I took up the offer of Apple TV free for a year. Immediately it became obvious why at least in Europe, free is almost too much, especially if you compare with Netflix. I dont know what’s the matter with Apple in this field, I guess their best people are good at other things.
All that said, they do have the film of the making of Springsteen’s new album ( Letter to You) and if you like him and the E Street Band you will enjoy it, even though the Boss insists on doing his own commentary overlay, which has the tone of somebody considering running for President.
I took up the offer of Apple TV free for a year. Immediately it became obvious why at least in Europe, free is almost too much, especially if you compare with Netflix. I dont know what’s the matter with Apple in this field, I guess their best people are good at other things.
All that said, they do have the film of the making of Springsteen’s new album ( Letter to You) and if you like him and the E Street Band you will enjoy it, even though the Boss insists on doing his own commentary overlay, which has the tone of somebody considering running for President.
Quality over quantity.
i found some quality on there. The Bureau, the outstanding French spy drama. I was delighted, because I have been trying to get Series 5 for ages. So I opened it up and what am I offered? Series 1 and 2...
It’s another take on the greed and power of ‘top’ of the Investment banking world. It is set around 2011 against the backdrop of the world dealing with the fallout of the 2008 financial crisis.
It’s pretty cheesy and sensationalist but tries to tie the storylines into real world news footage.
It’s ok - but (like similar shows) it suffers where they constantly need to crowbar scenes in to help explain the financial terminology in play. Any time a term was used that would be non-standard to most you could be sure that a clunky scene would follow that tried to explain it.
It was very weird seeing Paul Chowdhry playing the role of a top trader though.
Unluckily for Devils I think Industry on BBC did a drama set in that environment a lot better. Another example of style over substance for Sky
Just finished Wandavision. Really enjoyed it. Turned into a more traditional Marvel thing by the end, but a lot of it was so different to anything else they’ve done. Good fun.
And cracking performances from Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Bettany and Katherine Hahn.
Binged the whole of Wandavision yesterday (quite the contrast to go from the monotony of Oxford v Charlton to Wandavision!).
Thought it was utterly incredible. I’m not into the super hero films so had little pre-existing knowledge but the storyline, visuals and acting are out of this world. Highly recommended.
Just finished Wandavision. Really enjoyed it. Turned into a more traditional Marvel thing by the end, but a lot of it was so different to anything else they’ve done. Good fun.
And cracking performances from Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Bettany and Katherine Hahn.
Binged the whole of Wandavision yesterday (quite the contrast to go from the monotony of Oxford v Charlton to Wandavision!).
Thought it was utterly incredible. I’m not into the super hero films so had little pre-existing knowledge but the storyline, visuals and acting are out of this world. Highly recommended.
Going to be interesting to see how it feeds into the next films with the ending and credit scenes.
Was outstanding acting from Elisabeth Olsen though, not to take anything away from Bettany or Hahn; Falcon and the Winter Soldier (starts on the 19th) really has been set a high benchmark to follow on from
New series of Last Chance U starts on Netflix on Wednesday - this one is on basketball. I just hope it's as good as the ones on American Football which were amongst the best sports documentaries I've seen.
New series of Last Chance U starts on Netflix on Wednesday - this one is on basketball. I just hope it's as good as the ones on American Football which were amongst the best sports documentaries I've seen.
Hope I will enjoy as much as the other series.
I am much more knowledgeable on American Football than basketball so hopefully will still translate as good.
New series of Last Chance U starts on Netflix on Wednesday - this one is on basketball. I just hope it's as good as the ones on American Football which were amongst the best sports documentaries I've seen.
Hope I will enjoy as much as the other series.
I am much more knowledgeable on American Football than basketball so hopefully will still translate as good.
I had no interest in American Football until I watched this and it really opened my eyes to what the sport involves. Some fantastic characters and a really gripping watch.
New series of Last Chance U starts on Netflix on Wednesday - this one is on basketball. I just hope it's as good as the ones on American Football which were amongst the best sports documentaries I've seen.
Hope I will enjoy as much as the other series.
I am much more knowledgeable on American Football than basketball so hopefully will still translate as good.
I had no interest in American Football until I watched this and it really opened my eyes to what the sport involves. Some fantastic characters and a really gripping watch.
If you liked Last Chance U then give QB 1: Beyond the Lights a chance. Not as good as Last Chance U but still interesting. Focuses on 3 or 4 highly rated high schools quarterbacks as they finish their high school careers and move to college.
One of them (Spencer Rattler) will go high in the NFL draft next year so I’ve got a bit of a vested interest in him now!
Have just watched all 4 series of Hinterland. It’s a police detective series set in Wales and so slow that it’s not gripping but getting to know the characters excellently portrayed we watched till the end. Worth a watch for the Welsh countryside (in our view).
We’re now into Unorthodox- 4 programmes- and interesting especially for its look into the Jewish faith and its customs.
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I really enjoy it. Real gritty true life drama.
It didn't seem to sit comfortably with what had gone before. Are we heading for unconvincing twists to keep the plot alive. I hope not.
2 more tomorrow night & final 2 the following Saturday, I believe.
Finnish with sub titles and seems quite decent.
BBC2 - started a few days ago (I think) with the first two episodes, but all ten episodes are on iPlayer.
Really enjoyed it. Turned into a more traditional Marvel thing by the end, but a lot of it was so different to anything else they’ve done. Good fun.
Thought it was utterly incredible. I’m not into the super hero films so had little pre-existing knowledge but the storyline, visuals and acting are out of this world. Highly recommended.
Was outstanding acting from Elisabeth Olsen though, not to take anything away from Bettany or Hahn; Falcon and the Winter Soldier (starts on the 19th) really has been set a high benchmark to follow on from
Can I recommend Juliet Bravo when you've finished all that!
On a serious note the Wire is excellent.