds on Fox? Looks pretty decent to me.....high budget stuff. 

    I'm going to catch up with the ep 1 & 2 double bill tonight.  I'm a big War of the Worlds fan and need a decent version to watch after the BBC's horrendously bad recent attempt.
    I see where you got your  user name from.
  • North Lower Neil
    North Lower Neil Posts: 22,960
    Missed It said:
    SuedeAdidas said:
    Did anyone anyone catch War of the Worlds on Fox? Looks pretty decent to me.....high budget stuff. 

    I'm going to catch up with the ep 1 & 2 double bill tonight.  I'm a big War of the Worlds fan and need a decent version to watch after the BBC's horrendously bad recent attempt.
    You heard of that War of the Worlds live experience/bar by Leadenhall?  Walked past it the other day, I was intrigued.
  • PemburyAddick
    PemburyAddick Posts: 506
    guinnessaddick said:
    Missed It said:
    SuedeAdidas said:
    Did anyone anyone catch War of the Worlds on Fox? Looks pretty decent to me.....high budget stuff. 

    I'm going to catch up with the ep 1 & 2 double bill tonight.  I'm a big War of the Worlds fan and need a decent version to watch after the BBC's horrendously bad recent attempt.
    I see where you got your  user name from.
    I was disappointed by it. Hated the BBC version for its PC subtext and poor special effects. this doesn't annoy me so much, but it has no atmosphere or build up. Seems low budget as there are no alien ships - just wobbly lines in the air and everyone drops dead! Not sure why they call it war of the worlds - it has no real connection to the book.

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  • Sillybilly
    Sillybilly Posts: 9,236
    SuedeAdidas said:
    Did anyone anyone catch War of the Worlds on Fox? Looks pretty decent to me.....high budget stuff. 
    Watched episode 1 this morning. Decent cast. Struggling to warm to the characters though. Big build up but the actual “attack” was a bit off a let down. Hopefully the monsters et al are to come. Hope it’s not just a survival story for the existing characters against an invisible foe. 
  • Missed It
    Missed It Posts: 2,734
    North Lower Neil said:
    Missed It said:
    SuedeAdidas said:
    Did anyone anyone catch War of the Worlds on Fox? Looks pretty decent to me.....high budget stuff. 

    I'm going to catch up with the ep 1 & 2 double bill tonight.  I'm a big War of the Worlds fan and need a decent version to watch after the BBC's horrendously bad recent attempt.
    You heard of that War of the Worlds live experience/bar by Leadenhall?  Walked past it the other day, I was intrigued.

    It's on my list of things to do.  It seems to have got quite good reviews
  • MrOneLung
    MrOneLung Posts: 26,862
    ValleyGary said:
    Little proud uncle plug. My niece is a leading role in tonight’s Casualty on BBC1.
    The acid thrower ?

    thought she did well. 
  • McBobbin
    McBobbin Posts: 12,051
    edited March 2020
    Anyone been watching Murder 24/7? Great series so far, recognised a school friend as well (detective rather than defendant, for once)
  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 52,015
    McBobbin said:
    Anyone been watching Murder 24/7? Great series so far, recognised a school friend as well (detective rather than defendant, for once)
    Yes, I really enjoy these real life crime programmes.
  • ValleyGary
    ValleyGary Posts: 37,987
    MrOneLung said:
    ValleyGary said:
    Little proud uncle plug. My niece is a leading role in tonight’s Casualty on BBC1.
    The acid thrower ?

    thought she did well. 
    Yeah that was her.
  • Fumbluff
    Fumbluff Posts: 10,128
    North Lower Neil said:
    Missed It said:
    SuedeAdidas said:
    Did anyone anyone catch War of the Worlds on Fox? Looks pretty decent to me.....high budget stuff. 

    I'm going to catch up with the ep 1 & 2 double bill tonight.  I'm a big War of the Worlds fan and need a decent version to watch after the BBC's horrendously bad recent attempt.
    You heard of that War of the Worlds live experience/bar by Leadenhall?  Walked past it the other day, I was intrigued.
    I’ve done that on a corporate, it is quite good apart from a couple of VR bits...I’ve no idea what it costs though, doubt its cheap, although the beer in the bar afterwards was fairly normally priced from memory...
  • suzisausage
    suzisausage Posts: 11,502
    eaststandmike said:
    Weegie Addick said:
    Noughts and Crosses, anyone? A bit simplistic so far.
    Gave it 10 minutes after which we both said "not for us" so we binned it.
    a bit obvious with the reverse 'Romeo & Juliet/West Side Story' scene and the script is clunky, but held our attention enough to watch the second episode. 
  • Sillybilly
    Sillybilly Posts: 9,236
    eaststandmike said:
    Weegie Addick said:
    Noughts and Crosses, anyone? A bit simplistic so far.
    Gave it 10 minutes after which we both said "not for us" so we binned it.
    Me too. 
  • stonemuse
    stonemuse Posts: 34,015
    Finished watching The Stranger over the weekend ... watchable series with a good story.

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  • RedPanda
    RedPanda Posts: 4,989

    I enjoyed watching “Happy” over the weekend, it’s one of those Netflix shows you half-plan to watch then forget about.

     It’s about a deadbeat ex-cop who starts seeing a cartoon unicorn – turns out it’s a the imaginary friend of a kidnapped girl.

     It’s got some nice dark humour, lots of violence and wisecracks. Well worth a go if you’re struggling to find new content online.

  • North Lower Neil
    North Lower Neil Posts: 22,960
    Inside No.9 has been commissioned for 2 more series, which is great news.
  • LargeAddick
    LargeAddick Posts: 32,593
    Race Across The World started well. Couple of the women are grating already though but looks like it’s going to be very interesting.
  • MrOneLung
    MrOneLung Posts: 26,862
    Had Money Heist on Netflix recommended to me. 

    Any good ?

    also is it dubbed in English or is it subtitles?  
  • bolloxbolder
    bolloxbolder Posts: 7,964
    MrOneLung said:
    Had Money Heist on Netflix recommended to me. 

    Any good ?

    also is it dubbed in English or is it subtitles?  
    Yes but its lengthy so a lot of time to invest. Ingenious plan and a plausible leader of the group.
  • Fumbluff
    Fumbluff Posts: 10,128
    The missus just binged Tiger King on Netflix, I wasn’t that fussed but it did hook me in with a fine collection of American red necks and dropouts....
  • hoof_it_up_to_benty
    hoof_it_up_to_benty Posts: 22,454
    Last part of 'This Country' was excellent - sorry to see it go.
  • stackitsteve
    stackitsteve Posts: 12,105
    Anyone else watch The Nest on Sunday?
    first of a 5 parter, good start, looking forward to the next one.
  • SuedeAdidas
    SuedeAdidas Posts: 7,746
    stackitsteve said:
    Anyone else watch The Nest on Sunday?
    first of a 5 parter, good start, looking forward to the next one.
    Yup - I watched it. thought it was really good. Nice gaff!

  • Missed It
    Missed It Posts: 2,734
    stackitsteve said:
    Anyone else watch The Nest on Sunday?
    first of a 5 parter, good start, looking forward to the next one.

    I lost patience with it.  People making unfeasibly stupid decisions.  Not one likeable character in it.

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