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Post by gazjam on May 6, 2015 12:30:19 GMT
catch The Wire if you can Martin, seriously.
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Post by MartinT on May 6, 2015 13:27:58 GMT
When things go quieter I will, Gaz.
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Post by Deleted on May 6, 2015 20:06:09 GMT
We've finally started watching Breaking Bad, courtesy of New channel Spike on Freesat. Quite entertaining but I think the edge has probably been taken off of it for me after all of the hype surrounding it. No Offence started last night, on C4. It's written by Paul Abbott who also wrote Shameless and has gone on our "must watch" list immediately. We both love black humour, and this has it in abundance. The scene in the mortuary was a minor classic. I'll say no more to avoid spoilers.  Liking No Offence so far, although a little slower than I expected. |
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Post by native on Jun 16, 2015 13:46:00 GMT
Well I've successfully worked my way through seasons one, two and three of Homeland. Have to say, utterly enjoyed it. Slightly lost its way in season three and I'm hoping that isn't a sign of things to come in season four.
Slightly frustrating that despite paying for Amazon Prime and Netflix you still have to pay for season four, but I suppose they have to make money on DVDs etc as well. Hope it isn't too long before it is on Netflix.
Has anybody seen season four yet? I keep reading mixed reviews.
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Post by John on Jun 16, 2015 16:10:00 GMT
Just finished watching Games of Thrones
The last episode was quite cruel in only the way Game of Thrones came be
For fans
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Post by Paul on Jun 16, 2015 19:20:45 GMT
When things go quieter I will, Gaz. Make sure you have the subtitles enabled though, yo.  |
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Post by MartinT on Jun 16, 2015 20:37:12 GMT
Hah! If I could keep up with The West Wing and The Newsroom rapid-fire dialogue, not to mention the True Detective unintelligible drawl, I'll probably survive.
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Post by MartinT on Jun 16, 2015 20:40:00 GMT
Another word for Banshee, series 3 has started and I've just seen ep.2. It's bloody superb in a guilty pleasure sort of way. If you're looking for something different, I urge you to try it. Start from the beginning, though.
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Post by Dave on Jun 18, 2015 9:41:28 GMT
Browsing through BBC iPlayer yesterday evening I stumbled across the two part BBC TV adaptation of Iain M Banks' novel Stonemouth. I am ashamed to admit I own not a single copy of Banks' work, moreover, whenever I discuss my taste in literature with like-minded individuals it's a given that Ian M Banks' name will pop up somewhere during the conversation, and always in a positive light, so I've really no ready excuse as to why I have not read him. Worse... It wasn't the esteemed authors moniker which drew me in but rather that of Peter Mullen, whose acting prowess impressed me mightily in Jane Campion's Top Of The Lake, another BBC drama adaptation. Anyway. let's get down to the nitty-griity, what did I think of it?
I suppose the most accurate way for me to describe my feelings towards Stonemouth hark back to a comment which would appear regularly on my old school reports; "Good work but could do better". It's certainly no fault of the cast as their interpretation of the script is excellent, there's some very good acting on show here from all concerned. The over-riding problem for me is that the pace is all wrong, more so in the final part, which comes over as a bit 'rushed', as if the crew were desperately attempting to tie up all the lose ends in the allotted time.
I suspect those who have read the novel will be deeply critical of the BBC adaptation and may possibly feel, as I do, that this project deserved far more screen time to enable it to fulfill its potential. Never-the-less it has inspired me enough to want to order a copy of the book, which probably has more to do with the fractional essence of Mr Banks' writing style that manages to survive the trip through the BBC's somewhat clogged filter.
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Post by MartinT on Jun 19, 2015 10:46:55 GMT
Thanks for that, Dave. I'm a big Banks fan and have read every one of his books. I didn't know about the BBC production so will try to find it tonight.
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Post by Dave on Jun 19, 2015 11:00:31 GMT
Thanks for that, Dave. I'm a big Banks fan and have read every one of his books. I didn't know about the BBC production so will try to find it tonight.
EDIT: by the way, it's "Stonemouth". Sorted... Hadn't realised I'd written Stonehouse until you pointed it out Martin, thanks. Incidentally Stonehouse is a big old manor house not far from where I live... Brainfart moment... lol |
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Post by MartinT on Jun 20, 2015 17:09:15 GMT
Thanks again, Dave, I thoroughly enjoyed the TV dramatization of Stonemouth. It was pretty well done and I liked that she was even more feisty than in the book. I wonder what town that is, on the banks of the Forth, used to portray 'Stonemouth'? North Berwick?
Is anyone watching Banshee? I've just watched S3 EP3 and it's the most incredible episode I think I've ever seen. Unbelievable!
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Post by MikeMusic on Jun 20, 2015 17:10:37 GMT
Breaking Bad is now on the last series
Assuming it repeats I recommend it thoroughly
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Post by MartinT on Jun 20, 2015 17:39:27 GMT
I have the season 1 box set, Mike. Just couldn't get into it, didn't like it at all.
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Post by ChrisB on Jun 20, 2015 17:57:08 GMT
Not usually troubled too much by what's on TV, I'm spitting that our machine failed to record all but two episodes of Breaking Bad while we were away. The Channel 5 catch up service will only allow you to watch the last 6 days worth, so I'm going to have to scratch around to find the missing bits elsewhere.
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Post by Dave on Jun 20, 2015 20:01:17 GMT
All five series of Breaking Bad are available in HD on Netflix chaps. The company have a one month trial offer running just now so you could always create an account to take advantage of it then bin it later. The final season is a humdinger btw  |
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Post by canetoad on Jun 20, 2015 23:24:29 GMT
I just finished watching S2 Ep10. Rabbit is dead finally! I was a bit upset when Job was hit by a car, thinking he was dead, but I shouldn't have worried. What a great character! |
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Post by MartinT on Jun 21, 2015 9:14:39 GMT
Great series, isn't it? Just wait for S3!
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Post by pwiles1968 on Jun 21, 2015 14:35:47 GMT
Just started a Netflix Free trial yesterday and Daredevil cam up as recommended, love Marvel series and Movies, Im on Episode 9 already very good if you like this Genre.
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Post by speedysteve on Jul 18, 2015 8:43:38 GMT
We started watching Person of interest. How they ever got as far as 20 something episodes for season 1, let alone season 2,3,4 & season 5 is in the making apparently!
Are we missing something?
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