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Perry Mason. The new one with Rhys. Great noir style and good acting + writing.
Also a shout out to The Americans, love that show.
Also a shout out to The Americans, love that show.
Yeah, I need to get back to Perry Mason. And yes, The Americans was/is an excellent series! Matthew Rhys definitely does an excellent job in it. He was also good in the excellent, factual movie The Post, even though his part was not that "big". But the things he did playing that reporter were critical. In fact, if one watches The Post and All The Presidents Men in succession, you'll see how it all fits together.
I liked it a lot, story is a bit slow-burnish but it's a good story and the actors and settings are superb imho so it's a good thing.
The Americans really grew on me and are about to become my fav modern series after Twin Peaks and The Wire (and eventually True Detective 1st season). Not keen on finishing the 6th season since it'll be the last. Love all the characters which are, quite rare, all kinda likeable in their own way. Ideal mix of drama, action, sex, psychology, social questions and comedy with all those crazy 80s hair styles.
Yes, The Americans had so many good things. And a lot of the music was spot on, and appropriate. The two that stand out for me are Under Pressure (by Queen), and With or Without You (by U2).
Just finished up Netlifx' "Oktoberfest - Blood and Beer". Which contains a fictionalised story of the Munich beer festival around 1900.
I found it watchable, and interesting, without actually being particularly good. (I watched it in the original German, reading along with subtitles to keep up. Don't watch the dubbed English version. They decide to give Muncheners Brummie accents, and the dubbing is very badly synchronised.)
Oktoberfest takes some cues from historical dramas like Deadwood and Hell On Wheels: The tycoons who strode the late 19th century were tough guys with dirty hands. Also interesting: We are reminded that Imperial Germany once had an actual Empire, one that stretched all the way to the South Pacific. And that Bavarian law enforcement at the time seemed more concerned about the laws governing how beer was made and sold, than with thoroughly investigating
murders and violent assault.
The biggest problem with Oktoberfest is that the leading character doesn't seem to have a very good plan, beyond putting up a big pavilion in which to serve beer. He starts a war without having the resources to carry it through, or any obvious allies on which he can rely. Shortcomings that brought a later German leader to grief too.
A surprisingly good soundtrack, including contributions by Nick Cave. Just like Babylon Berlin, they seem to find a way to tuck a few song-and-dance numbers into a gritty historical drama.
Watch it if: You dig German TV drama. Miss it if: You are squeamish about violence.
I found it watchable, and interesting, without actually being particularly good. (I watched it in the original German, reading along with subtitles to keep up. Don't watch the dubbed English version. They decide to give Muncheners Brummie accents, and the dubbing is very badly synchronised.)
Oktoberfest takes some cues from historical dramas like Deadwood and Hell On Wheels: The tycoons who strode the late 19th century were tough guys with dirty hands. Also interesting: We are reminded that Imperial Germany once had an actual Empire, one that stretched all the way to the South Pacific. And that Bavarian law enforcement at the time seemed more concerned about the laws governing how beer was made and sold, than with thoroughly investigating
murders and violent assault.
The biggest problem with Oktoberfest is that the leading character doesn't seem to have a very good plan, beyond putting up a big pavilion in which to serve beer. He starts a war without having the resources to carry it through, or any obvious allies on which he can rely. Shortcomings that brought a later German leader to grief too.
A surprisingly good soundtrack, including contributions by Nick Cave. Just like Babylon Berlin, they seem to find a way to tuck a few song-and-dance numbers into a gritty historical drama.
Watch it if: You dig German TV drama. Miss it if: You are squeamish about violence.
I will have to give it a try. Is it Peaky Blinders in lederhosen with beer instead of whiskey
I loved "The Americans"! The Series ending episode is EPIC and one of the best I've ever seen.
The Americans was hands down one of my favorite multi-season series to binge yet. I still haven't found an equal replacement.
The new Perry Mason is exactly what led me to binge the Americans. I enjoyed Rhys so much in Perry Mason, I went in search of more of his work.
Finished "Deutschland 86" and "Deutschland 89". Good series, but I though those were a little too long and pacing wasn't very good in comparison to the first season. Everything felt better paced there. Would still recommend watching.
Since it's October now, which is a classical Horror movie/series month for me, I'm not sure what to watch next. Tempted to watch the first episode of "The Haunting of Bly Manor" later tonight.
Since it's October now, which is a classical Horror movie/series month for me, I'm not sure what to watch next. Tempted to watch the first episode of "The Haunting of Bly Manor" later tonight.
Got hooked on Borgen, a fictional political drama about Denmark's first female PM, but am disappointed that it's dubbed in English. I'd much prefer the Danish original and turn on English subtitles. As dubbing goes, it's well done though, but I like the sound of spoken Scandinavian languages. The writing and acting is pretty good.
Watching the "New" Doctor Who series (again), starting with Season One (Christopher Eccleston)...
And I now remember that I had a crush on Billie Piper, something about that bleach blonde hair, those smokey eyes, & those pouty lips...
Excuse me whilst I take a quick cold shower..! ;^p
And I now remember that I had a crush on Billie Piper, something about that bleach blonde hair, those smokey eyes, & those pouty lips...
Excuse me whilst I take a quick cold shower..! ;^p
Well said. I‘m into season three and already looking forward to rewatching the entire series in the near future, as I know I’m missing tons of stuff. I either become engrossed by the scenery/vintage technology/antiques and forget to read the subtitles, or I get involved reading the rich and critical dialogue and don’t get to fully enjoy all the visuals.
Alright, I set Doctor Who aside (I have seen them a bunch of times) & decided to binge The Wire...
I have only seen this once before, when I was renting an entire season at a time from Blockbuster (I worked there at the time), this was the early 2000's...?
Just as good as I remember...!
I have only seen this once before, when I was renting an entire season at a time from Blockbuster (I worked there at the time), this was the early 2000's...?
Just as good as I remember...!
Finished "The Haunting of Bly Manor". Very mixed feeling about this one. Good things are, it's a very well done series. Cinematography is great, the music is really spot on, good performance of actors, particularly Amelie Bea Smith, who plays Flora.
Bad things, I can't remember the last time I've seen something that is so predictable. They're trying to set up certain things and reveal the whole thing later. Too bad that doesn't work. As soon as they hint something, one can already figure it out without much effort. It's very easy to figure out one major element of the plot, before the intro is over.
I expected a spooky horror show with ghosts and a "proper haunting". Except for a few scenes, this show seems like it was made for kids because of Halloween. There isn't really much spooky stuff going on. There's a nice quote at the end of the series which I think they had in mind when writing it (won't spoil it). That could explain the lack horror elements.
That being said, it is enjoyable overall. First few episodes are a little boring and slow, get's more interesting towards the middle (episode 4/5) and ends with the best two episodes. Episode 8 was absolutely fantastic, with 9 not that far off.
Bad things, I can't remember the last time I've seen something that is so predictable. They're trying to set up certain things and reveal the whole thing later. Too bad that doesn't work. As soon as they hint something, one can already figure it out without much effort. It's very easy to figure out one major element of the plot, before the intro is over.
I expected a spooky horror show with ghosts and a "proper haunting". Except for a few scenes, this show seems like it was made for kids because of Halloween. There isn't really much spooky stuff going on. There's a nice quote at the end of the series which I think they had in mind when writing it (won't spoil it). That could explain the lack horror elements.
That being said, it is enjoyable overall. First few episodes are a little boring and slow, get's more interesting towards the middle (episode 4/5) and ends with the best two episodes. Episode 8 was absolutely fantastic, with 9 not that far off.
Was also late to this, but turns out I needed those old friends even more during the lockdown. I enjoyed his NPR Fresh Air Interview from July 2020.
Finishing up "Call My Agent" (original French Dix pour cent) on Netflix. As is my custom, I watch in French and follow along with the subtitles. It's better that way.
This show has some similarities with shows ranging from Entourage, to Curb Your Enthusiasm and Extras in that its a show-business story, with well-known personalities playing slightly fictionalised versions of themselves. Except this time the actors are all French. Everyone from Juliette Binoche to Gerard Lanvin. Not all the names will be familiar to Brits and Americans.
Good acting, and fascinating to see the way in which the French movie business is subtly, but importantly, different from the US and UK scene. And French women, from the very young to the not-so-young, seem to have a style and charm that is uniquely appealing.
My only "complaint" with the series is that the translation of the title doesn't really work. The English "Call My Agent!" doesn't really do justice to the depth and breadth of the show. Dix Pour Cent ("Ten Per Cent") is much more subtle, and intriguing.
Watch it if: You love France. You love French cinema. Miss it if: You can't be bothered to watch subtitles.
This show has some similarities with shows ranging from Entourage, to Curb Your Enthusiasm and Extras in that its a show-business story, with well-known personalities playing slightly fictionalised versions of themselves. Except this time the actors are all French. Everyone from Juliette Binoche to Gerard Lanvin. Not all the names will be familiar to Brits and Americans.
Good acting, and fascinating to see the way in which the French movie business is subtly, but importantly, different from the US and UK scene. And French women, from the very young to the not-so-young, seem to have a style and charm that is uniquely appealing.
My only "complaint" with the series is that the translation of the title doesn't really work. The English "Call My Agent!" doesn't really do justice to the depth and breadth of the show. Dix Pour Cent ("Ten Per Cent") is much more subtle, and intriguing.
Watch it if: You love France. You love French cinema. Miss it if: You can't be bothered to watch subtitles.