What have you been watching?

[Laava]

What have you watched on the teev or streamed that you enjoyed and would recommend?
I just finished watching a six part "Behind her eyes" on Netflix. Wicked little twist at the end...

[BuzzardNZ]

I just finished watching a six part "Behind her eyes" on Netflix. Wicked little twist at the end...

I enjoyed that too ( mostly ), but I thought the ending was very unusual and it kinda ruined it for me.

Currently watching:
Midsomer Murders and Jonathan Creek.

[FlangMasterJ]

True Detective season one for the thirteenth time.

Just started an animated series called Invincible....


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGMiqHSKzIM

[Dadpole]

Dead Pixels. Series 2 released recently. Also (for anyone who missed it) Snowfall. Series 6 released recently.

[nerrrd]

The Expanse (now on Prime Video), into it's fifth season and has been consistently excellent, if a little complicated at times; also interesting as a near future sci-fi treatment of what humanity spreading from Earth into the solar system might look like.

[johcar]

The Expanse (now on Prime Video), into it's fourth season and has been consistently excellent, if a little complicated at times; also interesting as a near future sci-fi treatment of what humanity spreading from Earth into the solar system might look like.It's great, and follow the books reasonably closely, although you get a lot more detail in the books...

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[johcar]

Yellowstone, Queen of the South, Shameless (American version)

And right now watching some thing I missed when it first came out: Breaking Bad

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[pritch]

Currently rewatching the Sharpe series which has been running on Jones.

Have been watching European made series on Netflix: Border Town, Babylon Berlin, Borgen, Rita.

One US show that attracted favourable comment was ‘Unbelievable’.

'Fauda' was worth a look. A sorta super secret Israeli intelligence unit. Operating under cover in Palestine they mostly needed beards, toward the end it was getting hard to tell who was who.

About the younger set? Never Have i Ever, The End Of The F***ing World, Sex Education.

[Laava]

Rita was great, man that chick smoked a lot! Also enjoyed Norsemen.
My Octopus Teacher was a very cool 90min doco...

[JimO]

if you have neon, banshee is a good watch if you like a bit of violence also the main guy is a kiwi

[scumdog]

Stopped watching once Netlficks took Blazing Sadlles off their list...:mad:

[Dadpole]

Stopped watching once Netlficks took Blazing Sadlles off their list...:mad:

THE BASTARDS...


At least I may have a copy on my server. :shifty:

[OddDuck]

Altered Carbon (Netflix), S1 great, S2 rather less so and then cancelled. S1's pretty well complete on its own though.

Saw Mosul last night, good war flick: the city's SWAT team battle ISIS street by street in a shot to hell city. No Americans anywhere.

Love, Death + Robots: set of short animated flicks, the TV equivalent of the sci-fi short story. About as deep as a puddle but diverting.

[R650R]

No subscription services here, ran out of stuff to watch on Netflix couple years ago so canned it.

Via YouTube can see lots of good stuff...

Outback Opal Hunters
FSC Speed Shop
Vehcor
AVe
Sergei Dratchev heavy haul
Riding with Tom (Simpson desert, cape York series)
Nerb1
Trevsblog

[Autech]

Wife and I have clicked on to Brooklyn Nine-Nine on the Netflix. Fucking hilarious, I do it a recommend.

[pete376403]

Line Of Duty season six. Have to watch for all the little references back to the previous five seasons.
Vegas - could be fun, like Once Were Warriors in episode format

[BadSarah]

Broadchurch on US Netflix and 'Allo 'Allo on US Prime Video... funny how I have to pretend I am in the states to watch brit TV

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[Black Knight]

Totally agree on Line of Duty-If you have Netflix series one to five are on it.

[actungbaby]

Netflix love monsters was pretty org .
Um watched two lumkin .
Then enjoy Jurassic park.
Then motogp on spark sport.
Gave in needed my fix.

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[R650R]

A barmaid at Sturgis mentioned this name so I just HAD to google it... Rednecks with Paychecks

4wd mud rally but much like bike rally atmosphere


https://youtu.be/dCVg6Sz4Lr4

[pritch]

Have been watching 'Deadwind' on Netflix. Finnish with subtitles. A detective drama set in Finland. Got caught up in it then there was another series. Still working through that, not that it's hard work

Watched 'Sex Education' on Netflix, there is a recent new series. A pupil at the school is constantly embarrassed by his mum who is a sex therapist. The series does deal with a variety of matters sexual, at times there is almost too much information.

Started watching the FIM speedway again, they're up to round 10 IIRC. Can't be far to go now. Was wondering why I still had Sky, I haven't been using it.

Tomorrow is MotoGP Qualifying I assume. Be watching that too.

[pete376403]

One for "The Sopranos" anoraks - "The Many Saints of Newark" (hint - many saints = Moltisanti) Even has James Gandolfinis son playing a young Tony.

[pritch]

In case the body count in your viewing is a bit low, I see Netflix have added John Wick. That'll give it a boost.

[pritch]

It appears 'Squid Game' is the flavour of the month internationally on Netflix. It's Korean and apparently comes in both dubbed and subtitled versions. The latter has the bonus of added humour due to the rather loose English translations. We get the dubbed version. I found the first episode something of a struggle due to the excessively stupid behaviour of the main character. It improves and the body count rises quickly once it starts. I've watched six of the nine episodes and at the current rate it would seem they are likely to run out of players. The acting isn't what we are used to, it seems over acting is the norm in Korea.

It's certainly like nothing I've seen before, the only thing it can be compared to is 'The Hunger Games' but it's not really much like that at all. If you are looking for some amusing light etertainment this ain't it. I'll be looking for something amusing when I get to the end of this though.

[scumdog]

[QUOTE=R650R;1131191498]A barmaid at Sturgis mentioned this name so I just HAD to google it... Rednecks with Paychecks

4wd mud rally but much like bike rally atmosphere



Seen much the same thing at the BRONZ Vincent County rally a couple of years ago!

[TheDemonLord]

In case the body count in your viewing is a bit low, I see Netflix have added John Wick. That'll give it a boost.

Helll hath no fury like an Assassin with a Dead Puppy

[R650R]

Polk county sheriff.... what’s interesting here is guy that started the shootout gets second degree murder for the other guy shooting his girlfriend pillion passenger because the other guy is legally defending himself after being shot at...


https://youtu.be/gmyAODN9EP8

[SPman]

Just watched "They Shall Not Grow Old" - the Peter Jackson revamp of original footage of WW1. Much to my amazement, I found it harrowing, confronting in a way I never expected. Took me 2 nights to get through it......

[TheDemonLord]

So, I watched the first part of the new Dune movie.

For reference, I read the books in my teens, I own both the David Lynch version and the Sci-Fy version, and appreciate both (although I enjoy the Sci-Fy version more).

Firstly - it's highly highly recommended.

Every shot in the film is like a classical masterpiece. There are plot elements that are condensed and character arcs that aren't as fleshed out as compared to the Sci-Fy version, but this is minor, because it hits all the right notes.

I still feel it's not quite the perfect Dune adaption, I really wish they had gone the way that Lord of the Rings went, but then this is all just nit-picking.

If I could have the length of the Sci-Fi mini series, with the Budget and visuals of the Denis Villeneuve and the Toto Score, I think it would be perfection...

TL;DR - if you liked the Books, like good, well written, DEEP Sci-Fi, then you will not be disappointed.

[pete376403]

So, I watched the first part of the new Dune movie.

For reference, I read the books in my teens, I own both the David Lynch version and the Sci-Fy version, and appreciate both (although I enjoy the Sci-Fy version more).

Firstly - it's highly highly recommended.

Every shot in the film is like a classical masterpiece. There are plot elements that are condensed and character arcs that aren't as fleshed out as compared to the Sci-Fy version, but this is minor, because it hits all the right notes.

I still feel it's not quite the perfect Dune adaption, I really wish they had gone the way that Lord of the Rings went, but then this is all just nit-picking.

If I could have the length of the Sci-Fi mini series, with the Budget and visuals of the Denis Villeneuve and the Toto Score, I think it would be perfection...

TL;DR - if you liked the Books, like good, well written, DEEP Sci-Fi, then you will not be disappointed.Dune is available for download but I want to see it on a big screen then use the download for revisiting scenes.

[TheDemonLord]

Dune is available for download but I want to see it on a big screen then use the download for revisiting scenes.

I'm still going to go watch it at the Cinema when it comes out, hopefully will be able to do it on an Imax screen - because even at 4K on my Gaming monitor it was exquisite, so on Imax it should be breathtaking.

[F5 Dave]

Inside job. Netflix.

Cartoon. Every conspiracy is true and these misfits are trying to keep it under wraps for deep state. Silly, but an antidote for the dumb fucks who believe in all the shit we see posted which doesn't warrant more than a giggle.

[pritch]

Currently watching Narcos the umpty umpth series on Netflix. Not that it's riveting stuff, it's more like a comfortable pair of slippers. The body count is rising though.
I'm part way through several other series that I just can't be bothered with currently. So my Spanish swear word lessons continue.

[TheDemonLord]

In reference to my post in Lockdown projects...

I've been watching a lot of Youtube tutorials.

Have to say, the Mitre10 YT channel guides are actually quite helpful.

[R650R]

In reference to my post in Lockdown projects...

I've been watching a lot of Youtube tutorials.

Have to say, the Mitre10 YT channel guides are actually quite helpful.

Highly recommend Scott Brown Carpentry in Auckland. His YouTube vids are great, specially in regard to crooked walls mentioned in that other thread, he has great to techniques for dealing with that. Also American dude Essential Craftsman is excellent for proper techniques.

Binge watched Des TVNZ on demand, true story ex cop serial killer uk, well told story.

And what could be better than couple real hard working blokes talking heavy machines. The dude getting interviewed is copperhead marine. His vids are much shorter and less flash than let’s dig, but he’s obviously a man who knows how to get a job done and work hard. Stuff like this should be required viewing for workers of tommorow....


https://youtu.be/i8fNshLK9AI

[R650R]

My favourite redneck snow-Mexican gets involved in moving a bridge. Snaps a winch cable twice and doesn’t bat an eyelid.
Great channel for expanding your vocabulary 😂


https://youtu.be/VcTlcaBb0_o

[R650R]

Old movies sometimes the best, no woke pic nonsense in here. Oh and that Dana Wynter is one tidy bit of crumpet.


https://youtu.be/9cFOAG0wfBw

[Black Knight]

FRAYED on Netflix-The funnist program I have seen in years-A bit like a very rude version of The Castle

[george formby]

I've been lured into watching this dude..


https://youtu.be/1Ndl8f_9gXA

[pritch]

Noraly, she of Itchy Boots, has decided that enough countries have opened their borders for her to continue her COVID interrupted ride from the southern tip of South America to Alaska. She has bought a new bike, a Honda CRF300 Rally. She has been fitting it out with crash bars, bash plate and luggage as well as her electronics.

Her riding has improved immensely of late although it's not as if we mortals can criticise someone who has ridden the places she has.

Episode 1 Series 6 is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTnuoczs3tw

[Kickaha]

Her riding has improved immensely of late although it's not as if we mortals can criticise someone who has ridden the places she has.


Of course we can, I've watched her make a dogs breakfast and struggle with stuff I could do on a road bike

[pritch]

Of course we can, I've watched her make a dogs breakfast and struggle with stuff I could do on a road bike

You can.

I recall Ted Simon's words in "Jupiter's Travels". He recounts how pictures of his sand riding technique (or the lack thereof?) attracted considerable criticism. Subsequently he came across a photograph of another famous motorcycling globe trotter, a German, using the same method he used. This prompted him to ponder, (from memory), 'Perhaps those who best know how to ride don't actually go anywhere?'

Thus cautioned, I'm reluctant to criticise the technique of any world travelling solo rider.

Riders with a sag wagon and TV crew in tow, however, would not qualify for the same restraint.

[TheDemonLord]

Currently watching the Wheel of Time on Prime.

I read the first 5? books back in the late 90s, early 2000s and I never finished book 5 (there's literally about 200 pages of them wandering around in the Desert....) But my memory is that the first 3 books were awesome.

Everyone who has finished the series says that the last books make up for the bogdown in the middle books.

So far, it's good - a couple of 'meh' episodes, but there's only 5 and a lot of it is setup and introduction. Rosamund Pike is an Excellent Morraine and the way the Aes Sedai are portrayed as both 'Yay Female Empowerment' but also 'Bitter jealous man-haters' is very interesting and fits very well into some of the themes of the books.

However, the reason I'm posting this is the 5th episode was Amazing - it's got one of the most emotional funeral scenes I've seen in a while.

If you like High Fantasy, with lots of detail - world building, a very complex but well-developed Magic System - then I'd suggest both watching it and reading the books.

[1/32 man]

I recently watched this subtle movie on netflix.

You need to catch the opening words so you can get the ending.

Cumberbatch at his best.
Campion at her best.

recommended

[pete376403]

"Dune" at the cinema last night. Loved it - dark, broody, bought the book to life. Neat ornithopters. I hope when part two comes out it pickup where this one left off without any "this is what happened last time" stuff

[HenryDorsetCase]

I recently watched this subtle movie on netflix.

You need to catch the opening words so you can get the ending.

Cumberbatch at his best.
Campion at her best.

recommended

I have been very conflicted about this. I am more about the spectacle than the feelings and while I get the whole "method intensity" thing, usually it doesnt grab me. I am going to see DUNE this week.

We just finished GIRI/HAJI on Netflix which I enjoyed (thought it was quite overwrought and a bit of the old genre bending going on). Do recommend though.

I will unlawfully download Star Trek Discovery s4 in a few weeks.

And I am finally getting round to COWBOY BEBOP - which I am enjoying (the anime not the live action).

Highlights of the film festival for me: THE FRENCH DISPATCH (Wes Anderson - duh) and NIGHT RAIDERS which was a NZ and Canada co-production. Budget about $300 but a great story.

[TheDemonLord]

I am going to see DUNE this week.

You're in for a treat.


And I am finally getting round to COWBOY BEBOP - which I am enjoying (the anime not the live action).

That is the correct way to enjoy it.

OVA or Dub?

[nerrrd]

Hmmm, not too sure about Wheel of Time yet. Early days, some things I like, overall a bit pedestrian.

I actually did read all fourteen books over the years, but given how many pages it took to get to book fourteen I barely remember what happened over the whole series. I actually reread book one recently, just to remind myself what was involved, and while it still held my interest, it really does plod along with way more descriptive detail (I mean the guy pretty much introduces every character, no matter how minor, by their full name) than plot.

I do like the universe he’s created though, and the way past and present are intertwined with the whole reincarnation angle and dream worlds, the fact that magic is potentially extremely dangerous, and the fact that evil is lurking around every corner.

But tightly plotted it is not, which is a big disadvantage compared to something like Game of Thrones (which seems to be what everyone wants to compare it to) and making a successful transition from books to screen.

Apparently there is a second season coming, so they might be able to ramp up the intrigue by then enough to keep it going.

[Laava]

FRAYED on Netflix-The funnist program I have seen in years-A bit like a very rude version of The Castle
You're right, it's friggen hilarious!

[Black Knight]

Goes a bit Neighbours on the last two episodes,never mind as the earlier ones were great.

[pritch]

Hmmm, not too sure about Wheel of Time yet. Early days, some things I like, overall a bit pedestrian.

I actually did read all fourteen books over the years, but given how many pages it took to get to book fourteen I barely remember what happened over the whole series. I actually reread book one recently, just to remind myself what was involved, and while it still held my interest, it really does plod along with way more descriptive detail (I mean the guy pretty much introduces every character, no matter how minor, by their full name) than plot.

I do like the universe he’s created though, and the way past and present are intertwined with the whole reincarnation angle and dream worlds, the fact that magic is potentially extremely dangerous, and the fact that evil is lurking around every corner.

But tightly plotted it is not, which is a big disadvantage compared to something like Game of Thrones (which seems to be what everyone wants to compare it to) and making a successful transition from books to screen.

Apparently there is a second season coming, so they might be able to ramp up the intrigue by then enough to keep it going.

I read to book 10 IIRC. It was decades ago. Memory suggests book 10 was all womeon plotting and sfa action. I mentioned to the person in the bookshop that the author was taking his time with book eleven. She informed me that he'd died. He always said that he'd keep writing until they screwed the lid down on his coffin and so it was. His wife may have given his files to someone else to carry on. He had detaied files listing each character and their particular "powers".

[TheDemonLord]

I read to book 10 IIRC. It was decades ago. Memory suggests book 10 was all womeon plotting and sfa action. I mentioned to the person in the bookshop that the author was taking his time with book eleven. She informed me that he'd died. He always said that he'd keep writing until they screwed the lid down on his coffin and so it was. His wife may have given his files to someone else to carry on. He had detaied files listing each character and their particular "powers".

Yep, he knew he was dying and so left extensive notes on how he wanted it to be finished.

Everyone I've spoken to who has finished the series says that the last books are great.

[nerrrd]

Yep, he knew he was dying and so left extensive notes on how he wanted it to be finished.

Everyone I've spoken to who has finished the series says that the last books are great.

Yes, the last three books were ‘ghost’ written by Brandon Sanderson, whose own original works I would argue might be better fodder for a tv series. He’s absurdly prolific also, but tends to jump around a lot more telling different stories all based in his own growing cosmere, which keeps things a lot fresher and more interesting IMHO. He’s in the opening credits as a consulting producer on the series, not sure how involved that makes him.

A lot of his books come under young adult fiction, so there tends to be a lot more happening in them.

[nerrrd]

Final season of the Expanse, first episode streaming today.

[R650R]

https://youtu.be/NxsNU7ZZAlU

[pete376403]

If you like USA cop shows, "Bosch" on Amazon Prime is good. Well we like it.

[BadSarah]

Killing Eve, despite the crap ads for it, this quite entertaining with a dash of humour.

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[R650R]

If ya missus needs a new shopping trolley these Fords look the business lol


https://youtu.be/RUEyyvdFCw4

[Laava]

Watched an american movie called, I don't feel at home in this world anymore.
Was a bit more interesting and watchable than most of the big budget hollywood kak.
I like it when people mix humour and violence properly!😀😀😀

[BadSarah]

Ghosts on TVNZ is dumb fun

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[george formby]

May I put this here, a nice, discreet thread?

Couldn't help but think of the TT conversations on teh net while watching this and listening to Alex Honnold chat away throughout.

Magnus is a world class climber and Norway's answer to Bear Grylls, kinda, in an athlete not soldier kindaway.


https://youtu.be/Cyya23MPoAI

[Black Knight]

Alaska to Argentina on a Honda C90-All episodes on You Tube-Crazy bugger by the name of Ed March and his lady
A lot of laughs.

[george formby]

Alaska to Argentina on a Honda C90-All episodes on You Tube-Crazy bugger by the name of Ed March and his lady
A lot of laughs.

That is on my list. ADV recently did an article on it.

[Black Knight]

Start at episode one Mark,there are a ton of laughs along the way,the guys quick sense of humour really appeals to me.

Itchy Boots is OK,gets a bit boring,this guy Ed leaves her for dead.

[Berries]

Chinese flu this week so been watching lots of Al Murray.

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[F5 Dave]

Probably wasted on the great unwashed.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=PSo0ktJ_J0Y

[R650R]

Al Murray is awesome discovered him about six months ago

[pete376403]

"The Mauritanian" on Amazon prime. Jodie Foster, Benedict Cumberbatch, Tahar Ramin. Man who was detained 14 1/2 years in Gitmo, never charged but the US wants to execute him anyway as a 9/11 ringleader. True story. Worth a watch to get your rage levels up.

[roogazza]

Believe it or not I've never seen Game of Thrones. Wife is copying the box set and I've been lured into watching a couple.
Lots of cocks,boobs and doggie fashion shagging and then there's the loping off of heads etc. :confused::laugh::yawn:

[george formby]

Believe it or not I've never seen Game of Thrones. Wife is copying the box set and I've been lured into watching a couple.
Lots of cocks,boobs and doggie fashion shagging and then there's the loping off of heads etc. :confused::laugh::yawn:

I've never seen it either, sounds more like Game of Groans.

[HenryDorsetCase]

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14036602/

NUDE TUESDAY

Not what I was expecting. Better than I was expecting. My SO chose this because I wanted to go see Top Gun Maverick again (do go see that on the big screen its fucking great).

Turns out people come in all shapes and sizes and drugs are awesome.

[pritch]

Believe it or not I've never seen Game of Thrones. Wife is copying the box set and I've been lured into watching a couple.
Lots of cocks,boobs and doggie fashion shagging and then there's the loping off of heads etc. :confused::laugh::yawn:

I read the books before I saw the series. Arya's sex scene, such as it was, was ummm uncomfortable. I was wondering what the directors were doing, in the books Arya doesn't know if she's had her eleventh birthday. The scene did cause some discussion. Fans of the TV series calculate that Arya is 10 at the start of the series and the since the series had been going eight years, she's eighteen. So that's OK. It was a bit startling if you'd read the books though. where she might be eleven max.

[Berries]

A bit of cool engineering.


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[R650R]

Some fascinating rainy day viewing here. British steel mill with 7000 real men doing real work. Some pretty interesting technical info within too....


https://youtu.be/fARQ5m8H4lU

[R650R]

Many of you will have watched great movie Legend, here’s a doco detailing the life with more detail...


https://youtu.be/5IcfxvSwsGQ

[mulletman]

A bit of cool engineering.


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This guy loves his rockets to.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UVBQbB2L_M

[Black Knight]

Utopia on Netflix,very funny,very clever and very true.

[R650R]

Law & Crime network has extensive coverage of the trial of CIA asset Alex Jones.

What’s interesting is despite his millions he seems to have hired some pretty inept young legal counsel. His own legal team throwing him under the bus by “accidently” sending wrong link of documents giving the prosecution access to 300GB of email and phone records.
Now the prosecution did right thing and said hey you’ve sent us privileged information but the defence attorney failed to use proper words to legally prevent them from using it!

Apparently he has known revenues of about 70 million USD annually. Mind you in a country of 330 million you’ve only got to get 0.3% of population to spend $70 each on your products....


https://youtu.be/MKGmfE9JQHg

[R650R]

If you think you’ve seen everything Blackbird related this video has a few hidden gems of nerdy engineering wow factor within. Really love the bit about cams and hydraulic pressure being used as mechanical “computers”


https://youtu.be/MJrXUh0eZjw

[pete376403]

If you think you’ve seen everything Blackbird related this video has a few hidden gems of nerdy engineering wow factor within. Really love the bit about cams and hydraulic pressure being used as mechanical “computers”

Compared to some of the stuff you post that was actually, good, thanks. WRT to hydro-mechanical "computers", very slightly similar to the valve blocks that were used in automatic transmissions, prior to electronics.

[TheDemonLord]

Compared to some of the stuff you post that was actually, good, thanks. WRT to hydro-mechanical "computers", very slightly similar to the valve blocks that were used in automatic transmissions, prior to electronics.

Well, let's be honest - anyone who has any slight leaning towards anything Mechinical/Engineering (which is most Motorcyclists TBH) loves the SR-71, so it really is an easy win.

[Laava]

Kleo, on netflix. Weirdly hot, violent, cold warish… good entertainment!

[TheDemonLord]

For those who want a little Zen viewing, with no commentary or waffle - the worlds only WW1 Super-Dreadnought Battleship, the USS Texas was moved yesterday from her former location (where she is a Museum ship) to enter Dry Dock, to undergo some much needed repairs.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_6ySBECxmM

There's many other livestreams and Camera Angles - including a really nice one from the Bridge of the ship as she's going on her Journey.

Something about Battleships that is truly awesome.

[pete376403]

Kleo, on netflix. Weirdly hot, violent, cold warish… good entertainment!

Tried a couple of episodes on this recommendation - German acting seems so wooden and stilted. Does it get any better than the first two?
Babylon Berlin was another, set in the 20's and again stilted.

[Laava]

Tried a couple of episodes on this recommendation - German acting seems so wooden and stilted. Does it get any better than the first two?
Babylon Berlin was another, set in the 20's and again stilted.
Did you watch it in german? I assume there was an english overdub…
It is also a fairly good reminder of how people get indoctrinated and cannot see any other way of life.

[pete376403]

Did you watch it in german? I assume there was an english overdub…
It is also a fairly good reminder of how people get indoctrinated and cannot see any other way of life.

My German is limited to what used to be in the "War Picture Library" comics - Achtung Englander, etc.

[Laava]

Oh yeah, die englander pig dog etc etc. Me and my brother got those too!

[Black Knight]

Watched Unlocked on Netflix last night-leaves Kleo for dead (sorry Al)-its a full length movie, full of some well known actors/ress and a great story with some neat twists-and its in English

[pritch]

My German is limited to what used to be in the "War Picture Library" comics - Achtung Englander, etc.

Donner und Blitzen!

[Laava]

Sheiss haus!

[Laava]

Sheiss haus!
here is a nostalgia trip for you Pritch!
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketplace/books/comics-graphic-novels/commando/listing/3752954631?gclid=Cj0KCQjw08aYBhDlARIsAA_gb0eFubfrj iubQElt3CIB5AFViTwl4JLuB7THz-ojcdS9u3CS7izRMz8aAiO5EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

[R650R]

All this German talk corrupted my algorithm s. Sunk a few bourbons watching this old classic. An ok film and timely reminder of where blind loyalty leads.


https://youtu.be/D33MphTO3DM

[R650R]

Some cool engineering ingenuity inlvolved here...


https://youtu.be/FOwGg4iq8pA

[george formby]

Just discovered this fulla. Clever humor!


https://youtu.be/lVCFIQFe8_E

[R650R]

Life in the boiler room


https://youtu.be/lAKm7cL5anA

[Black Knight]

Anyone looked at RRR on netflix?-Bollywood at its absolute best-3 hours long so best break it up to one hour a night.

[HenryDorsetCase]

The best science fiction book written in the 21st century has been adapted for Prime by the people who did the first series of Westworld. It isnt a scene by scene shot for shot of the novel (which would be quite hard) but the tone is right and the cast is good. I imagined a young (1980s) Winona Ryder as Flynne Fisher, but old mate Chloe is doing a sterling job. Interesting some of the character replacements (no Shaylene?) and adaptations. Two episodes in I have high hopes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRdkRQzcrrc

[R650R]

In a similar vein this chap has done chapters of Tom Clancy’s Red Storm Rising. So far there are about 4 clips from 11-36mins long. Although Cold War era its eerily similar to what could play out for real in near future. The narrators voice is just right too.


https://youtu.be/rTov2oSXR8M

[Murray]

Acorn TV Midsomers Murders

[R650R]

Another story of neglected maintenance or potential apathy towards potential problems... amazing this happens in modern world.


https://youtu.be/gc8qXTh6tTY

[R650R]

It seems Beirut wasn’t the first mega disaster involving nitrate fert, the Germans managed a good effort at it. For those without time to watch they thought mixing another agent made it inert. Product would cake like rock in sheds so they decided to use small blasts to break it up. This worked safely the first 20,000 times until.....


https://youtu.be/2xfadqTy1wk

[R650R]

An amazing and sad true story... first solo round the world yacht race before days of GPS and sat phones


https://youtu.be/SiWv12EL4LE

[pete376403]

The best science fiction book written in the 21st century has been adapted for Prime by the people who did the first series of Westworld. It isnt a scene by scene shot for shot of the novel (which would be quite hard) but the tone is right and the cast is good. I imagined a young (1980s) Winona Ryder as Flynne Fisher, but old mate Chloe is doing a sterling job. Interesting some of the character replacements (no Shaylene?) and adaptations. Two episodes in I have high hopes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRdkRQzcrrc

Up to episode 4 and liking it a lot. Slightly reminiscent of "Altered Carbon" in the way alternative bodies can be used.

[Laava]

Love death and robots. If you like the bizarre?…

[HenryDorsetCase]

The five star reviews of "THE ENGLISH" on Prime are well deserved.

I love Westerns and this is a really good one. Emily Blunters is great in it, and Chaske Spencer is too.

https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2022/nov/10/the-english-review-emily-blunt-bbc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmcsV8_BefI

trailer.


Its very good indeed. No spoilers.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Up to episode 4 and liking it a lot. Slightly reminiscent of "Altered Carbon" in the way alternative bodies can be used.

I am now hate watching it.

There are too many changes from the source material and it has become a generic sci fi shootemup. The things that made Gibsons book great are largely missing so what we have is some tropes, some Gibsonesque windowdressing - we are not told what "neoprims" are (yet) and we have not met Lowbeer, Clovis or other absolutely crucial characters. Because they are hardly in it. The wholesale slaughter of large parts of the plot (like the neoprims and their motivations, like the shift in focus to a manufactured for TV villain, like the turning of Lev into a cuckold cartoon villain - for christ's sake like making Dominkia into an actual character. It all started in E1 and has continued apace.

If the book wasnt one of my two favourite books of all time* then perhaps I wouldnt feel this way and could watch it on its own terms as a generic sci fi actioner. At this point I would rather watch Edge of Tomorrow - again. Fuck, I'd almost rather watch Star Wars. Not quite but we've sunk to that level.



*the other being Gibson's "Neuromancer"

[pete376403]

I am now hate watching it.

There are too many changes from the source material and it has become a generic sci fi shootemup. The things that made Gibsons book great are largely missing so what we have is some tropes, some Gibsonesque windowdressing - we are not told what "neoprims" are (yet) and we have not met Lowbeer, Clovis or other absolutely crucial characters. Because they are hardly in it. The wholesale slaughter of large parts of the plot (like the neoprims and their motivations, like the shift in focus to a manufactured for TV villain, like the turning of Lev into a cuckold cartoon villain - for christ's sake like making Dominkia into an actual character. It all started in E1 and has continued apace.

If the book wasnt one of my two favourite books of all time* then perhaps I wouldnt feel this way and could watch it on its own terms as a generic sci fi actioner. At this point I would rather watch Edge of Tomorrow - again. Fuck, I'd almost rather watch Star Wars. Not quite but we've sunk to that level.



*the other being Gibson's "Neuromancer"

Well I guess I will have to read the book then (just dowloaded to Kindle)

[george formby]

Love death and robots. If you like the bizarre?…

Yuss! Some great and twisted stuff going on in that series. Been watching it for quite awhile, loved the exploding cats and the Jurassic desert dream. The rat killer one was a bit sad, and gory.
Good taste, Sir.

[pzkpfw]

Yuss! Some great and twisted stuff going on in that series. Been watching it for quite awhile, loved the exploding cats and the Jurassic desert dream. The rat killer one was a bit sad, and gory.
Good taste, Sir.

I've not followed this thread so sorry if this is old news: if you like that, also try (Netflix) "oats studios".

[george formby]

I've not followed this thread so sorry if this is old news: if you like that, also try (Netflix) "oats studios".

In a bizarre vein the Cabinet of Curiosities, or some such, is worth a watch. It's a bit like a modern take on the old Tales of the Unexpected.

[pritch]

The five star reviews of "THE ENGLISH" on Prime are well deserved.

I love Westerns and this is a really good one. Emily Blunters is great in it, and Chaske Spencer is too.

https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2022/nov/10/the-english-review-emily-blunt-bbc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmcsV8_BefI

trailer.


Its very good indeed. No spoilers.


Thanks. I'll have to remember that for when I reinstate my Prime access when the next jack Reacher series appears.

[pete376403]

Well I guess I will have to read the book then (just dowloaded to Kindle)

And completed. Yep the TV series went off script a bit. Probably best if R650 never reads this as it will confirm his conspiracy bias with such gems as "my being threatened by assassins in the pay of New Zealand's secret state" among other NZ mentions.

[HenryDorsetCase]

This is really surprisingly good: SAS Rogue Heroes. And its free on TVNZ on demand.

I thought some of the more far fetched things depicted were fictionalised. Only lightly if at all, it turns out.

Well worth a watch.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10405370/


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PlJ-ISm3Pk

[TheDemonLord]

This is really surprisingly good: SAS Rogue Heroes. And its free on TVNZ on demand.

I thought some of the more far fetched things depicted were fictionalised. Only lightly if at all, it turns out.

Well worth a watch.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10405370/


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PlJ-ISm3Pk

I've seen some excerpts from that and I've been considering it, so may check it out.

[pete376403]

This is really surprisingly good: SAS Rogue Heroes. And its free on TVNZ on demand.

I thought some of the more far fetched things depicted were fictionalised. Only lightly if at all, it turns out.

Well worth a watch.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10405370/


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PlJ-ISm3Pk

Clangy jangly music is grating. And loud compared to the dialog. If it had subtitles I could mute the noise.

[TheDemonLord]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYZP1wuGBD8

So this is an interview between Temple Grandin and Jordan Peterson.

Temple is world famous for both being an Autistic Woman, but also for her work in Animal Welfare, particularly the design of Abattoirs.

Some parts of the conversation that I found interesting:

The disappearance of practical skills in the workplace.
Different types of thinking - particularly those who are mechanically minded.
The relationship that needs to exist between each type of thinking.

Temple, for all her peculiar ways of speaking, can be rather hilarious.

[R650R]

Some parts of the conversation that I found interesting:

The disappearance of practical skills in the workplace.
Different types of thinking - particularly those who are mechanically minded.
The relationship that needs to exist between each type of thinking.

Temple, for all her peculiar ways of speaking, can be rather hilarious.

Chickens are coming home to roost here. We’re seeing the results of political interference in education system that started about 20 years ago. Some bright spark theorised we were going to a smart knowledge based techno/internet economy that there would be no need for woodwork and metal work skills. Funding was cut at intermediate level then this flowed into secondary environment.
We are having to change way tools are used because the new generation of dumb can’t operate multiple physical process controls at once and they might have an accident trying to keep up with traditional skilled workers.
You wonder how much this contributes to youth crime, so many young men’s minds never getting the creative spark early on of making something instead of just breaking stuff.

[pete376403]

Chickens are coming home to roost here. We’re seeing the results of political interference in education system that started about 20 years ago. Some bright spark theorised we were going to a smart knowledge based techno/internet economy that there would be no need for woodwork and metal work skills. Funding was cut at intermediate level then this flowed into secondary environment.
We are having to change way tools are used because the new generation of dumb can’t operate multiple physical process controls at once and they might have an accident trying to keep up with traditional skilled workers.
You wonder how much this contributes to youth crime, so many young men’s minds never getting the creative spark early on of making something instead of just breaking stuff.
Something apprenticeships used to do, beside the actual teaching of a trade, was to pair the callow youth with an older, 'experienced-in-the-ways-of-the-world' tradesman. I (automotive diesel mechanic apprenticeship at GG&H) learned as much about life, as diesels, during my time. Kept me out of trouble, taught me a lot about what works and what doesn't.

[george formby]

Chickens are coming home to roost here. We’re seeing the results of political interference in education system that started about 20 years ago. Some bright spark theorised we were going to a smart knowledge based techno/internet economy that there would be no need for woodwork and metal work skills. Funding was cut at intermediate level then this flowed into secondary environment.
We are having to change way tools are used because the new generation of dumb can’t operate multiple physical process controls at once and they might have an accident trying to keep up with traditional skilled workers.
You wonder how much this contributes to youth crime, so many young men’s minds never getting the creative spark early on of making something instead of just breaking stuff.

The school I teach at has a robust practical curriculum. Woodwork, carving, hospitality, mechanics, building, horticulture, electronics ect, ect.

Some of the kids are from criminal families and they are kicking and screaming to get away and stand on their own feet. They know a dead end when they see one and want nothing to do with what their family gets up to. It's quite heartening to hear a kid talk about what they want to do and openly shun what happens at home. A few pupils are so fed up they have left home before leaving school and are couch surfing so they can continue to attend.

There is a lot going on in education, most of it is excellent. But, as the immortal line from Coolhand Luke states - "Some men, you just can't reach."

[R650R]

The school I teach at has a robust practical curriculum. Woodwork, carving, hospitality, mechanics, building, horticulture, electronics ect, ect.

Some of the kids are from criminal families and they are kicking and screaming to get away and stand on their own feet. They know a dead end when they see one and want nothing to do with what their family gets up to. It's quite heartening to hear a kid talk about what they want to do and openly shun what happens at home. A few pupils are so fed up they have left home before leaving school and are couch surfing so they can continue to attend.

There is a lot going on in education, most of it is excellent. But, as the immortal line from Coolhand Luke states - "Some men, you just can't reach."

That’s great if things are still happening old school way in your town.

Most of you guys are prob getting Curtiss in your feed. Here he explains his path to success amongst other questions. For those who haven’t watched he does great work doing custom repairs on anything from bulldozer rams or other big gear that needs lathe, milling or welding.


https://youtu.be/XAumtzYPRms

[george formby]

Mr Millyard is not happy with a noise.... Proceeds to strip his Pan European. :shit: Piece of piss, obviously.


https://youtu.be/GBMUyW31a7k


https://youtu.be/yKn07A2ZtnM

[HenryDorsetCase]

Most of you guys are prob getting Curtiss in your feed. Here he explains his path to success amongst other questions. For those who haven’t watched he does great work doing custom repairs on anything from bulldozer rams or other big gear that needs lathe, milling or welding.



I am a big fan of that channel. Pretty sure I am going to do the Patreon thing.

[R650R]

Mr Millyard is not happy with a noise.... Proceeds to strip his Pan European. :shit: Piece of piss, obviously.


Am I the only one wondering if he’s going to cannibalise the other one and make a ST2200 V8 ????

[R650R]

I am a big fan of that channel. Pretty sure I am going to do the Patreon thing.

I love his aptitude for working out and explaining the failure mechanisms that lead to need for repair. And great attention to detail.

[george formby]

Welding Olympics, whoda thunk?


https://youtu.be/uec-wsCZcwM

[TheDemonLord]

I am a big fan of that channel. Pretty sure I am going to do the Patreon thing.

To be fair though, Homeless the Safety officer really is the star of the show...

[R650R]

Welding Olympics, whoda thunk?



We have a local chap who goes and competes in that stuff. Did an awesome TIG repair on a cracked chinesium stainless thin wall exhaust pipe subject to high vibration and it has stood test of time.

[pete376403]

Slow Horses- just d/l and started the first season. Has gary oldman so should be good. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slow_Horses

[pritch]

The school I teach at has a robust practical curriculum. Woodwork, carving, hospitality, mechanics, building, horticulture, electronics ect, ect.


Teachers don't get much respect and some don't deseve overmuch. A young woman of my acquaintance was doing her OE and while in England was working as a relieving teacher. Being young, female, and 'only the reliever,' nobody cared what she thought about anything much. In the staff room any comment from her on teaching matters was likely to be met with cold stares.

It's usual when a reliever starts for the Principal to stop by the class to check that they know what they are doing. On one occasion the Principal dropped by for a while then left and returned with another teacher and both remained until the end of the class. When the room was cleared the Principal asked if she would mind if they filmed her taking a class because they wanted to show all of the staff what she was doing.

That cheered her up immensely, but I thought it was an indication that what we were turning out of Teachers Training College at the time wasn't too bad.

[george formby]

Teachers don't get much respect and some don't deseve overmuch. A young woman of my acquaintance was doing her OE and while in England was working as a relieving teacher. Being young, female, and 'only the reliever,' nobody cared what she thought about anything much. In the staff room any comment from her on teaching matters was likely to be met with cold stares.

It's usual when a reliever starts for the Principal to stop by the class to check that they know what they are doing. On one occasion the Principal dropped by for a while then left and returned with another teacher and both remained until the end of the class. When the room was cleared the Principal asked if she would mind if they filmed her taking a class because they wanted to show all of the staff what she was doing.

That cheered her up immensely, but I thought it was an indication that what we were turning out of Teachers Training College at the time wasn't too bad.

I'm not a qualified teacher, I teach my skill set, but agree that the quality of teachers overall at my school is excellent. The knowledge, enthusiasm, honesty and care they bring every day is humbling. As is the work load.
I have no doubt that these great people are really motivating kids to better themselves, it's usually the family's that are the hand brake.

Makes me wish I had been educated in a similar environment rather than being suppressed by the threat of corporal punishment and teachers who seemed to hate kids.

[Laava]

I'm not a qualified teacher, I teach my skill set, but agree that the quality of teachers overall at my school is excellent. The knowledge, enthusiasm, honesty and care they bring every day is humbling. As is the work load.
I have no doubt that these great people are really motivating kids to better themselves, it's usually the family's that are the hand brake.

Makes me wish I had been educated in a similar environment rather than being suppressed by the threat of corporal punishment and teachers who seemed to hate kids.
Were you at the same school as Roger Waters?

[R650R]

This dudes hand building a replica of Orca boat from Jaws movie using mostly traditional wood working methods. Lots of interesting info on technique.


https://youtu.be/p_Uer0SsL-w

[R650R]

KTM gives itself an upgrade


https://youtu.be/C8yyCaofpCU

[pete376403]

Slow Horses- just d/l and started the first season. Has gary oldman so should be good. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slow_Horses
Replying to my own post and I know, bad form, but - binge watched both seasons of this and loved it. Smileys People with a bit of humour, characters to hate, fairly convoluted plots, cutting insults, etc. There are two more seasons in production and possibly more as the are seven books in the series.

[R650R]

Brilliant pisstake/parody of million dollar bogan.

Edit- no longer available after five vids this was going viral levels and the dude never intended that level of coverage, good while it lasted.


https://youtu.be/ALcLt1_weGU

[pritch]

OK so I'm shallow. I just discovered that Amazon Prime has "Justified". I must have seen a couple of episodes back in the day, and I've seen various gunfights on YouTube but the episodes I'm seeing are new to me. Not great art but entertaining enough.

[R650R]

https://joannenova.com.au/2023/01/wokeness-trains-young-minds-to-be-victims/

Konstantin Kisin sounds like interesting chap


https://rumble.com/embed/v23701q/?pub=4

[TheDemonLord]

https://joannenova.com.au/2023/01/wokeness-trains-young-minds-to-be-victims/

Konstantin Kisin sounds like interesting chap


https://rumble.com/embed/v23701q/?pub=4

He does the Triggernometry podcast - Him and Francis Foster are a very interesting combination - Francis is very much like your classic left-wing Liberal, whereas Konstantin comes from the former Soviet Union.

They've done some excellent interviews.

[R650R]

He does the Triggernometry podcast - Him and Francis Foster are a very interesting combination - Francis is very much like your classic left-wing Liberal, whereas Konstantin comes from the former Soviet Union.

They've done some excellent interviews.

Yep I’ll be watching more of him. The Jewish-nazi comedy clip is great and in another interview he does the best takedown of communism, essentially what we have been saying here; it’s impossible for equal distribution( he actually agrees with that concept) of everything without a tyrannical regime. Which he says history shows 100% of time kills millions.

[TheDemonLord]

I've been watching them for years - their interview with Sam Harris on Trump was legendary. They essentially got the perfect sound bite of what can only be described as TDS (and Harris was rightfully ridiculed for it) - I should note - I like Sam Harris and still do, even if I disagree with him on this item.

On a completely different note - here's some of what I've been watching of late:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zMYEvatI_Y

and videos from these guys: https://www.youtube.com/@vintagemodelco7936

Whilst cleaning out my Garage, I found that I have a complete boxset from The Vintage Model Co of a Keil Kraft Beechcraft Bonanza - It's been a good few years (read 2 decades) since I sat down and made a Balsawood model aircraft (still have the last one I made - a Hawker Hurricane) with my Dad.

So this week I'm going to put in an order for some Balsa Cement, a cutting/pin board and some modelling pins and assemble it, maybe even get my Kids to sit down and help (which likely won't last long...)

I'm not expecting great results as I'm very out of practice, but I think with time and experience I've got a keener eye for detail and a little more patience to 'do it right'.

[Hoonicorn]

I've been following the Baron do his European tour.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LieJ2WC9dtg

[pete376403]

For fans of Corsairs (aircraft) - "Devotion" - based on true story of two Korean war pilots. Amazingly, not a lot of CGI, these are real flying planes
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7693316/

[TheDemonLord]

For fans of Corsairs (aircraft) - "Devotion" - based on true story of two Korean war pilots. Amazingly, not a lot of CGI, these are real flying planes
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7693316/

It's about time the Forgotten War got a little love.

will check that out, thanks.

Also - reading the trivia page, looks like they've done an interview with Ward Carrol on YT (I enjoy some of his stuff)

[R650R]

Spectacular Waste of a v4 special...


https://youtu.be/hmu9ertZkf0

[R650R]

Some cool technical info in here, part two video available also


https://youtu.be/6_u8x8V4YYs

[george formby]

For those who like and understand British oddball humour check out Philomena Cunk on netflix.

[Hoonicorn]

For those who like and understand British oddball humour check out Philomena Cunk on netflix.

I love her humour, some past episodes have been shared on youtube - like Cunk on Britain.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wc4evkC33rs

[george formby]

I love her humour, some past episodes have been shared on youtube - like Cunk on Britain.



:laugh: I've been watching the clips on teh toob for awhile but wasn't sure if my attention span would last a whole episode. I need not have worried, just about fell off the couch a couple of times.

[R650R]

For those who like and understand British oddball humour check out Philomena Cunk on netflix.

Came up in feed couple months ago, hilarious. Give Elvis a stroke lol...

They’d be a lot of millennials out there who would just think she’s normal lol.

Also in a series with David Brent and another spinoff called Mandy where she’s trailerctrash hoe type.
Feel sorry for some on the interviewees who didn’t know what they were in for lol

[george formby]

Came up in feed couple months ago, hilarious. Give Elvis a stroke lol...

They’d be a lot of millennials out there who would just think she’s normal lol.

Also in a series with David Brent and another spinoff called Mandy where she’s trailerctrash hoe type.
Feel sorry for some on the interviewees who didn’t know what they were in for lol

She's on my list of ultimate dinner guests. I bet she's hilarious after a few glasses of Rioja.

[F5 Dave]

Actually I was just thinking of posting Cunk on this thread.

[george formby]

I've been meaning to share this channel, really enjoying the perspectives of the riders. Have a taste then find the first episode.


https://youtu.be/YXd08O0GcMk

[R650R]

This looks handy, like sofa blasting but without need for cabinet or clean up


https://youtu.be/cFSsiB-PrYw

[george formby]

Sofa blasting? :laugh: Lamb Vindaloo and 9 pints of Guiness.

[R650R]

Sofa blasting? :laugh: Lamb Vindaloo and 9 pints of Guiness.

Hehe saw that as I posted lol

[TheDemonLord]

Clarksons Farm season 2 is out.

It's part Jeremy Clarkson being Jeremy Clarkson and part documentary into how much crap those who supply us our food have to put up with.

[HenryDorsetCase]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqdxHwaxrNM

[R650R]

Don’t try this at home kids, liquid sodium/potassium via fuel injector, pretty cool experiment


https://youtu.be/-s0w0RKny64

[Laava]

Russian Doll.
Stereotypical jewish new yorker girl, sarcastic and loudmouthed, finds she is living the life of groundhog day. It gets funnier, am on episode 6 now and still it's keeping my interest.

[pritch]

Actually I was just thinking of posting Cunk on this thread.

She is a good "reset." After watching something particularly tense I sometimes switch to Miss Cunk. Saw an interesting interview with her. I'd wondered about the academics she interviews. They know it's a comedy but they have no idea what to expect. If they crack up, and sometimes they do, that's removed. She could probably produce a good bloopers tape.

[TheDemonLord]

Stumbled across this - if you can look past the dreadful pronunciation (not just of Maori Names, but also of English names too!) - it's pretty good - always refreshing to hear an outsider perspective on NZ's military history:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odTICUZW574

[sugilite]

Stumbled across this - if you can look past the dreadful pronunciation (not just of Maori Names, but also of English names too!) - it's pretty good - always refreshing to hear an outsider perspective on NZ's military history:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odTICUZW574

Cheers, that was a good watch :yes:

This guy is/was the last of them still alive, what a conflicting feeling that must be.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xeXOipSpnzY

[TheDemonLord]

Cheers, that was a good watch :yes:

This guy is/was the last of them still alive, what a conflicting feeling that must be.



Is apparently - 98 years young!

I remember distinctly the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Britain - with most of the Veterans in their 70s and still a good number still alive. At the 75th Anniversary, there's not many left.

[Laava]

Fuck me, here I am watching Muriels Wedding. Again. I am sure it got funnier since last time I watched it!

[R650R]

Oh the humanity, the horror... you’d expect this in India maybe but not a developed westerners country. Some people shouldn’t be allowed near tools.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5j-169VAhTs&pp=ygURSmMgcHJvamVjdHMgdHJ1Y2s%3D

[TheDemonLord]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABfQGtUEEzA
HYYYYYYYPE!

[george formby]

HYYYYYYYPE!

I ain't seen the first one yet, does it live up to reviews?

[TheDemonLord]

I ain't seen the first one yet, does it live up to reviews?

I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Now - Dune is one of my favourite books, I've seen both the David Lynch film and the Syfy Mini series and have them on DVD.

The good points:

It is an absolutely stunningly shot film. Every single frame in that movie, you could put up on a wall as a piece of Art.
The Soundtrack is equally amazing. Especially the Sardukaur throat singing.
It's pretty close to the book in terms of it's plot
The casting and acting is great all-round, I can't think of anyone who does a bad job

The Bad:

It does stretch out some of the visuals, yet it skips some of my favorite bits - if you are familiar with Dune - the banquet scene where various people (Spice Smugglers, Spacing Guild, the Ajudicator of the change etc.) all are talking, but there are some very clear sub-textual conversations going on.
No one has said 'Plans within Plans' yet
Not enough usage of the Litany against Fear.

It's not a perfect adaptation, but I rate it strongly against the other 2.

[R650R]

Hats off to this Trent bloke. Taken a huge gamble but obviously done his homework along the way and worked with right people and suppliers to bring this project to fruition.

It’s traditional car wrecker meets world class logistics/warehousing/process work with a final dusting of eBay and mega data analysis of what people are buying.

It’s like a car factory in reverse. Of note is that insurance companies after selling wrecks to him are then later buying some of the parts back to repair other cars with second hand instead of new parts. He mentions NZ as a country that has been doing this for awhile, it’s a new concept to uk triggered by covid shortages.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnh1PRBQOPc&pp=ygUQTGF0ZSBicmFrZSBzaG93IA%3D%3D

[george formby]

Never seen Catchpole with eyes like pickles on a fork.


https://youtu.be/tHIbvYWhaxA

[Laava]

I enjoyed that thanks George.
i have been watching this, very innappropriate! Esp the guy with no rear shock.


https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQNbY8vNfRmVUQhq3LIEPMAvoJtd7mboN

[HenryDorsetCase]

I am not very bright, and I was today years old when I found out CYCLE WORLD has a youtube channel. A really good and interesting one.

Here's a 1972 Paul Smart Ducati 750 Imola. One of one.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPFjfcfOKo8

Turn yo speakers up.

[Laava]

The Whitakker Family.
It's a bit like the visual equivalent of Rant or Rave.
https://youtu.be/MpiB1RnHVSQ

[HenryDorsetCase]

The Whitakker Family.
It's a bit like the visual equivalent of Rant or Rave.
https://youtu.be/MpiB1RnHVSQ

One does enjoy their chocolate products so it might be worth a look.

[Laava]

One does enjoy their chocolate products so it might be worth a look.
Yes, yes it has the potential to put you off their chocolates in this case…

[Hoonicorn]

A really interesting documentary that goes down the rabbit hole into the safety concerns around nuclear power and if we should really be afraid as many people are (Greenpeace!). There's also a follow-up that looks at how recycling nuclear waste can generate more energy - something Japan already does.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzTgZ6kOEM8

[pritch]

And now for something completely different?

I've been watching 'Joe and Nic's Road Trip' on YouTube. Descriptions like bleak and post apocalyptic are appropriate. I had read that poverty in the US was way worse than could be found in Britain. I'll believe it after watching this. Whole areas with dilapidated abandoned houses. In other towns the abandoned housing has been bulldozed, and the area taken over by weeds. The official euphemism is "urban prairie". In some towns the Main Street looks clean but off Main Street weeds have taken over the footpaths. Crime of course is through the roof.

Whole areas of cities have nothing but abandoned buildings. It's sad because there is some lovely architecture but there's no coming back from that far gone. Nobody can afford to renovate, the city can't afford demolition. It's not just the south, or the inner cities, it happens widely it seems. The show is just a guy talking as he drives around with his camera. He does give statistics but even so it can be a bit slow and I'll admit to jumping ahead if it lacks interest.

We can safely assume that Joe and Nic's Road Trip is not endorsed by the various state tourist departments. These areas don't make it into the movies, the only place you'll see it really is here.

I watch it small doses, too much could be depressing, but it's a whole nutha world.

[george formby]

TT coverage with Boothy. Last day of qualifying I think.


https://youtu.be/56xXOdEr65k

[Kickaha]

I've been watching 'Joe and Nic's Road Trip' on YouTube. Descriptions like bleak and post apocalyptic are appropriate.

Appropriate is an understatement, good series but fucking depressing

[R650R]

A really interesting documentary that goes down the rabbit hole into the safety concerns around nuclear power and if we should really be afraid as many people are (Greenpeace!). There's also a follow-up that looks at how recycling nuclear waste can generate more energy - something Japan already does.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzTgZ6kOEM8

The world has been duped from day one to keep control on energy supply. Original reactors were mainly to help refine a weapons grade byproduct. They never went down other path/design where there exists the possibility to completely “burn”/exhaust the energy and eliminate hazardous end product.
Also reactor designs have changed to the extent that Chernobyl and Fukushima type events are not possible.

[R650R]

And now for something completely different?

I've been watching 'Joe and Nic's Road Trip' on YouTube. Descriptions like bleak and post apocalyptic are appropriate. I had read that poverty in the US was way worse than could be found in Britain. I'll believe it after watching this. Whole areas with dilapidated abandoned houses. In other towns the abandoned housing has been bulldozed, and the area taken over by weeds. The official euphemism is "urban prairie". In some towns the Main Street looks clean but off Main Street weeds have taken over the footpaths. Crime of course is through the roof.

Whole areas of cities have nothing but abandoned buildings. It's sad because there is some lovely architecture but there's no coming back from that far gone. Nobody can afford to renovate, the city can't afford demolition. It's not just the south, or the inner cities, it happens widely it seems. The show is just a guy talking as he drives around with his camera. He does give statistics but even so it can be a bit slow and I'll admit to jumping ahead if it lacks interest.

We can safely assume that Joe and Nic's Road Trip is not endorsed by the various state tourist departments. These areas don't make it into the movies, the only place you'll see it really is here.

I watch it small doses, too much could be depressing, but it's a whole nutha world.

There’s another good one like that a guy revisits Chicago/Detroit suburban areas and shows before and after. He rarely ever brings his car to a complete stop for obvious reasons…
That’s all coming here one day if the commies keep dismantling our society… all it takes is a bit of unemployment with a dash of no freedom of movement/unaffordable travel….

[actungbaby]

And now for something completely different?

I've been watching 'Joe and Nic's Road Trip' on YouTube. Descriptions like bleak and post apocalyptic are appropriate. I had read that poverty in the US was way worse than could be found in Britain. I'll believe it after watching this. Whole areas with dilapidated abandoned houses. In other towns the abandoned housing has been bulldozed, and the area taken over by weeds. The official euphemism is "urban prairie". In some towns the Main Street looks clean but off Main Street weeds have taken over the footpaths. Crime of course is through the roof.

Whole areas of cities have nothing but abandoned buildings. It's sad because there is some lovely architecture but there's no coming back from that far gone. Nobody can afford to renovate, the city can't afford demolition. It's not just the south, or the inner cities, it happens widely it seems. The show is just a guy talking as he drives around with his camera. He does give statistics but even so it can be a bit slow and I'll admit to jumping ahead if it lacks interest.

We can safely assume that Joe and Nic's Road Trip is not endorsed by the various state tourist departments. These areas don't make it into the movies, the only place you'll see it really is here.

I watch it small doses, too much could be depressing, but it's a whole nutha world.Yes i agree its a bit of a tough watch, things like that.
I watch short video guy lived in usa then uk .talked diffrences,
Was health system he said just , dont go to doctor , i guess unless life death .hard imagine
Really .detroit was like that.former motorcity.
On top gear or grandtour.epd.

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[actungbaby]

TT coverage with Boothy. Last day of qualifying I think.


https://youtu.be/56xXOdEr65kYes i been watching tt on tt plus. Cost 57.00 never seen tt
On tv i watch on my phone , but there tt plus app on anriod tv.
I want go know it be likey as me flying to moon, but year .think airfares like 4 k [emoji3][emoji1787]
Just watched amazing moment.in tt history wont spoil it.

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[actungbaby]

There’s another good one like that a guy revisits Chicago/Detroit suburban areas and shows before and after. He rarely ever brings his car to a complete stop for obvious reasons…
That’s all coming here one day if the commies keep dismantling our society… all it takes is a bit of unemployment with a dash of no freedom of movement/unaffordable travel….To be fair these things happen.
On smaller scale everwhere.
Coal mines close , only big employment , my grandparents , left ireland/ uk have decent lives.but does boggle mind , where alot usa still use over head powerlines.structures .much older than ares.but cost is too , much .

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[Kickaha]

Workshop Wednesdays at the Australian Armour and Artillery museum, I visited this museum in February, fucking great place, they had a Jagdpanther, Panther and Tiger 1 lined up together and another 100+ vehicles and Artillery pieces, the Tiger will become a runner at some stage, the Panther already is, there's a shooting range in the basement so I had to have a go with the Lee Enfield, Mosin Nagant and Carcano

Lately they've been working on a Grant and have found a stash of them in Melbourne


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5baPdQHbCkA&t=925s

[R650R]

German engineering at its finest. In Factory building an 800 ton capacity 9 axle mobile crane.
This channel has quite a few docos worth watching


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAUEqCDR66U&pp=ygUQV2VsZCBjcmFuZSBkb2NvIA%3D%3D

[R650R]

Some good rainy day viewing here. Excellent movie and a good reminder of how crucial even logistical elements are in war and the value of everyone in the team.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_fvNg5JJBk&pp=ygUOYWxsIGJvYXRzIGF3YXk%3D

[MD]

Woopee Extraction II is out on Netflix. Loved the first one and this is, you guessed it, a repeat, but I'm not complaining. Same formula, same actors, same kick-arse action sequences, same fun to watch! Chris Hemsworth was born to play these roles, like Matt Damon and his Bourne movies. They did find some comically evil, scary looking bad guys though.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y274jZs5s7s

[pete376403]

Woopee Extraction II is out on Netflix. Loved the first one and this is, you guessed it, a repeat, but I'm not complaining. Same formula, same actors, same kick-arse action sequences, same fun to watch! Chris Hemsworth was born to play these roles, like Matt Damon and his Bourne movies. They did find some comically evil, scary looking bad guys though.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y274jZs5s7s

Was ok, not the worst thing I've ever watched.

[R650R]

Quite interesting Hitlets biggest blunder was lack of proper strategy…


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5agLW7fTzBc&pp=ygUXV2h5IGhpdGxlciBsb3N0IHRoZSB3YXQ%3D

[pete376403]

For SciFi fans, "Foundation" - bases on Isaac Ansimov books, easy to see where Dune and Star Wars got ideas from

[Kickaha]

For SciFi fans, "Foundation" - bases on Isaac Ansimov books, easy to see where Dune and Star Wars got ideas from

I've read the trilogy of 5 + books :facepalm:

[george formby]

I've read the trilogy of 5 + books :facepalm:

Might as well read The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy, that's a trilogy in 4 parts.:yes:

[F5 Dave]

The 5th book in an increasingly misnamed Trilogy
.

[TheDemonLord]

Might as well read The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy, that's a trilogy in 4 parts.:yes:

I'm re-reading this with my Daughter and am re-watching the old BBC TV Series.

Excellent book.

[Hoonicorn]

I'm curious to see how this turns out.


https://youtu.be/snCfYh-kCjo?t=6

[TheDemonLord]

I'm curious to see how this turns out.


https://youtu.be/snCfYh-kCjo?t=6

Carmageddon was better ;)

[TheDemonLord]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YUzQa_1RCE

Hype part 2!

[R650R]

The latter part of this doco delves into Chinese rail. There’s some staggeringly impressive numbers involved in their mega projects. If only we had their vision and drive in our western countries…
You know if we ever managed to build a high speed rail link we’d be lucky if there was any more than 4-6 journeys a day. The Beijing to Shanghai has 300km/h trains departing every five mins!!!! Hell we can’t even get buses going that.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WB5u-noMe_M&pp=ygVAY29uc3RydWN0aW9uIG9mIHRoZSBsb25nZXN0IGhpZ2h 3YXkgbWVnYSBwcm9qZWN0cyBvZiBlbmdpbmVlcmluZw%3D%3D

[pete376403]

The latter part of this doco delves into Chinese rail. There’s some staggeringly impressive numbers involved in their mega projects. If only we had their vision and drive in our western countries

If only we had a totalitarian government that has no issue with executing citizens who wont do as ordered, or the massive stockpiles of money sent from the West in exchange for a slave labour workforce. Sounds like paradise

[HenryDorsetCase]

https://youtu.be/pBk4NYhWNMM[/QUOTE]

This is excellent. Starts with an homage to Kubrick. Seriously.

Gets better from there. Really funny, the cast are great, and at times some uncomfortable viewing for anyone in the slightest bit self-aware.

Go along and have a good time, I dare you.

[R650R]

If only we had a totalitarian government that has no issue with executing citizens who wont do as ordered, or the massive stockpiles of money sent from the West in exchange for a slave labour workforce. Sounds like paradise

Sounds awfully familiar in some aspects…. I hope your not typing that on a made in China electronic device with rare earth metals in electronics mined using child slave labour…..

[pete376403]

Sounds awfully familiar in some aspects…. I hope your not typing that on a made in China electronic device with rare earth metals in electronics mined using child slave labour…..

probably - just like you.

[R650R]

[video=youtube_share;pBk4NYhWNMM]

This is excellent. Starts with an homage to Kubrick. Seriously.

Gets better from there. Really funny, the cast are great, and at times some uncomfortable viewing for anyone in the slightest bit self-aware.

Go along and have a good time, I dare you.

I think I’ll pass and accept the judgement of the great Critical Drinker review


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7J7aJtGphVs&pp=ygUQY3JpdGljYWwgZHJpbmtlcg%3D%3D

[Laava]

Significant Other on TVNZ+
Classy subtle english rom com…ish.

[pete376403]

Foundation on Apple TV - Now two episodes into second series. Good SciFi - we like it.

[pritch]

if we ever managed to build a high speed rail link

Very unlikely on our skinny rails. The terrain in this country necessitated a narrow gauge. Switzerland has two gauges, a wider one on the flat that high speed trains can use, and a narrow gauge in the mountains. If your destination is in the alps you change trains.

[R650R]

Very unlikely on our skinny rails. The terrain in this country necessitated a narrow gauge. Switzerland has two gauges, a wider one on the flat that high speed trains can use, and a narrow gauge in the mountains. If your destination is in the alps you change trains.

True, hopefully if it ever happens we’ll go Muldoon style and revamp the entire network. But after six years of a pro rail govt we don’t even have a twin line to make the north port fantasy work.

[R650R]

The drinker is a tad harsh but I found Oppenheimer quite captivating. It’s a massive three hours long but at no point do you have the hurry up and get to action feeling.
It is more biopic than tense thriller covering his path to the project and the moral crossroads he weaves through but quite enthralling with superb actors and filmography.
Sheds a light into the darker side of American politics also. 8/10

Incidentally at PaknSave a bag of malteasers and bottle of fruit juice was only a dollar or so shy of movievticket cost!!!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9O2GXfiiNw4&pp=ygUQY3JpdGljYWwgZHJpbmtlcg%3D%3D

[HenryDorsetCase]

the great Critical Drinker review


There's your problem. I get that the cunt has to get eyeballs on his channel so he needs to have a point of difference. But, like so many others, his chosen point of difference is being a cunt. Sound familiar? Also a cunt not in the warm, damp, nurturing way, but the "See how clever I am with my hot take on a popular thing. I know, I'll use a lot of words I don't really understand and feed into a lot of right wing rhetoric (again, sound familiar?) and that will drive eyeballs and engagement." Cool.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3yfC_isiYs

[Berries]

Last night I spat my G&T out while watching the programme about the teacher with Tourette's. All my teachers were like that.

Then I remembered that we have all the Sky movie channels for free at the moment so watched the new Top Gun film. So so. Would not watch it again yet I have seen the original a few times, must be the humour which was missing this time around IMO.

Watched Snatch again the night before. Great film to be sure.

[R650R]

There's your problem. I get that the cunt has to get eyeballs on his channel so he needs to have a point of difference. But, like so many others, his chosen point of difference is being a cunt. Sound familiar? Also a cunt not in the warm, damp, nurturing way, but the "See how clever I am with my hot take on a popular thing. I know, I'll use a lot of words I don't really understand and feed into a lot of right wing rhetoric (again, sound familiar?) and that will drive eyeballs and engagement." Cool.



*plot spoiler*

I warn you against watching Oppenheimer then. As it’s near the McCarthyism ere there’s lots of communism is bad stuff (although oppo himself was left leaning and tried starting a scientists union)

Anti woke is not right wing, it’s quite centrist in political leanings

[husaberg]

Anti woke is not right wing, it’s quite centrist in political leanings
That statement would only make sense if it wasn't solely right wing republicans using it....:msn-wink:

https://media.npr.org/assets/img/2023/07/20/ap20300541135946-0ba88a4d32dd8853dcdf47d3fc63017427e8f2fb-s800-c85.webp


No other candidate has made anti-"woke"-ness more central to their candidacy than DeSantis. He's repeated the word over and over and over again at nearly every campaign stop.


"A lot of things going on with our military, with the woke and all this nonsense," he said. "They're not learning to fight and protect us from some very bad people. They want to go woke. They want to go woke."

[Pursang]

I consider myself to be Socially Awake, Aware and Conscious!....So I guess I'm Woke! Woken? Awakened?

Not My words here.... Thesaurus.com (Can't Burn the Internet...yet...sort of...(Xina & Xitter will have it on their agendas)

acquainted alert alive appraised appreciative apprised attentive au courant cognizant enlightened familiar grounded heedful hip in the know in the picture informed into know the score know what's what know-how knowing latched on mindful on the beam on to perceptive plugged in receptive savvy sensible sentient sharp tuned-in up on wise wise to wised up with it attentive certain cognizant informed keen mindful responsive sensible sure vigilant watchful able to recognize acquainted aesthetic alive to apperceptive apprised assured conversant discerning hep to in on in right mind knowing noticing noting observing on to perceiving percipient recognizing remarking seeing sensitive to sentient supraliminal understanding witting


The 'Anti' to that includes:

ignorant inattentive unaware heedless negligent oblivious unconcerned unfamiliar uninformed incognisant blind careless caught napping daydreaming deaf deaf to doped forgetful in a daze inattentive inconversant insensible mooning nescient not all there not cognizant out cold out of it out to lunch spacey unacquainted unconscious unenlightened uninstructed unknowing unmindful unsuspecting careless unconfident uninformed unsure indifferent unconscious unintentional unresponsive unstudied unlearned etc. etc. etc.

For God sake.. Wake the F up!

[pete376403]

TV2 Wednesday 00:30 - -1:30 "Hightown" - caught this while browsing, looked interesting enough to D/L the series (8 episodes) Drugs/nudity/sex/police/violence- all the old favourites.

[pritch]

Anti woke is not right wing, it’s quite centrist in political leanings

Nah. It's mainly used by fascists and by deluded people who think JFK Jr is alive, and that Biden is dead and is being played by an actor. Desantis is the champion.

[R650R]

Nah. It's mainly used by fascists and by deluded people who think JFK Jr is alive, and that Biden is dead and is being played by an actor. Desantis is the champion.

Typical straw man response from extreme left.

Fascism is the merger of state and corporate power in a big dictatorship. WhatÂ’s really important is the dictatorship part which was kinda common to that, Nazism and communism. If anything today we have a new blend of reverse fascism where woke corporates do the bidding of govt and get in on the rainbow action.
The socialists on here constantly remind us about how capitalism is evil yet conveniently overlook the creeping fascism where supposedly profit driven companies expend capital out of proportion to the return on woke agendas.
And you all hate right wing Christian countries except our darling Poland who are eager once again to be the ones to trigger world war 4 for the elite.

And for the other chap confused about wokeÂ….. ItÂ’s ok to care about those with less than us, those with misfortune or bad decisions in their lives. ItÂ’s ok to care about creating a cleaner safer and conflict free world. ItÂ’s ok to share resources and help each other out. ItÂ’s ok to educate and help others become independent and productive members of world society.
However itÂ’s not ok for unelected minorities to dictate changes in lifestyles, language, diet, transport mode, taxation, education.

One day you’ll all wake up in the new world of “equality” . Everyone will have absolutely nothing, will work in slave camps like China. No holidays or travel because that hurts the planet. There will be no one to protest your poor conditions or bad treatment because there is no one else. We are all one in the new world of equality. The system doesn’t work if we bring everyone up, equality only happens when everyone has nothing except a piece of dirt to sleep on after your slavery is complete for the day.
Wokeness is popular because people want to be seen doing the right thing in small doses to benefit their social media accounts. But obsessed about their own image while they worship this false idol they are blind to the dark cave the pretty lights lead them into.

[pete376403]

Typical straw man response from extreme left.
(Verbiage removed)
One day you’ll all wake up in the new world of “equality” . Everyone will have absolutely nothing, will work in slave camps like China. No holidays or travel because that hurts the planet. There will be no one to protest your poor conditions or bad treatment because there is no one else. We are all one in the new world of equality. The system doesn’t work if we bring everyone up, equality only happens when everyone has nothing except a piece of dirt to sleep on after your slavery is complete for the day.
Wokeness is popular because people want to be seen doing the right thing in small doses to benefit their social media accounts. But obsessed about their own image while they worship this false idol they are blind to the dark cave the pretty lights lead them into.

If everyone is equal, and everyone has nothing, who are the slaves working for and and who gets what they are producing ?

[Pursang]

If everyone is equal, and everyone has nothing, who are the slaves working for and and who gets what they are producing ?

"Pay no attention to that Man behind the curtain!"

If you want to 'Drain a Swamp' don't look down.

A lesson from the sewerage treatment industry: Sludge sinks to the bottom..... The Scum always rises to the Top!

[pritch]

Ron DeSantis chief anti-woke politician has discovered that polling indicates the majority of people are in favour of being woke. His campaign is badly in need of resuscitation so he has switched from being against woke. He now has a new word, "narrative". It seems he uses that as frequently as he previously used woke.

It might take more than that to reboot his flagging campaign though, but he had to try something.

[pritch]

Meanwhile back on topic...

You will all be familiar with the work of J K Rowling. After the huge success of her Harry Potter series she wrote a work of fiction for adults. Not an "adult" book in the modern sense. The critics were trampling over each other to rubbish it. New Zealand is not the only place tall poppy syndrome flourishes.

Her response was to publish her next books under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith. This new writer of detective fiction was welcomed warmly by reviewers. The actual identity behind the Galbraith name was not revealed until a partner in her law firm disclosed it to a woman at a dinner party. I do not know if Rowling still uses the same law firm. Neither do I know what the lawyer's wife made of his brazen attempt to impress another woman. Or even if this woman, who then blurted it out so that it appeared all over the news media, still gets dinner invites.

To the point, and yes, there is one. The TV series based on first three Galbraith books are available for streaming on ThreeNow. Reasonably standard private detective fare but I'd read the first two books so I started watching these. There are worse things to watch. I know this because I'm currently part way though a couple that are considerably less interesting.
The story follows a wounded Military Police war veteran turned penniless private detective. Not the first time that has been done, but it is done quite well.

The sequence is:
The Cookoo's Calling
The Slkworm
Career Of Evil

Two down, one to go...

[pete376403]

"Hyena Road" on Netflix. Afghanistan from a Canadian viewpoint. Not that i've been there but seems a bit more realistic than many of the US/Afghan war movies. Conflict between the intel guy who knows how things work and the army people who follow rules. Doesn't end well for some.

[Berries]

Robert Galbraith.
Never read Harry Potter or seen any of the films. Not into wizards and shit. Read the first Robert Galbraith book and it was very good. In fact, apart from the second one which I nearly gave up on, they have all been very good and the latest one is nearly 1,000 pages so am saving it for a long flight.

I do prefer Mick Herron and the Jackson Lamb series to be fair, but I am not about to sully the images in my head by watching any adaptations on TV. Caught a short for Jackson Lamb and he was not what I had in my mind. It's like reading a Jack Reacher book and then seeing Tom Cruise playing him on TV.

Nah.

[R650R]

Some interesting gems of info in this doco I hadn’t heard of before also in the w&a session afterwards.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_STRBD2_SX0&pp=ygUTSW5ub2NlbmNlIG9mIG9zd2FsZA%3D%3D

[Pursang]

Yes, some really good stuff (info/facts) that I was not aware of.

Though I never had any doubt that Oswald was the Patsy!

[R650R]

Yes, some really good stuff (info/facts) that I was not aware of.

Though I never had any doubt that Oswald was the Patsy!

There’s another presentation by same crowd different speaker titled Oswald’s last phone call. This is the night before Jack Ruby shoots him the classic one call to your lawyer or wife etc…
He asks to be put through to two numbers (same name but he doesn’t know which initial). It’s articulated that the number is to an intelligence cutout to say hey I’m in trouble here to his bosses via a layer of plausible deniability.
Two agents unknown come to prison exchange and tell girls not to connect the call. One knows this is dodgy takes notes and tucks it away. Later her note surfaces and interesting things happen…

As a bonus at the end of this show the legendary Jim Marrs speaks and takes questions and names a few names.

[pete376403]

Never read Harry Potter or seen any of the films. Not into wizards and shit. Read the first Robert Galbraith book and it was very good. In fact, apart from the second one which I nearly gave up on, they have all been very good and the latest one is nearly 1,000 pages so am saving it for a long flight.

I do prefer Mick Herron and the Jackson Lamb series to be fair, but I am not about to sully the images in my head by watching any adaptations on TV. Caught a short for Jackson Lamb and he was not what I had in my mind. It's like reading a Jack Reacher book and then seeing Tom Cruise playing him on TV.
Nah.
Don't know what you were expecting but "Slow Horses" series (3 of) with Gary Oldman as Jackson Lamb was really good.

[Berries]

I think because I have read all of the books I have a vision in my head of how he looks, sounds, moves etc etc. If I see how someone else has interpreted all those facets I imagine that it could ruin the enjoyment of any future books for me.

[Laava]

Black Mirrors, on Netflix, episode, Joan is Awful. Fricken hilarious with some great acting by Salma Hayek and Annie Murphy. Recommend!

[pritch]

I am not about to sully the images in my head by watching any adaptations on TV. Caught a short for Jackson Lamb and he was not what I had in my mind. It's like reading a Jack Reacher book and then seeing Tom Cruise playing him on TV.


Ah yes, I've experienced that disappointment. I'd read all of Ian Fleming's James Bond books and was hugely disappointed by the first movie. Eventually I realised it's a different art form so just judge each on their own merits.

Having said that, and having read all of Bernard Cornwell's Uhtred of Bebbanburg series, I had this image in my head of a huge shaggy blonde dude in a bear skin cloak. The guy who played him in "The Last Kingdom" was a dapper dark haired dude. Some adjustment was required.

[pete376403]

I think because I have read all of the books I have a vision in my head of how he looks, sounds, moves etc etc. If I see how someone else has interpreted all those facets I imagine that it could ruin the enjoyment of any future books for me.

I will try it going the other way - having watched (and really enjoyed Gary Oldman as Lamb) I'll get the books and see how it matches up. I do understand how books and videos diverge - "The Peripherals"is a good example of this but in that case both formats were still very good as far as I am concerned

[Kickaha]

I'd read all of Ian Fleming's James Bond books and was hugely disappointed by the first movie. Eventually I realised it's a different art form so just judge each on their own merits.

I didn't think the books vs movie Bond character lined up until the first Daniel Craig movie, although Pierce Brosnan had the right look

[pritch]

Something a bit different. On the docks at Montgomery, Alabama, a pleasure boat tied up in the wrong place. A black dock employee asked that the boat be moved so that a riverboat casino could dock. The people in the boat had likely been overindulging the recreational chemicals of their choice and a fight ensued. This turned into maybe a six or eight to one beating of the black guy. The dock is a very touristy area adjacent to a pretty park apparently and this action was happening in full view of other people many of whom were black. Some rushed to even up the numbers and support the dock employee. Others started filming the action. Eventually the police arrived and arrested the boaters. Warrants have been issued for others. A black guy who exceeded the bounds pf good taste by hitting a woman with a steel folding chair was also arrested.

The dock area at Montgomery Alabama is very historic it's one of those places with many plaques detailing various historic events. It's where the cotton used to be loaded onto ships - and slaves unloaded. Very historic and regarded somewhat as hallowed ground by black people. Probably not the best place for these boaters to decide to mass attack a black guy.

Anyhoo, there are clips on YouTube if you search "Montgomery dock brawl" you should find several. Fill yer boots.

This is just one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzsV8KDjLSo

[onearmedbandit]

Fantastic story, great job on the resto and even better to see it not end up in a museum.

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[R650R]

Being September lots of 911 stuff in doco feeds….

Here’s a story of a real hero who actions and foresight saved thousands of lives on 911.
Rick Rescorla was a Vietnam hero (although he refused that title because he survived) in one of major battles and his image features on a popular book.
Before the 1993 Van bomb attack he foresaw the risk of the exposed columns in basement carpark. Even though he was director of security the company dismissed his views then boom the van attack happened. As a man that took his job seriously he looked at all the risks to WTC staff and what possible things could happen.
He organised monthly evacuation drills that he made all Morgan Stanley staff do even stock brokers in middle of important trades.
And when 911 happened his planning saved so many then he went back in to help other people out. Great true story of bravery.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TcXGa8pZLI&pp=ygUSTWFuIHdobyBmb3JzYXcgOTEx

[pete376403]

I will try it going the other way - having watched (and really enjoyed Gary Oldman as Lamb) I'll get the books and see how it matches up. I do understand how books and videos diverge - "The Peripherals"is a good example of this but in that case both formats were still very good as far as I am concerned


Up to book 7 (about half way through) and Gary Oldman still fits the Jackson Lamb image in my head.

[R650R]

This B grade movie was good for a laugh at all the plot holes and no way that’s plausible moments.
Watchable due to decent lighting and half decent acting.
The most incredible part is when the UN opens up with 50 calibre and none of the “ heroes” get hurt. Although the Molotov cocktail air to air heli combat moment comes close along with the bare bell jet ranger having infinite CGI ground attack rockets lol


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URk7Y74XdbI&pp=ygULYW1lcmlnZWRkb24%3D

[Berries]

Up to book 7 (about half way through) and Gary Oldman still fits the Jackson Lamb image in my head.
And he always will. I reckon that if you start reading a book with an image in your mind from a film or TV series then that image will remain whereas if you read the book first you will make up an image which will never match the person cast for the role.

I bet you couldn't read the book of [insert favourite film here] without the characters being exactly as per the film. Try Jaws for example.

(Slow) horses for courses I guess.

[Berries]

Try Jaws for example.
Jaws was on the TV last night so I put it on. Kids not having it. Something about me ruining it by saying all the lines all the way through like I do with the Blues Brothers.

Had to watch the Celebrity Gogglebox Pride Week special instead.


Which was nice.

[Hoonicorn]

https://youtu.be/l3dNBZmLJw8?si=VLUZicfu32j0sxXx

[pritch]

Don't know what you were expecting but "Slow Horses" series (3 of) with Gary Oldman as Jackson Lamb was really good.

I'm currently on book six, Kindle edition. Some of the dialogue is laugh out loud funny. Where is the TV version to be found?

[pete376403]

I'm currently on book six, Kindle edition. Some of the dialogue is laugh out loud funny. Where is the TV version to be found?

Appletv ( only two seasons here by the looks of it) or your favourite torrent site. I'm hoping they do the lot
( thought that three seasons had been released but apparentl only two - third is in production.)

[pritch]

Appletv ( only two seasons here by the looks of it) or your favourite torrent site. I'm hoping they do the lot
( thought that three seasons had been released but apparentl only two - third is in production.)

Thanks for that.

I see TVNZ+ is advertising The Winter King. I had wondered, but tonight the ad said by the same author as The Last Kingdom. Also therefore the same author as the Richard Sharpe series.

The Winter King is one of Cornwell's King Arthur trilogy.

[pete376403]

Appletv ( only two seasons here by the looks of it) or your favourite torrent site. I'm hoping they do the lot
( thought that three seasons had been released but apparently only two - third is in production.)

When you've finished the Slow Horses series, take a look at "The Secret Hours" - more Le Carre, answers a few questions, tidies a few loose ends.

[pritch]

When you've finished the Slow Horses series, take a look at "The Secret Hours" - more Le Carre, answers a few questions, tidies a few loose ends.

Thanks. Got it.

[pritch]

Reacher Series 2 starts on Prime 15 December.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tC-rRhQcnlI

[HenryDorsetCase]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyZjIPB8paw

BODIES on Netflix. 8 episodes. A body shows up in London. Naked. The same body. Four times at different times.

Shenanagins ensue. I have no idea if it made sense or not. At the end I was like "I'm just watching this to see if they can dig themselves out of the hole they have dug."

Time travel, murder mystery. Well acted, tightly written. I think I liked it.

[Laava]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyZjIPB8paw

BODIES on Netflix. 8 episodes. A body shows up in London. Naked. The same body. Four times at different times.

Shenanagins ensue. I have no idea if it made sense or not. At the end I was like "I'm just watching this to see if they can dig themselves out of the hole they have dug."

Time travel, murder mystery. Well acted, tightly written. I think I liked it.
Same. Then it suggested Sense8 which I have nearly done 2 seasons of. Lots of nudity and violence

[HenryDorsetCase]

Lots of nudity and violence

My favourites!

[pritch]

No idea if this has been posted before but I just watched this. Amazing!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLortFCT1hw