Author Topic: What are you watching now? (Read 129016 times)

DCPatriot · « **Reply #575 on:** July 03, 2021, 04:19:09 am »

Just finished watching a one season series called SOMOS...on Netflix. Based upon true events. Closed-Caption Spanish to English.

It's about a Mexican border town, Allende, when a drug cartel deals with double-crossers and anybody that helped them.

Highly recommended to show you the atrocities going on there still today.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hnxqSHsq3M

sneakypete · « **Reply #576 on:** July 03, 2021, 04:20:41 am »

Quote from: DCPatriot on July 03, 2021, 04:10:14 am

Indris Alba's best role, IMHO. And "Alice" was incredible in it. Watched it a couple of years ago when it was available on NETFLIX.

I give it THREE popcorns.

@DCPatriot

I had never seen him before,or even heard of him,but he sure is one HELL of a fine actor!

I have seen Ruth Wilson in a BUNCH of series,and she flat eats the scenery up every time she walks in front of a camera.

Even has a few romantic leads,and she has a "duck bill" face.

One thing is for sure,and that is it doesn't take long before you understand how such a big and strong man can be scared of a little woman. Her smile,when she is "on camera" is scarier that most women's shrieks of horror and outrage.

DCPatriot · « **Reply #577 on:** July 03, 2021, 04:27:26 am »

Quote from: sneakypete on July 03, 2021, 04:20:41 am

@DCPatriot

I had never seen him before,or even heard of him,but he sure is one HELL of a fine actor!

I have seen Ruth Wilson in a BUNCH of series,and she flat eats the scenery up every time she walks in front of a camera.

Even has a few romantic leads,and she has a "duck bill" face.

One thing is for sure,and that is it doesn't take long before you understand how such a big and strong man can be scared of a little woman. Her smile,when she is "on camera" is scarier that most women's shrieks of horror and outrage.

@sneakypete

He was high in the running to take over the James Bond role after Daniel Craig began to show disinterest.

Check him out in THE TAKE - also on Netflix.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnWzc1MW_9M

BassWrangler · « **Reply #578 on:** July 03, 2021, 05:31:48 am »

Quote from: sneakypete on July 03, 2021, 04:20:41 am

@DCPatriot

I had never seen him before,or even heard of him,but he sure is one HELL of a fine actor!

I have seen Ruth Wilson in a BUNCH of series,and she flat eats the scenery up every time she walks in front of a camera.

Even has a few romantic leads,and she has a "duck bill" face.

One thing is for sure,and that is it doesn't take long before you understand how such a big and strong man can be scared of a little woman. Her smile,when she is "on camera" is scarier that most women's shrieks of horror and outrage.

Yes, he's a fantastic actor. IIRC he is also a conservative.

Gefn · « **Reply #579 on:** July 03, 2021, 11:05:07 am »

Quote from: sneakypete on July 03, 2021, 04:20:41 am

@DCPatriot

I had never seen him before,or even heard of him,but he sure is one HELL of a fine actor!

I have seen Ruth Wilson in a BUNCH of series,and she flat eats the scenery up every time she walks in front of a camera.

Even has a few romantic leads,and she has a "duck bill" face.

One thing is for sure,and that is it doesn't take long before you understand how such a big and strong man can be scared of a little woman. Her smile,when she is "on camera" is scarier that most women's shrieks of horror and outrage.

I think he started with The Wire. I do know he was also on The Office for a bit. He’s currently doing a podcast with his wife and I saw good reviews but I didn’t subscribe. I’m listening to too many podcasts.

Gefn · « **Reply #580 on:** July 03, 2021, 11:09:19 am »

Btw, Manifest is on Netflix now. I believe someone said it was binge watchable?

catfish1957 · « **Reply #581 on:** July 03, 2021, 01:05:00 pm »

Quote from: Gefn on July 03, 2021, 11:09:19 am

Btw, Manifest is on Netflix now. I believe someone said it was binge watchable?

Through a season and a half. So So. Plus I read NBC cancelled the series, without major questions of the plot line answered.
Plus I read NBC cancelled the series, without major questions of the plot line answered. So I am stuggling to stay awake for it.

corbe · « **Reply #582 on:** July 03, 2021, 02:47:32 pm »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MK2YKaZkLaQ

sneakypete · « **Reply #583 on:** July 03, 2021, 03:09:58 pm »

Quote from: DCPatriot on July 03, 2021, 04:27:26 am

@sneakypete

He was high in the running to take over the James Bond role after Daniel Craig began to show disinterest.

Check him out in THE TAKE - also on Netflix.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnWzc1MW_9M

@DCPatriot

Unless he loses his mind and goes all "Prima Donna" on producers and directors,he is never going to suffer from a lack of offers of starring roles. He really IS that good.

sneakypete · « **Reply #584 on:** July 03, 2021, 03:13:24 pm »

Quote from: BassWrangler on July 03, 2021, 05:31:48 am

Yes, he's a fantastic actor. IIRC he is also a conservative.

@BassWrangler

He must be. He speaks like an educated man,and never seems to make a big deal about skin color,one way or the other.

He is obviously smart enough to realize the one thing he ain't is a "victum".

sneakypete · « **Reply #585 on:** July 03, 2021, 03:16:02 pm »

Quote from: Gefn on July 03, 2021, 11:05:07 am

I think he started with The Wire. I do know he was also on The Office for a bit. He’s currently doing a podcast with his wife and I saw good reviews but I didn’t subscribe. I’m listening to too many podcasts.

@Gefn

One of the greatest series of all time. I somehow managed to miss or forget him. Must be because that series was so overloaded with some of the best actors and actresses in the biz that it was impossible for anyone to stand out.

He couldn't have gotten his start on The Wire,though. For one thing,he is British,so he would have climbed his way up the ladder starting in the UK. For another,The Wire was so well-written and so stocked with primo actors the producers wouldn't have hired a rookie for a starring role.

I may check the IMDB later on to see where he started,but it's not really important because he is now "THERE".

sneakypete · « **Reply #586 on:** July 03, 2021, 03:43:26 pm »

Quote from: BassWrangler on July 03, 2021, 05:31:48 am

Yes, he's a fantastic actor. IIRC he is also a conservative.

@BassWrangler

No,he is NOT a conservative.

I just checked his bio on the IMDB,and he came out in support of the Labour Party as well as against the UK leaving the European Union during the last elections.

In other words,he is a "leftist loon" in his private life.

DCPatriot · « **Reply #587 on:** July 03, 2021, 06:23:17 pm »

Quote from: sneakypete on July 03, 2021, 03:43:26 pm

@BassWrangler

No,he is NOT a conservative.

I just checked his bio on the IMDB,and he came out in support of the Labour Party as well as against the UK leaving the European Union during the last elections.

In other words,he is a "leftist loon" in his private life.

Maybe it's the same in Britain...if you want to work and be a star, you cannot advertise your 'Conservative' bent.

BassWrangler · « **Reply #588 on:** July 03, 2021, 10:36:13 pm »

Quote from: sneakypete on July 03, 2021, 03:43:26 pm

@BassWrangler

No,he is NOT a conservative.

I just checked his bio on the IMDB,and he came out in support of the Labour Party as well as against the UK leaving the European Union during the last elections.

In other words,he is a "leftist loon" in his private life.

Oh well, at least doesn't seem to feel the need to virtue signal about it constantly.

sneakypete · « **Reply #589 on:** July 03, 2021, 10:47:00 pm »

Quote from: DCPatriot on July 03, 2021, 06:23:17 pm

Maybe it's the same in Britain...if you want to work and be a star, you cannot advertise your 'Conservative' bent.

@DCPatriot

I dunno for sure,but I suspect being a leftist loon is more acceptable as mainstream in GB than it is here. Don't forget,the Socialist Party has been a power in GB since at least the 1930's.

sneakypete · « **Reply #590 on:** July 03, 2021, 10:58:13 pm »

Quote from: BassWrangler on July 03, 2021, 10:36:13 pm

Oh well, at least doesn't seem to feel the need to virtue signal about it constantly.

@BassWrangler

I agree,and since he seems to keep his private life and beliefs in the background and separate from his acting career,frankly,I don't give a damn.

Besides,if you will notice,there is a shockingly large number (not really shocking) of Brits that suddenly become conservatives and anti-socialism once they become millionaires.

Remember the Beatles line from "Revolution"

"You say you'll change the constitution
Well,you know
We all want to change your head
You tell me it's the instituion
Well,you know
You better free your mind instead

But if you go carrying pictures of Chairman Mao
You ain't going to make it with anyone anyhow..."

And this was from the most popular "hippy" band of the 1960's. Truth to tell,maybe the most popular band of all time. They literally changed the face and outlook of Rock and Roll.

Funny how going from living in publik housing to riding around in your chauffer-driven Rolls can change your outlook,ain't it?

BTW,you might also want to give a listen to this one by Alvin Lee,one of the greatest blues musicians of all time. It's from the same time period.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSYFJB7o9ZQ

BassWrangler · « **Reply #591 on:** July 04, 2021, 07:05:30 am »

Quote from: sneakypete on July 03, 2021, 10:58:13 pm

BTW,you might also want to give a listen to this one by Alvin Lee,one of the greatest blues musicians of all time. It's from the same time period.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSYFJB7o9ZQ

@sneakypete

I love that song and have listened to it (and various covers of it) hundreds of times, but you know I never paid attention to all the lyrics. That first verse is definitely not PC.

The song was a recurring theme, in a number of variations, of TV series "Legend", which I highly recommend if you haven't seen it. Here's one version:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9gQQBeVqDg

Smokin Joe · « **Reply #592 on:** July 04, 2021, 09:41:32 am »

In a lighter, simple fun vein, I just got done binge watching The Color of Magic which was light-hearted fun, is suitable for youngsters who aren't really squeamish, and not peppered with salty language.

sneakypete · « **Reply #593 on:** July 04, 2021, 08:56:47 pm »

Quote from: BassWrangler on July 04, 2021, 07:05:30 am

@sneakypete

I love that song and have listened to it (and various covers of it) hundreds of times, but you know I never paid attention to all the lyrics. That first verse is definitely not PC.

The song was a recurring theme, in a number of variations, of TV series "Legend", which I highly recommend if you haven't seen it. Here's one version:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9gQQBeVqDg

@BassWrangler

BTW,I am sorry I forgot to quote MY favorite lines from that song earlier. Here they are.

"Tax the rich...

Feed the poor.....

Until there are no rich no more....

Tell me,where is sanity........

BassWrangler · « **Reply #594 on:** July 05, 2021, 12:36:42 am »

Quote from: sneakypete on July 04, 2021, 08:56:47 pm

@BassWrangler

BTW,I am sorry I forgot to quote MY favorite lines from that song earlier. Here they are.

"Tax the rich...

Feed the poor.....

Until there are no rich no more....

Tell me,where is sanity........

sneakypete · « **Reply #595 on:** July 05, 2021, 04:16:49 am »

Quote from: BassWrangler link=toBpic=395880.msg2455480#msg2455480 date=1625445402

@BassWrangler

Alvin Lee was clearly a visionary,in addition to being one of the greatest blues guitarists that ever lived.

BassWrangler · « **Reply #596 on:** July 05, 2021, 07:25:27 am »

Quote from: sneakypete on July 05, 2021, 04:16:49 am

@BassWrangler

Alvin Lee was clearly a visionary,in addition to being one of the greatest blues guitarists that ever lived.

I'll have to check out his other stuff. Fortunately, I got Spotify so that's easy to do.

DCPatriot · « **Reply #597 on:** July 05, 2021, 09:13:31 am »

Not getting much sleep lately...so when I find myself wide awake in the middle of the night, I watch another episode of MANIFEST.

It's a series about passengers on an airliner going from N.Y.C. to Jamaica who mysteriously go missing for 5-1/2 years and suddenly return.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjsFg7e-ffk

catfish1957 · « **Reply #598 on:** July 05, 2021, 02:02:26 pm »

Quote from: DCPatriot on July 05, 2021, 09:13:31 am

Not getting much sleep lately...so when I find myself wide awake in the middle of the night, I watch another episode of MANIFEST.

It's a series about passengers on an airliner going from N.Y.C. to Jamaica who mysteriously go missing for 5-1/2 years and suddenly return.

Kind of lost interest when I read that NBC canceled the show after Season 3, and left all the mysteries and plot lines dangling.

sneakypete · « **Reply #599 on:** July 05, 2021, 02:47:16 pm »

Quote from: catfish1957 on July 05, 2021, 02:02:26 pm

Kind of lost interest when I read that NBC canceled the show after Season 3, and left all the mysteries and plot lines dangling.

@catfish1957

I stopped watching it when that happened,too.

Chances are someone is going to pick the show up and keep airing it on a "lesser channel" where they don't HAVE to pull in so much money to justify keeping a show on the air.