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What are you watching now?

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  • George KG Offline
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    George K
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    #497

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    A fascinating look at the death of Michael Peterson's wife. The filmmakers were given access to the family, attorney for Peterson.

    In December 2001, war novelist Michael Peterson called emergency services to report that his wife Kathleen had fallen down a set of stairs in their Forest Hills mansion and died. The authorities disbelieved Peterson's story that Kathleen had fallen while drunk and concluded instead that he had bludgeoned her to death, most likely with a fireplace tool called a blow poke (a gift from Kathleen's sister, which appeared to be missing from the house). Peterson was soon charged with murder. The documentary series detailed the ensuing case from the point of view of Peterson and his legal-defense team, led by attorney David Rudolf.

    Everything in the film is actual footage - no recreations, no actors.

    It was also made into a miniseries by HBO - I haven't watched this.

    Link to video

    "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

    The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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    • MikM Away
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      Mik
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      #498

      The Defeated was good.

      Foundation S2
      Lioness S1
      Morning Show S1 (brilliant but intense - not for bingeing)
      Joe Pickett
      STSNW S2 but not a lot

      “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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      • George KG Offline
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        George K
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        I found Lioness tiresome. It's OK, but not compelling.

        Once you get over the idea that "Foundation" only shares the name, it's OK, in spite of the side stories and side characters. It could be tighter. But, it's a fantastic production. Lee Pace is amazing.

        Joe Pickett - I enjoyed. Like I said, it's got a "Longmire-ish" vibe going.

        Never watched The Morning Show. Worth it?

        "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

        The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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        • MikM Away
          MikM Away
          Mik
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          #500

          I'm only past E2, on Lioness, which dragged.

          The Morning Show is interesting in the network behind the scenes. If you get bored just start counting the fucks until it picks back up.

          Having just read (listened to) the first Foundation novel, I can see why they had to jazz it up a bit. Sadly some of the original themes (violence is the last refuge of the incompetent) get pushed into the background a bit, but it's still compelling watching.

          “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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          • George KG George K

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            A fascinating look at the death of Michael Peterson's wife. The filmmakers were given access to the family, attorney for Peterson.

            In December 2001, war novelist Michael Peterson called emergency services to report that his wife Kathleen had fallen down a set of stairs in their Forest Hills mansion and died. The authorities disbelieved Peterson's story that Kathleen had fallen while drunk and concluded instead that he had bludgeoned her to death, most likely with a fireplace tool called a blow poke (a gift from Kathleen's sister, which appeared to be missing from the house). Peterson was soon charged with murder. The documentary series detailed the ensuing case from the point of view of Peterson and his legal-defense team, led by attorney David Rudolf.

            Everything in the film is actual footage - no recreations, no actors.

            It was also made into a miniseries by HBO - I haven't watched this.

            Link to video

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            taiwan_girl
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            #501

            @George-K "The Staircase" was also a podcast I listened to. It was interesting if you want a different audio version on the subject.

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            • CopperC Online
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              Copper
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              I just got around to watching Cry Macho, a Clint Eastwood adventure at a speed appropriate for 93 years old.

              Clint is ok, this movie is small scope drama like others he has made recently - Grand Torino, Mule.

              I like Clint I like this story, easy to watch, not too long.

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              • George KG Offline
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                George K
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                #503

                Don't waste your time...

                https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defending_the_Guilty

                Defending the Guilty is a British television sitcom. It stars Will Sharpe and Katherine Parkinson as London barristers. The programme was broadcast in the United Kingdom from 19 September 2018 on BBC Two.

                I like British dramas. When I saw this was a series about young lawyers barristers, I thought it might be interesting.

                Nah.

                For a "sitcom," it's not funny. For a drama, it's not engaging. And it has the most unlikable characters - top to bottom. Against my better judgment, I plowed through it, just to see how it ends. Fortunately, it's only 6 30-minute episodes.

                On Amazon Prime - avoid this.

                Link to video

                Oh, if for no other reason, it's funny to watch the wigs.

                Also, turn on subtitles, the language is weird, and there's a lot, A LOT, of mumbling going on.

                "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

                The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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                • kluursK Offline
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                  kluurs
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                  #504

                  Has anyone watched Shameless? It had 11 seasons so it must have had an audience.

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                  • kluursK kluurs

                    Has anyone watched Shameless? It had 11 seasons so it must have had an audience.

                    George KG Offline
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                    George K
                    wrote on last edited by
                    #505

                    @kluurs said in What are you watching now?:

                    Has anyone watched Shameless? It had 11 seasons so it must have had an audience.

                    Have not. Several friends loved it.

                    "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

                    The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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                    • kluursK kluurs

                      Has anyone watched Shameless? It had 11 seasons so it must have had an audience.

                      HoraceH Online
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                      Horace
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                      #506

                      @kluurs said in What are you watching now?:

                      Has anyone watched Shameless? It had 11 seasons so it must have had an audience.

                      Self-conscious hipster writing, but fun. Might seem slightly dated by now. The main character girl is stunning.

                      Education is extremely important.

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                      • George KG George K

                        Don't waste your time...

                        https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defending_the_Guilty

                        Defending the Guilty is a British television sitcom. It stars Will Sharpe and Katherine Parkinson as London barristers. The programme was broadcast in the United Kingdom from 19 September 2018 on BBC Two.

                        I like British dramas. When I saw this was a series about young lawyers barristers, I thought it might be interesting.

                        Nah.

                        For a "sitcom," it's not funny. For a drama, it's not engaging. And it has the most unlikable characters - top to bottom. Against my better judgment, I plowed through it, just to see how it ends. Fortunately, it's only 6 30-minute episodes.

                        On Amazon Prime - avoid this.

                        Link to video

                        Oh, if for no other reason, it's funny to watch the wigs.

                        Also, turn on subtitles, the language is weird, and there's a lot, A LOT, of mumbling going on.

                        Doctor PhibesD Offline
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                        Doctor Phibes
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                        @George-K said in What are you watching now?:

                        I like British dramas. When I saw this was a series about young lawyers barristers, I thought it might be interesting.

                        Nah.

                        Cancelled after one series, sorry season. I wasn't even slightly tempted.

                        I was only joking

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                        • George KG Offline
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                          George K
                          wrote on last edited by George K
                          #508

                          I binged through the last season of Billions.

                          I think I've mentioned this show before.

                          Basic premise: Ruthless, heartless hedge fund manager (Damien Lewis) fights off financial competitors, legal challenges (Paul Giammati) and others to grow his empire.

                          Full of pop references to everything from books (Dostoevsky) to movies (On the Waterfront) to sports (Ali).

                          A ton of fun, and a cast full of deliciously evil people. David Costabile plays Lewis's right hand man.

                          It ended its 7th and final season a few weeks ago, and it was a perfect ending, leaving enough stuff for possible spinoffs.

                          Smart, sexy, funny and ruthless. Loved it.

                          ETA: If you like Yellowstone, you'll like Billions. The cast of Billions is marginally more likable than Yellowstone.

                          "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

                          The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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                          • MikM Away
                            MikM Away
                            Mik
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #509

                            Morning Show - intense, deliberately so
                            Joe Pickett
                            Foundation
                            Frasier

                            Will start Billions. Paul Giamatti is always a good watch.

                            “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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                            • MikM Away
                              MikM Away
                              Mik
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #510

                              Oh, Bosch Legacy S2

                              “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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                              • MikM Mik

                                Morning Show - intense, deliberately so
                                Joe Pickett
                                Foundation
                                Frasier

                                Will start Billions. Paul Giamatti is always a good watch.

                                George KG Offline
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                                George K
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #511

                                @Mik said in What are you watching now?:

                                Morning Show - intense, deliberately so

                                Worth a watch? On Apple TV+.

                                "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

                                The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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                                • George KG Offline
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                                  George K
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                                  Watched a couple of "Morning Show" episodes. I always found Reese Witherspoon annoying. Not for any specific reason, just didn't care for her. SO far, I still find her annoying.

                                  Anniston is coming off as pretty complex, for a bitchy stereotype.

                                  Carrell is masterful. Always loved him as an actor.

                                  We'll see.

                                  "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

                                  The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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                                    kluurs
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                                    A few months ago, I taped a few episodes of The Drew Carey Show. Spouse like them. We now have 238 episodes clogging up the DVR as SHMBO wants to be able to watch them at any moment.

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                                    • MikM Away
                                      MikM Away
                                      Mik
                                      wrote on last edited by
                                      #514

                                      Just starting All The Light We Cannot See on Netflix

                                      “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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                                        wrote on last edited by taiwan_girl
                                        #515

                                        Based on the recommendation from @Aqua-Letifer , I started to watch the Monty Python Flying Circus show. Lots of funny bits, but also lots of bits I don't understand due to British humor or British political figures/current events. But worth a watch. A lot of the stuff probably would not be allowed today. LOL About 1/2 through season 1

                                        Below is an example of a funny sketch (funny song begins at 4:00 minutes)

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                                        • HoraceH Online
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                                          Horace
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                                          Killer on Netflix, directed by David Fincher, was riveting. One of the most fun watches in years for me.

                                          Education is extremely important.

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