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Post by Critical on Jul 9, 2024 1:27:06 GMT
Family Affair with Nicole Kidman and Zac Affron was very good. Well, I enjoyed it. Really liked seeing three women at different stages in their life, the daughter, the mother, the mother-in-law. It's has a lot of negative reviews on Google review saying it was not a rom com and there was no chemistry between the leads, but I think folks are expecting too much. It was not over the top sex like Bridgerton, thank you for that. But it was fun and better than I thought it would be. I have to agree with the reviews. I didn't think they had any chemistry. I was also really distracted by their faces and all the plastic surgery. I liked Joey King, and although I normally like Nicole Kidman, I just wasn't feeling it with this one. Zac Effron? Meh.
IMO, The Idea of You on Prime is a much better version of the older women/younger famous man story. The leads have SO much chemistry and the story is better. I'll definitely watch it again.
Some of us enjoy Bridgerton-level sex scenes ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/6943657/images/QjUcyjYOkxRIqUzeaatQ.gif)
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Post by FannyMare on Jul 9, 2024 4:18:37 GMT
Family Affair with Nicole Kidman and Zac Affron was very good. Well, I enjoyed it. Really liked seeing three women at different stages in their life, the daughter, the mother, the mother-in-law. It's has a lot of negative reviews on Google review saying it was not a rom com and there was no chemistry between the leads, but I think folks are expecting too much. It was not over the top sex like Bridgerton, thank you for that. But it was fun and better than I thought it would be. I have to agree with the reviews. I didn't think they had any chemistry. I was also really distracted by their faces and all the plastic surgery. I liked Joey King, and although I normally like Nicole Kidman, I just wasn't feeling it with this one. Zac Effron? Meh.
IMO, The Idea of You on Prime is a much better version of the older women/younger famous man story. The leads have SO much chemistry and the story is better. I'll definitely watch it again.
Some of us enjoy Bridgerton-level sex scenes ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/6943657/images/QjUcyjYOkxRIqUzeaatQ.gif) I really enjoyed The idea of you, they did have terrific chemistry, and I thought he was quite yummy. Not a real fan of Zac Effron, so will give it a miss.
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Post by Bearcata on Jul 9, 2024 5:06:02 GMT
Family Affair with Nicole Kidman and Zac Affron was very good. Well, I enjoyed it. Really liked seeing three women at different stages in their life, the daughter, the mother, the mother-in-law. It's has a lot of negative reviews on Google review saying it was not a rom com and there was no chemistry between the leads, but I think folks are expecting too much. It was not over the top sex like Bridgerton, thank you for that. But it was fun and better than I thought it would be. I have to agree with the reviews. I didn't think they had any chemistry. I was also really distracted by their faces and all the plastic surgery. I liked Joey King, and although I normally like Nicole Kidman, I just wasn't feeling it with this one. Zac Effron? Meh.
IMO, The Idea of You on Prime is a much better version of the older women/younger famous man story. The leads have SO much chemistry and the story is better. I'll definitely watch it again.
Some of us enjoy Bridgerton-level sex scenes ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/6943657/images/QjUcyjYOkxRIqUzeaatQ.gif) I don't mind the Bridgerton level, I was just letting readers know what level of intimacy to expect.
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Post by FannyMare on Jul 9, 2024 16:15:29 GMT
Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F - I had low expectations, but this was really fun! Definitely made for those of us old enough to have enjoyed the original movies, they did well in keeping the 80's action/comedy feel and brought the old gang back for some nostalgia. I wasn't sure about it in the first 10-15 minutes, but then it got rolling. I saw your post, so we decided to watch it. We enjoyed it, thanks Way.
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Post by waywyrd on Jul 20, 2024 12:18:00 GMT
Land of Bad - I don't know why this film got no marketing when it was released, but it was really good. Check it out if you like fast-paced action/war movies (some stuff was pretty brutal, it earned its R rating). Liam Hemsworth and the always awesome Russell Crowe star.
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Post by Bearcata on Jul 22, 2024 17:55:55 GMT
Land of Bad - I don't know why this film got no marketing when it was released, but it was really good. Check it out if you like fast-paced action/war movies (some stuff was pretty brutal, it earned its R rating). Liam Hemsworth and the always awesome Russell Crowe star. Absolutely amazingly good film.
I can absolutely confirm the issue of one phone in a federal facility. My problem is that one of my co-worker's would be on that phone talking the entire shift to his friends. I was taking care of a relative with health issues who could never get through to me and would panic and call the alternate number I gave her in another office. I got so angry about it I walked into my supervisor's office and demanded a phone on my desk with my own phone number on it. I got the phone.
Yes, I can confirm there are TV's in rooms that are monitoring situations and yes the guards are watching March Madness. There are departments that are operational 24/7 and some of the staff are on longer than 8 hour shifts. If operations are on going, cots and food are provided.
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Post by Critical on Jul 23, 2024 20:35:09 GMT
It’s official: the lead of the next season of Bridgerton is Luke Thompson’s Benedict! I cannot wait!
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Post by ccl on Jul 23, 2024 22:17:22 GMT
Yes!!
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Post by Critical on Jul 24, 2024 5:47:09 GMT
I don't know how they could even give Luke T. a Bridgerton Leading Man Glow-Up. He's already perfect
While I love season 3 and Luke Newton/Colin, in reality, Benedict is the guy I would fall for. I love the funny, quirky ones. I hope we get casting news about Sophie soon. There's SO much speculation online (Sophie will be a man, a transwoman, a robot, etc. ![:lol](//storage.proboards.com/6943657/images/kZvKcZukVaJcAqJidzda.gif) ) and it's sort of annoying at this point. It's sort of like what happened between parts one and two of season 3 where, in lieu of actual information, people started losing their minds and coming up with all sorts of harebrained theories about what would happen. Like, Polin wasn't going to get a happy ending....in a show based on romance novels ![:lol](//storage.proboards.com/6943657/images/kZvKcZukVaJcAqJidzda.gif)
I watched the new Ghostbusters movie tonight and YEESH, it was bad. I fell asleep about 4 different times and had to rewind to watch what I missed. I thought the last one was okay, but this one is NOT. GOOD. Kind of a waste of Dan Aykroyd and Bill Murray, IMO, and every other member of the cast.
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Post by Navybelle on Jul 24, 2024 5:55:12 GMT
Ben's book was my favorite, and the actor is so darn good looking, I'm looking forward to this. When will it be, though?? I wasn't too thrilled with how they portrayed him in season 3, but the redemption will be nice.
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Post by Critical on Jul 24, 2024 6:10:47 GMT
Ben's book was my favorite, and the actor is so darn good looking, I'm looking forward to this. When will it be, though?? I wasn't too thrilled with how they portrayed him in season 3, but the redemption will be nice. I loved his sexual exploration in season 3. I thought it was hot. I am hoping we see him get back into his art again.
According to the showrunner, season 4 isn't coming until 2026. They were supposed to start filming last month, but it got pushed back to September. Not sure why. Hopefully, it'll be early 2026.
I liked Benedict's book, but really didn't love how he treated Sophie, {Spoiler} suggesting that she be his mistress.
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Post by Kao on Jul 24, 2024 15:52:06 GMT
I want to see him go back to art as well. Benedict is my fav Bridgerton brother and I'm stoked at the news.
In other unrelated news Emily in Paris will be back August 15th! That messy show is my guilty pleasure and I'll be tuning in!
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Post by ccl on Jul 24, 2024 16:23:07 GMT
I like Emily in Paris. It’s a nice frothy show. They’re splitting it in two parts this season as well. 🙄
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Post by Kao on Jul 24, 2024 18:46:17 GMT
Is it mean that I like everyone else more than Emily? ![:lol](//storage.proboards.com/6943657/images/kZvKcZukVaJcAqJidzda.gif) I love Syvlie, Mindy, Julien, and Luc. I even love those two crazy designers who are always fighting with each other. Emily is just messy as hell, and so are Gabriel and Camille!
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Post by libgirl2 on Jul 29, 2024 18:57:27 GMT
Okay, I gave Decameron 3 episodes and had to stop. It had some campy and funny moments, but I expected more. Maybe it would have been better as a shorter series instead of 8? Or did I just not get it?
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Post by Critical on Jul 31, 2024 1:04:54 GMT
Okay, I gave Decameron 3 episodes and had to stop. It had some campy and funny moments, but I expected more. Maybe it would have been better as a shorter series instead of 8? Or did I just not get it? Is it based on Boccacio? I've seen comments on FB about it, but haven't watched.
I'm looking forward to the UK version of Love is Blind coming next week. I'm hoping for better results than the last few seasons of the US version.
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Post by libgirl2 on Jul 31, 2024 14:48:33 GMT
Okay, I gave Decameron 3 episodes and had to stop. It had some campy and funny moments, but I expected more. Maybe it would have been better as a shorter series instead of 8? Or did I just not get it? Is it based on Boccacio? I've seen comments on FB about it, but haven't watched.
I'm looking forward to the UK version of Love is Blind coming next week. I'm hoping for better results than the last few seasons of the US version.
Yes, it is.
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Post by Bearcata on Aug 1, 2024 14:46:56 GMT
Ben's book was my favorite, and the actor is so darn good looking, I'm looking forward to this. When will it be, though?? I wasn't too thrilled with how they portrayed him in season 3, but the redemption will be nice. I loved his sexual exploration in season 3. I thought it was hot. I am hoping we see him get back into his art again.
According to the showrunner, season 4 isn't coming until 2026. They were supposed to start filming last month, but it got pushed back to September. Not sure why. Hopefully, it'll be early 2026.
I liked Benedict's book, but really didn't love how he treated Sophie, {Spoiler} suggesting that she be his mistress. Read an interview with a staff member, says it takes about 2 years to prep a season, and that is simply the schedule they have right now.
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Post by libgirl2 on Aug 12, 2024 15:18:05 GMT
Started watching The 8 Show. It is a Korean thriller about 8 people trapped in this 8 story building. They make money (they all need it) by participating in some really creepy and dangerous things. If they fight, they get more time to make more money. It has a bit of Squid Game edge but not on such an epic scale. It almost feels more like a Lord of the Flies.
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Post by Critical on Aug 19, 2024 1:08:02 GMT
We have our Sophie for season 4 of Bridgerton! I can't wait to see her with Luke. I have no worries about chemistry - they've done a great job with the previous 3 seasons.
I tried to hold off on watching Love is Blind UK until all episodes were available, but I broke down and started witching last night. At least I just have until the 21st to wait to see who says yes.
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Post by libgirl2 on Aug 19, 2024 17:47:47 GMT
We have our Sophie for season 4 of Bridgerton! I can't wait to see her with Luke. I have no worries about chemistry - they've done a great job with the previous 3 seasons.
I tried to hold off on watching Love is Blind UK until all episodes were available, but I broke down and started witching last night. At least I just have until the 21st to wait to see who says yes.
I am very excited about our Sophie!
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Post by Critical on Aug 20, 2024 4:16:52 GMT
We have our Sophie for season 4 of Bridgerton! I can't wait to see her with Luke. I have no worries about chemistry - they've done a great job with the previous 3 seasons.
I tried to hold off on watching Love is Blind UK until all episodes were available, but I broke down and started witching last night. At least I just have until the 21st to wait to see who says yes.
I am very excited about our Sophie! Me too! I'm disappointed (although I guess I shouldn't be surprised) at the hate she's getting. That fandom is so toxic. I had hoped they would cast someone who was married or in a very solid relationship so that she and Luke T. wouldn't get harassed the way Nicola and Luke N. have been. It's sick. I think Luke T. not having any social media is probably a good decision. I hope they're able to just focus on the work and do their jobs. I'm looking forward to seeing the season, whenever it's released.
Oh, and Johnny Bailey has confirmed he's back for season 4! IIRC, Simone Ashley has confirmed as well and we already know Nic and Luke are back. That's a change I'd like to see from the books - I'd like ALL of the previous leads to be back every season. I didn't miss Rege-Jean/Simon, but I missed Daphne this season, since she's Colin's paired sibling.
I've seen people fussing about how Yerin doesn't look like Sophie in the book. Um, have they not been paying attention? I hope there are other changes from the book. I love Show Benedict, but Book Benedict is problematic. Definitely cringey in parts.
Welp, I finished all the available LiB UK eps and am wishing I'd waited! I hate the wait to find out who says yes. I think Freddie and Catherine could have a good marriage if they would get out of their own way. I wish this show offered couples counseling. Some of these folks just need a little help.
Boy, Jasmine's mom. Talk about co-dependent! I'm glad she backed down a bit, but good Lord, NO, your adult daughter does not need to tell you everything about her relationship! I was happy she stood up to her mom on that issue. I hope she sticks to it.
I've been pleasantly surprised at how relatively little drama there's been, even when there was a love triangle in the pods. It's only creepy Sam causing issues. I'm sure they won't all say yes at the altar, but I sort of hope they all would. They all seem like nice people.
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Post by Kao on Sept 2, 2024 15:47:48 GMT
I'm really glad that more studios are "sharing" shows across platforms because there's some really good shows on streamers that aren't exactly popular that shine when on other streamers. I'm currently watching a show called Evil which is a weird, enjoyable cross between a police procedural and the X files but with demons. It had four seasons on CBS and Paramount before it was cancelled this year but has gained a new audience and life on Netflix. Definitly worth a watch!
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Post by Critical on Sept 2, 2024 23:15:49 GMT
I'm really glad that more studios are "sharing" shows across platforms because there's some really good shows on streamers that aren't exactly popular that shine when on other streamers. I'm currently watching a show called Evil which is a weird, enjoyable cross between a police procedural and the X files but with demons. It had four seasons on CBS and Paramount before it was cancelled this year but has gained a new audience and life on Netflix. Definitly worth a watch! I LOVE Evil! It's the reason I kept my Paramount+ subscription after The Good Fight ended. It's such a kooky, scary, subversive show and the cast is incredible. I love seeing Christine Lahti on my TV again. Katja Herbers has talked about an attempt to get another network/streaming platform to pick up the show. I'd love to see more! I haven't finished season 4 yet because I don't want to have no more episodes to watch ![:(](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/sad.png)
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Post by libgirl2 on Sept 3, 2024 15:15:23 GMT
I'm really glad that more studios are "sharing" shows across platforms because there's some really good shows on streamers that aren't exactly popular that shine when on other streamers. I'm currently watching a show called Evil which is a weird, enjoyable cross between a police procedural and the X files but with demons. It had four seasons on CBS and Paramount before it was cancelled this year but has gained a new audience and life on Netflix. Definitly worth a watch! I remember that show. I caught the first episode and wanted to continue with it but didn't. I'll have to take a look for it. This weekend we watched a documentary on Steve McNair. I remember him from back in the day. We also watched Worst Ex Ever series. Both were very interesting.
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Post by Kao on Sept 4, 2024 5:03:11 GMT
I'm really glad that more studios are "sharing" shows across platforms because there's some really good shows on streamers that aren't exactly popular that shine when on other streamers. I'm currently watching a show called Evil which is a weird, enjoyable cross between a police procedural and the X files but with demons. It had four seasons on CBS and Paramount before it was cancelled this year but has gained a new audience and life on Netflix. Definitly worth a watch! I LOVE Evil! It's the reason I kept my Paramount+ subscription after The Good Fight ended. It's such a kooky, scary, subversive show and the cast is incredible. I love seeing Christine Lahti on my TV again. Katja Herbers has talked about an attempt to get another network/streaming platform to pick up the show. I'd love to see more! I haven't finished season 4 yet because I don't want to have no more episodes to watch ![:(](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/sad.png)
I admit to taking a small break after watching the Rose360 episode because damn, that was dark. ![:(](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/sad.png)
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Post by beerbelly on Sept 4, 2024 13:04:43 GMT
I LOVE Evil! I'm seasons behind since I was watching it on Netflix. So GOOD!
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Post by waywyrd on Sept 4, 2024 15:23:31 GMT
Evil is one of my favorite series ever, I'm pissed that it was cancelled. The little snarky notes at the bottom of the opening credits are hilarious.
I've got the very last episode sitting in my queue and I keep putting off watching it because I don't want it to be over. *heavy sigh*
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Post by Critical on Sept 5, 2024 0:13:37 GMT
I LOVE Evil! It's the reason I kept my Paramount+ subscription after The Good Fight ended. It's such a kooky, scary, subversive show and the cast is incredible. I love seeing Christine Lahti on my TV again. Katja Herbers has talked about an attempt to get another network/streaming platform to pick up the show. I'd love to see more! I haven't finished season 4 yet because I don't want to have no more episodes to watch ![:(](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/sad.png)
I admit to taking a small break after watching the Rose360 episode because damn, that was dark. ![:(](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/sad.png) There's an episode in season 3 that freaked me out so much that I had to turn it off and wait until daylight to finish watching ![:lol](//storage.proboards.com/6943657/images/kZvKcZukVaJcAqJidzda.gif)
I would love if they found the show another home. Maybe on Shudder/AMC+ - that would feel like a good fit, IMO.
waywyrd - I think I have maybe 5 eps waiting for me. I'm in denial about the show ending ![:(](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/sad.png)
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Post by libgirl2 on Sept 7, 2024 12:47:37 GMT
I have gone back and started watching Evil. So far just season one but it is good.
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