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Post by Philip Ayres on Nov 25, 2016 8:08:12 GMT
Blue Falcon & Dynomutt just showed up in Scooby Doo Mystery Incorporated! :-)
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Post by Grand Moff Muffin on Dec 4, 2016 14:58:50 GMT
Tonight a superhero film comes to TV which I had not been inclined to spend money to see, but am sufficiently curious that I will attempt to watch it for free. Green Lantern. My expectations are low, so I should not be disappointed if it's awful, but might possibly be pleasantly surprised. We shall see.
Martin
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Post by The Doctor on Dec 4, 2016 20:49:53 GMT
My deepest sympathies.
-Ralph
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Post by Grand Moff Muffin on Dec 4, 2016 20:58:05 GMT
It's on a bit late for me, so I'll probably fall asleep like I did during Divergent. But I must give it a go! There must surely be some good DC films this century apart from the Dark Knight trilogy.
On a more hopeful note, Agent Carter season 2 out on Blu-ray tomorrow!
Martin
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Dec 4, 2016 22:37:24 GMT
I am intrigued to see your reaction to GL.
Andy
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Post by Grand Moff Muffin on Dec 5, 2016 7:15:28 GMT
I am intrigued to see your reaction to GL. Andy I survived it to the end! More bearable than the new Superman movies, it didn't drag with attempts at solemnity. The special effects looked... unfinished. I liked how his mask proved completely ineffective at preventing people he knew from recognising him. Watchable and forgettable. Martin |
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Dec 5, 2016 16:23:51 GMT
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Dec 5, 2016 16:25:08 GMT
I am intrigued to see your reaction to GL. Andy I survived it to the end! More bearable than the new Superman movies, it didn't drag with attempts at solemnity. The special effects looked... unfinished. I liked how his mask proved completely ineffective at preventing people he knew from recognising him. Watchable and forgettable. Martin Until Fantastic Four 2015 came out, GL was the most panned of the modern-era superhero films. I thought it was watchable, but hamstrung by the ridiculous shoehorning in of almost all the GL mythos in the intro story, and choosing Hal Jordan as opposed to John Stewart. Andy |
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Post by Grand Moff Muffin on Dec 5, 2016 20:14:56 GMT
On a more hopeful note, Agent Carter season 2 out on Blu-ray tomorrow! On episode 3 already! Martin |
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Post by Bogatan on Dec 5, 2016 20:47:18 GMT
Just watched Captain America First Avenger which Ive always thought of as equally Agent Carters pilot. I got season 1 for my birthday a while back, will probably give it a watch soon.
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Post by legios on Dec 6, 2016 21:16:37 GMT
On a more hopeful note, Agent Carter season 2 out on Blu-ray tomorrow! On episode 3 already! Martin I watched the first season at a similar pace. Then had to slow down to weekly with the second because Fox wouldn't air it any quicker. :-) Karl |
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Post by Grand Moff Muffin on Dec 10, 2016 7:35:56 GMT
I watched the first season at a similar pace. Then had to slow down to weekly with the second because Fox wouldn't air it any quicker. :-) Karl Finished season 2! That was great. MCU at its best. Top notch villains. Martin |
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Post by legios on Dec 10, 2016 15:58:54 GMT
Glad to hear that you enjoyed it - I thought it was cracking stuff. I'm torn between "I wish there was going to be more", and "you know what, sometimes it is nice when something goes out before it is moribund".
Definitely do need to snag both seasons once I am properly ensconsed down south next year.
Karl
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Post by Fortmax2020 on Dec 10, 2016 22:14:21 GMT
I still need to see the last episode of season 2 but really enjoyed the rest of the season.
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Post by Pinwig on Jan 8, 2017 23:53:48 GMT
Enjoying The Crown on Netflix. Very well executed.
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Post by Pinwig on Jan 21, 2017 12:01:08 GMT
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Post by The Doctor on Jan 22, 2017 19:36:59 GMT
I have now experienced the horror of 'The History Channel' which appears to be about explaining all history as being really about space aliens who are behind everything. Also: nazis.
-Ralph
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Post by Pinwig on Jan 22, 2017 20:37:19 GMT
It has some good dramas. I'm sure that's where Vikings and Black Sails appear after their Amazon exclusivity expires.
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Post by The Doctor on Jan 22, 2017 20:40:16 GMT
But...but...dramas on a channel that is supposed to be about 'history' makes no sense!
-Ralph
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Post by Pinwig on Jan 22, 2017 20:45:49 GMT
Nope, you're right there. But in a world where we have the benefit of BBC documentaries, they are by far the best thing about that channel. Vikings is great.
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Jan 22, 2017 21:03:53 GMT
It wasn't the History Channel it was H2.
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Jan 22, 2017 21:04:27 GMT
We also watched RPG a film with Rutger Hauer in it, a gift from M for Christmas.
Dire stuff.
Andy
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Post by The Doctor on Jan 22, 2017 21:26:32 GMT
It wasn't the History Channel it was H2. I thought it was the same thing! -Ralph |
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Post by Grand Moff Muffin on Jan 28, 2017 19:00:08 GMT
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Post by Pinwig on Feb 22, 2017 22:52:59 GMT
I finished Timeslip this week. I've been watching for the last month or so in my old Doctor Who marathon slot. I know Ralph and Phil said they'd watched the first episode and not thought much of it, but there's a lot to like in it. Although there are four separate stories, they work together as a 26 episode series with characters recurring throughout. It's disjointed because it was intended to be a six episode series that was extended twice while in production, so the first story does stand out as different to the other three - but Victor Pemberton was brought in on the strength of Fury from the Deep to write the last seven episodes when the regular writer ran out of steam, and it does finish quite strongly. It also has David Graham in it in another Doctor Who connection.
The production values are about five years behind the Doctor Who of the time, feeling a bit William Hartnell just as Pertwee was kicking off on the BBC, but I would say it's a worthwhile watch. I really got into it. There are some awful aspects - John "CJ" Barron plays a scientist with an astonishingly poor American accent, total cardboard - but as an ITV children's serial I'd say it's way better than something like The Tomorrow People.
This DVD set has also had a bit of love thrown at it. The Andrew Pixley liner notes are actually a full 128 page book, and there is a nicely made 90 minute documentary in the extras along with what looks like a fan made mini sequel from about ten years back with the original cast. Footage from conventions too. I'm not sure of the pedigree of the actual episodes, I need to read the book, but if these existing B/W versions are telecines made for overseas sales, then they've clearly been vidfired or something close to. They look like video to me. I must read the book and find out.
It's hard to recommend something like this because it's possibly an acquired taste being fairly rudimentary and much more kids TV that the hybrid other fantasy shows are, but it's definitely worth a go if you have the episodes to hand.
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Post by Bogatan on Feb 24, 2017 21:51:00 GMT
Apparently its 28 years today since laura palmers death a good time to begin rewatching twin peaks ahead of the new series.
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Feb 24, 2017 22:00:02 GMT
Ralph - you have my DVD's - you should watch it as well!
Andy
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Post by Bogatan on Feb 24, 2017 22:03:37 GMT
As should everyone.
I may upgrade to bluray before watching the rest.
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Post by Pinwig on Feb 24, 2017 22:34:40 GMT
My lovefilm rental list tells me I watched Fire Walk with Me in June 2013, which finished a run through the series. That's close enough.
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Post by Bogatan on Feb 24, 2017 22:52:42 GMT
I still haven't seen fire.
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