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A place for both film/movie and tv tips, watch outs, don't bothers and so on and on...

Enjoyable worthwhile discussion being the aim.. 

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    Try "Mobland" , makes 'This City Is Ours' look like Brookside ... 

  • Soulfusion
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    BBC drama so most have probably seen it but Blue Lights, for me, is the best Cop drama I've watched in years. Elements of classic Hill Street Blues and set in Belfast. Had me captivated from the start

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    Kin. 'kin brilliant .

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    BBC drama so most have probably seen it but Blue Lights, for me, is the best Cop drama I've watched in years. Elements of classic Hill Street Blues and set in Belfast. Had me captivated from the start

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    Just finished Landman. Billy Bob Thornton and Ali Larter superb.

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Just purchased the the 6 part "We own this city" from Prime Video, seen it before, but it's addictive, the true story, (dramatised) of Wayne Jenkins, leader in chief of the most ruthless and corrupt Police squad in America, they were a squad especially put together, called The Gun Trace Task Force, on the ghetto streets of Baltimore, this only happened about 10 years ago, some of their antics beggar belief, and they convinced themselves they were doing God's work, just as addictive as his previous work (David Simon) The Wire 👍 👌 

Kev

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    21 hours ago, Jaco said:

    Currently watch “Painkiller” on Netflix. Film style documentary about America’s opioid epidemic, its causes and consequences. Deeply disturbing as how a family in the pharmaceutical business conspired to effectively cause addiction to painkillers, purely for profit. Episode one done and looking forward to the rest. 

    It was very good. Interesting to see Matthew Broderick to play the bad guy so well for a change.

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    On 23/07/2024 at 11:51, Kev Cane said:

    Just purchased the the 6 part "We own this city" from Prime Video, seen it before, but it's addictive, the true story, (dramatised) of Wayne Jenkins, leader in chief of the most ruthless and corrupt Police squad in America, they were a squad especially put together, called The Gun Trace Task Force, on the ghetto streets of Baltimore, this only happened about 10 years ago, some of their antics beggar belief, and they convinced themselves they were doing God's work, just as addictive as his previous work (David Simon) The Wire 👍 👌 

    Kev

    Hi Kev

    Thanks for this. I'm going to give it a go now.

    Peter

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    A few documentaries worth a watch. Really enjoyed Tricky Dick on Sky documentaries about the career of Richard Nixon, a masterclass in smiling while lying through your teeth.Also Fugitive:The Mystery of the Crypto Queen  on C4. Attica :Americas Bloodiest Prison Uprising on BBC4

    On 11/01/2024 at 14:11, Gogger said:

    Enjoyed slow horses on Apple TV, catching up with two doors down on bbc I player 

    Late catch up, got through series 1 & 2 so far both highly recommended.  Looking fwd to the next 2 series.

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    On 04/08/2024 at 19:51, Soulman58 said:

    Late catch up, got through series 1 & 2 so far both highly recommended.  Looking fwd to the next 2 series.

    I've just recently see this too and it's by far the best series I've seen for years. Gary Oldman steals the show. I'm a big fane of the spy genre and this is brings it down to earth a bit. Very funny in parts too. John Le Carre has written about these smaller offices where the cast-offs get to do the grunt work. 

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    I've been scrolling, switching, channel hopping, clicking.............................

    I've not been able to find anything that has grabbed by interest despite my frustrating efforts above. Finally, I stumbled across Wanted on Netflix. I don't normally get on with Australian tv/films etc - one thing I don't appreciate too much is the Australian accent; but I got past that and have to say that I'm enjoying this. 

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5193358/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

    Anyone found anything else that may be of interest to me? 

    Thank you.

    Peter

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    Good morning all you film buffs. Crying out for a cracking film here; any recent recommendations? Crime thrillers, cops and robbers. International offerings are always interesting.

    I've been scrolling, channel hopping, starting/stopping watching, checking in on here. 

    What does a man have to do to be able to sit and enjoy a very entertaining film? 

    Thank you.

    Peter

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    I'm half-way through the first episode of Dead and Buried on BBCIplayer & I'm already hooked! Well worth watching. 👍👍

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    Just binge watched the second series of Colin from Accounts, on the iplayer kept up the standard set by the first series.

    51 minutes ago, Kathryn Magson said:

    Is anyone watching Sherwood on BBC 1? It gets a big thumbs up from me - I do like my gritty dramas! 👍

    No, not at the moment. I started watching series 1 and lost interest.

    Like wise, I've found Slow Horses, to be, well, incredibly slow.

     

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    18 hours ago, Kathryn Magson said:

    Is anyone watching Sherwood on BBC 1? It gets a big thumbs up from me - I do like my gritty dramas! 👍

    Started warching series 1 last night. It's got me hooked. Builds the atmosphere and great acting I think.

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    Anyone seen KNEECAP yet? Supposed to be the best Indie film around at the moment. Going to see it next week at my local.

    4 hours ago, Jonko said:

    Anyone seen KNEECAP yet? Supposed to be the best Indie film around at the moment. Going to see it next week at my local.

    I loved it, very funny.

    Some great one liners - "I wanna blow you like a Brighton hotel" !

    4 hours ago, Simon T said:

    I loved it, very funny.

    Some great one liners - "I wanna blow you like a Brighton hotel" !

    I'm looking forward to it at the weekend..... 

    6 hours ago, Jessie Pinkman said:

    Excellent news, I was hoping they'd do another series.👍 

    when I started watching the very first episode, I thought WTF somebody's gonna say “Bada bing, bada boom,” and I'd be outaa here'. Pleasantly surprised, it was really enjoyable.

    Just watched the 1st episode of season 2, looks promising..............

     

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    I finally got around to watching Oppenheimer last week and it is fantastic. Very long, very well acted and needs a lot of concentration but there's no other film maker like Christopher Nolan out there at the moment and his films will be all time classics. I learnt an awful lot too. I'd watch it again.

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    1 hour ago, Daved said:

    I finally got around to watching Oppenheimer last week and it is fantastic. Very long, very well acted and needs a lot of concentration but there's no other film maker like Christopher Nolan out there at the moment and his films will be all time classics. I learnt an awful lot too. I'd watch it again.

    That's some recommendation. Definitely on my watch list for when my powers of concentration and interest return.

    Peter

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    Binged watched the French crime series Sambre Anatomy of a Murder based on a true story about a serial rapist. My only downside being it says the series is meant to be a tribute to the victims and not factual. This led to  discussions between myself and Lou at various points as to whether this or that actually happened as some instances of police incompetence and indifference were astounding. One scene in particular led to lengthy talk on surely someone in the station would have questioned or had second thoughts, if you watch the series I'm pretty sure you will recognise this scene in particular. That said excellent acting, gripping story line well worth a watch.

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    9 hours ago, Twoshoes said:

    Binged watched the French crime series Sambre Anatomy of a Murder based on a true story about a serial rapist. My only downside being it says the series is meant to be a tribute to the victims and not factual. This led to  discussions between myself and Lou at various points as to whether this or that actually happened as some instances of police incompetence and indifference were astounding. One scene in particular led to lengthy talk on surely someone in the station would have questioned or had second thoughts, if you watch the series I'm pretty sure you will recognise this scene in particular. That said excellent acting, gripping story line well worth a watch.

    I'm halfway through it & had pretty much the same thoughts - police incompetence etc. I reckon a bit of dramatic license makes for a more dramatic story-line - bit like some of the British press! Gripping series & well worth watching none the less. Have to say I do like to watch the French programmes - not only are they usually very good, they also help me to keep up with my French! 

    Also just watched The Hunt for Raoul Moat (old series that was repeated very recently) Well worth another watch - it's easy to forget just how horrific it all was for those involved & also for the residents of the area.

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    1 hour ago, Kathryn Magson said:

    a bit of dramatic license makes for a more dramatic story-line - bit like some of the British press! Gripping series

    Yes I get that, watching the last episode today  after which I will look up the case and hopefully get some perspective on truth and fiction. Gripping as you say. 

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    If you enjoy drug/gang type things then I can highly recommend Power Book IV: Force.

    It's really good. 

    Peter

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    On 15/09/2024 at 22:37, Woodbutcher said:

    New series of "Tulsa King" has arrived.

    I'm struggling to get past the very cheesy/tongue in cheek beginning - switched over half way through Sylvester being in the cannabis shop when he arrives in Tulsa right at the start. 

    Does it get any better?

    Peter

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    Just watched the first episode , a one hour pilot , of the new series "The Penguin".

    Gotham based show but without the usual comic book style , thoroughly enjoyable start , and I had no clue as to the lead actor until I googled the cast ... :no:

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    13 hours ago, Woodbutcher said:

    Just watched the first episode , a one hour pilot , of the new series "The Penguin".

    Gotham based show but without the usual comic book style , thoroughly enjoyable start , and I had no clue as to the lead actor until I googled the cast ... :no:

    I’m going to watch The Batman again as The Penguin apparently carries on from where the film left off.  It does look good. 

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    Just now, Chalky said:

    I’m going to watch The Batman again as The Penguin apparently carries on from where the film left off.  It does look good. 

    I nearly gave it a miss as the series "Gotham" got too silly towards the latter stages and I gave up on it.

    I must have missed "The Batman" somewhere along the line so thanks for the nudge in the right direction , that's today's 'greyday' entertainment sorted ... :thumbsup:

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    On 01/09/2024 at 01:33, Peter99 said:

    Good morning all you film buffs. Crying out for a cracking film here; any recent recommendations? Crime thrillers, cops and robbers. International offerings are always interesting.

    Got a lot of the things you are looking for Peter but certainly NOT for you!!!!

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt25750836/?ref_=tt_urv

    Aucun chien n'a été blessé dans la réalisation de ce film

     

     

    19 minutes ago, Simon T said:

    Got a lot of the things you are looking for Peter but certainly NOT for you!!!!

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt25750836/?ref_=tt_urv

    Aucun chien n'a été blessé dans la réalisation de ce film

     

     

    Thanks Simon

    I'll check that one out. 

    I hope you're ok. I've been grey - just like the weather. There's a good song in there some where!

    Your friend.

    Peter

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    23 minutes ago, Peter99 said:

    Thanks Simon

    I'll check that one out. 

    I hope you're ok. I've been grey - just like the weather. There's a good song in there some where!

    Your friend.

    Peter

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    skip the first minutes (dog fighters), but do watch the last minute (comeuppance, happy dog)

     

    6 hours ago, Woodbutcher said:

    I nearly gave it a miss as the series "Gotham" got too silly towards the latter stages and I gave up on it.

    I must have missed "The Batman" somewhere along the line so thanks for the nudge in the right direction , that's today's 'greyday' entertainment sorted ... :thumbsup:

    The Batman, one with Robert Pattinson 👍

    Yeah Gotham was good at first but it soon lost the plot altogether.

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    I've just watched the first 2 episodes of Monsters. The Lyle & Erik Menendez Story. on Netflix.

    I kept thinking to myself surely this can't be true. 

    Well recommended.👍

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    On 24/09/2024 at 11:23, Simon T said:

    Got a lot of the things you are looking for Peter but certainly NOT for you!!!!

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt25750836/?ref_=tt_urv

    Aucun chien n'a été blessé dans la réalisation de ce film

     

     

    I'm enjoying this mate. Just having an ice cream interval. The lady hasn't been round with the tray round her neck so I'm having to get my own. 🤨

    Some great European things around.

    Thanks for the tip.

    Peter

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    Sing Sing

    Really didn't engage with this as not sure what it's all about, sort of half-baked. Based on or true story, I think, but wouldn't bother watching again.

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28479262/?ref_=tt_mv_close

    The Right to Read

    Very interesting, but very alarming too

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14726278/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_The%20Right%20to%20Read

     

    Strike: An Uncivil War

    A must watch for me. However, you probably need to ignore the 'politics' and concentrate on the peoples' stories.

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32043424/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_9_tt_7_nm_1_in_0_q_strike

     

     

     

    1 hour ago, Simon T said:

     

    Sing Sing

    Really didn't engage with this as not sure what it's all about, sort of half-baked. Based on or true story, I think, but wouldn't bother watching again.

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28479262/?ref_=tt_mv_close

    The Right to Read

    Very interesting, but very alarming too

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14726278/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_The%20Right%20to%20Read

     

    Strike: An Uncivil War

    A must watch for me. However, you probably need to ignore the 'politics' and concentrate on the peoples' stories.

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32043424/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_9_tt_7_nm_1_in_0_q_strike

     

     

     

    Thanks Simon

    I remember travelling through the North Notts/South Yorks minefields and being stopped regularly by the police as being suspected of being flying pickets. Definitely a Thatcher inspired revenge war on the working classes.

    I've decided to watch the Fargoe series again - Billy Bob Thornton is one of my favourite actors. Have you seen Swing Blade?

    I hope you're well Sir.

    2 hours ago, Peter99 said:

    Thanks Simon

    I remember traveling through the North Notts/South Yorks

    minefields

    with Lady Di?

    and being stopped regularly by the police as being suspected of being flying pickets.

    Only You

    Definitely a Thatcher inspired revenge war on the working classes.

    thought when i posted to refrain from the 'politics' and concentrate on the people, their stories

     

    3 minutes ago, Simon T said:

     

    Not Lady Di, but; on a few occasions me and my mate Terry did act as driver and minders to a male stripper who used to appear at numerous miners welfares throughout North Notts and South Yorkshire. It was an odd job but paid good money. We travelled from Mablethorpe in Lincolnshire. The "artiste" was popular with the ladies but we did occasionally get grief from some of the wives husbands who often turned up to see what the fuss was about.

    I did some odd things to earn a crust back in the day. There were police anti flying picket road blocks everywhere - some of the old bill gave us a right hard time.

    Pierre

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    12 minutes ago, Simon T said:

    i do love your input, more stories than Andy Rix has copies of the Dream Team

    I love having a friend like you Simon. 🙂

    You could say that I've been around the block. Some of those blocks have been pretty tough too.

    Your mate.

    Peter

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    Bastarden (Danish Title) AKA The Bastard or 'The Promised Land' is well worth a watch - first thing to have kept me occupied for 2 hours for since I don't know when.  It's on the BBC Iplayer.

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