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Post by MikeMusic on Jul 30, 2021 14:25:52 GMT
Thought it was the same content. ? They were completely different productions with different cast. <looks up> Unaware of the 2018 remake until now I saw the original, in episodes on the telly man years ago |
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Post by julesd68 on Jul 30, 2021 15:23:12 GMT
The film I know is a heavily edited version of a much longer TV drama. Never seen a production with a different cast!
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Post by naim1425 on Jul 30, 2021 16:18:10 GMT
Ozark
The vikings
The wire
Auf wiedersehen pet
Bosch
Band of brothers
When the boat comes in
Sorry I have 7 and a lot more
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Post by Slinger on Jul 30, 2021 16:22:22 GMT
? They were completely different productions with different cast. <looks up> Unaware of the 2018 remake until now I saw the original, in episodes on the telly man years ago My late father-in-law served in the Royal Navy during the war, and said that the original TV version was the best bit of television he'd ever seen. |
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Post by MartinT on Jul 30, 2021 17:12:40 GMT
Ah yes, the confusion is that the original 1981 'production' was too long for a standard film so was edited down. It starred Jurgen Prochnow and was utterly superb.
The more recent 2018 TV series starred Tom Wlaschiha and was average and downright annoying in places as everything was over-acted for effect.
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Post by MikeMusic on Jul 30, 2021 17:44:56 GMT
Two more for me. Well done Alan
Auf wiedersehen pet
Band of brothers
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Post by rfan8312 on Jul 30, 2021 18:42:29 GMT
I can't believe I forgot Band Of Brothers, I'll always own a copy of that.
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Post by MikeMusic on Jul 30, 2021 18:58:49 GMT
Band of Brothers was a game changer
True story with some of the best film making I have seen
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Post by naim1425 on Jul 30, 2021 19:13:59 GMT
The Inbetweeners
Shameless
Blue Planet
The Sopranos
Black Mirror
The Killing
This is England
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Post by naim1425 on Jul 30, 2021 19:35:17 GMT
Peaky Blinders Lucifer The Outsider Your Honor The Fall
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Post by julesd68 on Jul 30, 2021 19:46:18 GMT
Ah yes, the confusion is that the original 1981 'production' was too long for a standard film so was edited down. It starred Jurgen Prochnow and was utterly superb. The more recent 2018 TV series starred Tom Wlaschiha and was average and downright annoying in places as everything was over-acted for effect. I didn't know there was a remake, what a madness - talk about being on a hiding to nothing. The original is just perfection. |
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Post by julesd68 on Jul 30, 2021 19:47:27 GMT
I got really hooked on The Killing too ...
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Post by MartinT on Jul 30, 2021 19:58:28 GMT
I could easily name 50 top TV dramas and getting them down to 5 was hard. But that was the challenge!
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Post by petea on Jul 30, 2021 20:33:24 GMT
And no one has mentioned Killing Eve yet! The only reason it is not on my list is 'cos I forgot!
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Post by MartinT on Jul 30, 2021 20:36:43 GMT
Yes, that one too. I kicked myself for forgetting Game of Thrones, but I'm still comfortable with my 5.
I could have chosen The Leftovers, Glitch, Halt and Catch Fire, Normal People. But I'll stick to my 5. Until next week.
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Post by rfan8312 on Jul 30, 2021 22:35:43 GMT
Any chance of a blurb here even a TLDR on The Leftovers?
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Post by MartinT on Jul 30, 2021 22:41:41 GMT
The Leftovers: something happens and a lot of people suddenly disappear. There is no pattern to who disappeared or why. It's the story of those left behind and how they cope (or not). The series uses imagery and music (by Max Richter) to very powerful effect. There are moments of intense beauty and horror throughout. Memorable.
Here's a scene to whet your appetite, disconnected from the main story arc.
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Post by Barrington on Aug 1, 2021 19:42:29 GMT
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Post by Barrington on Aug 1, 2021 19:45:53 GMT
Game of Thrones
DARK
The Wire
Peaky Blinders
This Is England
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