Author Topic: What are you watching? (Read 26209 times)

Aruntraveller · « **Reply #250 on:** March 30, 2024, 09:32:22 AM »

Watched a film on Amazon Prime last night called "Mrs Palfrey at the Claremont" which I had never come across before although it was made in 2005.

It is one of those small UK films that I am particularly fond of, although it is directed by an American, Dan Ireland.

It stars Joan Plowright who is excellent in the titular role and a young Rupert Friend.

It has a lot to say about intergenerational relationships and also about chosen families v. biological families.

No special effects, no fights, no over-the-top plotting. Just a good film with great acting from a supporting cast that includes Anna Massey and Millicent Martin. I also spent the longest time trying to place Anna Carteret - Juliet Bravo, of course!

Nearly Sane · « **Reply #251 on:** April 13, 2024, 02:44:43 PM »

Sweet Charity - feels very much of its time.

Aruntraveller · « **Reply #252 on:** April 13, 2024, 03:06:17 PM »

Also dipping in and out of Sweet Charity. Yes of its time but interesting to see part of the progression of Fosse's style.

Nearly Sane · « **Reply #253 on:** April 13, 2024, 03:28:28 PM »

Quote from: Aruntraveller on April 13, 2024, 03:06:17 PM

Also dipping in and out of Sweet Charity. Yes of its time but interesting to see part of the progression of Fosse's style.

It's his first directed film, and it feels the direction is a bit old fashioned, and it has hints of the problems that Gene Kelly had with Hello, Dolly at the same time.

Nearly Sane · « **Reply #254 on:** April 16, 2024, 07:28:04 PM »

Watching the first episode of Pompeii: The New Dig

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m001yczx/pompeii-the-new-dig

Nearly Sane · « **Reply #255 on:** April 18, 2024, 07:57:54 PM »

Time to rewatch Strictly Ballroom

ETA what a joy of a film. I presume that all the judges and professionals in Strictly Come Dancing, and its various copies around the world pay a tithe to Baz Luhrmann.

SteveH · « **Reply #256 on:** April 20, 2024, 11:41:20 AM »

Baby Reindeer. Not easy to watch at times, being about stalking and rape, but brilliant.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68849404
https://www.netflix.com/watch/81292213

Nearly Sane · « **Reply #257 on:** April 20, 2024, 01:24:43 PM »

Quote from: SteveH on April 20, 2024, 11:41:20 AM

Baby Reindeer. Not easy to watch at times, being about stalking and rape, but brilliant.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68849404
https://www.netflix.com/watch/81292213

Hmmm, given your recommendation I may give it a go. I'm less and less attracted by tough watches.

Nearly Sane · « **Reply #258 on:** April 21, 2024, 06:03:45 PM »

The Gay Divorcee

Your wife is safe with Tonetti; he prefers spaghetti.

Nearly Sane · « **Reply #259 on:** April 24, 2024, 02:53:59 PM »

They Might Be Giants - just sublime

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/They_Might_Be_Giants_(film)

SteveH · « **Reply #260 on:** April 25, 2024, 11:38:03 AM »

Dexter, from the beginning, on Netflix. It started 18 years ago, so I'm coming to the party a bit late. An original idea - a serial killer who only murders other serial killers who escaped justice - and deliciously gruesome.

SteveH · « **Reply #261 on:** April 25, 2024, 11:40:14 AM »

'Marco Polo', on Netflix. Kublai Khan comes across as a likeable old psychopath.

Nearly Sane · « **Reply #262 on:** April 29, 2024, 05:43:13 AM »

Second series of Blue Lights on BBC. It's very well done but can't help feel it's less than a sum of its parts.

Gordon · « **Reply #263 on:** April 29, 2024, 09:49:53 PM »

Netflix - Dead Boy Detectives

Tow young lads working as detectives - who happen to be ghosts, with a psychic sidekick. Utterly daft but great fun.

SteveH · « **Reply #264 on:** April 30, 2024, 06:16:04 AM »

Quote from: Gordon on April 29, 2024, 09:49:53 PM

Netflix - Dead Boy Detectives

Tow young lads working as detectives - who happen to be ghosts, with a psychic sidekick. Utterly daft but great fun.

Watched the first episode of that. Wasn't totally gripped, but may try episode 2.

Nearly Sane · « **Reply #265 on:** May 04, 2024, 06:31:43 PM »

Watching The American President - Aaron Sorkin's dry run for The West Wing, filled with actors in particular Martin Sheen who appear in The West Wing. As it's a film it's much simpler but the bones are there. Sad to see that the issues highlighted are more pressing, and that the people's choice is even more limited.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_American_President

ad_orientem · « **Reply #266 on:** May 08, 2024, 09:04:02 PM »

Running Man was just on Finnish telly. Haven't seen it for ages. Forgotten what a good film it was. Cheesy as fuck in lots of parts but it adds to its charm. I've always been an Arnie fan.

ad_orientem · « **Reply #267 on:** May 08, 2024, 09:20:15 PM »

Quote from: ad_orientem on May 08, 2024, 09:04:02 PM

Running Man was just on Finnish telly. Haven't seen it for ages. Forgotten what a good film it was. Cheesy as fuck in lots of parts but it adds to its charm. I've always been an Arnie fan.

And straight after on the same channel The Bourne Identity. Good film night. Got a few beers and crips. Day off tomorrow because of Ascension Day.

Nearly Sane · « **Reply #268 on:** May 08, 2024, 09:22:32 PM »

Quote from: ad_orientem on May 08, 2024, 09:20:15 PM

And straight after on the same channel The Bourne Identity. Good film night. Got a few beers and crips. Day off tomorrow because of Ascension Day.

Sounds good

Nearly Sane · « **Reply #269 on:** May 10, 2024, 10:50:59 AM »

Started Superman & Lois. Not exactly cheery.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p09yd3d8/superman-lois

Nearly Sane · « **Reply #270 on:** May 12, 2024, 09:05:32 AM »

So given I found Superman & Lois a bit depressing, switched to This Town. Enjoying it so far, has an interesting sideways look at the time, and an unusual lead character.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m001w95s/this-town

Nearly Sane · « **Reply #271 on:** May 12, 2024, 04:18:29 PM »

For the umpteenth time, Calamity Jane

Nearly Sane · « **Reply #272 on:** May 13, 2024, 03:26:36 PM »

Schmoedipus - by Dennis Potter starring Tim Curry, pre RHPS

https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x8w7y24

Nearly Sane · « **Reply #273 on:** May 17, 2024, 07:44:50 PM »

Watching the new updated Rebus. So far so Hmm...

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m001yjr6/rebus

Nearly Sane · « **Reply #274 on:** May 17, 2024, 09:16:43 PM »

Quote from: Nearly Sane on May 17, 2024, 07:44:50 PM

Watching the new updated Rebus. So far so Hmm...

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m001yjr6/rebus

It's growing on me.

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