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  • MikM Away
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    Mik
    wrote on last edited by Mik
    #313

    We tried to watch Dog (movie) last night. Don't. Just don't.

    Started Echo 3, a new series on AppleTV. Pretty good so far, not sure how they make a series out of it Might get Lost-ish, where it just spins and spins and goes nowhere. Might be good.

    Blackbird first episode. pretty good.

    Will probably watch Emancipation this week.

    “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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    • X xenon

      Just finished the 2nd season of White Lotus.

      Highly recommend. There's very little continuity between the seasons and they're 6-7 episodes each.

      Great, great TV.

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      @xenon said in What are you watching now?:

      Just finished the 2nd season of White Lotus.

      Highly recommend. There's very little continuity between the seasons and they're 6-7 episodes each.

      Great, great TV.

      Watched the first two episodes of 2nd season.

      I stand by my earlier assessment. Bunch of rich weirdos who give me no reason to invest in their stories at a five-star hotel. The only reason to continue is to watch F. Murray Abraham.

      But it's not a good enough reason.

      "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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      • CopperC Copper

        I just subscribed to Paramount+ $50 for a year, paid in advance

        I didn't really need another streaming network, but they have Top Gun Maverick starting in a couple days.

        My wife likes the CBS shows, so it is a good deal.

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        Top Gun Maverick hit Paramount+ today

        It was about the same movie as the first one

        That's ok, the first one was fun, so is this

        My experience is that pilots don't really do a lot of that stuff, but I never attended Top Gun

        In fact if I was your instructor, sometime during your first lesson you would hear me say "we don't do that Goose and Maverick stuff here".

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        • CopperC Copper

          Top Gun Maverick hit Paramount+ today

          It was about the same movie as the first one

          That's ok, the first one was fun, so is this

          My experience is that pilots don't really do a lot of that stuff, but I never attended Top Gun

          In fact if I was your instructor, sometime during your first lesson you would hear me say "we don't do that Goose and Maverick stuff here".

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          @Copper said in What are you watching now?:

          It was about the same movie as the first one

          Three years ago, I said:

          1. Funeral - Check
          2. Dangerous flying - Check
          3. Crotch Rocket - Check
          4. Crotch Rocket near Tomcat (even if static) - Check
          5. Pretty girl on Crotch Rocket - Check
          6. Ball on the beach - Check
          7. Singing in the bar - Check
          8. Upside down flying - Check

          And "Everything wrong with the trailer."

          But...yeah, it's a really fun movie.

          "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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          • Aqua LetiferA Aqua Letifer

            Watching Three Pines on Prime right now. Based on the Inspector Gamache book series. @George-K and anyone who likes detective procedurals might like it.

            Pros: Interesting story construction. There are longer narratives that take place over a whole season, but also different cases that split the episodes into a Part 1 and Part 2 for those. What's fun is, this creates recurring characters for awhile as Gamache spends time in the town. (I've been told that I'll be Ruth when I get older. Which isn't fair at all. I'm not into ducks.)

            Also, decent enough mysteries and copwork, and the characters do develop.

            Cons: Eh, it doesn't exactly break new ground. And it can get a little tropey. But they don't screw it up too bad, either. Enjoyable enough.

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            @Aqua-Letifer said in What are you watching now?:

            Watching Three Pines on Prime right now. Based on the Inspector Gamache book series. @George-K and anyone who likes detective procedurals might like it.

            Pros: Interesting story construction. There are longer narratives that take place over a whole season, but also different cases that split the episodes into a Part 1 and Part 2 for those. What's fun is, this creates recurring characters for awhile as Gamache spends time in the town. (I've been told that I'll be Ruth when I get older. Which isn't fair at all. I'm not into ducks.)

            Also, decent enough mysteries and copwork, and the characters do develop.

            Cons: Eh, it doesn't exactly break new ground. And it can get a little tropey. But they don't screw it up too bad, either. Enjoyable enough.

            A *little"tropey? C'mon man.

            Watched the first two episodes yesterday. It's really not bad. But the bigger question is, "Is it GOOD."

            Nah. It's mediocre.

            Big city copper gets sent to backwater town to investigate murder of EXTREMELY unlikable woman who is murdered by an unlikely character....with no foretelling of motive other than 30 seconds in the 1st 10 minutes of the show

            Yeah.

            It was OK. Probably 2.5 out of 4 stars.

            It better get better,

            "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 George K

              @Aqua-Letifer said in What are you watching now?:

              Watching Three Pines on Prime right now. Based on the Inspector Gamache book series. @George-K and anyone who likes detective procedurals might like it.

              Pros: Interesting story construction. There are longer narratives that take place over a whole season, but also different cases that split the episodes into a Part 1 and Part 2 for those. What's fun is, this creates recurring characters for awhile as Gamache spends time in the town. (I've been told that I'll be Ruth when I get older. Which isn't fair at all. I'm not into ducks.)

              Also, decent enough mysteries and copwork, and the characters do develop.

              Cons: Eh, it doesn't exactly break new ground. And it can get a little tropey. But they don't screw it up too bad, either. Enjoyable enough.

              A *little"tropey? C'mon man.

              Watched the first two episodes yesterday. It's really not bad. But the bigger question is, "Is it GOOD."

              Nah. It's mediocre.

              Big city copper gets sent to backwater town to investigate murder of EXTREMELY unlikable woman who is murdered by an unlikely character....with no foretelling of motive other than 30 seconds in the 1st 10 minutes of the show

              Yeah.

              It was OK. Probably 2.5 out of 4 stars.

              It better get better,

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              @George-K said in What are you watching now?:

              @Aqua-Letifer said in What are you watching now?:

              Watching Three Pines on Prime right now. Based on the Inspector Gamache book series. @George-K and anyone who likes detective procedurals might like it.

              Pros: Interesting story construction. There are longer narratives that take place over a whole season, but also different cases that split the episodes into a Part 1 and Part 2 for those. What's fun is, this creates recurring characters for awhile as Gamache spends time in the town. (I've been told that I'll be Ruth when I get older. Which isn't fair at all. I'm not into ducks.)

              Also, decent enough mysteries and copwork, and the characters do develop.

              Cons: Eh, it doesn't exactly break new ground. And it can get a little tropey. But they don't screw it up too bad, either. Enjoyable enough.

              Big city copper gets sent to backwater town to investigate murder of EXTREMELY unlikable woman who is murdered by an unlikely character....with no foretelling of motive other than 30 seconds in the 1st 10 minutes of the show

              I had a problem with the beginning, too. It sucked. It does get better. But only better, it's not Name of the Rose or anything.

              But no, sorry, it isn't bad. You wanna see bad, give Willow a try.

              Please love yourself.

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              • Aqua LetiferA Aqua Letifer

                @George-K said in What are you watching now?:

                @Aqua-Letifer said in What are you watching now?:

                Watching Three Pines on Prime right now. Based on the Inspector Gamache book series. @George-K and anyone who likes detective procedurals might like it.

                Pros: Interesting story construction. There are longer narratives that take place over a whole season, but also different cases that split the episodes into a Part 1 and Part 2 for those. What's fun is, this creates recurring characters for awhile as Gamache spends time in the town. (I've been told that I'll be Ruth when I get older. Which isn't fair at all. I'm not into ducks.)

                Also, decent enough mysteries and copwork, and the characters do develop.

                Cons: Eh, it doesn't exactly break new ground. And it can get a little tropey. But they don't screw it up too bad, either. Enjoyable enough.

                Big city copper gets sent to backwater town to investigate murder of EXTREMELY unlikable woman who is murdered by an unlikely character....with no foretelling of motive other than 30 seconds in the 1st 10 minutes of the show

                I had a problem with the beginning, too. It sucked. It does get better. But only better, it's not Name of the Rose or anything.

                But no, sorry, it isn't bad. You wanna see bad, give Willow a try.

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                George K
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                #319

                @Aqua-Letifer I also didn't understand why the sub-plot of the missing indigenous girl was thrown in. It added nothing to the story, other than to act as a bit of a diversion. It had a totally unsatisfying resolution to that plot.

                Is episode 2, the second murder, any better?

                And, if you want to see quirky cops in snow attire, gimme Fargo, or for that matter, Lillehammer.

                "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 George K

                  @Aqua-Letifer I also didn't understand why the sub-plot of the missing indigenous girl was thrown in. It added nothing to the story, other than to act as a bit of a diversion. It had a totally unsatisfying resolution to that plot.

                  Is episode 2, the second murder, any better?

                  And, if you want to see quirky cops in snow attire, gimme Fargo, or for that matter, Lillehammer.

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                  @George-K said in What are you watching now?:

                  @Aqua-Letifer I also didn't understand why the sub-plot of the missing indigenous girl was thrown in. It added nothing to the story, other than to act as a bit of a diversion. It had a totally unsatisfying resolution to that plot.

                  Uh, no, that's the season's narrative arc. That doesn't go away after the 2-part mystery is resolved.

                  Is episode 2, the second murder, any better?

                  Same town, learn more about the townsfolk. So yes. And the quirky cop drops the ball but gets better, that's her thing

                  Please love yourself.

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                    Willow’s that bad? That’s a shame…

                    Anybody watch Wednesday?

                    The Brad

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                    • MikM Away
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                      I just watched the first episode. Loved it. great ensemble cast, lots of facets, likeable characters, excellent writing.

                      “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

                        I just watched the first episode. Loved it. great ensemble cast, lots of facets, likeable characters, excellent writing.

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                        @Mik said in What are you watching now?:

                        I just watched the first episode. Loved it. great ensemble cast, lots of facets, likeable characters, excellent writing.

                        Wednesday?

                        The Brad

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                        • MikM Away
                          MikM Away
                          Mik
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                          #324

                          Yep.

                          “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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                            We watched Wednesday. Enjoyed it.

                            Link to video

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                              Yes, Wednesday surprised me with how fun it was. Give it a try.

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                                The problem is time. I don’t get how you all have so much time for these shows.

                                I am watching 1923, though, and I think I heard @jodi !

                                The Brad

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                                • LuFins DadL LuFins Dad

                                  The problem is time. I don’t get how you all have so much time for these shows.

                                  I am watching 1923, though, and I think I heard @jodi !

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                                  @LuFins-Dad I go by fast, but you can see me in the opening city scenes!

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                                  And just barely in this shot behind Harrison Ford! 😄

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                                  • jodiJ jodi

                                    @LuFins-Dad I go by fast, but you can see me in the opening city scenes!

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                                    And just barely in this shot behind Harrison Ford! 😄

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                                    @jodi said in What are you watching now?:

                                    @LuFins-Dad I go by fast, but you can see me in the opening city scenes!

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                                    And just barely in this shot behind Harrison Ford! 😄

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                                    That last was the one I noticed!

                                    The Brad

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                                    • jodiJ jodi

                                      @LuFins-Dad I go by fast, but you can see me in the opening city scenes!

                                      alt text

                                      alt text

                                      alt text

                                      And just barely in this shot behind Harrison Ford! 😄

                                      alt text

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                                      @jodi said in What are you watching now?:

                                      @LuFins-Dad I go by fast, but you can see me in the opening city scenes!

                                      alt text

                                      alt text

                                      alt text

                                      And just barely in this shot behind Harrison Ford! 😄

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                                      And why were you complaining about them getting a root beer? 😝

                                      The Brad

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                                      • George KG George K

                                        What's on TV?

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                                        If you're a fan of A Christmas Story then I think you'll like A Christmas Story Christmas. Very tender, with Peter Billingsley As Ralphie now all grown up, and back in Holman Indiana with brother Randy, freinds Flick, Schwarz, and even archenemies Scut Farkus and Grover Dill (all played by the same actors). Too bad Melinda Dillon didn't reprise Mom Parker.

                                        Really enjoyable holiday entertainment for the whole family.

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                                        • jodiJ jodi

                                          @LuFins-Dad I go by fast, but you can see me in the opening city scenes!

                                          alt text

                                          alt text

                                          alt text

                                          And just barely in this shot behind Harrison Ford! 😄

                                          alt text

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                                          Copper
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                                          @jodi said in What are you watching now?:

                                          @LuFins-Dad I go by fast, but you can see me in the opening city scenes!

                                          Nice work, it is time for the Academy to create a category for extras.

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