What are you watching now?

[Wingnut]

A Christmas Story Christmas.  It was very good.  Nice tribute to Darren McGavin.  Loved the Scut Farkus part.

[sneakypete]

I am now watching a tv series named "The Unit".

It is based on an actual US Army SF unit known at various times as "B-52,Delta Project,and who knows what else,since the name is changed anytime it starts to get too much attention.

I have seen nothing outrageous or insulting to the actual Delta guys I have known,and truth to tell,it does a fairly good job of honoring them,the sacrifices they make,and the things they accomplish in real life.

The series is based on a book written by a retired Delta operator,and IF I understand correctly,he was a technical advisor on the series.

BTW,do NOT get confused by the "B-52/Delta Project" thing. Those were titles that project wore during VN times,and the missions were different and nowhere near as complex as they are today.
 
Make no mistake about one thing,though. Delta did not and does NOT take in anybody that volunteers. Unless they have changed the standards,which seems to be VERY unlikely,they either ask you if you are interested in volunteering to serve with them,or it just doesn't happen. They know who to ask based on their previous assignments with current Delta operators. You either have enough "rep" to be invited to volunteer,or you don't get in as an operator.

I will admit that my proudest moment in the army came when a couple of senior Delta NCO's came to visit me a couple of months before I was due to get out of the army,and asked me if I would be willing to volunteer for a special mission that would require me to extend my enlistment for the duration of whatever time it took. Since that was ALL they told me and I was due to get out shortly,I turned them down and have regretted it ever since because it later became known as the Son Tay Raid,where they went into NVN and attacked a prison said to be holding US POW's. Turned out the prisoners had been moved a week or so  before the raid,but it was still something pretty damn special and I would have volunteered if I had known what it was. The rules were "volunteer first,and THEN we tell you what you will be doing",and I just wasn't willing to do that with with only a couple of months left in the army.

Keep in mind that this IS a tv show and not a documentary,though. A VERY good tv show,but still a tv show.

Also,I will  not answer any  questions about the unit or anyone I knew that served in that unit. I won't even admit to knowing any of them. It is possible everything I wrote above is a lie.

Take the series as the entertainment it is,and enjoy it.

[deb]

A Christmas Story Christmas.  It was very good.  Nice tribute to Darren McGavin.  Loved the Scut Farkus part.

Was this on regular tv or streaming? I’d like to watch it.

[Gefn]

A Christmas Story Christmas.  It was very good.  Nice tribute to Darren McGavin.  Loved the Scut Farkus part.

Was it based from any other Jean Shepherd stories?

Glad to hear about a tribute to Darren McGavin

[Wingnut]

Was this on regular tv or streaming? I’d like to watch it.

HBO Max

Was it based from any other Jean Shepherd stories?



Glad to hear about a tribute to Darren McGavin

Well, Yes and No.  It was true to the original movie in that it is 30 years later (in 1973) and follows them as they have grown up.

[Ghost Bear]

I've been watching Ancient Apocalypse on Netflix, an interesting series by author Graham Hancock. The series details his theories that there was an advanced human civilization circa 12,000 BC which was destroyed by the Younger Dryas cataclysm, which ended the last Ice Age and killed off most of the megafauna that existed at the time.  It's an interesting take on alternative archaeology, if you are into that kind of thing.

Also watching on Netflix Season 5 of The Crown, which is about the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. This season covers the early 1990s, and I think it will end with Princess Diana's death.

[libertybele]

Yellowstone Season V and Tulsa King. I'm enjoying both. Tulsa King has a bit of humor in it which gives it a nice touch.

[Bigun]

Yellowstone Season V and Tulsa King. I'm enjoying both. Tulsa King has a bit of humor in it which gives it a nice touch.

Love Yellowstone, no use for Stallone. It (used to be) a free country.

[deb]

Yellowstone Season V and Tulsa King. I'm enjoying both. Tulsa King has a bit of humor in it which gives it a nice touch.

We, too, are watching both shows. I like Tulsa King way better than Yellowstone, because of the humor. Stallone nails it.

[Elderberry]

Walking Dead.

[libertybele]

We, too, are watching both shows. I like Tulsa King way better than Yellowstone, because of the humor. Stallone nails it.

Yes, I 'm enjoying Tulsa much more as well because of the humor.

[Sighlass]

A Christmas Story Christmas.  It was very good.  Nice tribute to Darren McGavin.  Loved the Scut Farkus part.

Found it, gonna give it a try later on....

I just finished a series called "The English". It was a sophisticated western with for the most part good dialog (few F words here and there unfortunately).... No nudity, but it had some rough drawn out scenes, lots of revenge driven plots. But I rather enjoyed it for the most part 7 out of 10 (high rating for me on modern stuff). Little gory at times with shooting and there was plenty of killings. The bad guy(s) was believable and you wanted him dead. Ending was bittersweet.


https://youtu.be/DmcsV8_BefI

Didn't have as much woke crap other than some feminist stuff touched upon with a sprinkling of stealing of Indian lands. Quite bloody, but the dialog was almost delicious in places for once. Like I said, a mature modern western. What was bloody annoying was the flashbacks in the movie, may be artsy, but I like a story told a little more straight line.

One season, Six episodes. PM me if you need links.

[roamer_1]

Just got done with 'Patterns of Evidence: The Moses Controversy'

Digital rental, about 5 bucks.

Pretty good argument for the Biblical story, and the needful ability of Moses to read and write... The genesis of proto-Sinaitic and the argument that its root is Hebrew, not Phoenician.

Worth the watch if you are into such things... As is the first documentary in the series... 'Patterns of Evidence: The Exodus'.

[Gefn]

Trying to watch Wednesday on Netflix


Just not feeling it.

I’ll try it on another day

[verga]

Trying to watch Wednesday on Netflix


Just not feeling it.

I’ll try it on another day

Vergette and I love it. The humor is very dry and unexpected. No cheap laughs so far.

[Fishrrman]

Watched a relatively unknown but very good film last night titled "The Last Boy". Story is a mix of science fiction/post-apocalyptic/spiritual.

I hadn't been expecting much (considering most of the other apocalyptic films I've been watching for the past several months which are overly violent or just plain nihilistic), but it took only a few minutes "in" to realize that this one was going to be different.

Setting is in England. Some unspecified disaster has wiped out most of humanity and left "wind-like" entities that roam and attack humans, turning them into pillars of crystals. The boy is given a scanning device by his dying mother (that helps to defend against "the winds") and a map which will lead him to a place where "wishes are granted". The movie chronicles his journey.

Amazingly...
... there is no profanity
... no nudity
... no gratuitous violence.
I was astounded. The film proves that you can still make a movie (this was done in 2019) without such things, even in these times.

Very interesting ending, to interpret as however you wish.

An hour and a half long, and I wish it had been LONGER, to see more of the characters and what made them work.

This gets my highest recommendation.

Not sure where this can even be found (or streamed).
You could try here:
ytstvmovies.xyz/the-last-boy-2019
(purposely NOT "a clickable link", you know what to do)

[240B]

Trying to watch Wednesday on Netflix

The trailer to Wednesday turned me off. It looks like a typical 'high-school revenge' movie, which I have no interest in.

Rewatching the best parts of Breaking Bad -- skipping most of the deep emotional dialogue. Did not grasp how much those people LOVE breakfast on the first viewing. Pancakes, omelets, fruit and bacon everyday. Must be nice ... I guess? They rarely actually eat it. It's OK for a rerun. That Walter White guy is really deeply disturbed. Fring should have taken Walt out when Walt decided to fire Gale. If Fring had gone with Gale from that point, nothing would have happened and he would still be in business today.

[roamer_1]

Watched 'The Shack' last night on NetFlix.

A story about a man coming to grips with the violent loss of a young daughter, and his healing by way of a meeting with God.

I was asked to watch it critically, with an eye toward the Christian themes. It's a pretty good story... Emotional and inevitably uplifting. But with a gender-shifting non-judgemental 'father', a female 'spirit', And a Jesus that waives off Torah... All neatly couched.

I dunno. I have to chew on it a while.

[deb]

Watched 'The Shack' last night on NetFlix.

A story about a man coming to grips with the violent loss of a young daughter, and his healing by way of a meeting with God.

I was asked to watch it critically, with an eye toward the Christian themes. It's a pretty good story... Emotional and inevitably uplifting. But with a gender-shifting non-judgemental 'father', a female 'spirit', And a Jesus that waives off Torah... All neatly couched.

I dunno. I have to chew on it a while.

Treat it as fiction and you’ll be fine. 

[roamer_1]

Treat it as fiction and you’ll be fine. 

It's a thing, right? 

[verga]

The trailer to Wednesday turned me off. It looks like a typical 'high-school revenge' movie, which I have no interest in.

It is not, The trailer does not do it justice. The humor is very dry and takes some weird turns. The story is interesting and you see some interesting character development.

[240B]

Just watched Beowulf on Netflix. Never realized how many Black female Vikings and gay people lived in 6th century Scandinavia.

And then, in one of the final scenes when in the final fight scene Beowulf chops off Grendel's hand, and Beowulf is begging Grendel to join him, to rule the empire and bring order to chaos. Grendel refuses and then Beowulf says, "Grendel, I am your father ..." that twisted my head off, was not expecting that at all!

It is well done I suppose, not exactly the original story, but it is a story somewhat modified which is kind of good. You get the idea of the Beowulf story without getting into too many details.

[corbe]

   @Texas Robin and i just finished 1883 after the Yellowstone 4 seasons.  Looking forward to 1923 from these Writers.

[Gefn]

Anyone watching or watched the Meghan/Harry Netflix show?

[Sighlass]

Trying to watch Wednesday on Netflix

Just not feeling it.

I’ll try it on another day

It was woke and weird... but I watched it and at times enjoyed it... the lead didn't have me rooting for her. It was sorta Harry Potter without the caring for the him (or the rest of the family).

Rewatched "Reacher" series, one of the few tv series worth watching.... Cursing, nudity stripper bar in like the 3 episode (skip forward).... Strong male lead, decent co-star characters, good story. I rate it a 8.5/10 (good grade from me).

Watched a relatively unknown but very good film last night titled "The Last Boy".

Thanks, gonna give it a try...

[catfish1957]

Anyone watching or watched the Meghan/Harry Netflix show?

No way, and I resent Netflix's configuation of their algorithms to put it front an center every time you turn on Netflix.

If it was given the same level of random choice, no one would watch it.

[rustynail]

Been watching QVC & HSN.  They are so nice it is like they are my friends.  There is even a Credit Card to help with purchases.

[catfish1957]

Been watching QVC & HSN.  They are so nice it is like they are my friends.  There is even a Credit Card to help with purchases.

You say that in jest, but I had a college friend that was somehow so mesmerized by one of their sexy on camera sales ladies, so much, he knew when she was going to be on.  And watched her religiously.

Very strange.

[Smokin Joe]

We sat and watched "Where the Crawdads Sing" the other night.  The movie was good but definitely didn't do the book justice.

I liked that movie, too.

[catfish1957]

I liked that movie, too.

Went in thinking this was gonna be a chick flick (based on my wife's enthusiasm) was suprised, it was pretty decent.

[Smokin Joe]

Went in thinking this was gonna be a chick flick (based on my wife's enthusiasm) was suprised, it was pretty decent.

We had a lot more open water where I grew up, but it reminded me of spending a lot of time in the marshes, too. When we were kids, most of us had a modest boat or access to one, and if you didn't have a cheap, old 5 horse motor, you learned to be very good at rowing... I could identify with a lot of it. The way things worked out (no spoiler) was good, too.

[verga]

Been watching Leah Remini's series on Scientology "Aftermath" . That inspired me to watch the Lawrence Wright documentary "Going Clear". I was on the fringes of it about 30 years ago and realized it was a money grabbging cult. I did not realize the level of abuse that Sea Org members went through.

[Gefn]

Been watching Leah Remini's series on Scientology "Aftermath" . That inspired me to watch the Lawrence Wright documentary "Going Clear". I was on the fringes of it about 30 years ago and realized it was a money grabbging cult. I did not realize the level of abuse that Sea Org members went through.

@verga

I enjoyed that show. It was eye opening and heartbreaking at the same time.

[Gefn]

I’ve been seeing a lot of stories this past week for “The White Lotus”

I saw the first season and while it was good, it was so bleak and sad. None of the main characters had any redeeming qualities which was why I couldn’t root for them.

I’m on the fence about whether I want to watch the second season but I probably will once I get my first snow

[Millee]

I'm watching "The Firm" on Amazon Prime.  Stars Josh Lucas and Juliette Lewis - very good show! 

[Sighlass]

Gave the movie The Fablemans by Steven Spielberg a try... like a lot of things now days, it was about a film maker in the making... something we have seen hundreds of times (or about a writer). It was well shot, but boring and seemed to lead nowhere. The mom is messed up theme got old fast, and the poor little bullied Jewish boy story was shallow. The Christian girl was portrayed as an airhead (but at least driven) but it did poke some nuisance fun at the Jewish family too. I like the era portrayed and it had a few laughs, but mostly I found myself bored with it... Rating 5.5/10 Or course the usual suspects want it nominated for Oscars galore.

I was bored, so I also watched some vampire movie (Bones and All) just released about girl just come of age (18) that is left to fend for herself as a newbie vampire without a clue. She only attacked a few people growing up and didn't remember it all (father covered it up and they moved a lot). Not much positive to report. Rating 4/10

Did watch a movie suggested here called "The Last Boy" that was somewhat ok. I have problems with end of world movies in that I keep picking things I would not do if in such a scenario. It was a sweeter version of a "shtf" movies, but left you filling in more blanks than it answered. Rating 6/10

Finally watched on Roku an old 1934 movie with Clark Gable (It Happened One Night)... Rating 7.2/10 (didn't care for the female role, though she played it to perfection).

[Free Vulcan]

Person Of Interest on Amazon. One of my all-time favorites.

[deb]

We watched “Tucker” the other night and found it very enjoyable. It’s on Netflix.

[catfish1957]

Gave the movie The Fablemans by Steven Spielberg a try... like a lot of things now days, it was about a film maker in the making... something we have seen hundreds of times (or about a writer). It was well shot, but boring and seemed to lead nowhere. The mom is messed up theme got old fast, and the poor little bullied Jewish boy story was shallow. The Christian girl was portrayed as an airhead (but at least driven) but it did poke some nuisance fun at the Jewish family too. I like the era portrayed and it had a few laughs, but mostly I found myself bored with it... Rating 5.5/10 Or course the usual suspects want it nominated for Oscars galore.

I was bored, so I also watched some vampire movie (Bones and All) just released about girl just come of age (18) that is left to fend for herself as a newbie vampire without a clue. She only attacked a few people growing up and didn't remember it all (father covered it up and they moved a lot). Not much positive to report. Rating 4/10

Did watch a movie suggested here called "The Last Boy" that was somewhat ok. I have problems with end of world movies in that I keep picking things I would not do if in such a scenario. It was a sweeter version of a "shtf" movies, but left you filling in more blanks than it answered. Rating 6/10

Finally watched on Roku an old 1934 movie with Clark Gable (It Happened One Night)... Rating 7.2/10 (didn't care for the female role, though she played it to perfection).

I expect anything from Spieberg to be woke as hell.   Will pass.

[Gefn]

It Happened One Night is another Frank Capra classic. I couldn’t think of the female lead (Claudette Colbert) so I googled it.

Here’s some really interesting trivia

It has garnered critical acclaim and is widely hailed one of the greatest films ever made. It Happened One Night is the first of only three films (along with One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest and The Silence of the Lambs) to win all five major Academy Awards: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Adapted Screenplay

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/It_Happened_One_Night

[Gefn]

Speaking of Frank Capra, I’m due to rewatch “It’s a Wonderful Life”

Attaboy Clarence!

[catfish1957]

It Happened One Night is another Frank Capra classic. I couldn’t think of the female lead (Claudette Colbert) so I googled it.

Old movies from the '20-'40's are fascinating.

It took massive talent to translate acting to art on the big screen before all of the technological advances. (crutches)

Only one modern actor, Daniel Day Lewis, can compete with the legends of that era. (IMO)

[catfish1957]

Speaking of Frank Capra, I’m due to rewatch “It’s a Wonderful Life”

Attaboy Clarence!

Use to see it all over the screen not too long ago.  Not once this year.

Figured it succumbed to the Woke Movement, like the pukes at Apple did with Charlie Brown Christmas.

[deb]

Only one modern actor, Daniel Day Lewis, can compete with the legends of that era. (IMO)

I would add Ralph Fiennes to that very short list. He’s an incredible actor, I think.

[Fishrrman]

Catfish comments (on "It's a Wonderful Life"):
"Figured it succumbed to the Woke Movement, like the pukes at Apple did with Charlie Brown Christmas."

That's why I've taken the time to find the best possible copies of certain films and "archive" them to my own drives.

Just about anything is "findable" out there, if you're willing to look for it.

[corbe]

   This just arrived for @Texas Robin and I to binge watch this weekend.

[corbe]

   Hello Darlin' I've missed you.
   Your gift, the Arrowhead, adorns my neck as we speak.  @Texas Robin

[Gefn]

   Hello Darlin' I've missed you.
   Your gift, the Arrowhead, adorns my neck as we speak.  @Texas Robin

Aww! You two just melt my heart! ❤️

[libertybele]

Aww! You two just melt my heart! ❤️

Ditto.

[libertybele]

We just got through watching "1923".  I realize that this is the first episode, but I'm not too impressed; a little strong in the beginning. I liked 1883 much better. Yellowstone will be on later tonight but so far I don't think it has been that good this season. 

I'm not sure I'll watch Tulsa King again as last week was a little too much violence.

All of these mentioned are by Taylor Sheridan.  I think he's a good writer, but with the increase of violence on the shows, I'm losing interest.