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Post by waywyrd on Aug 7, 2019 23:15:27 GMT
I finally made myself finish the final season of OITNB, I'd been trying to drag it out because I didn't want it to end. And I think I used half a box of Kleenex to get through it. Damn.
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Post by justCoz on Aug 9, 2019 4:13:19 GMT
I've been watching Kurt Seyit & Şura. I've been enjoying it so far. I'm too used to the British seasons of only 8 -14 episodes. I'm on episode #7. I looked to see how many episodes so I could figure out how soon a hopeful resolution in the storyline would come. There are over 45 episodes. I'm nowhere close.
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Post by Amy Lee on Aug 9, 2019 13:37:04 GMT
On Netflix, The Great Hack. I know many are not interested in tech or politics, but this is a fascinating story of how "Cambridge Analyticia", starting out as a data contractor for various militaries, then started poking their toes into political election campaigns in smaller nations in Africa, SA and Indonesia. Success there led to involvement in 2016 US election and Brexit. "CA" is gone (hastily closing down in bankruptcy to avoid damages and destroy evidence PDQ!) , but the question now of whether we can ever again expect fair democratic elections in democracies, without "psy-ops" interferences from the tech "Masters" is scary sh*t indeed! And if you're politically nerdy like me, it's a spellbinding story. Full disclosure: I have neither a Facebook, Twitter, nor an Instagram account. Only got you'all Forters! My Data is safer than most, because I trust you aren't selling it! LOL! I watched this recently and damn was I blown away. I thought I'd read most of what happened but I was wrong. It's also very sad.
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Post by kiz on Aug 10, 2019 13:27:07 GMT
TYPEWRITER: I read it was a horror series that kept people up at night. That was greatly overstated, although I did jump a couple of times. I really enjoyed it. The series is from India with subtitles that don't always match the English dubbing. I think it would be fun to watch with young teens if you don't mind the f word being dropped occasionally. It follows a group of young friends who are ghost hunters. It's only 5 episodes, and leaves the storyline open for another season.
I just started OITNB finally. I wasn't in a hurry since it's the final season. So far, it's good, but I definitely feel it has run it's course.
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Post by Bearcata on Aug 12, 2019 3:01:19 GMT
Limitless ... wow, this was a good show. I luv'ed the arts and crafts presentations. It explained complex science in a fun and easily understood way.
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Post by momrek06 on Aug 12, 2019 20:10:55 GMT
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Post by momrek06 on Aug 15, 2019 23:19:41 GMT
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Post by shortlived on Aug 15, 2019 23:29:21 GMT
Limitless ... wow, this was a good show. I luv'ed the arts and crafts presentations. It explained complex science in a fun and easily understood way. I loved Limitless. I was hoping Netflix would pick it up after CBS cancelled it. I love Jake McDorman, he was great in that role.
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Post by lonnie on Aug 16, 2019 17:35:59 GMT
-Netflix faces defamation lawsuit over its 'Afflicted' show. Seven people whose lives were documented in the Netflix series Afflicted filed a $1 million defamation and fraud lawsuit against the network and producers of the show over the depiction of chronic illnesses made to be seen as psychological. The Afflicted cast said producers lied to them about the nature of the series. www.courthousenews.com/netflix-faces-defamation-and-fraud-suit-over-afflicted-series/
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Post by Bearcata on Aug 16, 2019 19:13:01 GMT
per Google:
Just finished it. Similiar vibe to the old Hercules and Xena, Warrior Princess shows. It was fun.
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Post by sunnydayz on Aug 21, 2019 2:36:17 GMT
Just finished season one of Happy Valley. It’s a British crime drama that includes some dark violence that’s difficult to watch at times, but I had to keep coming back to see how it was going to end up.
I found this show after watching Sarah Lancashire on Last Tango in Halifax. She’s an amazing actress and does a fantastic job as the lead in Happy Valley. I was shocked to see James Norton play such an evil character alongside Sarah. Wow! I could hardly believe that he was the same guy as Vicar Sidney from Grantchester. Both of these actors have some serious acting chops.
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Post by libgirl2 on Aug 23, 2019 15:05:26 GMT
I just started Russian Doll and so far I am really enjoying it. I always liked Natasha Lyonne and I'm so happy she put her past issues behind her and is doing so well.
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Post by Kao on Aug 24, 2019 16:36:16 GMT
Just finished season one of Happy Valley. It’s a British crime drama that includes some dark violence that’s difficult to watch at times, but I had to keep coming back to see how it was going to end up. I found this show after watching Sarah Lancashire on Last Tango in Halifax. She’s an amazing actress and does a fantastic job as the lead in Happy Valley. I was shocked to see James Norton play such an evil character alongside Sarah. Wow! I could hardly believe that he was the same guy as Vicar Sidney from Grantchester. Both of these actors have some serious acting chops. My first exposure to James Norton was in Happy Valley. Since then, I've been unable to watch him in anything else because he creeped me out so much.
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Post by FannyMare on Aug 25, 2019 13:06:08 GMT
Just finished season one of Happy Valley. It’s a British crime drama that includes some dark violence that’s difficult to watch at times, but I had to keep coming back to see how it was going to end up. I found this show after watching Sarah Lancashire on Last Tango in Halifax. She’s an amazing actress and does a fantastic job as the lead in Happy Valley. I was shocked to see James Norton play such an evil character alongside Sarah. Wow! I could hardly believe that he was the same guy as Vicar Sidney from Grantchester. Both of these actors have some serious acting chops. I love him in anything he does, you're right he has acting chops! As does Sarah Lancashire..
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Post by atwi80d on Aug 25, 2019 21:26:34 GMT
Yeah as not just great acting chops but potential in their careers!
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Post by sunnydayz on Aug 25, 2019 21:54:17 GMT
Just finished season one of Happy Valley. It’s a British crime drama that includes some dark violence that’s difficult to watch at times, but I had to keep coming back to see how it was going to end up. I found this show after watching Sarah Lancashire on Last Tango in Halifax. She’s an amazing actress and does a fantastic job as the lead in Happy Valley. I was shocked to see James Norton play such an evil character alongside Sarah. Wow! I could hardly believe that he was the same guy as Vicar Sidney from Grantchester. Both of these actors have some serious acting chops. My first exposure to James Norton was in Happy Valley. Since then, I've been unable to watch him in anything else because he creeped me out so much.Yes, I could see this happening. He's such an evil creepy guy in Happy Valley.
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Post by Critical on Aug 27, 2019 23:59:29 GMT
I got really sucked in by Diagnosis this weekend. It's based on the idea of finding possible cures and/or diagnoses for people with rare diseases through crowd-sourcing via the NY Times website. Totally fascinating and so cool to see the internet be used to really help people.
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Post by Realitychick on Aug 28, 2019 0:18:26 GMT
I got really sucked in by Diagnosis this weekend. It's based on the idea of finding possible cures and/or diagnoses for people with rare diseases through crowd-sourcing via the NY Times website. Totally fascinating and so cool to see the internet be used to really help people. Watched this a few days ago and you are right very fascinating. Some of them pulled the heart strings for me...
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Post by lonnie on Aug 28, 2019 21:18:04 GMT
Dave Chappelle
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Post by Bearcata on Sept 2, 2019 5:33:21 GMT
The African Doctor
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Post by FannyMare on Sept 3, 2019 18:23:26 GMT
Mindhunter season 2.
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Post by Kao on Sept 4, 2019 19:33:52 GMT
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Post by Bearcata on Sept 5, 2019 3:36:14 GMT
It is a bit slow and it is subtitled. I stopped two or three times. But it is easy to pick up and it was a nice look at rural France in the late 1960's/70's. The film was made in 2016 but it sure feels like it was made in 1960/1970's.
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Post by Girly18 on Sept 5, 2019 20:13:06 GMT
Sintonia Brazilian tv series - Three teens living in São Paulo who want to pursue their dreams while maintaining their friendship, amid a world of music, drugs and religion. Not the best acting chops but the characters are likable and it made for a quick soap opera binge. Jane the Virgin final season - I really enjoyed the last season compared to the season before. I am going to miss that family and their whit! Lifetime esque movies: Secret Obsession, Deadly Detention, Staged Killer, Borderline Murder, We Belong Together (really bad). If you're a sucker for Lifetime movies like me, these won't disappoint. One Day - Why haven't I ever seen this?! Cute. Beneath the Leaves - Just bad and confusing. Run the other way. Mean Dreams - 2 teens escape 2 broken homes and go on the run. Bill Paxton stole the show. Boy was he mean! P Juanita - Fed up with her life, a woman leaves her grown kids behind and hits the road in search of a fresh start. LOVED it. A good laugh! Same Kind of Different as Me - A couple form an unlikely friendship with Denver, a homeless man who inspires them to save their struggling marriage. I always enjoy Renee Zellweger. Mr. Church - Never seen Eddie Murphy in a drama. I really liked it. Otherhood - Feeling forgotten on Mother's Day, three best friends drive from the suburbs to New York City to reconnect with their adult sons. These ladies made me laugh and cry. Great watch!
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Post by momrek06 on Sept 9, 2019 16:25:59 GMT
I don't know how this happened but hubby and I stumbled onto MINDHUNTER this weekend.........OMG OMG OMG........we love it!!!! We still have to finish S1 and then WOOT WOOT we have S2 already to hit up!!!! Thanks to CHARLIZE THERON for this show!!!
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Post by FannyMare on Sept 9, 2019 16:31:12 GMT
I don't know how this happened but hubby and I stumbled onto MINDHUNTER this weekend.........OMG OMG OMG........we love it!!!! We still have to finish S1 and then WOOT WOOT we have S2 already to hit up!!!! Thanks to CHARLIZE THERON for this show!!! Isn't it good? We also finished Sherlock, because I love Benedict Cumberbatch who is fantastic in his role, as Sherlock.
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Post by Punkin on Sept 12, 2019 23:48:04 GMT
The Red Sea Diving Resort, a really wonderful movie about in the late 70's, with civil war in Ethiopia, Ethopian Jews (lost tribe?) were persecuted and Israel was able to successfully rescue many of these refugees by pretending to run a Red Sea Diving Resort as the cover for their mission. It's a wonderful story, kinda' like Hotel Rwanda. I absolutely recommend!
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Post by FannyMare on Sept 13, 2019 0:56:36 GMT
The Red Sea Diving Resort, a really wonderful movie about in the late 70's, with civil war in Ethiopia, Ethopian Jews (lost tribe?) were persecuted and Israel was able to successfully rescue many of these refugees by pretending to run a Red Sea Diving Resort as the cover for their mission. It's a wonderful story, kinda' like Hotel Rwanda. I absolutely recommend! I agree, it's very good.
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Post by Punkin on Sept 13, 2019 3:19:45 GMT
Erm, Tweetie Girl, you might be on the wrong thread! Kisses!
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Post by lonnie on Sept 13, 2019 19:52:09 GMT
This might be interesting for the bird watchers out there, coming September 25.
Birders
-Bird watchers on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border share their enthusiasm for protecting and preserving some of the world's most beautiful species.
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