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D.T. said:
Not yet, when we do, I'm just going to get an AppleTV 4K (move the downstairs "regular" ATV4 to the play/chill room ...), we abandoned buying physical media years ago, so no interested in UHD-BD discs or players. Unless, by way of something like a Playstation 5, it included UHD-BD, _and_ some rental source like Redbox made them available - we do occasionally rent a physical BD, just because it's cheap (my last few rentals were < $1, Redbox hands out tons of discount codes) and super convenient (the box it at our local grocery store, that we also pass 2-3 times a day leaving the island).
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I've never tried Redbox out. I'll have to look into it. I don't think we'll go for the Apple TV, but likely a newer version of the thing Amazon makes to replaces ours and the Chrome Ultra unit. The new TVs do have Chromecast built in (you don't need an Android) and can interpret 4K video streams without issue, but I'm thinking about longevity here. That and I'm pretty sure an actual Chromecast unit provides more features than the best version of it baked into the TV's OS.

That said, I can't wait until we finally decide on a model. It's amazing... I can't wait until the day we finally pick one out and I can pop in a Saving Private Ryan 4K Edition disc. It's going to be glorious.
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Had no internet since Friday. I'm sooo glad we have blue rays as well. Otherwise it would have been a very long weekend!

Back on topic. Watching Arrow/flash/legends/super girl. Nearly up to date.
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This was why I invested in discs and still do. For a very long time my ISP was incredibly unreliable. They're incredible today, but at the time, the breadth of services allowing streaming was minimal, and the ones that were available wouldn't have mattered. Connection reliability was bad. That and physical discs offer features digital downloads don't offer. Though I do like the 3 for 1 deals on new movies that companies like Amazon offer.
 
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I realize there's a thread for Twin Peaks, but as I'm extremely wary of spoilers I choose to stay out of it. But yes, Twin Peaks is what's on the agenda for the next couple of days while I'm on sick leave. I couldn't have caught a cold at a better time if I tried, as I just got a renewed HBO subscription and have held off from watching the third season until I can watch the whole thing in as short amount of time as possible!

Currently I'm four episodes in, and I love it. The general tone, in my opinion, is pretty different from the first two seasons, but Mulholland Drive being one of my favorite films ever I really appreciate the similarities.

Granted, a pretty high fever might affect the way I experience the show, but thus far I'm just so very happy to finally revisit the TP-universe that if I have to watch it all again soon that'll only be a plus.

In conclusion, fantastic stuff so far. An audiovisual mindf**k only Lynch can deliver, and there's been a distinct shortage of that in my life since basically INLAND EMPIRE.
 
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Finished all of season one within a day and half, it was a lazy weekend. We both really liked it and it kept us guessing until the end. Only complaint was during the last two episodes and dealing with the Sister. Bring on season 2!


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ugru said:
Taboo....

Awesome 1st Season.

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Has this hit Netflix yet? We started watching it on FX, but given our schedule we were unable to finish it.
 
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Most of the way through Season 4 of Peaky Blinders now.

Quite possibly the best thing I've watched since Breaking Bad.
 
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NeilHD said:
Most of the way through Season 4 of Peaky Blinders now.

Quite possibly the best thing I've watched since Breaking Bad.
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Dang it, we have it on our list of shows to watch based on the recommendations from family members. To many shows and not enough time lol!

We have started it and are up to the episode (SPOILERS) where the PTSD guy is "taken out." So far we are really digging it and holy cow I had no idea there were four season's of it! :eek:
 
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Dang it, we have it on our list of shows to watch based on the recommendations from family members. To many shows and not enough time lol!

We have started it and are up to the episode (SPOILERS) where the PTSD guy is "taken out." So far we are really digging it and holy cow I had no idea there were four season's of it! :eek:
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No idea about in the US, but in the UK Seasons1-3 are on Netflix, and I purchased Season 4 from Amazon Instant Video (was cheaper than buying the DVD). They are BBC Seasons, so only 6 episodes each.

The beginning of Season 4, if you make it that far, is the best intro to a season ever! Actually, that whole episode is amazing.
 
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NeilHD said:
No idea about in the US, but in the UK Seasons1-3 are on Netflix, and I purchased Season 4 from Amazon Instant Video (was cheaper than buying the DVD). They are BBC Seasons, so only 6 episodes each.

The beginning of Season 4, if you make it that far, is the best intro to a season ever! Actually, that whole episode is amazing.
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Ahhhhh... that might be the reason why it didn't stick as being four seasons long. Each season is short.
 
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Just found Longmire ... absolutely love it. Wife thinks it is too slow so I have to watch it when I'm on my own. Minus the shaky camera, I really enjoy the cowboy atmosphere, the relaxed acting, and country scenes.

Was born in Iowa (parents moved to California when I was 5) and went back after HS to try to make a life in Iowa and found that nothing pays enough to live on so had to come back to CA. But I'd gladly take country life any day.
 
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Just found Longmire ... absolutely love it. Wife thinks it is too slow so I have to watch it when I'm on my own. Minus the shaky camera, I really enjoy the cowboy atmosphere, the relaxed acting, and country scenes.

Was born in Iowa (parents moved to California when I was 5) and went back after HS to try to make a life in Iowa and found that nothing pays enough to live on so had to come back to CA. But I'd gladly take country life any day.
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My guy got me into this a while ago. No spoilers but it's pretty binge worthy. I don't usually like western type shows much either. It took a bit for me to get into it but by the end, I wished it had more!
 
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Is there a site out there that provides an easy to use interface so I can peruse show and film offerings on various online services such as Prime Video, Netflix or whatever? Has to be up-to-date, too.

BigMcGuire said:
Just found Longmire ... absolutely love it. Wife thinks it is too slow so I have to watch it when I'm on my own. Minus the shaky camera, I really enjoy the cowboy atmosphere, the relaxed acting, and country scenes.

Was born in Iowa (parents moved to California when I was 5) and went back after HS to try to make a life in Iowa and found that nothing pays enough to live on so had to come back to CA. But I'd gladly take country life any day.
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Septembersrain said:
My guy got me into this a while ago. No spoilers but it's pretty binge worthy. I don't usually like western type shows much either. It took a bit for me to get into it but by the end, I wished it had more!
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I read about this show a year or two ago and decided to try it out last week. I was a little disappointed it wasn't a period piece, but it's still enjoyable. Sometimes the slow shows are the best shows. It allows for better character and story arch development rather than shoving everything from a week in the show into a 45 minute episode.
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Blimey that's a blast from the past!
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It was and still is a good show. Bewitched was great, too.
 
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NeilHD said:
Most of the way through Season 4 of Peaky Blinders now.

Quite possibly the best thing I've watched since Breaking Bad.
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We're on S1, and I agree, it's fantastic so far, as good as some of our favorites (like BB, Sopranos, Justified, Hannibal, The Wire, Deadwood).

I'd say it's the best drama on TV right now.
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BigMcGuire said:
Just found Longmire ... absolutely love it. Wife thinks it is too slow so I have to watch it when I'm on my own. Minus the shaky camera, I really enjoy the cowboy atmosphere, the relaxed acting, and country scenes.

Was born in Iowa (parents moved to California when I was 5) and went back after HS to try to make a life in Iowa and found that nothing pays enough to live on so had to come back to CA. But I'd gladly take country life any day.
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If you like Longmire, and you want more intensity, more black humor, incredible performances and some of the best writing (from some of the best source material), you should check out Justified (it has some of the same vibe that I think would click with you).
 
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