mjmooney Posted April 27 VT Supporter Share Posted April 27 1 hour ago, tinker said: Ripley was OK but, spoiler alert Reveal hidden contents Why didn't anyone look at a photo for a missing person, it got ridiculous. Yeah, there were some ridiculous scenes. His utterly unconvincing 'disguise', and the fact that he made no attempt to try and change his (very distinctive) way of speaking. Then again, maybe the Italian plod really were that dim. But it was all about the cinematography for me. Fantastic homage to Hitchcock and Fellini (plus that one 'blink and you'll miss it' nod to Spielberg). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_Townsend Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 (edited) We are rewatching The People v OJ. Great series overall of course, the Versace one was also v good. Edited April 27 by Captain_Townsend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisp65 Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 Watched season 5 of Fargo and it was a real return to form, did everything I want Fargo to do. So, considering that season 4 had left me a bit meh and I hadn’t made it past the first couple, I’ve given it another go. It’s ok, perhaps on its own I’d even think it was good. But lined up against everything else branded Fargo, it’s the poor relation. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepyvillian Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 Thought I would have a bit of Breaking Bad for my pre - match entertainment. Hank, "You ever smoke anything else, Wendy, sausages don't count?" The little laugh by Hank until he realises he's supposed to be moralizing Walt Jr. Without doubt, up there with the very best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepyvillian Posted Sunday at 13:07 Share Posted Sunday at 13:07 Whilst rewatching Shogun I wonder if somebody could try and explain to me the reasons Spoiler Why did Yabushige rescue Blackthorne in the Forest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chindie Posted Sunday at 13:49 VT Supporter Share Posted Sunday at 13:49 27 minutes ago, sheepyvillian said: Whilst rewatching Shogun I wonder if somebody could try and explain to me the reasons Hide contents Why did Yabushige rescue Blackthorne in the Forest? Iirc Spoiler Ishido and Yabushige discuss the Anjin being useful long term as he is a tool that can be used to undermine the Jesuits and their pet lords, and would be helpful to Ishido once his immediate threat, Torunaga, is dealt with. Yabushige, who is attempting to play everyone with a view to improving his lot anyway he can, intervenes to rescue him as he can play it as a win to either side - Torunaga wants Blackthorne as much as Ishido would so he can play both sides by intervening. The show doesn't make this pointedly clear but the scenes with Ishido in the episode make it obvious that eventually he's going to be in conflict with the Christians and he will benefit from anything that helps oppose them, and his discussion with Yabushige has the undercurrent of someone being very careful to not say certain things whilst being clear what he means. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepyvillian Posted Sunday at 14:06 Share Posted Sunday at 14:06 12 minutes ago, Chindie said: Iirc Hide contents Ishido and Yabushige discuss the Anjin being useful long term as he is a tool that can be used to undermine the Jesuits and their pet lords, and would be helpful to Ishido once his immediate threat, Torunaga, is dealt with. Yabushige, who is attempting to play everyone with a view to improving his lot anyway he can, intervenes to rescue him as he can play it as a win to either side - Torunaga wants Blackthorne as much as Ishido would so he can play both sides by intervening. The show doesn't make this pointedly clear but the scenes with Ishido in the episode make it obvious that eventually he's going to be in conflict with the Christians and he will benefit from anything that helps oppose them, and his discussion with Yabushige has the undercurrent of someone being very careful to not say certain things whilst being clear what he means. It helps somewhat. I'm guessing, but I would imagine the book conveys a greater clarity to such scenarios. That's not to undermine the series, I thought it up there with the best of shows. I think the book has to be a must - read for me. Once again, appreciate the interpretation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted Sunday at 14:10 Moderator Share Posted Sunday at 14:10 I don't come in to this thread very often and must confess I hadn't heard that there was a Shogun series that had been made (or of anyone that's seen it) - from the reviews here it sounds like it's fantastic - is there any likelihood of it being re-broadcast on the type of channels where people actually see stuff? Seems a shame for it to be hidden away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted Sunday at 15:17 VT Supporter Share Posted Sunday at 15:17 Actually one slight criticism of Ripley, would be Scott's performance (which of course may have been under instruction from the director) - his demeanour varied from bland to shifty to downright reptilian. Whereas you would expect a successful con artist to be able to disarm people by being a lot more charming and persuasive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chindie Posted Sunday at 15:18 VT Supporter Share Posted Sunday at 15:18 1 hour ago, OutByEaster? said: I don't come in to this thread very often and must confess I hadn't heard that there was a Shogun series that had been made (or of anyone that's seen it) - from the reviews here it sounds like it's fantastic - is there any likelihood of it being re-broadcast on the type of channels where people actually see stuff? Seems a shame for it to be hidden away. Who knows? It's an FX production, which is a Disney subsidiary, and it's basically the biggest 'prestige' success FX has had, I'd imagine they'd want to keep it in-house. It's an exceptionally good series so certainly worth keeping an eye out for introductory offers on Disney+ and binging it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted Sunday at 15:23 VT Supporter Share Posted Sunday at 15:23 2 minutes ago, Chindie said: It's an exceptionally good series so certainly worth keeping an eye out for introductory offers on Disney+ and binging it. I signed up to Disney+ on a cheapo introductory offer, watched Shogun, and then cancelled. £3.99 well spent. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chindie Posted Sunday at 15:30 VT Supporter Share Posted Sunday at 15:30 Of course a cheap month on D+ also let's you watch the best TV series ever made - Moon Knight. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepyvillian Posted Sunday at 16:03 Share Posted Sunday at 16:03 1 hour ago, OutByEaster? said: I don't come in to this thread very often and must confess I hadn't heard that there was a Shogun series that had been made (or of anyone that's seen it) - from the reviews here it sounds like it's fantastic - is there any likelihood of it being re-broadcast on the type of channels where people actually see stuff? Seems a shame for it to be hidden away. Incidentally, another, apparently, great show from the same network as Shogun, "Dopesick" as just landed on IPlayer. I noticed it today. I shall give it a gander myself. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted Sunday at 19:16 Share Posted Sunday at 19:16 Snowfall and Atlanta were FX too and they were on BBC FX have some fantastic shows to be fair to them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepyvillian Posted Monday at 20:07 Share Posted Monday at 20:07 On 27/04/2024 at 12:07, chrisp65 said: Watched season 5 of Fargo and it was a real return to form, did everything I want Fargo to do. So, considering that season 4 had left me a bit meh and I hadn’t made it past the first couple, I’ve given it another go. It’s ok, perhaps on its own I’d even think it was good. But lined up against everything else branded Fargo, it’s the poor relation. I recently re - watched season 4, and enjoyed more than I did the first time. I really don't think there's been a poor season, just some a lot better than others. For me, all seasons are extremely watchable. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nor-Cal Villan Posted Tuesday at 05:20 Share Posted Tuesday at 05:20 Enjoying both of these newish shows: The Sympathizer (HBO in U.S.) and A Gentleman in Moscow (Showtime in U.S.) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMelvillan Posted Tuesday at 15:18 Share Posted Tuesday at 15:18 9 hours ago, Nor-Cal Villan said: Enjoying both of these newish shows: The Sympathizer (HBO in U.S.) and A Gentleman in Moscow (Showtime in U.S.) A Gentleman in Moscow - read the book of this a few years back. Enjoyed it but wouldnt have thought it would be one to make a series out of tbh. May give it a go at some point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepyvillian Posted Tuesday at 18:13 Share Posted Tuesday at 18:13 This Town. It's supposed to be set in the early 80s. The only place you could get Heroin from in 80s Birmingham was the Hobmoor pub in South Yardley and maybe a few hippies in Moseley. In contrast to today it was virtually non - existent. Honestly, the writing on this show is as cringeworthy as it gets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepyvillian Posted Tuesday at 19:27 Share Posted Tuesday at 19:27 I know it's had 5 seasons but I have decided to watch Stranger Things. One thing that took me by surprise was how terribly Mathew Modine has aged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follyfoot Posted Tuesday at 19:33 VT Supporter Share Posted Tuesday at 19:33 5 minutes ago, sheepyvillian said: I know it's had 5 seasons but I have decided to watch Stranger Things. One thing that took me by surprise was how terribly Mathew Modine has aged. great series, you will enjoy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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