OT: Let's talk about movies and TV - Part XXIII

[ArtPeur]

All these people hyping up avengers end game and here I am looking more forward to Detective Pikapool.

(I'm also waiting)
(I haven't seen Infinity War yet and I don't want to see End Game lul)

 

[Runner77]

Wheel of Fortune is where it’s at.

The millennial version has a spinning avocado.

 

[peate]

Wheel is for contestants that failed the Jeopardy test.

 

[groovejuice]

Wheel is for contestants that failed the Jeopardy test.

And here I was thinking Wheel was for contestants who failed the 6th grade.

 

[SquiddFX]

And here I was thinking Wheel was for contestants who failed the 6th grade.

Like this guy?

 

[peate]

And here I was thinking Wheel was for contestants who failed the 6th grade.

No, that's FOX News. It actually takes some brains to solve those puzzles.

 

[groovejuice]

Like this guy?

 

[groovejuice]

No, that's FOX News. It actually takes some brains to solve those puzzles.

You guys are knocking it out of the park!!

 

[Runner77]

Like this guy?

Indiana doesn't want him and he can't go back there ...

 

[Runner77]

No, that's FOX News. It actually takes some brains to solve those puzzles.

I wonder how many on that station will be reading this: https://www.justice.gov/storage/report.pdf

 

[groovejuice]

I wonder how many on that station will be reading this: https://www.justice.gov/storage/report.pdf

Thanks for that. I'll read it on the throne tomorrow morning.

 

[Mario Lemieux fan 66]

Barry: pretty good show. The episode 7 of the 1st season was very good.

Shazam: 7.3/10 best post Nolan DC film

 

[Runner77]

Barry: pretty good show. The episode 7 of the 1st season was very good.

Shazam: 7.3/10 best post Nolan DC film

Isn't Barry on S2 now? Or is S2 coming later?

 

[GoodKiwi]

Isn't Barry on S2 now? Or is S2 coming later?

Barry is now three episodes into S2.

The first season was a little bit of a shock to me. Never expected it to be what it was. Totally surprised me in a great way and was one of the most entertaining experiences ever watching a TV series for me.

I've adjusted now, so it's less of a novelty, but still excellent. Not sure I like where it's going, but we'll have to wait and see if that's where it actually ends up.

 

[GoodKiwi]

@HerculePoirot

What are your thoughts on Barry so far?

I've been meaning to ask, but been busy lately and it slipped my mind.

 

[Runner77]

Barry is now three episodes into S2.

The first season was a little bit of a shock to me. Never expected it to be what it was. Totally surprised me in a great way and was one of the most entertaining experiences ever watching a TV series for me.

I've adjusted now, so it's less of a novelty, but still excellent. Not sure I like where it's going, but we'll have to wait and see if that's where it actually ends up.

I had the same reaction about S1. It was a novel concept and so far-fetched that it actually worked, lol. I kept waiting for the storyline to fall apart or to drown in cliches but it did the opposite. They kept ramping up the pressure and suspense while the comedic aspects became all the more macabre. I love off the beaten track concepts and when they hold up well like this one, it's definitely something to pay attention to. I thought Henry Winkler was particularly endearing and believable as an acting coach.

 

[GoodKiwi]

I had the same reaction about S1. It was a novel concept and so far-fetched that it actually worked, lol. I kept waiting for the storyline to fall apart or to drown in cliches but it did the opposite. They kept ramping up the pressure and suspense while the comedic aspects became all the more macabre. I love off the beaten track concepts and when they hold up well like this one, it's definitely something to pay attention to. I thought Henry Winkler was particularly endearing and believable as an acting coach.

There was one particular scene in a car toward the end of S1 that transitioned to a theatre one that had me completely lose my marbles. I'm still thinking about it today. The way they built up the first scene (not something this show usually does if you really analyze it) and then cut to the next one was an insane achievement of directing IMO. You gotta believe this was intentional, and I am sure it was.

To me that was far and away the highlight of the excellence that season one was and is now one of my most favourite moments since I first started watching TV shows obsessively years ago.

 

[peate]

A little competition for James, but not for long.

 

[BehindTheTimes]

A little competition for James, but not for long.

I missed it, damn, forgot to record. How was it?

 

[GoodKiwi]

Has anyone seen "Strange Angel"?

Its trailer intrigued me, but critical response has been only average. Reading about its plot also has me questioning whether it might be worthwhile of a time investment.

 

[feds91]

2019 movies I've seen so far
Glass 4/10
Alita: Battle Angel 7/10
Captain Marvel 3/10

ho-hum year so far in movies

 

[GoodKiwi]

On an unrelated note, new season of Bosch is due out in a few hours from now.

Time to get my crack pipe cleaned so that I can binge on the whole thing in one sitting. Strange addictive quality to that show for me. While I wouldn't call the series to be a top tier one, I have watched all of its previous seasons always in one sitting.

 

[groovejuice]

On an unrelated note, new season of Bosch is due out in a few hours from now.

Time to get my crack pipe cleaned so that I can binge on the whole thing in one sitting. Strange addictive quality to that show for me. While I wouldn't call the series to be a top tier one, I have watched all of its previous seasons always in one sitting.

Titus Welliver carries that series on his back with great subtlety. Thanks for the update!

 

[davey999]

Bosch is an excellent show. Nothing earth shattering, just solid storytelling.

 

[Tighthead]

Bosch is no longer on Crave. Amazon Prime.