Ash74 Posted November 19, 2014 Report Share Posted November 19, 2014 After I read this, I experienced: uncertainty, confusion, recognition, brief joy, disappointment, hope ... in that order. The initial film was great, and the remakes were fun too so hooray, but a series ? At worst that would besmirch the original series, at best it would be its own thing as M*A*S*H the series was to M*A*S*H the movie Oh I am living with the hope that it will be good. Nothing will ever out shine the original three but I have hope that it will entertain me. Quote “Show me a young Conservative and I'll show you someone with no heart. Show me an old Liberal and I'll show you someone with no brains.”― Winston S. Churchill There is no worse tyranny than to force a man to pay for what he does not want merely because you think it would be good for him. –Robert Heinlein Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hardner Posted November 28, 2014 Report Share Posted November 28, 2014 Forget Black Jesus, I've been watching the Mike Tyson cartoon on Netflix. Hilarious. Based on your reco - I started watching this. Thank you. Quote Click to learn why Climate Change is caused by HUMANS Michael Hardner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Squid Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 Marco Polo on Netflix. Looks interesting so far. Have only watched episode 1. Well acted and beautifully shot. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hB-ltNasHVw Quote Science flies you to the moon, Religion flies you into buildings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimmy Posted January 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 It's time for me to drop my basic cable package and sign up for Netflix. Unlimited access to reruns didn't sound that exciting, but the original content they're now producing keeps earning high marks from almost everybody. I think I can still catch CBC and Global on antenna-style TV. I'll miss live sports on TSN, but that's about it. -k Quote (╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻ Friendly forum facilitator! ┬──┬◡ﾉ(° -°ﾉ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boges Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 The Walking Dead and Banshee are both Excellent Shows. Case Closed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hardner Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 It's time for me to drop my basic cable package and sign up for Netflix. I think I can still catch CBC and Global on antenna-style TV. I'll miss live sports on TSN, but that's about it. -k I'm thinking the same thing. I have a Roku player and you can catch network news and conan every night for free... Quote Click to learn why Climate Change is caused by HUMANS Michael Hardner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boges Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 What keeps me from Cord Cutting is HD Sports, AMC and HBO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimmy Posted February 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 I have been enjoying the Agent Carter 8-part mini-series on ABC. The decidedly dull "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D" show is on a mid-season break, and in its time-slot ABC is running another show based on the Marvel movie universe. Peggy Carter was the love-interest in the first Captain America movie, and the Agent Carter show catches up with her in 1946. She's still employed by the "Strategic Scientific Reserve", the fore-runner of SHIELD, but with the war over and the men back from the field, her duties mostly consist of making coffee and fetching lunches. That all changes when she's contacted in secret by Howard Stark, the playboy industrialist and genius inventor. Someone has stolen some of his most dangerous inventions, and they are being sold on the black market to America's enemies, which has Stark suspected of treason. He needs help clearing his name, and since he worked with Peggy on the Captain America project she is the only one he trusts. With the help of Howard's butler Jarvis, she works frantically to recover the super-science gadgets and find out who is behind the heist. And she has to do it without her colleagues finding out she's helping Stark, or she'll be accused of treason as well. I like the cast and the enjoyable vintage feel they have created. Most of all this works because it's fun, something "Agents of SHIELD" forgot to be. -k Quote (╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻ Friendly forum facilitator! ┬──┬◡ﾉ(° -°ﾉ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hardner Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 "Les Revenants" - creepy French supernatural series about death... seems to be Twin Peaks influenced. Quote Click to learn why Climate Change is caused by HUMANS Michael Hardner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overthere Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 It's time for me to drop my basic cable package and sign up for Netflix. Unlimited access to reruns didn't sound that exciting, but the original content they're now producing keeps earning high marks from almost everybody. I think I can still catch CBC and Global on antenna-style TV. I'll miss live sports on TSN, but that's about it. -k There is a simple hack that will allow you to use your Canadian Netflix account to access US Netflix, which has more and better programming. Quote Science too hard for you? Try religion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimG Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 It's time for me to drop my basic cable package and sign up for Netflix. Unlimited access to reruns didn't sound that exciting, but the original content they're now producing keeps earning high marks from almost everybody.I have changed by my viewing habits. Blacklist looked interesting last year but I could not be bothered to PVR it. I just watched Season 1 on a Netflix and it was probably more enjoyable than if I had watched it live. Season 2 will be available in a year or so (no worse than the wait for people watching live). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mighty AC Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 (edited) I have changed by my viewing habits. Blacklist looked interesting last year but I could not be bothered to PVR it. I just watched Season 1 on a Netflix and it was probably more enjoyable than if I had watched it live. Season 2 will be available in a year or so (no worse than the wait for people watching live). Cutting the cord led me to do the same thing. It's far nicer to watch TV more like I would read a book. I may watch one episode on a week night, but three in a row on a cold and dreary Sunday. The flexibility makes it a more civilized viewing experience. Edited February 10, 2015 by Mighty AC Quote "Our lives begin to end the day we stay silent about the things that matter." - Martin Luther King Jr"Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities" - Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
August1991 Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 IMHO, Episodes is very good, and fun for all ages, all languages, all origins. I have been watching The Guardian. (Pittsburgh is a surprisingly good city to visit. And I recently visited the Frick Gallery in Manhattan.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hardner Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 IMHO, Episodes is very good, and fun for all ages, all languages, all origins. Not sure about 'all ages'... isn't there some adult content ? But I think that was overall fairly light and sprightly and well done. Quote Click to learn why Climate Change is caused by HUMANS Michael Hardner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overthere Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 SEason Three of House of Cards starts in a couple of weeks. Popcorn is ready! Quote Science too hard for you? Try religion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mighty AC Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 Can't wait for HOC! It's so well acted and produced. Did anyone watch the two part premiere of Better Call Saul? I haven't watched the second part yet but I wasn't at all impressed by the first. Quote "Our lives begin to end the day we stay silent about the things that matter." - Martin Luther King Jr"Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities" - Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hardner Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 I can't say that House of Cards impressed me, in fact I'm kind of surprised that MLW people would like it. The politics was trite and even unbelievable at times. Quote Click to learn why Climate Change is caused by HUMANS Michael Hardner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 we were forced to upgrade all the channels are gone Now its sports time, anything sports Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCoastRunner Posted February 14, 2015 Report Share Posted February 14, 2015 I can't say that House of Cards impressed me, in fact I'm kind of surprised that MLW people would like it. The politics was trite and even unbelievable at times. I agree that a lot of this series is unbelievable, but hey this is entertainment, not a documentary and the acting and ensemble of all characters are pretty good. Quote I love to see a young girl go out and grab the world by the lapels. Life's a bitch. You've got to go out and kick ass. - Maya Angelou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hardner Posted February 14, 2015 Report Share Posted February 14, 2015 I agree that a lot of this series is unbelievable, but hey this is entertainment, Not for me it's not. If you're going to introduce the series by having a mastermind stare down the camera and tell me how he's going to brilliantly get back on top then you have to deliver something better. Quote Click to learn why Climate Change is caused by HUMANS Michael Hardner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCoastRunner Posted February 14, 2015 Report Share Posted February 14, 2015 Not for me it's not. If you're going to introduce the series by having a mastermind stare down the camera and tell me how he's going to brilliantly get back on top then you have to deliver something better. Perhaps, let's see how season 3 unfolds. Quote I love to see a young girl go out and grab the world by the lapels. Life's a bitch. You've got to go out and kick ass. - Maya Angelou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hardner Posted February 14, 2015 Report Share Posted February 14, 2015 Perhaps, let's see how season 3 unfolds. Of course I am going to watch it. Quote Click to learn why Climate Change is caused by HUMANS Michael Hardner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCoastRunner Posted February 14, 2015 Report Share Posted February 14, 2015 (edited) Of course I am going to watch it. Me too! The last episode was great. The old heavy handed fist slammed down on the desk. Edited February 14, 2015 by WestCoastRunner Quote I love to see a young girl go out and grab the world by the lapels. Life's a bitch. You've got to go out and kick ass. - Maya Angelou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overthere Posted February 14, 2015 Report Share Posted February 14, 2015 How could you not watch it, now that Spacey has gotten to his goal... Quote Science too hard for you? Try religion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boges Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 Who's liking Better Call Saul? It's the Breaking Bad Spinoff. Like Breaking Bad it's certainly a slow burn, but introducing familiar characters from the BB universe is really cool. The storytelling is quite good. The Breaking Bad "style" is in full effect even though this series is obviously gets a more comedic treatment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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