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Stranger Things - Netflix
« on: July 26, 2016, 10:10:59 pm »
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« Reply #1 on: July 26, 2016, 10:14:55 pm »
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« Reply #3 on: July 30, 2016, 03:04:43 am »

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKtq-bZgS8I

The First Eight Minutes.....
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Re: Stranger Things - Netflix
« Reply #4 on: July 30, 2016, 03:05:38 am »
We just started it tonight. So far it is really good. Like a cross between X Files and Goonies.
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« Reply #5 on: July 30, 2016, 04:55:16 am »
I practically binged it. It is excellent. Being an 80's kid, I couldn't believe how well they nailed the time period, almost eerie how well.
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« Reply #6 on: July 30, 2016, 05:07:19 am »
Quote from: Free Vulcan on July 30, 2016, 04:55:16 am
I practically binged it. It is excellent. Being an 80's kid, I couldn't believe how well they nailed the time period, almost eerie how well.

I enjoyed the hell out of it and I'm 70 the end of August.  Like a Stephen King novel in the Coen Bros. style.

Although I wasn't that impressed with Winona Ryder's character.  Some of the whining was insincere.
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« Reply #7 on: July 30, 2016, 05:30:42 am »
Quote from: Free Vulcan on July 30, 2016, 04:55:16 am
I practically binged it. It is excellent. Being an 80's kid, I couldn't believe how well they nailed the time period, almost eerie how well.

Amen to that. I'm an 80's kid too and one thing that sticks out for me is how we 80's kids were not 'color coordinated' like the fashionistas of today. Yellow striped shirts, ripped jeans (not done on purpose for style) and Velcro tennis shoes, that was us. And these kids had that 80's look to them in terms of wardrobe. I actually felt like a kid again watching it. Looking forward to a Season 2, hopefully.
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« Reply #8 on: July 30, 2016, 10:57:26 pm »
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I enjoyed the hell out of it and I'm 70 the end of August.  Like a Stephen King novel in the Coen Bros. style.

Although I wasn't that impressed with Winona Ryder's character.  Some of the whining was insincere.

She did ok but you're right she didn't knock it out of the park in most scenes. A little too frenetic, even for a poor working single mom of the time period that she was playing.

Now if she was trying to play someone who was already a little bit over the falls, then I'd say she did a pretty good job. But even then that wasn't the right fit for the show, she needs to project more strength than crazy IMO.
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« Reply #9 on: July 30, 2016, 11:04:45 pm »
Quote from: The Jackal on July 30, 2016, 05:30:42 am
Amen to that. I'm an 80's kid too and one thing that sticks out for me is how we 80's kids were not 'color coordinated' like the fashionistas of today. Yellow striped shirts, ripped jeans (not done on purpose for style) and Velcro tennis shoes, that was us. And these kids had that 80's look to them in terms of wardrobe. I actually felt like a kid again watching it. Looking forward to a Season 2, hopefully.

That one of the things I loved the most, you got no whiff of that modern day poseur crap. They portrayed the kids as smart, alert and engaged in the real world. They DID stuff, not just live in social or virtual imaginary land all day, driven and a desire to accomplish and not just trying to be stylish and cool.
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Re: Stranger Things - Netflix
« Reply #10 on: July 30, 2016, 11:32:50 pm »
Quote from: DCPatriot on July 26, 2016, 10:14:55 pm

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Wow. That looks like it might be right up my alley (I was a huge X-Files fan). Thanks for the heads up.

On another note, DC, I am just catching up with old threads here since I was on vacation, during which time I was limited to posting on my iPad, which isn't easy without a real keyboard, at least if you're me. I saw that you had a health scare, and I'm glad you seem to be doing better. What you described has happened to me as well, and stress was the reason.
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Re: Stranger Things - Netflix
« Reply #11 on: July 31, 2016, 02:52:02 am »
I don't have Netflix, but it doesn't sound too bad.
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« Reply #12 on: July 31, 2016, 01:27:32 pm »
Quote from: andy58-in-nh on July 30, 2016, 11:32:50 pm
Wow. That looks like it might be right up my alley (I was a huge X-Files fan). Thanks for the heads up.

On another note, DC, I am just catching up with old threads here since I was on vacation, during which time I was limited to posting on my iPad, which isn't easy without a real keyboard, at least if you're me. I saw that you had a health scare, and I'm glad you seem to be doing better. What you described has happened to me as well, and stress was the reason.

LOL!  "Stress" manifests itself in unusual ways.

I didn't have a thing on my mind...it was a beautiful morning...and all I was doing was going back into the store to give that little old man a few bucks.

...seeing him sorting out his lottery tickets, I did a 180 and walked back to my car...with a smile on my face.

Started the car and all hell broke loose.    :shrug:
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« Reply #13 on: July 31, 2016, 01:29:22 pm »
Quote from: geronl on July 31, 2016, 02:52:02 am
I don't have Netflix, but it doesn't sound too bad.

I understand that you can get the login and password from a friend's account and watch it on your monitor....or run it on your TV thru an Xbox, etc..

Netflix hasn't secured their password system it seems.
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« Reply #14 on: July 31, 2016, 01:43:23 pm »
Quote from: Free Vulcan on July 30, 2016, 10:57:26 pm
She did ok but you're right she didn't knock it out of the park in most scenes. A little too frenetic, even for a poor working single mom of the time period that she was playing.

Now if she was trying to play someone who was already a little bit over the falls, then I'd say she did a pretty good job. But even then that wasn't the right fit for the show, she needs to project more strength than crazy IMO.

LOL!  You nailed her here, @Free Vulcan !   :beer:

Strength vs. crazy.  She's got 'crazy' down.

Did you recognize the Chief as the 'bad' cop in The Equalizer?   He was 'Frank', who got handcuffed to the running car in the garage, etc..   
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« Reply #15 on: July 31, 2016, 01:49:02 pm »
Quote from: Free Vulcan on July 30, 2016, 11:04:45 pm
That one of the things I loved the most, you got no whiff of that modern day poseur crap. They portrayed the kids as smart, alert and engaged in the real world. They DID stuff, not just live in social or virtual imaginary land all day, driven and a desire to accomplish and not just trying to be stylish and cool.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4574334/  IMDB link

Every kid's character was endearing.

My 'favorite' kept changing...with every episode.  'Lucas', the black kid was great in his part.  'Dustin' stole my heart when Nancy slammed the bedroom door in his face.  LOL!

It was a fun thing to watch over a few days.   4 out of 5 for me!   
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« Reply #16 on: July 31, 2016, 01:53:57 pm »
Quote from: DCPatriot on July 31, 2016, 01:27:32 pm
LOL!  "Stress" manifests itself in unusual ways.

I didn't have a thing on my mind...it was a beautiful morning...and all I was doing was going back into the store to give that little old man a few bucks.

...seeing him sorting out his lottery tickets, I did a 180 and walked back to my car...with a smile on my face.

Started the car and all hell broke loose.    :shrug:
I know what you mean. It's a bizarre and often utterly subconscious thing. My own struggle with stress has manifested itself not only at unpredictable times but with unexpected symptoms - a full-body rash, for example. I had every test you can imagine, and they could find nothing wrong. It all added up to what was going on between the ears, which in turn led me to consult with a "specialist" who I've been seeing every three weeks for a couple of years now. I was embarrassed about that at first (especially since I have prided myself on being something of a tough old SOB) but the treatment has helped me to better manage my thoughts and emotional responses. I still get stressed out (largely owning to my job) but I handle it differently, now. Your mileage may vary, as they say, but it's a far more common issue in today's world than you might think, which you will quickly discover if you choose to confide in someone about it. 
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« Reply #17 on: July 31, 2016, 02:13:33 pm »
Quote from: andy58-in-nh on July 31, 2016, 01:53:57 pm

I know what you mean. It's a bizarre and often utterly subconscious thing. My own struggle with stress has manifested itself not only at unpredictable times but with unexpected symptoms - a full-body rash, for example. I had every test you can imagine, and they could find nothing wrong. It all added up to what was going on between the ears, which in turn led me to consult with a "specialist" who I've been seeing every three weeks for a couple of years now. I was embarrassed about that at first (especially since I have prided myself on being something of a tough old SOB) but the treatment has helped me to better manage my thoughts and emotional responses. I still get stressed out (largely owning to my job) but I handle it differently, now. Your mileage may vary, as they say, but it's a far more common issue in today's world than you might think, which you will quickly discover if you choose to confide in someone about it.


Good advice, I'm sure.   :laugh:
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« Reply #18 on: July 31, 2016, 05:11:14 pm »
Quote from: DCPatriot on July 31, 2016, 02:13:33 pm
Good advice, I'm sure.   :laugh:

Another thing I have found to be helpful is watching scary movies or series like The Walking Dead or Stranger Things, from the looks of it. I'm going to see a really scary movie today, in fact. It's called Hillary Clinton's America.  :smokin:
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« Reply #19 on: August 02, 2016, 02:52:19 am »
Quote from: AbaraXas on July 30, 2016, 03:05:38 am
We just started it tonight. So far it is really good. Like a cross between X Files and Goonies.
It's very good, but I thought it was more like Super 8, similar times, group of buddies getting around on bikes, corrupt government facility, monster, nascent attraction between one of the boys and the outsider girl.
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« Reply #20 on: August 02, 2016, 03:37:00 am »
Sooooo......I need to watch this?
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« Reply #21 on: August 02, 2016, 04:31:18 am »
Quote from: DCPatriot on July 31, 2016, 01:43:23 pm
LOL!  You nailed her here, @Free Vulcan !   :beer:

Strength vs. crazy.  She's got 'crazy' down.

Did you recognize the Chief as the 'bad' cop in The Equalizer?   He was 'Frank', who got handcuffed to the running car in the garage, etc..

Nope I missed that one. Impressed with his acting.
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« Reply #22 on: August 02, 2016, 09:27:44 pm »
Quote from: Free Vulcan on August 02, 2016, 04:31:18 am
Nope I missed that one. Impressed with his acting.

The Equalizer

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0455944/

Denzel Washington.

Watch it at your earliest convenience.

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