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I like "Leaanne" on Netflix. Even though I was predisposed to like it because I like her standup, some friends had to tell me to stick with it through the first couple of episodes, because it gets better. And it does. But I readily admit that its appeal is directed at people my age and people who take care of people my age. However, if you don't like Leanne Morgan's stand-up, then there is no way you are going to enjoy the show.
 
TarSpiel said:
Just finished 1923...fantastic show.

Harrison Ford has more charisma in his little finger than just about anyone I've ever come across. And damn he's a good actor.

I had a bit of a problem with them making out like ranchers were the best friends of the native Americans, but I guess that's a story Taylor Sheridan needs to tell himself so he can get to sleep at night. But the story itself is so much bigger than that.
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I liked Ford in Shrinking.
 
One episode into The Studio, and looks like I am going to stick with it a while. Lots of movies have skewered the Hollywood studio system before (the best being Robert Altman's The Player), so this is not very original so far, but the writing is funny, and the acting is quite good. High energy first episode, and Martin Scorsese --as himself-- is having a lot of fun with it.
 
an0maly said:
One episode into The Studio, and looks like I am going to stick with it a while. Lots of movies have skewered the Hollywood studio system before (the best being Robert Altman's The Player), so this is not very original so far, but the writing is funny, and the acting is quite good. High energy first episode, and Martin Scorsese --as himself-- is having a lot of fun with it.
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The second half of the season is fantastic. Way better than the first half, which was good.
 
p5mmr9 said:
I just finished "The Terror" - season 1. Disturbing but very well made. It's on Netflix but not for very long. Jared Harris. - worth your time.
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Read the novel and watched about half of season 1, which was very well made. Gave it up b/c my husband didn’t want to keep watching … the second season (unrelated to the novel or first season) sounded quite interesting but I have yet to find time to watch it. On a long list of catching up when I retire one day.
 
an0maly said:
One episode into The Studio, and looks like I am going to stick with it a while. Lots of movies have skewered the Hollywood studio system before (the best being Robert Altman's The Player), so this is not very original so far, but the writing is funny, and the acting is quite good. High energy first episode, and Martin Scorsese --as himself-- is having a lot of fun with it.
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My wife was out after episode 1. I've now watched through episode 6. The different actors they managed to get one episode cameos from has been pretty interesting. The War and the Gala were both very funny.
 
an0maly said:
One episode into The Studio, and looks like I am going to stick with it a while. Lots of movies have skewered the Hollywood studio system before (the best being Robert Altman's The Player), so this is not very original so far, but the writing is funny, and the acting is quite good. High energy first episode, and Martin Scorsese --as himself-- is having a lot of fun with it.
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Been meaning to check this out. I like Seth.

The thing I love most about Scorsese is how he is so accessible, transparent, earnest, and doesn’t take himself too seriously. Very minimal ego for such a modern legend, and truly is just a movie lover.

A bit like Spielberg in that sense.
 
Started watching Band of Brothers earlier this week and only have four left. Which for me, qualifies as bingeing.

I’m not sure it’s quite living up to the expectations but it’s obviously very high quality. Character development is lacking for me and spread too thin, but it’s been great as a dramatized historical document and a good companion piece to Saving Private Ryan.

But Private Ryan did more with the narrative and characters in a couple hours than Band has done in a lot more time, IMO. Maybe that’s because they set out with different objectives.
 
an0maly said:
One episode into The Studio, and looks like I am going to stick with it a while. Lots of movies have skewered the Hollywood studio system before (the best being Robert Altman's The Player), so this is not very original so far, but the writing is funny, and the acting is quite good. High energy first episode, and Martin Scorsese --as himself-- is having a lot of fun with it.
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It's great . The cinematography is wonderful
 
Starting to watch Endeavor on PBS/Brittbox on recommendation of a friend. I never watched Morse and it is like many seasons but Endeavor is like the prequel to Morse and I have enjoyed watching the first two. It’s only 4 episodes in a season but they’re longer than most.
Also have been enjoying Toast on same platform.
 
duluoz said:
Started watching Band of Brothers earlier this week and only have four left. Which for me, qualifies as bingeing.

I’m not sure it’s quite living up to the expectations but it’s obviously very high quality. Character development is lacking for me and spread too thin, but it’s been great as a dramatized historical document and a good companion piece to Saving Private Ryan.

But Private Ryan did more with the narrative and characters in a couple hours than Band has done in a lot more time, IMO. Maybe that’s because they set out with different objectives.
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After you see Episode 9, let me know what you think - if you don't mind.
 
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