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First of a new series of motherland. Appeals to a certain demographic that I reside well within... But a funny episode
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Also I agree on the rewatch, suspect there were so many little gags and film references I missed.0
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There goes my trail with Crystal Palace, I’m sure millwall will take you.North Lower Neil said:Not the strongest episode - felt a bit Zanzibar but not quite as good, but still some brilliant gags (Mirandaing, "Let him have it, are you sure?", and the whole Genoa? Alaska? bit, off the top of my head).1 -
Just started watching The Flight Attendant
not sure if I like it or not0 -
Inside number 9 had the feel of when you go to the theatre and people over laugh just to show they got the joke. Hopefully a bit of a writer's vanity episode.1
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Its awful, we stopped after a few. Just seemed a bit pointless half of it and became annoying. Not for meMrOneLung said:Just started watching The Flight Attendant
not sure if I like it or not4 -
I watched the first series of stranger things in the hope it would be any good, I found it to be rubbish.
Clichéd ‘geeks’, signalled that science is for oddballs, stereotypical science teacher, unresolved ‘big government’ actions like the murder of a restaurant owner, a tow rope for a jungle explorer, the upside down concept, androgynous character called eleven (the actress was good as Sherlock Holmes sister).
Maybe the subsequent series were good, but the basic idea, if it could be called an idea, would barely sustain a two minute slot in a disastrous plot compilation.
Over hyped tripe worthy of no praise whatsoever.4 -
You're gunna give season 4 a go though yes?seth plum said:I watched the first series of stranger things in the hope it would be any good, I found it to be rubbish.
Clichéd ‘geeks’, signalled that science is for oddballs, stereotypical science teacher, unresolved ‘big government’ actions like the murder of a restaurant owner, a tow rope for a jungle explorer, the upside down concept, androgynous character called eleven (the actress was good as Sherlock Holmes sister).
Maybe the subsequent series were good, but the basic idea, if it could be called an idea, would barely sustain a two minute slot in a disastrous plot compilation.
Over hyped tripe worthy of no praise whatsoever.4 - Sponsored links:
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You understand that the whole ‘cliche thing’ is intentional right? The whole concept is pretty much a nod to the 80’s.seth plum said:I watched the first series of stranger things in the hope it would be any good, I found it to be rubbish.
Clichéd ‘geeks’, signalled that science is for oddballs, stereotypical science teacher, unresolved ‘big government’ actions like the murder of a restaurant owner, a tow rope for a jungle explorer, the upside down concept, androgynous character called eleven (the actress was good as Sherlock Holmes sister).
Maybe the subsequent series were good, but the basic idea, if it could be called an idea, would barely sustain a two minute slot in a disastrous plot compilation.
Over hyped tripe worthy of no praise whatsoever.3 -
I believe Seth understood that but was disappointed they made no reference at all to just how poor Thatcher wasValleyGary said:
You understand that the whole ‘cliche thing’ is intentional right? The whole concept is pretty much a nod to the 80’s.seth plum said:I watched the first series of stranger things in the hope it would be any good, I found it to be rubbish.
Clichéd ‘geeks’, signalled that science is for oddballs, stereotypical science teacher, unresolved ‘big government’ actions like the murder of a restaurant owner, a tow rope for a jungle explorer, the upside down concept, androgynous character called eleven (the actress was good as Sherlock Holmes sister).
Maybe the subsequent series were good, but the basic idea, if it could be called an idea, would barely sustain a two minute slot in a disastrous plot compilation.
Over hyped tripe worthy of no praise whatsoever.11 -
Stranger Things ....def my kind of thing !
Might have to rewatch the previous 3 series again though before its aired.2 -
Oh right.ValleyGary said:
You understand that the whole ‘cliche thing’ is intentional right? The whole concept is pretty much a nod to the 80’s.seth plum said:I watched the first series of stranger things in the hope it would be any good, I found it to be rubbish.
Clichéd ‘geeks’, signalled that science is for oddballs, stereotypical science teacher, unresolved ‘big government’ actions like the murder of a restaurant owner, a tow rope for a jungle explorer, the upside down concept, androgynous character called eleven (the actress was good as Sherlock Holmes sister).
Maybe the subsequent series were good, but the basic idea, if it could be called an idea, would barely sustain a two minute slot in a disastrous plot compilation.
Over hyped tripe worthy of no praise whatsoever.
Is it.
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Is it supposed to be some kind of illuminating, or ironic, or revisionist take on the eighties?
Or even some kind of historical commentary?
Incidentally I didn't know Margaret Thatcher was in it, I thought it was set in America.0 -
Yeah, it'sa homage to the 80s. I liked the first season a lot, the second was pretty goodbut wasn't blown away by the third. Will see what the reviews are like for the fourth but there's a hell of a lot of good stuff to watch at the moment.1
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I gave up with it too, thought it was shit.johnnybev1987 said:
Its awful, we stopped after a few. Just seemed a bit pointless half of it and became annoying. Not for meMrOneLung said:Just started watching The Flight Attendant
not sure if I like it or not1 -
I gave up 10 mins into episode 2.DaveMehmet said:
I gave up with it too, thought it was shit.johnnybev1987 said:
Its awful, we stopped after a few. Just seemed a bit pointless half of it and became annoying. Not for meMrOneLung said:Just started watching The Flight Attendant
not sure if I like it or not1 -
seth plum said:I watched the first series of stranger things in the hope it would be any good, I found it to be rubbish.
Clichéd ‘geeks’, signalled that science is for oddballs, stereotypical science teacher, unresolved ‘big government’ actions like the murder of a restaurant owner, a tow rope for a jungle explorer, the upside down concept, androgynous character called eleven (the actress was good as Sherlock Holmes sister).
Maybe the subsequent series were good, but the basic idea, if it could be called an idea, would barely sustain a two minute slot in a disastrous plot compilation.
Over hyped tripe worthy of no praise whatsoever.
If you want to watch a Stranger Things for grown ups I'd recommend the German series 'Dark'.1 -
I think for science fiction or ghosts or monster or horror type stuff, the fundamental task of those writing or creating such material is to persuade you to buy into the conceit.
It isn't an easy sell.0 -
Now, I’m a huge fan of Inside No. 9 but I thought that was a terrible misstep for an opening episode. It seemed like it was aimed at other actors who’d also studied Comedie Del Arte and were familiar with the stock characters and situations and broad comedy. Suffice to say I absolutely hated it.3
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Must have been a laugh riot if you’re another actor or if you’re Italian. Or an Italian actor.0
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I’ve just started Tales From The Loop ( Amazon Prime ) and 2 episodes in I am pleasantly surprised. First one took a bit to get going and then I got into it. Looking forward to the rest of the season.0
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Not a series but I thought the Ian Wright documentary on domestic abuse was an interesting watch and raised some interesting points. Home Truths(iplayer)1
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That was very good, if depressinghoof_it_up_to_benty said:Not a series but I thought the Ian Wright documentary on domestic abuse was an interesting watch and raised some interesting points. Home Truths(iplayer)0 -
Not sure if this is old news but there was a supposed comedy on the other night on BBC about a football team..called First Team I think. The match day stuff was filmed at The Valley.
This couldn't save the programme but kept me watching!0 -
Snooker God's is outstanding.5
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Unfortunately we did. It was terrible, don't do it.DaveMehmet said:
I gave up with it too, thought it was shit.johnnybev1987 said:
Its awful, we stopped after a few. Just seemed a bit pointless half of it and became annoying. Not for meMrOneLung said:Just started watching The Flight Attendant
not sure if I like it or not0 -
Ploughing on with Flight Attendant as don’t like leaving. Just two more to get through.0
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Watched the 1st season of this and found it okay but this episode was probably the most un-funny thing I have ever watched, utter dross and binned it after 10 minutes.McBobbin said:First of a new series of motherland. Appeals to a certain demographic that I reside well within... But a funny episode0 -
Thanks for the recommendations for Motherland - it's the funniest thing I've watched since The Detectorists. Some of the characters are absolutely horrendous (Meg and Amanda) and I find it difficult to laugh at the 'cringe' humour (The Office was the exception to that for me) - but the rest of them are great. Kevin is absolutely spot on as the emasculated male, while Anna Maxwell Martin and the absolutely incomparable Diane Morgan are fabulous. Some of it had me laughing my head off - it's been a while since I *literally* laughed out loud4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILwLN6hV-X8&feature=emb_title
