OT: Let's talk about Movies and TV Shows, Part XXX (...how can this possibly go wrong)

[Runner77]

Curb finally wrapped this past weekend and its finale couldn’t have been better.









Apparently, David will keep working.



However there ought to be some other show picking up where Curb left off.

 

[habbubba]

https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/11/us/oj-simpson-dies/index.html

 

[Chili]

Came across a story about the US civil war this week. The Union army kept prisoners in northern stockades, including one in Plattsburgh, NY. Some Confederate soldiers were able to escape and made it to Montreal. There was a plan hatched with other escapees to raid US towns along the border which could force the Union to divert troops northward. In October 1864 a raid was carried out on St. Albans, Vt. There is a pretty good film on the story. Many familiar faces in the film including a very young Anne Bancroft (aka Mrs Robinson in the Graduate) and Lee Marvin. The film is called The Raid from 1954 if it interests anyone (on Youtube).

 

[Non Player Canadiens]

In October 1964 a raid was carried out on St. Albans, Vt.

1864 but yeah sounds neat, I didn't know that bit of history

 

[Chili]

1864 but yeah sounds neat, I didn't know thay bit of history

Thanks for the correction. The 1954 film is pretty well done.

St. Albans Raid - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[Non Player Canadiens]

meanwhile i loved the first epi of Fallout yesterday (lifelong fan here, currently doing a new playthrough of F:NV)

gonna watch some more tonight!

 

[Runner77]

Hey, everyone ages. Here’s to a timeless icon.

 

[BozoTheClown]

Saw Monkey Man today.
It is a John Wick and Mumbai Saga type movie.
Good movie for a 10 million dollar budget.

 

[Deebs]

Hey, everyone ages. Here’s to a timeless icon.

Absolute legend. What a life...the things he's seen and been apart of is off the charts.

 

[Cournoyer12]

Ok I’ll talk about movies. 3 best hockey movies ever. 3. Youngblood 2. Slapshot 1. The great Canadian hockey epic Power Play from SCTV ! Who could forget Billy Stemhovolichski! Let alone William Schatner as coach Kirk!

 

[Adam Michaels]

 

[Runner77]

Due diligence process plays a lot into it, I imagine.

 

[Chili]

Ok I’ll talk about movies. 3 best hockey movies ever. 3. Youngblood 2. Slapshot 1. The great Canadian hockey epic Power Play from SCTV ! Who could forget Billy Stemhovolichski! Let alone William Schatner as coach Kirk!

I'd like to see that SCTV skit.

My favorite hockey movie was called Net Worth. It was a CBC film about the players trying to start a union back in the 1950's, led by Ted Lindsay (and he paid the price for it being shipped to Chicago). Well done, interesting story.

For a curio... John Wayne made a hockey movie called Idol of the Crowds It was a B movie from the 1930's'. It's no classic for sure but it was funny to see the Duke trying to stay upright on skates. And what hockey looked like back then, especially the different way the centres lined up for faceoffs.

 

[sandviper]

Fighting every fanboy urge in my body to avoid any more trailers for this movie. I really want to go in surprised this time, especially with this being the only MCU movie this year.

 

[Deebs]

Nearly impossible for it to not be entertaining

 

[Runner77]

If you’re looking for a new series to binge, try this:

 

[Knackys]

I just finished the Shogun series. I loved the atmosphere and the acting. Best show i have seen in a while.

 

[Cournoyer12]

I'd like to see that SCTV skit.

My favorite hockey movie was called Net Worth. It was a CBC film about the players trying to start a union back in the 1950's, led by Ted Lindsay (and he paid the price for it being shipped to Chicago). Well done, interesting story.

For a curio... John Wayne made a hockey movie called Idol of the Crowds It was a B movie from the 1930's'. It's no classic for sure but it was funny to see the Duke trying to stay upright on skates. And what hockey looked like back then, especially the different way the centres lined up for faceoffs.

 

[angusyoung]

Saw this movie and it's alright, worth watching. Filmed at the Turtle beach resort on the Northshore of Oahu, a great vacation destination, love it! A real nice Arnold Palmer golf course and it houses one of Roy Yamaguchi's restaurants.
An actor that was on Barney Miller had a cameo, some people just can do a scene. This is the clip.

 

[angusyoung]

Came across a story about the US civil war this week. The Union army kept prisoners in northern stockades, including one in Plattsburgh, NY. Some Confederate soldiers were able to escape and made it to Montreal. There was a plan hatched with other escapees to raid US towns along the border which could force the Union to divert troops northward. In October 1864 a raid was carried out on St. Albans, Vt. There is a pretty good film on the story. Many familiar faces in the film including a very young Anne Bancroft (aka Mrs Robinson in the Graduate) and Lee Marvin. The film is called The Raid from 1954 if it interests anyone (on Youtube).

There is a tiny museum in Plattsburgh that's worth a visit if in the area, It was interesting to us as we are into history.

Battle of Plattsburgh Association

battleofplattsburgh.org

 

[overlords]

There is a tiny museum in Plattsburgh that's worth a visit if in the area, It was interesting to us as we are into history.

Battle of Plattsburgh Association

battleofplattsburgh.org

2nd most interesting thing in plattsburgh besides the Rube Goldberg machine in the champlain mall.

 

[angusyoung]

2nd most interesting thing in plattsburgh besides the Rube Goldberg machine in the champlain mall.

That ought to put a smile on ol Rubes mug eh?

 

[Cournoyer12]

I also enjoyed Net Worth, also Goalie the Terry Sawchuck movie.