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One More on the Telly

Rex

Taken on the daunting task of re-watching the X files. I've only seen it when it aired, and because that was in the age where you had to be in front of your television at a certain time at a certain day I missed quite a few episodes. Honestly, I think I've only really watched about two thirds of the show. Probably not the best thing to do this with holidays being over and all. 🙂

RocktheCasbah

See you in a year. Rex! The last time we rewatched, we had to stop halfway through series 8 as Jo was missing Mulder too much.

Burnwinter

I don't mind adaptations of the material, but I like my catharsis traditional.

To feel the loss of a tragedy, the audience needs to see what is being lost—that's why I wasn't that keen on the NT Hamlet with Cumberbatch, or Justin Kurzel's very nice-looking Macbeth either. In the NT Hamlet we didn't get enough sane Hamlet, noble Hamlet to keenly feel the loss of his senses and his life in the pursuit of vengeance.

I like Gibson's Hamlet the best on film:

Burnwinter

(I acknowledge it's unfair to compare recordings of stage productions with film adaptations, of course.)

Rex

Every time I see Mel Gibson these days I can't help but to just see a massive racist.

Burnwinter

Yeah, well. I still watch Polanski and Woody Allen films as well. He was a fine actor on his day.

QuincyAbeyie

Come on Rex, Roger Murtaugh is his best friend.

Rex

😆

Qwiss

QuincyAbeyie

Speaking of which, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia starts up again tomorrow!

The last couple of days I've been catching up on the TV I didn't get to see during exam. Brooklyn Nine-Nine really is on a hot streak. The last four episodes have all been close to perfect.

y va marquer

Re the Sherlock special - when they reverted to detective mystery it was so much better, but they mucked it up with the jarring flash forwards, overdoing the knowing nods and winks to the viewer and the gun licking Moriarty Sherlock obsession.
They may as well be done with it and get them do a fireside nude wrestling scene à la Oliver Reed and that other guy in "Women in Love".

Gazza M

Quincy Abeyie wrote:
Speaking of which, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia starts up again tomorrow!

The last couple of days I've been catching up on the TV I didn't get to see during exam. Brooklyn Nine-Nine really is on a hot streak. The last four episodes have all been close to perfect.

awesome, had no idea when it was back. still a must watch for me 8)

Gazza M

Gazza M wrote:
Quincy Abeyie wrote:
Speaking of which, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia starts up again tomorrow!

The last couple of days I've been catching up on the TV I didn't get to see during exam. Brooklyn Nine-Nine really is on a hot streak. The last four episodes have all been close to perfect.

awesome, had no idea when it was back. still a must watch for me 8)

just watched it. how theyre still making hilarious episodes 11 seasons deep is a mystery to me.

Rex

I'd forgotten just how much of a negative Nancy Scully was. 🙂

arsedocmd

Finished watching Making a murderer. Left deeply skeptical about such series in terms of individual cases, albeit it will serve a purpose in starting that most required dialogue about the shitty system.
The bias is clear though in this series, and not surprisingly, as it apparently took 10 years to shoot and film and make. None the wiser, especially when you account for all the excluded information.
First of it's kind that I watched, and it was very disturbing to watch. Such despair in the 'victim' , and the lack of humility among the authorities...i can't fathom.

Rex

You guys make me want to see this Making a murderer. Will have to check it out!

Another X files observation - seeing Scully in various 'power suits' I can't help to wonder how the shoulder pads in jackets ever became a thing! Especially so for women, I have to say. Broad shoulders on men has always, I think, been regarded as attractive, so I can sort of understand that, but in women's jackets?!

Daz

Just gone on hols so bought season 2 of true dtective to watch with Mrs Daz. I know you lot reckon it wasn't as good as the first season but I'm still looking forward to it.

Qwiss

Quincy Abeyie wrote:
Speaking of which, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia starts up again tomorrow!

New episode was great, I was in tears laughing at it.

GaelForce

arsedoc md wrote:
Finished watching Making a murderer. Left deeply skeptical about such series in terms of individual cases, albeit it will serve a purpose in starting that most required dialogue about the shitty system.
The bias is clear though in this series, and not surprisingly, as it apparently took 10 years to shoot and film and make. None the wiser, especially when you account for all the excluded information.
First of it's kind that I watched, and it was very disturbing to watch. Such despair in the 'victim' , and the lack of humility among the authorities...i can't fathom.

It was tragic. So many appalling incidents throughout the series, but the way Brendan was set-up has had me feeling down ever since I watched it. A mentally disabled 16 year-old bullied into confessing a crime he didn't understand by both the prosecution, and then his own defence attorney... horrific.

USArsenal

GaelForce wrote:
arsedoc md wrote:
Finished watching Making a murderer. Left deeply skeptical about such series in terms of individual cases, albeit it will serve a purpose in starting that most required dialogue about the shitty system.
The bias is clear though in this series, and not surprisingly, as it apparently took 10 years to shoot and film and make. None the wiser, especially when you account for all the excluded information.
First of it's kind that I watched, and it was very disturbing to watch. Such despair in the 'victim' , and the lack of humility among the authorities...i can't fathom.

It was tragic. So many appalling incidents throughout the series, but the way Brendan was set-up has had me feeling down ever since I watched it. A mentally disabled 16 year-old bullied into confessing a crime he didn't understand by both the prosecution, and then his own defence attorney... horrific.

the fact that he was set up this bad from his own attorney had me seething. the kid CLEARLY didnt have a clue what was going on.. "i just want to get home and watch wrestlemania.. think we'll be done soon?" man.. i wouldnt even want to fly OVER wisconsin let alone set foot in it.

(note - this many seem like spoilers, but it really doesnt matter, trust me) - the whole series was definitely slanted toward the defendant.. clearly he was not guilty of the first thing.. the second one, well, that's up for debate.. just watching the series you would think "no way in a million years" but there was some stuff left out. Even knowing what was left, out, im inclined to believe he was still not guilty, but it was definitely closer than from just watching the show itself. If i would have been on that jury, i would not have convicted him based on the "evidence".

The other thing that bothers me about it is the utter lack of care the system has for you once you're in it. They dont want to know anything or admit they made any kind of mistake, and they all pretty much cover each others asses. Its basically about protecting the system at that point rather than the possible victim of the fucked up system.

Some Americans like to say "oh, we have the best system of justice in the world".. Guess what? not necessarily.. its chock full of flaws (and this is coming from an American)

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