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Post by Gassy on Feb 2, 2021 10:52:53 GMT
Ozark on Netflix is good but I expect most people have watched it now. The battered bastards of baseball on Netflix is worth a watch also . Gotta be honest , I’m struggling now 🤷♂️ Still need to watch the 3rd series but can never be bothered, it all got a bit ‘samey’ after a while? I’m gonna put my neck in the line and say Better call Saul is better than breaking bad.. *puts on tin hat* I’ll definitely give FranceGas’ real life films a go, anything based on a true story always makes it more interesting. Been meaning to watch the wire as well, I miss finding a show in addicted to - last one I think I couldn’t stop watching was house of cards |
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Post by baggins on Feb 2, 2021 12:27:34 GMT
Since early last year when 1st lockdown started, I went through all channels and hit series link on loads of programs so I am currently going through Combat Dealers, Drain the Oceans, all the Gold Hunting stuff, Chasing Classic Cars, The Repair Shop, it's all just easy early afternoon watching. That is until about 2pm when Deep Space Nine followed by Star Trek Voyager starts. I save all films and boxsets to take on holiday with me so evenings are either footy, QI, Hairy Bikers sort of thing.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 2, 2021 13:53:00 GMT
Really been in to a few classic Hollywood films for escapism, from a time before mobile phones, internet and the marvel universe.
Sunset boulevard
The sting
Vertigo
The man who knew too much
I know the worlds they portray never really existed but they are beautiful ones to see.
Tarrantinos Once upon a time in Hollywood did a great job of recreating the same atmosphere, I thought.
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Post by bluestargas on Feb 4, 2021 14:15:05 GMT
Fargo series 1, A must watch.
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Post by yattongas on Feb 4, 2021 15:06:30 GMT
If you like movies based on true events the following on Netflix are all very good.. The Zookeepers Wife The boy who harnessed the wind The red sea diving resort Changeling Watched the Red Sea diving resort last night after your recommendation........ good film👍 |
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Post by matealotblue on Feb 4, 2021 19:35:59 GMT
Summer of Rockets was a reasonable watch....not sure what diet Timothy Spall has been on though....turn him sideways to a lamppost and you wouldn’t see him!
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Post by francegas on Feb 5, 2021 9:36:03 GMT
Another two films based on true events well worth watching if you haven't already
1.Argo
2.Lone Survivor
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Post by stuart1974 on Feb 5, 2021 11:00:53 GMT
Another two films based on true events well worth watching if you haven't already 1.Argo 2.Lone Survivor Not seen either and I hear Argo in particular is very good. Am I right in reading it underplayed the Canadian involvement somewhat? Probably not the worst offender Hollywood has produced though. |
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Post by Gassy on Feb 5, 2021 13:01:56 GMT
Argo is a great film. Not often I like Ben Affleck, but he did a great job in Argo.
Would highly recommend
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Post by Gassy on Feb 5, 2021 13:02:47 GMT
Anyone seen A Quiet Place?
I'm not usually a fan of horror, although it's more of a thriller. Thought it was brilliant
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Post by francegas on Feb 5, 2021 15:23:53 GMT
Argo is a great film. Not often I like Ben Affleck, but he did a great job in Argo. Would highly recommend Argo is excellent. I like Mark Wahlberg films so I really rate Lone Survivor. Definitely worth a watch. Another Wahlberg film again based on true events worth watching is "Deepwater Horizon " Another film worth a watch again based on true events (sorry) is "The Finest Hours" starring Chris Pine. |
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Post by matealotblue on Feb 5, 2021 16:04:38 GMT
Was a bit confused as to why they had a programme on CBBC called “Love Monster”.....seems it’s just a cartoon. Phew....😀
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Post by Gassy on Feb 6, 2021 13:13:08 GMT
Argo is a great film. Not often I like Ben Affleck, but he did a great job in Argo. Would highly recommend Argo is excellent. I like Mark Wahlberg films so I really rate Lone Survivor. Definitely worth a watch. Another Wahlberg film again based on true events worth watching is "Deepwater Horizon " Another film worth a watch again based on true events (sorry) is "The Finest Hours" starring Chris Pine. I'll definitely give them a go, FG. I've seen the finest hours, think I saw it in the cinema actually - good film. Have you seen The Big Short? There's also another film/documentary on the 2008 crash that was excellent but can't remember the name. But anyway, the big short I'd highly recommend as a true story |
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Post by francegas on Feb 6, 2021 14:32:24 GMT
Argo is excellent. I like Mark Wahlberg films so I really rate Lone Survivor. Definitely worth a watch. Another Wahlberg film again based on true events worth watching is "Deepwater Horizon " Another film worth a watch again based on true events (sorry) is "The Finest Hours" starring Chris Pine. I'll definitely give them a go, FG. I've seen the finest hours, think I saw it in the cinema actually - good film. Have you seen The Big Short? There's also another film/documentary on the 2008 crash that was excellent but can't remember the name. But anyway, the big short I'd highly recommend as a true story Yes we watched The Big Short a few weeks ago it was really good. Argo is on Netflix but don't think Lone Survivor or Deepwater Horizon are. If you can stream them from another source it's well worth it. |
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Post by francegas on Feb 6, 2021 21:16:09 GMT
Lone Survivor really questions the "Rules of Engagement" in warfare when your up against the likes of the Taliban.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2021 7:38:17 GMT
Anyone found any decent sports related TV shows/movies?
Friday night lights is good (American football) and obviously The Dammed United (Brian Clough) is amazing, but there seems to be little else.
Watched Bull Durham (baseball) which was highly rated but it wasn't great... Although a nice little insight in to the obsessions for local sports teams.
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Post by francegas on Feb 9, 2021 8:13:43 GMT
Anyone found any decent sports related TV shows/movies? Friday night lights is good (American football) and obviously The Dammed United (Brian Clough) is amazing, but there seems to be little else. Watched Bull Durham (baseball) which was highly rated but it wasn't great... Although a nice little insight in to the obsessions for local sports teams. Try "The English Game" on Netflix. I though it was good and footie related. 6 part drama series based in the 1870s/80s following the origins of modern day football. |
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Post by Gassy on Feb 9, 2021 8:22:58 GMT
Anyone found any decent sports related TV shows/movies? Friday night lights is good (American football) and obviously The Dammed United (Brian Clough) is amazing, but there seems to be little else. Watched Bull Durham (baseball) which was highly rated but it wasn't great... Although a nice little insight in to the obsessions for local sports teams. Try Ted Lasso, as per my original post. I wasn’t a fan of the pilot, tried to hard to be funny for me. But the series really grew on me and I loved it. 8.7 on IMDb too. If you like f1 then drive to survive is superb. Another good football series is a carry on from the Mike Basset films - think it’s called mike Bassett Wirral county or something |
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Post by francegas on Feb 9, 2021 8:27:30 GMT
Anyone found any decent sports related TV shows/movies? Friday night lights is good (American football) and obviously The Dammed United (Brian Clough) is amazing, but there seems to be little else. Watched Bull Durham (baseball) which was highly rated but it wasn't great... Although a nice little insight in to the obsessions for local sports teams. Try "Concussion" stars Will Smith and produced by Ridley Scott. True story about a doctor who investigates brain injuries in American Football. |
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Post by Gassy on Feb 9, 2021 8:48:41 GMT
Anyone found any decent sports related TV shows/movies? Friday night lights is good (American football) and obviously The Dammed United (Brian Clough) is amazing, but there seems to be little else. Watched Bull Durham (baseball) which was highly rated but it wasn't great... Although a nice little insight in to the obsessions for local sports teams. Try "Concussion" stars Will Smith and produced by Ridley Scott. True story about a doctor who investigates brain injuries in American Football. Have you seen Money ball? Also a true story about American baseball. Great film, great story. |
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