Re: tOfficial General Movies and TV Shows Discussion/Criticism Thread

by **tGreenWay** 2018-01-20, 14:12

DWags wrote:Started the unabomber thing last night. I’d recommend. Wife fell asleep during third episode I hit up six of them. Fascinating

The one that just aired a few months ago? Yeah, that was interesting.

by **Death Roe** 2018-01-21, 09:51

The Shape of Water was a really well done movie. Weird, really weird, but what do you expect from a Guillermo del Toro film, honestly.

I'd expect acting nominations across the board, for Sally Hawkins (actress), Octavia Spencer (supporting actress), Michael Shannon and Richard Jenkins (supporting actors).

by **Death Roe** 2018-01-21, 15:44

We saw I, Tonya earlier today.

Margot Robbie nails it as Tonya Harding. I remember when all of this happened, I was 7 but still remember it all. Insane stuff.

She had a fucking ROUGH upbringing. Her mom, from how the movie portrays her (and I think Allison Janney is a lock to win Best Supporting Actress for playing her), is a completely devilish person.

A lot better than I thought it would be.

by **tGreenWay** 2018-01-21, 19:53

Death Roe wrote:The Shape of Water was a really well done movie. Weird, really weird, but what do you expect from a Guillermo del Toro film, honestly.

I'd expect acting nominations across the board, for Sally Hawkins (actress), Octavia Spencer (supporting actress), Michael Shannon and Richard Jenkins (supporting actors).

Sounds more like a film.

by **Watch Out Pylon!** 2018-01-23, 08:57

Watched the Black Museum episode of Black Mirror last night. Holy shit. This show is so fucked up.

by **Floyd Robertson** 2018-01-23, 09:00

Watch Out Pylon! wrote:Watched the Black Museum episode of Black Mirror last night. Holy shit. This show is so fucked up.

I haven't seen that yet, but I watched the season 2 criminal park a couple of nights ago. That was fucked up.

by **Death Roe** 2018-01-23, 09:12

Oscar predictions:

Shape of Water wins a decent amount, including Best Picture.

Dunkirk wins a lot of the technical awards, Nolan upsets del Toro for Best Director.

Gary Oldman is a LOCK for Best Actor.

Frances McDormand probably wins for Three Billboards.

Allison Janney is a LOCK for Best Supporting Actress.

Sam Rockwell is a LOCK for Best Supporting Actor.

James Franco got absolutely ROBBED of a Best Actor nomination for The Disaster Artist. Fuck off, Denzel! (I love Denzel but come on)

MORE CAPS LOCK coming.

by **Watch Out Pylon!** 2018-01-23, 09:15

Floyd Robertson wrote:
Watch Out Pylon! wrote:Watched the Black Museum episode of Black Mirror last night. Holy shit. This show is so fucked up.

I haven't seen that yet, but I watched the season 2 criminal park a couple of nights ago. That was fucked up.

There are a couple of actually happy episodes. But for the most part they leave you with a feeling like you got punched in the gut. It's a very well done show if you're into creeping dread of what might happen to us in the near future.

by **InTenSity** 2018-01-23, 09:59

Watched the Black Museum episode of Black Mirror last night. Holy shit. This show is so fucked up.

Which season is that?

by **Watch Out Pylon!** 2018-01-23, 10:00

InTenSity wrote:
Watched the Black Museum episode of Black Mirror last night. Holy shit. This show is so fucked up.
Which season is that?

Last episode of the latest season. Four I think?

I wouldn't watch this one without watching all of the others first. I'll leave it at that.

by **Floyd Robertson** 2018-01-23, 20:32

Waldo episode was a waste. Ha, wait it wasn't over yet...yep still dumb.

by **tGreenWay** 2018-01-23, 20:43

Death Roe wrote:Oscar predictions:

Shape of Water wins a decent amount, including Best Picture.

Dunkirk wins a lot of the technical awards, Nolan upsets del Toro for Best Director.

Gary Oldman is a LOCK for Best Actor.

Frances McDormand probably wins for Three Billboards.

Allison Janney is a LOCK for Best Supporting Actress.

Sam Rockwell is a LOCK for Best Supporting Actor.

James Franco got absolutely ROBBED of a Best Actor nomination for The Disaster Artist. Fuck off, Denzel! (I love Denzel but come on)

MORE CAPS LOCK coming.

Not sure why, but I couldn’t possibly care less about awards. Don’t watch any of them, never have.

by **kingstonlake** 2018-01-27, 23:06

Watched a few movies this weekend.

Get Out: Good horror flick. Definitely some thought put into the movie. Not your run of the mill horror flick

Only the Brave: didn't expect much but damn I really liked it. Pretty emotional biography on the Yarnell Hill fire that killed 19 hot shots in Arizona.

Three billboards: God I loved this movie. A couple holes in it but very enjoyable. Quirky. Fuck Meryl Streep. Francis McDermott is the best actress in America. My only complaint with her role in the movie was just like Fargo... She was the only person with a brain in a town of idiots. So it was kind of a redux in that manner.

by **Rocinante** 2018-01-31, 02:11

Has anyone seen Hell House LLC? Low budget horror. Freaky as fuck.

by MattyFresh 2018-02-08, 22:32

by **Cameron** 2018-02-08, 22:36

I'm not gonna wade through 14 pages of bullshit, so this might have already come up.

I caught S11E3 of The Big Bang Theory earlier tonight. The quality of the first 2-3 seasons is, of course, a matter of opinion. But it is indisputable that whatever baseline quality the show established in those first couple seasons, it has declined greatly, and holy fuck is it an abomination now. I was really trying to like the episode, and I don't think I even smirked a single time, much less laughed. Holy balls was that shit terrible...

by **WhiteBoyHatcher** 2018-02-08, 23:08

I have never and will never watch a single episode of that. Has always annoyed the shit out of me, just the characters and general premise.

I watched Bright the other night. It was not "quality" but it was a decent entertaining watch.

by **Cameron** 2018-02-08, 23:16

WhiteBoyHatcher wrote:I have never and will never watch a single episode of that. Has always annoyed the shit out of me, just the characters and general premise.

I watched Bright the other night. It was not "quality" but it was a decent entertaining watch.

RE: The Big Bang Theory, you're not missing much. I enjoy the theme song.

Reviews I've seen of Bright have not been good. The one person I know in real life who has actually watched it enjoyed it, though.

by **WhiteBoyHatcher** 2018-02-08, 23:20

I mean it's not going to get good reviews. It follows a very predictable script. But as I've stated before I'm not down with that sort of shit defining whether I can find a movie entertaining/good or not. A movie can be very entertaining (and yes, thus good) if it follows the typical good guy/bad guy script. To me a movie does not need to make me contemplate the meaning of life or be shot perfectly from a cinematic standpoint with a phenomenal score in order for me to consider it good. I feel like a lot of movie reviewers these days are way too up their own assholes.

by MattyFresh 2018-02-08, 23:21

never been a fan of pg network tv shows, I gave it a listen and what not... not my cup of tea

by **Other Teams Pursuing That** 2018-02-08, 23:36

Cameron I’ve kinda lost some respect for you after you gave Big bang theory a shot

by **Cameron** 2018-02-09, 06:48

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote: Cameron I’ve kinda lost some respect for you after you gave Big bang theory a shot

I used to love That 70s Show and How I Met Your Mother, too. Shows like that are kind of like McDonalds. I know when I'm eating McDonalds that I can get a better burger pretty much anywhere, but I still enjoy the McDonalds for what it is. But I would never call McDonalds burgers good, per se.

I have a friend with terrible taste in everything, and he used to say that The Big Bang Theory was the best show on TV, and this was back during peak Parks and Rec and Community.

by **CORNER BLITZ** 2018-02-09, 19:44

Love the Justice League chirp

by **Other Teams Pursuing That** 2018-02-09, 22:36

anyone got a good flick

by **WhiteBoyHatcher** 2018-02-09, 22:40

Bone Tomahawk obviously

by **Other Teams Pursuing That** 2018-02-09, 23:11

WhiteBoyHatcher wrote:Bone Tomahawk obviously

Sounds neat, thanks.

by **Other Teams Pursuing That** 2018-02-11, 23:09

Black Mirror ep 1. Intriguing

by **Rocinante** 2018-02-12, 00:04

BONE FUCKIN TOMAHAWK GODDAMMIT

by **Floyd Robertson** 2018-02-12, 07:17

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:Black Mirror ep 1. Intriguing

Best one of the entire thing. I know people rave about the whole series but I think I'm caught up and, well, meh basically sums it up.

by **InTenSity** 2018-02-12, 08:03

Floyd Robertson wrote:
Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:Black Mirror ep 1. Intriguing

Best one of the entire thing. I know people rave about the whole series but I think I'm caught up and, well, meh basically sums it up.

I'm not going to say I liked all the episodes, but quite a few of them were good. I've been watching Electric Dreams, or whatever its called on Amazon too.
I'm on the last episode of season 4 now. Should finish that up this week sometime.

by **Watch Out Pylon!** 2018-02-12, 08:21

Floyd Robertson wrote:
Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:Black Mirror ep 1. Intriguing

Best one of the entire thing. I know people rave about the whole series but I think I'm caught up and, well, meh basically sums it up.

Funny, I thought the 1st episode was the worst of the whole series. Different tastes and all. I guess you're not much into near future sci-fi? (I don't know what else to call it)

by **Floyd Robertson** 2018-02-12, 08:24

Watch Out Pylon! wrote:
Floyd Robertson wrote:

Best one of the entire thing. I know people rave about the whole series but I think I'm caught up and, well, meh basically sums it up.

Funny, I thought the 1st episode was the worst of the whole series. Different tastes and all. I guess you're not much into near future sci-fi? (I don't know what else to call it)

I guess I'm not into into it as much as I thought I would be. I mean, I loved Twilight Zone, but this just didn't do it for me. I understand what they're going for though and that vision of the future is pretty scary.

by **Watch Out Pylon!** 2018-02-12, 08:24

Did I mention Altered Carbon yet? I wasn't able to follow everything. A lot of crazy shit was going on. Think Blade Runner for TV. Anyway, if you like smoking hot naked chicks, this is the show for you.

The chick that plays Ortega. You don't think she's rocking that hot of a body and then BAM! tOfficial General Movies and TV Shows Discussion/Criticism Thread - Page 14 3434560931

tOfficial General Movies and TV Shows Discussion/Criticism Thread - Page 14 3434560931

by **I.B. Fine** 2018-02-12, 09:48

Anyone seen Happy! on SyFy? Christopher Meloni chewing up scene after scene. Not going to see it on the Emmys, but I thought it was a good diversion.
Sidenote, character named "Smoothy" reminds me of Travis, at least his internet persona (if there's a difference).

by **CORNER BLITZ** 2018-02-12, 10:58

Watch Out Pylon! wrote:Did I mention Altered Carbon yet? I wasn't able to follow everything. A lot of crazy shit was going on. Think Blade Runner for TV. Anyway, if you like smoking hot naked chicks, this is the show for you.

The chick that plays Ortega. You don't think she's rocking that hot of a body and then BAM!

looks like this is up next

by **Death Roe** 2018-02-12, 11:15

We saw "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri" last night. What a movie. Really solid, funny at certain parts, and just so well done overall.

I wish they could give Sam Rockwell AND Woody Harrelson Oscars, it's a shame that both are in the same category. They nailed it.

by **Watch Out Pylon!** 2018-02-12, 11:20

CORNER BLITZ wrote:
Watch Out Pylon! wrote:Did I mention Altered Carbon yet? I wasn't able to follow everything. A lot of crazy shit was going on. Think Blade Runner for TV. Anyway, if you like smoking hot naked chicks, this is the show for you.

The chick that plays Ortega. You don't think she's rocking that hot of a body and then BAM!

looks like this is up next

Be warned, there are some gratuitous dong shots too.

by **tGreenWay** 2018-02-12, 11:28

I.B. Fine wrote:Anyone seen Happy! on SyFy? Christopher Meloni chewing up scene after scene. Not going to see it on the Emmys, but I thought it was a good diversion.
Sidenote, character named "Smoothy" reminds me of Travis, at least his internet persona (if there's a difference).

So, Smoothy is an asshat?

by **I.B. Fine** 2018-02-12, 12:19

tGreenWay wrote:
I.B. Fine wrote:Anyone seen Happy! on SyFy? Christopher Meloni chewing up scene after scene. Not going to see it on the Emmys, but I thought it was a good diversion.
Sidenote, character named "Smoothy" reminds me of Travis, at least his internet persona (if there's a difference).

So, Smoothy is an asshat?

Let's just say, he, too, is a big fan of ball gags, but the 2nd to last episode is where it is all explained.

by **Rocinante** 2018-02-12, 12:29

Watch Out Pylon! wrote:
CORNER BLITZ wrote:

looks like this is up next

Be warned, there are some gratuitous dong shots too.

Are they real dongs or prosthetics like in GoT? Asking for a friend.

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